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Episode 079: 10 Habits of High Achievers
There are some very common traits shared among high achievers. In today's episode, we're going to talk about this 10 habits of high achievers so you can identify your own gaps between where you are and where you want to be and begin to move more quickly towards your...
Episode 078: Paleo Snack Ideas
In today's episode we're going through tons of paleo snack ideas! Snacking can be a tough thing for a lot of people and making healthy choices for snacks can be tricky. In today's episode we talk about snacking in general, whether or not it is best to eat every few...
Episode 077: How To Stop Self Sabotage
For most of us, certainly for me, the key to achieving and maintaining your weight loss goals is in understanding how to stop self sabotage. It's in your ability to understand how you get in your own way, how you routinely sabotage your efforts (consciously or...
Episode 076: How to Increase Energy
In today's episode we're talking how to increase energy with specific food choices. There are specific strategies (beyond caffeine and sleep) that will make a significant difference in your energy levels, focus and performance. We'll talk about the dos and don'ts of...
Q&A 24: The Gap Between Planning and Doing
In today's episode we're addressing a listener challenge that, to me, points to the gap between planning and doing. Maybe you recognize this pattern: you establish a plan. You set goals. You draft a menu for the week. You pre-determine how many workouts you'll get in....
Episode 075: How Much Fat is Too Much & Cholesterol Myths
In today's episode we're tackling lots of questions about dietary fat including how much fat is too much, whether or not dietary cholesterol raises serum cholesterol and if fat really clogs your arteries. Plus, we'll go into healthy fat sources, how to incorporate fat...
Episode 074: CrossFit and Weight Loss
In today's episode we're talking about all things CrossFit and weight loss with my own personal trainer and owner of CrossFit Altius, Nathan Keil. Nathan and I chat about how he programs workouts for fat loss and the keys to efficient, safe and effective workouts....
Episode 073: Primal & Paleo Lunch Ideas
One of the most popular Primal Potential podcast episodes was all about how to create a fat loss breakfast. I think a lot of people have a hard time with lunch, even more than breakfast, because they're often out of the house and eating on-the-go. In today's episode...
Episode 072: 7 Ways to Defeat Resistance
Last weekend I attended a conference called Podcast Movement and the opening keynote by Pat Flynn so closely paralleled what I talk about on Primal Potential about sustainable fat loss that I just HAD to share it with you. Pat shared 7 ways to defeat resistance as it...
Episode 071: Impatience: Why Am I Not Losing Weight?
Impatience. It’s a real problem. We make good choices for a day or a few days and then get incredibly frustrated that we aren’t seeing results. That the number on the scale isn’t lower. What the heck? Why am I not losing weight? I did my part! Why isn’t my body...
Q&A 23: 7 Ways to Break Weight Loss Plateaus
In today's episode we're talking about 7 ways to break weight loss plateaus. Nothing is more frustrating than feeling like your hard work isn't reflected by your body or the scale. Fortunately, these 7 strategies make a huge difference. With the experience of the many...
Q&A 22: Influencing Family and Friends
In today's episode we're talking about influencing family and friends when you're trying to adopt healthier habits. We answer listener questions about how to motivate and encourage people we love to make healthier choices and how to handle family and friends who don't...
Episode 070: Stress Management for Weight Loss
I'm sure you realize that your stress levels might be contributing to your trouble losing weight. But I'm not sure you realize what is contributing to your stress levels. Sure, emotional stress is a big problem. But what about physical stress? Processed foods, sugars...
Episode 069: Power Thinking vs Positive Thinking for Fat Loss
Fat loss is 90% what you eat. What you eat is 90% mental. If you don't control your thoughts, they will control you. This is very clear when we consider all the times we've really wanted to make good food choices but cave to temptation in the moment. Controlling your...
Episode 068: How To Lose Weight After Menopause
One of the most common questions I get is, "How can I lose weight after menopause?". So many women feel like their bodies have changed and no longer response to the weight loss strategies that always worked in the past. There's no question that weight loss and weight...
Episode 067: Mary The Paleo Chef
In today's episode we're talking with Mary The Paleo Chef! Mary Shenouda is one of my personal coaches and friends. We talk about phat fudge, the benefits of starting your day off with healthy fats, why calorie counting doesn't work, if food intolerances are actually...
Q&A 21: Random Show – Hot Flashes, Fear of Failure, Snacking & Sleep
Today we're tackling another episode of the Random Show - answering a variety of listener questions on a random assortment of topics including overcoming your fear of failure, hot flashes, snacking, trouble sleeping and the best way to track your food and hormonal...
Q&A 20: Primal Vegetarian?
In today's episode we're answering listener questions about whether or not it is possible to follow a primal lifestyle as a vegetarian. Can you be a primal vegetarian? What does that look like? What should eat? What are the risks? We talk about major misconceptions...
Episode 066: Healthy On A Budget
In today's episode we're tackling how to eat healthy on a budget. Eating for fat loss or "going paleo/primal" does not have to be more expensive than the Standard American Diet. Can it be? Sure. But you can have a huge grocery budget on the Standard American Diet or...
Episode 065: 1 Year Anniversary & Accountability
In today's episode we're talking about one of the major keys to lasting success in any arena, especially fat loss: accountability. We talk about what it looks like when you don't have accountability, the wrong ways to go about it and how I can help you stay...
Q&A 19: Do not eat this “healthy” whole food
Just because it is derived from a whole food does not mean it is good for fat loss. Heck, just because something is a whole food doesn't mean it is good for fat loss! I'll be super straight forward about this: dried fruit is not a fat loss food. In fact, in many cases...
Episode 064: The Best Way to Measure Fat Loss
In today's episode we're talking about the most common mistake people make when measuring fat loss or progress toward any goal: business, fitness, weight loss, you name it. Then we establish a new way to approach measuring progress and give practical recommendations...
Q&A 18: Menopause and Fat Loss, Superfoods, Scale Frustration & Staying On Track
Today's Q&A is another "random show"! Short answers to a handful of questions including how to handle menopause and fat loss, whether or not superfood supplements are worth it, overcoming scale frustration and staying on track when life gets crazy. If you find...
Episode 063: Beat Stubborn Belly Fat
Today we’re going to be tackling a super common question and that is about how to beat stubborn belly fat. Most people find that the midsection fat is the hardest to lose. We’re much more quick to lose weight in our face, chest, arms and legs but that belly fat is...
Episode 062 – 4 Reasons Calorie Counting Doesn’t Work
In today's episode we're busting the major myth that calorie counting leads to fat loss. Calorie counting doesn't work unless you understand what you're looking at. The way most people go about calorie counting is completely misleading and will not lead to fat loss or...
Q&A 17: Getting Started with Fat Loss
In today's episode we're tackling a common challenge that many people face: spending lots of time & energy planning and talking themselves up but then failing to take action. How do you start? How do you create that initial activation energy? How do you bridge the...
Episode 061: High Fructose Corn Syrup – What You Need To Know
In today's episode we're talking in detail about high fructose corn syrup. We talk about how and why cutting this one ingredient from your diet can lead to massive weight loss and health improvements like heart health, hypertension, diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver...
Episode 060: This Holds 99% of People Back
In today's episode I'm sharing a personal story about how our focus determines how we feel. We limit our potential and we hold ourselves back by focusing on our limitations. We wonder why we're stressed, frustrated and sad and don't ever realize it is a CHOICE based...
Q&A 16: Choosing Goals over Instant Gratification
In today's episode we're answering a listener question about what strategies can be helpful when trying to choose your goals in the face of temptation. We are programmed to seek instant gratification over long-term progress and well being. Listen Now! [audio...
Episode 059: Soda And Fat Loss
In today's episode we're talking about soda and sugar-sweetened beverages. We talk about the composition of soda and how it is designed to make us want more and more and we talk about the impact of that much sugar on our health and fat loss. Listen Now! [audio...
Episode 058 – Understanding Fat Loss: The Insulin Effect
In today's episode we take a closer look at the master fat loss hormone: insulin. We talk about how it turns off fat burning, how it impacts health, energy, hunger and cravings and how to know if you've developed insulin resistance. We'll also talk about understanding...
Episode 057: The Wrong Approach
So many of us embrace the wrong approach to fat loss. We are enticed by detoxes, quick fixes, food lists, meals plans, etc and we don't ever really think about our anchor - what holds us back, what weighs us down and impedes our progress. The quick fix and...
Episode 056: Is Comparison Slowing Your Progress?
In this episode we talk about how comparing ourselves to others can really impede progress. It can lead to paralysis and inaction or it can stroke our ego and prevent us from really striving for our full potential. We fall into this comparison trap when we compare our...
Episode 055: Probiotics for Fat Loss & Health
In today's episode we talk about what probiotics are and how they significantly impact fat loss, health, longevity, hunger, hormone balance and much more. We address how we unknowingly destroy our micro biome, and how we can restore it via diet and lifestyle. We wrap...
Q&A 15: 10 Reasons You Aren’t Getting Results
In today's episode we are answering questions from individuals who feel like they are doing everything right but not getting results. We go into the top 10 reasons people don't get results. Listen Now! [audio class="pb-html5-audio-element"...
Episode 054: How To Make Fat Loss Easy
In today's episode we talk about why fat loss is currently so hard and how to make fat loss easy. yes, it can be easy. It can even be effortless. And the "how" is not complicated or hard. This is as close to a magic bullet as you will ever get. It is fool proof....
Episode 053: Soy Story – Soy’s Impact on Fat Loss, Hormones, Nutrition & More
In today's episode we take a close look at soy, soy products, how they're processed and why they might be mis-labeled as a health food. We tackle their impact on nutrient absorption, hormone balance and more. Listen Now! [audio class="pb-html5-audio-element"...
Episode 052: The Random Show – Soy, Peanuts, Bananas and More!
Questions we're tackling in today's episode: What do you think of soy products? Do you eat them? Why or why not? Why do you always mention almond butter and not peanut butter? Do you avoid peanut butter? Why? Is it OK to drink seltzer water? Will a banana for...
Episode 051: Hunger: False Hunger, Real Hunger and How to Respond Intelligently
So many people struggle with hunger. They feel like they can't be successful in weight loss because they are constantly battling hunger. Some hunger is real. Some hunger is not. Today we're talking about how to know which you're experiencing and how to overcome it...
Episode 050: Do You Treat Weekends Like Vacation?
In today's episode we're talking about the very common trap of treating weekends, holidays, dinners out or random Tuesday mornings like vacation. We create an exception, eat what we want and then beat ourselves up while getting frustrated with our lack of progress....
Q&A 14: Forecasting Failure
In today's episode we're addressing a listener concern about her habit of forecasting failure. We talk about how to handle feeling frustrated with your body and your lack of results while not being in denial but also not manifesting future failures. Listen Now: [audio...
Episode 049: Does Moderation Always Work with Tim Bauer
In today's episode Tim Bauer of TinierTim.com and I are discussing two opposite approaches to lifestyle change: moderation vs. abstaining. We both use both approaches in different ways and we're talking about the pros and cons of each and how to know which approach is...
Episode 048: Leverage Your Genes to Fit Into Your Jeans
How do your genes impact your weight? Are you destined to be fat? Can you overcome your genetic predispositions? The answer is yes and the power lies within your epigenome. The study of epigenomics and nutrigenomics show us how our diet, lifestyle and environmental...
Q&A 13: Eating Your Emotions – Perspective, Pity, & Your Personal Power
In today's episode we're answering a listener question about strategies for dealing with intense emotion that drives you to eat. How do you overcome emotion that is so intense you just don't care about your goals in the moment? We talk about how you can practice...
Episode 047: WHY You Eat vs. WHAT You Eat
In today's episode we're talking about what truly holds people back from achieving their fat loss goals. in many cases, it isn't as much about what you eat as it is about why you eat! We talk about the power of affirmations, the power of thought, the power of the...
Episode 046: Water – What You Need to Know for Fat Loss, Health & Longevity
In today's episode we're talking about water: why we need it and how it can hurt us. Yup, we're taking a deep dive into water quality, why we need water filters, what's very likely in our water and how we can protect our health with a high quality water filter. Listen...
Q&A 12: Information Overload & Accelerating Results
In today's episode we talk about two common listener issues: information overload leading to analysis paralysis and the urge to do more or restrict more to accelerate progress and get faster results. These mindsets are opposite sides of the same coin and they are very...
Episode 045: 10 Carb & Fat Loss Facts
In this episode we're clearing up some questions about carbs and fat loss and how you can make the best choices to support your fat loss goals. Listen Now! [audio class="pb-html5-audio-element"...