Why are we so stressed & overwhelmed? Why do we have clear & compelling goals but fail to reach them? How can we want to change so desperately yet make choices that keep us from that change? Because we keep focusing on the habits we want instead of building the skill of consistency that allows us to achieve them. Consistency is a skill. It's a superpower. It isn't one-size-fits all. It unlocks any door and makes every goal achievable. A more effective, realistic approach starts here.
Too often, we scramble for solutions without taking the time to really define and understand the problem. That leads to lots of effort with little results. We either solving the wrong problem or impl…
I'm so excited to have one of my Fat Loss Fast Track clients on the show today. She's in the trenches of creating lasting change and refining what works best for her body & lifestyle.
After feeling g…
Be careful. Your lies will become your truth. The messages we send to ourselves via our thoughts & words become our reality. They are powerful.
Your thoughts & words are not only descriptive but also…
I had a busy weekend, full of lessons, many of which came from my first time on a bike in God knows how many years.
Saturday, I ate lots of treats (for me) and several alcoholic beverages. Sunday, I …
You might not see it this way, but chances are, you're creating chaos in your life.
Often, we turn to food & alcohol in response to stress, emotion, tension or anxiety. Food allows us to escape, avoi…
The other day I overheard a conversation between two women at the gym. One woman was complaining to the other about her stress incontinence, or, as she described it, leaking urine during her workout.
…A couple weeks ago I went up to Albany, NY to watch one of the CrossFit regional competitions. All of the athletes were highly skilled and wanted to win. However, being highly skilled and wanting to …
Please do not confuse thoughts with emotions. Many people think that it's our emotions, our feelings, that drive our choices.
It's not.
It's our THOUGHTS. Sure, it can be our thoughts about what we f…
Can sun exposure increase your metabolism? Can it help you burn fat more efficiently?
The answer is yes. In today's episode we're going into the science of sun, your skin & hormones to look at how mo…
I had a particularly motivating morning the other day. However, it didn't start out that way. It started out with an onslaught of self-doubt, excuses and self-imposed limitations.
I am not immune to …
I am so pumped to share a powerful conversation I had with one of my Fat Loss Fast Track clients about body image and the real reasons we want to change our bodies, lives & relationship with food.
On…
I recently sent an email to my Fat Loss Fast Track clients asking them all a direct question: Are you a dropout?
I wanted them to think hard about their level of effort and engagement while giving a …
There are a series of well-worn lies we tell ourselves about binges. There are a series of stories we tell ourselves that aren't true.
They might be familiar, but they certainly aren't true.
Today I …
I rarely make blanket recommendations. When I talk about nutrition, I'm quick to say that strategies depend on your goals.
When I talk about nutritional improvements, I'm quick to consider someone's …
I would bet you have someone you admire. Maybe you admire their discipline, work ethic or attitude. I have people like that, too.
And if you're like me, you might wish you were more "like them". That…
Are you battling against yourself? Do you feel like there's this ongoing tug-of-war between your good intentions & your choices?
I did a short fast last week and came out with a really clear understa…
The market for anti-aging products is exploding. By 2021, it's expected to be a $216 billion dollar industry of lotions, potions, pills, products & procedures.
Companies are looking to capitalize on …
We are almost halfway through 2017. It's time for your midterm gut check. How are things going? What is working? In what ways are you contributing to your results or your lack of results?
Do not let …
It's time for an attitude adjustment. The pursuit of fat loss or fitness is not a competition.
You aren't competing against your friends and you aren't working out to "win" - the comparison trap will…
There is way too much confusion about carbohydrates. Too many people lump them all in the same category and act as if grams of carbs or calories are the only relevant factor. That's not the case.
Oth…