47. Organ Meats, Protein and Weight Lifting for Women with Ashleigh VanHouten

Protein, offal and lifting heavy sh*t! These topics are circulating the internet more than ever before, which is why Your Body's Way is thrilled to present the leading lady on the importance of animal protein and how it can help you reach your goals faster. Ashleigh VanHouten aka The Muscle Maven, is an author, speaker, podcast host, health coach and leading authority on understanding the nutrient density of animal protein. She's on a mission to help us boost our physical strength, wellness and understanding on how to gain optimal health without forceful diet or exercise fads. Don't miss this honest conversation about the pressure on women to look a certain way and how low calorie diets could be killing your progress. We also dive into the need for us to consume organ meats and why you should aim to be strong AF! 07:10 Believe is synchronicities? Wait ’til you hear how the universe brought Ashleigh and Tam together! 13:50 Offal’s not so awful: Why eating organ meats could lead to the healthiest version of yourself 21:50 What does eating ‘Carnivore-ish’ mean and should you try it 30:00 Build your plate around protein first 32:00 Why eating low calorie diets will STOP you from losing weight 33:20 Tam’s experience with binge eating 40:20 Why you should have fitness goals and forget about aesthetic goals 46:00 Why women need to build muscle even more than men! 51:00 Ashleigh gets real about her training routine: it’s more doable than you thought 54:20 This is YOUR daily protein target 57:40 Should you supplement with protein powders? 1:00:40 Here’s how to include organ meats in your diet even if you don’t like the taste! Follow Ashleigh on Instagram Buy one of Ashleigh's books Get Paleo Valley Grass Fed Organ Complex with 15% off NOW! Get the benefits of organ meats even when you aren't able to eat them Get Paleo Valley Grass fed Beef Sticks with 15% off NOW! Enjoy healthy ethically sourced animal protein on the go for you and your family Follow Tamara on Instagram Go to Tamara's website