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Not Just Gym Girls
Welcome to Not Just Gym Girls. Not Just Gym Girls was created to empower and educate others in their health and fitness journeys. We hope to inspire you inside and outside the gym bringing you all things; training, nutrition, mindset, personal development, and so much more.
Episodes
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Fitness Advice We Completely Agree With
In this episode of Not Just Gym Girls, we're discussing fitness advice we completely agree with, even if it challenges what we've been taught about health and…
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Fitness Advice We Completely Disagree With
In this episode, we’re breaking down some of the most common pieces of fitness advice we completely disagree with and why they might be doing more harm than…
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Can You Have Physique Goals and a Healthy Relationship With Food?
In this episode, we're breaking down the fine line between working toward body composition goals and letting those goals take over your life. We discuss the…
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The Problem With 1,200-Calorie Diets
In this episode, we’re breaking down why 1,200 calories has become such a normalized target for women and why eating as little as possible isn’t the goal, even…
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Why You're Not Seeing Results From Your Workouts
If you’re putting in the work at the gym but feel like you’re not seeing the results you should be, it may be how you’re approaching your workouts. In this…
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How to Handle Social Eating Without Guilt
Going out to dinner, celebrating birthdays, traveling, and sharing meals with the people you love is a part of a healthy lifestyle. In this episode, we’re…
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What the Fitness Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know
The fitness industry has a way of making health feel a lot more complicated than it needs to be. In this episode, we’re talking about why your smallest body…
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Social Media, Body Image & Redefining Health with AJ Myles
In this episode, we’re joined by AJ Myles, a women’s health coach, pro bikini bodybuilder, and qualifying registered psychotherapist, to talk all things food…
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When Dieting Becomes Part of Your Identity
For so many, dieting starts as something you do, but over time, it can quietly become part of who you are. In this episode, we’re talking about the identity…
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The Secret Behind Our Most Successful Clients
What do our most successful clients actually have in common? Spoiler: it’s not perfect nutrition, never missing a workout, or being motivated 24/7. In this…
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How to REALLY Get Toned
In this episode, we're breaking down what being "toned" actually means, why so many women unintentionally work against that goal, and the biggest myths keeping…
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Navigating Different Seasons of Life
In this episode, we explore why holding yourself to routines from a different season of life can lead to frustration, guilt, and burnout. Whether you're…
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What If Your Body Isn't the Problem?
In this episode, we're unpacking the beliefs so many women have been taught to accept; that confidence, happiness, health, and even self-worth are things we…
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Why Comparison Is Keeping You Stuck (And Hurting Your Body Image)
In this episode, we're talking about the impact social media has on body image, why comparing yourself to your past self can keep you feeling stuck, how to…
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How Reverse Dieting Improves Gut Health, Sleep, and Stress Tolerance
In this episode, we're diving into how eating enough improves many aspects of health including your digestion, sleep, workout performance, and so much more. We…
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When Your Goals Change and How to Handle the Identity Shift
In this episode, we're talking about the identity shift that often comes when your goals evolve, and why letting go of an old version of yourself can feel both…
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Signs You're Under-Fueling Without Realizing It
In this episode, we're breaking down the often-overlooked signs of under-fueling and why it doesn't always look like extreme dieting or eating as little as…
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Navigating Fitness as a Busy Mom
In this episode of the Not Just Gym Girls podcast, we’re talking all about navigating fitness as a busy mom and why taking care of your health can feel so much…
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What We Wish More Women Knew About Nutrition
In this episode we’re talking about the nutrition advice we genuinely wish more women heard sooner. From chronic dieting and food obsession to under-eating…
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What You Actually Need to See Progress in the Gym
In this episode, we break down what actually drives progress in the gym and what tends to overcomplicate it. We cover the importance of progressive overload…
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Physical Therapy, Strength Training and Injury Prevention with Dr. Nicole Turnbow
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Nicole Turnbow, owner and founder of Body in Motion to talk about the intersection of strength training, injury…
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Stop Equating Your Worth With Your Body
In this episode, we’re unpacking the belief that your worth is tied to your body. We are talking about where this belief actually comes from, how it impacts…
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Why IIFYM Stopped Working for Us (and What We Did Instead)
In this episode, we share our transition from IIFYM to a mindful/intuitive eating approach. We share our own experiences in how IIFYM helped us, until it…
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Our Hot Takes on the Fitness Industry
In this episode, we’re sharing our biggest hot takes on the health and fitness industry, and some of them might challenge what you’ve been told. From why you…
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What Dieting Too Hard Taught Us
In this episode, we’re breaking down the lessons we learned from dieting too hard and how it impacted more than just our weight. From gut and hormone issues to…
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Gut Health 101
In this episode, we're breaking down what actually supports digestion. From building balanced meals to simple daily habits, this episode is about understanding…
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What Makes a Workout Effective
In this episode we're breaking down the common belief that workouts need to feel brutal to be effective. We chat about where this mindset stems from, like diet…
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Our Biggest Takeaways From 2 Years in Business
In this episode of Not Just Gym Girls, we’re reflecting on our first two years in business and the biggest takeaways that came with building something from the…
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Adjusting Macros in a Reverse Diet
In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most common questions we hear about reverse dieting: which macro actually increases first, carbs, fats, or…
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Amenorrhea & Under-Fueling with Sports Dietitian Katie Regan
In this episode, we are joined by Sports Dietitian Katie Regan to break down amenorrhea, under-fueling, and what’s really happening hormonally when you lose…
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Eating Enough Without Tracking Every Bite
In this episode, we’re talking about how to eat enough without feeling like you have to track every single bite forever. We share our perspective on tracking…
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Overcoming Guilt Around Food Choices
Food guilt is something so many of us experience, often without even realizing how much it’s influencing our choices. In this episode, we talk about where…
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The Truth About Progressive Overload (What Most People Get Wrong)
Progressive overload is one of the most commonly discussed principles in strength training, yet it’s often misunderstood. In this episode, we clarify what…
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You Didn’t “Lose Progress” From Being Sick
In this episode, we break down how to approach training, nutrition, and recovery when you’re sick. We dive into how to decide when movement is appropriate, how…
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The Habits That Helped Us Make Peace With Our Bodies
In this episode we're chatting about the habits that changed our relationship with our bodies. Not through weight loss or forced confidence, but through how we…
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Breaking the January Diet Cycle
The new year tends to amplify diet culture, making it seem like a calorie deficit is the default way to start the year. In this episode, we break down why that…
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Your Permission to Enjoy the Holidays
In this episode we're chatting about why the holidays aren’t the problem, the pressure around them is. We’re talking about why so many women start feeling…
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Metabolic Adaptation Explained: Why Your Body Stalls After Long-Term Dieting
In this episode, we’re talking about something almost every chronic dieter has felt but rarely gets explained well: metabolic adaptation. It’s the real reason…
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We Were Never Meant To Be This Lean
In this episode, we’re breaking down something we wish more women understood sooner: we were never meant to live at “fitness influencer” levels of leanness…
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Q&A - Business Ownership, Hormones, and Navigating Food Comments
In this episode, Marisa and Vanessa dive into answering your questions. From identifying hormonal imbalances to modifying workouts around your menstrual cycle…
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Body Image In Your 20s
In this episode, Marisa and Vanessa dive into what it really looks like to navigate body image in your 20s, Your 20s are a decade full of changes, comparison…
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Redefining Progress When Your Goals Change
In this episode, we’re diving into what happens when your goals evolve, and how to navigate the identity shift that comes with it. Marisa and Vanessa share…
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The Turning Point in Our Body Image Journey
In today's episode, we’re diving into what really helped us make peace with our bodies. For years, we lived in the constant pursuit of chasing smaller sizes…
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The Secret to a Successful Reverse Diet
In this episode, we break down what actually changes first in a reverse diet and why it matters for your metabolism, hormones, and performance. We'll walk you…
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How We Program for Fat Loss
In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly how we program for fat loss at Strive for Strong, and why our approach looks so different from the “eat less, move…
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The Biggest Mistakes We Made Traveling (And What We Do Now)
After a month of travel, Marisa and Vanessa sit down to share how stepping out of routine shifted their relationship with food and fitness. They talk about…
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Why Motivation Isn't The Problem
In this episode, we're breaking down the myth of motivation and why waiting for that “spark” to feel inspired only keeps you stuck in the start–stop cycle…
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Are These 5 Gym Mistakes Sabotaging Your Progress?
In this episode, Marisa and Vanessa break down the top five gym mistakes they see women making all the time, plus practical tips to fix them. From undervaluing…
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Balancing Career and Fitness Goals (Without Burning Out)
Trying to balance your career while staying on top of your health can feel like a constant tug-of-war. In this episode, Marisa and Vanessa share their own…
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Macros Without the Obsession
In this episode, we’re diving into how to use macro tracking as a powerful tool without letting it take over your life. We share our own stories of how…
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The Cost of Comparison
In this episode, we dive into why comparison shows up so strongly, from the way our brains are wired for it to the way social media amplifies every highlight…
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Strength Training Myths We Used to Believe (And What We Know Now)
In this episode we’re breaking down the most common strength training myths we once lived by, explaining why they’re wrong, and sharing what actually works…
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Leading by Example: Modeling a Healthy Lifestyle for Your Kids
In this episode, we’re diving into how your everyday actions around food, movement, and body image can shape how your children relate to health for years to…
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Tired of Starting Over Every Monday? Listen to this.
Do you constantly feel like you're hitting the reset button every week? Telling yourself, "I'll be good starting Monday," only to find yourself stuck in the…
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Why You’re Burnt Out on Your Health and Fitness Goals
You started working out because it made you feel good, physically, mentally, emotionally. But now? It feels like just another task on your to-do list. In this…
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Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your Reverse Diet
Reverse dieting can be a powerful tool to heal your metabolism, boost strength, and break free from chronic under-eating, but only if you do it right. In this…
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Reverse Dieting Q&A
In today’s Q&A episode, we’re answering all your most common questions about reverse dieting, what it actually is, how it works, and why it might be the key to…
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Life After Competing with Chandler Corlett
In today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Chandler Corlett, a former bodybuilder who gets real about what it was like to leave the stage behind and…
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Simple Nutrition Tips That Changed Our Journey
In this episode, we’re sharing the simple nutrition tips that actually changed our journey. We dive into small, meaningful shifts that helped us feel better…
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Navigating Food and Movement While Traveling
In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly how we handled our most recent vacation, from the mindset we had going into it, to how we eased back into routine…