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Will lifting heavy make me bulky?
TRIGGER WARNING!!!!
Here's a big myth, and I just had to get this off my chest. You'll hear 945 different trainers, male & female alike, swear upside down and sideways, that lifting heavy WILL NOT build bulk in women.
And honestly drives me nuts!Ā
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A few things to consider when lifting heavy and whether or not YOU will build bulk:
* HORMONES: This is a big one and one that trainers donāt bring up with women. EVERY female has a different hormone structure - some carry more testosterone than others,ā¦
Workouts & Your Hormones
Does the type of workout you do really matter - during your hormone cycles?
Short answer - YES!
Now, whether you do anything about it, is up to you! But, hear me out, as not only do I work to teach you to become hormone adapted through nutrition (Eating for Energy), but tying your workouts to this process, could just open that holy grail for you!
Light bulb??! Read on....or hit the READY TO START button, and hang on sister, it's go-time!
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Ok, back to it. Here's why being an advocate for your cycle ā¦
Short answer - YES!
Now, whether you do anything about it, is up to you! But, hear me out, as not only do I work to teach you to become hormone adapted through nutrition (Eating for Energy), but tying your workouts to this process, could just open that holy grail for you!
Light bulb??! Read on....or hit the READY TO START button, and hang on sister, it's go-time!
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Ok, back to it. Here's why being an advocate for your cycle ā¦
How to make your Resolution a reality!
Whoās ready to kick some ass in 2021? 
Iām sure that was everyoneās goal coming into 2020 as wellā¦.but interesting what came of that, eh? 
Before you settle in on making ALL the plans for 2021 - you must first bless & release the year prior.
Find what you learned from the year you leave behind - what good did it bring to you? What experiences did you have, you may not have otherwise? Appreciate it for what it taught you - hardships andā¦
Hormones, Food & Weight Loss
Eating For Energy - GRAB THIS FIRST!
[contact-form-7 id="6493" title="Eating For Energy Opt-in"]What does food and hormones have in common??Ā
A LOT!!! Who knewā¦.to the average person. Right?Ā
I mean just as you think youāve figure out what foods work for your desired resultsā¦.WHAM! Full stop. Nothing changes. Plateau. And heck, perhaps even some weight gain.
And you eat healthyā¦..ALL THE TIME! Like organic this, low carb that, unprocessed everything, nuts, seeds, limit sugars...the whole nine yardā¦
Beachbody's Free Workout HUB
This has me GIDDY - you guys - some of the MAJOR workouts that I've completed over the last 12 mos, are all in one cute package to try each, as a sample - for FREE!
These are our most popular programs, so you can get a taste of the style of workout, the trainers energy and if you catch the vibe for wanting to do the complete program!
Note: A Beachbody On Demand membership is required to access the full program.
10 Rounds
Joel Freemanās shadow boxing program consists of three days of boxing trā¦
New Boxing & Strength Workout
Are you all....."WHAAAAA, another workout??" HELL to the yes!!!!
Seriously, variety is the spice of life. It's ok to be totally obsessed to 1 format of a workout, but it's super healthy to change up your workouts, to keep your body guessing!
And this new one....well, it's another one from Joel....and well, he's hot!!
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Not familiar with him?
Joel is the creator of LIIFT4 and Core De Force. He is an energetic as HECK and a super dynamic trainer that is RESULTS DRIVEN with his workouts.
This new programā¦
Seriously, variety is the spice of life. It's ok to be totally obsessed to 1 format of a workout, but it's super healthy to change up your workouts, to keep your body guessing!
And this new one....well, it's another one from Joel....and well, he's hot!!
Ā
Not familiar with him?
Joel is the creator of LIIFT4 and Core De Force. He is an energetic as HECK and a super dynamic trainer that is RESULTS DRIVEN with his workouts.
This new programā¦
Coaching In A Nutshell
What is Beachbody?
Beachbody is an internationally known, highly reputable company with products featured on TV, radio, magazines, talk shows and is used by a countless number of celebrities - Tom Brady, Minnie Driver, to name a few! They've been creating the #1 home workouts in the industry, for over 20 years! As a result, the Coach Network came about to help customers see results as a complimentary perk.How to Make Money?
- 25% DIRECT COMMISSION on ALL retail sales
- Team Cycle Bonus: indireā¦
Eat for Energy: 4 Weeks to Reboot Your Metabolism
Dear Hormones.....time to make you my b*tch.
Let's allow that to be your theme as you take back control of your hormones and begin EATING FOR ENERGY....what to you think?
I totally get it too! You are COMPLETELY frustrated that despite āeating healthyā, you are still carrying excess water weight or that annoying 5-10, even 20+ lbs?Ā
What if those āhealthy foodsā that are deemed to be the holy grail of all foods to assure youāll live your best life, is making you feel miserableā¦
[Sample Workout] Barre Blend
I can't tell you how excited I am about doing this program! And this is a HUGE step out of my comfort zone, as I'm a girl that LOVES my weights and intense cardio. But what I'm seeing as my hormones change, my body doesn't respond as well to the heavy weights and intense cardio.
So change is good. And like I said in my last post, I've always wanted to get into Barre, but just couldn't justify the pricey memberships OR find a class that I could attend regularly!
If you don't have a Beachbody On Demā¦
So change is good. And like I said in my last post, I've always wanted to get into Barre, but just couldn't justify the pricey memberships OR find a class that I could attend regularly!
If you don't have a Beachbody On Demā¦
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