After 6 Months, This Is Still Helping Me Manage Cravings & Sustain Weight Loss*

It's been six months since I really started to focus on my metabolic health. I was going to the gym more, packing healthy foods for work, and taking mindbodygreen's metabolism+. This is the first time I trusted a supplement enough to lean on it for weight loss, and after being disappointed by other supplements that claimed to help with blood sugar control. However, metabolism+ has exceeded all my expectations. 

Even within the first month, I felt my cravings subside, my appetite become more manageable, and my pants fit a bit looser (I lost a total of about 10 pounds during this time).* While I was thoroughly impressed, I like to give my body at least three months after implementing any new habit before determining whether or not it deserves a permanent place in my routine. 

The benefits I experienced in the first month have sustained even through this last holiday season and a consistent bout of birthday celebrations. Through all this excitement (and of course heaps of tasty food), I have been able to keep the weight off. 

While it's not the intended purpose of the supplement, the caffeine content does give me a little afternoon pick-me-up—as I choose to take this supplement after lunch. 

Obviously, a supplement isn't the only thing you should add when trying to lose weight or balance your blood sugar. 

But now, I'm looking for quick and easy sources of protein—like precooked chicken meatballs and Greek yogurt—to help maintain my weight. I also jumped on mindbodygreen's grass-fed whey protein isolate+ right when that was released this year. It's by far the best protein powder I've tried, and having the ability to add this protein to any meal or beverage (I often add it to my yogurt or coffee) gives me a lot of freedom and control. 

I'm also making a conscious effort to increase my fiber intake by snacking on fruit—whether that's bringing strawberries to work or blending a smoothie filled with frozen produce for on-the-go.

Losing weight, lowering your cholesterol, or balancing your blood sugar sometimes seem like a lofty goal. My psychiatrist actually gave me this perspective that I really like. When addressing a problem or pain point in life, all the available solutions are just tools in the box. Adding anything into a routine can be scary and hard for a variety of reasons, but it does not have to be permanent. It doesn't have to be a tool you always reach for. 

I will definitely keep metabolism+ in my routine for the foreseeable future as I work to maintain my weight and lower blood sugar levels. It fits easily into my day (and having to take it with a full glass of water also ensures that I stay hydrated!). The monthly subscription option saves me from my intense decision fatigue, and I never have to worry about running out of my essential supplements.