Getufit Fitness & Nutrition

Getufit Fitness & Nutrition Join my fitness page and get FREE workouts & nutritional information. I am a personal trainer, marathon runner, busy wife and mother of four.

I’m a Functional Nutritional Practitioner and can help bring you to an optimal state of health! I eat right and workout hard. I love sharing my secrets and shortcuts in making it all happen and staying fit!

03/02/2026

Who else wants to dance to this song? 💃🔥
I can’t even begin to relate to people who don’t dance a little every day for no reason 😂🎶

Here’s why you SHOULD 👇

Dancing releases a powerful cocktail of feel-good hormones:
🧠 Dopamine — your brain’s reward chemical. It boosts motivation, focus, and pleasure. This is the same hit people chase with sugar, scrolling, and shopping — except dancing is FREE and actually good for you.
✨ Serotonin — your mood stabilizer. Low serotonin is linked to anxiety and depression, both of which spike during perimenopause.
💕 Endorphins — your natural painkillers. They reduce stress and create that “runner’s high” feeling (without running 😉).
🤝 Oxytocin — especially when you dance with others or even just share it on social media!

But here’s what most women over 40 don’t realize:
As estrogen drops during perimenopause, so does dopamine and serotonin production. That’s why you feel unmotivated, foggy, and blah for no obvious reason.

Dancing — even for just 5 minutes a day — helps naturally replenish what your hormones are taking away. It also lowers cortisol, improves coordination, and strengthens your brain-body connection. 🧠💪

So turn up the music and MOVE. Your hormones will thank you. 🎶

Drop a 💃 if you’re a kitchen dancer too!

Your workout isn’t just for you.It lowers your cortisol.It regulates your nervous system.It changes the emotional temper...
03/01/2026

Your workout isn’t just for you.
It lowers your cortisol.
It regulates your nervous system.
It changes the emotional temperature of your entire home.
Your kids don’t just watch what you do.
They calibrate to how you feel.
When you’re calmer, they’re calmer.
When your stress drops, theirs does too.
That’s not opinion. That’s co-regulation.
Research shows children of active parents are up to 2x more likely to be active themselves.
Not because they were told to.
Because it was modeled.
This isn’t about elite fitness.
30 minutes, 3-4x a week.
Consistency beats intensity. Every time.
Maternal movement doesn’t just change your body.
It shapes your child’s neurological baseline — for life.
Save this for the next time you feel guilty about taking time for yourself.
You’re not being selfish.
You’re being structural.
🌿
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03/01/2026

2 years ago at age 53, I finally got serious about my gut health — and it changed EVERYTHING 🙌

I was bloated, inflamed, and tired all the time. Once I started focusing on healing my gut, the weight started coming off, my energy came back, and my brain fog lifted 🧠✨

Here are 5 foods I added to my daily routine that made a HUGE difference 👇

🥒 Kimchi
🫖 Kombucha
🥛 Kefir
🥣 Bone broth
🧄 Sauerkraut

These are loaded with probiotics and nutrients that help restore your gut lining and reduce inflammation 🔥

Want my full gut protocol that helped me heal?

Comment GUT below and I’ll send it to you! 📩

02/28/2026

Yeah… no thank you. Nothing beats a night at home in my PJs 👏👏👏

What about you ? Are you team “hit the town” or team “stay in and chill”? 👉👉comment below!

02/28/2026

As a Functional Nutritionist with 25+ years of experience, these are the supplements that actually moved the needle for me 👇

Yes, I take the basics — magnesium, omega-3s, vitamin D — because foundations matter.

But when it comes to focus, energy, and mood? 🧠⚡😌
I have my non-negotiables.

The ones that helped me show up as a better practitioner, mom of 4, and marathon runner — without running on fumes.

💊 These aren’t random picks from Amazon.
They’re practitioner-grade, intentionally chosen, and part of my daily protocol.

Want my full master list + discounts on my favorite products?

👇 Comment SUPPLEMENTS and I’ll send it to you!

02/27/2026

I did everything “right” 😤
✅ Counted every calorie
✅ Cut out carbs
✅ Hit my 10K steps
And the scale kept going UP ⬆️
Sound familiar? Yeah… me too.

Here’s what I changed that actually moved the needle 👇

1️⃣ I stopped undereating — my metabolism was hanging on for dear life
2️⃣ I added protein at every meal (not just dinner)
3️⃣ I prioritized sleep over 5am workouts 😴
4️⃣ I tested my hormones — turns out my cortisol was through the roof
5️⃣ I stopped following generic advice and got a plan built for MY body

The truth? After 40, the old rules don’t apply anymore. Your hormones are running the show now 🎯

If you’re doing all the things and nothing’s working — it’s not you. It’s your strategy.

Ready to figure out what’s actually going on?

👉 Link in bio to work with me
💬 Drop a ✋ if this has been you

02/27/2026

When someone asks how I stay on track with my nutrition… it’s not that hard when your snacks taste like DESSERT 😍

Rice cakes + protein fluff = my daily non-negotiable. Each one packs 12-15g of protein so obviously I eat two. Math is math. 🤷‍♀️

This is my “don’t talk to me I’m having a moment” face 😂☁️

Comment SEND and I’ll DM you the recipe! 👇

02/27/2026

I worked out for YEARS and ate healthy but I didn’t get lean until I started doing this 👇
Most women over 40 are doing everything “right” — hitting the gym, eating salads, cutting calories — and STILL not seeing results.
Here’s what changed everything for me:
I stopped guessing and started testing. 🔬

Your hormones control everything — your metabolism, where you store fat, your energy, your sleep. And if they’re off? No amount of cardio or calorie counting is going to fix it.

When I finally looked at what was happening INSIDE my body, that’s when the transformation happened. 💡

This is exactly why I use the DUTCH hormone test with my clients — because you can’t fix what you can’t see.
If you’re tired of working hard with nothing to show for it, it’s time to stop guessing and start getting answers.

🔗 Link in bio to learn how we can work together!

02/26/2026

Are you 45+ and wondering why your body suddenly feels like a stranger? 😩

Hot flashes. Brain fog. Weight that won’t budge. Mood swings that make your family hide. Sleep that disappeared without a forwarding address. 🫠

Here’s what nobody told you: this isn’t “just aging.” This is your hormones talking — and we can actually DO something about it. 🙌

Here’s how I help women take back control:
1️⃣ Advanced hormone testing (DUTCH panels) so we stop guessing and start KNOWING what’s going on inside your body 🔬
2️⃣ Personalized nutrition plans designed specifically for YOUR hormonal stage — no cookie-cutter diets here 🥗
3️⃣ Food sensitivity testing (MRT/LEAP) to uncover hidden triggers behind your bloating, fatigue & inflammation 🕵️‍♀️
4️⃣ Targeted supplement protocols that actually support your hormones instead of random Amazon hauls 💊
5️⃣ Ongoing coaching & accountability so you’re never left figuring this out alone 💪

After 25+ years in nutrition and navigating my OWN hormone journey — I get it. I’ve been where you are. And I built this system because women deserve ANSWERS, not band-aids. 🧡

Work with me link in bio

02/26/2026

POV: You go to the gym to build muscle… and your husband shows up to build marriage gains. 💪❤️

There I was, minding my business, getting a lift in — and here comes my husband acting like he’s never seen me before.

“Hey, do you come here often?”
Sir. We share a mortgage.

So naturally, I did what any loving wife would do… I spotted him all the way down. 😌⬇️

Because marriage is about support.
Emotional support.
Spiritual support.
And occasionally making sure he doesn’t get crushed under 225.

10/10 would let him hit on me again.
Still my favorite workout partner. Still my favorite human. 💕

02/26/2026

If I woke up tomorrow and needed to drop 10lbs and reduce inflammation by Spring, this is what I would eat 👇🏼

No crash diets. No juice cleanses. No cutting out entire food groups like it’s 2012.

Just real food, real strategy, and what actually works when your hormones are calling the shots 🙄

Here’s my Spring reset plate:
🥚 Protein at every meal (non-negotiable)
🥑 Anti-inflammatory fats that keep you full
🥦 Fiber-rich veggies to support gut health
🫚 Ginger, turmeric, omega-3s — nature’s inflammation fighters
🚫 Goodbye seed oils, added sugar & processed junk
The truth? Most women over 40 don’t need to eat LESS — they need to eat SMARTER 🧠

Your metabolism isn’t broken. Your hormones just need the right fuel ⛽

Comment SPRING to get 10 full proof fat loss recipes 📌

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I am a life coach, marathon runner, busy wife and mother of four. I eat right and workout hard. I love sharing my secrets and shortcuts in making it all happen and staying fit!