Habits- Your Comprehensive Guide to Building a Foundation of Positive Habits: Part 4
The science of how habits work:It is divided into four simple steps: Cue, Craving, Response, Reward.Cue- triggers your brain to initiate behavior. Your mind is continuously analyzing your internal and external environment for hints of a reward. When you are close to a reward, your brain naturally leads to a craving.Craving- They are the motivational […]
Habits- Your Comprehensive Guide to Building a Foundation of Positive Habits: Part 3
How Your Habits Shape Your IdenityChanging our habits is challenging for two reasons: There are three layers of behaviour change:Outcome (changing results) Eg. losing weight.Process (changing your habits and systems) Eg. Implementing a new routine at the gym.Identity (changing your beliefs) Eg. self image, your belief’s, your worldviews, your judgement about yourself and others.It’s important […]
Habits- Your Comprehensive Guide to Building a Foundation of Positive Habits: Part 2
Forget About Goals, Focus on Systems InsteadGoals & Systems- Forget about goals, focus on systems instead. The difference is a goal is about the results and direction you want to achieve. Systems are about the processes that lead to those results. Systems are best for making progress. Goals are good for setting direction.Eg. You want […]
Habits- Your Comprehensive Guide to Building a Foundation of Positive Habits: Part 1
Embarking on a health and fitness journey is a transformative experience that goes beyond just workouts and diets (In which I’m not a big believer in diets to begin with). In the pursuit of a vibrant and fulfilling life, fostering a healthy habit is paramount. We all have habits. Whether it is a good habit […]
Women’s Hormone Connection–A Guide to Taking Care of Your Hormone Health Part 6
Understanding Cortisol: The Stress HormoneWhat is Stress?It is what you feel when life’s demands exceed your ability to meet those demands.Stress and your health: Can you identify yourself with any of these?• In a perpetual state of “hurry hurry”• Twenty- five hours of stuff to do in a twenty- four hour day• Depression• Fatigue• Low […]
Women’s Hormone Connection–A Guide to Taking Care of Your Hormone Health Part 5
Capital T- The Testosterone Hormone: What You Should Know as Women about This HormoneTestosterone is often associated with masculinity, strength, and virility. However, it’s a hormone present in both men and women, albeit in different quantities. While it’s true that testosterone plays a significant role in male biology, its importance in female health and well-being […]
Women’s Hormone Connection–A Guide to Taking Care of Your Hormone Health Part 4
Embracing Estrogen: Understanding Your Body’s Powerful AllyIntroduction: In the intricate dance of hormones within the female body, estrogen takes center stage. This powerful hormone not only governs reproductive health but also plays a vital role in overall well-being. From adolescence to menopause and beyond, estrogen influences various aspects of our lives, impacting everything from mood […]
Women’s Hormone Connection–A Guide to Taking Care of Your Hormone Health Part 3
The Mighty Growth HormoneIn the pursuit of health, vitality, and overall well-being, us women often explore various avenues to optimize their physical and mental performance. One such avenue that has gained considerable attention in recent years is the role of growth hormone (GH) in female health. While commonly associated with muscle growth and development in […]
Women’s Hormone Connection–A Guide to Taking Care of Your Hormone Health Part 2
How to Keep Your Insulin Hormone HappyMaintaining balanced insulin levels involves adopting healthy lifestyle habits, including: The Thyroid Hormone: Unlocking The Mystery of This Butterfly-Shape GlandThe thyroid gland produces two main hormones: triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). These hormones play a vital role in controlling the body’s metabolism, affecting everything from heart rate and body […]
Women’s Hormone Connection–A Guide to Taking Care of Your Hormone Health
Women and her hormones is like trying to navigate a minefield while juggling flaming torches… blindfolded… on a unicycle.Am I right!?Hormonal Rollercoaster: A wild ride for Us WomenHey there, fellow estrogen enthusiasts and progesterone pioneers! Today, let’s embark on a journey through the wacky world of women and hormones. Buckle up, because this rollercoaster ride […]