NO ENERGY TO WORKOUT?

Don’t feel like working out? I get it. Sometimes you need a few days off, maybe a week off, or even longer in some cases. But what happens when you take too much time off? When the couch becomes your bestie and the thought of going to the gym fills you with dread? You’ll have even LESS energy and motivation to get to the gym than you did before!

A body at rest remains at rest and a body in motion remains in motion until an outside force steps in. It’s Newton’s Law my friend and it doesn’t only apply to outer space, it applies to human physiology as well :)

If you have no energy to work out, working out will give you more energy to work out. No, that was not a typo 😂

Those first couple workouts back will be tough, but once you get going you’ll wonder why you ever quit.

STOP TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT QUICKLY

When many people embark on their fitness journey, their goal is to lose weight ASAP.  And while we love the motivation and eagerness to get started. . . . we also have some bad news.  Losing weight quickly rarely works  :(

Research shows that somewhere between 75%-90% of people that take weight off quickly put it right back on. Oftentimes if you go in too hot, drastically reducing your caloric intake and/or increasing your energy expenditure you will indeed drop weight quickly.  The issue is that most people can't sustain these dramatic changes for long and as soon as that motivation wears off and your behavior goes back to "normal," so does your weight.

Losing weight quickly can also lead to muscle loss, low energy, and nutritional deficiencies.  Your body needs to be fueled to feel and perform it's best!

Your weight does not define you or your overall health.  There is no shame in wanting to drop some lbs, but the number on the scale is not the only indicator that you're kicking @ss.  Your strength gains, sleep, energy levels, and so many other factors are important players as well.

Maintaining a healthy weight over time is achieved through balanced nutrition, consistent training, and a lifestyle you can maintain and enjoy.

So consider ditching the quick fixes and find a more methodical approach to wellness.  It's the only thing that works in the long run!