Real Life Weight Loss

Today’s episode is an excerpt from a special teaching that I did inside my Inner Circle coaching group.   I will explain why your body is the result and not the reason. I believe this misunderstanding is what 99% of people get totally wrong when it comes to losing weight. But once you understand the truth, it will absolutely revolutionize how you go about losing weight! It will literally...

Can hormones keep you from losing weight?  Is cortisol making you fat?  Want to know how to balance hormones to lose weight?  Those are great questions. Today I want to help as much as I can. I’ll pull back the curtain on those “evil hormones”, demystify the problem, explain things in a way that’s easy to understand, expose some mindset traps we might be falling into, and give you a...

“Even if I don’t lose one more single pound, I am happy! I love my life!! I feel good again!” This is a direct quote from LaVon.  She has battled her weight almost her entire life. She thought her only two options were “fat and happy” or “skinny and miserable”.  She began gaining a bunch of weight in her 30s after having kids. Plus she had quite a few big life stressors that resulted in...

Do you ever struggle with consistency?  Do you ever just not feel motivated? If so, then this episode is for you! I explain 5 secrets to being more consistent, but that’s just the cherry on top. You’ll also discover the difference motivation, commitment, and consistency.  These three typically get bunched together, but they’re VERY different. One is overrated. One is the secret to anythi...

Want to know how to lose weight in 2024?  It doesn’t matter what diet or weight loss program or trainer you choose, there are some foundational truths that you must understand and embrace if you want to be successful.  And these truths might not be easy to hear.  They’re also not easy to share. They’re tough love truths. But I promise they can make all of the difference in your purs...

Did you know that roughly 92% of people will not achieve their resolutions? Yes, according to statistics - only about 8% of people will be successful with their new year’s goals.  So … What can we do to make sure you’re part of that 8%?  How can you avoid being part of the 92% failure rate? These are the things I see people do over and over again, but they never really work. Actually the...

These 4 stages apply to everyone! The ONLY way someone finds true long-term weight loss success is by moving through these 4 stages. They’re either taught them or unknowingly stumble through them. But guess what?  You won’t have to stumble and fumble through them! Because I’m going to walk you through them today! We’ll cover … The place most people get stuck when it comes to losing weight A s...

Today, I’m going to help you do a very honest evaluation of where you’re at with your body and what the best next step will be for you. This episode will be extremely helpful for anyone looking to lose weight in the new year.  You’ll learn …  A 4-step process to determine your best next step Simple questions to ask yourself to find clarity One question I get asked that kinda drives me nu...

Do whatever diet, workout, or weight loss program you like, but if your overall approach is wrong, then you’re doomed. After almost 25 years in the fitness and weight loss world, I’ve noticed patterns in how people go after their goals.  Whether you realize it or not, you probably routinely take a very similar approach to what you’ve always done. It might be a different diet or different exer...

It took me 20 years to learn this secret and today I’m teaching it to you.  Consider it a special tip to help you be successful with your body right now, but especially in the new year.  This often-overlooked secret to success works with losing weight and changing your body, but really it’s applicable for nearly any area of life. It’s a universal principle of success and will help you ac...

If you want a realistic view of losing weight and achieving freedom and peace with food and your body, then do not miss this episode. This is what real weight loss success looks and sounds like.  Susan has lost and regained weight. Then she reached her goal weight and was miserable.  Finally Susan decided that she wanted to overcome the “bully in her brain” as much as she wanted to lose...

Have you ever wished you were more motivated?  Do you ever feel like you would achieve your goals if only you could stay motivated?  If there’s one thing I know, it’s that motivation is a hot topic in the weight loss world. There’s a shortage. We need and want more!  Unfortunately, motivation is often misunderstood. If we're ever going to have more motivation, we need to better unde...

This episode is your secret weapon to enjoy more food with less guilt, shame, and regret! So much of life centers around food. Holidays, celebrations, grieving, we use high calorie food for all of it. Sadly, this is also the exact time that most people feel most convicted about being overweight or their lack of success with losing weight.  Then we eat a bunch of wonderful food with a bunch of...

What are the top 3 foods to lose belly fat?  What foods will help me lose belly fat?  In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and telling you the truth about what foods help burn belly fat.  I’m also going to share something WAY more powerful than 3 foods to lose belly fat. This will totally shift your mindset and approach to losing weight.  If you’ve struggled to lose we...

The diet industry can royally screw you up. Even a great, well-meaning trainer can really misguide you sometimes. Trust me.  I know because I’m guilty. In the early 2000s, I was that well-meaning trainer who did what I thought was best, but honestly just wasn’t super helpful for most people.  I knew my stuff, but looking back I made a lot of mistakes. And sadly it’s the same mistakes tha...

This skill is vital for a successful, enjoyable life. Seriously. That’s not an exaggeration.  It is crucial to weight loss success. It’s a must-have for great relationships. It’s vital for your career. And it’s the only way you’ll ever find peace and happiness with yourself.  Sadly, I believe many of us are very average or just not very good at this. And we have been suffering the conseq...

What makes you lose weight fast? What makes weight loss slow? Have you wondered why losing that last 5 or 10 pounds can be so freakin’ hard? Have you ever wondered why some people seem to lose weight really fast and others really struggle to drop even 2 or 3 pounds?  For some, dropping 10 to 15 pounds seems almost easy. For others, dropping just 5 pounds feels like an exhaustive fight! ...

“The quality of your life is determined by the quality of the questions you ask.” Tony Robbins said that and it makes more sense than many of us realize.  All life change starts with asking questions.  We go through life constantly being shaped. Everything we do, read, listen to, see, almost any and all experiences - our brain is taking it all in, making notes, and creating beliefs and b...

What melts menopause belly fat? How to lose 15 pounds during menopause? How do I reset my hormones to lose weight? Can you really lose menopause belly fat? These are just some of the commonly searched questions. Menopause is a hot topic in the weight loss world! If you’re a female going through this transition, you know it can be a super challenging phase of life.  In the last episode, we dov...

Trying to lose during menopause is a hot topic. It’s easy to see when looking at some of the most searched questions on Google . . .  What really works for menopause weight loss? Can you actually lose weight during menopause? What does a menopause belly look like? Why is losing weight during menopause so hard? There’s a ton of information out there, some good and some pretty terrible. In this...

Are you struggling with a certain aspect of losing weight?  Just can’t find time to exercise? Always forget to drink enough water? Struggle to limit sweets?  The list goes on and on. To lose weight, there are lots of things we must juggle, fit into our schedule, and remember on a daily basis. Sometimes it feels like there’s a mental block, doesn’t it? It can feel like a brick wall stoppi...

This might be the realest weight loss message you’ve ever heard.  There are certain things that I know are true about losing weight and changing your life. But you won’t hear these things in the media. You won’t hear it from the diet industry or other so-called experts. They want to sell you a pipe dream. I want to give you the truth. Today is like a nice big dose of truth. The truth may stin...

What do we need to avoid if we want to actually keep the weight off? Should we cut out sugar? Should we eliminate processed carbs? Should we stop eating trans fats? Should we not eat after 5pm? Or should we cut out bread? What is it? What is the secret to keeping weight off? The thing we need to avoid just might be the very thing that you think you really need! It might be the thing that you belie...

Have you ever eaten a bunch of food that you didn’t really enjoy?  Have you ever found yourself with a belly full of food that you regret? Do you ever eat something and then you’re sitting there 30-60 minutes later and you’re like . . .  Why in the world did I eat all of that? I didn’t really enjoy it that much and now I feel disgusting, like I have a stomach full of sludge.  Good n...

Are you saying any of these self-defeating things?  Are you unknowingly falling into these sabotage traps?  Listen to this episode to find out! We all need to be saved from ourselves every now and then. In today’s episode, I do my best to save you from yourself. I explain how you might be sabotaging yourself with certain statements and thoughts, and then give you a simple solution. ...