I get a lot of messages from people wanting to know why they aren't losing weight when they are working out and eating right. I can say a good percentage of those messages come from people who "think" they are eating right when really their nutrition is way out of control. One of the first things I tell people to do is to keep a food journal for a few days - write down EVERY SINGLE thing you put in your mouth - send it back to me and we will discuss it and see where things can be changed up. Some people don't even do that much.. they just give up and I never hear from them again. For those people who are SERIOUS about making some changes - it works. We get so caught up with work, taking care of the kids, running errands and doing a million other things we don't realize sometimes that we are snacking here and there, stealing food off our kids plates or eating while we are cooking. When I did the Ultimate Reset I found out I was one of those people who liked to eat while they cooked. As I cut up vegetables and fruits I would be constantly snacking. On the Reset I wasn't allowed to eat while I was prepping my food. It was a hard habit for me to break but I was so glad that it was brought to my attention because there is no telling how many extra calories I was taking in with that one small habit.
Don't forget...
All of that brings me to this. I found a great article that breaks down 25 reasons why you may not being losing weight. I am going to bullet point them here. If you want to see the entire article click here.
- You overeat healthy foods
- You don't eat breakfast
- You don't practice portion control
- You eat while standing up
- You don't sleep enough
- You over-indulge in low fat foods
- You don't eat enough vegetables
- You think walking your dog is enough
- You don't cut your food
- You still drink soda
- Your partner isn't on the same healthy road
- You are addicted to condiments and toppings
- You don't drink water
- You don't leave time for fun
- You are on a diet.. well, sort of..
- You are always dining out
- You don't keep a food journal
- You exercise with an empty stomach
- You only do cardio
- You eat without thinking
- You wear clothes that are too big
- You don't eat enough
- You leave out entire food groups
- You never indulge
- You eat the wrong post-workout snacks
Now I can tell you I am guilty of more than one of these from time to time.. nobody is perfect! Check out the article here f
or more information on each of the 25 reasons and what you can do to change it. Thanks to fitsugar.com for such a great informative article!
When I was at Summit in June this year this supplement was introduced to us. I was not expecting it to be released yet but it is here! Introducing CORDASTRA!
Beachbody's newest supplement, Cordastra, is available for purchase NOW! Cordastra is an exclusive blend of two ancient Chinese herbs,
Astragalus and Cordyceps, which together promote physical health and mental
well-being.
Cordastra can help promote daily wellness by:
- Supporting a healthy immune system
- Increasing energy
- Strengthening stamina
- Supporting your body in times of physical and emotional stress
- Enhancing workout recovery
The people over at Beachbody HQ have been adding it to their Shakeology for an extra boost. I can't wait to give it a try. If you are interested in trying Cordastra it is available for purchase here .
So what exactly is Cordastra? Cordastra = Cordyceps + Astragalus. It is an exclusive potent blend of two ancient Chinese herbs, astragalus and cordyceps. Together they promote physical health and mental well being.* This new wellness nutrition supplement also contains the unique and proprietary Activessence, which helps optimize your body's ability to use both powerful herbs.
Cordyceps is called Eastern Asia's "cure-all" herb. It is the world's most researched mushroom and is considered by traditional herbalists to be one of the healthiest herbs in the world.
Cordyceps helps: *
- Restore energy
- Boost immunity
- Increase strength
- Support sexual function in men
- Promote kidney, liver and lung function
Astragalus is an amazing immune supporter. When taken daily, astragalus helps regulate and balance your immune system while helping to protect the body against physical, mental, and emotional stress.
Astragalus:
- Contains high amounts of antioxidents
- Has immune supporting properties
- Helps promote strong respiratory function
- May help keep blood pressure ideal
- Promotes healthy blood sugar levels
- Helps protect the liver
* These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
If you have any questions regarding Cordastra or if you are taking it I would love to hear your feedback. Please send me a message and let me know how you like it!
