Don’t Lose Weight to Get Healthy. Get Healthy to Lose Weight.

Health + Wellness Writer

February 11, 2021

There's a natural sequence to healing.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Unfortunately, it doesn't always happen in the order we'd like. But process matters. Yes, losing weight can be (and often is) an important part of the healing journey. But putting your weight loss journey BEFORE your healing journey will inevitably end in burnout and defeat.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It is vital that we focus on health first, and weight loss second.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When we try to lose weight first, without addressing the cause of those extra pounds, things like unchecked inflammatory problems, chronic stress, poor gut health + microbiome imbalance, habitual shortcomings, emotional + psychological influences, etc. can undermine our efforts.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Inevitably, we fall short - frustrated, overwhelmed, and running right back to the influences that created the problem to begin with. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Focus on getting healthy FIRST. We promise, the weight loss will come. Yes, it takes commitment and consistency, but your life literally depends on it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Be well, sweet friends!

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