The Fit Veggie

Here to just remind ya’ll that you can be a size 12-14 and still be in shape ✨

The big reason I felt like I had to shift this page is an internal battle.

I gained 50 lbs in both of my pregnancies. With my first, I lost a majority of the weight within the first year. In my second, I lost the initial baby weight and have been STUCK since about 2 months PP. Yes, I have been lifting heavier weights, but my body is still so foreign to me. I do moderate-intensity workouts 4-5 days a week, and have not seen the progress I’d like.

It felt wrong to have a fitness page. That’s why I haven’t posted as much as I was. I thought approaching this page as more of a blog would help create a better space for someone who may be going through the same thing. I’ll still be sharing workouts/food recipes/etc., but just a little bit more of a personal touch ✨

Well… here it is! A shift in this page’s direction…

Fitness and exercise are such a HUGEEEEE part of my life. Something I’ve been sharing on this platform for so long. However, I’ve felt a disconnect with sharing content lately. I’ve had time to do some reflecting, and realized it is because I am still working on my own goals. I don’t want to try and act perfect, because I’m far from it.

Going forward…

- I still am planning on sharing my favorite foods, workouts, merch, etc with you all! I just want it to come from more of your bestie next door, not someone trying to sell you something (not that I was doing this, but lol)

- I will still offer personal training services, but at a new, affordable price (this is coming soon 🫶)

- I want to love what I’m doing. I’ve made coaching a full time job, and I want to still incorporate thefitveggie into my routine. You will see my content will read more BLOG-like… if that makes sense 😆

Stay tuned for more information coming your way ✨

From me to you… Hoppy Easter 🐇

According to the NLM, “Insufficient sleep duration can impact metabolism, endocrine function, athletic and cognitive outcomes, and, furthermore, increase perceived effort during exercise…

When athletes experience disturbances in their environments or routines such as overnight travel, repetitive time zone changes, evening training or late-night competition, endogenous circadian rhythms and normal sleep patterns may be out of synch. Such disruptions in circadian and sleep patterns can increase homeostatic pressure and thus influence the regulation of emotions, body temperature, circulation of melatonin, and cause a significant increase in sleep latency.”

Overall, sleep interruptions do not just make us feel sleepy/groggy, but it affects other parts of our body that result in inadequate daily function. More info in bio.

Nothing is more frustrating as someone who is “average sized” seeing someone else guarantee results from targeting fat. Say it loud for those in the back: YOU CANT TARGET BODY FAT LOSS 🗣️

Our body’s genetics play a huge part in this. Based off gender, family history, and age, your desired fat loss areas can be affected. I always stand by the idea of how can you ADD to your lifestyle versus how you can REMOVE. How can you add positive changes to get a positive outcome?

More info on the myth of targeting body fat in bio.