The answer is Muscle Loss- (Check the picture)
Muscle loss is the cause of weight gain…muscle is actually the tissue of longevity. Muscle is not just used for movement it also is the foundation to your metabolism. Muscle also acts to regulate how you’re body digests carbs and fats. Muscle and metabolism go hand in hand! The stronger and healthier your muscles are the more carbs and fats your body will burn.
So losing muscle is a bad thing not only for the way we look but for our health long term!
Here are the warning signs you are probably losing muscle:
Warning Sign 1: You are noticing weight gain in areas you didn’t before
Warning Sign 2: You feel weak and have no energy to get thru the day
Warning Sign 3: Your body has lost shape and you feel more saggy and flabby
Lots of our clients suffer from muscle loss. Especially once you get over 35 years old. Here is our top 2 strategies we implement to fight muscle loss
Fight Muscle Loss Tip 1: Increase your protein intake- Aim for 1-2 palmfuls of lean protein 4-5xs a day. Protein provides your body with the building blocks for metabolism function and regulations of all tissues and organs in your body
Fight Muscle Loss Tip 2: Do Full Body Strength Sessions 2-4xs a week- Nothing prevents muscle loss than actively lifting weights. Even if you have injuries you can still work around them to retain muscle and get better with age. Strength training breaks down old and weak tissue and rebuilds back new and stronger muscles. So not only do you get stronger but you get toner!
The more cardio and fad diets you do the more muscle you actually end up losing. The more muscle you lose the harder and harder it is to gain it back. This also leads to a slower metabolism overall which will cause you to gain more body fat and health issues moving forward.
Implement these 2 tips today and STOP losing muscle!
Is this something you struggle with? Feel free to DM me to chat if it is. I might be able to help.
