Reach your health and fitness goals AND improve your life by becoming the most awesome version of yourself. Improving your health and building the body you want is NOT complicated. Discover the sane and simple way to get results, keep them long-term, AND how to enhance your overall life along the wa…
In this empowering episode Nia is joined by Amy Latawiec. Amy shares her incredible journey about breaking free from an unhealthy, sedentary life and became a competitive athlete. But the journey doesn’t end there – Amy shares her story about being diagnosed with a disease at the peak of her athleticism, and how she came out stronger because of it … Read more about this episode...
Maybe you have excess fat to lose, or you want to shed the last few stubborn pounds. Either way, today’s show is going to tell you exactly what you need to do to achieve your fat loss goals, for good. In this episode JC Deen joins Nia to discuss what he has termed the six perils of fat loss, how … Read more about this episode...
What does it mean to “Lift Like a Girl”? And more importantly, how can it help YOU achieve the results you want from your health and fitness regimen? In this episode Nia is joined, once again, by coach Kate Galliett of Fit for Real Life. They discuss how to work out, eat, and think – the Lift Like a Girl … Read more about this episode...
Glance at the cover of a women’s magazine next time you’re in the checkout line at the grocery store and you’ll see headlines such as “Lose up to 10 pounds in one week!” and “Try this tip to eat less!” and “Trim your stomach with 3 easy moves!”. So much information directed at women is all about eating less, weighing … Read more about this episode...
Today’s wonderful guest, Nineveh Dinha, is part of the STRONG Woman series and she shares her journey that includes not being afraid to dream big. In this episode we discuss how you can dream big, in any area of your life. You can get more information from Nineveh on her website and Facebook page. For more by Nia and … Read more about this episode...
Today’s episode is part of the phenomenal STRONG Woman series and today’s guest, Theresa Byrne, reveals her experience with a recent brain injury and how she’s managed to come out stronger, despite numerous obstacles. Theresa and Nia also discuss how to “forget expectations and roar!” so you can be the best version of yourself and shares what she learned when … Read more about this episode...
Life is better when you live it unapologetically strong. Today’s return guest is the wonderful Jen Sinkler and she reveals what it truly means to be unapologetically strong, and she shares her best tips so you can do the same in your own life. Other topics discussed include the importance of personal development and how to practice it so you … Read more about this episode...
Today’s empowering episode is part of the STRONG Woman series featuring the incredible Sarah Kay Hoffman, founder of A Loving Spoon. Sarah shares her journey that included facing illness, battling infertility and embracing adoption, and being an entrepreneur. Some of the wonderful parts of this show include tips for being the (S)hero in your own life, how everything is beautiful … Read more about this episode...
In this empowering episode Nia is joined by Amy Latawiec. Amy shares her incredible journey about breaking free from an unhealthy, sedentary life and became a competitive athlete. But the journey doesn’t end there – Amy shares her story about being diagnosed with a disease at the peak of her athleticism, and how she came out stronger because of it … Read more about this episode...
This title is very lofty, but it’s true. In this episode Nia is joined by the wonderful Carrie Campbell to discuss what she calls “the foundation to everything you want in life.” Nia and Carrie discuss not only the critical importance of mindset, but some incredible tips for applying this in your own life starting with what Carrie calls the … Read more about this episode...
Today’s episode is part of the STRONG woman series where we share the incredible journeys from women who have faced life-changing challenges, and today’s guest is Jen Sturm. You’ll hear her incredible story of being 70 pounds overweight for most of her life, why she gave up a 6-figure job with no back-up plan, and some other serious battles she’s … Read more about this episode...
According to a paper published by a Duke University researcher in 2006, more than 40% of the actions we perform daily aren’t actual decisions, but HABITS. This in part explains why we may do things we don’t necessarily want to do, but can’t seem to stop. Bottom line: habits, both good and bad, are powerful, and you can successfully change … Read more about this episode...
Many people assume that being healthy or reaching your fitness goals comes down to two things: how you eat and work out. But as we explore in today’s show, psychological, behavioral, and cultural factors play an important part. Melody Schoenfeld joins Nia to discuss the psychology of health and fitness and other topics such as time management, how to make … Read more about this episode...
At some point we all have to deal with injuries or nagging aches and pains, but that doesn’t mean we can alleviate the problems or thrive while managing them. And stress is an inevitable part of life, but there are some simple, proactive ways we can manage it to live a fulfilling life. Joining us in today’s episode is Athletic … Read more about this episode...
It’s summertime here in the USA, so many people are traveling or taking summer vacations with their families. That poses the question, How can you stay on track with your health and fitness goals without depriving yourself and having a great time on vacation? You can still reach your goals without revolving your life around a workout schedule, or even … Read more about this episode...
Lifting Like a Girl is about health and fitness, but it’s about so much more too. In this episode Nia is joined, once again, by the wonderful Kate Galliett. They discuss real life experiences such as taking risks, facing fears, the importance of trying new things and much more as it relates to living life and being the most awesome … Read more about this episode...
We’ve all had to endure challenging life events, and hopefully we came out stronger as a result. Today’s show kicks off STRONG Woman Series with registered dietitian and nutrition coach, Georgie Fear. She shares her trials and experiences with depression and anxiety, and reveals how fitness helped her. We also discuss other challenging life events that made Georgie a stronger, … Read more about this episode...
Maybe you have excess fat to lose, or you want to shed the last few stubborn pounds. Either way, today’s show is going to tell you exactly what you need to do to achieve your fat loss goals, for good. In this episode JC Deen joins Nia to discuss what he has termed the six perils of fat loss, how … Read more about this episode...
The Lift Like a Girl philosophy is about focusing on the few, important things you must do with nutrition and fitness to reach the results you want. This way you establish new habits, and that’s what leads to long lasting results. In this episode Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist joins Nia to discuss the benefits minimalism has to offer, not … Read more about this episode...
According to today’s incredible guest, Jeannine Trimboli, “Fitness is a gateway drug to empowerment.” Jeannine and Nia discuss how fitness can help you live a more powerful, authentic life true to yourself. They also reveal what “being fit” truly means, and a large part of that is finding YOUR fit. There’s no one-size-fits all image for what fitness should be; … Read more about this episode...
What does it mean to “Lift Like a Girl”? And more importantly, how can it help YOU achieve the results you want from your health and fitness regimen? In this episode Nia is joined, once again, by coach Kate Galliett of Fit for Real Life. They discuss how to work out, eat, and think – the Lift Like a Girl … Read more about this episode...
Many women struggle with disordered, obsessive eating habits and binge eating. This can often be the result of dieting or can occur when trying to make better health and fitness choices. In fact, a survey from 2008 of American women between ages 25-45 suggested that a whopping 65% had behavioral issues regarding food intake. Because this is such a common … Read more about this episode...
In this show Nia is joined by Jennifer Campbell from Mama Lion Strong and they discuss how moms and moms-to-be should approach fitness and nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy. They also cover how you can feel comfortable and confident in your post-baby body and other important topics. You can get more information from Jennifer at her website and Facebook … Read more about this episode...
The doctor is in! Joining Nia in this information-packed episode is Dr. Brad Schoenfeld to reveal what research and real world experience proves to be best when it comes to strength training and cardio. Other topics included is the conclusion of what’s better for fat loss: fasted- or non-fast cardio, what’s best for losing fat and building muscle (and how … Read more about this episode...
In this episode Nia is joined by Sarah Vance and they discuss “damage control” after eating a less-than-ideal meal, and body image and how it affects what you eat and how you work out. And for the first time ever Nia answers some of your questions about how to stay motivated to train when you’re injured, how to balance going … Read more about this episode...
Whether you have just a little bit of body fat you want to lose so you can wear your favorite pair of jeans, or you have quite a bit of excess fat to lose to improve your health, you’re going to benefit from today’s show. Joining Nia in this episode is Heather Robertson from Half Size Me and they cover … Read more about this episode...
In this episode Nia is joined by Kamal Patel from Examine.com. They discuss popular topics such as why sex matters when it comes to research, the truth about “superfoods” and the four that actually qualify based on existing research, high fructose corn syrup, how much protein you should eat every day (for losing fat, building muscle, and just improving health), … Read more about this episode...
Glance at the cover of a women’s magazine next time you’re in the checkout line at the grocery store and you’ll see headlines such as “Lose up to 10 pounds in one week!” and “Try this tip to eat less!” and “Trim your stomach with 3 easy moves!”. So much information directed at women is all about eating less, weighing … Read more about this episode...
The Science Babe joins Nia in this jam-packed episode where they discuss the truth about the recent study that said, “soda intake was associated with increased belly fat”. Also covered is the current popularity of fear-mongering tactics used in health and nutrition in addition to other controversial topics such as detoxes, cleanses, GMOs, gluten, and more. For more information by … Read more about this episode...
Alan Aragon, author of The Lean Muscle Diet, joins Nia in this information-packed episode where he discusses the importance of research and real world experience. Other topics covered include popular hot button issues: the truth about organic food, sugar, dairy, grains, and polyunsaturated fats. Alan and Nia also discuss what nutrition guidelines you must follow if you want to … Read more about this episode...
Nia is joined by Erin Brown in this episode and they discuss how women should embrace being in charge of their own bodies and why they should set their own standards. Also covered is how health and fitness can help with depression, and much more! For more information by Erin check out her website and Facebook page. For more … Read more about this episode...
Nia and Joy Victoria discuss why “perfect exercise form” doesn’t exist (and what that means for you), gender differences in nutrition and strength training for women, and why you may be better off ditching specific goals and focusing on the process instead. You can find more great information from Joy on her website and Facebook page. For articles by … Read more about this episode...
Nia and Jessi Kneeland discuss the importance of autonomy when it comes to fitness, why we need to stop focusing on stuff that doesn’t matter (and what we SHOULD focus on), and much more. For more information by Jessi check out her website and Facebook page. For more by Nia and to join the Lift Like a Girl revolution, … Read more about this episode...
In this amazing (and hilarious!) episode, Nia chats with the incredible Jen Sinkler and they discuss how you can become unapologetically strong. Also covered is how “focusing on DO, not look” can lead to a better body image while allowing you to reach your fitness goals, what it means to “lift weights faster”, and a whole lot more. For more … Read more about this episode...
Nia and her incredible guest, Kate Galliett, really “roar!” in this episode. Find out how you can get more out of the awesome things in life, why you shouldn’t play it safe, and how to embrace Yes! so you can become the most awesome version of yourself. Also discover the two languages you should learn when strength training, how to … Read more about this episode...
Nia and her magnificent guest, Molly Galbraith of Girls Gone Strong, explain why listening to your body (with nutrition and strength training) is not only important, but how it can help you achieve even better results from your efforts. Want more from Molly Galbraith? You can find her on the Girls Gone Strong Facebook page and website. Want to … Read more about this episode...
Fad diets and weight loss gimmicks are everywhere, and we discuss some of the most popular ones in this epidsode. You’ll also discover how to sharpen your own BS-detector so you can avoid weight loss scams and gimmicks. Not only do we reveal and uncover some problems with popular diets, but we also tell you what really matters when it … Read more about this episode...
If you want to lose fat and get toned all you need to do is eat better and work out, right? Wrong! Today’s show uncovers THE most important thing you need to do first so you can achieve long-lasting, body-transforming results. For more information by Jill Coleman check out her website – JillFit.com. Join the Lift Like a Girl … Read more about this episode...
Health and fitness isn’t just about working out and eating well so you can build a great looking body. Sure, that’s part of it, but It’s also a tool that can allow you to live a more awesome life and become a better version of yourself. Find out exactly how on this episode of Lift Like a Girl. For more … Read more about this episode...
Topics covered include: What Kellie and I both learned from our experiences with power-lifting Tips for busy women who want to incorporate health and fitness into their lifestyle The importance of developing sustainable habits for long-term success Funny and awkward gym experiences What to do when you have zero motivation to work out What Kellie and I would both say … Read more about this episode...
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