I’m not obsessing—or trying not to

I’ve done weight watcher, I’ve counted calories, I’ve done low carb, no carb. I’m a human yo-yo. Up, down, up, down. No doubt some metabolic damage done.

“The “calories in, calories out” formula for weight loss success is a myth because it oversimplifies the complex process of calculating energy intake and expenditure. More importantly, it fails to consider the mechanisms our bodies trigger to counteract a reduction in energy intake.”

It's time to bust the 'calories in, calories out' weight-loss myth If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, there’s a good chance you’ve been told it all comes down to a simple “calories in, calories out” formula: burn more calories than you consume, and the kilos will disappear.

I’d love to say I understand the whole lumen thing, but I don’t. 🤷‍♀️

Recommended reading…great book, lots of research studies cited.

Current read…

I’ve tried the miracle shot, but the expense and the side effects were too much for me. I hated food, everything tasted weird and all I wanted to eat was j***y foods. I lost weight but who wouldn’t when you feel like everything tastes gross and makes you nauseous. Also let’s not forget to mention the lack of energy and the disconnected feeling.

I’m starting a new journey towards a healthier lifestyle. I’ve done a ton of damage to my body and metabolism over the years that I’m hoping to reverse using intermittent fasting, Lumen, and better sleep hygiene. All this I’m trying to do without being obsessive.

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