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Dating & fat loss. We are going there today. Whether you are married, dating or single, this episode will tackle mindsets & strategies for staying true to your goals regardless of what people in your life eat or choose. The reality is: no matter who you are with or what anyone around you chooses, you are always 100% in control of what you put in your mouth, how much & when. Does this make it easy to make progress towards your goals when people are around you are indulging? Nope. But this is life. I think it's a huge asset to have people in your life who eat differently than you do. It's an incredible opportunity to practice and become resilient. I'm excited to talk about how I approach difficult situations, how I say no, when I indulge and how I strike balance between social eating situations and my goals. If you have questions or strategies, please share them in the comments below! http://primalpotential.com/372-dating-fat-loss/ Dating & Fat Loss Strategies Pay attention to the kinds of choices that make you feel your best Optimize your habits outside of date night Don't apologize for or feel the need to explain your choices Don't be dramatic - you're not a victim of your choices Stay away from self-deprication - it's not sexy or funny Make dating about fun & connection, not food Know what's worth it & what's not Resources: ASCEND Boston How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Dating & fat loss. We are going there today. Whether you are married, dating or single, this episode will tackle mindsets & strategies for staying true to your goals regardless of what people in your life eat or choose. The reality is: no matter who you are with or what anyone around you chooses, you are always 100% in control of what you put in your mouth, how much & when. Does this make it easy to make progress towards your goals when people are around you are indulging? Nope. But this is life. I think it's a huge asset to have people in your life who eat differently than you do. It's an incredible opportunity to practice and become resilient. I'm excited to talk about how I approach difficult situations, how I say no, when I indulge and how I strike balance between social eating situations and my goals. If you have questions or strategies, please share them in the comments below! http://primalpotential.com/372-dating-fat-loss/ Dating & Fat Loss Strategies Pay attention to the kinds of choices that make you feel your best Optimize your habits outside of date night Don't apologize for or feel the need to explain your choices Don't be dramatic - you're not a victim of your choices Stay away from self-deprication - it's not sexy or funny Make dating about fun & connection, not food Know what's worth it & what's not Resources: ASCEND Boston How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

A few weeks ago, I sent an email to everyone on my free VIP email list with my thoughts on the documentary "What the Health". Since then, I've received hundreds of questions about meat eating, dietary fat, fat loss, low carb diets and everything along that spectrum. In today's episode, I'm going to share my thoughts on "What the Health" but also share some deeply data driven opinions of experts, including some of the highlights and considerations from Primal Fat Burner, a new book from Nora Gedgaudas. I think it's a huge mistake to try to define ways of eating as "right" or "wrong". I think we waste a ton of energy & potential labeling vegan, paleo, primal or low carb as "good" and "bad". Realistically, they can all be done well and they can all be done poorly. They can all be built on high quality foods or low quality foods. They can all be designed to deliver great health or to create disease. It comes down to quality, individuality and hormonal implications. That's what we're talking about in today's episode. http://primalpotential.com/371-what-the-health/ Resources: Primal Fat Burner by Nora Gedgaudas Robb Wolf & What The Health Understanding Carbs & Fat Loss Understanding Insulin Carb Strategies for Fat Loss E-Course 195: Golden Rules of Carbs & Fat Loss Carb Timing ASCEND Boston How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

There's a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation about food and metabolism. Every couple of months I want to devote an episode to misunderstandings about fat, misunderstandings about protein and misunderstandings about carbohydrates. In today's episode, we are tackling some major misunderstandings about carbs and blood sugar. We'll also talk about specific changes you can make to improve your carbohydrate choices without drastic dieting choices and cutting out carbs. If you have questions about carbs in general and want to get more clear on the basics, please check out episode 122 of the Primal Potential Podcast. http://primalpotential.com/370-carbs-blood-sugar/ Resources: Understanding Carbs & Fat Loss Understanding Insulin Carb Strategies for Fat Loss E-Course 195: Golden Rules of Carbs & Fat Loss Carb Timing ASCEND Boston How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Ben Bergeron released his first book a couple weeks ago: Chasing Excellence. I ordered it the day it was released, read it the following day and re-read it over the weekend. I then bought 21 more copies and will probably buy more. I strongly recommend you get a copy and read it with your journal nearby. In his book, he talks about the mindset required to be excellent. He trains some of the best athletes in the world and his primary focus is how they think. He focuses first on the person: their character, mindset and mental toughness. Only with that solid foundation can he maximize their abilities. In today's episode, we're talking about some of my favorite parts of the book and his principles can be applied to help you reach your goals. http://primalpotential.com/369-chasing-excellence/ Resources: Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron ASCEND Boston How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Today's episode might feel like tough love & you're not going to want to miss it. Do you talk yourself into "easing off" because it feels easier? Do you allow stress & emotion to justify not taking great care of yourself? This episode is straight truth & fire about emotion, excuses, circumstances and growth. I think you're going to love it! http://primalpotential.com/368-easing-off-isnt-easier/ Resources: Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander & Benjamin Zander ASCEND Boston How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

What do you do when you don't feel like doing the work? I am all for indulging when it makes sense, but I also know that continuously justifying indulgences & overeating can keep you from your goals and be a huge source of frustration. In today's episode I'm sharing a few of my own personal strategies for overcoming that desire to throw in the towel or turn away from my goals. If you feel like you need a better way to respond to temptation, stress, or simply the way you talk yourself into over-indulging, today's episode is for you! http://primalpotential.com/367-overcoming-excuses/ Resources: How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

I recently did some 2 week journal reviews for my veteran Fat Loss Fast Track clients and decided it's time to talk about the basics of fat loss and specific habits that will dramatically accelerate your results. If you are trying but not getting results, this episode is for you. If you aren't trying but want results, this episode is for you. If you feel stuck, unmotivated or unsure of where to start, this episode is for you. If you think you know everything, this episode is for you. ;-) Hope you enjoy it! http://primalpotential.com/366-want-fat-loss-start/ Resources: ASCEND: Get on the wait list Q&A 6 Fat Loss Breakfast More on Breakfast Golden Rules of Carbs & Fat Loss Tracking: My #1 Recommendation How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Do you get hung up on your past? Do you let it frustrate you? Does it contribute to your doubts about what you might be able to do in the future? That's what today's episode is all about. It's time to understand how to change that. This episode was inspired, in part, by The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews. A couple of the quotes at the center of this episode include: I do not deny the reality of my situation; I deny the finality of it. If we familiarize ourselves with the chains of bondage, we prepare our own limbs to wear them. Make sure to listen to this one! http://primalpotential.com/365-reality-without-finality/ Resources: ASCEND: Get on the wait list The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Struggling with sugar cravings? Do you want to make better choices but find yourself repeatedly giving into the pull of your cravings? One of critical steps we need to take in order to overcome cravings is understanding how our current behavior is actually creating those cravings. Sure, practice, discipline & self-control play a role, but identifying the ways that your current choices are triggering the return of your cravings is a powerful place to start. In today's episode we're geeking out on a couple aspects of the science of cravings so you can begin to create your own personal sugar solution. http://primalpotential.com/364-science-of-cravings/ Resources: ASCEND: Get on the wait list How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!) 055: Probiotics for Health & Fat Loss The Carb Cycle 195: The Golden Rules of Carbs & Fat Loss

The other day I had a powerful interaction with someone in my Primal Potential Masters Club. She loves food (I do too) and she's struggling with a feeling of "missing out" if & when she's trying to eat less. How do you love food & still lose weight? I promise it's possible... She knows she is probably eating too much but the idea of eating less creates a real uneasiness for her. She called it fear. Whatever it is for you, it can feel like tension, deprivation, fear of missing out or lack. Today we're going to dive into solutions for those fears. Big shout out to this super special client for being open to me sharing some of our exchange. **This episode is explicit for language and content beginning around the 25+ minute mark** http://primalpotential.com/363-loving-food-losing-weight/ Resources: Anchor Channel for Short Form Audio ASCEND: Get on the wait list How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

I've shared with you that one of my mantras is "travel light" and it has been a game changer for me. This weekend, however, I realized that I've really dropped the ball on living that mantra, especially as it relates to my interactions with other people. First, let me revisit (more for me than for you) what "travel light" means to me. I don't get flustered over the small stuff. I'm grateful. I find the good in everything. I choose to focus on opportunities to move forward. I am more powerful than my setbacks & circumstances. I know that joy is a choice & I choose it daily. Essentially, "travel light" reminds me to refuse to be burdened by anything. Let it go. Set it down. Travel light. I really believe that often times, extra physical weight we carry is a physical manifestation of extra emotional weight we're carrying. More than that, most of the emotional baggage we carry with us is optional. We can & should set it down. We only carry it with us because we don't realize that we can & should let it go. http://primalpotential.com/362-travel-light/ Resources: ASCEND: Get on the wait list How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

You can make progress towards your goals AND indulge. You can enjoy summer or holiday treats without guilt. You can enjoy food AND results. It's time to let go of the idea of perfection and stop creating drama and guilt over enjoying food. With that said, summer time & holiday seasons can be a challenging time to embrace improvements and avoid going overboard. In today's episode we're talking about 5 strategies to create summer success without perfection. These strategies are about YOU and can easily be applied to holidays or any time you feel like you're in a funk and you want to make more progress. http://primalpotential.com/361-create-summer-success/ Resources: ASCEND: Get on the wait list How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

In today's episode I share a conversation with one of my Masters Club clients. When I asked her about the most significant changes she's made in her life, she shared how she's now certain that she is in control of her life. She's in control of her food choices, her physique, her career, finances and much more. Our discussion centers around a few follow-up questions: did you always feel like you had that control? And: how did you create it? How has that sense of control impacted how you take care of your body? Specifically, we talked about how she transitioned to feeling limited because of her circumstances to feeling empowered regardless of her circumstances. Then we got talking about her struggles. She isn't seeing the physical progress she knows she is capable of and she feels like she needs more standards for herself when it comes to food. We quickly got to the root of the problem: eating too much of the "right" things. She's improved the quality of what she's eating, but the quantity is probably a bit much for her goals. Together, we established a strategy for paying more attention to how much she's eating versus how much she needs to eat. Don't miss today's conversation! http://primalpotential.com/360-taking-control-life/ Resources: ASCEND: Get on the wait list How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Wednesday July 12th is Primal Potential's 3rd anniversary. Pretty crazy, right? The very most important thing to say today is THANK YOU. Primal Potential wouldn't exist without you & it exists for you. In today's episode I'm sharing some ideas I have for making this community even more fun & transformative for you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making Primal Potential what it is and everything it will become. I am beyond grateful for you! If you want to help me celebrate, it would mean the world to me if you'd take a second to leave a rating & review of the podcast on iTunes (Apple Music) or wherever your listen. http://primalpotential.com/359-3rd-anniversary/ Resources: ASCEND: Get on the wait list How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Excuses, procrastination & not trusting yourself stem from one problem: communication. We all understand the importance of honest & productive communication with others, but we don't spend much time improving the way we communicate with ourselves. This is a problem. To overcome excuses, to begin to trust yourself and to get to a point where what you say you'll do actually means something, improve the way you communicate with yourself. Today we'll talk about how. http://primalpotential.com/358-tackling-excuses-procrastination/ Resources: How To Communicate Like A Buddhist Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Emotional Eating & Self Limiting Beliefs How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

The other day on my daily blog I invited you to "ask me anything" and today I'm sharing my answers. Some of the questions are personal in nature - everything from my goals & recent progress to whether or not I have a boyfriend. Others are playful and some are certainly tactical. I consider you guys family and I love when we can get to know each other better. Today, you'll hear a little bit more about my own journey, my life as well as my thoughts on things like sugar addiction, perfection and working out. http://primalpotential.com/357-elizabeth-answers-questions/ Resources: Food Addiction Temptation & Fighting Against Yourself Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Emotional Eating & Self Limiting Beliefs How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Do you feel like you're a bit complacent? You want more results but you're just not pushing yourself to get those results? On today's episode I'm talking with one of my clients who has lost 70 lbs and wants to lose more. When I asked about his current challenges & struggles he said, "I've become complacent." He finds himself rationalizing choices because one treat or indulgence won't really make a big difference in the long run. Part of this is human nature. Our motivation, if not constantly cultivated, ebbs & flows. Plus, with 70 lbs of weight lost, it's easy to focus on how much you've accomplished and use that to justify throttling back on the effort. And, we can rationalize & justify pretty much everything. The problem is: that's not what this client wants. He doesn't want to throttle back. He doesn't want to rationalize & justify. He wants to overcome the complacency. Today, we talk about how. http://primalpotential.com/356-complacency-rationalization/ Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Info How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

This might be one of my favorite episodes ever. Here's what happened: I got an email from a client who was really struggling. In the heat of a moment of frustration, she wanted to eat. She was simultaneously making choices that weren't aligned with her goals AND mad at herself that she was still fighting these battles with food. While bemoaning the ongoing struggle, she chose to turn to food. She was feeling emotional, overwhelmed and held captive by temptation & surrender. We went back & forth over email and voice note and when it was all said & done, I asked if I could share our exchange on the podcast. Fortunately for everyone who listens, she said yes. Don't miss this one. http://primalpotential.com/355-intensity-of-temptation/ Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Info How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Are there foods that you feel have more power than you do? Like once you stop with that certain thing, you just can't stop? Do you ever feel like you're addicted to sugar? I've certainly been there and so has one of my clients, with whom I'm chatting on today's episode. After losing 100 pounds, she convinced herself that she had been addicted to certain foods and she didn't have the power or self-control to include them in her life. For a time, that perspective really served her. It helped her keep the weight off and consistently make quality food choices. However, things changed and she realized she wanted to trust that she has far more control than any food, at any time. She wanted to find her own power and move beyond the idea that food was more powerful than she was. Today we chat about finding your power, overcoming fear and a different approach to the idea of food addiction. http://primalpotential.com/354-tackling-food-addiction/ Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Info How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Who hasn't seen the sensational headlines over the past couple weeks? Everything from "Coconut Oil Isn't Healthy. It Never Was Healthy" to "The World Just Fell Out of Love with Coconut Oil". Where did this come from? Is there new research we need to consider? In today's episode we're looking at this coconut oil controversy, where it came from, the science that is referenced and how you can find what works best for your body. http://primalpotential.com/353-coconut-oil-controversy/ Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Info 325: Dietary Fats To Avoid & Why 075: Dietary Fat & Cholesterol Dr. Chris Masterjohn's Podcast On Saturated Fat Research How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

One of the primary reasons we haven't reached our goals is that we doubt ourselves. It's not the doubt itself that is the problem, but it's the inaction & inconsistency that stems from doubt. In today's episode I'm talking about why we doubt and how to leave all your past failures, frustrations and missed opportunities behind you so you can create a dramatically different outcome than anything you've had before. We talk through legitimate hurdles to success like projecting past failures onto future attempts, valuing information over implementation and much more. http://primalpotential.com/352-overcoming-doubt/ If you'd rather watch this episode as a presentation instead of listen, follow this link: http://primalpotential.com/sum17replay Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Info How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

I could have called this episode so many different things. I could have called it "Lifestyle Transformation After Baby". I could have called it "When You Should NOT Workout". I could have called it "Learning To Be Calm As A Fat Loss Strategy". I should probably just keep it simple and call it awesome. In today's episode I'm talking with one of my Fat Loss Fast Track clients who has lost 90 pounds, 40 of which has been in the last few months of her Fat Loss Fast Track experiences. At first, we talk a lot about what has worked well for her. We talk about how learning to be less reactive and more calm has helped her weight loss but also her happiness. Then we start to talk about exercise, sleep and when to push yourself. Not only is she inspiring, she's incredibly wise and I know you're going to get so much out of her story! http://primalpotential.com/351-lost-90-pounds/ Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Info How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Too often, we scramble for solutions without taking the time to really define and understand the problem. That leads to lots of effort with little results. We either solving the wrong problem or implementing the wrong solution, or both. It's a waste of time & a fast track to frustration. Today's episode features a candid conversation with one of my Masters Club clients. Prior to her time in the Fat Loss Fast Track, she was always on a diet. She felt like her only weight loss strategy was "eat less" and she was exhausted by it. Though she developed a solid strategy that worked for her, she struggled to make consistent positive choices after having a baby and juggling life, marriage & motherhood. Through the course of our convo we define the problem, toss around potential solutions and determine a course of action to help her learn more about what works for her and get back to feeling her very best. http://primalpotential.com/350-identifying-the-real-problem/ Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

I'm so excited to have one of my Fat Loss Fast Track clients on the show today. She's in the trenches of creating lasting change and refining what works best for her body & lifestyle. After feeling great about her first 12 weeks in the Fat Loss Fast Track, she struggled with enthusiasm, engagement & consistency in the second 12-weeks. She talks candidly about cycles of success and how she's fighting back to recreate momentum. I think it's powerful to see & hear what strategies work for people and how they overcome obstacles. Today's episode is a great example. http://primalpotential.com/349-success-cycles/ Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Be careful. Your lies will become your truth. The messages we send to ourselves via our thoughts & words become our reality. They are powerful. Your thoughts & words are not only descriptive but also prescriptive. They are instructions to your subconscious & they inform your behavior. If you're saying that you're out of control and have no motivation, that will become your truth, whether you want it to or not. If you struggle with doubt or negativity, don't miss today's episode! http://primalpotential.com/348-lies-become-truth/ Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

I had a busy weekend, full of lessons, many of which came from my first time on a bike in God knows how many years. Saturday, I ate lots of treats (for me) and several alcoholic beverages. Sunday, I ate really clean & biked around Martha's Vineyard. On both days, I was reminded of powerful lessons that help me break through my mental barriers, make progress towards my goals and take great care of myself. In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 of those real-life lessons with you! I hope you enjoy them! http://primalpotential.com/347-5-life-lessons-for-success-fat-loss/ Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

You might not see it this way, but chances are, you're creating chaos in your life. Often, we turn to food & alcohol in response to stress, emotion, tension or anxiety. Food allows us to escape, avoid & numb whatever is bothering us. Then, we turn our attention to an attempt to NOT eat or drink in response to these feelings. However, that's like trying to lower a fever with ice instead of addressing & resolving what's causing the fever. In today's episode I will share what I wish I knew when I was younger about emotional reactions that contributed to overeating, binging and obesity. http://primalpotential.com/346-stop-creating-chaos/ Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

The other day I overheard a conversation between two women at the gym. One woman was complaining to the other about her stress incontinence, or, as she described it, leaking urine during her workout. The other woman shared that she has the same problem and they attributed it to having kids and talked about how there was no solution other than surgery. That's not true. In today's episode, I'm talking not only about stress incontinence but about how we ignore problems instead of fixing them. That has got to stop. We power through workouts without regard to what is happening with our bodies. We do nothing about aches, pains, incontinence, headaches and other symptoms instead of looking to identify & resolve the underlying issue. Whether you workout or not, whether you experience stress incontinence or not, I strongly recommend you listen to this episode, and to your body. http://primalpotential.com/345-stress-incontinence-solutions/ Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!) Becoming A Supple Leopard by Kelly Starrett Find a physiotherapist in your area: Canada: http://www.physiotherapy.ca/About-Physiotherapy/Find-a-Therapist-Directory USA: http://www.womenshealthapta.org/pt-locator/ UK: http://www.csp.org.uk/your-health/find-physio/physio2u Australian: http://www.physiotherapy.asn.au/APAWCM/Controls/FindaPhysio.aspx New Zealand: http://physiotherapy.org.nz/about-physiotherapy/find-a-physio/

A couple weeks ago I went up to Albany, NY to watch one of the CrossFit regional competitions. All of the athletes were highly skilled and wanted to win. However, being highly skilled and wanting to win wasn't enough. As I watched the competition, I paid close attention to factors that made athletes struggle & falter as well as common factors that set athletes up for success. In today's podcast, I'm sharing with you 6 critical strategies that will help you crush your goals based on what I observed at the regionals. We all want something, but that doesn't mean we consistently do the work to stay focused and achieve our desired outcome. Today's episode will help you crush your goals and move from wanting to win to actually winning. http://primalpotential.com/344-crush-your-goals/ Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Please do not confuse thoughts with emotions. Many people think that it's our emotions, our feelings, that drive our choices. It's not. It's our THOUGHTS. Sure, it can be our thoughts about what we feel, or it can just be thoughts without emotional ties. If you want to change the choices you make, you've first got to understand the thoughts that drive them, both good & bad. You have to be willing to surrender this hyper focus on tactic. If you aren't consistently making the kinds of choices you want it, it's not because you've yet to find the right program, meal plan or calorie allotment. It's because of the way you think prior to making a choice. Today I'm going to help you discover the thoughts that are helping you, the thoughts that are hurting you and what you can do about it. http://primalpotential.com/343-drives-choices/ Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Can sun exposure increase your metabolism? Can it help you burn fat more efficiently? The answer is yes. In today's episode we're going into the science of sun, your skin & hormones to look at how moderate sun exposure can minimize cravings, reduce inflammation, increase energy and support your metabolism & ability to burn fat. I know our society talks about the dangers of the sun and tells us all to put on sunscreen before we talk to the mailbox but here's the reality: sun burn is bad, the sun is not. There are many health benefits of sun exposure beyond vitamin D and we'll be talking about them today! http://primalpotential.com/342-sun-exposure-your-hormones/ Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

I had a particularly motivating morning the other day. However, it didn't start out that way. It started out with an onslaught of self-doubt, excuses and self-imposed limitations. I am not immune to negativity & excuses. I have just as many doubts & excuses as the next person. Sometimes they win. Often, they don't. In today's motivational minisode I'm sharing my motivational morning and how I work through real limitations without letting them dictate my decisions. http://primalpotential.com/341-motivational-minisode/ Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

I am so pumped to share a powerful conversation I had with one of my Fat Loss Fast Track clients about body image and the real reasons we want to change our bodies, lives & relationship with food. On today's episode, Kristi and I talk about how the mental game of nutrition and weight loss has not only changed her body but also her life. She's brave enough to talk about existing insecurities and what it is that she really wants - why she really wants to lose weight & change her body. If you have ever had a body image issue, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Huge thanks to Kristi for her openness and inspiration! http://primalpotential.com/340-body-image/ Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

I recently sent an email to my Fat Loss Fast Track clients asking them all a direct question: Are you a dropout? I wanted them to think hard about their level of effort and engagement while giving a lifeline to those who need some extra support & encouragement. I want to open the lines of communication with every single one of the FLFTers so we can make the rest of the spring FLFT the best of the spring FLFT. I got some really powerful email responses from folks who have drifted and are struggling. I printed them all out. I studied them and, to the extend that they will let me, I'm working to help all of them become stronger than their excuses. In today's episode I'm sharing some of their emails with you and talking about mental models to help all of us end the drama, stop sensationalizing our choices & become stronger than our excuses. http://primalpotential.com/339-stronger-than-your-excuses/ Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

There are a series of well-worn lies we tell ourselves about binges. There are a series of stories we tell ourselves that aren't true. They might be familiar, but they certainly aren't true. Today I want to help you move beyond overeating and binging by shining light on these well-worn lies and stories. http://primalpotential.com/338-lie-about-binges/ Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

I rarely make blanket recommendations. When I talk about nutrition, I'm quick to say that strategies depend on your goals. When I talk about nutritional improvements, I'm quick to consider someone's baseline. I'm not going to recommend the Golden Rules of Carbs & Fat Loss to someone who is currently eating fast food & candy every day. It would probably be too big a transition for them, right now. I think that almost all change is relative to the individual and their goals. However, there are a small list of changes that I think EVERYONE would benefit from, regardless of their goals and their baseline. In today's episode I'm sharing what those are and why I think they're so important. http://primalpotential.com/337-6-changes-need-make/ Resources: Water & Water Filters FATCO SkinCare Products The Golden Rules of Carbs & Fat Loss Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

I would bet you have someone you admire. Maybe you admire their discipline, work ethic or attitude. I have people like that, too. And if you're like me, you might wish you were more "like them". That you thought like they think, act like they act, or have the magical qualities of discipline and motivation that they have. Been there. Totally get it. But here's what I know: you can change. You can redefine yourself. I went from work-place slacker to hard-driving overachiever. I went from careless spender to disciplined money manager. I went from emotional yo-yo dieter with zero lasting discipline to consistently healthy eater. You can redefine yourself. I am still redefining myself and today I'll tell you how. http://primalpotential.com/336-redefine-yourself/ Resources: Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs & Emotional Eating What Is Breaking Barriers Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Are you battling against yourself? Do you feel like there's this ongoing tug-of-war between your good intentions & your choices? I did a short fast last week and came out with a really clear understanding that I am NOT ever trying to win a fight against myself. The notion that there's an internal battle is just an idea. In today's episode I'm walking you through a strategy to end the battle against yourself and approach moments of temptation by realizing there is no battle and you have one clear objective. http://primalpotential.com/335-battling-against-yourself/ Resources: Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs & Emotional Eating What Is Breaking Barriers Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

The market for anti-aging products is exploding. By 2021, it's expected to be a $216 billion dollar industry of lotions, potions, pills, products & procedures. Companies are looking to capitalize on our deep desire to delay the outward signs of aging. I have good news: the single most effective (not to mention affordable) anti-aging strategy is at the end of our fork. I'm not just saying that because I believe in the importance of quality nutrition. It's just true. The foods we eat are the building blocks of our bodies. Nothing will influence how well (or poorly) we age than the foods we eat. In today's episode we're talking about the most effective anti-aging nutrition strategies you can start implementing today. http://primalpotential.com/334-anti-aging-nutrition/ Resources: 3 Stages of Carbohydrate Intolerance FATCO SkinCare Products The Golden Rules of Carbs & Fat Loss Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

We are almost halfway through 2017. It's time for your midterm gut check. How are things going? What is working? In what ways are you contributing to your results or your lack of results? Do not let another day go by without taking the initiative and being proactive in the achievement of your goals. This short episode will help you assess what's going right, what's going wrong and help you get fired up to take full advantage of every day. Let's go! http://primalpotential.com/333-midterm-gut-check/ Resources: Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs & Emotional Eating What Is Breaking Barriers Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

It's time for an attitude adjustment. The pursuit of fat loss or fitness is not a competition. You aren't competing against your friends and you aren't working out to "win" - the comparison trap will screw you up & mess with your head. Last week I was reminded of this lesson after struggling during a workout. I was frustrated that I finished last until my good friend Nathan reminded me that I'm not competing: I'm training. The same is true of fat loss. You aren't competing against your friends. You don't need to beat them in order win. You aren't "behind them" if they are progressing more quickly than you are. In today's episode I'm serving up an attitude adjustment about training, competing, comparison and working on weaknesses. Don't miss it! http://primalpotential.com/332-attitude-adjustment/ Resources: Year of Push 2.18 I'm Not Competing 074: CrossFit & Weight Loss Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs & Emotional Eating What Is Breaking Barriers Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

There is way too much confusion about carbohydrates. Too many people lump them all in the same category and act as if grams of carbs or calories are the only relevant factor. That's not the case. Others act as if all carbs are "bad" - also not the case. Some suggest that carbs are essential and even when pursuing fat loss we should consume multiple servings of quality carbs each day - that is untrue for most people. Some people suggest that your metabolism works like an accounting system and we need to consume carbs in the morning if we wish to burn them off. That reflects a fundamental misunderstanding about metabolism and macronutrient utilization. While it can be frustrating to hear conflicting opinions, I have some good news: Carb strategies for sustainable fat loss are not complex or difficult Your body will never lie about works & feels best for you In today's episode we're clearing up the confusion and reviewing carbohydrate metabolism & storage for those seeking any degree of fat loss. http://primalpotential.com/331-carbs-and-fat-loss/ Resources: Carb Strategies for Fat Loss - E-Course Why Calorie Counting Doesn't Work Carb Timing Carb Tolerance 3 Stages of Carbohydrate Intolerance The Golden Rules of Carbs & Fat Loss Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

We don't make progress because we give up, give in, delay and make excuses when things get hard. Here's the problem: change feels hardest right before you break through to it becoming easier. It's easy to start. It's easy to do the work when it's new & you're feeling motivated. If we don't master overcoming inertia - pushing through when it feels hard & we want to quit - we'll remain in the cycle of starting without ever reaching our goals or finding our true potential. In today's episode we will break down this idea of inertia, talk about how to push through it and demonstrate how things are so much more challenging in our own minds than in the reality of effort, practice & consistency. http://primalpotential.com/330-overcoming-inertia/ Resources: Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs & Emotional Eating What Is Breaking Barriers Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Today is the day. We are making a strong case against counting calories. I understand it's easy. I understand it's been "all the rage" for decades. I also understand it doesn't work. As Mark Sisson says, the calories in/calories out model is overly simple & dangerously ineffective. Fortunately, there is a strategy that is both more effective and more accurate. I hope you'll keep an open & curious mind as we make this compelling case against counting calories! http://primalpotential.com/329-against-counting-calories/ Resources: Why Calorie Counting Doesn't Work Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs & Emotional Eating What Is Breaking Barriers Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

When you're trying to eat healthier, lose weight or get fit, vacation can be a stressful thing. Lots of my clients struggle to balance vacation & their goals. You want to enjoy vacation and you don't want to feel like you're missing out, but you also don't want to throw caution to the wind and go overboard. Where's the middle? We're gonna find it in today's episode! It's not about deprivation but it's also not about having a free-for-all. Let's chat about it. http://primalpotential.com/328-vacation-goals/ Resources: Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs & Emotional Eating What Is Breaking Barriers Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Are vitamins and supplements worth it? Are they important? Do they make a difference? And how do you know which ones are good and which ones aren't? Rarely does a day go by when I don't get some variation of these questions. I've been on both sides of this conversation. Prior to starting Primal Potential I worked for a dietary supplement company and worked to both formulate & market protein powders, vitamins, minerals and other products. I've also been a confused consumer, desperate to get healthy and eager to take any potion or product that would help. Hopefully I'll simplify this discussion dramatically in today's episode! If you've got a million questions about supplements or a cabinet full of them, today is for you! http://primalpotential.com/327-vitamins-supplements-shakes/ Resources: Episode 055: Probiotics for Fat Loss & Health The Truth About Omega 3s Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs & Emotional Eating What Is Breaking Barriers Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List

Tough love alert! The #1 most valuable, high impact thing you can do to improve your body & your health is improve your mindset. I can't tell you how much people dismiss this truth and instead only want to focus on diet & exercise strategy. Guys, our minds create our lives. Our thoughts drive our decisions. When you improve your mind, you make every other change in life exponentially easier. In today's episode I'm sharing a few things, mindset related, that really hit me hard this week because I want you to accept this reality: If you want to change your body or your health, change your mind. It changes everything. http://primalpotential.com/326-blow-your-mind/ Resources: Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs & Emotional Eating What Is Breaking Barriers Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Dietary fat can be your best friend in health & fat loss or your worst enemy. Today's we're exploring which fats to avoid & why. I certainly had a ton of misconceptions about healthy & unhealthy fats for a long time. I thought that unsaturated fats were ideal and vegetable oils were perfectly healthy. I thought that butter & saturated fats were best avoided. I've done a ton of episodes on dietary fat (many are linked below under "Resources") but today we're focusing on which fats to avoid. Don't miss the convo! http://primalpotential.com/325-dietary-fats-to-avoid/ Resources: 124: Fat Loss Basics - Dietary Fat 075: How Much Fat Is Too Much 006: Eat More Fat Q&A 7: Cholesterol Is Not The Culprit 053: Soy Story - Soy's Impact on Fat Loss 031: The Truth About Omega 3s Perfecting Paleo Eat the Yolks Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs & Emotional Eating What Is Breaking Barriers How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

I am a simple girl. I think health & fat loss isn't complicated. It's not easy, but it's also not complicated. Today I want to talk to you about the simple path to fat loss. We know the simple things to do, we just don't do them consistently. And then, we get distracted by all the complicated tips and tricks and tactics that make companies billions of dollars every year. We bail on those strategies, bury our heads in ice cream and Doritos and then go back to searching. If we could commit to keeping it simple and staying consistent with one simple adjustment at a time, we'd see how uncomplicated health and fat loss can be. http://primalpotential.com/324-simple-path-fat-loss/ Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List My #1 Fat Loss Recommendation How To Track Without Counting Calories Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs & Emotional Eating What Is Breaking Barriers How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)