Ambition Nutrition Coach Amanda

03/10/2026

Sometimes the bowl just wants to be light. And that’s okay.

Today’s salad was a Fuel Pull moment with rotisserie chicken, sweet strawberries, little onion bite,crisp greens and my favorite part- balsamic drizzle

Bright. Fresh. No heaviness.

Most days I’m building salads with a little more fat or some carbs for staying power, but every now and then, after a richer meal earlier in the day, a lighter bowl just fits better. Think of it like opening a window and letting fresh air into the menu.

Food rhythm matters more than rigid rules.

Tell me:
Are you a hearty loaded salad person or do you love a light, fresh bowl like this sometimes? 🥗

03/08/2026

Do you need a little extra inspiration to get walking and building some NEW salads this month!? Join me! https://forms.gle/1ctB4eGFjKwxyWEr9
You'll get a Guide with 10 Minute Salad Formula, how to read the dressing bottles (and make your own!) and so much more. Hosted inside Skool and 10 daily emails with resources.

03/07/2026

I'm building such a fun experience for us - join me! https://tinyurl.com/SaladSteps

03/06/2026

What does 25g of protein look like in lunchmeat?

03/06/2026

Are you getting enough protein?

03/04/2026

Your Metabolism Loves This One Simple Upgrade: if your meals have been feeling a little “meh” lately, try this:
👉 Add 25–35g of protein to your next salad.
Not a sprinkle. Not a polite garnish.
A real, muscle-building, metabolism-supporting portion.
Because here’s the truth:
Midlife metabolism is less about eating less…
and more about protecting lean muscle.
Muscle is your glucose sponge.
Your strength reserve.
Your frail-proof insurance policy.
When you build your plate around protein first, blood sugar steadies, cravings calm down, and suddenly you’re not prowling the pantry at 9pm.
🥗 10-Minute Power Bowl (E or Crossover friendly)
Base:
Big bowl romaine + spinach
Protein (pick one, 4–5 oz cooked):
Grilled chicken
96% lean ground beef taco style
Cottage cheese + diced chicken combo
Smart Carbs (E option):
½ cup black beans or roasted sweet potato cubes
Healthy Fats (S option instead of beans/potato):
¼ avocado + olive oil drizzle
Fast Dressing:
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 tsp mustard
Splash apple cider vinegar
Pinch sweetener + salt
Thin with water, shake, done.
Protein: ~30g
Fiber: solid
Blood sugar: steady
Energy: like you actually slept.
You don’t need fancy.
You need intentional.
Strong women age better. On purpose.
If you make this, tell me which fuel you went with: E, S, or XO?

03/03/2026

Winter had its turn. Now we move.
For 10 days, we’re pairing satisfying, protein-powered salads with simple daily step goals to build real momentum before spring fully hits.
It’s structure. It’s energy. It’s repeatable wins.
You’ll get: The Salad Survival Guide (14 pages)
Build the Bowl. Build the Muscle. Build the Life.
Your complete system for fast, satisfying salads that actually keep you full.
10 Brand-New Salad Recipes
Designed for real life and real hunger with Level 3 Protein. No sad side salads.
Daily Step Prompts: Simple movement nudges that meet you where you are.
Daily 3–5 Minute Micro-Lessons
Quick teaching on protein, dressings, metabolism support, and building bowls you’ll actually repeat.
Skool is our home base for community, but all resources will also be emailed 📨

03/03/2026

Sometimes it’s 15 minutes on the rebounder while dinner thaws and the house hums around you.

On THM, we focus on fueling well. But movement matters too. Not to earn food. Not to shrink. But to protect.

Rebounding:
• Gets lymph moving
• Is gentle on joints
• Counts as weight-bearing for bones
• Wakes up metabolism
• Lifts a foggy mood fast

Fifteen minutes is not “bare minimum.”
It’s momentum.

Strong women age better. On purpose.

Who’s committing to 10–15 tomorrow?

03/02/2026

Somewhere along the way, we started treating exhaustion like a trophy and overwhelm like proof we’re doing life “right.”
But constantly running on fumes isn’t strength. It’s survival mode.

In the Trim Healthy Mama world, we don’t white-knuckle our health. We nourish it. We stabilize blood sugar. We fuel consistently. We build meals that support our hormones instead of hijacking them.

Because here’s the truth:

When your blood sugar is on a roller coaster, stress feels louder.
When you skip meals, cortisol clocks in for overtime.
When you chase quick fixes, your body stays on high alert.

Balanced meals. Adequate protein. Healthy fats. Fiber.
These aren’t just “food rules.” They’re stress support.

This Monday, instead of proving how busy you are, try proving how well you care for yourself.

Eat the S meal.
Add the protein.
Don’t skip lunch.
Go for the walk.
Breathe between bites.

Your calm, steady energy is far more powerful than burnout ever was.

Let’s wear peace like a crown instead 👑

03/01/2026

Who’s outside enjoying the weather now that it’s almost Spring? Let’s cheer each other on to get more steps✨

Track steps with friends & be more active together!

03/01/2026

If you’ve ever thought:
“I should probably learn how to make sourdough…”
“Kefir sounds healthy but also slightly intimidating…”
“Why does everyone on the internet have a bubbling jar on their counter except me?”
This is for you.
I created a simple, beginner-friendly guide to kefir, kombucha, and sourdough that walks you through:
• What they are
• Why they matter
• How to start without overwhelm
• What you actually need (and what you don’t)
• Common beginner mistakes
This is not advanced fermentation science.
This is “real life, real kitchens, real women” level.
If you’ve been curious but hesitant, this is your starting line.
And here’s the bigger picture.
Ferments are wonderful for gut health. They’re traditional. They’re nutrient-rich. They support blood sugar stability.
But they are just one piece.
If you’re ready to move beyond ferments and build a metabolism that supports strength for decades, this is where we begin protecting muscle, prioritizing protein, and building habits that make you Frail-Proof on purpose.
You’ll find the guide FREE in my Skool community- https://tinyurl.com/AmandaStay
Tell me in the comments:
Are you team sourdough, team kombucha, team kefir… or team “I’m just here to watch for now”? 😊
Let’s get something bubbling.

02/28/2026

Midlife metabolism isn’t about willpower.
It’s about muscle.

Loss of lean mass is one of the biggest drivers of metabolic slowdown. Not laziness. Not “letting yourself go.” Physiology.

Muscle is your metabolic engine.
It’s also your fall-prevention system.

Frail-Proof means we protect it.

Strong women age better. On purpose.

Lift. Eat protein. Recover. Repeat.