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First step, throw away the scale! 
Focus on building a healthy, strong body instead. 
You could be losing inches and gaining muscle, which is actually a good thing! Muscle burns more calories at rest, helping you reach your goals faster. 
Instead of stepping on the scale daily, once per week, measure your waist around your belly button. Use THAT shrinking number as a way to gauge your progress instead.
Case in Point: A client lost only 3 pounds in 3 months, but lost a whopping 13.5 inches! 
Her clothes fit better, she felt amazing, and thatโs what truly matters. 
Now, here’s 3 reasons why you are struggling to lose weight (and inches!) 
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Our bodies are smart! When they feel starved, they hold onto fat for survival and slow down calorie burning. 
Here’s what to do instead…
-Track Your Calories: See how much youโre currently eating for a week.
-Aim for around 12x your goal weight in calories to maintain weight. This might sound like a lot, but it jumpstarts your metabolism! 
-Slowly work your way up to this number with healthy, nutritious foods to avoid weight gain.
-Listen to Your Body and pay attention to your energy, mood, cravings, and sleep. Adjust as needed. 
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Chronic stress = high cortisol = stubborn belly fat!
I cannot stress this enough— if you do not manage your stress, you will never see weight loss happen.
So do this…
-Deep breathing exercises are a quick and easy way to calm your nervous system and keep cortisol levels in check. 
-Schedule 5-10 minutes daily for activities you love, whether itโs reading, walking, or a phone call with a friend. 
-Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night. When stressed, we crave sugary, fatty foods, and sleep deprivation makes it harder to lose weight. 
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One workout a few times a week just isnโt enough.
Movement can be anything: working out, walking, dancing, just MOVE MORE!
-Aim for 8-10,000 steps daily. Every little bit counts – walks, dancing, cleaning, anything that gets you off the couch! 
-If youโve been stuck at 8,000 steps for months, gradually increase your daily goal.
-Strength Training is crucial to weight loss and hormones, so donโt skip it! Building muscle helps you burn more calories even at rest. Aim for 3-4 strength training sessions per week. 
Remember to focus on inches, how you feel, and overall health, not that number on the scale. 
I went more in-depth into these 3 things in my FIT CHICKS & HORMONES COMMUNITY yesterday. Join the free group to check it out!
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