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03/24/2026

This is your reminder: YOUR GOALS MATTER

Not just when it’s convenient.
Not just when motivation is high.
Every single day.

Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish, it’s necessary.

Your health, your energy, your confidence… it all starts with the choices you make daily.

This is your reminder to make yourself a priority :)

03/23/2026

Some things most CrossFit athletes aren’t being told:

Intense training (HIIT, sprints, short rest lifting) = stress on the body.
That stress triggers cortisol (your fight or flight hormone) produced by the adrenal glands.

Here’s the catch: your body doesn’t automatically “turn it off” when the workout ends.

If you’re NOT addressing that cortisol spike with proper post workout nutrition, you may be contributing to long term hormone imbalance, poor recovery, and potential adrenal issues.

CrossFit is highly demanding on your nervous system and we know high molecular weight carbs help calm that response!

So post workout nutrition isn’t just about “refueling carbs”...it’s also about regulating your nervous system and supporting recovery at a deeper level.

When you consume carbs, blood sugar rises → insulin is released → and that helps shuttle nutrients where they need to go while bringing your system back down.

Recovery isn’t optional, it’s strategic and needed!

Train hard, recover smarter :)

03/19/2026

No food is “making you fat”, that’s just an easy excuse.

It’s not the carbs. It’s not sugar. It’s your whole day....

Those “little extras” (oils, cheese, sauces, etc) aren’t so small, and they’re the most calorie dense foods.

They add up fast and most people don’t even notice. Try reducing the little extras while also:
- Adding more fruits and vegetables to your day
- Increasing food volume so you stay fuller on fewer calories

Let that naturally crowd out higher calorie extras while also keeping you fuller for longer.

You don’t always need to cut foods, you need a better overall approach!

03/18/2026

Hard truth: staying comfortable keeps you exactly where you are.

Your future health is built by what you choose today. Start small, but start now.

03/17/2026

Something > Nothing.

A lot of people think reaching their health & fitness goals comes down to some secret food, magic supplement, or the “perfect” workout. But the truth is it’s not about secrets...it’s about the accumulation of doing more of the things that move the needle and less of the things that keep you stagnant or push you backward.

Life isn’t perfect,and your routine doesn’t have to be either. Start thinking in minimums and ideals:

Can’t hit 6 cups of fruits & veggies? Aim for 3.
Can’t make it to the gym for an hour? Go crush your step goal.
Short on time? Do what you can, not what you can’t.

Progress doesn’t come from perfection, it comes from consistency. Small efforts stack up in big ways over time. There’s a reason we keep harping on it :)

So don’t throw in the towel just because it’s not ideal...show up anyway!

Do the minimum if that’s all you’ve got today because something will always be better than nothing.

03/16/2026

When the caffeine hits and suddenly you’re ready to GO!

Caffeine can be a powerful tool for your workouts if you use it wisely:

Timing matters: Consume 20-60 min before your workout for max energy.

Sources count: Coffee, tea, or pre-workout all work just know your dose.

Dosage tip: ~3-6 mg/kg of body weight is a common effective range.

Hydration check: Caffeine can be slightly dehydrating so make sure you drink water too.

Listen to your body: Energy levels vary, don’t overdo it.

Use caffeine smartly and let your performance do it’s thing!

03/13/2026

Busy moms...this one’s for you!

If you’ve been wanting to get your nutrition on track but feel like life is just too busy to figure it out on your own, Coach is here to help.

Through 1:1 nutrition coaching, she helps busy moms build simple, sustainable habits that actually fit into real life with no extreme dieting required.

Interested in learning more?

DM us with:
• Your email
• Your goals
• Anything you’d like Coach Sarah to know about you

Coach Sarah will personally reach out to connect and talk about the next steps!

Let’s make your nutrition simple again.

03/12/2026

Our referral program is live!

Here’s how it works:

If you refer a friend and they commit to 3 months of coaching, you’ll receive 50% off your next month of coaching.

That’s it.
No complicated steps. No point systems. Just real rewards for sharing something you already believe in.

If you have a friend, coworker, sister, gym buddy (or anyone!) who you think would benefit from accountability, structure, and sustainable results, have them book a FREE consultation and mention your name.

Just head to the link in our bio to get started!

Truthfully, the majority of our best clients come from referrals. There’s no bigger compliment than trusting us with someone important in your life.

We appreciate you more than you know. Let’s keep growing this community!

03/11/2026

High Protein Meals On The Go (Fast Food & Airports)

Just because life gets busy doesn’t mean your nutrition has to fall apart.

Whether you’re grabbing food after your kid’s game, running between meetings, or stuck in an airport...there are high protein options almost everywhere if you know what to look for.

Here are some of our go to macro friendly meals on the go...

FAST FOOD / FAST CASUAL

1️⃣ Chick-fil-A
30 ct Grilled Nuggets
≈ 510 cal | 63g protein | 3g carbs | 22g fat
Add fruit cup if you want carbs.

2️⃣ Chipotle
Double chicken bowl + fajita veggies + lettuce + salsa + light rice
≈ 650–750 cal | 65–75g protein

3️⃣ CAVA
Greens bowl + double grilled chicken + hummus + cucumber/tomato
≈ 550–650 cal | 60g protein

4️⃣ Panda Express
Double Teriyaki Chicken + Super Greens
≈ 550 cal | 54g protein

5️⃣ Wendy’s
Grilled Chicken Sandwich + Small Chili
≈ 510 cal | 42g protein

6️⃣ Subway
Footlong Rotisserie Chicken (veggies, mustard)
≈ 600 cal | ~50g protein

7️⃣ Taco Bell
Chicken Power Bowl + extra chicken
≈ 560 cal | ~40g protein

AIRPORT / COFFEE SHOP OPTIONS

8️⃣ Starbucks
Egg White Egg Bites + Turkey Bacon Sandwich
≈ 350 cal | 28g protein

9️⃣ Protein box + RTD protein shake
Most airport markets have these now.
Example:
• Egg & cheese protein box (~20g protein)
• Fairlife / Core Power shake (~26–42g protein)

Total: 45–60g protein

Easy rule when eating on the go:
Build your meal around a protein source first, then add carbs or fats depending on your goals.

Real life will always be busy so learning how to navigate these situations is what keeps people consistent.

Save this for the next time you’re stuck grabbing food on the go!

03/10/2026

Stop chasing perfect weeks…Build habits you can repeat on the imperfect ones.

03/09/2026

People underestimate walking because it’s too simple.

But let’s run the numbers.

The average person burns ~80-120 calories per mile walking depending on bodyweight and pace.

If you simply add 2 miles of walking per day:

• ~200 calories burned
• 30-40 minutes of movement (15-20 min per mile)
• Low impact on joints
• Easy to recover from

Now zoom out.

Daily: 200 calories
Weekly: 1,400 calories
Monthly: 6,000 calories

Since ~3,500 calories ≈ 1 lb of body fat:

6,000 ÷ 3,500 = ~1.7 lbs of fat per month

That’s 20+ lbs per year from simply adding a daily walk!

And here’s what people forget about walking:

• It improves insulin sensitivity
• Helps regulate appetite hormones
• Reduces post-meal blood sugar spikes
• Improves daily energy expenditure (NEAT)
• Helps recovery by increasing blood flow

All from something that costs nothing. Requires zero gym and can be done almost anywhere.

The fitness industry loves complicated but sometimes the most powerful habit is the simplest one.

Walk more people!

03/05/2026

A lot of people think getting healthier requires extreme workouts or perfect diets.

In reality, most progress comes from small things done consistently:

• daily steps or simple cardio
• eating enough protein
• getting fruits and vegetables in your meals
• prepping food so you have easy options during the week

None of these things are exciting. But when they become your default, you remove the need for constant motivation and decision making.

Health becomes less about willpower and more about routine…

Fall in love with the boring parts….That’s where the real results come from.

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