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Pandemic Weight Loss Part 2 Oct 27, 2020

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We're back for Part 2 of our Pandemic Weight Loss episode. If you missed part 1, go back and do that now before we spoil it for you!

Topics we cover:

The 3pm Carb Cutoff
Why using keto and low-carb at the same time is a bad idea
How much should you really be working out?
How accountability and support groups can help

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Pandemic Weight Loss: Part 1 Oct 20, 2020

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A lot of people have sent in questions about lockdown weight gain, and we thought we would make a show to help some people through the craziness while the world is a little bit broken. We get it, this is a stressful situation, and stress can lead to making some not so great decisions when it comes to nutrition. And now our pajama pants don't fit, and probably not our regular pants but we don't know because we haven't left the house in 6 months.

So let's regroup, let's make a plan and make some steps towards the next right thing

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How stress can lead to poor nutrition choices
How to get back to life in human form
A little trick called "The Next Right Thing"
Improve Digestion

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Keto Challenge Secrets Revealed Oct 13, 2020

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This week, we're still in full Keto Challenge mode - especially since our Keto Challenge doors officially open tomorrow, October 13th, 2020.

So let's use this week's episode to chat about 3 secret weapons these challengers use to gain this kind of momentum:

In this episode we talk about:

How to exercise the right way
How and when to add intermittent fasting
How eating more fat can help you body let go of stored fat

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Keto Challenge Prep Tips Oct 06, 2020

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It's Keto Challenge time! This week we're getting hopeful keto challengers prepared to win that big $500 Keto Challenge prize!

Karen P - who lost 9 lbs in 21 days

Shannon B - who lost 13 lbs in 21 days

Shannon H - down 17.5 lbs in 21 days

Daschia lost 18.2 lbs in 21 days

Jason was down 25 lbs in only 21 days

And if you noticed a trend of weight loss drastically increasing each time a new challenge rolled around, you are paying attention! Every new challenge has been fine tuned and revved up for even better results! During the last challenge, challengers lost a combined total of 247 lbs in only 21 days!

Let's talk about 3 tips you can get started with RIGHT NOW to get ready for the next Keto Challenge.

Tip 1 - Make a slow low carb transition before hopping into full fledged keto

Tip 2 - Ease your way into an easy intermittent fasting routine

Tip 3 - Get your digestion up to par now

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Best Ways to Measure Success Sep 29, 2020

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When changing your eating habits there's always the question of how much success your actually having. We suggest grabbing your scale! And then throw it out the window!

Well, you don't have to actually throw it out the window, but we do suggest using other methods of measuring your success. This is because the scale gives very little information in terms of how your body is actually changing. It can be frustrating and emotional to watch that number go up and down...so stop it.

Today we're going to talk about other methods of measuring success that can help you stay on track without the emotional rollercoaster of using a scale. But just in case you're super attached, we'll also go over ways to make better use of it.

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3 Reasons You're Failing Keto Sep 22, 2020

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Since a lot of people have been seeing great success on a ketogenic diet, you thought you'd give it a try. But maybe you're not finding it as magical as everyone is claiming it to be, maybe you even gained a few pounds since starting. It's okay! There are several reasons a person can have trouble on a ketogenic diet, and today we're going to talk all about that. Listen in as Tony and Nissa discuss the three biggest reasons you're not succeeding at Keto.

Digestion
Mindset
Not making lifestyle shifts

Overcoming Cravings - Part 3 Sep 15, 2020

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Many find success on keto since once they get rid of the processed carbs they previously lived on and replace those processed foods with real food options that keep them satiated longer, so the constant hunger felt by many dieters and cravings simply vanish.

And while that's a great happily ever after story, there are still many hopeful ketoers that go into keto hoping their cravings will vanish so they can get the same big results they keep hearing about, but a week or two into following keto, cravings take over and they find themselves head first in a greasy bag filled with burgers and an extra large fry.

Today in Part 3 we're going to explore why some people's cravings vanish after a few days into the plan, while others struggle with keto since the bag of stale chips hidden in the back of your pantry keeps calling your name.

In this episode:

Does food addiction play a part in the foods people crave?
Why does keto work so well to get rid of some people's cravings?
Are there digestive reasons some people crave one type of food over another? IE, why I always want something salty and crunchy vs. someone else craving something sweet and chewy?
Some people say after a while of following keto, they actually start to crave healthier foods like broccoli. Why is this?
How can improving digestion help improve cravings?
Is a keto plan like carb cycling more helpful or hurtful when it comes to cravings on keto?

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Keto Challenge

Overcoming Cravings - Part 2 Sep 08, 2020

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Today we're going to explore why some people's cravings vanish after a few days into the plan, while others struggle with keto since the bag of stale chips hidden in the back of your pantry keeps calling your name.

In this episode:

Keto is a plan that once you commit to it, you have to be committed
Your body looks at the overall progress - so it sums up the good choices and the bad choices, and that's your result on your plan
It's especially important to not cheat on a keto plan since it takes time for your body to learn how to run on fat for fuel
You may even gain weight with this pattern since too much fat throughout the week and too many carbs on the weekend can be a recipe for weight gain

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Keto Challenge

Overcoming Cravings - Part 1 Sep 01, 2020

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In this episode:

What exactly is a craving?
What does it mean to crave salty foods?
What does it mean to crave sweet foods?
How some sweeteners can stall progress on keto

Are you fat adapted? Part 2 Aug 25, 2020

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Today we're going to talk about 7 ways you can tell if you are fat adapted, beyond constantly pricking yourself with a blood ketone meter.

If you don't want to test for ketosis, there are some things that happen in your body that are signals you are transitioning into a fat adapted state. Some of these signs you can look for include:

#1 - You start peeing a lot more

#2 - Speaking of inflammation coming down, if you have high blood pressure, you'll also notice your blood pressure start to come down

#3 - You no longer feel hangry, where you HAVE to eat every 2-3 hours

#4 - Along with not feeling hangry, you no longer desperately and constantly crave carbs

#5 - You begin to notice a lot more energy

#6 - You experience increased mental clarity

#7 - You don't need a snack right before or right after a workout

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