Weight Loss Coach Shares 4 Natural Ways She Lost 12 Pounds After Having Kids
Are you in your late thirties or early forties and struggling to lose weight? You may need to update a few simple habits, says one expert. Gabrielle Carolyn is a hormone and cortisol coach who specializes in helping women over 40 "lose fat" and "gain energy" in the "natural" way. In a new social media post, she discusses her own journey of losing 12 pounds leading up to 40 and getting in the best shape of her life. "Curious how I finally broke through my fat loss plateau?" she writes in the post, going on to reveal the four game-changing habits that enabled her to do it.
She Struggled to Lose Baby Weight in Her Mid-30s
"Turning 40 in July has me feeling amazing! But last year? It was a different story. After having my kids in my mid-30s, I struggled to lose that extra weight. It felt impossible… until I found a routine that really worked for me. Now, I'm so excited to share what made the difference!" she writes in the post.
Cortisol Was the Culprit, She Claims
Cortisol, the "stress hormone," can "make fat loss—especially around the belly—super frustrating," she continues. "Getting a handle on healthy cortisol is what changed everything." Here are the four key changes she made to help her lose weight and keep it off.
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1. She Switched Up Her Workouts
The first thing she did? "Switched up my workouts," she revealed. "I moved from cardio to strength training, which boosted my metabolism and helped burn more calories."
Strength Training Is Great for Weight Loss
The Mayo Clinic supports strength and weight training to help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:
- Develop strong bones
- Manage your weight
- Enhance your quality of life
- Manage chronic conditions
- Sharpen your thinking skills
2. She Prioritized Sleep
She also stresses the importance of getting enough rest. "Prioritized sleep," is her second healthy habit for losing weight. "Getting consistent, quality rest balanced my hormones and improved how I felt overall," she says.
Other Benefits of Sleep
According to the Sleep Foundation, weight loss is one of the many benefits of getting enough sleep. Others are, it is a mood booster, promotes heart health, regulates blood sugar, improves mental function, restores your immune system, helps relieve stress, and aids in weight loss.
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3. She Hydrated
Drinking liquids was also key in her journey, she claims. She explains that she "stayed hydrated," and it was very beneficial. "Upping my water intake and adding electrolytes with trace minerals helped me stay energized and balanced," she says.
Benefits of Hydration and How Much Water You Should Drink
What is so important about hydration? The Mayo Clinic explains that water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues. According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day and women about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids.
4. She Took the "Right" Supplements
To compensate for nutritional deficiencies, she took "the right supplements," she continues. "My Cortisol Combo was the game-changer in managing stress and staying on track."
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The "Small Changes" Made a Big Difference
Bottom line? She claims that incorporating a few key habits was a huge game-changer in her weight loss journey. "These small changes have helped me keep off those 12 pounds for over a year, and I've never felt better," she writes. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.
