Today I sit down and chat with Chicago-based Body Transformation Coach Galen Lundin. I was instantly intrigued and drawn to Galen's coaching style because he's one of the few people I've seen address the underlying emotional and mental issues that lead to weight gain and fitness-related frustrations. Galen's use of behavior psychology and neuroscience helps his clients go beyond yo-yo dieting to actually implement long-lasting change, both physically and mentally.

In this episode, Galen and I talk about some of the underlying emotional traumas that can lead to weight struggles, how to discover your "why" with your approach to wellness, why foods aren't "good" or "bad", being aware of your inner mean girl (or guy), how to create momentum, and so much more! See the show notes below for more detail on this interview.
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For more on Galen Lundin:

• Website: www.galenlundin.com
• Facebook Page: Get The Body You Love and Phenomenal Fitness Coaching
• Instagram: @galen_lundin

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In this episode:

4:50 “Defining, refining and realigning” and personal trainer talk
7:10:The underlying emotional issues with weight loss
10:00: The power of creating safety and reducing stress
11:40: “What do you want as a result of losing these 10 pounds?”
15:05: Galen's 3-month program that lays the foundation for change
20:00: Why foods aren’t “good” or “bad”
22:20: The guilt/shame cycle and personal value systems 

“Eat in a way that’s in alignment with your values… it’s not so much about good or bad but rather the way food makes you feel… [then] people start to gravitate towards making better choices for themselves…”

26:20: “Take a small step in the right direction, even if it’s going out for a walk for 10 or 15 minutes. That is enough to build evidence that they can truly do something about the situation.”
29:10: “Don’t give your future self too much credit for doing the things you say you will do.”
32:40: “I’ll be happy when” syndrome and how to search for a feeling & why you can’t shame your body into doing what you want it to do 
38:50: Your inner mean girl/guy and humanizing your experience 
41:00: Releasing Emotional Weight = Releasing Physical Weight and the body positive movement 
43:20: “Your life doesn’t change when you choose to allow yourself to lose weight, your life changes because of the person you choose to be in order to get the result.”
47:15: Galen’s one piece of advice 
50:00: A pause to think about what you want and what’s really true for you