<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:geo="http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#" > <channel> <title>Lauren Bedosky | Author at What's Good by V</title> <atom:link href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/author/laurenbedosky/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/author/laurenbedosky/</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:04:06 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4</generator> <image> <url>https://i0.wp.com/www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cropped-VS_V-only_Favicon_512x512.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1</url> <title>Lauren Bedosky | Author at What's Good by V</title> <link>https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/author/laurenbedosky/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <site xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">130837004</site> <item> <title>4 Things That Can Happen When You Don’t Get Enough Protein</title> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/get-enough-protein/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Bedosky]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:05:12 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/?p=24272</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/get-enough-protein/"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/young-man-making-protein-shake-before-training-picture-id1094095844-1-150x150.jpg" alt="4 Things That Can Happen When You Don’t Get Enough Protein" align="left" style="margin: 0 20px 20px 0;max-width:100%" /></a><p>Of the three macronutrients (carbs, fat, protein) our bodies need, protein seems to hog most of the spotlight. (Unless we’re talking about keto, of course.) Though long regarded as something only bodybuilders needed to worry about, protein supports general health and well-being in a number of ways. Fail to get enough and you’ll face serious consequences.</p> <p>Here’s the thing: while true protein deficiency is pretty rare in the U.S., not getting <i>enough</i> protein for your body to thrive is more common than you’d think.</p> <p><a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/get-enough-protein/" rel="nofollow">Continue reading 4 Things That Can Happen When You Don’t Get Enough Protein at What’s Good blog.</a></p> ]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">24272</post-id> </item> <item> <title>4 Signs You’re Losing Water Weight—Not Fat</title> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/losing-water-weight/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Bedosky]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:00:33 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Weight Loss]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/?p=20108</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/losing-water-weight/"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Water-Weight-150x150.jpg" alt="4 Signs You’re Losing Water Weight—Not Fat" align="left" style="margin: 0 20px 20px 0;max-width:100%" /></a><p>When we set out to shed a few pounds, we want those pounds to come from fat. Trouble is, it can be tough to know exactly where our weight loss is coming from—especially at first. Here’s how to tell if you’re losing water weight instead of fat.</p> <p>Here’s the thing: your body is made up of about 60% water, which means even small changes in hydration can cause the scale to jump around.</p> <p><a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/losing-water-weight/" rel="nofollow">Continue reading 4 Signs You’re Losing Water Weight—Not Fat at What’s Good blog.</a></p> ]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">20108</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Your Strength-Training Program Needs To Involve Deloads</title> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/strength-training-deloads/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Bedosky]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:20:27 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Latest]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/?p=31230</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/strength-training-deloads/"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mn-squatting-barbell-150x150.jpg" alt="Your Strength-Training Program Needs To Involve Deloads" align="left" style="margin: 0 20px 20px 0;max-width:100%" /></a><p>The deload is an important and often overlooked component of any solid strength-training program, yet plenty of lifters have never heard of it, let alone incorporated it into their workout plan. </p> <p>A deload is a planned break—typically lasting about a week—from your regular training schedule. But instead of taking that time completely off (though that’s an option, too), you reduce your workouts’ volume, frequency, and/or intensity. </p> <p>“After you’ve been in a training program for quite a long time, assuming the intensity and frequency have been pretty high, a deload week is very much needed,” says Chad Barribeau, C.S.C.S., field support director for D1 Training.</p> <p><a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/strength-training-deloads/" rel="nofollow">Continue reading Your Strength-Training Program Needs To Involve Deloads at What’s Good blog.</a></p> ]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">31230</post-id> </item> <item> <title>The Leg Day Moves That Trainers Never Skip</title> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/leg-day-moves-trainers-love/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Bedosky]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:52:08 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Editors Picks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Latest]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/?p=31214</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/leg-day-moves-trainers-love/"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/woman-doing-dumbbell-lunges-150x150.jpg" alt="The Leg Day Moves That Trainers Never Skip" align="left" style="margin: 0 20px 20px 0;max-width:100%" /></a><p>Love them or hate them, leg days aren’t the days to skip in the gym. They give the muscles in your lower half their time in the spotlight, rewarding you with greater muscular power, speed, and strength, which are all useful in sports and daily life. Need some leg day inspiration? Here, three personal trainers share the leg day moves they consider non-negotiable. Steal them for your next lower-body workout.</p> <p><b>1. Bulgarian Split Squat</b></p> <p>One brutal but worthy must-have: the Bulgarian split squat.</p> <p><a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/leg-day-moves-trainers-love/" rel="nofollow">Continue reading The Leg Day Moves That Trainers Never Skip at What’s Good blog.</a></p> ]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">31214</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Do’s And Don’ts For Maximizing Muscle Gains With BCAAs</title> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/maximize-muscle-with-bcaas/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Bedosky]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:37:56 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Latest]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/?p=30596</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/maximize-muscle-with-bcaas/"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/man-drinking-water-outside-1-150x150.jpg" alt="Do’s And Don’ts For Maximizing Muscle Gains With BCAAs" align="left" style="margin: 0 20px 20px 0;max-width:100%" /></a><p>If you’re looking to gain an edge on your training goals, it’s about time you give branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) a go. Like other amino acids, BCAAs help your body create the proteins that build and repair muscle. But BCAAs are unique in their ability to boost your gains. For one, your body can absorb the BCAAs more quickly than other amino acids and proteins, which means no time is wasted delivering these protein-builders to damaged muscle tissue. </p> <p><a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/maximize-muscle-with-bcaas/" rel="nofollow">Continue reading Do’s And Don’ts For Maximizing Muscle Gains With BCAAs at What’s Good blog.</a></p> ]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">30596</post-id> </item> <item> <title>4 Post-Workout Game-Changers For Maximum Muscle Recovery</title> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/sports-supplements-for-recovery/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Bedosky]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:08:55 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Latest]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/?p=30584</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/sports-supplements-for-recovery/"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/fit-woman-shake-locker-room-150x150.jpg" alt="4 Post-Workout Game-Changers For Maximum Muscle Recovery" align="left" style="margin: 0 20px 20px 0;max-width:100%" /></a><p>You may think your work is done once you leave the gym. But for your muscles, the job is only half finished. Now begins the task of repairing all the damage you did during your workout so that your muscles come back bigger and stronger. The process requires solid nutrition, sleep, and <i>time—</i>but a number of tried-and-true sports supplements may lighten your load. If you want to maximize muscle recovery post-workout, consider the following supplements your new best friends.</p> <p><a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/sports-supplements-for-recovery/" rel="nofollow">Continue reading 4 Post-Workout Game-Changers For Maximum Muscle Recovery at What’s Good blog.</a></p> ]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">30584</post-id> </item> <item> <title>3 Lifestyle Factors That Mess With Testosterone Levels</title> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/lifestyle-factors-testosterone-levels/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Bedosky]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:29:18 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Editors Picks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Latest]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/?p=29692</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/lifestyle-factors-testosterone-levels/"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/man-curling-dumbbell-1-150x150.jpg" alt="3 Lifestyle Factors That Mess With Testosterone Levels" align="left" style="margin: 0 20px 20px 0;max-width:100%" /></a><p>Men are, understandably, unendingly interested in testosterone (“T”). After all, it is <i>the</i> hormone that gives them their libido, strength, and so much more. </p> <p>Unfortunately, testosterone levels begin to drop after age 30—by about one percent per year, according to the Mayo Clinic. Given that, it’s only natural to worry about keeping testosterone levels up as the years go by.</p> <p>“Although testosterone is normally associated with sex drive, this hormone impacts many other health aspects including bone density, energy levels, weight, and mood,” says Anthony Puopolo, M.D., family medicine physician and chief medical officer of Rex MD, a telemedicine company that focuses on men’s health. </p> <p><a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/lifestyle-factors-testosterone-levels/" rel="nofollow">Continue reading 3 Lifestyle Factors That Mess With Testosterone Levels at What’s Good blog.</a></p> ]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">29692</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Health Pros Say Discipline Is A Must For Success—Here’s How To Cultivate It</title> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/how-to-cultivate-discipline/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Bedosky]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:13:46 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Latest]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/?p=29684</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/how-to-cultivate-discipline/"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/man-running-morning-150x150.jpg" alt="Health Pros Say Discipline Is A Must For Success—Here’s How To Cultivate It" align="left" style="margin: 0 20px 20px 0;max-width:100%" /></a><p>“Discipline” is one of those words that gets thrown around a lot, especially in the world of health and fitness. From recreational and pro athletes to bodybuilders, proponents suggest that discipline is paramount to success in all sorts of health and fitness endeavors. But how many of us know exactly what it takes to achieve it? </p> <p>To help you reach your goals, we asked health coaches and sports psychologists to demystify the concept of discipline and offer a step-by-step guide to cultivating it. </p> <p><a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/how-to-cultivate-discipline/" rel="nofollow">Continue reading Health Pros Say Discipline Is A Must For Success—Here’s How To Cultivate It at What’s Good blog.</a></p> ]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">29684</post-id> </item> <item> <title>4 Deadlift Form Mistakes You Might Be Making—And How To Fix Them</title> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/deadlift-form-mistakes/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Bedosky]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:03:09 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Latest]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/?p=28515</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/deadlift-form-mistakes/"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/man-deadlifting-150x150.jpg" alt="4 Deadlift Form Mistakes You Might Be Making—And How To Fix Them" align="left" style="margin: 0 20px 20px 0;max-width:100%" /></a><p class="p3">No strength-training program would be complete without deadlifts, which recruit several major muscle groups, including the back, shoulders, arms, abdominals, glutes, and legs. “This makes them extremely time-efficient—and a great exercise to include in your strength-training routine,” says John<b> </b>Gardner, C.P.T., CEO of personal training app Kickoff. (That multiple-muscle action also means more calories burned per rep, by the way.) </p> <p class="p3">To see any benefits from deadlifts, though, you have to do them with proper form.</p> <p><a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/deadlift-form-mistakes/" rel="nofollow">Continue reading 4 Deadlift Form Mistakes You Might Be Making—And How To Fix Them at What’s Good blog.</a></p> ]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">28515</post-id> </item> <item> <title>5 Exercises That’ll Help Improve Your Posture</title> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/exercises-to-improve-your-posture/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Bedosky]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:07:04 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Editors Picks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Latest]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/?p=28490</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/exercises-to-improve-your-posture/"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/man-doing-upward-dog-at-home-150x150.jpg" alt="5 Exercises That’ll Help Improve Your Posture" align="left" style="margin: 0 20px 20px 0;max-width:100%" /></a><p class="p1">If you spend the majority of your days sitting at a desk (*raises hand*), chances are your posture needs some work. Sitting for long periods in the same position—hunched over your computer, for example—puts strain on your muscles and joints, causing tightness, pain, and poor mobility. </p> <p class="p1">That doesn’t mean it’s either quit your desk job or be doomed to a lifetime of rounded shoulders, though. You <i>can</i> save your posture, as long as you’re willing to put in the work.</p> <p><a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/exercises-to-improve-your-posture/" rel="nofollow">Continue reading 5 Exercises That’ll Help Improve Your Posture at What’s Good blog.</a></p> ]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">28490</post-id> </item> </channel> </rss>