Zest Integrated Fitness + Nutrition

Zest Integrated Fitness + Nutrition Personalized virtual fitness and nutrition coaching to help you live your best life. With Zest.

This bowl said:✨ protein✨ plants✨ fats that love my hormones✨ vitamin D for winter sunshineStandby smoothie bowl on repe...
01/31/2026

This bowl said:
✨ protein
✨ plants
✨ fats that love my hormones
✨ vitamin D for winter sunshine

Standby smoothie bowl on repeat.

Beef Isolate Protein Powder
Medjool date, spinach + berries
Almond Milk (3 ingredients!)
Monk Fruit Extract
Cinnamon + pinch of salt

Nuts & seeds from for omegas + vitamin E
Vitamin D3 to finish it off!

Drop your go-to breakfast below 👇

01/28/2026

Weight and BMI increased.
If that’s all you look at, it can feel like failure.

But body composition tells a different story:
Muscle increased.
Fat decreased.
And my metabolism increased — meaning I burn more calories at rest than before.

This is why I don’t rely on just the scale or the BMI chart at the doctor’s office.
They’re useful tools, but incomplete ones.

Want to measure progress the smart way?
DM me and let’s get started.

He said overnight oats were his “easy breakfast”…but was still making them every night like it was a ritual.So I prepped...
01/27/2026

He said overnight oats were his “easy breakfast”…
but was still making them every night like it was a ritual.

So I prepped the dry ingredients for the whole week:
oats, PB, nuts & seeds, chia, coconut, cinnamon, salt.

Now he just adds milk, Greek yogurt & maple syrup, throws it in the fridge, and calls it a win.
I call this a relationship-based efficiency upgrade. 😌❤️

Results don’t come first.They come over time.Start with mindset.Build habits that support your real life.That’s how resu...
01/09/2026

Results don’t come first.
They come over time.

Start with mindset.
Build habits that support your real life.
That’s how results last.

✨ Save this for when motivation fades
💬 Comment “ZEST” if you want help building habits that stick

01/02/2026

You feel it on the mat… then life happens.

Join us for From Mat to Meal at Yoga Mandali on Sunday, Jan 4 as we explore how to carry calm, awareness, and intention into everyday life.

I’d love to have you there.

Your goals need a plan, not hope. 🗓️Write them down. Schedule them. Do the work.No plan = no results.Otherwise… it’s jus...
12/07/2025

Your goals need a plan, not hope. 🗓️
Write them down. Schedule them. Do the work.

No plan = no results.
Otherwise… it’s just a cute idea.

Want a plan that actually gets done?
DM me and let’s build one.

11/25/2025

People tease me for being “particular” about my food… and they’re not wrong. 😅
But it’s not about restriction—it’s about knowing what actually makes my body feel incredible.

A little planning, a few habits, some intentional choices… and the payoff?
Better sleep, better energy, better workouts, faster recovery.
Honestly, I’m not giving that up. Ever.

If you want to feel this good too, I’m here to help you get there. ✨

11/20/2025

One of my favorite parts of coaching is watching people step into a version of themselves they didn’t even realize was waiting. ✨

This client came in ready for change… and she ran with it.
More energy. More confidence. More consistency.
Not from perfection — from small, smart habits we built together.

If you’re looking for that kind of shift, I’ve got space for a few new clients this month.
DM or comment “ZEST” and I’ll send you the details. 🧡

⸻

Think your “healthy” fuel is brain-safe? 🧠🍭 Think again.Artificial sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose, saccharin, Ace-...
10/27/2025

Think your “healthy” fuel is brain-safe? 🧠🍭 Think again.

Artificial sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose, saccharin, Ace-K, and neotame—commonly found in bars, powders, shakes, and fitness supplements—aren’t just hard on your gut. Emerging research shows they can disrupt brain function and speed up cognitive aging.

📉 Chronic use has been linked to oxidative stress, neurotransmitter imbalance, and changes in learning and memory regions of the brain.

👉 Check your labels—those “zero sugar” claims often hide these compounds.
💡 I’ve listed my top cleaner fuel picks—free from artificial sweeteners.
🔗 Link in bio to see the list.



Recent Research:
Zhang, L. et al. (2024). Artificial sweeteners modulate neuroinflammation and cognition in aging models. Nutritional Neuroscience.
Pérez-Morales, M. et al. (2023). Artificial sweeteners, oxidative stress, and cognitive aging. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience.
Li, X. et al. (2024). Aspartame and sucralose exposure alters neurotransmitter metabolism in the hippocampus. Food and Chemical Toxicology.
Nettleton, J. et al. (2023). Long-term sweetener intake and neurodegenerative markers: a cohort analysis. Brain Research Bulletin.

👉 You don’t need to eat less — you need to fuel smarter.Your body isn’t broken; it’s just trying to protect you.In my la...
10/21/2025

👉 You don’t need to eat less — you need to fuel smarter.
Your body isn’t broken; it’s just trying to protect you.
In my latest post, I explain how under-eating can actually backfire and what to do instead.
Read it here → [link in bio]

10/21/2025

When was the last time you really gave yourself a break?

We glorify go-go-go, but sometimes the best way to reset is to simply pause. 🕊️

This week’s Zest Session was with — restorative yoga and reiki that felt like a full nervous system reboot. No movement, no pressure… just deep rest. Supported poses, light weighted bags, soft blankets, and the kind of stillness that reminds your body it’s safe to let go.

I walked out calm, clear, and softer — like I gave myself permission to stop performing productivity and just be.

If your system’s been stuck in overdrive, go see Chelsea (and check her out at reikichelsea.com).
✨ Real rest is productive.

Follow along for more Zest Sessions — I’m exploring local ways to move, restore, and reconnect.

Hey there, new (and familiar) faces! 👋I’m Naiya — Certified Nutrition Coach, Personal Trainer, and the brains (and heart...
10/15/2025

Hey there, new (and familiar) faces! 👋

I’m Naiya — Certified Nutrition Coach, Personal Trainer, and the brains (and heart) behind Zest Integrated Fitness + Nutrition, LLC.

I help people stop guessing about food, fitness, and lifestyle — and start building habits that actually stick. No extremes. No burnout. Just real results that make you feel strong, energized, and like yourself again.

Wellness has been my obsession since age four (tiny me, big goals, lots of dance shoes). From circus arts to climbing, lifting, yoga, and trying nearly every way of eating under the sun — I’ve learned there’s no one-size-fits-all. The trick? Figure out what works for you.

Now I live in Ballston Spa, NY with my daughter (who I homeschool), my partner, and his four amazing kiddos. Our life? Full, loud, messy… and absolutely ours.

Curious? Confused? Just want to say hey? My DMs are wide open — I love connecting.

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