In this episode, we venture into the often-unspoken realities that are crucial for anyone looking to improve their health and wellness. I shed light on the critical yet overlooked aspects that significantly influence your well-being. We discuss the intricate role of the nervous system and dissect how daily choices—such as indulging in wine, neglecting sleep, failing to set boundaries, excessive phone use, consuming processed foods, a fixed mindset, dehydration, and poor stress management—can derail your health goals. We talk about our workouts—challenging the belief that you're working out hard enough—and confront the myths surrounding caloric deficit, highlighting how subtle overeating and overlooked indulgences like "bites, licks, and tastes" (BLTs) can accumulate. Moreover, we tackle the monotony of health routines, emphasizing the necessity of persistently repeating beneficial habits without the allure of an end date. What Hormone is Imbalanced? Quiz! Fullscript (Get 10% off all supplements) "How To Balance Your Hormones For Better Sleep, Mood, Periods and Energy" Free, On Demand Training Website  Consults with Ali  Ali's Instagram Ali's Facebook Group: Holistic Health with Ali Damron  Psychophysiolgic Association The Cure For Chronic Pain Pain Free You