Inspire Fitness

The Holiday Season can be INSANELY busy! It can be such a CHALLENGE to keep your focus on your health & fitness.  That being said, know this season won’t last forever & recognize that going a little off plan in order to enjoy the Holidays is definitely okay.  But try these suggestions -to keep your fitness as a priority when time gets tiiiggghhht! Hope it helps! 🎄  Schedule in your workou...

It's no fun being sick! And it can be really hard to stick to your fitness plan when you don't feel well.   Sometimes our body needs rest more than it needs movement. And sometimes staying active is beneficial.  How do you know? And what can you do when illness takes you down?  Take a listen! "Extremes won't get you the results you are looking for. Consistency will." Join...

It is important to track progress & celebrate success along your journey. Both will help you stay committed for the long haul.  "Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out."  Join us in the Inspire Fitness program: Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_so...

Accountability & support can greatly improve your motivation! Having a network of like minded women, a coach or an accountability partner can greatly improve your chances of reaching your goals.  "Get into the habit of asking yourself- "Does this support the life I"m trying to create?'" Join us in the Inspire Fitness program: Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/ F...

Overcoming setbacks such as illness, family obligations or other life interruptions can be difficult for women working on their fitness & nutrition goals.  Remain Flexible Lose the All/Nothing Mindset Build Resilience & Reframe Setbacks  Join us in the Inspire Fitness program: Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=...

Habit formation is foundational to achieving long term success with nutrition & fitness. Habits help us create structure & routine in our lives & allow us to take small steps initially & repeatedly that build to lasting results with time.  "Excuses make today easy, but tomorrow hard. Discipline makes today hard, but tomorrow easy." Join us in the Inspire Fitness program:...

Motivation is an internal drive or desire that pushes us toward achieving a goal. It's a FEELING! Motivation is highly unreliable because of this. Motivation will fade, and while it can be helpful initially, one does not need consistent motivation to be successful long term.  Discipline, however, is the quality of being able to behave and work in a way which involves rules or standards. Disci...

Fueling before & after your workouts is essential for maximizing your performance, protecting muscle & supporting your fat loss goals.  The type and the timing of nutrients are both important relative to your fitness. Take a listen as I offer guidance on fueling for fitness. Join us in the Inspire Fitness program: Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/ Follow me on Instagram: https://ww...

The Holidays can be a busy, stressful time of year. When you make fitness a priority you CAN stress less & stay fit during the holiday season. Doing so will give you an advantage to starting the New Year in a better place. Set realistic goals Plan for efficient workouts Schedule in workouts like important appointments Make movement a part of holiday traditions Be mindful of your intake Priorit...

A diet break is a planned increase in calories, typically up to maintenance level. This increase in calories provides a break from the calorie deficit & can be helpful for women on a fat loss journey for several reasons: 1. Slowing Metabolic Adaptation 2. Providing for a Mental Break 3. Increased Energy for Workouts "Design your life by choice, not by chance."  Join us in the Inspire...

Focus on your likes, not your wants. According to James Clear, "you may not want to exercise, but you like how it makes you feel..." Keep your focus on your likes in the week ahead & watch your goals come closer into sight! "You can literally accomplish anything you set your mind to. It doesn't matter how many times you've messed up, because your failures and face-plan...

Halloween is quickly approaching. No doubt you have already been exposed to various treats. Take a listen to my suggestions on how to enjoy some Halloween fun without putting a hard stop to your fat loss goals.  Join us in the Inspire Fitness program: Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_s...

Meditation can help with mental clarity, increasing calmness, heightened awareness, mindfulness & stress reduction. For this reason, it is a great tool for women who are working towards fat loss and or health/fitness goals.  Here are some suggestions for meditations: https://youtu.be/inpok4MKVLM?si=3Ai-ZRc7u9Hhat-u https://youtu.be/ZToicYcHIOU?si=oQ8VTNSbwtzBd-OL https://youtu.be/n9ja1Wqkp1U?s...

Are you getting the most out of your strength training routine? Take a listen to the reminders here to be sure! "Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful." Join us in the Inspire Fitness program: Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow me on Facebook: ht...

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Eating more protein at breakfast will support your fat loss & fitness goals for 3 reasons. 1. Improved metabolism due to the Thermogenic Effect of Food 2. Increased satiety & reduced cravings 3. Maintenance of lean muscle while losing fat Join us in the Inspire Fitness program: Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/ Follow me on Instagram...

Making changes to your nutrition & fitness can be challenging enough, but when family & friends aren't supportive of your efforts, it can be even more difficult to stay the course.  Take a listen to the strategies I offer here to navigate the negativity that you are experiencing. 1. Focus on your WHY 2. Set boundaries 3. Seek support elsewhere 4. Find a coach, mentor or trainer 5. Cel...

If you get a flat tire, you don't get out and slash the other 3. So why would you give up on your fitness/fat loss/health goals after one small bump in the road? Lose the All/Nothing mentality- keep showing up & keep moving, especially after a small set back. Focus on taking actionable steps that will guide you towards success & remember "Progress, NOT Perfection." "If...

Habit Stacking is a strategy where you link a new habit to an existing one. You use the routine you're already consistent with as a trigger- such as showering or brushing your teeth - for the new action to be completed.  Habit stacking can make it easier to adopt new behaviors and can help them become more automatic over time. Join us in the Beginner Bootcamp! Use the link here: https://inspi...

Consistency is HUGE when working towards your goals. It can help you: Build Momentum Create Habits Yield Sustainable Results Strengthen Discipline Allow for Adaptation Keep you focused on Progress, NOT Perfection "Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally, it comes from what you do consistently." Join us in the Beginner Bootcamp! Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/inspire-...

There are less than 100 days left in 2024. If you start working towards your health & fitness goals now, you CAN see results BEFORE the New Year. Why wait? Get started TODAY! "You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." Join us in the Beginner Bootcamp! Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/inspire-fitness Follow me on Instagram: https://www.insta...

There are many reasons you may have fallen off track over the weekend, but regardless of what happened over the past couple of days, use today as a day to get refocused with these simple steps: 1. Get in a workout & plan for 2-3 more workouts in the week ahead. 2. Plan & Prep 2 healthy meals for the week ahead 3. Set intentions for the week "You don't have to be perfect to make p...

There are many benefits to being an early morning workout person. One of the best reasons is that it is often the BEST time to show up consistently as there are limited distractions & obligations that arise at that time. However, I always say, the BEST time for YOU to workout is the time that works best for YOU! Take a listen to my suggestions on how to become an early morning exerciser if tha...

Sara started lifting in the Inspire Fitness program about 10 months ago. She has seen some pretty incredible physical & mental changes during that time. She has lost 22 pounds & dropped several clothes sizes and has physically seen her body composition change. She is also much more confident! Sara shares her insight & inspiration as she talks about her experience in the Inspire Fitness...

Alcohol may be killing your fat loss efforts, especially if you are a woman over age 40. Alcohol can increase the storage of visceral fat. Alcohol can interfere with food reward pathways & make you feel more hungry.  Alcohol can reduce your sleep quality. Be mindful of your intake & consider joining me for a Sober September! "You are stronger than you think. Believe in yourself &...

"One of the most effective things you can do to build better habits is to join a culture where your desired behavior is the norm." In the Inspire Fitness community, like-minded women are held accountable, motivated, educated & celebrated. The group provides a culture that is focused on health & fitness. Women who join the group are more likely to be successful on their fitness jo...