Natalie Dodd Fitness

Natalie Dodd Fitness Fitness enthusiast & ONLINE trainer. I help people👆🏼muscle & 👇🏼 fat for fit, strong minds/bodies.

Introducing The Fit Lit Book Club 📖 A strong body isn’t enough. True health takes a strong mind too. Join me for a book ...
08/27/2026

Introducing The Fit Lit Book Club đź“–

A strong body isn’t enough. True health takes a strong mind too. Join me for a book club built on connection, discussion, and nonfiction titles chosen to educate, inspire, and spark real change, one book at a time.

Save the date: Thursday, Sept. 17 @ 6:30 PM

Location: Beans & Bind Bookstore, 17325 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley Beans & Bind Book-Cafe | Spokane, Valley

First book: I’m So Effing Hungry by Dr. Amy Shah Dr. Amy Shah Follow her page

Grab a bite in the cafe before we start. Buy your copy from Beans & Bind and get a coupon for a free drink to enjoy during the meeting.

Casual RSVP, open to the community. Can’t wait to dig into this one with you.

This is what maintaining my physique actually looks like on vacation — no food scale, I tracked as best I could by eyeba...
08/23/2026

This is what maintaining my physique actually looks like on vacation — no food scale, I tracked as best I could by eyeballing portions and listing ingredients, then trusted years of consistency to carry the rest.

Since I was 13, I’ve struggled with digestive issues. It wasn’t until my late 30s, during competition prep, that I cut out gluten and everything changed — less digestive distress, even a noticeable drop in anxiety. The verdict: Celiac disease. It means cross-contamination from a fryer or a single crouton crumb can derail a whole day, even on vacation.

A few things that made this trip work:
→ Protein + veggies first, always a safe order
→ Asking about fryers and sauces before ordering — gluten hides everywhere
→ A week pass at a local gym so mornings still had a workout
→ Walks along the river to stay active without turning it into “cardio”
→ Not stressing the meals that didn’t go perfectly (see: the omelette disaster)

Stage lean is temporary. Lifestyle lean is the habits that travel with you.

This is the first post in a new series showing exactly what maintaining looks like year-round, no competition on the calendar. Follow along 👇



Protein in smoothies: Equip Foods Link đź”— in bio

My latest obsession, BEEF protein powder in my smoothies, yogurts bowls, etc. Not kidding & it’s DELICIOUS!! 💕 The best ...
07/14/2026

My latest obsession, BEEF protein powder in my smoothies, yogurts bowls, etc. Not kidding & it’s DELICIOUS!! 💕 The best part, NO BLOATING! It’s super smooth, filling and tastes great.

You need to try this for yourself. 🥩🍫

Use my link to shop Equip: https://www.equipfoods.com/DODD Or discount code: DODD if you’re on the website to save 15%

Equip Foods

Let me describe something I see with my GLP-1 clients.They show up to their workout. They want to give it everything. Bu...
06/25/2026

Let me describe something I see with my GLP-1 clients.

They show up to their workout. They want to give it everything. But halfway through they’re running on empty. Weights that felt manageable last week are suddenly impossible. Cardio that used to feel easy is completely draining them. Some have had to slow down, pause, or end their session early because of nausea and stomach cramps. And some have told me they needed to lay down after their session to recover.

This is not weakness. This is not a lack of motivation. This is what happens when your body is trying to perform without adequate fuel.

Here is what is actually going on.

GLP-1 medication slows gastric emptying and suppresses appetite. For many clients this means nausea is at its worst earlier in the day, which is exactly when they should be fueling for their workout. They cannot eat properly before training. Sometimes they cannot eat much at all. And then they wonder why they have nothing left in the tank.
Your body can’t run on empty. It cannot build muscle, sustain energy, or recover properly without adequate nutrition. This is not a fitness problem. This is a fueling problem.

Within my scope of practice as an Exercise Science coach here is how I address this with my clients. We work around their symptom patterns — adjusting training timing to when they feel most fueled and capable. We find foods and eating strategies that work with their digestion rather than against it. We modify intensity during high-symptom periods so they stay consistent without burning out. And we build back progressively as their nutrition improves.

The goal is always forward momentum. Even on the hard days.

If your workouts on GLP-1 are leaving you exhausted, nauseous, or running on empty, this is something we can work around together. You do not have to choose between the medication and feeling strong in the gym.

Save this. Share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Link in bio when you’re ready.

In this series, we’ve talked about muscle loss. Losing your shape. Under-eating and the fear of food. The fear of going ...
06/17/2026

In this series, we’ve talked about muscle loss. Losing your shape. Under-eating and the fear of food. The fear of going off the medication. And last week you met Amy,  who lost 50 pounds on GLP-1 and then built the body and the habits that made it last.

Today I want to tell you what working with me actually looks like.

I offer three programs, each one designed to address everything this series has covered.

Slim & Sculpt is my 14-week women’s program. Strength training geared toward sculpting an hourglass figure, cardio, nutrition coaching, weekly check-ins, and online community. This is the program Amy did. Her results speak for themselves.

BUILT is my 14-week men’s program. A progressive program that pushes your body to adapt and grow week by week. Structured strength training, cardio, macro coaching, weekly check-ins, and online community access.

The Fit Life Formula is my fully customized 1-on-1 coaching program. Custom workouts built around your equipment, your goals, and your schedule. Macro coaching, weekly check-ins, and direct access to me. Home, travel, or any gym. DM me to learn more about this program.

For one week only, now through June 23, you can save $200 on Slim & Sculpt or BUILT. This is the lowest price either program will be offered at all summer.

DM me the word SUMMER to get program details and pricing sent straight to your DMs. Or fill out my application at the link in bio.

The medication moved the scale. Let’s build the body and the habits that make it last.

Offer ends June 23.

I want to introduce you to Amy.When Amy came to me she had already lost over 50 pounds on GLP-1 medication. But she didn...
06/10/2026

I want to introduce you to Amy.

When Amy came to me she had already lost over 50 pounds on GLP-1 medication. But she didn’t feel healthy. She had lost muscle along with the weight, her confidence had taken a hit, and after months of eating very little, the thought of eating more felt terrifying.

She joined my 14-week Slim and Sculpt program in January 2026.

The scale moved 6 pounds. But that number tells almost none of the story.

Waist down 2.5 inches. Chest down 2.5 inches. Hips UP an inch because her glutes grew. Thighs grew up to 1.25 inches. All verified by body scan.

Fat mass down 47.4 pounds from where she started. Body fat from approximately 40% down to 29.1%. Skeletal muscle mass increased. She lost fat and built muscle at the same time.

Today Amy is completely off GLP-1 medication, maintaining her weight, and stronger and more confident than she has been in years.

In her own words:

“Natalie helped me completely transform my relationship with food, exercise, and my body in a way that felt supportive rather than overwhelming. For the first time, weightlifting didn’t feel intimidating because I actually understood what I was doing. Body scans confirmed I was losing fat while gaining muscle.”

The medication was a tool. The nutrition, the strength training, the weekly coaching, the consistency, that is what made the results last.

Amy’s story is one of many. Visit my testimonials page to see more — www.nataliedoddfitness.com

Ready to start your own story? My application is open — also at the link in bio.

Save this. Share it with someone who needs to see that this is possible.

Let’s get to work.

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