Lauren Romeo Fitness

09/09/2026

There was one thing I really wanted to achieve this year…
My first pull-up.
And today was the day! 🥹💪🏼
Going for full lockout, chin over the bar:
Set 1 — 1 rep
Set 2 — 2ish reps
Set 3 — 1 rep
Set 4 — 1ish rep

I was pretty bloody chuffed with myself. FINALLY! 🙌🏼
My training year has been cut short, I didn't think I quite do it yet.
But I thought… why not try anyway?
And I'm so glad I did.
I’ve only got one workout left before my surgery, then, all going well, it’s a 6-week recovery.
And honestly? This has left me even more excited to get back into training.
But I won’t rush it.

I only want to recover once. There’s absolutely no point rushing back too soon and potentially prolonging my recovery.
And ladies, this is your reminder not to get so caught up in using exercise to “burn calories” that you forget what exercise can actually help you become capable of.
Stronger.
Fitter.
More confident.
More capable.

A pull-up was never about how many calories I could burn.

It was about being able to do something I couldn't do before.

When you shift your focus from what exercise can take away from your body to what it can help you achieve, eventually everything kind of falls into place. ❤️

03/09/2026

Your body doesn’t know if your calories came from a croissant or a bowl of oats. 👀

When it comes to fat loss, your body cares about energy balance.

You need to consistently consume less energy than you expend.

That doesn’t mean I don’t care about what you eat. I absolutely do.

I’m a huge believer in whole foods, plenty of protein, fibre, fruit, vegetables and foods that support your health.

But I also believe soul foods have a place in your diet — even during a fat-loss phase. ❤️

Because if you completely restrict the foods you enjoy, change the way you normally eat and try to live on nothing but “healthy” foods…

How sustainable is that really going to be?

Take these two options:

🍓 Fruit + overnight oats + yoghurt
🥐 A croissant

They have different nutritional profiles and the first option is likely more nutrient-dense and filling.

But if they fit your calorie and protein targets, neither one is inherently “better” for fat loss.

The fruit, oats and yoghurt may be the better choice for overall health and nutrition.

The croissant may simply be the food you actually want today.

And that's okay.

Healthy eating and fat loss aren't the same thing.

You don't need to eat perfectly to lose fat.

You need an approach that creates the right energy balance while still allowing you to enjoy your life.

Because the best fat-loss diet isn't the one you can follow perfectly for 2 weeks.

It's the one you can actually live with. ❤️

28/08/2026

18/08/2026

Save this for your next burrito night

If counting calories isn’t your thing, try making a few simple swaps instead

Sustainable fat loss doesn’t mean living on salad or eating separate meals from your family. It can be as simple as switching a few ingredients to better align with your energy needs

Same meal. Same family. Simple swaps. Big difference

And by eating the same foods as your children, you’re helping break the generational diet stigma that food is “bad” and something to be feared

You can work towards your goals without making food the enemy

18/08/2026

It’s never just about the body. 🤍

Fitness gives us strength, confidence, connection, purpose and a place to come back to ourselves.

If your goal is fat loss, shifting your mindset from “How many calories can I burn?” to “How much muscle can I build?” could be one of your greatest tools.

Because fat loss isn’t just about burning more calories — it’s about building and maintaining muscle, getting stronger and creating a body that works for you. 💪🏼

Train to build, not just to burn. 🤍

Move for your body. Stay for everything it gives you. ✨

09/08/2026

Before you eat less, try doing these 3 things first 👇

Start walking 5–7 days a week for 20–30 minutes

Walking is great for your heart health, mental health, bone health and mobility — and it increases your daily energy expenditure without needing to smash yourself with intense cardio

Drink more water

Hydration supports your energy, digestion, concentration, exercise performance and overall wellbeing. And sometimes what you interpret as hunger can actually be thirst

Make sure you're actually eating enough

Most women who come to me are already overweight, barely eating and wondering why they're not losing weight

Your body needs fuel

Constantly eating less isn't always the answer

Sometimes we need to stop taking food away and start looking at the bigger picture — move more, hydrate properly and fuel your body

You don't always need another diet, it's the basics done consistantly is what works best long term

05/08/2026

High-protein snack cheat sheet 💪

Save this post for the next time you need some snack inspiration.

Protein isn't just for bodybuilders—it's one of the most important nutrients for fat loss.

When you're in a calorie deficit, your body can lose muscle as well as fat. Eating enough protein, alongside strength training, helps preserve your lean muscle so you're losing more fat, not just weight.

Protein also helps keep you fuller for longer, supports muscle recovery, and can make it easier to stick to your calorie deficit without feeling constantly hungry.

Fat loss isn't about eating less—it's about eating smarter.

Save this post for snack ideas you'll actually enjoy. 📌