Lexi Vrachalus is killing it as a social media influencer. The 19-year old PHCI graduate has amassed an impressive 161K followers on Instagram and this number is rising. Lexi has found her niche and her target audience is lapping up her content. From grocery shopping tips to lifting weights, Lexi’s message is simple and clear—real food, faith and strength training for young people.
PHCI grad Lexi Vrachalus has accumulated over 161K Instagram followers.
This PHCI graduate is spreading her health knowledge as her generation does it best—on social media.
In this post, Lexi shares her gripping personal health story and how she grew such a large following on Instagram. Lexi also provides a few helpful tips for fellow PHCI students and graduates who are looking to boost their reach on social media.
Overcoming a Life-Threatening Eating Disorder
Lexi’s health journey hasn’t always been a smooth ride. When Lexi was 13 years old, she was diagnosed with anorexia. At the time, Lexi rejected the conventional advice she received upon her diagnosis, which was to “eat ultra-processed junk food to heal.”
Eager to take control of her health and well-being Lexi began her own research and discovered the interconnection between gut health, mental health, and eating disorders, as she explains:
- “Eating disorders are a mental disorder, and seventy percent of serotonin (your feel good hormone) is made in your gut.”
When Lexi realized that eating bad food was making her feel bad mentally and physically, this was a real game changer for her, as she shares:
- “I started researching ingredients and healed my body with real food that God created and designed us to eat.”
As Lexi’s physical and mental health improved she realized how important gut health was to the health of the rest of her body and her mind.
Lexi’s Favorite Foods
Lexi loves mealtime and she sticks to a diet of real, unprocessed foods. Her go-to foods that she adores are:
- Raw milk: Lexi says, "It's the most nutrient-dense option out there. People shouldn’t fear it. Before pasteurization, there was just milk—raw milk was the only kind.”
- Eggs: Lexi eats between six to ten eggs a day!
- Meat products: Bone marrow, steak and lamb
Lexi’s No-Go Food List
Lexi has no time for fake, processed foods. At the top of her no-go food list are:
- Fast foods: If she’s eating out, you’ll find Lexi having a nice sit-down meal.
- Packaged, shelf-stable junk: Lexi avoids ninety percent of what’s in the grocery store.
- Seed oils: These are a big no for Lexi as they’re super high in omega-6s and are extracted using chemicals like hexane.
Lexi’s Social Media Tips for Health Coaches
Here are Lexi’s tips to help you get the most out of your social media platforms:
- Consistency: Frequently posting quality content is critical if you want to grow your audience.
- Authenticity: Sharing genuine, real stories from your life will help foster trust with your audience.
- Love what you do: If you're truly passionate about something, you will succeed.
Lexi Vrachalus keeps her social media content simple and her message clear, and her audience can't get enough of it.
The Most Rewarding Aspect of Being a Health Influencer
Lexi finds that the most rewarding aspect of being a health influencer is being able to watch people heal their bodies with real food and lifestyle changes, as she shares:
- "The most rewarding part of my health coaching is watching people heal their bodies with real food and lifestyle changes. The messages I receive truly never fail to make me smile.”
Final Thoughts
The knowledge and skills acquired through her study at PHCI have helped Lexi grow her social media presence, as she explains:
- “PHCI has given me the insight to provide information in my videos... [which I] share with my followers on my social media platforms.”
Growing her Instagram following has allowed Lexi the opportunity to launch her own dessert business, Divine Eats, which is where she sells desserts made with real food ingredients.
Connect with Lexi:
- PHCI Directory: Lexi Vrachalus
- Instagram: @lexinoelv, @realfoodbylexi @divineeats_
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