Life In Leggings

Life In Leggings No diets/extremes, just simple wellness advice from a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach! Hi!

I'm Heather, a personal trainer, blogger, and former NBA dancer living in Brooklyn, New York. Life In Leggings is a healthy lifestyle blog that follows a love for health, food, fitness, fashion, travel, and adventures in NYC.

06/15/2026

Sometimes we don’t need another tip, hack, or productivity trick … we just need someone to remind us that we’re human. 🫶🏼

If this reel found you at the right time, head to my previous post for the full Quoteables carousel - a collection of reminders for anyone navigating a busy, stressful, or messy season of life.

Take what you need. ☁️🤍☁️
Save what speaks to you.
Come back whenever you need the reminder.

xo,
Heather

Somewhere between raising kids, building a career, caring for others, and trying to take care of ourselves - it’s easy t...
06/12/2026

Somewhere between raising kids, building a career, caring for others, and trying to take care of ourselves - it’s easy to forget that we’re human, too.

Here are a few reminders for anyone who needs them today … take what you need. ☁️🤍☁️

xo,
Heather

Everyone wants sustainable results … but most of the advice online still pushes extreme solutions. 👩🏽‍💻❌😶‍🌫️As a certifi...
06/02/2026

Everyone wants sustainable results … but most of the advice online still pushes extreme solutions. 👩🏽‍💻❌😶‍🌫️

As a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, I’ve found that lasting progress usually comes from doing *less* of what’s flashy and *more* of what actually works.

[scroll for examples of what I mean !! ]

Which truth hit hardest for you? 🍕🍷🤍

xo,
Heather

[scroll] for a few reminders I’ve been holding onto lately. 🤍xo,Heather
05/28/2026

[scroll] for a few reminders I’ve been holding onto lately. 🤍

xo,
Heather

05/27/2026

Years ago I thought healthy living had to be all-or-nothing. (AD)

✔️ Perfect supplements.
✔️ Perfect meals.
✔️ Perfect routines.

Now I focus way more on consistency!

Do I still think capsules are often the “best” option for vitamins? Sure.

But if the choice is between a gummy vitamin or taking nothing at all … I’ll take the gummy every time. (And you better believe this is the *only* way my son will take them, too.) 😂

And when it comes to gummies, ingredient quality matters to me. This is why NOW Foods has been one of my go-to brands for years.
Lately we’ve been using their new Vitamin C gummies for immune support, while Scott has been taking the Vitamin D3 gummies to support his overall nutrition and bone health.*

Also, can we talk about how NYC weather has gone from coats to summer to rain in like 4 days? Our bodies are TIRED. 😅

So let this be your reminder that sustainable habits will always beat perfect habits - especially during busy seasons, stressful weeks, travel, schedule changes, or honestly … when life is just life.

Here’s an easy strategy you can implement today! ☀️🍊🤍🌻🌧️

[ & don’t forget to use the code LIFEINLEGGINGS for 20% off your entire order at nowfoods.com - good all year ]

xo,
Heather



*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

The “best” diet is the one you can *actually* stick with long term.❌ Not the most restrictive.❌ Not the trendiest.❌ Not ...
05/26/2026

The “best” diet is the one you can *actually* stick with long term.

❌ Not the most restrictive.
❌ Not the trendiest.
❌ Not the one that makes you miserable.

🍦 Small, sustainable habits may not feel flashy … but they’re usually what lead to lasting results.

Save this for your reminder that consistency >>> extremes. ✨

xo, Heather

Over a year ago, I shared a reel about “meeting my younger self for coffee.” ☕️💞At the time, it felt like a simple refle...
05/22/2026

Over a year ago, I shared a reel about “meeting my younger self for coffee.” ☕️💞

At the time, it felt like a simple reflection on burnout, growth, and slowing down … but I always knew there was more to the story.

And now, I finally wrote it. 👩🏽‍💻🕊️

I still don’t have life figured out (and probably never will), but I’m learning that peace was never waiting on the other side of control … it was always in the letting go.

In slowing down, being present, and seeing life a little more through my son’s eyes … where everything is new, nothing needs to be rushed, and the simple moments are usually the most important ones.

I think the younger version of me really needed this reminder, tbh.

Full blog post is now live on Life In Leggings:
https://lifeinleggings.com/i-met-my-younger-self-for-coffee/

xo,
Heather

Can you eat after 8 p.m. and still hit your goals? 🥨🍿👀YES. 🙌🏼Late-night eating usually isn’t the problem, it’s more abou...
05/21/2026

Can you eat after 8 p.m. and still hit your goals? 🥨🍿👀
YES. 🙌🏼

Late-night eating usually isn’t the problem, it’s more about *what* you’re eating and whether you’re *fueling* yourself well throughout the day first.

If nighttime cravings hit hard, ask yourself:

✔️ Enough protein?�✔️ Balanced meals?�✔️ Enough fiber?�✔️ Restricting too much?

And if you’re on track with all of those points above and still hungry at night … it’s okay to eat.

That’s your body telling you it needs something. 💞

[swipe for realistic late-night snack ideas!]

xo,
Heather

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