Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey, or have been at it for some time, eventually we all hit the dreaded plateau. In today’s episode, Adee and Michael are giving quick tips to help you break through the rough patches and get closer to your goals. Some topics include lifestyle changes for long-term success, identifying trends, and establishing good habits in both nutrition and exercise.

What you’ll learn:

• 08:51 - What is a plateau in terms of nutrition/ diet?
• 10:10 - How to tell if someone is in a plateau 
• 14:50 - What to do when someone is in a plateau
• 20:16 - Changing up your fitness

To find out more about the WAG Coach Certification visit:

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We polled thousands of aspiring nutrition coaches to find out what prevents them from pursuing their dream of becoming a coach.

The most common response? A lack of confidence.

Do you struggle with a lack of confidence that prevents you from taking steps forward toward your dream career? Do you ask yourself questions like: who am I to coach others’ nutrition? Do I have enough experience and knowledge? What if I make a mistake?

Adee and Michael are here today to show you that you don’t need to feel 100 percent confident to begin your nutrition coaching career. They offer six practical steps you can begin taking today to boost your confidence.

Don’t let a lack of confidence in your experience or abilities stop you from pursuing your dream of coaching others – take these six steps and start making your dreams a reality!

To find out more about the WAG Coach Certification visit:

http://workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification

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Topics: 

• 01:21 – Most common struggle for aspiring coaches: lack of confidence
• 03:54 – Why this isn’t just advice for nutrition coaches (applicable to anyone)
• 05:08 – Difference between confidence built through knowledge vs. taking action
• 06:55 – Knowledge alone isn’t enough for confidence – experience is essential
• 08:33 – Adee’s story as a new coach (starting to coach five people for free)
• 10:09 – What Adee was nervous about as a new coach
• 12:14 – Having success – but also making lots of mistakes
• 13:05 – What gave Adee the courage to actually start working with clients?
• 15:25 – How to let fear pull you forward toward what you want
• 17:54 – Don’t have to be confident to get started (action = confidence)
• 19:00 – Six steps to becoming confident and competent simultaneously
• 19:30 – #1: Be committed rather than confident (plan for action)
• 20:00 – #2: Do the thing rather than just reading about the thing
• 21:18 – #3: Start small (low pressure, low stakes)
• 24:00 – #4: Reflect and grow 
• 25:09 – #5: Pay attention to both positive and negative feedback
• 27:00 – #6: Find a mentor/teacher/guide who already is where you want to be

Links:

• Free WAG Results-Focused Coach Training Series
• WAG Nutrition Coach Certification
• Podcast Ep. 35: How to Build a Nutrition Coaching Business
• Podcast Ep. 49: Mentorship 101 – How to Find, Meet and Connect with People Who Can Help You

Most of us want to improve in our wellness and nutrition, but sometimes it can be hard to see if we’re making progress. On today’s episode, Michael and Adee explain how the “elevator analogy” can help you develop a new mindset toward wellness. They unpack 15 measures of progress we can all focus on instead of only worrying about body weight and appearance.

Topics:

• 02:50 – The elevator analogy
• 06:21 – Developing multiple measures of progress
• 07:35 – Fifteen markers of progress
• 16:47 – Why it matters 

To find out more about WAG Coach Certification visit: http://workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification

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We’re more than halfway through 2019, but have you made progress toward achieving your goals? We all know that goal setting can be difficult, and in this episode, Michael and Adee explain why we struggle so much in this area. They break down four common reasons why people fail at goal setting and four practical steps for setting goals that actually work. Adee also shares a big goal she set for herself and explains how she’s taking steps to reach it.

Topics:

• 01:23 – Adee’s long-term goal
• 06:43 – Why goal setting sucks
• 07:05 – Setting outcome goals only
• 08:54 – Not revisiting your goals
• 10:06 – Setting too many goals 
• 13:09 – Setting goals for the wrong reasons
• 17:01 – How to set goals that actually work

To find out more about the WAG Coach Certification visit:

http://workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification

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Links:

• Download the WAG Guide to Goal-Setting

Adee has found huge success as a nutrition coach, working with athletes and building a team of more than 30 coaches at WAG. In this week’s episode, she breaks down some of her best strategies for effective coaching, along with a few key things to avoid. Whether you’re interested in nutrition, coaching, or leadership in general, this episode is full of helpful tips and tricks for motivating the people around you.

Topics:

• 01:49 – Creating a safe space
• 06:47 – Triaging criticism 
• 09:55 – Avoiding the Righting Reflex
• 15:46 – Understanding nutrition
• 16:49 – Focusing on behavior
• 21:03 – Bad coaching

To find out more about the WAG Coach Certification visit:

• http://workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification

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Adee and Michael talk about how to find your unique style and voice inside of the increasingly growing nutrition coaching industry.

If you’re unsure how to cut through the noise, figure out your coaching system and find what will make you successful, this is the episode for you.

They talk about the “art” of coaching VS the “science” of coaching and how Adee teaches people to use their art to compliment the science in order to not just get clients, but get them results and retain them.

Learn more about the WAG Coach Certification and Business Program

• http://workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification
• http://workingagainstgravity.com/business-program

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• http://instagram.com/workingagainstgravity

After years of thinking he couldn’t focus or be productive, Michael learned how to change his views on productivity and start working more efficiently. On today’s episode, Michael and Adee share their best tips for maximizing your time and energy to be as productive as possible. From developing a growth mindset to tackling a giant to-do list, this episode is packed full of tips to help you be your most productive self!

Topics:

• 03:55 – Developing a growth mindset
• 07:08 – Importance of sleep
• 09:36 – Preparing your mind for the day 
• 13:50 – Clearing out clutter
• 15:20 – Develop a plan 
• 17:35 – One thing at a time
• 22:49 – The getting things done system

We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram for more content like this.

It’s easy to think our purpose in life comes from external things like careers, family or relationships, but how often do you stop to think about your inner purpose? In his book A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle suggests that inner purpose is actually the most important, and it all centers around being present and aware of the life within you. On this week’s episode, Adee and Michael explain how Tolle’s book changed their lives, and they offer four practical ways to practice presence in your own life.

Topics:

• 03:58 – Inner and outer purpose
• 06:58 – Recognizing the difference
• 09:55 – Noticing thoughts and emotions
• 11:43 – Focusing on breath 
• 12:25 – When to practice presence
• 16:25 – Practicing mindfulness and purpose

We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram for more content like this.