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If you'd rather listen to this blog, click here. I recently released a powerful episode of the all new Daily Motivations Podcast based on one of my favorite Latin proverbs: If the wind will not serve, take to the oars. Listen, life isn't easy. It's not supposed to...
289: Q&A On Emotional Eating
Today I'm answering your questions on emotional eating. This is one of the biggest barriers to progress. It's not that we don't know what to eat to reach our goals, it's that in moments of emotion or stress, we act as though we don't care. We certainly DO care, and...
288: Progress & Priorities Through Emotional Pain
Life is hard. Emotional pain from loss, stress, fear or heartbreak can be overwhelming. It can also be the reason we don't take care of ourselves or prioritize our goals. In today's episode I'm talking about perspectives and strategies that will help you make progress...
287: Do Your Job – Fat Loss & The New England Patriots
Yup. I love sports. I think they're incredibly analogous to winning in life. And, I love the New England Patriots. A few days ago I watched the 2014 documentary "Do Your Job", a look inside the Patriots organization. The parallels between their practice strategies and...
How To Make Yourself Feel Strong When You Need It Most
I understand how easy it is to get overwhelmed by the negative. When things are not going well, it often feels like the world is crashing down around you. It can be very difficult to see what is going well. These are the moments when we're likely to throw in the...
286: Progress Made Simple – Do What You Know
In today's motivational minisode I'm sharing a short entry from my journal. I wrote to myself, "When I practice what I preach, my life is pretty amazing. When I do what I know to do, life is easier & I am happier". Guys, progress isn't a mystery. You don't need...
285: How To Leverage Deliberate Practice for Faster Progress
When I get emails from clients or listeners who are sharing a struggle or asking for help, I often respond by asking, "what does your practice look like?" You might understand the problem and you probably understand many of the solutions, too. But, understanding...
284: The Year Of You
Let's make this year the year of you! Let's make this year the year when your effort isn't negotiable and your progress is consistent. Today I want to share a personal conversation I had with a client. This particular client is so ready to change but her actions have...
Why I Redefined My Tattoo
In 2004 I went to Africa. It was the 50th anniversary of Ghana's independence and I went there to sing "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" at a celebratory event. I remember being so inspired by the genuine joy of the people of Ghana and marveling at how much they seemed to...
283: The Foundation of Fat Loss (Non-Negotiable Requirement)
I talk a lot about nutrition, hormones & mindset and their role in fat loss. However, today I'm talking about the precursor to all of those things. Today I'm talking about the foundation of fat loss that is most often overlooked: self-respect. Self-care. Even,...