Summary of Should I Cut, Maintain, or Build? by Metabolism and Hormone Support for Women:
The approach of doing more when it comes to diet and exercise can backfire and cause burnout, exhaustion, and frustrating stalls in progress. Doing more is not sustainable long-term and can lead to neglecting important areas of life. Over-exercising and undereating or overeating can make the caloric intake and output work against the body. Eating a low calorie diet for long periods of time can cause metabolic adaptation, which slows down the metabolic rate and leads to hormonal imbalances. Overdoing it at the gym can increase the risk of injury. The coach offers coaching programs for women over the age of 35 who have been diagnosed with hormone imbalances, want to better manage perimenopausal symptoms, and see changes in body composition. A Facebook group for metabolism and hormone support for women is also available.
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Why “More is Better” Might Not Work When It Comes to Diet and Exercise
We’ve all heard the saying “more is better” when it comes to achieving our fitness and health goals. However, is this approach really effective? In this article, we will explore why “more is better” could backfire, and what problems could arise when we take this approach.
Problem 1: Doing more isn’t sustainable long-term
At the beginning of our health and fitness journey, we might be tempted to go all in and double up on workouts and cut calories. However, doing too much can be counterproductive. In the long run, we might end up neglecting important areas of our life such as family, work, and relationships. It might also drain our energy and productivity, leaving us exhausted and burnt out.
Problem 2: Your caloric intake and output can start to work against you
When we over-exercise, either of two things might happen: we undereat or overeat. Undereating can be a problem because it could lead to losing lean muscle mass, causing a decline in exercise performance and recovery. Overeating, on the other hand, could be a problem because it could cause a plateau in our progress or even worse, gain weight or added body fat.
Problem 3: Metabolic adaptation
If we eat a very low-calorie diet for an extended period of time, our metabolism might adapt, causing our metabolic rate to slow. Eating a low-calorie diet can also cause us to move and fidget less, leading to a decline in caloric output. This means we burn fewer calories, leading to weight or body fat gain. Moreover, going too extreme with diet and exercise could lead to hormonal imbalances, affecting our body composition, hunger, energy levels, and cravings.
Problem 4: Increased risk of injury
Overdoing it at the gym could make us more susceptible to injuries. If we are doing high-intensity training on an almost daily basis or never take a rest day, we might be more prone to chronic muscle soreness, fatigue, and joint pains and aches. This could be a big problem because we could sometimes tune out our body’s signals, exacerbating injuries even more.
What to do instead?
So, what are some alternatives to the “more is better” approach? To avoid burnout and exhaustion, it’s crucial to give our body enough rest and recovery time. It’s also crucial to listen to our body’s signals and find a balanced approach that works for us in the long run. Additionally, incorporating strength and mobility training could help reduce the risk of injury and prevent muscle imbalances.
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