A few years ago I discovered that I absolutely don't have slender genes. I had gained a lot of weight in a short period of time. I was no longer happy with the way I looked and I hated having pictures taken of myself. At that moment, I decided that something had to change. I wanted to be proud of myself and was dedicated to change this situation. That was the start of my health journey. I have already lost 8 kg but above that I have learned many things. I learned what perseverance is, what it is like to be proud of myself and above all how to love a healthy lifestyle. Fall in love with the process of becoming the very best version of yourself. On this road, I encountered many obstacles. There were times when I did not succeed in losing weight. No matter what I did, I didn't feel like anything was changing. I started to look into it and looked for reasons that could be the cause of this. So I tried out some tips and discovered that sometimes it is the little things that keep you from achieving the best version of yourself. #1 Are you sure? Are you sure you are not losing weight? Sometimes it may not show on the scales but your body has definitely slimmed down. So try to focus more on your measurements or before-and-after pictures than on the number on the scale. It also depends on the individual. Some lose weight more easily than others. If you are a bit heavier, you will also lose kilos sooner at the beginning than a person who is already lower in weight. #2 Food quality I have not realised this for a long time, but the quality of food is so important. I prefer natural products bought from a local trader to pre-packaged products from a supermarket. If I buy my food from a local trader, I know where it comes from and what has been done to it. Often these products contain much less sugar. #3 Only cardio It could be that you are only doing cardio training. I have noticed that I get much better results when I combine cardio training with strength training. I went looking for the reason and discovered that the bigger your muscles are, the more calories you burn. A good combination of the two seems to me to be the best way. Try to do some strength exercises after your cardio workout. #4 Binge eating on healthy food Maybe you already manage to eat healthy but you still eat too much. Of course, you can eat a lot more of healthy food than of products that are high in calories. But I noticed that I was eating far too much than I needed to. I didn't think it was a problem since it's healthy food, but too much is still too much. Try to listen to your body. Are you really hungry or do you just feel like eating? #5 Night owl Sleep is so important for losing weight. During sleep, your hormones ghrelin and leptin are controlled. These are responsible for your feeling of satiety. So too little sleep causes you to eat many more calories during the day. When you sleep, you also burn about 0.9 kilocalories per kilo per hour. So being a sleeping beauty once in a while is very good for your health. These tips have helped me so much in my weight loss journey. Hopefully, they will help you a step further too. I can't wait to see your results! Love, Mégan
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The beautiful summer days are ahead of us, which means lots of aperitifs with tasty snacks. I love everything sweet and sometimes catch myself ingesting a lot of sugar. The day after, I always have a bit of a hangover. I suffer from headaches and fatigue from eating too much sugar. This isn't the nicest feeling, so I looked for solutions that would make me feel better in no time. I don't sugar coat shit, I'm not Willy Wonka It is common knowledge that sugar is not good for you, but sometimes it is hard to resist. I am guilty of this from time to time and always complain the next day because my body is no longer full of energy. The intake of too much sugar causes an unstable blood sugar level. When the blood sugar level is too high, your body will produce insulin which will make you feel tired and lifeless. Fortunately, there are many ways to solve this problem. #1 I want it all When you ingest sugar, a hormone called dopamine is produced. This is a happiness hormone and will make you feel happy. The production of this hormone makes your body want to consume even more sugar. Which, of course, is only worse for your body. So the message is; don't give in to it! Your body will thank you for it later. #2 Hydration Water is really your salvation here. It will flush out toxins and combat your bloating. It is also very good for your skin, which has also suffered from the intake of too much sugar. Win-win if you ask me! #3 Move it baby Exercise makes your body use the sugars instead of storing them. You don't have to run 10 kilometres for this, a quiet walk is enough to put your body to work. #4 Relax The intake of too much sugar sets another hormone to work: adrenaline. This is a hormone that causes stress. So it is especially important to stay calm and perhaps schedule a yoga session. #5 Prep prep prep Plan your meal for the day after. This way you avoid taking in too much sugar again and feeling even worse. Preferably eat a breakfast that contains a lot of protein. If you start to crave sugar again, choose a piece of fruit such as a banana that is high in natural sugars. I hope these tips will help you feel a little better after taking in too much sugar. If you have any more tips, let me know! Love, Mégan |
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