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“A goal without a Plan is Just a dream”
~ Dave Ramsey
Welcome to Vital Nutrition and Performance
Thank you for taking the first step in researching some health and fitness options to make your goals become reality. Over the past six years of owning a gym I have watched many clients struggle with the constant battle of trying to out exercise a poor diet, under eat, under recover or just be so desperate for change they are willing to try just about anything. In the spring of 2014 I was lucky enough to be taken on as a client of one of the most respected nutrition coaches in the industry and through my own positive experiences and results, it really encouraged me to take on some certifications and put some of my spare time and energy into helping clients! The results you will achieve working with a nutrition coach will be lasting. It will take dedication and commitment but it truly will be the best investment in your health!
Everyone calls me Abby. I am the owner of Iron Age CrossFit in Olds Alberta. I have a very busy little girl and I married my high school sweet heart. I attended Red Deer College taking Kinesiology, Specializing in Health and Wellness. During my last year of college I attended my first CrossFit class and was hooked! I loved everything it offered! Challenges, competition and community. I have a great gym community and an amazing coaching staff which has allowed me the opportunity to follow a second passion nutrition coaching. I have been truly blessed to work with such a great coach myself that I really wanted to be that for someone else. I have experienced my own frustrations and set backs which really allows me to connect with my clients and build such a close relationship with them. I have been so lucky to have so many clients that allowed me to try different things with their nutrition giving me a lot of ideas and experience. Just as we all are unique so is our nutrition. I truly believe in finding a way to have balanced nutrition, a balanced social life and still be able to ROCK the body we have always wanted! Having someone help you and guide you can make all the difference! I hope you enjoy the blog posts and if you ever have questions or would love to see certain topics PLEASE reach out!
How I can help
Nutrition Programs
All of our nutrition programs are done on a one-on-one setting. If you live far away, No problem! All communication is done through emails and if needed phone calls or skype. Each program starts with our clients providing us with as much information as possible on current nutrition habits and lifestyle. From there, I build the start of your plan!
Fitness Programs
Needing some at home work outs? A gym routine? A competitive CrossFit program? No Problem! Sometimes it’s hard to find something that works into your schedule! I’ve got you covered! Customized programs will get your reaching your fitness goals!
Seminars
Interested in hosting a seminar for your team or athletes! Send us an email and we can discuss some options!
Fitness Templates & eBooks
We understand that you may want to test out our style of programming so we decided to bring to you some AWESOME template workouts to give us a try! Go check out our programs and their free trials!
The kitchen can be boring! Check out our grocery lists, best tips, and tricks, as well as our favorite family recipes!!
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Fixing your Relationship…With Food
By Abby
Earlier this week I took a poll asking about whether or not you thought you had a good relationship with food. I wasn’t surprised at all for many to say yes and by the end of the ongoing slides, your vote might have changed if I had asked the question again. While I wasn't surprised I truly felt sad for you. I feel disgusted that we have allowed ourselves to hide our feelings, fears, and insecurities with food. We hide behind eating a "treat" and drinking alcohol instead of dealing with what is … Read More
What my clients are saying…
“I reduced my body fat and increased lean muscle mass substantially. My sleep, my mood, my performance and my recovery have all benefited from proper nutrition and supplementation.”
~ Tanya McDonald
“I have never felt or looked stronger in my life I now find this way of eating ‘normal’ not hard or not fun! I am so happy with the results I have achieve from dialing in on my nutrition.”
~ Deborah McDonald
“I can honestly say at 47 years of age I am the healthiest, happiest and strongest I have ever been thanks to good nutrition and CrossFit.”
~ Lexi Wright
“I have made BIG progress and it’s fantastic!! I am down 20lbs and competing in RX divisions! This is a full lifestyle change, not a 21 day fix, not meal replacements, and not something that will happen over night. The results are long lasting and worth far more when they come.”
~ Rheanne
“I don't believe any of this would have happened as quickly without my nutrition plan. After 3 months of watching my eating I lost fat, gained muscle, cleared up my acne and just felt better then I have ever felt before.”
~ Rikki Smith