​We're going to cover A LOT of ground on today's episode, because I'm answering YOUR questions! This week we're addressing some unanswered questions from the alcohol episode, plus: 

• What counts as a splurge, 
• All about carb cycling, 
• Taking glucosamine to help heal injuries, 
• Running/working-out while fasted,
• Shoulder pain, 
• The benefits of the BMI (body mass index), 
• And talking about body types with teenagers. 

Oh, this is a good conversation you can't miss! 

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To wrap up the macro series, we're taking a closer look at alcohol. You may be wondering "Is alcohol a macronutrient?" Technically, perhaps. Practically, probably not. But it's fair to say that we all need to know more about alcohol, and its physical/spiritual effects in our bodies. 
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On this episode, you'll learn: 

• Why alcohol is in a category of its own,
• The straight up facts about it, 
• Mechanisms of a hangover, 
• Whether it causes weight gain or not, 
• And if it's actually "healthy" for us. 

We're also discussing my own recommendations about drinking for those I coach. Lastly, we want to see what the Bible says about drinking... is it bad, is it ok? What does God think? 

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• Strong Mommas Meal Plans - Let me do the planning for you!! Four weeks of meals plus grocery lists. Choose the plan that works best for your body type! Click here to learn more. 
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• Strong Mommas Coaching Program 
• [Article] All About Alcoholic Beverages
• [What the Bible says about drunkenness] Ephesians 5:18, Proverbs 20:1, Proverbs 23:31, Romans 13:13
  1 Corinthians 5:11 and chapter 6, 1 Thessalonians 5:7
• [What the Bible says about wine] Proverbs 3:5-10, John 2, Ecclesiastes 8:15

​Carbs, carbs, carbs!! People are always "trying to cut carbs", but is this actually a good idea? On this episode, we're taking a closer look at carbohydrates and learning all about this amazing macronutrient. I'm teaching you: 
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• Why all carbs are NOT created equal, 
• How carbs are stored,
• Workout nutrition and the right way to carb-load, 
• How to individualize the way you eat your carbs based on your body type and goals. 

It's time to clear up the carb debate! You're going to get concise instructions on how YOU should be consuming your carbs without obsession!  

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• Strong Mommas Meal Plans - Let me do the planning for you!! Four weeks of meals plus grocery lists. Choose the plan that works best for your body type! Only $9.97 to download. Click here to learn more. 
• The Strong Mommas Squad - FREE private FB community for moms that would like more accountability & support!
• Sign up for my newsletter here! 
• [Article] All About Carbohydrates
• James 1:5
• Proverbs 15:14
• Philippians 1:9-10

FAT. This tiny word bears many negative feelings. We’re always trying to manipulate the fat in our diets to impact how fat we are. But at some point, we need to realize that fat is not evil, whether it's in the food that we eat or on our bodies. We just need a better, more educated perspective on fat. 

On this episode, you'll learn all about: 

• The problems with eating too little or too much fat, 
• The big jobs that fat has in our bodies, 
• Why omega-3's are magical unicorns, 
• And how most North Americans are eating fats wrong. 

After listening, you'll know how much and what types of fat you should be eating and why! 

​MORE RESOURCES: 

• Strong Mommas Meal Plans - Let me do the planning for you!! Four weeks of meals plus grocery lists. Choose the plan that works best for your body type! Only $9.97 to download. Click here to learn more. 
• The Strong Mommas Squad - FREE private FB community for moms that would like more accountability & support!
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• [Article] The Basics of Healthy Fats

This is the first episode in a series dedicated to learning all about MACRONUTRIENTS! Let's look at protein first, since protein should be the foundation, the star, of every single meal we eat. On this episode, you'll learn: 

• Why protein is such a big deal,
• How much protein we should be aiming for, 
• The best protein sources (both plant & meat based), 
• Tips for plant-based eaters, 
• And even protein powder supplements. 

While I'm not a fan of tedious macro-counting, you'll see why I think it is helpful to pay attention to the grams of protein we eat. 

One major struggle that many of us face daily is a "less is better" mindset about food. Learning about protein and working on eating MORE protein is the perfect place to start healing and transforming our thinking around food. 

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• [Ep. 36] A Better Way to Portion Control: Never Count Again! 
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