Coach Kristen Nelson
Sustainable weight loss and wellness coaching for women who are ready to feel good in their bodies again
Fitness, nutrition and menopause coaching — built on balance, consistency and habits you can keep
You’ve probably already tried
Not half-heartedly, either. The early alarms. The long workouts. The weeks of eating less than you wanted to, waiting for something to shift. And somewhere along the way your body stopped responding the way it used to, and nobody could tell you why.
So you’re tired. Tired of feeling bloated and uncomfortable in your own skin. Tired of starting again every Monday. Tired of working harder than the women around you and having less to show for it.
What you’re looking for isn’t another plan to white-knuckle your way through. It’s some structure. Someone in your corner who notices when things slip. A way of eating and training that fits around your life instead of taking it over
The approach
What makes this different
Most programs ask you for more. More time, more intensity, more going without. This one starts by asking you to stop doing the things that aren’t working.
That’s the trade — progress that takes longer to arrive and is much harder to lose, instead of a few good weeks followed by a quiet slide back to where you started. No punishment. No shame. No starting over every Monday. Just someone who has been exactly where you are, checking in every week until the habits belong to you.
Training gets smarter, not longer.
Strength work that builds muscle, protects your joints and leaves you with energy for the rest of the day.
Food is about adding, not taking away.
You’ll be eating to give your body what it has been missing, rather than counting down what it’s allowed.
Rest is part of the plan.
It stops being the thing you earn once you’ve done enough, and becomes part of how the results happen at all.
Services
Wellness & Weight Loss Coaching
Personalized coaching designed to help you lose weight, reduce bloating, and feel confident again. Includes customized nutrition guidance, personalized workout plans, habit-building strategy, weekly accountability check-ins and ongoing support.
28-Day Jumpstart
A short-term structured program designed to jumpstart healthy habits and build momentum. Perfect for women who need a clear starting point, daily guidance, simple action steps and accountability. This sets you up for PHASE 2 - FAT LOSS. Most women lose 4- 8 pounds during this 4 week program.
Personal Training
Strength-focused training programs built to improve muscle tone, increase metabolism, reduce injury risk and build functional strength. Available virtually or in structured program format.
Injury Prevention & Athletic Support
Originally developed to support young athletes, these programs focus on strength training fundamentals, mobility, stability and injury reduction strategies.
About Coach Kristen
Fitness, Nutrition & Menopause Coach
I’m Kristen Nelson, a wife, mom of six, and lifelong encourager of others to live stronger, healthier lives.
As a certified nutrition coach, personal trainer, and weight loss specialist, I’ve dedicated my journey to helping women feel their best through simple, sustainable habits.
My passion for fitness began while supporting my kids in sports. After seeing multiple young athletes — especially female soccer players — suffer serious injuries, I knew they deserved better. I became a trainer and created programs that helped my teams get stronger and significantly reduce injuries.
But my own journey taught me an even deeper lesson. I used to spend hours working out, eating less, and sleeping even less, hoping it would finally help me lose weight. It didn’t work. Overtraining and undernourishing just left me tired, sore, and frustrated.
Everything changed when I shifted my focus to balance — nourishing my body, prioritizing rest, and working out smarter, not harder.
My philosophy
Health should feel empowering, not exhausting. You deserve a body that feels strong, energy that lasts throughout the day, and workouts that support your life instead of taking it over.
Nutrition should fuel you, not restrict you, and rest should be something you prioritize without guilt.
My goal is not perfection. It is progress that lasts. When we focus on balance, consistency, and sustainability, real transformation happens. This is about creating habits you can maintain for life, not just for a season.
Testimonials
I thought I could lose weight the way I used to, before I was forced into immediate menopause. Boy was I wrong.
I couldn’t just walk a little more or just eat a little less. It amazed me how after only a week with Kristen I started to notice a difference.
Abigail S.
Posted on Facebook
This is the first time ever I’ve lost weight and haven’t had to drastically change my life to do it.
For the first time I feel I have a healthier relationship with food.
This program takes the stress out of the process, and is so manageable that I haven’t felt guilt.
Lindsay H.
Coaching client
Strength training was an area I felt intimidated by, and I was really a beginner.
I’m very pleased with the results. She got as excited as me when I had wins, and would point out wins I hadn’t noticed. the biggest thing she taught me is that self-care is not selfish.
Laura Z.
Personal training
Get in Touch
Have a question, or not sure which option is right for you? Send a message and Kristen will get back to you.
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