4elementscoach
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So many people dedicate their time to "losing weight" and think that, that will in-fact make them healthier. Well that's not how it works. Being small does not mean your healthy and being heavier does not necessarily mean you're unhealthy. All change starts in your mindset, there must be a reason bigger than "I want to lose weight" for you to be successful in your journey. We are programmed to find things that we lose, so stop trying to "lose weight" you will gain it right back x10. Instead, figure out exactly what you are seeking to accomplish. Is it confidence? Higher self esteem? Longer life span? want to be a good example? Want to be able to take care of someone you love? You want to feel better? You have to have a reason bigger than just Weight. What will you gain from it? Your "why" is where you should start. That will give you the drive to start making changes and stop making excuses.
Next, start by making small steps and creating routines. You can start with a walk in the morning, and once you've created that habit in your mind then you can move on to bigger strides like cardio and strength training exercises. But create the habits FIRST. Also making small healthier eating decisions like whole wheat bread instead of white bread, green veggies instead of rice or pasta. Small substitutions just to start. You will adapt quickly and better eating habits will form into a lifestyle you enjoy instead of a punishment. Diets are temporary, Health journeys are lifetime. Tracking your progress is also extremely beneficial, you can't measure what you don't track, and no matter how big or small, progress is still progress and some progress is better than no progress.
I spent many years in my early 20's in the gym and eating relatively healthy, until I got sick. I was no longer working out and my eating habits were awful. I went from a very healthy body at 170lbs and a fat percentage of only 25% to 230lbs and a fat percentage of 40%. I was Considered obese. I was miserable, depressed, I hated what I saw in the mirror I had no confidence, I had a lot of self hatred. I also tried every Fad diet in the book like Keto, Atkins, Paleo, intermittent fasting, diet pill phentermine, quick cleanses etc. You name it I've tried it. All of these resulted in rapid weight loss AND even faster and bigger weight gain afterwards.
Since March, before Covid was a thing, I had finally made a decision. I'm not going to allow myself to live like this anymore. So, I took the small steps and started creating habits first. Walking, food substituting, being more active, healthier snacking. I started virtual fitness training and since all the gyms had started to close down anyways it was just perfect timing. This program offered me EVERYTHING I needed at my own pace. Tons and Tons of fitness programs to pick from, 2 different nutrition plans that I could work with and lots of supplemental options. The protein shake was my favorite because it literally tasted like a Malt or a shake and it was full of nutrients. This was life changing! Seriously, to the point I truly believe EVERYONE NEEDS THIS. AND I got to be part of a small community of people that were all part of the same program, just doing different things within it, but working towards common goals. Their support and accountability helped keep me going. So, I am now at 195 with a fat percentage of 29%. I mean the physical change is awesome and I am much more confident, but the mentality change is out of this world! I'm a whole new person inside and out, the feeling that I have now is what I was seeking. I did things the right way, the healthy way. Not the easy way.
Anyways, I hope this finds whoever needs to read this well and creates a bit of inspiration. It has to come from somewhere right? Cheers.
Next, start by making small steps and creating routines. You can start with a walk in the morning, and once you've created that habit in your mind then you can move on to bigger strides like cardio and strength training exercises. But create the habits FIRST. Also making small healthier eating decisions like whole wheat bread instead of white bread, green veggies instead of rice or pasta. Small substitutions just to start. You will adapt quickly and better eating habits will form into a lifestyle you enjoy instead of a punishment. Diets are temporary, Health journeys are lifetime. Tracking your progress is also extremely beneficial, you can't measure what you don't track, and no matter how big or small, progress is still progress and some progress is better than no progress.
I spent many years in my early 20's in the gym and eating relatively healthy, until I got sick. I was no longer working out and my eating habits were awful. I went from a very healthy body at 170lbs and a fat percentage of only 25% to 230lbs and a fat percentage of 40%. I was Considered obese. I was miserable, depressed, I hated what I saw in the mirror I had no confidence, I had a lot of self hatred. I also tried every Fad diet in the book like Keto, Atkins, Paleo, intermittent fasting, diet pill phentermine, quick cleanses etc. You name it I've tried it. All of these resulted in rapid weight loss AND even faster and bigger weight gain afterwards.
Since March, before Covid was a thing, I had finally made a decision. I'm not going to allow myself to live like this anymore. So, I took the small steps and started creating habits first. Walking, food substituting, being more active, healthier snacking. I started virtual fitness training and since all the gyms had started to close down anyways it was just perfect timing. This program offered me EVERYTHING I needed at my own pace. Tons and Tons of fitness programs to pick from, 2 different nutrition plans that I could work with and lots of supplemental options. The protein shake was my favorite because it literally tasted like a Malt or a shake and it was full of nutrients. This was life changing! Seriously, to the point I truly believe EVERYONE NEEDS THIS. AND I got to be part of a small community of people that were all part of the same program, just doing different things within it, but working towards common goals. Their support and accountability helped keep me going. So, I am now at 195 with a fat percentage of 29%. I mean the physical change is awesome and I am much more confident, but the mentality change is out of this world! I'm a whole new person inside and out, the feeling that I have now is what I was seeking. I did things the right way, the healthy way. Not the easy way.
Anyways, I hope this finds whoever needs to read this well and creates a bit of inspiration. It has to come from somewhere right? Cheers.
