06/25/2020
Your fitness journey doesnโt have to be so hard. ๐ก
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Truth is, unless you are chasing superior strength or athletic performance your workout never has to โkill youโ to be effective๐. In fact, most people would benefit from smart and specific workout plans and quality recovery time ๐ดmuch more than many of these intense generalized classes and training routines๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
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In fact, chasing extremes in your workouts and nutrition can actually contribute to adrenal fatigue, hormonal imbalances, and can have a detrimental impact on your thyroid healthโผ๏ธ
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Think about it, your body needs time, energy, and calories to recover๐. When it recovers properly, your body has the energy to grow the muscle and strength it needs๐ช๐ป! Similarly, your body needs to feel โsafeโ in order to lose weight๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ. Why would a body under intense stress want to easily shed weightโFrom an evolutionary standpoint, a body under stress would want to hold on to any stores possible to prepare for the tough times ahead๐ป. โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
Train with respect to your body and its needs, and train with your specific goals in mind๐. Sometimes this means toning down the intensity or frequency of your workouts๐, amping up the quality of your recovery๐, or upping your calorie intake๐ฅ.
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Cutting out your favorite foods because they are โfatteningโ typically just creates food obsessions ๐ง and binges ๐ช๐ฉ๐ญ when your willpower breaks downโ. โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
Working out to burn as many calories as possible in an hour is fun while it lastsโณ, but often ends in injury, fatigue, and hormonal issues๐ฆ.
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Make sure that you are eating ENOUGH on a daily basisโ๏ธ Train at an intensity that is right for you๐ Prioritize health, sleep, and hydration before you decide to never eat a carb again๐