Hypoglycemia? Waking up in the middle of the night?You may have a liver issue...
Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia CAN be caused by excess insulin, usually from being administered by a diabetic. However, for most people, hypoglycemia is not an insulin issue, it is a liver issue. Hypoglycemia can also be caused by a diseased, overburdened or undernourished liver.
The 4 STAGES of HEALTHY FAT LOSS
What you should know is HEALTHY fat loss is NOT sexy. It's boring, it takes commitment, it takes consistency, time and patiences. Yet, it can be life changing!
"Slowly is the FASTEST way to get to where you want to be..." - Andre Deshields
Becoming healthy or losing weight--slow and steady (normally) wins the race. Maybe NOT every time, but MOST of the time.
10 (not so obvious) Nutrition and Fitness Truths EVERYONE should know.
1️⃣ Sugar is NOT the devil. Sugar/glucose is your cells preferred source of energy. Sugar/glucose SPEEDS up your metabolism, thus it will USE up more nutrition….
Do FASTED workouts INCREASE fat loss?
First, what are fasted workouts? Fasted workouts are workouts performed on an empty stomach. They are done either first thing in the morning or later in the day, as long as you have not eaten for a significant period of time (about 4-6hrs).
Losing weight in a stressed state is like building a house with leaves and sticks--it's quick, it works--yet, it will never last.
Healthy weight loss comes when the body is healthy. Trying to lose weight prior to this will push the body back into a "stressed state". A stressed state comes with feeling anxious and/or depressed, crappy sleep, no libido, digestive problems, PMS or severe menopausal symptoms, hair falling out, low energy, low mood, cold hands and feet, etc.
Why do Different Diets Work for Different People?
Vegan? Keto? Carnivore? Whatever the h*ll you want? Why do different diets work for different people? Things to think about...
The BEST diet for you is the diet that you can live with FOREVER.
There are 2 main drivers to any successful dietary approach. Is it sustainable? and Do you FEEL better?*
Your sugar craving is a sign your body is under STRESS.
You crave sugar. You then over consume sugar. You feel shame and guilt for over consuming sugar. You tell yourself you have a "problem" with sugar. You vow to never eat sugar again. In 1-2 weeks, you do the exact thing again and again and again.
The Health and Fitness Industry is an Illusion
Once upon a time, I bought into this illusion--visions of beautiful people sipping on celery juice, lemon water and matcha tea. Everyone looks so happy and healthy enjoying their cup of lemon water, while just finishing up their hour long Peloton class.