Category Archives: Interviews/Guest Posts

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  Healing During the Messy Middle – Rachel’s Story

  by Kelly - Team EM2WL in Chill Phase, Interviews/Guest Posts, Testimonials, The Journey, Uncategorized

  Here at EM2WL we have talked in great length before about this lifestyle being a journey, not a race. We don’t reach the end result in 21 days or 90 days, or even in a year. The path to breaking free from Diet Mentality begins with a single step forward. For CTDM Workshop Alum member […]

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  Guest Post – Leigh Anne’s Strongman Competition

  by Kelly - Team EM2WL in Building Muscle, Interviews/Guest Posts, Strength Training, The Journey, Uncategorized

  Leigh Anne is a long time EM2WL vet who decided to push her limits by entering Strongman competitions. This is a recap of her last event. I am still reeling from an incredible Strongman competition weekend and I need to share! I competed in the first Strongman at a gym in Charlottesville, VA. There were […]

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  Overcoming the Diet Struggle – Interview with Bernai Holman

  by EM2WL in Binge Eating, Current Fitness Competitors, Interviews/Guest Posts

  Thanks so much for agreeing to this!  I saw that you just finished a powerlifting competition, can you tell us how you did? I did my first WNPF (World Natural Powerlifting Federal) national meet on Sunday, September 6th.  After four weeks of training specifically for this event, I ended up coming in first in my […]

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  Interview with Heather (Half Size Me Podcast)

  by EM2WL in Fat Loss / Cutting, Interviews/Guest Posts, Metabolism Reset

  When did you first learn that you needed to eat more to reach your goals? What was your original response? After hitting my weight loss goal with Weight Watchers in 2012, I was working out on average an hour per day, almost every single day, and feeling extremely hungry all the time. I felt like […]

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  Lift Like A Girl: Nia Shanks Interview

  by Trish Adams in Interviews/Guest Posts

  EM2WL: I understand you suffered from disordered eating in the past. What was your “ah ha” moment where you decided that things had to change, and how did you start working on changing how you looked at exercise and eating? Nia: The problem was, I knew for years things needed to change! I was unable […]

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  Women Are Hungry – Mandie Hall Interview

  by Trish Adams in Binge Eating, Interviews/Guest Posts, Testimonials, The Journey

  EM2WL: How long have you been on this journey? Mandie: I remember joining weight watchers during the summer between 5th and 6th grade. I always “wanted” to be healthy and fit. I honestly never knew how to accomplish that goal without severe restriction. I have been on this journey my entire life, the struggle has been very […]

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  Balancing Work, Family, and a Figure Competition Diet? – FitNix Interview

  by EM2WL in Current Fitness Competitors, Fat Loss / Cutting, Interviews/Guest Posts, Self Acceptance, Strength Training

  EM2WL: Like so many of us, you bought into the eat less move more propaganda. You talked about being at your ideal scale weight but your body still not looking the way that you wanted.  What was the turning point for you and what steps did you take to make a change? Christie: It’s true, […]

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  Binge Eating Disorder – Why diets aren’t working (Leslie Schilling Interview)

  by EM2WL in Binge Eating, Interviews/Guest Posts, Intuitive Eating, Nutrition

  I recently heard dietician/nutritionist, Leslie Schilling, speak at the NSCA National Conference.  She instantly wooed me with her Southern drawl, love of food, and “anti-diet” approach (a dietician against diets?! What’s not to love?).  Of course, I commenced to immediate stalking, and cornered her for an interview ;)  ~Kiki  EM2WL: Your session at the conference “When […]

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  Getting Back on Track After a Hiatus

  by Trish Adams in Building Muscle, Fat Loss / Cutting, Increasing calories, Interviews/Guest Posts

  Team EM2WL would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest guest blogger, Jared Harris, a recent college graduate with a passion for writing and fitness! Today, Jared shares a series of tips on how to get motivated when winter is over! We all know how important it is to exercise and eat right. […]

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  Disordered Eating: The New Normal

  by Trish Adams in Former Fitness Competitors, Interviews/Guest Posts, Intuitive Eating, Nutrition, Self Acceptance

    After following Dani for some time, I was so excited to finally have an opportunity to get into her head a bit deeper.  This figure competitor knows firsthand the dangers of disordered eating and helps her clients break the cycle and rebuild their relationship with food. EM2WL: Thanks again, Dani, for agreeing to be […]

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