Shona Vertue is sharing some tips for healthy hips. In a new social media post the trainer shows off her amazing body in a two-piece exercise set while discussing internal rotation, “necessary for healthy hips,” she writes. “A slightly more in depth explanation of the content posted regarding 🐎 that ruffled some proverbial feathers (half a million views on TT 🫠 and some very inc3l-like comments - I mean just demonstrates it’s helpful content when those people get mad innit). Anyway it doesn’t just help you with JUST those certain activities I was referencing - internal rotation is important for happy hips (and protected knees). For those of you who felt this in the knee it is likely you are going beyond your range capacity at this point and therefore need to raise your hips,” she says. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.
1. Understand Why You Are Eating
Shona explained to the Daily Mail how emotions have a “great impact on our hunger levels.” She suggests trying to try and distract yourself from something when you are eating, to make sure you are eating out of hunger. “When you want to eat, ask yourself if a snack will truly ‘fix’ your situation, or if there's a better choice that aligns with a long-term solution,” she said.
2. Calm the Nervous System Before Eating
You should also calm yourself before eating. "Excessive stress has negative implications for our digestive enzymes, so we want to make sure that we take a few deep breaths to calm the nervous system before eating," she said. Be present when chewing and chew each mouthful 5–10 times, she says. Additionally, don't eat in front of the TV because you are more likely to overeat and under-chew. Shona agrees with other nutrition experts who emphasize this point.
3. Don’t Completely Eliminate Foods
She also doesn’t recommend banning any food or drinks or thinking about them as inherently “good” or “bad. Instead, “Food should be enjoyed and not used as a tool for punishment or reward,” she says.
4. Build Meals Around Protein
In order to feel full and keep muscles healthy, build meals around protein. “Protein intake isn't just about preserving muscle mass - even though this is hugely important for all of us; it's also necessary for many bodily processes from making digestive enzymes to hormone production, immune and cognitive function,” she says. “Building meals around a protein source ensures that we get the necessary amino acids that our bodies need to function and thrive. We can store fat and we can store carbohydrates, but we can't store protein.”
5. Amp Up Your Fiber Intake
Don’t forget about fiber, the “unsung hero of our digestive system,” she says. “Fiber is a non-digestible carbohydrate that helps us maintain healthy bowels, regularity and supports the growth of beneficial bacteria in our gut.” She recommends between 25 and 30 grams per day.
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