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_outlineIdeal Protein is an amazing food solution with a huge commitment to lifestyle and helping people have long term results. They know that Phase 1 always works, everyone can lose weight. But the key is keeping it off and enjoying your new lifestyle. Phase 4 starts in Phase 1 really and is the heart of what an Ideal Protein coach does. But most dieters come in focused on the weight loss because that’s what’s bothering them. They know lifestyle and habit change is key but truly what is on their mind is getting rid of the weight.
We introduce the Beck book (The Beck Diet Solution by Judith S. Beck, Ph.D.) at various times of a dieter’s journey. For some it’s right away, for others it’s down the road. They need to be open to it and curious. For some the curiosity does not come until they have struggled or perhaps regained the weight and it’s the second time around that they are keen to explore the non food aspects of weight loss.
The MIND - it plays a huge part in weight loss. The Beck book is based on cognitive behaviour therapy and helps you create new ways of thinking and acting that support your goal to lose weight and feel better about yourself.
IMPORTANT: The Beck book recommends any eating plan that reduces calories. I really don’t thin that’s the right food solution. I think having a solid food plan like Phase 1 or a healthy eating plan with amazing good fats in your diet is the key. If you eat too many carbs (grains and fruit included) and lower your calories you are going to feel hungry and that sucks. You want a solid food plan and a solid mind plan. Many people are working so hard on Phase 1 and ignoring the rest and others are doing all sorts of personal development but exercising and eating in ways that don’t set them up to win.