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Ep 114: 5 Ways We Talk Ourselves Into Sabotage Dec 19, 2015

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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 these arguments are not only counterproductive but also completely untrue. I introduce a detailed strategy on how stop letting these lies sneak up on you and throw you off track.

We don't use these arguments because they are real or true. We use them because they give us what we want: permission to be be indulgent.

The most effective way to remove the power of these lies we tell ourselves is to identify:

what they are
when we use them
that they are completely untrue and counterproductive
positive affirmations with which to replace them

http://primalpotential.com/5-ways-we-talk-ourselves-into-sabotage/

Ep 113: What Tony Robbins Taught Me About Weight Loss Dec 17, 2015

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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
1. Specific
2. Compelling
3. 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 find a more constructive way to fill that need.
I can't find happiness within my comfort zone. It's a lie. It's a trap I was caught in.
I was using food as an escape. Running never leads to resolution.
All of my decisions were primed by my state. I can control my state at any time with things like:
1. My breathing
2. My outfit
3. My posture
4. My facial expressions
5. My words
I am in control of my emotions. Not taking control of my emotions will prevent me from ever taking control of my food choices & my body.

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http://primalpotential.com/what-tony-robbins-taught-me-about-weight-loss/

Ep 112: Protein Bars for Weight Loss Dec 15, 2015

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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

First, let's establish WHY you eat them and IF they work for you (or not). Take a few minute to answer the following questions:

Am I using bars as a meal or a snack?
Am I eating bars when I'm truly hungry or are they a distraction?
When are you eating bars? (pre workout, post workout, breakfast)
Do they satisfy your hunger? With 1 serving? (for many many people, they are a trigger)
Do they increase or decrease your cravings?
What is it you like about them:
- Convenience
- Taste/flavor/sweet
- Texture

In this episode we'll talk about the factors you need to look at when choosing a bar, especially when your goal is weight loss. In addition to the above considerations, we'll talk about:

Protein
Calories
Servings
Sugar
Fiber
Artificial ingredients
Unstable fats

http://primalpotential.com/protein-bars-for-weight-loss/

Motivational Minisode: Inaction Is Harder Dec 14, 2015

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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/

Ep 111: Top 3 Tips For Staying Focused Dec 12, 2015

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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/

Ep 110: 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas Dec 10, 2015

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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

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 hardboiled eggs in my salad, using the salad chopper lets the yolks become a creamy element for the salad. Same thing with avocado or guacamole. It blends the flavors and reduces the need for dressings. I also use it for my fave breakfast dish: shredded cabbage with eggs, bacon & avocado. I love volume but I had things that are super dry.

Kettlebells or Jump Ropes

Books

5 Minute Journal by Alex Ikonn and UJ Ramdas
The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
The Motivation Manifesto by Brendon Burchard
The ONE Thing by Gary Keller
Mastery by Robert Greene

http://primalpotential.com/5-healthy-holiday-gift-ideas/

Ep 109: 4 Fat Loss Best Practices Dec 08, 2015

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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 will improve sleep & accelerate fat loss

AffirmationsWhy they matterHow we get it wrongHow to make them work for youMy first affirmations

SprintingHow to sprint regardless of your fitness levelWhat sprinting really meansTypes of sprintsWhy sprinting is the investing of exercise

http://primalpotential.com/4-fat-loss-best-practices

Q&A 36: How To Deal With Holiday Stress + How To Know If Your Hormones Are Balanced Dec 05, 2015

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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/

Episode 108: 8 Foods That Help You Burn Fat Dec 03, 2015

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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/

Ep 107: How You Can Drop 1 Size This Month Dec 01, 2015

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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/