❤️ Measuring Your Effectiveness

Happy High Noon (EST). The Open Journal series is LIVE in this newsletter. Keep the questions and stories coming by commenting on our satisfactory poll.

Today’s Topics:

  • Measuring workout effectiveness: before seeing results.

  • Open Journal: late-night snacking.

  • Tidbits & Recipes: shots shots shots shots, everyBODY!

  • Did You Know: misleading indicators.

Measuring Workout Effectiveness

Struggling to know if your workouts are effective?

You don't have to wait for months to know if your workout is working.

Here are 3 things to ask yourself today:

  1. How do you feel after your workout?

    You should feel energized. Exercise releases endorphins- your feel-good hormones. Know the difference between challenging yourself and putting yourself at risk for injuries.

  2. Can you stick to your workouts long-term?

    Let's face it, it takes a while to see progress so consistency is more important than going hard.

  3. Can you challenge yourself more over time?

    Progressive overload (gradually increasing intensity) is the key to continuing to see results.

Open Journal

Q: Any suggestions on how to stop my late-night snacking?

A: We could do a whole post on this because you’re definitely not alone. The answer can be different for everyone. Here are a few questions to ask yourself:

  • Did I eat enough today? (in a balanced way)

  • Am I bored?

  • Am I hydrated?

  • Am I stressed?

Try to figure out the root cause of your late-night snacking before trying to put a stop to it. We might dive deeper into this in upcoming bites!

Learn to Scramble Well(ness):

While eating your lunch, waiting for your lunch, or letting go of your lunch, try our wellness-themed word scramble. It's one word a day, and you can find the answer at the bottom of this newsletter - good luck!

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Did You Know? Like Really Know…

Being sweaty and sore after your workout doesn't mean it was effective.

How are you gauging your workouts?

Hopefully, after reading today’s bite you'll feel more confident in knowing what an effective workout looks like.

So let's break it down:

  • Sweating

    It's not the only sign of a good workout. It's a natural response to exerting yourself. It’s just your body trying to cool itself down. So if you're not drenched after your workout, don't sweat it (pun intended).

  • Soreness

    This is normal especially if you're a beginner, but it shouldn't be something you're chasing. If you're too sore, it can get in the way of your progress and increase your risk for injury. You want your muscles to feel recovered before targeting them again.

Tidbits & Recipes:

Heading into cold and flu season (which has currently hit my house), turmeric and ginger might be your best friend! These powerful roots are packed with antioxidants and immune-boosting properties. Plus, they have anti-inflammatory effects and support your brain health. Check out Katie's recipe! 

Today’s Top Workout Song on Spotify

Scramble Answer:

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