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to The LVL Holistics Blog

Hi, I’m Lindsay — a women’s health coach helping busy, ambitious women ditch diet fads and build strength, consistency, and habits that actually last.

This blog covers mindset, behavior change, nutritionwithout diet culture, and strength training that fits real life.

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The Tiny Habit That Took My Daily Steps From 4,500 to 8,500+

I don’t have hours to spare in my day. And like many of the women I coach, if I’m adding something new to my health routine, it needs to fit into my life, not compete with it.

So, instead of trying to force long walks into my schedule, I focused on small tweaks that could naturally add more movement to my day.

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How to Plan for the "Messy Middle" (aka Real Life)

Being able to plan for the "messy middle" is a skill that will help you to prioritize healthy habits, which will help to make your goals sustainable. 

Instead of one rigid plan that depends on a "perfect week", let me show you how to create three versions of your plan.

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What You Don’t Know About New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s resolutions get a bad rap. You’ve probably heard influencers throwing around that stat: “95% of resolutions fail.” Or your family makes fun of you for wanting to set one.

But they're wrong.

Setting goals at the start of the year isn’t the problem. In fact, starting on January 1st can be a power move and the research backs it.

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Is Pilates Strength Training? Here's What You Need to Know

Is Pilates a good option for strength training, or is it better used as a supplement to a strength program?

Let’s talk about it, because like most things in fitness and nutrition, there’s nuance here. And you deserve clear, compassionate, evidence-based info… not fitness hot takes that make you question your choices.

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LVL CLIENT STORIES: Asking Your Coach for Support Isn’t Failure, It’s Success

When was the last time you walked into a wellness space and weren't immediately asked about your "problem areas" or how much weight you wanted to lose?

Our client (let's call her Jane) noticed that our coaches "articulate the intention to not have deficit mindsets around bodies" – and honestly, this is everything.

Because your body isn't a problem to be solved.

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LVL CLIENT STORIES: One Mom’s Journey from Diet Obsession to Whole-Life Wellness

Most wellness programs act like you're living in some alternate universe where you have unlimited time, energy, and mental bandwidth. Meanwhile, you're over here trying to figure out what's for dinner while simultaneously answering work emails and wondering if that mysterious stain on your shirt is toothpaste or yogurt.

This mama gets it. She figured out that wellness isn't about perfection—it's about what actually works when you're living a full, messy, beautiful life.

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LVL CLIENT STORIES: Making Connections Between Internal Thoughts and Emotions

You know that voice in your head? The one that provides running commentary on everything you eat, how you look in the mirror, and whether you're "being good" with your health choices today?

For some of us, it's a gentle nudge toward healthier choices. But for many women, it's become a harsh critic that makes every food decision feel loaded and every glimpse in the mirror feel like a judgment.

Crosby’s story of transformation—both physical and mental—perfectly illustrates why our approach goes so much deeper than just telling you what exercises to do.

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How I Get My Workouts In as a Business Owner and Mom of Two Under Five

I never could’ve imagined how hard it would be to get workouts in after having kids. Here’s what’s helped me make workouts a regular part of my life again, as a business owner and a mom of a 2- and 5-year-old.

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LVL CLIENT STORIES: Your Worth Does NOT Come From How You Look

If you want to find freedom from the appearance-obsessed fitness culture, if you're tired of the all-or-nothing cycle, if you're ready to make health fit your life rather than the other way around—GSD might be exactly what you've been looking for.

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Why You Should Hire A Women’s Health Coach

At LVL Holistics, we specialize in helping women cut through the chaos and take control of their health and wellness journey. Whether you’re looking to build confidence, improve your fitness, or just make time for yourself, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

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The LVL Guide to Women & Creatine: Facts, Myths & Why You Should Care

Creatine is one of the most researched (and misunderstood) supplements out there. If you've been lifting, training, or even just thinking about getting stronger, you've probably heard whispers (or full-blown myths) about it. So let's cut through the noise and break it down—LVL style.

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Procrastination Isn’t the Problem — This Is…

You’re not avoiding the task. You’re avoiding the feeling that comes with the task. Your brain is wired to keep you safe, not productive. But here's the problem, in trying to protect you from discomfort, procrastination usually just piles on more stress. More guilt. More shame. So let’s interrupt that cycle.

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Best Online Fitness Program for Women

At LVL Holistics, we design all of our fitness and wellness services for the real you—the one who's juggling work deadlines, family obligations, and trying to remember whether today is trash day. Read the blog to find out what sets the LVL Workout Club apart from other online fitness programs for women.

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Best Nutrition Health Coach in SLC

Rated #2 Best Nutrition Health Coach, for the second year in a row, by City Weekly’s Best of Utah: Body & Mind. LVL Holistics is proud to provide our clients with a no BS approach to health and wellness! If you’re ready to ditch diet culture, read the blog for a free high protein meal guide, as our way of saying, “Thank you!”

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