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In this episode, we will catch up on what's been going on since the last episode (about 3 years ago). I'll share: - What I've been up to - What you can expect from me and the podcast - Ways we can work together Mentioned in this episode: Get it Off Keep it Off 1:1 Coaching: DM me the word READY over on Instagram to learn more (https://instagrams.com/concitathomas) Figure Friendly Eating Foundation...

Giving up sugar isn't a required step on the journey to sustainable weight loss. As a matter of fact, learning to eat sugar in moderation is a a required skill, if you plan to enjoy bread, dessert, and cocktails as a part of your lifestyle. However, managing the middle ground between giving up sweets and eating them with wreckless abandon is rarely addressed with any level of specificity. "Just ea...

If you're tired of counting calories like a glorified Food Accountant, but serious about reaching your weight loss goal, this episode is for you. There is a simple, effective way to reach your goals without living and dying by the daily calorie count. However, it's going to take a little food education, a healthy dose upfront work, and a ton of awareness. This episode breaks down exactly how you c...

Sports are cancelled. Graduations are cancelled. In person classes are cancelled. But, is personal fitness cancelled too? It depends on who you ask. While I personally haven't cancelled personal fitness for myself, I know that for many it's not a priority right now. Even those of us who want to continue on a personal fitness journey may find that it needs to look very different than it ever has be...

I know you may not want to hear this but that list of 100 recipes you found on Pinterest is not going to help you create the variety you want in your healthy meals. At least not consistently. Think about it. Aren't you tired of throwing away random ingredients that you could only use for that one recipe? What about taking almost an hour to cook dinner while you double check the recipe to make sure...

So, we know that cooking our meals at home gives us more control over our intake and our results. But, who has time to do that? Well? Errrrrry night of the week? Not you, right? I used to think the same thing. As a matter of fact, I used to pride myself on my ability to order Figure Friendly meals ANYWHERE. While that is still a useful skill, I eventually got burned out on the restaurant food- and...

Ever feel like your healthy eating efforts aren't producing results - but not quite the ones you want? Maybe your're losing weight, but you have no energy. Or, you feel great, but your weight isn't budging- and you were hoping it would? The truth of the matter is that "healthy eating" isn't enough if you want to look and feel great while keeping your health intact along the way. That's where Figur...

"I eat healthy, but I can't seem to lose weight". Have you ever said this? I know that I have. It's frustrating to actually be putting in the work, making an effort, and still not get the results that you want. However, when we understand why this is happening, it's relatively easy to fix. All it takes is awareness and action. I can't make you take action, but if you listen to this episode, you'll...

How can we be so excited about our goals and the prospect of 2020 being our year on December 31st yet feel SO behind by February 6th? As disappointing as it can be, it's common. If you feel this way, you aren't alone. Today, I'm stopping by to let you know that you are NOT behind. February is the new January. I'm not just saying this to make you feel better although I hope it does make you feel be...

We know that balancing all of the moving pieces involved with creating sustainable weight loss can be challenging. However, adding the holiday season to that mix can make it feel impossible. It doesn't have to be this way though. There are things that we can do to not only survive the holiday season, but thrive during this time. All it takes is a solid intention and some practical strategies to ma...

We've all heard the saying "everything in moderation". But, can that really work for weight loss? Many of us have ditched the diets and are trying to find our way back to some middle ground. We want to be able to eat freely without rigid rules and long lists of banned foods. However, many of us find that we simply can't lose weight when we're eating that way. In today's episode, we dig into the tr...

On the surface, a regularly scheduled cheat day may seem like an effective way to avoid the feeling of deprivation while eating to lose weight. You get one day to eat the indulgent foods you may be missing. The thought is that you can eat the foods, "get it out of your system", and then continue on with your healthy eating. That's how it's supposed to work. For many of us, that's not how it works...

So many of us have suffered through hunger and cravings just to lose weight. Not only is that not effective for sustainable results, it's unnecessary. All it takes is a little bit of intention to create delicious meals that leave you full for hours and give you the weight loss results you want. That's what we dive into in today's episode. Three simple, effective strategies to create filling meals....

It’s easy to understand why someone quits when they aren’t getting results. But, why do we quit when we are getting results? Why do we go through the trouble of getting started and gaining momentum only to stop? More importantly, how can we stop doing that? That’s what we’re discussing in this episode of the podcast.

One of the most popular barriers to lasting results is consistency with the steps required to achieve results. But, why is consistency such a struggle? Many of us have realized that picking a sustainable approach and respecting our personal preferences makes consistency more attainable. Yet, even with those advantages, some of us still struggle. The problem is that there is another reason that con...

The first step in a weight loss journey is deciding - truly deciding - that you want to lose the weight. Many times getting to that point takes time. We go through phases of contemplating the change, considering the effort that is involved, and talking ourselves out of it. But, what happens when we're ready for action? How do we begin our weight loss journey in a way that is both effective and sus...

While Intermittent Fasting has proven to be a path to sustainable weight loss for some, it isn't ideal for everyone. There are several important things that women should consider before jumping head first into the Intermittent Fasting style of eating. How do you know if it's for you? If it is, how do you get started well? That's what you'll discover in this episode. http://concitathomas.com/ep104...

"You should love yourself just the way you are." We've all heard this. Most likely, we all agree. However, does that mean that any time we want to change something about ourselves that we don't love ourselves? Is a desire to change synonymous with an absence of self love? It depends who you ask. A few years ago, when the Body Positivity Movement picked up steam in the mainstream fitness arena, man...

All of the food and fitness information and motivation can't help us when we're standing in our own way. However, it's easy to stand in our own way without even knowing it. We may believe that we need more resources, discipline, and motivation when all we need is LESS self sabotage. In this episode, we dive into the topic of self sabotage. We talk about what it is, how it shows up in our lives, an...

We’ve all been there. We’re eating way more junk food than we want to eat. We feel bloated and lethargic. We feel like we should stop, but we just can’t bring ourselves to do it. We don’t have the energy to make the effort to eat foods that will make us feel better. Yet, until we find a way to eat the foods that make us feel better, we will continue to feel drained and run down. How do we stop the...

So many women have told me that getting their kids to eat healthy is a struggle. These moms sometimes forgo their own healthy eating in order to avoid cooking multiple meals or allow dinner time to turn into battle time when their kids resist the healthy foods they cook. It doesn't have to be this way. You can get your kids excited about healthy eating with a few clever strategies. Today, my child...

During the last episode of the podcast, we explored whether or not food journaling was really helpful for weight loss. One of the major challenges we uncovered was the amount of time and effort the process takes. In this episode, we dive into three great hacks that make the process easier and set you up to reap the benefits of food journaling without being burned out by the process. http://concita...

If you’ve been on a weight loss journey for any length of time, chances are that you’ve tried tracking your food. I have definitely tracked my food in a variety of ways over the years too. But, how helpful was it – REALLY? According to the latest research, food journaling may be the most important factor in weight loss success. But, why is it that so many have kept a food journal for years and nev...

We've all been there. You eat the cup cake, the fries, or whatever your favorite indulgence is and wonder... Is this OK? Will I be able to move on with my healthy meals or is this like the last time? Is this the start of the unraveling of my healthy habits? While most of us want to be able to indulge in our favorite foods and still get results, we sometimes struggle to do so without worry and seco...

Today, we're revising the fourth most downloaded episode of all times. We've all heard that it's better to lose weight slowly. You know the saying, "the faster it comes off, the faster it comes back". But, is that really true? Are there any cases where that's not true? Check out Episode 67 to get the details on this topic. *****LISTEN HERE***** Listen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/thefiercelifeepisode6...