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A book report on Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
Evy Lyons

August 2022

A long list of tricks, mindsets tweaks and other tips for getting to the gym when you don't always feel like it.
Evy Lyons

July 2022

A detailed look at my current lifting program, along with a hefty dose of self-reflection.
Evy Lyons

June 2022

A decade ago I smoked my last cigarette. This milestone has me contemplating how we change and what I'm learning as I attempt to keep improving.
Evy Lyons

April 2022

A book report on "You’re Not Listening" by Kate Murphy and confessions from an aspiring listener.
Evy Lyons
Here’s the deck I presented at a company talk about health and fitness this week. Also personal records galore!
Evy Lyons

March 2022

Palm cooling is a technique for increasing strength, resistance training volume, and endurance. Here's a look at a DIY palm cooling device.
Evy Lyons
I’d like to see my abs this summer. Here’s how I’m approaching 10 weeks of slowly losing body fat, while maintaining muscle mass, and keeping my energy…
Evy Lyons
Fitness information is often confusing and the jargon is hard to understand. Here I explain some of the common terms you'll hear so you can figure out…
Evy Lyons
Getting started on a project or changing a habit can feel daunting. Taking action is the only way. Here's an essay on how to start starting.
Evy Lyons

February 2022

What makes protein the greatest macronutrient, how much should you eat, and where can you find said quantities? Plus a poem, because I needed some…
Evy Lyons
From a wiser, stronger Evy who finally started a blog when she was 40.
Evy Lyons
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