Nurse Lost 80 Pounds by Doing These "10 Weird Things"
Are all the conventional weight loss habits and tips not working for you? Try some unique methods one expert recommends. Allie Janszen, RN, is a hormone health and fat loss coach who lost 80 pounds naturally and helps other people do the same. In a new social media post, she reveals some of the unconventional things that helped her achieve her weight loss goals. "10 weird things I do that actually work and helped me lose 80 pounds of fat & inflammation," she writes.
Infrared Saunas
The first thing that helps her is taking infrared saunas. She does this three times a week "to help with detox, inflammation, & brain health.
Increased Her Step Count
Next, she increased her step count to at least 8-10k steps/day. "Usually end up between 10-14,000 steps per day with help from my walking pad," she writes.
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Red Light Therapy
She also started doing red light therapy sessions. She says it helps to "decrease inflammation" works as a "pain reliever," and "improves cell function."
Lymphatic Massage and Dry Brushing
Her fourth healthy habit is lymphatics like massage and dry brushing.
"Every day before getting in the shower to help promote lymph fluid movement for enhanced detoxification,"
Supplementation
Supplementation is also key, she says. She takes supplements like creatine, collagen, and salt and electrolytes in her morning water bottle. These "help build muscle" are "great for joint health," and aid in "cellular hydration and hormone balance."
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Progressive Overload Training
When it comes to her workouts she does progressive overload weight training. She aims for three to five times a week, "just depending how my body feels that week."
Stress Reduction Techniques
Next, she practices "stress reduction techniques" like legs up the wall "to regulate my nervous system & balance cortisol levels post-workout.
Vagal Toning Techniques
A unique practice she does? Vagal toning techniques like cold rolling, she says. It also helps with "nervous system regulation, which helps balance cortisol levels."
Sleep
"Better sleep strategies," like getting weight to 10 hours of sleep per night, have also been a game-changer. A few of the things she does? She sprays magnesium spray on her feet before bed and avoids screens one hour before going to sleep.
Getting Outside
Her final tip? "Get outside daily — especially with the morning sun and walk after meals," she writes. She tries to get out within two hours of sunrise "to help synch my circadian rhythm. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.
