Ep 102: Muscle-building tips for teens | Are you eating enough?
Release Date: 05/13/2025
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Ep 102: Muscle-building tips for teens | Are you eating enough?
Muscle Science for Women
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info_outlineIn this episode Ashleigh talks about a reel of hers that went viral; shows the ladies are binging; advice for a teenager just starting her muscle-building journey; how much organ meat you should be eating to get the benefits; and if it's "normal" to have some net weight gain after a cycle of bulking and cutting. See timestamps added below.
Don't forget, we offer program discounts to first responders, military, and medical personnel. Send us an email for the code. And if you have any questions for the pod, comments or funny stories, send them to [email protected].
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Learn more about Ashleigh and Rachel at their websites: https://ashleighvanhouten.com/ and https://www.rgfit.com/
Time Stamps:
· 02:01 – 03:30 | Ashleigh talks about going viral on Instagram
· 09:01 – 10:30 | Is Protein Trending? Why is it suddenly such a big deal?
· 13:31 – 15:00 | Teenagers and Building Muscle
· 15:01 – 17:00 | How to Tell If You’re Eating Enough
· 17:01 – 18:30 | Training vs. Rest Day Calories
· 20:01 – 21:00 | Do you need a variety of protein sources to maximize benefits?
· 22:31 – 24:00 | How Much Liver is Too Much?
· 26:01 – 27:30 | Should you expect net weight gain after a cycle of bulking and cutting?
· 34:01 – 36:00 | Reflection time: What Have You Changed Your Mind About?