277: How To Get What You Want in 2017

277: How To Get What You Want in 2017

I know just about everyone & their mother is talking about how to set goals. Except me.

I actually think we’ve made goals way too important.

The magic isn’t in the goal. The magic is in the work you do each day.

We all need to focus more on the work we can do TODAY to help us get what we want instead of perfecting the art of goal setting.

I’m not suggesting that goals aren’t helpful – they might be for some people.

No matter what though, the magic is in the work. In the process. In what you do, not in what you want to achieve.

Today I want to help you get what you want in any month, week, day or year, and I want to put the focus where the focus needs to be – knowing what you want and staying focused on the work that will help you get it!

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How to Get What You Want in 2017

  1. Define ONE THING that will make the most difference (it doesn’t have to be a big thing, but it does need to be tied to a primary thing that is holding you back)
  2. Identify “the work” you can do on a daily basis that will help you get the one thing you want. These are the steps, choices, actions & inactions that exist as opportunities TODAY.
  3. Be honest with yourself by acknowledging what thoughts, circumstances or actions could get in the way
  4. Evaluate your progress every few days by asking, “Am I doing the work? Is it helping? What could I do differently today?”
  5. Have a positive attitude about it!

“His goal attracts him because he doesn’t let anything enter his soul that might oppose the goal” ~ Siddhartha

Resources:

Siddhartha by Herman Hesse

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Best of Primal Potential 2016

I am excited for you guys to check out this blog.  I’m going to highlight the Best of Primal Potential for 2016, including your favorites & mine!

In case you missed it, be sure to listen to episode 276 of the Primal Potential podcast where I talk about the most powerful lessons I learned in 2016 as well as some of my fave songs and books of the year!

In the meantime, here are the top podcasts and blogs that got the most attention this year!

Top Podcasts of 2016

{Note: These podcasts were not necessarily released in 2016, but they were the most popular!}

Q&A 6: How to Make Breakfast a Fat Loss Meal: Healthy Breakfast Recipes

Want to know what to eat for a healthy & fat-loss friendly breakfast? Check out this episode for breakfast to make ahead or to take on-the-go!

Q&A 5: What is Bulletproof Coffee & Why Do You Drink It?

Are you curious about the bulletproof coffee trend?  Do you want to know what bulletproof coffee is, what benefits it has for your energy, your hunger, & more?  Take a listen!

002: Hormones Trump Calories: Why, How & What To Do About It

It’s not about the calories.  Hormones have a huge impact on what your body does with the food you consume. And, if fat loss is one of your goals, then you’re going to want to understand how to eat to balance your hormones.

007: Carbs & Fat Loss: Timing Matters

Most people think that eating carbs in the morning is the way to go.  Check out this episode to better understand carbs, when to eat them, & what they do to your body!

011: Hormones & Fat Loss: Eating to Optimize Hormones Part 1

In this episode, learn how you can balance your hormones through diet & exercise.

Top Blogs of 2016

One of My Favorite Fat Loss Meals

8 Things You Need To Know About How Flavor Makes You Fat

3 Lessons On Motivation & Consistency

You Don’t Need Willpower To Lose Weight (Here’s What You Do Need)

Fear Of Missing Out Isn’t What You Think

Elizabeth’s Personal Faves Within 2016

Podcasts

137: Always Hungry?

This episode discusses lessons from the book Always Hungry by Dr. David Ludwig.

207: Lessons to My Future Self

Inspired by the article, 20 I’d Give Myself 20 Years Ago, this podcast highlights key points & I talk about 3 lessons I would give to my future self.

264: EB’s Top 4 Personal Success Strategies

I talk about my personal success strategies, the things that brought me out of a dark place.  They have nothing to do with food, but they do drive my food choices.

224: Fat Loss & The Four Agreements

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the books, The Four Agreements & The Fifth Agreement, and how they impact our quest for our ideal body & incredible health.

198: White Knuckles Are Red Flags

This episode goes into detail about how short-term strategies deliver short-term results.  Want to know more? Take a listen!

195: The Golden Rules of Carbs & Fat Loss

You can eat carbohydrates & still meet your fat loss goals.  But, there are some rules you should follow.  Check it out!

Blogs

There’s No Reason For You To Be In This Hell

How To Do Hard Things (How A Client Made Me Cry)

7 Ways To Prepare Cauliflower

How I Made Myself Really Proud (And You Can, Too)

Please be sure to comment with your favorite blog, podcast, or highest-impact Primal strategy of 2016!

Also, let me know what you’d like to see/hear in 2017!

277: How To Get What You Want in 2017

276: Top Lessons From 2016

This year has been a major one for me. It’s been full of challenges & lessons, ups & downs, wins and setbacks. In today’s podcast, I’m sharing with you the top lessons I’ve learned in 2016 and what I’m carrying with me into the New Year.

I had a few breakthrough moments that I’ve shared with many of my clients and today I want to share them with you.

Some are about weight loss, some are about emotions and others are about money. We’re covering a lot of ground today! Don’t miss it!

Want to know my fave books of 2016? I’ll share those, too!

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EB’s Top Lessons from 2016

It’s been a really powerful year. Today’s episode is short and I think you’ll really want to take a listen to hear how these few lessons have transformed my peace of mind, improved my health and saved me time & money!

  1. Set it down
  2. Travel light
  3. Do things that scare you

My favorite books of the year!

Try Paleo Power Meals – use the coupon code ebprimal20 to save 20% (If you haven’t listened to my episode where I review my experience with them, check out #273 here)

My top songs of the year (these were most frequently played on my Spotify playlist)

Resources:

To join the winter 2017 Fat Loss Fast Track, click here.

For more on Breaking Barriers, click here.

277: How To Get What You Want in 2017

275: How To Start From Stuck

I get so many emails from people who feel like they are stuck.

Do you want to do the work but you aren’t doing it?

Had you made a lot of progress but it has stalled?

Today I want to help you identify how you can start from stuck.

This is a powerful tool you can use on any day, for any challenge and in any moment.

If you implement the strategies in today’s episode, you will never feel stuck again.

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Resources:

To join the winter 2017 Fat Loss Fast Track, click here.

For more on Breaking Barriers, click here.

REVIEW: Paleo Power Meals

REVIEW: Paleo Power Meals

Hey guys! I recently tried out a meal delivery service called Paleo Power Meals. I wasn’t compensated to try them, they didn’t ask me to, and I’m not being compensated in any way for my review. (Just tryin’ to keep it real with you!)

I went through some of the details on episode 273 of the Primal Potential Podcast, but I’ve expanded on my thoughts here. If you want to give them a try, be sure to use the coupon code ebprimal20 to save 20%

For the sake of transparency, before we dive in: I reached out to the company after trying them for a few weeks and asked if they’d be willing to give me a coupon code to share with you guys, and they were happy to!

coconut crusted chicken fingers

Overall, my experience was exceptional. The food is fresh, delicious & fat loss friendly. The portions are generous. Having ready-made, whole foods in the fridge made my life so much easier!

Yes, you’re right though: it is expensive. More on that in a minute.

I had been really resistant to try any kind of paleo meal delivery service for a couple of reasons: the money & the options.

I couldn’t justify the price ESPECIALLY when most of the companies I had looked at didn’t have the level of customization I’d want. For example, I don’t want every meal to include starch and in most cases, that’s a common element.

That’s one of the awesome differences (for me) with Paleo Power Meals. Most of the options don’t include starch AND you get to pick & choose which meals you want, with no minimums. That’s rare. And awesome.

Let’s Talk Numbers

After ordering 4 weeks worth of food, I spent an average of $206.70/week. Yeah, that’s just for me.

When I first saw that number, I thought it was way too high for a week’s worth of food.  I would NEVER spend that much at the grocery store in a given week. Ever!

Here’s the thing though: the grocery store isn’t the only place I spend money on food, ya know? In the past, I’ve dismissed these meal delivery programs because I compare it to money I spend at the grocery store. That’s not really a fair comparison.

Plus, I wasn’t adding up *every* trip the grocery store in a given week. I was just thinking about that 1 primary trip. How many times to I run out for something small or something I feel like eating?

Snacks. How many times to buy nuts or a protein bar? A bottle of kombucha, coffee, etc. Not to mention meals out! I wasn’t factoring in a couple lunches out each week and maybe a dinner.

Yeah, I spend a lot more on food than I spend on one primary grocery trip.

I decided that while I tried Paleo Power Meals I would simultaneously stop buying any & all snacks and beverages out. I wouldn’t eat out. That would give me a better understanding of the cost.

For me: it’s worth it. Not only financially, but also in terms of time, energy & emotion.

So that’s the 10,000 ft view. Let’s get nitty-gritty.

The Pros of Paleo Power Meals

  • You can pick and choose which meals you want and the quantities. There’s no bundling so you aren’t stuck with more than what you want or meals you won’t enjoy
  • The food is fresh, not frozen
  • The portions are generous (my sister came over and we actually split several of them and were both completely satisfied – she was amazed at how filling they are!)
  • They have many options with little to no starch (this is a big deal for me personally, based on my carbohydrate intolerance)
  • It saves so much time & mental energy to not have to plan meals, grocery shop, buy snacks, prepare food, clean up, etc

The Cons of Paleo Power Meals

  • It’s expensive (I think when you cut out snacking, reduce eating out, eliminate impulse purchases and realize how much time and mental energy you save, it’s a lot more “worth it” than it might seem)
  • The website is a little clunky – not super easy to order a bunch of meals at once
  • They don’t ship internationally (it’s not a personal con, but I know many of you are international)
  • They only ship on Mondays and their weekly cut off is on Thursdays. So, if you order on a Friday, for example (after their weekly cut off), your order wouldn’t ship out until 10 days later.

Now guys, you need to keep something in mind: you don’t have to use them for all your meals. Maybe you decide life would be easier if your breakfast was pre-made. Or maybe you just need a couple emergency dinners on hand each week.

That’s one of the great things about Paleo Power Meals – you can order 1 meal or 40. I think that’s pretty sweet.

I want to share with you some of my faves, but don’t forget that if you try them out, use the coupon code ebprimal20 to save 20%!

Let’s talk about the food, yeah? These ones are some of my favorites, although there hasn’t been anything I don’t like.

 

chicken cakes with paleo couscous

chicken cakes with paleo couscous

paleo meal delivery bacon & egg muffin

bacon & egg muffin

coconut crusted chicken fingers

coconut crusted chicken fingers

breakfast burrito-less scramble

stuffed peppers

I totally know this won’t be for everyone, but when I try something I love, you guys are the ones I want to share it with!

If you give them a try, make sure to use the coupon code ebprimal20 to save 20% and, most importantly, tell me what you think!

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