Brian on being sick and tired of being sick and tired - Episode 16
Release Date: 06/04/2019
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_outlineBrian is so honest, humble, compassionate and willing to share about his journey. He was a total pleasure to coach.He’d show up with a food journal that had raisins in his oatmeal, cooked onions in his dinner and various other fun deviations. But he was so open to learn and understand why the protocol is so crisp. He had a vision, a plan and deep desire to feel better and to be his best self. He had the staff at Vital Body laughing every week.
As he started seeing his success he’d show us his old driver’s license photo that was truly a different Brian. 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.”.
Brian’s Phase 4 tips:
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surround yourself around people you want to be like
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don’t blame anyone for your results - be responsible for your actions
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be open and curious and know that each day things get easier
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keep practicing - it gets easier
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allow yourself some down days but then remember to get back to what works - for him it’s about getting outside and doing a walk or anything that gets you moving
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it happens when you are ready - for Brian it was a chat with his doctor, he was feeling embarrassed and he was unwilling to allow himself to go further down hill. He had a wake up call that he’s missing out on so much by “letting himself go” (eating poorly, not exercising and drinking)
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focus on what you want - I want to live long and be healthy
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It does not happen overnight. You need to trust and be patient
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be open to re-learning and changing your thinking (includes an open heart)
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be open to suggestions
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and FYI - Brian completed a full year of Phase 4 (I must admit that despite setting up all our clients to really be ready for Phase 4 we have a number that don’t engage in Phase 4 the way they did Phase 1).
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Celebrate all of your life, even the parts that were a challenge. Respect who you are, all that you have lived and who you have become.
Thank you Brian. You are the real deal, funny and truly an inspiration to others.
blessings,
zan
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