Inspire Fitness

I had the opportunity to connect with my client, Maureen, this week. Maureen started with Inspire Fitness in January of this year. She is passionate about yoga & works hard to balance her busy lifestyle while staying as active as she can. She prioritizes lifting weights & she teaches yoga once a week. Take a listen to her inspiring story!If you would like to join Maureen & hundreds of women in the Inspire Fitness program, I welcome you! The Summer Shred starts SOON! Click here for details:https://inspirehw.com/summer-shredFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

I have had the pleasure to work with my client, Audrey, over the past 2 years. Audrey went from barley being able to get herself up off the floor to deadlifting & squatting her body weight.Take a listen to her inspiring story!Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrClick HERE to join us in the Inspire Fitness Program: https://inspirehw.com/inspire-fitness

When working towards your fat loss goals it's important to set yourself up for success. FIRST THINGS FIRST- Ask yourself- what is your WHY?Why are you taking this journey? What are you hoping to accomplish? Who are you doing this for? Write these down & answer them.Keep in mind- motivation is only going to take you so far, so you really need to dig deep here. Be Goal Focused- USE SMART Goals:SpecificMeasurableAchievable Relevant - to you or to your priorityTime-boundWrite your goals down- how do you know what you are working towards? How will you remember? Post it notes, journal, planner, reminder on your phone, white board, etc can be very helpful. Use whatever method works best for YOU. Review you goals often- at least daily - or multiple times daily! Work on maintaining a Positive Mindset- You have to believe that you can accomplish the goal. Surround yourself with positive people! We are often our biggest critics. Be aware of the negative self-talk. Negative self talk such as, “I’m never going to lose this weight, or I hate how my legs look”  Establish affirmations & repeat them often. Write down things you feel confident in, or things you have been successful at in the past. Or write down things you want to see happen. “I am a person who prioritizes their health & fitness.”  Write these in your notes section in your phone, post its; Additional reminders:Focus on the Behaviors, not outcomes; Celebrate all victories- especially small ones!Remain flexible!Give yourself some Grace- Progress, not perfection!Be PATIENT! This is a journey! Acknowledge that this will take time. Its okay to recognize you aren’t where you want to be, but you are further along than when you started.Seek support!If you are looking for support for your health & fitness goals- please reach out! Email: casey@inspirehw.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrWebsite: inspires.com

Set yourself up For success this weekend With FAT Loss!Prioritize Movement- Schedule in a workout & keep moving 8-10k steps each day; be mindful of your “rest day” but this doesn’t have to mean lying around on the couch all day;Stick to your regular schedule with meals as best you can. Do your best to maintain your typical routine with meal times, stay accountable with logging/tracking & have some kind of plan; stay accountable with logging/tracking; Set limits on frequency & amounts! Don’t let alcohol derail you! Other reminders:  hydrate, rest, & focus on stress reduction; Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrClick here for services: https://inspirehw.com

I spoke with my client, Jamie, and she shared her experience over the past year as a member of Inspire Fitness. She opens up about her struggles & challenges along her weight loss journey & how strength training helped her successfully lose nearly 100 pounds. A year later, Jamie is strong, fit & has so much more confidence. Take a listen to her inspiring story!AND- if you are ready to get started on YOUR fitness journey, I welcome you to join us for the Summer Shred. You can find details & register using the link here: https://inspirehw.com/summer-shred

I met Robin last month while attending the Real Coaches Summit in Las Vegas. Like myself, Robin is an online fitness coach, and we align on many nutrition & fitness topics. Take a listen to our conversation here & find us on our socials!Robin: https://www.instagram.com/robinldfitness?igsh=YzJoazh2aXg1N2NkCasey: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

I had the pleasure to meet an incredible woman, Dal, when I traveled to a conference last month in Las Vegas. I connected with her at a Coaches Summit & was inspired by her experience of losing 110 lbs & how it inspired her to become a nutrition coach so she can help other women who have similar struggles. Take a listen as Dal & I have a conversation. She opens up about  her weight loss journey of losing over 100 lbs & talks about her path to becoming a Nutrition Coach. Connect with Dal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritioncoachingbydal?igsh=MWw1Z3AzNzZoaDV3

When you return from vacation, here are 3 things you really shouldn’t do.1. Do NOT weight yourself. Just stay OFF the scale. For a solid week. The scale will almost inevitably be up. There is no need to see that number- it won't do you any good! It may be up because you truly gained weight. OR it could be up because of fluid retention, which is very common when traveling. Excess sodium from dining out, alcohol, more carbs than normal & sitting in the car or airplane can all contribute to fluid retention. This is TEMPORARY and will likely shake out after a few days. But do yourself a favor & just leave it be.2. Do NOT restrict excessively. You may be feeling “heavy” or bloated, neither of which are a good feeling, but there is no need to go into a highly restrictive plan. It's  definitely okay to get back to healthy eating, but cutting out all carbs or taking your calories down drastically will only leave you feeling hungry & contributes to the all/nothing mentality. Think balance & focus on eating more veggies, fruits & lean protein. 3. Do NOT try to compensate with excessive exercise. Instead, get back to your normal routine. Plan for & schedule in your workouts. Go ahead & take an extra walk if you have time, but grinding for an hour+ on the elliptical for 5 days straight isn’t going to do you any good in the long run. Again, it sets you up for an all/nothing mindset. Balance is better for sustainability.Here are some healthy things you can do post-vacay: ☀️Pound the water. Aim for 100 oz daily. ☀️Get back to your normal sleep routine. ☀️Meal plan & grocery shop so you are prepared & have healthy food options on hand. ☀️And finally, give yourself a little grace - it will take some time to get back to your routine. Allow some for some flexibility, but definitely hold yourself accountable & get back to it!If you are looking for support & accountability for your health & fitness goals- I would love to help. Visit inpirehw.com for services. AND- let's connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

I broke my streak of 4 years! I have been doing this virtual fitness thing for 4 years, and last week was the first time I had to cancel a class for my clients.Let me tell you where it all started... in 2019 I was in the early stages of my business. I was  offering nutrition coaching to clients who were looking for support for weight management. I was always interested in fitness, but didn’t have the credentials to support my clients in the way I wanted to, so I pursued my Personal Trainer Certificate. I took a course, went to training in Boston for a weekend & studied my tail off all summer. Early in Sept. 2019 I took & passed my certification exam & was officially a CPT.My intention was never to be a group fitness instructor, and I really wasn’t even interested in providing 1:1 personal training. Initially I started offering written fitness plans for my clients to follow. I started to do some 1:1 training at a local gym that just opened up & that sparked some interest in a group fitness class. In Feb 2020 I was just getting started doing a couple of fitness classes a week & found I REALLY enjoyed this- I was planning for a virtual fitness program BEFORE the world stopped in March of 2020, but I know for certain the events surrounding the pandemic helped to propel my business.Fast forward 4 years- I continue to offer this virtual fitness program- it has become the majority of the business I do in Inspire. I absolutely LOVE it! The Inspire Fitness program has grown to over 550 members. My clients join me all over the country & internationally. Women workout with me from the comfort of their own homes. It is a convenient & efficient/effective way for them to get fit. For the past 4 years I’ve offered 2-4 LIVE classes each week & my library has grown as each class is recorded. Each week I write a schedule & each day I show up for my clients & do the workout. It wasn’t my intent to have this “streak” I just kept showing up consistently & doing what I said I would do. It is important to me to be dependable to my clients & be there for them when I say I will be.  Thankfully, I’ve avoided major illness or injuries and for that I am incredibly grateful!This past week I had a family situation arise. I was traveling for a work conference & planning to come home Wednesday evening. I had a workout scheduled early Thursday morning. Without sharing too much personal information, I made the decision to make my family a priority & I extended my trip to see my Aunt who is very ill. It really wasn’t a difficult decision for me- but I had to let my clients know it was going to impact the weekly schedule & I would have to cancel Thursday morning’s class. I was disappointed to have to break my streak & struggled to admit I was not in fact, invincible. However, I was BLOWN AWAY at the incredible support that was offered from the women in my fitness community. And it felt pretty incredible to be lifted up during a difficult personal time by my own clients- the very individuals I strive to help on a daily basis. So, the 4 year streak has ended, and it is ok! Thank you to my clients for your unbelievable support. Thank you to all who have been a part of this journey.  I look forward to continuing to do this work as it is my passion!If you would like to join us in the Inspire Fitness membership, I welcome you! Please find details here: https://inspirehw.com/inspire-fitnessFollow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2Z

In this episode I connect with my client, Linda. You will hear her talk about her health & fitness journey as a post-menopausal woman & the challenges she has faced along the way. Nearly 4 months ago, Linda made the commitment to herself & joined Inspire Fitness. She now lifts regularly & has made changes to her nutrition - this has helped her lose over 20 pounds! She has not only lost weight, she has gained muscle definition & a ton of confidence! Linda sleeps better, has better fitting clothes, has more energy &  feels healthier & reports her mental clarity is much improved. She looks forward to her future as a strong & healthy woman.You can join Linda & hundreds of women who make themselves & their fitness a priority in the Inspire Fitness program! We welcome you. More details here: https://inspirehw.com/inspire-fitness