How women can fuel smarter, train better, & build lean muscle: Ashley Damaj, BCBA, CPT

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“When you gain muscle mass, a lot of other things begin to happen,” explains Ashley Damaj, BCBA, MSW, CN, CPT.

Ashley Damaj, BCBA, MSW, CN, CPT, board-certified behavior analyst, nutritionist, therapist, trainer, and the founder of Mothership Wellness, joins us today to break down what it really takes to change your body and your habits, covering everything from behavior patterns and mindset shifts to muscle-building, nutrition, and sustainable routines for women. Plus:

0:00 Damaj’s background
4:30 How to create long-term, sustainable change
6:45 How to increase lean muscle mass & decrease body fat
8:30 Holistic vs fitness nutrition
13:38 Understanding motivations & limitations
16:45 How to achieve your goals
23:45 Carving out time to work out for busy moms
30:20 How to model positive habits
33:15 Changing your perspective on weight loss
35:55 The importance of pre- & post-workout nutrition
40:00 The best way to do cardio
46:50 Increasing volume
55:55 The power of functional training
56:50 The importance of mindset
59:50 The best way to optimize body composition

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