Let me show you what I mean. Here are some helpful progress indicators that will let you know that you\u2019re moving forward with your nutrition, fitness and weight loss goals<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have you had more energy for your workouts lately \u2014 or been more excited to do them? Have you noticed yourself feeling stronger when you pick things up? Maybe you\u2019ve been able to jump out of bed for work in the morning feeling more rested because you\u2019re sleeping better. And what about your mood? Are you feeling happier lately or more optimistic about the future? Maybe you\u2019ve been more motivated to make better eating choices or continue healthy habits because you like how they make you feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Feeding your body nutritious foods and moving it more often can have a huge impact on your energy, mood, and mental state \u2014 and that is absolutely worth celebrating!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pay attention to changes in the number of weight reps you do at the gym, your endurance levels during cardio exercise, or how consistent you\u2019ve been with workouts overall. Maybe you\u2019ve gone on more walks during your lunch break or started walking to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes these changes can feel small if we don\u2019t think they\u2019re \u201cgood enough\u201d yet. But think about how far you\u2019ve come from the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your body can look different physically without a change in weight loss. In fact, it\u2019s possible to stay the exact same weight on the scale if you\u2019re losing body fat and replacing it with lean muscle from exercise. Pay attention to any type of physical changes in your body for signs of progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some ways to measure them beyond the scale:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Focusing too much on the scale can lead to obsession, as well as disappointment if you don\u2019t see changes as fast as you\u2019re expecting. So it helps to think about what your true goals are on your health journey:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Is it really just about reaching a specific number, or do you care more about things like being able to fit better in your clothes, having more energy, decreasing your risks of disease, and feeling better mentally and physically?<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m willing to bet your goals are more in line with the latter things I mentioned. So, don\u2019t forget to celebrate all<\/i> the changes you notice, even the small ones. Always strive for progress, for moving forward a little more each day \u2014 not full-on perfection, because that\u2019s unrealistic for all of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course it’s always a lot easier (and more fun) to seek the help of an experienced fitness and nutrition coach<\/a> \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have been try to make changes to your workout and eating habits and are feeling stuck or frustrated with your progress, I can help! Email me<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you think you’re ready for a structured nutritional program to follow, and the help of a coach to help keep you consistent and on-track, learn more about working with me<\/a>. I’ll soon be accepting new clients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Your body can look different physically without a change in weight loss. In fact, it\u2019s possible to stay the exact same weight on the scale if you\u2019re losing body fat and replacing it with lean muscle from exercise. <\/p>\nEnergy and Mood Changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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