It’s been too long since I’ve done a Q&A episode! Let’s fix that! I get a lot of emails from people who are struggling with lack of momentum and feeling unsure how to get “back on track” after a rough day, week or series of weeks.
In today’s listener Q&A podcast I’m going to share my thoughts on listener questions related to lack of momentum, feeling stuck in a rut and battling cravings.
Don’t forget: if you have questions or you need a bit of encouragement to get moving in the right direction – please don’t hesitate to reach out for help! That’s what I’m here for!
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Q&A: Lack of Momentum & Bouncing Back
I’m answering a handful of listener questions on this episode.
- Elizabeth, I’m a total mess. I feel out of control. I want to change but I’m continuing to make awful choices. I feel like crap but I don’t know how to stop. I don’t even know where to begin. Can you help?
- Calm down and slow your mind. Bring it back to this moment
- Track
- Consistently implement a fat loss breakfast
- I love going out with my friends and having a few (or more than a few) drinks. The problem is that the following day I feel awful and my cravings are out of control. Is this all in my head? Any advice you have would be great!
- This is almost entirely physiological
- Cravings are often a result of poor blood sugar/insulin management. Alcohol sends our blood sugar for a ride and the instability triggers hunger and cravings
- If you’re going to drink, invest time in pre-making the following day’s food. Make it & have it in the fridge so you take the guess work and need for willpower out of the following day
- I just don’t have time to eat healthy. My husband is traveling, my kids are involved in so many things, I work full time and I can’t focus enough to make this work. What do you recommend?
- Expect less from yourself related to food
- What are your big rocks or your non-negotiables?
- How can you make them easier?
- Mine are:
- Fat loss breakfast
- Sweat
- Sleep
- How can I manage my pre-menstrual cravings?
- Know your body
- Plan ahead
- Stay in control
- Increase protein
Resources
How to Track without Counting Calories
Creating Your Bounce Back Strategy
Q&A 6 How to Make Breakfast A Fat Burning Meal
Golden Rules of Carbs & Fat Loss
Why You Should Eat Your Carbs at Night for Fat Loss
This is a minor thing probably, but this is my first listen to one of your podcasts and I LOVE the fact that on the question about alcohol you didn’t respond with “just don’t drink” or “you shouldn’t be drinking”. That was the response I totally expected because that’s pretty much the response I’ve gotten from weight loss “helpers” from across the various fields.
I like your response much better! It’s infinitely more helpful and realistic!
I’m so glad! It’s all about doing what represents an improvement to YOU.
I just made some terrible choices, was stressed out about it and thought that I had listened to the Q and A before, was about to say, fudge this, its Friday, let me just shovel everything I want in my face. I track consistently and have for months. So thanks, this just gave me a pause button.