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Consistency is harder for overachievers because they go from 100 miles an hour to zero very quickly as they rely on their willpower rather than creating habits. If we set ambitious goals that we can't reach, we often lose heart and abandon them altogether. However, the "1% better daily" principle advocates for making small daily improvements that can eventually result in substantial...

in this episode, we talks about how to prioritise health even when you’re going through a crisis and just surviving. We’ll talk about the benefits of losing weight in a healthy way, which includes gaining confidence and self-discipline, having more energy, and being equipped to deal with the stresses and difficulties of life. We also dive into practical ways to deal with a crisis, such as eliminat...

In this episode, we’ll discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is set to change the weight loss industry forever. We explore the potential uses of AI in coaching, customising meal plans and workout routines, and making complex information more accessible to the public that has previously relied on industry ‘guru’s’ to translate. I predicts that as AI becomes more prevalent in diagnosis, health pr...

When it comes to tracking your progress on a weight loss journey, the number on the scales can be both encouraging and demoralizing.  While it's natural to want to see the number go down as you make progress, it's important to remember that there are many factors that can influence the number on the scale in the short term.   In this episode I'll discuss why it's always important t...

In this podcast, I'll be sharing with you how systems and environment can change our behavior, and why even when we want it most, we still can’t seem to change! I'll be discussing 5 subtle changes in our systems that can greatly affect our behavior and prevent consistency, and sharing tips and strategies on how to combat these changes in order to develop unshakeable default behaviors that...

Hey and Happy New Year! If you've been a long time listener of this podcast you will know I love James Clear and his book 'Atomic Habits'. It's been my bible of habit change for such a long time now. James Clear suggests that the most effective way to create lasting change and form new habits is to shift our identity and focus on becoming the type of person who embodies the habits...

This week I'm going to discuss how to create a system that helps develop discipline in your food choices. I’ll be explaining the 6 key things you can start today to help you develop more discipline and consistency over time. Self-discipline is the ability to push yourself forward, stay motivated, and take action, regardless of how you're feeling, physically or emotionally. Instead of think...

This week we’re talking how to break bad habits once and for all by getting clear on what’s ACTUALLY holding you back and then changing it, rather than saying it ‘shouldn’t’ be an issue. Ever heard the saying; 'If nothing changes, nothing changes'?  - Lets change it!  Listen now to learn how you can adopt this mindset and start breaking those bad habits for good. 📚 Join my FREE Kickstarte...

Lets get into myth busting! There's so much information out there when it comes to health and wellness that it can get very confusing for us to understand. Many views are polarising, blown out of proportion, misunderstood and yet so many studies seem to back up every single opinion so you end up not being sure what to believe. This week I will be breaking down and discussing the 5 most common...

I’ve talked a lot about tiny steps and how to make progress without oodles of motivation… but what do you do when you want big changes fast?? In this episode I share the 6 stages of creating HUGE change fast. Motivation Commitment Plan Accountability Measuring progress Following through Every one of these is necessary for making big changes, and incredibly powerful!! We’re launching a coaching pro...

This week we're talking about mindset, particularly challenging your thoughts by using positive affirmations and mantras. I'll dive deep in to how our default thought patterns and internal dialogue can sometimes be very negative. I hope this episode will give you some hope to believe change is possible, because even though we may not have control over the thoughts our brains are telling us...

If you want to lose weight,  you may be wondering how much you should be exercising and what exercises you need to do to lose weight. Losing weight is all about being in calorie deficit, so it's understandable you think you need to exercise to lose weight as you'll burn more calories right? Whilst there is some truth to that it's more complex than you might think. There's a lot to...

This week I thought I'd talk you about how to get comfortable, with being uncomfortable. Embracing discomfort definitely won't be pleasant but it's necessary if you want to experience personal growth. The thing is If you always stay in your comfort zone and avoid situations where you might fail or be uncomfortable, then there is little way for you to grow as an individual. A quote whic...

In this episode I share 4 key ways I keep going when my goals feel so far away! I talk a lot about not being perfect and why it's important to fail faster but this week I want to get a little more personal. The crux of it is; We don’t want to put our lives on hold until we reach a certain goal, because life is happening NOW, and the future is never a given. It's so important to focus on th...

Harness the power of gateway habits to boost your consistency with less effort. 🎉 Win a goodie bag starter kit and a scholarship to the Lean with Plants program! 🎉 Challenge runs from Friday the 5th ➡️ Monday 8th August 2022 (CST) My definition of “gateway habits” are small, easy habits that have a HUGE knock on affect to other behaviour. They’re like gateway drugs. Once you start, the harder st...

Kezia lost 50 lbs (and counting) while spending less time in the kitchen and making her system easy. Here’s what she said: “in January when the doors were open for LWP I wasn't quite ready to jump in, I felt like I had all of the knowledge and understanding and I could do it on my own. So I decided to give myself some time to try it alone. Alas, I was able to eat the right things but then week...

Those that have been following me for a while know that I recently went on a 3 month trip around the United States of America. Whilst traveling I haven't been keeping up with eating 100% healthy, as I would in my home environment. So in this episode I'm going to talk about several actionable positive behaviours I'm going to start doing to get my healthy eating habits back on track now...

Making faster progress isn’t about stricter diets and more discipline, it’s about taking consistent action steps that move you closer to your goal. The problem is we get tired, bored, lose motivation or give up, or (insert excuse here) and progress stalls or goes out the window. This isn’t a flaw with YOU, it’s a human character trait that keeps us alive, we’re kinda designed to choose the path of...

After traveling the United States for 2 months I’ve got some thoughts about eating healthy (and not) here and I wanted to share them with you! This episode is really just a conversation about processed foods, huge billboards that pull you off the highway, the price of cherry tomatoes and how to set up your environment to promote the behaviours you want to cultivate. There are some fascinating thin...

I struggled with my weight for almost 10 years. I was miserable and unhappy and after many failed diets, too many rules and too much restriction, I thought it was time to do something that was sustainable, easy, obvious and attractive! That's when I finally found a solution that worked for me. I was able to lose 40lbs and become the leanest I have ever been if my life even after having 2 kids!...

I recently did an Instagram live where I spoke to some of the amazing Lean with Plants members about their personal experiences on their weight loss journey and took some of your questions! There were some great questions and I loved answering them all, so I thought it would great to share this live episode with all of you, so that you can find the answers to some of my most commonly asked questio...

I finally got the chance to do my first in person podcast and meet with the amazing Beth, who is a pod leader in the Lean with Plants course, and it was so exciting!! In this episode Beth shares her incredible story of how she was able to lose 40lbs and finally find the food freedom  she desperately wanted after trying around 15 unsuccessful diets which she had done for most of her life. Beth disc...

I started a challenge with some friends where I would commit to running 5km a day for 90 consecutive days. It's now day 77 of the challenge and I’ve managed to run 5km every single day for 77 days and counting.  In this episode, I discuss what I’ve learnt about habit formation and the many behavioural hacks this challenge has taught me along the way. All of which, have made it possible for me...

In this episode I have the privilege to talk to Bree who shares her amazing story about how she managed to transform her life, change her daily habits and lose 37lbs since beginning her weight loss journey.  It was Bree who inspired me to run 5km a day, as she was able to run 5km a day for 250 consecutive days, which in total is 1250kms, that's absolutely incredible! In this episode Bree share...

Are you a self proclaimed binge eater? Maybe you’ve tried various diets, severely lowered your calorie intake, staved yourself, gone to bed hungry and yet no matter what you still just can’t seem to get out of the never ending binge eating cycle. In this episode I talk about my personal struggle with binge eating and how I was able to stop the cycle of binging on food, lose 40 lbs, and maintain th...