Strong Is a Mindset

Are your thoughts about food holding you back? There are ideas many of us have around food that keep us stuck. Some of you have very strong thoughts and beliefs when it comes to food. I'm helping you see how questioning these thoughts, or even giving them up altogether, will help you get closer to your health and fitness goals.

I'm sharing the unhelpful stories we've been taught about food by our society and the world around us, how to recognize these thoughts when they appear, and how to make sure they don't become part of a belief system around food that stops you from making progress.

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When we use the past to paint our present and future, it's usually because it gives us certainty and comfort. We can let ourselves off the hook if something from our past has prevented us from succeeding. However, the hard but liberating truth is that the past is over – it's the story you're telling yourself now about it that is preventing you from truly growing.

I talk about trying to let go of your story. I explain why we so often get caught up in our past and how you can start to move beyond it.

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A common issue that many of my clients run into when trying to change their habits is that their partner is not supportive. Habit change is a very difficult process. It requires a certain level of discipline and risk to make it happen. When your partner isn't on board, it makes this step much more difficult.

I discuss the three most common ways your partner might be unsupportive of your new healthy lifestyle and why. You'll learn how communication and boundaries can help this situation, and ultimately, why you need to support yourself.

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The goals that start you on your journey, like weight loss, are called "result goals," and the kind of goals I want you to start being more mindful of are "habit goals." While you don't have full control over what the scale says, you have 100% control over your habits.

I share how your habits relate to your goals. I explain the difference between result goals and habit goals, and what you should consider when you start making them.

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One of the hardest things to figure out when you're working towards a goal is the difference between showing yourself compassion and letting yourself off the hook. I've honestly been scratching my head about this concept for years in my own life and with the women I coach. While the line can feel blurry at times, I want you to know that being kind to yourself does not mean you're lazy or complacent.

This week, I talk about the difference between being kind to yourself and letting yourself off the hook. I discuss what self-compassion is, what it isn't, and why it's so important for reaching our goals.

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Exercise is one of the best things you can do for basically every part of your body. It is also incredibly beneficial for your mental health and mood. But I'll let you in on a little secret: exercise is amazing for your confidence. There is no food, supplement or vitamin that gives me the same feeling of confidence that exercise does.

I talk about the relationship between exercise and confidence. I explain why exercise builds confidence, why it's imporant to find a movement you love, and why consistency is so important.

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How are you showing up in the world? Many of my clients too often look for who they are and how they want to present themselves from the people around them. They want to be more confident, but seek that confidence and validation from outside themselves. Really, those feelings should always come from within.

I talk about how to become a better version of you and how that starts with first knowing who you are and showing up for that person. I share some questions you can ask yourself to help you along this journey to becoming a badass.

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When I talk to clients, they can always come up with lot of reasons for why they haven't started on their goal. But the truth is, when it comes to a big change, you're never going to feel ready.

This week, I share some reasons why you should get started before you're ready. I share why it's important to fail, and why taking action will help you feel motivated to keep coming back.

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Habits are invisible– they help us go about our day smoothly and focus our energy on other important things. This is great when you have habits that are good for you and support your health, but what if you have habits that are unhealthy? How do you replace these habits with healthier ones?

I share some common ways I've seen people try and fail to change their habits and how to ultimately troubleshoot these issues so that they don't happen again. I give some tips that will help you stay on the wagon and build healthy routines that will hopefully stick with you forever.

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Have you ever wondered how women with muscle reached that point? So many women still believe that they will become big and bulky when they start picking up heavy weights. This simply isn't true.

I share some of the habits, routines, and practices that women with muscle have. I help you understand what it takes mentally and physically to build muscle, the mindset you need to have to keep that muscle and show you how to start getting results in this area.

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