If you're ready to feel stronger, leaner, and more confident—you're in the right place. This newsletter is where I share powerful insights on fitness, nutrition, and mindset to help you thrive in midlife. No gimmicks. No fad diets. Just real strategies that work with your body—not against it. I've created this feed so you can revisit key emails and refer others when something clicks. Of course I won't include all emails here. But, as I write, when something seems like you will want to refer back to it, It will go there. Enjoy! 😘 👉 Ready to take the next step? Apply for my free 15-Day Trial of the Goddess Jump Start Program by clicking the link below. Let’s get started.
Why Doing Less Might Get You Better Results [My secret weapon]😉
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Hey Reader! Years ago, my fitness routine was intense—5-6 workouts a week, rigid eating habits, pushing through fatigue. And you know what? It worked…until it didn’t. Health and fitness was such a apart of my life, that I could take fitness breaks and binge on ice cream all summer or cookies and hot cocoa for the holidays and bounce right back every September and every February. Some of you might even remember my old emails, talking about getting back on track as soon as the kids went back to school in September, and waiting till February when the holiday crazy has actually done for me to get back on track again. AND it worked, everytime! As I got older, it has stopped working that way. My body was likely exhausted, so results stalled, and I fell into the worst all or nothing phase of my life. And it wasn't simply getting older. So much of my life has changed. But the worst part of all—I stopped enjoying something I used to love. It was so frustrating. Can you relate? After 40, our bodies change—hormones shift, recovery slows down, and the tactics we relied on in our 20s and 30s simply stop delivering results. Here’s the good news I learned the hard way: doing less can actually give you better results. Everytime I would want to get on track I would go back to doing what worked in the past and I would fall off track so hard. At a a certain point I really let go of any real fitness routine other than some light movement in the morning and waking to class or running errands. I think at that point I was just frustrated with myself and giving up all together felt easier than starting and stopping. Although I still ate mostly healthy, I found myself binging more often than you would imagine and eating foods I normally wouldn't. Again with the all or nothing attitude. I got back on track with eating much faster than with fitness. This is the opposite of what I do with most of my clients as they usually find it easier to focus on fitness and then add in healthy eating. As a nutritionist starting with food felt easier for me, and it was the right place for me to focus. Hense why doing what works for YOU specifically matters so much more than what is working for other people. As far as food I didn't dive in to a rigid routine. I won't get into specifics but I made it really simple and still ate what I wanted knowing that most of the time I was eating very healthy. I was focused on small changes, that although I wasn't getting drastic results I was moving forward and could focus on the big picture rather than being perfect. Then the best thing happened. I decided to start doing really short strength workouts...consistently. That doesn't mean that I never missed a day but I got really consistent because it was so simple to add into my life. More importantly I never worried about the workouts I didn't do just what I was doing and that I wasn't quiting no matter what. When I finally embraced shorter workouts, more rest days, and simplier nutrition, I started seeing changes again. My energy surged, stubborn pounds shifted, and I felt, FEEL stronger and happier overall. It turns out, rest isn’t the opposite of progress—it’s an essential part of it. This balanced approach is exactly what I focus on with my clients in the Goddess Jump Start Program. It’s built around effective, smarter workouts, personalized for you, and, most importantly, giving your body the recovery it needs to truly transform and do what is working for you at any given period of your life. Ready to experience how less can lead to more? [Click here to apply for your free 15-day trial of the Goddess Jump Start.] Your body (and mind) will thank you for it! Your Coach, Multi-Certified Personal Trainer, Holistic Nutritionist & Health Coach "Empowering Women to Create their Own Health & Happiness!" ✨P.S. Discover the power of Online Personal Training with the Goddess Jump Start program. With Custom Workouts and Unlimited SUPPORT, you'll Achieve Lasting Results – and a Strong, Confident and Healthy body. #OWNYOURGODDESS I love seeing your healthy meals and workout photos! Keep tagging me @Nicole_celeste_82 and use #OwnYourGoddess for the chance to be featured. |
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If you're ready to feel stronger, leaner, and more confident—you're in the right place. This newsletter is where I share powerful insights on fitness, nutrition, and mindset to help you thrive in midlife. No gimmicks. No fad diets. Just real strategies that work with your body—not against it. I've created this feed so you can revisit key emails and refer others when something clicks. Of course I won't include all emails here. But, as I write, when something seems like you will want to refer back to it, It will go there. Enjoy! 😘 👉 Ready to take the next step? Apply for my free 15-Day Trial of the Goddess Jump Start Program by clicking the link below. Let’s get started.
Hello Reader, Ever feel like you’re putting in the effort, but not seeing the results you expected? You’re not alone. Fitness frustration is so common—but it doesn’t mean you’re failing. Here’s why you might be feeling stuck (and what to do about it): ❌ Expecting Instant Results: It takes 4-8 weeks to see visible changes, but your body is improving internally right away—more energy, better sleep, and stronger muscles. ❌ Inconsistent Workouts & Nutrition: Fitness is a long game. Skipping...
Hey Reader! We all know consistency is key when it comes to fitness—but actually sticking with it? That’s where most people struggle. ➡️Here’s how to make exercise a lasting habit (without feeling like a chore): ✔ Find Your “Why” – Do you want more energy? Less stress? To keep up with your kids? A strong reason "WHY" makes motivation easier. ✔ Choose Workouts You Enjoy – Hate running? Don’t run! Love strength training? Do that. Exercise should feel good, not like punishment. ✔ Make a Schedule...
Hey Reader, Here's something I get asked that you may find helpful with your own health and fitness goals. "What time do you workout and how many days a week?" First off workout timing and and frequency are very personal to your own lifestyle, schedule and experience. Currently, I am training 3-4 days per week, very short less than 20minute HiRt workouts. And I've been training in the morning, somewhere between 4am and 7am. So not always the same time. My workouts aren't my only movement but...