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One of the most popular Primal Potential podcast episodes was all about how to create a fat loss breakfast. I think a lot of people have a hard time with lunch, even more than breakfast, because they're often out of the house and eating on-the-go. In today's episode we're talking about paleo lunch ideas, recipes, and basic principles to put together a primal or paleo fat loss friendly lunch no matter where you are or how much time you have! Plus, we'll talk about strategies and ideas for making good choices when lunching out! http://primalpotential.com/paleo-lunch-ideas/

Last weekend I attended a conference called Podcast Movement and the opening keynote by Pat Flynn so closely paralleled what I talk about on Primal Potential about sustainable fat loss that I just HAD to share it with you. Pat shared 7 ways to defeat resistance as it relates to pursuing your business dreams and it confirmed for me something I proved to myself years ago: when you master weight loss, you can master anything. In fact, what is required to master any achievement can be transferred to any goal you have in life. Pat outlined 7 strategies and in today's episode I'm going to share with you how they can be applied to fat loss, nutrition and health. http://primalpotential.com/7-ways-to-defeat-resistance/

Impatience. It’s a real problem. We make good choices for a day or a few days and then get incredibly frustrated that we aren’t seeing results. That the number on the scale isn’t lower. What the heck? Why am I not losing weight? I did my part! Why isn’t my body responding?? In today’s episode we’re talking about just that: impatience with the process. http://primalpotential.com/why-am-i-not-losing-weight/

In today's episode we're talking about 7 ways to break weight loss plateaus. Nothing is more frustrating than feeling like your hard work isn't reflected by your body or the scale. Fortunately, these 7 strategies make a huge difference. With the experience of the many plateaus I hit during my weight loss and watching my coaching clients ebb and flow, there are a few simple strategies that can take you from stuck to success. http://primalpotential.com/ways-to-break-weight-loss-plateaus/

In today's episode we're talking about influencing family and friends when you're trying to adopt healthier habits. We answer listener questions about how to motivate and encourage people we love to make healthier choices and how to handle family and friends who don't support our choices and goals. http://primalpotential.com/influencing-family-and-friends/

I'm sure you realize that your stress levels might be contributing to your trouble losing weight. But I'm not sure you realize what is contributing to your stress levels. Sure, emotional stress is a big problem. But what about physical stress? Processed foods, sugars and toxins create a stress response in your body whether you feel it or not. They cause damage at the cellular and vascular level that you might not recognize or feel for years. In today's episode we talk about stress management for weight loss: the common causes of stress, the symptoms of elevated cortisol, how it impacts your health and fat burning potential and how you can control cortisol via diet and lifestyle. http://primalpotential.com/stress-management-for-weight-loss/

Fat loss is 90% what you eat. What you eat is 90% mental. If you don't control your thoughts, they will control you. This is very clear when we consider all the times we've really wanted to make good food choices but cave to temptation in the moment. Controlling your thoughts isn't just about positive thinking - in fact, positive thinking often falls far short. This is where power thinking comes into play. In this episode we talk about why positive thinking isn't enough and how power thinking can make a huge difference in your life regardless of your goal. http://primalpotential.com/power-thinking

One of the most common questions I get is, "How can I lose weight after menopause?". So many women feel like their bodies have changed and no longer response to the weight loss strategies that always worked in the past. There's no question that weight loss and weight maintenance are more difficult after menopause, but it is still 100% possible. In this episode we talk about the most important and effective strategies for weight loss after menopause. http://primalpotential.com/how-to-lose-weight-after-menopause

In today's episode we're talking with Mary The Paleo Chef! Mary Shenouda is one of my personal coaches and friends. We talk about phat fudge, the benefits of starting your day off with healthy fats, why calorie counting doesn't work, if food intolerances are actually a good thing and her personal approach to health and healthy food. http://primalpotential.com/mary-the-paleo-chef

Today we're tackling another episode of the Random Show - answering a variety of listener questions on a random assortment of topics including overcoming your fear of failure, hot flashes, snacking, trouble sleeping and the best way to track your food and hormonal biofeedback. http://primalpotential.com/random-show-3

In today's episode we're answering listener questions about whether or not it is possible to follow a primal lifestyle as a vegetarian. Can you be a primal vegetarian? What does that look like? What should eat? What are the risks? We talk about major misconceptions about animal protein and the role of protein in a primal diet as well as nutrient deficiency risks of vegetarian diets. http://primalpotential.com/primal-vegetarian

In today's episode we're tackling how to eat healthy on a budget. Eating for fat loss or "going paleo/primal" does not have to be more expensive than the Standard American Diet. Can it be? Sure. But you can have a huge grocery budget on the Standard American Diet or you can have a small one. Similiarly, you can have a huge grocery budget on a Primal diet or you can have a small one. There are ways. You get what you look for. You can absolutely eat healthy on a budget. In this episode, we'll show you how. http://primalpotential.com/healthy-on-a-budget

In today's episode we're talking about one of the major keys to lasting success in any arena, especially fat loss: accountability. We talk about what it looks like when you don't have accountability, the wrong ways to go about it and how I can help you stay accountable. Plus, it's the one year anniversary of Primal Potential! Holy Toledo! My heartfelt thanks for your support and your love. http://primalpotential.com/1-year-anniversary-accountability/

Just because it is derived from a whole food does not mean it is good for fat loss. Heck, just because something is a whole food doesn't mean it is good for fat loss! I'll be super straight forward about this: dried fruit is not a fat loss food. In fact, in many cases it contains more sugar than a candy bar and it does not and will not trigger our satiety signals. http://primalpotential.com/dried-fruit/

In today's episode we're talking about the most common mistake people make when measuring fat loss or progress toward any goal: business, fitness, weight loss, you name it. Then we establish a new way to approach measuring progress and give practical recommendations for benchmarking your progress. http://primalpotential.com/best-way-to-measure-fat-loss/

Today's Q&A is another "random show"! Short answers to a handful of questions including how to handle menopause and fat loss, whether or not superfood supplements are worth it, overcoming scale frustration and staying on track when life gets crazy. http://primalpotential.com/qa-menopause-and-fat-loss/

Today we’re going to be tackling a super common question and that is about how to beat stubborn belly fat. Most people find that the midsection fat is the hardest to lose. We’re much more quick to lose weight in our face, chest, arms and legs but that belly fat is pretty dang stubborn. And it is. But there are strategies to burn that belly fat and we’re going to dive into them today. http://primalpotential.com/beat-stubborn-belly-fat

In today's episode we're busting the major myth that calorie counting leads to fat loss. Calorie counting doesn't work unless you understand what you're looking at. The way most people go about calorie counting is completely misleading and will not lead to fat loss or health. We talk about what a calorie actually is and all the reasons that calories are not created equal. http://primalpotential.com/calorie-counting-doesnt-work

In today's episode we're tackling a common challenge that many people face: spending lots of time & energy planning and talking themselves up but then failing to take action. How do you start? How do you create that initial activation energy? How do you bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it? We're going to tackle how to go about getting started with fat loss. http://primalpotential.com/getting-started-with-fat-loss

In today's episode we're talking in detail about high fructose corn syrup. We talk about how and why cutting this one ingredient from your diet can lead to massive weight loss and health improvements like heart health, hypertension, diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver and much more. We talk about what foods contain HFCS and how fructose is metabolized much differently than glucose and other sugars. http://primalpotential.com/HFCS

In today's episode I'm sharing a personal story about how our focus determines how we feel. We limit our potential and we hold ourselves back by focusing on our limitations. We wonder why we're stressed, frustrated and sad and don't ever realize it is a CHOICE based on how we place our focus. http://primalpotential.com/this-holds-99-of-people-back

In today's episode we're answering a listener question about what strategies can be helpful when trying to choose your goals in the face of temptation. We are programmed to seek instant gratification over long-term progress and well being. http://primalpotential.com/instant-gratification

In today's episode we're talking about soda and sugar-sweetened beverages. We talk about the composition of soda and how it is designed to make us want more and more and we talk about the impact of that much sugar on our health and fat loss. http://primalpotential.com/soda-and-fat-loss

In today's episode we take a closer look at the master fat loss hormone: insulin. We talk about how it turns off fat burning, how the impacts health, energy, hunger and cravings and how to know if you've developed insulin resistance as well as how to improve it. http://primalpotential.com/understanding-fat-loss

So many of us embrace the wrong approach to fat loss. We are enticed by detoxes, quick fixes, food lists, meals plans, etc and we don't ever really think about our anchor - what holds us back, what weighs us down and impedes our progress. The quick fix and food-centric approach often doesn't address the root of the problem and therefore isn't a viable solution! http://primalpotential.com/the-wrong-approach

In this episode we talk about how comparing ourselves to others can really impede progress. It can lead to paralysis and inaction or it can stroke our ego and prevent us from really striving for our full potential. We fall into this comparison trap when we compare our eating habits, our consistency, our bodies and our workouts to other people and really, nothing good can come from it! http://primalpotential.com/is-comparison-slowing-your-progress

In today's episode we talk about what probiotics are and how they significantly impact fat loss, health, longevity, hunger, hormone balance and much more. We address how we unknowingly destroy our micro biome, and how we can restore it via diet and lifestyle. We wrap up talking about probiotic fortified foods & supplements and how you can make good choices. http://primalpotential.com/probiotics-for-fat-loss

In today's episode we are answering questions from individuals who feel like they are doing everything right but not getting results. We go into the top 10 reasons people don't get results. http://primalpotential.com/results

In today's episode we talk about why fat loss is currently so hard and how to make fat loss easy. yes, it can be easy. It can even be effortless. And the "how" is not complicated or hard. This is as close to a magic bullet as you will ever get. It is fool proof. http://primalpotential.com/make-fat-loss-easy

In today's episode we take a close look at soy, soy products, how they're processed and why they might be mis-labeled as a health food. We tackle their impact on nutrient absorption, hormone balance and more. http://primalpotential.com/soy

In today's show we're tackling random listener questions including: is soy healthy? Why choose almonds over peanuts? Is a banana bad for breakfast? And more! http://primalpotential.com/random-show-1

So many people struggle with hunger. They feel like they can't be successful in weight loss because they are constantly battling hunger. Some hunger is real. Some hunger is not. Today we're talking about how to know which you're experiencing and how to overcome it effortlessly. http://primalpotential.com/hunger-podcast

In today's episode we're talking about the very common trap of treating weekends, holidays, dinners out or random Tuesday mornings like vacation. We create an exception, eat what we want and then beat ourselves up while getting frustrated with our lack of progress. http://primalpotential.com/vacation

In today's episode we're addressing a listener concern about her habit of forecasting failure. We talk about how to handle feeling frustrated with your body and your lack of results while not being in denial but also not manifesting future failures. http://primalpotential.com/

Another episode with Tim Bauer from TinierTim.com! We're talking about the difference between moderation and abstaining, if and how we use both, the pros and cons and how to know what will be most successful for you. Tim makes me laugh so hard and this episode is an absolute gem! http://primalpotential.com/moderation

How do your genes impact your weight? Are you destined to be fat? Can you overcome your genetic predispositions? The answer is yes and the power lies within your epigenome. The study of epigenomics and nutrigenomics show us how our diet, lifestyle and environmental choices significantly impact the expression of our genes. In this episode learn about methylation and how it can set us up for a lean life, a healthy life or quite the opposite. http://primalpotential.com/epigenetics

In today's episode we're answering a listener question about strategies for dealing with intense emotion that drives you to eat. How do you overcome emotion that is so intense you just don't care about your goals in the moment? We talk about how you can practice perspective, how you can create new energy and how you can take control of your emotions instead of letting them take control of you! http://primalpotential.com/eating-your-emotions

In today's episode we're talking about what truly holds people back from achieving their fat loss goals. in many cases, it isn't as much about what you eat as it is about why you eat! We talk about the power of affirmations, the power of thought, the power of the spoken word and how you can utilize your brain power to help you reach your fat loss goals. http:/primalpotential.com/why-you-eat

In today's episode we're talking about water: why we need it and how it can hurt us. Yup, we're taking a deep dive into water quality, why we need water filters, what's very likely in our water and how we can protect our health with a high quality water filter. http://primalpotential.com/water

In today's episode we talk about two common listener issues: information overload leading to analysis paralysis and the urge to do more or restrict more to accelerate progress and get faster results. http://primalpotential.com/

In this episode we're clearing up some questions about carbs and fat loss and how you can make the best choices to support your fat loss goals. http://primalpotential.com/10-carb-fat-loss-facts

Does tough love work? Is it what you need to start making better choices? Who should give tough love? In this episode we talk about the difference between choices & excuses and where I think tough love should come from (and who it won't work for) http://primalpotential.com/tough-love

As a listener request episode, we're talking about all my favorite fat loss things! My favorite fat loss foods, snacks, bars, shakes as well as books, podcasts & songs that inspire me and my favorite fat loss workouts! http://primalpotential.com/faves

Are lies about fat keeping you fat and putting your health at risk? In today's episode we get into fat facts. We discuss the myths and misconceptions about dietary fat, the truth about calories, saturated fat, cholesterol and much more. Plus, we talk about the whole food fat sources that can help you reach your goals! http://primalpotential.com/fat-facts

In today's episode we're talking about practical strategies to create and, more importantly, achieve your own transformation. We talk about building habits, staying consistent, and navigating obstacles and roadblocks along the way. http://primalpotential.com/transformation

In today's episode we're talking about how to identify if you use food in an unhealthy way. We talk about food addiction, how to do know if you might have some unhealthy coping mechanisms and, most importantly, specific implementation strategies to help you overcome these potentially dangerous behaviors. http://primalpotential.com/food-addiction

In today's episode we break down the nitty gritty behind the science of fat loss. We look at exactly what has to happen to burn fat completely and keep it off. We talk about energy deficits, how to create the right hormonal balance, what triggers fat to be released from our fat cells, how it travels to be burned and how we can support the entire process. http://primalpotential.com/the-science-of-fat-loss

It's our 50th episode! So exciting! In this episode not only am I announcing a free transformation challenge but I also go through 5 of the most common weight loss mistakes people make and how to avoid them. http://primalpotential.com/common-weight-loss-mistakes

In today's episode we're talking about the risks and benefits of intermittent fasting and how you can get the benefits without rules, restrictions and deprivation. We talk about the only two true options for our metabolic state and the dangers of overfeeding (both quality and quantity). We round out the episode talking about practical implementation strategies if you want to get some of the benefits of intermittent fasting without the all-or-nothing approach. http://primalpotential.com/intermittent-fasting-overfeeding

In this episode Tim Bauer and I take a dive into stoic philosophy and explore how you can make progress toward your goal no matter what obstacles life throws at you. We get really practical about how you can turn adversity into opportunity and not be thrown by even the most significant hurdles and road blocks. http://primalpotential.com/stoicism-turn-adversity-into-opportunity