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Motivational Minisode: Inaction Is Harder
In today's minisode you're getting a dose of motivation & a pinch in the pants! We're diving into the motivation you need to power your day and get out of the rut of inaction. The reality is this: inaction is harder than action. It really is. Inaction is harder...
Ep 111: Top 3 Tips For Staying Focused
Where focus goes, energy flows. To achieve your goals, you've got to stay focused. But it's not quite that simple. We need to train ourselves to bring our attention to things that serve us & help us reach our goals and then we need to consistently bring our...
Ep 110: 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas
Can we have a little fun today? I want to talk about fun, healthy holiday gift ideas. I'll admit right off the bat that I'm a super practical person. I have enough sweaters, candles and knick knacks. Give me something I can use! I'm always looking at what might...
Ep 109: 4 Fat Loss Best Practices
Today's show goes into 4 of 12 fat loss best practices contained within my 2015 Fat Loss Best Practices Blueprint. You can get the blueprint (normally $97) for FREE. The strategies within the blueprint include 4 critical categories: diet, lifestyle, mindset &...
Q&A 36: How To Deal with Holiday Stress & How To Know If Your Hormones Are Balanced
Yay! Another Random Show where I'm answering your questions! Today we've got some great ones including how to deal with holiday stress, how to know if your hormones are balanced, objections to tracking and common big rocks to help you find yours! If you have a...
Ep 108: 8 Foods That Help You Burn Fat
This one is kind of a no brainer, huh? A list of 8 foods that help you burn fat and how they help! Well, in fairness, some of these are ingredients, but still. And they all have something in common: they work to improve the body's responsiveness to insulin. In today's...
Episode 107: 10 Strategies to Drop 1 Size Before 2016
Let's make the most of the rest of 2015, okay? I am certain that if you follow a few of these strategies, you can drop 1 size in 30 days. That's not crazy diet talk. It's just possible. The problem isn't that we don't know what will lead to fat loss, it's that we...
Episode 106: How To Create Motivation – 11 Motivators From My Favorite Book
I say all the time that motivation isn't something that strikes the fortunate. Not at all, in fact. Motivation is something you have to CHOOSE to create EVERY day! Of course, as soon as I say that, the first and most obvious question is "how??" In today's episode...
Episode 105: Are Protein Shakes Healthy? 4 Things to Know Before You Buy
Are protein shakes healthy? Can they help with fat loss? What is the best type of protein? What are the differences between whey, casein, soy and gelatin? Which is best? Should I buy isolate or concentrate? How important is grass fed? What about hormone free? Whoa. So...
Minisode: How To Stop Making Excuses
There is a legit problem that keeps many people from reaching their fat loss and fitness goals. Actually, there are two major problems: Making excuses Lying about our options to make ourselves feel better. I know, that sounds strong. But we're so used to telling...
Episode 104: Fiber and Constipation
There is a frightening amount of misinformation about fiber, constipation and general health. Much of what we've been told about fiber has come from processed food marketing efforts and irresponsible (misleading) science. In today's episode I am going to bust many of...
Q&A 35: How To Get Out of a Mental Funk
In today's Q&A podcast we're talking about how to get out of a mental funk & what to do on days where you wake up feeling unmotivated, frustrated or just down. Plus, we answer questions about tracking, what it really means (and doesn't mean) for foods to love...
Minisode: How To Bounce Back (BONUS Worksheets!)
This is probably the single most tactical episode of the Primal Potential podcast to date. If you encounter a recurring problem at work or at home, you know the steps to fix it, right? Typically, you document them. When the problem arises, you follow the steps. If...
Episode 103: 8 Ways to Eliminate Cravings
The other day I posted a quiz to determine whether or not you are carb sensitive. Get this: more than 85% of you indicated that you're struggling with carb cravings! Whoa. It does not have to be that way. Seriously. Cravings are not a required part of normal life....
Episode 102: Alkaline Diets – Does pH Matter?
Today we're going to look at alkaline diets and the theories behind them. We'll establish what is true, what is not true and how these concepts should influence the choices you make. We'll take a closer look at what foods leave behind acidic biproducts and those that...
Episode 101: 6 Holiday Success Strategies & Recipes
Did you know that more than half of annual weight gain is put on during the holiday season? And most individuals don't take it off after the holidays are over? This makes holiday success strategies absolutely critical! Do not have this holiday season be like all the...
Minisode – Stand Up and Fight
Woah! I am FIRED UP in this episode!!!!! I want to pop in for a very short episode that I hope you will find highly motivational. Maybe this is one you save and listen to each day to help you re-focus and stay true to your goals. STAND UP AND FIGHT! Listen Now [audio...
Episode 100: 3 Things That Stop Weight Loss (even when you think you’re doing everything right)
We all understand that stress can work against us. We know that making good food choices can be harder when we're under stress. But we might not think about these 3 things that stop weight loss and are lesser-talked about causes of stress. See, we think of stress as...
Q&A 34: How to Manage Hunger and Cravings, Getting Back on Track
I love answering your questions! Today we're tackling a bunch of them including my thoughts on how to manage hunger and cravings, how to get back on track after a binge, hormone free yogurt and other dairy products, whether or not breakfast is important for fat loss...
Episode 099: The Power of Creating a Morning Routine
If you are thinking, "I don't have time for a morning routine" then you are precisely the person who needs to listen to this episode on creating a morning routine. Before you poo-poo the idea, ask yourself this: "Who am I to suggest they aren't valuable when pretty...
Episode 098: Does Bacon Cause Cancer?
Recently, the World Health Organization decreed that bacon & processed meats contain carcinogens and classified both in the same risk category as tobacco and asbestos. Of course, this has raised a lot of questions and triggered alarm in bacon lovers across the...
Episode 097: Two Approaches to Weight Loss (And One Doesn’t Work)
I'm bracing myself! I know many of you aren't going to like what I have to say on this episode! The reason I think there will be resistance is because we live in a quick fix culture. We want what we want and we want it now. We don't want to wait. We don't care about...
Episode 096: Common Digestive Problems
I've been getting a lot of emails about digestive issues ranging from bloating & gas to chronic constipation and intense pain. There are a lot of factors that go into healthy digestion and I hope to tackle most of them on the show. Today, however, we're tackling...
Q&A 33: Random Show – MCT Oil, Fasting, Disordered Eating
Another day, another random show! Answering a hodge podge of listener questions on a wide variety of topics including pre-workout nutrition, MCT oil and acne, fasting, disordered eating and negativity! Listen Now [audio class="pb-html5-audio-element"...
Episode 095: Travel Strategies for Weight Loss – Hotels, Airports & Eating on the Road
Travel can throw people off. It can easily become a free-for-all that takes you far away from your goals. But here's the thing: if you want to make good choices while you're traveling, it's totally possible when you master a few travel strategies for weight loss. I...
Episode 094: Fear of Missing Out
Yes, we want results. We want to make progress yet we find ourselves repeatedly making choices that move us away from our goals. There are two primary reasons we make these not-so-helpful choices: fear of missing out and negativity. In today's episode we'll talk about...
Episode 093: Real Talk About Self-Sabotage and Being a Quitter
All the straight talk! All the tough love! All the energy and passion! Yep, real talk about self-sabotage, being a quitter, and the unhelpful thoughts and feelings we often have that hold us back. Listen Now! [audio class="pb-html5-audio-element"...
Episode 092: Children, Food, Hyperactivity and Autism
Yes, we're going there today. We're talking about the links between children, food, hyperactivity and autism. I absolutely acknowledge that there are many factors: genetics, environment to name a couple, but there is an undeniable link between health, behavior and...
Episode 091: Eating Out for Weight Loss
Sometimes eating out can be a curve ball when you're trying to lose weight, right? Today we're going to make that easier! Eating out for weight loss is totally possible. You can make fat loss friendly choices just about anywhere. In today's episode we'll go through...
Q&A 32: Healthy Choices at Restaurants, Junk Food in the House & More
On today's podcast we're tackling a bunch of different listener questions, including a few on how to make healthy choices at restaurants so you can enjoy social situations and still make progress towards your goals. Plus, we'll talk about alcohol, plateaus, family...
Episode 090: Bad Mood Food – Sugar and Depression and Anxiety
Today we're taking a deep dive into the link between sugar and depression! We'll take a look not only at sugar's impact on cravings but also how carbs and sugar impact focus, attention, mood and much more. We'll understand why individuals who struggle with mood...
Episode 089: 6 Fat Loss Lessons I’ve Learned From My Coaching Clients
I absolutely love working my 1:1 clients. Yes, I have studied nutrition and biochemistry for years. I have worked in the industry. I have had my own transformation. But working so closely with other people as they work through their own challenges, struggles,...
Q&A 31: How To Stop Bingeing & Why You Aren’t Seeing Results
In today's episode we're tackling listener questions related to how to stop bingeing, why you aren't seeing results and the struggle to think positive. If you have questions, challenges or need a push in the right direction, make sure to get on the free VIP email list...
Episode 088: 4 Strategies for Becoming Consistent
Most of us are self-indulgently inconsistent. We have a few good days and a few not-so-good days. Unfortunately for us, results come from consistency. Consistency doesn't mean perfection but it does mean executing the big rocks very routinely. We have to stop pursuing...
Episode 087: How To Look Toned & What That Even Means
I've been hearing a lot of things like: “Oh, I don’t want to lose any weight, I just want to tone my muscles” or “I want to lose some weight and get toned” What does that mean? What does it not mean? Let's talk about how to look toned. The reality is this: there's no...
Q&A 30: 3 Questions to Find What Works for YOU
I want to help you find what works for you. I get so irritated when people act like there are black and white answers for fat loss, fitness, etc. There aren't! It's actually easier than that! Your body has all the answers you just have to know how to find them. How to...
Q&A 29: Food & Pain – Arthritis and Nightshades, Tummy Troubles and FODMAPs
Should you avoid nightshades and FODMAPs? You probably want to know what they are first, right? I've been getting lots of questions about what they are, how they impact health and if they should be avoided. In today's Q&A episode we're defining them, explaing how...
Episode 086: Eat Foods You Love & Have A Bangin’ Body with Allison Hagendorf
This girl. Guys. Seriously. Allison Hagendorf is an absolutely incredible example of loving food, enjoying food and having a great body at the same time. In today's episode we get super practical (and pretty funny) about HOW to move away from the all-or-nothing...
Q&A 28: Not Enough Carbs, Getting Enough Nutrients, Kombucha…
Another fun, short episode answering listener questions! We're taking a short look at 4-5 questions focusing on what's "not enough carbs", getting adequate nutrients from food, kombucha for breakfast, bulletproof coffee & my own personal workout plan. If YOU have...
Episode 085: How To Stop Making Excuses
It used to be so easy for me to say to myself, "Alright! I'm really doing it this time! No more excuses! This is it for real! I'm ready!!" But it never happened like that. It just didn't. I became a master of talking myself into whatever choice felt good at the time....
Episode 084: 8 Powerful Benefits of Coconut Oil
I've talked about coconut oil and medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) in a handful of episodes today but I wanted to take a broader look at the very diverse and powerful benefits of coconut oil. I've previously focused on the benefits of coconut oil as it relates to...
Episode 083: 13 Lessons About Fat Loss and Life
Today's episode is HEAVY but I think it will be extremely valuable. We're going through 13 lessons about fat loss and life that I feel we'll be extremely helpful in your pursuit of your goals. And honestly, these 13 lessons about fat loss are super applicable to EVERY...
Episode 082: Loose Skin After Weight Loss? Prevention, Facts & My Personal Experience
We're getting awfully personal in today's episode! Yep, we're tackling loose skin after weight loss and what you can do about it. We'll talk about how often loose skin is a true problem, when it's actually NOT loose skin but actually just stubborn body fat and we'll...
Q&A 27: Magnesium for PMS, Magnesium for Athletes, Epsom Salts & More
Last week I aired an episode discussing 10 reasons you need magnesium for fat loss and health. It was a pretty awesome show and it generated a ton of great questions! The volume and quality of questions clearly indicated the need for a second show! In today's Q&A...
Q&A 26: Why You Haven’t Done It Yet
I recently wrote a blog post about why you haven't made progress yet and it generated a lot of discussion and a whole bunch of practical questions. In today's episode, we're diving a little deeper into that blog post to answer questions and provide support in finding...
Episode 081: Common Fat Loss Challenges with Heather Robertson
Heather Robertson, a working mom of 3, lost 170 lbs after a lifetime of struggling with her weight. She is now a fat loss coach, podcaster and blogger at Half Size Me and we teamed up to address some of the most common fat loss challenges and how we tackle them. We...
Episode 080: 10 Reasons You Need Magnesium for Fat Loss & Health
Magnesium is the 4th most abundant mineral in the human body and the majority of us don't get enough of it. It is absolutely required for more than 300 reactions in the body. Without adequate magnesium, every single aspect of your health is impaired. In today's...
Q&A 25: Finding Your Big Rocks, Post-Workout Nutrition and More!
Another episode answering listener questions including: How to go about finding your big rocks Are carbs OK post workout Does all fat burning happen in a state of ketosis If veggies are carbs, how do they fit in the Golden Rules of carbs & fat loss? Are you eating...