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

This girl. Guys. Seriously. Allison Hagendorf is an absolutely incredible example of loving food, enjoying food and having a great body at the same time. In today's episode we get super practical (and pretty funny) about HOW to move away from the all-or-nothing approach and how to learn to enjoy your favorite things while losing fat and getting a body you absolutely love. We talk about food obsession, navigating social situations, how and when to indulge, nutrition & fitness myths and we laugh a lot along the way!    http://primalpotential.com/allison-hagendorf/

Another fun, short episode answering listener questions! We're taking a short look at 4-5 questions focusing on what's "not enough carbs", getting adequate nutrients from food, kombucha for breakfast, bulletproof coffee & my own personal workout plan.   http://primalpotential.com/not-enough-carbs/

It used to be so easy for me to say to myself, "Alright! I'm really doing it this time! No more excuses! This is it for real! I'm ready!!" But it never happened like that. It just didn't. I became a master of talking myself into whatever choice felt good at the time. I'd say, "It's just this one thing, it can't possibly hurt" or, "I'll be extra strict tomorrow" or "I'll workout later and be sure to burn it off". I knew exactly what debates and arguments worked best. Those types of internal debates are what I refer to as "anchors". They hold you back. They pull you down. They drag you off course. Identifying these anchors and understanding how you justify exceptions is absolutely critical in learning how to stop making excuses. Because really, these excuses, these internal debates are the exact reason you haven't got the results you want. It's the "why" behind your inconsistency. In today's episode we're getting super practical (and personal) about how to stop making excuses by identifying how you justify and

I've talked about coconut oil and medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) in a handful of episodes today but I wanted to take a broader look at the very diverse and powerful benefits of coconut oil. I've previously focused on the benefits of coconut oil as it relates to energy and weight loss but it's so much more than that! Today we're diving into cholesterol, antibacterial properties, hormones and more!   http://primalpotential.com/benefits-of-coconut-oil/

Today's episode is HEAVY but I think it will be extremely valuable. We're going through 13 lessons about fat loss and life that I feel we'll be extremely helpful in your pursuit of your goals. And honestly, these 13 lessons about fat loss are super applicable to EVERY aspect of your life! These will help you conquer goals related to health, fitness, careers, relationships, finances and so much more. I'd love for you to send your thoughts and feedback! Let me know what you think and let me know what you'd add!   http://primalpotential.com/13-lessons-about-fat-loss/

We're getting awfully personal in today's episode! Yep, we're tackling loose skin after weight loss and what you can do about it. We'll talk about how often loose skin is a true problem, when it's actually NOT loose skin but actually just stubborn body fat and we'll get into practical strategies for improving the structural integrity and elasticity of your skin via diet, lifestyle and (maybe) supplementation. We'll wrap up with my own personal experience with loose skin, my skin removal surgery and alllllll the intimate details!    http://primalpotential.com/loose-skin-after-weight-loss/

Last week I aired an episode discussing 10 reasons you need magnesium for fat loss and health. It was a pretty awesome show and it generated a ton of great questions! The volume and quality of questions clearly indicated the need for a second show! In today's Q&A episode we're answering those questions and diving into deep detail about how magnesium works in the body. Specifically, we're going to talk about magnesium for PMS and how it impacts cravings (especially those for chocolate) and headaches. We're also going to talk about how magnesium impacts workout performance and how & why athletes have different magnesium needs. Lastly, we'll dive into more about supplements, topicals and epsom salts.   http://primalpotential.com/magnesium-for-PMS/

I recently wrote a blog post about why you haven't made progress yet and it generated a lot of discussion and a whole bunch of practical questions. In today's episode, we're diving a little deeper into that blog post to answer questions and provide support in finding out why you haven't done it yet. Why you haven't lost weight. Why you haven't changed your eating habits. Why you haven't been consistent. And more importantly, we'll help you take the steps you need to make those changes and start consistently getting results!   http://primalpotential.com/why-you-havent-done-it-yet/

Heather Robertson, a working mom of 3, lost 170 lbs after a lifetime of struggling with her weight. She is now a fat loss coach, podcaster and blogger at Half Size Me and we teamed up to address some of the most common fat loss challenges and how we tackle them. We talk about how she taught herself moderation, how she maintains motivation, dealing with food pushers and much more!   http://primalpotential.com/common-fat-loss-challenges-with-heather-robertson/

Magnesium is the 4th most abundant mineral in the human body and the majority of us don't get enough of it. It is absolutely required for more than 300 reactions in the body. Without adequate magnesium, every single aspect of your health is impaired. In today's episode we'll cover 10 reasons you need magnesium for fat loss, for health, for energy and much more.   http://primalpotential.com/10-reasons-you-need-magnesium/

Another episode answering listener questions including:   How to go about finding your big rocks Are carbs OK post workout Does all fat burning happen in a state of ketosis If veggies are carbs, how do they fit in the Golden Rules of carbs & fat loss? Are you eating enough Being stuck in a detrimental cycle   http://primalpotential.com/finding-your-big-rocks/

There are some very common traits shared among high achievers. In today's episode, we're going to talk about this 10 habits of high achievers so you can identify your own gaps between where you are and where you want to be and begin to move more quickly towards your goals!   http://primalpotential.com/10-habits-of-high-achievers/

In today's episode we're going through tons of paleo snack ideas! Snacking can be a tough thing for a lot of people and making healthy choices for snacks can be tricky. In today's episode we talk about snacking in general, whether or not it is best to eat every few hours and then provide a wide variety of paleo snack ideas and options!   http://primalpotential.com/paleo-snack-ideas/

For most of us, certainly for me, the key to achieving and maintaining your weight loss goals is in understanding how to stop self sabotage. It's in your ability to understand how you get in your own way, how you routinely sabotage your efforts (consciously or unconsciously) and then changing your behavior accordingly. This is far easier said than done but it is 100% possible if you're willing to pay attention, be honest with yourself and acknowledge that you have everything it takes to improve your life and change your behavior.    http://primalpotential.com/how-to-stop-self-sabotage/

In today's episode we're talking how to increase energy with specific food choices. There are specific strategies (beyond caffeine and sleep) that will make a significant difference in your energy levels, focus and performance. We'll talk about the dos and don'ts of increasing your energy and talk about food choices that can help boost your energy.   http://primalpotential.com/how-to-increase-energy/

In today's episode we're addressing a listener challenge that, to me, points to the gap between planning and doing. Maybe you recognize this pattern: you establish a plan. You set goals. You draft a menu for the week. You pre-determine how many workouts you'll get in. You stock up on healthy groceries. You don't execute. The groceries go to waste. You don't make it to the gym. You bring home takeout after working late. The next week, you go back to the same process. You refine your plan. You make it more specific. You spend more time on the plan than on the execution of the plan.   http://primalpotential.com/gap-between-planning-and-doing/

This is the 100th episode of the Primal Potential podcast! In this episode, I'm sharing some specifics about the factors that led to my emotional eating, weight gain and unhealthy relationship with food as well as the strategies I used to permanently overcome the factors that held me back for most of my life.    http://primalpotential.com/100th-episode-primal-potential-podcast/

In today's episode we're tackling lots of questions about dietary fat including how much fat is too much, whether or not dietary cholesterol raises serum cholesterol and if fat really clogs your arteries. Plus, we'll go into healthy fat sources, how to incorporate fat into your meals and snacks, signs that you need more fat and how to monitor and adjust your fat intake.   http://primalpotential.com/how-much-fat-is-too-much/

In today's episode we're talking about all things CrossFit and weight loss with my own personal trainer and owner of CrossFit Altius, Nathan Keil. Nathan and I chat about how he programs workouts for fat loss and the keys to efficient, safe and effective workouts. We'll get into the specifics of workout timing, movements and myths and he'll even share 25 minutes reviewing what he ate yesterday (kidding, kidding....kinda). Nathan is a true expert in his field and is currently training for the 2016 CrossFit Games. Though he has super human strength and far above average fitness, he's a great teacher, motivator and coach. He shares his insight on who might benefit from a personal trainer and how do you even know if your trainer is any good.   http://primalpotential.com/crossfit-and-weight-loss/

One of the most popular Primal Potential podcast episodes was all about how to create a fat loss breakfast. I think a lot of people have a hard time with lunch, even more than breakfast, because they're often out of the house and eating on-the-go. In today's episode we're talking about paleo lunch ideas, recipes, and basic principles to put together a primal or paleo fat loss friendly lunch no matter where you are or how much time you have! Plus, we'll talk about strategies and ideas for making good choices when lunching out!   http://primalpotential.com/paleo-lunch-ideas/