01/27/2021
Client spotlight on this dynamic husband and wife duo!
J & M are down -13lbs and -7lbs the first 2 weeks following their customized meal plans and training programs.
They are losing body fat and water retention by following a meal plan that is balanced with carbs (yes!), protein, and fat to match their activity level of 4 workouts each week lasting 30-60 minutes.
The scale can fluctuate due to stress, hormones, gut health, and food intake above maintenance as well as our macronutrients in our food selections not matching our activity level. Stress can increase the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. Cortisol can promote overeating and weight gain as it directly influences water retention in the body, while aldosterone can signal the body to retain sodium leading to water retention (water follows salt).
Experts assert that high cortisol and chronic stress are predictive for future weight gain (Chao et al., 2018). The good news? Exercising is a great way to decrease stress and promote fat loss!
References:
Chao, A. M., Jastreboff, A. M., White, M. A., Grilo, C. M., & Sinha, R. (n.d.). Stress, cortisol, and other appetite-related hormones: Prospective prediction of 6-month changes in food cravings and weight. PubMed Central. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC537349Trainer
