I am Mantuana with Patricia Manley

Episode 43 - Breaking-through weight loss plateau and how to keep it away with Eva Rodriguez - Part 2

January 27, 2022 Patricia Manley Season 2 Episode 43
I am Mantuana with Patricia Manley
Episode 43 - Breaking-through weight loss plateau and how to keep it away with Eva Rodriguez - Part 2
Show Notes

There are many things you can do to avoid the weight loss plateau. There is so much information on the internet about healthy ways to lose weight, so don't put yourself in danger.

When it comes to losing weight, due to ignorance, we make many mistakes that, instead of helping us, can be harmful to our health. For this reason, in today's episode, our focus is to give you the best advice and tips and inform you about the misconceptions about this subject.

Remember, not all of us go on diets or work out to look like models. Many people do it for health reasons. Let's promote a healthy life for you and yours.

Here is the second part of our interview with Eva Rodriguez. Enjoy!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

  • [1:00] Start a food journal.

Keep track of what you eat, including the exercises you do. Having data will allow you to find the problem quickly when you can't see any results.

  • [5:36] Eat enough.

We have the misconception that eating less will help us lose pounds; false. If your body feels like it's starving, it will hold fat as a survival mechanism. Another thing is that depriving yourself of food can lead to waking up in the middle of the night with cravings and breaking your diet. 

  • [7:02] De-stress.

If you are stressed, your body goes into survival mode; again. From my experience as a person that suffered from chronic stress, I will say that one of the biggest enemies of weight loss and muscle development is stress.

  • [10:09] Be aware of your thoughts.

Having a healthy mindset is crucial. Our thoughts and feelings affect everything we do—the good thing is that we can choose them. So, be aware, especially if it is self-sabotaging.

  • [19:18] Be clear on your goal.

Sometimes we get ambitious with our goals. We want to lose ten pounds in a week but that is not healthy, especially for women, because it will throw our hormones out of control. Let's be realistic and do it healthily.

  • [21:03] Find an exercise you enjoy.

The gym is not the only way we can exercise. We can do pilates, ride a bike, etc. You have to enjoy exercising because if you don't get excited about what you're doing, you can end up quitting.

  • [22:59] Find a food protocol that you can eat forever.

Eat what makes your body feel good. Our body sends us signals of what it likes or can't stand. For example, I know we all enjoy eating pizza, but if you eat it every day, you are probably going to get sick. See food as fuel and not as comfortable.

  • [26:39] Be mindful of your sleep.

We need sleep to rest and help our bodies recover. Not sleeping causes fatigue and stress; those factors do not help reduce fat. Sleep helps combat stress.

  • [27:37] Drink enough water.

In addition to helping us with digestion and eliminating toxins, it controls our appetite. When you don't drink enough water throughout the day, your body thinks it's hungry, but no, it's dehydrated.

QUOTES

"Stress will not let you lose weight." - Eva R.

"If you can't eat or do that exercise for the rest of your life, don't do it.." - Eva R.

ABOUT EVA RODRIGUEZ

Eva is a certified integrative nutrition health, weight loss, and mindfulness coach. She is a proud Latina (Dominican & Puerto Rican) single mompreneur.


Her passion is to help busy mompreneurs lose their last 15 pounds for the last time. So, they can stop the yo-yoi

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