“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.”- Jim Rohn
Spring has arrived, which means summer will be here before we know it. Many folks begin to focus on weight loss goals in May. So I just wanted to put out a gentle reminder…
If you have weight loss goals…
🐢slow and steady 🐌
…is the healthiest and most sustainable way to go.
How slow and steady? To preserve most of your muscle mass (not just for looks **)around 0.5-1.5 lbs per week is a general recommendation. But YOUR body will let you know if you’re losing weight too fast for YOU.
Here are some signs:
- feeling cold
- trouble sleeping
- constipation
- low libido
- frequent or constant hunger
- irritability
- hair loss
- weak immune system/ frequently sick /can’t get well
- anxiety and/or depression
- brain fog
**Why is muscle mass important?
- Quality of life and independence (especially as we age)
- Preventing osteoporosis
- Lowering your heart rate
- Managing blood sugar
- Protection from injury
- Stronger immune system
- Improved energy levels
- Overall healthy aging