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 cover:
• Why doing more workouts was actually holding her back
• The biggest macro mistake she didn’t even realize she was making
• How she built defined abs (without 30-minute ab workouts)
• The simple nutrition structure that made everything easier (not harder)
• What changed when she stopped being the “garbage can” for her kids’ food
• How she now travels, eats out, and still stays on track
• The mindset shift that made the scale finally make sense

This is a real-life example of how strategic shifts can completely change your shape, without obsessing over every detail. 

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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 progress, the scale becomes data… not drama.

We cover:
• The simple T-Chart framework to use alongside your daily weigh-ins

• How to separate long-term trends from short-term fluctuations

• What to track from the previous 24 hours (and why it matters)

• How to start predicting your scale weight before stepping on

• How to identify patterns tied to food, recovery, inflammation, and training

• Real client examples of how to interpret outlier weigh-ins

If the scale has ever felt confusing, emotional, or random… this episode will help you start reading it with confidence instead.

Book a Consultation with Jenny → Create Your Shape (Starting on July 27th): https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation

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The scale is one of the most misunderstood and useful tools when it comes to changing your shape.

Most people just want to see it go down… but in reality, it’s constantly giving you feedback on so much more than body fat. If you don’t know how to read it, you’re missing the data that actually drives decisions to make progress.

In Part 1 of this episode, I’m breaking down how to interpret your scale weight so you can stop guessing and start using it to your advantage.

If your weight feels random, frustrating, or confusing… this will change how you see it completely.

We cover:
• What actually makes up your scale weight (and what can change daily vs. long-term)
• Why the scale going up can be a good thing
• How to spot patterns related to recovery, training, sleep, and inflammation
• The difference between true progress vs. short-term fluctuations
• Why “I have no clue” means you don’t have enough data (yet)

Plus, how to start thinking about the scale as a tool for body recomposition, not just fat loss.

Part 2 next week: the simple daily scale exercise that ties it all together.

Book a Consultation with Jenny → Create Your Shape (Starting on July 27th): https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation

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There are a few things I’m realizing lately… we were just never taught.

Like warm-up sets. Or how people actually hit 150g of protein. Or how to realistically handle a trip while in a deficit without feeling like you ruined everything.

In this episode, I’m breaking down these “missing skills” that can completely change your results once you actually understand how to apply them.

We cover:
• What warm-up sets actually are (and how they make your working sets way more effective)

• How to consistently hit 150g of protein without overthinking it

• Simple ways to build high-protein meals (and where shakes fit in)

• How to approach trips during a deficit without falling off track

• Why seeing these as skills (not willpower) changes everything

Because once you know what to do, you don’t have to try as hard! 

Book a Consultation with Jenny → Create Your Shape (Starting on July 27th): https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation

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Taking a break from my normal podcast programming to share our story and common questions about… 

Why after 4 years, we’re leaving Bali and what’s next!

We’ve lived abroad for over 7 years now, and feel fortunate enough to have been welcomed by the Balinese and able to call this island “home” for the majority of that time. 

It’s been the best journey of our lives and at the same time, we’re ready for the next chapter. 

If you’re curious about Bali or this journey, take a listen to the most recent episode on the Create Your Shape podcast.

I share why Bali is amazing, some things that aren’t on the highlight list, where we’re heading next and why, and answering the most common question… 

”ARE THE CATS COMING WITH YOU?!?!”

Book a Consultation with Jenny → Create Your Shape (Starting on July 27th): https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation

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You’d get an “A+” on your form in any group fitness class… But now you want to go beyond basic form and create a muscle stimulus with each rep.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the 6 training mistakes I see every single week (even in experienced lifters) that are holding you back from taking your training and muscle gains to the next level. And exactly how to fix them so your effort finally reflects in your physique.

We cover:
• Why too much exercise variety is killing your progress
• The difference between chasing a burn vs. building muscle
• Identifying and engaging the muscle you’re trying to train
• How many seconds to use on the concentric and eccentric (and why speed is working against you)
• “The wiggle” that’s costing you tension and results 
• Why stopping early is keeping your body the same

If you love training, show up consistently, and feel like you should be further along by now… this one’s for you.

Book a Consultation with Jenny → Create Your Shape (Starting on July 27th): https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation

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The first 80% of effort gets you healthy. The final 20% is what makes you look fit. Most women I work with can get to that “lean, healthy” range (~25% body fat ~75% lean muscle mass) without much friction. But getting to that next level 20%/80%, where you look toned, defined, and like you lift? That’s where things feel harder and where people who have always been fairly healthy, get stuck. 

In this episode, I’m breaking down what that final 20% actually looks like and why it feels so different than what you’ve been doing your whole life.

We cover:
• The difference between looking “healthy” vs. looking fit
• What it actually takes to move from ~25% → ~20% body fat
• The common mistakes keeping healthy people stuck at the same physique
• The trick to make hard things sustainable

This episode is especially beneficial for those who have looked healthy their whole life and know they’re capable of the next level! 

Book a Consultation with Jenny → Create Your Shape (Starting on July 27th): https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation

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See how Natalie embraced her "fit chick" identity which led her to building muscle, shedding 22 pounds, and gaining newfound confidence. This episode dives into the mental shifts that led to her physical transformation and offers insights for anyone looking to redefine their self-image.

• The joy of building muscle over “skinny” 
• Working through gym shyness
• Unlocking new levels in Pole with added strength
• Overcoming people pleasing
• Macros vs. calories 

Book a Consultation with Jenny → Create Your Shape (Starting on July 27th): https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation

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A calorie deficit is simple in theory but nuanced in application — and if it isn’t working, it almost always comes down to one thing: you’re not actually in a deficit consistently.

The tricky part is there are many situations where you think you’d be in a deficit… but you’re not. I coach so many go getter ladies who are doing everything right, but still miss this, I’ve gotten tracked in this myself too!

In this episode, I’m breaking down the 7 most common reasons a calorie deficit stops working, even when you feel like you’re doing everything right.

You’ll learn:
• The 3 categories mistakes fall into so no matter the error, you’ll always know how to troubleshoot
• Things to look out for with apps, devices, and timelines
• 2 strategies to better plan your deficit

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a black hole of hunger and body fat that won’t budge, this episode will help you identify exactly what’s going on — and how to fix it.

Book a Consultation with Jenny → Create Your Shape (Starting on July 27th): https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation

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You're either tracking every gram like your coach is grading you, or you're seeing how much you can get away with and still make progress. Either way, you've probably wondered: how precise do I actually need to be for this to work? In this episode, I'm giving you the exact answer for the women who is already lifting weights. 

You'll learn: 

• The 3 levels of precision based on where you are (beginner, intermediate, or advanced) 
• What beg. & int. can can get away with, and why adv. women actually need to be more precise than they think 
• Exactly how close your macros need to be in each phase — building, cutting, and maintaining 
• How precise you need to be with your training to maintain and to build 
• The timing for when you can relax, and when you’ll want to be more precise 
• The skill of being macro-savvy — so when precision does matter, it doesn't feel overwhelming 

This one is for the woman who is ready to stop guessing and start working the right strategy at the right time instead of “I need to be perfect forever.” 

Book a Consultation with Jenny → Create Your Shape (Starting on July 27th): https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultation

Work with Jenny the Nutritionist in Create Your Shape:
https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/

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