We’ve been conditioned to believe that if we aren’t seeing results, we just need to try harder. More cardio. Less food. More "grit."
But in midlife, your body doesn't respond to "more grit." It responds to more support.
When you are already "Running on Empty," adding more stress (even "healthy" stress) is like trying to redline an engine that’s out of oil.
The Shift:
Instead of asking "What else can I cut out?", try asking "What does my biology need to feel safe enough to let go of this stress?"
Tell me below:
What is one "healthy" habit you’ve actually stopped doing because it was just making you more tired?