Hi friend!
Welcome back.
This is Day 5 for a series of talks.
We learned earlier about the importance of metabolic fitness,
Which means knowing how your body burns energy.
Simply put,
Metabolism refers to the process of converting food into energy.
So,
If you want to lose weight or speed up your metabolism,
You need to burn more energy.
So how do you do this?
Your body burns energy in two ways,
From sugar and fat.
Being a sugar burner means consuming anything that raises your glucose levels,
Like fruits or bread.
This might be anything on the standard Western diet.
If you are unfamiliar with the term Western diet,
It's not what most of us know as a diet,
Or a way of eating healthy.
Instead,
It is a pattern of eating foods that tend to be processed,
Red meat,
Refined grains,
Sugary drinks,
Fried foods,
And high-fat dairy products.
It is low in fruits,
Vegetables,
Whole grains,
And fiber,
And is often associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases like obesity,
Heart disease,
And diabetes.
When our body runs only in sugar-burning mode,
We can experience mind fog,
Making it difficult for us to find happiness and low energy and motivation.
On the other hand,
Being a fat burner occurs when your body switches to burning fat because your sugar levels have dropped.
When there is no sugar left,
It will move to the fat.
Being a fat burner helps with weight loss,
Puts our bodies into maintenance,
And improves mental clarity and energy levels.
Switching between being a sugar burner and a fat burner throughout the day can prevent disease,
Better sleep,
Aid in weight loss,
And provide mental clarity and overall happiness,
Whatever your goal.
While losing weight is often a goal for some,
Being in fat-burning mode does not just mean losing weight.
Introducing the fat-burning system alongside a good strategy for the sugar-burning system can help improve metabolic fitness.
Learning to properly fast,
Change eating habits,
And switch between the two energy systems is critical to achieving metabolic fitness.
Many are not metabolically fit because they haven't been taught how to access the fat-burning system.
As we continue this journey,
You will start choosing better foods to help you more easily navigate these choices.
One way to know if you have moved into the fat burner is to get a blood sugar glucose monitor.
You do not need this to start fasting.
But it will be helpful to see metabolic fitness.
Again,
It is unnecessary,
But it is a relatively inexpensive tool.
I will mention later how it can help,
Even if you do not have diabetes.
But in short,
When you have perhaps eaten a few extra treats,
This will help tell you when your body is back in regular range.
I normally stay fasted and allow my body to recover until it has reached this range.
As you introduce more healthy foods into your diet and detox the toxins from your body,
This will do it faster.
We will go over normal ranges later.
Before day 6,
Research glucose monitors and determine if you will purchase one,
Also known as blood sugar monitors.
Make sure you research their accuracy.
If you have any questions about glucose monitors,
Please let me know and I'll be happy to help.
Also,
Continue examining your meals and considering how you can swap any of the worst offenders.
Remember,
Even making small changes is moving forward.
You do not have to change all your eating habits at once.
Every step is a step forward.
Also,
Continue documenting the time of your last meal tonight and when you start your first meal tomorrow.
By now,
Your fasting schedule should be around 10 to 12 hours a night.
If you are struggling,
Let me know.
Also,
Feel free to share your celebrations.
I'd love to share these celebrations with you.
Or provide you with any help if you have questions.
Tomorrow,
We will examine some strategies at the grocery store each week.
This will help you easily find the best foods to fill your pantry and fridge when you go to the store.
Sometimes,
Nutritional labels can be confusing,
So tomorrow we'll bring helpful tips.
See you tomorrow!
