LiftingLindsay's More Than Fitness

Have you ever started a new training phase, seen your weights go down, and immediately wondered if you were getting weaker? You're not alone. In this episode, Lindsay breaks down one of the most misunderstood concepts in hypertrophy training: why a decrease in weight does not necessarily mean a decrease in progress. You'll learn why mechanical tension is considered one of the primary drivers of mu...

Topics discussed: (00:00) - Welcome (02:58) - Hunger vs Cravings Explained (04:30) - Follicular Phase Appetite Boost (08:47) - Ovulation and Hormone Shift (12:20) - Luteal Phase Snack Attacks (15:08) - Why PMS Feels So Hard (19:17) - Coaching Strategies and Refeeds (21:57) - Texture Hacks for Satisfaction (26:40) - Cycle Weight Fluctuations (29:37) - Final Takeaways and Goodbye Want More Support?...

Ready to Stop Starting Over? If you're tired of bouncing between being "good" during the week and starting over every Monday, it's time to build a lifestyle that actually lasts. Inside the LiftingLindsay App , you'll learn how to train smart, eat smart, and create sustainable habits that support fat loss, muscle gain, and long term health. Sign up HERE for a free 7 day trial. Inside you'll get: ✓...

New TWM (Train With Me) programming starring June 15th! This is my personal programming. We have a 4x or 5x a week option. We’ll be including a 4 week initial block of eccentric work that I cover in the episode and i’m excited for. Come train with me! Get a 7 day free trial HERE ! → home alternatives included → access to my community, recipes, lives, form reviews, etc. → 3x, 4x, 5x a week training...

How do you define bulky when it's not something that can be measured? Social media doesn't tell the whole story of someone's fitness journey, so what can you do when you're struggling with how you feel you look vs reality of how you should be working out? Chapters: (00:08) - Percentage of women who have PMS (05:18) - Women sometimes don't want to get bulky (06:39) - How do you define bulky? (15:29...

Lindsay and Alex answer a question from the a BeStrong member Ohksana: I have joined your Be Strong app. I am really liking your style of workouts and am excited to see how it can help me and challenge me. I do have to be honest, the longer rest periods are VERY hard for me. I am used to 45 seconds maybe up to 1 minute so I am trying to work on that. Thanks for the wonderful platform!! Chapters: (...

My latest podcast episode covers the highs and lows of post-diet recovery and unveils a joint coaching venture with Alex. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT #1 Alex and I officially have a team of coaches, and we are now opening spots for 1:1 coaching. This coaching is for women who want to: Build a healthier relationship with food and fitness Stop starting over every Monday Create systems and routines that actuall...

Lindsay shares how she completed an eight-week fat loss phase. Follow a long with me in my training! Did you know my training app has my personal program in it? Train With Me is a 5x a week program, but it has 4x a week option as well as home alternatives. Come join my app and start using these tools the right way 👇 ✨ Free 7-day trial ✨ Simple, high-protein recipes ✨ Optimized training program...

Lindsay recaps a six-week 25% calorie-deficit fat loss phase she documented for her Be Strong community, emphasizing focusing on calories and protein, minimums for fats and fiber, and avoiding obsessive tracking. She explains why vacations don’t erase real fat-loss progress, detailing how water, sodium, carbs, alcohol, reduced training volume, and digestion can temporarily raise scale weight and c...

Follow a long with me in my training! Did you know my training app has my personal program in it? Train With Me is a 5x a week program, but it has 4x a week option as well as home alternatives. New Programming Starts April 13th! Topics discussed in this episode: (00:08) - No for real this time we're going to talk about it (04:24) - When do you need to hire a coach? (07:03) - Should you add calorie...

Follow a long with me in my training! Did you know my training app has my personal program in it? Train With Me is a 5x a week program, but it has 4x a week option as well as home alternatives. New Programming Starts April 13th! Topics discussed: (00:32) - What is a cut? (01:48) - Do the words we use really matter? (05:46) - There comes a point where body weight doesn't mean as much (14:19) - How...

You’re not broken… you’re just using the wrong tool for the job. Lifting weights isn’t for fat loss. Cardio isn’t for fat loss. Eating “healthy” isn’t for fat loss. Those are incredible tools… just not for the outcome you’ve been expecting from them. When you understand what each tool is actually designed to do, everything clicks. You stop guessing. You stop spinning your wheels. You finally start...

Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, @ LiftingLindsay , here: https://www.youtube.com/@liftinglindsay Topics: (00:51) - Why I'm talking about the cut experience (07:33) - Dealing with public perceptions, especailly on social media (18:59) - Alex's math lesson (23:18) - People struggle with effort lining up with results (27:45) - Discomfort is a good thing (30:27) - How can people figure out...

NEW Training programs begin March 9th!!! Here’s your chance to start training with me! You have 4x a week and 3x a week options to choose from. There are home alternatives too! You will also get access to my community with help, support, and all my recipes. Come Train with Us!! Free 7 day trial here Need More help to break through the mental challenges of body image, mental blocks, food noise? Joi...

NEW Training programs begin March 9th!!! Here’s your chance to start training with me! You have 4x a week and 3x a week options to choose from. There are home alternatives too! You will also get access to my community with help, support, and all my recipes. Come Train with Us!! Free 7 day trial here Need More help to break through the mental challenges of body image, mental blocks, food noise? Joi...

Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, @ LiftingLindsay , here: https://www.youtube.com/@liftinglindsay Topics discussed: 00:00 Welcome Back 00:31 New Strength Goals 01:51 Why I’m Starting YouTube 07:04 3 Women, 3 Lessons 08:49 Story #1: The Bikini Pro With Unreal Quads 13:59 Story #2: “Just Walking More” vs The Real Reason She Got Shredded 17:11 Story #3: The 5'1 Shredded ‘Unicorn’ 24:50 Wha...

📣 Lindsay and Alex announce a new coaching experience starting in 2026 , capped at 30 clients , focused on lifestyle skills, accountability, and community support. Program name: Forge 2026 Kickoff: Monday, January 5 Weekly lives and calls, daily “work”, and community-based coaching Bonus: discount for couples who join together Click Here for Forge 2026 Chapters: (00:08) - Introducing Alex's Assis...

If you're Ready for a new you in 2026? This is not a new diet... it's how to create a new lifestyle! One that helps you hit your goals and KEEP them!!! Are you in?? -> Click HERE

Topics: (00:08) - Something every serious lifter runs into' (02:36) - What is a deload? (07:38) - Signs you might need a deload (11:41) - Sometimes we naturally deload (19:27) - I'll share how I'm going to be doing deloads (26:24) - Getting my conditioning and aerobic capactiy back up 👉 Start your free 7-day trial here!

Topics: (00:29) - The truth behind the trend (01:53) - Breaking down what is being said (06:20) - One big assumption made by the theory (11:21) - Most of us don't know where real failure is (23:41) - Thinking of it as a skill progression (26:21) - Takeaways 👉 Start your free 7-day trial here!

Topics: (00:08) - Feeling old is a lifestyle problem (02:38) - What happens when all the right things leave us tired and exhausted (08:42) - We need to stop comparing the easiest time of our life to right now (14:19) - What about move more? (19:48) - Your mindset matters more than you realize (21:57) - The fix is... 🚀 Big News: LiftingLindsay Training App Updates 🚀 I’ve been working behind the s...

Topics: (00:08) - Some thoughts to help those of you that are stuck in your head a bit (08:51) - It's not always or nothing (13:45) - Turning up the dial instead of a switch (22:45) - What's the trade off? (25:06) - What do you mean by the canvas people have? (30:47) - Mirror reps in the gym and other areas 🚀 Big News: LiftingLindsay Training App Updates 🚀 I’ve been working behind the scenes to...

Topics: (00:08) - Why does this bug Lindsay so much? (05:23) - We need to talk about rep ranges (09:40) - Is lifting heavier important around middle age? (10:52) - What do people mean when they say "lift heavy"? (18:55) - Just to be clear: I love lifting heavy! 🚀 Big News: LiftingLindsay Training App Updates 🚀 I’ve been working behind the scenes to completely overhaul the app — and I can’t wait...

Topics: (00:29) - What's your favorite pre-workout snack? (04:28) - Do I need to change my workouts every few weeks to keep progressing? (10:03) - If I'm sore all the time, is that a good thing? (12:43) - How can I tell if I'm training hard enough? (19:18) - I'm post menopausal and my sleep is awful - any advice? (21:18) - Do I have to track steps? (24:55) - What are your thoughts on intermittent...

Topics: (00:08) - Are processed foods bad? (01:26) - What is a calorie? (02:09) - Why aren't all calories used the same? (03:17) - What are whole foods? (04:30) - What are processed foods? (07:24) - What about ultra processed foods? (07:49) - What about protein powder? (12:44) - Why can ultra processed foods be a problem? (16:55) - How does food impact hormones? (22:15) - Meal options (27:58) - Bi...