Summary: Click HERE to get in iTunes Click HERE to get in Stitcher I have found no better tool than journaling for not only bringing awareness to your habits, but as a tool to evaluate what is and isn’t working to live a healthy lifestyle. But what do you journal? How? In this episode, I briefly take you through a couple options, as well as tell you what works for me. Metabolism is a popular buzzword – and most people have an idea of what it is, and, more importantly, that they want to raise it. But why? When is that true? And how do you know what shape your metabolism is in? I give you some concrete steps to evaluate your own metabolism, and at least give you a starting point to begin to understand what may be holding you back in losing fat. Remember, I’m not techie. I don’t have a radio show host’s personality. In fact, I’m an introvert. It took me two years to get this show off the ground, for gosh sakes. So, have patience with me. I will give this my best effort and will strive to get better as we go (sound, music, flow, ease at the mic, etc.). I’ll work to answer your questions and bring you useful, practical, and actionable information that will hopefully play a small part in you transforming your life. Together, we are building a community of respectful, knowledge-seeking action takers that desire to be fit and live a healthy lifestyle. This podcast is a tool to do just that. So please introduce yourself in the comments below, and provide some feedback, questions, and show ideas! Let’s do this! *Information provided in this podcast is not intended as a substitute for professional nutritional or medical advice. You should consult your physician or other health care professional before altering your current diet or exercise program. IN THIS EPISODE: Creating awareness Kinds of journaling Benefits of journaling, how to use it to your advantage Why metabolism is important How to evaluate your metabolism BMR and scale weight Role of metabolism if you’ve got less than 30 lbs. to lose Role of metabolism if you’re got more than 30 lbs. to lose MENTIONS AND HELPFUL LINKS: Lose It – nutrition and exercise tracking app (free version) Penzu – free online journal Nutritiondata.com – comprehensive nutritional information at a glance TAKEAWAYS & ACTION STEPS: Begin your own journal - experiment Evaluate the journal entries Get a snapshot of YOUR metabolism by estimating your intake and output, and comparing that to BMR + 50% (approximate) There you go. Below, leave your comments, use the form to send me your show ideas and questions, or SHARE this page on Facebook so we can build our community. Click on the links above for downloading the podcast in iTunes, or Stitcher -- and please leave your honest and positive reviews (it may be read on the show!). Oh! You could also leave me a voicemail anytime at (503) 454-6263. I look forward to hearing from you!
