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

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/

Food issues, guilt, emotional eating and food obsession are not exclusive to overweight and obese individuals. Not even a little bit. Today, we're talking about thin people & food issues. Except, it's more than that. We're talking to my sister. A couple weeks ago, I had my mom on the show. It was a tough episode but we talked about how, as a thin mother, she really struggled with having an overweight child (me). I was the token fat kid. It was a rough road. That episode triggered a lot of comments and questions, many of which were related to that sister I talked about. What was it like for her, as a thin child, to grow up with so much emphasis on food and shame related to obesity? Well, "that sister" is Debi. My oldest friend, my closest friend and the yin to my yang. Don't miss this candid conversation about food issues then & now in the absence of a weight struggle. http://primalpotential.com/211-thin-people-food-issues/

I used to be my own worst enemy. There was a huge gap between what I wanted and what I did. There wasn't anyone keeping me from achieving my goals...except for me. Because of that, one of my affirmations is now "I am militantly on my own side". I am on my team. I will not sabotage myself. I don't need all the answers but I will not stop seeking, trying and finding a way. In today's motivational minisode, I'm talking about how and why to get on your own team. It's time to stop being your own worst enemy. http://primalpotential.com/210-own-worst-enemy/

If we could master how to stop overeating, we'd be pretty much all set, right? In fact, I'd be a bazillionaire if I could give you just a couple words to help you stop overeating forever. Easier said than done, for sure! But today we are moving in that direction. I want to help you understand why we overeat and what we can do about it, beginning today. If you listen to the facts & strategies in this episode, I am 100% positive that we can move you in the direction of your goals right now, today. http://primalpotential.com/209-how-to-stop-overeating/ How To Stop Overeating Overeating is a complex issue. If we want to understand how to stop overeating, we have to understand what triggers us to overeat and how to overcome or re-wire those triggers. In today's episode (don't miss it!), we'll talk about things like: Taste specific satiety (how you can feel "full" of one thing but keep eating something different) Overeating cues Understanding our desire for food rewards and how to break the cycle The power of

What is food guilt? We've all done it to ourselves, one bad food choice leads to throwing in the towel on the entire day. That gross feeling and disappointment with ourselves, that is food guilt. Beating yourself up and assigning emotion to your food choices is the essence of food guilt. Looking at yourself as good or bad based on your food choices - that is food guilt. Here's what I want you to consider: Is it working for you? Is it improving your choices or is it keeping you stuck in a negative cycle of your own creation that leads to more choices you feel badly about? Does it help you feel better about yourself, or help you make a better choice the next time you think about cheating? Chances are it doesn't, and it never will. So you've got to stop beating yourself up over FOOD! In today's episode, I'll be diving into why food guilt doesn't work, why you should stop it, and what you should be doing instead. http://primalpotential.com/208-food-guilt/

Everyone knows that hindsight is 20/20. We all wish we could go back and give our younger self's advice. Today's podcast focuses on the exact opposite idea. The past is in the past, we've learned lessons the hard way, and it is time to move on and look forward. In today's podcast (one of my favorites!), I'm talking about lessons to my future self. All of this introspection was inspired by the article, "20 Tips I'd Give Myself 20 Years Ago" which has NOTHING to do with fatloss. In the podcast, I'm breaking out key points from the article that really hit home for me, and I'm sharing the 3 lessons I would give to my future self. http://primalpotential.com/207-lessons-to-my-future-self/ Your life is not about how much you weigh or what size you wear. Your life is about how you feel. Are you happy? Happiness is about JOY! As you create more joy, you create more happiness. The goal is not about a number, the goal is about the joy in your heart. Don't let fear influence your decisions. How many times have you not d

OK, you've decided to make a change, but you have no idea where to start (or restart). Today's podcast will dive into my #1 fat loss recommendation: tracking. We aren't talking about calorie counting, carb or macro counting, just some down and dirty quick journaling. In less time than it takes to obsessively count your item of choice (and with far less frustration), you can learn more about what is and what is not working for you. It's easy, it's quick and it's crucial to laying the groundwork for finding a solution that works for you. I'll be talking about what to track, when to track, and most importantly WHY we track. http://primalpotential.com/206-my-1-fat-loss-recommendation/ My #1 Fat Loss Recommendation Tracking! Think of it like a journal. You don't have to spend time worrying about exact calories, or even exact portion sizes. What you are really after is a documenting what you ate and how it made you feel. It does not need to be a chore. You can get this done in less than 5 minutes each day. Ultimate

We are continuing our celebration of Primal Potential's 2nd anniversary with a super special guest! My friend and former Fat Loss Fast Tracker, Maggie! I want you to hear directly from someone who has transformed, inside and out, over the last 14 or so months. She has lost 50 lbs, more than 13 inches from her waist and she feels that the biggest changes she made were to the way she thinks! That's right, Maggie is going to share how you can use your mind to transform your body. She is real, she is inspirational and I hope we can all find encouragement and hope in her powerful message! http://primalpotential.com/205-use-your-mind-to-transform-your-body/ Use Your Mind to Transform Your Body In today's episode, Maggie and I tackle so much including: What results she has created over the last 14-15 months How affirmations changed her life How she handles days when she isn't feeling motivated How her mindset has changed How her dietary habits have changed Resources Join me at ASCEND in Nashville! Follow Maggie o

Today is a special & emotional episode! My mom is on the show! Yup, we are discussing the problem behind the problem - where my unhealthy relationship with food & body image began and how she coped with raising an overweight child. While I don't think our past defines us and I certainly don't think we're stuck there, I absolutely believe it is important to evaluate your self-limiting food & body image beliefs and begin to ask "Are these true?" and find ways to move beyond them. You don't want to miss this emotional episode! http://primalpotential.com/204-the-problem-behind-the-problem/ The Problem Behind The Problem In today's episode, my mom and I tackle so much including: Specific choices she made and how they impacted how I view food and my body The development of unhealthy relationships with food & body image Helpful and unhelpful strategies related to raising an overweight child How her body image impacted the way I thought about food What might have happened if she took a different appr

Today is Primal Potential's 2nd anniversary! THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart, for your support, trust and encouragement. What a wild ride it has been! I hope you'll take a few minutes to listen to today's episode on Primal's anniversary. Today, I'm opening up registration for ASCEND, the first ever Primal Potential Women's Transformation Weekend. Listen to hear all the details and click here to be one of the 50 women to join me in downtown Nashville, TN this November! Tickets are on sale now! http://primalpotential.com/203-happy-anniversary/