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Today’s Topic: Finding balance in my nutrition & training

I’m almost 52-years-old, and my body has gone through a number of stages in my adult life (we’re not talking about puberty… today). I’ve been overweight and a fitness competitor at different points in my life, and today I’ve found a healthy balance.

In our 30s, we were living it large – we basically started cheat day on Thursday – and I found myself larger as a result. Then, when I saw the men (some older than me at the time) in a fitness competition, I deconstructed what they were doing and completely transformed my fitness routine and diet.

I was walking around with a gallon of water, eating cold chicken and broccoli, and hating life – but I had great freakin’ abs.

Ultimately, though, I was exhausted every day… and then we had a baby. Kim, who used to be prepping my meals every weekend, had a lot less time and a lot more to do. Without that preperation, I started gaining weight again.

This is when I decided I needed to strike a better balance – I just wanted to feel good.

Kim taught me a new nutritional concept: 2 shakes, 2 snacks, and 1-2 meals daily. I keep track of all that in the same PUSH Journal that I mentioned last week, and that system makes getting good nutrition much easier for me.

 

So what does that 80/20 balance look like?

• We’re making full meal-replacement shakes, not protein or sugar bombs.
• To fill in the gaps, I’ve introduced vitamins into my diet.
• We added a 24-48 hour fast, nutritionally supported, once or twice a month (we’ll dig deeper into this on a future episode).
• Instead of spending hours in the gym, I do HIIT workouts and classes – because there’s a big difference between training with intention and intensity.
• I still drink a lot of water (but I don’t carry around the plastic jug anymore).

 

I’m 52, but I still feel better than I did when I was 30 – and that’s what happens when you properly fuel your body.

 

Resources:

• Want to work with Kim? Send us a message: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/contact
• Pick up your own SmartLife™ PUSH Journal
• I’d love your feedback on the show, and to show my thanks I’m raffling away a ticket to Lewis Howes’ next event, every week. Click here to review the podcast and leave a 5-star Review.

 

Today’s Topic: Finding balance in my nutrition & training

I’m almost 52-years-old, and my body has gone through a number of stages in my adult life (we’re not talking about puberty… today). I’ve been overweight and a fitness competitor at different points in my life, and today I’ve found a healthy balance.

In our 30s, we were living it large – we basically started cheat day on Thursday – and I found myself larger as a result. Then, when I saw the men (some older than me at the time) in a fitness competition, I deconstructed what they were doing and completely transformed my fitness routine and diet.

I was walking around with a gallon of water, eating cold chicken and broccoli, and hating life – but I had great freakin’ abs.

Ultimately, though, I was exhausted every day… and then we had a baby. Kim, who used to be prepping my meals every weekend, had a lot less time and a lot more to do. Without that preperation, I started gaining weight again.

This is when I decided I needed to strike a better balance – I just wanted to feel good.

Kim taught me a new nutritional concept: 2 shakes, 2 snacks, and 1-2 meals daily. I keep track of all that in the same PUSH Journal that I mentioned last week, and that system makes getting good nutrition much easier for me.

So what does that 80/20 balance look like?

We’re making full meal-replacement shakes, not protein or sugar bombs.

To fill in the gaps, I’ve introduced vitamins into my diet.

We added a 24-48 hour fast, nutritionally supported, once or twice a month (we’ll dig deeper into this on a future episode).

Instead of spending hours in the gym, I do HIIT workouts and classes – because there’s a big difference between training with intention and intensity.

I still drink a lot of water (but I don’t carry around the plastic jug anymore).

I’m 52, but I still feel better than I did when I was 30 – and that’s what happens when you properly fuel your body.

Resources:

Want to work with Kim? Send us a message: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/contact

Pick up your own SmartLife™ PUSH Journal

I’d love your feedback on the show, and to show my thanks I’m raffling away a ticket to Lewis Howes’ next event, every week. http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1310820683 (Click here to review the podcast and leave a 5-star Review.)

Today’s Topic: How to choose your goals & achieve them

Today you’ll learn what a push goal is, how selecting three 10-minute, daily actions will help you achieve your goal, and the exact system that I use to achieve my goals.

What is a Push Goal?

If you accomplish a push goal, it will knock down all of your other goals – like the first domino in a line.

For example: If your list of goals includes putting a down payment on a house and buying a new car, your push goal might be making $150,000 in a year because it would allow you to accomplish both of those goals.

What daily actions will help you accomplish your push goal?

Start by brainstorming every possible thing you could do to accomplish your goal. Make an exhaustive list of every single thing you can think of, and leave no stones unturned.

If you start to get stumped, ask yourself questions: What would this look like if it were easy? Fun? Elegant? Anything you can do, any prompts you can give yourself, to get that data out.

After you are done brainstorming, identify three actions from the list that will take 10 minutes or less to accomplish. Add those three actions to the top of your planner or to-do list.

If you do those three actions every single day, it will transform your life (and probably in less time than you expect).

Having goals isn’t enough – you have to have a system in place to ensure they are accomplished.

You can do as I described above – putting the actions in your planner – or you can take it to the next level: Chalene Johnson’s SmartLife™ PUSH Journal. This is what I use, and it makes a tremendous difference.

Resources:

Pick up your own SmartLife™ PUSH Journal

Listen to Chalene Johnson’s podcast: (http://www.chalenejohnson.com/podcast/)

I’d love your feedback on the show, and to show my thanks I’m raffling away a ticket to Lewis Howes’ next event, every week. (http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1310820683)

Want to wind down after a long day? Try the Organifi Gold Superfood Powder for 20% off using discount code "WORKHARDPLAYHARD" at (http://organifishop.com)

Today’s Topic: How to choose your goals & achieve them

Today you’ll learn what a push goal is, how selecting three 10-minute, daily actions will help you achieve your goal, and the exact system that I use to achieve my goals.

 

What is a Push Goal?

If you accomplish a push goal, it will knock down all of your other goals – like the first domino in a line.

For example: If your list of goals includes putting a down payment on a house and buying a new car, your push goal might be making $150,000 in a year because it would allow you to accomplish both of those goals.

 

What daily actions will help you accomplish your push goal?

Start by brainstorming every possible thing you could do to accomplish your goal. Make an exhaustive list of every single thing you can think of, and leave no stones unturned.

If you start to get stumped, ask yourself questions: What would this look like if it were easy? Fun? Elegant? Anything you can do, any prompts you can give yourself, to get that data out.

After you are done brainstorming, identify three actions from the list that will take 10 minutes or less to accomplish. Add those three actions to the top of your planner or to-do list.

If you do those three actions every single day, it will transform your life (and probably in less time than you expect).

 

Having goals isn’t enough – you have to have a system in place to ensure they are accomplished.

You can do as I described above – putting the actions in your planner – or you can take it to the next level: Chalene Johnson’s SmartLife™ PUSH Journal. This is what I use, and it makes a tremendous difference.

 

Resources:

Pick up your own SmartLife™ PUSH Journal

Listen to Chalene Johnson’s podcast: http://www.chalenejohnson.com/podcast/ (Build Your Tribe)

I’d love your feedback on the show, and to show my thanks I’m raffling away a ticket to Lewis Howes’ next event, every week. http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1310820683 (Click here to review the podcast and leave a 5-star Review.)

Want to wind down after a long day? Try the Organifi Gold Superfood Powder for 20% off using discount code "WORKHARDPLAYHARD" at http://organifishop.com (organifishop.com)

Today’s Topic: How to choose your goals & achieve them

Today you’ll learn what a push goal is, how selecting three 10-minute, daily actions will help you achieve your goal, and the exact system that I use to achieve my goals.

 

What is a Push Goal?

If you accomplish a push goal, it will knock down all of your other goals – like the first domino in a line.

For example: If your list of goals includes putting a down payment on a house and buying a new car, your push goal might be making $150,000 in a year because it would allow you to accomplish both of those goals.

 

What daily actions will help you accomplish your push goal?

Start by brainstorming every possible thing you could do to accomplish your goal. Make an exhaustive list of every single thing you can think of, and leave no stones unturned.

If you start to get stumped, ask yourself questions: What would this look like if it were easy? Fun? Elegant? Anything you can do, any prompts you can give yourself, to get that data out.

After you are done brainstorming, identify three actions from the list that will take 10 minutes or less to accomplish. Add those three actions to the top of your planner or to-do list.

If you do those three actions every single day, it will transform your life (and probably in less time than you expect).

 

Having goals isn’t enough – you have to have a system in place to ensure they are accomplished.

You can do as I described above – putting the actions in your planner – or you can take it to the next level: Chalene Johnson’s SmartLife™ PUSH Journal. This is what I use, and it makes a tremendous difference.

 

Resources:

• Pick up your own SmartLife™ PUSH Journal
• Listen to Chalene Johnson’s podcast: Build Your Tribe
• I’d love your feedback on the show, and to show my thanks I’m raffling away a ticket to Lewis Howes’ next event, every week. Click here to review the podcast and leave a 5-star Review.
• Want to wind down after a long day? Try the Organifi Gold Superfood Powder for 20% off using discount code "WORKHARDPLAYHARD" at organifishop.com

 

Today’s Topic: How to choose your goals & achieve them

Today you’ll learn what a push goal is, how selecting three 10-minute, daily actions will help you achieve your goal, and the exact system that I use to achieve my goals.

What is a Push Goal?

If you accomplish a push goal, it will knock down all of your other goals – like the first domino in a line.

For example: If your list of goals includes putting a down payment on a house and buying a new car, your push goal might be making $150,000 in a year because it would allow you to accomplish both of those goals.

What daily actions will help you accomplish your push goal?

Start by brainstorming every possible thing you could do to accomplish your goal. Make an exhaustive list of every single thing you can think of, and leave no stones unturned.

If you start to get stumped, ask yourself questions: What would this look like if it were easy? Fun? Elegant? Anything you can do, any prompts you can give yourself, to get that data out.

After you are done brainstorming, identify three actions from the list that will take 10 minutes or less to accomplish. Add those three actions to the top of your planner or to-do list.

If you do those three actions every single day, it will transform your life (and probably in less time than you expect).

Having goals isn’t enough – you have to have a system in place to ensure they are accomplished.

You can do as I described above – putting the actions in your planner – or you can take it to the next level: Chalene Johnson’s SmartLife™ PUSH Journal. This is what I use, and it makes a tremendous difference.

Resources:

Pick up your own SmartLife™ PUSH Journal

Listen to Chalene Johnson’s podcast: http://www.chalenejohnson.com/podcast/ (Build Your Tribe)

I’d love your feedback on the show, and to show my thanks I’m raffling away a ticket to Lewis Howes’ next event, every week. http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1310820683 (Click here to review the podcast and leave a 5-star Review.)

Want to wind down after a long day? Try the Organifi Gold Superfood Powder for 20% off using discount code "WORKHARDPLAYHARD" at http://organifishop.com (organifishop.com)

Lori Harder is a self-love expert, transformational speaker, cover model, the host of the Earn Your Happy podcast, and the author of the upcoming book A Tribe Called Bliss: Break Through Superficial Friendships, Create Real Connections, Reach Your Highest Potential.

Lori has overcome a number of obstacles that most of us will never have to face, and she’s come out on top every time. She’s an incredible person, and I’m pumped to share her powerful story and belief with all of you.

In This Conversation We Cover:

[6:00] How Lori’s unique upbringing affects her perspective on spirituality and the world.

[9:30] Struggling with weight as a child (and overcoming it).

[11:45] Dealing with anxiety.

[17:30] Embracing “freedom” with bad habits.

[20:30] The dark night that changed Lori’s life.

[27:00] How Lori worked through her trauma.

[27:40] Lori’s manifested dreams for the future becoming a reality.

[38:10] The powerful belief that Lori has that most people don’t (and how she trained herself to believe it).

[40:40] Earning your happy.

[44:25] What Lori does for herself when she needs to feel better.

The Darkness

Lori grew up in a very religious and restrictive family, exposed to a limited view of the world throughout much of her childhood. However, having that experience – and challenging it – has had a big impact on who Lori is today.

Whether it’s your religious beliefs or the belief that you are unhealthy due to “bad genetics,” it’s hard to believe anything different if you are only ever exposed to one view.

As a result of her environment, Lori was in fear all the time. When she met people with a different (and, at times, more loving) perspective of the world, she could not wrap her brain around some of the conflicting ideas… at first.

Being exposed to wildly different ideas and working through that inner conflict, ultimately, gave Lori “massive perspective.” She dug deep into herself and asked an important question: What feels right for me?

Unfortunately, that wasn’t the darkest time in Lori’s life.

After graduating, Lori bounced from a straight edge religious background to a party lifestyle. She met a lot of interesting people and it helped broaden her horizons, but she also picked up a number of unhealthy habits.

Then, one night in Cancun, she was separated from her best friend in a club. In her efforts to find her friend, Lori ended up in a cab outside of town. The man who brought her there intended to rob her and leave her there, and she struggled to fend him off for hours.

Then, she had a moment – “a crazy, clarifying moment” – and she knew what to say. She humanized herself, and she told the man that God knew what he was doing and would forgive him if he brought her back.

She drove back to town with a knife pressing against her neck, but she got back – and over the next few years, she started to transform her life.

A Tribe Called Bliss

Today, all of the dreams that Lori manifested are coming true. It was a long, hard journey, but she’s starting to see the rewards.

Lori believes it’s important to share this journey with others, bumps and all, because then they can see how much intention and time goes into creating happiness and living your purpose.

It’s not always easy, and it takes daily planning, but anyone can do it!

If you want to dive deeper into Lori’s story and get a big dose of inspiration, you can pre-order (https://www.loriharder.com/podcast/) podcast today!

Resources:

Learn more at (https://www.loriharder.com/)

Connect with Lori: (https://www.instagram.com/loriharder/)

Listen: Earn Your Happy

Pre-order: A Tribe Called Bliss: Break Through Superficial Friendships, Create Real Connections, Reach Your Highest Potential (May 8, 2018)

Lori Harder is a self-love expert, transformational speaker, cover model, the host of the Earn Your Happy podcast, and the author of the upcoming book A Tribe Called Bliss: Break Through Superficial Friendships, Create Real Connections, Reach Your Highest Potential.

Lori has overcome a number of obstacles that most of us will never have to face, and she’s come out on top every time. She’s an incredible person, and I’m pumped to share her powerful story and belief with all of you.

 

In This Conversation We Cover:

[6:00] How Lori’s unique upbringing affects her perspective on spirituality and the world.

[9:30] Struggling with weight as a child (and overcoming it).

[11:45] Dealing with anxiety.

[17:30] Embracing “freedom” with bad habits.

[20:30] The dark night that changed Lori’s life.

[27:00] How Lori worked through her trauma.

[27:40] Lori’s manifested dreams for the future becoming a reality.

[38:10] The powerful belief that Lori has that most people don’t (and how she trained herself to believe it).

[40:40] Earning your happy.

[44:25] What Lori does for herself when she needs to feel better.

 

The Darkness

Lori grew up in a very religious and restrictive family, exposed to a limited view of the world throughout much of her childhood. However, having that experience – and challenging it – has had a big impact on who Lori is today.

Whether it’s your religious beliefs or the belief that you are unhealthy due to “bad genetics,” it’s hard to believe anything different if you are only ever exposed to one view.

As a result of her environment, Lori was in fear all the time. When she met people with a different (and, at times, more loving) perspective of the world, she could not wrap her brain around some of the conflicting ideas… at first.

Being exposed to wildly different ideas and working through that inner conflict, ultimately, gave Lori “massive perspective.” She dug deep into herself and asked an important question: What feels right for me?

 

Unfortunately, that wasn’t the darkest time in Lori’s life.

 

After graduating, Lori bounced from a straight edge religious background to a party lifestyle. She met a lot of interesting people and it helped broaden her horizons, but she also picked up a number of unhealthy habits.

Then, one night in Cancun, she was separated from her best friend in a club. In her efforts to find her friend, Lori ended up in a cab outside of town. The man who brought her there intended to rob her and leave her there, and she struggled to fend him off for hours.

Then, she had a moment – “a crazy, clarifying moment” – and she knew what to say. She humanized herself, and she told the man that God knew what he was doing and would forgive him if he brought her back.

She drove back to town with a knife pressing against her neck, but she got back – and over the next few years, she started to transform her life.

 

A Tribe Called Bliss

Today, all of the dreams that Lori manifested are coming true. It was a long, hard journey, but she’s starting to see the rewards.

Lori believes it’s important to share this journey with others, bumps and all, because then they can see how much intention and time goes into creating happiness and living your purpose.

It’s not always easy, and it takes daily planning, but anyone can do it!

 

If you want to dive deeper into Lori’s story and get a big dose of inspiration, you can pre-order A Tribe Called Bliss (releasing May 8, 2018). And in the meantime, you can check out the https://www.loriharder.com/podcast/ (Earn Your Happy) podcast today!

 

Resources:

Learn more at https://www.loriharder.com/ (LoriHarder.com)

Connect with Lori: Facebook | https://www.instagram.com/loriharder/ (Instagram) | Twitter

Listen: Earn Your Happy

Pre-order: A Tribe Called Bliss: Break Through Superficial Friendships, Create Real Connections, Reach Your Highest Potential (May 8, 2018)

Lori Harder is a self-love expert, transformational speaker, cover model, the host of the Earn Your Happy podcast, and the author of the upcoming book A Tribe Called Bliss: Break Through Superficial Friendships, Create Real Connections, Reach Your Highest Potential.

Lori has overcome a number of obstacles that most of us will never have to face, and she’s come out on top every time. She’s an incredible person, and I’m pumped to share her powerful story and belief with all of you.

 

In This Conversation We Cover:

• [6:00] How Lori’s unique upbringing affects her perspective on spirituality and the world.
• [9:30] Struggling with weight as a child (and overcoming it).
• [11:45] Dealing with anxiety.
• [17:30] Embracing “freedom” with bad habits.
• [20:30] The dark night that changed Lori’s life.
• [27:00] How Lori worked through her trauma.
• [27:40] Lori’s manifested dreams for the future becoming a reality.
• [38:10] The powerful belief that Lori has that most people don’t (and how she trained herself to believe it).
• [40:40] Earning your happy.
• [44:25] What Lori does for herself when she needs to feel better.

 

The Darkness

Lori grew up in a very religious and restrictive family, exposed to a limited view of the world throughout much of her childhood. However, having that experience – and challenging it – has had a big impact on who Lori is today.

Whether it’s your religious beliefs or the belief that you are unhealthy due to “bad genetics,” it’s hard to believe anything different if you are only ever exposed to one view.

As a result of her environment, Lori was in fear all the time. When she met people with a different (and, at times, more loving) perspective of the world, she could not wrap her brain around some of the conflicting ideas… at first.

Being exposed to wildly different ideas and working through that inner conflict, ultimately, gave Lori “massive perspective.” She dug deep into herself and asked an important question: What feels right for me?

 

Unfortunately, that wasn’t the darkest time in Lori’s life.

 

After graduating, Lori bounced from a straight edge religious background to a party lifestyle. She met a lot of interesting people and it helped broaden her horizons, but she also picked up a number of unhealthy habits.

Then, one night in Cancun, she was separated from her best friend in a club. In her efforts to find her friend, Lori ended up in a cab outside of town. The man who brought her there intended to rob her and leave her there, and she struggled to fend him off for hours.

Then, she had a moment – “a crazy, clarifying moment” – and she knew what to say. She humanized herself, and she told the man that God knew what he was doing and would forgive him if he brought her back.

She drove back to town with a knife pressing against her neck, but she got back – and over the next few years, she started to transform her life.

 

A Tribe Called Bliss

Today, all of the dreams that Lori manifested are coming true. It was a long, hard journey, but she’s starting to see the rewards.

Lori believes it’s important to share this journey with others, bumps and all, because then they can see how much intention and time goes into creating happiness and living your purpose.

It’s not always easy, and it takes daily planning, but anyone can do it!

 

If you want to dive deeper into Lori’s story and get a big dose of inspiration, you can pre-order A Tribe Called Bliss (releasing May 8, 2018). And in the meantime, you can check out the Earn Your Happy podcast today!

 

Resources:

• Learn more at LoriHarder.com
• Connect with Lori: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
• Listen: Earn Your Happy
• Pre-order: A Tribe Called Bliss: Break Through Superficial Friendships, Create Real Connections, Reach Your Highest Potential (May 8, 2018)

Lori Harder is a self-love expert, transformational speaker, cover model, the host of the Earn Your Happy podcast, and the author of the upcoming book A Tribe Called Bliss: Break Through Superficial Friendships, Create Real Connections, Reach Your Highest Potential.

Lori has overcome a number of obstacles that most of us will never have to face, and she’s come out on top every time. She’s an incredible person, and I’m pumped to share her powerful story and belief with all of you.

In This Conversation We Cover:

[6:00] How Lori’s unique upbringing affects her perspective on spirituality and the world.

[9:30] Struggling with weight as a child (and overcoming it).

[11:45] Dealing with anxiety.

[17:30] Embracing “freedom” with bad habits.

[20:30] The dark night that changed Lori’s life.

[27:00] How Lori worked through her trauma.

[27:40] Lori’s manifested dreams for the future becoming a reality.

[38:10] The powerful belief that Lori has that most people don’t (and how she trained herself to believe it).

[40:40] Earning your happy.

[44:25] What Lori does for herself when she needs to feel better.

The Darkness

Lori grew up in a very religious and restrictive family, exposed to a limited view of the world throughout much of her childhood. However, having that experience – and challenging it – has had a big impact on who Lori is today.

Whether it’s your religious beliefs or the belief that you are unhealthy due to “bad genetics,” it’s hard to believe anything different if you are only ever exposed to one view.

As a result of her environment, Lori was in fear all the time. When she met people with a different (and, at times, more loving) perspective of the world, she could not wrap her brain around some of the conflicting ideas… at first.

Being exposed to wildly different ideas and working through that inner conflict, ultimately, gave Lori “massive perspective.” She dug deep into herself and asked an important question: What feels right for me?

Unfortunately, that wasn’t the darkest time in Lori’s life.

After graduating, Lori bounced from a straight edge religious background to a party lifestyle. She met a lot of interesting people and it helped broaden her horizons, but she also picked up a number of unhealthy habits.

Then, one night in Cancun, she was separated from her best friend in a club. In her efforts to find her friend, Lori ended up in a cab outside of town. The man who brought her there intended to rob her and leave her there, and she struggled to fend him off for hours.

Then, she had a moment – “a crazy, clarifying moment” – and she knew what to say. She humanized herself, and she told the man that God knew what he was doing and would forgive him if he brought her back.

She drove back to town with a knife pressing against her neck, but she got back – and over the next few years, she started to transform her life.

A Tribe Called Bliss

Today, all of the dreams that Lori manifested are coming true. It was a long, hard journey, but she’s starting to see the rewards.

Lori believes it’s important to share this journey with others, bumps and all, because then they can see how much intention and time goes into creating happiness and living your purpose.

It’s not always easy, and it takes daily planning, but anyone can do it!

If you want to dive deeper into Lori’s story and get a big dose of inspiration, you can pre-order A Tribe Called Bliss (releasing May 8, 2018). And in the meantime, you can check out the https://www.loriharder.com/podcast/ (Earn Your Happy) podcast today!

Resources:

Learn more at https://www.loriharder.com/ (LoriHarder.com)

Connect with Lori: Facebook | https://www.instagram.com/loriharder/ (Instagram) | Twitter

Listen: Earn Your Happy

Pre-order: A Tribe Called Bliss: Break Through Superficial Friendships, Create Real Connections, Reach Your Highest Potential (May 8, 2018)