Embrace Your Real

Alright, sister, you know I'm all about my macro counting, and recently I've had quite a few people ask me, how do you know when to change your macros? Such a great question! And that's why I'm going to dive into it today!

So here's a recap on how you know it's time to change your macros…

#1: Your Progress has Plateaued

#2: You've Dropped A LOT of Weight

#3: You've Lost A Significant Amount Of Weight TOO Fast

#4: Your Goals Have Changed

#5: You're Not Feeling Great

If you loved this episode, I know you'll also love Episode 46: Why You Should Consider a Reverse Diet (The Only Diet I Support!)

I believe that so many of us struggle to align our actions with our goals, but we continue to make choices that don't align with what we really want for our future. We continue to fail to take initiative to actually make things happen that need to happen in order for us to get there.

But how do we break this pattern? How do we actually align our actions with our goals? That's exactly what I want to talk to you about today.

If you love this episode, you will also love Episode 15: 6 Reasons Why You're Not Reaching Your Goals and Episode 86: 7 Steps to Setting (& Actually Reaching) Your Goals.

Our ultimate goal in life is to feel happy, to feel fulfilled, right? But I think sometimes we go about finding happiness in the wrong way, or we do things that cause us to work against ourselves when trying to be that happier person or live that happier, more fulfilled life. That's why in today's episode, I want to share three things that you need to stop doing now if you want to live a happier, more fulfilled life.

Here's a recap of the three things that you need to start doing in order to live a happier life:

1. Stop letting your life be a giant to-do list.

2. Stop dreading things.

3. Stop thinking happiness is a destination.

If you love this episode, you will also love…

Episode 44: The Number One Reason Why You're Unhappy

Real talk: I have body goals. I have body goals just as much as anyone else, BUT I think my body goals look quite a bit different than the average woman. Let me first tell you what my 2021 body goals ARE NOT…

It is not losing weight.

It is not having a six-pack or a flatter stomach.

It's not having the MOST defined muscles⁣⁣.

It's not having a very low body fat percentage⁣⁣.

It's not having zero cellulite dimples on my body⁣⁣.

It's not having a"picture-perfect"body.

I know what you're thinking…if those aren't my body goals, then what ARE?! In this episode, I'll explain why these aren't my goals and why they shouldn't be yours either…

Plus, be sure to check out Episode 42: How to Lose Weight Naturally

Serious question: Are you being healthy or are you depriving yourself? Most people get these two confused, or they think they are the same thing. But the truth is, the two are not synonymous. If you do feel deprived when trying to be "healthy",then sis, I have some news to break to you: You're doing it wrong. There is absolutely no reason to feel deprived when nourishing your body with what it needs. So for those of you who may think you're being "healthy", I want to chat about a 9 signs that you're in fact, under-nourishing yourself. If this episode empowered you, be sure to check out Episode 18: What Happens When You Don't Eat Enough. In this episode, I break down why overly restricting your calories is not an effective or healthy way to create lasting weight loss. I dive into why you should never live in a caloric deficit, how it's damaging your metabolism, as well as the entire functioning of your body, and signs you aren't eating enough calories. If you are under-nourishing yourself, I highly recommend learning about reverse dieting in Episode 46: Why You Should Consider a Reverse Diet (The Only Diet I Support!) to help you start nourishing your body correctly without gaining weight. Plus, be sure to check out Episode 16: 3 Things Your Food Cravings Are Trying to Tell You.

Let's be real, who DOESN'T struggle with comparing themselves to others? I believe it's our natural response, but I also believe it robs us of our happiness. We look at other people's lives and think they have more, they are more successful, they make more money, they are happier, they are in better shape, and the list goes on and on. But here's the truth….most of our comparison stems from us not actually knowing what "success" and " happiness" means to us. We look at others being happy so we think that's what we need to be happy and we won't be happy until we have that, too. And the same is true for success. But do we REALLY know if what they have will make us happy? And does success mean the same thing to us as it does to them? I know it can seem impossible for you to stop comparing yourself to others but I promise, there is a way to break-free and I'm about to share how in this episode! If you loved this episode, you'll also love... Episode 31: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

I talk a lot of about loving your body just how it is right now, no matter. But I also talk a lot about counting macros, moving your body, and building the body you want. And I know that may sound a little counter-intuitive, right? But the truth is, changing your body and loving your body go hand-in-hand. And in today's episode, I'm going to explain why by sharing three important reminders about changing your body.

If you loved this episode, be sure to check out Episode 23: 5 Steps to Building Unshakeable Confidence.

Most of us focus WAY more on our physical health than our mental health. But honestly, I think most of us would be physically healthier if we paid more attention to our mental health. Because most of our struggles when it comes to getting physically healthier, stem from us being mentally unhealthy, right? So in this episode, I'm going to chat with you about 10 habits that are damaging your mental health. Here's a sneak peek:

1. Not eating enough food
2. Not getting enough sleep.
3. Not doing enough of what you're truly passionate about
4. Spending too much time on social media
5. Not setting boundaries
6. Not expressing your emotions
7. Not honoring your body with movement
8. Comparing yourself and your life to others
9. Holding yourself to unrealistic standards
10. Not saying NO enough.

If you loved this episode, be sure to check out episode 79: Three Things That Deserve Boundariesand episode 39: How To Stop Comparing Yourself to Others. Both are super relevant to what I discuss in this episode and I know you'll find them extremely helpful!

After working with women for several years on healing their relationship with food, fitness and their body, there are 5 eating habits that I found to be the most common. So if you, too, are struggling with these relationships, then I'm guessing you have at least one, if not ALL, of these habits. And sister, I'm about to tell you why they are problems and why need to break them asap. Be sure to check out 18: What Happens When You Don't Eat Enough and 51: Are You Eating Enough Fiber? Both are super relevant to what I discuss in this episode and I know you'll find them extremely helpful!

Are you ready for some REAL talk, sister? Because I'm about to bring it in this episode! If you're unhappy with the body you have now, I know you probably blame at least one of three things: your body, what you're doing, and what you're eating. I'm here to tell you that these three things in fact are NOT the problem. Say what?! Check out this episode to find out why, and what the actual problem IS. If you loved this episode, then I know you'll also love episode 89: The 3 M's for Honoring your body. Because if you think these three things are problems, then I know you haven't been honoring your body…you have been punishing your body and it's time you learn how to actually HONOR IT.