CONSISTENT by Primal Potential

Many of us, myself including, hold ourselves back by hanging on to past pain, shame, disappointment or rejection.

That's a choice. It's a choice to hold on. It's a choice to let go.

In today's episode, we're talking about how to let go of past pain so you can be happier and make far more effortless progress towards your goals.

This isn't an easy charge but it's one of the most powerful things you can do! Listen to today's full episode to hear how on of my clients made the choice to let go of what was holding her back and how it immediately transformed her cravings and desire to overeat.

http://primalpotential.com/228-let-go-of-past-pain/

When we release the pain associated with people who have let us down, rejected us or hurt us, we are free to take care of ourselves, be happy and live our best lives.

In today's episode, I'll share how I've done this and, more recently, how one of my clients did this and the impact it had on her food choices.

We create & maintain problems because they give us a sense of identity ~ Eckhart Tolle

Choose not to be offended and you won't be

Ships don't sink because of the water around them but because of the water within them

You do not have to attend every argument to which you're invited

Does this offense need to impact the choices you make right now?

Will it move you forward to allow this offense to influence your choices today?

Pour your energy into what you do have control over and ignore what you don't have control over

You only have control over 3 things in your life - the thoughts you think, the images you visualize and the actions you take ~ Jack Canfield

Resources

Episode 221: Turn Off the Thought Faucet

Episode 204 - The Problem Behind The Problem

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Are GMOs dangerous? What are GMOs? Where are they? Should I avoid them?

These are all the questions we're answering in today's podcast.

I'll share my thoughts on whether or not these are something you need to worry about and what risks exist with exposure to genetically modified organisms.

http://primalpotential.com/227-are-gmos-dangerous/

GMO stands for genetically modified organism. Genes from one plant, animal, virus or bacteria are transferred to another plant or animal.

Generally, this process is used to make crops more resilient against environmental factors like frosts or insects, or to enhance physical features or increase shelf life and reduce spoilage.

In today's episode, in addition to discussing my thoughts on the question, "Are GMOs dangerous", we talk about how they are created and what impact they have on the modified organism.

Using corn as an example, we explain how corn is genetically modified. Did you know that the genetic modification of corn causes every cell in the corn plant to emit a pesticide?

Plus, the genetic modification of corn appears to change the nutrient profile.

Take a look at the side-by-side comparison of GMO and Non-GMO corn below.

What does this mean for our health?

The technology used to create GMO crops has developed so rapidly, we cannot be certain of the long-term health effects. The burden of proof on large agricultural companies is limited and most of the research has been done on mice and rats.

How to avoid GMOs

Buy foods and ingredients that are USDA-certified organic, or from local growers you trust that don't use herbicides. Check out the link for the Non-GMO Shopping guide below to find out more information.

Non-GMO Shopping Guide

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Sometimes, we actually hold ourselves back in our attempt to make rapid progress.

More often than not, we have to slow down to go faster.

In today's podcast, I'm talking about how doing less, focusing on fewer things and slowing down your thoughts can actually accelerate your progress towards your goals.

http://primalpotential.com/226-slow-down-to-go-faster/

In today's episode, we're covering how to take a step back, simplify, and create a baseline to avoid frustration, and achieve your goals.

You want results NOW. Trust me, I've been there. You hit the ground running and you are doing EVERYTHING you can think of to get to your end goal. But are you doing too much, too soon? Are you considering the sustainability of your actions? Do your intentions match your actions? And are your actions consistent?

Does our motivation exceed our training?

Often times, we create false fantasy plans in our head that do not reflect the reality of our actions. We set a baseline so high that it may not be doable at our current training and commitment level. The fantasy plans and inability to stick to these crazy expectations lead very quickly to frustration, which can easily turn into quitting altogether.

Breaking the cycle

Breaking free is about doing less. I really believe that you can achieve MORE when you do LESS. The key is separating the fantasy plans from reality.You must build a base that you can obtain, and grow from there. Your base will help you break free from food obsession and yo-yo dieting.

Revisit the 80/20 Rule

The 80/20 Rule is simply 80% of your results stem from just 20% of the things you do, the actions you take. Focus your energy on the 20% of actions that are truly effective and ditch the 80% that doesn't.

Turn off the thought faucet

It is so hard to slow down when our minds are moving at 100 miles per hour. When you catch yourself bouncing all over the place in your thoughts, slow down and focus on RIGHT NOW.

Don't create big plans that you can't execute that then create feelings of failure. Instead, pick one thing to focus on each week. After the week has ended evaluate your progress on that one thing. Take those evaluations and go from there making one change for the next week. These changes will become habits that you can sustain and create a healthy lifestyle that reaches your end goals.

Episode 221: Turn Off the Thought Faucet

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SizzleFish

Fat Loss Breakfast

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As of today, there are only 4 months left before 2017. No matter what you've done for the first 8 months of the year, let's finish strong. The year will fly by and I want you going into 2017 without regrets and carrying forward a sense of pride, hope and accomplishment.

In today's podcast I'll share 3 ways you can capitalize on these next 4 months of the year.

We're heading into a time of the year where there are challenges - back to school, holidays, cooler weather - but we have a fantastic opportunity to capitalize on these challenges and make unparalleled progress towards our goals.

Check out these 3 simple strategies and pick the one that feels the most feasible for you!

http://primalpotential.com/225-dominate-the-rest-of-2016/

In today's episode we tackle 3 ways to make the most of 2016.

Buy a few packs of index cards. Count out as many cards as there are days left in the year (as of September 1st, 2016, there are 122 days remaining in 2016).

Every day, take a blank card from your stack. On one side, write down ONE thing you can & will do that day to move in the direction of your goals.

On the back of the card, write down one affirmation or mantra.

Carry your card with you and conquer that ONE thing.

The next day, grab your next blank card and start fresh with your one commitment for the day and your affirmation or mantra.

Pick ONE thing you want to practice each day between now and the end of the year. Maybe you decide that between now and the end of the year, you'll practice mastering the fat loss breakfast every single day.

Maybe you'll decide that between now and the end of the year, you'll sweat every single day.

Maybe you want to practice carbs at night every day until the end of the year.

Pick one thing and commit to daily practice for the remainder of 2016.

I'm hosting a small group of women where we will take our journeys to the next level.

We'll spend the 4 weeks before the event gathering tons of valuable information about your schedule, your work ethic, your barriers, excuses and limitations.

Then, we'll spend 2 jam-packed days together in downtown Nashville Tennessee creating YOUR specific action plan for results.

I give you my word that ASCEND will be completely transformational and you and your journey will never be the same!

I've got another powerful book club episode for you today! Several years ago, I read the book The Four Agreements and recently realized there was a new book, The Fifth Agreement.

After re-reading The Four Agreements & listening to The Fifth Agreement, I knew I need to share my thoughts on fat loss and The Four Agreements.

The subtitle of the first book is A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom and I think that's such a great way to describe the quest for our ideal body & incredible health.

We want to be free from food obsession. We want to be free from emotional eating, overeating, fear of missing out, guilt, deprivation & everything in between.

I'm excited to share my thoughts on the book and how we can apply these agreements to accelerate our progress towards our goals!

In today's episode we apply The 4 Agreements to health, happiness and fat loss. The 4 agreements include:

• Be impeccable with your word
• Make no assumptions
• Take nothing personally
• Always do your best

The 5th Agreement

• Be skeptical but learn to listen

The Four Agreements http://amzn.to/2b8lPaM

The Fifth Agreement http://amzn.to/2b7KnAd

Jen Sinkler on Instagram (the post I describe in today's episode) https://www.instagram.com/jensinkler/

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Yes! You can heal your metabolism! In today's episode we're talking about exactly how you can begin. Maybe you feel like you've always had a sluggish metabolism, maybe you're recognizing that you've done some metabolic damage with your yo-yo dieting past, perhaps you're noticing some changes as you get older or you just want to be proactive. No matter what you're reasons, your metabolism is not set in stone. There is so much you can do to heal your metabolism and make it more efficient!

Unfortunately, most people go about it the wrong way and inadvertently do more damage. Most people figure they can speed up their metabolism by exercising more. That's analogous to thinking you can make a car with a busted engine go faster if you just slam on the accelerator harder.

No. That'll make it worse.

You have to fix it. You have to address the problem, not try to over-power it.

The same is true with your metabolism. We can't just eat less, exercise more and expect our metabolism to respond favorably. It won't.

Let's dive into what your metabolism is, why it might need to be healed and specific diet & lifestyle strategies you can put into place today to help you heal your metabolism, increase energy and burn fat more efficiently.

http://primalpotential.com/223-how-to-heal-your-metabolism/

Listen to the full episode to understand:

• What your metabolism is (and isn't)
• Why it might need healing, repair or optimization
• What common strategy actually damages your metabolic function
• How to heal your metabolism

Strategies to improve your metabolism include:

• Limit processed foods
• Limit or avoid crop oils like corn, canola & safflower
• Focus on stable fats including coconut oil, grass fed butter, ghee, full fat dairy and grass fed meat
• Lift weights
• Avoid toxins in food, water and personal products
• Manage stress & sleep

Podcast on water filtration & water quality

Aquasana Water Filter

Are Obesogens Making You Fat

Eating Healthy On A Budget

Artificial Sweeteners

Carbohydrate Strategies for Fat Loss

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Grady's Cold Brew Coffee

Sizzlefish

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There is very little that is more frustrating than feeling like you're doing the work for fat loss, practicing self-discipline and putting forth your best effort only to step on the scale and see that it has gone up!

Today I want to share my answer to a listener emailed to ask, "Why am I gaining weight?" after being active and eating fat loss friendly meals.

Her email to me has something for everyone - questions about consistency, activity levels and clean eating. Here's her email and today's podcast shares my in depth answer.

Hi. I listened to the podcast on motivation and I'm working my way through the breaking barriers. But, here is what I notice, I am consistent and I do believe I can lose weight. But I've gained 2 pounds since Saturday while staying consistent with my 10000 steps and fat friendly meals. I even walked 7 miles yesterday. Any thoughts?

Listen below for my answers, tips & suggestions.

http://primalpotential.com/222-why-am-i-gaining-weight/

In today's episode I share my thoughts & suggestions related to:

• What might have led to the weight increase
• Limitations of monitoring progress with the scale
• More effective ways to measure progress
• What consistency is & isn't
• When "fat loss friendly" isn't fat loss friendly
• The link between activity & water retention

How & where to measure - I recommend measuring every other week. Be sure to record your measurements so you can evaluate your progress over time!

Get a measuring tape

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Grady's Cold Brew Coffee

Spaghetti Squash Primavera with Basil Cashew Pesto

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Powerful motivational minisode on tap for you guys today! Yes, you read it right: I want you to turn off the thought faucet!

One of most destructive things keeping us from our goals and our highest potential is the way we leave reality, retreat into our minds and manufacture worries, problems, concerns, doubts and fears.

Not only does this generate a state where we feel anxious and powerless, it also takes us out of the moment, preventing us from seizing opportunities to take action in the direction of our goals.

In this motivational minisode I want to help you identify strategies to successfully turn off the thought faucet but I also want you to understand and accept a few powerful realities:

• Your thoughts are not facts
• You are not your thoughts
• You are the thinker - you are in control

http://primalpotential.com/221-turn-off-the-thought-faucet/

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Breaking Barriers

I spend a lot of time reviewing my clients' journals. This is where they record what they eat, how much, when, their progress, their workouts, what's working & what's not. The great thing about seeing the insider view of so many people's journeys is that I can quickly spot some of the most common fat loss mistakes most people make.

In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 of the most common fat loss mistakes I see practically every day.

The great news is that when you identify what doesn't work, you move closer to what does work.

http://primalpotential.com/220-fat-loss-mistakes

In today's episode we're talking about the most common fat loss mistakes most people make & how to avoid them. Don't miss the full episode for all the details on these challenges and obstacles!

1. Eating when you aren't hungry
2. Overeating healthy or fat loss friendly foods
3. Being more attached to the results than to the process
4. Excessive frequency of "treats"
5. Lack of consistency

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007: Carb Timing For Fat Loss

Tracking & Fat Loss

My #1 Fat Loss Recommendation

I'm super excited about today's episode! In the last episode, we talked about how every choice is a chance to move in the direction of your goals. About how we have the opportunity to move in the direction of our goals with every single choice we make. It's not an all-or-nothing proposition!

That episode raised the question of "how?"

I want to stop hitting snooze so I can start my day strong but HOW do I stop talking myself out of it in the moment?

I want to stop eating after dinner but how do I actually talk myself out of the treats when I'm standing in front of them?

We are tackling those questions today with a concrete strategy on making all your days the best the can be, especially how you can turn around the tough days and make even your bad days good days!

How we respond when a day isn't going our way or we haven't brought our best effort defines our lives and our progress towards our goals.

You are the most important person you'll ever lead and I want to help you keep the promises you make to yourself. Today's podcast will help you do that.

http://primalpotential.com/219-make-bad-days-good/

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In today's episode as we explore how to make your bad days good and have more good days, I talk about the importance of answer a few questions include:

1. What does your best morning/evening look like?
2. What do you need to do to make it happen?
3. What are your options & opportunities when things don't go "perfectly"?

You always have the opportunity to finish strong. Never declare the day "lost" or the race run.