Hey loves, Today’s blog post is about carbohydrates, specifically, how they are not the enemy and can be consumed strategically for optimal physique development. Our culture is obsessed with demonizing carbs. Lebanon, in particular, has placed a war on bread, pasta and even rice. People here don’t consume it for dinner, they hate themselves when…
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A Woman’s Guide to Training for the Body She Wants at 40, 50, and 60
Hey loves, Today’s blog post is going to be an in depth woman’s guide to training for the body she wants at 40, 50 and 60. In this blog post are the realities of ageing vis a vis training mixed in with practical advice that we can use when we reach our older years. Let…
The Psychology of Athleisure
Hey loves, Does motivation precede action? Or is it the other way around? What if consistency was an environmental and cognitive outcome? We should aim to see athleisure as a behavioral cue rather than a fashion trend. A cue that denotes motivation, being put together and ready for action. Feeling “put together” lowers friction, increases…
Fitness as Preventive Medicine
Hey loves, I did not arrive at fitness through vanity, I arrived through necessity. My body did not whisper at first. It spoke in fatigue, tightness, anxiety, poor sleep, and a vague sense that I was living inside myself rather than with myself. I treated these signals the way many people do: coffee in the…
How Centenarians Stay Fit: The Type of Exercise That Leads to Longevity
Hey loves, People who live past 100 do not follow workout programs. They do not periodize. They do not train for aesthetics or personal records. And yet, many of them remain mobile, independent, and mentally sharp far longer than the average person half their age. This isn’t luck. And it isn’t genetics alone. Centenarians move…
Fat Loss: The Absolute Basics Every Woman Who Lifts Must Understand
Hey loves, Today’s blog post is on fat loss: the absolute basics every woman who lifts must understand. In this blog post, I am going to offer a guide on how to lose fat effectively using science. 1. Energy Deficit Is Non-Negotiable At its core, fat loss comes down to one principle: you must burn more…
How Social Media Rewired the Way Women Train
Hey loves, Social media fitness did not begin as something inherently harmful. At its inception, it functioned as a democratizing force, offering women access to information, methods, and visual representations of strength that were once reserved for elite athletes, private gyms, or tightly guarded coaching circles. For many women, seeing female bodies lift heavy, move…
Undereating Is the Fastest Way to Kill Your Gains
Hey loves, Today’s blog post goes over how Undereating Is the Fastest Way to Kill Your Gains. This topic is important because we, as women, have been indoctrinated with the message that we should eat less calories to remain beautiful or even worthy (through ads or society). We don’t talk about this enough but we…
How Strength Training Slows Skin Ageing
Hey loves, Today’s blog post is about how strength training slows down skin ageing. Check out my previous posts on anti-ageing and longevity for background research on the subject. Ever notice the glow of a person that starts working out? I’m not talking about the subtle changes in the face that this post will later…
Bodybuilding Hacks: Secrets Fitness Models Actually Use
Hey loves, Today’s blog post is about bodybuilding hacks: secrets fitness models actually use. This blog post is that insider guide to the world of bodybuilding that can truly lend itself to our fitness repertoire. Is hard work enough? You see your favorite fitness model show up on your Instagram or TikTok, a beautifully shaped…