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Rachel Lavin on WIFA Waves Podcast
On episode 52 of WIFA Waves, Lindsey talks with Rachel Lavin. Rachel is a WIFA Global Ambassador and author of The Doughnut Diaries: A Personal Trainer's Tale of Being Every Size From 12 Through 0. She and Lindsey share their journeys to and advice for achieving...
Menopause, Such a Dirty Word!
It has started!!! I don’t know what this is exactly, but I do know that I feel different. This isn’t going to be another fact ridden blog about peri menopause, hot flashes, hormones, and everything in between. Today I’m writing a blog about how I’m feeling; in a word...
Rachel Lavin Discusses her New Book at M. Judson Booksellers on June 18, 2022 from 10 AM to Noon
Greenville, SC – Rachel Lavin will present at the Pop-Up Event, taking place at M Judson Booksellers, 130 S Main St, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29601 on Saturday June 18, from 10 AM to Noon. This event is free and open to the public. Rachel will be discussing her...
How Important is the Time of Day that you Workout? – Part 1
I keep writing about how amazing our bodies are and its constant changing needs. I assure you this is true. During my last eight years while living in New York my routine was pretty strict. We would get up at 4:30 AM to make sure I had time to shower and have a good...
I Walked into a Gym for the First Time in Two Years
It’s been two years since I have seen the inside of a gym. Today I was so thrilled to be able to set foot inside the beautiful and super functional gym in our new apartment building. My home workouts have been fine for the duration of the pandemic, it keeps me moving....
I’ve Fallen, but I Got Up!
This is my PSA about women and strength training. After you read my experience from this past weekend hopefully you will have a difficult time disagreeing with me on the importance of resistance training. I am a fifty-year-old woman, I have been moving my body in some...
Can we Please Start 2022 Without the Usual Body Shame Game?
Why do we have to do this every single January and start a new year by beating ourselves up? For the first few days of the new year, I have seen and heard on TV & social media how we need to get back on track from the holidays and shed that weight! What if we...
Author & Personal Trainer Rachel Lavin on Write Now Radio! – January 6, 2022
Holiday Eating: Does it Wreak Havoc on our Bodies?
Today’s blog is more of an open discussion and I’d love for you to comment. This way we can get to know our bodies better. We can recognize and understand that our bodies manifest a multitude of signals to let you know what you just ate caused a visceral reaction. I...
Can We Just Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner?
Today is all about food, eating possibly all day, and feeling so full you may have to undo a button or two. This can be very daunting for some of us. Today is Thanksgiving and I am going to eat! Turkey, stuffing, my cheesy twice mashed potatoes, salad (maybe), and...