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Trying to lose fat while working 12-hour shifts? H Trying to lose fat while working 12-hour shifts? Here are 5 things I’d focus on as a nurse and fitness coach 👇🏼 After years of working as a nurse and coaching hundreds of women, one thing I’ve learned is that you don’t need to completely change your life to lose fat. You need a routine you can actually stick to, even during your busiest weeks! Here’s where I’d start ✨ 1. Plan 2–3 strength workouts a week. Schedule them on your days off instead of forcing yourself to the gym after a 12-hour shift. You don’t need to work out 6 days a week to see results 👏🏻 2. Plan your food before your shifts. This has been one of the biggest things that’s helped me! Take 5–10 minutes the night before to plan your meals and snacks in MyFitnessPal. It’s so much easier to stay consistent with your nutrition goals when you already have a plan. 3. Don’t overload your days off. You don’t need to squeeze in workouts, grocery shopping, cleaning, meal prepping, and a million other things every day you’re off. That’s when you start feeling overwhelmed and like you can’t keep up. Pick a few priorities and make time to relax too 🩷 4. Keep your meals simple and prioritize protein. You don’t need to spend hours meal prepping to lose fat! Use your crockpot, grab a rotisserie chicken, and keep frozen veggies, microwave rice, and potatoes on hand. Find a few easy meals you enjoy and can throw together throughout the week. The easier you make it, the more likely you are to stay consistent! 5. Stop skipping meals to save calories. I see this ALL the time with nurses! Going your entire shift barely eating and then coming home starving makes it so much harder to stay consistent. Fuel yourself throughout the day instead of trying to eat as little as possible. 🤎 SAVE this post for the next time you’re planning your workweek! #nursefitness #nursesofig #nursenutrition #nurselifestyle #healthynurse
A little overdue date night with my husband and pu A little overdue date night with my husband and pumpkin waffle morning celebration. 🤍🥂🧇 Last weekend, we finally got out to celebrate Justin officially being DONE with school AND passing his boards!! So incredibly proud of him! 🥹 Life has been BUSY lately, and between work, school, and everything else we have going on, it’s been way too long since we’ve had a night out together. As much as we have going on right now, making time to get dressed up, go out to dinner, and spend some quality time together was so needed. Just a little reminder that even in your busiest seasons, it’s important to make time for the people and things that bring you joy 🤎 #datenight #healthylifestyle #nursesofig
One thing nursing has taught me over the years is One thing nursing has taught me over the years is how important it is to have a life outside of work 🤎 Between long shifts, busy schedules, and everything else we have going on, it can be easy to get caught up in our routines and forget to make time for the things we actually enjoy. For me, that looks like slow mornings with coffee, walks with my husband and our dogs, spending time at the beach, making dinner together, or just having a day where I don’t have a million things to do. A few reminders: ✨Not every day off needs to be productive. ✨Make plans you actually look forward to. ✨Find hobbies and things you enjoy outside of nursing. ✨It’s okay to rest and do absolutely nothing sometimes. Especially during this busy season of life between working, finishing school, and running my coaching business, I’ve realized how important it is to make time for myself too. Your job is a big part of your life, but it doesn’t have to be your whole life! And that’s a wrap on Romanticizing Fall as a Nurse! 🍂 Thank you for following along! Which episode was your favorite? 👇🏻 #nursesofig #nurselife #nursecoach #wellnessroutine
High protein apple pie toast recipe 🍎🍂 Your new f High protein apple pie toast recipe 🍎🍂 Your new favorite high-protein fall breakfast! SAVE this one for later because it’s SO easy to make! If you’re looking for a quick, high-protein breakfast before a long shift, you need to try this cinnamon apple toast! 👏🏻 Personally, I like to sauté a bunch of apples at once and keep them in the fridge for the work week. That way, all I have to do in the morning is toast my bread, add cottage cheese, and top it with the cinnamon apples. SO easy! INGREDIENTS 🍎 - 2 slices of bread of choice (@daveskillerbread is one of my favorites) - ½ cup cottage cheese - ½ apple, diced - 1 tsp coconut oil - Cinnamon to taste - Drizzle of maple syrup or honey (optional) DIRECTIONS 👩🏼‍🍳 1. Dice your apple into small pieces. 2. Heat coconut oil in a skillet, add apples and cinnamon, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. 3. Toast your bread and spread cottage cheese evenly over both slices. 4. Top with cinnamon apples, sprinkle with extra cinnamon, and drizzle with maple syrup or honey if you’d like! Perfect for busy mornings when you need something quick before heading into a 12-hour shift! 📌 Save this recipe to try during your next work week! #highproteinbreakfast #fallrecipes #healthybreakfast #cottagecheeserecipes #nursefitness
Comment “NURSE FREEBIE” for my FREE guide to help Comment “NURSE FREEBIE” for my FREE guide to help you get started with your health and fitness as a busy nurse! ✨ You don’t need to spend hours in the gym, eat 1,200 calories a day, or completely change your life to see progress. Especially when you’re working 12-hour shifts… Here’s where I would start: 1. Follow a structured workout program. Stop doing random workouts every time you go to the gym. Having a plan and focusing on getting stronger over time is what will help you see progress. 2. Plan workouts on your days OFF. You don’t need to force yourself to the gym after a 12-hour shift. I personally prefer working out on my days off when I have more time and energy! 3. Stop skipping meals at work. I know how crazy shifts can get, but going all day without eating isn’t doing you any favors. Plan ahead, pack your meals, and make sure you’re fueling your body throughout the day. 4. Prioritize 7–9 hours of sleep. Your recovery matters just as much as your workouts. If you’re constantly running on little sleep, that’s one of the first things I would work on. 5. Eat MORE than 1,200 calories a day. You’re on your feet for 12+ hours AND trying to work out. Your body needs enough food to support your activity, energy, and recovery! At the end of the day, it comes down to getting consistent with the basics. Having a plan for your workouts, eating enough, and prioritizing sleep can make such a difference in your progress. You also don’t need to do everything perfectly, just find a routine that works with your nursing schedule and that you can stick to 👏🏻 Save this for later and send it to a nurse who needs the reminder! 🤍 #nurselife #nursesofig #healthylifestyle #fitnesscoaching
NURSES, SAVE THIS for your next stretch of 12-hour NURSES, SAVE THIS for your next stretch of 12-hour shifts ✨ One of the biggest things that helped me lose 20 pounds and keep it off while working long shifts? Staying consistent with my nutrition! And a huge part of that has been setting myself up for success BEFORE my work week even starts… A few things I do every week: - Plan my meals ahead of time so I know exactly what I’m eating during my shifts - Keep meals simple! I love using my crockpot and making easy recipes that don’t take forever to prep - Have plenty of easy, grab-and-go snacks on hand for busy days. Some of my favorites include protein bars, overnight oats, egg bites, hummus and veggies, Greek yogurt, hard boiled eggs, & pre made protein shakes Because when you’re working 12-hour shifts, the last thing you want is to rely on cafeteria food, breakroom snacks, or takeout every day 💯 Meal prep doesn’t have to be complicated or take up your entire day. A little planning goes a long way when it comes to staying consistent with your nutrition 🤍 NURSES! Want my FREE guide to help you prioritize your health while working long shifts? Comment “NURSE EBOOK” and I’ll send it your way! 🫶🏼 #nurses #mealprep #nursemealprep #mealideas

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