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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 my clients to master eating enough BEFORE getting caught up in calories, macros, or another calorie deficit. We'll cover: • Why understanding the bigger strategy changes how you approach nutrition and fat loss • Why having a daily structure, creating your plate, and nutrition routine can make cravings, overeating, and food decisions so much easier to manage • How to layer macros onto your routine so you become macro savvy instead of dependent on tracking • How mastering these foundations sets you up to build muscle, decrease body fat, and sustain your results long-term If you're already lifting weights and want to look like it, these are the foundations that make everything else work. And they're exactly what I'll be teaching inside my new Look Like You Lift Jumpstart course, designed to help you build a nutrition routine that runs on autopilot so you can start changing your shape and have the foundation to take it even further. Work with Jenny in Create Your Shape (Starts on April 26th) → https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/ Book a Consultation with Jenny → https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation Follow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram → @jennythenutritionist

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 still underfueled, and why mastering this foundation is so important BEFORE jumping into another calorie deficit. We'll cover: • The difference between overeating and actually eating enough • Why you might be overeating even when you're trying to eat less • How food choices, meal timing, and your mindset are part of what makes eating enough successful • Why focusing on calories and macros alone is missing the bigger picture • How getting this foundation right sets you up to build muscle, decrease body fat, and actually sustain your results If you're already lifting weights but find yourself stuck in the cycle of restricting, overeating, and starting over, this episode will help you understand what your missing. If you want to look like you lift, it's not just about eating less. It's about learning how to fuel your body strategically. Work with Jenny in Create Your Shape (Starts on April 26th) → https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/ Book a Consultation with Jenny → https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation Follow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram → @jennythenutritionist

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 your performance and muscle growthWhat to eat before an early morning workout (especially if you don't have much of an appetite)How to time your pre- and post-workout mealsWhy certain carb sources are better suited for workout fuelingHow much protein and carbs to aim for around your trainingIf you're getting up early to lift weights, let's make sure you're getting the most out of that effort so you can actually look like you lift! Work with Jenny in Create Your Shape (Starts on April 26th) → https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/ Book a Consultation with Jenny → https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation Follow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram → @jennythenutritionist

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 execution, and working smarter. In this episode, I'm breaking down the final 5 shifts that took me from healthy to fit: intentional reps over just progressive overload, sustainable systems instead of short-term intensity, strategic nutrient timing, training to true failure, and prioritizing carbs for performance. These are the exact strategies I teach my Create Your Shape clients to build muscle and transform their physique. If you're already doing the work but want to take it to the next level, this episode will show you how to optimize your training and nutrition for real results. Work with Jenny in Create Your Shape (Starts on April 26th) → https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/ Book a Consultation with Jenny → https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation Follow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram → @jennythenutritionist

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 was missing the next level strategy and tools.  In this episode, I'm breaking down the first 5 shifts that took me from healthy to fit and now I help my clients through: having a real strategy, using phases instead of doing everything at once, eating enough first, choosing voluminous foods over protein-packed products, and training with intentional reps instead of just going through the motions. If you've been working hard but not seeing the results you want, this episode will show you what might be missing and how to actually move the needle. Work with Jenny in Create Your Shape (Starts on April 26th) → https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/ Book a Consultation with Jenny → https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation Follow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram → @jennythenutritionist

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 stubborn legs • How much brands actually matter when choosing your everyday carb sources • When more specialized low-carb, high-protein, or high-fiber options might make sense • My specific macro allocation and why my calories have increased during pregnancy If you want to look like you lift without overcomplicating your nutrition and training, this one's for you.  Work with Jenny in Create Your Shape (Starts on April 26th) → https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/ Book a Consultation with Jenny → https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation Follow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram → @jennythenutritionist

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 perfectly macro-friendly recipesHow to make simple swaps within the meals you’re already makingHow to think more “macro savvy” so you can adjust meals to fit your numbersMaking family dinners work for your goals without cooking a completely separate mealThis is for you if you feel like hitting your macros means eating different meals than your family or constantly searching for recipes that perfectly fit your numbers. The goal is to get macro savvy enough that you can make real-life meals work for you. Work with Jenny in Create Your Shape (Starts on April 26th) → https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/ Book a Consultation with Jenny → https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation Follow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram → @jennythenutritionist

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 separates a "good" shape from a "great" shape • Why so many already-fit women get stuck in the good-enough phase • Whether you're actually running out of time in your 30s, 40s, and 50s • Why simply lifting weights doesn't guarantee you'll build the shape you want • The advantage of starting now, even if your ultimate goal is next summer • How your results can compound so your shape gets better and better with age You can appreciate that you look good right now AND still want to look freaking great. If you've had that pull telling you you're capable of more, this episode is for you. Work with Jenny in Create Your Shape (Starts on April 26th) → https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/ Book a Consultation with Jenny → https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation Follow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram → @jennythenutritionist

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 to optimize both goals by understanding the difference between the two and how to use them in a strategy.  Work with Jenny in Create Your Shape (Starts on April 26th) → https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/ Book a Consultation with Jenny → https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation Follow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram → @jennythenutritionist

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 muscle, decrease body fat, and improve your shape year after year without constantly dieting or feeling overwhelmed. We'll cover: • Why trying to do everything at once actually slows your progress • The difference between a Build Phase and a Reveal Phase • Why you shouldn't be in a calorie deficit year-round • How women continue improving their physique while still enjoying vacations, restaurants, and real life • Why your shape should compound and get better every year, esp. in your 30s-50s If you've ever felt like you're stuck dieting forever or wondering how women who look like they lift manage to make it all work, this episode is for you. Work with Jenny in Create Your Shape (Starts on April 26th) → https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/ Book a Consultation with Jenny → https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation Follow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram → @jennythenutritionist

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 timeframe may be what you’re needing • What's included inside Sprint and how the coaching works • The difference between Sprint and the full 4-month Create Your Shape experience If you're already lifting weights and want your physique to finally reflect the effort you're putting in, this episode is for you. Create Your Shape Sprint starts September 28th. Bonuses: • Join by August 9th and you'll receive a 1:1 strategy call with me. & • Join by August 31st and you'll get immediate access to the Nutrition Sprint Kit and Create Your Shape Training Program so you can start making progress right now! Work with Jenny in Create Your Shape (Starts on April 26th) → https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/ Book a Consultation with Jenny → https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation Follow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram → @jennythenutritionist

[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 • Whether women in their 40s and 50s really need to "settle" when it comes to changing their shape • How double progression actually works & why it’s  If you're trying to build muscle, decrease body fat, and look like you lift weights, these are the kinds of nuanced questions that make all the difference. Work with Jenny in Create Your Shape (Starts on April 26th) → https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/ Book a Consultation with Jenny → https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation Follow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram → @jennythenutritionist

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 "wrong" with her • The mindset shifts that changed her relationship with food • What finally made vacations and restaurants feel easy instead of stressful • How she learned to fuel her body, train more effectively, and stop second-guessing every decision • Why she now feels confident knowing exactly what to do to build muscle, decrease body fat, and maintain it long-term If you've ever thought, "I should look fitter than I do," or felt like you're doing everything right but still missing something, I think you'll really relate to Anna's story. Work with Jenny in Create Your Shape (Starts on April 26th) → https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/ Book a Consultation with Jenny → https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation Follow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram → @jennythenutritionist

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 4 steps I use to prime your body BEFORE a calorie deficit so fat loss is easier, more sustainable, and helps you create a shape that actually looks like you lift weights. We'll cover: • The biggest signs you're not ready for a calorie deficit • The four things that should already be in place • How to create leverage before you ever decrease calories • Why some women have an "easy" fat loss phase while others feel miserable • How building muscle changes the way your body looks during fat loss • How to make your next deficit feel dramatically different than your last one If these five things keep happening to you during every calorie deficit... you're not broken. You're just not primed for one yet and this episode is for you! Want to ensure you implement these 4 primer tools correctly and custom to you? You need to be in Create Your Shape! This is the program to have the coaching every step of the way and look like you lift weights! Enrollment is open now and closes next week!   Work with Jenny in Create Your Shape (Starts on April 26th) → https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/ Book a Consultation with Jenny → https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation Follow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram → @jennythenutritionist

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 forWhy so many smart, hardworking women feel stuck despite already eating well and lifting weightsThe exact 3-step strategy we use to build muscle, decrease body fat, and create definitionWhat actually happens inside the 4-month program—from your custom strategy and weekly check-ins to coaching calls and the training programWhy the goal isn't another diet, but a nutrition routine that runs on autopilot for years to comeThe biggest transformations my clients experience beyond just changing their shapeIf you've ever thought, "I should look fitter than I do," this episode is for you. Work with Jenny in Create Your Shape (Starts on April 26th) → https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/ Book a Consultation with Jenny → https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation Follow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram → @jennythenutritionist