The Green Door Life

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It's never just one thing.

It's not just the food we eat or when we eat it, although those are important.

It's not just the exercise we do and how intense it is, although that matters.

It's also the thoughts we think.

It's what we think we are capable of (or not).

It's how many oxytocin-inducing hugs we get in a day, from people, pets and trees (for real - the greatest electron donors!).

It's the trauma and unprocessed emotion that is stored in our physical bodies and lodged in our organs.

It's the years of living in fight or flight that take a toll on our mitochondria and adrenal glands.

It's the sense of community and support that we feel in any moment.

It's our outlook on life and the state of the world.

It's the access to light, nature, and fresh air, or lack thereof.

It's our mindset.

It's our relationship to technology and ideally using...

we are officially in week one of our group coaching program and questions about exercise naturally arise. So, we had to get into some exercise science education right away, and wanted to share it with you, too:

Nutritional balance - what, when, how much you eat - is the main driver for fat loss (if that's a goal), not exercise.

And medium intensity steady state cardio in particular such as running, rowing, biking, swimming, etc. (you know, that cardio that is harder than walking but less difficult than sprinting), is the least important activity for women unless you're competing in one of those modalities.

Most women need to focus on (1) progressive strength training and (2) a ton of walking outside throughout the day, regardless of health and fitness goals.

Think of cardio like your side piece while building muscle is your main squeeze, especially if you're over age 35 and want to avoid sarcopenia.

And I...

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Mark, alcohol has been quite the hot topic recently in the wellness world. With more and more people choosing sobriety, especially the next generation of drinking age, it's opening up powerful discussions in our community .

(Be sure to read to the end for the BEST replacement we recommend instead of alcohol.)

Some advocate that booze, like red wine, has powerful antioxidant properties that make it acceptable to drink up to one glass a day without adverse risk.

However, the alleged health benefits come from the antioxidant resveratrol are contained in the grapes used to make the wine, not the alcohol itself. Therefore, consuming grapes without the negative impact of booze is a better option for obtaining said antioxidants.

Then there is another camp who champions 100% abstinence...

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In this cohort that starts on January 4th, you'll get exclusive coaching from The Green Door Life Co-Founders, Shannon Morse and Lisa Kirby, following along our newly updated premium nutrition course with a strong focus on hormone support for both men and women.

We don't take 1:1 clients anymore (outside of training other coaches), so this is our way of still delivering high quality bio-individual support at a fraction of the cost.

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The next group cohort won't launch until April 2024.

If you have any questions,...

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Mark, here are the top signs that you or someone you know may be experiencing imbalanced hormones:

1) You've gotten lab tests done showing low or high levels of cortisol, leptin, thyroid, and/or estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and other sex hormones.

2) You're pre-diabetic or type 2 diabetic, indicating both hormone-related insulin resistance and leptin resistance.

3) Eating less and moving more has left you absolutely exhausted and inflamed, eventually leading to weight loss resistance.

4) The only time you see any weight loss is by dropping calories down to a shockingly low amount.

5) Your sleep quality is non-existent. Even if you get 7 hours of sleep, you don't feel refreshed.

6) You have little to no appetite in the morning, even if you don't eat late the night before, usually indicating chronically elevated...

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In winter of 2022, my body started changing after turning 40, including what felt like unstoppable weight gain and an insatiable appetite. 

Nothing had changed about my diet or exercise. So I assumed the inevitable...

Was entering peri-menopause?!

(Guys - you're going to want to read on because chances are you know someone who is going through this, too).

Mark, did you know that peri-menopause (the phase leading up to menopause during which some women experience stereotypical symptoms like hot flashes) can start as early as age 35 and last up to ten years?

There is no single, verified test to indicate that you're officially in peri-menopause.

All we can do is test for FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and assess our symptoms, including...

We are working on two very exciting projects coming up in 2024 that get you more access to Green Door Life Co-Founder, Shannon Morse.

But before we share more, make sure to download our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide!

We've partnered with several incredible companies like Green Compass, Groundz, Equip, and Viva Rays to get you exclusive discounts on our favorite wellness products from pain relief cream and protein powders to protective eyewear and minimalist grounding shoes for hormone health.

We've compiled all of these favorite wellness products and services into one handy PDF with clickable discount links, which you are welcome to share with loved ones who might be shopping for you!

As...

Your winter wellness survival guide continues!

We've covered the importance of natural light, time outside, and now we're onto: HYDRATION.

Most illness begins with cellular dehydration and inflammation.

And proper hydration is not just how much water you drink. It also has to do with the delicate balance of electrolytes and trace minerals in the body.

Fun fact: ever heard of the keto flu? When you eat carbs, the body eventually stores them as glycogen, each of which contains three molecules of water. That's why most who start keto or any low carb diet can become dehydrated very quickly as the body has less water, minerals and electrolytes.

When I dabbled in keto in 2021, I experienced the same side effect. Every glass of water I drank had to include an electrolyte powder, and I needed WAY more water than normal.

You have to really know how to manage your hydration whenever you're not eating enough carbs (whether...

every external entity wants ONE thing from you.

And it’s NOT your money.

It’s something way more valuable...

Corporations, governments, energy vampires, your employer, the news, and social media algorithms all want one thing:

YOUR ATTENTION.

They are experts at stealing your attention (i.e. your ENERGY) by exploiting your empathy.

You are easier to control in a state of fear, shame, and helplessness.

This can leave you in a perpetual state of burnout with no energy left.

In fact, they often make you feel guilty for doing even basic self care...

But the truth is:

You cannot suffer enough to end the suffering of others. 

When you are emotionally charged and wasting your energy fighting people, you are not taking care of yourself or anyone in that state.

There have always been “the best of times and the worst of times” simultaneously.

Humans and life are complex AF.

...

the only time I watch cable TV is during football season, and thus, it's the only time I'm exposed to traditional commercials.

Even though I know what I'm signing up for, it's still shocking to be bombarded by two topics ad nauseam: 

1. Pharmaceutical drugs

2. Alcohol

I will save my soap box on #1 because it's just too ridiculous to critique, so let's talk about the damage of #2: glamorizing alcohol.

Somehow society realized that smoking cigarettes isn't all it's cracked out to be but booze still has a stronghold culturally. 

The images and videos flashing across the screen are so obviously meant to brainwash the viewer into thinking that alcohol is sexy, classy, and sophisticated. 

Rarely do they show someone exhausted or depressed... drinking to deal with stress or relying on booze to ease anxiety (which, by the way, has the opposite effect long-term). Here's what they usually show...