Leana - Core Fitness Coaching

15/10/2026

🍽️ YOU DON'T HAVE TO EAT LESS. YOU HAVE TO LEARN TO EAT BETTER!

Let's get one thing straight... YOU DO NOT HAVE TO STARVE YOURSELF TO LOSE WEIGHT! 🙌

You don't have to fear carbs, avoid your favourite foods or survive on lettuce and sadness. 😂🥬

Your body needs food. Not just to survive, but to FUNCTION, RECOVER and THRIVE!

Here are a few important facts about nutrition that everyone should understand. 👇

🥩 1. PROTEIN IS ESSENTIAL.
Protein helps build and repair muscle tissue. If you're training and trying to maintain or build muscle while losing weight, getting enough protein is especially important.

🍚 2. CARBS ARE NOT YOUR ENEMY.
Carbohydrates are an important source of energy for your body, especially when you're exercising. You don't need to cut out all carbs to lose weight. What matters is knowing the difference between complex and simple carbs, your overall energy intake and the balance of your diet.

🥑 3. YOUR BODY NEEDS HEALTHY FATS.
Dietary fats help your body absorb vitamins A, D, E and K and provide essential fatty acids. Cutting out all fats is NOT the answer!

🥦 4. VITAMINS, MINERALS AND FIBRE MATTER.
Your body needs a variety of nutrients to support normal body functions, digestion and overall health. Fruit, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds can all help you meet those needs.

🙌🏻 5. CONSISTENCY BEATS PERFECTION.
One meal won't make or break your progress. Your overall eating habits, physical activity, sleep and consistency matter far more than trying to eat perfectly every single day.

And here's something I really want you to remember…

FOOD IS NOT THE ENEMY. FOOD IS FUEL.

At Core Fitness Coaching, I believe in sustainable lifestyle changes, not quick fixes.
Because the goal isn't just to weigh less. It's to become a healthier, stronger version of YOURSELF!

Beautiful model & Core Fitness Sponsored Ambassador: Chantél Rottcher
Mrs Curve SA Finalist
Photography: Liefling Photography

15/10/2026

Reposted from my client’s page Robyn Botma:

NOV 2025 - OCT 2026

❤️ Sometimes the hardest part of changing your body is convincing your mind that you've changed.

I look at these two photographs, and I know there's a difference.

And perhaps what makes these photographs even more meaningful is that I'm wearing the exact same top in both.

Same top. Same person. Two very different chapters.

The fabric hasn't changed, but the way it fits has. My body has changed. My strength has changed. My life has changed.

I know how much work I've put in. I know about the late evenings, the sweat, the aching muscles, the days I showed up when I didn't feel like it, and the promises I've kept to myself.

I know I'm stronger. I know I'm fitter. I know I can do things today that the girl I used to be could only dream of.

But here's the part nobody really prepares you for...

Sometimes, when I look in the mirror, I still see her.

I still see the body I've spent so many years living in. I still carry insecurities that haven't caught up with the progress I've made.

And it's such a strange feeling, knowing how far you've come but not always being able to see it.

Sometimes I wonder how it's possible to work so hard, to see the numbers change, to feel the difference in my clothes, to accomplish things I never thought I could... and still struggle to recognise the woman looking back at me.

Because the truth is, your body can change long before your mind learns to see it.

I'm learning that transformation isn't just about losing weight, changing clothing sizes or looking different in photographs.

It's about rebuilding the relationship you have with yourself.

It's about unlearning years of self-criticism, quieting that voice that tells you you're not good enough, and learning to see yourself through eyes that aren't constantly searching for flaws.

And maybe that's why I needed these photographs side by side - not to prove anything to anyone else.

But to remind myself of something I'm still learning to believe.
I am not where I used to be, even on the days when my reflection tells me otherwise.

And perhaps the biggest transformation of all isn't the one happening on the outside.

It's learning to look at myself with the same pride, kindness and admiration I'd give anyone else who had worked this hard.

Because the girl in that first photograph deserved love, too.

She deserved kindness. She deserved happiness. She deserved to feel beautiful, even before anything changed.

And the woman I'm becoming deserves to finally see herself.

I'm proud of how far I've come, even if my mind hasn't quite caught up yet.

❤️ My body has changed. Now I'm giving my mind the time it needs to catch up.

Leana - Core Fitness Coaching - DANKIE!!

12/10/2026

Messy Mondays 💪

Still motivated to make everyday of this week count!

08/10/2026

19/09/2026

As a personal trainer, I also believe in referring clients to other professionals when I know they can assist them when my schedule simply doesn’t allow me to take on another client.

Unfortunately, I can only accommodate a certain number of clients each week, and I would rather refer you to someone I trust than take you on when I cannot give you the time, attention and support you deserve.

Please know that when I refer you, it is always with your best interest at heart. I only refer to trainers and professionals who are fully qualified, experienced and have been in the industry for several years.

We don’t have to work alone to be successful. There is enough space for all of us, and when we support one another, we can help even more people become healthier and stronger.

There is room for collaboration, support and growth. We are better together. ❤️

10/09/2026

Working so hard on the summer body I forgot I need a tan too 😭😮‍💨

Any good tanning options in Pretoria will do... Leave some recommendations in the comments 🙏🏻

09/09/2026

Yes she lost 20.7kg since April 2026 and she can hardly carry it in her arms! 🙌 Incredibly proud of you dearest Robyn. On to the next goal 🙏🥳

This can be you! Core Fitness Coaching can help you reach your unique goals and stick to them 🙏
Whatsapp: 082 697 9966

26/08/2026

💪🏻Too sore to flex 😅

26/08/2026

Proud of you Alicia Venter 🫶🙌💪. Hard work is paying off 😁