Lift Like a Girl: Be More, Not Less
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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I've had the privilege over the past few years to watch, and be part of, a revolution in the world of women's fitness. And the best part — it's only getting stronger and gaining more momentum. More and more women are saying: NO to restrictive dieting NO to relying on a number on the scale to determine their self-worth NO to grueling workouts that leave them exhausted NO to the "eat very …
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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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Working out, eating well, and ultimately building the body you want should enhance and improve your life, not define and rule it. That's a hard lesson I learned many years ago. My life revolved around rigid nutrition rules (similar to things like "The Skinny Rules") or diets and I would never skip a meal or workout under any circumstances. I'd miss family gatherings, parties, and other events if …
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Be the most awesome and strongest version of yourself. I say it often: "Be the Most Awesome and Strongest Version of Yourself" — and any people respond with, "That sounds great, but, how do I do that?" So that's what you're going to get in this article — the "how to" portion of becoming the strongest and most awesome version of yourself. I'll state the obvious before we proceed: there are tons …
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This article is a guest post from the one and only Leigh Peele. I could provide a lengthy introduction, but this article is amazing. Just start reading. Oh, but I will state that Leigh just released her newest book, Starve Mode. I had the privilege of reading it before the release and I will state that it's an incredible resource for those who enjoy no nonsense nutrition information. She covers …
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Do you ever get bored with your workouts? Have you noticed your motivation or enthusiasm for hitting the gym declining over time? Would you like to actually look forward to and enjoy your workouts on a weekly basis? I'm of the opinion that, the majority of the time, you should look forward to and actually enjoy your workouts. If you're not, then something needs to change. And it needs to change …
13 years. That's how long I've been strength training. During that period of time I've learned a lot. Not just about strength training, but the effects it has on my body and mind. I've also learned some other valuable lessons that one is bound to experience from having a heavy barbell in their hands. Here are 28 lessons I've learned over the past 13 years of strength training. 1) The reason you …
