The world of supplements, especially for women can feel overwhelming and simply filled with snake oil! How can you decide which supplements are necessary for you and worth your money? (always check with your medical professional, I am not your medical professional 😉)

What is creatine?

What does creatine do?

Why might someone want to supplement with creatine?

Is this a good supplement for women?

How do you take creatine?

What are the side effects of creatine supplementation?

Why are so many women actually afraid to build muscle? 

We’re taught to not want to look “bulky.” The same way we’re taught to not want to “look chubby.”

We’re taught to fear having a muscular body type by diet companies pedaling the “ideal” body type that is rooted in diet culture, the patriarchy, and yes, racism.

As my summer vacation is wrapping up and I head back into the school building for the year tomorrow, I am already feeling the change in the air - the slightly chillier under current in the breeze, the sense of urgency of folks to get in the last beach trip for the season, the back to school clothes and supply ads plastered all over social media and TV (thank you staples for your reminder this is the "most wonderful time of the year" for caregivers.... 🤣).