Quick reality check: if you've been jumping from diet to diet, obsessing over the scale, and still not seeing lasting results - I've got some truth bombs to drop.
Let me share what I've learned coaching hundreds of women: while diet tweaks can give you quick wins (and yes, that initial water weight drop feels amazing), it's strength training that's going to transform your body and health for LIFE.
Here's the science-backed tea:
- Every pound of muscle burns an extra 50-70 calories per day at rest (compared to fat)
- Women who strength train 2-3x/week have a 30% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes
- Muscle mass is one of the strongest predictors of longevity after age 40
- Regular strength training can increase bone density by 1-3% per year (bye bye, osteoporosis risk!)
Plus, let's be real - constantly restricting calories slows your metabolism, tanks your energy, and messes with your hormones. Been there, done that, got the burnout t-shirt. 馃檭
Instead of asking "how can I eat less?" start asking "how can I build more?" More muscle. More strength. More energy. More LIFE.
I'm not saying nutrition doesn't matter - it absolutely does! But shifting your focus from restriction to fueling muscle growth is literally life-changing. My clients who've made this mental shift are now:
- Eating MORE while maintaining their results
- Feeling strong and capable
- Actually enjoying their fitness journey
- Setting examples for their daughters about healthy relationships with food and exercise
Ready to build a body that serves you for life instead of fighting it every step of the way? DM me and we can chat!
Get after it! 馃挭