Thrive Forever Fit With Jay Nixon

Temptation ~ Gratification ~ Regret ~ Repeat In this episode, I’m going to show you how the neural pathways that you’ve created over the years are the reason you keep repeating bad behaviors. And of course, I’m going to show you how to correct the problem. The million-dollar question is: "Why do I keep doing that even though I know it’s bad for me?” The answers: It’s your brain's fault! It has to do with neural pathways that get created as we do things. When we do something right, a pathway is created. Unfortunately, a pathway is also created when we something wrong. So the reason we keep making the same mistakes is that we slip by default back into existing neural pathways. Here’s how the process starts and ends: Temptation: the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise. Gratification: pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire Regret: feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over (something that has happened or been done, especially a loss or missed opportunity).

The Power Of The WHO In this episode, I discuss why it’s not the "what or how" that is most important in your life but rather the WHO. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. You’re focused on the wrong thing. 2. The what and how it doesn’t matter if the who is wrong. 3. The BIG dreams of your barstool buddies and why they never came true. 4. Your WHO will either act as an anchor or a launchpad for all of your success. 5. You will never outperform the excitations of your peer group. 6. When I changed my WHO, my what and how became clear. 7. Is your WHO holding you back or helping you? Join the FREE ~ Wellness Lab Launch Pad

Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome In this episode, I discuss how a quote from a movie I watched in 1986 (I was 12) has stuck with me and massively impacted my life. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. The quality of your life will be determined by your ability to navigate adversity. 2. Improvise: create and perform spontaneously or without preparation ~ produce or make (something) from whatever is available. 3. Adapt: make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose; modify. 4. Overcome: succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty). Defeat (an opponent); prevail. 5. Why were those three words Marine Sergeant Thomas Highway so powerful? 6. At 12 years old, this became my mantra anytime life presented me with a challenge. Which I now call an opportunity. 7. What’s your mantra? 8. How do you handle adversity? Join the FREE ~ Wellness Lab Launch Pad

3:19 AM In this episode, I discuss why I get up at 3:19 AM every day. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. Setting yourself up with the opportunity to win 2. Taking a line from Jocko’s playbook, discipline does equal freedom 3. Your biggest competition in life is you vs. you 4. Complacency is the enemy of excellence 5. Chapter 7 of The Overweight Mind: Fall In Love With The Process 6. I loved to practice. Would you wear your pads to class? 7. First in last out 8. Be the hardest working in the room 9. The willingness to do what others won’t do Join the FREE ~ Wellness Lab Launch Pad

Opportunity 2020 The Shift In Perspective In this episode, I discuss how I’m viewing our current situation as a golden opportunity. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. Our current situation is an opportunity. 2. Is this making you better or bitter ~ remember it’s a choice. 3. What’s one thing you’ve learned about yourself during Opportunity 2020? 4. What’s one thing you’ve created or taken advantage of during Opportunity 2020? 5. Stop playing the blame game ~ it’s a lose-lose waste of time for you. 6. Opportunity 2020 has uncovered insecurities in your life and has also given you the time to correct them. 7. Has your perspective of life changed during Opportunity 2020? 8. Taking advantage of the gift of time! Join the FREE ~ Wellness Lab Launch Pad

The Stop Sign In this episode, I discuss the adage of how you do one thing is how you do everything. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. The Stop Sign story from my drive to work. 2. Is it true that how you do one thing is how you do everything? 3. The hypocrisy of ~ the rules don’t apply to me until I need them to. 4. Retraining your brain to see the world from a different perspective. 5. Pattens and how they influence our behavior and, ultimately, our success. Join the FREE ~ Wellness Lab Launch Pad

Deliberate Acts of Awesomeness In this episode, I talk about the acts of awesomeness I have witnessed since the beginning of these uncertain times. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. We need positivity and good news now more than ever. 2. This pandemic is shining a light on some fantastic humans. 3. We have the opportunity to grow, evolve, and be better because of this uncertainty. 4. Tough times either bring out the best or the worst in people. They actually bring awareness to what and who you truly are in this world. 5. Hugs and hand pounds to all the healthcare works that are working day and night to help those in need. You are real superheroes, and we appreciate you more than you will ever know. 6. Could you walk away from 2 Million dollars a month to help people? 7. A $5000 gift card 8. The kindness and thoughtfulness of my clients have been overwhelming. PLEASE keep spreading positivity and love. Reminder: If you get overwhelmed today, remind yourself that "

My Promise To You In this episode, I give you my promise in this time of uncertainty and chaos. PROMISE: “This is not more than you can handle ~ It’s just more than you expected.” Power Takeaways From This Episode:     1. You are stronger and more resilient than you can even imagine.     2. We will get through this together.      3. Minimize the overwhelm and anxiety by believing that this is an opportunity and not just an adversity.  4. Surround yourself with people who see the world from a positive perspective.     5. Avoid or minimize communication with those that want to overdramatize the current situation.    Action Step:     I want you to repeat this to yourself throughout the day today.  "

Looking For Leaders In Uncertain Times In this episode, I discuss how now more than ever, we need leaders to stand up. I’m not talking about the president or elected officials. I’m talking about you! Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. Leaders make the tough decision to do what’s right and not what’s convenient. 2. The right thing to do is always the right thing to do. 3. Being a leader means that you are willing to delay instant gratification for the greater good and longterm success. 4. This is an opportunity to be better in all areas of your life. You should focus on creating better relationships ~ better habits and standards for your health ~ a better plan of action for your money ~ a better relationship with yourself 5. Now is the time for us to be the change we desire to see in the world. 6. Leadership comes with the responsibility to say the things that need to be said even if they are unpopular. 7. Truth: You can reset and come out of this better, or you can regress and come out of this bit

You Get What You Tolerate     In this episode, I discuss how your standards dictate your future.    Power Takeaways From This Episode:    1. Are your standards in congruence with the life you desire to live?  2. You will only get out of life what you are willing to tolerate.  3. Thought, Words, and Actions must be in alignment for you to succeed.  4. My daily standard for myself: “Today I will leave every person, place, and thing better than how I found it. I will lead with love and light in all of my encounters. I will shine the brightest in the darkest hours, and I will be the rock for those who seek a better way. I will hold place and space for those in need of help. Today I will be the change I seek in the world.”   5. This might be to the most valuable message of the whole podcast: ~ write this down ~ “When setting expectations, no matter what has been said or written, if substandard performance is accepted and no one is held accountable ~ if ther

The Dynamic Duo of Success ~ Support and Accountability     In this episode, I discuss how support and accountability, when combined, become one of the strongest elements of a support group or coaching program. They are the Dynamic Duo of Success.     Power Takeaways From This Episode:      1. Two of the most critical elements of any successful coaching and support program are support and accountability.   2. Why everyone loves to give and receive support and why that might be a bad thing.  3. The reason support by itself is not strong enough to help you win.  4. Why people struggle with the accountability piece of the puzzle.  5. Why being uncomfortable is the key to growth.  6. How, when you combine support with accountability, the strength of both multiple by 10.  7. The importance of being coachable and knowing that those who hold you accountable do it because they love you and want to see you win.   8. Surrounding y

The Fad Will Lead You Back To FAT In this episode, I will discuss why the transition from fad diet to a sustainable lifestyle is harder than you think ~ the to evidence proves this to be true. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. The hottest fad in the “diet” world is the Ketogenic diet ~ everyone is doing it, trying it, or going to do it ~ companies have shifted their entire product lines to Keto Approved, Keto Friendly, or Keto something. Even Fitness and Nutrition coaches without a strong foundation in longterm results are jumping on the Keto bandwagon in droves too. 2. The Keto diet is basically the Atkins diet on Extreme ~ One key difference between the keto diet, and Atkins is the amount of protein you're allowed to take in. There's no cap on Atkins, while keto limits protein to about 20 percent of your daily calories. On Atkins, you eventually reintroduce carbs, but on keto, carbs are always limited. 3. The bottom line for both Keto, Atkins, and all the other hack and quick-fix diets is that they

Treat Your Body Like A Business In this episode, I will discuss how I treat all aspects of my life, including my body (health and fitness), like a successful business. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. Running your body like you would run a successful thriving business is the key to having the health and fitness you desire. 2. Excess withdrawals lead to your business going bankrupt ~ the same concept applies to your body. Excess negative behaviors will bankrupt your body. 3. Successful businesses make more positive deposits than they down negative withdrawals. Again this applies perfectly to having a healthy body. 4. Create a list of your daily activities and then write deposit or withdrawal next to the action. Tally your + and - and see if you're making money or losing money in your business (body). 5. Simplify the decision-making process is the key to long-term consistency and success If you would like more information, tips, and strategies to gain mindset mastery, join my FREE Facebook group.

Unrealistic Actions Are Your Superpower In this episode, We will chat about “Goal Setting” and why most people are doing it all wrong. Hint: I will simplify the process for you and give you the GPS for goal achieving success. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. Your goal-setting machine is broken. I’ll show you how to fix it. 2. Why your goals are too small. 3. The reason you aren’t getting the things out of life you desire. Hint: your pan is too small 4. I will reveal the Kryptonite to your goals and dreams. 5. Time is passing with or without the best version of you. 6. Whatever you do, stay in your damn lane. 7. Unrealistic Actions are your SUPERPOWER. If you like more information, tips, and strategies to gain mindset mastery, join my FREE Facebook group. Join the FREE ~ Wellness Lab Launch Pad

Transformation Is An Inside Job 
 The Dictionary defines TRANSFORMATION as:  ● a thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance ● a metamorphosis during the life cycle of an animal    In this episode, we will discuss the phases of a transformation and how I believe it all begins and even ends on the inside. 
   Power Takeaways From This Episode:      1. We think of transformation in the visual sense ~ before and after photos or numbers decreasing on a scale, but this isn’t where the process begin it’s merely a side effect of the success of the decision that way made.    2. I believe that all transformations begin on the inside with the decision that you will no longer tolerate your current situation whatever it may be.      3. And without this decision the visual portion of the transformation never happens because the process lacks the strength ~ the WHY ~ that is mandatory for any successful change to occur.       4. Where

WORD ~ WHY ~ WOW In this episode, I will teach you my Word ~ Why ~ Wow Success System for 2020. This is how you will get all the things you desire out of life this year. It's simple, easy and effective. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. 96.37% of ALL New Years Resolutions Fail 2. Every time you break a promise you make to yourself it gets easier to break the next one. 3. WORDS have power ~ Pick a word that makes you feel, a word that makes you want to take positive inspired action on your life. 4. WHY ~ If you why is strong enough you will find a way. This is why most resolutions fail and why most people don’t get what they want out of life. They don’t know or have a strong enough why. 5. WOW ~ Set goals that when you achieve them it makes you say wow. Don’t under index your life by setting tiny easily attainable goals. Go get the life you deserve and desire. 6. Community ~ Accountability and support are crucial to your success. Surround yourself with people who believe in you and who desire a be

When Whatever Turns Into WTF       Welcome to Season Three of the Thrive Forever Fit Show   In this episode, I will discuss how the use of “Whatever” is taking you down a path that leads to waking up in a WTF situation.      The use of disempowering language like “whatever” is holding you hostage in a life you actually don’t want to be in.      Every time you use vocabulary like this, you give your power away to a person, person, or thing, and through this forfeiture of power, you get the leftovers of life.  Power Takeaways From This Episode:      1. The words you use either make you stronger or weaker.    2. Weak, disempowering language leads to a life of toleration.      3. You’ve been programmed through your environment and experiences to expect the life that is giving to you as opposed to going after the life you desire.       4. The easiest and fastest way to change your life is by

You Must Believe You Deserve It  In this episode, I will help you shift your mindset from “I wish I could have that” to “I deserve to have that.”     This shift is crucial for success in every area of life. Because the hard truth is that you will never have more than you believe you deserve.     And as you know, I am the person that believes you can be, do, and have everything you desire if you're willing to apply the effort to your life to achieve it. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 
 1. Everyone wants to have something that they aren’t willing to work hard enough to get.     2. The thing for me was writing my first book: The Overweight Mind.     3. How did I shift from wanting to doing? Support, Accountability, Modeling ~ I joined a mastermind group.     4. All areas of your life require you to up-level to achieve the things you desire. This includes making more money, be healthy and fit, and having a great fulfilling relat

How To Overcome The I Don't Have Time Mindset In this episode, I show you how a shift in perspective, and priorities can help you with your current belief that you don't have time. And I use your favorite holiday ritual to guide you to your new powerful mindset ~Elf On The Shelf. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. Lessons from your Elf on the Shelf ritual 2. Planning, Timing, Scheduling are the three keys to a successful elf staging and to you being more successful in your ~ health and fitness ~ money ~ relationship 3. You’d NEVER not move the Elf, but you’ll cancel on yourself and your goals like it’s no big deal. 4. Shifting your perspective about time from “I don’t have enough” to what I prioritize in my life always gets done. 5. Once the Elf goes back in box for his 11 month hibernation take that same energy and prioritize your health with a solid schedule and detailed planning. If you like more information, tips, and strategies to gain mindset mastery, join my FREE Facebook group. Join the FREE ~ W

False Gratitude In this episode, I discuss the damaging effects of false or fake gratitude. The purpose of this episode is to give you a new perspective on gratitude and the power it holds if applied with intentional action. Power Takeaways from this Episode: 1. What is false gratitude? 2. Are you practicing false gratitude? I’ll share with you how you’ll know and the shifts to change it. 3. The power of intentional action based on your gratitude. I PROMISE you that by following the tips and strategies I give you in this episode you will realize the true power and ability of intentional gratitude. It’s a life changer. If you like more information, tips, and strategies to gain mindset mastery, join my FREE Facebook group. Join the FREE ~ Wellness Lab Launch Pad