Lift Like a Girl: Be More, Not Less
We want, and deserve, results from our hard work. When we go to the gym consistently, get stronger, and eat well, we want to see the results immediately. And quick results isn't enough; we want to reach our main goal as soon as possible. "How quickly can I go from where I am to where I want to be?" we ask. It's a valid question and one we all ask whether we're trying to lose fat, buy a house, …
[Read more...] about When It Comes to Building the Body You Want, the Journey is the Destination
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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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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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 …
[Read more...] about Strong is the New Beautiful, Disordered is the New Diet
Recently I posted an article asking the question Is There a Dark Side to Intermittent Fasting? In that article I covered why I initially used daily intermittent fasting, what I enjoyed about it, and then some of the not-so-wonderful things I discovered and why it no longer worked for me. My friend, Brad Pilon, made some terrific remarks about intermittent fasting being a form of stress, and I …
Yep. It's entirely possible to create some super tasty, protein packed, protein powder free, shakes. I'll admit — I'm not a big fan of protein powder. Many taste horrible, are super expensive, contain a ton of junk ingredients, or any combination thereof. Personally, I use protein powder as a last resort. It's something I have to use sparingly otherwise I get sick of it very quickly. I think …
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Disclaimer -- I know some people are getting on their huffy bikes ready to defend intermittent fasting (or IF as it's also known) to the death, so please keep this statement in mind. This article reveals my personal experience with daily intermittent fasting. I'm not going to quote or claim any science or research or anything like that. This article is written entirely from a personal experience …
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