Denice Murray Health Coaching

I had a friend disagree with me about the importance of consistency recently, especially when it comes to weight loss, and I wanted to address it because I think many people are under a misconception when it comes to being consistent when trying to lose weight. For years, people have been reading, watching or listening to sources telling them that weight loss can be quick and easy if you just follow “XYZ Method” for a fast, effective way to drop pounds .  And for many people, it works. “XYZ Method” helps them lose weight by following the “XYZ” food plan, the “XYZ” exercise program, possibly adding “XYZ Method Supplements” to their efforts, as well.      The problem is that not everyone can SUSTAIN the “XYZ Method” in the REAL world for an extended period of time. It is also imperative to understand whether the “XYZ Method” is intended to be a long-term lifestyle; or a short-term weight loss situation where you then are left on your own to figure out how to ...

Do you respect your body and what it’s capable of? Do you respect what you CAN’T do? Do you treat it well, or like a garbage disposable? That last sentence sounds harsh, but the sad fact is, a LOT of us eat things we shouldn’t or are almost poison for our bodies simply because it’s easy or tastes good. And before anyone thinks I’m judging, just know that I am as guilty as anyone else of doing this. In fact, I am probably MORE guilty than most because for YEARS I have been on this struggle bus. For busy moms, respecting our bodies can become a vague notion that we’d LIKE to work on when we can find the time between life – work, spouse, kids, etc. And speaking of “vague notions”, what exactly does Respecting Your Body mean, anyway? For some, it could mean what you’re eating. It could mean how or how much you’re moving. It could mean how you choose to de-stress or practice self-care. I view respecting my body as a combination of all 3 of those options, and I’m sure there are...

When it comes to health, wellness, nutrition, fitness, there are so many “rules” to follow. Some of it is basic science – “If you want to lose weight you need to be burning more calories than you’re taking in.” This is a simple, basic, and proven fact. Unless you have the fat cells sucked out of your body (no shame toward anyone who chooses that route!), you will not lose fat unless your body is forced to use the stored energy as fuel and that is caused by creating a calorie deficit. The deficit can come from consuming fewer calories, burning more calories, or a combination of both. Now. The debate begins with “What is the best/easiest/fastest way to create this calorie deficit and begin the fat burning process?” And here is where all the “rules” come in. There have been so many approaches to weight/fat loss over the last several decades, I couldn’t even hope to list them all. But the HEART of every approach is still the same – how do you create the calorie deficit that will lead ...