I have seen some interesting trends in the media nowadays concerning fitness and and the downside to being thin.
- I read an article about Kelly Clarkson where she said she is done with "starvation diets" and is trying to accept her body and the fact that she "cannot have a fast metabolism."
- I read a blog where a woman says she used to be very fit and athletic but was miserable because she was always hungry and exhausted. Now that she is obese, she is happier and spends more time with her family.
- Today while I warmed up on the stair-climber at the gym, I saw a commercial for Dr. Oz where the announcer's startling voice commanded, "Wired or Tired! The Dark Side of Being Skinny", while images of fit women flashed on the screen.
These stories make me a bit sad and a LOT motivated to help people understand the truth about metabolism, and how to get the body they want without starving themselves, or feeling exhausted.
In fact, my husband Thomas Tadlock and I teach this at our Metabolic Mastery Intensive.
Here are the basics:
1. Your metabolism is a measurement of the health of your cells.
When you have a fast metabolism, it means that your cells are completely nourished and perform any functions you ask of them quickly and easily, whether that means losing fat, building muscle, or healing disease. If you struggle with any of these areas, you have a slow metabolism, even if you are thin.
2. You can be thin and be unhealthy.
Yes, your waistline is not the ultimate measurement of your health, since you can starve yourself skinny (or work out until your burn the few calories you consumed). If you have a fast metabolism, you can eat a large meal, or take off a couple weeks from the gym, and your body will maintain it's fitness level and you will not gain fat. If you have a slow metabolism, then as soon as you indulge, like over the holidays, your waistline starts to grow and the tears start to flow.
3. Don't count calories, because calories don't count.
As Thomas Tadlock teaches, calories are a measurement of how much heat is released when you set a food on fire. Therefore, counting the calories in your food as a way of measuring how healthy they are, is like trying to determine the value of your house by burning it down. A diet cupcake might have less calories than a your vegetable stew, but it isn't going to get you the health you want.
4. Counting Macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates and fats) is a guessing game that won't build your metabolism.
While programs that have you measuring these macronutrients might provide temporary results in building muscle and losing fat, they do not take into account the micronutrients your cells need, like vitamins and minerals, and do not build your metabolism.
They are also a best guess as to what building blocks your body might need, and the same numbers do not work the same way for every body.
4. LOAD UP ON MICRONUTRIENTS and watch your cells Leap into action!
We get essential vitamins and minerals, as well as enzymes and phytonutrients from raw greens, vegetables and fruits. These are the building blocks your cells need to function - and provide energy and the power to heal and change as we exercise. The best part? The more raw plant foods you eat, the fitter you become. That means you never have to be hungry.
5.If you are HUNGRY you are MALNOURISHED
Hunger is your body's way of signaling to you that it needs MORE nutrients. Some folks are in the habit of trying to trick their body with chewing gum or tea, or a diet bar that is low on micronutrients but is filling. I encourage you to LISTEN to your body, and when you are hungry, eat tons of greens and veggies, and some fruits, and fill your tummy. You won't get fat - it's not possible - but you will feel energized and motivated to continue on with your day.
What's the moral of the story? If you are tired, you are malnourished, not caffeine deficient.
The choice is not "wired or tired", it's EAT or DEPLETE!
Dr. G
Brooke Goldner, M.D.The Vegan Medical Doctor
VeganMedicalDoctor.com
Dr. Brooke Goldner is board certified in psychiatry and neurology, and is certified in plant-based nutrition. 10 years ago, she healed herself of a deadly disease, Lupus, entirely with her nutrition protocol. She now used her healing protocol to teach clients how to use simple Supermarket foods to heal their bodies and live vibrant lives.
To learn more about Dr. G, go to VeganMedicalDoctor.com.
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