Not Just Gym Girls
Welcome to Not Just Gym Girls. Not Just Gym Girls was created to empower and educate others in their health and fitness journeys. We hope to inspire you inside and outside the gym bringing you all things; training, nutrition, mindset, personal development, and so much more.
Episodes
146 episodes
Gut Health 101
In this episode, we're breaking down what actually supports digestion. From building balanced meals to simple daily habits, this episode is about understanding how digestion plays a role in your energy, hunger cues, and recovery. We discuss how...
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Season 1
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Episode 148
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25:53
What Makes a Workout Effective
In this episode we're breaking down the common belief that workouts need to feel brutal to be effective. We chat about where this mindset stems from, like diet culture, social media, and the pressure to “earn” results. We discuss what actually ...
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Season 1
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Episode 147
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22:43
Our Biggest Takeaways From 2 Years in Business
In this episode of Not Just Gym Girls, we’re reflecting on our first two years in business and the biggest takeaways that came with building something from the ground up. We talk about why entrepreneurship ends up being one of the biggest perso...
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Season 1
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Episode 146
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27:36
Adjusting Macros in a Reverse Diet
In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most common questions we hear about reverse dieting: which macro actually increases first, carbs, fats, or protein? We walk through the real goal of a reverse diet is, adjusting macros, t...
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Season 1
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Episode 145
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22:54
Amenorrhea & Under-Fueling with Sports Dietitian Katie Regan
In this episode, we are joined by Sports Dietitian Katie Regan to break down amenorrhea, under-fueling, and what’s really happening hormonally when you lose your cycle. We unpack why total energy intake matters more than most women realize, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 144
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1:05:42
Eating Enough Without Tracking Every Bite
In this episode, we’re talking about how to eat enough without feeling like you have to track every single bite forever. We share our perspective on tracking; when it’s useful, when it becomes a crutch, and why the goal isn’t lifelong food trac...
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Season 1
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Episode 143
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25:26
Overcoming Guilt Around Food Choices
Food guilt is something so many of us experience, often without even realizing how much it’s influencing our choices. In this episode, we talk about where guilt around food comes from, why it can be so hard to break, and how it quietly impacts ...
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Season 1
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Episode 142
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34:10
The Truth About Progressive Overload (What Most People Get Wrong)
Progressive overload is one of the most commonly discussed principles in strength training, yet it’s often misunderstood. In this episode, we clarify what progressive overload actually means, why it isn’t about lifting heavier every week, and h...
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Season 1
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Episode 141
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17:57
You Didn’t “Lose Progress” From Being Sick
In this episode, we break down how to approach training, nutrition, and recovery when you’re sick. We dive into how to decide when movement is appropriate, how to fuel yourself when appetite is off, and what actually supports recovering. We als...
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Season 1
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Episode 140
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17:35
The Habits That Helped Us Make Peace With Our Bodies
In this episode we're chatting about the habits that changed our relationship with our bodies. Not through weight loss or forced confidence, but through how we showed up for ourselves daily. We talk about letting go of constant body checking, p...
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Season 1
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Episode 139
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27:49
Breaking the January Diet Cycle
The new year tends to amplify diet culture, making it seem like a calorie deficit is the default way to start the year. In this episode, we break down why that narrative isn’t true and why restriction isn’t a prerequisite for progress. We talk ...
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Season 1
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Episode 138
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27:36
Your Permission to Enjoy the Holidays
In this episode we're chatting about why the holidays aren’t the problem, the pressure around them is. We’re talking about why so many women start feeling anxious or on edge before the holidays even begin, and where that heaviness actually come...
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Season 1
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Episode 137
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27:45
Metabolic Adaptation Explained: Why Your Body Stalls After Long-Term Dieting
In this episode, we’re talking about something almost every chronic dieter has felt but rarely gets explained well: metabolic adaptation. It’s the real reason your body can stall after months or years of dieting.If you’ve ever eaten les...
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Season 1
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Episode 136
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27:44
We Were Never Meant To Be This Lean
In this episode, we’re breaking down something we wish more women understood sooner: we were never meant to live at “fitness influencer” levels of leanness. We're sharing the truth behind why extreme leanness became the goal, what it actually t...
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Season 1
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Episode 135
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38:55
Q&A - Business Ownership, Hormones, and Navigating Food Comments
In this episode, Marisa and Vanessa dive into answering your questions. From identifying hormonal imbalances to modifying workouts around your menstrual cycle, and navigating food comments around the holidays, we're giving you all the best stra...
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Season 1
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Episode 134
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31:47
Body Image In Your 20s
In this episode, Marisa and Vanessa dive into what it really looks like to navigate body image in your 20s, Your 20s are a decade full of changes, comparison, and self-discovery. From shifting hormones and evolving priorities to the pressures o...
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Season 1
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Episode 133
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41:36
Redefining Progress When Your Goals Change
In this episode, we’re diving into what happens when your goals evolve, and how to navigate the identity shift that comes with it. Marisa and Vanessa share personal reflections on how changing direction doesn’t mean you’re quitting; it means yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 132
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24:55
The Turning Point in Our Body Image Journey
In today's episode, we’re diving into what really helped us make peace with our bodies. For years, we lived in the constant pursuit of chasing smaller sizes, stricter diets, and an image of health that was never enough. In this episode, we’re s...
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Season 1
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Episode 131
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35:23
The Secret to a Successful Reverse Diet
In this episode, we break down what actually changes first in a reverse diet and why it matters for your metabolism, hormones, and performance. We'll walk you through how to adjust your macros strategically, what signs show your body is respond...
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Season 1
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Episode 130
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26:33
How We Program for Fat Loss
In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly how we program for fat loss at Strive for Strong, and why our approach looks so different from the “eat less, move more” mentality most women have been taught. Marisa and Vanessa dive into t...
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Season 1
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Episode 129
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32:24
The Biggest Mistakes We Made Traveling (And What We Do Now)
After a month of travel, Marisa and Vanessa sit down to share how stepping out of routine shifted their relationship with food and fitness. They talk about what they noticed in Italy’s food culture and how their approach to movement has evolved...
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Season 1
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Episode 128
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30:56
Why Motivation Isn't The Problem
In this episode, we're breaking down the myth of motivation and why waiting for that “spark” to feel inspired only keeps you stuck in the start–stop cycle. You’ll learn what’s actually missing (and it’s not willpower), plus how clarity, structu...
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Season 1
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Episode 127
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13:06
Are These 5 Gym Mistakes Sabotaging Your Progress?
In this episode, Marisa and Vanessa break down the top five gym mistakes they see women making all the time, plus practical tips to fix them.From undervaluing strength training to rushing through workouts, under-fueling, falling into the...
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Season 1
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Episode 126
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24:32
Balancing Career and Fitness Goals (Without Burning Out)
Trying to balance your career while staying on top of your health can feel like a constant tug-of-war. In this episode, Marisa and Vanessa share their own experiences of juggling work and fitness, along with the common struggles so many of us f...
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Season 1
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Episode 125
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26:36
Macros Without the Obsession
In this episode, we’re diving into how to use macro tracking as a powerful tool without letting it take over your life. We share our own stories of how tracking shifted from empowering to obsessive during our earlier years, and why so many ...
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Season 1
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Episode 124
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34:44