So You Wanna Lose Weight?

Have you ever felt frustrated putting on a piece of clothing that you used to fit in? Try these tips and thought processes out the next time frustration around clothing happens!

How do we deal with the unwanted, and unnecessary comments targeted at our body image? They happen to everyone! What comments have you received? Are you still attached to them? They they truths or lies?

Do you trust yourself around food? Do you know the first step to stepping into that trust? Let me know what you think in this episode.Grab your free ticket below to The Body Trust Project virtual event!https://elliesgilbert.com/Ellie-G 

I made some pretty harsh judgements early on in my health and wellness career. These judgements are just a small glimpse of what we see in society today. Don't let the shape of your body keep you from sharing your message with the world!

You have two options after being bit by a rattlesnake: chase it, or get away.We have rattlesnakes in our health and wellness and we get to choose when we chase and when we get away. 

The phrases we consistently use make an impact on our lives."Back at It" puts a negative tone on the weekend where we actually need weekend activities!3 reasons it's adding to your yo-yo behavior. God wants us to live in abundance all days of the week!

Yes, I'm referencing the Taylor Swift song in that title. But really, what has someone else in this world be it an influencer, a family member, a friend made you do that changes your health and wellness journey? In this episode we are reading one of my beloved books from my childhood, "Corduroy" by Don Freeman. I love finding inspiration in such insignificant places. Of course I never made this connection before now, but I found such a profound story told about wellness journeys while reading this book to my boys. I hope you enjoy!If you have someone you would like me to interview on my upcoming online event please DM me at @elliesgilbert on Instagram.If you are someone who would like to be a part of the event, please email me at elliesgilbert@gmail.com so we can chat and see if you'd be a good fit!

Summertime! What a fun time. What words do you associate with summer? I think fun, loud, excitement, and just a good ole' party! I want you to have the best summer of your lives. In this episode I talk about what you can do to do that. We only get 18 summers with our kiddos, let this one be the start of all the ones that you remember as being happy!

Work ethic is something you don't see a lot lately. And it's sad.  And I'm not just blowing smoke and saying that out of nowhere. We have hard earned and seen evidence of it in the workplace and in our personal lives (our, meaning my husband and I). Brandon and I had a good conversation about work ethic and how it translates into our health the other day and I think you will benefit from it too! Hope you enjoy. CLICK HERE to schedule a discovery call with me! Let's get you back to a place where you can make your hobbies, and HARD work a priority again. 

How many times have you let the influence of someone else impact or determine your decisions? Not only the small decisions, but ones that impact your life, and even your health? It's so easy to swipe up on a link for a program, a diet, a supplement, before doing our own due diligence first to determine if it's actually right for our own body. Advocate for yourself my friend! CLICK HERE to schedule a discovery call with me for my Body Trust Program. This is my signature 1-on-1 program that will help you understand what you personally need, and help you trust yourself, not all of the outside noise. Let's get you to a place of full body confidence by focusing on nourishment, movement, and spiritual health. Together, we will find and unleash the incredible woman you want to be.

There are two side of weight loss right now: anti-diet, and pro-diet. I believe in both, because I feel there is good on both sides. What the world is missing though, is the ability to trust themselves and live in the middle ground. You don't need to follow a plan, but you also don't need to be hard core against it either. I want to help you get to a point of body trust, and live in the beautiful space where life is fun again and everything doesn't revolve around what goes or doesn't go into your mouth. 

I feel that nature is a gift that we can learn so much from! When we take the time to really lean in and learn what it has to offer, we can see how much our bodies take from the normal rhythms around us as the seasons change. Join me today as we explore Spring. 

We've all heard, Get out of your comfort zone! Take the risk to find the reward! Go through failure to see success! Your trials will be your triumph! While all of these statements are true, we often stay in that discomfort or risky state for too long and don't recognize when our comfort zones are actually aiding in our ability to be safe and treat our body how it should be treated. The ability to center yourself is an art. Knowing when to slow down is a blessing. Nurture it!

I went on vacation recently and took a swimsuit that didn't fit. It used to fit. So you can imagine where my mind went and how frustrated I was. I immediately went back to my diet culture thoughts and wanted to change everything I was doing with my diet and exercise. In this episode, I talk about what I did to correct those thoughts, and why I think I was having them in the first place. We touch on my history, addiction, and culture around bodies. I also share what I am doing to move on from this incident and better prepare myself for when it happens again in the future!Check out the post I was referring to on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMxEklrHQrA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkLet me know your thoughts on the post!Addiction bit found on:https://medmark.com/how-does-drug-addiction-start/Make sure to share and follow the podcast!

Healthy is a trend. It's dynamic, it changes. What is healthy for one person might not be healthy for the next. What is healthy now may not be 50 years from now. Are you consumed with being healthy?On this episode we define the words HEALTH and WELLNESS. Are we striving for more of these, or just being healthy? I also give you 9 things that can help you in your journey towards health. Let me know what you think and don't forget to leave a review and subscribe!Sending love your way!

TW: Eating DisordersI AM NOT A CLINICIAN OR PHYSICIANAll claims are my own from personal experiences. Orthorexia, though there is no clinical diagnostic material, shares the same traits as anorexia. The current obsession with "healthful" food and wellness practices is on the rise, and while to most it seems not harmful and even necessary, taking health to an obsessive level comes with certain negative impacts. On this episode I share my personal story with orthorexia, things I've seen in my clients, and steps I'm taking and recommend for people dealing with the same struggles. Information on orthorexia was found at www.nationaleatingdisorders.com/learn/by-eating-disorder/other/orthorexia*Please consult a licensed therapist or physician if you are looking for help with an eating disorder.* 

Welcome to the So You Wanna Lose Weight Podcast!On every episode I hope you learn a bit more about yourself when it comes to your weight loss story. Hopefully at the end of each one you'll be asking yourself, "So, do I really wanna lose weight?"