Ep. 19 - Male perspective on the emotional side of weight loss
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I was really blown away by Drew Manning’s message and his way of expressing it. September is a time where many clients are doing a reset post summer and it’s a fresh start for many. Having a solid foundation for long term success is the key. The foundation includes your mind and your food. Having a plan and tools for improving your mindset is so important. If you have found maintenance a challenge then it’s truly time to look beyond phase 1 and explore other tools.
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Ep. 18 - Yoga Belly - Letter from Adriene
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This month I read a letter/newsletter sent from Adriene from YWA - yoga with Adriene. She's one of a kind, and brings such an awesome perspective to the body, breath and yoga. Enjoy!
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The art of coaching a black and white protocol - Episode 17
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How does a coach administer a black and white medical protocol and honour the human side of food, emotions and all that is connected to being in a physical body? Tune in as Amrita and Zan discuss exactly this!
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Brian on being sick and tired of being sick and tired - Episode 16
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He rolled into Phase 4 with ease and kept working this phase as much as he did Phase 1. Carving out time to meal plan, exercise and keep his mind and thoughts focused on his goal. He knew the old habits are there and that it was key that he stay active to keep that alive and energized feeling. “Just go for a walk, go around the block, don’t give in. You will feel better soon if you get outside.”.
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Phase 4 workshop aha moments - Episode 15
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Sometimes phase 4 can feel like a battlefield, I want this but I shouldn’t eat it, why can’t I eat what I want and not gain, why do I crave things that are not good for me and on and on and on. But we have found that over time, not over night, a new balance arises for each person that engages in finding solutions that work for them.
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A Chat with Coach Sherri Kiley from Chicago Episode 14
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Sherri has some great things to say. I have pages of quotes from her like "the crux of what we do is maintenance, I start talking habits and maintenance on day 1", or "yes it's about using Ideal Protein as a tool not a crutch". Of course, like I always say there are no answers but there are ideas and suggestions that may resonate true for you and help you build your strong foundation of health and vitality.
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Regaining. Let's talk about it.
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It happens. Let’s talk about it. Hot tips to beat those habits that creep back in. But of course there is not one answer but each person has a sweet spot/zone where maintenance becomes natural and easy.
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Moyra, client age 57, on being loving - Episode 12
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You want to listen to this just because Moyra’s voice is so soothing and peaceful. She shares about her weight loss journey, the ups and downs (no pun intended), and finding peace with herself, her weight, and staying true to what feels right for her. This was technically a phase 4 check in but we both knew it was also going to be a podcast so it’s not quite a phase 4 check in but it is. Phase 4 is an exploration, it often involves a deeper look at yourself and what truly makes you happy. We discuss discipline, yoga, being loving to yourself, carbs, the scale and much more. I truly believe...
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January energy - Episode 11
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This episode explores leveraging that fresh start energy many have at the beginning of the New Year. But as we now (hate to be a downer) it does not always last. So let’s chat about making it last, how to benefit from it and be successful at weight loss and weight maintenance.
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Glow Chocolate Non Addictive Delights Episode 10
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Julie Beyer, owner and creator of Glow Chocolates, shares with us about what goes into the making of a healthy treat. One that tastes great and satiates and satisfies your taste buds. One that does not leave you feeling out of control and wanting to eat more and more and more.
info_outlineMost dieters I have met love food and love to eat. Many even think that loving food is a problem and they come in wanting to tame this part of themselves. They want more will power, they want to eat less, they want to not feel so trapped by their love of food. I start with letting them know it’s okay to love food and you can love food and lose weight and keep it off. “But I’m Italian” or “But I’m from Iran!” or “You have no idea my family is Greek” - from what I have seen food is central to all cultures, hence, why so many of us have a lot going on around food.
Most people will nod in full agreement that they have emotional eating going on. But what does that really mean? Emotional eating is a form of disordered eating and is defined as "an increase in food intake in response to negative emotions" and can be considered a maladaptive strategy used to cope with difficult feelings. (thank you wikipedia). Some people use food to alleviate stress, boredom or negative feelings but it does not negatively impact their life. For those that fall in the category of disordered eating, using food to cope is having an undesired impact on their life. If you want to lose weight, feel good and not feel suppressed by food you will likely need to find more peace and flow in your life around your relationship to food. I have found this does not happen over night but it’s a fabulous path to explore new ways to feel good (besides food).
Personally, I had a phase (10 years at least) where I thought nothing could be better than eating chocolate to feel better. And, I would eat chocolate and enjoy it tremendously. Sadly, I also would then feel guilty and mad at myself for eating something that I believe makes me fat. And that is the classic pattern for many of us. We focus in on food to feel better and forget that it’s really not a great solution for the bigger picture. Listen in to the podcast for some more musings on this topic.