Ep. 190 Am I A Hypocrite? 3 Things I've Changed My Mind On In Health & Fitness

As we've grown and evolved as a company, I look back on some of my prior opinions and I need to come clean...

Much like any industry, new information and new science comes out on an almost daily basis and we grow as a company and help more and more women, patterns and trends shift. New information provides new insights and there's a few things I've changed my mind on.

In today's episode, we're going to dive into 3 specific things I've changed my mind on.

1) “Relationship with food is most important”

Relationship with food is UNDENIABLY important, but it’s not our whole health picture. I used to push the narrative that healing your relationship with food should be the first priority, but that’s something that I don’t necessarily agree with anymore. In many instances, yes, it should be. Especially for someone dealing with disordered eating behaviors. But for some people, there may be more pressing medical conditions that need to be addressed first. Especially if those conditions carry with them very strong symptoms.

2) “You don’t need supplements”

While I still believe that most people are misusing supplements, I do think that supplements used correctly are not only beneficial but vital for many people. People who are symptomatic for a long period of time typically have low antioxidant reserves (less nutrients available) and diet alone might not provide sufficient nutrients for healing.

3) “Fasting is a terrible idea”

Fasting can have a lot of benefits- reducing cytokines which lowers systemic inflammation, giving the gut a break and allowing for better cell turnover in the gut… when done with intentionality there can be a lot of mental healing that can happen. It can serve as a dopamine detox, an opportunity for prayer, a great way to turn inward and work on yourself.

Listen in as I explain more on all 3!

Time Stamps:

(1:17) Client Retreat This Weekend

(2:42) Thinking Back To My Early Content

(4:56) #1: Your Relationship With Food

(11:58) #2: “You Don’t Need Supplements”

(20:13) #3: “Fasting Is A Terrible Idea”

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