A Journey To Better Podcast :: with Mildred B

EP54: 8 Reasons Why You Are Not Losing Weight 

There could be several reasons why someone is not losing weight, despite their efforts to do so. It's important to remember that weight loss is a complex process influenced by various factors, and individual experiences may vary. 

Keep these 8 factors in check and you'll be amazed at your progress.

1. Inadequate Calorie Deficit
2. Inaccurate Portion Control
3. Lack of Consistency
4. Stress and Sleep
5. Not Drinking Enough Water
6. Lack of Strength Training
7. Unrealistic Expectations
8. Lack of Accountability

Remember that weight loss is a personal journey, and what works for one person may not work for another. 

Patience, consistency, and a holistic approach to health are essential in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.

Ep: 53 The Rise of the Mini Workout and Is It Effective?

If you were to stop and ask 100 people on the street if they felt like they were busy, overwhelmed, or over-scheduled, chances are, the vast majority would say “YES.

Are you pressed for time?

Can you just not find time to exercise?

Mini workouts are becoming the go-to choice for everyone from time-stretched professionals to busy working parents.

What is a mini workout?

What are the benefits of mini workouts?

How can you make the most of your mini-workouts?
#1 Choose the right exercises -> The best exercises are the ones that you can do anywhere, without any equipment.

#2 Focus on form -> Exercise is all about quality, not quantity.
 
#3 Use Active Zone Minutes to hit your goals

Bottomline:

• Do something that you enjoy
• It’s all about being strategic with your time. 
• Just do something even if it just for 10 minutes -> it adds up

Ep: 51 Why Do We Procrastinate?

When you think of procrastination, is laziness the first thing that comes to mind?

Why Do We Procrastinate, Really?
...do we lack the drive, is it a boring task… do we lack the skills?  Sometimes we procrastinate because the task is just something we don’t want to do.

What's really going on when we procrastinate? 

1. Are we feeling overwhelmed?
2. Do we feel incompetent?
3. Is it that we are perfectionists?
4.  Are there some underlying mental health issues.
5.  Or is it just a lack of interest?

Find the root cause and you’ll be able to overcome your procrastination.

Bottom-line: Always play to your strengths & likes

Ep 50: Why Dropping the "Perfect Diet" Mindset is Beneficial for Your Health!

Despite what mainstream diet culture leads us to believe, there’s no perfect diet. We’re all different — what works for one person won’t necessarily work for the next.

Ditch The Perfect Diet Mindset

Instead >> Adopt A Healthy Eating Mentality

By doing the following:

1. Adding color to our diet
2. Eating enough calories
3. Balancing our plate 
4. Eating Intuitively

Bottom-line: 

Listen to your body and remember, food is meant to be enjoyed! 

…Don’t be afraid to treat yourself every now and then.

Ep 49: The Unknown Benefits of Gratitude

Feeling grateful isn’t just a self-help cliché. 

The practice of gratitude actually produces countless benefits. 

Gratitude is the gift that keeps on giving!

Let’s explore the transformative effects of this simple but powerful emotion: 
G-R-A-T-I-T-U-D-E 

The benefits of gratitude:

1. Gratitude Has Positive Lasting Effects on the Brain
2. Gratitude Boosts the Immune System
3. Gratitude Reduces Stress, Anxiety and Depression
4. Gratitude Promotes Long Lasting Happiness
5. Gratitude Creates and Strengthens Relationships
6. Gratitude Reduces Chronic Pain
7. Gratitude Improves Our Sleep
8. Gratitude Helps Us Live Mindfully
9. Gratitude Promotes Exercise and Healthy Habits
10. Gratitude Improves Our Self Esteem

Practice gratitude daily and reap the countless benefits it actually produces!

These are just, but a few known benefits, but in actuality the benefits are truly countless. 

Start a gratitude journal today…you will be surprised by the impact!

Ep 48 - 23 Awesome Tips For A Successful 2023

1. Stay Positive.
2. Take a daily "Thank You Walk.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants.
4. Talk to yourself instead of listening to yourself.
5. Post a sign that says "No Energy Vampires Allowed”.
6. Be Positive. 
7. Make a difference and success will find you.
8.  Get more sleep.
9. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, on energy vampires, on issues of the past, on negative thoughts or on things you cannot control.
10.  Look for opportunities to Love, Serve and Care.
11. Live your purpose. 
12. Remember, there's no such thing as an overnight success.
13.  Trust that everything happens for a reason.
14. Implement the "no complaining rule".
15. Read more books than you did in 2022.
16. Live with love, passion and purpose and happiness will find you.
17. Each day focus on what you get to do, not what you have to do. Life is a gift not an obligation.
18. The next time you "fail" remember that it’s not meant to define you. It’s meant to refine you.
19. Smile and laugh more. 
20. Boost your immune system and health.
21. Extend yourself grace.
22. Practice daily gratitude
23. Enjoy the ride. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy it.

Life Happens: Always pick up where you left off & never give up!

Take the shot … as you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take!

 Strive to be the best version of yourself! 

Hope you enjoyed our 23 tips for successful 2023.

Take them to heart and see how you soar!

1. Make your next meal healthy
2. Stay positive
3. Add more fruits and veggies
4. Avoid the spiral 
5. Assess barriers and strategize
6. Take stock of your emotions
7. Get Moving
8. Don’t amend the budget
9. Rethinks how often you eat
10. Plan for your favorites
11. Get support

Ep 46 - 7 Outdated Myths About Exercising For Weight Loss

Weight loss is one of the top reasons why most of us start an exercise routine. Unfortunately, misconceptions about how to work out for weight loss are rampant

Ever heard the sayings: "Feel The Burn" or No Pain No Gain" 
Hmmm.. I really wonder where those sayings came from? 
Are they just outdated myths?

In today’s episode we’ll dive into what people tend to get wrong about exercising for weight loss

7 Outdated Myths About Exercising For Weight Loss

• Myth #1 Exercise alone will help you lose weight
• Myth #2 The more you sweat, the more fat you burn
• Myth #3 The more sore you are the better
• Myth #4 You should make up for indulgent meals with workouts
• Myth #5 The more you exercise the more you lose
• Myth #6 Cardio is the best way to lose weight
• Myth #7 You can target the areas where you burn fat

Bottomline: be an all-rounder; it actually works more to our benefit that way!

Don’t fall for these outdated myths!

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Quick Tip: Ep 45  Are Goals Your Roadmap to Success?

Can you believe it... we've complete Q1 already! I can’t believe that we’re well underway in Q2 of the year!

✨As the saying goes ~Think it ~ Ink it ~ Do it ~ Review it ~ .

✨It’s time to kick into high gear or recalibrate but keep moving! .

✨The only way to succeed is by having clear and concise goals! MAke them realistc and time bound. Goals are your ‘roadmap to success’...but your have to keep review whats working and waht not and refocus accordingly.

Do 1% better each and everyday!



Want to try my Busy Mum On-the-Go Fuel?
http://mildredbv.experienceketo.com

Or Are You Up For "The Challenge"?
I'm challenging you to drink ketones for 10 days and experience what it feels like to operate on premium fuel source: http://mildredbv.challenge.com

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