Fit + Fueled Life: Perimenopause, GLP-1s + Fat Loss Over 40

We are having a mold inspection at our home this morning. You can't heal from mold if you are living in an environment with it.

Tough love pep talk:

You want to lose weight, but are you willing to do what’s needed to lose weight?⁠⁠

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Really, are you?⁠⁠

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It’s time for a little tough love.⁠⁠

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If you’re not willing to…⁠⁠

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Track Macros⁠⁠

Meal Prep⁠⁠

Get Sleep⁠⁠

Drink Water⁠

Lift Weights⁠⁠

Work on Your MINDSET⁠⁠

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Do you really, truly want results?⁠⁠

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I ask because amazing results do not come from average effort.⁠⁠

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You have to put in the work to see the results.⁠⁠

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It’s that simple.⁠⁠

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If you want an incredible and radically different outcome, you’ve got to do something incredibly and radically different.⁠⁠

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▪️You’re going to have to monitor your intake.⁠⁠

▪️You’re going to have to exercise.⁠⁠

▪️You’re going to have to plan, prepare, and put in the work.⁠⁠

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If you want to lose weight, you have to do what it takes to lose weight.⁠⁠

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You can’t just wish for it, you can’t just envision it, you can’t just hope for it.⁠⁠

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You have to work for it. That’s it. You have to work.⁠⁠

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No more excuses, no more beating around the bush.⁠⁠

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Make a decision and do what it takes.⁠⁠

How to transition from a cut to a reverse diet

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4-Week Reverse Diet Course: https://carrotsncake.lpages.co/faster-metabolism-course/

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Ten reasons you’re not losing weight:

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▪️You’re stressed⁠⁠

▪️You’re not getting enough sleep⁠⁠

▪️You’ve been on a diet forever⁠⁠

▪️You don’t spend long enough in maintenance⁠⁠

▪️You’re not getting enough movement during the day⁠⁠

▪️You’re overtraining⁠⁠

▪️You’re only doing cardio⁠⁠

▪️Your hormones/thyroid/gut health are out of whack⁠⁠

▪️You’re eating too much processed food⁠⁠

▪️You’re estimating how much you’re eating⁠⁠

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Lots of factors influence weight loss… and they’re usually not the ones you think about!⁠⁠

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If you’ve been dieting for too long, your metabolism may be damaged, meaning weight loss is near-impossible.⁠⁠

If you’re not getting enough sleep, your cortisol is likely very high, which impacts your hormones and slows your metabolism to a crawl.⁠⁠

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If you’re over-training you could be putting too much stress on your system which forces the body to ‘hold on’ to the fuel you give it, again, stalling loss.⁠⁠

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If you’re not tracking your intake, you’re likely eating more than you think you are, therefore undoing any perceived caloric deficit you thought you had.⁠⁠

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So, stop dieting, get sleep, quit overtraining, and start tracking.⁠⁠

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Let’s get you back on track and back to losing weight.⁠⁠

https://carrotsncake.com/coaching/

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If you haven’t lost weight on the scale, but your measurements are down, then what you’re doing IS working!⁠⁠

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Let me be frank. The scale is a ridiculous way to measure success.⁠⁠

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Yes, it can help you monitor progress. But it’s just one of many tracking tools and it’s certainly not the best tool available.⁠⁠

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Oftentimes, fat loss happens, and body composition changes, but the scale stays the exact same. It actually happens with A LOT of our clients.⁠⁠

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The scale may not move, but their jeans are getting baggy, their waistline is becoming more defined, and their overall physique is tightening up.⁠⁠

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If you’re waking up in the morning, getting on the scale, seeing the same numbers day after day BUT you’re also noticing your clothes feeling looser or catching glimpses of abs or arm muscles you didn’t see before, what you’re doing IS working.⁠⁠

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I recommend using multiple methods to track physical progress such as:⁠⁠

▪️Taking measurements⁠⁠

▪️Progress pictures⁠⁠

▪️Biofeedback

▪️Using a specific set of clothes as a guideline⁠⁠

▪️Looking at yourself naked⁠⁠

Then the scale.⁠⁠

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Because the scale cannot show you overall health improvements, fat-to-muscle gains, or physique changes. It will only show you a number. And you’re SO MUCH MORE than a number.⁠⁠

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Welcome to the next edition of the Friday 5!

Nutrisense

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Quinn Microwave Popcorn

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The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

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1822 Skinny Jeans

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Fullstar Vegetable Chopper, Spiralizer & Slicer

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Should you use the scale?⁠⁠

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This one is tricky.⁠⁠

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While I believe the scale can be a great tool for monitoring progress and daily weight fluctuations, it’s really important to remember that the scale is just a tool.⁠⁠

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Meaning, use it, but don’t abuse it. Or better yet, don’t let it abuse you.⁠⁠

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If the scale triggers you, makes you think negative thoughts about yourself, lowers your self-confidence, or causes you to obsess over everything you eat and every movement you make, then it’s probably not a great idea for you to use on a regular basis.⁠⁠

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However, if you know that it doesn’t represent your self-worth and that the numbers will fluctuate day to day, then it can be very useful in helping you stay on track to your goals and maintain your results once you get there.⁠⁠

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Your relationship with the scale can change over the years too. In my 20s and even early 30s, I tied myself worth to the weight on the scale. I felt like if the number wasn’t low enough, I wasn’t good enough and it really messed with my head.⁠⁠

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It wasn't until I found CrossFit that I finally made peace with the scale. ⁠⁠

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CrossFit focuses on progress INSIDE of the gym... lifting heavier, moving faster, and becoming an athlete. ⁠⁠

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While doing CrossFit, I consistently saw the number on the scale increase, but my body composition changed for the better... and I loved it! I gained about 10 pounds on the scale, but my clothes fit better, I saw definition in my arms and abs, and I had so much confidence that the number on the scale didn't matter one bit! ⁠⁠

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Long story short, the scale is an excellent tool for tracking data and measuring progress. But it is only a tool and it is only ONE of many different tools you can use. If it doesn’t feel good to you, skip it!⁠⁠

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Are you *ready* to diet? Here are 6 things to consider before you embark on cut (aka diet):

▪️Have you been in maintenance for 4-6+ months?

▪️Do you have a start and stop date for your diet?

▪️Are you currently strength training?

▪️Are you in a place where life isn’t insanely stressful?

▪️Do you have realistic expectations for progress outside of the scale?

▪️Are you willing to do the work?

Learn how to plan your nutrition via my 8-week course (includes workouts): https://carrotsncake.lpages.co/macro-movement-course/

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I started the Bean Protocol to help with acne and mold detox. Sharing some details!

Check out these Instagram accounts for Bean Protocol resources:

@paleomg

@uniquehammond

http://www.karenhurd.com/

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I'm all about iced coffee and gut health!

Here's what I add to my morning tumbler:

SBI Protect Powder (bovine immunoglobulin)

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Organic MCT Oil

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SFH Strong (creatine + l-glutamine)

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Green Banana Flour

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Vital Proteins Collagen

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*** Be sure to consult with your doctor before add any supplements to your routine.

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Welcome to this morning's iced coffee date! I'm so glad you're here!

This morning we're talking about top macro (and mindset) mistakes and how to overcome them.

Mistake #1: Being obsessed with your macro goals

Mistake #2: Letting your macros control you

Mistake #3: Giving up if you don't know how to track something

Mistake #4: Not enjoying what you're eating

Mistake #5: Dieting for more than 3-4 months and not phasing your nutrition

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Good morning and happy Hump Day! Welcome to our morning iced coffee date!

▪️Future of the podcast

▪️Comparison syndrome + fixed mindset

▪️Mold testing

▪️Mold protocol

▪️Quinn and Mumma days

▪️Nutrisense update

▪️Affordable jeans

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1822 Skinny Jeans

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