What Happened To My Body?!
As a 50+ year old woman, the change of life has created a whole new body for me to understand. All the stereotypes apply from aches and pains that travel from one area of my body to another depending on the weather, to weight gain which has me singing the Jello jingle, “Watch it wiggle, see it jiggle…”; to the loss of hair on my legs so shaving is a twice a month process rather than every day. (Although this last change is downright exciting!)
Because there is no getting around the fact that our bodies change dramatically once we start on the second half of this finite phase of life, and therefore we must research, study, and learn new approaches for our specific needs, it is imperative to avoid a few myths (lies) that actually keep us from achieving the health we desire.
Below are three basic myths/lies to banish from your mind so you can more freely embrace a healthy lifestyle:
Myth: Certain Diets Will Increase Metabolism (fasting, keto, …)
Drastic diets don’t work and lead to weight gain, not loss, and can decrease your metabolism. Drastic diets are more likely to increase stress and the hormone cortisol, which is associated with weight gain around the belly.
Myth: Certain “Superfoods” Will Boost Metabolism
Eating too much of any food, super or not, could mean excess calories that aren’t being used for immediate energy and end up as stored fat. Ask yourself, “Why exactly am I eating this? Is my hunger motivated by dehydration or actual hunger? Am I attempting to satiate an emotional need? Am I bored?…
Myth: It’s Genetic
While some people may be born with a slower or quicker metabolic rate, it is the lifestyle we lead that can impact metabolic function. A well-balanced diet and staying active every day rules over genes. The more demand we put on our body for energy, the more our metabolism is stimulated.
The secret for successful weight management is calorie restriction without hunger or fatigue. That is achieved by hormonal balance created by the ratio of carbs and protein at every meal and doing moderate exercise for the rest of your life.
Barry Sears, PhD, author of The Mediterranean Zone
The Moral of the Story is:
Being HEALTHY is a LIFESTYLE.
Slow and steady changes in how and what you eat as well as how active you are each day equals success. Slow and steady wins the race. #BeTheTurtle
I own and operate healthy vending machines. Because almost every product in my machine is a processed, packaged product, a nutritionist might assert that “none” of it is “healthy.” HOWEVER, in the world of processed and packaged food and drink, the items in a Healthy Treats 4U machine generally contain fewer to no harmful chemicals. While decreasing sugar and fats is important to a healthy lifestyle, omitting harmful chemicals is even more impactful.
Be smart about what you put into your body and how much, and, always, stay active.
To Your Health!
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Kasandra Vitacca Mitchell
Kasandra Vitacca Mitchell is an Author, Speaker, Coach of Wealth & Happiness with a mission to bring research, wisdom, and authenticity to others via “The Happiness Formula.”
