Primal Potential - The Anti-diet Solution To Mastering Fat Loss Naturally

I'm not sure if you're familiar with the shame spiral, but I sure am. Here are the cliff notes: it sucks. We have this terribly inefficient habit: we keep returning to approaches that don't work. I want you to really think about this question: do you need a different approach? That's what we will investigate on today's episode as we explore the shame cycle & how we can break free from it.   http://primalpotential.com/231-the-shame-spiral/

Some of my clients shared recently that they have found the missing piece of what they felt like was a fat loss puzzle. They knew something was missing - maybe that something was consistency, motivation, focus or the right strategy for their own body - but they've found it. Today you'll hear from those clients in their own words. They'll share their results, their fears, what they've found and how they found it. These clients have a few things in common: They all were frustrated with a lack of results They all struggled with weight for their entire adult lives They all felt like something was missing They are now seeing results in fat loss & life in general They're all members of the Fat Loss Fast Track Some are men, some are women. Some are married, some are single. Some have kids, some don't. Some are older, some are younger. But there's so much they have in common, including results. If you want to join the last Fat Loss Fast Track of 2016, you can get all the details and your spot right here! http:/

"Every vice has it's excuse ready" ~ Publilius Syrus If you aren't taking action, if you aren't being consistent, if you aren't doing the work, you've probably got a line up of common excuses to justify why. In today's episode we're going through 5 big buts - the most common excuses for not doing the work required to move towards your goals. We'll establish the truth behind these excuses to help you clear them out of your way and clear the path towards progress. http://primalpotential.com/229-common-excuses/ 5 Big Buts - Crushing Common Excuses Know what? I'm not going to give away my excuse-busting tips & strategies here! You've got to listen to the full episode to hear how I suggest you tackle these common excuses! It's a short episode and I know you'll enjoy it so be sure to take a listen! I don't know where to start I'm too busy - I don't have time It's too hard My spouse/kids aren't on board with changing what we eat I can't be consistent Resources Join me at ASCEND in Nashville! Wanna Help? If you

Many of us, myself including, hold ourselves back by hanging on to past pain, shame, disappointment or rejection. That's a choice. It's a choice to hold on. It's a choice to let go. In today's episode, we're talking about how to let go of past pain so you can be happier and make far more effortless progress towards your goals. This isn't an easy charge but it's one of the most powerful things you can do! Listen to today's full episode to hear how on of my clients made the choice to let go of what was holding her back and how it immediately transformed her cravings and desire to overeat. http://primalpotential.com/228-let-go-of-past-pain/ How To Let Go Of Past Pain When we release the pain associated with people who have let us down, rejected us or hurt us, we are free to take care of ourselves, be happy and live our best lives. In today's episode, I'll share how I've done this and, more recently, how one of my clients did this and the impact it had on her food choices. We create & maintain problems becau

Are GMOs dangerous? What are GMOs? Where are they? Should I avoid them? These are all the questions we're answering in today's podcast. I'll share my thoughts on whether or not these are something you need to worry about and what risks exist with exposure to genetically modified organisms. http://primalpotential.com/227-are-gmos-dangerous/ Are GMOs Dangerous? What Are They? GMO stands for genetically modified organism. Genes from one plant, animal, virus or bacteria are transferred to another plant or animal. Generally, this process is used to make crops more resilient against environmental factors like frosts or insects, or to enhance physical features or increase shelf life and reduce spoilage. In today's episode, in addition to discussing my thoughts on the question, "Are GMOs dangerous", we talk about how they are created and what impact they have on the modified organism. Using corn as an example, we explain how corn is genetically modified. Did you know that the genetic modification of corn causes every

Sometimes, we actually hold ourselves back in our attempt to make rapid progress. More often than not, we have to slow down to go faster. In today's podcast, I'm talking about how doing less, focusing on fewer things and slowing down your thoughts can actually accelerate your progress towards your goals. http://primalpotential.com/226-slow-down-to-go-faster/ Slow Down To Go Faster In today's episode, we're covering how to take a step back, simplify, and create a baseline to avoid frustration, and achieve your goals. You want results NOW. Trust me, I've been there. You hit the ground running and you are doing EVERYTHING you can think of to get to your end goal. But are you doing too much, too soon? Are you considering the sustainability of your actions? Do your intentions match your actions? And are your actions consistent? Does our motivation exceed our training? Often times, we create false fantasy plans in our head that do not reflect the reality of our actions. We set a baseline so high that it may not be

As of today, there are only 4 months left before 2017. No matter what you've done for the first 8 months of the year, let's finish strong. The year will fly by and I want you going into 2017 without regrets and carrying forward a sense of pride, hope and accomplishment. In today's podcast I'll share 3 ways you can capitalize on these next 4 months of the year. We're heading into a time of the year where there are challenges - back to school, holidays, cooler weather - but we have a fantastic opportunity to capitalize on these challenges and make unparalleled progress towards our goals. Check out these 3 simple strategies and pick the one that feels the most feasible for you! http://primalpotential.com/225-dominate-the-rest-of-2016/ How To Dominate The Rest of 2016 In today's episode we tackle 3 ways to make the most of 2016. Card-a-Day Buy a few packs of index cards. Count out as many cards as there are days left in the year (as of September 1st, 2016, there are 122 days remaining in 2016). Every day, take a

I've got another powerful book club episode for you today! Several years ago, I read the book The Four Agreements and recently realized there was a new book, The Fifth Agreement. After re-reading The Four Agreements & listening to The Fifth Agreement, I knew I need to share my thoughts on fat loss and The Four Agreements. The subtitle of the first book is A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom and I think that's such a great way to describe the quest for our ideal body & incredible health. We want to be free from food obsession. We want to be free from emotional eating, overeating, fear of missing out, guilt, deprivation & everything in between. I'm excited to share my thoughts on the book and how we can apply these agreements to accelerate our progress towards our goals! Fat Loss & The 4 Agreements In today's episode we apply The 4 Agreements to health, happiness and fat loss. The 4 agreements include: Be impeccable with your word Make no assumptions Take nothing personally Always do your bes

Yes! You can heal your metabolism! In today's episode we're talking about exactly how you can begin. Maybe you feel like you've always had a sluggish metabolism, maybe you're recognizing that you've done some metabolic damage with your yo-yo dieting past, perhaps you're noticing some changes as you get older or you just want to be proactive. No matter what you're reasons, your metabolism is not set in stone. There is so much you can do to heal your metabolism and make it more efficient! Unfortunately, most people go about it the wrong way and inadvertently do more damage. Most people figure they can speed up their metabolism by exercising more. That's analogous to thinking you can make a car with a busted engine go faster if you just slam on the accelerator harder. No. That'll make it worse. You have to fix it. You have to address the problem, not try to over-power it. The same is true with your metabolism. We can't just eat less, exercise more and expect our metabolism to respond favorably. It won't. Let's d

There is very little that is more frustrating than feeling like you're doing the work for fat loss, practicing self-discipline and putting forth your best effort only to step on the scale and see that it has gone up! Today I want to share my answer to a listener emailed to ask, "Why am I gaining weight?" after being active and eating fat loss friendly meals. Her email to me has something for everyone - questions about consistency, activity levels and clean eating. Here's her email and today's podcast shares my in depth answer. Hi. I listened to the podcast on motivation and I'm working my way through the breaking barriers. But, here is what I notice, I am consistent and I do believe I can lose weight. But I've gained 2 pounds since Saturday while staying consistent with my 10000 steps and fat friendly meals. I even walked 7 miles yesterday. Any thoughts? Listen below for my answers, tips & suggestions. http://primalpotential.com/222-why-am-i-gaining-weight/ "Why am I gaining weight when I'm doing the work

Powerful motivational minisode on tap for you guys today! Yes, you read it right: I want you to turn off the thought faucet! One of most destructive things keeping us from our goals and our highest potential is the way we leave reality, retreat into our minds and manufacture worries, problems, concerns, doubts and fears. Not only does this generate a state where we feel anxious and powerless, it also takes us out of the moment, preventing us from seizing opportunities to take action in the direction of our goals. In this motivational minisode I want to help you identify strategies to successfully turn off the thought faucet but I also want you to understand and accept a few powerful realities: Your thoughts are not facts You are not your thoughts You are the thinker - you are in control   http://primalpotential.com/221-turn-off-the-thought-faucet/ Resources Join me at ASCEND in Nashville! Breaking Barriers

I spend a lot of time reviewing my clients' journals. This is where they record what they eat, how much, when, their progress, their workouts, what's working & what's not. The great thing about seeing the insider view of so many people's journeys is that I can quickly spot some of the most common fat loss mistakes most people make. In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 of the most common fat loss mistakes I see practically every day. The great news is that when you identify what doesn't work, you move closer to what does work. http://primalpotential.com/220-fat-loss-mistakes 5 Fat Loss Mistakes Most People Make In today's episode we're talking about the most common fat loss  mistakes most people make & how to avoid them. Don't miss the full episode for all the details on these challenges and obstacles! Eating when you aren't hungry Overeating healthy or fat loss friendly foods Being more attached to the results than to the process Excessive frequency of "treats" Lack of consistency Resources Join me at

I'm super excited about today's episode! In the last episode, we talked about how every choice is a chance to move in the direction of your goals. About how we have the opportunity to move in the direction of our goals with every single choice we make. It's not an all-or-nothing proposition! That episode raised the question of "how?" I want to stop hitting snooze so I can start my day strong but HOW do I stop talking myself out of it in the moment? I want to stop eating after dinner but how do I actually talk myself out of the treats when I'm standing in front of them? We are tackling those questions today with a concrete strategy on making all your days the best the can be, especially how you can turn around the tough days and make even your bad days good days! How we respond when a day isn't going our way or we haven't brought our best effort defines our lives and our progress towards our goals. You are the most important person you'll ever lead and I want to help you keep the promises you make to yourself.

We've got a special minisode today! If you can get past the audio quality (I recorded outside on my iPhone), this message will help you make the most of each day! Every once in a while I record voice notes for my Fat Loss Fast Track clients (I recorded one for them while playing racquetball the other day) and I'm sharing one of them with you today! As I worked out, I thought about the power in the phrase "every choice is a chance". Is the day you're having today moving you towards the life you want? What can you do today to move in that direction? Don't write off the day if it didn't start well - every single choice is a chance to move in the direction of your goals. I know many of us struggle with frustration - being frustrated with ourselves when we don't do the things we feel we should. Capitalizing on "every choice is a chance" can help you break through that frustration, that inertia, and more in the direction of your goals! Every choice is a chance! Don't miss this short minisode! http://primalpotential

The Primal Potential podcast is your podcast. I want to help you overcome your struggles & challenges. I want to help you reach your unique goals. This week, it's been obvious that many people are struggling with their evening eating habits so today I'm sharing 4 strategies to help you tackle nighttime eating! I know that many of you feel in control all day long but out of control at night. I know that many of you are frustrated with the choices you make night but don't know how to take control and make meaningful improvements that stick. Don't miss today's podcast on 4 ways to improve your evening eating habits! http://primalpotential.com/217-improve-evening-eating-habits/ 4 Ways to Improve Evening Eating Habits In today's episode I detail the follow 4 ways to improve your evening eating habits, take control of the night time and make faster progress towards your goals: Change your expectations Identify what represents an improvement for you (just for today) Evaluate what's worth it (and what's not) Dr

Sometimes we think we can out-smart ourselves. We think that with enough willpower, grit & determination, we can out-smart ourselves. I don't think that's too effective. I want to help you work WITH yourself, not against yourself. In today's episode, I want to help you conquer inconsistency and self-sabotage but helping you understand why we so often give in and what we can do to be more strategic in our approach. Today is all about how your subconscious works. In short, it will always look to avoid pain and seek pleasure. This is simply part of how we are wired for survival. This can work powerfully in our favor or staunchly against us, depending on what we do and how we think. Unfortunately, most people have, through years of failed diets and giving up on themselves, associated far more pain with the achievement of their goals than pleasure. Today, we're changing that. Making some straight-forward adjustments to how you think about your goal can accelerate your progress and improve your life! http://pri

Whether you're working out regularly or you haven't yet incorporated it into your lifestyle, today we're going to tackle 6 simple ways to get more out of your workout! No matter what we spend our time & energy doing, we want to make sure we're getting as much from it as possible! While exercise isn't the be-all-end-all of fat burning and physique improvement, it does have the power to accelerate our progress, improve mood and help us get healthy - let's just make sure we're being as efficient as possible. It doesn't matter if you have a gym membership or not, it doesn't matter if you love working out or you don't - these 6 ways to get more out of your workout will help you get to the next level! http://primalpotential.com/215-get-more-out-of-your-workout/ 6 Ways To Get More Out of Your Workout Before we dive into those 6 strategies that will allow you to get more out of your workout, a few caveats for those who are resistant to change or for those who haven't yet incorporated fitness into their routine. I

Dieting didn't work for me. Sure, I lost weight sometimes, but it was a yo-yo cycle of deprivation followed by over-indulgence - of weight loss followed by weight gain (misery and obsession accompanying every step). I got to the point where I realized that I was working hard, obsessing over food but not getting where I wanted to go and not achieving the goals that mattered most. In today's episode I'm sharing my top 7 anti-diet strategies that allowed me to stop obsessing over food, stop dieting, get consistent, lose weight and keep it off. If you feel like your approach isn't working or isn't giving you the results (or peace of mind) you want, don't miss this episode! http://primalpotential.com/214-anti-diet-strategies-fat-loss/

Today we're talking about food! I'm sharing some of my favorite summer meals that are quick, easy, delicious and totally fat loss friendly! In today's episode I talk about the relationship between deprivation and temptation. Basically, the more you deprive yourself, the less you create fat loss friendly meals you actually enjoy, the more likely you are to be tempted by EVERYTHING. The less you're enjoying your fat loss friendly foods, the lower the bar for something to tempt you. So, if you can enjoy your food more, you'll be less likely to overindulge in treats that just aren't worth it! Don't miss today's episode for some of my absolutely favorite summer meals that are flavorful, easy, affordable and fat loss friendly! Recipes & resources are below. http://primalpotential.com/213-favorite-summer-meals/ Favorite Summer Meals for Fat Loss & Flavor Fish Tacos with SizzleFish Cauliflower Tortillas from Slim Palate Salmon Cakes Garlic Scape Pesto (add all ingredients in your blender) Approximately 10 g

There was a definite theme in my coaching this week - individuals who feel overwhelmed or like they aren't sure where to start or how to proceed. I've got you covered in today's episode! If you ever feel overwhelmed by your goals or by all the strategies & approaches available to you, if you ever feel like you don't know how or where to dive in, we will clear that up in today's episode. http://primalpotential.com/212-overwhelmed-beat-overwhelm-and-indecision/