The top 3 hormones that are the biggest problem for people in North America.

When these 3 hormones are out of balance, losing bodyfat is extremely hard or nearly impossible.

What are these three hormones' and what cause them to get out of control?

1 Insulin - Too much of the wrong types of carbs/sugars

2 Cortisol - Having too much stress

3 Growth hormone - Not sleeping properly

The more insulin you release, the faster

you age.

When these hormones are in check, you will look better, feel better, and be a lot more healthier.

Here are a few examples of where you store fat when these hormones are off.

When stress is high we store fat in our gut.

When insulin is out of control we store fat in our love handles....

Why do you need healthyfat?

Fats are necessary for brain function, making cell walls, processing fat soluble vitamins, making hormones and healthy metabolism.

Limit processed fats.

Processed fats are added as a shelf life extension to processed foods - vegetable oils, seed oils, margarine, etc.

Here is a few good fats

grass-fed butter, ghee, tallow,

coconut fat, olive oils, fish, nuts (except peanuts)

Timing of fats are important

First thing in the morning with proteins - helps improve insulin sensitivity and mental

energy.

4 Benefits of Insulin Sensitivity

1. Easier fat loss

2 Less risk of all disease

3 Better brain health and cognition

4 Fewer cravings and less hunger

Combine fats with...

HOW DID I GET INTO Going BAREfoot?

A few years ago I brought a pair of vibram shoes. They sparked my interest because they were very light weight. It took a few times of wearing them to get use to it. I enjoyed wearing my vibram shoes because they feel like have nothing on my feet. The best part about these shoes is the protection that they provide from sharp objects on the ground.

YOU CAN GO BAREFOOT TOO!

A great way to increase your capillary perfusion and fat burning, as well as overall integration of muscle strength and flexibility is to go barefoot. If barefoot is not an option you can aim to wear as little foot support as possible. Here is a great article on one of my favorite blogs on how to safely transition to a barefoot-dominant lifestyle.

HERE ARE...

WHAT IS KETO DIET? THINGS TO CONSIDER ABOUT KETO DIET

Is Keto Diet a LONG TERM OR SHORT TERM plan?

Some people might be wondering about the Keto Diet. If it's safe and how long you should be in ketosis.

KETO DIET

I had a few people ask me about the Keto Diet? I will explain a little more about the Keto Deit

A BASIC MEANING OF THE KETO DIET

Here is a basic meaning of The Keto diet without getting too much into the science of it. A Keto Diet means you are eating 0-50 grams of carbohydrates. And of course your carbohydrate sources are fruits and vegetables. This can be beneficial for the short term but isn't a good long term solution. Eating less than 50 grams of carbohydrates can have a number of different negative side effects in the long...

Jodi has been a client for 2 years. She lost over 70lbs. I did a video with Jodi about her weight loss Journey. Hear what she had to say about it. She gives a few tips that has helped her. She also talks about a few of her struggles.

Jodi started out with LT Fit with little to no workout experience. She came ready to change and willing to learn. Two years later, she is healthier, 70lbs lighter, stronger, and more educated to live a healthy life.

Not only did she lose the weight but she has sustained it for over 2 years.

She isn't done yet.

Jodi is still a member of our individualized group training program.

If Jodi will able to do this, you can do.

Getting results...

Congrats to Anne. She just did a reassessment and she did a super job.

Anne She improved on her air bike test, reverse plank,

squat test lifting 40lbs for 20 reps and her side plank test.

Anne is a part of our individualized group training class. Even though it's a class environment, everyone receives a personalized workout.

Here are the fitness exercises tha we test clients on when they first join:

• The Scratch Test - This is for shoulder mobility
• Squats - We are looking to see how well you can perform the squat.
• Lunge - We are testing your balance and the function of your lower body
• Toe Touch - Looking at the flexibility of your hamstrings
• Single leg lift - The range of motion of your legs in a...

Losing Weight requires the right mindset. Some times we think of weight loss as something that should happen right away. But Losing weight and sustaining it is a journey not a race.

The weight probably didn't come on right away so its going to take time to get it off. Not only does it take time to get the weight off but the most important part of weight loss is sustaining it. 90 percent of people that lose weight gain it right back. If you want to read more about that check out this article .

To sustain weight loss you first need to have the right mindset.

If you don't...

My main drink of choice is water but next on my list is green tea.

I love having my green tea with cinnamon and honey.

I usually drink no more than 1 cup of green tea per day. It's a good idea to try not to have caffine to late in the day or it can effect your sleep.

You need about 6 hours to eliminate most of the caffine from your system so it won't bother your sleep according to this article. So keep that in mind when you are drinking any type of caffine drink. Perfect Brew does a great job of breaking that down.

So, I usually have it in the morning or at lunch.

In Okinawa, Japan drinking green tea is a daily ritual.

Green tea has anti-aging compounds...

6 Steps I am taking to improve my digestion.

I received 2 covid vaccines and I noticed that it affected my digestive system. Prior to taking them I didn't notice any digestion problems.

Here are the 6 steps I am taking to improve my digestion.

-Making sure I take my probiotics and digestive enzymes

-Warm lemon water and ginger powder in the morning on an empty stomach and at night a few hours after my last meal.

-Not eating after 7:30pm

-Adding bone broth powder to my routine.

- Of course eating as clean as possible: This means no dairy or gluten unless its goat cheese.

- Getting proper sleep to allow my digestive system to repair itself

Improving your digestion doesn't happen over night but it's definitely...

Living a healthy life starts with proper sleep

When it comes to living a healthy life, sleep is probably one of the most important factors.

How does sleep impact cravings?

If you don't get enough sleep your body will crave more calories which will cause weight gain. Not only does your body crave more calories but it craves sugar. The last thing you need more of is sugar.

According to a number of studies, sleep deprivation is associated with increased hunger (especially snack and sweet cravings). Your hormones is a major cause of this. Lack of sleep causes hormone shifts.

All of these factors point to an increase risk of...