in the kitchen with brandi by BRANDI GIVENS RD
in the kitchen with brandi by BRANDI GIVENS RD
BLOCK THE RETURN : STRATEGIES FOR MAINTAINING WEIGHT LOSS
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Pickleball can be an entertaining way to stay physically active , and many people use the sport as an effective tool for weight loss . Unfortunately , once the unwanted pounds are gone , maintaining a healthier weight can be as challenging as a backhand ATP with a ref in the way .
A few years ago , I wrote an article for Pickleball Magazine titled , “ Paddle Away the Pounds .” I interviewed two fantastic players who lost weight with the help of pickleball , and they continue to sport a healthy weight today . Here are some words from them about their ongoing journey , followed by some scientifically backed tips for managing your own maintenance .
KaSandra Gehrke , pro player and coach with EmpowHer Pickleball , admits that keeping the weight off has been a struggle . “ I think the key in general is to stop dieting . For me , dieting creates this mental monster that wants all the food . Once I started eating what I want but eating less , that ’ s when I found a good path to staying healthier .”
When asked what keeps her motivated , KaSandra gives credit to pickleball . “ Maintaining weight is hard for anybody , with all the food that ’ s out there loaded with calories , fat and all the fun things . Knowing that I am much happier when I can move better around the court at a more athletic weight is what keeps me going .”
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