Best Health Wellness

Best Health Wellness I specialize in helping busy individuals ditch the diet cycle and feel their best through personalized nutrition coaching.

Whether your goal is weight loss, better energy, improved digestion, or simply learning how to eat cleaner with sustainable plans. Providing meal planning and nutrition coaching services for individuals seeking to enhance their diet and well-being by embracing cleaner eating, structure, and a holistic approach to nutrition.

Brooke came to me feeling frustrated, stuck, and honestly just confused about what she should be eating. She wasn’t fuel...
03/26/2026

Brooke came to me feeling frustrated, stuck, and honestly just confused about what she should be eating. She wasn’t fueling her body properly, skipping meals, and not getting enough of the right foods at the right time.

So we hit reset.

We restructured everything—simple, clean meals that not only worked for her, but that her family could enjoy too. Strength workouts and weighted vests walks. No extremes. No restriction. Just a plan that actually made sense for her life.

And now? She’s a total meal planning boss 💪

Her confidence is on another level. She’s glowing. She shows up for herself consistently because she finally understands what works for her body—and it’s sustainable.

That’s the difference.

Not a quick fix. Not another diet.
A lifestyle she can stick with for life.

I am SO proud of you, Brooke. This is just the beginning 🤍

03/26/2026

Traveling Oats with Protein (my go-to)!

I bring this on my trips because I am not skipping breakfast anymore…
I’ve learned the hard way what happens when I do 😅 (hello cravings, low energy, and overeating later). This just makes it easy.

What I throw in a bag:

½ cup oats
1 scoop protein powder
1–2 tbsp sliced almonds
That’s it. Toss it in your suitcase, gym bag, carry-on… whatever.

When I’m ready to eat:
I dump it into a bowl or coffee cup, add about ¾–1 cup water, and microwave it for about 1.5–2 minutes. Stir it up and you’re good.

If I have extras, I’ll add banana, cinnamon, or a splash of almond milk—but honestly, it’s good as is.

Real talk…
This is one of those meals that keeps me from saying
“I’m not a breakfast person”… and then being starving by 10am.

It’s quick, filling, high protein, and takes the thinking out of it—which is exactly what I need when I’m traveling!

03/24/2026

Ladies… you don’t need another pair of tan wedges this spring… or a new purse.

You need a backup plan.

Something in your house, your garage, your extra room…
that makes it EASY to stay consistent when life gets busy.

Because the women who actually build strength, muscle, and longevity?
They’re not more motivated… they’re just more prepared.

You don’t always need a full gym.
You need a few simple tools and a system that works with your life.

And yes… everyone always asks about the orange thing
It’s a kettlebell attachment for a dumbbell and it’s one of my favorite little upgrades.

Here’s the best part…
I’ve had most of this equipment since I was 18.

There’s only one thing that’s changed…
Can you guess what it is?
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03/22/2026

Alright you guys asked… and I’m about to DELIVER 🙌

Here are 19 of my favorite cottage cheese combos + recipes (because yes… we’re doing this 😏)

And we’re starting strong with THIS👇

After a long day of yard work, workouts, or just life…
tell me this doesn’t hit 🤌🍫

Chocolate Cottage Cheese Protein Bowl (aka high-protein pudding vibes 😍)

👇 Recipe:
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• ½ cup vanilla protein powder
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 1/3 cup milk (I like whole milk)
• 2 tbsp chopped almonds

👉 Blend everything (except almonds) until smooth
👉 Top with almonds + enjoy

Creamy, chocolatey, packed with protein… and takes like 2 minutes.

This is what I mean when I say
simple meals = consistency = results

Want all 19 combos (sweet + savory 👀)?
Comment “COTTAGE” or DM me and I’ll send them to you! 💬

BestHealthWellness

03/21/2026

Who can relate?
You walk in the door exhausted…
Someone asks…. What’s for dinner?
You open the fridge… stare… close it… open it again
You snack on random things
You order pizza.

…and repeat 🔁

It’s a no-plan problem.

Because by the end of the day, after making 22,000 decisions…
your brain is DONE making more.

👉 So let me make this easier for you.

I put together 10 of my healthiest, easiest, protein-packed dinners that:

✔️ take the guesswork out
✔️ are simple + family-friendly
✔️ are high in protein, fiber, and veggies
✔️ actually taste GOOD

And the best part…

🛒 Full grocery list is done for you
📲 You can export each recipe as as a PDF
🛍️ Add ingredients straight into your Instacart + order right from the link

No more:
🙄 “what’s for dinner?” stress
🤯 random snacking + takeout
🚪 staring into the fridge hoping food appears

DM me “DINNER” or comment “DINNER” and I’ll send it to you 🔥

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03/21/2026

Alright… let’s play a game—

Here’s what’s on my plate:
🍳 2 eggs + 1 egg white
🧀 1/4 cup cottage cheese mixed in
🥣 Greek yogurt (labeled 25g protein)
🍞 Toast with a little peanut butter
🫐 Blueberries

Now the question is…

How much protein is actually on this plate?

Most people either WAY underestimate… or completely miss where their protein is even coming from.

And this is exactly why so many people say:
“I eat pretty healthy, but I’m still hungry… still craving sugar… still not seeing results.”

👉 Because it’s not just what you’re eating…
👉 It’s how it adds up.

Protein isn’t just about muscle — it’s about:
✔️ blood sugar stability
✔️ satiety (feeling full)
✔️ reducing cravings
✔️ actually changing your body composition

So… what’s your guess? Drop it below!
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03/20/2026

Ohhh you’re not a breakfast person… is that where we’re drawing the line?

Meanwhile your body’s like… we’ve been fasting for 8–10 hours, your blood sugar is low, your liver has been working overnight to keep glucose stable, and now you’re just… not going to refuel?

Here’s what’s actually happening:

When you wake up, your liver is coming out of an overnight fast—it’s been regulating blood sugar through glycogen release. If you don’t eat, cortisol stays elevated, and your body starts compensating later in the day… hello cravings, overeating, and energy crashes.

Eating in the morning—especially protein—activates thermogenesis, stabilizes blood sugar, and signals your metabolism to get to work for the day.

And while we don’t need to get overly scientific here—— but systems like digestion and nutrient assimilation (yes—what some refer to as spleen function in other models) are primed earlier in the day. Your body is literally more efficient at processing fuel earlier vs. late at night.

So when someone tells me they’re not a breakfast person…
but they’re tired, craving sugar, and overeating at night…

I’m like—okay, so your body is telling you something… we’re just ignoring it.

03/19/2026

Everyone says they want to “look toned”… but most people have no idea what that actually means.

It’s not a quick fix.
It’s not a class or a cleanse here and there.
And it’s definitely not just “doing more cardio.”

To look toned, two things have to happen:
1. You need enough muscle
(And most women don’t have nearly as much as they think…)
2. You need a low enough body fat % to actually see that muscle

That’s it. That’s the formula.

But, you can’t skip or ignore the data.

What also won’t work? .
Guessing your workouts.
Guessing your food.
Guessing your progress.

And then wondering why nothing changes.

If you want to look like you work out…
you have to train like it.

✔ Progressive overload
✔ Enough protein
✔ Consistent structure
✔ Tracking what actually matters (not just the scale)

Because you can’t change what you’re not measuring, but you can build a body that actually reflects the work you’re putting in.

And that takes intention.

03/18/2026

Like it or love it… have you ever had a food that completely traumatized you as a kid? 😅

You know the one.
The smell alone made you suspicious.
The texture? Questionable.
And the way it was served in your house somehow made it even worse.

For me, there was one particular food that I swore I would never eat again for the rest of my life. I was convinced the adults around me had completely lost their minds for enjoying it.

Fast forward a few decades… and here I am, voluntarily eating it. Even liking it. Possibly even loving it. 🤯

Funny how our taste buds (and our wisdom) evolve as we get older.

So now I have to ask…

Did you have a food that traumatized you as a kid but you eventually came back around to as an adult?

Drop a 👍 LIKE IT or ❤️ LOVE IT in the comments once you see the video.

And if you’re still traumatized… I understand. 😂

03/18/2026

Do you ever feel like I sound like a broken record?

But if you’re in your 40s and 50s, especially going through perimenopause or menopause, there’s one thing I’m going to keep repeating:

You cannot ignore strength training.

This isn’t about aesthetics.
This isn’t about getting bulky.

This is about how muscle functions in your body.

Starting around age 30, we naturally lose muscle each decade, and that process can accelerate during perimenopause because estrogen plays a role in maintaining muscle mass and bone density.

Less muscle means:
• a slower metabolism
• reduced insulin sensitivity
• more fat storage
• weaker bones
• higher risk of injury and metabolic disease

Muscle is actually a metabolically active tissue.

That means the more lean muscle you maintain, the better your body is at:
• regulating blood sugar
• supporting hormone balance
• improving metabolic health
• maintaining strength and independence as you age

This is why progressive overload matters.

Your body adapts to stress. If you always lift the same light weights, your muscles stop adapting.

So we need to gradually increase resistance — heavier weights, more challenge, more stimulus.

Think of muscle as your body’s metabolic insurance policy.

It supports your bones, your joints, your metabolism, and your long-term health.

So if I keep repeating this message, it’s because the science is clear:

Strength training isn’t optional as we age.
It’s essential.

03/18/2026

Do you ever notice that you’re over-eating at night?

You get home from work, you’re tired, you’re starving, and suddenly you’re eating anything you can find.

It’s under-fueling earlier in the day, especially not getting enough protein.

Protein plays a major role in regulating hunger hormones like ghrelin and peptide YY, which signal fullness and satiety to the brain.

When protein intake is too low during the day, your body doesn’t get those satiety signals.

So by evening, your brain is essentially trying to compensate for a full day of inadequate fueling.

Another important point is that protein needs to be distributed throughout the day, not just eaten at dinner.

Your body can only efficiently use about 20–40 grams of protein at a time to stimulate muscle protein synthesis and satiety signals.

If most of your protein intake happens at night, you’re missing the metabolic and hormonal benefits earlier in the day.

Research consistently shows that spreading protein across three to four meals helps:

• regulate hunger hormones
• stabilize blood sugar
• support muscle maintenance
• reduce late-night overeating

So if evenings feel like a battle with the pantry, ask yourself:

Did I actually fuel my body earlier today?

Because when protein is balanced across the day, your hunger becomes much more regulated.

03/18/2026

Everyone wants to burn more fat… but most people skip the type of training that actually teaches your body how to do it.

If you’re not spending time in Zone 2 cardio, you’re going to have a hard time really tapping into fat for fuel.

Zone 2 is that pace where you’re working, but you can still hold a conversation. Your breathing is elevated, but not gasping. It might feel “too easy,” especially if you’re used to crushing yourself in workouts.

But here’s the thing: this is the zone where your body becomes metabolically efficient at using fat for energy.

When you train here regularly, a few important things happen:
• Your mitochondria (the energy engines in your cells) become stronger
• Your body gets better at burning fat instead of relying on sugar
• Your endurance improves
• Your recovery between harder workouts gets better

Most people only live in two extremes:
🔥 super intense workouts
😴 or barely moving

But the fat-burning magic lives right in the middle.

Try adding 30–45 minutes of Zone 2 cardio 2–4 times per week. Walking fast, incline treadmill, cycling, rowing, light jogging — all count.

It may not feel flashy…
but metabolically, it’s one of the smartest things you can do for long-term fat loss.

Consistency here changes everything.

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