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Looking to help people in all walks of life get stronger, more mobility, and feel better in their body. Come train with me in Chicago!

08/19/2026

Pregnancy doesn’t have to mean a pause to your fitness journey.

As a personal trainer in her first pregnancy, these are the pregnancy workout changes we’re making so far 💪🏼

👉🏼 Rep scheme/intensity - no more low rep sets (sticking to at least 8) and keeping my RPE away from 9-10 (especially on larger compound lifts)

👉🏼 Changing positions vs. completely removing an exercise I love (ie hip thrusts because we’re not trying to get a mom butt over here 😉)

👉🏼 Adding more pelvic floor & deep core exercises. AND being more intentional about how I’m engaging these during movement

👉🏼 Breathing through exercises - no more holding our breath and bracing

👉🏼 adding exercises to not only help with body changes, but also to prep the body for carrying 👶🏼 !

Save if you’re pregnant or send to your active pregnant friend ✨

08/11/2026

I see so many hyper fixate on the scale, which ends up becoming a mental block to progress and taking steps towards a bigger picture - healthier metabolic health, better *body composition*, better mental health, and a better relationship with food, movement, and your body.

There’s a time and place where weight matters depending on the client, but the scale doesn’t tell you the whole picture. What really matters?

👉🏼 fat mass vs. muscle mass
👉🏼 the story your lab values are telling us
👉🏼 your mental health
👉🏼 your energy levels throughout the day
👉🏼 how you’re able to manage stress
👉🏼 your digestion
👉🏼 sleep quality/quantity

I like to remind my clients that muscle weights more than fat, SO when aiming for body recompositjon (fat loss with muscle gain), the scale might not move much. That doesn’t mean changes aren’t happening. This is why paying attention to other cues - strength improvements, how clothes are fitting, energy levels, digestion, sleep, etc are such great ways to measure progress.

You are so much more than the number on the scale, and so is your health.

05/19/2026

Looking for some support in your health journey? Here are some ways we can work together ✨

Book your free discovery call using the link in my bio, comment below, or DM me ‘READY’ if you’re interested in working together.

05/14/2026

The wellness industry is notorious for making consumers think what they need is a fancy new diet or new supplement. Why? Because the boring basics don’t grab your attention. Although these foundations aren’t “sexy” they need to be established before any of the ‘extras’ are tried. You can’t out-supplement bad lifestyle habits, just like you can’t out-exercise a bad diet.

So meet the boring basics:

1. Nutrition - eat a variety of lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. Limit your alcohol, sugar, and red meat. Eat mostly whole foods.

2. Move your body - resistance train at least 2 days a week, get some cardio in, find what you enjoy.

3. Get 7-9 hours of sleep.

4. Drink more water. Women need ~9-11 cups a day. This varies based on factors like size, activity, and weather.

5. Reduce stress. Slow down. Reconnect with things that light you up.

05/08/2026

I remember when I tried the whole wait until the afternoon to eat 🫠 I was tired but wired (hello anxiety), felt out of control around food come noon and on, and was always thinking about food especially sugar.

Bringing in more consistency with food - eating soon after waking, and not going longer than 5 hours with a meal or snack - stabilized my blood sugar and removed the constant food thoughts, removed hanger, and gave me more stable energy.

When we’re thinking about blood sugar…

A more stable blood sugar response should look like a kids roller coaster - predictable with rhythmic rises and falls, not the scary roller coaster the has random peaks and significant drops. We achieve the kiddie roller coaster by eating every 3-5 hours. Boring and predictable = stable energy, stable hormones, less food noise, more control.

Think about breakfast being the meal that grounds you into your day.

05/06/2026

You can hit your macros and still have a diet that’s lacking in key nutrients.

Macros are the foundation, but they don’t account for things like fiber, micronutrients, polyphenols, and gut-supportive foods.

If you want to support your hormones, digestion, and overall health…

what you eat matters just as much as how much.

05/04/2026

Don’t sleep on your sleep.

With a busy schedule, it’s easy to prioritize other things over sleep. It’s easy to keep working or watching just one more episode of your favorite series, but If you have control over your sleep treat it like the queen it is.

Sleep is like a warm bath for your brain - without 7-9 hours of quality sleep…

💤 hunger cues are thrown off and emotional eating goes up
💤 you’re more reactive to stress and mood swings become more likely
💤 cognition is affected
💤 disease risk goes up (pretty significantly)

Establishing an evening routine to support sleep quality is so important for chronic disease prevention AND a healthier and happier you.

Need help with sleep? This is one aspect I work with clients on in my 16 week nutrition programs. Comment NOURISH if interested 🍎

04/29/2026

If you’re dealing with constant exhaustion, it’s not in your head, your system just needs support.

Save or send to a friend who’s been dealing with constant fatigue and hasn’t gotten any answers 😴

04/24/2026

There are so many benefits to cardio — but I still see an overemphasis on it, especially HIIT-style classes, in women who feel frustrated that their bodies aren’t responding the way they want.

And yet… they’re hesitant to change things out of fear.

Remember ladies - muscle is what gives you definition AKA “tone”

More muscle also boosts your metabolism by increasing your resting metabolic rate — meaning you burn more calories at rest. How cool is that?

Cardio can support fat loss, but strength training is what builds muscle AND supports fat loss in a sustainable way.

And this isn’t just about appearance, it’s about health and longevity. More muscle helps stabilize blood sugar, prevents age related sarcopenia (muscle wasting), and strengthens bone.

There are so many reasons women love classes — the community, showing up and not having to think, the feeling of efficiency. I get it. Community matters. And if you love it, that’s amazing.

BUT if you’re feeling stuck or like your routine isn’t working anymore… it might be time to shift. This isn’t “do more” but a shift with more intention.

Send to a friend who might need to hear this, and leave a comment if this resonates 💪🏼🤍

04/22/2026

When stress becomes chronic, it can start to take a toll on the body and show up as:

➡️ feeling tired all the time, despite making other dietary changes

➡️ feeling wired at night, but tired during the day

➡️ hard time shutting your brain off / always feeling mentally ‘on’

➡️ difficulty relaxing

➡️ crashing in the afternoon

These signs aren’t random when they’re consistent. When other things have been ruled out (dietary patterns, nutrient deficiencies, thyroid issues, blood sugar dysregulation) and this pattern still presents — chronic stress can be the culprit. These are signs your body hasn’t had a chance to fully reset. These patterns can show up in those with a trauma history, the high achiever, or the busy mom (to name a few).

When the body is stuck in this state, it becomes so much harder to prioritize reproduction and digestion, feel energized, and recovery adequately.

So if you’re wondering “why am I always tired?!” — this could be one piece of the puzzle.

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