by Nia Shanks | Follow her on Twitter here
Being kind and sugar-coating things doesn’t always get the point across when talking strength training, nutrition, and definitely fat loss.
So today, I’m going to be politically incorrect, because the other way isn’t getting through to some people.
It’s time for tough love.
You’ve been warned.
“I’m just not losing fat that I think I should. I’m really determined to get rid of this flab on my stomach,” she said while grabbing and pinching her waist.
“I’ve been going to the gym four times per week for over a month now. Shouldn’t I have noticed something?” she continued as I popped the top off my last PumpkinHead Ale from Shipyard Brewery.
She asked, “Nia, what am I doing … Click to continue reading
by Nia Shanks | Follow her on Twitter here
Throughout the course of my strength training, fitness, and performance journey I’ve made dozens of mistakes.
I’m going to share those with you in the future so, hopefully, you don’t make them on your own journey. Believe me, I’ve made a ton of mistakes when it comes to strength training and nutrition, and I definitely don’t want you to learn the hard way.
In fact, you can discover more in my letter to OCD eating habits – How to (Once and for All) Break Free from OCD Eating Habits, Regain Your Sanity, and Eat to Build a Better Body, Simply.
Today I’m going to reveal what I consider to be my biggest nutrition mistake. Instead of discussing this in the typical article format, today I’m … Click to continue reading
by Nia Shanks | Follow her on Twitter here
I truly despise dieting.
Allow me to rephrase that – I despise the notion that you must starve, be miserable, and exist in a general state of deprivation, all in the name of losing body fat.
I also don’t like strict rules or guidelines because they clash with my personality. You’ll know what I mean if you read My Battle with Disordered Eating a while back. I don’t like spending much time thinking about my diet, and so I prefer simple tips that I can easily follow and tailor to my life.
Furthermore, most people experience negative emotions when they think about losing fat via diet. That’s why people exclaim, “Ugh. I have to go on a diet so I can lose this … Click to continue reading
