Rachel Reynolds joins Bekah & Anna Marie to bust some strong moms myths, including toning & tightening, burning belly fat, giving you energy, and confidence. 0:00 Introduction 2:57 Energy to Keep Up with Your Kids doesn’t give you energy, but gives you strength & confidence & calmness it’s a give and take because it also takes energy 6:31 Tightening & Toning Your Body nope lifting does probably does what you want “toning” to be & do visible muscles but not too many muscles can’t promise what you’re going to look like your body will change finding clothes can be more difficult, but more options exist these days 20:15 Burning Belly Fat lifting does use some energy and also helps skews calories toward building muscle you want to be a gas-guzzling body and eat all the calories, not a prius it does take hard work to look a certain way lift+nutrition=superpower & real body transformations just dropping body weight really won’t do what you think it will do (you probably won’t be happy with the result) you can eat more food 35:33 Body Transformation & Not Feeling Like Yourself can cut and get stronger if you start off bigger some people have a number they’re unwilling to get heavier than, regardless of how they look important to have people in your corner (spouse, friends, family) 43:33 Strength Training Builds Confidence Yep choosing to struggle builds confidence sense of control as well 52:27 Why Train as a Busy Mom? try it how important is your long term health for you and your quality of life? find a coach you connect with you can do it! most people have this “I’m so glad I did that” feeling about training, getting stronger, and the overall process & change you won’t regret trying it #strongmoms GET STARTED with one-on-one online coaching FOR FREE! Get your FIRST MONTH FREE on all strength and nutrition coaching plans.  No discount code needed and includes a 10-day, no obligation trial.  https://bit.ly/2MKeOoh Special offers from BLOC and our partners:  https://barbell-logic.com/offers/ Connect with the hosts Matt on Instagram Niki on Instagram rkrieg@barbell-logic.com  amoakesjoudy@barbell-logic.com  Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook podcast@barbell-logic.com