Insecurity. Fear of what others think. We're going there today, not to have a theoretical discussion, but to talk about strategies and perspectives that will help each one of us stop letting those feelings limit our lives.
It's a choice. We feel those feelings, think those thoughts and face those fears but we don't need to submit to them.
If you have follow-up questions or comments on this topic, I strongly encourage you to DM me on Instagram, email me or comment on the show notes page so we can continue this conversation and start living more fully!
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Today I have the great pleasure of talking with Jimmy Moore and his wife Christine (a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner) about their newest book, Real Food Keto.
First and foremost, this episode is about far more than ketogenic diets. Even if you aren't a ketogenic eater, you want to listen to this episode.
I was so excited to see a book come on the market that focuses on real food and nutrient density. Sure, there are lots of bars and shakes out there. There are an increasing number of keto cookies and brownies and paleo desserts. In fact, there are so many of these type of things that a lot of people are losing sight of HEALTH.
For the sake of health, longevity, mood, energy and overall wellness, our food choices must be about more than impact on our waist line and overall flavor. Nutrient density matters.
I could rant about this for days and weeks, but instead, let's dive into the conversation with Jimmy & Christine. We have a thoughtful conversation about dietary individuality, myths surrounding ketogenic diets and the critical importance of nutrient density.
If you have questions about this book or want to dive deeper into any of the topics, be sure to leave a comment and let me know!
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You can get Real Food Keto on Amazon here.
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Predominantly Paleo's Paleo Cowboy Chili
More about Jimmy & Christine Moore
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Have you ever heard of the first rule of holes?
I'm happy to share it with you. The first rule of holes is: stop digging.
If you want to create a change in your life, the first thing you have to do is change the way you think. If you want to create a solution in your life, you have to stop arguing for, justifying and reinforcing the problem.
In today's episode, we'll talk through examples and strategies. Don't miss it! If you have follow up questions, be sure to leave a comment here on the show notes page, email me or direct message me on instagram!
https://primalpotential.com/541/
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Episode 539: How I Coach Myself Through Temptation & Apathy
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Here is the wild-caught canned salmon I like from Thrive Market and here's the coconut flour I use as part of the salmon cakes recipe
You can't go wrong with Diane Sanfilippo's recipe for salmon cakes
Fact: We all get older.
Myth: Getting older means increased body fat, decreased energy, memory issues, joint pain and chronic illness.
You can age well. You can get or stay lean. You can maintain energy and cognitive function.
Fact: We all have genes.
Myth: Genes determine how you age.
We can control the expression of our genes. We can turn gene expression on or off, up or down, by the way we eat, sleep, move and stress.
It's been a long time since we've done a book review episode but that's exactly what we're doing today! I highly recommend Dr. Sara Gottfried's newest book: Younger.
I'll be sharing some of the highlights from the book along with what changes I'll be making in my own life as a result of reading it.
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Younger: A Breakthrough Program to Reset Your Genes and Reverse Aging by Dr. Sara Gottfried
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Learn more about the 12 Weeks to Transformation
Episode 048: Understanding Epigenetics
Episode 538: If You're Over Age 30...
Learn more about the Golden Rules of Carbs & Fat Loss
Salmon Cakes - 21 Day Sugar Detox
I'm not immune to temptation or moments of apathy. I absolutely have moments, days and even weeks where I think thoughts like, "Who cares? What's the point?"
I absolutely have moments (and days) when I want to eat all the things that aren't nailed down.
I'm not different from most people in that regard. However, I might be a little different in how I respond to them.
In today's episode, I'm sharing a simple and powerful strategy I use to win the hard moments in my life.
If you struggle with temptation, apathy or mentally checking out, this is a great episode for you!
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I hope everyone listens to this episode! My friend: once you go beyond the wonderful age of 30, you will lose muscle mass unless you intentionally and consistently work to maintain or increase it.
This rate of muscle loss can range from 3-8% per decade! Think about that! You could have 16% less muscle mass by the age of 50!
Why does this matter?
Contrary to popular belief, this isn't just a cosmetic issue related to body composition. It's not just about strength, balance and mobility.
We need to take action to prevent muscle loss and faciliate muscle building in order to stay healthy, prevent diabetes, have a healthy metabolism and much, more more.
Sarcopenia, or age-related muscle wasting, is both reversible and preventable. Today we will explore the systemic impact of sarcopenia on your health and discuss what you can do about it! Don't miss this episode!
https://primalpotential.com/538/
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Learn more about the 12 Weeks to Transformation on episode 515 of the podcast
Past episodes on fitness:
513: Elements of Fitness for Fat Loss
160: Fat to Fit Part 3 - Fitness
What's your bliss point? That's the conversation I want to have with you as we go into the holiday season.
For me, feeling amazing during the holidays has as much to do with my mindset as it does to do with my choices. Probably even more. I used to go into the holidays with a ton of anxiety. I was worried about the food that would be available. I worried about overeating and I worried about restriction and missing out.
It didn't work. I wasn't happy. I wasn't enjoying myself.
Now, I think about my bliss point. The intersection of enjoyment and feeling amazing.
This is actually a common marketing term!
A bliss point is the amount of consumption that maximizes a customer's satisfaction for a particular good or service. For example, the bliss point of ice cream might be one small bowl and the bliss point for travel might be one trip a month. A customer who exceeds their bliss point may feel stressed, unsatisfied or regretful. Bliss point is purely related to a customer's needs and wants as opposed to budget. It has implications for product design, customer experience, diversification and pricing. (Simplicable.com)
As you go into a holiday, a family meal or even a weekend or evening out - what is the intersection of feeling great about your choices and fully enjoying yourself?
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416: Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas
534: Binge Eating & The Holidays
This week, my whole perspective changed. I won't sugar coat it: I've been stressed out. I'm been anxious. I've been indulging thoughts of fear and worry. Then, something really powerful and unexpected it happened. It blew my mind and I think it will really floor you, too. It changed my whole perspective and I hope I never, ever forget this lesson!
If you've been stressed, worried, anxious or unsure, please don't miss this episode!
https://primalpotential.com/536/
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I love when you ask questions and suggest topics for the podcast. You know why? Because that's the whole point of the Primal Potential podcast! The entire goal is to help you help yourself! This is your podcast and my sole objective is to help you help yourself live a happier, healthier life! If you have questions or are struggling, be sure to let me know so we can begin to work through them on the show!
Just the other day on Instagram, I asked what questions or topics you'd like to hear about on the podcast. A ton of of you submitted questions and I've divided them into two episodes.
In episode 534 we talked about binge eating, the holidays, travel and resisting negativity. Today, we're taking a hard right turn. I'm answering your questions about starting a business, overcoming procrastination, recovering from workouts and, though seemingly random, what's behind acid reflux and what (surprising) thing you can do to make it better.
https://primalpotential.com/535/
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Past episodes on sleep:
Episode 016: Hack Your Sleep for Health & Fat Loss
I love when you ask questions and suggest topics for the podcast. You know why? Because that's the whole point of the Primal Potential podcast! The entire goal is to help you help yourself! This is your podcast and my sole objective is to help you help yourself live a happier, healthier life! If you have questions or are struggling, be sure to let me know so we can begin to work through them on the show!
Just the other day on Instagram, I asked what questions or topics you'd like to hear about on the podcast. A ton of of you submitted questions and I've divided them into two episodes.
Today we're talking about travel, binge eating and the holidays. In episode 535 we'll be less on the emotional side and more on the practical side, addressing questions about nutrition, hormones, stomach acid, money and more!
Make sure to let me know if there's something I can do to help you!
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Previous episodes & blogs on binge eating:
Too many of us stay busy doing things that don't really matter. We live in a self-created vortex of tasks and work, rarely pausing to consider:
I read something the other day that I'm certain will improve my relationships, my work-life and my health. Not surprisingly, it wasn't about relationships or health; it was about real estate.
When rennovating homes, most people spend money where it doesn't need to be spent. They aren't disciplined in how they deploy their funds. To counteract this tendency, they're taught to break down potential home improvements into the following categories:
In today's episode of the podcast, we're talking about the application of this practice to our task lists, our communication and our goals.
I hope you enjoy it!
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If I challenged you to complete a broad jump - to leap forward as far as you can - where would you place your feet before jumping? If your feet are spread too wide, you lose power. You can't initate a powerful leap if your feet are spread wider than your hips. Similarly, you can't jump as far if your feet are too close together. It's pretty common for fitness coaches and trainers to correct someone's stance. If your feet aren't in the right place, you can't perform well.
The same thing is true in life. Your power stance, in life, isn't about where you put your feet but rather where you put your attention. If your attention is on the past or the future, you're losing power to take full advantage of the moment you're in.
If you want to immediately become a more powerful change agent in your own life, listen to today's episode.
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Are you dealing with doubt? Is your doubt keeping you from trying? Is your doubt keeping you from consistency? When we doubt our ability to create or maintain change, we're looking at it wrong. We're overlooking who we become in the process. When you focus on winning the day you're in, you become a person capable of more than you're capable of now. If doubt keeps you from doing your best, this episode is for you!
https://primalpotential.com/531/
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The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan
Episode 255: Dealing with Doubt, Frustration & Inaction
If you want to create change, knowing what to do isn't enough, yet, you need to know what to do. If you want to create change, you need to have the right attitude, but attitude alone isn't enough.
In today's episode, we're talking about 3 critical ingredients needed to create massive change in your life:
Please don't merely acknowledge these elements. Assess yourself. In what area are you strongest? In what area do you need improvement? What will you do about it today?
Don't miss today's deep dive into developing this solid framework for massive change!
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Fat Loss Basics podcast series runs from episodes 121 to 126
Recently, a few of my 12 Weeks to Transformation clients asked if I'd be willing to do a podcast on the idea of emotional sobriety. Of course I said yes! One of the most insidious barriers to change is going through your life making decisions in moments when your under the influence of emotion.
If you continue to let emotions dominate your decision making progress, you'll continue to struggle.
In today's episode we talk about recognizing when you're under the influence of emotion, increasing your emotional resilience and a practice for minimizing the choices you make when your rational mind is clouded by emotion.
I think you're going to really enjoy this show! Take a listen!
https://primalpotential.com/529/
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The Primal Potential podcast is your podcast. This show is your show. It's not a platform for me to talk about things I think are important - it's a platform for me to help you help yourself. That's why today is a listener Q&A on all things success and progress!
Over on Instagram, I asked what you want to hear about and the questions came pouring in! Today we're talking about everything from staying motivated after progress, if dairy can included in a fat loss friendly way of eating, morning routines, hormones, sex and more!
If you have questions that I didn't address on the episode, I want to hear them! Either DM me on Instagram, send me an email or leave a comment here on the show notes page!
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For more on dairy and fat loss, check out episodes 025 and 128
For more on morning routines, take a listen to episode 099
If you're looking to learn more about hormones, start with episodes 011 through 014
Episode 495: The End of All or Nothing Thinking
What is the metabolic effect of overeating or binging? While we can mentally and emotionally reset, our body isn't so quick to reset just because it's a new day.
I don't know about you, but I used to convince myself that each new day was a reset. While that is absolutely true for each day (and even each moment) in our minds, we can't deny that there are lasting metabolic and hormonal effects to overeating and binging.
In today's episode we're going to talk about prolonged fat loss impairment, chronic stress and hormonal imbalances that result from overeating and binging.
I have found that when I understand (accurately) what is happening in my body as a result of my choices, I think through my decisions more carefully. I hope you enjoy the episode!
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314: 3.5 Strategies to Overcome Binging
148: Personal - Inside a Binge
If I could wave my magic wand and change your mind in some way, here are the three things I would immediately change...
Before I tell you what they are, let me tell you how this came about. I have a personal coaching practice that helps me help my clients. I routinely ask myself, "What are my clients teaching me? If I could wave my magic wand and give them a skill or perspective that would make their lives easier, what would I give them?"
This keeps me from getting frustrated and helps me focus on what they need and how I'll give it to them.
The other day, in between workouts, my inbox was blowing up with emails from new clients. Since a new 12 Weeks to Transformation recently started, there are a lot of questions, a lot of eagerness and even a lot of desperation. Instead of getting frustrated, I asked myself one of those questions:
If I could wave my magic wand and give these clients something that would help them create change in their lives, what would I give them?
Today's podcast is my answer to that question!
In each episode between now and the end of the year, I'm determined to help you make progress, one day at a time. Today, we're taking a look at what isn't working for you right now. When we evaluate, without drama or judgement, what's not working and what's holding you back, we step into a tremendous amount of power.
From there, we're going to establish new options. What else could you do? What could you adjust, just for today?
We aren't trying to change everything at all once, but what we're looking to identify today are the destructive choices that happen either most often or have the most significant impact on your life.
If you're ready to make small changes that will create a big impact, don't miss today's episode!
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As of October 3rd, there are only 90 days between now and the new year! In today's episode I'm sharing simple strategies that will ensure you win the rest of the year! It doesn't require a plan, it doesn't require perfection. You can start today. You don't need to wait. You have everything you need to start right now.
https://primalpotential.com/524/
Episode 206: My #1 Recommendation For Fat Loss
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As I shared in this past weekend's VIP email, I just finished the manuscript for my first book! I am BEYOND excited! The process of writing was much more challenging than I expected, but it taught me a lot. In today's episode, I'm sharing the #1 lesson I learned while writing and how I plan to apply this lesson in other areas of my life. Plus, I'm showing you how you can use this lesson to win absolutely ANY moment you're in and make change so much easier! Do not miss this episode!
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My favorite quote from this episode:
"The more simple something is, the less likely it is to be disordered." ~ John Bogle
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Hemp Heart Crusted Chicken Nuggets
In episode 521 of the podcast, I shared my personal story of becoming debt free. I go into detail about how I started, the process I followed and how I handled struggles like my then-husband not being totally on-board with the idea. I also had my sister on the show - she is currently paying down her debt and overcoming the hurdles of massive student loans and a modest salary. In today's episode I'm answering all your questions about money and debt including:
Please note that I am not a financial advisor. I am sharing my experience and personal opinions and I do not purport to be a financial expert. I am not. For your own financial advice, please contact a financial expert.
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Episode 521: Get Out of Debt No Matter How Much You Make
Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
Episode 019: What Getting Out of Debt Taught Me About Weight Loss
Episode 116: Healthy Eating On A Budget
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Getting out of debt changed my life. I wasn't always good with my money. I didn't make much and I spent more than I took home. Getting out of debt didn't happen quickly and it wouldn't have happened at all if I continued to make excuses and prioritize pleasure over happiness.
Last week on Instagram, I asked you guys to vote on which topic you'd rather hear about today: fasting or getting out of debt. Those were the two topics about which I got the most questions and "debt" won by a landslide! Thanks so much to everyone who voted and submitted questions!
In today's episode, I'm going to share my personal journey of getting out of debt and answer YOUR questions on all topics money!
https://primalpotential.com/521
Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
Episode 019: What Getting Out of Debt Taught Me About Weight Loss
Episode 116: Healthy Eating On A Budget
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Recently, one of my summer clients shared a bit of her transformation with me - she's lost weight, improved her mood, eliminated her cravings and overcome a sugar addiction. I asked if she'd be willing to share some of the steps she took and she's sharing her journey with us today on the podcast! We talk about how to create change without willpower and keep success simple - really, really simple.
One of the ideas we discuss on the show that I think you're really going to connection with is:
You don't know how bad you feel until you start making yourself feel better. You don't know how much better you can feel until you stop making yourself feel so bad.
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Looking to register for the Fall 12 Weeks to Transformation? We kick off September 30th. You can learn more by listening to episode 515.
If you ever feel stuck or unsure of how to start making progress, today's motivational minisode is for you! The truth is, you are never stuck and you don't have to figure out a "plan" to begin. There's a simple starting point that is available and acheivable in every single moment!
https://primalpotential.com/519/
Learn more about the Fall 12 Weeks to Transformation
Register for the Fall 12 Weeks to Transformation - If you're looking for the link to the veterans group because you've already done your initial 12 weeks, shoot me an email BEFORE September 30th.
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