Abby’s Nutrition and Fitness BLOG
Nutrition and fitness are both very personal topics, with every person’s needs and goals being different and unique to them. That being said, there are some nutrition and fitness tips that every body can use! Keep reading to learn useful tips on how to build muscle, how to create a healthy diet where all foods fit, and how to fuel your own body so you can look and feel your best!
365 Days Later…
Cheers to a Beautiful, Healthy, Strong New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. Jase (my husband) and I drove 24 hours to New York for Christmas (mainly so we could bring our 2 dogs, Molly & Max, with us). Both of our families live in upstate NY. It's...
All I Want for Christmas is FOOD
Merry Fitness Season to Ya'll đđ đ˝ Baking and holidays are synonymous, right? I am a Registered Dietitian Nutrition Coach and Trainer. But I am also human and I 100% love dessert. It's my favorite meal of the day (if that qualifies). I used to make up (dumb) food RULES...
How to Maintain Body Composition
Things I'm personally focusing on during the holidays to maintain my body composition as a Dietitian Nutritionist. Maintaining is progress đ Hear me out⌠As a Dietitian Nutritionist and Trainer, I usually donât recommend attempting fat loss through the holidays due to...
Is MyFitnessPal Really Your Pal?
â MyFitnessPal is NOT your Pal â(Stick with me until the end, ya'll!) There is a chance that the way you are tracking food right now isnât working for a reason. True story đđťââď¸ Because a real âpalâ (aka: Coach) knows you, your body, your history of dieting, your...
My Heart is as Full as my Plate
Happy Thanksgiving! I'll try to make this quick (so that you can get back to football + food)... I know over here we are about to do our (homemade) Annual 5K Turkey Trot, hit a strength workout, watch football in our sweats, enjoy food (dessert is my fave!), and...
Thanksgiving: A Time to Count Blessings, Not Carbs
I believe that you can have your (Pumpkin) pie and eat it too. <Psst... My fave Gluten Free Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie recipe is here!> You can enjoy your holiday season AND work towards your goals. Focus on what holidays are all about. Family. Friends....
Sometimes you have to Gain first in order to Lose Weight
You don't have to starve yourself and do excessive cardio to get results. But in case you don't believe me, let me tell you about my client, Dani. Dani went from eating 1900 calories to 2500 calories and is now sporting that athletic physique (hello *abs*)! She is...
It Took me Decades to Realize This
It took me decades to realize this đđ˝ Why I workout and fuel my body goes beyond what I see in the mirror đ Working out and eating balanced allows me to be strong and confident outside of the gym too. It makes me a better woman, wife, dog mama, daughter, sister,...
How Joanna Lost 20 Pounds
The 3ď¸âŁ (simple) nutrition shifts we made to my clientsâ nutrition that led to her losing 20 pounds in 4 months đđ˝ 1ď¸âŁ Started tracking macros.2ď¸âŁ Prioritized a minimum of 140g Protein per day.3ď¸âŁ Increased step count to 8-10K/day. Losing fat doesnât have to include...
Be Sure to Listen!
Live Chat with my Client, Kristina! The recording with Coach Abby + Kristina is here! And this was probably one of my favorite Live Workshops! If you missed it, have no fear! But you must be a member of my Private FB Community to listen. So go join Weight Lifting,...
The Number One Mistake Women Make
The number one mistake women make when trying to lose fat or build muscle⌠I know that youâre frustrated. I know that youâre exhausted from endless hours on the elliptical and lifting weights because you heard thatâs what youâre âsupposed to doâ and yet still not...
When Life Gives you Pumpkins
It's FALL Ya'll! And it's the most wonderful time of year! I think it's safe to say that fall is officially here in Colorado, USA! Although the leaves aren't quite turning, the weather is cooler in the morning/evening, the days are getting shorter, and football season...