In this episode I talk about my journey of having breast implants (I went from a small A/B cup to E/F cup). Growing up I was always wanting to have large boobies, perhaps marketing and seeing women around me with bigger boobies prompted me, plus having an eating disorder meant my breasts got heavily affected by my yo-yo dieting and calorie restricting as the tissue was left sagging and gave me huge body shame. I LOVED them once I had my initial operation and they really helped me feel more womanly at the time, however in 2016 I discovered I had a ruptured implant which was terrifying to think the silicon was leaking into my body. I talk about the implant swap as I was now too insecure to have them totally removed. Shortly after though my entire life direction changed in a blink of an eye and I no longer gave any f*cks about having bigger boobs anymore and made the decision to have them totally removed and a natural lift. I share my journey here to where I am today. My full blog post with images to show the journey can be found under the blog section at www.themercadomethod.co.uk 'The Boob Journey.' Thank you to all that have reached out and connected with me and also shared your stories as I know it can be a scary experience making the decision to be Explanted. I am so grateful for my body that has been through this ride with me and the connection I now have with my body is so much more loving and accepting. 

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In this episode I go through some of the effects stress has on our bodies and also how it affects fat loss and our metabolism. Stress is the most common condition known to humanity so it is time to bring awareness to how we handle and cope with stress, whether it is coming from stressful environments to stress we create in our minds, it all creates the same 'stress' response which leads us to Fight, Flight or Freeze. In this episode I cover ways to counter stress and also remove it from our bodies. Are you perhaps training really hard but not seeing the results you wanted? Check out this episode and see if anything resinates with you. I also cover tips and ideas on ways to regulate your nervous system so you can be more chilled so your metabolism can function in a healthier manner to burn body fat.

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Over the past 12 months I have been working on connecting more to who I am as an individual after coming out of a marriage and also another serious relationship. I wanted to share my experiences from how I used to handle things before I began my healing journey. I discuss different coping mechanisms (old patterns), tips and ideas on how to shift old energy, and explore different ideas, thoughts and work through what can feel like a challenging painful transition. From where to spend your time, how to look after your body and your mind and more.

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In this episode I cover what I class to be the basic needs of a human to bring us into more happiness and better health, starting with how we fuel ourselves, our water intake, sleep and a healthier mindset. Our bodies create our energy so the better the we look after our bodies from the inside, the better our moods and general well-being can be overall. It can be very easy to keep ourselves very busy and get caught up in living in a fast paced world, and when we begin to slow down it can be quite frightening if we are not used to being on our own, questioning who we are perhaps and what do I need to do to feel happier? How can I be healthier? Getting some strong foundations in place can dramatically shift our energy and mindset and create more balance and inner peace so that we can navigate through life in the ups and downs rather than reverting back to to panic, fear, anxiety, sadness and low moods. We have the power to change old behaviours so that we can be more zen and just feel more free emotionally and physically.

In this episode I talk about food anxiety and triggers that would normally lead me to calorie restrict, binge and laxative abuse. Over the past year I have learnt a variety of tools to help me cope with my anxiety alongside understanding how to reset myself in a self-care, self-love approach so that I do not revert back to bulimic tendencies. Tonight was a massive shift and I recognised that I took healthy action and instantly changed my approach to how I was feeling. I cannot thank those enough that have been supporting and guiding me through these times. Love & Light

Tired of starting a new health routine or diet and then falling off the wagon? Repeating old patterns and want to make a change? In this episode I give hints, tips and ideas on how to keep yourself on track and making new habits to create longterm changes. Let go of old systems that haven't worked for you in the past and try something new. Make a commitment to you and take responsibility for yourself to make the difference to your health and wellness.xxx 

In this episode I talk about how to bring more confidence into your life by looking at our gut health, our solar plexus and the fire within us. Most of the times a lack of confidence can lead to people pleasing, a lack of respect and trust of ourselves or perhaps our ego can step in to a bullying mentality to force others to do what we want. Without taking time for ourselves we can be left feeling overwhelmed and not take any action on making changes despite feeling unhappy and stuck which can create a 'victim' mentality as we will moan about how we are not happy but then just keep doing the same thing and hope that things get better. It is our responsibility to evaluate who we are and make small steps to make changes to lead us to a happier healthier human. 

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Feeling ungrounded and limited on time? Try this mini meditation:  https://youtu.be/w-4eFfLweeE

Breathwork for anxiety release and calm: https://youtu.be/zg40weIicCo

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Welcome to the 2nd episode through this journey. After my marriage broke down, medicating and not dealing with my emotions, I finally woke up and began to take responsibility for my anxiety through self care. Working through recognising old patterns through self reflection, holistic treatments, making new connections and healing family relationships, I share my exploration of working through loneliness and learning self love. Always a work in progress, I am falling in love with the journey of life rather than worrying about the future and society pressures.

Latest Online Course available: https://www.themercadomethod.co.uk/challenge-page/aacc01be-c433-4b11-bb2a-d41e6e447bdc

Feeling ungrounded and limited on time? Try this mini meditation:  https://youtu.be/w-4eFfLweeE

Breathwork for anxiety release and calm: https://youtu.be/zg40weIicCo

Podcast To Be Open to Receive: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/...

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Welcome to episode 1 of the Mercado Method Journey To Self Love Through Self Care. Sharing my journey of breaking free from old habits, medication and reprogramming myself through self care, creating new beliefs, working through old repressed emotions and exploring plant medicine to change my life.

Latest Online Course available: https://www.themercadomethod.co.uk/challenge-page/aacc01be-c433-4b11-bb2a-d41e6e447bdc

Feeling ungrounded and limited on time? Try this mini meditation:  https://youtu.be/w-4eFfLweeE

Breathwork for anxiety release and calm: https://youtu.be/zg40weIicCo

Podcast To Be Open to Receive: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/...

Insta: @ammieelou_PT

Facebook: Amy Mercado Personal Trainer

Website: www.themercadomethod.co.uk

Utube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWrMJZGYl7Cfc-xNLhbuLKA