7 Morning Mistakes Sabotaging Your Weight Loss After 50
Could your morning routine be the reason you’re not losing weight? What if the way you start your day is actually holding you back? In this episode of Midlife Conversations, we’re diving into seven common morning habits that might be keeping you from your goals—especially as you age.
Should you really be hitting snooze? Is that morning coffee habit as harmless as you think? And what about the “healthy” breakfast you’re eating? I’ll break down simple, no-nonsense changes you can make—no fancy gadgets or overwhelming biohacks required.
Plus, we’ll explore the three pillars of fat loss: Decide. Vision. Action. Are you missing a step? It’s time to rethink your mornings. Your weight loss and well-being depend on it.
How we spend our MORNING can make or break our WHOLE day and ultimately our results…ESPECIALLY when it comes to weight loss goals believe it or not!
As a fat loss health and fitness expert, I have come to learn that there are a few key things that lead us to success:
- Decision.
- Vision.
- Action.
Without step one, making a decision, it’s really really hard (if not impossible) to make progress on any of our goals.
Without vision, how do we get there??? How do you get where you’re going if you can’t see the possibility in the vision of you getting there???
Once you’re clear on the decision and the vision…it’s time to take ACTION. I am here to serve you some action steps today, but I want you to operate and approach these from the decision and vision of there being a possibility of improvement.
There are certain things we are doing every morning that are completely sabotaging our progress (and our weight loss) due to:
Increased Cortisol Levels
Starting the day with stressful activities like immediately checking emails or scrolling through social media can trigger a spike in the stress hormone Cortisol. Elevated cortisol levels can result in:
- Increased appetite and cravings for high-calorie foods
- Impaired cognitive function and decision-making abilities
- Weakened immune system response
- Raised blood pressure and blood sugar
Slowed Metabolism
A sedentary start to the day, coupled with inadequate hydration and poor nutritional choices, can significantly slow down your metabolism. This can lead to:
- Reduced calorie burning throughout the day
- Increased fat storage, especially around the midsection
- Decreased energy levels and physical performance
Reduced Overall Well-Being
When you’re not operating from decision and vision and feeling empowered you can experience:
- Lower self-esteem and body image issues
- Decreased motivation and productivity
- Strained relationships due to mood fluctuations and reduced energy
What Are The Common Morning Mistakes I Might Be Making?
- Hitting The Snooze Button
- Scrolling (Social Media, Emails, Text, Whatever Your Vice Is)
- Not Starting With Gratitude
- Not Starting With Adequate Hydration And Minerals
- Not Starting With A Protein-Rich Meal
- Not Moving Your Body First Thing
- Relying On Excessive Caffeine Consumption
What Can I Do For My Morning Routine Instead?
- Stop Hitting The Snooze Button
- Do Not Scroll Social, Emails, Etc.
- Show Gratitude
- Prep Your Morning Supplements and Supplements By Your Bed Before Bed
- Protein Focused Breakfast
- Go For A Walk Or Get In Front Of A Redlight or Hop in The Sauna
- A Few Work To-Do’s
This and SO MUCH more on this episode!
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