9 to 5 Wellness

If you've been hitting a wall with your weight loss journey, you're definitely not alone. In today's podcast episode, we're diving into the complex world of metabolism and weight loss, inspired by a question from one of the podcast listeners. So, lets dive into how to fix a broken metabolism.

Ever wonder how does exercise impact metabolic health? 🌟🌟🌟 Many of you are familiar with the calorie burning effects of exercise and its role in making you look thinner. But its most significant impact isn’t a just a smaller waistline. Its greatest benefits is the positive impact it has on your metabolic health.  

One of the questions that keeps coming up in my parctice is: "Why is it so hard to lose weight?" This question opens the door to a conversation relevant to many, as more than half of American adults want to lose weight.

Have you ever felt so exhausted after a long day at work that exercising seems like an impossible task? We are going to address these symptoms in this episode and explore, why your fatigue can be a sign of iron deficiency anemia? You’re not alone. Many of my clients face the same challenge, especially if evening workouts are their only option. 

So, we are going to talk about, "how to finish the year strong." Can you believe it's already October 1st, 2024? This morning, I was reminded that we have only 91 days left in the year.

Practicing autonomy helps you to accept responsibility for the results, whether positive or negative. Accountability enables them to learn from what works and what doesn’t work and make changes in their lives accordingly. And sets you up for success.

🎙️🔥 Learn about the essential role that your diet plays in the process of building muscle and shedding fat, recognizing that achieving muscle growth and fat loss is just as dependent on nutrition as it is on resistance training. Whether you want to: enhance sports performance, lose weight, change your body composition and achieve longevity. This episode uncovers the important nutrients and supplements to fuel your muscles.

In this episode we explore the profound impact of posture on overall health and well-being. You can learn about both static and dynamic posture, how poor posture might affect various physiological systems including muscles, circulation, lung function, digestion, and stress response. Additionally, posture’s influence on circulation, lung capacity, and even metabolic health through impaired digestion and insulin sensitivity is addressed in this episode.

A lot of my clients ask me how can they know if they have a postural dysfunction or if their posture is off. Assessing your posture is easy and can be done right at home without any equipment. Importance of regular posture assessments to prevent back pain and other issues. We talk about two practical tests—the photograph test and the wall test—that people can perform at home without any equipment. There are common postural problems like forward head posture and anterior pelvic tilt, and provides tips on how to correct these dysfunctions.

In this episode we explore what constitutes good posture, the impact of gravitational stress on our bodies, and debunk the myth of a 'perfect posture.' There are practical tips for improving posture, such as taking regular breaks, adjusting monitor height, and proper sitting techniques. Tune in to learn how small changes can lead to a healthier, more productive work life and reduce the risk of injury and pain.