Ep 102: Muscle-building tips for teens | Are you eating enough?

Ep 102: Muscle-building tips for teens | Are you eating enough?

Author: Ashleigh VanHouten & Rachel Gregory | Fitness, Strength Training, Wellness May 13, 2025 Duration: 41:10

In 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.

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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?


Ashleigh VanHouten and Rachel Gregory, the co-creators behind the Muscle Science for Women training program, bring their combined expertise as a health coach and a nutritionist-strength specialist into a regular, down-to-earth conversation. This isn't about generic fitness advice; it's a deep, practical look at how women can build strength and wellness on their own terms. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair with two knowledgeable friends who genuinely understand the specific physiological and cultural landscape women navigate in gyms and kitchens. They tackle the real questions-from optimizing nutrition for energy and recovery to designing effective training sessions and critically examining fitness trends. The dialogue is always rooted in science but delivered without jargon, making complex topics like metabolism, hormonal influences, and sustainable habit change both accessible and actionable. Tuning into this podcast offers a reliable source of clarity amidst the noise, transforming the principles of muscle science into a personalized roadmap for anyone looking to feel stronger and more confident. You'll hear honest discussions that blend evidence with experience, all aimed at empowering your individual health journey.
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