In this episode, Ashleigh and Rachel talk about how to enjoy vacation without guilt about taking time off from your training or diet; how to balance "vacation mentality" with enough discipline that provides a sense of control while still allowing you to enjoy time off, new experiences, and a break from your regular life. They also talk about protein powders and their thoughts on vegan protein, and Ashleigh discusses the results of her Genova Metabolomix+ nutritional deficiency test, including whether her meat-forward diet is giving her enough variety, antioxidants, and vitamins and minerals. You'll have to listen to hear what she learns!
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Ep 66: How to Figure Out Maintenance Calories? | Herniated Disc Recovery
Ep 65: Aging well doesn't happen by accident: how to enjoy the process
Ep 64: Lowering LDL cholesterol on a high-protein diet | Are healthy desserts "orthorexic"?
Ep 63: Are BCAA's any good | Do you need a coffee detox?
Ep 61: Are genetic "body types" a thing, and how do you train accordingly?
Ep 60: Talking to teens about fitness
Ep 59: Essential Amino Acids: what exactly are they and why do we need them
Ep 58: Should Ashleigh give up working out? | Can stronger glutes fix low back pain?
Ep 57: How to "start over" in the gym | Rachel's new job
Ep 56: Not making progress in your fitness goals? Here's the missing piece
Ep 55: Can you REALLY grow your legs in a home gym? | Prepping for pregnancy
Ep 54: Maybe gluten and dairy aren't so bad | Our blood glucose experiment
Ep 53: Staying on track with your health while traveling
Ep: 52 - Do's and don'ts: creatine, therapy, competitive bodybuilding
Ep 51: Parasite Cleanses | Gut Health during Travel
Ep 50: Training around injuries | What people get wrong about muscle building
Ep 49: Can we really change our mindset to improve our health?
Ep 48: How sore is too sore? | More glute-building tips
Ep 47: Optimizing hormonal health throughout your life with menopause expert Esther Blum
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