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331: Carb Storage & Fat Loss May 06, 2017

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There is way too much confusion about carbohydrates. Too many people lump them all in the same category and act as if grams of carbs or calories are the only relevant factor. That's not the case.

Others act as if all carbs are "bad" - also not the case.

Some suggest that carbs are essential and even when pursuing fat loss we should consume multiple servings of quality carbs each day - that is untrue for most people.

Some people suggest that your metabolism works like an accounting system and we need to consume carbs in the morning if we wish to burn them off. That reflects a fundamental misunderstanding about metabolism and macronutrient utilization.

While it can be frustrating to hear conflicting opinions, I have some good news:

Carb strategies for sustainable fat loss are not complex or difficult
Your body will never lie about works & feels best for you

In today's episode we're clearing up the confusion and reviewing carbohydrate metabolism & storage for those seeking any degree of fat loss. http://primalpotential.com/331-carbs-and-fat-loss/

Resources:

Carb Strategies for Fat Loss - E-Course

Why Calorie Counting Doesn't Work

Carb Timing

Carb Tolerance

3 Stages of Carbohydrate Intolerance

The Golden Rules of Carbs & Fat Loss

Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List

How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

330: Overcoming Inertia May 04, 2017

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We don't make progress because we give up, give in, delay and make excuses when things get hard.

Here's the problem: change feels hardest right before you break through to it becoming easier.

It's easy to start. It's easy to do the work when it's new & you're feeling motivated. If we don't master overcoming inertia - pushing through when it feels hard & we want to quit - we'll remain in the cycle of starting without ever reaching our goals or finding our true potential.

In today's episode we will break down this idea of inertia, talk about how to push through it and demonstrate how things are so much more challenging in our own minds than in the reality of effort, practice & consistency.

http://primalpotential.com/330-overcoming-inertia/

Resources:

Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs & Emotional Eating

What Is Breaking Barriers

Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List

How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

329: The Case Against Counting Calories May 02, 2017

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Today is the day. We are making a strong case against counting calories.

I understand it's easy. I understand it's been "all the rage" for decades.

I also understand it doesn't work.

As Mark Sisson says, the calories in/calories out model is overly simple & dangerously ineffective.

Fortunately, there is a strategy that is both more effective and more accurate.

I hope you'll keep an open & curious mind as we make this compelling case against counting calories!

http://primalpotential.com/329-against-counting-calories/

Resources:

Why Calorie Counting Doesn't Work

Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs & Emotional Eating

What Is Breaking Barriers

Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List

How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Vacation & Your Goals Apr 29, 2017

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When you're trying to eat healthier, lose weight or get fit, vacation can be a stressful thing.

Lots of my clients struggle to balance vacation & their goals. You want to enjoy vacation and you don't want to feel like you're missing out, but you also don't want to throw caution to the wind and go overboard.

Where's the middle? We're gonna find it in today's episode!

It's not about deprivation but it's also not about having a free-for-all. Let's chat about it.

http://primalpotential.com/328-vacation-goals/

Resources:

Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs & Emotional Eating

What Is Breaking Barriers

Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List

How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

327: Vitamins, Supplements & Shakes Apr 27, 2017

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Are vitamins and supplements worth it? Are they important? Do they make a difference? And how do you know which ones are good and which ones aren't?

Rarely does a day go by when I don't get some variation of these questions.

I've been on both sides of this conversation. Prior to starting Primal Potential I worked for a dietary supplement company and worked to both formulate & market protein powders, vitamins, minerals and other products.

I've also been a confused consumer, desperate to get healthy and eager to take any potion or product that would help.

Hopefully I'll simplify this discussion dramatically in today's episode! If you've got a million questions about supplements or a cabinet full of them, today is for you!

http://primalpotential.com/327-vitamins-supplements-shakes/

Resources:

Episode 055: Probiotics for Fat Loss & Health

The Truth About Omega 3s

Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs & Emotional Eating

What Is Breaking Barriers

Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List

326: Let Me Blow Your Mind Apr 25, 2017

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Tough love alert!

The #1 most valuable, high impact thing you can do to improve your body & your health is improve your mindset.

I can't tell you how much people dismiss this truth and instead only want to focus on diet & exercise strategy.

Guys, our minds create our lives. Our thoughts drive our decisions. When you improve your mind, you make every other change in life exponentially easier.

In today's episode I'm sharing a few things, mindset related, that really hit me hard this week because I want you to accept this reality:

If you want to change your body or your health, change your mind. It changes everything.

http://primalpotential.com/326-blow-your-mind/

Resources:

Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs & Emotional Eating

What Is Breaking Barriers

Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List

How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

325: Dietary Fats To Avoid & Why Apr 22, 2017

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Dietary fat can be your best friend in health & fat loss or your worst enemy. Today's we're exploring which fats to avoid & why.

I certainly had a ton of misconceptions about healthy & unhealthy fats for a long time.

I thought that unsaturated fats were ideal and vegetable oils were perfectly healthy.

I thought that butter & saturated fats were best avoided.

I've done a ton of episodes on dietary fat (many are linked below under "Resources") but today we're focusing on which fats to avoid.

Don't miss the convo!

http://primalpotential.com/325-dietary-fats-to-avoid/

Resources:

124: Fat Loss Basics - Dietary Fat

075: How Much Fat Is Too Much

006: Eat More Fat

Q&A 7: Cholesterol Is Not The Culprit

053: Soy Story - Soy's Impact on Fat Loss

031: The Truth About Omega 3s

Perfecting Paleo

Eat the Yolks

Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List

Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs & Emotional Eating

What Is Breaking Barriers

How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

324: The Simple Path To Fat Loss Apr 20, 2017

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I am a simple girl. I think health & fat loss isn't complicated.

It's not easy, but it's also not complicated.

Today I want to talk to you about the simple path to fat loss.

We know the simple things to do, we just don't do them consistently.

And then, we get distracted by all the complicated tips and tricks and tactics that make companies billions of dollars every year.

We bail on those strategies, bury our heads in ice cream and Doritos and then go back to searching.

If we could commit to keeping it simple and staying consistent with one simple adjustment at a time, we'd see how uncomplicated health and fat loss can be.

http://primalpotential.com/324-simple-path-fat-loss/

Resources:

Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List

My #1 Fat Loss Recommendation

How To Track Without Counting Calories

Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs & Emotional Eating

What Is Breaking Barriers

How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

323: How Much Should You Eat? Apr 18, 2017

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Lots of people want to know how much they should eat. When it comes to protein, fat & carbs, everyone wants to know: how much should you eat? How much is too much? What is the target you should look to hit?

In fact, a google search of "how much protein should I eat" or the same question related to fat or carbs will yield millions of results & opinions.

Today, I'm tackling that question and providing tools to help you find your own answers.

The biggest take away of the episode is this: stop looking for someone else's answers and start consistently doing the work to create your own.

In today's show I'll be helping you find and create your own answers so you can stop relying on everyone else's opinion.

http://primalpotential.com/323-how-much-should-you-eat/

Resources:

Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List

My #1 Fat Loss Recommendation

How To Track Without Counting Calories

Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs & Emotional Eating

What Is Breaking Barriers

How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

322: The Expectancy Effect Apr 15, 2017

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Here's what I think: the expectancy effect, when applied, can change your life.

Lately I've been getting a lot of emails from people who are struggling. Their emails say things like, "I can't get motivated" or "I do alright for a couple days but then I blow it" and "my weekends are out of control".

All of these emails have one thing in common: low expectations.

There is a behavioral theory called the expectancy effect. It has been studied, scientifically, in depth. It basically says this:

Low expectations deliver low performance. Higher expectations deliver higher performance.

If you aren't satisfied with your performance, check your expectations.

You are likely forecasting failure, frustration or inconsistency.

We don't just do this with ourselves - we do it with colleagues, children, romantic partners and strangers on the street.

Leverage the expectancy effect & you can change your life!

http://primalpotential.com/322-the-expectancy-effect/

Resources:

Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs & Emotional Eating

What Is Breaking Barriers

How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)