At the time of writing this, I’ve been on the road in the U.S. for three weeks with a packed schedule of keynote speeches, video shoots, meet-ups, and, of course, plenty of workouts (that part is always non-negotiable!). While it’s always hard being away from my family for this long, this is also the time where I get to see and feel the impact of female science and research in action. It has always been my goal to bring like-minded women together and empower them with the knowledge to be their best selves—and seeing that in real life never fails to bring a smile to my face and feed my soul.
I kicked off the trip with some time in Tahoe with the Momentous team, shooting content for a women’s specific product line they’re due to launch soon. (And if you haven’t already, check out their Fuel Your Purpose Strava Challenge here).
After that, it was on to Stanford University’s Women’s Retreat at Fallen Leaf Lake where I gave a keynote speech, “Redefining Health for Women,” highlighting our gendered society and how we have been looking at women’s health and research through a male lens—and how to change this viewpoint!
From there, it was SoCal time—heading to San Diego to meet up with some of my team. I also had the good fortune to work out at Invictus (for all you CrossFit athletes!) after hours, having great chats and insights from the crew there.
I’m now up in the Bay Area for a fireside chat at Google HQ to launch their new Women’s Health initiative, a major focus for a part of their workforce that is growing rapidly. I love that men were in the room too; it’s so important to have all involved in conversations about women's health.
IN OTHER NEWS...
Recipes Now Live!
I’m often asked for my go-to recipes, particularly for pre- and post-workout, so I’m excited to share that we now have two on my website—the always-popular Salty Balls and High-Protein Pancakes, with plenty more to follow. These are recipes that I created many years ago and they’ve become trusted favorites for me and my family. They’re tasty, nutritious, and highly popular with kids too!
Fueling Early Morning Workouts
I get it—if you want to get a workout in before the work/school day starts, sometimes (or oftentimes!) it means a 5 a.m. workout. If you’ve followed me for a while you’ll know I emphasize the importance of not doing these workouts fasted (more on that soon!), but fueling these early workouts isn’t always easy. For those who like protein coffee then great, that’s always a solid option, but I know that’s not popular with everyone. If that’s you, then check out this reel with me and Loretta where we discuss a few alternatives (oatmeal slurry, anyone?!)
Learn More About Protein & Creatine
A large proportion of the questions I’ve been receiving lately are focused around protein and creatine supplements, so I wanted to give you a quick reminder that I have a variety of Microlearning courses available on my website that are designed to educate and empower you. Topics include Protein, Creatine, Adaptogens, and Pregnancy & Exercise. Each course takes about three hours to complete, giving you the latest science in a digestible format. And the best news? Subscribers to this newsletter get a 30% discount on all courses (simply use the code MICROPACK30OFF at checkout)!
Latest Pod Drops
Here’s a round-up of some of the recent podcasts I’ve appeared on:
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The Ageist Podcast, Starting with Empathy
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Smart Nutrition and Training for Women: Fasted Workouts, Post-Exercise Recovery & More with Dr. Stacy Sims
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Sweaty AF Podcast, Sauna with Dr. Stacy Sims
Until next time!
