Hi, I’m Shelby—Certified Strength Coach, Nutrition Coach, mom of three, and unapologetic chocolate lover.
At Fit as a Mama Bear, I help busy moms build strength and fuel their bodies with simple workouts and protein-packed food that actually fits into real life.
Even though I’ve been coaching women for over 14 years, everything changed when I became a mom. Suddenly, time disappeared, meals were whatever I could grab, and taking care of myself felt impossible.
Sound familiar?
I created this space because I’ve been where you are—exhausted, craving structure, and just wanting to feel like myself again.
There’s no perfect system—but I do have lots of tips, shortcuts, and real-life strategies to help you fit in movement, fuel your body with protein-packed food, and feel more like you again.
"I strive to help make healthy, high-protein food and strength training at home practical for moms so that they can increase energy, keep up with kids, and feel confident."
Core Values
Drink your water (seriously, every day!)
ENJOY high-protein snacks that taste amazing
Keep dinner simple and quick with 30 minute meals
Smash quick, home workouts
Don't overcomplicate it
About Me & My Personal Journey
Once upon a time, I was a fast food-loving, chain-smoking restaurant manager with zero clue about nutrition or fitness. There was no dramatic “aha” moment—just small shifts that eventually led me here.
I started working out before I had kids, but postpartum? That was a whole new world. I learned quickly that being strong mattered way more than being in a calorie deficit—and that food wasn’t just fuel, it was function.
After my second pregnancy, I ditched dairy and gluten (turns out that “hormonal bloating” wasn’t hormonal at all), and I’ve felt better ever since—less pain, less fog, more energy.
By the time baby #3 rolled around, I finally felt like I had a system. Not perfect (what mom’s life is?), but strong, fueled, and more in control.
What Topics Do I Cover?
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- Fitness tips
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- Quick home workouts
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- Dairy-free & gluten-free recipes
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- High protein snacks
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- Practical wellness tips
I want my daughters to grow up strong, confident, and full of laughter each and every day. But I also wish this for the mamas.
If you're ready to take CONTROL, I've got your back.
Fun Facts About Shelby
I am a Harry Potter dork and have read the books... cough cough... six times through. It's my "feel better" book!
I am the crazy cat lady in the neighborhood and feed all the strays (I get them fixed too!)
I actually don't work out as much for looks any more as I do for mental clarity and to reduce the "crazy overwhelmed and anxious" feeling.
The fitness world is a MESS of information. And because of this, it's scary as heck for moms to get started.
I strive to make fitness practical for busy moms. To help you reap the benefits of more strength, less back pain, and an increased metabolism... at from their home (this is what the SMASH workouts are all about).
I am a firm believer that fitness should be fun! Dreading & despising your workouts won't get you the results you're looking for. Instead, experiment with different workouts, laugh, and enjoy the journey - it's a hard balance so don't take it too seriously!
There are a lot of resources in the Fitness Tips section to help start you on your journey. I also share specific workouts on my youtube channel.
And if you're ready to start but feeling totally overwhelmed, download the 5-Minute Fitness Challenge and COMMIT.
More strength, more energy, and more confidence in just five minutes per day.
Hopefully, you can find the tips, tricks, and advice you're looking for but if not... contact me! I truly always love hearing from readers.
Who doesn't love tasty food? And as a nutrition coach, food is one of my absolute passions! I really do live to eat. But I also believe that food is fuel and thus I aim to create nutritious meals.
My recipes are dairy-free and gluten-free with minimally processed sugar.
I focus on easy weeknight meals for busy moms as well as high-protein snacks to keep your energy high.
You can even download this free 4-day meal plan to help you gain ENERGY while getting started with healthy choices.
Buuuttt I'm also a chocolate lover at heart. So, you will see a lot of indulgent, chocolate-based dairy and gluten-free desserts too!
The recipes are geared towards busy moms and kids to keep us all healthy and fueled.
Being pregnant is kind of its own entity! Especially for a fit mama, that belly can come with some big challenges.
Staying active during pregnancy comes with a host of benefits. However, it's also a daunting task.
This section covers the best way to have a healthy, fit (and safe!) pregnancy through each trimester.
You'll learn the best exercises for labor and recovery, healthy pregnancy snacks, and more.
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