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28/07/2026

Everyone wants the results...fewer people want the habits that create them.

Fat loss costs consistency.
Muscle costs effort.
Better health costs planning.
More energy costs better sleep.

You don’t have to be perfect but you do have to stop looking for a deal that doesn’t exist.

The price hasn’t changed...

The only question is whether you’re finally ready to pay it.

23/07/2026

Let’s be honest...Your priorities aren’t what you say they are.

Your priorities are what your calendar and your actions show.

If your health keeps getting pushed behind work, vacations, social events, busy schedules, and “I’ll start Monday,” then your results will keep getting pushed back too.

That doesn’t mean you need to make fitness your entire life but it does mean you need to stop treating it like something you’ll get around to when everything else is done.

The people who see lasting results aren’t always the ones with the most free time....

They’re the ones who decided their health was important enough to keep showing up even when life wasn’t perfect.

You don’t need another fresh start, you need to stop putting your fitness goals at the bottom of your own priority list :)

22/07/2026

No matter if your goal is fat loss, overall health or muscle growth...the journey is never linear.

Some days you feel unstoppable...some days you’re wondering how you went from meal prep and workouts to eating snacks over the sink.

IT HAPPENS

A health journey isn’t a straight line, it’s a lot of ups, downs, detours, and figuring it out as you go.

The people who succeed aren’t the ones with perfect weeks, they’re the ones who stop expecting perfection and keep showing up anyway.

So if your journey looks a little like Patrick...you’re probably doing just fine 😂

20/07/2026

20g PROTEIN (GRAB N GO SNACKS)

🥤 Fairlife Core Power Shake - 26g or 42g
* throw half the bottle over cold brew or espresso for a delicious protein coffee

🥛 Oikos Pro Yogurt - 20g

🧀 Cottage cheese cup - 20-25g
*want to make it fancy? Throw in some taco or ranch seasoning and dip with veggies/pretzels

🥩 Beef jerky + cheese stick - 20g+
*roll up cheese stick inside turkey pepperoni for something fancier

🍗 Rotisserie chicken (3 oz) - 25g

🧀 Light string cheese + turkey slices (deli meat roll up) - 20g

🐟 Tuna packet - 17-20g

🥣 Ratio Greek Yogurt - 25g
*add protein granola (15g+ protein bump)

🍫 Built Bar —17g

🥛 Fairlife milk (2 cups) - 26g

You don’t need another fancy recipe, you need foods you’ll actually eat.

If hitting your protein goal feels impossible, stop relying on meals to do all the work. Having 2-3 high protein snacks ready to grab can easily add 40-60g of protein to your day without cooking.

The more convenient you make your goals, the more successful you’ll be in reaching them!

15/07/2026

Drink half your bodyweight (lbs) in ounces of water each day.

Example:
150 lbs = 75 oz
200 lbs = 100 oz

Water does WAY more than keep you hydrated.

- Helps maintain blood volume, making it easier for your heart to pump blood and deliver oxygen throughout your body.
- Supports workout performance by helping your muscles and nerves communicate efficiently.
- Transports nutrients to your muscles so they can recover and repair after training.
- Can help manage hunger and improve feelings of fullness, making it easier to stick to your nutrition goals.
- Supports your metabolism...including lipolysis, your body can’t efficiently use stored fat without adequate water
- Helps regulate body temperature so you don’t overheat during exercise or everyday activities.

If you constantly feel tired, sluggish, have headaches, or struggle in the gym... start with your water.

Sometimes the simplest habits make the biggest difference :)

14/07/2026

You don’t have to PR or win the workout….You just have to do it.

Show up for yourself.

13/07/2026

Your goals don’t require boring food.

The trick isn’t giving up your favorite flavors, it’s finding ways to recreate them with ingredients that help you hit your protein and calorie goals.

My current obsession?
Key lime pie Greek yogurt + Kodiak Cookie Butter Granola. It tastes like key lime pie because the granola gives you that graham cracker crust crunch.

Healthy eating gets a whole lot easier when your snacks feel like treats...below are some other greek yogurt combos to give you dessert vibes!

Vanilla Greek Yogurt + Frozen Berries + Mini Dark Chocolate Chips
*Like berry cheesecake.

Cottage Cheese + Cinnamon Apples + Crushed Graham Crackers (or cookie butter granola)
*Apple crisp vibes.

Chocolate Protein Pudding + Crushed Oreo Thins
*Cookies & cream dessert.

Sourdough + Peanut Butter + Banana + Cinnamon
*Banana cream pie meets toast.

Plain Greek Yogurt + PB2 + Chocolate Chips
*Peanut butter cup flavor.

09/07/2026

Everyone wants the result, very few people learn to love/accept the process that creates it.

The truth is you don’t want the goal bad enough if you’re not willing to change your ways.

The people who get where they want to be aren’t always the most motivated...They’re the ones who keep choosing the habits that move them forward.

Your future is built by what you repeatedly do, not what you repeatedly wish for.

07/07/2026

If eating healthy feels overwhelming, try thinking in ingredients instead of meals.

For some people, this makes nutrition feel so much more approachable.

Instead of searching for recipes or planning elaborate meals, just build your plate:

Protein
Carb
Fruit and/or veggie
Healthy fat (if you want one)

Greek chicken + roasted veggies + feta.

Ground beef + sweet potato + avocado.

Chicken + rice + broccoli + teriyaki sauce.

Simple doesn’t mean boring, it means easier to repeat. And the easier something is to repeat, the more likely you are to stay consistent.

06/07/2026

Yall…the scale doesn’t tell the full story so don’t give it the power!

Think of overall trends vs being up or down.

Think of how you feel, how you perform, how your clothes fit…

The scale is just telling you how much gravity is pulling down on your body, it doesn’t tell you everything.

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