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to The LVL Holistics Blog

Hi, I’m Lindsay — a women’s health coach helping busy, ambitious women ditch diet fads and build strength, consistency, and habits that actually last.

This blog covers mindset, behavior change, nutritionwithout diet culture, and strength training that fits real life.

Behavior Changing Mindset, GSD, Women's Fitness Lindsay LaPaugh Behavior Changing Mindset, GSD, Women's Fitness Lindsay LaPaugh

The Tiny Habit That Took My Daily Steps From 4,500 to 8,500+

I don’t have hours to spare in my day. And like many of the women I coach, if I’m adding something new to my health routine, it needs to fit into my life, not compete with it.

So, instead of trying to force long walks into my schedule, I focused on small tweaks that could naturally add more movement to my day.

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How to Plan for the "Messy Middle" (aka Real Life)

Being able to plan for the "messy middle" is a skill that will help you to prioritize healthy habits, which will help to make your goals sustainable. 

Instead of one rigid plan that depends on a "perfect week", let me show you how to create three versions of your plan.

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What You Don’t Know About New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s resolutions get a bad rap. You’ve probably heard influencers throwing around that stat: “95% of resolutions fail.” Or your family makes fun of you for wanting to set one.

But they're wrong.

Setting goals at the start of the year isn’t the problem. In fact, starting on January 1st can be a power move and the research backs it.

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LVL CLIENT STORIES: Asking Your Coach for Support Isn’t Failure, It’s Success

When was the last time you walked into a wellness space and weren't immediately asked about your "problem areas" or how much weight you wanted to lose?

Our client (let's call her Jane) noticed that our coaches "articulate the intention to not have deficit mindsets around bodies" – and honestly, this is everything.

Because your body isn't a problem to be solved.

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LVL CLIENT STORIES: Making Connections Between Internal Thoughts and Emotions

You know that voice in your head? The one that provides running commentary on everything you eat, how you look in the mirror, and whether you're "being good" with your health choices today?

For some of us, it's a gentle nudge toward healthier choices. But for many women, it's become a harsh critic that makes every food decision feel loaded and every glimpse in the mirror feel like a judgment.

Crosby’s story of transformation—both physical and mental—perfectly illustrates why our approach goes so much deeper than just telling you what exercises to do.

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How I Get My Workouts In as a Business Owner and Mom of Two Under Five

I never could’ve imagined how hard it would be to get workouts in after having kids. Here’s what’s helped me make workouts a regular part of my life again, as a business owner and a mom of a 2- and 5-year-old.

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LVL CLIENT STORIES: Your Worth Does NOT Come From How You Look

If you want to find freedom from the appearance-obsessed fitness culture, if you're tired of the all-or-nothing cycle, if you're ready to make health fit your life rather than the other way around—GSD might be exactly what you've been looking for.

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Procrastination Isn’t the Problem — This Is…

You’re not avoiding the task. You’re avoiding the feeling that comes with the task. Your brain is wired to keep you safe, not productive. But here's the problem, in trying to protect you from discomfort, procrastination usually just piles on more stress. More guilt. More shame. So let’s interrupt that cycle.

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The Simple Truth About Getting Results (Hint: It's Not About Motivation)

Here's the thing about waiting for the "perfect time" to start: it doesn't exist. And honestly? That's okay. Because getting stronger and healthier isn't about waiting for perfect conditions. Read the blog to learn how to move forward, despite imperfect conditions.

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The Missing Piece Between Knowing and Doing: Why You're Not Actually "Lazy"

If you're not following through on your workout plans, it's not because you're lazy, unmotivated, or lacking willpower.

Knowing what to do isn't the same as being able to do it consistently. It's like having all the ingredients for a recipe but missing the actual instructions on how to put them together. Read the blog to learn how you can build consistency with your workouts.

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