The Only Gals You NEED to Follow in 2017
The new year is all about new goals; lose 20 pounds, cut out processed sugar, call your distant friends, and start being nice to people.
Big whoop.
Now, don’t get me wrong. Goals like that are great and all, but they definitely have one thing in common; they’re all pretty damn lofty. I mean who honestly isn’t going to have a cookie or two?
So instead of starving your body and setting yourself up for failure, I’ve got one goal that you can definitely follow through with in the New Year; giving these 17 wellness babes a follow over on Instagram!
This group of gals consists of the most influential accounts on Instagram right now. I firmly believe they are the game-changers in a market saturated by too-good-to-be-true accounts. These are the women I turn to when it comes to finding new workouts, healthy recipes and a really, really good laugh (I mean check out Shut The Kale Up’s insta-story…).
You know the things that actually happen to people in everyday life? Yeah, these gals are it. They post the good stuff, the real stuff, and the relatable stuff.
You’re probably familiar with a lot of the women that I list below, but if you come across one that you’ve never heard of, I highly suggest you hit her with the follow. Trust me, it’ll be well worth the thumb workout.
1. Hannah Bronfman @hannahbronfman
Okay. Let’s get real. If you haven’t heard of THE Hannah Bronfman by now then you must be living under a rock. Hannah has been my favorite account to follow for years, posting images of workouts with Adidas, Dj’ing the hottest New York parties, and falling in love over and over again with her fiancé, Brendan Fallis. Hannah has got it goin' on when it comes to the ultimate wellness lifestyle.
2. Natalie Uhling @natalieuhling
This Under Armor beauty has one of the best bods around…not to mention her killer eyebrows! She is the founder of NUFit and posts pics of her workouts with the Denver Broncos Cheerleading Team and Colorado adventures.
3. McKel Hill @nutritionstripped
McKel has got to be the A-list lady when it comes to nutrition. Her simple and beautiful recipes will flood your feed along with some of her quirky quotes like this one below. She is a gorgeous soul with a huge knowledge base of health and wellness at your fingtertips.
4. Johanna Seier @johanna.seier
Johanna is next on my list of wellness babes. As a personal trainer & bootcamp coach, Johanna is always posting videos of her latest bootcamp crew putting in work. I can definitely say I’m drenched in sweat after doing her workouts. She also has huge things on the horizon as she gets ready to launch her latest fitness venture, the Fit Girl Gang! (PS. Johanna is my next feature on Meet the SQUAD…stay tuned)
5. Payton Sartain @paytonsartain
I first found Payton about a year ago when I was scrolling Instagram trying to find some outfit inspiration for a night out. That’s when her feed popped up and I instantly fell in love with her easy, edgy style and western flare. As it turns out, Payton is also into health and wellness, posting skinny cocktail recipes and sweaty boxing workouts. But the best part? Watching her drunk shenanigans on snapchat and insta-story…..I die. Every. Time.
6. Beverley Cheng @beverleycheng
Ya’ll better be familiar with Ms. Cheng by now as she was my latest feature on Meet the SQUAD. Along with her enormously large cat named Winston, she posts killer weight training workouts and some of the best ab exercises around. Warning; her sports bra makes a cameo in 98% of her pictures and will leave you green with envy wishing you had those abs.
7. Jessica Olie @jessicaolie
Jessica Olie is a yoga goddess. Your feed will be filled with graceful poses, the cutest Alo Yoga gear, breathtaking views of Dubai, and of course, her long luscious locks. She even has a great e-book out that helps newbies get started doing yoga.
8. Jess Dang @hellotofit_
Jess was one of my first “insta-friends” (yes, that’s a thing) when I reached out to her last year to do a guest post (check it out here). She runs her own blog called Hello To Fit, where she showcases yummy recipes, at-home workouts, and the juiciest stretches you should have started doing yesterday. Jess also recently launched her second business as a social media strategist. Congrats, girl!
9. Chelsea Hetzel @inspirationindulgence
Like Jess, Chelsea also was one of the first gals I met through Instagram. We featured each other on our blogs when they first launched (man, we’ve come a long way, chels!) and never stopped connecting since. Chels is a beautiful soul that posts inspirational pictures in every sense of the word; fashion, self-help, and what to do when you accidentally fail at whole-30…
10. Lindsay Riding @lindsayriding
As a yoga instructor, wellness retreat leader and personal trainer, this Utah native does it all. Her beautiful pictures showcase some insane outdoor adventures, yoga vibes and hardcore weight training exercises. You will love her hippie soul and modern lifestyle.
11. Tahnee Peppenger @tahneepeppenger
Tahnee Peppenger…where do I begin with this badass babe? This all-American gal can give you all the motivation you need in one single post. Her pictures consist of model shoots, lifting heavy shit, Montana moments, and the best damn abs this side of the Rocky Mountains.
12. Jeannette Ogden @shutthekaleup
I’m not even sure how this gal got started on her Instagram journey, but I’m so happy she joined in on the fun. Jeannette’s feed features her one-of-a-kind humor, adorable baby boy Elliott, and killer workouts with The 12 (one of my fav’s) out of Costa Mesa. And as an added bonus, you will get all the smoothie and snack ideas from this chick as she lives to eat…my kind of girl.
13. Bridgette Doremus @bridge_fit
Bridgette and I went to Washington State University together, but didn’t actually connect until after college. After seeing her in the health and wellness scene and recognizing how wickedly similar our stories were, I knew this gal was someone to look up to. Bridgette has some of the best online programs around and showcases her talent and infectious smile in her feed.
14. Hillary Folkvord @hillaryfolkvord
Hillary is my local Bozeman gal pal and no stranger to the wellness scene. She is a travel addict & fashionista who gives you the right tips and tricks when it comes to staying healthy and fit through all her adventures. P.S. Hillary and her hubby are expecting, so get ready to fall in love with her new baby bump!
15. Cheyenne Adler @adamantlyadler
This New York City chick is the real-life version of Rihanna….only way healthier. You’ll love her fast-paced lifestyle where she tries every workout in NYC while balancing school, work and play.
16. Shanna Tyler @shannatyler_
Shanna has been the latest wellness babe on my radar. Her story is one to relate to; getting healthier, gaining confidence, and realizing she is capable of more than she knows. As another New Yorker, Shanna showcases her love for all things health and fitness with videos of her BBG workouts, yoga poses in the concrete jungle and all things girl power. Get after it, girl!
17. Natalie Archer @nutritiouslynatalie
As another local Montana gal, Natalie Archer has definitely found her niche in the nutrition world. She is a cancer survivor who has found her passion and inspiration through plant-based food. I think I catch myself drooling over every bountiful bowl she posts!
So I wanna know.
Do you guys have any other Instagram accounts you love? Comment below so I can check them out! #girlgetafterit And don't forget The Wellness Rookie over on Insta too ;)
XO, Cass