The Finding Your Strength Podcast

Are you trying to lose fat?

✅First things first, stop blaming one type of food, it's not fat, it's not carbs, it's not processed food, it's too much fat, too many carbs, too much processed food. 

✅Focus on moderation, saying you will never eat ice cream again and will only eat clean foods is going to set you up for failure! 

✅Eat in a calorie deficit, make sure to get plenty of protein then figure out carbs and fats, figure out what fits your life style, not what worked for someone else. 

✅Lift weights, you want curves, you want a booty, strength training will get you there and has been shown to help burn fat faster then traditional cardio. 

✅Protein shakes are awesome, shakes and teas that promise to curb cravings or detox you, are a scam. 

✅Get plenty of sleep, not only does it effect muscle recovery but it can also slow down your fat loss progress.

Welcome to this week’s Finding Your Strength Podcast! My special guest today is Alli Elmunzer who is an entrepreneur, lawyer, photographer, wife and mom. She gives us a perspective on balancing all the responsibilities involved in being a working mom and the very real busyness that has often got you tired AF! The word ‘busy’ has gotten a bad rep due to it being overused and frankly, abused, but there is just no other way to describe what we women go through in order to keep all the plates of our home and work life spinning. So when we say ‘busy’ we mean overwhelmed! Alli talks about her multifaceted career, how she organically started coaching people on business strategies and how her law degree is opening up more opportunities in the work she’s doing now. She shares about her health and fitness routine, her two pregnancies and when she realized that she may be suffering from postpartum anxiety. We also talk about the negative role that a scale can play in your everyday life, whom intermittent fasting may be beneficial for and how to deal with kids who are picky eaters. Be sure to join us for all this goodness! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• How Alli transitioned from being a lawyer to being a successful wedding photographer. 

• Getting into brand photography and how she segued into business strategy and consulting.

• How her legal background allows her to help clients with copyright, contracts and trademarks. 

• Her soon-to-be rolled out virtual law firm and how it will serve online entrepreneurs. 

• Realizing that she can do law her way in a space that is right for her. 

• Not allowing other people’s projected fears to prevent you from going after your dreams. 

• Playing soccer and more about Alli’s fitness and exercise preferences. 

• Postpartum depression and the immense pressure on women to lose the baby weight. 

• Remembering what the purpose of a scale is and when to get rid of it. 

• What’s the deal with intermittent fasting? And why it’s not ideal for women.

• Which is more important: diet or exercise? 

• Processed foods, kids who are picky eaters and tips for getting them to eat veggies. 

• Why you have to always pay attention to your intuition. 

• And much more!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Alli Elmunzer — https://www.thestockgallery.com/

Alli Elmunzer on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/allielmunzer/?hl=en

Nichole Guerrette — http://nicholeguerrette.com

F45 — https://f45training.com/ 

Hey lady, do you have a side hustle, if so this quickie episode is for you.  And if your looking for 1:1 coaching then shoot me an email at [email protected]

Or if you want a free 30 minute strategy session with me also send me an email.

Today on the show we are discussing the most common traits of our clients who have experienced success in their pursuit of losing weight. It is often said that almost all diets fail and this is probably a reflection of just how hard it can be to shed those pounds. However, these statistics should not discourage you from your own goals! Rather, take note of the factors that have allowed people to find success and put them in your toolbox? That's what we are trying to help you with today as we each share our experiences with clients and try to get clearer on some of the equations for success.  

During the conversation we unpack the usefulness of tracking your daily activities and progress with a diary, stoppering a time leak and some great ideas for journal exercises. We also consider the reality of the hard work that losing weight requires but try to think about how to make this hard work just that little bit easier. We discuss gratitude and a 'one day at a time' attitude, with a focus on what has already been achieved rather than the peaks still ahead. Lastly, we get into the massive impact of your mindset and the difference a coachable and open mind can have in your results. For all this and then some, be sure to tune in today! 

Key Points From This Episode: 

• A different way to look at the task of dieting!  

• The unlikely positive impact of a busy schedule. 

• Scheduling and auditing your days to keep track of time.  

• An intentional start to the day with written goals and journaling. 

• The importance of self-awareness and your behavior in the pursuit of success. 

• Taking note of the success you have already achieved.  

• Discarding the dangerous 'all or nothing' mentality. 

• Hiring a coach, joining a group and putting your money where you dreams are.  

• Reinforcing your own strengths through friends, family and coaches.  

• Fostering a coachable mindset from the outset.  • Managing expectations and the benefits of staying realistic.  

• The personal trainer as an unbiased cheerleader.  

• The vital importance of clarity, reflection and a 'one day at a time' attitude.  

• And much more! 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: 

NerG Fitness — http://nergfitness.com 

Nichole Guerrette Email — [email protected]