Episode 159: Red Flags (millennial health and fitness edition)

Things I Believe That Sound Like Red Flags (But Aren’t)This episode is a little spicy — and honestly, it might make you feel very seen. 😅Today I’m sharing my health and fitness beliefs that sound like red flags… but are actually rooted in lived experience, science, and a whole lot of unlearning — especially for millennial women who were handed the most unhinged wellness advice and told to figure it out.We’re talking about why:If your workouts don’t make daily life easier, they’re not workingWomen don’t need more motivation — they need more muscleBeing sore all the time isn’t impressive (it’s poor recovery)Cardio can’t fix what strength training wouldYour hormones probably aren’t “broken” — your lifestyle might beYou don’t have to love your body to take care of it“Toning” is just muscle (and no, you won’t accidentally get bulky)Your metabolism isn’t broken — it’s under-fueled and overstressedRest days are productiveHot girl walks are a vibe… but not a full fitness planTracking macros once might actually reduce anxietyWhat worked at 22 isn’t a lifelong strategyListening to your body requires knowing the difference between effort and painAesthetics and health are allowed to coexistIf this episode makes you a little defensive at times — that’s okay. Growth is uncomfortable. So are Bulgarian split squats. 😌And if it annoyed you just enough to sit with it? That probably means there’s something here for you.Share this with a friend who needs to hear it — or don’t. I’ll be over here lifting heavy either way. 💪-------------------------------------Follow us on Instagram!Taylor: @fitnfoodwithtaylorNicole: @nicolerezzfitMarissah: @marissah.schulte.fitnessTeam page: @strongstartswithin------------------------------------Join our Free Facebook group!Fat Loss Secrets for Busy Women on the Go