Lift Like a Girl: Be More, Not Less
Creating a home gym depends on two main factors: your budget and the amount of available space. And I will say this - it’s not mandatory to have a huge home gym. You don’t need a lot of equipment. Sure, variety is nice but you can get strong, lose fat, and build a healthier body with just a few tools. The amount of equipment you have isn’t what’s important - making the most out of what you …
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When was the last time you let fear hold you back from doing something you really wanted to do? Or are you even aware of when it happens? Maybe you didn’t ask for that raise because you were afraid of getting any response other than “Yes.” Maybe you didn’t try that new class at the gym because you were afraid of “looking stupid”. Maybe you didn’t ask that guy/girl out for a date because you …
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Lately you’ve seen a few rants on this website, and that’s because I can't contain myself. I've overheard too many conversations recently and seen too many headlines to keep my mouth shut on certain topics. For example, there’s a resurgence of comments about Cindy Crawford's "untouched" photo that was released earlier this year. Many were saying it was empowering because, "It's more accurate of …
Warning: semi-rant ahead. Demand more. Seriously. We need to demand more from health and fitness. I believe 100% that how you eat and work out should make you feel better about yourself. It should reduce the amount of stress in your life, and not add to it. It should make you feel empowered and carry over into every other aspect of your life. And it most certainly should not make you feel bad …
Most people strength train, or work out in any form, to change how their body looks (i.e. lose fat or build muscle). Building a "better looking body" and improving health are the main benefits people desire when they train. While that's certainly true, it's also short sighted. But how in the world can strength training help you live a more awesome life? How can what you do in the gym carryover …
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“But, Nia, I only had 20 minutes so I didn’t have enough time to do my workout!” “There’s no way I can have an effective workout in 20 minutes.” I’ve heard these statements before and I always respond with, “Correction. You do have 20 minutes. That's plenty of time for an effective workout.” Don’t underestimate what you can accomplish in 20 minutes. If you do things right, that’s enough time …
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Listening to your body is incredibly helpful when it comes to developing simple, sustainable eating habits. By “listening to your body” I mean eating primarily when you’re hungry, eating slowly, and stopping when satisfied but not stuffed. This is something I practice and recommend because it works. But it doesn’t always work as well as it should. During a recent Beautiful Badass consultation …
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Let’s clarify something first. By saying, “Life is too short to diet” I’m not suggesting people eat whatever they want with complete disregard to health. This is not one of those “You’re going to die somehow so you might as well do what you want” articles where that statement is used as justification for doing anything they please without considering the possible consequences. What I am …
