Lift Like a Girl: Be More, Not Less
Squats are a great exercise. There’s no debating that. Whether you want to get stronger, faster, more explosive, or lose body fat - you should be squatting, in some form or another. There are numerous squat variations so practically anyone can squat despite any personal limitations: goblet, front, back, kettlebell, safety bar, box squat, and squats to a box are just a few of the possible squat …
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Want something quick and simple, requires only two ingredients, is high in protein, low in sugar, and tastes like cheesecake? If yes, then you're gonna love me. Behold: the cheesecake bowl! You only need two ingredients and you'll have a yummy bowl that tastes some-what like cheesecake. Plus, it's high in protein (about 43-48 grams, depending on the protein powder you use) and very low in sugar. …
I truly despise dieting. Allow me to rephrase that – I despise the notion that you must starve, be miserable, and exist in a general state of deprivation, all in the name of losing body fat. I also don't like strict rules or guidelines because they clash with my personality. You'll know what I mean if you read My Battle with Disordered Eating a while back. I don't like spending much time …
Yep. I'm not gonna lie. I wasn't sure of a good title for this quick, easy, all natural, and delicious dessert recipe, so I settled on Brownie Balls, because that's what I think they taste like. The next time you want a quick and easy, all natural dessert recipe, I encourage you to give these a try. Ingredients 1 cup raw nuts (I like to use half a cup of almonds, 1/4 cup pecans, and 1/4 cup of …
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Today I am going to share an article I originally wrote for my friend JC Deen’s website. I’ve tweaked a few things since that article debuted late last year, but the main concept is still there – showing you how you can spend the least amount of time in the gym without sacrificing results. There's a devastating plague that’s infiltrated the world of women’s strength training, and I’m not just …
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There have been numerous articles posted on this website that expose some personal situations I’ve endured. One of the most popular was My Experience with Disordered Eating. I didn’t expect that article to receive such a huge response in addition to the emails and messages from other women and men sharing their stories and thanking me for revealing mine. I was once hesitant to share personal …
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I love eggs. I especially love locally raised, free range eggs. They taste absolutely amazing and are a versatile ingredient. One of my favorite meals (that I eat every Monday) is a few slices of local bacon, scrambled eggs (cooked in a little bit of the bacon grease), and a huge serving of steamed asparagus with fresh squeezed lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Absolutely delicious. Another one of …
A while back I asked what information people wanted and needed most to help them achieve their goals, and the answer was overwhelmingly “nutrition”. That is what I’m going to discuss today through a mish-mash of random nutrition thoughts, including information on eating “triggers” and additional helpful tips. My truest hope is that it helps you in some way. The majority of the people I work with …
