Lift Like a Girl: Be More, Not Less
I've seen my fair share of 30 day challenges, and I've heard not-so-great stories that usually entail abandoning the challenge and diving head first into a tub of ice cream or box of doughnuts ... and cookies ... and forehead deep into a pie ... and any other foods that were "forbidden" during the 30 day chalenge. There's no shortage of 30 day challenges that can include a diet change, some type …
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You know this scenario all too well: you're determined to stick to your diet and you start off incredibly well. But when you're at your favorite restaurant you start eyeing your preferred not-so-healthy and doesn't-fit-your-diet item on the menu. There are typically three possible outcomes. Outcome one: you resist the temptation of your favorite meal and order the more "sensible" option. Outcome …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 . . …
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Consistently applying some simple nutrition guidelines and following a practical strength training program that easily fits into your schedule will produce better results than attempting to follow even the most perfect diet and workout regimen. And I'm going to prove it in this article. Consistency trumps perfection. To prove this point I'm going to share a story about my friend, who I'll refer …
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The binge eating cycle and other disordered eating behaviors are brutal habits to break. I won't rehash my own experience in this article, but you can read about my personal battle with disordered eating habits here. It's my goal with this article to reveal some of the things I did that helped me break out of the binge eating cycle and ditch disordered eating habits. But before we go on, I must …
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