Rise and Resist

Haters will hate, especially online. It's a fact of life, am I right?! We live in a new world where, not only do folks think it's ok to judge our bodies and appearance but that they also feel free to make those judgements without compassion or thoughtfulness online. In the aftermath of the hate thrown towards Holly and others after this post and the response post, we got serious about some of the body issues we, as a collective whole, seem to feel a whole lot of wasted shame on: cellulite, stretch marks, and body hair. These are things our bodies do totally naturally, and mostly your ownership of any of these conditions is basically decided by your genetics. We also talk about shame, how shame hates fun, and is wicked good at ruining an awesome time. --- Learn about our Patreon! Write Us an iTunes Review! 1RepSnax!  Lacy's: Nada Moo Mint Chip Ice Cream Holly's: Champagne Mangos and Califia Full Shot Come To Bloodsport, Bench Press and Burritos at NewEthic in Oakland! Follow Us: Holly: @xvxh Lacy: @

We discuss how we cope with, get through, and thrive after anxiety and depression in our lives. We talk through how we notice that we aren't feeling right, and how we've risen above it.    --- Learn about our Patreon! Write Us an iTunes Review! 1RepSnax!  Special Pre and Post Workout 1RepSnax! Lacy: Pre: Sweet and Saras Graham Crackers Post: Protein Ice Cream made with Vega Sport Holly: Pre: Low Sugar Whole Wheat Cinnamon Roll from Trader Joes, D's Natural Tiramisu Protein Peanut Butter and Reduced Sugar Jam OR Quad Latte and Cherry Danish from Timeless Coffee in Oakland. Post: Whatever the F*ck I have / Beyond Meat Chicken BBQ Baby Burritos Come To Bloodsport, Bench Press and Burritos at NewEthic in Oakland! Follow Us: Holly: @xvxh Lacy: @superstrengthhealth   Holly's Spotify      Train with Us: Lacy in Portland! or email lacyisripped@gmail.com     Holly in Oakland or email hollynewethic@gmail.com   Holly is looking for some trades! Hair Styl

Today we talk about how important it is to realize you have needs, be totally ok with the fact that you have needs and how important it is to ask for help. We also discuss the importance of self care.   --- Learn about our Patreon! Write Us an iTunes Review! 1RepSnax!  Donut Friend Follow Us: Holly: @xvxh Lacy: @superstrengthhealth   Holly's Spotify      Train with Us: Lacy in Portland! or email lacyisripped@gmail.com     Holly in Oakland or email hollynewethic@gmail.com   Holly is looking for some trades! Hair Stylist, Tattoo Artist, or Car Mechanic. Holly has space for 1:1/Personal Training as well as space in classes!   For remote nutrition and/or training with both of us email riseandresisttraining@gmail.com     (Note - We aren't currently taking remote clients but we have wonderful coaches to send you to so please still email us if you're ready to get this party started and we have your back!)     Eat FitQuick Protein Waffle

How do you stay healthy and goal oriented while traveling? We have a few suggestions for portable snacks, ways to get sustenance in airports, traveling meal prep, as well as ways to not over eat at treat places. Also, we talk of how to meet your own needs (breakfast and COFFEE) and we break down we've dealt with several situations in our traveling lives.   --- Learn about our Patreon! 1RepSnax!  Jelly Donut Cake from Timeless Coffee Cheesecake from the Butcher's Son   Follow Us: Holly: @xvxh Lacy: @superstrengthhealth   Holly's Spotify      Train with Us: Lacy in Portland! or email lacyisripped@gmail.com     Holly in Oakland or email hollynewethic@gmail.com   Holly is looking for some trades! Hair Stylist, Tattoo Artist, or Car Mechanic. Holly has space for 1:1/Personal Training as well as space in classes!   For remote nutrition and/or training with both of us email riseandresisttraining@gmail.com     (Note - We aren't currently taki

Lacy's 1) drink lemon water in the AM 2) sleep enough (if you can) 3) dont do things that dont fulfill you 4) have good boundaries 5) charge enough for what you do 6) put yourself in uncomfortable situations now and again (for personal growth) 7) treat yourself like a friend 8) write affirmations   Holly's 1. Everything represents your integrity. Don't let the little things slip, stay in integrity with your word and with yourself.2. Value yourself and others will value you.3. Dive in, full force, and trust yourself. Scary things won't get less scary (or logical, sometimes) such as starting your biz, or following your dreams, setting huge goals, or starting a family but that doesn't mean you shouldn't go full into it, and trust yourself to rise to the challenges.4. Eat enough to fuel your life. Eat enough whole foods to make your body feel good, eat enough of your cravings to make your emotional head feel good, and notice when something feels bad/good then be willing to adjust.5. Be loved. You deserve yo

Come kickit with us in LA! Current itinerary: Donut Friend (Meet and Greet with Us and the Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack), Workout with Dizzle Rivera either 10 am or 11 am (it will be announced shortly), Post Workout Brunch at either Cross Roads or Little Pine, Hiking in the Malibu Hills Abandoned Mansions (Originally the Sunken City Trail but it's to far away) then early dinner! Please reach out to us and let us know if you'll be joining us specifically for the workout! We can't wait to meet you!  Today we discuss the importance of HYPE as well as how crucial it is to do things you suck at, not just do what you're good (or great!) at and working your weaknesses.    Lacy's hype songs Drake- hotline bling Anopheli- The Ache of Want G.L.O.S.S- demo Holly's Spotify   --- Learn about our Patreon! 1RepSnax!    Homemade Vegan Pantry  Delicious Random Soup!   Follow Us: Holly: @xvxh Lacy: @superstrengthhealth      Train with Us: Lacy in Portland! or emai

 PROTEIN! Today we talk all about this mythical god like entity in nutrition, why it's important, why it's not as important as folks make it out to be, as well as a brief history and scientific background on protein. We also fully cover all the delicious foods to get it in!    --- Learn about our Patreon! 1RepSnax!  Pre Workout Sandwich on Daves Killer Bread PB&J Turmeric in Green Juice   Follow Us: Holly: @xvxh Lacy: @superstrengthhealth      Train with Us: Lacy in Portland! or email lacyisripped@gmail.com Lacy is currently taking on ONE (maybe 2) more Personal Training Clients in Portland!   Holly in Oakland or email hollyplantfit@gmail.com   Holly is looking for some trades! Hair Stylist, Tattoo Artist, or Car Mechanic. Holly has space for 1:1/Personal Training as well as space in classes!   For remote nutrition and/or training with both of us email riseandresisttraining@gmail.com     (Note - We aren't currently taking rem

First, if you've missed him here is weight lifting beyonce man in all of his glory!   Ok, now that that's out of the way, today we discuss BOOKS!    Lacy's List: Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie  See You in the Morning by Mairead Case Susceptible by Genevieve Castree The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo     Stuff Lacy Likes but didn't quite fit into list:                                              handbook by kevin budnik steff bomb art Training with Jason Morris   Holly's List: Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes The Truth by Neil Strauss (More on "Negging") The Third Chimpanzee by Jared Diamond David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown   Join us Sunday Feb 28th to celebrate birthdays and for a Meet and Greet with us as well as the wonderful la

HI! Sorry for the delays, all! We've had some not awesome technical difficulties lately but we're working through it. Thanks for your constant patience, understanding and love, we hella <3 you.   Todays topic comes from listener mail!    --- Learn about our Patreon! 1RepSnax!    Ginger Granola from the Jack London Farmers Market "Way to Life Foods" PB and J's in the Waffle Maker with GF Bread!   Follow Us: Holly: @xvxh Lacy: @superstrengthhealth      Train with Us: Lacy in Portland! or email lacyisripped@gmail.com   Holly in Oakland or email hollyplantfit@gmail.com Mention Rise & Resist and get your first 1on1 at NewEthic Strength and Conditioning FREE!   For remote nutrition and/or training with both of us email riseandresisttraining@gmail.com     (Note - We aren't currently taking remote clients but we have wonderful coaches to send you to so please still email us if you're ready to get this party started and we have y

Today we discuss Norovirus, natural disasters, and NewEthic! We also catch up on doing yoga to benefit lifting, how much Lacy loves Aziz Ansari and THE WINNER OF THE PR PARTY! They are one of our listeners *hint Alex hint* who increased by 26% over 5 weeks in their Deadlift and Push Press! We also dig into the topic of what it means to Listen to your body, even when it sucks. Lacy talks about getting sick and struggling with sickness, and Holly talks about NOT ignoring signs of fatigue. We also discuss eating, sleeping, and resting enough as well as NOT SKIPPING YOUR FUCKING DELOAD WEEK.   --- Learn about our Patreon! 1RepSnax!   Ritters Marzipan Dark Chocolate Gluten Free Maple Bacon Donuts from Back to Eden Bakery and New Cascadia Traditionals Bread   Follow Us: Holly: @xvxh Lacy: @superstrengthhealth      Train with Us: Lacy in Portland! or email lacyisripped@gmail.com   Holly in Oakland or email hollyplantfit@gmail.com Mention Rise & Res

 Today we discuss what it means what it means to be dedicated to what you do as a person in addition to a business owner. We both own and run companies we built into the holes we wanted to change in the world, but that type of business built out of true drive and passion, has it's own challenges. We talk about how we ended up choosing the paths we are on, and how we deal with the pressure that comes with that. We also catch up with where we have been, and what we've been doing, including finding out that Jack LaLanne started one of the first gyms ever a little over a mile from where Holly's gym NewEthic is!     Learn about our Patreon! 1RepSnax!  Revive Blue Bottle Coffee Kombucha Mixed with Cinnamon Tonic Kevita Vtopian Sharp Cheddar Cheese on Vegan Egg with Rice Crackers!   --- Follow Us: Holly: @xvxh Lacy: @superstrengthhealth      Train with Us: Lacy in Portland! or email lacyisripped@gmail.com   Holly in Oakland or email hollyplantfit@gmail.com

Yay! XMAS! And you know what that means?! NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS! We loosely start to discuss OUR NYR's, which we will solidify on next weeks episode including reading all the books, lifting all the weights, opening a queer/feminist/body positive gym in pdx for Lacy. For Holly the main ones are making the current projects more sustainable, more rad, and more well known as well as find balance between self care/work//needs/wants, as well as a good amount of athletic goals.   We also get really real about how to set sustainable goals, keep yourself accountable and how to stay stoked on your goals through the year!   What are YOUR New Years Goals?! Email us what your goals are, what your ways of staying accountable are, or what your thoughts are on this weeks topic?! We would LOVE to hear from you! riseandresisttraining@gmail.com <3   Learn about our Patreon! 1RepSnax!    The Philosophers Stoneground Almond Butter and Roasted, Orange Spiced, Apples and Pears! Veganomicon

Today we lament about the depth of the time sink that is travel in the snow in Lacy's Journey to the East Bay, seasonal depression and how hard it is to love many places that you can't live in all at once. Holly discusses FitQuick Protein Donuts and new flavors including a robot charging unicorn Birthday Cake flavor. Our topic is the weight of expectations: from yourself, society and old Eastern European men in casinos. We talk about getting older, linear life paths, and what it means to be a lady, a dude, or someone who doesn't fit either.    We also got an incredible listener email defining "STOKED" <3   1RepSnax!  House Made Peppermint Patties from Timeless! Homemade Quinoa in the delicious style of Stuffing --- Follow Us: Holly: @xvxh Lacy: @superstrengthhealth     Join the PlantFit PR Challenge with Holly!      Train with Us: Lacy in Portland! or email lacyisripped@gmail.com   Holly in Oakland or email hollyplantfit@gmail.com Mention Rise &am

Winter has its charms. For some it's snow, hands wrapped around a warm mug of delicious coffee or tea, scarves and mittens, pumpkin spiced everything or cuddling up with someone cute in full on hibernation mode while binge watching their favorite shows. For others it can mean a battle with the bummed. The darker, colder, weather can sometimes make you feel lethargic and way less driven or stoked. So how do you cope?!   In this weeks episode we discuss our ways of dealing with the gloomy weather especially with Lacy's recent move to the wetter and colder PNW as well as Holly's coping methods with the first winter in California for 3 years (is it a real winter though?). Ideas we throw out include: keeping your programming tight and sticking with your workout plan or possibly getting a more defined workout plan as sometimes "I need to go to the gym" is less driving then "today is squat day!". Also having a workout buddy so you both can drive each other to not skip days, using short cardio stints to warm up

Today we discuss how to stay healthy physically, emotionally and mentally during the holiday season! Topics include: building a "game plan" going into family gathers, ways to respond to relatives saying inappropriate questions or comments about your body, getting a buddy system for support if you need it, and other coping mechanisms. Holidays are supposed to be about warmth, family and love but often those are blended with stress, emotional triggers and negative feels. Building a game plan and figuring out ways to deal ahead are ways you can negate the bad and stay healthy. We also, of course, cover our ways of dealing with how to have delicious food that makes you stoked and how to mitigate the eating experience so it stays positive and not anxiety inducing.    <3 Happy Holidays <3 Stay safe out there! --- Follow Us: @xvxh @superstrengthhealth     Join the PlantFit PR Challenge with Holly!      Train with Us: Lacy in Portland! or email lacyisripped@gmail.com   Ho

This weeks episode we catch up with Lacy's Reset and Restore program and how it's been effecting her body and guts athletically, aesthetically, and just feeling great. We also catch up with Holly's Central American travels including how to always have non dairy creamer in the country with the best coffee ever, glowing Avatar water, giant dinosaur crocodiles as well as both of us getting really real.   Besides being all stoked on life, catching up and being back, we also discuss two listener questions. One is about knee socks: why we wear them and are guys immune to shin scrapes?! And another more serious question: How to deal with people around you talking shit on themselves, their bodies, and being self hating. This is a subject that hits close to home as we stand fully in the state of trying to keep it posi on our bodies and selves in a culture so determined to swing us towards hatred but also because sometimes it's just hard to figure out what to do. We take it on as quick as we can, head on, and give

There are a million things we get pumped on, and we want to tell you all about them. In the interest of sharing directly, here are the links! (None of these are affilate links, and we won't be compensated by anyone just FYI. We just wanna share the things that get us pumped!)   Meditation stuff: Headspace App The Heart of The Revolution: The Buddha's Radical Teachings on Forgiveness, Compassion, and Kindness by Noah Levine  Videos: Be Proud of Who You Are by Dana Linn Bailey Clothing: Pants that don't fall down: Flag Nor Fail Shorts: Champion Brand Reebok Brand Crossfit Shorts Bikinis: Savage Swimwear SeaFolly Bikini Shoes: Crossfit Nano 4.0's Vans Hoka Running Shoes Inov8 Fast Lifts Lifting Belts: Unbroken Designs StrengthShop Powerlifting Belt Wrist Wraps: G-Loves Wrist Wraps Knee and Elbow Sleeves Rehband Knee and Elbow sleeves Books: Rising Strong by Brene Brown A Brief Candle in The Dark By Richard Dawkins Food52 Vegan by Gena Hamshaw Thru Hiking Will Break Your Heart by Carrot Quinn Mindful Ea

This week we talked about something a little deeper than our squat (SEE WHAT I DID THERE?) We talked about how to be ally to a friend with a (confirmed or suspected) eating disorder. When we finally hit stop on the recorder, I felt something I hadn't felt in a really long time. Raw. A little scared. And like I knew this was a topic that both needed more attention and needed to be out in the world. I also felt unsure that everything I said was right, and like our opinions were just the tip of the iceberg in terms of what could be a larger conversation. Here are a few tips Holly and I came up with for how to be an ally to a struggling friend. If you notice someone's body has gotten smaller, try not to shower them with compliments. This is perhaps a given if someone already has a confirmed eating disorder, but I want to talk about before that happens. When I first started restricting my food, it wasn't because I was necessarily aware that I was about to have an ED. I was heartbroken and unable to eat o

In this episode we discuss how to approach pushing past discomfort with a positive attitude as opposed to negative self feelings, how staying posi externally can often help drive the inner posi making your love and belief in yourself a tool to help drive you forward. Lacy has been dealing with sickness, and Holly has been dealing with injury, so this week seemed like a good time to address motivation to get through challenges, cultivating your inner cheerleader, and how to find the balance between discomfort and injury. Basically: how do we keep going when shit starts to get real, safely.   Follow Us: @xvxh @superstrengthhealth     Train or Work with Lacy in Portland! or email lacyisripped@gmail.com   Sign Up for the Reset and Restore HERE - there are just three spots left! Sign Up by Oct. 31 using the code "RETURNING" to get 20% off!      Train with Holly at PlantFit or email hollyplantfit@gmail.com  Mention Rise & Resist and Get a&nbs

Meal Prep! In this weeks episode we discuss our advice, tips, tricks and hacks for meal prep success! Discussions cover crockpot ideas for stews, soups and chili's (Check out Holly's go to crockpot cookbook!) rice cookers, how to get a handle on your macros and micros on the cheap, finding inspiration in all things seasonal through farmers markets (check out Lacy's cookbook for even more!) and, of course, pre made cold brew coffee so you never go un-caffeinated.    Sign up for Reset and Restore! Because we <3 you all, use discount code "returning" at checkout!     1 Rep Snax Plantfusion Protein Ice Cream Lenny and Larry's Snickerdoodle Protein Cookies     Follow Us @xvxh (Holly's Meal Prep for the Week) @superstrengthhealth     Train or Work with Lacy in Portland! or email lacyisripped@gmail.com     Train with Holly in the Bay or email hollyplantfit@gmail.com     Eat FitQuick Protein Waffles     For remote nutrition and/or trai