Lift Like a Girl: Be More, Not Less
Say whaaaaaat? We just celebrated the new year and while most people are discussing their goals for the year, I'm just over here saying, "Goals? Nah. I don't have any." No, I haven't given up on life or becoming the best version of myself. I'm simply choosing not to have specific, time-dictated goals. And I think I'm going to be better off because of it. We already discussed 5 reasons why you …
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It's almost the New Year, and you know what that means. New Year resolutions. Briefly scan your social media newsfeed and you'll see articles and advertisements for detoxes and cleanses and "Lose fat fast!" promotions. Glance at the cover of most magazines and you'll see plenty of ways promising fast fat loss and a flat stomach in a matter of days. Walk through a pharmacy or an aisle …
[Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Avoid Detoxes & Cleanses (and What You Should Do Instead)
Does this sound familiar? I want to lose fat I want to go down a pant size or two I want to weigh less I want my thighs to be more firm and my belly to be flatter I want the willpower to work out consistently I can't do X, Y, and Z exercises and activities These are very common statements. I've heard them all from clients, family and friends, and I've even uttered most of them myself at …
[Read more...] about What Would Happen if You Focused on THIS and Not That?
Fitness is expressed visually. It's something you can see. After all, if you're lean and toned or at a healthy bodyweight then you must be fit, right? Not so fast. When it comes to defining health and fitness, physical appearance is not the most important thing. I believe that your body should ultimately serve you and allow you to live a high quality life. That that sink in for a moment. …
Whaaaaaat? Abandon my fat loss goal? Nia's gone crazy! No. No I have not. At least, not entirely. Goals can be a good thing, but sometimes they may not be the best thing to focus on. This can especially be the case when it comes to specific fat loss goals. If you have a fat loss goal such as reaching a certain body weight or body fat percentage, then I encourage you to abandon those goals for …
[Read more...] about Why You Shouldn’t Have (Fat Loss) Goals
I'm a fan of minimalism. Whether it's being a minimalist when it comes to material possessions, having a website without ads or sidebars to put the entire focus on the articles, and definitely when it comes to building and sustaining a health and fitness regimen - I'm all about minimalism and keeping things simple. Minimalism, in regards to fitness, allows you to keep things simple because …
[Read more...] about 4 Reasons to Simplify Your Nutrition & Workout Habits
Last year the article 20 Tips for Breaking Free from Binge Eating was posted to Lift Like a Girl. And the response has been huge. Since that article was posted I've received a LOT of emails, oftentimes several per day. While I'm honored that sharing my story has helped a lot of people, it deeply saddens me that so many can relate to my experience with binge eating and disordered eating …
[Read more...] about Stop Binge Eating – 33 Ways to Break Free
I have a confession, and I'm ready to share it with you. Hello. My name is Nia Shanks and I, am a very fast eater. Sometimes I eat so fast it's comparable to a rottweiler scarfing down its dinner. Let that mental image sink in for a moment. (Aren't you glad you're reading this article?) For as long as I can recall I've always eaten quickly, so I made it a goal a couple of years ago to . . …
[Read more...] about One (Not Weird or Secret) Tip for Fat Loss
