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Multiple studies show that chronic loneliness and social isolation increase the risk of early death at levels comparable to smoking about 15–20 cigarettes per day. Why Loneliness Is So Damaging - Stress Response- Loneliness activates the body’s stress pathways, keeping cortisol elevated. Chronic high cortisol contributes to inflammation, poor sleep, and fat storage, especially belly fat. - Immune Function- Isolation weakens immune defenses, making people more vulnerable to infections and slower recovery. - Cardiovascular Health- Social disconnection is linked with higher blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke risk. - Mental Health- Loneliness is strongly associated with depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline. The Big Picture We are wired for connection. Just like food, water, and sleep, relationships are a biological necessity. When they’re missing, the body interprets it as a survival threat (there's that perceived STRESS again) — which is why the health impact can rival that of smoking, obesity, or physical inactivity. FitnHealthy Forever Tips - 1. Schedule Real Connection Block time each week for a phone call, walk, or coffee with a friend or family member. Treat it like a non-negotiable appointment for your health. 2. Join a Group With Shared Purpose Whether it’s a fitness class, a book club, or an online community (like FitnHealthy Forever 😉), surrounding yourself with people who share your goals creates instant belonging. Invite a Friend? 3. Practice “Micro-Connections” Daily Smile at a stranger, chat with a barista, engage with the clerk at a checkout, or compliment a coworker. Tiny interactions add up and reduce the feeling of isolation

Growing up - being skinny was ‘ popular’, pudgy was not.⁣ ⁣ I wanted to be liked and fit in so bad that the only way I knew how to be skinny was to eat less and exercise more.⁣ ⁣ I remember the sleepless nights because I was SO hungry. But by morning, feeling victorious because I did it!⁣ ⁣ I became such a pro that I was able to stick with it for some time…⁣ ⁣ If I overate, I felt guilty. If I enjoyed dessert, I told myself I’d have to “make up for it” later. Punishing myself with more exercise and low calorie food.⁣ ⁣ Rice cakes was my main staple because they had ‘no fat’.⁣ ⁣ After time passed I started seeing/feeling the effects of my lack of knowing what to do: hair falling out, lost my menstrual cycle, developed a serious bone disease, I couldn’t think straight, my brain was starving and heavily fatigued.⁣ ⁣ It got so bad I remember thinking to myself “I feel like I’m dying”⁣ ⁣ Then.. I swear, it was a divine intervention..⁣ ⁣ One day I was in West Vancouver, and I randomly look over to a windowsill of Mosaic Books to see a magazine cover reading ‘Alive Health’⁣ ⁣ It really caught my attention for some reason (probably because I literally felt dead)⁣ ⁣ I went inside to read it, and came to realize it was the opposite of what I’ve been taught. So I thought ‘Why isn’t this information out there?’⁣ ⁣ I then remember hiring a natural doctor at the time to help me. (We didn’t have nutritional coaches back then).⁣ ⁣ It didn’t take long until I started seeing some results. There was no going back. Never.⁣ ⁣ Now, over 20 years later I am so grateful for that moment.⁣ ⁣ Fully reversed my disease, got highly educated through numerous serious degrees, and finally feel confident and energetic in my own body.⁣ ⁣ Best part is, I’m no longer a prisoner to my disempowering thoughts and now have food freedom.⁣ ⁣ No more starving⁣ No more depriving⁣ No more guilt⁣ ⁣ Only pure health.⁣ ⁣ Turning 58 next month, can’t wait to see what’s next to come!⁣ ⁣ Michale ❤️

Truth - You can't choose where your body burns fat. Fat loss happens systemically, not locally. WHY This Myth is Wrong - Doing 100 sit-ups won't shrink belly fat. Fat loss is driven by overall calorie balance, hormones, and genetics. Targeted exercises build muscle-but won't burn fat in that area. FitnHealthy Forever - Simple Tip - Focus on full-body strength training 3-4x/week to support total fat loss. The Fat you want to release will "melt off like a coat of butter", not just one spot. Have you ever focused on one area hoping to lose fat there? What did you learn?