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Screw AI. These results came from REAL work, REAL

Screw AI. These results came from REAL work, REAL consistency, and REAL women showing up for themselves 💪🏼🤍

And I am SO proud of every single one of them!! 🥹👏🏼

What you don’t see in these photos is everything going on behind the scenes. These women are working long hours, navigating 12-hour shifts, busy jobs, raising kids, and trying to balance their own health and fitness on top of everything else life throws at them.

And they’re STILL finding ways to show up for themselves.

Not because they have all the time in the world or because every week is perfect, but because they’ve learned how to make fitness and nutrition work for THEIR lives.

No shortcuts, no quick fixes, just consistency, building better habits, and putting in the work.

And that’s exactly what I want for every woman I work with. To feel stronger, more confident, and realize that you CAN prioritize yourself even with a busy schedule 🤍

✨ I have 2 spots open for 1:1 online coaching this month!

DM me “COACHING” and I’ll send you all the details!

#fitnesscoaching #nutritioncoach #healthcareworkers #nurses

Why I chose to go back to school to become a PMHNP

Why I chose to go back to school to become a PMHNP 🤍

My own experiences with mental health, along with watching my dad struggle for so many years, played a huge role in why I chose this path.

I’m so grateful for the people who helped me through some of my hardest times, and I hope to be able to do the same for others one day.

Now I’m just a couple months away from graduating, and I truly feel like I ended up exactly where I’m supposed to be 🫶🏻

#PsychiatricMentalHealthNursePractitioner #MentalHealthMatters #NursePractitioner #NurseLife #MentalHealthAwareness

Romanticizing my life lately has looked a little d

Romanticizing my life lately has looked a little different 🤍

Yes, it’s the morning coffee, walks outside, fall recipes, workouts, and finding little things to look forward to ✨

But it’s also taking care of the parts of myself I’ve been putting off.

After almost 2 years, I decided to go back to therapy.

I honestly didn’t think I needed it again. I’ve worked through so much over the years and I’m in such a different place now. But I’m also realizing that just because you’ve done the work before doesn’t mean you’ll never need support again.

Different seasons of life bring up different things.

Taking care of myself isn’t just working out, eating well, getting my steps in, or going to bed early. Sometimes it’s slowing down enough to realize I need a little more support.

And I think that counts as romanticizing your life too 🫶🏼

#mentalhealth #therapy #healthymind #nursing #balance

12-hour shifts will definitely humble you 🤪 One m

12-hour shifts will definitely humble you 🤪

One minute you’re taking your first sip of coffee and the next it’s 3 PM and you realize you’ve barely touched your water.

As a nurse AND a fitness coach, I also have to practice what I preach. I’m always reminding my clients to drink enough water and prioritize taking care of themselves and I know firsthand how hard that can be when you’re in the middle of a 12-hour shift taking care of everyone else.

That’s why I’ve been keeping @drywater in my work bag. It makes staying on top of my hydration a little easier, and their new Green Apple flavor might officially be my favorite!

It has electrolytes, vitamins, and an amino acid, with no added sugar, stevia, citric acid, or anything artificial. Plus, Green Apple is made with real fruit sourced from farms here in the US, apple cider vinegar, and 1.5g of fiber.

I use it during long shifts, around my workouts, or anytime plain water just isn’t cutting it.

A little reminder for my fellow nurses: we spend all day taking care of everyone else, but we have to find little ways to take care of ourselves too 🤍

And if you’re a green apple person, you need to try this one 🍏

✨ Code BECKS5 for $5 off of Green Apple on https://drywater.com/

@drywater #drywater #nursesofig #12hourshift #ad #healthyhabits

We got into this job to help others... but I don’

We got into this job to help others...

but I don’t think any of us realized how much of ourselves we’d end up losing along the way 🤍

I know what it feels like to want to make a change, but have no idea where to start.

You’re working long shifts, you’re exhausted on your days off, meal prepping feels like another thing on your to-do list, and the thought of trying to follow a workout plan 5-6 days a week just isn’t realistic.

I’ve been there too.

When I was a new grad nurse over 14 years ago, I had NO idea how to balance working long shifts with taking care of myself. It took me years of trial and error to figure out what actually worked with a nursing schedule.

And a big thing I learned? It doesn’t have to be complicated.

Here are 3 things I would start with 👇🏻

✨Prioritize protein. Try to get a palm-sized portion of protein at each meal, around 30g if you’re tracking. Some of my go-tos are ground turkey, chicken, beef, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs/egg whites, protein powder, tuna packets, deli turkey and salmon.

✨Make meal prep easier. You do NOT need to spend your entire day off meal prepping. Split it up! Cook your proteins and carbs one day, then prep breakfasts and a few high-protein snacks the next. Having things ready to grab makes those busy work mornings so much easier.

✨Work out on your days OFF. You don’t need to force yourself into the gym after a 12 hour shift. If you’re working 3 12s, you still have 4 other days in the week. Get your workouts in when you actually have the time and energy, and use your work days to prioritize sleep and recovery.

You can make progress without making your entire life revolve around fitness.

And if you’re still thinking, “Okay…but HOW do I actually do this with my nursing schedule?” I made something for you 🫶🏼

I put together a FREE nurse guide with my tips for navigating long shifts while still prioritizing your health and fitness.

Comment NURSE EBOOK and I’ll send it your way! 👇🏼

#nursing #nurses #mealprepfornurses #workouts #healthcareworker

My #1 rule as a nurse: I do NOT step foot in the g

My #1 rule as a nurse: I do NOT step foot in the gym on work days

After years of working 12-hour shifts, I’ve learned that staying consistent with fitness doesn’t mean doing more, it means making it fit your life.

So here are 5 things I’d never do in the gym as a nurse working 12-hour shifts 👇🏼

1. Spend 2+ hours in the gym

I already work 12-hour shifts. I’m not spending half of my day off in the gym too 😂 Get in, get a good workout in, and get out.

2. Train hard every single day

Recovery matters, especially when you’re already on your feet for 12+ hours. I personally don’t work out on my work days and save my lifts for my days off.

3. Skip strength training just to do more cardio

Strength training will always be the priority for me. I want to build and maintain muscle AND be stronger for my job. Moving patients is no joke lol.

4. Follow a workout schedule that doesn’t actually fit my life

If I know I’m working 3 12 hour shifts that week, I’m not going to pretend I’ll magically make it to the gym 5-6 days. Your workout plan should fit your schedule.

5. Force myself through a workout when I’m completely exhausted

Some days, the best thing I can do for myself is stay in bed, recover, and try again tomorrow. Missing one workout isn’t going to ruin your progress.

You don’t need to spend hours in the gym or work out every single day to see results. Especially as a nurse, sometimes less really is more. Focus on quality workouts, stay consistent when you can, and let yourself recover when you need it 🤍

Nurses, do you force workouts on your shift days or do you save them for your days off? Let me know below 👇🏼

#nurselifebalance #fitnesscoaching #gymworkout #nursesofig

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