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_outlineSometimes you just need to look at your life in a new way. Gina's voice is calming and you can feel how she flows with life and has no judgement about where people are at. She offers practical tips and suggestions for even those that have no time!
Starting with be curious. Instead of getting frustrated, annoyed and angry with yourself try just a wee bit of curiosity. Why am I wolfing this meal down? What's going on? Slowing it down so you can catch wind of some new ideas that lead to new solutions.
She also is very grounded in her approach. With a little laugh she offers - oh this won't happen over night. "This" meaning that you will be a master at mindfulness and never have any negative self talk or thoughts. That's why it's called a mindfulness practice she offers. You practice every day and that's what there is to do. The results and benefits show up over time. See how it feels for yourself.
Although there is plenty of science on this topic as Gina points out, she also reminds us to simply try it on and keep doing it if it feels good. Pretty sure catching negative self talk ("I'm gross and fat" as I get dressed) and upgrading to more chosen/mindful thoughts like "I'm taking care of myself, things are improving" could only make one feel better.
Gina walks us through a breathing exercise, how to incorporate mindfulness when you have busy disease (that's her term), also known as a very very full life. Building sustainable practices is the key.
And my favourite moment of the podcast is when Gina says "your breath is not fat or skinny, you can't judge your breath". How great is that? You may not like many of your body parts but you just can't help but appreciate your breath.
Gina has a personal mindfulness practice and she also teaches young children mindfulness tools as well. You can check out her offerings at Pure Optimists. Her ethically made Optimistic tshirts and tanks are simply the best. We will do another musing on being Optimistic as that is always a good thing to be.
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Enjoy your day.
Zan