Felicia Schindler-Nutrition and Fitness Coach

Felicia Schindler-Nutrition and Fitness Coach Coach for midlife women & youth athletes! Helping you get strong, fuel smart, and feel your best.

Certified PT & nutrition coach | Sports nutrition & performance coach in training.

02/05/2026

I hear this all the time:

“I need to lose weight… I’ll just eat less.”
“I’ll just fast more.”

As women in midlife, muscle is not optional.

Relying only on eating less or fasting might move the scale short term — but it costs you muscle, metabolism, strength, and long-term health.

And that’s not the future we’re aiming for.

It’s time to change the approach.

Lifting weights, fueling properly, and training with intention is how you lose fat and protect your body for the years ahead.

That’s exactly how I built the 8-Week Shred to Summer:
✔️ Strength first
✔️ Nutrition that supports muscle
✔️ Conditioning that complements training — not replaces it

This isn’t about punishment.
It’s about taking care of your future self.

8-Week Shred to Summer
Starts Feb 16

DM SHRED

02/03/2026

Summer is coming… and now is the perfect time to get focused.

If you want to feel leaner, stronger, and more confident heading into summer — this is your sign.

The 8-Week Shred to Summer isn’t about extremes.
It’s about structure, consistency, and a clear plan you can actually follow.

You don’t need to be perfect.
You just need a plan.

Starts Feb 16
DM SHRED to get started.

01/21/2026

Client check-ins today and I’m not exaggerating… every single one of them crushed it this week. 👏

And I’ve got receipts👇

✅ One client is already down 6–7 pounds (171/172 → 165)
✅ One’s Waist is coming in + less bloat showing up in progress photos
✅ Another’s Back is smoothing out through that bra-line area (YES MA’AM we see it 👀)
✅ Energy is UP, stress is LOW, digestion is improving
✅ And one of my guys is hitting PRs almost daily — more reps, more weight, more strength 💪🔥

AND I have one client who was eating VERY low calories…
and she’s doing an amazing job slowly increasing her food without fear.

✅ Calories went UP
✅ Weight stayed the SAME
✅ Body is responding BETTER

That’s a WIN because it means we’re rebuilding her metabolism the smart way… not panicking and cutting even lower.

AND I’ve got a teenage client who’s trying to GET BIG 💪
He’s learning how to fuel his body, navigate the gym, and progressively overload the right way…

✅ He said he’s getting stronger
✅ And he gained 1 lb this week 👏🔥

Let’s Goooo!! 💪

And here’s the part I need you to understand:

NONE of them did anything extreme.
No crash dieting.
No “I’ll start over Monday.”
No starving all week then falling off on the weekend.

Just:
consistent workouts + consistent tracking + structured macros.

That’s what progress looks like.
Not perfect… just on purpose. 🔥💪

👉 If you want results like this with a plan that actually makes sense for real life, DM me “CONSISTENT” and I’ll tell you what coaching would look like for you.

01/21/2026

Do you need to KILL yourself with cardio to get lean in midlife?
Nope. And honestly… that’s why so many women stay stuck.

If you’re doing intense cardio all the time, feeling drained, hungry, inflamed, and still not leaning out… it’s not because you’re lazy.
It’s because your body is stressed.

Zone 2 cardio is the sweet spot for midlife women.
✅ burns fat efficiently
✅ supports blood sugar + cravings
✅ builds endurance + heart health
✅ lower stress than HIIT
✅ helps you recover so you can KEEP lifting heavy 💪

Zone 2 should feel like:
✅ you can talk
❌ but you can’t sing 😮‍💨

Save this and try it this week — your body will thank you.

01/20/2026

Post-workout meal ✅
Venison sausage + carbs = the kind of combo that helps you recover, rebuild, and stay lean 💪🏽

Most women think they need to “eat less” after training…
Nope. You need to eat smarter.

✅ Protein = repairs muscle
✅ Carbs = refills glycogen + helps recovery
✅ Less stress on your body = better results

Strong > skinny ALWAYS.

01/20/2026

Here’s what I need you to remember 👇

If you want your body to change… the whole picture matters.

Your goal matters.
Your hormones matter.
Your sleep matters.
And your FOOD matters.

Because if your hard work isn’t matching your progress…

it might not be because you’re “not doing enough”…
it might be because what you’re doing isn’t aligned with what your body needs right now.

Protein helps with recovery ✅
But if your calories are too low (and your carbs are too low)… your body won’t build new muscle. 🍑

When I finally trusted the process and added more carbs?
✅ more energy
✅ stronger lifts
✅ more growth

I’m not finished yet either… trust the process. 👏💪

01/17/2026

Travel breakfast ✅

Most hotel breakfasts are basically:
➡️ high fat + low protein
➡️ and a ton of simple carbs

So I brought my own 👇
Liquid egg whites + turkey sausage crumbles (microwave = done)

Higher protein, lower fat, mid carb = keeps me full, energized, and on track while traveling.

Will every travel meal look perfect? Nope.
But my goal is always the same:
✅ prioritize protein
✅ keep fats moderate
✅ add carbs that actually fuel me
✅ grab veggies when I can

Use this template next time you travel or eat out 👊

TravelNutrition StayOnTrack FitnessTravel

01/14/2026

Stop guessing your servings here is an easy way to be more consistent.

01/14/2026

Check-in day with my clients! ✅
Dangggg… I have some hard-working clients kicking butt with their goals!! 💪🔥

And let me be clear — this isn’t “luck.”
This is consistency. This is effort. This is them showing up even when life is busy.

Small wins stack up FAST when you stay locked in 👏
So proud of them!!

If you’re ready to stop guessing and actually follow a plan that works…
DM me “CHECK IN” and I’ll tell you what program would fit you best 💯

01/14/2026

High-protein “crack chicken” dip… but make it macro-friendly 😮‍💨🔥
I kept it simple: 4 oz cooked chicken breast + a little cream cheese + a little reduced fat cheese + a little taco seasoning 🤌

I even did half the amount of cream cheese + cheese so it’s still creamy but way lighter 🙌

Macros for the whole bowl:
250 cals | 33P | 3C | 11F 💪

Perfect with Siete chips when you want something crunchy but still want to stay on track ✅

01/13/2026

POV: Fat loss finally feels doable.

Not because you’re skipping meals…
but because you stopped doing that.

Skipping meals just makes you starving later, then the munchies hit, and by the end of the night you’re wondering what went wrong.

Instead, we keep it simple:
• Same meal schedule
• No extreme restriction
• Just small portion adjustments (mostly fats + carbs)

When you do it this way, your body slowly adapts to the calorie deficit — it doesn’t feel like you’re starving yourself.
And because calories were brought back to maintenance (or even slightly above) first, you’re not wrecking your hormones trying to lose fat.

This is how fat loss actually works… and why it finally feels sustainable.

👉 If you’re ready to stop starting over and want help doing this the right way, DM me “MACROS” or apply for 1-on-1 macro coaching.

01/10/2026

Athletes — feeling tired, low energy, or low performance doesn’t mean you need more caffeine or any other sports performance enhancing supplement.
It usually means your body is asking for better fuel, hydration, or recovery.

Quick fixes might work for a moment, but they aren’t long-term solutions for elite performance.
Elite athletes learn to listen to their bodies and are able to perform their best when they care of their bodies the right way.

Your future self is counting on the choices you make today.
Fuel smart. Recover well. 💪

👉 If you’re not sure what to adjust, send me a message or talk to me, I’m here for you!!
👉 Parents: if your athlete is struggling with energy or performance, you may be surprised that they just need a few healthy habits added to their routines.





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Houston, TX

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https://www.balancednutrition.fit/

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