There’s a BIG difference between this statement and laziness when it comes to body transformation. The old caloric deficit and grueling workout program isn’t enjoyable or sustainable and moreover, it doesn’t work. The hormonal response to these stressors is elevated cortisol levels either temporarily (acute) or persistently (chronic). Aside from the frazzled feelings, brain fog and sleep disrurbance elevated cortisol levels bring they also sabotoge weight loss packing fat around the tummy and waistline. Since this is the opposite of every body transformation goal I’ve ever heard wouldn’t you be best served to avoid the experience?
The solution is to eat fibrous and flavorful nutrient dense foods when you are truly hungry and take the time to enjoy these meals. Food is certainly a necessity but it’s also a pleasure. By practicing this approach to meal prep and mealtime you create a habit that supports fat loss in an almost effortless way. Replacing the stress of self-judgement with pleasurable feelings of food enjoyment helps to lower cortisol levels and rid yourself those nasty, unwanted results.
If this sounds too good to be true or you don’t know how to implement this habit then perhaps some direction, accountability and motivation are necessary. Coaching offers this and delivers lasting results!