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Fit for Real Life with Virginia
Fit for Real Life with Virginia is the podcast for women who want sustainable health, confident energy, and real-life results—without perfection, obsession, or starting over every Monday.
Hosted by Virginia, Faster Way coach, wife, mom of two, travel-lover, and working professional, this show teaches simple, science-backed habits that fit into your actual life. Whether you're juggling career and carpool, rebuilding your health journey, or craving energy that lasts, you’ll find honesty, humor, and doable strategies here.
This is wellness for the woman who wants her healthiest years to start now.
Fit for Real Life with Virginia
The In Between Week - Mini Episode 3
From In-Between to Intentional: Choosing Consistency Over Another Restart
This week between Christmas and New Year’s can feel awkward — not quite holiday, not quite “back to normal.” And for a lot of women, it’s where consistency quietly slips away.
In this episode, I’m building on what we talked about in Episode 2: staying on track isn’t about perfection or willpower — it’s about having simple anchors you can return to. I’m sharing how I personally approach this in-between season so January doesn’t feel like another reset, but a natural continuation of progress.
You’ll hear:
- Why consistency isn’t a streak — it’s a practice
- How I simplify food and movement during unstructured weeks
- The small anchors I rely on when motivation is low
- Why support and structure matter more than discipline
- And how to move into January already feeling grounded
I’m also sharing one of my go-to, realistic meals — Crockpot Protein Oats — because consistency starts with meals that actually work in real life.
If you don’t want another “start over” next week, this episode is for you.
🍓 Bonus Recipe: Crockpot Protein Oats
(Simple, balanced, and perfect for busy mornings)
This is one of my favorite make-ahead breakfasts when life feels full. It’s warm, satisfying, high-protein, and easy to portion — exactly what I lean on when consistency matters more than variety.
Base:
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 6 cups milk (or half milk / half water)
- 2 tbsp basil seeds
- 1 tsp salt
Protein — choose ONE:
- 👉 Protein powder: 2 cups total (≈ 25g protein per serving)
- 👉 Greek yogurt: Optional, 3 cups total, (stir in after cooking) basil seeds + salt to crockpot
- Cook LOW 6–7 hours
- Cool 10 minutes
- Stir in protein
- Portion for the week or freezer
How to add fruit 🍓
- Frozen fruit → stir in after cooking
- Fresh fruit → add after reheating
- Skip freezing bananas (trust me)
- Add a splash of milk when reheating if it thickens
High protein. Zero morning stress. One less decision all week 🙌
Why This Works
This meal supports:
- Protein first (a FASTer Way core principle)
- Blood sugar balance
- Satiety and energy
- Consistency without overthinking
It’s not fancy — it’s functional. And that’s the point.
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