Month: July 2021

What’s in that cup?!

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When I have this drink I usually get “What are you drinking?” With that scrunched up face

Well it’s one of those products I choose to try to fix a problem I was having.  How many times do you buy products you’ve “heard of” in order to fix a problem you think you have? 

I am not here to talk you into buying any product.  I am here to tell you what has worked for me and IF you are considering a product like this, I have tried it, and I believe this to be a quality product for you to try.

Looking at my diet from the beginning of time, I have always been on the lower end of RDA veggie amounts.  I am proud to say I’m so much better now that I understand the importance of their role in fueling my body by providing vitamins, anti-oxidants and overall gut health, but there is no way I’m hitting all my servings in a day nor am I mixing up my choices much.

The more research I do, the more apparent the importance of gut health rises to the top especially in the case of chronic illness.  For me it’s a hard concept because how do you check on your gut?  It’s like way in there!!  I know I’m weird, but honestly this is how my brain works.

I started using my green product about 3 years ago because it provides nutrients I’m lacking when I don’t eat all my veggies and it also has probiotics for gut health.  I continue using this product because I noticed an increase in overall energy, my skin has far less breakouts, and if I eat poorly (like traveling) it really does help with how I digest those foods, making my belly feel better not to mention I can’t even remember the last time I had a cold (me knocking on wood).

Why did I try this product over the others? Because I know 1stphorm ensures quality ingredients, I could go into the boring stuff like where the ingredients are sourced from and I’d be happy too if you drop me a message! Anyway I’ve learned at this age quality matters in some cases more than others and my health matters.  Another bonus is this product has microencapsulated probiotics, meaning they have a coating that allows more of the beneficial stuff to get further into the gut.  This fits right in with my, How can I ensure my gut is healthy?  I mean it’s way in there?!  

IF you are considering a green product I wholeheartedly recommend this one https://1stphorm.com/products/opti-greens-50/?a_aid=bestfitt and if you’d like to discuss my experience and how it helped me, send me a message. I’m always happy to talk about my experience, well if we are being honest I’m always happy to talk…period.

Weight gain and working out

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Have you seen an increase in weight when you start working out?

Don’t panic!  While this can be extremely frustrating, there are a couple of  reasons for this.

When you start a new exercise program your body experiences inflammation due micro trauma tears occuring in our muscles, which sounds scary, but it is not.  These tears are very small and once repaired build stronger and leaner muscles.  More muscles, more calories burned at rest, which is what we want.  However, during the repair process your body will experience some inflammation which is natural, and can cause water retention.

In addition, the body will store more Glycogen to provide the extra fuel your body needs for the new exercise.  Glycogen binds with water to fuel your muscle which requires excess water or water weight as well.  As your body gets more efficient at the exercise the glycogen stores will return to back to more of a normal state.

Another possible cause is eating a bit more due to increased hunger, especially if your exercise of choice is cardio.  As we have discussed before cardio can drive up your hunger hormones.  Be aware of this and choose healthier food choices such as lean protein, vegetables and fruits over the prepared processed food which can be easier to reach for.

What can you do about this?

Exercise Patience, and Drink Water!  Water helps flush out water.  When your body is getting enough water it is less likely to hold onto it because it has enough to maintain the body’s functions optimally. Not to mention, water will help keep those hunger triggers at bay as well.  The recommended amount of water to aim for is drinking at least half your body weight in ounces or 100 oz (140lbs woman drinks 70 oz).

Remember if you stay consistent you will see results.  Truth be told,  exercising patience may be the hardest exercise of all.