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hey, I'm Brittney

I’m a nutrition and movement coach, entrepreneur, wife, enneagram 6, introvert, and mama of two. I also love sewing, knitting, and crocheting. #fitgrandma

I’m definitely not your typical nutrition and fitness coach. With my nutritionally agnostic and nuanced approach to health and fitness, you won’t find any restrictive, fad-diets, but you will find an advocate for autonomy who supports you in making educated decisions for your body.

We’re thriving in the grey area over here!

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Motherhood isn’t magical. Sure there are some m

Motherhood isn’t magical.

Sure there are some magical moments. My daughter smiling up at me for the first time, my middle child dancing and singing along to his favorite songs, my oldest son asking to snuggle on the couch and reminding me that I’m doing a good job.

Those moments are absolutely some of the best of my life and I’ll cherish them forever.

But for every magical moment there are more tantrums, more sibling fights, diaper blowouts and potty training accidents, days of being so touched out I can’t physically stand a hug from my husband when he comes home from work. Days spent in isolation when the only people who “get it” are the ones you connect with through your phone screen or friends who live hours and hours away. It’s wearing the same baggy t-shirt 3 days in a row and not showering. It’s the lack of resources and support. It’s both the intentional and subconscious othering of mothers in the workplace. There’s spit up and inconsolable crying and the mental labor that comes along with working full time, running a business, maintaining a home (at the bare minimum, might I add), raising children, spending time with my husband, and trying my damndest to maintain a sense of self through it all.

And it’s so taboo to say, but I did not enjoy pregnancy. I love my children. I would go to the ends of the earth for them, but pregnancy was no walk in the park and quite frankly parenthood isn’t either.

The myth of magical motherhood was created by the patriarchy and has been perpetuated by LDS and evangelical mommy bloggers and Instagram influencers.

Parenthood and pregnancy should not be forced on anyone.

Ever ever ever ever.

This shit is hard even for somebody who wanted and wished for each of their children so much. Imagine having to keep up with this when you did not want to become pregnant or become a parent.

Abortion rights are human rights.

Welcome to the party, Maggie 💫

Welcome to the party, Maggie 💫

Why do I stress the importance of rest? Because

Why do I stress the importance of rest?

Because rest is another tool to help guarantee consistency in life and in training.

We’re so conditioned to hustle, grind, and work harder and harder and harder that we sometimes forget to prioritize rest.

Rest isn’t giving up, throwing in the towel, or being lazy.

Rest is a beautiful way to honor yourself, your body, and your energy.

Rest is another opportunity for you to grow and improve.

I think we could all use the reminder to rest every once in a while and plan our rest times into our schedules as well - myself included 😏

So instead of thinking “when will I get to the gym this weekend?”, answer “how can I prioritize rest this weekend?”

#intuitivemovement #mindandbodybalance #bodypositivetrainer #bodyneutrality #dietculturedropout

What makes Unbound so special? Unbound is an acce

What makes Unbound so special?

Unbound is an accessible strength training program intended to help you embrace a structured approach to exercise and movement with limited time and resources.

Unbound gives you the ability to complete your workouts on your own terms when you’re short on time but still want to get stronger without focusing on weight loss.

Inside the program, we discuss how intentional strength training and joyful movement can coexist in addition to creating a schedule and plan that suits you and your own unique lifestyle and circumstances.

Ultimately, the goal of Unbound is to help you build upon and embrace your own foundations of strength and develop the confidence to continue strength training for years to come.

The Beta group of Unbound got started last week and I really can’t wait to continue supporting this awesome group of women and see how much they will accomplish over the next few weeks!

Save this post for your next workout and sign up for the Unbound waitlist at the link in my bio!
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#fitmama #intuitivemovement #strengthtrainingforwomen #dietculturedropout #honoryourbody #bodypositivetrainer

You can’t get something if you don’t ask for i

You can’t get something if you don’t ask for it right?

Swipe through for an inside look into Unbound!

It’s a small group strength training program designed to help you navigate a more structured approach to your training while allowing for flexibility and fun!

I’ve already got a few awesome ladies signed up, but I want to find a few more to really round out this test!

Are you in??

If you already signed up, I would love love love if you shared this post with your friends, let them know you’re joining, and that they should join too!

If you haven’t signed up because you’re unsure, feel free to drop your questions in the comments below!

#allbodiesaregoodbodies #antidietfitness #bodyneutrality #joyfulmovement #intuitivemovement

It wasn’t my best weekend of motherhood. I thin

It wasn’t my best weekend of motherhood.

I think so often, especially on social media, being a mom is portrayed as this overtly glorious phase of life. Moms are made into martyrs. Even in their suffering, they’re expected to suffer with grace and dignity. Sacrifice it all for the sake of your children.

Don’t get me wrong. I love my kids and I will gladly continue to make sacrifices for them. They are my guiding light and the very reason I do a lot of what I do - both personally and professionally.

But sometimes - just sometimes - I need to be not needed. Sometimes I just need to sit on the couch without two wildlings climbing on my lap. Sometimes I just need silence and a moment to not be so overstimulated.

This weekend I was overwhelmed, frustrated, and feeling like “how on earth am I going to have three children in a few short weeks?!” And when I needed to, I put myself in time out. I went to the bedroom and laid down for a few minutes. I sat in the nursery for some quiet time and even referred to it as “my regulation room”.

You don’t have to be a mom martyr. You don’t have to do it all. You’re allowed to be overwhelmed and emotional and need 10 minutes to yourself to put yourself back together. Find opportunities for little moments of escape and quiet. Do this so that when you do get back out into the living room of chaos you feel better about tackling the piles of laundry while cooking dinner and helping with craft projects all while Cocomelon is blaring from the TV and you’ve realized you still haven’t had a drink of water.

#motherhoodunplugged #fitmomsclub #momsohard #clarityandconfidence #alignyourlife

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