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NEWSLETTER - ISSUE #21

NOV 19, 2023

Issue # 21

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Weekly Wellness Wisdom

Welcome to the Naked Newsletter, your source for wellness and wisdom.

In this edition, we'll examine the risks of peptide injections, maximize your training program with muscle pairing, shed some weight from stress eating, and uncover how remote work can affect your mental health.

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What's the Cost of Peptide Injections?

Peptide injections and pills are a new trend circulating in Hollywood, biohacking circles, and among athletes and bodybuilders.

Often used as an alternative to anabolic steroids, peptides have gained popularity due to their growth hormone-like effects including increased stamina, muscle growth, recovery, and anti-aging benefits.

Classified as a "biologic," FDA-approved peptide therapies are provided by prescription. Due to an increase in popularity, there's been an increase in unregulated black market versions appearing on the internet. Everyone wants to improve their bodies, but at what cost?

How to Reverse the Pounds of Stress Eating Weight Gain

Stress eating is a familiar buzzword that most students and working professionals are all too acquainted with. When stress hits, it's not uncommon to seek food solace to cope with emotions.

Breaking this habit poses a challenge, as everyday life keeps moving and rarely waits for us to feel better. Prolonged chronic stress can take a toll, causing depression, weight gain, and insomnia.

A research study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that participants who were partially sleep-deprived consumed almost 400 calories more per day than people who had adequate sleep.

Sidestep the pitfalls of stress eating with these expert doctors and nutritionists strategies for keeping stress level down, and weight gain at bay.

6 Tips For Conquering Seasonal Affective Disorder

As the weather gets colder, the days get shorter, and the darkness lengthens, resulting in a season of permanent midnight. This forces people into six months of hibernation, never to be seen until springtime.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a depression stemming from a lack of sunlight. If you live in cold-weather states like Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Montana, increasing daily vitamin D consumption is an anti-depression practice that's regularly used during the winter months.

If you're looking for ways to combat SAD this season, these medical professionals have 6 tips to boost your mood until spring thaw.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

How Does Working Remote Affect Your Mental Health?

For many employees, the dream of working remotely has become a reality, offering relief from morning traffic, a short commute to the coffee machine, and the ability to wear your comfiest jammies during Zoom calls.

This remote ecosystem has its perks like less external stress, improved focus, and interruption while listening to your work playlist. However, downsides like slow communication, technology fails, and isolation can leave you feeling frustrated and affect your mindset.

According to a 2023 State of Remote Work Report, "23 percent of remote workers admit to feeling lonely due to the absence of in-person interaction."

Let's explore the pros and cons of working from home and how it can play a part in your mental health.

The Muscles Groups That Work Together, Stay Together

Some people prefer split workouts like push/pull days, while others swear by full-body routines. Neither strategy is wrong, but it's all relative. That is, what are you training for, and how much time can you dedicate to the gym?

If you're a weekend warrior who only gets three days a week to get a workout in, knowing the best muscles to group during training will maximize your time and gains.

If you're just starting at the gym or creating your programming, this article on pairing like-muscles breaks down the reasons why certain muscles work better together and how not to forget about the ones that matter most.

Manage Portion Control With Mindful Eating

Navigating portion control can be a fierce battle on the weight loss journey. It's not just about steering clear of fast food and sweets – even those committed to clean eating might find stubborn pounds clinging to the scale. On the flip side, indulging in a feast that leaves you feeling ready to burst can be an unconscious habit.

Simply telling yourself to "stop" may sound like a straightforward solution, but as any fitness enthusiast knows, it's not always that easy.

You've heard of practicing mindfulness in everyday life; now, try applying it to your eating. Mindful eating is a portion control technique that helps you stay present and accountable during meals to prevent overeating.

Do Fast Reps or Slow Reps Win the Race?

The average gymgoer typically performs exercise repetitions (reps) at the same tempo, unaware of the importance of adaptations like speed and power, time under tension, and endurance plays a part in their strength development.

Whether you want to hit a new PR with heavy pause squats or improve your engine during a fast-paced metcon, this quick Strength 101 guide explains the differences and benefits between fast and slow reps and how to incorporate them into your workout routine.

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Indulge in the Holiday Spirit With Low-Carb Protein Brownies

'Tis the season of the sweet tooth. During this time, it's easy to succumb to the beckoning of treats like cookies, brownies, pies, and cakes; do we need to go on? After all, few things smell as good as holiday cookies from the oven.

If you're wondering how to maintain healthy eating during the next 43 days, this easy, low-carb protein brownie recipe (with our Vanilla Naked Whey) will keep you accountable while still letting yourself indulge in the holiday spirit.