Cutting and Bulking

Love love love! Growing up as a competitive gymnast all through middle and high school I was called a beast, diesel, a man.. told that I used steroids.. etc. because I had such a muscular build from being a gymnast. I hated it and it really took a toll on my self confidence because I enjoyed being strong until I was called all of those things and looked down on by other kids because of it. It took me a VERY long time to realize that it’s ok to be strong and look muscular and have toned muscles. Ever since I’ve learned to not listen to what everyone else thinks and just accept my body for the way it is and build it up how I want to I have had so much more confidence. Honestly, following you through your journey you have been so helpful in reminding me to not compare myself to others… and to know that it’s ok to be muscular… and that it’s ok to take breaks and that it only takes small changes and so much more. I have been making small changes for about two months now and honestly I’m too the point where I don’t really crave the processed foods anymore. I still have them occasionally but it’s not a strong craving of I have to have this cookie or I have to have thee chips. It’s amazing what small changes can do. I am so thankful for you, your guidance and everything you share!

This was super helpful! I know when I was starting out with strength training I was so confused with the bulking and cutting aspect. It felt like in order to see any progress that this was something I had to be doing. I’m so glad I stumbled onto your YouTube page a few years ago and found that intuitive eating + eating more whole foods also works and is more sustainable. Thanks to you and Michal for an informative video!

Loved this mindset Monday especially the last question! I want to follow up with that a little bit if I can? I have been doing these workouts for 5-6 months and have been steadily losing weight & gaining muscle. Love it! My question is (with wanting to shed more fat) during the workouts whether it be upper, lower, or full body what little things can I do during the workout to shed more fat? I typically don’t take breaks in between sets or reps unless I’m really needing a breather. Should I try to keep HR at intervals during workout or try to keep it steady? Do I need to keep it higher or more medium for me? (I know a lot of it is how my body works and how I feel) I don’t know if any of this ^^ really does make a difference or not. Also, I have loved listening/watching your mindset Monday’s!! Especially from people who stress the importance of “lifestyle” 🤍🤩

This was one of the best mindset Mondays! I loved it! Answered so many of my questions ☺️