The Key to Fat Loss. Your secret Weapon

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So you watch what you eat and go the gym regularly but still have trouble losing stubborn fat and increasing your energy levels? One of the things that could be hindering your progress towards your goal of better health may be because of what is happening inside of you as opposed to outside. Our stress levels and the way our hormones function are very important factors that are often left unaddressed when it comes to fat loss.

Hormones are really what makes up what we are as individuals. Hormone reports and brain chemistry patterns are very revealing but as we don't always have access to these reports, you can have an understanding of how your hormones are working simply by how you feel - your energy levels, your sex drive, your moods, your strength, your mental clarity, your appetite, your hunger cravings, etc. All of these come down to whether or not your hormones are working optimally.

When our energy levels are down, many of us turn to caffeine or sugar which causes an artificial (and temporary) surge of energy which can compromise our adrenals. But where does it stop? I'm horrified when I hear about clients drinking up to 5 plus coffees per day "just to stay awake or alert". And what about the extra (EXTRA) sugar in our foods? And don't get me started on energy drinks.

Massive amounts of sugar and caffeine cause our hormones to run awry. It clouds our neurological functions, makes us hold water, saps our energy, robs us of important vitamins and minerals, and can severely hinder our fat loss efforts.

Hormonal balance is so important when it comes to fat loss. If our adrenals aren't strong then our sex hormones will be imbalanced and it will be very difficult to lose fat because our body is always in "Fight or Flight (i.e. a lion chasing us)". Our bodies are living in the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) which is "fight or flight". It always feels as if it is under stress or under attack. We should be living in the Parasympathetic Nervous System ("rest/digest" and "feed/breed") as much as possible where our bodies can react in a normal environment and react properly to what we feed it and how we treat it.

How we perceive and manage our stress response (mental/emotional) all relates to hormonal balance. Achieving internal balance will have profound effects on the way our body not only performs but also looks.

Coach Jenn's Kale Chips ENJOY

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Kale Chips
Makes: 4 servings, about 2 cups each
Active time: 25 minutes | Total: 25 minutes
To make ahead: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Not a fan of kale? These crispy baked kale chips will convert you! For the best result, don't overcrowd the pans.

1 large bunch kale, tough stems removed, leaves torn into pieces (about 16 cups; see Note)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

1. Position racks in upper third and center of oven; preheat to 400°F.

2. If kale is wet, very thoroughly pat dry with a clean kitchen towel; transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle the kale with oil and sprinkle with salt. Using your hands, massage the oil and salt onto the kale leaves to evenly coat. Fill 2 large rimmed baking sheets with a layer of kale, making sure the leaves don't overlap. (If the kale won't all fit, make the chips in batches.)

3. Bake until most leaves are crisp, switching the pans back to front and top to bottom halfway through, 8 to 12 minutes total. (If baking a batch on just one sheet, start checking after 8 minutes to prevent burning.)

Per serving: 110 calories; 5 g fat (1 g sat, 3 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 16 g carbohydrate; 0 g added sugars; 5 g protein; 6 g fiber; 210 mg sodium; 642 mg potassium. Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (767% daily value), Vitamin C (192% dv), Calcium (20% dv), Potassium (18% dv).

Note: Choose organic kale when possible. Nonorganic can have high pesticide residue.

Fear the silient killer of Dreams

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Fear is a four letter word that keeps so many from stepping out and doing what they love. Can you imagine what your life would look like without fear? Well, fear plagues everyone regardless of who you are or where you live. However, the key is to figure out how to drive out fear and increase belief so you are not stopped in your tracks.

Fear is a silent killer. It awaits you and uses all it powers to defeat you. Not to worry though, fear plagues everyone. With every level you go to in life, you will have to face fear in some fashion. Whether, you are doing a task for the first time or you have to do a task you are quite familiar with in front of people you’ve never met, an anxious feeling in the pit of your stomach often shows up.

Think about it for a moment…

The greatest man to ever live on this Earth had to face it himself. He was sent to save a world that was quickly perishing because of immorality. His father gave him all the specifics and told him, “You got this. I will be with you.” Want to know his name? Jesus.

When it came time for Jesus to do His job, He became stressed. Although, He had prepared his entire life for this moment in time, He was met with fear & uneasiness and totally unsure if He could go through with the plan. In fact, He asked his father several times to let it go. But, things had been set and it was time to fulfill purpose. Fear had a purpose in Jesus’ life. In the end, He did go through with the plan to save lives for now and years to come.

When you are faced with anxiety and uneasiness, here is a simple plan to drive out fear and increase belief in your life:

First, understand where there is a lack of belief.

How can you deal with something without knowing exactly what it is you are facing? Be truthful. If you are not totally confident, you need to increase belief in that area. By identifying the issue, it makes it easier to address the concern. And, you are also making a declaration that you are not perfect.


Finally, take a step in the direction of fear.

Overcome fear by doing the exact opposite of it. If you are afraid to speak in front of a small group of people, schedule to speak in front of a small group of people. Crazy? Yes, I know. It’s amazing how things change when you face your fear head on.

The purpose of fear is not to stop you from achieving your goals. It is there to help you deal with areas in your life where you lack belief in order to grow you more as a person.

Can you think of one area in your life where you would like to drive out fear and increase belief? Respond and let me know.