💪 Friday Performance Challenge: Stop Trying to Have the “Perfect” Fitness Week This weekend’s challenge is simple: Accumulate 60 minutes of intentional movement between Saturday and Sunday. You can do it all at once or break it up: - 30-minute strength session + 30-minute walk - Two 30-minute walks - 20 minutes Saturday + 40 minutes Sunday - Hike, bike, swim, lift, run—pick something you’ll actually do Why we’re doing this A lot of women fall into the “I missed Monday, so this week is ruined” mindset. The research doesn’t support that thinking. Large observational studies have found that people who accumulate recommended amounts of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in only 1–2 days per week can still experience substantial health benefits. A 2025 study using activity trackers found lower all-cause, cardiovascular and cancer mortality among both “weekend warriors” and people who spread activity throughout the week. A previous cohort of more than 350,000 adults—about 51% women— similarly found no significant mortality difference between people concentrating their activity into 1–2 sessions and those exercising ≥3 times per week when total weekly activity was comparable. Important: these studies are observational. They don’t prove that cramming exercise into the weekend is better, and they don’t tell us the ideal training schedule for muscle growth or athletic performance. They tell us something more practical: A disrupted week doesn’t have to become an abandoned week. 🐐 GOATGETheR Take Your health doesn’t reset because you missed Tuesday. Consistency should be measured over months and years, not by whether every seven-day period looked perfect. Get your 60 minutes this weekend and drop a DONE below when you’ve finished. 🧬 Friday Peptide Spotlight: Retatrutide — What Do We Actually Know Now? Retatrutide deserves a spotlight because the conversation around it is moving much faster than most people’s understanding of the evidence. First: what is it? Retatrutide is a single investigational molecule designed to activate three receptors:

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“Do I really need a protein shake after every workout?” This is one of the most common questions in fitness—and social media has made it more confusing than it needs to be. The Short Answer No. You need enough protein throughout the day, not necessarily a protein shake after every workout. A shake is simply a convenient way to help meet your daily protein needs. 🧬 What Does the Research Say? Current sports nutrition research shows that resistance training and adequate protein intake work together to stimulate muscle protein synthesis (muscle repair and growth). However, your total daily protein intake is generally more important than drinking a shake immediately after training. For women who train regularly, the International Society of Sports Nutrition recommends approximately: - 1.4–2.2 g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day - Spread across the day in multiple meals - Aim for roughly 0.32–0.38 g/kg of high-quality protein around training when practical, especially after exercise. 🍗 Food vs. Protein Shake Both work. Examples that provide a similar amount of protein: - Greek yogurt + fruit - Eggs with toast - Chicken and rice - Cottage cheese - A whey or plant-based protein shake Choose whichever fits your schedule and preferences. What This Means for Everyday Women If you train at 6 a.m. and can’t eat breakfast immediately, a shake can be incredibly convenient. If you’re going home to eat eggs or yogurt within an hour or two, you’re probably getting what your body needs. Consistency matters far more than perfection. 🐐 GOATGETheR Take Stop chasing the “perfect anabolic window.” Instead, focus on: ✅ Eating enough total protein. ✅ Strength training consistently. ✅ Sleeping well. ✅ Recovering between sessions. Those four habits will have a much bigger impact than stressing over whether you drank your shake 20 or 60 minutes after your workout. 📝 Practical Challenge Today, don’t count your protein by meal. Count your daily total. Then ask yourself:

Before we rush into another week, let’s pause and collect some evidence. GOATGETheR isn’t about having a perfect week. It’s about becoming more aware of what strengthens you, what drains you, and what your body may be trying to communicate. Answer these three questions: 1. What was your biggest win this week? It can be physical, mental, personal, or professional. Small wins count. 2. What was your biggest struggle? No judgment and no pretending. Awareness gives us something to work with. 3. What did you learn about your body this week? Think about your energy, appetite, sleep, mood, stress, training, recovery, pain, or menstrual cycle. Your answers don’t have to be polished. The goal is to start noticing patterns and building evidence about yourself. I’ll go first in the comments. What did this week teach you? — Bobbie My biggest win: teaching My son a new skill My biggest struggle: being consistent with being present What my body taught me: my body taught me I love being in masculine energy because it pushes to to accomplish my goals . I have to accept that about myself One small action I’m carrying into next week: being the version of myself that requires me to get out my head

Does Your Menstrual Cycle Actually Change Your Athletic Performance? One of the biggest debates in women’s fitness is whether certain phases of the menstrual cycle improve or reduce performance. A brand-new systematic review looked at this question—but only included studies that actually measured hormone levels, making it one of the highest-quality reviews on this topic to date. 📖 Study Snapshot Study type: Systematic Review Evidence Level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (High) Researchers reviewed studies that confirmed estrogen, progesterone, and luteinizing hormone with blood testing instead of simply estimating cycle phases from a calendar. This removes one of the biggest weaknesses in older research. ❓The Big Question Does your menstrual cycle consistently affect strength, power, endurance, or athletic performance? 🔍 Key Findings Researchers found: ✅ Some performance measures changed across the cycle. ✅ Maximum strength was generally very similar throughout the cycle. ✅ Explosive power also appeared largely unchanged. ✅ Some studies found slightly better neuromuscular coordination around ovulation. ❌ There was no single phase where every woman consistently performed best. The researchers emphasized that the quality and consistency of existing evidence still aren’t strong enough to recommend universal cycle-based training plans. 💡 What This Means for Everyday Women You don’t need to panic if your workout lands during your period. Instead: - Train according to how you feel that day. - Adjust for pain, fatigue, poor sleep, or illness. - Don’t assume your cycle automatically limits your ability. Many women feel fantastic during menstruation. Others don’t. Both experiences are normal. 👩 Who Does This Apply To? - Recreational lifters - Competitive athletes - Women who naturally menstruate - Women not using hormonal contraception Elite female athletes are still underrepresented in the research, so we need more high-quality studies. ⚠️ Limitations Although this review used stronger methods than previous reviews: