Get Fit With Jess

10/15/2026

Let’s talk about something that’s really important to me.

Sometimes, in the pursuit of being “healthy,” we can become so focused on doing everything right that we lose sight of how we actually FEEL.

I’ve been there myself.

I’ve spent years learning that looking fit doesn’t automatically mean you’re healthy, happy, or thriving.

And I’ve learned that taking care of yourself should be about so much more than how your body looks.

It’s about having energy. Feeling strong. Enjoying food without guilt. Getting enough rest. Making memories. And being able to live your life without feeling like you’ve failed every time your routine changes.

You can be committed to your health without being consumed by it.

You don’t have to earn your food.
You don’t have to punish yourself with exercise.
You don’t have to get everything right to make progress.

And you certainly don’t have to sacrifice your happiness to prove you’re disciplined.

After 20+ years in fitness, this is one of the biggest lessons I want more women to understand. 💙

Healthy habits should make your life BETTER—not smaller, more stressful, or harder to enjoy.

Which reminder resonated with you most? Let’s talk in the comments. 🗣️

10/12/2026

LET’S TALK ABOUT MOTIVATION.

Here’s something I’ve learned over the years…

You won’t always feel motivated.

There will be days when you’d rather skip the workout.

Days when meal planning feels like one more thing on your to-do list.

Days when life gets busy, your energy is low, and taking care of yourself falls to the bottom of the list.

And that’s NORMAL.

The goal isn’t to feel motivated every single day.

It’s to build habits that help you keep showing up, even when motivation isn’t there.

Sometimes that means getting your workout done.
Sometimes it means taking a walk instead.

Sometimes it means making a simple, balanced meal instead of grabbing whatever is easiest.

And sometimes, taking care of yourself means resting and trying again tomorrow.

GRIT isn’t about pushing through everything. It’s about learning how to keep going in a way you can sustain. 💪

Let’s start this week by asking ourselves:
What’s ONE thing I can realistically commit to doing for myself?

Drop yours in the comments! Let’s encourage each other. 💙

10/10/2026

✨ CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU KEEP SHOWING UP.

“Don’t let the person you are a year from now wish you had started a year ago.”

I’ve said these words in workouts for years, and today, I get to share a beautiful reminder of why they matter. 🥹

She joined Get Fit With Jess in January 2022, ready for a change. She was struggling with her weight, anxiety, and high blood pressure—and knew she needed to start taking better care of herself.

But her journey wasn’t an overnight success.

There were days she wanted to quit. She wanted faster results. She didn’t always feel motivated.

But she kept going!

Over time, she built consistency and made working out part of her everyday life, not because she always wanted to, but because she recognized how much better she felt when she did.

Today, at 43, she says she feels better than she did in her 20s and 30s. She also shared that she no longer takes the medications she once relied on. What an incredible personal milestone! 🙌

Her journey is uniquely hers, but the lesson is one we can all learn from:

You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to keep showing up.

I’m SO proud of you Leeann and grateful you’ve trusted me to be part of your journey! Stories like yours remind me why I love what I do and why our GFWJ community matters so much. 🫶

NOW, LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU! 👇

Have you been wanting to make a change but aren’t sure where to start?

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Don’t let the person you’ll be a year from now wish you had started today.

10/09/2026

🔥 FITNESS FRIDAY: 20-MINUTE HIIT EMOM!

Short on time but still want a good workout? I've got you! 💪

Today's workout is a FULL 20-minute HIIT EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) that will get you moving without taking up your entire day.

No need to spend an hour working out to make movement count!

Remember, you don't need the perfect schedule, a long workout, or hours in the gym to take care of yourself.

Sometimes, 20 minutes is exactly what you need!

And if you've been putting off your workout because you just don't have enough time, consider this your sign to hit play and get it done!

👇 CLICK THE LINK to access the full 20-minute workout!
https://youtu.be/haDjJ_JngKI

Save this post for the next time you need a quick workout option, and let me know when you've completed it! 🔥

No equipment is needed besides an optional mat. Let's goooo!

10/08/2026

Let’s take a little pressure off, shall we?

Somewhere along the way, we started believing that being healthy meant doing MORE of everything.

More workouts.
More restriction.
More rules.
More discipline.

And if we weren’t doing it all perfectly, we felt like we weren’t doing enough.

But here’s what I want you to know:

You don’t have to make healthy living your entire life to live a healthy life.

You can take rest days.
You can enjoy your favorite foods.
You can miss a workout without starting over.
You can have a busy week and still take care of yourself.
You can build strength without spending hours in the gym.

The goal isn’t to create a routine that only works when life is calm and everything goes according to plan.

It’s to build habits that work in REAL LIFE.

Because your health should support your life—not consume it. 💙

And that’s what I want more women to understand.

Which of these reminders did you need today? Tell me in the comments! 👇

10/06/2026

🎓 TRAINER TIP TUESDAY | THINGS I WISH MORE WOMEN KNEW

You don't need to work out every day.

I know that might sound strange coming from a fitness coach. 😂

But after 20+ years in this industry, one thing I've learned is that more isn't automatically better.

Your body needs a reason to adapt—but it also needs time to recover.

For many women, 3–4 quality workouts per week is plenty to build strength, improve fitness, and make progress.

And that doesn't mean you have to sit on the couch on the other days.

Think:
🚶‍♀️ Walking
🧘‍♀️ Stretching/mobility
🌳 Yard work
👟 Getting more steps
❤️ Playing with your kids
😴 Or simply taking a true rest day

There's a big difference between moving your body every day and feeling like you have to exercise hard every day.

And if you constantly feel like you need to “make up” for missed workouts or rest days, I want you to rethink that.

Rest isn't something you have to earn.

It's part of taking care of yourself.

The goal isn't to see how much exercise you can fit into your life.

It's to find an amount you can consistently do and actually enjoy.

That's what sustainable fitness looks like. 💙

How many days a week do YOU typically work out?