3. The Shit Nobody Told us about getting stronger with Bec Taylor Part 2

This is Part 2 of a 2-part series with strength and run coach Bec Taylor on the B.Real Podcast. Host Brittany Bijan continues the conversation on living pain-free, training with your female physiology, and building a lifestyle that supports you through your 30s, 40s, and beyond.In this second half, Bec breaks down her three pillars—movement, nutrition, and sleep—and shares how simple, consistent habits and progressive strength training can transform the way you feel in your body. They dive into realistic strategies for busy moms, why skipping breakfast is hurting your hormones, how to use bands and dumbbells at home or while traveling, and how lifting heavy can radically shift your mindset, confidence, and long-term health.Learn more about:[00:07:36] – Women shouldn’t live in pain: movement and working with your female physiology can keep you pain-free for life.[00:01:38] – Fuel yourself, don’t restrict: eat to support your energy, roles, and hormones—instead of dieting or skipping breakfast.[00:03:48] – Sleep is non‑negotiable: consistent bed and wake times are critical for hormone health, muscle repair, and brain function.[00:05:15] – Start small and build habits: simple goals like two 30‑minute walks a week and watching protein for a couple of days can compound over time.[00:14:43] – Progressive overload & lifting heavy: begin with bodyweight, then add bands and dumbbells and build toward lifting heavy to support perimenopause and beyond.“Guess what? You shouldn’t live with pain. So if you are in pain, let’s get you out of pain so you can live the lifestyle that you want.” – Bec TaylorResource Links:Connect with Bec:Instagram: @becwilcockHER SPORTS CLUB:https://hersportsclub.com/To run with Bec, connect with her at the Nike Run Clubhttps://www.nike.com/nrc-app?referrer=singular_click_id%3Dbe84dac9-69ea-440c-9423-251c4a118c58Connect with B:Instagram: @brittanybijan