This could possibly be the most real thing I ever write. I know, I know, I write some pretty raw and authentic things about marriage and parenting. But this… This is a part of my story that most of you don’t know. This is a piece of the puzzle of me that most of my current friends, acquaintances, readers, and followers would never imagine. And what makes this the most real thing I may ever write is that it is just that- it is real. It isn’t an idea or a concept about how to deal with the current or future issues in my life. It’s my story. It’s written into the book of my life. And no matter what shame or guilt or embarrassment surrounds your story, you cannot erase the truths of your life and your past. You can only change the present and the future. And that’s my story- one of change. And from that place of change, I want to share with you the ugly truth about being overweight….
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The Dangers Of Health Claims
My news feed (on practically every social media platform) has been loaded with health claims lately.
I mean, I get it… Everyone has a product they are trying to sell. Or if it’s not a product, it’s an agenda. I do it in my own way with food and fitness. I share my insights, my knowledge, my opinions, and my tips and tricks. So I guess you could say I am selling an idea. I also sell actual products with Beautycounter.
For the most part, however, I make sure that my opinions and my products are well researched before I share them. Don’t get me wrong, I definitely share opinions that are strictly from my personal experience, but those are never opinions that could harm someone if they buy in….
Why Weight Loss Products Are Bad
The average American has done it… We get stuck in a rut, feel unhappy with our bodies, and we want a solution. I’d be willing to guess that in a room with 100 people, at least 50 of us have researched ways to lose weight fast.
The other 50 have probably at least thought about it.
It’s a crazy thing, but it is so common. It’s an innate desire most of have to get results very quickly. The problem with getting results quickly, as it concerns weight loss, is that a fast track plan doesn’t have the backbones and support to be maintained.
The most common two ways I see people trying to lose weight quickly are with fad diets (such as the Whole30), and with diet pills and weight loss drinks or supplements….