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Why Diets Often Fail for Women in Midlife

admin — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 16:59:39 +0000

Once upon a time in a small town, there lived a woman named Lilia. As a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and fitness coach, Lilia had seen first-hand the struggles of midlife women caught in the never ending cycle of fad diets. Promising quick fixes, these diets often led to disappointment and a sense of failure. But this isn’t just Lilia’s story; it echoes the experiences of countless women around the globe.

The Harsh Reality of Dieting

For women in their 40s and beyond, the journey of maintaining a healthy weight can feel like navigating a labyrinth. Hormonal changes and a shifting metabolism transform the way our bodies respond to diet and exercise. Despite this, the wellness industry continues to push the latest diet trends – keto, paleo, intermittent fasting – as the be-all and end-all solutions. Yet, studies reveal a different story. According to research from the University of California, Los Angeles, as many as 66% of dieters regain more weight than they lost within four to five years (Mann et al., 2007). Furthermore, the National Eating Disorders Association highlights that dieting is a consistent predictor of future weight gain (2018).

The Myth of the Magic Pill

Many nutrition and fitness gurus sell diets as a magic pill. Eat this, not that, and voila – you’ll shed those pounds in no time. But they’re missing a crucial piece of the puzzle. It’s not just about losing weight; it’s about holistic health and understanding your body’s unique needs, particularly during the transformative midlife years.

Lilia’s Approach: A Journey to Balanced Health

This is where Lilia’s 12-week Full Body Transformation program comes into play. It’s not just another diet plan; it’s a comprehensive approach to help you, the midlife woman, understand and work with your body. Lilia offers a complimentary consultation to tailor the program to your unique needs, focusing on improving health metrics through balancing hormones and aiding weight loss.

Remember, it’s not just about the number on the scale. It’s about how you feel inside and out. Through her program, Lilia has seen remarkable transformations, not just physically, but in her clients’ overall well-being and attitude towards life.

Beyond the Scale: The Real Success Metrics

The success of Lilia’s approach is measured in more than just pounds lost. It’s about renewed energy, the balanced hormones, the improvement in mental health, and the overall quality of life. Isn’t it time we redefined success in terms of our health?

In a study by the American Psychological Association, it was found that exercise improves mood and mental health, which is a key component of Lilia’s program. And as per the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, a balanced diet can improve cardiovascular health – a major concern for many midlife women.

Schedule complimentary 30 min session with Lilia HERE

Conclusion: A New Chapter Awaits

So, as we close this chapter, let’s ask ourselves: are we ready to step off the endless diet treadmill and start a new journey towards real, sustainable health and wellness? Lilia’s Full Body Transformation program might just be the first step in that direction. Are you ready to redefine your health journey and discover what it truly means to feel good in your skin?

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How much water you really need to drink for your health

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 21:55:38 +0000

Unless you live in a jungle or other planet than Earth, for the last few decades you’ve heard over and over again about The water.

“They”, health experts (and I’m one of “them”) commonly recommend eight 8-ounce glasses, which equals about 2 litres of water to consume every single day for your health.

Here’s the thing, have you ever heard your mom or grandma talk about how much water they were advised to consume when they were young? Hardly, because they previously understood the nonsense of this advice! Ask yourself, can somebody benefit from all of The water hype?

Why do we complicate a simple topic about water! Really and truly, it’s a simple math. It’s like the law of conservation of energy: “How much of something has disappeared in one place, so much should be added in another place.” Remember this law from school?

Now, let’s look how much liquid does your body looses in normal temperatures, in a healthy body?

With urine – 600 ml,

With feces – 200 ml,

With sweat – 400 ml,

Breathing – 400 ml

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Total: 1600 ml

Now, let’s look how much liquid your body receives from outside:

With food, not counting any liquids like soups, juices, drinks, only what is chewed – 800 ml.,

Carbohydrates in the body are broken down into carbon dioxide and water – 400 ml.,

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Total: 1200 ml

The difference between Liquid in & out is 400 ml. That’s how much is vital to consume through liquids like water, soups, tea and coffee!

Anything you drink additionally will drain through the kidneys. If kidneys function is impaired, it will be retained in your body in the form of edema/water retention.

Therefore, you should not follow the advice of “experts”, but trust your body and your thirst.

If you do not consume too much salt, your body will reach an individual and correct level of water consumption.

The water-salt balance is one of the most persistent in your body!

With normally functioning mechanisms of water-salt balance in your body, the advice “drink so much water” means only one thing: “excrete so much urine.”

Remember: balance! Anything you drink in excess of what is necessary to maintain balance, will be removed by your kidneys!

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Soup Starter Kits! You need this…

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 17:16:53 +0000

With the end of the year and all these busy times ahead of us, I want to focus on quick & easy meal tips this month! I’ve got a great timesaver for you today. It will help with dinner in a BIG way.

Have you ever made a soup starter kit?

These handy food-prep bags make getting dinner ready SO fast because you do all the prep work ahead of time. Remember, planning and preparing is the key to a healthy lifestyle.

When it’s time to cook, you simply pull your bag out of the freezer, throw the ingredients into a soup pot, instant pot (love mine) or slow cooker, add the other ingredients (liquid, protein, seasoning) and you’re on your way to a healthy and delicious meal.

How to make a soup starter kit:

Materials: freezer bags, label, permanent marker

Ingredients – 1 pound (500 g) of veggies for each soup kit

For the soup base: Carrots, onion, celery. Optional “extra” veggies: Bell peppers, summer squash, zucchini, sweet potato, corn, leeks, cabbage, red beets.

To make your kit, chop the veggies. For best results, blanch them by dropping them into boiling water for 4-5 minutes and then placing them in ice water so they can quickly cool. Dry thoroughly, then place in the freezer bag, removing all the air before sealing.

Label your bag with contents and date.

When it’s time to cook, simply put them in the slow cooker with:

1 lb (500 g) – turkey, beef, chicken
(Plant-based option: Add canned beans and rice/quinoa about 2-3 hours before it’s time to eat)
Large can of chopped tomatoes
1 pack (950 ml) broth
1-2 tsp of your fave spices & seasonings – thyme, marjoram, a bay leaf, etc.

And let simmer on low for 4-6 hours or use Instant Pot (use the manual for time).

Over time you’ll come up with your favorite variations. You really can’t go wrong!

If you are looking for more ways to create a healthier lifestyle including getting fit and losing extra pounds, schedule your FREE consultation with me to chat how can I help you. Schedule your consultation HERE.

Have a healthy day,

Lilia, Nutritionist & Fitness Coach for women over 40

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How To Speed Up Your Results Fast…

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 18:30:18 +0000

Ready for something crazy!?

If you’ve ever studied “behavior change”, one of the first things you learned about is the “transtheoretical model of change.” Sounds complicated but it’s not!

It was developed back in the 1970’s after researchers studied smokers who were trying to quit. They broke down the “5 Mindset Stages” people go through to create a new lifestyle change.

In a nutshell, those stages are:

Precontemplation – This is before you’re aware of a “problem” (like the need to lose weight) or are even thinking of making any changes.
Contemplation – You’ve got a problem that you want to solve, and you start thinking about making some changes. You started thinking of doing something about your extra pounds.
Planning – This is when you are planning to actually make the changes. You are looking for a Nutritionist to help you with your diet or a fitness coach to help with your fitness.
Action – When you’re in the process of changing. You are doing IT!
Maintenance – You’ve successfully made the changes and are maintaining them! Probably the most difficult stage for 95 % of people.

I want to talk about the jump from “Planning” to “Action” … because it is so easy to get these mixed up with each other!

It’s also super easy to get stuck in planning mode.

This is especially true with all the info online, where you can literally spend hours going down one rabbit hole after another looking for the “perfect” solution to whatever problem you’re trying to solve.

Being educated and informed is always a good thing! But sometimes we confuse that prep/planning time with actually taking ACTION toward our goals.

Basically, it boils down to the fact that spending 5 minutes going for a brisk walk will get you closer to your goal than spending a half-hour shopping for the right sneakers or reading articles about the “perfect” diet or fitness routine.

(Raise your hand if you’ve ever been guilty of this! We’ve all done it from time to time.)

It doesn’t have to be a BIG action, but taking 1 or 2 steps in the direction of your goal will help you get to the “maintenance” state sooner than later!

If any of this sounds familiar to you, try experimenting by stacking some action RIGHT into your planning.

Go for that walk (or eat that apple instead of a candy bar) AND do your research if you still feel like you need to gather more info.

It’s all about taking IMPERFECT action.

And if you want to jump to the front of the planning line, this is my specialty! I can help you create a custom blueprint for success to help YOU reach your goals!

Have you checked out my upcoming 8 Week New Body Project, yet? New round starts every 2 months. This is an 8 week remote (from the comfort of your home) program. I only take the first 10 women over 45 that I can give them my full attention. The program is delivered fully online with live consultations with me every week. If you want to get on the waiting list, please fill out the application form HERE.

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