Create Your Shape with Jenny the Nutritionist

Today we cover the basics of Energy Balance but considered from an advanced lens.  We know in order to be optimal (aka perserving muscle mass, considering health, and creating sustainable results), there is a lot more to it than just calories in vs. calories out.  

However, we cannot ignore that this is the required principle for loosing, maintaining, or gaining body fat.  In today's episode, I give a refresher of Energy Balance, and give examples for where you want to make sure you lean on this when out and about living your life, especially before or after sta...

I am not someone who was naturally fit growing up. Moving my body? Loved it. But food? I would eat anything in unlimited amounts. I always had that extra layer of body fat that felt like my “settling point.”

That changed when I made 4 specific shifts that moved me into what I now call Naturally Fit—not just thin, not just strong, but the woman who always looks in shape, no matter the season.

In this episode, I’m walking you through:

In this episode, I educate while answering the below questions I received from the audience.  

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I just put on 6lbs, mostly of muscle in my 6 month build phase. (Just shared my progress photos on my Instagram @jennythenutritionist

The first 3 months I recompped, and I'll explain why I was able to do that.  the last 3 months was building new muscle.  I worked up to 2,400 calories 350g of carbs and I'm only 5'1. 

Now I'm primed for a nice deficit phase. But first, in today's episode, I'm breaking down the big changes I made, my m...

I’m kicking off a calorie deficit phase and I have zero doubts I’ll hit my goal. Over the years I've learned the key is preparing these 5 things ahead of time. 

In this episode, I’m sharing the five steps I’m taking to set myself up for success—from mapping out my full strategy to mentally resetting my non-negotiables.

Whether it’s taking a planned break beforehand, organizing my calendar, or locking in my meal options, these steps make all the difference. I don't think I've ever been this ready or excited to start this ph...

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