ZealFit Nutrition, 754 Bench Lane, Mount Juliet, TN (2026)

12/31/2025

It’s funny. I don’t post often because I DO NOT have time to edit things to make them look or sound perfect. Unfortunately, posting to social media is not my job. 🤪

However, I tell my clients that things don’t have to be perfect to work.

So, here’s a little video of me getting my steps in.

It’s not fancy.
It’s real.

It was around 18:30 when I realized that sitting at my desk working all day had only garnered me about 3,000 steps. 😳
Fast forward with me through straightening up the house, putting the little human to bed, and finally setting up my walking pad.
At 20:35, while my husband laid down on the couch to watch a little Big Bang Theory, I started walking.

It’s not what I wanted mentally- but it’s what my body needed physically- and my mental state caught up and cleared because of it, too.

There are innumerable reasons why I’d never be able to hit a million followers - not the least of which is that I simply have no aspirations to be an influencer.

However, I DO have a desire to tell others that living lives centered around fueling healthy bodies, hearts, minds, and spirits is possible- even for normal people.
It’s not always easy- but it’s not hard. 🤔🤣

Here’s to posting unedited content. lol

Be Zealous today. Do it on purpose.

12/26/2025

Y’all. I’m using the Classical Southern here because I’m going to get very real with you.

I’ve always used the end of year holiday season and its excess of food to bolster building muscle. I’ve done this intentionally. I have never tried to cut during this season… and I had no concept of how HARD it actually was.

I gave myself some flexibility over Thanksgiving.
I didn’t meet my goal for my husband’s work trip, but I was okay with that because I was feeling strong.
I gave myself a lot of flexibility during said trip and just planned on getting back to standard operating procedures once I was home. Which I did, and things were getting back on track… until all the school shindigs, various celebrations, and dazzling arrays of tempting treats made their full appearance… and I couldn’t stop myself from indulging. And overindulging.
No matter how hard I got on myself. I couldn’t stop.

Where was my motivation? Where was my willpower?
I was getting mad at myself…

…and that’s when I decided to take a step back.

I work with my clients for victories. Just as success breeds more success, the opposite is true.
When things get too hard and the word “can’t” begins to appear- things need to change or else a shut down is inevitable.

This isn’t failure. This isn’t making excuses. This is just adapting to real life and pivoting strategically to gain some necessary wins.

For the past week, my new goal has been hard-core maintenance. I’m allowing myself room for the enjoyment of the season, not punishment.

And guess what? Once I wasn’t so focused on restricting- once indulging was on the table again- the overindulgence stopped.

Okay. So I’m not going to tell you what YOU should do: I’m just going to tell you what I’m going to do…

Make good choices whenever I can. Prioritize protein and veggies. Move my body. Drink lots of water. Get rest.
Have fun. Memories over macros.

It’s not motivation that sees us through. It’s consistency.

I’m going to get myself back on track and ride that momentum toward success.

Be Zealous today.

This isn’t magic. It’s how our brains are wired. 🤪
I’m so glad I remembered to treat myself like a client. ❤️

12/10/2025

It’s easy to wanna go outside when it looks like this… 😁😁😁

12/02/2025

It’s cold. It’s the first time I’ve turned the heater on out here- though for what purpose, I’m not sure. It doesn’t seem to be doing much.
It’s that period of time following the luteal phase and my back was needing some help of the Tylenol variety.

No part of me wanted this today.

We are talking cellular deep, molecular level.
Not a singular atom or solitary molecule wanted a part in this.

…yet here I am doing it.

Habit. Consistency. Fours letter words for a lot of people- absolutely essential for me.

Last week we were traveling for the holidays: I got my workouts in, but they were “when I could squeeze them in” surrounded by a questionable diet (memories over macros 😉).

Next week- I’m heading South with my husband for his work vacation/trip while my parents come in to town to watch the little human. I didn’t hit my “goal” before swimsuit week. I’m feeling okay about this, though, because I keep adding little plates to the bar. I am planning on a deload week with, again, a questionable diet (memories over macros).

I didn’t want this, but I needed it today.
Not as a punishment for eating whatever I wanted last week or as an offensive strike for next week- but just for me to know that I am still here; still showing up; and that I didn’t give into the excuses.

Every time I choose to do the hard thing- it makes it easier to do it the next time. That’s how I form good habits and consistency.
(The reverse is true here, too… a little something to think about. 😁)

Be Zealous today… and do it on purpose.

11/12/2025

She’s getting stronger. 💪🏻

For real, though, progressive overload is a term we hear, but I’m not sure it’s always understood- so let me break it down:

This can be running farther, sprinting faster, hitting higher reps, lifting heavier… but we do this with intention and in small, incremental steps to set us up for win after win. (See that 2.5 plate up against the 45lb plate… or that cute little 1lb plate??? It all starts somewhere.)

This is not restricted to the bodybuilder or seasoned athlete, either. It’s for anyone and everyone.

It’s simply progress. Moving forward. Making gains. Pushing. Improving… in any area; with any goal.

Maybe it’s going for a walk after lunch on a random Tuesday. You do that for a few weeks, and then you decide to do it on Tuesday and Thursday… then you add in a Saturday.

Maybe your 5 minute cycling session bumps up to 8 minutes, then 10.

Maybe it’s adding a glass of water before your morning cup of coffee. Then before lunch. Then before dinner. All of a sudden, you’ve added 32oz of water to your day.

I’m a mom. A wife. I have no aspirations to be a super-cut fitness or figure competitor; but I do want to be strong, healthy, and the best version of me.

Progressive overload- slowly adding on better habits, heavier weights, and the mental and physical capacity to carry it - helps me get there.

Be Zealous today. Do it on purpose. 😁

11/03/2025

I haven’t “felt”’like doing much the last few days.
Consistency has carried me through- but the motivation, the want-to, the desire???? Not so much.
The pull to stay in bed past the alarm going off… the temptation to phone-in those last few reps, the urge to grab the leftover pizza in the box vs making a fresh, more wholesome dinner…
Maybe it’s the changing season. 🤷🏻‍♀️
I do know this, however: blowing past it without trying to figure out why is not the solution.
A little introspection is good for the soul. 😆
Focus on the things that bring you joy. Do things that are good for your heart, mind, body, and soul.

Be Zealous Today.

10/22/2025

I did no training other than my normal stuff.
(((Note to self: Train for this next year)))

The actual day crept up out of nowhere because it was not on my radar… and I was moderately terrified when I showed up on site. 😳😬
(((Note to self: Train for this next year)))

Pre and post gels were available for sample and sale-
I didn’t partake because I had no idea how it would affect me. I did my normal pre-workout routine of a banana raisin cookie with a shot of espresso and 1/4 scoop of whey protein.
(((Note to Self: You did good here. Race day is not the day to try something new)))

Gear and merchandise were abundant for purchase.
(((Note to Self: Don’t forget your gloves next year)))

I was completely out of my element…

… except that I wasn’t. 🤨

The community was astounding. The vibe was contagious. It reminded me how cool it is when people uplift, support, and encourage other people.

My goal was simply to finish.

And I did. 🏆

I attempted every obstacle: 2 of them did me in, but I got through all the others.
(((Note to self: Find a place to practice on a rig and figure out the J-hook).

Overall, I locked in and shocked myself with how strong I actually was- and, man, did I ever nail down my breath support in regard to psychological stamina.

Thai food rounded out the experience- and I was toast afterward… but was I proud of myself.
(((Note to self: Buy the photo package next year. There were some pretty epic shots I wish I had the rights to post)))
🤩

You are capable of more than you know.

Be Zealous Today.

10/20/2025

Sometimes I write for me- but just in case anyone else is paying attention… ❤️

10/01/2025

A little memory popped up on my phone the other day… it was about the first time I ever made a little bowl of yogurt and apples. I have since come to name this my “Autumn Yogurt Bowl” in My Fitness Pal… and I eat it every day.

I’m not even over exaggerating. 🤪

If my memories are correct - it’s been a year.
A year of eating the same snack every day… and I still look forward to it every single day.

My family thinks I’m crazy, I’m sure… but it’s the Gestalt of the moment: It’s not just the coffee (decaf because it’s 2pm), the Raisin Bran Crunch (because everyone deserves that little something that makes them super happy), the melty dark chocolate goodness in the yogurt bowl, the watching of a show and sitting on a couch for 45 minutes, the allowance to be lazy for a breath… it’s all of it. I can’t explain it- it’s just good for my soul. 🤓🤪

With that being said- modifications come in to play based on what else I’ve eaten (or plan to eat) in a day. Sometimes it’s less peanut butter, or blueberries because I’ve run out of apples… but the basic template remains intact… and I can do this because I play the macros Tetris game and know that I can. 🙌🏻

By the way… my daughter requests her own parfait just about every day now, too. 🤣🤣

If you want to perfect your own healthy snack that acts as a treat- comment “Autumn,” and I’ll send you the recipe. ❤️

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09/29/2025

Zealous For Mondays…

09/24/2025

Life has been about pineapples for a certain 8 year old lately- which means I’ve been getting to enjoy something I’ve never had fresh in the house before. 🍍
After I Googled videos on how to cut the thing, it all went pretty smoothly. 🙌🏻

My mouth was watering for some chicken and pineapple tacos… so I made it happen. ☺️
This pineapple was insanely sweet and juicy, which made them little bites of heaven. 😋

2 Siete Taco Shells
3.5 oz ground chicken marinated in lime juice and chili lime seasoning (I tried this with shrimp the following week (no pictures 😞) and liked it even better).
28g Low moisture, part skim mozzarella
1.5 oz avocado
100g pineapple
4 TBL Pace chunky salsa

I did this on a day where fat was not a concern and went all in with the cheese and avocado goodness. On a day where I needed less, I’d choose one or the other, or less of both. Tailoring the choice of meat (how lean) and the amount of said meat increases or decreases the protein content. 100g of pineapple is a lot, so you can lessen that number for less carbs, too.
That’s the beauty of harnessing your macros- you get to enjoy a yummy meal perfectly suited to your own needs. 😁

These Zealous for the Island Chicken Tacos waved in at:

33.3g C
25.2g F
29.5g P

Visit zealfitnutrition.com to learn more about tweaking your own macros.

09/22/2025

Zealous for Monday…

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