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

A huge turning point in my health and weight loss journey was getting out of debt. I know that might seem weird, but it's true. The lessons I learned while getting out of debt taught me so much about health, fitness and even starting a business. For example: the little things do matter when you're getting out. The $2 coffee matters. The little things can get you into big trouble. Alternatively, they can transform your life for the better. In today's episode, having just celebrated 4 years in business, I'm sharing 4 lessons I learned in business that are actively improving my life every day! I hope you enjoy them! https://primalpotential.com/502 Resources: Are you new to Thrive Market? Register via thrivemarket.com/primalpotential so you will save an extra 25% on your first order and get a free 30-day trial membership. Follow me on Instagram 295: Billion Dollar Life Lessons From Ray Dalio 019: What Paying Down Debt Taught Me About Weight Loss 053: Soy Story

At your request, today I'm sharing an incredible client success story. When Louise first found Primal Potential, she felt out of control. Her marriage was in trouble, her finances were on the rocks, she was overweight, stressed out and turning to food & alcohol for comfort. In the last (almost) two years, she has created transformation in every aspect of her life. She would tell you that her 60 pound weight loss is the least of the changes she's made. She infinitely calmer, happier and more in control. Her marriage has improved, her business has improved and she's enjoying her life more. I can't wait to share our conversation with you in today's episode! https://primalpotential.com/501/ Resources: Get on the wait list for the Fall 2018 12 Weeks to Transformation  Follow me on Instagram

It's our 500th episode! We actually passed this milestone a while back, because I didn't start out naming the Q&A episodes, but this is "officially" episode 500! On top of that, today is Primal Potential's 4th anniversary! The very most important thing on this day is YOU! From the bottom of my heart - thank you for being a part of the Primal Potential family. There would be no Primal Potential without you. For every email you've sent, for every episode you've listened to & blog you've read - thank you! I cannot to see the changes we make together over the next 500 episodes! We are really extending the celebration over here! I asked you all what you wanted to hear for the 500 episode and you gave so many great suggestions. Some of you wanted to hear an update episode with me & my mom. That aired in episode 497. Some of you wanted to hear success stories from clients who have created transformations. One of those aired in episode 498 and another is coming in episode 501. Some of you asked to intervi

Every week, I have a live Q&A webinar with clients in my 12 Weeks to Transformation groups. This past week, there was an obvious theme to the questions that came up: guilt. In today's episode, we're talking about guilt that stems from the story we create around our choices. We unlock a powerful truth: you create the story. You can always create a new one. You are the master story teller and meaning maker in your life. As you create these stories are food, alcohol, relationships, workouts or anything else - how do you feel? How do you feel when you believe those thoughts? Do you want to continue to endorse that belief? In today's episode I'm sharing part of the challenge I gave my clients. I had them do 3 things: Identify a story that isn’t working and/or doesn’t reflect what you want Define a new story Practice the new story daily in both thought and action This is an episode you won't want to miss! https://primalpotential.com/499/ Resources: Get on the wait list for the Fall 2018 12 Weeks to Transforma

We have so much to celebrate this week! We're closing in on our 500th episode and it's also Primal Potential's 4 year anniversary! Last week I asked you all how you wanted to celebrate the 500th episode and many of you suggested hear from some of my clients who have created success and change. Today we're doing just that! You're going to hear from Amber - a working mom who has lost 120 pounds in the last 18 months. While that's crazy impressive, the weight loss isn't the primary change she made. In fact, the weight loss is a result of the changes she made to the way she thinks. She's going to share how she made these changes and some of the biggest mindset tools that are helping her along the way. https://primalpotential.com/498/ Resources:  Get on the wait list for the Fall 2018 12 Weeks To Transformation Episode 497 - Family Dynamics and Relationships Follow me on Instagram

What a special episode! Today I'm sharing a conversation with both my mom & my sister where we answer a handful of questions from the Primal Potential Masters Club & my summer 12 Weeks to Transformation Veterans. We talked about their perspective on my weight struggles and how our relationships have been challenged by them. We talked about how we have grown and changed as a family and what they have learned from the podcast. I am so grateful for this episode and it's definitely one of my favorites! https://primalpotential.com/497/ Resources: Episode 204: My Mom Is On The Show! Episode 211: Me & My Sister Barukas Nuts Check out Thrive Market! Register through thrivemarket.com/primalpotential to save an extra 25% on your first order and get a free 30-day trial membership! Follow me on Instagram

The other day, I got a wonderful question via Instagram direct message. Here's what it said: "You’re younger than I am and you have your stuff figured OUT!!! How did you get to the point where you stopped binging, stopped making excuses and got consistent?" I still make excuses. I just have a practice of challenging them and demanding of myself the whole truth. In today's episode, I'm giving some examples of how I do that so I can be stronger than my excuses. Don't miss it! https://primalpotential.com/496/ Resources: Problem & Practice Blog Episode 168 on Journaling Episode 206 on Journaling Give Thrive Market a try! Register through thrivemarket.com/primalpotential to save an extra 25% on your first order and get a free 30-day trial membership! Follow me on Instagram

All or nothing is about cycles of intensity & avoidance. All or nothing approaches to fat loss overlook the key to success: consistent execution of the basics. We love dramatic approaches that create dramatic results, even if they aren't sustainable. Here's the thing: it's not sexy, it's not glamorous and it's not exciting but it is both effective and sustainable: know your basics and ruthlessly pursue consistency. In today's episode we're talking about what it looks like when we skip the basics and pursue intensity and how to create a much more effective approach. https://primalpotential.com/495/ Resources: Primal Potential Episode 369: Chasing Excellence Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron Follow me on Instagram

The other day, I posted on Instagram that more often than not, it's our internal conditions that need to change, not our external ones. We're so quick to place blame on our external circumstances: we don't have enough time, we don't have enough money. Our work schedule is crazy. We don't have enough support. However, when you realize that your lack of progress & lack of consistency are more about your internal conditions than your external ones, you're in a major place of power. Your internal conditions include your thoughts, words, attitude & perspective, to name a few. In today's episode, we're diving into the how of this. How, exactly, do we do this work to change our internal conditions? I've got you covered! Tune in! https://primalpotential.com/494/ Resources: Join the Summer 2018 Motivation Mixup Hop on the wait list for the Fall 2018 12 Weeks To Transformation New to Thrive Market? Register through this link and you'll save an additional 25% on your first order and get a free 30-day trial memb

What is CBD? Does it get you high? Can it get you high? CBD refers to cannabidiol and is a non-psychoactive component of cannabis. Not only does CBD not make you feel "high", it actually can block the "high" triggered by the psycho-active component, THC. The reason we're looking at CBD is due to it's anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety and endocrine-supporting properties. We'll talk about what CBD is, what it isn't, how it works, the body systems it influences and how it can be used. https://primalpotential.com/493/ Resources: Join the 2018 Modified Summer Session Hop on the wait list for the fall 2018 12 Weeks To Transformation Mary's Nutritionals Give Thrive Market a try! Make sure to register through thrivemarket.com/primalpotential so you can save an extra 25% on your first order and get a free 30-day trial membership! Products mentioned in today's episode: Dang Unsweetened Coconut Chips Nutiva MCT Oil Follow me on Instagram

Today's episode is a hybrid - part book club episode, part manifesto on your ability, independent of all circumstances, to create change. I read an amazing book called You Are The Placebo and it came to mind immediately when I got a couple of critical comments about episode 490 of the podcast. That episode garnered over 400 emails, text messages, direct messages & social media comments from people who found it helpful and inspiring. It also garnered two critical comments from listeners. Both felt they needed to inform me that depression isn't a choice. Interestingly, I agree and never said it was. I do, however, believe that in every circumstance, we DO have power to create change. That is what we are diving into, especially the science behind our thoughts, in today's episode. This is, without question, one of my favorite recent episodes! Don't miss it! https://primalpotential.com/492/ Resources: Get on the wait list for the Fall 2018 12 Weeks To Transformation You Are The Placebo Episode 490: Joy, Pain,

Getting out of debt changed my life. I had no idea that working towards a financial goal would have such a profound impact on health, motivation and fitness, but it did. Some of the biggest lessons I've learned in life came from getting out of debt. The same is true of working out. Building a habit of going to the gym and embracing fitness has taught me lessons about hard work, consistency and stepping out of my comfort zone. Many of these lessons have come directly from CrossFit and while they were learned in the gym, they've changed my life outside of the gym! https://primalpotential.com/491/ Resources: Get on the wait list for the 2018 Fat 12 Weeks To Transformation Episode 035: Fitness For Fat Loss Episode 189: Facts About Fitness Trackers & Heart Rate Monitors Episode 160: Fat To Fit - Fitness Episode 215: 6 Ways To Get More Out Of Your Workout Episode 408: Incorporating Fitness & Staying Motivated Follow me on Instagram

Change can be hard. It can be frustrating. It can feel lonely. For much of my life I felt exhausted by work I hadn't even yet done...I felt like the road ahead of me was impossible. I have no doubt that those feelings contributed to depression & isolation. I could absolutely still choose that perspective. I could choose to upset myself by fixating on what I don't yet have, on how far I have to go, on the gap between where I am and where I want to be and the work I'll have to do to change. Fortunately, I choose a dramatically different perspective and my new perspective makes change dramatically easier and prevents me from experiencing depressive symptoms. Like many of you, I've been moved by the recent high profile celebrity suicides. In today's episode, I'm talking about pleasure, pain, joy and depression. Even if depression isn't something you're struggling with, this episode might help you help someone you love. I hope you'll listen. https://primalpotential.com/490/ If you or someone you know needs ass

There are hundreds of fat loss strategies. Many of them are nutrition strategies. There are also mindset strategies, lifestyle strategies and fitness strategies. In today's episode, we're taking a tactical look at the most important & effective nutrition strategy for both fat loss and energy. This strategy will not only support your fat loss goals but also your overall health, your body's inflammatory response, your hunger, cravings, mood and energy levels. Don't miss this one. https://primalpotential.com/489/ Resources: Get on the wait list for the Fall 2018 12 Weeks To Transformation Episode 316: Wired To Eat Episode 195: Golden Rules of Carbs & Fat Loss Robb Wolf: Wired To Eat The blood glucose monitor I use Follow me on Instagram New to Thrive Market? Register via thrivemarket.com/primalpotential to save 25% on your first order and get free shipping! You'll also get a free 30-day trial membership.

Friends, I am really excited for today's episode! If you are struggling to stay motivated, this conversation about change being hard versus not changing being hard is one you need to hear. Is it really hard or is it an easier life that is simply unpracticed & unfamiliar? That's what we're exploring today! Don't miss it! https://primalpotential.com/488/ Resources: Hop on the wait list for the Fall 2018 12 Weeks To Transformation! Follow me on Instagram

It is so important to challenge yourself & step out of your comfort zone. If you want to create change in your life, you have to create change in your choices. In today's episode, I'm introducing 5 ways you can challenge yourself today, this week and this month. Plus, I'm doing a giveaway to encourage you to embrace these challenges (with a great attitude!) To be eligible to win a Thrive Market or Amazon giftcard, you'll need to do the follow prior to June 15th 2018: Follow @elizabethbenton on Instagram Tag @elizabethbenton in a post of a screenshot of or quote from your favorite Primal Potential podcast episode Include in the caption the way you successfully challenged yourself for a day or week If you want to give Thrive Market a try, make sure to register though thrivemarket.com/primalpotential so you can save 25% and get free shipping on your first order plus a free 30-day trial membership! To join the wait list for the Fall 2018 12 Weeks to Transformation, please click here. https://primalpotential

We've been talking a lot lately about this idea of your personal brand and rebranding yourself in a way that raises your performance to a higher standard. In episode 480 I introduced the idea for a Primal Potential rebrand and in episodes 481, 484 and 485 I shared some of my Masters Club clients rebrands. Those episodes generated a TON of enthusiasm & excitement as well as a bunch of questions. In today's episode, we're answering those questions including: Elizabeth, what's your brand? What motivates you? We'll also tackle on some seemingly unrelated questions about working out, the microbiome and how frequently we indulge. https://primalpotential.com/486/ Resources: Join the wait list for the Fall 2018 12 Weeks To Transformation Give Thrive Market and their new meat & seafood boxes a try! Register through thrivemarket.com/primalpotential to save an extra 25% and get free shipping on your first order. Plus, you'll get a free 30-day trial membership! Follow me on Instagram

This episode is explicit. This is a real conversation with a client who has struggled with body shame, self-criticism and simply being unkind to herself. While working on a personal rebrand, we have a candid conversation about where she has held her treatment of others to a different standard than the one she has for herself. It's not right. More than that, it's taking joy from her life and causing her pain. Most importantly: it's self-inflicted which means she can create a change right now. If you are sensitive to strong language, this isn't the right episode for you. If you're ready for a bit of fire and truth, take a listen! https://primalpotential.com/485/ Resources: Follow me on Instagram Get on the wait list for the Fall 2018 12 Weeks To Transformation

Last week, I had a powerful call with one of my Primal Potential Masters Club friends. We were talking about how she wanted to rebrand herself. We're doing this to give us a great sense of certainty & direction that will help in all our many moments of decision making. Hotel behemoth MGM recently decided to rebrand themselves. In their video, they clarify their new brand: "We're not in the hotel business. We're in the holy sh*t business". Having that clarity in their brand makes all their decisions easier. As they decide what should be in their lobby, what the guest rooms should look like, what their restaurants should serve and which books they should act, they will be guided by their brand: we are in the holy sh*t business. So, those of us in the Primal Potential Masters Club are doing the same. Today, I'm sharing with you one of those conversations. I know you're going to love it! https://primalpotential.com/484/ Resources Watch that MGM commercial - it's going to fire you up! Episode 480: Transformati

What are the narratives you escape to that have nothing to do with what you're trying to achieve and where you're trying to go? In today's episode, we're pointing out where you're giving your energy & thought that simply isn't relevant. It's either attaching you to a problem or past pattern or it's keeping you from stepping into the solution. If you're struggling to get out of your head, out of your way and make consistent progress towards your goals, you don't want to miss today's short episode! https://primalpotential.com/483/ Resources: Get on the Wait List for the Fall 2018 12 Weeks To Transformation Follow me on Instagram