The Nourish Note

🌈 A little Nourish Note is on the way! I’m excited to share that our rainbow baby is arriving this August.

As I enter this next chapter of baby snuggles and recalibrating life with a full heart (and probably a little less sleep), I’ll be taking time away from coaching until 2026.

I can’t wait to return when it’s time … with a little extra joy in tow.🤭

Keep an eye on this space.. Who knows, maybe there’ll be a mom & baby workout (or two 👀) in the mix!

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Did you know that you can eat your cultural food and still hit your fitness goals?

If you're embarking on your wellness/fitness journey and you're absolutely struggling with figuring out what "type" of food or what "kind" of meals to eat... This is your sign to stop reinventing the proverbial wheel.

No, seriously.

As a personal trainer and nutrition coach... And, also as a Filipino, I still eat rice (sound the alarm).

There was a long period during my wellness journey where I didn't because well, "rice isn't good for you".

The idea that food is "good" or "bad" can be a toxic way of thinking.

Yes, of course certain food can be more nutritious.

And, yes. of course other food can be less nutritious.

But there are other important pieces at play when building a sustainable healthy lifestyle.. like:
- portion control
- mindful eating
- eating for your goals

Right now, my goals have nothing to do with weight loss and everything to do with getting stronger and running for longer distances.

I can't do either of those things without carbs (RICE!)

What's your fave cultural dish??

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Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month?

Something I've learned over the last couple of years is that keeping up with your mental health looks a little different for everyone.

For me personally, my mental health upkeep includes:
✨ Moving my body
✨ Eating well
✨ Going to therapy regularly
✨ Leaving gaps in my calendar for *me* time
✨ Reducing the amount of screen time and social media

My wellness journey lately has really involved me prioritizing my mental health.

In addition to the things I've listed above, something I'm doing less of is "being the hero". To me, this means, I'm no longer putting others before my own mental health. What does that look like in practice? It means:
📅I'm not overloading my calendar with clients (ahem. If you've sent me an application, the earliest I'm taking any new clients is in June)
🙊 not making social plans that I don't actually want to do
🥰 prioritizing family and friends that are good for my soul.

Also,

Don't forget to check on your people. The ones that you think are "probably fine" are usually the one's that aren't.

What are you doing for your mental health this month?

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