LiftingLindsay's More Than Fitness

If you've spent any time in the evidence-based fitness world, you've no doubt come across his work. Eric is a coach, athlete, author, researcher, and educator. He's one of the minds behind 3DMJ—helping natural bodybuilders and strength athletes reach their best without sacrificing their health—and the author of The Muscle & Strength Pyramid books, The Nutrition Coach's Guide to Bodybuilding, and countless research reviews.What I love most about Eric is that he bridges the gap between science and real-world application—always with an emphasis on sustainability, psychological health, and the long game. So today, we're diving deep into the tricky terrain of what happens after a fat loss phase—reverse dieting, low energy availability, and how lean you can realistically stay without sacrificing your health or performance. I really loved this episode and i'm hoping you do too!If you're interested in working with Eric or his team you can contact them HERE at 3DMJ Coaching.For coaches looking to learn more and stay up to date with the latest research check out Mass Research Review. It's an incredible resource that i've used for years now. HEREFollow Eric HERE

New Training Starting TODAY!!!!This is my current program5x/wkglute and delt emphasisHome and gym althernatives included!COME train with me!!! join HEREMembership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

Little improvements compounded over time make for the dramatic change we're looking for.Topics discussed:(00:07) - 2 weeks into my cut (02:28) - Clarifying a six pack (03:29) - The differences in woman's bodies (04:57) - My personal training updates (12:04) - Something I experience every time I'm in a fat loss phase (19:52) - Learning to tell myself a different narrative (27:35) - Work builds momentum (30:02) - The daily habits that make a difference for me New Training Starts Monday! It's my personal training. I train 5x a week, 3 glute and delt days, and 2 upper body days. Come train with me! Click HERE to sign up!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

Come join the LiftingLindsay training!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

Follow Dr Lauren Colenso-Semple HERE on Instagram. Also check out MASS Research Review.Topics discussed:(00:07) - Introducing Dr. Lauren (01:33) - Why did you want to do studies on women? (04:09) - What were your findings about cycle syncing? (09:20) - What's the danger in basing information on rodent research? (15:23) - When should we blanket all women as being the same? (28:34) - How do oral contraceptives affect muscle growth? (32:24) - Should women train fasted? (38:28) - What's the anabolic window? (43:44) - Preying on women's desire for information and support (49:30) - Learning from people's experiences with menopause (54:38) - What about HRT for women? (01:00:22) - What are things to look for when trying to find safe information on social media?

Your frequently asked questions about fitness trends answered!Topics:(00:07) - Welcome (01:18) - Why do we need to take creatine? (08:39) - Is cardio necessary for fat loss? (16:50) - How creatine works (19:46) - No matter what I do, creatine hurts my stomach? (25:04) - Thoughts on codes and affiliates (26:34) - What timing is best for creatine? (27:51) - Gummies vs pills vs powder (30:59) - Is intermittent fasting helpful or harmful? (40:48) - What does "lifting heavy" mean? (45:39) - Do lifting belts help deal with lower back pain? Click HERE to sign up for my BeStrong training programs and community.My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

Click HERE to sign up for my BeStrong training programs and community.Topics in this episode:(00:09) - Dealing with the scale (00:54) - What is it about a number on the scale? (08:07) - Thinking a number equals happiness (13:24) - Don't start with vague goals (14:54) - What does gaining muscle and losing fat actually look like? (17:45) - If the scale didn't exist, what metrics would you use? (19:37) - What is the hedonic treadmill? (27:37) - Your assignment My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

Topics discussed in the episode:(00:08) - I'm in a cut right now (02:03) - Quick recap of my recent fitness journey (05:18) - Learning to be flexible (07:53) - Where I'm at today (09:13) - A reason I celebrate (13:25) - The power of the pause (18:26) - Find fat loss friendly drinks (25:30) - The magic of Inositol (32:32) - Recapping the episode Sign up for Newsletter HERE to get a lot of these recipes for free.Favorite tea HEREInositol HERERecipe for Raspberry Lemonade1 ¾ cups all-natural zero calorie sweetener8 cups water divided1 cup raspberries fresh or frozen1 ½ cups lemon juice about 8 lemons1 lemon sliced optional- for garnish¼ cup raspberries optional- for garnishInstructionsIn a small saucepan, combine all-natural zero calorie sweetener, raspberries and 1 cup of water.Bring to boil and stir to dissolve all-natural zero calorie sweetener. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.Add the raspberry syrup to a blender and blend until smooth.Strain the raspberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer, and discard seeds and thick pulp.Squeeze all the lemons, and strain out any seeds and most of the pulp.In a large pitcher, stir together chilled raspberry syrup, fresh lemon juice and remaining 7 cups of water.To serve: Fill a large glass with ice, pour homemade raspberry lemonade over the ice and garnish with a lemon slice and a few raspberries.NutritionServing: 1 cup Calories: 9kcal

Let's get into the numbers—because I know some of you love having a plan.Want me to take the guesswork out of training! Click HERE to sign up for my training app and BeStrong Community!!If you're training 3x per week, your weekly sets should look something like this:Training Days | Weekly Sets | Sets Per Workout | Exercises Per Workout3x per week | 18 sets | 6 sets | 2 exercises3x per week | 24 sets | 8 sets | 3 exercises2x per week | 16 sets | 8 sets | 3 exercises

Announcing!!! NEW programming starts TODAY in the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to sign up! This is a 4x/wk program with gym and home alternatives. it's focus in muscle and strength! I also have a 3x a week program with gym and home alternatives starting too! We are including a fun plank and push up challenge too! Come join 1200 women who are working hard to become their healthiest selves! and doing it the RIGHT WAY!!Topics discussed in this episode:(00:08) - One of the most frustrating struggles in fitness (02:33) - Your body isn't broken (03:39) - Alpha and beta receptors (06:23) - What about peri or post menopause? (11:52) - How can we help release fat in our lower half? (15:56) - The hard truth about fat loss (19:44) - Takeawas from the episode My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

Announcing!!! NEW programming starts THIS MONDAY!!! March 3rd in the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to sign up! This is a 4x/wk program with gym and home alternatives. it's focus in muscle and strength! I also have a 3x a week program with gym and home alternatives starting too! We are including a fun plank and push up challenge too! Come join 1200 women who are working hard to become their healthiest selves! and doing it the RIGHT WAY!!Topics discussed in this episode:(00:07) - Walking you through something I love doing (01:04) - Not planning out your year leaves you stuck (04:30) - How is makes it difficult when you're trying to build (07:10) - Join our community for help (09:32) - How I start figuring out my plan (11:09) - Good reasons to put off going into a calorie deficit (18:50) - People get scared about surpluses (26:48) - My plan for the next year (28:41) - What did it look like realistically? (34:06) - My challenge for you to start planning now My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

Announcing!!! NEW programming starts TODAY!!! in the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to sign up! This is a 4x/wk program with gym and home alternatives.Topics discussed:(00:07) - My question for you! (03:15) - What is the Aha moment? (10:36) - Why do we get stuck without doing? (11:55) - How do we turn knowledge into action? (26:42) - Your challenge (31:25) - New training program My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

NEW programming starts MONDAY February in the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to sign up! It's my personal training with a glute and delt emphasis. It's a higher frequency program that follows the same principles I shared here in this podcast episode.Topics discussed:(00:10) - How often should I train a muscle group? (01:39) - When do people use higher frequency programming? (05:15) - Minimal effort vs maximal effort (10:40) - High reps vs low rep training (17:37) - The realities of building muscle (25:25) - How can I optimize my training and recovery? (28:53) - Why you should join my BeStrong Community? My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!Studies that show higher reps lead to extended recovery• PMID: 28963127• PMID: 32401690• PMID: 18283442

In this episode, I explore the intricate relationship between caloric deficits and sleep quality, discussing how reducing calorie intake can disrupt sleep patterns. I highlight the importance of recognizing signs of fatigue and knowing when to adjust your diet or lifestyle for better health. Finally, I address various factors contributing to sleep disturbances in the context of dieting and offer tips for improving sleep hygiene.Topics discussed in this episode:(00:08) - Why does calorie defict mess with my sleep? (02:49) - Noticing when I'm tired (04:25) - How do you know you should make changes? (07:52) - What happens when the caloric deficit is causing the lack of sleep? (11:21) - What happens in a calorie deficit? (12:24) - Why do we experience lack of sleep during calorie deficit? (16:33) - What can we do about it? My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!! Sign up HERE.Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!! Sign up HERE.Topics discussed in this episode:(00:36) - One of the most misunderstood and triggering topics (06:54) - You need to choose and stick to a timeframe (10:38) - Eat as much as you can while seeing the rate of fat loss that's practical (11:52) - Why does hunger happen? (17:41) - Hunger doesn't mean you're doing something wrong (18:10) - Practical strategies to manage hunger (27:57) - The mental and emotional side of managing hunger (32:08) - Implement mindfull eating practices (40:43) - Recapping what we've talked about Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

NEW programming started MONDAY December 30th in the LiftingLindsay App. It's not too late to join! Sign up HEREMy Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!Here are the links to the studies referenced in the article: Lixandrão et al. (2018) Meta-Analysis Title: Resistance Exercise with Blood Flow Restriction Promotes Similar Strength Gains to High-Load Resistance Training in Healthy Young Adults DOI: 10.1007/s40279-018-0897-6 Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-018-0897-6Loenneke et al. (2012) Study Title: Blood Flow Restriction: The Metabolic Hypothesis DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2011.01464.x Link: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0838.2011.01464.x

Here is the link to the Penny Pincher Planner that I talked about in this episode.Topics discussed:(00:07) - Starting a new year (03:04) - New day planner for lovers of lists (06:22) - Thinking about balance (09:29) - Reframing balance (17:47) - Knowing your values and what aligns with them (21:12) - Getting our idea of balance from Pinterest and Instagram (23:45) - Accepting messy days (31:14) - Balance isn't about doing it all Get 40% off the BeStrong Community when you sign up for a year. Sign up HERENEW programming starts MONDAY December 30th in the LiftingLindsay App.My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

40% off LiftingLindsay APP Click HERE Sale ends January 2nd.NEW programming starts MONDAY December 30th in the LiftingLindsay App.Topics discussed in this episode:(00:08) - Special New Year's Promo (01:49) - How to set meaningful and achievable goals (11:28) - Using a Monday or a New Year to start again (19:17) - What are your values? (25:20) - Creating a vision for your future self (33:30) - What are your goals from an Instagram question (38:59) - Measuring and staying accountable (42:19) - Achieving your goals through daily habits The book referenced in this episode is Parenting: A House United 2nd EditionMy Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

Topics discussed in this episode:(02:18) - Painting a picture of the holidays (04:55) - We get torn between two goals (16:05) - Maintenance is not a wasted time (19:00) - My invitation for you as you prepare for the holidays My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

Reclaim Your Fitness and Health Goals! Topics discussed in this episode:(00:07) - Feeling busy in this season (04:02) - Challenging the idea that you're too busy (13:41) - The illusion of busyness (22:54) - Why clarity beats the hustle (33:11) - Audit your time Links:TogglToggl for your phoneMy Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

Topics discussed in this episode:(00:08) - The rule of losing a pound a week (02:19) - What does this idea cause harm? (12:38) - The plan you choose has a big impact (16:37) - The types of people who see really good rates of fat loss (25:00) - Where did I go wrong in coaching? (31:18) - 3,500 calorie idea My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

40% off LiftingLindsay APP Click HERE Sale ends November 17th!NEW programming starts MONDAY November 18th in the LiftingLindsay App.Topics discussed in this episode:(00:08) - Finding maintenance when breastfeeding (00:50) - Black Friday sale details (04:49) - The principles apply to non-breast feeding as well (08:39) - How to figure out maintenance (19:56) - What do I mean by body recomp? (22:09) - How do you know there's a dip in milk supply? (23:48) - Focusing on ranges (25:08) - Post-partum can bring a lot of stress (30:10) - Cutting out caffeine and sleeping when they sleep (31:00) - Hiring someone for basic cleaning (34:00) - What holds you back from hiring a coach or paying for training? (37:18) - Finding maintenance post-dieting phase My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

40% off LiftingLindsay APP Click HERE Sale ends November 17th!NEW programming starts MONDAY November 18th in the LiftingLindsay App.Topics discussed in this episode:(00:08) - Happy to be back! (01:40) - I can't do everything (05:13) - Why is it so hard to ask for help? (11:44) - Upcoming Thanksgiving app promo (14:29) - My birth story (25:32) - The idea of waiting 6 weeks after pregnancy before working out My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

I'm using a running analogy to explain why people don't hit their goals as quickly or as realistically as they think they will.Topics discussed in this episode:(00:08) - Thinking about why people don't hit their goals (02:19) - The two times people usually try and lose weight (05:06) - A running analogy (17:47) - We aren't great at correlation vs causation (19:58) - Don't start with a sprint (26:02) - Realistic rates of fat loss Join BeStrong with Lindsay. And follow Lindsay on Instagram.My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

No, it's not the sweating or the burning sensation.Topics discussed in this episode:(00:07) - How people think they had a good workout (01:36) - Update on pregnancy as of this recording (07:28) - Why some common signs aren't indicators of a good workout? (13:07) - What about watch notifications for exercise? (19:04) - What does the burning sensation in your muscles mean? (27:31) - What should we be looking for when exercising? (40:08) - Like learning about raising children Join BeStrong with Lindsay. And follow Lindsay on Instagram.My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

Topics discussed in this episode:(00:45) - Why I wanted to talk about this (02:59) - Why did different clients excel and others got stuck? (07:41) - How do you know if you are a perfectionist or if you have high standards? (19:28) - Figuring out what is truth, not emotions (22:13) - People project their own experiences onto others (23:15) - A light switch gets turned off and you root your story in feelings (26:10) - Dumb thoughts create unwanted fears (27:34) - The key differences between perfectionism and excellence (31:28) - Walking club + The Gap and the Gain Join BeStrong with Lindsay. And follow Lindsay on Instagram.My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

Can Knees safely pass over toes or will your knees blow up and be injured forever?Studies discussed:Squatting Kinematics PMID: 20182386Effect of Knee position on hip and knee PMID: 14636100Topics discussed in this episode:(00:08) - The fitness fallacy that never dies (01:07) - A basic anatomy lesson (04:04) - The response to my post on Instagram (07:39) - Where did this fitness fallacy come from? (12:04) - Stress isn't always a bad thing (16:35) - My response to the fallacy (31:32) - A 2012 study on knee travel Join BeStrong with Lindsay. And follow Lindsay on Instagram.My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

Alex joins me to talk about people telling us what we should feel, wanting to see the results of hard work, saying our fears out loud, and the importance and power of a before and after photo that is sometimes missed by others.Topics discussed in this episode:(00:15) - Struggling with losing progress due to pregnancy (08:45) - People telling me what I should feel (10:59) - We want to see the results of our hard work (23:36) - We shouldn't fear saying fears out loud (25:11) - How are you defining progress? (34:57) - Progress and journey (40:15) - The power of a before and after photo that gets missed Join BeStrong with Lindsay. And follow Lindsay on Instagram.My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

Follow Lindsay at @liftinglindsay on Instagram.Follow Sheridan on Instagram @sheridanskyefitMargie Davenport, PhD / https://x.com/ExercisePregTopics:Click HERE to join! 4x a week training and 3x a week with at home alternatives too!My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

Follow Lindsay at @liftinglindsay on Instagram.Follow and DM Alex for 1:1 Coaching at @alexparker.fit on Instagram.NEW programming starts TODAY September 23rd in the LiftingLindsay App.Click HERE to join! 4x a week training and 3x a week with at home alternatives too!My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

In this episode I talk about the idea that squats are the same as cardio based off a recent study. Topics discussed in this episode:(00:08) - Are squats the same as cardio? (01:06) - What was the study trying to determine? (02:37) - What is VO2 max? (05:40) - Rest periods and hypertrophy (10:51) - Could it be different with women? (19:53) - Takeaways Join BeStrong with Lindsay. And follow Lindsay on Instagram.NEW programming starts Monday September 23rd in the LiftingLindsay App.Click HERE to join! 4x a week training and 3x a week with at home alternatives too!My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

NEW programming starts Monday September 23rd in the LiftingLindsay App.Click HERE to join! 4x a week training and 3x a week with at home alternatives too!My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!Topics discussed in this episode:(00:08) - Get ready for some tough love (02:52) - Instagram is for old people (04:20) - Stories we see about reasons you can't lose weight (06:51) - Humans are bad at estimating calories (14:58) - Some ways you can get a better idea of what you're consuming (20:55) - Somebody has to be sacrificed if you want change Join BeStrong with Lindsay. And follow Lindsay on Instagram.Find Alex or inquire about coaching on Instagram, @alexparker.fit Give him a follow and send him a DM to ask about coaching.REFERENCES:Konig, L.M., K. Ziesemer, and B. Renner, *Quantifying Actual and Perceived Inaccuracy When Estimating the Sugar, Energy Content and Portion Size of Foods.*Nutrients, 2019. 11(10).Zhou, J., et al., Calorie Estimation From Pictures of Food: Crowdsourcing Study. Interact J Med Res, 2018. 7(2): p. e17.Lichtman, S.W., et al., Discrepancy between self-reported and actual caloric intake and exercise in obese subjects. N Engl J Med, 1992. 327(27): p. 1893-8.Champagne, C.M., et al., Energy intake and energy expenditure: a controlled study comparing dietitians and non-dietitians. J Am Diet Assoc, 2002. 102(10): p. 1428-32.Dahle, J.H., et al., Underreporting of energy intake in weight loss maintainers. Am J Clin Nutr, 2021.McKenzie, B.L., et al., Investigating sex differences in the accuracy of dietary assessment methods to measure energy intake in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr, 2021. 113(5): p. 1241-1255.Willbond, S.M., et al., Normal weight men and women overestimate exercise energy expenditure. J Sports Med Phys Fitness, 2010. 50(4): p. 377-84.

Lindsay and her husband Alex talk discuss ideas from a post by Heugene Teo on Instagram here.My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!Topics discussed in this episode:(00:57) - The post from Heugene Teo (04:15) - Our initial reactions to the audio (10:34) - What is self care really? (13:27) - Focusing on your values (18:19) - We often overcorrect what we did in the past (26:02) - We don't need to tell each other not to feel things (31:13) - Is sitting in the feeling okay? Join BeStrong with Lindsay. And follow Lindsay on Instagram.Find Alex or inquire about coaching on Instagram, @alexparker.fit Give him a follow and send him a DM to ask about coaching.

Click HERE for access to the free printable PDF I talked about for weekly meal planning.NEW programming starts TODAY Monday September 2nd in the LiftingLindsay App.Click HERE to join! It's a 5x a week glute and delt emphasis. it has home alternatives too! Join under the group Train With Me!My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!Topics discussed in this episode:(00:08) - Mindset and causes of burnout (00:34) - What is decision fatigue? (10:54) - A story of a dreamboard (18:35) - How decision fatigue impacts fitness and food (24:26) - The signs of decision fatigue (26:02) - How can we help with decision fatigue? (31:13) - Too much food variety creates decision fatigue Join BeStrong with Lindsay. And follow Lindsay on Instagram.Find Alex or inquire about coaching on Instagram, @alexparker.fit Give him a follow and send him a DM to ask about coaching.

NEW programming starts MONDAY September 2nd in the LiftingLindsay App.Click HERE to join! It's a 5x a week glute and delt emphasis. it has home alternatives too! Join under the group Train With Me!My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!Topics discussed in this episode:(00:08) - Does more time under tension lead to more muscle growth? (03:41) - What does science say about how long a rep should take? (08:23) - A 1999 study on 5 second bench press (10:28) - Your feelings don't mean much when it comes to Hypertrophy Join BeStrong with Lindsay. And follow Lindsay on Instagram.Find Alex or inquire about coaching on Instagram, @alexparker.fit Give him a follow and send him a DM to ask about coaching.

From a question in my community: What is the deal with carbs? Come learn how to train smart and eat smart in my community. Check out more details HERE.Topics discussed in this episode:(00:07) - What's the big deal about carbs? (01:44) - We live in a toxic food culture online (04:52) - Biggest red flag telling you someone doesn't know what they're talking about (06:30) - How carbs break down in your body (10:52) - Carbs play a role in performance, but there's also an aesthetic side (15:47) - Are carbs irrelevant? (19:10) - How many carbs do you need per day? (23:58) - Takeaways from this episode Join BeStrong with Lindsay. And follow Lindsay on Instagram.Find Alex or inquire about coaching on Instagram, @alexparker.fit Give him a follow and send him a DM to ask about coaching.

Fun fact Friday for you on the various ideas around optimal food levels for lifting. Come learn how to train smart and eat smart in my community. Check out more details HERE.Topics discussed in this episode:(00:08) - Today's topic (01:15) - The question: Do you have an opinion on breakfast? (07:17) - Let's stick to the context when answering the question (12:04) - Does it mattter if you go into your lifts fed or fasted? (16:36) - What might be optimal for one person might be different for someone else Join BeStrong with Lindsay. And follow Lindsay on Instagram.Find Alex or inquire about coaching on Instagram, @alexparker.fit Give him a follow and send him a DM to ask about coaching.

Lindsay and Alex discuss pregnancy brain, how important timing rests is or can I get away with self regulation, gauging form and fatigue in the mirror, how bad we are at correlating the cause of changes in our bodies, and why some people are better at self regulation than others.Topics discussed in this episode:(00:08) - 31 weeks (01:31) - What I just learned about pregnancy brain (13:46) - You don't actually lose muscle tissue in a calorie deficit (15:33) - Using absolutes to draw attention and views (20:19) - Do we need to time my rests or do self regulation? (22:28) - Does Lindsay judge other people's form at the gym? (24:04) - Gauging form and fatigue in the mirror (29:12) - A lot of research is comparing apples to oranges (31:36) - We're often bad at correlating the cause of things (40:05) - Viewing social media causes you worse performance (42:59) - Why are some people better at self regulating than others? (51:01) - Recapping our chat Join BeStrong with Lindsay. And follow Lindsay on Instagram.Find Alex or inquire about coaching on Instagram, @alexparker.fit Give him a follow and send him a DM to ask about coaching.

Alex joins me again to talk about our thoughts on phrases like "If I just looking at donut I gain 5 pounds", yo you dieting, a great analogy about water and your weight, tips on living in the real world with real food, and how not to give food power over you. Topics discussed in this episode:(00:09) - Escaping the kids to record a podcast (01:47) - Looking at food and gaining weight (03:46) - Why I don't like the story that people tell themselves about food (06:26) - An analogy about water (12:04) - How do we define yo yo dieting (14:03) - Why would your maintenance come down if you have been in a calorie deficit? (18:34) - You can't actually feel fat (27:44) - Try not to give food power over you (28:37) - How do we live in the real world and not get fat all the time? (34:48) - Sometimes making big food rules works against you (43:27) - Key takeaways Join BeStrong with Lindsay. And follow Lindsay on Instagram.Find Alex or inquire about coaching on Instagram, @alexparker.fit Give him a follow and send him a DM to ask about coaching.

What does etiquette in the gym look like? How can we reflect on ourselves and remember others at the same time? And what did Lindsay do the first time she was in the gym?"It's so weird how 99% of all frustration in the gym could be completely gone if people just communicated."Topics discussed in this episode:(02:10) - Should we be sitting on our phones at the gym? (07:16) - Our inability to communicate with each other (12:28) - Understanding why you might be looking for threats (18:28) - Lindsay's stories of messing up when she started lifting (36:26) - Should I work in with others? Invite others to work in with me? (51:19) - FitSpace one on one coaching Join BeStrong with Lindsay. And follow Lindsay on Instagram. Find Alex or inquire about coaching on Instagram, @alexparker.fit Give him a follow and send him a DM to ask about coaching.

My husband Alex and I discuss the question “What's your Biggest Nutritional Challenge” and the data reported by a survey done by Precision Nutrition clients.Precision Nutrition on InstagramTopics discussed:(01:39) - Teaching our kids, but not forcing them (05:05) - What are people's biggest challenges? (13:44) - Cravings, emotional eating, hunger, and satisfaction (23:07) - How do you stop at just two cookies? (27:24) - The benefits of detoxifying (30:06) - It's important to understand how the food industry works

In this episode of The Lifting Lindsay Podcast, Lindsay and her husband, Alex Parker, discuss the challenges and mindset shifts required during summertime when parenting and working from home disrupt fitness routines. They explore the importance of adaptability, the pitfalls of an all-or-nothing mindset, and practical tips on how to quickly get back on track. They also dive into understanding and filtering information on social media, emphasizing goal clarity, contextual understanding, and recognizing red flags in fitness advice.Find Alex or inquire about coaching on Instagram, @alexparker.fit Give him a follow and send him a DM to ask about coaching.The Gap and the Gain

In this Fun Fact Friday episode, Lindsay explores the common myth that lifting weights can stunt children's growth and instead highlights the numerous physical and mental benefits. Using personal experiences of teaching her own children, Lindsay offers practical tips for introducing kids to weightlifting safely and in an enjoyable manner. She emphasizes the importance of listening to children, encouraging them to embrace challenges, and making fitness a fun part of their lives. Join the discussion and discover ways to help your kids develop a love for strength training!Here is the bar I bought for my kids to start learning how to deadlift. It's only 5lbs: HEREProgram i'm having my girls do over the next month: HereNEW programming Started June 10th in the LiftingLindsay App. It's not too late to join us!!Click HERE to join!My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

Topics on this episode:(00:25) - Introducing Alex (again) (05:34) - How do rip off labels? (12:25) - Why did Alex start training legs? (22:51) - Has Alex's eating changed at all? (24:02) - What are Alex's thoughts on people doing shows? (37:00) - What if Lindsay wnated to do a show? (47:24) - Teaser question for the next episode NEW programming Started last week June 10th in the LiftingLindsay App. It's not too late to join us!!Click HERE to join!My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

Join us for a Fun Fact Friday on the Lifting Lindsay podcast as we revisit the topic of optimal sets per muscle group per week for muscle growth. Lindsay explores the misconception that you need high volume and frequent training to see gains and discusses what studies reveal about achieving muscle growth even with fewer sets. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned lifter, Lindsay breaks down how you can maximize results while fitting training into your life, addressing the all-or-nothing mindset that often leads to unnecessary stress. Tune in to learn how to balance your fitness routine for the best outcomes while enjoying life's other priorities.Studies cited• PMID: 27433992 - UNTRAILED/NEWER• PMID: 35291645 - TRAINED LIFTERSNEW programming started June 10th in the LiftingLindsay App. It's not too late to join us!!Click HERE to join!My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

On this week's Fun Fact Friday Lindsay tackles a frequently asked question: How to address strength and muscle imbalances between body sides. Lindsay explains common causes, particularly for beginners and new mothers, and offers practical gym solutions such as incorporating unilateral exercises.Topics:(00:00) - 128 - Muscle Imbalance? Is One Side Strong than Another? (00:05) - What do I do if one side is stronger than the other? (02:02) - A note for mothers with younger children (03:42) - What can we do in the gym? (07:27) - Being good at one thing doesn't mean you'll be great at a similair thing (10:06) - What you can do to build up your weaker side

New Program for Glutes and Delts Starting MONDAY! May 27th. Sign up HERE for optimized programming and learn how to eat toward your goals too with yummy recipes and courses on how to set up a nutrition lifestyle!Lindsay talks about how teaching her children work ethic, grit, and emotional regulation has tested her and taught her valuable lessons about parenting. She also touches on her realization that she needs to improve her time management to achieve better work-life balance, especially with summer approaching and her children being home. Lindsay uses personal anecdotes to illustrate how tracking and measuring her actions, both as a parent and in her professional life, have led to significant improvements. She encourages her listeners to take ownership of their actions and outcomes in life, shifting from being busy to being productive by setting measurable goals and following through. Lindsay's message is one of hope, encouraging listeners to see that they have the power to change their lives for the better.Topics:(00:00) - 127 - Extreme Ownership - The Key to Success (00:05) - Join me in some self introspection (03:09) - Recognizing what kind of life you are creating (06:32) - You may be the cause, but you're also the solution! (08:38) - Thinking about what story we tell ourselves about ourselves (15:24) - Raise the floor, not just the ceiling by holding yourself accountable (18:32) - Obsessing about something won't bring it about (23:21) - What we can measure, we can control, and we can change

Lindsay discusses the importance of not just focusing on the physical aspects such as calorie counting and macros for fat loss but also understanding the psychological challenges, particularly decision fatigue. The majority of individuals fail in their fat loss journey not because of their diet or exercise plans, but due to a lack of adherence, often resulting from decision fatigue. Lindsay encourages listeners to apply principles to simplify choices in diet and fitness routines to improve adherence and success in fat loss. Strategies such as improving sleep quality and streamlining meal choices are emphasized as key methods to reduce decision fatigue, thereby making it easier to stay on track with fitness and health goals.Topics:(00:00) - 126 - Decision Fatigue Killing Your Fat Loss Progress (00:05) - Can decision fatigue kill your fat loss? (04:36) - What is decision fatigue? (05:29) - How Steve Jobs handled decision fatigue (11:33) - How bad I am at time and energy management (16:46) - Two things to help with decision fatigue (22:45) - Reducing decisions in the kitchen (30:09) - Reducing decisions in the gym

Lindsay unpacks the trending and controversial topic of 'snatching your waist', highlighting her concerns with the misinformation and toxic culture prevalent in the fitness industry. She critiques fitness influencers and educators who react to videos by shaming and bullying, rather than correcting misinformation constructively. Lindsay explains that achieving a snatched waist involves much more than specific exercises, discussing the roles of genetics, body fat percentage, and calorie deficit in influencing body shape. She emphasizes the impossibility of spot reduction and cautions against unrealistic body goals perpetuated by misleading fitness advice on social media. The episode is a call for a more informed and compassionate approach to fitness, urging listeners to focus on their genetics and health rather than unattainable standards.Topics:0:00 No, It's not a thing00:54 My love hate relationship with snatching your waist03:06 What does snatching your waist mean?07:54 What contributes to the snatched waist?11:16 Your genetics are your own14:02 Let's talk about abs16:58 Following goal people vs information people

In this episode of the Lifting Lindsay podcast, guest Lauren Colnso-Semple discusses her research on how menstrual cycles and oral contraceptives affect women's muscle protein synthesis in response to resistance training. The conversation spans topics such as the effectiveness of programming workouts around menstrual cycles for optimizing muscle growth, strength, and fat loss, the impact of hormonal birth control on exercise adaptation, and the importance of individual variation in training volume and recovery needs. Lauren, holding a PhD from McMaster University and a Master's in exercise science, shares insights from her studies and experience, addressing misconceptions about training during different phases of the menstrual cycle and the overall impact of sex-based differences in training outcomes.Topics:00:08 Introducing Lauren Colnso-Semple01:11 What did you learn about oral contraceptives?07:24 How this affects perimenopause or premenopause11:29 When do women see a lowering of strength?19:01 How difficult is it to track and monitor hormonal changes in women?28:05 Learning to listen to experts32:45 What are your thoughts on volume for hypertrophy in women?41:57 How do rest times compare for men vs women?