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Routines are the foundation of who we are today and will be tomorrow. Unsexy but INFINITELY powerful in changing our behaviour. We must develop habits and routines that are not swayed by motivation if we want to succeed. Listen in for how to build routines that are satisfying, easier and that we can do consistently. 100% of the time. I mentioned the podcast episode Identity, which you can listen t...

Janelle shares how she found food freedom, build simple and easy habits as a busy mum, stopped beating herself up about failure and found peace at last. 📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇 ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about⁠ 🤙 Find me on: My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.com Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/ Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMae...

No one is coming to save you. No one is going to pick up a fork and put broccoli in your mouth or say no your mother in law for you. Change is HARD, so we MUST be the hero of our own story and face the fight head on if we want to succeed in weight loss, habit change, fitness, or really anything. Unfortunately we’ve been condition to be passive victims… mere side characters rather than the protagon...

As we mark Joanna’s one-year milestone with Lean with Plants, I wanted to share how she’s lost the 30lbs and now can KEEP it off after starting dieting at just 7 years old.  In this episode we dive into escaping decades of yo yo diets and fads, gaining confidence and building habits and becoming yourself again after motherhood and weight gain   It is truly an honour to see someone transform before...

Isn’t it weird how kids learn so fast while having FUN, and yet adults try and struggle while HATING the process? It’s time we explore a new way of learning and building habits. The formula for success is always repetition and play makes it easier to get your reps in because it’s fun and rewarding. Tune in to learn about gamifying your habit building. 📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇 ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠h...

My life get’s really darn hard. There are so many days I don’t feel like I can cope and yet somehow I’ve maintained 40lbs of weight loss, while running a business, being a busy mama and having a husband with a disability. 10 years ago I did NOT have the toolkit to make that happen and it’s been trial and error and many books on behavioural science later that I have a toolkit of 6 habits/mindsets t...

At the beginning of the year, I said my goal for this year was to be mediocre, however even though I believe there are times when mediocrity can be helpful, it can also be a hinderance. Success requires effort and perseverance, for there is no gain without pain. Hard work serves as the key that unlocks the door to triumph. The things truly worth having in life are not obtained effortlessly; they d...

Let’s talk about the 3 weight loss rules to live by. We'll be exploring the concept of calorie density and three key principles to keep in mind as you’re choosing what foods are optimal (and harmful) for fat loss. So if you're looking for some practical tips and tricks to help you on your weight loss journey, stick around and let's get started! 📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇 ⁠...

Take a leap, embrace the unknown, and ask yourself, "What's the worst that could happen if I don't try a new approach to weight loss? What have I got to lose by going all in? Inaction and fear means there's a real cost to our overall health and mindset. This week I dive into Callie's story, which is what inspired me to do this episode. It's important to remember the immedi...

Weight loss is often surrounded by a cloud of mystery and perceived complexity. There are many fad diets promoting quick weight loss and so much conflicting information online, it's hard to know what is true and what isn't.  The diet industry thrives on exploiting people's desires to lose weight quickly and effortlessly, often resorting to misleading claims.  Many people believe that t...

Should you Incorporate cheat meals into your diet? Indulging in meals that deviate from your usual eating routine raises the question of whether it is a beneficial practice. The concept of "cheating" on your diet often carries negative connotations, suggesting that you are engaging in something forbidden or naughty. It can lead you to make choices that conflict with your long-term object...

Weight gain and loss are responses to changes in calorie intake, which are not mystical occurrences but rather predictable outcomes. These changes can be influenced by internal and external factors related to our environment and behavior. Understanding these factors is attainable. To achieve desired changes in weight, it is important to modify both internal and external aspects of your current env...

Winners, often exhibit certain mindset traits and thinking patterns that contribute to their success. It's so important to cultivate a winners mindset because when it comes to losing weight you need to look past obstacles and see the opportunity for change so you can take action. Winners  believe in their ability to overcome obstacles.  They view setbacks and failures as learning opportunities...

People who lose weight and keep it off have 12 traits in common. In this episode we’ll go over the last 6 of these traits. Keeping things simple and easy. Understanding the power of tiny habits. Seeking accountability. Cultivating patience Viewing success on a longer timeline Focus on fast, messy action rather than perfectionism. Tune in to hear how to becoming an action taker, not an excuse maker...

In this episode I'm going to be talking about the character traits  that makes people successful when it comes to dieting and losing weight.  The attributes I  will be talking about are shared by successful people everywhere, but they don’t happen by accident or luck. They originate in habits, built a day at a time. My team and I have identified 12 key traits that all successful dieters have i...

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...