Saint J Fitness

Saint J Fitness Check link! Proud mom of 3 | Your go-to for all things fitness 💪🏼

Boutique gym owner | Certified Personal Trainer & Macro Coach✨
Helping you build strength, mindset, and lifestyle habits for results that stick
HYROX Training Course Waitlist is now open!

There’s no “perfect” time to start HYROX.There’s just the path that fits where you are right now.✨PATH 1: HYROX 201 Perf...
06/19/2026

There’s no “perfect” time to start HYROX.

There’s just the path that fits where you are right now.

✨PATH 1: HYROX 201 Performance Training
For the athlete who already has a race on the calendar and wants a fully personalized plan, weekly coaching, race strategy, and direct access to me every step of the way.

✨PATH 2: HYROX Beginner’s Training Plan
For the woman who keeps saying, “I want to try HYROX someday.” We all start somewhere, and this self-paced 8-week plan will help you build your engine, strength, and confidence from the ground up.

Last month, I finished 1st and 2nd place at HYROX NYC Women’s Doubles and Singles, along with 1st place in Boston and 2nd at the North American Regional Championships, and I’m so grateful for every rep, run, and lesson along the way.

I’ve had a lot of people ask about my training, so I wanted to share the HYROX programs I personally use to help athletes build strength, endurance, and race-day confidence.

Comment 👇

PATH 1 → if you’re ready to chase a PR and race with purpose.

PATH 2 → if you’re ready to stop saying “someday” and finally start.

I’ll send you the link!

If you think healthy desserts have to taste “healthy,” these protein brownies are about to change your mind. 🍫Rich, fudg...
06/17/2026

If you think healthy desserts have to taste “healthy,” these protein brownies are about to change your mind. 🍫

Rich, fudgy, chocolatey, and satisfying, with less than 100 calories and 10g of protein in every brownie.

No boxed mix.
No complicated ingredients.
No sacrificing flavor.

Just simple ingredients that come together into a dessert that supports your goals while still feeling like a treat.

Because at Strong & Nourished, we believe you shouldn’t have to choose between enjoying food and making progress. The most sustainable results come from learning how to build meals and treats that work for your lifestyle, not against it.

Save this post so you can make these later, and if you’d like the full recipe sent directly to you...

Comment BROWNIE below and I’ll send it your way. 👇

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06/15/2026

Most people think preventing Alzheimer’s is out of their control.

Genetics. Aging. Luck.

And for a long time, that’s what we were told.

But the data says something very different.

Women who exercise regularly starting in midlife
see up to a 90% reduction in Alzheimer’s risk.

Yes, 90%.

And even in cases where Alzheimer’s still develops,
it shows up 11 years later compared to those who don’t exercise.

The truth?
This isn’t about extreme workouts or spending hours in a gym.

It’s about consistent, everyday movement.

Walking. Gardening. Housework.
Simple habits done regularly.

If this came in the form of a drug,
it would be one of the most prescribed (and expensive) treatments in the world.

But it doesn’t.

It’s already accessible.
And it’s already within reach.

That’s why movement isn’t just about weight or appearance.
It’s about protecting your brain, your independence, and your future.

Start with what’s realistic:
✔ Daily walks
✔ Active routines at home
✔ Movement you actually enjoy
✔ Consistency over intensity
✔ Building habits that last

Our 8-week summer transformation is here to change that.

This is the deciding moment.

You can ignore this post and tell yourself “next time.”

We both know how that story ends, because that’s how every other summer has ended.

Or you can decide right now that THIS is the summer that’s different.

7 spots remaining ❌ Doors lock June 30

Comment “STRONG” and I’ll send you the link to register.

06/12/2026

Most people think fat loss is about “working off” what they eat in the gym.

An extra snack here, a drive-thru meal there… and then trying to undo it all with one brutal workout.

But that math doesn’t add up.

You can eat 1,000 calories in 5 minutes.
You cannot burn 1,000 calories in 5 minutes.

The truth? Sustainable fat loss starts in **your** kitchen, not on your treadmill.

Not with punishment.
Not with trying to outrun last night’s dessert.
With simple, consistent choices you can actually live with.

Things like:

- Building meals around lean protein, fiber, and healthy fats
- Keeping high-calorie “mindless” snacks out of arm’s reach
- Eating slowly enough to notice when you’re satisfied
- Planning your treats instead of “winging it” when you’re stressed

Movement still matters—for your mood, heart, and brain health—but it’s there to support your goals, not erase every bite.

Because the goal isn’t to burn off your life.
It’s to build habits that make feeling good your new normal.

Comment “STRONG” and I’ll send you simple recipes that make your calories work for you, not against you.

Save this for your next Costco run.🏃9 swaps that double your kids’ protein without changing the dinner fight.You don’t h...
06/11/2026

Save this for your next Costco run.🏃

9 swaps that double your kids’ protein without changing the dinner fight.

You don’t have to be the “perfect” mom to feed your kids better. You just have to know which boxes to grab.

The snack aisle has quietly changed in the last 5 years.

There are real-ingredient, higher-protein versions of almost every kid favorite.

They’re sitting RIGHT next to the ones you grew up on.

You just have to know to look.

That’s how real change happens.

Not with a dramatic overhaul. With small swaps that stack.

And mama, the same framework works for YOU.

If you’ve wondered why “what used to work” doesn’t work the same way after 30, it’s because your body responds to small consistent shifts now, not extremes.

That’s the entire premise behind my free 4 Daily Shifts guide + 10 high-protein easy meal ideas and my 8-Week Summer Transformation cohort that starts June 30. Only 8 of 15 spots remain.

✅Comment “STRONG” I’ll DM you my free guide and link to register for my Summer Transformation course!

06/11/2026

First place. NYC HYROX. Pro Doubles division.🏆

Still processing.

Here’s what’s actually behind that first place win:

✅Months of structured programming. ❌Not random workouts.
✅Strategic pacing. ❌Not “just send it.”
✅A taper plan that had me peaking on race day. ❌Not gassed by station 4.

✅Strength training built specifically for HYROX stations.

That’s what I teach. Every day. To every athlete I coach.

And right now I’m opening 2 paths into that exact methodology. Both limited spots.

PATH 1: HYROX BEGINNER’S TRAINING PLAN
8 weeks. Self-paced. Delivered through the Trainerize app. Builds your aerobic engine, strength foundation, and station technique from zero. For the woman who keeps saying “I want to try HYROX someday.” Today is where someday starts.

PATH 2: HYROX 201 PERFORMANCE TRAINING
3 months. Fully personalized through the Trainerize app. Weekly 1 on 1 coaching with me, direct text access, custom race strategy + station breakdowns, and a taper plan built around YOUR race timeline. For the athlete who has a race on the calendar and wants to dominate it. Spots are intentionally limited because I personally coach every one.

Both programs use the same foundation that earned me first place this month. The only difference is whether you want self-paced structure or you want me in your corner. Either way I’m rooting for you.

Spots are filling for both.

⤵︎DM me the word HYROX and I’ll send the details for whichever one fits you better.

HYROX NYC ✨ My ✌🏼 HYROX Singles race ever, and my only goal was to beat my time from last year’s NYC race.After spending...
06/09/2026

HYROX NYC ✨

My ✌🏼 HYROX Singles race ever, and my only goal was to beat my time from last year’s NYC race.

After spending the last eight months training for Pro Doubles, I didn’t give much thought to the Open Singles race. I figured it would feel easy after racing with the heavier Pro weights two days earlier. I was very wrong.

What I underestimated was the residual fatigue from the Pro race. My run splits were slower than planned, the course was packed, and I spent a lot of time weaving around runners. The stations felt strong, and the weights moved well, but nothing felt easy.

At one point, I reminded myself: I’m doing this for fun, and this is fun. That simple thought carried me to the finish.

One of the highlights of the race came at the wall ball station where I completed 100 wall balls unbroken. Ironically, the few seconds it took to receive the white flag for the accomplishment ended up being the exact margin between first and second place. I’m still hoping HYROX gives me those seconds back!

Regardless, the unbroken wall balls are one of the accomplishments I’m most proud of. They represent years of hard work, consistency, and showing up day after day.

And now it’s time for the next challenge. I’ll be stepping onto the Pro Singles course this fall—better prepared, a little wiser, and ready to see what I’m capable of.

That’s what I love about this sport. It has a way of humbling you, inspiring you, and making you want to come back for more! 😜

Thank you Mom and Dad and girls for cheering me on! You carried my through this race more than you know❤️

06/06/2026

Every weight loss plan tells you to eat less.

Less calories.
Less carbs.
Less portions.
And for a while, it works.

Until you’re starving by 3 PM, thinking about snacks all night, and wondering why the scale won’t budge anymore.

The truth? Fat loss isn’t about eating as little as possible.
It’s about eating enough of the RIGHT things.
Protein is the game changer.

When your meals are built around 35g+ of protein, you stay fuller longer, preserve muscle, support your metabolism, and make fat loss feel sustainable instead of miserable.

That’s why we keep meals like these on repeat:
✔ 35g+ protein per meal
✔ Under 500 calories
✔ Keeps you satisfied for hours
✔ Supports muscle while losing fat
✔ Simple enough for real life
Because the goal isn’t to survive your diet.

The goal is to build habits you can actually live with.

Comment “STRONG” and we’ll send you more high-protein meal ideas that make fat loss easier. 💪

WE FREAKING DID IT! 🏆8 months of dialed-in training. 8 months of Amy enduring my craziness with workouts, nutrition, run...
06/05/2026

WE FREAKING DID IT! 🏆

8 months of dialed-in training. 8 months of Amy enduring my craziness with workouts, nutrition, run splits, race strategy, and my full-blown HYROX obsession.

For the last 8 months, almost every decision I made revolved around training. Early alarms. Track sessions. Long runs. Recovery. Fueling. Family schedules built around race prep. And god damn, it was worth it.

What you see is two women standing on top of a podium.

What you don’t see are the countless hours of work behind it. The early mornings. The hard conversations. The sacrifices. The days we didn’t feel like training but showed up anyway. And the families who supported us through every mile, workout, and race weekend.

This podium represents so much more than an age-group win.

It’s proof that consistency works. It’s proof that discipline beats motivation. And it’s proof to other mamas that you can have a full-time job, raise a family, take care of everyone else, and still chase big goals of your own.

Amy, I couldn’t have asked for a better partner. Thank you for trusting the process, embracing the crazy, and showing up day after day.

And Greg... thank you for supporting every crazy idea, every early morning, every race weekend, and every time training became the center of our lives. None of this happens without the people behind the scenes holding it all together.

A huge thank you to Jackson for teaching me that sometimes the key to getting faster is slowing down first. That lesson changed everything.

We still have plenty to work on, but right now we’re going to sit here and soak this one in.

Because this wasn’t luck.
This wasn’t fate.
And we didn’t just manifest it.

We worked our asses off for it. Time to celebrate until we dial it back in! ❤️

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