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

"If you get tired of walking up a hill, run. Momentum makes it easier." ~ Ramit Sethi While I know this & adamantly agree with it, reading it in a success tips email from Ramit Sethi was like hearing it & being moved by it for the first time. Today's episode is all about changing strategy to create momentum. Using effort & intensity to make the journey easier, not harder. If you've ever felt like you're tired of trying or not making enough progress, you can't miss today's episode! http://primalpotential.com/402/ Resources: Here's the full email from Ramit Curious about my skin care routine? In today's episode I detailed the Fatco products I use. Fatco Cleansing Oil Fatco Myrrhaculous Face Cream Buy them (and save big) from Thrive Market here Buy them via Amazon (and pay more) here When you sign up for Thrive Market using thrivemarket.com/primalpotential, you'll save 25% & get free shipping on your first order plus a free 30-day trial membership! How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank yo

Your negative self-talk & committment to your past problems is old news. It is draining you, whether you realize it or not, and it's keeping you from the progress & success you are capable of. It's time to retire all your negativity & complaining and replace those limiting, prescriptive thoughts with inquiries that lead to action. Minisode of tough love! http://primalpotential.com/401/

Should you be taking a supplement? Do you need one? How do you know what you need? How do you know what quality supplements are? In today's episode we're tackling a series of questions to help you decide if you need a supplement, which one you need and if it's improving your health (or you're wasting your money). Before you buy dietary supplements, listen to this episode! For other episodes I've done on specific supplements & nutrients, check out the links below in the Resources section. http://primalpotential.com/400/ Resources: 031: The Truth About Omega 3s 327: Vitamins, Supplements & Shakes 055: Probiotics For Health & Fat Loss Activated Charcoal Supplements Have you tried Thrive Market yet? Bonus: if you go through thrivemarket.com/primalpotential you'll save an additional 25% & get free shipping on your first order. You'll also get a free 30-day membership! How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

A couple years ago I regularly did "random episodes" answering listener questions & sharing my own personal hacks & strategies. In today's episode, I'm doing both. I'm sharing a personal detoxification strategy and answering a bunch of listener questions including: Does eating this particular food take me out of fat burning mode? What's the best thing I should eat to make sure I stay in fat burning mode? Does exercising after eating sugar prevent fat storage? I also answer some mindset related questions from listeners who are frustrated that they aren't taking action to reach their goals. They want to lose weight, they want to eat better & they know what it matters so much, but they're still failing to take action & make it happen. I hope you enjoy the episode & if you have questions you'd like me to answer in an upcoming episode, leave them in the comments below! http://primalpotential.com/399/ Resources: Carbohydrate Spillover Activated Charcoal Toothpaste Activated Charcoal Supplement

I hope today's episode lights a fire in you! We are talking about how to break out of the pattern of complacency & really fight for your best life. It's not always easy but it's 100% possible and begins with the choices you make today! If you need to understand how to create momentum, motivation & dig into a change that feels too huge to conquer, this episode is for you! http://primalpotential.com/398/ Resources: The Motivation Manifesto by Brendon Burchard How To Make 2016 Amazing Have you tried Thrive Market yet? The products I mentioned in today's episode include: Wild Planet Canned Salmon Bone broth & stock Bonus: if you go through thrivemarket.com/primalpotential you'll save an additional 25% & get free shipping on your first order. You'll also get a free 30-day membership! How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

On today's episode we're talking about boundaries and standards we set for ourselves. These are rules and restrictions but rather reminders that help us make each day as good as it can be. They are reminders that point us in the direction of choices that make us feel our very best. I shared a new boundary I recently created for myself: I don't indulge alone. I shared how I worked through my mental resistance to this change and the big ways I think it's going to improve my life and my mindset. Lastly, I talk about my honest answer to a great question from a listener. She asked, "How do you balance making progress towards your goals with being at peace with your choices & your body?" Don't miss today's episode! http://primalpotential.com/397/ Resources: ASCEND Boston  Have you tried Thrive Market yet? Bonus: if you go through thrivemarket.com/primalpotential you'll save an additional 25% & get free shipping on your first order. You'll also get a free 30-day membership! How To Leave A Rating & Revie

In episode 388 I had the pleasure of interviewing Mark Sisson to talk about his new book, The Keto Reset Diet. During that interview I decided to give the reset a try, as a way of encouraging my body to be a better fat burning. Surprisingly, my boyfriend decided to do the reset as well & in the first 12 days he lost 19 pounds. He was talking about it with some friends when we were out to dinner the other night & the amount of bad (well intentioned but misinformed) advice that got tossed around was staggering. I'm not one to give unsolicited advice so I didn't jump in or counter any arguments, I just listened. I'm sure my boyfriend knew that my mind was racing, but I'm certainly not going to correct anyone who isn't looking to learn (but rather to share what they're sure they know). Anyways, in today's episode I thought I'd share the advice that was tossed around and give my two cents where people do come to hear my insights & opinions. http://primalpotential.com/396/ Resources: 388: Mark Sisson &a

Insulin is the master fat loss hormone. Optimizing insulin production and release means fat loss, energy, satiety and the absence of cravings. Not optimizing insulin means fat storage, difficulty burning fat, fatigue, mood swings, cravings and more. In episode 394 we introduced the insulin index and explained how insulin can be impacted even when blood sugar is not. Today we're getting tactical & specific - reviewing which foods might have zero carbs but still produce a measurable insulin response and what you should do about it. http://primalpotential.com/395/ Resources: The formula for insulin load: insulin load = total carbohydrate – fiber + 0.56 x protein – 0.725 x fructose Chart of carbohydrate versus Food Insulin Index Optimising Nutrition on the Food Insulin Index To understand more about this, listen to the following episodes of the Primal Potential podcast: Episode 009: Carb Spillover Episode 058: Understanding Fat Loss Episode 021: Fruit & Fructose Why Calorie Counting Doesn't Work ASCEND

Today we are talking about the insulin index. We talk a lot about the way carbohydrates drive insulin and how our control over insulin really determines our energy, hunger, cravings and ability to burn fat. However, there are many more factors at play than just carbohydrate when we're talking about insulin. In fact, there are some foods that don't have much of an impact on blood sugar but do drive an insulin response. Today is part 1 of a 2 part series where we'll look at all the factors that influence insulin, including some of the tricky ones you wouldn't expect! http://primalpotential.com/394/ Resources: The formula for insulin load: insulin load = total carbohydrate – fiber + 0.56 x protein – 0.725 x fructose To understand more about this, listen to the following episodes of the Primal Potential podcast: Episode 009: Carb Spillover Episode 058: Understanding Fat Loss Episode 021: Fruit & Fructose Why Calorie Counting Doesn't Work ASCEND Boston  Have you tried Thrive Market yet? Bonus: if you go throu

One of the most destructive ways to hold yourself back & stay stuck in fear and excuses is to believe every thought you think. Do not believe everything you think. In today's impromptu episode, I'm sharing a particularly challenging experience I had this past weekend & how it showed me a huge opportunity to stop believing my thoughts. My thoughts were creating fear and making a tough situation nearly impossible. If you find yourself stuck in delay, doubt, excuses and inconsistencies, this will be a powerful episode for you! http://primalpotential.com/393/ To join the Fall Fat Loss Fast Track, click here!  To watch the Mindset & Motivation Master Class, click here! Resources: Join the Fall Fat Loss Fast Track ASCEND Boston  Have you tried Thrive Market yet? Bonus: if you go through thrivemarket.com/primalpotential you'll save an additional 25% & get free shipping on your first order. You'll also get a free 30-day membership! How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

I absolutely love this episode. A long-time client of mine had a big mindset breakthrough recently & today I'm sharing it with you. For most of her life, this client has indulged almost every day. Chocolate here, ice cream there, she never wanted to miss out on a treat. Even though she wanted to lose weight & get healthy, she didn't want to miss out on indulgences - and that's how she say giving them up - missing out. We talked about a lot of different strategies over many months of work - focusing on what's really worth it & what's not, indulging with less frequency - we tried lots of things. However, her story remained the same: I love treats and I don't want to miss out on them. Recently, she decided to change her story. In today's episode I'm sharing her breakthrough as well as my own perspective shift. If you feel like you're inconsistent and struggle to resist temptation, this episode is for you! http://primalpotential.com/392/ To join the Fall Fat Loss Fast Track, click here!  To watch the

If you want to change what you do, you've got to change how you think. If you want to change how you act, it begins with your mindset. In today's episode I'm taking a deep dive into mindset, perspective and the way we choose to make it work for us or against us. http://primalpotential.com/391/ Resources: ASCEND Boston  Have you tried Thrive Market yet? Bonus: if you go through thrivemarket.com/primalpotential you'll save an additional 25% & get free shipping on your first order. You'll also get a free 30-day membership!  How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

We are all coaches. The person we coach most often and most influentially is ourself. Unfortunately, many of us keep calling plays that don't work. In today's episode I'm sharing a coaching call I had with a Fat Loss Fast Track client that's really about about mindset. We talk about lies we tell ourselves, how the little things actually do matter and how you can identify the strategies you keep returning to that simply aren't working. We also talk about the trap of "improvement" and how we can use "improvement" at the expense of "progress" Lastly, we talk a bit about this week's live mindset masterclass. Don't miss it! Register now and be there live! http://primalpotential.com/390/ Resources: Next week's Motivation & Consistency Masterclass! It's free! Fall FLFT Wait List Learn more about the Fat Loss Fast Track ASCEND Boston  Have you tried Thrive Market yet? Bonus: if you go through thrivemarket.com/primalpotential you'll save an additional 25% & get free shipping on your first order. You'll also ge

What's the difference between primal and keto? How do I know if I'm in ketosis? Do I have to be in ketosis to burn fat? We're tackling these questions and a whole lot more in today's episode. In episode 387 I laid the foundation for our week of discussion around ketogenic diets. I defined ketosis, ketones and talked a little bit about "clean keto" versus all those keto plans touting ketogenic treats & desserts. In episode 388 I had the great pleasure of interviewing Mark Sisson (author of The Primal Blueprint) and talking about his newest book, The Keto Reset Diet. Today we're doing a bit of a debrief on those episodes to answer some questions and dive deeper into some of the powerful points we rushed through in episode 388. If you've got questions about fat burning, ketosis or anything we talked about in episodes 387 or 388, don't miss this episode! Reminder: next week I'm hosting a free mindset & motivation masterclass. The more we talk about nutrition & consistency, the more I feel the need to

Today we have best selling author Mark Sisson on the show. Mark's book The Primal Blueprint was a game changer for me when I was initially adopting a primal way of eating. Today we're talking about his newest book, The Keto Reset Diet and how he thinks that phases of what I'll call "clean keto" are the next level of primal in terms of anti-aging, fat loss, performance, satiety & energy. For an introduction to ketogenic diets, ketones and other general concepts, check out episode 387 of the podcast where I talk about this stuff from a high level to lay the foundation for today's episode. For today, we're talking about why Mark considers keto phases the next level of primal, what kind of carb & protein limitations you'll need for success Mark said a few super powerful things in the episode that I want to really highlight: Building a fast metabolism as a health goal is completely flawed. Accelerated metabolic function accelerates again.  Guys, it's not that we need faster metabolisms. It's quite the oppo

You can become a better fat burner. If you are overweight, if you have regular cravings or feel like you're hungry all the time, I'd bet that your body isn't very good at burning your stored body fat. We can change that. In today's episode we're talking about how you train your body to either be carbohydrate dependent or an efficient fat burner. If your body can't efficiently access your stored fat as fuel, you'll have to eat more than someone who can efficiently access & burn fat. Plus, you'll be more hungry & have less energy. We're going to address what ketosis is, what ketones are and how you can begin to train your body to become a better fat burner. We're also chatting about an upcoming masters class on creating motivation & building consistency. Honestly, none of these nutritional strategies matter if you don't have the discipline to build the habit in the first place. I hope you'll join me! Here's the link to register: http://primalpotential.com/bestrong http://primalpotential.com/387/ Res

This episode will fire you up! We are drawing a line in the sand. If you want change in your life, it's time to change the way you think so you can change the way you act. Change is possible but you've got to decide to do the hard work. Today's the day for change. This episode was inspired by the song Hard Love by NEEDTOBREATHE. If you haven't heard it, take a listen! I've included the lyrics below as well. Don't miss this episode! It's pure fire! http://primalpotential.com/386/ Resources: Fall FLFT Wait List Learn more about the Fat Loss Fast Track ASCEND Boston  The Thrive Market Product of the Day is: Picnik Butter Coffee (Cappuccino) Unsweetened, creamy, and delicious, our Cappuccino is an instant classic. Picnik Butter Coffee is made from the highest-quality blend of fair trade organic coffee, grass-fed butter, and MCT oil and packed with 10 grams of grass-fed whey protein. A 6-pack on Thrive Market is $23.99 A 6-pack on Amazon is $29.99 A 6-pack on Picnik's website is $35.94 Bonus: if you go through thr

This episode is a must listen! Today I'm talking to one of my Fat Loss Fast Track clients who, as a busy, working mom, has lost 100 lbs in the last year! We tackle how she did it, what she focused on to make it easier, more sustainable & more successful than past dieting attempts and what she's struggling with most. We talk about consistency with workouts, food guilt & assigning emotion to food choices. For those of you who are interested in the LAST Fat Loss Fast Track of 2017, it kicks off on October 1st and I'll be opening up registration exclusively to the wait list on September 14th. Make sure you're on the wait list!! http://primalpotential.com/385/ Resources: 195 - Golden Rules of Carbs & Fat Loss Fall FLFT Wait List Learn more about the Fat Loss Fast Track

Today's episode gets to the root of why most people aren't successful: They aren't sure what they really want and they haven't considered which choices give them what they want and which choices don't. Seems obvious, I know, but when  you start to ask and answer the questions, you'll be surprised by what you find. In today's episode I'm sharing a conversation with a Fat Loss Fast Track client where we quickly get to the heart of the matter. I ask her what she wants most. She wants to finally feel proud of herself. From there, we dive into what kinds of choices make her feel proud & what choices don't feel proud. When we look at the choices that don't make her feel so proud, we see that she's not using what she wants most as the determining factor in decision making. When she uses that simple question, "Will this make me feel proud", her choices become easier and her results improve dramatically. Reminder: the final Fat Loss Fast Track of 2017 kicks off on Sunday October 1st and registration opens up to th

A few weeks ago I shared a voice note with my Masters Club. I was nervous to share it. I didn't want to offend anyone or make it seem like I think behavior change is easy. I don't think it's easy. But, I do think that we have, as a whole, become self-centered and weak minded. I think, because so many of us haven't personally lived through war, concentration camps, military combat or other intense trials, we've allowed our perspectives to become small. So small, in fact, that we've convinced ourselves that food has more power than we do. So small that we think, though well fed and safe in our homes, resisting a cookie after dinner or abstaining from a third glass of wine is what "hard" looks like. I'm not suggesting it doesn't feel hard. What I'm suggesting is that if that's what hard means to you, we've got to adjust your perspective. In today's episode I'm sharing some things that have really adjusted mine and making some recommendations for those of you who are feeling like change is hard. I hope you enjoy