Abby’s Nutrition and Fitness BLOG

I know why this month is called May. Because in Colorado especially- it may be 90, or it may be 40. It may rain, hail, snow, or we may have tornadoes. But even with the bipolar weather… There’s one thing that’s crystal clear this time of year: People want to feel...

Let’s talk about how to actually shape your body. Not just “lose a little fluff.” Not just “get sweaty.” Not just “try this 30-minute circuit and pray for abs.” I mean the kind of change where your arms look sculpted, your waist looks tighter, and your legs don’t...

Tamara stood in front of the mirror, tugging at the waistband of her leggings. Nothing felt like it fit right anymore. She wasn’t out of shape. She wasn’t new to working out. But her body felt… different. Softer, even though she was training. More tired, even though...

Most women over 40 think if they just eat less, they’ll lose weight. But here’s the truth: If your body isn’t in the right place to diet, cutting calories will just leave you frustrated, exhausted, and stuck. ⚠️ Before you try another diet, read this ⚠️ 1. You’re...

Over a decade ago I went from doing everything “right” but feeling stuck… to getting stronger, leaner, and actually feeling in control of my body again. It’s been a JOURNEY. And it’s exactly why I’m so passionate about coaching—so you can skip the mistakes I made and...

Why Your Nutrition isn’t Delivering the Athletic Physique you Want... One of the most common questions I get from women over 40 that workout is: “Why am I eating clean and busting ass at the gym but my body doesn't reflect my hard work and I never see results. Why...

I went through a period when I just wasn’t seeing the body composition and physique transformation that I desired. I was busting my butt at the gym, and eating "clean" but my body didn't reflect my hard work. I was showing up and putting in the work, and restricting...

The 3️⃣ nutrition shifts we made to my clients’ nutrition that led to her losing 35 pounds and 18 inches👇🏽 1️⃣ Started tracking calories and protein & focused on meal planning and nutrient timing.2️⃣ Prioritized Protein with each meal/snack.3️⃣ Boosting...

2 Months in & 10 reps down ☑️ It’s been exactly 2 months since my emergency appendectomy and hospital stay. In all honesty, I’ve been so humbled this past month returning to lifting. Many exercises are actually much more challenging than I anticipated, and I lost...

Calculators can’t add 📱🤯 Just because you can calculate your calories from an online calculator doesn't mean that’s what your body needs and you should automatically consume this amount ⚠️ You’re more than a math equation that comprises solely on your age, gender,...

Unfortunately your nervous system doesn't know the difference between being chased by a mountain lion & fasting, low carb, or eating less than 1500 calories. Spoiler Alert... Your body can’t differentiate between stress from being chased by a mountain lion (which...

Lifting weights saved my life 11 years ago, and it's proven to continue to do so everyday since 🖤 Over a decade ago I was dealing with the side effects of over-training and under-fueling and disordered eating. I was running 100 mile mountain races all while doing...