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EPISODE · May 8, 2025 · 11 MIN

2971: No, You Won't Get Bulky from Strength Training by Rachel Trotta on Tracking Food Intake

from Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition · host Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2971: Rachel Trotta debunks the myth that women will “bulk up” from lifting heavy weights, emphasizing that genetics, more than workouts, determine your physique. She also shares practical strategies for tracking food intake and caloric needs to avoid mistaking fat gain for muscle growth, helping you build a lean, strong body on your own terms. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.racheltrotta.com/fitness/get-bulky-strength-training/ Quotes to ponder: "You can only 'bulk up' within the spectrum of your genetic potential." "Most women mistake fat for out-of-control muscle gain." "Looking better starts with feeling better and thinking better, and it’s important that you have your mindset right before you start working on physique goals." Episode references: MapMyFitness: https://www.mapmyfitness.com Cronometer: https://www.cronometer.com MyFitnessPal: https://www.myfitnesspal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2971: Rachel Trotta debunks the myth that women will “bulk up” from lifting heavy weights, emphasizing that genetics, more than workouts, determine your physique. She also shares practical strategies for tracking food intake and caloric needs to avoid mistaking fat gain for muscle growth, helping you build a lean, strong body on your own terms. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.racheltrotta.com/fitness/get-bulky-strength-training/ Quotes to ponder: "You can only 'bulk up' within the spectrum of your genetic potential." "Most women mistake fat for out-of-control muscle gain." "Looking better starts with feeling better and thinking better, and it’s important that you have your mindset right before you start working on physique goals." Episode references: MapMyFitness: https://www.mapmyfitness.com Cronometer: https://www.cronometer.com MyFitnessPal: https://www.myfitnesspal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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