A question I get often is how to grow a booty without building up the quads. It’s a valid concern with some of the women I coach who may already be satisfied with their quad development and want to create balance with bigger glutes. I have to assume in this situation that the “thighs” someone is referring to when they …
What’s Possible for Women’s Bodies as They Get Older?
Can you think back to the best days of your physique? You know..the time in your life where you felt the best, looked your best, and were really, really confident in all that heat you were packing in them jeans? (ICYMI: Talking about that booty). Nine times out of 10, my female clients can think back to a specific time …
10 Ways to Get Leaner and Stronger Starting Now
I’m a big believer in training cycles and adjusting workouts around the seasons of your life. Not only does this make training more sustainable, but it’s a good idea to give your body a break from hardcore workouts or diets throughout the year. For the average person, it’s common to slow down around the holidays and take diet breaks in …
4 Workouts I’m Doing To Build Muscle and Shed Fat
Training for pure strength has been a passion of mine for years. That’s why I was drawn to powerlifting in the first place. It’s a test of absolute strength in some of my favorite lifts (I’m still trying to make friends with the bench press) and the training itself is so different from what I’ve experienced in other sports. But …
This Is Why You Can’t Lose Weight
Recently, I went off on a major Internet rant on my Facebook page talking about a particular diet I randomly found online. But first, a little bit of background…. I found this Infographic on Pintrest, a platform targeted primarily to women, under the category “healthy living”. I was hoping for some food porn and recipes but instead I got a diet …
How to Avoid ‘The Biggest Loser’ Syndrome
This week, a major light bulb went off for me. The New York Times published a popular and controversial piece last week, After “The Biggest Loser,” Their Bodies Fought to Regain Weight, that demonstrates what we already know about rapid fat loss. Chances are, you gain it all back. Call it the ‘The Biggest Loser’ syndrome, but researches found that …
4 Eating Strategies for Fat Loss
Next week, we kick off the free, 4-week #BlissFitHabits challenge. This program is your gateway to a healthier, stronger and more blissful life (and just in time for the holiday madness). You get 8 new workouts and weekly schedule, a daily mindset habit practiced by some of the most successful athletes and business people, and a community of strong peeps …
Four DIY Conditioning Workouts for Fat Loss
Last week, we got together for the Fall Equinox Strength Camp – a celebratory outdoor workout to welcome in the fall. In other words, it was an excuse to take our workout outside and meet some of the members of the LLF community. Afterwards, we discussed how to replicate a similar workout at home since the one we had just …
The Difference Between Fat loss vs. Weight Loss – It’s Not What You Think
Recently, one of my online coaching clients checked in to tell me about his progress. Training sessions? Check! Eating better? Check! Sleeping more? Check! From a behavioral and training standpoint, he was kicking ass. Yet, he lamented that he still wasn’t losing weight. His dilemma got me thinking. Why wasn’t he losing weight if he appeared to do everything I was …
My Secret Sauce To a Healthy Weight: Meal Preparation
You want to look good, don’t you? Of course you do! You also want to feel good, right? What about look good, feel good, and do it all guilt-free? Yes, my friends, this is possible with the right nutrition and training plan! Lots of times I meet people looking to lose weight or get lean but they lack a solid …
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