Bella Babe Wellness

01/07/2026

🌟 Why You Should Be Doing Planks — and How Long to Hold Them 🌟

Planks are one of the most effective full‑body exercises you can do without any equipment. They help improve posture, reduce back discomfort, increase flexibility, and strengthen your entire core — which supports balance, stability, and everyday movement.

How long should beginners hold a plank?
If you’re new to planking, start small. Most beginners do well start with 10–20 seconds. The goal isn’t to hold it forever — it’s to hold it with good form.

How to progress over time:
• Once 20 seconds feels comfortable, work your way up to 30–40 seconds.
• After that, aim for 45–60 seconds as your core gets stronger.
• Consistency matters more than long holds — short, high‑quality planks done regularly make the biggest difference.

Why it works:
• Strengthens your core muscles
• Helps improve posture
• Can reduce back discomfort by supporting the spine
• Improves flexibility in your shoulders, hamstrings, and arches
• Builds endurance in stabilizing muscles

A stronger core supports everything you do — from walking to lifting to simply sitting upright. Start where you are, stay consistent, and watch your strength grow.

01/06/2026

Meal prep isn’t about eating the same bland meals or being perfect all week.

It’s about supporting long-term weight loss, stable blood sugar, and steady energy.

If you follow these 3 rules:
✔ Build every meal around protein
✔ Include fiber + healthy fats for balance
✔ Keep meals simple and realistic for your life

You reduce cravings, avoid burnout, and stop starting over every Monday.

Consistency—not perfection—is what creates results.
Which rule are you working on right now? 👇

01/01/2026

Happy 2026 ✨
As we step into a new year, I’m not thinking about extremes or perfection.
I’m thinking about nourishment, balance, and sustainable habits, especially for women in midlife.
This year is about:
• Supporting our metabolism, not fighting our bodies
• Building strength, energy, and resilience
• Choosing habits that feel good and last
• Prioritizing health as a lifestyle, not a resolution
Small, consistent choices create powerful change.
I’m so grateful to walk this journey with such an incredible community.
Here’s to a year of clarity, confidence, and whole-body wellness.

12/30/2025

Ladies 40+… it’s the little nutrition habits that make all the difference. 🌿💦💛
Leafy greens, water, and protein in every meal = more energy, better strength, happier hormones. We’ve got this! 💪✨
Here are a few simple food picks to guide your choices:
🌿 Greens: Kale, Spinach
🥦 Cruciferous Veggies: Broccoli, Brussels sprouts
🥑 Healthy Fats: Avocados, Nuts (Brazil nuts included)
🍗 Protein Sources: Eggs, Lean meats (protein is non‑negotiable after 40)
Small habits, big shifts. Your midlife strength era is here. 💛✨

12/25/2025

12/17/2025

Weight loss can include water and muscle, but fat loss is what actually matters for strength, metabolism, and long‑term wellness.

As women age, building and preserving muscle isn’t optional—it’s essential. Muscle helps boost metabolism, protects bones and joints, and supports fat loss rather than just drastic weight drops that can leave you weaker. That means strength work, consistent movement, and nutrition that supports your body rather than depletes it.

As a coach, I help women balance hormones, nourish their bodies, and choose WORKOUTS AND NUTRITION that preserve muscle while burning fat—so they lose what they don’t want and keep what they need.

If you’re ready to make weight loss about healthy fat loss, sustainable habits, and whole‑body vitality—let’s talk about what that actually looks like for you. 💗

12/17/2025

It’s not extremes. It’s not perfection. And it’s definitely not starting over every Monday.

Sustainable weight loss is a system—one that supports your body through real life:
• Balanced eating that nourishes instead of restricts
• Sustainable movement you can stay consistent with
• Mindset shifts away from all-or-nothing thinking
• Resetting faster when life inevitably happens

This is how fat loss becomes long-term, hormones stay supported, and progress doesn’t disappear during busy or messy seasons.
If you’re ready to stop chasing quick fixes and start building something that actually lasts, this is the work. 💗

12/17/2025

Ever wonder why your energy dips, your mood shifts, or your weight feels harder to manage? It could be your hormones! 🌿
Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate metabolism, sleep, mood, and more. Even slight imbalances can ripple through your body.

This is where a holistic health coach comes in. 💗 Together, we can uncover the root causes, support your hormones naturally, and create a plan that fits your life—so you can feel balanced, energized, and thriving.

12/12/2025

Ever wonder why most diets fail? It’s all because of the cycle that many of us fall into. It starts strong, but before you know it, you're stuck back at square one. Here’s how the cycle typically goes:

🔄 Desire to change
You’re motivated, you want to make a change, and you dive in headfirst.

⚡ Infamous diet
You grab the latest “quick fix,” thinking it’ll bring the results you want. But extreme restrictions set you up for burnout.

⬇️ Initial weight loss
You see results early on, which feels great, but it doesn’t last because the restrictions aren’t sustainable.

🚫 Falling off track
Life happens, and you slip up, maybe you miss a workout or indulge a little.

🤯 Guilt & quitting
That slip-up makes you feel like you’ve failed. So, you quit. And that’s where the cycle starts again.

The truth? It's not about being perfect, it's about getting back up and making small, realistic changes.

What’s one small adjustment you can make today to break this cycle? Think about it, and share your thoughts in the comments below!

12/09/2025

You won’t always see the lives you touch — but trust that your kindness travels farther than you think. You are someone’s reason to smile. 🌙💛

12/06/2025

Sleep isn’t a luxury… it’s the secret weapon most women overlook.
Especially for those of us 40+ trying to lose weight, build strength, and feel good in our bodies again.

When you’re not sleeping well, your body goes into survival mode:
😣 Cravings go up
😣 Stress hormones rise
😣 Fat loss slows way down
😣 Muscles don’t repair the way they should
😣 Energy disappears

But when you prioritize rest?
💗 Your metabolism resets
💗 Your body burns fat more efficiently
💗 Your appetite balances naturally
💗 Your mood lifts
💗 Your muscles recover and grow
💗 Your healing finally begins

Sleep is not “being lazy.”
Sleep is a power move for your health, your hormones, and your goals.

If your body feels stuck, exhausted, or stressed… it’s not your fault.
Sometimes the most powerful place to start isn’t with food or workouts —
✨ It’s with giving your body the rest it’s been begging for.

If you need support with energy, emotional eating, sleep, or metabolism… I’m here for you. 💗
Comment SLEEP and I’ll send you my best tips.

12/05/2025

Imagine how much lighter life becomes when you no longer measure your worth by someone else’s lens.
Self-love is choosing to see yourself clearly—worthy, capable, and enough. 💗✨