Your daily dose of fitness health inspiration

Exercise Health Notes

Your daily dose of fitness health inspiration

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Wellness

My Health Journey Update + the Q&A I Got Right

149 lbs down, 54% of my starting weight, and no end in sight. Here's the honest, doctor-supervised story behind my GLP-1-assisted weight loss — plus answers to the questions I keep getting.

Bowl of warm stewed apples with cinnamon and ginger
Healthy Recipes

Stewed Apples with Warming Spices

The first time I made stewed apples after a long run in the chill of early fall, I realized how much my kitchen had been missing this kind…

Colorful breakfast taco ingredients laid out on counter
Healthy Recipes

Ultimate Breakfast Tacos

The first time I laid out scrambled eggs, sliced avocado, and a handful of tortillas on the counter, it hit me: this is not a recipe. It’s a…

Never Miss a Story

Evidence-based training, nutrition, and recovery notes from Coach Maya — one small actionable idea each week. No fads, no fear. Just what works.

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About Exercise Health Notes

Hi, I'm Maya Collins — a certified personal trainer and exercise science master's grad. For 10 years I've been turning research papers into 15-minute action lists. My promise: sustainable small changes beat extreme quick fixes. This notebook is where I write it all down.