Women Fitness International Magazine May 2024

“I have as much muscle as any man, and can do as much work as any man.”– Sojourner Truth, “Ain’t I A Woman?” – Welcome to the May issue of Women Fitness Magazine! As spring blooms around us, it’s the perfect time to renew our commitment to health and vitality. In this edition, we've curated an array of content to inspire and empower you on your fitness journey. Dive into our cover story spotlighting Desi Bartlett, a renowned yoga and fitness instructor as well as a wellness expert known for her holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to the world of holistic health, Desi’s platform offers something for everyone. Nourish your body with delicious protein shake recipes that fuel your active lifestyle, and…

Desi Bartlett MS, CPT E-RYT, is passionate about sharing the joy of movement. With over 30 years of experience in health and wellness, she holds a bachelor’s Degree in kinesiology, and a master’s degree in corporate fitness, and is currentlypursuing a doctoral degree in exercise science. Originally from Chicago, Desi is a proud mother of two and an internationally published author. Desi is currently launching an innovative subscription platform, Desibodymind.com, offering a holistic approach to health and wellness through meditation, yoga, and fitness. At the heart of her philosophy is the belief in theinterconnectedness of mind and body. As a women’s health expert with advanced certifications in yoga, personal training, prenatal and postnatal fitness, and group fitness, Desi has garnered aroster of private clients that includes household names like Ashley…

Trying to gain muscle and lose fat at the same time is impossible. It just can’t be done. This is why most women who are trying to do both at the same time see no results and give up. You have to do gaining muscle and lose fat in phases. In order to get chiseled cut muscles, you will have some fat to get rid of, so now is the time to cut down. You need to burn off the fat so as to allow the deeper muscle cuts to show through. You don’t want to lose your hard earned muscle, but you do want to lose your fat. Remember, cutting and dieting are extremely hard and take a lot of work. Dieting is very important while trying to cut…

Whether you are pursuing a fitness, weight loss, or nutritional goal, chances are you have heard that you should try incorporating more protein in your diet. Protein is having its time in the spotlight, but you may find yourself wondering what exactly is so special about this macronutrient. Protein is essential for muscle growth and recent studies indicate that individuals who consume higher protein burn fat more effectively than those eating the same amount of calories of fats or carbohydrates. In my own experience, adding protein to every meal also helps me feel full longer and keeps me from eating more than I intended to. I got the scoop straight from registered dieticians on the importance of consuming enough protein regardless of your goal, and better yet, scored five delicious…

Our body is a genius and can be our best source of information if we can start to learn the language – millions of bits of information every second that our wonderful gut, brain, and immune systems do the work of processing and integrating to keep us well informed. Yet at some point most of us stop listening to our bodies. Why do we stop listening to our bodies? ❍ Not recognizing that our body is telling us something important ❍ Not trusting what our body is telling us ❍ Being too busy to listen or respond to the messages ❍ Not wanting to hear the truth about what our body is telling us Below is the list of signs and symptoms that merit attention. 1 Unexplained weight loss Losing…

The world we live in can be extremely loud, chaotic and it continues to run at a rapid pace that’s impossible to keep up with. We may find ourselves constantly striving to keep up, or working our fingers to the bone with no time for respite. This world doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. To obtain rest and respite, one must be incredibly intentional. A Cue from Culture Japanese culture works the longest hours of the day with the least amount of sleep than any other culture. Because of the wide spread work-related deaths by way of stroke, heart attack and suicide, there are two terms used-Karoshi meaning ‘over-work death’; and Karojisatsu; ‘suicide from overworking and stress’. A stark contrast from an overworked and stressed society are European countries…