Weight Gain is NOT Fat Gain – Understanding Scale Fluctuations!

weight gain is not fat gain

STRONG friend, don’t let scale hold the power! You didn’t gain body fat overnight. And, No, you didn’t gain 5 lbs of fat overnight! Yes, the scale is up, but that doesn’t mean it’s actually body fat. Let’s get rational for a sec… let’s get out the emotion of it all and take an objective look at the scale. Let’s … Read More

Muscles Weighs Something, Right?!

First of all, muscle does weigh something, STRONG friend. Secondly, my purpose in writing this article is to help women look at the scale as only one tiny measurement of progress, and it never tells the whole story! Also, I hope that you, the reader, walks away with a better understanding of muscle mass & body composition. And, lastly, why … Read More

7 Strength Training Habits for Women Who Lift the Things!

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1. Get your warm-up in before you start lifting. It doesn’t have to be too long. Do 3-5 rounds of some dynamic warm-up drills and then hit the iron. This will prep you for your lifts, bring your core temp up, prevent injury, warm-up your joints, and get your mind ready for your training session. 2. Track your workouts! So … Read More

5 ways to make your workouts more challenging!

how to make your workouts more challenging

There’s a shortage of equipment, at least in the stores, during this Corona Situation. Gyms are still closed – sad 🙁 face right, of course for very good reason – for the CORONAVIRUS, in my Cardi B voice! Let’s flatten this curve, sooner rather than later!!  All of us meatheads are missing the iron though – well, at least the … Read More

Band Resisted Dumbbell 1.5 Romanian Deadlift

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Have you ever added a resistance band to your exercises? If not, you should. It’s a great tool to enhance your training!   I’m using @nick_tumminello amazing NT Loop to add resistance to my Romanian Deadlifts. I looped the band around a slide-out tray inside the storage compartment in my RV. #improvising No NT Loop, no problem, a super band (a band without … Read More

💥6 STRONG Habits that Pack a Punch  🥊 👊🏾💥

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  In this IGTV situation, I break down 6 STRONG Habits that will move you forward on your strength and nutrition journey! 1️⃣ Eat undistracted – get away from your desk, put the phone down so that you can actually enjoy your meal, and to know when you are satisfied and not stuffed. 2️⃣ Practice eating to your about 80% full! 3️⃣ Instead … Read More

3 Ways to Adapt your Workouts so that you can STAY CONSISTENT!

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When time is of the essence, adjust, adapt, and be flexible with your workouts so that you can still get it. IF you do that you CAN and WILL stay consistent throughout the holiday season! In this IGTV episode, I discuss 3 ways that you can adapt your workouts so that you can still get them in when time is … Read More

10 Year Challenge – A Reverse Transformation!

I jumped on the 10 Year Challenge… Here’s a different transformation of sorts, a Reverse Transformation. You’re probably looking at the photo on the left, saying you look so good! No ma’am, nope. Now I’m in a great place on the right, both physically and mentally. 2009: 27 years young: Dieting Mentality! – Scale weight: Lighter, probably around 150 – … Read More

No Gym, No Problem: What you need for a home gym!

no gym no problem

Training at home is a great solution when you can’t make it to the gym, or in this current climate, all of our gyms are closed (insert sad face) due to the Corona Virus otherwise known as COVID-19 or you just like training at home. Here are some reasons to train at home: Convenience Privacy No waiting for equipment You … Read More