Create Your Shape with Jenny the Nutritionist

If you've ever thought, " My problem isn't eating enough... it's that I eat TOO MUCH! " — this episode is for you!  In Part 1, we talked about why you can be overfed but still underfueled , and how that can lead to overeating, cravings, and struggling to sustain your results. Now, in Part 2, we're getting into the solution. I'm breaking down the 3 steps I teach m...

If you've ever thought, " My problem isn't eating enough... it's that I eat TOO MUCH! " — this episode is for you! Overeating and eating enough are two very different things . And if you're struggling with overeating, learning how to properly fuel your body is actually your missing piece. In Part 1 of this series, I'm breaking down why you can be overfed but stil...

Do you need to eat before an early morning workout? And if so, what should you eat and how far in advance? In this week's Live Coaching episode, I'm sharing a conversation with a Create Your Shape client about how to properly fuel your morning workouts so you can lift heavier, train harder, and get more out of every session. We'll cover: Why training fasted might be holding back you...

I used to think showing up consistently and following a progressive overload program was enough. I was organized, disciplined, and committed - but I was still stuck looking healthy, not fit. It wasn't until I learned how to execute my training and nutrition with precision that everything changed. I realized the missing piece wasn't more effort - it was building systems, mastering executi...

I used to think I was doing everything right, lifting consistently, tracking macros, eating protein, doing abs after every workout. But my body didn't reflect all that effort, and I couldn't figure out why. It wasn't until I learned the actual science behind building muscle and decreasing body fat that everything clicked. I realized I wasn't missing more action or willpower, I...

Do I need to add MORE exercises to grow my legs? Are there preferred bread, pasta, or wrap brands? And how have my macros changed throughout pregnancy? I'm answering all three in this week’s Q&A episode and, as always, giving you the education behind the answers so you can make smarter decisions on your own. We'll cover: • What to look at BEFORE adding more training volume for stubbo...

Welcome to the first Live Coaching episode! In these quick episodes, I’m pulling clips directly from my actual coaching calls so you can hear how I coach through real-life situations — and get the coaching for yourself. In this clip, I’m coaching a client with four kids who wants to make meals her whole family will eat while still hitting her macros. We cover: Why you don’t need a library of perfe...

You look good. You lift weights, eat pretty well, and generally look healthy. But there's still that nagging thought... "I told myself I’d create a bad ass shape one day. I know I’m capable, just haven’t gone all in yet. Am I running out of time to make this happen?" In this episode, we're talking about going from a good shape to a GREAT shape. We'll cover: • What actually...

Confused about whether to eat more or cut calories to lose fat and build muscle?  In this episode, I break down: • The key differences between fat loss and muscle gain • Why a calorie deficit is just part of the equation • What eating enough actually means • Why eating enough might be the missing piece to your plateau or the "secret" to maximize before even starting a deficit.  Learn how...

Type A me really tried to squeeze every nutrition & fitness tip all in one day.  It was never realistic, nor was it actually what moved the needle.  I realized the women who looked like they lifted, weren’t doing everything all of the time.  They were following a phased, strategic approach. In this episode, I'm breaking down The Build & Reveal Loop: the framework that helps you build...

For a limited time, Create Your Shape SPRINT is officially open! Same proven coaching. Different scope. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly why I created this new 8-week coaching experience, who it's designed for, and how it differs from the full Create Your Shape program. We'll cover: • Who Sprint is the perfect fit for (and who it's not) • Why this locked-in, focused timefra...

[NEW CLASS: How to Look Fit, Be Well-fueled + Fully Energized] Link for class will be displayed here soon! It's time for another Q&A! This week, I'm answering three questions I’ve gotten recently, some multiple times and I know you might have the same questions. We'll cover: • Why you might be using the exact same macros as your last deficit... but feel starving this time • Whet...

Anna was already doing all the things, she is a fitness instructor after her engineering day job!  So why didn't she look as fit as she felt? In this client interview, Anna shares how she stopped working harder, started working smarter, and finally built a physique, and a level of confidence, that matched the effort she was putting in. We'll talk about: • Why she thought something was &q...

Started a calorie deficit and thought "Why is this so hard?" Maybe you had to cut calories really low, felt hungry all the time, struggled to consistently hit macros, or finally lost body fat... only to realize you didn't love how you looked. Calorie deficit isn't supposed to feel like that. Those are signs you missed these 4 primer steps. In this episode, I'm sharing the...

Create Your Shape is officially open for enrollment! https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing the exact process we use inside Create Your Shape to help women build muscle, decrease body fat, and create a shape that actually looks like they lift weights. We'll cover: Who Create Your Shape is (and isn't) designed for...

Changing your shape takes longer than most think, but much shorter than the path most are currently on. Knowing exactly how many weeks to build your shape allows you to reverse engineer your goal shape and dates. (aka soon would be a good time to start for next summer!).  In this episode, I'm breaking down the science, structure, and strategy behind the timeline to change your shape. We'...

What type of foodie are you?  I’m not the Bougie Foodie, I’m the Volume Foodie. The good news? You don't have to choose between enjoying food and looking fit BUT you do have to have tools to manage it. In this episode, I'm breaking down the different types of foodies, why each one struggles in a different way, and how to manage your love of food while still building the shape you want. W...

Lift heavy. Progress almost every week. Follow an intentional program that aligns with your shape goals. That is my high level training philosophy. But what does that actually mean? In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how I approach training for women who want to look like they lift weights. We'll cover: • What makes a training program effective for muscle growth (not just burning...

It’s somehow become shameful to want to look good naked. As if it doesn’t have a strong correlation to your health, strength, vitality, and overall quality of life! Or even just for the sake of free will and having a goal! In this episode I’m sharing why you need to be more vain instead of pretending like you don’t have physique goals! We'll cover: • Why so many women feel guilty caring about...

Summer is here and while most of us want to look our best in smaller clothes, we also need to manage more trips, events, and chaotic schedules. Does it really make sense to do a calorie deficit now?  If not, what is another option.  Or how can I use this time strategically? Inside this episode: • The 2-week reset that can quickly help you look tighter, leaner, and less inflamed • Macro & non-m...

The Body Comp Blueprint showcases the 3 episodes that every lady needs to effectively build muscle and decrease body fat. This series is designed to listen to altogether, and multiple times to get the most out of them.    3 - A Nutrition Routine is taking every single action/step/or thought that goes into building your shape, breaking it down piece by piece, making each piece the most efficient an...

The Body Comp Blueprint showcases the 3 episodes that every lady needs to effectively build muscle and decrease body fat. This series is designed to listen to altogether, and multiple times to get the most out of them.    2- If you want to build muscle, decrease body fat, and change your body composition then you HAVE to be eating enough. If not, you're swimming upstream and making it way har...

The Body Comp Blueprint showcases the 3 episodes that every lady needs to effectively build muscle and decrease body fat. This series is designed to listen to altogether, and multiple times to get the most out of them. 1 - The number one tool to change your body composition is having a Nutrition Strategy. Eating clean for a week, doing the same thing repeatedly, or trying to cut calories all the t...

She was already doing everything right… lifting, staying active, eating “healthy.”  But her body wasn’t reflecting the effort the way she wanted. In this client interview, Megan shares how she went from fit to shredded, not by doing more, but by finally having a strategy. If you feel like you’re putting in the work but not seeing that next level of definition… this episode will click. Inside, we c...

Last week we talked about how to read the scale. This week, we’re getting practical. In Part 2, I’m sharing the exact T-Chart exercise you can start using every morning to understand what your weight is actually telling you while changing your body composition. Because the goal isn’t to obsess over the number, it’s to understand it. Once you learn how to separate temporary fluctuations from true p...