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Feb 5
2 min

Squats and Margaritas: The Journey Continues

On a recent episode of my 𝙎𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙨 podcast, I discussed my decade-long struggle with eating disorders and...

Nov 25, 2020
1 min

Thanksgiving Pro Tips

Stressing that big Thanksgiving meal? 🦃 Afraid you'll overeat? My #1 tip for Thanksgiving is 𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙖�...

Nov 8, 2020
1 min

Election Reflection

I’m not a political person. Last night, after the speeches ended and fireworks burst through the air, tears began to burst from my eyes. ...

Sep 21, 2020
3 min

It's (Officially) Official.

I'm so excited to officially announce my partnership with WTOP News! The Squats and Margaritas podcast press release came out today and I...

Aug 12, 2020
1 min

Talking Toddlers with Dr Becky!

My two year old son is straight killing me. I reached out to Clinical Psychologist, Dr Becky Kennedy, PhD to ask everything from,"why doe...

Aug 5, 2020
2 min

There Were Four in the Bed and the Little One Said...

"Get OFF me." I spring to action and realize that this command is coming from my two-year old son. I've been asleep for hours but am now ...

Jul 22, 2020
3 min

What Attempting Intermittent Fasting Taught Me

I recently tried intermittent fasting- not eating for a 14 hour stretch (this can help sensitize your body's cells to insulin and may als...

Jul 15, 2020
1 min

Hydrangeas: 101

Are your flowers dying after only a few days? Use these tips to keep them gorgeous for weeks! 🌸 4 Tips to Keep Your Hydrangeas Beautiful...

About Erin

Erin Washington is a lifestyle blogger from Northern Virginia. She's a former college athlete who struggled with weight and body image for 20 years. She finally found her best body at 37 after having two kids. Erin promotes a balanced lifestyle of "Squats and Margaritas" and offers tips and motivation to women who are working out but not seeing results.