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Mindset Shift in a Fitness Journey

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It's probably not what you want to hear... T he goals you want to accomplish take months, not weeks, and sometimes years, not months. It doesn't have to be as intimidating as it sounds though. Your entire experience in a fitness journey can change when you choose to give up the pressure of perfection and a time line. Instead of waiting around for results, actively choose to live every day as your best - no matter what that looks like. Your best will look different than someone elses, and will most likely look different day to day. That's okay! My best advice, whcih came through experience, is to finally say no timelines, no “falling off track”, no restarting on mondays, no dieting, no “cheat days”, no “swimsuit season”, no perfection, no “weight loss” hacks, no quick fixes, and most importantly, no conditions. Instead, show up each day for yourself and let go of all expectations of perfection and conditions. This mindset shift will turn your journey into a LIFESTYLE inste
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let's talk about sleep & hormones!

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did you know the quality and amount of sleep we get is related to the cravings and hunger cues we experience following day? to keep it basic, two hormones are responsible for how our bodies regulate our appetite after sleeping - insulin and cortisol. in this post I will address insulin and cortisol later. insulin: a slow, regulatory level of insulin is released while we sleep, prepping our bodies for the next day. when we don’t sleep enough or have poor quality/fragmented sleep for even 1 night, our bodies experience insulin resistance the next day. insulin resistance prevent insulin from properly regulating blood sugar levels, creating a build up of glucose in the blood. as a result, we experience a spike in cravings for simple carbs like sugar, refined flours, candy, desserts, chips, fast food, etc. as our glucose levels become resistant to regulation by insulin. what can we do? 1. if you havent had enough quality sleep, the best thing you can do for your blood sugar is to prioritize
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