A few weeks ago, I was telling my primary care physician that sometimes I don’t feel well after I finish working out.  That I get a little light-headed and shaky.  She asked me if I eat before I exercise.  After I told her that I have always done fasted cardio, she simply said, “Not Anymore.”  While she understood that I didn’t want to eat anything heavy, it sounded like not eating at all was no longer an option.

How many things are we still doing just because that is the way they have always been done?  We are still doing hours of cardio and barely lifting even though our fitness needs have changed.  Still eliminating entire food groups or keeping things in our diet that make us sick even though we know our body is asking for something different.  Still holding on to those friend groups from either high school or college that do nothing but emotionally drain us even though we know we deserve better.  I know I write a lot about change, but I’m telling you, the better we become at adapting to change, the further we will go on our health and wellness journey.

I want you to hear me, “Not Anymore!”  We are no longer ignoring strength training.  We are no longer putting ourselves on unrealistic diet plans.  We are no longer accepting the bare minimum from any of our social circles.  Also, thanks to grabbing an apple along with my water bottle, I am no longer feeling terrible after I workout.  Your next level may be just on the other side of you letting go of what “was” …and getting into what “is.”  I’m here if you need me.