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One thing that looks really good on Instagram… but

One thing that looks really good on Instagram… but isn’t great for building muscle 👇🏼

I’ve definitely been there, doing all the fancy combo moves because they look cool… and honestly, they’re fun.

Squat to press
Lunge with a curl
All of it.

But here’s the reality…

They’re not actually that effective for building muscle.

You can’t load the weight properly because one movement limits the other.

And it makes progressive overload really hard, which is what actually drives results.

If your goal is to get stronger, build muscle, and actually change your body composition…

You’re better off keeping movements simple and training them separately so you can actually progress over time.

2 spots open for April
Apply for 1:1 coaching through the link in my bio ✨

#fitnesscoach #onlinefitcoach #fitnesstruths #progressiveoverload #strenghtrainingforwomen

I’ve been a nurse for almost 15 years and this is

I’ve been a nurse for almost 15 years and this is what I prioritize for my long shifts.

I’ve learned this from experience over the years:

Not eating enough → low energy
No plan → grabbing whatever’s easiest
Running on no sleep → everything feels harder 😏

So I focus on-
– having grab and go protein forward snacks
– food prepped and ready
– water bottle with me
– walking breaks when possible
– sleep when I get home

These are the habits that help me stay consistent, even on the busiest shifts 👏🏻

Comment MEAL PREP and I’ll send you my new meal prep guide for long nursing shifts 🤍

#nursesofinstagram #nursesofig #nursecoach #mealprepping #nutritioncoaching

I’m just so proud of my client! 💛 In 5 months of

I’m just so proud of my client! 💛

In 5 months of working together, she’s down 13 pounds, her body composition has changed, and she’s gained confidence she never had in the gym before.

She’s learned how to make better food choices, enjoy her workouts, and finally ditch the “all or nothing” mindset.

Seeing her grow stronger, more confident, and supported every step of the way is exactly why I love what I do.

If you’re a nurse struggling to balance long shifts, low energy, and staying consistent, I have 2 spots open for online coaching right now.

DM me to get more information!
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#nurse #nursing #fitnesscoach #healthandfitness #onlinefitnesscoach
[nurse practitioner, fitness coaching, health and fitness, workouts, nurseing, nclex]

15 years later, my view on life kinda...CHANGED. 🩷

15 years later, my view on life kinda...CHANGED. 🩷

When you see patients every day, you realize pretty quickly that fitness isn’t just about aesthetics.

Looking good used to be a big goal for me when I first got into working out, but being around real health situations every day shifts your perspective.

You start noticing how much the small habits really matter.

✅ Packing food for your shift instead of just surviving on coffee.
✅ Getting a quick workout in even if it’s only 30 to 40 minutes.
✅ Moving your body on your days off instead of feeling like you have to do something extreme to “make up for” the week.

Those small habits may not feel like a big deal in the moment, but over the years they add up more than people realize.

Instead of chasing aesthetics all the time, I started caring more about healthy aging.

Having energy for long shifts and staying strong as I age is what matters more. 🥰
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#nurse #nursepractitioner #fitnesscoach #fitnessjourney #onlinefitnesscoach
[nurse practitioner, fitness coaching, health and fitness, workouts, nursing, nurses]

I remember one week I was coming off three back-to

I remember one week I was coming off three back-to-back 12-hour shifts, dragging myself into the gym, feeling like I had nothing left to give.

I’d put in the work on the floor, but somehow my body wasn’t changing the way I expected.

I kept thinking, “Why am I doing all this and still not seeing results?”

But it wasn’t me. Lack of results has something to do with the system I was trying to force myself into.

Skipping meals because I didn’t have time, pushing through workouts while exhausted, and hopping between random exercises just because I “had time” left nothing for my body to adapt properly.

That’s exactly why I created a space for nurses like us. 🩷

You’ll work alongside me and other nurses who share the struggles 🥹

I have 2 spots open for online coaching. DM me to get more details!
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#nurse #nursepractitioner #fitnesscoach #healthandfitness #onlinefitnesscoach
[nurse practitioner, nursing, nurses, fitness coaching, health and fitness, workouts]

Balanced meals don’t need to be complicated — this

Balanced meals don’t need to be complicated — this is my favorite quick recipe when I’m in a hurry 🥑

Since it’s National Nutrition Month, it’s a good reminder that healthy eating can be simple and balanced. I always come back to a basic balanced plate formula: protein + carbs + healthy fats + color.

Today’s combo:
* multigrain toast (carbs)
* cottage cheese (protein)
* avocado (healthy fats)
* crushed red pepper
* @BrightFreshMicrogreens for color, freshness, and extra nutrition 🍃

Microgreens may be small, but they’re packed with nutrients and are one of the easiest ways to upgrade a meal — just open the package and add them on top 👏🏻

Simple, balanced, and something you can actually make during a busy work week.

You can find @BrightFreshMicrogreens at @Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions ✨

#nutritionmonth #balancedmeals #nutritioncoaches #ad

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