Allison is a certified Holistic Nutritionist, Fitness Trainer, and Functional Medicine Health Coach. Since founding Finesse Fitness in 2012, she has supported hundreds of clients nationwide with a range of health services, specializing in helping women with chronic stress, low energy, and hormone imbalances. She focuses on empowering women to establish consistent health routines, enhancing both how they look and feel through a holistic, inside-out approach. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Allison lives with her husband, their two-year-old daughter, and is expecting a baby boy in December 2024. She enjoys outdoor activities, baking, reading, exercising, and spending time with family.

 

In this episode, we talk about:

• Advice for women navigating their first pregnancy
• Addressing common misconceptions women face regarding health and fitness during pregnancy
• Educating women on their options for nutrition, wellness, and fitness during pregnancy
• Highlighting key health and wellness practices that are often overlooked but important during pregnancy
• Determining safe and beneficial exercises for each stage of pregnancy for active lifters and those new to fitness
• Knowing when to modify or adjust workouts during pregnancy and recognizing signs that adjustments are needed
• Preparing the body for pregnancy with pre-conception fitness and nutrition
• Maintaining key habits and routines during pregnancy to support healthy postpartum recovery and consistency despite challenges like morning sickness or fatigue
• Common hormonal challenges during and after pregnancy, their impact on fitness, energy levels, and emotions
• Supporting hormone health naturally through nutrition and movement, and the role of functional medicine
• Balancing a fitness routine with the demands of motherhood and advice for moms struggling to find time for self-care and movement
• Strategies for moms to set realistic fitness goals while balancing family and work, and the importance of embracing small wins and letting go of perfection

...and more!

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