Episode 86: Why Ask Why?

Send a text for comments or topics ideas! Remember, as a little kid, asking “why” about everything? Why do I have to make my bed? Why do I have to eat my vegetables? Why do I have to go to school? Or maybe you are a parent and you have to take deep breaths because the “why’s” never stop. It is exhausting and you resort to the answer, “Because I said so”! Kids have an innate ability to question everything without the fear of looking stupid because “everybody already knows that”. There is no question too big or too small and “why” is a natural part of their vocabulary. When did we stop asking “why”? In the health and fitness world many people use coaches, trainers, dietitians and physical and occupational therapists to guide them on their journey. They listen to what the professionals tell them to do and are motivated to follow their suggestions because they trust that the pros know what works and what is good for them. They don’t need to know why it works. They are happy accepting the implied “because” and don’t need more than that. That approach doesn’t work for everyone. For some people, knowing that something will help is not enough motivation to keep them working on it. They want more information and to know why something works. Once they understand the reasons why, they are motivated to continue. Sleep Most of you have heard that people should get 8 hours of sleep at night. That is a nice goal, but it is often hard to achieve. You may have better motivation to get that shut eye if I tell you why you need it. The correct amount of sleep strengthens the immune system, reduces stress, improves memory, lowers blood pressure, helps to maintain a healthy weight and can put you in a better mood. Knowing that should help motivate you. Download these informative posters about sleep and paste them up where you can see them for extra motivation. https://www.healthaccountabilitycoach.com/book-free-resources The power of sleep Sleeping early benefits 10 ways sleep affects your body Why you need sleep Tips to beat insomnia Exercise Fear of doing an exercise wrong, can be enough of a barrier to stop doing the exercises all together! Another barrier can be not understanding what an exercise is doing for us, so why bother. It is difficult to be motivated to do an exercise that appears to have nothing to do with the area we want to work on. Breaking it down to the details can help us to see why we need to do things a certain way and help us to see what we are fighting for and judge our progress. Food Eat the rainbow Here is a review of what our food provides for us. When you hear dietitians tell you to eat the color of the rainbow, here is WHY: Red Foods: Good for your heart and blood health. They support joint function. Orange Foods: Help prevent cancer and reduce the risk of heart disease. Yellow Foods: Are good for your skin, heart, eyes. They improve digestion and your immune system. Green Foods: Reduce risk of certain cancers like colon cancer, bladder cancer and breast cancer. They are good for your bones, as well as detoxing the body and strengthening your immune system. Blue and Purple foods: Support the immune system, help with mineral absorption and can improve your memory and brain function, improve skin and even help prevent wrinkles. White foods: Support immunity and the circulatory system. They can also reduce the risk of cancer, and support healthy bones (got Milk 💛 If you’re tired of chasing quick fixes and want simple weight loss tips that actually work, sustainable fitness and nutrition guidance, and real-life weight loss strategies, you’re in the right place. Stop emotional eating for good, navigate menopause and weight gain, finally start breaking the diet mentality and eating with freedom... free resources are designed to support your next step. 🎁 FREE Resources to Sustainable Weight Loss: • Book a FREE 1:1 Coaching Call Get personalized support for overcoming weight loss struggles, improving mental health and fitness, and creating a plan that works for your real life. • Join Our Free Facebook Community for Women’s Wellness Connect with others focused on women’s wellness, sustainable weight loss, fitness motivation for beginners, and accountability strategies in health and fitness goals. • Download Your FREE Meal Planning Guide Learn how to build healthy eating habits and a balanced approach to fitness & nutrition. You will also learn to create a balanced meal plan, simplify healthy eating habits, and integrate nutrition and fitness into daily routines.