This is not a weight loss blog.
I mean… I’ve lost 38lbs since March. The first photo was from St. Patrick’s Day (hence the all-green ensemble).
But pounds aren’t the point. I honestly don’t care how much I weigh. I like being muscular and muscle is dense. I care so much more about my health, my strength, and my stamina.
I almost didn’t share this, but the change has been so noticeable that people have been asking questions, so I thought I should set the record straight. No, I’m not on Ozempic.
For the past seven months, I’ve been working on a fitness transformation under the guidance of three health coaches, two personal trainers, and a nutritionist.
I joined an online nutritional coaching program called Primal Bod. It’s been nothing short of life-changing.
I’m finally eating enough protein to support muscle growth. I’ve never slept so well; I’ve completely eliminated the need for caffeine and afternoon naps.
This isn’t a starvation diet. There was no calorie deficit or even calorie counting. My coaches repeatedly told me to eat more and exercise less. I eat LITERALLY DOUBLE what I used to.
This program is about using food as fuel for your body and brain. It felt like a university-level crash course in nutrition and hormone regulation.
A lot of women who do this program report elimination of migraines; PMS; menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, and brain fog; and skin conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis. I’ve read several books that report that this lifestyle reverses PMOS and type 2 diabetes.
I’m lucky enough that I don’t experience any of these, but I feel equipped to mitigate them.
I wrote this on my birthday. I’m currently in the best shape of my life. I’m stronger and faster than I’ve ever been. I finally achieved my ultimate fitness goal of doing a chin-up! (And then I cried.)
And that’s what matters most, not the number on the scale or the size of my jeans. Your weight is not a measure of your worth.
Diet culture teaches women to starve ourselves skinny. I prefer to eat myself strong.
The last thing I want is for anyone to feel shame about their body or that I’m promoting weight loss as the key to happiness and acceptance. It isn’t.
I remain committed to the Body Positivity movement. I will never tell you to lose weight. I also know I wasn’t feeling my best before, despite exercising six days a week and sleeping up to 10 hours per night. (Seriously.)
This is about how I feel, not how I look. I feel strong and energetic in ways that I never have before. I feel nourished and satiated. I feel well-rested and clear-headed.
I feel grateful to have finally learned how to properly take care of myself. I want all this for you, too.
My job is to help you feel your best. Nutrition and fitness are key elements of living our healthiest lives.
If you’re feeling sluggish or unhealthy, you may want to explore nutritional coaching. (Not suitable for vegetarians/vegans.)
Yes, it was expensive. Yes, it’s been challenging. Also, it was worth every penny and I’ve never felt better.
Full disclosure: I get a commission if you enroll, but I wouldn’t promote something I didn’t wholeheartedly believe in.
Got questions? Email me and I’ll give you my honest answers.
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Cheers to your health!