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Being a mom is tough, but it doesn't have to mean your fittest days are behind you. Each week, join host Amber Brueseke, founder of Biceps After Babies, as she brings you the fitness tips, nutrition strategies, mindset hacks, and real-life tangible takeaways that can help YOU take the guesswork out of healthy eating and exercise. This podcast includes episodes covering weight loss, IIFYM, wellness, workout, exercise, weight lifting, fat loss, counting macros, healthy living, mindset, mom fit ...
Michael and Adee Cazayoux dive into every facet of health, wellness and personal development in this podcast by Working Against Gravity. The WAG Podcast takes a unique approach to self-development by connecting the dots between nutrition, mindset, stress, and relationships through relatable stories and providing you with actionable steps that you can take today.
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215: The Secret To Success Is...Gratitude? With Jordan Greenfield [“I Did It” Series]
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Today on the podcast we have Jordan Greenfield. She shares her story about going from hyperthyroidism (Graves' Disease) to hypothyroidism and her experience of losing weight and regaining it multiple times. She also talked about her “aha” moments and realizations after joining MACROS 101 that led her life to be more successful. So let's dive into J…
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214: 9 Lessons Learned Inside BAB Coaching Academy
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Today you’ll hear from some of our BAB Coaching Academy Alumni. They share the journey they went through to be able to serve clients on a transformational level, and the lessons they learned inside the Coaching Academy. Each of these women started with a desire. They took action, joined The BAB Coaching Academy, and saw themselves transform. That’s…
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213: Believing In Herself As A Single Mom Of Five With Diamantina Lopez [“I Did It” Series]
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Are you someone who struggles to believe in yourself? In your success? In your results? To believe that you can improve? If these questions hit home for you, then this “I Did It” Series episode is for you. Listen to what Tina has figured out about herself, and the “Aha” moment she has later in the episode. You might just find you’re starting to bel…
When I ask women what their goals are, or what they’d like to achieve, many bring up words like “lean” and “toned” as their goal end result, but they’re not sure what the process is to get there. So, if that’s a goal of yours, today’s episode is going to be very valuable to you! Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/212 Follow me on Instagram! L…
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211: Getting Results Then “Losing” Them with Joy Jones [“I Did It” Series]
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Comparing yourself to a former version of yourself can be just as detrimental as comparing yourself to somebody else. Today on the podcast I had Joy Jones join me. She shares her story of some fantastic results after going through MACROS 101, but she also talks about some difficulties she had through her reverse, maintenance, and then a medical iss…
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210: “I Quit” (And Why It's The Best Thing I've Done) with Natalie Dulaney and Heidi Bollard
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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Natalie Dulaney and Heidi Bollard from Butter Your Macros. We each share stories about times when we’ve decided quitting something was the best decision to make. As you listen to the episode, you’ll learn about the balance between doing hard things, and knowing when it’s time to quit. So without further ado, let’s …
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209: Eating Less Isn't The Answer With January Rizzo [“I Did It” Series]
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On today’s “I Did It” Series episode, my guest, January Rizzo, and I discuss some of the beliefs people are taught at a young age that they hold through their lifetime. You’ll hear how January released some of those beliefs, and how it’s brought her to the mindset she’s in today. I’m so excited for today’s episode, so let’s jump right in! Find show…
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208: 5 Ways To Improve Your Relationship With The Scale
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The scale, and a person’s relationship with it, is one of the top things that I see inside MACROS101 preventing women from getting the results they want. Whether it’s from cultural conditioning, experiences from our childhood, or something else, we have prescribed way more meaning to the scale than what it actually measures. Improving your relation…
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207: Lessons Losing 40 lbs With Chronic Illness with Audra Davis [“I Did It” Series]
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In today’s “I Did It” Series, we have Audra Davis, and we talk about some of her major breakthroughs and transformations, as well as the idea that when you’re ready for that next step, life will bring things to coalesce around you. So whether you’ve dealt with chronic illness, negative mindset, boundary issues, or something else that you view is st…
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206: Period Woes and How To Beat Them with Jess Toolson
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Today on the podcast, I have Jess Toolson, co-founder, and CEO of Mixhers. We chatted about her health and fitness journey, and then her experience starting and growing her episode. If you’ve ever felt stuck, like nothing’s going your way even though you’re putting in all of the effort, I think you’ll find this episode will bring lots of value to t…
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205: The Secret To More Energy with Gayatrri Musraca [“I Did It” Series]
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In today’s episode, my guest, Gaya Musraca, shares her journey of discovering macros, lifting, and the reason behind her lack of energy. She shares how fixing this changed her life, and set her on a new path that she had never expected. This episode is an amazing one, so let’s just jump right in. Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/205 Links: …
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204: Hormones In Our Health and Fitness Journey with Cody Sanders
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Today on the podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Cody Sanders, co-owner of Mixhers. We talked about hormones, its relevance to the health and fitness industry, and how understanding hormonal health can help us support the goals we want to achieve. There are so many awesome takeaways from today’s episode that will provide tangible steps to t…
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203: Discovering Your Big Why with Beth Cruttenden [“I Did It” Series]
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Your Big Why is what I call the real reason and driving force behind the goals we set for ourselves, and when we get clear on what our values are, it helps us to make sure that we're setting goals that are aligned with where we are, what matters to us, and what we want to do with our lives. In today’s “I Did It” Series episode, I wanted to share Be…
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202: “How Do I Stick To My Plan, Even When No One's Watching?” | Live Coaching Session
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Today we have a recording of a super powerful Live coaching session we recently had. I helped Shelly uncover her self-sabotage and why it’s been manifesting. The amount of feedback that I’ve gotten from women who listened to this coaching conversation has been extraordinary. So many women have seen themselves in Shelly, so I thought I’d put the rec…
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201: Lifting Weights For The First Time In Her Mid-50s With Karen Pickett [“I Did It” Series]
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If you’re in your 50s, or you haven’t ever lifted before and feel a little intimidated, or maybe you struggle with all-or-nothing thinking, this episode is going to be for you. Our guest, Karen Pickett, gives some wise tips about how to get through those different phases and work through issues that come up. I'm just so excited for you to hear the …
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200: Why You Feel Stuck, And What To Do About It
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After interacting with people all this last week in the Challenge, this element of feeling stuck is one that I heard over and over again. So today’s episode is about why you feel stuck, and what to do about it. I know many would resonate with this topic, and if you are one of those, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive into today’s podcast episode.…
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199: Are You A Macro Dieter? with Sarah Clark [“I Did It” Series]
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On today’s “I Did It” episode, I chatted with Sarah Clark about her journey from being a macro dieter and how she moved into becoming a macro scientist. She shares how MACROS101 and the Coaching Academy helped change her perspective, and thus changed her results and helped bring balance in her life. So without further ado, let’s jump in with Sarah …
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198: Confidence Is An Inside Job with Tiffani Peterson [“I Did It” Series]
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On today’s “I Did It” episode, Tiffani Peterson shares what can happen when you start to ask yourself better questions. We also talk about knowing the difference between a belief and a fact, and how doing the mental work prepares you for challenges that might come along the way. If you’ve always chased after confidence thinking it’ll come after you…
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197: What You Weigh Doesn't Matter with Elyse Ellis
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Today’s podcast features the one and only Elyse Ellis! Elyse shares her entire journey with me in this episode, including how she found macros, her experience with the macro phases (cutting, reversing, maintaining, and bulking), and what she’s learned along the way. She drops so much awesome knowledge and insight, and I think many of you will find …
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196: Post Weight Loss Surgery Lessons with Anita Peters [“I Did It” Series]
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In today's episode, "I Did It" guest Anita Peters shares her personal experiences and breaks down stereotypes such as a history of weight loss surgery, hyperthyroidism, and menopause. Anita also shares how she hasn't let any of those factors stop her from moving forward and reaching her dreams. So if you want to witness how you can be successful at…
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195: What Is Self-Sabotage And How Do We Squash It? Replay From Your Nutrition BFF
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Today on the podcast, we have something a little special. I was recently interviewed on the podcast Your Nutrition BFF by Lauren Papanos. She brought me on to talk about self-sabotage, where it comes from, why it manifests in our life, and some ways we start to fix it. I’m excited for you to listen to today’s episode, so let's jump right into it! F…
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194: How To Stop Comparison with Lindsay Hepworth [“I Did It” Series]
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We all know "comparison is the thief of joy" but it's also a natural human instinct. Today’s podcast episode is jam-packed with thought-provoking concepts that will help you ditch comparison. Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/194 Follow me on Instagram!
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193: What To Do When You Want To Stick To Your Plan...But Don't | Live Coaching Session
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I'm excited for you to listen to this coaching conversation from inside MACROS101 with Tiffany. She struggled with this idea that I think many will find relatable: That she’s a mess, and that she keeps trying and failing. In this coaching session, we redefined what success means, and how the principles of resistance and acceptance are tied to our h…
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192: Confidence As a 200lb Coach with Lindsey Rahn [“I Did It” Series]
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In today’s “I Did It” Series episode, I talk with Lindsey Rahn about becoming a coach and what that experience has looked like for her. She shares how her body has actually attracted clients to her in a way that she didn't even think about when she first started. I think there will be a lot of takeaways for you while you listen. So, let’s dive in. …
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191: 10 Things I Wish I Had Known When I Started Counting Macros
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Today I'm talking through the 10 things that I wish that I had known when I started counting macros. I hope this list will help you reflect on your macro journey, the decisions that you're making, and answer questions that you might have. So let's jump into it. Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/191 Follow me on Instagram! Links: bicepsafterb…
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190: Letting Go of All Or Nothing Thinking with Kimberly Jamett [“I Did It” Series]
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Kimberly Jamett shares her story of how she's been able to let go of All or Nothing thinking and figure out what works for her. She shares a really fun analogy about her curly hair that I think will hammer home this idea of being able to look at all things like a scientist. So let's jump into this week’s bonus episode with Kimberly Jamett! Find sho…
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189: How To Love Yourself And Not Need Validation From Others| Live Coaching Session
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Listening to someone else get coached allows you to become objective and see things more clearly; being a part of group coaching not only teaches you how to ask yourself the right questions, but it can also make you feel less alone in your journey. My goal, as you listen to today’s live coaching replay, is for you to walk away with nuggets that you…
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188: Are You Hard On Yourself? with Martilyn Neilsen [“I Did It” Series]
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In today’s “I Did It” episode, I chat with Martilyn Neilsen about mindset and beliefs. We discuss why women are hard on themselves and how to shift those beliefs. So without further ado, let’s get to it! Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/188 Follow me on Instagram! Links: bicepsafterbabies.com/iloveme bicepsafterbabies.com/insider…
No matter what phase you're in, consistency is a never-ending quest. In today's episode, I share three specific ways for you to improve upon it. So, if you struggle with consistency in any area of life, this episode is going to be valuable for you. Let’s dive in! Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/187 Follow me on Instagram! Links: bicepsafte…
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186: 3 Tips To Rock Maintenance with Amanda Sussman [“I Did It” Series]
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In today’s “I Did It” Series, we have Amanda Sussman, who went through an intentional maintenance phase for almost an entire year. In the episode, we discuss how her experience was, what maintenance provided for her goals and journey, and any fears she encountered along the way. She also shared three great tips that will help you all embrace intent…
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185: Can You Count Macros As A Vegetarian? With Liz Wosman
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I am so excited about today’s conversation, as this is a subject I get asked about a lot. Liz Wosman is both a vegetarian and a successful macro counter. She’ll share about her journey, the ways she was able to be successful, and how vegetarianism and macros can work in harmony together. So without further ado, let's jump into the interview. Find s…
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184: The Illusion of Control with Katie Boyack [“I Did It” Series]
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In today’s Friday Bonus episode, we have Katie Boyack, whose story I believe many will relate to. Her life changed during the pandemic in ways she didn’t expect, and it made her feel out of control. After joining MACROS101 in September of 2020, she learned more about this idea of control and how stepping out of her comfort zone would help her reach…
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183: [RANT] Unsolicited Advice About Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Being A Mom with Natalie DuLaney and Heidi Bollard
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Back on the podcast today I have two of my very favorite people in the whole world: Natalie Dulaney and Heidi Bollard. We talked specifically about what our pregnancy and motherhood experiences were like, and what they taught us. Our experiences have all been completely different, and yours will be as well, and that’s 100% ok! So, let's get into it…
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182: Making Peace With Her Pregnant Body with Sara Ryerson [“I Did It” Series]
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It’s Friday! And I’m pleased to welcome Sara Ryerson onto the podcast. Sara has an amazing story to share, and I think you’re going to just love it and resonate with it on a deep level, because of how she shares her experience. She dealt with an unexpected pregnancy and has experienced transformations both before having a child and after pregnancy.…
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181: Brand New To Macros and Macro Counting? Start Here
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I am so stoked about today’s episode - it’s aaall about macros and macro counting, and is full of golden nuggets for everyone: from the new counter to the seasoned tracker, and everyone in between. So, if you’re curious about macros, looking to learn more, or wanting to get a better idea of how the BAB framework and coaching style is different from…
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180: Picking Up Her First Weights at 45 with Kristie Goode [“I Did It” Series]
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In today’s “I Did It” episode, I'm bringing you, Kristie Goode. In her mid-40s, she came into MACROS101 and saw such an evolution – I’m excited for her to share about her journey with weight training, her reverse diet, and the mental shifts she acquired during the process. So without further ado, let’s dive into today’s bonus episode! Find show not…
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179: Do You Struggle With Goals? Listen To This + My Goals for 2022
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I truly believe that what you’re able to create in life is directly proportional to your ability to set and achieve goals. As you listen to this episode, my hope is that you start to understand why this is, and how you can improve upon this complicated relationship. I’ll be reviewing my 2021 goals at the end of this episode, and sharing which ones …
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178: Maintenance Is Magical with Marla Hannig [“I Did It” Series]
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This week, we’re returning to the “I Did It” Series with Marla Hannig. I love Marla’s story because she shares situations that many people will resonate with, and hopefully be inspired by. We talk about her fabulous experience with maintenance and some amazing life lessons she learned in her fitness journey. Many of you missed my Friday's special B…
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177: I'm Back! What You Can Expect This Year
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Happy New Year! As we start 2022, I'm feeling reinvigorated and excited to get back into recording new podcast episodes. There are a lot of awesome episodes coming out this year, and I can’t wait to dive into them in the coming weeks. I hope you’re excited as well! Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/177 Follow me on Instagram! Links: www.bice…
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176: Best Of: How to Believe Your Success is Inevitable
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On our fourth and final “Best Of” episode, I’m bringing you back to an episode that is one of the core principles that I coach, which is how believing in one's success is inevitable. I live my life from the perspective that my success is inevitable. You will hear me sharing how that perspective and that belief shifts so many things for me. Now, let…
Dealing with failure is such an important life lesson. Whether you’re looking at failure through the lens of your fitness journey or another aspect of your life, if you can reframe the way you think about it, your life can benefit in so many ways. In our third “Best Of” episode, we’re going to revisit the conversation of why failure doesn’t exist. …
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174: Best Of: “I Can’t Afford It” And Other Excuses Keeping You Stuck
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For our second “Best Of” episode, I thought I’d bring you back to an episode where I emphasized that fitness is about way more than just “being fit”. It's about helping women to achieve. It's about accepting responsibility and stepping into your power to create the results that you want, not getting held back by your brain and the beliefs that you …
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173: Best Of: Asking Better Questions In Your Fitness Journey
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As I mentioned in my last episode, I’m taking a break from producing new BAB Radio Episodes for the month of December 2021. Rather, I’m going to highlight some great throwback episodes that are full of golden nuggets to help you in your journey. I’m calling this series, “Best Of” because they really are that great, and sometimes, it takes revisitin…
Given the title, “Why I’m taking a break”, you might have some questions about what’s going on. So, let’s dive into the episode to break down what you can expect over the next few months. Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/172
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171: Need To Do Cardio...Now What? with Lauren and Kelly
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I'm bringing my friends, Lauren and Kelly, from SISSFiT onto the podcast today. They’ve created a company and app that helps women have fun while doing cardio while being coached through the whole process. In today’s episode, we had a great conversation about comparison with our former selves, and that maybe cardio doesn’t have to be boring. So wit…
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170: How Eating Less Makes You Weigh More (Reverse Dieting is The Answer)
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I am so excited about this conversation today, as this topic might be the missing piece in so many women’s journeys-- and I think we need to dive a little bit deeper into our questioning to try to figure it all out. So without further ado, let’s dive in. Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/170 Follow me on Instagram! Links: Reverse Freebie Dow…
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169: “Does the best version of myself have to be skinny?” With Erika Theide
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In today’s episode, Erica shares about how to rationalize and set goals with regard to your values and what’s important to you. This kind of understanding will be a powerful shift in your journey So, let’s dive into the interview with Erica Theide. Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/169 Follow me on Instagram!…
This episode is going to be a little bit different than most-- I’ll be recording my typical week in this podcast. Hopefully, you find it enjoyable, somewhat fun, and give you a little bit of insight, too. Enjoy! Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/168 Follow me on Instagram! Links: bicepsafterbabies.com/waitlist bicepsafterbabies.com/becomeaco…
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167: Ask Amber Anything About Working Out
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Today I'm answering your questions in terms of working out and lifting. Hopefully, it will give you some things to consider in terms of your workouts and how to make them more effective. I also share what you can get in my FREE masterclass workout program. Ready to learn? Let’s dive in. Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/167 Follow me on Inst…
Today I'm going to share my supplement routine, and it may surprise some of you. If you haven't listened to episodes 60 and 61, I suggest going to those after this episode, as I give a lot more context of where supplements fit in your journey, and what supplements you can or should take. But before you head over to those episodes, let's dive into t…
