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Remarkable “Before & Afters” That Have Nothing to do With Fat Loss

July 13, 2024 By GrlPwr

What do the majority of women’s fitness before and after photos have in common? They’re all about weight loss—someone was “bigger” in the before photo, and they’re smaller (or at least leaner) in the after. Not that there’s anything wrong with people wanting to lose weight to improve their health, feel more confident, or to […]

For the Best Results, Women Must Use Fractional Plates for Barbell Exercises

November 13, 2024 By GrlPwr

I only added 5 pounds to the bar! Why does it feel so heavy? Maybe you’ve done it — added a mere 5 pounds to the bar, lifted it for a few reps, racked the bar and immediately checked the plates. Surely you did the math wrong and added more to the bar than just […]

Break Free from the Ugly Side of Health and Fitness

July 13, 2023 By GrlPwr

The health and fitness industry has done a fantastic job of making women dislike their bodies, and themselves. Browse the health section at your local bookstore, scroll through social media feeds of fitness professionals, glance at fitness magazines in the checkout aisle of the grocery store. It’s abundantly clear what modern health and fitness is […]

Disordered Eating No Longer Controls Me, But That Doesn’t Mean I Never Struggle

February 14, 2025 By GrlPwr

I’m no longer captive to disordered eating. But that doesn’t mean I never struggle or feel the tug of old, destructive habits. Like a scar from a sutured wound leaves a permanent reminder of the event, so too did my stint with obsessive eating habits create a lasting mark on me. It fades with time, […]

You’re Tougher Than You Think (How To Get Better Results)

September 1, 2024 By GrlPwr

You’re tougher than you think. And I’ll show you. And when I show you, you’ll get it and understand how knowing this truth will assist you achieve great results from your training. “I had no concept how tough I was!” That statement doesn’t get old. When I’ve heard a woman voice that at the end […]

Here’s the Simple Guide That Shows You How to Eat Healthy

September 9, 2024 By GrlPwr

Does it ever feel like you spend way more time than you should have to thinking about food? What you should eat and shouldn’t eat; how many meals you should eat; are any foods best for fat loss; what’s best for improving overall health; is there such a thing as an all-you-can-eat peanut butter diet; are total calories or […]

Forget Fat Loss

March 13, 2025 By GrlPwr

The goal of fat loss isn’t (usually) the problem. It’s the mindset that often evolves from a seemingly never-ending fat loss pursuit. Fat loss isn’t executed as a simple objective, structured process that lasts for a designated time — it gradually morphs into a definitive, emotionally-fueled, all-consuming infinite lifestyle. This unrelenting, long-term focus on fat […]

The Nocebo Effect: Are You (Unknowingly) Thinking Your Way to Failure?

November 13, 2023 By GrlPwr

A patient taking part in an experiment is told her new medication may have symptoms such as nausea, stomach pains, and loss of appetite. Four weeks later when she revisits her doctor for a checkup she complains of nausea, stomach pains, and loss of appetite. “The side effects from this medication are terrible,” she groaned. […]

Eating in Moderation: How to Do It Right

January 13, 2023 By GrlPwr

Eating in moderation is a noble goal. Too bad most people suck at it. What does it mean to “eat in moderation”? We must define it if we’re to practice it properly. The definition varies widely depending on what beliefs someone has about nutrition, but here’s a simplified answer that’s void of stupid nonsense (calling any food […]

The Chocolate Protein Shake That Actually Tastes Like a Milkshake

November 6, 2024 By GrlPwr

How many times have you tried a “healthy” recipe that boasted it tastes just like the real thing! only to be immensely disappointed…again? My list of never-make-this-food-abomination-again recipes is a lengthy one; I don’t care if it’s healthier than the original recipe it impersonates because if it tastes terrible, it’s not worth eating. Plus, that perpetuates the […]