Intermittent fasting works really well… for certain people… in certain situations. Some might even say it’s “life-changing.” But others? Not so much. And this seems especially true for women. Take my parents. For as long as I can remember, my dad’s eaten once a day. Once. In the morning, he gets up and drinks black…
Name: Melissa Butler Age: 46 Location: Nashville, TN How did you find out about Girls Gone Strong? While trying to figure out what kind of program to follow, I began to read community posts in My Fitness Pal, where I found several groups specifically for women who lift. Several threads mentioned Girls Gone Strong, and…
Sharing a delicious and healthy recipe for Grain-Free Paleo Banana Bread! This post is updated with new pics and a refresh. Hi friends! How are you? I hope you had an amazing weekend! We were in Phoenix for a dance competition. P has had basketball games, so the past couple of competitions have just been…
What helps you chill out, feel more satisfied at meals, and sustainably lose fat? The practice of eating to about 80 percent full. Eating to 80 percent full means you stop eating when you’re just satisfied. Not still hungry, but not stuffed or even completely full. It’s about feeling content, with a little room left…
HIIT workouts for beginners are increasingly popular, but how safe are they? High-intensity interval training (HIIT) was initially used as a sprinting workout for endurance sports such as running, cycling, and rowing but has since expanded dramatically to include strength options. And it’s not hard to see why, as HIIT exercise’s physical and mental benefits…
Every month, tens of thousands of people ask Google: “How much water should I drink?” And Google points them to stories that go something like this: “Most people are dehydrated—and they don’t know it.” They list headaches, constipation, bad breath, and other dehydration dangers. And they encourage you to guzzle water, lest you dry up…
Just over 20 years ago, Google was a garage startup, and no one had heard of “fat loss hacks.” But a lot can change in two decades. (We’ll spare you the screenshot of our search results.) One thing that hasn’t changed: Obesity is still on the rise.1 Prevalence of obesity and severe obesity in the…
Basics | Benefits | Risks | Coaching Advice | What to Eat | Diet Quiz In my experience, there are at least two types of vegans: Person #1: Their eyes twinkle, skin glows, and energy soars. They’re a walking, talking endorsement of 100 percent plant-based eating. Person #2: Tired and pale, they look as if…
The Basics | History | Carb Allowances | Benefits | Cons | How to Coach | Food List Many of us know at least one person—if not several—who swear by keto. We also know plenty who’ve said “it was awful.” Which makes it sound a lot like… ALL DIETS. So here’s the only question that matters:…
Forget willpower: Brain signals drive what, how, and when we eat. If you’re eating too much, here’s how to take back control. ++++ It’s no secret that obesity rates have been rising in the U.S. (and other industrialized nations) for the past 30 years. It’s also no secret that Americans eat more than they used to; by…
