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399: Answers To Most Common Fat Loss Questions
A couple years ago I regularly did "random episodes" answering listener questions & sharing my own personal hacks & strategies. In today's episode, I'm doing both. I'm sharing a personal detoxification strategy and answering a bunch of listener questions...
398: How To Fight For Yourself & Create Change
I hope today's episode lights a fire in you! We are talking about how to break out of the pattern of complacency & really fight for your best life. It's not always easy but it's 100% possible and begins with the choices you make today! If you need to understand...
397: Boundaries, Bright Lines & Setting Standards
On today's episode we're talking about boundaries and standards we set for ourselves. These are rules and restrictions but rather reminders that help us make each day as good as it can be. They are reminders that point us in the direction of choices that make us feel...
396: Bad Advice & Unsolicited Opinions
In episode 388 I had the pleasure of interviewing Mark Sisson to talk about his new book, The Keto Reset Diet. During that interview I decided to give the reset a try, as a way of encouraging my body to be a better fat burning. Surprisingly, my boyfriend decided to do...
395: Low Carb, High Insulin? The Insulin Index Part 2
Insulin is the master fat loss hormone. Optimizing insulin production and release means fat loss, energy, satiety and the absence of cravings. Not optimizing insulin means fat storage, difficulty burning fat, fatigue, mood swings, cravings and more. In episode 394 we...
394: What Is The Insulin Index?
Today we are talking about the insulin index. We talk a lot about the way carbohydrates drive insulin and how our control over insulin really determines our energy, hunger, cravings and ability to burn fat. However, there are many more factors at play than just...
393: Don’t Believe Everything You Think
One of the most destructive ways to hold yourself back & stay stuck in fear and excuses is to believe every thought you think. Do not believe everything you think. In today's impromptu episode, I'm sharing a particularly challenging experience I had this past...
392: Missing Out & Dealing With Temptation
I absolutely love this episode. A long-time client of mine had a big mindset breakthrough recently & today I'm sharing it with you. For most of her life, this client has indulged almost every day. Chocolate here, ice cream there, she never wanted to miss out on a...
391: Motivation & Mindset Master Class
If you want to change what you do, you've got to change how you think. If you want to change how you act, it begins with your mindset. In today's episode I'm taking a deep dive into mindset, perspective and the way we choose to make it work for us or against us. To...
390: Be A Better Coach (Of Yourself)
We are all coaches. The person we coach most often and most influentially is ourself. Unfortunately, many of us keep calling plays that don't work. In today's episode I'm sharing a coaching call I had with a Fat Loss Fast Track client that's really about about...
389: Primal Vs. Keto
What's the difference between primal and keto? How do I know if I'm in ketosis? Do I have to be in ketosis to burn fat? We're tackling these questions and a whole lot more in today's episode. In episode 387 I laid the foundation for our week of discussion around...
388: The Keto Reset Diet with Mark Sisson
Today we have best selling author Mark Sisson on the show! Mark's book The Primal Blueprint was a game changer for me when I was initially adopting a primal way of eating. On today's episode we're talking about his newest book, The Keto Reset Diet and how he thinks...
387: How To Become A Better Fat Burner
You can become a better fat burner. If you are overweight, if you have regular cravings or feel like you're hungry all the time, I'd bet that your body isn't very good at burning your stored body fat. We can change that. In today's episode we're talking about how you...
386: How To Fight Back Against Laziness, Delay & Excuses
This episode will fire you up! We are drawing a line in the sand. If you want change in your life, it's time to change the way you think so you can change the way you act. Change is possible but you've got to decide to do the hard work. Today's the day for change....
385: Tackling Food Guilt
This episode is a must listen! Today I'm talking to one of my Fat Loss Fast Track clients who, as a busy, working mom, has lost 100 lbs in the last year! We tackle how she did it, what she focused on to make it easier, more sustainable & more successful than past...
384: What Do You Want Most?
Today's episode gets to the root of why most people aren't successful: They aren't sure what they really want and they haven't considered which choices give them what they want and which choices don't. Seems obvious, I know, but when you start to ask and answer the...
383: Stop. You’re Stronger Than This
A few weeks ago I shared a voice note with my Masters Club. I was nervous to share it. I didn't want to offend anyone or make it seem like I think behavior change is easy. I don't think it's easy. But, I do think that we have, as a whole, become self-centered and weak...
382: The Relationship Between Hunger & Results
In today's episode I'm talking with one of my current Fat Loss Fast Track clients. For the first weeks, she was struggling to see results. But, in the two weeks prior to our chat, she had lost 5 pounds. I asked her what changed. She said, "I started really paying...
381: Your Perspective Is Holding You Back
I'm pretty excited about today's episode - it's about how your perspective might be keeping you from creating success in the areas that matter most to you. In episode 380 I shared with a listener a statement that has been really powerful in my life: If you don't like...
380: Building Confidence & Consistency
Remember a couple months ago when I suggested having some free coaching calls & airing them as podcast episodes? We're doing it! Today I'm talking with a mom of 2 toddlers who has lost 50 lbs in the last 6 months and wants to lose 50 more but she's struggling with...
379: Elizabeth’s 8 Fat Loss Must Haves
I'm pretty excited to share with you some of my favorite fat loss foods because I recently found a way to get them for less! I'm a huge fan of saving money. I believe in the idea that it's not about how much money you make but rather about how much money you keep....
378: Is High Protein Metabolically High Carb?
Is a high protein diet the metabolic equivalent of a high carb diet? In a lot of ways, yes. Our bodies do not have a storage form of protein. Excess protein - more than the body needs to maintain lean mass and repair tissue - is often used in a process called...
377: Destructive Impact of Overthinking
Progress stems from what you do. Change requires action yet most of us spend most of our time in thought. In today's episode we're talking about the destructive impact of overthinking. You do not need to learn from your theoretic strategy - you will learn from your...
376: Is Silent Inflammation Slowing Fat Loss
There is a way to reduce hunger, minimize cravings, burn more fat, have more energy and dramatically improve your health that very few people are talking about: reducing internal inflammation. We are missing the boat when we think of inflammation only as pain &...
375: Moving From Intention To Execution
The way we think about & approach fat loss is a problem. When we focus too much on the overall strategy and not enough on the daily strategy, a few things happens: We can undervalue the importance of today because there is no immediacy to the macro view We can...
374: Primal Masters Club Interviews Elizabeth
Back in July you guys suggested that we turn the tables on the podcast and I be in the hot seat for an interview. I turned to my Primal Potential Masters Club to put together a list of questions and I'm sharing parts of the interview with you! We are talking...
373: Creating Change, ASCEND & Ella
This is a special, random, unexpected mini-sode. Today, in fact, just a few minutes ago, my girlfriend Ella from On Air with Ella called to ask me about ASCEND. When I picked up the call she said "I'm recording us" which was totally fine because we've had about a...
372: Dating & Fat Loss
Dating & fat loss. We are going there today. Whether you are married, dating or single, this episode will tackle mindsets & strategies for staying true to your goals regardless of what people in your life eat or choose. The reality is: no matter who you are...
371: What The Health & Fat Loss
A few weeks ago, I sent an email to everyone on my free VIP email list with my thoughts on the documentary "What the Health". Since then, I've received hundreds of questions about meat eating, dietary fat, fat loss, low carb diets and everything along that spectrum....
370: Understanding Carbs & Blood Sugar
There's a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation about food and metabolism. Every couple of months I want to devote an episode to misunderstandings about fat, misunderstandings about protein and misunderstandings about carbohydrates. In today's episode, we are...
369: Chasing Excellence
Ben Bergeron released his first book a couple weeks ago: Chasing Excellence. I ordered it the day it was released, read it the following day and re-read it over the weekend. I then bought 21 more copies and will probably buy more. I strongly recommend you get a copy...
368: Easing Off Isn’t Easier
Today's episode might feel like tough love & you're not going to want to miss it. Do you talk yourself into "easing off" because it feels easier? Do you allow stress & emotion to justify not taking great care of yourself? This episode is straight truth &...
367: Strategies For Overcoming Excuses & Exceptions
What do you do when you don't feel like doing the work? I am all for indulging when it makes sense, but I also know that continuously justifying indulgences & overeating can keep you from your goals and be a huge source of frustration. In today's episode I'm...
366: Want Fat Loss? Start Here
I recently did some 2 week journal reviews for my veteran Fat Loss Fast Track clients and decided it's time to talk about the basics of fat loss and specific habits that will dramatically accelerate your results. If you are trying but not getting results, this episode...
365: Accepting Reality Without Finality
Do you get hung up on your past? Do you let it frustrate you? Does it contribute to your doubts about what you might be able to do in the future? That's what today's episode is all about. It's time to understand how to change that. This episode was inspired, in part,...
364: The Science of Cravings & Your Sugar Solution
Struggling with sugar cravings? Do you want to make better choices but find yourself repeatedly giving into the pull of your cravings? One of critical steps we need to take in order to overcome cravings is understanding how our current behavior is actually creating...
363: Loving Food & Losing Weight
The other day I had a powerful interaction with someone in my Primal Potential Masters Club. She loves food (I do too) and she's struggling with a feeling of "missing out" if & when she's trying to eat less. How do you love food & still lose weight? I promise...
362: Travel Light – Letting Go Of What Weighs You Down
I've shared with you that one of my mantras is "travel light" and it has been a game changer for me. This weekend, however, I realized that I've really dropped the ball on living that mantra, especially as it relates to my interactions with other people. First, let me...
361: 5 Ways To Create Summer Success Without Perfection
You can make progress towards your goals AND indulge. You can enjoy summer or holiday treats without guilt. You can enjoy food AND results. It's time to let go of the idea of perfection and stop creating drama and guilt over enjoying food. With that said, summer time...
360: Taking Control Of Your Life
In today's episode I share a conversation with one of my Masters Club clients. When I asked her about the most significant changes she's made in her life, she shared how she's now certain that she is in control of her life. She's in control of her food choices, her...
359: Primal Potential’s 3rd Anniversary
Wednesday July 12th is Primal Potential's 3rd anniversary. Pretty crazy, right? The very most important thing to say today is THANK YOU. Primal Potential wouldn't exist without you & it exists for you. In today's episode I'm sharing some ideas I have for making...
358: Tackling Excuses, Procrastination & Not Trusting Yourself
Excuses, procrastination & not trusting yourself stem from one problem: communication. We all understand the importance of honest & productive communication with others, but we don't spend much time improving the way we communicate with ourselves. This is a...
357: AMA – Elizabeth Answers Your Questions
The other day on my daily blog I invited you to "ask me anything" and today I'm sharing my answers. Some of the questions are personal in nature - everything from my goals & recent progress to whether or not I have a boyfriend. Others are playful and some are...
356: Complacency & Rationalization
Do you feel like you're a bit complacent? You want more results but you're just not pushing yourself to get those results? On today's episode I'm talking with one of my clients who has lost 70 lbs and wants to lose more. When I asked about his current challenges &...
355: Intensity of Temptation & Fighting Against Yourself
This might be one of my favorite episodes ever. Here's what happened: I got an email from a client who was really struggling. In the heat of a moment of frustration, she wanted to eat. She was simultaneously making choices that weren't aligned with her goals AND mad...
354: Tackling Food Addiction & Feeling Powerless
Are there foods that you feel have more power than you do? Like once you stop with that certain thing, you just can't stop? Do you ever feel like you're addicted to sugar? I've certainly been there and so has one of my clients, with whom I'm chatting on today's...
353: Coconut Oil Controversy
Who hasn't seen the sensational headlines over the past couple weeks? Everything from "Coconut Oil Isn't Healthy. It Never Was Healthy" to "The World Just Fell Out of Love with Coconut Oil". Where did this come from? Is there new research we need to consider? In...
352: Overcoming Doubt & Creating Consistency
One of the primary reasons we haven't reached our goals is that we doubt ourselves. It's not the doubt itself that is the problem, but it's the inaction & inconsistency that stems from doubt. In today's episode I'm talking about why we doubt and how to leave all...