Rebel Weight Loss & Lifestyle

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What Makes You So Special? Mar 01, 2023

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After one of my VIP clients wrote to me recently and said “I didn’t do this” and “I didn’t do that,” with “this and that” being all the Code Red rules I have in place for a reason, I remember thinking this:

“What makes YOU so special that you think you’re outside the rules?”

Look, we've ALL thought we were outside the rules at some point.

Maybe it’s because of your work schedule.

Or that you have kids.

Or that you're taking care of an elderly parent.

The thing is, the rules to consistent weight loss are the rules to consistent weight loss, and they don't bend for any of the reasons you think you "can't" follow them...

Because ain't nobody getting out of the rules.

Not me. Not Cari. Not our dad, Larry, or our mom, Carole.

Not even Oprah, Barack Obama, or Donald Trump get out of the rules, because it doesn't matter who you are.

When it comes to losing weight and keeping it off, it's 100% of the rules 100% of the time if you want 100% of the results.

So yeah, you can continue to think you're outside the rules...

Or you can follow them, consistently, to get and keep your weight off.

Before you throw up your hands and think, "Well, I guess I'm screwed, then, Cristy!" tune into this week's podcast for a new way to look at the mindset you're bringing to your weight loss.

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THE SCIENCE BEHIND CRAVINGS Feb 22, 2023

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What are cravings and why do we get them?

Are they ALL in your head, or is there science behind them?

And probably the most important question of all when it comes to cravings...

When you're at the grocery store reaching for Keebler Elf Cookies or Double Stuffed Oreos because you "crave" them, what can you do about it?

When you know the real reasons your cravings happen, you can stop beating yourself up for having them, and instead handle them in an empowering way.

We all get upset at our bodies for reminding us of old habits we're trying to shake.

Instead of hating your body for craving or remembering, check out this week’s podcast to hear why your brain resorts to cravings; and get tips and tricks to help you deal with them.

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Have you seen our new app? Even when your other social platforms are unavailable, we are here for you on the Code Red App www.coderedlifestyle.com/app

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Lose your first, next, or last 10 pounds with absolutely NO pills, powders, shakes, or exercise required. Click Below to join the challenge!

http://bit.ly/10lbtakedown

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Connect with Cristy:

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THE FEAR OF BEING CANCELLED Feb 15, 2023

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A while back, my sister, Cari, posted something slightly political on her Facebook news feed, mainly because it was a play on words to do with her husband's name, and she thought it was funny.

Someone read it, got upset and messaged me to say, “Cristy, I’m done with Code Red!”

Cari's post had nothing to do with Code Red, or even weight loss.

Yet because she happens to be my sister, they decided to have a mad fit over it, unfollow ME, and abandon their Code Red journey.

This person's behavior reminded me how, as a society, we've gotten SO touchy.

Heaven forbid you tell the truth about something uncomfortable, like the FACT that obesity is NOT healthy.

What has the world come to when doctors can't even warn you about the health risks associated with obesity because someone's gonna get offended?

What's next? They can't talk to you about diabetes, cancer, or fibromyalgia, because someone who can't handle the truth decides it's "prejudiced" somehow to talk about diseases?

Cancel culture is out of control.

And the people in your day to day life may decide to "cancel" you or their association with you in some way just because you're daring to take your life back.

I sure hope it doesn't come to THAT.

Yet at the rate things are going, you've gotta be prepared for it.

For help understanding how to deal with it if the people in your life don’t like you losing weight and getting healthy, tune into this week's new podcast episode to hear why being healthy matters more than being cancelled.

Listen to this week's new episode in the Code Red network, in your favorite podcast app, or on YouTube!

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Have you seen our new app? Even when your other social platforms are unavailable, we are here for you on the Code Red App www.coderedlifestyle.com/app

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Lose your first, next, or last 10 pounds with absolutely NO pills, powders, shakes, or exercise required. Click Below to join the challenge!

http://bit.ly/10lbtakedown

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Connect with Cristy:

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http://bit.ly/cristycoderedIG

A MOMENT ON THE LIPS, FOREVER ON THE HIPS! Feb 08, 2023

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The old wives tale that says “a moment on the lips, forever on the hips” is more than a tale for people who cheat JUST ONCE on Code Red.

When cheating is on your mind, your brain thinks, “This ain’t no big deal. It’s just a little bit.”

The consequences may not even cross your mind...

At least, until you find yourself struggling to reverse them.

Years ago, when Code Red was REALLY new, I used to let my clients have one cheat a week.

But I got so frustrated seeing them regain all the weight they lost that I removed cheats from weight loss mode.

One cheat sets you back a week, and ain't nobody got time (or willpower) for that.

To find out exactly why and how one cheat sets you back a week (including some numbers that really bring it home), tune into this week's new podcast episode.

If you're thinking of cheating, or already ARE cheating, this podcast may be exactly what you need to get (or stay) on track.

Listen to this week's new episode in the Code Red network, in your favorite podcast app, or on YouTube!

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Have you seen our new app? Even when your other social platforms are unavailable, we are here for you on the Code Red App www.coderedlifestyle.com/app

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Lose your first, next, or last 10 pounds with absolutely NO pills, powders, shakes, or exercise required. Click Below to join the challenge!

http://bit.ly/10lbtakedown

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Connect with Cristy:

Instagram

http://bit.ly/cristycoderedIG

5 THINGS I'VE NOTICED SINCE LOSING 20 LBS Feb 01, 2023

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In summer of 2022 I decided to make a comeback into competitive bodybuilding.

It's been 20 years since I last competed.

So WHY, at age 46, would I choose this for myself?

Because I like doing what society says I can’t do "at my age."

I also felt like I needed to prove to myself that I COULD do it.

See, I wasn't happy with myself. I wasn't doing the best I could. I wasn't living up to my potential, and I knew it.

A friend got me in touch with a trainer who specializes in getting people competition ready, and I got to work.

(I even decided to create a documentary from my journey, and it's set to come out later this year on Netflix!)

Losing more weight HAS to be a part of getting competition ready, and I've lost 20 pounds since I started.

And to my surprise, I discovered five "non-scale victories" I wasn't expecting to experience.

To hear what they are, tune into this week's podcast episode. See if you relate to any of them. Hear what you might get to experience when you get your weight under control.

If you're struggling to get motivated, and are disappointed in yourself right now, DEFINITELY tune in, because that's where I was before I started this journey last year.

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Have you seen our new app? Even when your other social platforms are unavailable, we are here for you on the Code Red App www.coderedlifestyle.com/app

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Lose your first, next, or last 10 pounds with absolutely NO pills, powders, shakes, or exercise required. Click Below to join the challenge!

http://bit.ly/10lbtakedown

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Connect with Cristy:

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http://bit.ly/cristycoderedIG

LOSING SIGHT OF WHAT WORKS Jan 25, 2023

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The human brain is pretty fascinating.

It's wired to both be wary of new things, and yet be excited by them.

The human mind also loves to improve things in order to save us time and energy, and give us a survival advantage.

The problem is that sometimes our desire for the dopamine hit we get from "new and exciting" causes us to lose touch with what's actually working...

And in a lot of cases, overcomplicate the crap out of something that isn't complicated.

I mean, how much simpler can it be than real food, water, and sleep?

Here's an example of what I mean.

A former Rebel who left the community posted pictures on social networks of what she was eating.There were many "foods" that we on Code Red call workarounds, like "keto bread," "keto cupcakes," and "keto snacks."

After only three months, this lady gained back a lot of the weight she'd lost on Code Red.

After another three months, she'd gained back all of it or more...

Not because the program doesn't work, but because she stopped following it.

She lost sight of what works, and for whatever reason, didn't want to see it again.

To make sure you don't fall into this trap (or that you escape if you already have fallen in), check out this week’s new podcast to discover how and why simple basics are the answer to getting and keeping your weight off and living a healthy lifestyle, regardless of whether your brain wants to squirrel after the latest magic gimmick...

Because if there's "magic" to be had, it comes from following the simple basics that work, and NOT from another pill, patch, or powder.

Listen to this week's new episode in the Code Red network, in your favorite podcast app, or on YouTube!

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Have you seen our new app? Even when your other social platforms are unavailable, we are here for you on the Code Red App www.coderedlifestyle.com/app

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Lose your first, next, or last 10 pounds with absolutely NO pills, powders, shakes, or exercise required. Click Below to join the challenge!

http://bit.ly/10lbtakedown

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Connect with Cristy:

Instagram

http://bit.ly/cristycoderedIG

10 THINGS WE LEARNED FROM 200 EPISODES Jan 18, 2023

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This week marks episode 200 of the Rebel Weight Loss & Lifestyle podcast.

To celebrate, Cari and I are sharing the top 10 things we've learned from doing these podcasts...including what we've learned about YOU, our audience.

This will be a fun one!

Some hints about what's waiting for you in this episode:

Why people LOVE it when we share how much we struggle
Cari's counterintuitive lesson about the role makeup and wardrobe play in podcasting
Why the Code Red Lifestyle™ itself is so easy to tune into
Why even Code Red haters are listening to this podcast
Plus MORE

Tune in for this light-hearted episode and see if you agree with our lessons and takeaways from doing 200 episodes of Rebel Weight Loss & Lifestyle.

Listen to this week's new episode in the Code Red network, in your favorite podcast app, or on YouTube!

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Have you seen our new app? Even when your other social platforms are unavailable, we are here for you on the Code Red App www.coderedlifestyle.com/app

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Lose your first, next, or last 10 pounds with absolutely NO pills, powders, shakes, or exercise required. Click Below to join the challenge!

http://bit.ly/10lbtakedown

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Connect with Cristy:

Instagram

http://bit.ly/cristycoderedIG

10 STUPID THINGS PEOPLE SAY TO YOU WHILE LOSING WEIGHT Jan 11, 2023

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Over the past 28 years of being in this industry, I’ve heard people say pretty stupid things to people on a weight loss journey. It's frustrating for me, my Rebels, and my Coaches to both hear people say this stuff to you, and to see it bother you as much as it does.

Something that REALLY helps is to just expect that someone, at some point, will say some, most, or even ALL of these 10 things.

Even people who care about you and support you may still say them!

In this week's new podcast episode, I'm gonna break down these 10 stupid things people say, so you can be prepared for them, instead of caught off guard and second-guessing your decision to get the weight off for good.

You’re not alone in facing these stupid comments and questions, so don’t face them alone.

Instead, tune into this week’s podcast episode to hear all 10 things, count how many of them you've heard over the years, and learn why people say this stuff to you.

Listen to this week's new episode in the Code Red network, in your favorite podcast app, or on YouTube!

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Have you seen our new app? Even when your other social platforms are unavailable, we are here for you on the Code Red App www.coderedlifestyle.com/app

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Lose your first, next, or last 10 pounds with absolutely NO pills, powders, shakes, or exercise required. Click Below to join the challenge!

http://bit.ly/10lbtakedown

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Connect with Cristy:

Instagram

http://bit.ly/cristycoderedIG

HOW TO FIND A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER Jan 04, 2023

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If you've ever wondered how to find a health care provider who will support your Code Red Lifestyle™, this is the podcast for you.

My sister, Cari, has a master’s degree in nursing education and has taught at nursing school. She's also worked as a nurse for decades.

All that means she's been around a lot of primary care providers. Some she liked working with, and some she didn't, because some acted like dictators instead of doctors.

Look, your doctor isn't your dictator. Your doctor is a partner in your health journey. If they're not acting like it, that's a red flag.

Plus, though I’m a big believer in the medical establishment for many reasons, weight loss is not one of them!

The majority of health care providers today are overweight and metabolically sick.

When an overweight, sick physician tells YOU how to lose weight, while also questioning and criticizing your lifestyle of real food, water, and sleep, again, it's probably time for a different primary care provider.

Tune into this week’s podcast to hear both why you should shop around for a healthcare provider, what to look for, what to avoid, and how to research which provider will work best for you.

Listen to this week's new episode in the Code Red network, in your favorite podcast app, or on YouTube!

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Have you seen our new app? Even when your other social platforms are unavailable, we are here for you on the Code Red App www.coderedlifestyle.com/app

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Lose your first, next, or last 10 pounds with absolutely NO pills, powders, shakes, or exercise required. Click Below to join the challenge!

http://bit.ly/10lbtakedown

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Connect with Cristy:

Instagram

http://bit.ly/cristycoderedIG

How to Stay on Track While You're Sick Dec 28, 2022

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A question I get a lot is how to stay on track with Code Red while you're sick.

People who live the Code Red Lifestyle™ get sick a LOT less, because we eat and live in a way that manages inflammation. More inflammation = more illness in general.

Still, getting sick can happen even as a Rebel, and it's important to know how to manage being sick without going off the rails.

The mainstream "remedies" people turn to when they're sick feed inflammation, which, like I said, makes sickness worse.

In this week's new podcast episode, Cari and I are deep diving into how you can handle being sick on Code Red without making your cold or flu last even longer, or derailing your weight loss and gaining 10+ pounds that you'll have to turn around and lose again.

We'll also talk about what you can do to avoid getting sick in the first place. Tune in and get all our tips and tricks on preventing colds and flus, and getting over them more quickly (without derailing your weight loss) if you do catch one.

Listen to this week's new episode in the Code Red network, in your favorite podcast app, or on YouTube!

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Have you seen our new app? Even when your other social platforms are unavailable, we are here for you on the Code Red App www.coderedlifestyle.com/app

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Lose your first, next, or last 10 pounds with absolutely NO pills, powders, shakes, or exercise required. Click Below to join the challenge!

http://bit.ly/10lbtakedown

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Connect with Cristy:

Instagram

http://bit.ly/cristycoderedIG