180: Why Women Need To Lift Heavy, Build Muscle & Eat More Protein | Stef Bare

180: Why Women Need To Lift Heavy, Build Muscle & Eat More Protein | Stef Bare

June 29, 2026 · 1h 4m · Episode 180

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Stef Bare discusses her transformation through strength training and nutrition.

My wife, Stef Bare, joins me to share how a year of intentional strength training transformed her body and mindset. We break down reverse dieting, eating 2,300 calories, progressive overload, prioritizing protein, playing tennis, and her daily supplement routine. This conversation is for all of you wanting to add in more strength programming, but specifically for women ready to stop holding back and build strength. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 2:00 Stef's 20-Year Fitness Background 6:20 Working Out vs. Being Intentional 11:10 How We Met 18:20 What Sparked the Muscle-Building Era 22:00 The Reverse Diet: From 1,500 to 2,300 Calories 25:35 Front-Loading Protein: The 70-Gram Breakfast 30:00 Full Day of Eating & Favorite Protein Sources 35:50 Food Is Fuel — Carbs Are Not the Enemy 38:45 Nick's Crispy Rice & Pan-Seared Salmon Method 43:45 How Stef's Training Changed: Volume, Intensity & Progressive Overload 49:35 The Hobby That Changed Everything 58:40 Fueling for Heat 1:00:10 Stef's Daily Supplement Stack ORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠ https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210 FOLLOW: Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠…

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