Fit 'n' Chill

  Healthy Vibes. Chilled Lives. Let’s get real for a second. It’s not the big, dramatic moves that change your life — it’s the small ones you repeat every day. We’ve all had that burst of motivation: 🥗 You prep meals for a week. 🏃‍♀️ Go hard at the gym. 📝 Make a to-do list that could choke a horse. Then… real life happens. Work gets crazy. You’re tired. One off day turns into five. Sound familiar? ✨ Here’s the truth: Motivation starts the engine. But consistency drives the journey. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to keep showing up — imperfectly, but intentionally. 🌿 What does consistency look like in real life? Swapping one snack a day for a healthier option Drinking water before your coffee Moving your body for 20 minutes, even if it's a walk Journaling your goals for five minutes before bed Saying no when your body says “rest” and yes when your mind says “go” These aren’t giant leaps. But over time? They stack . They compound...

Healthy Vibes. Chilled Lives. There’s a lot of confusion around metabolism and calories — and it’s time to clear things up. Are they the same thing? Is one more important than the other when it comes to weight loss and health? Let’s break it down. 🌪 What is metabolism, really? Metabolism is your body’s engine. It’s the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. Even when you're resting, your body needs energy for breathing, circulating blood, and repairing cells. So no — metabolism isn’t just about burning fat . It’s about how efficiently your body runs. 🧮 And what about calories? Calories are units of energy. Think of them like fuel for your body. Eat more calories than your body burns? The excess is stored (often as fat). Eat fewer than your body needs? It starts using stored energy — and you may lose weight. ⚖️ The Myth: A “slow metabolism” is why I gain weight. Not always true. Yes, metabolism varies slightly by person — based on gene...