On The Verge Health and Fitness

10/29/2025

10/28/2025

Weight fluctuations are NORMAL and don’t define your progress or self-worth. 🙌💯⁠
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Here are some insights from , on factors impacting these shifts:⁠
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1️⃣ You need to use the restroom: ⁠
Your body might be holding waste (yes, No. 1 or No. 2!) — up to a few pounds.⁠
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2️⃣ You ate more salt than usual: ⁠
Extra sodium can lead to water retention, and that shows up on the scale.⁠
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3️⃣ You ate more carbs than usual: ⁠
Carbs attract water. 1 gram of glycogen stores ~3 grams of water!⁠
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4️⃣ You're about to start your period: ⁠
Periods can bring cravings, water retention, & even changes in eating habits.⁠
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5️⃣ You're recovering from a hard workout: ⁠
Hard workouts = inflammation + water retention for recovery. ⁠
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6️⃣ You're human and it happens. ⁠
Bodies change — it’s part of life, and it’s totally OK.⁠
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So next time the scale moves, take a breath. One number can’t tell the story of your strength, health, or progress. 💙⁠
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Have you noticed your weight fluctuate for any of these reasons? Share below — you’re definitely not alone. 🙌🏻

10/24/2025

🤔 Did You Know You Don’t Actually “Burn” Fat?

Everyone wants to burn fat — but let’s clear something up.
You’re not melting butter off your body. You’re running chemistry, not a campfire.

Here’s what really happens ⬇️

When your body needs energy, it taps into stored fat (a.k.a. triglycerides) inside your fat cells. Those break down into glycerol and fatty acids, which travel through your bloodstream to places that need fuel — like your muscles when you train.

Once there, the real “burn” begins — it’s called oxidation. Fat molecules mix with oxygen to create energy. The leftovers? Carbon dioxide and water.

So, about 84% of your fat leaves through your lungs when you breathe out.
The rest exits as water — through sweat, urine, or those post-workout tears when you realize your “detox tea” was a waste of money.

Your fat cells don’t disappear. They just shrink. When you stay consistent, they deflate. When you fall back into old habits, they fill right back up. Simple, not sexy.

So, no — your spin class didn’t melt fat.
You oxidized it… and exhaled it.
And that sauna suit? Congrats, you just lost water, not fat.

The real fat loss formula:
✅ Eat in a slight calorie deficit (not starvation mode)
✅ Strength train — build muscle, boost metabolism
✅ Move often, rest enough, and stay patient

You’re not here to shrink.
You’re here to get strong, capable, and confident — inside and out. 💪🔥

💬 Your Move:

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Join my online coaching program — real workouts, real results, zero nonsense.
👉 message me “STRONG” to get started.

10/23/2025

Facebook Live Event: Obesity & Liver Disease — Understanding the Link Where: Watch on YouTube   Did you know that more than one in three people living with obesity may also have a serious but often undiagnosed liver disease? Join the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) for an engaging Facebook Live ev...

10/22/2025

10/22/2025

Do you find yourself skipping breakfast? Or, maybe, you find yourself getting jitters from too much coffee? It might be time to kick those habits to the curb.

10/22/2025

Do these graphs resemble your approach to weight loss or working out. ❓️❓️

💡Stop treating your goals like a light switch — on or off.
This all-or-nothing mindset is why so many people start strong and fade fast. You don’t need to be perfect — you need to be consistent.

When you aim for perfection, one “off” meal, missed workout, or tired day becomes an excuse to quit altogether. But when you aim for progress, you realize one imperfect day doesn’t erase all the others — it’s just part of the process.

Perfection burns you out.
Consistency builds you up.

So stop chasing flawless days. Start stacking consistent ones — even the messy ones count.

🔥 Real change doesn’t come from doing everything perfectly. It comes from not quitting when it isn’t.

10/22/2025

No child should be bullied or left out because of their body size. 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 4 boys with excess weight face daily teasing and rejection — and it can leave lifelong scars.

Let’s change that. When kids feel included, they thrive. Sign the petition to help end weight-based bullying and make youth sports and activities welcoming for every child: http://bit.ly/3WBzyjb

10/20/2025

We all need reminders sometimes! What’s one way you show yourself respect and kindness each day? Share your in the comments—we’d love to hear from you!