Dr Laura Reimer - Built for Real Life Strength

10/07/2026

Squats don’t have to feel awkward, uncomfortable, or intimidating.

Join me for my **Squat with Confidence** workshop, where we’ll break down the squat, explore what may be getting in your way, and practise different ways to make the movement work for your body.

This is a hands-on workshop, so come ready to move, learn, and build confidence.

**Thursday, October 8 | 6–8 PM
**The Hive Fitness & Yoga Studio, Chemainus
**$40

There are still a few spots available. Send me a message or register through my website to save your spot.

10/06/2026

When you feel like ramen but are also trying to hit your macros…
I found this high protein collagen bone broth when out shopping on the weekend and already had the noodles. Add shredded chicken leftovers, soy marinated egg and some veggies- taadaa! And the bonus was eating in my pj’s 😋

10/05/2026

It’s not the workouts you do that change you; it’s the workouts you do when you don’t want to that change you.

Read all about it on my Substack

10/03/2026

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10/02/2026

You probably don't need another complicated diet.
You probably need to get really good at the basics.
Eat enough protein.
Eat more plants and fibre.
Include a variety of minimally processed foods.
Drink enough water.
Eat meals that actually satisfy you.
And stop treating one meal, one snack, or one less-than-perfect day like it has somehow ruined everything.
Nutrition for healthy ageing isn't about eating perfectly.
It's about consistently giving your body the raw materials it needs to support muscle, bone, metabolic health, energy and everything else you're asking it to do.
The boring basics are boring for a reason.
They work.
And you don't need to overhaul your entire diet tomorrow.
Start by making your next meal a little more supportive than the last one.

10/02/2026

Strength isn't just about getting stronger in the gym.
It's about being able to carry the groceries without thinking twice. Get up off the floor. Haul your suitcase. Play with your kids or grandkids. Climb the stairs. Pick something up that you weren't expecting to be heavy.
And as we get older, strength becomes less about what we can lift for a single workout and more about what our bodies allow us to keep doing.
That's why I don't train women simply to "burn calories" or change the way their bodies look.
I train for real life.
Because your strongest years aren't behind you.
They can still be ahead of you.
That's what Built for Real Life Strength is all about.

09/30/2026

There will be days when you don't feel like working out.
Days when you're tired.
Busy.
Unmotivated.
Maybe you slept terribly and your brain is telling you that skipping everything is the only option.
And sometimes rest really is what you need.
But sometimes you don't need to quit.
You just need to lower the bar.
Do 20 minutes instead of an hour.
Take a walk instead of forcing a hard workout.
Do the warm-up and see how you feel.
Lift lighter.
Do less.
The goal isn't to prove how disciplined you are.
The goal is to build a relationship with movement that can survive real life.
Because consistency doesn't mean doing everything, every time.
It means learning how to keep showing up in ways that are sustainable for you.
That's a skill worth building.

09/30/2026

Today is a day to pause, listen, learn and remember.

To honour Survivors.
To remember the children who never returned home.
To acknowledge the truth of Canada’s history.
And to reflect on what reconciliation asks of each of us.

Every Child Matters.

September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

09/29/2026

Follow Built for Real Life Strength for more proven strategies and tips to level up your movement, meals and mindset and step into a more awesome you!
Struggling to Get Enough Protein at Breakfast?
Here’s How to Fix That!
If your breaktast leaves you hungry an hour later, it’s probably missing one key ingredient: PROTEIN.
Protein keeps you full longer, stabilizes blood sugar, and fuels your body for the day ahead. But so many people rely on toast, cereal, or just coffee (oops
3), and
wonder why they’re exhausted by 10 AM!
Here are 3 easy ways to boost your protein at breakfast:
1. Upgrade Your Eggs - Scrambled? Omelette? Hard-boiled? However you like them, eggs are a solid source of protein. Take it up a notch by adding cottage cheese, turkey, or smoked salmon for extra protein power!
2. Power Up Your Oats - Instead of plain oatmeal, stir in protein powder, Greek yogurt, or chia seeds for a balanced, muscle-fueling meal. Bonus: It keeps you full waaaay longer than a sugar-loaded packet of instant oats!
3. Blend Smart - Smoothies can be sneaky sugar bombs (looking at you, fruit-only blends!). Add protein powder, Greek yogurt, nut butter, or silken tofu to make your smoothie a legit meal-not just a sugar rush.
Want more ideas? I put together a High Protein Breakfast Guide with 24 easy ideas + 18 delicious recipes to help you fuel your day the right way!
Comment “FUEL” or DM me, and I’ll send it to you!
Tag a friend who needs to see this & save for later!

09/28/2026