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

I can't tell you how often people email me and say, "I'm doing everything right & it's not working". Here's what I say in response: "If it's not working, you're not doing everything right" You need to keep in mind that your mental construct of what's "right" might be holding you back because if it's not working for you, it's not right for you. It might be right for someone else. It might have been right for you a year ago or 20 lbs ago. But if it's not working for you, it's not right for you. You have tweaks to make. You need to make a change. Stop getting frustrated and invest that energy in being strategic. In today's episode I'll be sharing 10 potential tweaks you can make to accelerate fat loss. http://primalpotential.com/139-accelerate-fat-loss/ Do not take shortcuts here. You absolutely need to listen to the full episode to understand the how & why behind each of these tweaks. Most importantly: only implement ONE AT A TIME. Seriously! Being an overachiever will not serve you here! If you want to

Let's talk about your goals. How's it going? Or, maybe, WTF happened? Is there a gap between what you said you were going to do and what you've actually been doing? Are you finding that you make excuses & exceptions on the regular? You're not alone. But let's not let the year slip away feeling like we could have done more or tried harder. Let's assess the situation and get real about how we can get the results we want. That's what today is all about. http://primalpotential.com/138-wtf-happened/ In today's episode we're talking about how to break out of the cycle of setting intentions and not doing the work. Unfortunately, we take the approach of "same pond, same frog" and end up wondering, "WTF happened?" The intentions were there, the motivation was there when we set the intentions, but same pond, same frog, nothing new to see here. The notion of "same pond, same frog" basically means that we don't change ourselves and we don't change our environment but try to change the outcome. It doesn't work. I want

Let's try something new! I'm going to be kicking off a monthly series on the podcast - you can consider it the Primal Potential Book Club! We're starting with Always Hungry by Dr. David Ludwig. I read a ton. I've always got a couple of books going. Each month, maybe even a couple of times a month, I want to share with you the best books I've read, the most interesting things I've learned and how I've changed my fat loss approach (if at all) based on those books. Without question, one of the best books I've read recently is Always Hungry by Dr. David Ludwig. In today's episode I'm sharing the most powerful lessons in the book and my thoughts on his "Always Hungry Solution" that he argues (quite well) will conquer cravings, retrain your fat cells and help you lose weight permanently. http://primalpotential.com/137-always-hungry/ In today's episode I'm sharing what I feel are the most powerful & high-impact points made by Dr. Ludwig in his new book. I share my commentary and what changes I made based on this

I spent the last couple weeks going through my email to identify where MOST people are running into the most trouble reaching their goals. The two words that jumped out at me most often were "motivation" and consistency". I started thinking about the process of creating consistency and motivation and how I could really help you hone those skills. Ultimately, there's no food rules or goals that are valuable without recurring consistency & motivation. In today's episode I share 3 very specific strategies for creating consistency and motivation. One of them is related to what I'm calling a "Motivation Mixtape". http://primalpotential.com/136-creating-consistency-and-motivation/ This minisode is all about creating consistency & motivation. I start by sharing what is known as The Paradox of the Growing Heap or the Sorites Paradox. It goes like this: If ten coins are not enough to make a man rich, what if you add one coin? What if you add another? Finally, you will have to say that no one can be rich unless

It's been too long since I've done a Q&A episode! Let's fix that! I get a lot of emails from people who are struggling with lack of momentum and feeling unsure how to get "back on track" after a rough day, week or series of weeks. In today's listener Q&A podcast I'm going to share my thoughts on listener questions related to lack of momentum, feeling stuck in a rut and battling cravings. Don't forget: if you have questions or you need a bit of encouragement to get moving in the right direction - please don't hesitate to reach out for help! That's what I'm here for! http://primalpotential.com/135-lack-of-momentum/

Sometimes we get stuck in this trap of focusing more on consuming information than on implementing it. And often, we get a false sense of affirmation from all this learning, as if we've actually DONE something and we haven't. Information is awesome. Learning is wonderful. But there is no value in it without implementation. In today's episode I want to help you bridge this gap between learning and doing. Between knowing more and doing more. I want to help you overcome information overload so you can take what you know already and what you continue to learn and use it to improve your health, your physique, your finances or absolutely any area of your life. http://primalpotential.com/134-overcome-information-overload/

Let's talk about 5 common mistakes with carbs and cravings. I think we'd all agree that motivation & willpower can only go so far. If we're battling cravings, fat loss is a lot harder than it needs to be. I have ZERO doubt that cravings can be eliminated. And if you're striving for fat loss & health, they should be. In today's episode we're going to talk very specifically about 5 common mistakes & misunderstandings I see related to carbohydrates and cravings. I want you to understand that carbohydrates are not bad. They aren't. In fact, if you look at my average meal plate (or that of most of my clients) you'll find that the majority of my plate is carbohydrates. What?!?! Yes! Non-starchy vegetables! Vegetables are carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are not the enemy. They do not need to be eliminated for fat loss. It's not the carbohydrate that is the problem. It's lack of control of blood sugar & insulin that is the problem. When we don't control blood sugar, we set ourselves up for fat storage, l

I think that most of us, weight problem or no weight problem, are overfed and undernourished. We focus on foods that deliver an imbalance of energy & nutrition. We get plenty of energy in the form of calories but we starve our bodies of the nutrients they need for both proper & optimal function. Specifically, in this overfed and undernourished 2 part series, I want to talk about 5 nutrients I feel most of us aren't getting enough of. I'll dive into why they're important and how we can get more. Did you miss part 1? No worries - you can listen to it here. http://primalpotential.com/overfed-and-undernourished-part-2/

I think that most of us, weight problem or no weight problem, are overfed and undernourished. We focus on foods that deliver an imbalance of energy & nutrition. We get plenty of energy in the form of calories but we starve our bodies of the nutrients they need for both proper & optimal function. Specifically, in this overfed and undernourished 2 part series, I want to talk about 5 nutrients I feel most of us aren't getting enough of. I'll dive into why they're important and how we can get more. http://primalpotential.com/overfed-and-undernourished-part-1/ We have an unfortunate tendency to rely on processed foods that deliver energy without nutrition (or with little nutrition). This leads to "malnutrition of affluence" or a situation of being overfed and undernourished. We simply aren't giving our bodies the raw materials they need to function optimally. This leads to: Obesity Fatigue Inflammation Chronic disease Instead of looking at health & weight loss through the lens of restriction and depr

We need to have a little chat about starting strong versus staying strong. I've been getting a lot of emails lately from people saying that they need a fresh start, the new to begin again, they need a clean slate. Do you need to reset? Does that make sense? Or might that be the exact reason you're not seeing the progress you want? I actually think that the resets, fresh starts and do-overs are actually in the way of progress and today I want to tell you why. http://primalpotential.com/starting-strong-versus-staying-strong/

I was recently inspired by a Motley Fool article on successful investing that talked about the importance of mindset. I immediately knew that these principles were intimately related to success in all arenas of life, including weight loss. Today I'll share 7 ways to avoid failure based on success strategies that have the power to transform absolutely any area of your life. I've talked before about the link between financial transformations & physical transformation and today I'm going to take that a step further. Don't miss the full episode! http://primalpotential.com/7-ways-to-avoid-failure/

Dairy is a highly debated topic, especially as it relates to weight loss within the Paleo, Primal and whole foods communities. Does dairy slow weight loss? Is it fat loss friendly? Does it increase blood sugar? Does it influence insulin, the master fat loss hormone? Some of the answers might surprise you and we're going to answer all your questions & then some in today's episode! In today's episode, I'll be going through the following 10 statements in more detail. Don't miss the full episode! The intended purpose of milk, from any mammal, is to deliver nutrients to and accelerate the growth of an infant Milk & most milk products contain sugar in the form of lactose. Though "sugar" might not be listed on the label, that does not mean there is not sugar within. The carbohydrates contained within come from this milk sugar. Any sugar reflected on the label is added sugar in addition to the lactose. Though dairy products (excluding those with added sugar) don't produce much of an increase in blood sugar,

Most of the people I talk to feel overwhelmed. They want to take control of their health & their habits but they're overwhelmed by life. They're taking care of family, working, maintaining their home. It's a lot. That's what this episode is for. I want to help you understand how to reduce stress and get more results by simplifying your environment, your mind & your life. I've created a free guide for you so you can take the concepts in this episode and implement them into your life. Visit the show notes page for this episode or go to PrimalPotential.com/simplify to get your free guide! But definitely make sure to listen to the entire episode! I know it will be incredibly helpful for those of you who feel stressed, overwhelmed & life you just don't have enough time or bandwidth to achieve your goals. http://primalpotential.com/how-to-reduce-stress-get-more-results-through-simplification/ How To Reduce Stress  Identify what is important to you Eliminate the rest Simplification isn't just about you

Today's motivational minisode is not my own. This perfect minisode shares the perspective & beautiful thoughts of one of the women I'm lucky enough to work with. I think it's a wonderful thing when we can learn how people overcome their personal barriers and implement powerful behavior changes. She has done that, is doing that and today we're going to hear some of her thoughts. http://primalpotential.com/motivational-minisode-a-clients-perspective-on-achieving-your-goals/

To kick off the New Year, I am doing a series called Fat Loss Basics! In the first episode, we talked about calories & hormones and the requirements for fat loss. In the second, we covered everything you need to know about carbs & fat loss. Then we tackled protein & highlighted the ways that protein intake increases satiety & supports fat burning but also established how too much protein inhibits fat loss. In part 4 we looked at dietary fat & how eating more fat might help accelerate fat burning! In part 5, I talked about what makes fitness efficient & effective for fat loss (and what doesn't). To get caught up, check out part 1,  part 2, part 3, part 4 and part 5. In today's episode I'm answering your questions on all 5 parts of this fat loss basics series. Fat Loss Basics Part 6 - Your Questions Answered Here are the questions I'm answering in this episode: I'm so frustrated. I'm eating right, I'm working out and I'm not losing a pound. Can you help? Can you tell me what to do next?

To kick off the New Year, I am doing a series called Fat Loss Basics! In the first episode, we talked about calories & hormones and the requirements for fat loss. In the second, we covered everything you need to know about carbs & fat loss. Then we tackled protein & highlighted the ways that protein intake increases satiety & supports fat burning but also established how too much protein inhibits fat loss. In part 4 we looked at dietary fat & how eating more fat might help accelerate fat burning! To get caught up, check out part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4. In today's episode we're diving into exercise & fitness for fat loss: Should you be working out?Can you burn fat without working out?What types of workouts make you eat more?What are the best types of workouts for fat loss?How much & how often should I workout?Should I lift weights?How does leisure walking support fat loss? http://primalpotential.com/fat-loss-basics-part-5-exercise-movement

To kick off the New Year, I am doing a series called Fat Loss Basics! In the first episode, we talked about calories & hormones and the requirements for fat loss. In the second, we covered everything you need to know about carbs & fat loss. Then we tackled protein & highlighted the ways that protein intake increases satiety & supports fat burning but also established how too much protein inhibits fat loss. In this episode, we're diving into dietary fat & how eating more fat might help accelerate fat burning! To get caught up, check out part 1,  part 2 and part 3. In today's episode we're taking a look at how & why dietary fat supports fat loss: Does fat make you fat? Why should you eat more fat? What happens when you go on a low fat diet? How does fat intake trigger your body to burn more fat? What are some fats to focus on? How much fat is too much fat? http://primalpotential.com/fat-loss-basics-part-4-dietary-fat/

To kick off the New Year, I am doing a series called Fat Loss Basics! In the first episode, we talked about calories & hormones and the requirements for fat loss. In the second, we covered everything you need to know about carbs & fat loss. To get caught up, check out part 1 and part 2. In today's episode we're taking a deep dive into protein for fat loss including: How does protein support fat loss? How does protein make me feel fuller for longer? How does protein impact my hormones? How can protein improve my metabolic rate & body composition? What are the biggest mistakes people make with protein? Are beans protein? How do you know if you're eating too much protein? What foods are proteins? I love sharing this kind of information with you & I'd love to stay more connected & keep you informed, encouraged & motivated through my VIP email list.  http://primalpotential.com/protein-for-fat-loss/  

To kick off the New Year, I am doing a series called Fat Loss Basics! In the first episode, we talked about calories & hormones and the requirements for fat loss. In today's episode we're taking a deep dive into carbohydrates including: What are they? How do different types of carbs impact fat loss? How do carbs impact metabolism? What are the best carb strategies for fat loss? http://primalpotential.com/fat-loss-basics-carbohydrates/ Resources Fat Loss Food Guide Hormones & Fat Loss E-Book The Golden Rules of Carbs & Fat Loss Why Calorie Counting is Misleading Carb Timing Carb Tolerance Ketosis Insulin

To kick off the New Year, I am doing a series called Fat Loss Basics! This is the first episode of the series and I'll be covering all the basic information about calories, hormones, fat loss foods & fitness. Today we will establish when calories matter and why a calorie deficit is not sufficient for fat loss. In this first episode of the Fat Loss Basics series, we go into detail on a few fat loss truths. Definitely listen to the entire episode to understand them in their entirety and be sure to listen to the whole series as it becomes available! A calorie deficit is required for fat loss A calorie deficit does not ensure fat loss Fat burning is turned on & off by your hormones The two primary  hormones in control of fat loss are glucagon & insulin We can control both insulin & glucagon with our food choices Insulin is an important & necessary storage hormone. Insulin is responsible for delivery fuel to our cells & ushering excess fuel to storage sites within the body (this can be mu