Lift Like a Girl: Be More, Not Less
It's been years since I've written an article or filmed a video. My time has been spent pursuing another venture. I gave everything I could to helping women use strength training as a tool to help them become the best versions of themselves for almost two decades. And it's no longer a passion or something I want to pursue and I've instead chosen a new path that has ignited a new fire in …
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You can listen to this article. Use the player below, download the MP3, or use iTunes. I never expected to have the desire to deadlift 225 pounds for 20 reps, let alone actually achieve that goal. But today, I finally did it. A quick aside for those who will say, “ThiS DoeSN’t couNt beCauSE the BaR didN’t COme to a dEaD sTop,” allow me to respond. First, I don’t care. Second, I’m …
You can listen to this article. Use the player below, download the MP3, or use iTunes. Most of the time I look forward to my workouts. Not only do I enjoy the physical challenge they present, but they’re meditative. When I start a workout, I shove everything else out of my mind and focus on the task at hand. It’s a welcoming breath of fresh air that allows me to decompress. And then there …
You can listen to this article. Use the player below, download the MP3, or use iTunes. A health and fitness regimen should make you feel good about yourself. Yes, that sounds like a common sense statement, however … Obsession; deprivation; frustration; guilt. Those are not words that make you feel good about yourself, and we certainly wouldn’t choose to experience those feelings. But …
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You can listen to this article. Use the player below, download the MP3, or use iTunes. The health and fitness industry profits off the insecurities of women. Conveniently, many people and companies eagerly offer to sell us the solution. “You hate that fat on your body? Take this pill!”; “Unsightly cellulite on your thighs? Try this cream and simple procedure!”; “Hate seeing yourself in the …
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You can listen to this article. Use the player below, download the MP3, or use iTunes. Nutrition. It can be confusing. It can be tremendously frustrating. If you’re currently caught in the wake of a diet-gone-wrong or you struggle to adhere to nutrition guidelines, try this simple exercise. For the next seven days, write down everything you eat and drink. And by …
You can listen to this article. Use the player below, download the MP3, or us iTunes. Something must be made clear. As much as I love hitting personal records, steadily improving workout performance, and answering the “What else can I do?” question, do not forget that wins come in many different forms. They are not exclusive to performance improvements and personal records, changes in …
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You can listen to this article. Use the player below, download the MP3, or use iTunes. “What else can I do?” That’s one of my favorite questions to ask about my body’s abilities. And discovering the answers through consistent hard work is a rewarding, and empowering, experience. A couple years ago I set a deadlift personal record when I pulled 250 (double bodyweight) for 10 reps. …
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