Nia Shanks helps women choose strength over dieting
Episode 1551: Ladies, Let's Show Young Women How to Choose STRENGTH over Dieting by Nia Shanks on Mental Health & Fitness
Nia Shanks is a writer and coach, and leader of the Lift Like a Girl revolution. She helps women discover and reach their potential through an empowering approach to health, fitness, and life. Nia also hosts The Nia Shanks Show--the podcast dedicated to helping you reach your health and fitness goals and become the most awesome version of yourself.
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1551: Ladies, Let's Show Young Women How to Choose STRENGTH over Dieting by Nia Shanks on Mental Health & Fitness

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Episode 2539:
In "Food is My Friend: 6 Tips for Mindful Eating," Amanda Owen offers practical guidance to foster a healthier, more respectful relationship with food. By detailing strategies like counting blessings and appreciating all food equally, the article invites readers to reconnect with their meals and transform eating into a nourishing and mindful experience.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/food-is-my-friend-6-tips-for-mindful-eating/
Quotes to ponder:
"Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care."
Episode references:
The Power of Receiving: A Revolutionary Approach to Giving Yourself the Life You Want and Deserve: https://a.co/d/bfxkxRf
Born to Receive: 7 Steps Women Can Take Today to Reclaim Their Half of the Universe: https://a.co/d/1q1iLeg
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2539: Food is My Friend: 6 Tips for Mindful Eating by Amanda Owen with Tiny Buddha on Nutrition Advice

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Episode 2538:
Discover how to streamline your fitness regimen for effective fat loss with Nia Shanks’ straightforward advice. In “Three Simple Ways to Lose Fat,” Shanks demystifies the process, offering practical, no-nonsense strategies that encourage incorporating simple daily activities like walking, hill sprints, and kettlebell swings to not only shed fat but also enhance overall wellness as summer approaches.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://niashanks.com/three-simple-ways-to-lose-fat/
Quotes to ponder:
"Going for a walk every day does burn fat if you do it consistently."
"Kettlebell swings are excellent for fat loss."
Episode references:
The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808
Dan John's "10,000 Swing Kettlebell Workout": https://www.t-nation.com/workouts/the-10000-swing-kettlebell-workout-revisited/
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2538: Three Simple Ways to Lose Fat by Nia Shanks on Optimizing Health & Cardiovascular Fitness

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Episode 2537:
Exploring the transformative power of nature, Robin Shliakhau's article captures how intentional outdoor activities can simplify life and enhance well-being. Through a personal narrative of a camping trip with family and friends, Shliakhau reveals the profound physical and mental health benefits and the creative inspiration and simplicity nature offers, encouraging readers to embrace the outdoors more frequently.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/outdoors/
Quotes to ponder:
"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and to see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived."
"What must be done before dark? What can wait? What is pointless? What is weighing us down? What can we live without?"
Episode references:
How to Raise a Wild Child: https://www.amazon.com/How-Raise-Wild-Child-Earth/dp/0544705297
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2537: Four Simple Living Benefits From Spending A Little More Time Outdoors by Robin Shliakhau with Becoming Minimalist

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Episode 2536:
Discover the rejuvenating potential of movement with Kerry Ogden's enlightening articles on "The Bones" and "Aging Backwards." Learn how simple, everyday exercises can significantly improve your bone health and flexibility, redefining your approach to aging and promoting a life of vitality and grace.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://kerryogden.com/2022/05/bones/ & https://kerryogden.com/2022/03/age-backwards/
Quotes to ponder:
"The simplest and most effective way to recruit all the bones is by doing large, full-body movements using the weight of your body as the load on the bones."
"Good posture begins with the feet. If the base is crooked, the entire structure will be off-balance."
"The ‘secret’ to keeping these powerhouses well fed and burning strong may surprise you. You don’t have to run marathons or spend hours pumping iron at the gym. All you need to do is stretch."
Episode references:
The Power of Now: https://a.co/d/4bjDITm
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2536: The Bones AND Aging Backwards by Kerry Ogden on Maintaing Optimal Health As You Age

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Episode 2535:
Discover Jill Coleman's refreshing approach to body positivity in "Body Dissatisfaction" where she encourages women to embrace 'acceptance without resignation.' Through her personal experiences and coaching insights, Coleman navigates the dangerous waters of body dissatisfaction and promotes a healthier, guilt-free approach to self-improvement.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jillfit.com/2012/02/16/body-dissatisfaction/
Quotes to ponder:
"Learning 'acceptance without resignation' is a much gentler approach and also a just as effective tool when striving for body change."
"Negative motivation (guilt, remorse, etc) rarely works."
"You are worthy, and special and amazing RIGHT NOW."
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1551: Ladies, Let's Show Young Women How to Choose STRENGTH over Dieting by Nia Shanks on Mental Health & Fitness

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