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

I decided to take a fun, new approach to my next live webinar to ensure that I am giving you guys EXACTLY what you need, not just what I think you might need. Everyone who registered for the webinar was given a survey to establish what they feel are their biggest barriers to weight loss. In today's episode, not only do I invite you to take the survey & register for the live webinar, I share the most common answers I've received and weigh in on these challenges. I will absolutely tackle these issues & challenges on the webinar as well as in upcoming podcasts, emails, blogs & courses. I'm so thankful to those of you who took the time to take the survey and share your challenges with me! In the survey, I ask 3 questions: What is the primary reason you give up or give in when attempting to lose weight? What is your most significant barrier to changing your eating habits? What is the one thing you'd most like to learn on the webinar? Nearly 60% of people said that they primary reason they give up on

'Tis the season for setting goals, right? Unfortunately, most people will go about their New Year goals the same way they always have. Chances are, they'll get the same results. They'll capitalize on the motivation that comes with the fresh start of a new year but that motivation will wane, they will get distracted and they'll give in to temptation and opportunity. I don't want that for you. I think we all realize that most people don't reach their New Years goals. Let's break that trend this year. This episode is a goal setting workshop. It's not a lecture. It's an activity to go through together to ensure that you set an important goal and crush it. Goal Setting Workshop There are some pretty common mistakes people make when it comes to their goals. They set too many They aren't specific They don't re-visit the goals often enough, if ever Their time horizon is too long They don't address the obstacles that could hold them back I want to help you take a different, effective approach this year. I've created

You can do this. You do not need another food list or meal plan. You need to understand and implement strategies to stop emotional eating, self-sabotage and over-indulgence. I used to be a serious emotional eater. And binge eater. And any-reason-at-all eater. I am not anymore. It's not about willpower. It's about strategy & practice. Let's PLEASE stop focusing exclusively on food & exercise and start addressing the real issues! How To Stop Emotional Eating First you really want to understand the behavior. If I were to ask you why you do it, "I don't know" isn't an option. "I don't know" just means, "I haven't paid enough attention yet to understand it well enough". Start to pay attention. I want you to be able to answer the following questions: What am I doing? (Related to emotional eating, overeating, binge eating, etc) Why do I do it? Where & when does it happen most often? What does it do for me? Is it working? Is it true? Is it worth it? Really invest in answering those questions. If you fee

I want 2016 to be different for you. I don't want you to struggle in the same 'ol ways, being obsessed with weight loss, frustrated, stopping & starting, trying & failing. I want you to be free from food obsession. I am admittedly a little tough in this episode. I'm ok with that. I'm ok with that because I believe this is the key for how to make 2016 amazing in every way. I want you to use this short episode as a daily mantra to make this the LAST year you struggle. The last year you feel obsessed with food. The last year you stress about and wish for weight loss. I want this to be the end of wishing but not doing. I want this to be the end of inconsistency. I want this to be the end of your "all or nothing" approach. Give your full attention to this episode so you can get really clear on how to make 2016 amazing in every way. How To Make 2016 Amazing Pick ONE thing. One habit you know that if established will help you reach your goals. I give plenty of examples in the episode. Do it every day. Do no

In today's episode I'm answering your questions about food rewards, earned indulgences and cheat meals. I'll be sharing my perspective on whether or not you should use food as a reward and how to balance strategic indulgences that reflect a healthy relationship with food versus talking yourself into being inconsistent. Where is that line and how do you find it? Food Rewards, Earned Indulgences & Cheat Meals The first thing I recommend you do is evaluate whether or not these strategies (food rewards, earned indulgences and/or cheat meals) are working for you: Is there a whole bunch of negative emotional wrapped up in it? Are you limiting your results or slowing your progress? Are they a slippery slope? Does a treat turn into overkill or a binge? From there, let's look at the idea of "earning" an indulgence. In the episode, we go into a whole lot more detail, but I want you to think about the following: Would an alcoholic celebrate sobriety with a shot of tequila? Alright, you're not an alcoholic. But wou

Eating healthy on a budget is absolutely possible. In fact, what I want to demonstrate in today's episode is that you can actually save a lot of money by eating clean, eating for fat loss and focusing on whole foods. Can it be more expensive to eat healthy? Yes.  Can it be more expensive to not eat healthy? Yes. You can do it either way. The choice is yours. But eating healthy on a budget is 100% possible. Eating Healthy On A Budget I've talked before about details like how to save money on proteins and when it's important to buy organic and what items you can save money on by going conventional. You can check out that episode here. In today's episode, however, we're talking about the specifics about how you can eat very inexpensively while focusing on fat loss friendly & whole foods. I have 6 specific recipes you can make for less than 1.99! But before that, let's establish some basics. Complex recipes are going to cost far more than simple meals Eating for fat loss does not have to include exotic recip

It's hard to believe that it is almost the 1 year anniversary of the Primal Potential podcast. Know what the most popular episode was? Q&A 6: How to Make Breakfast A Fat Burning Meal. Given that, I thought it would be fun to do a follow-up episode answering the most common questions about breakfast and sharing some of my favorite fat loss breakfast recipes and meal ideas. Fat Loss Breakfast - Your Questions & Answers This episode goes into detailed answers, meal ideas and recipes so you can create a fat loss breakfast every day! How come some of the thinnest people I know eat carbs for breakfast? How can they do that and be lean if carbs in the morning turns off fat burning? What do you think about having fruit in the morning if your goal is fat loss? Do I have to eat breakfast? I'm not hungry in the morning. I hate eggs. How can I create a fat loss breakfast without eating eggs? What is bulletproof coffee? How does it help fat loss? No matter what I eat for breakfast, I'm hungry within a couple hour

Self-sabotage poses a huge threat to your goals and your health. Beyond that, it's incredibly frustrating. The key to overcoming it is to understand the ways we talk ourselves into sabotage. Most people are so frustrated that they continuously set goals then get in their own way. In many cases, they don't even understand how or why it's happening. How can you want something so bad yet continue to sabotage? Why are you getting in the way of something you want so badly? I've found that there are 5 common arguments we use to talk ourselves into sabotage. In today's episode, I'll go through the ways we talk ourselves into sabotage and give you a worksheet and checklist to identify how to change the behavior. Definitely listen to the full episode for an explanation of how we use these senseless (false) arguments and how to stop. I'll start tomorrow This one thing doesn't make a difference It's not working anyway I can make up for it later I've been so good (so I've earned it) In the episode we talk about why th

Tony Robbins is one of the world's greatest teachers. He's a motivational speaker, yes, but he's far more than that. He's a coach. He helps people find their own power. He guides people out of their self-imposed darkness and helps them reach their highest potential. Obviously, I'm a fan. I've read his books, taken his courses and attended his seminars. In today's episode I'm going to share with you what Tony Robbins taught me about weight loss. In fairness, I wasn't exposed to Tony's teachings until well into my weight loss journey but I am certain I wouldn't be who I am today without the things I've learned from his books, programs and seminars. What Tony Robbins Taught Me About Weight Loss I need a positive, productive focus & an effective strategy Specific Compelling Within my control Being overweight was giving me something. I was getting something out of it. Overeating and sabotaging my success was providing me something I kept seeking. I'd need to identify the need it was filling in my life and

Are protein bars healthy? What are the best protein bars for weight loss? In today's episode we're talking about things to consider before choosing a protein bar and figuring out whether or not they work for YOU. Many people make big mistakes with protein bars. They think they're making a healthy choice but either they're choosing a super unhealthy bar or they're not realizing that even a "healthy" bar just doesn't work for them! Protein Bars for Weight Loss - A Buyers Guide Before we dive into the good/bad/ugly of protein bars for weight loss, here are the issues I have with them in general: Using them as a snack but creating more of a meal when a meal isn’t needed Eating them when you aren’t hungry because you feel like it’s a "healthy" choice. (Healthy choice or not healthy choice isn’t the problem if you aren’t hungry!) Choosing bars that are glorified candy bars – junk ingredients, junk protein, lots of artificial ingredeints and often a TON of sugar Eating bars even when they are triggering cravings F

In today's minisode you're getting a dose of motivation & a pinch in the pants! We're diving into the motivation you need to power your day and get out of the rut of inaction. The reality is this: inaction is harder than action. It really is. Inaction is harder because inaction comes with too much thinking, stressing, planning, hoping & regretting. Action requires less work, less attention, less focus and less mental mud treading. Don't miss this super-short motivational episode! http://primalpotential.com/minisode-inaction-is-harder/

In today's episode I'll be sharing my top 3 tips for staying focused so you can accelerate your progress towards your goals.Where focus goes, energy flows. To achieve your goals, you've got to stay focused. But it's not quite that simple. We need to train ourselves to bring our attention to things that serve us & help us reach our goals and then we need to consistently bring our attention there. But how?! You need to be consistent to reach your goals. In order to achieve consistency, you must harness the power of focus. In today's episode I'll be sharing my top 3 tips for staying focused so you can accelerate your progress towards your goals. http://primalpotential.com/top-3-tips-for-staying-focused/

Can we have a little fun today? I want to talk about fun, healthy holiday gift ideas. I'll admit right off the bat that I'm a super practical person. I have enough sweaters, candles and knick knacks. Give me something I can use! I'm always looking at what might increase my focus, motivation & desire to get healthy, stay organized, build my business or live my best life. Some people feel really motivated by new workout clothes, others by organization & simplification, others by new kitchen appliances. Know what will help you get excited to improve your health and invest in THAT this year. Coffee Death Wish Coffee Kicking Horse Coffee Grady's Cold Brew Glass straws (for weirdos like me) Immersion Blender I'm a huge fan of the immersion blender for things like bulletproof coffee, chocolate avocado mousse and mashed cauliflower. Plus, it's super portable & convenient for travel! OXO Salad Chopper I use my OXO salad chopper almost every day. I use it most often for salads. For example, if I have hard

Today's show goes into 4 of 12 fat loss best practices contained within my 2015 Fat Loss Best Practices Blueprint. You can get the blueprint (normally $97) for FREE until the end of 2015. The strategies within the blueprint include 4 critical categories: diet, lifestyle, mindset & fitness. Today's episode details once strategy from each of the 4 categories. I've outlined 12 high-impact fat loss best practices in this guide that you can get for free until January 1st, 2016. Here are 4 of the strategies I go into in detail in today's episode. Listen to the full episode to get all the details! Carb backloadingEating carbs at nightWhy morning is the worst time for carbs when your goal is fat lossKeeps you in fat burning modeMinimizes time in storage modeDecreases hunger & cravingsIncreases energy SleepQuality & quantityHow we impair sleep via diet & lifestyleThe impact of sleep deprivation on insulinThe impact of sleep deprivation on hunger & cravingsDiet, lifestyle & fitness changes that

Yay! Another Random Show where I'm answering your questions! Today we've got some great ones including how to deal with holiday stress, how to know if your hormones are balanced, objections to tracking and common big rocks to help you find yours! If you have a question or topic you'd like me to tackle on the podcast, please let me know! http://primalpotential.com/how-to-deal-with-holiday-stress/

This one is kind of a no brainer, huh? A list of 8 foods that help you burn fat and how they help! Well, in fairness, some of these are ingredients, but still. And they all have something in common: they work to improve the body's responsiveness to insulin. In today's episode we'll talk about how these foods & ingredients help with fat loss, where you can get them and why these mechanisms are so powerful. Plus, I'm also going to give you access to a totally free 28-pg guide to the most effective fat loss strategies! It's usually $97 but between now (December 3rd 2015) and December 31st, you can get it totally free! Ok, in fairness, some of these are "ingredients", but in today's episode we talk in detail about what they are, how they help and how you can incorporate them into your diet! CinnamonChromiumOmega 3 Fatty AcidsSeleniumGlutamineZincVitamin D3Alpha Lipoic Acid http://primalpotential.com/8-foods-that-help-you-burn-fat/

Let's make the most of the rest of 2015, okay? I am certain that if you follow a few of these strategies, you can drop 1 size in 30 days. That's not crazy diet talk. It's just possible. The problem isn't that we don't know what will lead to fat loss, it's that we struggle to consistently implement it. Oftentimes we do too much. We create these busy, detailed plans and then we get lost in the details. Today I simplify it for you! 10 Strategies to Drop 1 Size (before 2016) Get out of your head Prepare for the morning Identify your obstacles Track. What you measure improves. Let go of indulgences that aren't worth it Eat when you're hungry Go to bed earlier Make fat, protein and non-starchy veggies your staples Face the music and get accountable Get a coach http://primalpotential.com/drop-1-size/

I say all the time that motivation isn't something that strikes the fortunate. Not at all, in fact. Motivation is something you have to CHOOSE to create EVERY day! Of course, as soon as I say that, the first and most obvious question is "how??" In today's episode we're tackling just that - how to create motivation. I am going to share 11 powerful motivators from my favorite book, Ryan Holiday's The Obstacle Is The Way. http://primalpotential.com/how-to-create-motivation/

Are protein shakes healthy? Can they help with fat loss? What is the best type of protein? What are the differences between whey, casein, soy and gelatin? Which is best? Should I buy isolate or concentrate? How important is grass fed? What about hormone free? Whoa. So much to consider, right? In today's episode we'll be tackling all these questions and more! http://primalpotential.com/are-protein-shakes-healthy-4-things-to-know-before-you-buy

There is a legit problem that keeps many people from reaching their fat loss and fitness goals. Actually, there are two major problems: Making excusesLying about our options to make ourselves feel better.I know, that sounds strong. But we're so used to telling ourselves that we're "doing our best" and we don't ever really stop to consider whether or not that's even true. 99% of the time it is not true. Not even close to true. If you want to make progress, if you want to break out of the cycle of self-sabotage, if you want to bridge the gap between knowing what you need to do and actually doing it, you've got to stop making excuses. In today's episode we're going to talk about specific strategies to help you break out of this cycle of unconscious self-sabotage so you can stop making excuses & start getting results. http://primalpotential.com/minisode-how-to-stop-making-excuses/