
What I wish I had known 10 years ago
That weight training rocks – I was a cardio bunny. I thought if I did 60 minutes cardio a day, I would get the body I wanted. Turns out that lifting weights has done that.
Energy balance – I just thought if I ate 1000 calories a day, I would lose weight. Turns out it will just give you issues with your relationship with food!
That sleep is everything – In my 20’s if I would either get 3 hours sleep or 12 hours sleep a night. Nonconsistency, no routine and no education as to why it was important. Now I know!
What NEAT was – that your incidental exercise is where we will get the biggest calories burn over the course of the day. The number of times I hit the gym for a sweat sech only then go home and sit on my butt all day.
The alcohol was the devil – I know this now, I’m still dealing with it, but I am lots better. My life’s productivity would have been way more without alcohol. I understand now how it affects me.
Comparison will bring nothing but misery – I know I will never have Beyonce’s curves, I’m just not built like that. I will keep having fun trying though.
That plants are delicious – I reckon 10 years ago I was eating only 1-2 fruits a day, probably no veg, maybe some wholegrains but probably only because I thought they were lower in calories. Knowing the nourishment and many health benefits eating plants can bring has transformed my whole diet (I do eat meat and dairy I just love plants)
What do you wish you had known 10 years ago?
I love lifting weights. I don’t lift really heavy, but it helps at my older age, along with yoga, balance and walking!
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Helps me burn weight off!
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I wish I had known that yoga would make me feel so good and change my body shape for the better!
And that giving up drinking would bring me so much calm and freedom. 😊
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So amazing Claire! I love this and I completely agree! Xx
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