Weight loss isn't a behavior, it's an outcome.
An outcome that can happen for a million different reasons.
Some of the most common ones?
-Death
-Divorce
-Cancer
-Stress
-Autoimmune Disorders
-Undernourishment (purposeful or not)
-Depression
Less common reasons for weight loss:
-Seeing a therapist
-Increasing your vegetable intake
-Exercising more
-Getting more sleep
Healing your disordered eating
Research has continually proven there is no safe, sustainable way to lose weight. And those that DO lose weight intentionally, 80% plus will regain that weight and more within 2 years.
And that lose/gain cycle is more harmful to a person’s health- everything from an increase in heart disease to a higher mortality rate overall- than just staying the same weight.
If you're privileged enough to do so, you can change your habits to improve your health- like the ones listed above.
But weight loss?
Not a healthy habit you can create.
And more often than not, it's an outcome you have no control over.
Author
Gretchen
Coach
Growing up I was a half-hearted athlete who struggled with my relationship with both food and exercise. I smoked for over a decade and spent much of my youth either binging or not eating at all. But after breaking my leg in a car accident, months of physical rehab and years of psychological counseling lead me to a renewed appreciation for my health and my ability to just move-something I'll never take for granted again. I overcame a lot and have spent much of my life sharing what I've learned. I became a NASM personal trainer over 16 years ago. The type of clients I've trained and my own personal interests lead me to attain many other certifications. These include Sports Specific and Orthopedic exercise specializations, Pre and Post Natal exercise, MMA conditioning, and ACE Mind Body Specializations. I've taken 2 TRX qualifying courses in general and functional fitness. I am Kettlebell certified through both NETA and Kettlebell Kings, also completing an independent study facilitated by Steve Cotter, founder of the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation. I am also a certified Animal Flow Instructor. In the fall of 2021, I became a Certified Intuitive Eating Facilitator, as IE was integral to my own ability to divest from diet culture. I think this was the missing piece to be able to put together a holistic, meaningful training program for all my clients.
