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Weight loss is the smallest component of growth that comes along with WLS and/or extreme weight loss. I urge you to focus on the inner aspect of growth while on this journey. Feed you SOUL

Valerie Smith MSN, APRN, FNP-C Founder and CEO of Become Her Fitness

Valerie is a Family Nurse Practitioner currently finishing up her Doctoral degree in Nursing Practice who has successfully lost 100lbs after a whirlwind of efforts and unanswered questions from mainstream medicine, Valerie is focused on working individuals who have struggled with their weight despite doing all of the things they have been advised to do by their other fitness and wellness professionals. She has a passion for working with women who struggle with:

-Hormonal imbalances

  • Women who find themselves unable to balance their health and wellness needs

  • Those who struggle with diet and food choice uncertainty

  • Women who need realistic fitness planning for a busy lifestyle like, mothers, the career woman or wife

  • Women who have undergone bariatric surgery

  • Empty Nesters

  • Self Esteem issues

  • Women who struggle with anxiety, or postpartum depression

  • Marriage and the things that entails

The FIT NP Podcast is a place to have discussions that we can have locker room talk for women

If you align with any of these points, Valerie is here to coach you along and navigate being your best self, living your best life.

Assisting in navigating the crazy beautiful journey of being a woman

Currently taking 1:1 Clients

IG: Become Her Fitness

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Twitter: VTHEFITNP

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This week my husband joins the show to discuss his thoughts on plastic surgery from the angle of husband and father. Check out our Instagram page BECOME HER FITNESS for pictures referenced n this podcast

Valerie Smith MSN, APRN, FNP-C Founder and CEO of Become Her Fitness

Valerie is a Family Nurse Practitioner currently finishing up her Doctoral degree in Nursing Practice who has successfully lost 100lbs after a whirlwind of efforts and unanswered questions from mainstream medicine, Valerie is focused on working individuals who have struggled with their weight despite doing all of the things they have been advised to do by their other fitness and wellness professionals. She has a passion for working with women who struggle with:

-Hormonal imbalances

  • Women who find themselves unable to balance their health and wellness needs

  • Those who struggle with diet and food choice uncertainty

  • Women who need realistic fitness planning for a busy lifestyle like, mothers, the career woman or wife

  • Women who have undergone bariatric surgery

  • Empty Nesters

  • Self Esteem issues

  • Women who struggle with anxiety, or postpartum depression

  • Marriage and the things that entails

The FIT NP Podcast is a place to have discussions that we can have locker room talk for women

If you align with any of these points, Valerie is here to coach you along and navigate being your best self, living your best life.

Assisting in navigating the crazy beautiful journey of being a woman

Currently taking 1:1 Clients

IG Become Her Fitness

FB: VtheFITNP

Twitter: VTHEFITNP

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Plastic Surgery is very main stream these days. It was once thought to be available to only the elite. However with more affordable options both men and women are turning to plastic surgery for fine tweaks. Here is my personal journey and advice that may help

Valerie Smith MSN, APRN, FNP-C Founder and CEO of Become Her Fitness

Valerie is a Family Nurse Practitioner currently finishing up her Doctoral degree in Nursing Practice who has successfully lost 100lbs after a whirlwind of efforts and unanswered questions from mainstream medicine, Valerie is focused on working individuals who have struggled with their weight despite doing all of the things they have been advised to do by their other fitness and wellness professionals. She has a passion for working with women who struggle with:

-Hormonal imbalances

  • Women who find themselves unable to balance their health and wellness needs

  • Those who struggle with diet and food choice uncertainty

  • Women who need realistic fitness planning for a busy lifestyle like, mothers, the career woman or wife

  • Women who have undergone bariatric surgery

  • Empty Nesters

  • Self Esteem issues

  • Women who struggle with anxiety, or postpartum depression

  • Marriage and the things that entails

The FIT NP Podcast is a place to have discussions that we can have locker room talk for women

If you align with any of these points, Valerie is here to coach you along and navigate being your best self, living your best life.

Assisting in navigating the crazy beautiful journey of being a woman

Currently taking 1:1 Clients

IG Become Her Fitness

FB: VtheFITNP

Twitter: VTHEFITNP

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Part #2 of Weight Loss, Relationships and Finding your sexy...His Perspective

On this episode Valerie's husband answers questions regarding how extreme weight loss can affect relationships and how men view things from their perspective. Tune in and let us know what you think! Good one to pull your significant other into

Valerie Smith MSN, APRN, FNP-C Founder and CEO of Become Her Fitness

Valerie is a Family Nurse Practitioner currently finishing up her Doctoral degree in Nursing Practice who has successfully lost 100lbs after a whirlwind of efforts and unanswered questions from mainstream medicine, Valerie is focused on working individuals who have struggled with their weight despite doing all of the things they have been advised to do by their other fitness and wellness professionals. She has a passion for working with women who struggle with:

-Hormonal imbalances

  • Women who find themselves unable to balance their health and wellness needs

  • Those who struggle with diet and food choice uncertainty

  • Women who need realistic fitness planning for a busy lifestyle like, mothers, the career woman or wife

  • Women who have undergone bariatric surgery

  • Empty Nesters

  • Self Esteem issues

  • Women who struggle with anxiety, or postpartum depression

  • Marriage and the things that entails

The FIT NP Podcast is a place to have discussions that we can have locker room talk for women

If you align with any of these points, Valerie is here to coach you along and navigate being your best self, living your best life.

Assisting in navigating the crazy beautiful journey of being a woman

Currently taking 1:1 Clients

IG Become Her Fitness

FB: VtheFITNP

Twitter: VTHEFITNP

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Everyone has been affected by COVID 19. Being an avid gym goer and frontline worker made for a sticky situation when it came to "Gym or not to Gym" It was important to make responsible decisions for everyone involved, while doing what was best for me and our family. Almost losing a loved one, seeing the chaos unfold and finding the inner strength to finally be accountable to myself.

Valerie Smith MSN, APRN, FNP-C Founder and CEO of Become Her Fitness

Valerie is a Family Nurse Practitioner currently finishing up her Doctoral degree in Nursing Practice who has successfully lost 100lbs after a whirlwind of efforts and unanswered questions from mainstream medicine, Valerie is focused on working individuals who have struggled with their weight despite doing all of the things they have been advised to do by their other fitness and wellness professionals. She has a passion for working with women who struggle with:

-Hormonal imbalances

  • Women who find themselves unable to balance their health and wellness needs

  • Those who struggle with diet and food choice uncertainty

  • Women who need realistic fitness planning for a busy lifestyle like, mothers, the career woman or wife

  • Women who have undergone bariatric surgery

  • Empty Nesters

  • Self Esteem issues

  • Women who struggle with anxiety, or postpartum depression

  • Marriage and the things that entails

The FIT NP Podcast is a place to have discussions that we can have locker room talk for women

If you align with any of these points, Valerie is here to coach you along and navigate being your best self, living your best life.

Assisting in navigating the crazy beautiful journey of being a woman

Currently taking 1:1 Clients

IG Become Her Fitness

FB: VtheFITNP

Twitter: VTHEFITNP

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With extreme weight loss comes changes in sexual health and habits. It's no secret that changes happen in the bedroom. This episode we talk about how to find your sexy, being able to ask for what you want, and saying good bye to relationships after extreme weight loss

Valerie Smith MSN, APRN, FNP-C Founder and CEO of Become Her Fitness

Valerie is a Family Nurse Practitioner currently finishing up her Doctoral degree in Nursing Practice who has successfully lost 100lbs after a whirlwind of efforts and unanswered questions from mainstream medicine, Valerie is focused on working individuals who have struggled with their weight despite doing all of the things they have been advised to do by their other fitness and wellness professionals. She has a passion for working with women who struggle with:

-Hormonal imbalances

  • Women who find themselves unable to balance their health and wellness needs

  • Those who struggle with diet and food choice uncertainty

  • Women who need realistic fitness planning for a busy lifestyle like, mothers, the career woman or wife

  • Women who have undergone bariatric surgery

  • Empty Nesters

  • Self Esteem issues

  • Women who struggle with anxiety, or postpartum depression

  • Marriage and the things that entails

The FIT NP Podcast is a place to have discussions that we can have locker room talk for women

If you align with any of these points, Valerie is here to coach you along and navigate being your best self, living your best life.

Assisting in navigating the crazy beautiful journey of being a woman

Currently taking 1:1 Clients

IG Become Her Fitness

FB: VtheFITNP

Twitter: VTHEFITNP

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Valerie Smith MSN, APRN, FNP-C Founder and CEO of Become Her Fitness

Valerie is a Family Nurse Practitioner currently finishing up her Doctoral degree in Nursing Practice who has successfully lost 100lbs after a whirlwind of efforts and unanswered questions from mainstream medicine, Valerie is focused on working individuals who have struggled with their weight despite doing all of the things they have been advised to do by their other fitness and wellness professionals. She has a passion for working with women who struggle with:

-Hormonal imbalances

  • Women who find themselves unable to balance their health and wellness needs

  • Those who struggle with diet and food choice uncertainty

  • Women who need realistic fitness planning for a busy lifestyle like, mothers, the career woman or wife

  • Women who have undergone bariatric surgery

  • Empty Nesters

  • Self Esteem issues

  • Women who struggle with anxiety, or post partum depression

  • Marriage and the things that entails

The FIT NP Podcast is a place to have discussions that we can have locker room talk for women

If you align with any of these points, Valerie is here to coach you along and navigate being your best self, living your best life.

Assisting in navigating the crazy beautiful journey of being a woman

Currently taking 1:1 Clients

IG Become Her Fitness

FB: VtheFITNP

Twitter: VTHEFITNP

View Details

Valerie Smith MSN, APRN FNP-C Founder and CEO of Become Her Fitness

Valerie is a Family Nurse practitioner currently finishing up her Doctoral degree in Nursing Practice who has successfully lost over 100lbs after a whirlwind of efforts and unanswered questions from mainstream medicine.  Valerie is focused on working with individuals who have struggled with their weight despite doing all of the things they have been advised to do by other fitness and wellness professionals. She has a passion working with women, who struggle with:

  • Hormonal imbalances

  • Women who find themselves unable to balance their health and wellness needs

  • Those who struggle with diet and food choice uncertainty

  • Women who need realistic fitness planning for a busy lifestyle like , moms, the career woman and or wife

  • Women who have undergone bariatric surgery

  • Empty nesters

  • Women who have struggles with anxiety, pre menopause, 

  • Self esteem issues

  • Marriage and the things that that entails

  • Locker room, talk about discussions only women could understand 

If you are a women who aligns with any of these points, Valerie is here to coach you along and navigate being your best self, living your best life. Assisting in navigating the crazy beautiful journey of being a woman

Currently taking 1:1 clients

IG :Become Her Fitness