Brain Boss

In this episode I share a tool called "rescheduling" that I learned from one of my many teachers.

If you're caught in a habit-loop of eating when you aren't hungry and eating to cope with overwhelming emotions - this is for you!

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On this episode of Brain Boss I talk to Dr. Aishah, a paediatric doctor, personal trainer, and weight loss coach based in the UK.

She shares with us the research behind the reasons why lack of sleep can disrupt our weight loss efforts - from hormones to appetite increase and sugar cravings - she explains it all and what to do about it.

You can find her at https://www.thewaytoweightloss.com/ where she has lots of information about nutrition, and exercise. You can join her FB group where she does weekly lives here - https://www.facebook.com/thewaytoweightloss/ and insta here - https://www.instagram.com/thewaytoweightloss/

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Today on the show I'm talking about how to stop eating sweets at night and what to do about those cravings.

There are 2 things about your brain I want you to keep in mind while listening:

1. Your brain takes instruction from you very literally. If you tell it you love sweets - it will get you to eat sweets.
2. Your brain avoids discomfort and likes the familiar.

The basis of this podcast episode is to tell your brain what is unappealing about eating sweets late at night and how to make it familiar that you don't eat late at night. Then you can stop creating desire (cravings) and eliminate deprivation.

If you struggle with late night cravings, this episode is for you!

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Last week we talked about deceptive brain messages.

We know thoughts create our feelings...and when we feel a certain way, we act a certain way (which gets us the results we have in our lives).

So...how about we talk about feelings this week?

In this episode I break down the difference between "emotional sensations" (coming from deceptive brain messages) and "true emotions/feelings" (derived from authentic self talk).

Then I talk about how to process and manage emotional sensations and true emotions; an underutilized tool that most of us need to build some skill around.

Learning how to process your emotion in a healthy way negates your need to find external relief (ahem, wine).

When you process emotion in a constructive way, it opens up space for you to stay on track with your weight loss goals, align with your values, your authentic self, and grow into a higher version of yourself.

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Have you ever started Monday out with the intention to perfectly execute your eating? You say to yourself, "finally, this week I'm going to do it. No wine, no treats. Just eat to plan. It's almost summer, I am going to get to my goal this time."

But by Friday you're burned out and overwhelmed and the wine is too tempting to ignore....

And then by Sunday night, you're at a loss - what happened?

Deceptive brain messages and thought errors happened.

This is an example of the cycle I'm talking about on the podcast today:

1.   Deceptive brain message (thoughts, urges, desires) - >

2.   uncomfortable physical or emotional sensations (cravings) ->

3.   habitual unhealthy responses (eating off plan)

Learning this information brought me so much liberation and relief - and I hope it does for you too!

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Maybe you've tried pre-planning your food in advance, but it hasn't worked. Do you know why it didn't work for you? What thought did you believe in the moment that caused you to veer off plan?

In this episode we talk about the "monkey" and the "owl" brain and how working from the "owl brain" helps you reach your weight loss goals. I also talk about what to do when the "monkey brain" wants to intervene and sabotage.

I've opened up Bonus #1 in my Commitment Secrets course as a free preview: Why your brain needs you to plan in advance. You can get a visual of this concept to get the confidence to start applying this tool in your life to get the results you want.

Click here to sign up for the free preview:

https://www.jenpillipow.com/courses/set-your-weight-loss-goal-the-right-way

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I spoke to someone last week struggling with eating on her commute - maybe you can relate?

I break down a potential underlying cause, how to change the habit, and why it's important to use this method.

If you'd like to book a free call with me you can do so here: https://weightlossstrategy.as.me/

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What is your reason for not exercising or buying and preparing healthy food?

Is it a reason, or an excuse?

Is it an emotional response, or a response to a fact of life?

This is what we unravel today on the podcast.....what's underneath your "busy-ness"?

When was the last time you looked at your priorities (family,friends, career, health, finances) and decided what was best for you?

The key is to decide for yourself what is best for you in this season of life.

Otherwise, we are left feeling out of control, reactive, and dis-empowered - and then feeling resentment and self-pity.

After listening to this episode, I hope you do the exercise I recommend to get that feeling of power and control back.

So you can feel better - more energetic, more willing to do the hard things that bring long term gratification -and help you reach your goals.

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Transition. movement, passage, or change from one position, state, stage, subject, concept, etc., to another; change

There are 2 types of transitions that can sneakily sabotage our weigh less efforts:

1.   In between daily life circumstances (work/home; lunch/after lunch) - if we don't give ourselves space between the Go-Go-Go - our emotions and thoughts become compounded and can feel overwhelming and un-process-able (that's a word, right?)

2.   In between our old selves and the next version of ourselves there are setbacks - there are instances where we swing back to old behaviours, habits, and thoughts.

I love using the definition of Limitality to describe this pattern: A Latin word meaning “threshold”. The transitional period or phase of a rite of passage; the quality of the disorientation that occurs in the middle stages – the in between.

When we are in between our old selves and new selves - we are mid-transformation. The "slip ups" to our old ways are to be expected for a period and are a rite of passage until the new you starts to feel more comfy.

Listen in to this episode where I take these ideas a little further and offer some solutions to make it better.

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“The magic you’re looking for is in the work you’re avoiding.” Unknown.

I’m always interested in the reasons why people want to lose weight - I mean beyond the aesthetics.

What we explore in today's episode is another way to ask you what your why is:

-what needs healing in you?

-what lesson needs to be learned?

-what patterns of growth opportunities do you recognize in your life?

In order to lose weight in a sustainable way, first we have to change our mind: how we talk and think about ourselves.

Then you make different choices and you start to build the evidence of growth and change.

It's not about the food.

If it were, this problem would be handled already (am I right?!).

“The magic you’re looking for is in the work you’re avoiding.” Unknown.

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