Not Just Gym Girls
Welcome to Not Just Gym Girls. Not Just Gym Girls was created to empower and educate others in their health and fitness journeys. We hope to inspire you inside and outside the gym bringing you all things; training, nutrition, mindset, personal development, and so much more.
Episodes
153 episodes
What We Wish More Women Knew About Nutrition
In this episode we’re talking about the nutrition advice we genuinely wish more women heard sooner. From chronic dieting and food obsession to under-eating, perfectionism, and the pressure to constantly “earn” your food, we’re breaking down the...
What You Actually Need to See Progress in the Gym
In this episode, we break down what actually drives progress in the gym and what tends to overcomplicate it. We cover the importance of progressive overload, adequate nutrition, recovery, and consistency, while also discussing common habits tha...
Physical Therapy, Strength Training and Injury Prevention with Dr. Nicole Turnbow
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Nicole Turnbow, owner and founder of Body in Motion to talk about the intersection of strength training, injury prevention, and physical therapy. We break down the most common injuries and patterns she sees ...
Stop Equating Your Worth With Your Body
In this episode, we’re unpacking the belief that your worth is tied to your body. We are talking about where this belief actually comes from, how it impacts your day-to-day life, and why it keeps you frustrated. We walk through how confidence i...
Why IIFYM Stopped Working for Us (and What We Did Instead)
In this episode, we share our transition from IIFYM to a mindful/intuitive eating approach. We share our own experiences in how IIFYM helped us, until it didn't and eventually became more rigid. We break down the key differences, common signs y...
Our Hot Takes on the Fitness Industry
In this episode, we’re sharing our biggest hot takes on the health and fitness industry, and some of them might challenge what you’ve been told. From why you don’t need to track your macros or chase more discipline, to why it might not be as se...
What Dieting Too Hard Taught Us
In this episode, we’re breaking down the lessons we learned from dieting too hard and how it impacted more than just our weight. From gut and hormone issues to shifts in mood, energy, and mental health, we’re sharing the downstream effects that...
Gut Health 101
In this episode, we're breaking down what actually supports digestion. From building balanced meals to simple daily habits, this episode is about understanding how digestion plays a role in your energy, hunger cues, and recovery. We discuss how...
What Makes a Workout Effective
In this episode we're breaking down the common belief that workouts need to feel brutal to be effective. We chat about where this mindset stems from, like diet culture, social media, and the pressure to “earn” results. We discuss what actually ...
Our Biggest Takeaways From 2 Years in Business
In this episode of Not Just Gym Girls, we’re reflecting on our first two years in business and the biggest takeaways that came with building something from the ground up. We talk about why entrepreneurship ends up being one of the biggest perso...
Adjusting Macros in a Reverse Diet
In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most common questions we hear about reverse dieting: which macro actually increases first, carbs, fats, or protein? We walk through the real goal of a reverse diet is, adjusting macros, t...
Amenorrhea & Under-Fueling with Sports Dietitian Katie Regan
In this episode, we are joined by Sports Dietitian Katie Regan to break down amenorrhea, under-fueling, and what’s really happening hormonally when you lose your cycle. We unpack why total energy intake matters more than most women realize, and...
Eating Enough Without Tracking Every Bite
In this episode, we’re talking about how to eat enough without feeling like you have to track every single bite forever. We share our perspective on tracking; when it’s useful, when it becomes a crutch, and why the goal isn’t lifelong food trac...
Overcoming Guilt Around Food Choices
Food guilt is something so many of us experience, often without even realizing how much it’s influencing our choices. In this episode, we talk about where guilt around food comes from, why it can be so hard to break, and how it quietly impacts ...
The Truth About Progressive Overload (What Most People Get Wrong)
Progressive overload is one of the most commonly discussed principles in strength training, yet it’s often misunderstood. In this episode, we clarify what progressive overload actually means, why it isn’t about lifting heavier every week, and h...
You Didn’t “Lose Progress” From Being Sick
In this episode, we break down how to approach training, nutrition, and recovery when you’re sick. We dive into how to decide when movement is appropriate, how to fuel yourself when appetite is off, and what actually supports recovering. We als...
The Habits That Helped Us Make Peace With Our Bodies
In this episode we're chatting about the habits that changed our relationship with our bodies. Not through weight loss or forced confidence, but through how we showed up for ourselves daily. We talk about letting go of constant body checking, p...
Breaking the January Diet Cycle
The new year tends to amplify diet culture, making it seem like a calorie deficit is the default way to start the year. In this episode, we break down why that narrative isn’t true and why restriction isn’t a prerequisite for progress. We talk ...
Your Permission to Enjoy the Holidays
In this episode we're chatting about why the holidays aren’t the problem, the pressure around them is. We’re talking about why so many women start feeling anxious or on edge before the holidays even begin, and where that heaviness actually come...
Metabolic Adaptation Explained: Why Your Body Stalls After Long-Term Dieting
In this episode, we’re talking about something almost every chronic dieter has felt but rarely gets explained well: metabolic adaptation. It’s the real reason your body can stall after months or years of dieting.If you’ve ever eaten les...
We Were Never Meant To Be This Lean
In this episode, we’re breaking down something we wish more women understood sooner: we were never meant to live at “fitness influencer” levels of leanness. We're sharing the truth behind why extreme leanness became the goal, what it actually t...
Q&A - Business Ownership, Hormones, and Navigating Food Comments
In this episode, Marisa and Vanessa dive into answering your questions. From identifying hormonal imbalances to modifying workouts around your menstrual cycle, and navigating food comments around the holidays, we're giving you all the best stra...
Body Image In Your 20s
In this episode, Marisa and Vanessa dive into what it really looks like to navigate body image in your 20s, Your 20s are a decade full of changes, comparison, and self-discovery. From shifting hormones and evolving priorities to the pressures o...
Redefining Progress When Your Goals Change
In this episode, we’re diving into what happens when your goals evolve, and how to navigate the identity shift that comes with it. Marisa and Vanessa share personal reflections on how changing direction doesn’t mean you’re quitting; it means yo...
The Turning Point in Our Body Image Journey
In today's episode, we’re diving into what really helped us make peace with our bodies. For years, we lived in the constant pursuit of chasing smaller sizes, stricter diets, and an image of health that was never enough. In this episode, we’re s...