#541: Health Coach Tara Garrison From Self-Criticism to Self-Love, The Cost of External Validation in Fitness and Why You Should Only Do Keto Short Term!

Tara Garrison is a health and life coach.  She is the founder of HIGHER, a Health & Life Coaching company dedicated to helping individuals optimise their well-being through training, nutrition, mindset, and biohacking.  She has worked with celebrities, professional athletes, and top executives, guiding them toward peak health and performance. She is also the author of Short-Term Keto, the host of the Inside Out Health Podcast, the creator of Higher Retreats, and the producer of the Coach Tara App. Beyond her professional achievements, Tara is a mom of four, an avid weightlifter, a Boston Marathoner, and a passionate nature lover. She has a great social media presence on Instagram and TikTok at @coachtaragarrison, where she shares valuable health tips and insights into her daily life. Here are some of the things we talked about in today's show:  ·       How you feel from the inside of your body is what matters. ·       Your body loves you and is doing everything to help you thrive. ·       Love is wanting what's best for your body. ·       Self-love should elicit supportive action. ·       Fat adaptation allows the body to use fat as fuel, while keto adaptation requires prolonged carb restriction to produce ketones. ·       Keto can significantly benefit those with metabolic dysfunction, such as obesity and high blood sugar. ·       Long-term keto may lead to issues like muscle loss, hormonal imbalances, and reduced gut health. ·       Carbohydrates can play a crucial role in a balanced diet and should not be completely eliminated. ·       Mental and emotional relationships with food can be affected by restrictive diets like keto. ·       Keto is a therapeutic tool but may not be suitable for everyone, especially those without metabolic issues. ·       The duration of a keto diet matters; short-term use can be beneficial, but long-term adherence may have drawbacks. ·       Keto can raise dopamine levels but may lower serotonin, affecting mood and mental health. ·       A balanced approach to nutrition, including fiber and carbohydrates, is essential for overall health.  Today's podcast is sponsored by my Keane Edge Group Coaching Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/the-keane-edge-program   (Website) www.taragarrison.com (Facebook) www.facebook.com/coachtaragarrison (Instagram) www.instagram.com/coachtaragarrison/ (Youtube) www.youtube.com/coachtaragarrison (Pinterest) www.pinterest.com/coachtaragarrison/ (Tiktok) www.tiktok.com/@coachtaragarrison