How we dropped 9% body fat without dieting | Snapshot

Hey Boo! We lost 9% without really trying. I know… I used to "hate" those people, too. By "we," I mean me and my husband, Bret. [image]() To be clear - it wasn't overnight. In fact, I'm not really sure how long it took because I NEVER get on a scale, and I rarely have my body fat tested. But before I go further… I really hate that there's so much emphasis on weight when it comes to health - which is why I personally prefer to focus on many other "non-scale" measures of health, only one of which includes body fat. Now, if you're feeling great, getting exceptional sleep, having high energy, and happy with how your clothes fit - YOU'RE WINNING! Don't change a thing. But if you're feeling a little extra fluff and just aren't willing to count another calorie, white knuckle, another diet, or sweat through an exercise program - let me tell you how this happened. Many of you know my story of being in the consumer fitness industry. If not, [here's why I left](). Bottom line - what I was doing needed to be more sustainable and healthy. It was stressful. It destroyed my metabolism. Frankly, my pursuit to look like a "fitness expert" took a toll on me. Fast forward ten years later. After having our body fat tested this week, Bret and I realized we'd dropped considerable pounds and fat in the last six months. (Him 5% and me 9% – while in menopause, mind you!). We did that without torturous hours of exercise or deprivation. We did it while living our best life and increasing our emotional intimacy. We did it while still eating French fries. We did it without even trying. I think that's a piece of the puzzle, but today's YouTube goes into the specifics… [image]() Today, I have a healthy relationship with diet and exercise. I'm not in a constant battle with my body. As you know, I prefer zone 2 cardio, and I prioritize strength training above all else. That's been going on for a few years. But in the last 6 months, we tweaked two tiny habits that I believe made all the difference. I can't say what it was for Bret. But for me, I think the biggest factor is that I simply stopped thinking of my body as the enemy. I also started taking two days to rest my muscles per week. I might walk, or roller skate, but I actually allow my body to recover. I've literally gone back to basics, and I love it! If you want to peek at my workouts, [click here](. [image]() So let me ask you… Are you stressing, over-thinking, over-training, under-eating or over-eating? Would you be willing to release your old ways of thinking, tweak a few habits and just see what happens? Okay, lastly, do me a favor. When you watch the YouTube video, please comment, "Snap Shot sent me," so I know how to find my true Lifers, and let me know how it goes for you!!! I think you are freaking amazing regardless of your body fat or the number between your toes! #Facts. Love you, mean it! Chalene P.S. If you want to join me for my weekly workouts over on Instagram, [click here](, and I'll hook you up with everything I do. I have tutorials, written workouts, and so much more! It's everything I do to maintain and build muscle, which is the secret sauce to a better metabolism. P.P.S. Just in case the link above didn't work, feel free to go to my [Instagram](=) and hit the subscribe button to get full access to my smokin' hot workouts. Follow Us ==== NOTE: If you would like to stop receiving these weekly Snapshot emails: [Click Here](. We will update your preferences AND you will still receive communications from other brands you may have subscribed to. Want less email? I know you may be suffering from email overload and we want to ensure you are receiving only the emails you want to receive. You may update your email preferences for our each of our brands to give your inbox a little break by [Clicking Here](=). By clicking the Unsubscribe link below you will no longer receive our weekly Snapshot or any other communications from any of our brands including: Marketing Impact Academy, InstaClubHub, PUSH Journals, or Phase It Up. We'd love to stay in touch with you, however, if you absolutely don't want to receive ANY of our love notes, emails, and cool stuff we understand. Click this link if you are 100% sure you want to [Unsubscribe]( from ALL emails from Team Johnson. Team Johnson 28241 Crown Valley Parkway Suite F #178 Laguna Niguel, California 92677 United States