If you visit the FASTer Way About section, you’ll see it front and center. A core value of our program is helping our clients “live a truly healthy lifestyle through intermittent fasting, carb cycling, macro tracking, whole food nutrition, strategic workouts, and positive mindset.”
That last part is pretty key right now with the Coronavirus outbreak, economic changes and family disruptions. Total wellness includes pushing through obstacles, achieving your goals and staying positive through adversity.
And if you look around the globe right now, there is plenty of adversity. But it’s important to remember what stress does to your body.
Impacts of Stress on Your Body
Heart problems
High blood pressure
Obesity
Diabetes
Impacts of Stress on Your Relationships
Withdrawal
Outburts
Short temper
Irritability
Impacts of Stress on Your Routine
Insomnia
Exercising less
Avoiding social gatherings
If you are signing up for one of our new rounds, in the middle of your journey, or trying to maintain your progress, don’t let stress dictate your actions.
But it’s OK. This too shall pass. With a positive mindset, you can focus on your goals in front of you and tackle anxiety with excellence. Exercise and physical activity has huge health benefits, but there are other techniques you can put in place. We’re putting our money where our mouth is and sharing some of our best tips to manage stress.
Cut the Endless News Cycle
We’re probably going to set the record for most blog posts about avoiding the news, but it’s such an important step. Put the phone down. Or the iPad or TV remote. With so many things shut down due to the Coronavirus outbreak, there isn’t a whole lot of things to report on and the endless news cycle will keep your anxiety at a high level.
Crush Your Workouts
Now is the time to dive into YOU. When you register, you have access to TONS of workout videos and daily exercise tips, it’s also a good idea to get outside for a walk, ride your bike or just do daily chores around the house in the sunshine.
Connect with Each Other
Social distancing is an important step to flatten the curve, but human nature desires connection and communication. We are living in an amazing time where all of your friends and family are at the touch of a button, and even if you are hunkered down at home, you can still find comfort in a friend and talk about what you’re going through.
We need that support to keep moving even when stuck in our homes. That’s why our FASTer Way group workouts are so effective, and many of our clients get results with coaching. Our community is filled with clients going through the same thing you are.
Focus Your Energy on What You Can Control
Stress has pretty significant effects on your body if it lingers, like headaches, heartburn, high blood pressure, insomnia and lack of focus. The FASTer Way program is all about managing stress with exercise and planning. We offer sensible meal plans and carb-cycling nutrition guides so that you have a roadmap to success. The future might seem hazy right now, but one thing is for sure: You get what you put in. Our success stories are a great resource to see what’s in front of you if you keep working and stay positive.
Give Yourself 10 Minutes to Feel How You Want
You’re human. And as much as you say to yourself “don’t worry, don’t worry”, you’re here reading this blog because you’re worrying. Acknowledging that it’s ok is a big step and it’s helpful to get it out and move on. Allow yourself 10 minutes to feel however you want to feel. Concerned about your job? Talk about it. Worried about your family’s health? Go on. It sounds counteractive at first, it actually works. If you set a time frame, you can get it over with and move on. When the time is up, tell your mind it’s no longer time to worry and move on to something actionable in front of you.
We’re with you! Check out our blog and podcasts for more helpful content including COVID-19 updates, nutritional information and ways to keep you on track during this time.
If you are ready to take back control — join us in the FASTer Way. This is more than a weight loss program. This is a plan, a guide, a community, and a method to finding what wellness means to YOU long term. Join us!
