GirlsGoneSTRONG

Evidence-based * Interdisciplinary * Body-Positive
Health, Fitness, & Pregnancy Education
Co-Founder: @MollyGalbraith

[GirlsGoneSTRONG @GirlsGoneSTRONG]

“Reminder: even if we all ate and exercised exactly the same, our bodies would look different.⁠
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Diversity in bodies is normal.” - @MollyGalbraith

[Stuart McMillan @StuartMcMillan1]

Some of the best long-form Courses (eg. @insidePN & @GirlsGoneSTRONG) provide textbooks rather than living *only* on-line, as the @ALTISEdu Courses do

What do you think — would you rather the @ALTIS Courses have an in-hand textbook, supported digitally — or remain 100% digital?

[GirlsGoneSTRONG @GirlsGoneSTRONG]

Our friends at @ALTISEdu have some of the best continuing education in the game.

Check them out and vote in their poll.

[Stuart McMillan @StuartMcMillan1]

Some of the best long-form Courses (eg. @insidePN & @GirlsGoneSTRONG) provide textbooks rather than living *only* on-line, as the @ALTISEdu Courses do

What do you think — would you rather the @ALTIS Courses have an in-hand textbook, supported digitally — or remain 100% digital?

[GirlsGoneSTRONG @GirlsGoneSTRONG]

Check it out! @_rachelbalkovec making history — AGAIN.

“The Yankees have hired Rachel Balkovec as the manager of the @TampaTarpons, their Low-A affiliate.
She'll become the first female manager in affiliated professional baseball history. https://t.co/QO6Dsm9Drt”

via @MLB

[GirlsGoneSTRONG @GirlsGoneSTRONG]

Check out GGS co-founder @MollyGalbraith chatting with @ABSPhysio @emma_physiomum + @marika_physio on the @yourcervix_pm podcast:

(Gráinne + Emma wrote the postpartum return to running guidelines adopted by the British Journal of Sports Med! Amazing!)

https://t.co/dJ2bQzzu9k

[Gráinne Donnelly @ABSPhysio]

Another sneak preview of our Season Finale of @yourcervix_pm with @MollyGalbraith and @marika_physio where we hear about female empowerment and lifting eachother up. Here Molly discusses her experience of disempowerment growing up. Who can relate? 🙋‍♀️

[Molly Galbraith | Coach Women Better @MollyGalbraith]

One of the biggest game-changers in my personal and professional relationships is:

Assume misunderstanding over malice.

I appreciate being given the benefit of the doubt, so why not extend it to other whenever possible?

[Molly Galbraith | Coach Women Better @MollyGalbraith]

A leaner body does not automatically mean a healthier body.

For me, leaner = more obsessed, restrictive, anxious, miserable, and it eventually led to two autoimmune illnesses my doc thinks were triggered by the stress.

Leaner does not always equal healthier.

[Molly Galbraith | Coach Women Better @MollyGalbraith]

Working on a new project + diving deep into how to write training programs and I'm reminded that:

✅ There's no "perfect" path
✅ Many paths lead to the same goal
✅ Ability level, schedule, goals, and preferences matter
✅ Consistency + progressive overload > everything else

[Molly Galbraith | Coach Women Better @MollyGalbraith]

Nutrition Truths:⁠
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✅ Bread is not “bad.” Kale is not “good.”
✅ You're not “good” or “bad” for eating certain foods.
✅ You don't have to be “on” or “off” a diet.⁠
✅ Salad and cupcakes can co-exist in the same meal.⁠
✅ You can eat foods you love and still get results.⁠

[Molly Galbraith | Coach Women Better @MollyGalbraith]

Me: post vid of myself doing 65 lb. Barbell Turkish Getup

Random guy: what a waste of time! There are better ways to build core + overall strength

Me: in related news, evidence suggests mediocre guys = more hostile to badass women, confident guys = more positive to badass women

[Molly Galbraith | Coach Women Better @MollyGalbraith]

Exercise and movement are not a punishment. They aren't a penance for something you ate. And you don't have to "earn" your food with exercise.

[Molly Galbraith | Coach Women Better @MollyGalbraith]

Walking and strength training are two of the most underrated activities for health and longevity.

[Molly Galbraith | Coach Women Better @MollyGalbraith]

Saw my PT today for a big toe issue.

Before taking my socks off I sheepishly apologized for my toes b/c I recently picked all my polish off.

Him: "In 30 years, I've never NOT had a woman apologize for her toes or unshaved legs.

Never once has a guy apologized for his body."

[Molly Galbraith | Coach Women Better @MollyGalbraith]

Hot take:

*Requiring* clients to weigh and measure and count and track their food often does more HARM than good...

...by creating (or exacerbating) disordered eating habits and behaviors.

[Molly Galbraith | Coach Women Better @MollyGalbraith]

I recently heard someone say that instead of telling young girls:

"I'm proud of you!"

We should say:

"Are you SO proud of yourself?"

To teach them to validate themselves instead of looking for external validation and I felt that in my *bones*

[Molly Galbraith | Coach Women Better @MollyGalbraith]

Be wary of any coach or expert who speaks with 100% certainty all the time.

Phrases like:

✅ it depends
✅ to the best of our knowledge
✅ we currently think
✅ the evidence suggests
✅ in my experience

…show humility, and respect for context and how knowledge evolves.

[GirlsGoneSTRONG @GirlsGoneSTRONG]

Woman-in-Charge @MollyGalbraith sat down with DJ Hillier from The MiFit Pod to chat about...
🎯Starting the #1 fitness education platform for women
🎯The most common struggles women face
🎯The 4 Principles of Lifting Women Up
🎯How men can lift up women

https://t.co/gS4YrVACMs

[GirlsGoneSTRONG @GirlsGoneSTRONG]

ATTN: mamas who lifted weights during pregnancy — if you have 1+ children, are a CrossFitter, Weightlifter, or Powerlifter — you can help advance research about pregnancy and strength training! Click the link below!

Thank you @LoriForner!

[Lori Forner @LoriForner]

HEY MAMA! DID YOU LIFT WEIGHTS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY? If yes… we need your help! Are you a mom of one or more children? Are you a CrossFitter, weightlifter or power lifter?
 The study will only take you 10-15 minutes and is anonymous! 
#pelvicfloor
https://t.co/LWapAyYMb9

[GirlsGoneSTRONG @GirlsGoneSTRONG]

Have you gotten a copy of Strong Women Lift Each Other Up yet?

Are you going to be tuning into @MollyGalbraith’s book club?

[Molly Galbraith | Coach Women Better @MollyGalbraith]

We’re starting a Strong Women Lift Each Other Up Book Club!

It starts Monday June 7th @ 8 pm EST over on IG Live (and it’s FREE!)

How to join:

1. Get a copy of the book:

https://t.co/IprhFN40SZ

2. Follow me on IG and tune in on 6/7 to participate!

https://t.co/rB7XXjXw8m

[Seek The Joy Podcast @seekthejoypod]

“I’m not going to let what other people think of me and my body impact my own self-worth, I want to like myself and feel good about myself regardless of how I look, how much I can lift, or what people say about me.” @MollyGalbraith @GirlsGoneSTRONG

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