Allison

From a young age, Allison knew she was meant to teach and support others — a passion that led to 15 years in education before bringing her talent for coaching into the fitness space. Her mission? To help clients cut through the noise, build trust in their own bodies, and find confidence through sustainable change.

Having personally navigated struggles with body image, emotional eating, and binge cycles, Allison brings deep empathy and lived experience to her coaching. She loves helping women shift away from constant dieting, guiding them to lift heavier, eat more, and finally see the results they’ve been working for. With a background in behavior change and a strong foundation in pre/postnatal and menopause coaching, she supports clients through life’s transitions with strategy, structure, and encouragement.

Allison is known for her warm but honest approach — part cheerleader, part researcher. She’ll celebrate every win with you, but she’s not afraid to help align your actions with your goals when you need a little tough love. She believes that the best coaching isn’t just about results now…it’s about giving clients the tools and mindset to keep progressing for life.

Certifications:
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
Girls Gone Strong Pre- and Postnatal Coaching Specialist
Girls Gone Strong Menopause Coaching Specialist
ACE Behavior Change Specialist

FHP 304 – Don’t be a bug!

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The easiest path, the intuitive path and the RIGHT path? Aren’t usually one in the same.

I shared this story in this video I did for my one on one coaching clients and I thought it was so relevant after seeing some comments in my Facebook group over the weekend, I wanted to share it with all of you…

You know those bug zappers…You’d be sitting out there and just hear pop! Pop! Bug after bug would fly into them even though they saw their friend bugs dying.

Why did they keep flying into the zappers even though they knew it would lead to their demise?!

Well…the obvious answer is…because they’re dumb bugs.

But honestly, if you look at how we often approach change? Our instincts really aren’t any different than those silly bugs.

We too do things we know we shouldn’t because they are INSTINCTUAL….and…well…EASY!

We take the path of least resistance even when we have evidence it isn’t good for us.

Our instincts don’t always guide us toward the best outcomes. As one of my clients told me one day, “My instinct is to eat ice cream, not protein.”

So why am I telling you this?

Because there is going to be lots of resistance when starting something new. Change is hard. And you’re going to want to default back to what is easy and somewhat instinctual.

But that’s what’s lead you here…to be seeking a CHANGE.

What is easy is easy. And if you just default back to what is easy?

You’re not going to see the results you want. You’re basically a bug flying into a bug zapper.

You don’t need to do extra to get results.

You just need to follow the plan.

It’s not about doing more, it’s just about changing habits, and for lack of a better way of saying it, not doing stupid stuff because it’s easy.

So this week, focus on moving forward. On making the hard change. If you’re uncomfortable?

GOOD!

Don’t be a bug!

Struggling to make that change and feel like you need a little extra accountability and the “recipe” for success?

Learn more about my online one-on-one coaching!

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26 Comments

Fred on February 2, 2021 at 2:24 pm

Great reminder. I’m on my third week of macros. I really have to focus, pay attention and select food thoughtfully. Carbs really want to take over if I let it. It’s easy to be an American Food Bug!!
Cori Lefkowith on February 2, 2021 at 4:59 pm

hehe yesss! It’s easy to default back into old eating patterns and not want to make a change. They are comfortable. And, let’s face it, those foods taste good!
Glenn on February 8, 2021 at 4:36 pm

Why is it that we know what to do but don’t? After working 10 hours a day in a stressful field, I want to eat and then sleep. Life is short you have to turn it around. The extra weight is heavy! Diet control should be easy compared to it all. Excuses come too easy as you age. Why?
Perette on February 8, 2021 at 7:10 pm

Thanks for this. It’s perfect timing. I’m starting to train to walk a 1/2 marathon later this year with friends.
Christine on February 8, 2021 at 8:03 pm

Hi. Really enjoy your posts. Funny thing is… I’m relating it to something other than food. Now, food is connected but the root is something else…
Nancy Orona on February 8, 2021 at 8:10 pm

I love the way you explain things. Thank you. Keep up the good work.
Yvonne on February 9, 2021 at 1:18 pm

If you were standing beside me I’d hug you! Thank you so much for the inspiration to continue on the new path I’ve chosen
Cori Lefkowith on February 9, 2021 at 6:08 pm

Excuses are valid though. I think it’s focusing on those small changes because “will power” and “self control” aren’t infinite. And stuff throughout the day does deplete that so we reach for the immediate. Small changes can allow us to see progress and build in a sustainable way.
Cori Lefkowith on February 9, 2021 at 6:09 pm

Good luck in your training!
Cori Lefkowith on February 9, 2021 at 6:09 pm

This applies to so many areas of life for sure 🙂
Cori Lefkowith on February 9, 2021 at 6:09 pm

Thanks Nancy!
Cori Lefkowith on February 9, 2021 at 6:09 pm

So glad the podcast helped Yvonne!
Deborah Hopper on May 24, 2021 at 12:27 pm

Bug mode for me always resorting back to the same old thing bad habits come easy along with those carbs used the wrong way, but time to change up the habits and get it right, Cori your so funny but in a good way. Thank you.
Cori Lefkowith on May 24, 2021 at 10:34 pm

hehe thanks Deborah! We can all be bugs at times. And it’s key we remember that setbacks and slip ups are a part of our journey to success not the opposite of success. It’s just learning from each “bug” experience to become better and better!
Charmaine on June 21, 2021 at 5:08 am

My bad bug is almost like self sabotage. Just when I know it’s getting hard despite seeing changes, I will resort to overindulgence of food, chocolate, junk and anything I know I really shouldn’t have including a few glasses of wine.
Cori Lefkowith on June 25, 2021 at 2:07 am

I often find this happens too when we’ve been too restrictive at other times. Plan in some of those things you enjoy BEFORE you find you really WANT them!
Carmel Rhodes on July 21, 2021 at 8:36 am

Dead bug exercise rather than dead bug demise
Thankyou Cori, I could hug you too
Cori Lefkowith on July 26, 2021 at 10:53 pm

hehe YES!
Helen on March 8, 2022 at 9:31 pm

Thank you Cori
Your knowledge is so great love all your videos 🌸Helen Inglis
Cori Lefkowith on March 15, 2022 at 12:54 pm

Glad it helps Helen!
Jennifer on April 19, 2022 at 10:00 pm

Listening to this at the perfect time! I’m afraid to increase my calories even though keeping them so low didn’t get me where I want to be. Needed to hear this today.
Cori Lefkowith on April 26, 2022 at 1:48 pm

So glad it helps! It’s hard to go against what we’ve been told we have to do to lose – aka cut our calories lower. But change requires change!
Karien Malan on February 18, 2023 at 6:28 pm

Loved this
Cori Lefkowith on February 20, 2023 at 4:24 pm

🙂
Kathy on April 26, 2024 at 1:37 pm

Perfect timing! I needed to hear this Today. I had an episode of old habits creep in last night but I will not be defeated! Thanks for emphasizing it’s part of the process of learning.
Cori Lefkowith on April 28, 2024 at 5:26 pm

You’ve got this! It truly is just an ebb and flow. The key is recognizing when things creep back in to push ourselves forward!