I was wondering about your take on this. I’m currently in early 1st trimester with my second. When I was pregnant with my first, I had one doctor tell me to avoid squats and opt for lunges instead, reasoning that squatting can put too much pressure on the pelvic floor. While I’d much rather be safe than sorry and happy to stick to lunges, I’ve seen some people on IG (not doctors) claim that squats can help strengthen and lengthen the pelvic floor? Just curious about this. (I still practice deep squat stretching, just avoiding the squat in repetition). Thank you!

I have a thought to share with the group. I have struggled with personal integrity for the past 15 years or so. Let me explain. I am 37 years old. I have been a lifelong athlete and have always felt most alive when I moved my body. It was easy for me to play outside with friends from sun up to sun down. Pickup football with the neighbors, cul-de-sac hockey, creek walking, fort building. I was never accused of sitting still. I went to college, like most teens, with little direction and a huge appetite for exploration. Halfway through my 4 years, I realized that I hadn't selected a major...mostly because I was more concerned with having fun and learning about life than thinking about...internships and career trajectory (barf). I listened to parental advice (rooted in fear and scarcity) and chose to major in accounting because it was safe with guaranteed employment upon graduation. This led me down a path of inner turmoil. I finished my degree (barely and with low grades cuz I had no passion or inherent skill regarding Excel & accounting in general), but I said "no" to any and all opportunities in the field that came my way. Instead, I traveled the world and surfed...working gigs here and there to pay the bills (and completely ignored my student loans piling up). I got married in 2016 and decided I should stop living like Peter Pan and accept my situation. I could no longer be "selfish" and ignore my financial responsibilities and a college degree that I wasn't crazy about. As Jordan Peterson would recommend...I chose the darkest part of my forest (a job in accounting and tackling my student loans) and dove in head first. After floundering a bit, I secured a corporate tax accounting job. The job itself wasn't horrible, but I had to wear a disguise when going into the office everyday. I smiled to cover the numbness inside. I lied in my performance reviews about being fulfilled and wanting to advance my accounting career. I would do push-ups and pullups in the handicap bathroom stall to connect with my body. I would go on my lunch break and run for miles in order to feel alive. I had my own cubicle, so I wasn't so concerned about the sweat seeping through my button up shirt when my lunch break was over.

Hey crew, I got asked by an IG follower what supplements I am taking, and whether I was consuming everything on my supplement guide (you can find the guide in the Functional Athlete Secrets 101 course on Nutrition module). The answer is NO I am not taking everything on my supplement guide - that is more of a comprehensive list of suggestions to suite your unique needs. Here is my current stack: Morning: - TL Multi-vitmain - TL Krill oil - TL Gut health (probiotic) Day-Time: - TL Whey protein x 1.5 servings (~40g protein - usually in the morning for a 'snack') - TL HMB creatine (3-4x days per week post workout) - TL Hydration (post-workout) Night-time: - TL Joint Support - TL Magnesium bisglysinate And for those of you who don't know, I have Crohn's disease (got dx with it August 2023), so I am under the medical attention of a physician who has helped me get my inflammation under control medicinally to prevent the need for any severe surgeries. So far I am feeling incredible, and I know the supplement stack above has helped me in my recovery from this. The above stack is what works for ME - everyone is different and has different nutritional needs. I always recommend using supplements to help make up for what your diet lacks. When you use this approach, you won't waste money or consume things your body doesn't need. If you have any questions on the above stack, or need any suggestions, drop them below. Cheers to a new week - go get it! Dr. C

I've been struggling with focus and motivation. I tend to way overthink things and I get overwhelmed easily, which leads to distraction and stress. I found an app called Trident Mindset, so going to see how it goes and will give you an update. It is daily exercises for one year that is supposed to lead to a stronger mind, leading to stronger focus and discipline, especially when life gets stressful. I am about to finish the Daily Flo (Full gym), one course left. I am going to start the dumbbell routine. Just finished a 6 day vacation. So completely refreshed and recovered and ready to push harder : )

Hi everyone! I've found motivation from others here and I haven't been very engaged in the community. I complete the School of Fitness Lesson 1 a bit ago and then hit a rut. Changing that thanks to motivation from this group and Colin. Thank you for the energy and support! Just a little appreciation post for this community and wishing you all a wonderful rest of the week!