Ashleigh VanHouten is a health coach, podcast host, and author with more than ten years of experience. 
She is a former nationally ranked natural figure competitor, and has competed in powerlifting and CrossFit.&nbsp;
She holds a CrossFit Strongman Certification, CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certification, Primal Blueprint Coaching Certification, Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification, and a Certification in Applied Women’s Physiology and Training, and is one of the leading authorities in understanding the nutrient density of animal protein – her first book, It Takes Guts, is all about the health benefits of organ meats. Her latest cookbook is called Carnivore-ish.
She’s developed a range of coaching programs and workshops aimed at improving physical strength, overall wellness, and a deeper understanding of our bodies and optimal health, including her <a href="https://www.volv.ai/channels/-12/musclemaven/stack/23/jackedback">Jacked Back</a> pull-up program, <a href="https://www.metflexlife.com/msw">Muscle Science for Women</a>, and the <a href="https://nm356.isrefer.com/go/STW/themusclemaven/">Strength Training for Women Specialist Certification</a> for coaches.
Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s podcast:&nbsp;
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Why we need to avoid restrictive diets, chronic cardio, and overtraining to maintain hormonal balance and optimal health.
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Focusing on minimum effective dose and efficient training to achieve desired results without punishing the body.
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The cultural pressure for women to be small and compact can create barriers to eating more meat and protein-rich foods.
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The marketing and messaging around food often promote low-calorie, plant-based options as healthy, but these may not be nutritionally well-rounded or satiating.
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; And much more.
(Website)
<a href="https://ashleighvanhouten.com">https://ashleighvanhouten.com</a>
(Instagram)
@themusclemaven
(Youtube)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_GhhhlscBxmxegMraXYXJQ/featured">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_GhhhlscBxmxegMraXYXJQ/featured</a>
(Facebook)
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/themusclemaven">https://www.facebook.com/themusclemaven</a>
(Books)
<a href="https://ashleighvanhouten.com/pages/book">https://ashleighvanhouten.com/pages/book</a>
<a href="https://ashleighvanhouten.com/pages/carnivoreish">https://ashleighvanhouten.com/pages/carnivoreish</a>
(LinkedIn)
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-vanhouten-09177356">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-vanhouten-09177356</a>
(Latest Blog post)
<a href="https://ashleighvanhouten.com/blogs/news/three-ways-to-improve-your-workouts-today-without-changing-your-programming">https://ashleighvanhouten.com/blogs/news/three-ways-to-improve-your-workouts-today-without-changing-your-programming</a>
<a href="https://ashleighvanhouten.com/blogs/news/protein-butter-cup-recipe">https://ashleighvanhouten.com/blogs/news/protein-butter-cup-recipe</a>
(Reel)
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C84iIPMOWwZ">https://www.instagram.com/reel/C84iIPMOWwZ</a>

Health Coach Ashleigh VanHouten on Avoiding Restrictive Diets, Overcoming Body Comparison and Setting Non Aesthetic Goals Alongside Fat Loss!

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