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!
What Happens When you Bust A$$ & Don’t Eat Enough Food
We were meant to survive, thrive, & reproduce. Not have shredded abs. Our bodies are trying to survive. And our bodies are amazingly smart and adaptive to keeping us alive. In my nutrition coaching biz, CWA, we often see active people bust ass + not eat enough...
Dieting 101: Cliff Notes
Let's review Dieting 101: Maintenance, Deficit, and Surplus Calories. How to get started with knowing HOW much to eat, and WHY. *Keep in mind that most active individuals need >1800-2400+ calories/day, if not more. Maintenance The amount of calories needed to...
I Would Quit Carbs, But I’m No Quitter!
Want to have your body reflect the hard work you put in at the gym, get stronger, & feel more confident in your skin?? All by eating MORE food + doing LESS cardio? Well... let's chat about how to maximize your workouts in the gym. So you get the results and...
It’s FALL Ya’ll!
It's FALL Ya'll! I think it's safe to say that fall is officially here in Colorado, USA! The leaves are turning, the weather is cooler in the morning/evening, the days are getting shorter, and football season is in full swing! What about by ya'll? What does fall look...
Tough Girl
Tough Girl 💪🏼 Yeah... I am talking to YOU! I had the amazing opportunity to share my story in this podcast with @toughgirlchallenges Learn how I went from running 💯 mile races ➡️ lifting 💯‘s of pounds ➡️ Discovering balance 💜 We discuss my nutrition philosophies, how...
Let’s Play the OVER/UNDER Game… Which one are YOU?
Let's play the OVER/UNDER GAME... I've talked about how to customize your calorie budget to support your goals. To refresh your memory, refer to my Calculating Calories Cheat Sheet here: https://coachingwithabby.com/blog/how-much-should-you-be-eating/ Today, I want to...
Reverse Dieting & Metabolic Adaptation
Metabolism… Everything you wanted to know about reverse dieting and metabolism 💪🏼 🎯 My passion is helping women fuel intentionally, empowering them to realize their strength inside + outside of the gym, and getting them to focus on the weight on the barbell vs the...
Metabolism Reboot
Is your Metabolism the reason you aren't seeing results? Do you feel like your body doesn't reflect all of your hard work in the gym? Take this 3-minute quiz to find out if your nutrition is HELPING or HURTING your metabolism & if it might be time for a metabolism...
How Much Should YOU be Eating?
Did ya'll know you most likely need to be eating MORE than 1500 calories a day (to be honest: probably way more)? If you're an active female, you most likely need > 2000 calories a day, while active males should be crushing >2500 calories a day. If you...
Last Name: Hungry… First Name: Always
If you're like most people, I am sure you have experienced hanger. The non-scientific definition of hanger is: hungry + angry. Hanger is a combination of going too long without eating (usually >4+ hours) and not having enough protein/fat with your meals. Hanger...
You Have to EARN the Right to Diet
Chronic dieters! Listen up!I hear a lot of clients tell me their goal is to LOSE WEIGHT/GET TONED (aka: fat loss). Let me be clear: you have to earn the right to diet, get lean, and STAY lean. Just because you want to lose weight doesn't mean that you should or that...
I’ll Just Start Over on Monday…
"I fell off the wagon. I'll just start over on Monday." First of all: what the heck is a wagon? A client recently told me she fell off the wagon. I asked her why we need to call it a wagon? My husband and I had visitors in town for a long weekend, so I didn't follow...
