Holly Baxter, an Australian dietitian with a deep passion for fitness and wellness, proves that even the busiest lives can accommodate health and weight loss goals. Despite facing a week full of challenges—from moving stress to managing her spirited cat, Pepper—Holly remains steadfast in her commitment to her fitness journey. On Instagram, she shared, “Despite the ups and downs, I’m still pushing forward with my comp, aiming for a ~0.8% body weight loss per week.” Here’s how she stays driven and focused on her goals.
1. She’s open with her community
She looks to connect with her community, discussing everything from nutrition, workouts, and personal stories. “In this video, I talk about how the disruptions to my routine have affected my nutrition and food choices, training quality and quantity, and overall energy levels 💤. I also share some personal stories, including the heartwarming tale of how Pepper made his way back home after being missing for a whole year! Plus, I discuss the realities of balancing fitness with life’s unpredictable moments!,” she said on Instagram.
2. She’s always working on her body
She’s always looking for ways to improve. “For bikini competitors, performing fewer compound lifts like deadlifts, squats, and heavy spinal-loaded exercises (such as the RDL described in this video 🎥 ), while incorporating more isolation exercises can be beneficial for several reasons related to aesthetics and physique goals,” she said on Instagram.
3. She talks about health topics and educates
She wants to inspire her community online, bringing up health topics that are important to her with the facts to back it up. “In a previous post,” she said on an Instagram video, “ shared my interpretation of the current evidence on creatine monohydrate supplementation & muscle hypertrophy 💪🏽 While the findings in this area were somewhat underwhelming, did you know that creatine may offer other notable benefits, particularly for cognitive function?🧠 Let’s dive into the findings!”
4. She likes to eat healthy
She looks for recipes packed with protein to keep her fueled up for her work workouts, and feeling satisfied. “Fuel your next workout 💪🏽 with this delicious pulled pork bowl! 🥣🔗 For more high protein, macro friendly recipes, head over to my website 🌐, where you can find more great recipes, free nutrition [resource], educational books & so much more. Links in bio!,” she said on Instagram.
5. She strength trains
She prioritizes strength training in her workout routine. “Are you are tired of spinning your wheels and not making progress? It might be your current approach to resistance training 🥴. If you want to learn how to create the best resistance training program to help you reach your goals, check out my recent book publication 👉🏼 The Complete Exercise Guide to Muscle Hypertrophy 📚 Link in bio 🔗,” she said on an Instagram video of her working out. According to the Mayo Clinic, “your body fat percentage will increase over time if you don't do anything to replace the lean muscle you lose over time. Strength training can help you preserve and enhance your muscle mass at any age.”
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