Being Lean ≠ Being Healthy

Just because you’re lean and "fit" doesn’t mean you’re thriving. If your energy comes from stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline—fueling your workouts, suppressing hunger, or keeping you on the go—you’re running on borrowed time, not true vitality.

Stress-driven energy is a short-term hack that comes at a high cost: it exhausts your cells, disrupts your hormones, and sets the stage for burnout and chronic illness. Mitochondria—the powerhouses of your cells—need steady fuel, not emergency backups.

Real health isn’t about how much you can push yourself. It’s about how well you can recharge. Ask yourself: Are you genuinely energized, or just surviving on stress?

Time to rethink what "fit" really means.

‍