Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*t
"BREAKING NEWS: Your dream life (and your dream bod) isn’t just going to happen because you made a vision board. Join Oonagh Duncan (fitness expert and bestselling author of Healthy As F*ck/Ditch The Diet) to examine the habits of kicking ass every day - so you can create a life of no regrets. Whether you want to lose weight, get rich, or save the whales while writing bestselling mystery novels- get ready to be inspired. This isn’t about incantations and putting the right crystals in your bra. This is about having the courage to take responsibility for your life, the grit to do the actual work and—most importantly—constantly training your brain to be your b*tch. Here’s what you can expect: Sometimes you’ll get the most tender loving b*tch slap in your ear about why you need to exercise - even when you don’t f*cking feel like it. Sometimes you’ll get a sleep expert teach you the exact steps on how to fall back asleep at 3am so you don’t feel like a zombie all day. Sometimes you’ll hear from someone who ran the marathon, kicked the addiction or manifested their dream threesome on the beach and you’ll think “If they can do it, so can I” And when you start thinking thoughts like that… you will be inspired to stop drifting and being a victim of your circumstances - and start actively creating the life you want. It takes Goals. It takes Grit. And it takes some Woo-Woo Sh*t."
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*t
Pilates vs Weight Training, Muscle Confusion + More! with Dr. Allan Bacon
You know those fitness clichés that just won’t die? Like “muscle confusion keeps your body guessing” or “lifting weights makes women bulky”? Yeah, we’re coming for them.
This is part two of my chat with Dr. Allan Bacon, strength coach, medical pro, and professional BS buster. (If you missed part one, go back. It’s chef’s kiss myth-busting gold about metabolism, influencers quoting mouse studies, and why women are not just small men.)
In this round, Allan and I take on the internet’s favorite myths, starting with muscle confusion. Spoiler: it doesn’t give you better results. It mostly just makes you sore. We also tackle the never-ending Pilates vs. weights debate because no, Pilates does not magically give you “long, lean muscles” (that’s genetics, babe). And no, weight training will not turn you into the Hulk by accident.
We get into why women think they bulk up too quickly (hint: it’s just the pump, not instant muscle gain) and why sticking with weight training is one of the best things you can do for fat loss, metabolism, and avoiding injuries down the line. Your muscles are basically little carb sponges, so the more lean muscle you build, the more pizza you can eat without it going straight to your hips.
And because Allan can’t resist a peek into the future, he also calls out the next big scam about to flood your feed: concierge pill mills. Yep, the wellness industry always finds a way.
This episode is equal parts myth-busting, science, and pep talk. Bottom line: lift the damn weights. You’re not broken, you’re not doomed, and your body is capable of way more than you think.
What’s Inside:
- Why “muscle confusion” is mostly hype
- The truth about Pilates vs. weight training
- What’s really behind women “bulking up” too fast
- The next big fitness and wellness scam to watch for
Let’s get honest for a sec: are you letting fear of “bulking up” or falling for influencer hype hold you back from training the way you really want? Imagine what would change in your body and your life if you dropped the BS and just went for it. Let me know on Instagram, I love hearing your takeaways.
Mentioned in this episode:
Dr. Allan Bacon on Instagram – @drallanbacon
Maui Athletics Lifestyle Nutrition Guide
Episode 108: The Problem with “Women Are Not Small Men” with Dr. Allan Bacon
Healthy As Fck*
Oonagh Duncan on Instagram
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