LiftingLindsay's More Than Fitness

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 encour...

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 th...

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 hormon...

Join us in our community where we tackle issues like BLTS with education, community support, and challenges! Join HERE In this episode of the Lifting Lindsay podcast, the focus is on BLTS (Bites, Licks, Tastes, and Sips) and their impact on fat loss and maintenance goals. Lindsay discusses how these seemingly minor habits can significantly hinder progress towards achieving and maintaining a desire...

In this Fun Fact Friday' episode, Lindsay emphasizes the importance of applying fitness knowledge to personal situations, reflecting on her own journey and misconceptions in fitness. Lindsay discusses the value of mindful eating, addressing emotional eating, and the importance of understanding hunger and fullness cues. She shares insights on how overeating on occasion doesn't drastically impact bo...

We're addressing common misconceptions in the fitness world regarding muscle gain, metabolism, and food intake. Stop comparing your diet and fitness routines to others. I'll talk about the impact of reversing diet restrictions to increase maintenance calorie levels, and the belief that muscle gain allows for significantly higher food intake. Topics : 0:00 Muscle Massively Increases Your Metabolism...

In this episode of the Lifting Lindsay podcast, Lindsay discusses the essential concepts of fat burning versus fat loss, explaining that despite common misconceptions, they are not the same. She highlights how fat burning refers to the process of using dietary or stored body fat as an energy source, whereas fat loss involves the actual reduction in body fat percentage. Lindsay offers insights into...

In this episode of the Lifting Lindsay Podcast, Lindsay introduces a new segment called Fun Fact Fridays, aimed at delivering quick, digestible facts. She shares insights on how marketing labels such as 'low calorie' or 'guilt-free' can misleadingly affect our eating behaviors, leading to overconsumption. By referencing studies and personal anecdotes, Lindsay explores the psychology behind food la...

Current evidence shows most women’s strength isn’t influenced by menstrual cycle PMID: 37033884 NEW programming Starts April 22nd in the LiftingLindsay App. 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!!! JOIN HERE Membership gives you access to…. Training App with dozens of program...

I loved a quote from the book we are reading in the BeStrong Community, “ Brianna Wiest, The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery Topics: 01:03 The best version of yourself doesn't necessarily mean fat loss 07:03 A quote I want to share with you 12:54 The word "just" holds so much weight 16:20 What you choose for yourself may threaten other people 24:57 We're all dealing w...

In this episode of the Lifting Lindsay Podcast, Lindsay addresses the concerns and misinformation regarding muscle loss, particularly during periods of reduced physical activity. She begins by debunking myths around immediate muscle loss during short breaks from lifting, emphasizing that short-term breaks do not lead to significant muscle tissue loss. Lindsay delves into the process of muscle atro...

In this episode of the Lifting Lindsay podcast, Lindsay speaks with Emilee Roberts, a user of her training app and an influencer in the online beauty space. Through her story, Emilee explores the concepts of self-worth versus self-confidence, the role of gratitude, intention-setting, and maintaining integrity as tools for cultivating a confident, joyful life. The episode deeply delves into practic...

Dr. Darren Candow, a professor in the faculty of kinesiology and health studies at the University of Regina in Canada, delivers an in-depth discussion about creatine. He discusses its benefits, addresses common misconceptions, and highlights the supplement’s effects on athletes, young adults, elderly, and clinical populations. He also addresses concerns such as weight gain, kidney stress, and issu...

Lindsay discusses various aspects of muscle growth, including how to overcome plateaus and why muscle growth is important for different reasons in different individuals. She also touches upon the importance of planning workouts, tracking weights, increasing workout intensity occasionally, and even sharing her experience with pregnancy and how it changed her routine. Lindsay gives recommendations f...

Lindsay discusses the contention surrounding banding exercises, particularly squats, hip thrusts, and glute bridges. She explains that while bands can sometimes be used as a learning tool for beginners, regular use can lead to decreased performance and diminished muscle growth. Lindsay debunks the popular belief that banding exercises contribute significantly to glute development and suggests that...

I want to share some insights on how gym routines have evolved over the years, and how for me it's shifted to be more about strength rather than looks. Additionally, I talk about the importance of a healthy relationship with food, and practices like mindful eating, especially during vacation periods. Topics: 00:05 IVF Journey update 03:49 Working out during pregnancy isn't just about you 08:59 Tal...

Hitting our goals comes down to two things ... Nutrition and Training. If either side of the equation is off, we are not going to see the changes we hope for! Lindsay discusses the realistic rates of fat loss and muscle growth, debunking many misconceptions that lead to unrealistic expectations. She emphasizes the importance of the process and being patient with oneself, advocating a healthier app...

Lindsay talks with Taryn Nettles, a fitness coach specializing in hormones and wellness. Taryn shares her background, explaining her journey in health and fitness and how it led her to specialize in hormones. They discuss the impact of lifestyle, stress, and diet on hormones, exploring how these elements directly affect metabolic rate. Delving deeper, they touch on thyroid function, sex hormones,...

I'm sharing my experiences with in vitro fertilization (IVF), how my faith continues to guide me, and discuss the impact of hormonal changes on my everyday life, daily routine, and fitness goals. The episode concludes with a book recommendation that has significantly helped me during my life. Loving What Is - The Work ANNOUNCING!! - BeStrong - My inner circle community - Join HERE Membership gives...

In this episode, Lindsay discusses her struggles with illness during the month of January and updates about the IVF process. She also introduces the 'one more rep' challenge in her BeStrong community. Lindsay explores the importance of understanding the point of failure in training and encourages her community to push to their limits. She addresses the concept of taking into consideration an indiv...

Lindsay sits down with Dr. Allen Bacon, a certified nutrition coach, who drops truth bombs on the misconceptions oft-seen on social media. They delve into topics like misconstruing credentials, credibility and follower counts. Drawing from his background in medical science, Dr. Allen admonishes multiple 'good vs bad' fallacies in food and fitness information while advocating for smart omnivore die...

Struggling to get your kids to eat healthy? Here are some things i’ve done to help my family. It’s also a new year! Let’s talk about the idea of setting new year’s goals, and how I like to come up with ‘outcomes and paths’ every 3,6,12 months! ANNOUNCING!! - BeStrong - My inner circle community - Join HERE Membership gives you access to Training App with dozens of programs to choose from: Courses...

In this episode of the Lifting Lindsay podcast, Lindsay discusses the importance of understanding your personal fitness goals and how this differs from person to person. Lindsay stresses on the importance of context, individual body types and specific goals. She also covers the differences between 'working out' and 'training', highlighting how specific types of exercises such as combo movements or...

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