Mar 4, 2019 | Podcast
I’m answering your questions today! If you have questions, please feel free to submit them here and listen to today’s episode about an exciting improvment I’m making to the way I answer your questions!
I’d love for you to join me in our brand new Primal Potential Facebook group! It’s totally free and amazing way to stay motivated and engaged! It’s also a great place to get your questions answered!
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Here are some of the mindset and fat loss questions I’m answering on today’s show:
I have a question about support. I don’t have a big social circle and the few that are in it, aren’t focused on weight loss or mindset. I’m loving the new community for this!!!! I was wondering if you have suggestions on how to meet like minded people in my area. I’ve tried the gym but find everyone politely says hello and then goes on about their routine in silence. Would a different kind of gym help? Any other avenues you think I should explore?
You share so many great things-but what have been the TOP couple ideas/perspective shifts that created a pivot or tipping point in your life?
Knowing what you know now, if you were to take up 100 pounds overweight tomorrow, and knew you could “perfectly” lose the weight, what are the top 5 things you would adjust immediately.
I would love more ideas about how to recognize automatic thoughts, because I’m a weirdo who doesn’t think in actual sentences? Or maybe, I’m just so accustomed to having the thoughts that they don’t register as sentences in my head (habits). Like I KNOW I do the whole “screw it, Ill start tomorrow” or “this treat doesn’t really matter” etc… But those do not come up as words in my mind, more like my mind skips the whole thought and goes straight to the feeling. How to reverse engineer this?
Is there normally an “aha” moment that turns us around and takes us down the easy road? Or is it just lots of practice and consistency and eventually it will start working?
Resources:
Episode 513: Fitness & Fat Loss
Episode 195: The Golden Rules of Carbs & Fat Loss
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Feb 28, 2019 | Podcast
You need to learn how to let go. I need to learn how to let go.
This is, without question, one of my favorite episodes of the Primal Potential podcast. This is one of these most powerful episodes of the podcast.
For you to benefit from this episode as much as possible, there are a few things I want you to consider before we begin.
- Do you need to learn how to let go of your excuses?
- Do you need to learn how to let go of your past?
- Do you need to learn how to let go of your anger? Your fear? Your feelings of rejection?
- Do you need to learn how to let go of a particular habit or behavior?
What are you ready to let go of?
On today’s episode, you’ll hear an incredibly raw, real and powerful conversation with relational alchemist, Stef Sifandos. Through his programs and his coaching, he helps people create transformation through connection. He’s one of the most clear-minded and genuine humans I’ve ever met and I’m honored to share our conversation with you!
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How To Let Go – Questions to Ask:
- What sets you off?
- What situations in your life are creating an exaggerated reaction?
- How do you feel when you react that way?
- When was the last time you felt that way?
- Who are you without that thought?
- Are you willing to let go?
- What else is true?
- What else is possible?
- How can you practice a different reaction today?
For more questions that will help you create change, check out Chasing Cupcakes!
Resources:
Learn more about Stef Sifandos! His website features incredible articles as well as all the ways you can work with him.
Follow Stef on Instagram
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Feb 25, 2019 | Podcast
I used to be the queen of sneaking food. It started when I was a kid, but let’s be clear – sneaking food is NOT just a kid thing.
- Do you hurry to finish something before someone can see you eat it?
- Do you ever hide wrappers or other food evidence in the trash?
- Do you wait for people to leave before you indulge?
- Do you eat differently alone then you do when there are a lot of people around?
First, let’s be super clear: there is ZERO shame in this. Sure, you can choose shame as a response, but that’s not going to help.
Awareness is POWER. It’s an opportunity to create change!
In today’s episode we’re looking at some of the risks of sneaking food and also strategies to step into a healthier pattern of behavior.
- Sneaking food can isolate you.
- It prevents connection
- It fosters insecurity
Today is an opportunity to begin to reframe your relationship with food! I hope you love this episode and it forever changes your thoughts about sneaking food!
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Also, here’s the listener win I shared on today’s episode!
Hi Elizabeth,
I’ve been a listener for the past year and since listening have lost 30 pounds, got pregnant, kept the wait off during my pregnancy and have since gotten back to my prepregnancy weight while breastfeeding. This was something in previous pregnancies (Mom of 3 here) I told myself I couldn’t do.
BUT that’s not my win. My win is a question I ask before every choice “Is this what I want to choose everyday?” If the answer is no. I don’t choose it. Another way I’ll ask “Does this fit my exception or my rule?”. If the answer is exceptions, I ask “is this exception worth it” and if it’s not a hell yeah, it’s a no.
This has been really helpful for me and I thought I’d share in case it might help someone else.
Resources:
Laura Lea Goldberg on Instagram – check her out!
Hop on the wait list and learn more about the 12 Weeks to Transformation!
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In October 2019, our relationship with Thrive Market changed. They decided to put their marketing dollars in avenues outside of podcasting but we still think they’re a good choice if you’re looking to save money on health & personal care products.
Feb 21, 2019 | Podcast
If you have accepted chronic stress as a way of life, this episode is for you. Chronic stress isn’t just a quality of life issue, it’s a health issue. Remaining under chronic stress decreases your ability to burn fat while increasing your likelihood of storing it. Chronic stress impairs your metabolism and your immune system. It creates systemic hormonal chaos.
Stress is not meant to be chronic. If you are experiencing ongoing stress, day in and day out, it’s time to create a change – for the sake of your health.
Just as important to note: stress isn’t just mental or emotional. In today’s episode, we talk about toxins, thoughts and trauma – the three types of stress that contribute to living in a state of chronic stress.
In today’s episode we’ll talk with Dr. Beth Westie about types of stress, the dangers of chronic stress and what you can do to reduce your exposure to stressors while improving your response to others you might not be able to easily avoid.
We’ll also talk about the strategies we each use in our own lives to respond more intelligently to periods of stress and individual stressors.
Funny site note: when Dr. Beth and I hopped on video for the interview, we were both wearing Klassy Network blue blocker glasses! These are actually one of the ways we minimize exposure to toxins from blue light! You can save 10% on your Klassy glasses with the coupon code primal – I’d love to see a pic of you in your new glasses! Such a crazy coincidence that we were both wearing them AND talking about stress strategies!
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Chronic Stress – Types of Stress
- Toxins – this can include environmental toxins, toxins in products you use, toxins in food or water, etc
- Thoughts – worry, stress, negativity, complaining, gossip, etc
- Trauma – illness, injury, infection, recovery, over-exercising, emotional trauma
Resources:
Connect with Dr. Beth Westie on Facebook or Instagram
Listen to Dr. Beth’s Westies Podcast
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Learn more about Transcendental Meditation and how it’s improved my life!
Want to work with me to create LASTING change in your life? Learn more about the 12 Weeks to Transformation!
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Feb 18, 2019 | Podcast
We all have moments when we feel stuck.
However, just because you feel stuck doesn’t mean you are stuck.
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The other day, I posted this on Instagram and it really resonated, so I figured it was high time to do a motivational minisode to help you out in those moments you feel stuck.
5 Reminders To Free Yourself When You Feel Stuck
- Don’t let how you feel about the problem overshadow what you can do to create the solution.
- Feeling stuck is vague and general. In specificity you will find your superpowers.
- Are you letting the problem lead? Stop following the struggle.
- You will feel more free when you let go of “life overgrowth”.
- Put someone else in your shoes.
To learn more about working with me in the 12 Weeks to Transformation, click here!
Bonus: Check out this amazing list of 11 TED talks you need to watch when you feel stuck in a rut.
Related episodes include:
512: When You Can’t Seem to Make the Struggle End
441: Why You Feel Stuck
If your excuses are why you feel stuck, check out my free strategy guide and audio on overcoming excuses!
Feb 14, 2019 | Podcast
If you’re living together but have different health goals and priorities, how do you navigate it?
That’s one of the most common questions I get about my relationships. My boyfriend and I are now living together but we have very different lifestyles and personalities. Though we are in no way relationship experts, today we’re answering your questions about love, food, weight, personality differences and much more.
Curious about what questions we answer on the episode? Here are a few of them. If you have questions we didn’t answer, shoot me a message on Instagram or comment in the show notes and we’ll absolutely answer them! The episode got kind of long so we didn’t get to all that were submitted but there are more answers to more questions below!
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Bonus questions:
Are you planning to get married? We are planning to rennovate our house. That’s our only plan. Haha.
Do you want kids? I texted him this question and this is his exact response: “We seem pretty fluid on that one.” I love the idea of children. I don’t love the idea of the responsibility. We don’t have immediate plans for kids but we aren’t against it either. He has a daughter, I should add. I’m answering this as to whether or not we want to have kids together.
What does he do for work? A little bit of everything. He’s a real estate agent, a drone pilot and works for a local appliance company. He’s also resident handyman around the house.
What are your love languages? He hasn’t read the book. He says his love language is English. Mine are physical touch and words of affirmation.
Does he get to call you Betsy? Nope, “Betsy” is what my family calls me – only my family. He usually calls me “Bunny” or “babe”. He introduces me as “Elizabeth” and doesn’t call me Betsy.
Resources:
If you want to learn more about working with me, make sure you’re on the wait list for the next 12 Weeks to Transformation!
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In October 2019, our relationship with Thrive Market changed. They decided to put their marketing dollars in avenues outside of podcasting but we still think they’re a good choice if you’re looking to save money on health & personal care products.
Feb 11, 2019 | Podcast
Most of my clients set goals for themselves. Most of them are going about it the wrong way.
Why do you think so many people who set a goal of weight loss end up regaining the weight? Why do so many people who get out of debt shortly reaccumulate it?
My friends, as you set goals for yourself, I want you to keep in mind that there is a massive difference between external goals and internal targets.
In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about a different way to set goals and go about achieving them in a way that ensures you get what you want most! We’re taking a deep dive into the idea that the goal is more about feeling than doing. I’m going to help you understand what it means for the GOAL to be the FEELING you’re after and how to prioritize the way you want to BE over the things you ought to DO.
This simple shift in the way you set goals and the way you think about goals will improve your consistency and make sure you don’t waste precious time and energy pursuing an external target when your real goal is an internal shift.
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Set Goals by Setting Clear Intentions:
How do you want to feel?
How do you NOT want to feel?
What choices, actions or thoughts contribute to how you do want to feel?
What choices, actions or thoughts contribute to how you don’t want to feel?
What can you do about it today?
What’s the difference between the things you want to do and the way you want to be?
What can you do about it today?
When you’re in a moment of struggle or negative emotion: what feeling are you looking to obtain?
How can you create that?
Resources:
Want to work with me this spring? Hop on the wait list to get sneak peaks inside the Winter 12 Weeks to Transformation and prepare to work with me this spring!
For more on the difference between external goals and internal targets, read chapter 8 of Chasing Cupcakes! If you’ve already read it, it would be a MASSIVE help if you’d sign in to Amazon & leave a rating & review! If you’re new to Audible, you can get Chasing Cupcakes for free (or any audiobook you choose) AND a free 1-month trial if you register via audibletrial.com/primalpotential/
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Mentioned in this episode:
EB’s Cabbage Salad Bowl
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Feb 7, 2019 | Podcast
Change feels hard. I get it. Often, it feels hard because we’re going about it the wrong way.
Our tendency is to focus on changing our actions and our choices. What this approach overlooks is the simple fact that our thoughts drive our choices.
Conscious or subsconscious, a series of thoughts predede our choices and talk us into or out of whatever decision we make.
If you don’t change your thoughts, it will continue to be mighty hard to change your choices.
Of course that begs the question: HOW?
Most of us feel like our thoughts arise so quickly & automatically that they’re nearly impossible to change. It sounds nice in theory “just think differently!” but how do we turn that into a daily practice?
That is the entire focus of today’s practical episode with modern mindfulness expert and host of the Mind Love podcast, Melissa Monte. Don’t miss this one!
In today’s episode I mentioned that you can download my Hormones & Fat Loss Guide for free. Click here to get your copy!
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Resources:
Melissa Monte & Mind Love podcast
Learn more about the 12 Weeks to Transformation & get on the wait list for the Spring 2019 group!
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Artisana Coconut Butter Travel Packets
Epic Bars
Macadamia nuts
In October 2019, our relationship with Thrive Market changed. They decided to put their marketing dollars in avenues outside of podcasting but we still think they’re a good choice if you’re looking to save money on health & personal care products.
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Feb 4, 2019 | Podcast
For years, I’ve been a huge fan of journaling. Recently, I’ve made a shift in the way I journal that has completely changed the game. It’s made me happier, more present, more confident and more productive. A few of my Masters Club members have begun journaling this way, too, and today you’ll hear from both of us.
How are we journaling? What does it look like? How did we start?
One of the reasons people struggle to change is that they aren’t paying attention. I can relate to that!
At 350+ pounds, living paycheck to paycheck, I didn’t want to pay attention.
I didn’t want to see my body.
I didn’t want to acknowledge my food choices.
I didn’t want to acknowledge my inconsistency
I didn’t want to look too closely at anything – my bank account, how much debt I had, the state of my marriage, what I looked like naked.
None of it. And, not suprisingly, nothing good was happening.
When we don’t pay attention, we drift.
We never drift someplace amazing.
I am certain this type of journaling will help you create change. It’s not about accountability, it’s about action.
I think it’s so powerful that I’m going to create an identity journal for the next 12 Weeks to Transformation! You can get on the wait list here.
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Random side note: In today’s episode I mentioned that you can download my Hormones & Fat Loss Guide for free. Click here to get your copy!
Resources:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Learn more about the 12 Weeks to Transformation & get on the wait list for the Spring 2019 group!
Episode 480: Transformation is Now
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