Hi, I'm Shelby!
A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), certified Nutrition Coach, mom of three.. and unapologetic chocolate lover!
For more than 14 years, I've helped busy moms build strength at home and fuel their bodies with practical, high-protein recipes that fit real life, not perfect life.
What to Expect From Fit as a Mama Bear:
✔ Beginner-friendly strength workouts to do at home
✔ Gluten-free family meals
✔ Dairy- free protein snacks
✔ Home workout tips
✔ Practical nutrition
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.
What To Check Out First
My Philosophy
I don't believe moms need:
- Two-hour workouts
- Meal plans that take all Sunday
- Guilt over missing a workout
I believe moms need:
- strength that makes everyday life easier
- protein that fits busy schedules
- simple routines they can actually stick with
- flexibility instead of perfection
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.
Qualifications
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- Certified Nutrition Coach
- 14+ years coaching women
- Founder of Fit As A Mama Bear
- Recipe developer specializing in dairy-free, gluten-free, high-protein recipes
If you're ready to take CONTROL, I've got your back.
As Seen In
Beyond Fitness
- 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.
Build Strength Without Living in the Gym
The fitness world is full of conflicting advice, making it hard to know where to start, especially when you're already juggling kids, work, and everything in between.
My goal is to make strength training simple. You'll find realistic home workouts, beginner-friendly fitness tips, and practical advice to help you build strength, boost your energy, and feel confident without spending hours in the gym.
Start here:
- Free 10-Day Get Strong Mini Plan
- Strength training tips for beginners at home
- Fitness Tips for Moms
- A done-for-you Starter Kit
Because getting stronger should fit your life, not take it over.
Easy, High-Protein Recipes for Busy Moms
As a Nutrition Coach, I believe healthy eating should be simple, satisfying, and realistic.
Here you'll find dairy-free and gluten-free recipes, protein-packed snacks, easy family dinners, meal prep ideas, and healthier desserts (because life is always better with chocolate).
Every recipe is developed and tested in my own kitchen using simple ingredients busy families can actually find.
Start here:
