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Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. Do you ever feel like your health is an uphill battle—like you're stuck on the "hard road," where every step forward feels exhausting, and progress seems impossible? Maybe you're trapped by the weight of past “failures” or overwhelmed by an uncertain future?In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful past workshop inspired by Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton—a life-changing book about rewriting your story and proving your limiting beliefs wrong. Together, we'll unpack the key hallmarks of the hard road, discuss how to recognize them in your own life and, most importantly, how to choose the easier road instead.In a month when everyone seems to favor radical changes and quick fixes, this book is the ultimate roadmap for long-term progress, real growth, and lasting success. Tune in now to learn how to leave your past where it belongs and start rewriting your story—your way.ReferencesChasing Cupcakes: How One Broke, Fat Girl Transformed Her Life (and How You Can Too) by Elizabeth BentonAudio Stamps00:30 - Dr. Rentea announces an upcoming paid podcast option with behind-the-scenes insights, listener Q&A deep dives, and exclusive workshop content. Today's episode serves as an example, offering a sneak peek of a past workshop on choosing the easy versus hard road.03:22 - Planning ahead and creating simple systems, like meal prep or backups, helps to reduce decision fatigue and make healthy choices easier during busy times.12:27 - Shift your focus from chasing novelty and intensity to embracing consistency and building on what has worked for you in the past.20:20 - Avoid making yourself a victim of external factors, and focus on making decisions based on principles rather than emotions, keeping long-term goals in mind instead of striving for perfection.30:15 - Dr. Rentea shares the hallmarks of the "easy road" from Elizabeth Benton's book: “Chasing Cupcakes”.Quotes“When you have too many options, you actually do worse. So one of the things I want to suggest today is that maybe the road is easier if you constrain your choices.”“The barrier to entry is a lot lower if you're asking yourself to do a little thing versus if you make it this big project.”“We're always either winning or learning. Period. There's no version where it's a failure.”“If you never again, in this lifetime, cared about the opinions of what someone else thought about your body, your food choices, how you're taking care of yourself, what you're doing— I think we would all be in a better spot.”"My life will never look like someone else's. Period. There's no version—ever—kids, family, my biology, all of it. It will not ever compare to anyone else's. And it's totally unhelpful to compare."All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com

You're feeling stuck. Is it your circumstances or are you the problem?  Here's the truth behind why you stay in the struggle:  Snag the FREE 12 shifts you have to make in order to achieve lasting change without fighting against yourself and falling back into old habits 1. The Stories You Tell Yourself We are the average of the five stories we tell ourselves most often. Think about it: what do you tell yourself daily? Is it, “I deserve this,” “I'm too stressed,” or “This one thing won't hurt?” These stories shape your behavior, often without you even realizing it. How to Break Free: The first step is awareness. Acknowledge the stories you tell yourself, then challenge them. Are they really true? Replace the old story with a more empowering one.  2. You're Not Giving Your Brain Time to Help You Make Better Decisions Your frontal lobe, the part of the brain responsible for reasoning and decision-making, needs more time to engage than your reactive, impulsive mind. Too often, we act quickly, fueled by emotion or habit, without giving ourselves space to make conscious choices.  How to Break Free: Stop multitasking, especially in key moments of decision-making. Start small: stop bringing your phone into the bathroom, or leave it out of your child's room during bedtime. Create space for your brain to fully engage.  3. You're Focusing on the Wrong Thing First Most people don't start with the lead domino—the one change that makes everything else easier. Instead, they focus on the wrong thing in the wrong order. Maybe you're trying to fix your diet while ignoring the deeper belief that “I'm too busy to cook healthy meals.”  How to Break Free: Identify your personal lead domino. What's the root belief or habit that, if addressed, would make everything else easier?  Breaking the Cycle If you find yourself in these traps—chasing speed, picking the wrong strategies, or losing faith in yourself—there is hope. It all begins with a shift in mindset. Align your goals with what you're willing to sustain, make decisions that fit your ideal life, and rebuild confidence by committing to long-term change.  About Elizabeth: Author, podcaster (1600+ shows and 20 million+ downloads) - specializing in helping women end the cycle of constantly pursuing change yet running into the same excuses and obstacles year after year Social: instagram/elizabethbenton Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/primal-potential/id954984769  

In the last of the Summer Content Series, I'm sharing a fantastic and important episode from Elizabeth Bento of the Primal Potential podcast. I often talk about Chasing Cupcakes and in this episode, Elizabeth is diving into Chapter 7 from the book to talk about what it takes to change your beliefs and thought patterns. Learn about three redirecting tools: neutral, empowering and positive. Check out the Upgrade program: www.primalpotential.com/emotionaleating/New to the podcast? Download the Podcast Listening Guide.Want to schedule a call to talk about how I work with people?  Click here for a FREE call. Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabitHas this podcast helped you? Please leave a review.Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:Healthy men under 65:No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.Abstinence from alcoholAbstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.Benefits of “low-risk” drinkingFollowing these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. ★ Support this podcast ★

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/135   Get ready for an exciting new episode of the Keep the Weight Off Podcast! This week, we're diving deep into a topic that affects us all, especially on our weight loss journeys: FOMO, or the Fear of Missing Out.

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/131   In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Angela and Marchelle dive deep into the transformative power of living in the present moment. They discuss a remarkable concept introduced by Elizabeth Benton, the author of "Chasing Cupcakes," a book that tells the incredible story of how one woman overcame her weight struggles and transformed her life. Here's a sneak peek of what you'll learn:     1. The Power of Now: Dr. Angela and Marchelle explore how our tendency to dwell on past failures or constantly plan for the future can hold us back. They emphasize the importance of living in the present moment and making decisions that lead to transformation NOW.   2. Immediate Empowerment: You'll discover how small, actionable steps taken today can lead to significant transformations. Dr. Angela shares her personal experience of tackling her disorganization by taking immediate action, illustrating the potential of real-time change.   3. Quote to Remember: "Transformation is a result of what you do now, not what you intend to do tomorrow." - Elizabeth Benton   Are you as excited as I am? This episode is a game-changer, and it's available now on the Keep the Weight Off Podcast. Trust me; you won't want to miss this!   Don't delay your transformation any longer - start your journey to a healthier and happier you right now!   After listening, be sure to join the Empowered Weight Loss membership and take the first step towards your transformation.   PS: Elizabeth Benton's book “Chasing Cupcakes” can be found HERE     Episode Highlights:   (02:26)  You know that I have a membership called Empowered Weight Loss. Well, we just finished a book study and the book we studied is called “Chasing Cupcakes” by Elizabeth Benton. She is a brilliant young woman who struggled with her weight since childhood, and she actually got up to 350 pounds, and then she finally figured out how to lose the weight and how to keep it off. And before she did that, she figured out how to pay off $135,000 worth of debt. So the subtitle of the book is ”How One Broke Fat Girl Transformed Her Life and How You Can Too”. That's pretty intriguing, don't you think? (08:39) Elizabeth reminds us that transformation is not a future event. Transformation is now; right now, in the next decision you make. You don't become transformed in the future, you become transformed now. When I read this, everything changed for me. (11:39) Here's an awesome Elizabeth Benton quote, which is worth writing down: “Transformation is a result of what you do now, not what you intend to do tomorrow”. So that's what I've got for you today, transformation is now, don't make any more excuses. Your health is everything.

Bryan Barrett talks to Presley Hosford and Elizabeth Benton with the Child Advocacy Center. They discuss the work of the CAC, highlighting its importance to prevent child abus

This week on the podcast I'm kicking off my "Summer Content Series" with Elizabeth Benton from Primal Potential. Listen in on how to use desire as a tool instead of a weapon so that change will become easier and faster.  Work at your thoughts and practice them with intentionality. Learn more about Primal Potential.Read Dr. Joe Dispenza's book Check out Just START: Smart Thinking and Real Tools to Change Your Drinking Habits www.mollywatts.com/startCome to "How to Stop Worrying and Start Changing Your Drinking":  A Live Masterclass on Friday, August 18th. Sign up for the replay! Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabitHas this podcast helped you? Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here.Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:Healthy men under 65:No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.Abstinence from alcoholAbstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.Benefits of “low-risk” drinkingFollowing these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work.If you' are unsure about whether or not you have alcohol use disorder, please visit the NIAAA for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week on the podcast I'm joined again by Elizabeth Benton, author, coach and podcast host. She's catching us up on her very busy life and we're talking about the one skill that she believes is what anyone needs to change their life: consistency. And yes, it's a buildable skill.  Resources mentioned:  STEP ONE Primal Potential Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon or most online retailers.  US Kindle US Paperback UK Kindle UK Paperback Apple Books Barnes & Noble Kobo Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit Has this podcast helped you? Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts!  This week on the podcast I'm talking about what causes your drinking...and why alcohol isn't the problem.  Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist  Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here.  Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA: Healthy men under 65: No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week. Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week. One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink. Abstinence from alcohol Abstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past. Benefits of “low-risk” drinking Following these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. If you' are unsure about whether or not you have alcohol use disorder, please visit the NIAAA for more information.

Host of the Primal Potential podcast, Author, Coach, and Change Maker, Elizabeth Benton talks about the skill set that helped her lose 130 lbs. and get out of $130K of debt.  In this episode you'll learn about the simple questions she asked and the small actions she took to overcome these massive challenges.  Most importantly, you'll walk away with a new way of taking on your own personal challenges with health, finances, fat loss, or any other areas you feel stuck. CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH… Podcast: Primal Potential Instagram: @elizabethbenton ➡️ FREE 5-DAY CHALLENGE: https://official.purephysique.com/5-day ➡️ PURE PHYSIQUE WEBSITE: https://purephysique.com  ➡️ GET YOUR HAPPY JUICE!:  https://www.amare.com/et/abpuq2/12956 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:  ➡️ IG:  Corrie-Beth | Mike | PURE PHYSIQUE ➡️ YouTube: PURE PHYSIQUE 

I am honored to connect with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella today. He is a Professor from West Virginia University School of Medicine, and a retired Air Force Reserve Lieutenant Colonel who practices Family Medicine and advocates for evidence-based policy and education.  Dr. Cucuzzella has a fascinating background! He spent forty years as a humble yet seriously dedicated athlete, competing in over a hundred marathons and ultra-marathons. In this episode, he shares his perspective on shifting the paradigm to a low-carb diet, the impact of that on metabolic health, needing guideline Centrals for low-carb diets for patients, and hindrances to changing the narrative within the traditional allopathic medical model. We also talk about low-carb on a budget and food insecurity. I hope you enjoy listening to today's conversation with Dr. Cucuzzella and find it beneficial. I look forward to reconnecting with him next year for a second podcast! Stay tuned for more! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How the unconventional treatments Dr. Cucuzella received from an innovative orthopaedist motivated him to become a doctor. How working with obesity in the Air Force led Dr. Cucuzella to understand that nutrition is fundamental to metabolic health. The significant shifts Dr. Cucuzzella has seen in his patients and himself over the last thirty years. Why Dr. Cucuzzella focuses on getting people with diabetes off their medications. The art of deprescribing. What is MODY? Some of the barriers to the acceptance of promoting lifestyle management for addressing and treating metabolic disorders. Why should obesity and food addictions be treated as medical conditions? Some tips for doing low-carb on a budget. How to support teenagers to make better food choices. Bio: Dr. Mark Cucuzzella is a Professor from West Virginia University School of Medicine and a retired Air Force Reserve Lieutenant Colonel. Mark practices Family Medicine at WVU's Jefferson Medical Center and directs their Cardiovascular and Stress Testing lab. An advocate for evidence-based policy and education, Mark is a founding member of The Nutrition Coalition, the Low Carb Action Network, The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners, and The Hypoglycemia Foundation and is a scientific advisor for Diet Doctor. As an athlete, Mark has competed for 40 years, achieving a streak of 30 consecutive years running a marathon in under 3 hours. He has finished events up to 100 miles. He lives in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, where he owns a small community running store and directs running races and camps for youth and adults. His book “Run For Your Life” summarizes the science and the soul of running, nutrition, and physical activity to help you maintain a vigorous life.  Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website  Connect with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella On his website Run For Your Life (Dr. Cucuzzella's book) Recommended books: Chasing Cupcakes: How One Broke, Fat Girl Transformed Her Life (and How You Can, Too) by Elizabeth Benton

Bryan Barrett talks with Katie Enzor and Elizabeth Benton with the Child Advocacy Center. We get a Light Up the Night recap and Turkey Tee Off preview.

Successful Podcast! Over 19 million Downloads  since its inception in  2014Background in Biochemistry and Endocrinology to  pursuing answers in Nutrition and Wellness!In every season,  there's another money shift  mindset to make. There's always another level you can go to.The Biggest Tool is Asking Myself QuestionsStupid Idea TimeTranscribing Audio and Multi-TaskingBusiness Stability and ComfortStrategizing for the Backend ProfitsRelationship NavigationMoney Blocks and MindsetsIf everything was possible, what would you want?Teaching the Kiddos: Trading Time for Money vs. Compensating for Creativity, Solving a ProblemWhere to find Elizabeth? Connect with Elizabeth:Website: https://primalpotential.comInstagram: @elizabethbentonFacebook: Primal PotentialBook: Chasing Cupcakes: How One Broke, Fat Girl Transformed Her Life (and How You Can, Too)Program: 12 Week to Transformation

This week on the podcast, I'm beginning my "Summer Content Series" with guest content from some of my favorite mentors, podcasters, and authors.   This episode of the Primal Potential podcast is shared with the permission of Elizabeth Benton.   Elizabeth, and her book Chasing Cupcakes were instrumental in my journey to change my relationship with alcohol. The Primal Potential podcast is one of my go-to podcasts as well and this particular episode is one that I re-listen to often.  What it really takes to change your life is a willingness to do the work when you want to do it the least.  Visit Elizabeth at www.primalpotential.com  Interested in Step One?  Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon or most online retailers.  US Kindle US Paperback UK Kindle UK Paperback Apple Books Barnes & Noble Kobo Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit Has this podcast helped you? Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts!  Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist  Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here.  Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA: Healthy men under 65: No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week. Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week. One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink. Abstinence from alcohol Abstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past. Benefits of “low-risk” drinking Following these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. If you' are unsure about whether or not you have alcohol use disorder, please visit the NIAAA for more information.  

Donate to the Dagny Foundation! Please visit http://www.loveoutloudgiving.org/ Secure your ticket to my Live Out Loud Live Event 2022! https://bit.ly/lolliveevent22 Join my Ignite Membership!! https://bit.ly/ignitelol22 APPLY NOW to work with me! https://bit.ly/LOLApply thefaithfreebie.com Join Brooke's mental wellness team: https://bit.ly/MyAmare Follow Brooke on Social Media  www.brookethomas.com www.facebook.com/LiveOutLoudwithBrooke www.instagram.com/liveoutloudbrooke Elizabeth Benton's daughter, Dagny, was born on March 6th, 2020. On March 20th, Dagny passed away. Listen in as Elizabeth shares the unimaginable experience of losing a child and explains how you can support families navigating infant crisis and loss by participating in The 2nd Annual Dagny Foundation 5K run or walk! In this episode, you'll learn about… [0:31] Love Out Loud's partnership with the Dagny Foundation [2:24] Elizabeth's story of losing her daughter when she was just 2 weeks old [5:00] Experiencing infant loss without support in March 2020 [7:49] What inspired Elizabeth to start The Dagny Foundation 5K to help families navigating infant crisis and infant loss [9:30] What we can do to provide the emotional and financial support families need to heal from infant crisis and loss [12:18] Brooke's CTA to organize a Dagny 5K wherever you are in the world [14:02] Why people don't share stories of infant loss and how that impacts our communities [16:08] What Kari Jobe's ‘The Blessing' means to Elizabeth [17:31] How Ephesians 3:20 is playing out in Elizabeth's life now Show Notes After an unremarkable, healthy pregnancy, Elizabeth Benton had her daughter, Dagny, on March 6th, 2020. Two weeks later, she was in an ambulance, rushing her baby girl to the hospital in Boston. And on March 20th, Dagny passed away. How did Elizabeth survive the unimaginable trauma of losing a child—amid a global pandemic? And what is she doing now to support other families navigating infant crisis and loss? On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Elizabeth joins me to share Dagny's story and describe what inspired her to start The Dagny Foundation 5K, an annual run and walk to support families dealing with the death of an infant child. Elizabeth explains why people are hesitant to share their stories of infant crisis and loss, exploring what we can do to provide the emotional and financial support these families need to heal. Listen in for insight around Love Out Loud's partnership with The Dagny Foundation and learn how to impact families like Elizabeth's by organizing a 5K wherever YOU are in the world! Connect With Elizabeth Primal Potential Primal Potential on Instagram Primal Potential Podcast The Dagny Foundation 5K Resources The Live Out Loud Tribe on Facebook Ephesians 3:20 ‘The Blessing' by Kari Jobe

Food, diet, and nutrition are always difficult topics to cover – because everyone appears to be an expert. What shocks me is that all of the experts have very different solutions to what ails us. Thanks to marketing and processing and plain old deliciousness of bad food – we all have an issue with what we consume. And I'm tired of conflicting information.  So, this being National Nutrition Month, I decided to get a real expert. Not a person who reads an article and can repeat it; not a person who did it 40 years ago and hasn't kept up with the times; but a person who lives and breathes it constantly.  Marissa is a pro – and what I really appreciate about her work is that it's more than just what nutrition is on your plate. Marissa is focused on the whole person – and what nutrition can mean beyond food, and brings a coaching mentality (others first!) to the table to make it really work.  The idea of nutrition and food as self-care is fundamental – and far beyond what many others will preach. Often we separate the physical (our diet) from the mental (what we need for our mental wellbeing) – but they are intertwined far more than we realize (and science continues to uncover more).  I want to say that Marissa cuts the BS out of it, which she does, but she does it in such a nice and caring way that BS is too strong a word. She takes the nonsense out of nutrition – and sets you up for a good way to approach what you need. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed chatting with her! For more information on Marissa:  Contact information: mwinters358@gmail.com; marissa.winters@hmhn.orgLinkedin: Marissa Winters, MA RDN NBC-HWCHackensack Meridian Health: search “Integrative Health”The Center for Conscious CaregivingInstagram:@centerforconsciouscaregiving (TCFCC)Facebook: The Center for Conscious Caregiving Your Title Goes Here Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can also style every aspect of this content in the module Design settings and even apply custom CSS to this text in the module Advanced settings. Click Here for an Unedited Transcript of the Podcast Okay. 3, 2, 1. Welcome to bellweather. Thank you for joining this week. We have a phenomenal guest. If you've been listening to the podcast for a long time, you know, that, you know, just last week I had the big shtick on wellness and we, we reorganize wellness. We talk about wellness all the time on this has these different components. One of the frustrating things I have with talking about wellness is there's a lot about the, what needs to happen, less on the how. And I always like to bring in experts to talk about these types of things. And, and I do a lot of work in the background. You don't necessarily see it, you see it when they come, but we find the really good people that are gonna give you really good, good knowledge. And that's what we're gonna do today. A lot of people, when we talk about physical wellness, you talk about your diet, your fitness, your sleep. Speaker 1 (00:55): And if you read the book, you know, we talked about how much, what you eat impacts your ability to think about things and, and your cognitive ability. And, and there's this kind of big, whole circle of everything thing that, that we want to talk about today. I brought in, uh, an integrative nutritionist. She's brilliant. She knows exactly everything, uh, that we want to learn because nutrition is such a big topic. And it's so big. It's so confusing. Everybody seems to be an expert when they're not, they have little context as to what you need, and we get confused trying to find whatever the fad diet is, or I want a short term thing. And, and so let's just cut the, cut the BS, and let's get to, to an expert. And, and that's why we have Marisa winter here. So Marisa, thank you for joining us on BAA, the hub. Please tell us about yourself and then let's get right into it. Speaker 2 (01:46): Well, thank you so much for having me. I'm, uh, thrilled to be here. I am an integrative nutritionist. I'm a registered dietician nutritionist. I have a master's in holistic health from Georgian court in good old Lakewood, New Jersey. Um, and I am also a certified board certified health and wellness coach right now. I'm working with Hackensack, Meridian, integrative health, and wellness. So I do have a clinical practice with that group, um, which is an amazing learning experience, terrific bunch of people, a wonderful team. And, um, I also do a lot of work with the center for conscious caregiving, which is more of the coaching end of it. Speaker 1 (02:29): Excellent. And so when we, now this being, I should have just said, we're kicking this off a national nutrition month. So this is, you know, the perfect time to have this discussion. What I like about you and, and what we've talked about before, you know, before we actually recorded, this is there's a balance between what's factual, good information regarding Nutri, but then also the coaching people on how to get there. So talk to me a little bit about, you know, you say it's ultimately about self-care, but give me a little bit of your philosophy on nutrition and how we should be thinking about nutrition and, and getting our, our heads in the right place before we really talk about the house and everything else. Speaker 2 (03:09): That's, that's a, it's a great segue in, um, I think what has happened and where a lot of the noise and the confusion comes in is that over the last, I don't know, 20 years, maybe probably a little bit longer, most of the nutrition research has focused on individual nutrients. It's all about vitamin D or whatever the nutrient of the day is. Right. And the reality is that that re way of looking at things doesn't necessarily serve us. It's great for the science aspect, but we eat food. So we tend to think of things when we read about nutrition, 10 power foods that will change your life and all that stuff. And, and, you know, let's face it, it tho that's, it's not that bowl, you are eating food and you're putting it into a system. So I always look at it like, you know, the body, instead of being a, a mechanistic type of, uh, paradigm, right? Speaker 2 (04:14): So let's just say like, I hurt my shoulders. So now I go get my shoulder repaired. I have clogged. Our are reason my heart. And so now I have a workaround. I can get a bypass, right? In reality, we're not machines. We're more like gardens. And, and that's how I kind of propose it to a lot of my patients is you've gotta look at the whole thing. So you can't just look at an individual nutrient and then target the foods that provide that nutrient. Because what we know also is that eating patterns are really the thing that create health and wellbeing in people. It's not that, you know, your macros are aligned it's that you are eating food that is nourishing, you're eating, uh, a compliment, a variety, a balance. You know, you are giving yourself nutrients together because we know there's a synergistic effect in nutrients, right? So if you eat something orange with something green, it's gonna work better. So two plus two equals five. Um, so it's, it's shifting more into the mindset of how am I gonna take care of myself? And what's the broader picture, like pull back the lens a little bit, versus focusing so much on the nuts and bolts and getting it right. And Speaker 1 (05:37): I like, and I don't like the garden analogy. I like the garden analogy because well, people don't eyes, is that a garden doesn't just happen when you plant the seeds. It happens throughout the year, even in the off season and everything else. Right. What I don't like about that analogy is I tried to do that with my daughter and it was an absolute disaster. So figuring out the garden is, uh, and maybe that's my segue into the question is how much do we have to learn in terms of figuring out these things that pair well together? You said the orange and the green pairing well is really good. Figuring out the nutrients that we actually need. How much education is there? Is there a shortcut that people can take? Is there, you know, because when we, the macro thing is confusing for some people, right? What's really a car versus, you know, you got your, your carbs, your proteins, you know, all of these different things. And I know you're looking at your macros and people, then you're, they're counting their calories, but how do calories relate to macros? And so there's a process to it and right. And it's, it's frustrating. So where do you begin to edgy yourself to find out what's best for you? Speaker 2 (06:41): So first you stop trying so hard because there are a thousand ways to get it right. It's really a matter of, of eating food. And this has become a very popular mantra. And I, and I really, um, like Michael pollen with his little mantra about eat food, not too much, mostly plants, those are really simple things. Um, the point with the garden is that it's all interrelated and there are seasons. There are times where you are going to be craving salads, and there are gonna be times where you're just done with salads and you want something warming. Okay. So Irish Speaker 1 (07:22): Stew. So that's a good Irish stew, Speaker 2 (07:24): A good Irish Guinness stew. This is the month for it. Absolutely. Absolutely. And, and it's acknowledging that and recognizing that because your body is giving you messages all the time, it's just, we're not really paying a whole lot of attention. We're trying to whip it into submission or force it into doing something and deferring our own body's wisdom and needs to some expert. Right. And so it really is quite simple, eat food, not a food like substance eat, something that looks the way it's found in nature, or so an apple versus apple sauce versus apple chips. Right. Right. So there's different levels of processing and not all of them are bad, but really it boils down to common sense to a large extent, too. Like, you know, that those potato chips are not the same as a potato. Come on, be honest, but they do taste, you Speaker 1 (08:22): Know, it, they do taste better. Speaker 2 (08:23): They taste, they taste good in certain circumstances. And there's no reason why you can't have them. Right. So again, it's just, what do you wanna do with yourself? What are you, what are you feeding, I guess is really the, the key question. Are you feeding wellbeing? Are you feeding a heartbreak? Are you feeding a frustrating day? What are you feeding? And is it working right? So I guess there's a ton of shortcuts. None of them are actually going to be sustainable. Speaker 1 (08:55): Well, it sounds, it sounds like a lot of it is, is more of a psychological, the way that you've just, you've just presented. It is, you know, what are you feeding? It's almost, um, you know, why do you eat, right? What is nourishment? And some people think about it as fuel for, you know, your machine. Other people would say, it's just nourishment so that you could do the things you want to do. Um, is this more of a learning process for people to, to reframe how they think about food? Which sounds kind of silly when you think about it, you know, why do you eat food? It's not just to live, but there's actually, it serves a purpose for you to do other things. Is this just, is that how we should be thinking about, about food and nutrition and nourish meant and all of the, the other good words. Speaker 2 (09:38): I honestly think that we have a lack of mindfulness right now, and there is a place for it in everything we do. And that doesn't mean that you have to, you know, agonize over, what's the best thing and, and chew your food 50 times and all that stuff. Um, but it is, I think, important. And I think it is serving to each person to figure out, yeah, what is it that I am trying to get? Cuz sometimes food is fuel. I mean, it's always fuel. It's also information. It tells your cells what to do. Right? Um, it, it has a whole gamut of potential. So if you are just grabbing something because you're so hungry, you can't even think straight, then you're just filling the hole and you're not gonna make a good decision. So you're not gonna support your wellbeing. So I think it's really important to start out at the beginning of the day, what is it that I need to accomplish? Speaker 2 (10:38): What is it that I am trying to get to? How do I wanna feel? It always boils down to how do I wanna feel? Because that's what sets your intention. Okay. And so if I want, if I know that I have a day, that's gonna go off the rails potentially because I have patients are stacked up and then I have home responsibilities and all that stuff. I have to be able to say, okay, I need to optimize what I'm giving myself. I need to build in the time. So that as I consume it, it's being done, uh, digested in a way that is able to access the nutrients that I'm giving myself. Right? Because if we're eating in the car and if we're eating while we're working, or if we're eating while watching the news, if you are not eating in a relaxed state, you are not digesting that food. It is not being you the way you think it is because digestion is a, is a function of a relaxed state. So, and I, and this is kind of like taking this topic off in a little Speaker 1 (11:48): Bit. Yeah. But that's, I mean, when I think about of a intentionality, um, is, is all about individual focus. It's about the inner dialogue. It's about what do I need now? It's about being in control of yourself. And a lot of what we talk about on the podcast and everything else is you're ultimately responsible for the bed you lion, right. Whatever it is. And, and that's it. And right. And we need to sometimes re revisit the way we're having these types of conversations with ourselves. What do I actually need? And, and why am I doing what I'm doing? And, um, where we're going to be in six months is a result of the decisions we're making today. And it's right. And that's all, you know, intentionally what nourishes me and that answer could be different for every, for anybody. Speaker 2 (12:32): Exactly. And at different times, you know, there's a time where those potato chips, those are fine. That brownie, it's fine very often, but it's an 80, 20, or a 90 10. And that, but that's where that question comes in. Then what am I feeding? Right. If I'm going for the brownie and I'm not paying attention to, I, I want this brownie, I just see it. And I want it because it's been a really long day and you know, everything went wrong and that person yelled at me and I missed my deadline and blah, blah, blah, whatever that story is. And then you see that brownie and that brownie is like comfort Sweetness. It's um, sweetness now. And then you eat the brownie and you're doing it standing up over the sink or over the garbage PA. Right. I Speaker 1 (13:20): Feel like you're in our kitchen watching me at like nine o'clock at night. Speaker 2 (13:23): I'm in, I'm in my kitchen. This is, this is not abnormal. This is, this is why I have job. So I mean, it really boils down to taking that pause and saying, okay, what am I feeding? Yeah. Am I, and if the brownie is what's gonna nourish your soul right now, then put the thing on a plate, sit down and savor that brownie. And then you're not gonna regret it. But if you are just stuffing your emotions, we call it. Yeah. Speaker 1 (13:55): Yeah. Speaker 2 (13:56): Right. So you're just covering them over with food. That's not gonna get you where you wanna go. That's gonna start the whole, I can't believe I did that. Why do I do that? I'm no, you know, and you start the whole story thing and you wind up shooting yourself in the foot. So being able to take a pause, being able to just take that moment, where am I right now? Am I in a stress state? Cuz if I'm eating in a stress state, that's not gonna end well. So you know, it, it really is more complex and yet simple. Speaker 1 (14:33): So it's it. But it's also hard, right? So if we were to think about, yeah, Speaker 2 (14:37): It's not easy, Speaker 1 (14:37): It's not easy. It's very simple, but it may not be, Speaker 2 (14:39): It's simple, but it's not easy. So Speaker 1 (14:40): How do you know, how do you do that? Right. Because you know what, in theory, as I look at that plate of brownies and say, you know what, I know I'm gonna eat brownies, right? There's just no way I'm not gonna do it. I shouldn't try to pretend it. And then I'm gonna regret and I'm gonna hate, you know, all of those things. So I love the idea of, you know, I'm gonna own this brownie, sit down at the table, I'm gonna eat this brown. I'm gonna enjoy this brownie. Um, is that, I mean, is that a strategy that works for people? Is there something else to, to kind of change the mentality? How, how, or you could just shove it in your mouth and be like, yeah, I, I ate the brownie, so it's hard to be intentional sometimes, but maybe the question is when you're in a stress state, it's extremely difficult to be intentional, right? What it is beyond just food, your stress to work, is it to be intentional with just sending a proper email when you are stressed at home, it's difficult to be intentional with the kids. It's difficult to do all of these things. How do we coach people to be intentional when they're in that stress moment, brownie in hand, on the precipice of, of regret, how do we get have people to just do that pause? Is there a strategy for that? Speaker 2 (15:55): There's a bunch of strategies for it, but I, and I think part of it is the beauty of mindset and you're, you actually hit on something perfectly because when you're in that stress state, you know, you know that the frontal lobes go off that critical thinking goes off. That strategizing goes off and you are in a reactive state. One of the simplest ways to get yourself off or back away from the precipice is using breath. So I will tell my, my patients and I'll tell my clients, if you can get yourself into a deep breath for round 1, 2, 3 minutes, right? If, if you can activate the vagus nerve, if you can bring yourself down off that edge, right. That can be very helpful in starting to shift that tide, then you can actually make a choice versus react to a situation. Right? The other thing, like there are a lot of little techniques. Speaker 2 (16:52): Um, we use emotional freedom technique, which is also known as tapping. Okay. That can be super helpful in bringing down the charge from the emotions in the body. Right. Um, so that can be helpful. Just I'll teach people tapping. It's super easy to learn right now. There's a, a tapping world summit. You can find a lunch of, um, videos on YouTube for it. It's got excellent, excellent research, backing it up, works quite well with taking people down off the edge. Um, but the thing that I'll always stress to my patients and my clients is to get very, very clear on what you want because, and, and you never want what you think you want, right? You always want a feeling. We think that if I lose the 10 pounds or if I get the car or if I have the job or whatever it is, that's, that's, what's, I want that I'll feel better. Speaker 2 (17:52): My life will come into alignment. Right. And for, for me in the health and wellness field, a lot of it has to do with body image and weight. So if I have this weight or if I can, you know, get shreded or whatever, right. Then it, things are gonna be okay, that's so you're hooking your wagon to the wrong thing, because it's not that external desire, that condition it's really the feeling that you're trying to get to. So I'm trying to feel comfortable in my clothes. I'm trying to feel energetic. I'm trying to feel worthy or attractive or whatever it takes work to get to that space. That's deep stuff. But when we get there, when you have a very clear picture of the quality of life that you wanna embody, that becomes very motivating. And then it becomes much simpler to say, well, is this gonna bring me closer or is this going to pull me away? Speaker 2 (18:56): Right. And so I tell people, you know, do a vision board, write it down, get very clear on what you want and then smack it all over your house, stick it on your mirror, put it on your phone, stick it on the fridge. Slide happen on the pan of brownies, because that's gonna give you a little bump and you're gonna say like, okay, wait. Um, and when you're really on the edge and you really, really, really need the brownie. My favorite trick is the three bite rule because research has shown that the first three bites of any food are the most pleasurable. So you've got like a diminishing marginal returns going down. Right? And so if that brownie is screaming, your name then have the brownie, but portion out three bites of it. And again, sit down, savor every bite and then have a nice drink of water. And, and you're done cuz now you've maximized your pleasure. Three bites of anything. And you know, we're talking like three bites. Well Speaker 1 (20:00): That's what my head was going. Yeah. I take a good bite. Um, Speaker 1 (20:06): I like what you said there about, you know, a lot of these things and we'll talk about weight loss. When, when you talk about nutrition, you have to talk about weight loss because I feel like that's why most people would probably tune into this is, you know, I wanna lose a couple pounds here. I wanna do that. Can't keep it off. Right. It's this kind of cycle of ongoing and the question of why do you actually wanna lose the weight? Right. I wanna look better without a shirt at the beach. Well, that doesn't actually matter because you're dealing with, with an insecurity. So losing the weight, doesn't actually address the internally, looking for external validation on something internally that you need to figure out, is this the same with nutrition? I mean, how do we get people to really they're right out their vision board. And it's all externally focused, intrinsically motivating, kind of, I want people to, uh, like me better or desire me more or whatever that is. But ultimately that's your responsibility, right? And it's not losing weight, but it's, you know, how are you interacting with people? And it may not be your physical versioning of yourself, but how you actually treat people. How do you get people to think beyond? I just wanna lose weight into the why and what's, what's a good enough. Why? Speaker 2 (21:17): Well, the good enough, why is whatever's really gonna motivate you, but, but that's something that I do a lot with the coaching practice. And there's a whole process that we use because it is not as easy as it one had done. You know, that we're just built to self sabotage because we, we don't like change. And once you start to initiate a change, everything starts to get in your way. Right? Um, the bottom line is what people really want is a quality of life. You're not solving a problem. You are bringing a quality of life into your life. So you're moving towards something you want, rather than moving away from something you don't want. And this, this culture is very, very problem solving oriented. We can fix this, right. And it's not so much about fixing it as it is about creating what you want. Speaker 2 (22:13): So yes, you wanna go to the beach and look good with your shirt off. Okay. Why? Because I wanna feel comfortable. I wanna feel confident, right? Just what you were saying. Once you start to define that, then the vision board does not become external. It becomes more supportive of that internal state of being. And, and one thing that, that I do that we do is continually bring people back to that, right? Because it needs to be a re a reminder all the time, right? Because problem solving is a default setting. And if all you're doing is looking for problems to solve, you're gonna find lots of problems to solve. That's fine. But the quality of your life then is not going to improve for any long term sustainable way. So it's emphasizing that quality and that quality is going to change over time. It's not like, oh, I'm gonna be confident. Speaker 2 (23:14): And then, okay, now we're static cuz we're not static. We're never static. So it will be doing those things that allow you to know yourself as a confident person. Okay. So maybe that means that I lift weights because I know that when I have nice muscle definition, I feel better about myself and that's that enhances my confidence. Maybe I increase my hydration. Maybe I start to go to bed at a reasonable hour so that I have enough sleep so that I'm not dragging my tail, you know, three blocks behind the rest of me trying to get up to speed. So it's defining that quality that you really, really want and choosing one, cuz we all have a bunch of 'em. So just choose one, got a Speaker 1 (24:01): Laundry list. Speaker 2 (24:02): What is it Speaker 1 (24:03): Got a laundry list, Speaker 2 (24:05): Right? But you don't need to do it all at once. So pick one and then figure out what, what that's gonna look like in your life. Speaker 1 (24:17): And, and you become a different person once you make that change and you're gonna make different decisions at that point and everything else is that where most people you think go wrong. And when they're trying to lose weight is they don't really have the perspective on how either, how long it's going to take or what lifestyle change really means or, or any of these. Because I feel like, again, it's simple, it's all simple. We know what we're supposed to do yet. We just don't do it. We know what we want, but we just don't properly articulate it. Are these the know how do you commit to a lifestyle change and stay motivated in that lifestyle change? Because if you eat what you're supposed to eat, you're going to lose weight. Your body naturally figures it out. Right? So it's not about this crash course thing, but it's an ongoing time. How do you stay motivated to stick, to say this is the right lifestyle choice and change that I've made even though not seeing immediate results. How long does it take? And I don't really, I mean, I guess it's different for everybody, of course. But how do you, how do you, I guess keep perspective on a, on a lifestyle change? Speaker 2 (25:20): Well, I mean, that's the beauty of mindset, right? So if you've decided that I want this quality, this is how I want my life to look. And it's not just saying I wanna be more competent. It's it's really fleshing out what that looks like, how I'll move through my day, what my relationships are going to con consist of. Right? Once that mindset's there, then you're going beyond the short term because, and that's kind of, you're in the phase of the garden, right? You're starting to, and you may not see a result for a while. I have people all the times come in and you know, I've been doing this for two weeks. I've been doing, doing this for two weeks and I've only lost a pound. It's like, dude, that's exactly what you should be doing. That's fine. That's, that's perfect. You know, because we really want that quick fix. Speaker 2 (26:16): And that's telling that's my signal that, okay, we need to really work on bringing you along. We need to work on, you know, where the resistance is, where the obstacle is, what's getting in your way to shifting out of the problem solving because now you're still in problem solving. You've just defaulted and it feels really comfortable. And you probably don't even notice it because we're so used to problem solving. But in order to do a lifestyle change and make it sustainable, it's, it's a longer vision. And it's having that vision. This is what my life is going to look like. You know? So, so if you're gonna climb Everest, you're not just gonna, you know, sit there and look at the peak. You gotta look at what's exactly in front of you and you're gonna do each step. Right. And we have to address. Then what's gonna get in the way of each step because there's, there's resistances that you're going to put up. Speaker 2 (27:14): That we're all gonna put up because it's change. And we know that. So it's being able to recognize it and strategize about it and figure out, well, this is where I'm, I'm tripping myself up, cuz it's not about eating less and working out harder all the, all the time. Once you get to a certain point, it really isn't about just eating less. I have some people who don't understand why they're losing, they're not losing weight because they're not eating enough. Right. And so that works to get you as well. And it becomes this panicky sense of I can't get it. I can't get it or I get it, but it, you know, it won't stick. Right? And so it's, it's the mindset of the longer term. What's the vision? What do you want for yourself? Where are you going? Speaker 1 (28:01): I like the, the framing of rather than moving away from something and moving towards something, right? I'm not moving away from being 300 pounds. I'm moving towards whatever it is that I've outlined that I actually want to go to when we do that, No matter our best intentions, no matter our vision board, we get five days in, we get two weeks in and we'll sabot ourselves. Why do we do that? Or how do you not Speaker 2 (28:31): Do that is what we call. That's what we call a resistance and something will come up because it is a change you are. But again, it's a long term thing. So why are we doing it? Well, there's probably a million reasons cuz there's any number of possibilities. That's your personal bugaboo, right? It's recognizing it for what it is though. You know, maybe it's unprocessed emotions. Maybe it's terrible boundaries. Maybe it's maybe it's like, you really have a knowledge deficit about what you should be eating because that happens too. There is, as you mentioned in the, the very beginning, there's a lot of information out there and everybody's an expert, everybody's an expert cuz everybody eats and everybody eats multiple times a day. Right. And food processors have healthified things and put little health halos on things and it's marketed well and it sounds like it would make sense and it does taste good. And anyway, so the bottom line is though that being able to recognize where you're hanging yourself up, where you're undermining yourself, who is that little voice? That's I mean, my favorite is the one that says, okay, now I've committed to make this change. I'll do it on Monday. Right, Speaker 2 (29:49): Right. Because you feel really good about that. I've committed. Speaker 1 (29:52): I'll do it later. Speaker 2 (29:54): Yeah. Right. Right. And then Monday is the following Monday and the following Monday. And, and I can't even tell you how many Mondays have been before we started to make those changes. So I think part of what's helpful with it is having somebody like a coach, like a, someone who can help you say, you know, you're doing that thing you do. And maybe we ought, think about a different way. Look, look for a different path because if this isn't working and that means that you're going to have to make peace with the fact that you're going to be uncomfortable for a while. Speaker 1 (30:31): Right. There's no shortcut. It's not necessarily in. Right. Speaker 2 (30:34): Yeah. Right. But that space is going to get you where you want to be and know where you wanna be because you put the time in to really clarify and define it and you've, you've made it something real. And now you're taking that momentum. And when you hit those roadblock, it often means that you are moving forward. Cuz if you're sitting still, you're not banging into any road blocks, you're not noticing the obstacles that are just waiting to get you right. That are waiting to be addressed. I should say, not get you. Okay. So, so that's also a sign that you are making progress. It's finding your best way. It Speaker 1 (31:22): Saying when I was studying to be a coach, when they said, if the client ain't lifting the client, ain't shifting. So if they're not doing the work they're not moving. And that Speaker 2 (31:30): Exactly. I love it. Love it. That's great. Now Speaker 1 (31:32): Was here, you know, I guess people are gonna take this and they're gonna say yes, because everything you're saying is spot on. Right. Which we knew, which we knew was gonna happen. We, we knew that was gonna happen. And they're going to be motivated to start with something and say, you know what, I'm gonna, maybe I'll write my vision board this weekend or maybe I'll do this. Sometimes it's not about hearing the right things. It's also knowing what to ignore. Right. And so, you know, they're gonna leave this and then they're gonna Google for other ideas and they're gonna go down into a rabbit hole. What advice do you have for people that are swinging from FA to fad who wanna just get started, who are jumping through to say, you know what, I'll drink this in the morning and then I'll do this. And um, you know, how do they do they have to just kind of create their profile and say anything that doesn't fit into this shed. It is there, you know, how do we know what to ignore and, and the context of so much noise? Speaker 2 (32:28): Well, obvious the first thing obviously is like, if it sounds really, really good and easy don't don't do, it's not gonna just stop right there. There's your red flag right there. Right. Um, there is a lot of noise. You're absolutely right. I think all of us kind of have an, an understanding, a basic common sense, understanding. Um, I will tell you that one of our rules really, and we don't have many rules per se, but if it, if it leaves out whole food groups just walk away. Okay. We always, always are going to push and I'm by we, I mean the nutrition community like train nutritionists are always gonna push whole foods. In other words, foods that look the way they're found in nature, we're gonna push plant forward eating. So the more plants on your plate, the better your health outcomes. Okay. So it really isn't all that Speaker 2 (33:36): Specific for each person. I mean, there's going there's lot of research and a lot of emphasis now being spent on it's called ne nutrigenomics and it's like checking your DNA and you're getting, we're not there yet. We're just not there yet. What we do know though, is that people who eat a whole lot of plants who eat, um, UN you know, mono and saturated fats, we eat healthy fats, not refined grains, not a whole lot of sugar, not a whole lot of things that have become quite popular in the last century. They have better health outcomes. So if you wanna do Mediterranean, if you wanna do dash, if you wanna do a mind, di the, the buy bottom line is more plants, less processed food. Start there. Speaker 1 (34:28): The, um, I'm gonna throw your curve ball. I don't know if people ask you this. Okay. But we didn't talk about it. Okay. If I'm eating more plants, do I go organic or not? It doesn't matter. Speaker 2 (34:41): There's an awesome website called environmental working group, which is ewg.org. And they publish a list every year of the dirty dozen and the clean 15 and the dirty dozen are those 12 fruits and vegetables that have the most amount of pesticide residue on them. Clean 15, have the least amount and a pesticide residue on them. So if you can, it's in your interest to buy organic versions of the dirty dozen and save your money. I mean, because nobody can really, and I get this, I do get this, like I can't shop at, you know, these premium grocery stores all the time. Like I don't, Speaker 1 (35:22): When you're picking your plans. Right. It sounds great to do all that. It could get pricey very, very quickly in terms of Speaker 2 (35:28): Very quickly Speaker 1 (35:29): The berries and the, the, the kale and the carrots and the, you know, do you do organic versus not? And you, you know, all that stuff, it's difficult, but okay. Speaker 2 (35:40): It is. But ultimately I would always tell someone, even if you can't do anything organic, you are always going to be better off health wise by using a plant forward eating pattern. So when you emphasize plants, even if they're all conventionally raised, you're still going to be in a better place, health wise and nutrition wise than if you just forgo it and eat a bunch of processed food or, you know, just right. So Speaker 1 (36:15): Organic lettuce is better than a dinner of Yos and Twinkies is what you're telling them. Speaker 2 (36:19): Oh yeah, for sure. For sure. Or chicken nuggets and French fries. Right, right. So, yep. Yep. Speaker 1 (36:27): And I guess it ultimately comes down to your we're making decisions in the moment. I guess this goes back to making good decisions, despite your stress, but what's the, sometimes you, your deciding, what's the least bad thing I can eat right now, cuz that's kind of the environment we're in. We've got the idea of what we'd like to eat at home and everything else, but we're on the road traveling or, you know, traveling for work or, or picking up the kids and you gotta do things fast and the kids have to eat and it's very easy to do a drive through. And you know, what's the least bad thing in this moment. And then you can rally again for the next meal, but is that kind of a, a way to think, I guess, well, that's how I think about it anyway, but Speaker 2 (37:06): Well, part of the challenge, I think that a lot of people face is that they don't think about eating until about 30 minutes before mealtime. And if you're hungry or if you're stressed, you're not gonna make a good decision. You're just not. So you can do damage control and it's, there are gonna be situations where everybody needs to be in four different places in within 15 minutes and, and you just gotta punt and hope for the best. Right. But for a lot of people spending a little bit of time planning the week and incorporating the meals into it, right? So you'll plan your, your week out, right. You know, when your meetings are and you know, when your calls are, and I know when my patients are and, and all that stuff, but I'm also needing to plan this day. Everybody needs to be in some other place. So maybe I prep some food ahead of time. Maybe I cook four extra portions or eight extra portions. Right. Cuz I'm Italian. So I can cook a whole bunch of stuff, Speaker 1 (38:09): Dozens of extra Speaker 2 (38:10): And prep packets. Right? Speaker 1 (38:12): You take some Speaker 2 (38:13): Home, that's not extra. That's just what we need, you know? Right. So, but being able to kind of participate, where is your biggest road bump? And that's also part of addressing the resistances and the obstacles of getting you where you wanna be. Cuz I hear that a lot. You know, I'm just too busy. Well, it really is a reflection of where's the priority more than I'm too busy. It's just, this is either a priority or it's not a priority if it's not a priority and you just can't pull it out to this week or this month or whatever, you know, be honest about it. This, I can't do it right now. I need to send, spend my energy focused in this direction. I only have so much energy to spend, right. But there are apps that people can use. There are meal kits. If you wanna go down that route, like there are a number of ways to address meal prep, meal planning, and even being able to have the idea, have some thought of like, I'm gonna have this tonight. I'm gonna bring that tomorrow. It can just make your life significantly easier. It does decrease your stress and you can then make a choice rather than default to doing the least amount of damage. And I feel Speaker 1 (39:31): Like it taking the time to plan ends up buying you more to time later because you're gonna be more productive based on even the, the better things than making the last minute decision and regretting the entire, Speaker 3 (39:42): You know, Italian hero that you ate. And then you're just not doing anything in the afternoon. Whereas if you had Speaker 1 (39:47): Just done some planning now, all of a sudden, your afternoon's much more productive because you ate something that is in tune with whatever it is that that you would actually need. Speaker 2 (39:55): And it saves you money. It saves a lot of money. We throw out a ridiculous amount of food and, and if you're doing takeout frequently or, or doing fast food frequently stuff, ain't cheap. Speaker 1 (40:10): Yeah. It adds up. Speaker 2 (40:12): It Speaker 1 (40:12): Does where, so this is amazing. This is very helpful. It's always the questions we want to ask, but we never ask and we get frustrated when we're trying to do something and it's all of this, this kind of stuff. Um, so thank you. Thank you for everything you added. I'd like to end every episode with a book recommendation. I don't know if you prepared a book recommendation or not, but do you have a book that you would recommend to people either on this topic, on any topic, a book you enjoy, what's your favorite book? Doesn't it doesn't matter, but what is your recommendation for people on something to read? Speaker 2 (40:47): Uh, it's hard to pick just one, but I think my latest kick has been Joe Dispenza. Um, he is not just because he's a Rutgers alum goes scar at nights, but he has written a couple of books. His first one is called breaking the habit of being yourself. Yep. And it really is about a lot of what this conversation was. In other words, to siding on a quality of life and figuring out what matters and how you wanna move through the world and then taking those steps to bring yourself into that reality. And the beauty of him, he's got a terrific story, but the, the beauty is that he marries science with that whole psychological concept because he, he runs these, uh, sessions. And, but he's doing brain scans of people as they are making these changes. And so it's, it's really fast fascinat stuff. Speaker 2 (41:53): So I would, that's my, my shout out as far as, um, a food one though, I'll give you a bonus. There's uh, a book called chasing cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton. And it is a really fascinating book. I love her approach to weight loss. Now she had disordered eating patterns. So it's, it's a little different, but her approach really is applicable to a lot of people. And she, um, does focus a lot on the underlying psychological things that get in your way. And it's, it's more of a coaching book than an actual weight loss book. But I, I recommend that one a lot to people because I think she, she really has some very, very good insights and Speaker 1 (42:46): Look who wouldn't, if you had to chase something, it might as well be a cupcake. So that would be, it might be good cupcake course. Thank you so much. Speaker 2 (42:51): Three bites. Yes, Speaker 1 (42:53): That's right. Uh, um, this is great. Everybody tune in, come to bellweather hub. I'm gonna have all Marisa's information, reach out to Marisa. She's got everything that you could possibly need, uh, in terms of this and her background and her website and her LinkedIn and all that good stuff. So reach out to her for, for anything. Marisa, a pleasure is always thank you for your work done Speaker 2 (43:13): Jim. It was my deep honor. Thank you so much. And Speaker 1 (43:16): Everybody listen, make changes, be intentional with your changes. And I look forward to seeing everybody. So thanks for paying attention.

This week on the podcast I'm reviewing Tools for the Trenches: Daily Practices for Resilience, Perspective and Progress by Elizabeth Benton Thompson.  Resources mentioned: Dryuary.org Episode #7 Episode #32 Episode #29 Tools for the Trenches Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon.  US Kindle US Paperback UK Kindle UK Paperback Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit Has this podcast helped you?  How about leaving a review: Itunes Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist  You can grab two free chapters of my upcoming book here! Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here.  Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA: Healthy men under 65: No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week. Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week. One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink. Abstinence from alcohol Abstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past. Benefits of “low-risk” drinking Following these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work.  

How many times do you plan on doing something new, and you end up not achieving it not because you are not trying? Often, we find ourselves in situations where we need to change a particular thing in our lives, but fear and excuses stop us. For instance, you decide you want to lose weight, but you find yourself making excuses to binge on things that won't help you in your weight loss journey. In this episode, I have the honour of hosting Elizabeth Benton to talk about changing your mindset. Elizabeth's life is a testimony that if you change your perspective, you can achieve anything you wish to. Elizabeth shares her weight loss story, her experience with losing her baby just days after her birth, and how her mindset change helped her. Listen in to this episode and learn. The Power of Changing your Thoughts: When we work on our thinking, everything becomes better. You can't say I'm only changing my mindset when it comes to money only. It doesn't work that way. It starts with changing your thoughts around everything. Recommendation for Anyone Who Wants to Become an Entrepreneur Specificity is a superpower. When you are vague and general, it's going to be very tough to figure out the next steps. Be incredibly specific. You need to be crystal clear on who you want to work with and how you will help them. Elizabeth's Inner Superpower Elizabeth's superpower is realizing everything can be thought about differently. It is also realizing that her first thought reflects where she has been and not where she is going. Timestamps: [00:32] Getting to know Elizabeth Benton [03:50] The power of changing your thoughts [08:10] Elizabeth's weight loss journey [09:32] Elizabeth's mentorship coaching program [13:49] Elizabeth's first book: Chasing Cupcakes [17:12] Elizabeth's second book [19:09] Recommendation for anyone looking to become an entrepreneur/ self-employed [23:59] Elizabeth's inner superpower Quotes “Every single choice we make in every area of our life is driven by how we think and most of us just go about thinking about things the same way and dealing with the frustration the same way.” “When we work on becoming better thinkers, it applies to everything.” “Specificity is a superpower. When you are vague and general, it's going to be very tough to figure out the next steps.'' “If you want to grow, you can't continue with the same way you've always thought.” Connect with Elizabeth Benton: Website: https://primalpotential.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethbenton12/ Grab Elizabeth's book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LCCH7YC/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 Podcast: https://primalpotential.com/primal-potential-podcast/

You asked "what are some of your top book recommendations?' and I listened.  Join me today as I share my favourite books I've read this year. I also share a few practices that have helped me read more, and get more out of what I'm reading. I did a similar episode around the same time last year (check out episode 214 of the podcast) and perhaps it'll become an annual episode. This time of year you might be spending more time reading indoors with a cup of tea and blanket, or perhaps you're looking for gifts for others, or yourself.  Here's my list! Finish by Jon Acuff Soundtracks by Jon Acuff Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton  Tools for the Trenches by Elizabeth Benton Thompson The Gift by Edith Edgar The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl *Contains affiliate links. There's not cost to you but if you do choose to follow the link to purchase, I get a few dollars

Hard times, what are some tools to help navigate and manage? In this episode, Elizabeth Benton shares just that. Hard seasons are a part of life. It's not about trying to always “look at the bright side,” it's not about convincing yourself that something isn't bad or isn't hard. It's about finding tools to invite additional perspectives. It's about how there are many different ways of thinking about things and navigating tough times, whether they are micro or life changing hardships.    Tune into this episode of Ultra Rare Life as I dive in with the beautiful Elizabeth Benton. Elizabeth shares a little bit of her story and her new book Tools for the Trenches. In 2020, when her daughter Passed. Lost and grieving, she searched in vain for anything that might help. But the advice she found felt too out of reach. Too hard to put into practice.   Instead of giving up, she wrote the book she couldn't find.   No matter what you're trying to handle—from the most difficult loss to the small, day-to-day grievances that keep us from living our best lives—Tools for the Trenches provides the tools and perspectives you need to transform yourself from the inside out.   Full of exercises you can do immediately, with questions at the end of each chapter to help you apply every tool in your own life, Elizabeth Benton's Tools for the Trenches is the self-help book that can actually change your life—starting now. Order Elizabeth's latest book, Tools for the Trenches HERE You can find me on social media at: www.instagram.com/sarahhein_ultrararelife/ https://www.facebook.com/theultrararelife/ Visit my website: https://www.ultrararelife.com/   Be sure to subscribe and catch my weekly episodes released on Monday's

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For more info on the Happy Challenge Text HAPPY to +1 (310) 564-7438 Join Brett & Brooke's mental wellness team at Amare Global https://www.brettandbrooke.com/optin1632342621575  Get to know Elizabeth Benton and hear her story in this conversation with Brooke  https://www.brookethomas.com/believe-in-your-potential-not-your-past-with-elizabeth-benton-ep02/  Join me LIVE AND IN PERSON at The Live Out Loud Experience Nov. 7-10 at the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel https://go.brookethomas.com/sales-page1628097452844 Enroll in The Live Out Loud Ignite Membership bit.ly/LOLignite APPLY NOW to work with me! https://brookethomas321708.typeform.com/to/cHCppKqW thefaithfreebie.com Follow Brooke on Social Media https://www.brookethomas.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LiveOutLoudwithBrooke/  https://www.instagram.com/liveoutloudbrooke/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasbrooke/  The mainstream health conversation focuses largely on things we can't control. But there are many things we CAN do to keep ourselves and our families healthy. Listen in Brooke and her good friend Elizabeth Benton discuss the community they're building to help people take responsibility to improve their health and happiness in this season! In this episode, you will learn about…  What inspired Elizabeth and Brooke to initiate a new conversation around health What we can do to take responsibility for our health and build our immune systems Why Elizabeth initially resisted participating in Amare's Happy Challenge The relationship between our mental and physical health How we're chasing dopamine in ways that are not good for our health in the long term Why being active in community is crucial to healing The community Elizabeth and Brooke are building to focus on health solutions How YOU can help Elizabeth and Brooke by sharing what you need in this season Show Notes For the last 18 months, the health conversation has focused largely on things we can't control. But the fact is, there are a lot of things we CAN do to improve our physical and mental health. To support our immune systems. To take responsibility for our own wellbeing and keep ourselves and our families healthy. So, Brooke and her friend Elizabeth Benton are changing the conversation and creating a community to support YOU in improving your health and happiness. Elizabeth is the creator of Primal Potential, a platform designed to help people overcome fear and step into their full potential.  On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Elizabeth and Brooke sit down to explain what inspired them to initiate a conversation around health that focuses on solutions we can control. They discuss the relationship between our mental and physical health, challenging us to 'ring the pleasure bell' in ways that are good for us long term. Listen in for insight on Amare's Happiness Challenge and learn how to help Elizabeth and Brooke build this new, health-conscious community by sharing what YOU need in this season! Connect with Elizabeth  Elizabeth on Instagram Primal Potential Primal Potential on Facebook Resources  Text HAPPY to +1 (310) 564-7438  Elizabeth Benton on The Live Out Loud Show EP002

Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon.  US Kindle US Paperback UK Kindle UK Paperback Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit Has this podcast helped you?  How about leaving a review: Itunes Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist  You can grab two free chapters of my upcoming book here! Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here.  Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA: Healthy men under 65: No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week. Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week. One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink. Abstinence from alcohol Abstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past. Benefits of “low-risk” drinking Following these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. Today's episode we're talking about how learning can become an obstacle to change.  Learning can feel like you're doing something really positive towards changing your relationship with alcohol, but it can also keep you from taking action.   When I first tried to change my relationship with alcohol, the learning about neursocience, and the science of alcohol, learning cognitive behavioral therapy was exciting and rewarding. It felt like I was taking steps toward change. And in the beginning I was...but at a certain point, I allowed learning to stop me from taking action.  If we focus our thoughts on how much information is available we can also become overwhelmed.   Are you a fan of motivational speakers?  I always have been. I've always enjoyed listening to motivational speakers and have been guilty of feeling all in, motivated and determined at the end of the speech or event...feeling confident I could bottle the confidence and motivation that I felt in that moment and carry it on to the next day. The speakers would warn us to not waste feeling inspired without taking action...in fact renowned self-help guru Tony Robbins, talks  about taking MASSIVE action...I'll link one of his talks on YouTube about it..but he uses this term of MAP for Massive Action Plan and how reaching your potential requires taking MASSIVE action.  Here's the problem, it felt good when I listened to Tony Robbins, but then I kept trying to figure out what my MASSIVE action should be. The massive action sounded like it had to be BIG, it had to be something TOTALLY different then what I was doing. So instead of meeting myself where I was at, and understanding how my thoughts were driving my feelings...I'd focus all my attention on on taking MASSIVE Action, which I believed meant completely different...so when it came to my drinking habits it was RULES...only on the weekend, no more than two drinks ever...a 7-day streak to PROVE that I could...and when I inevitably broke my rules, broke the streak...I'd allow my failed actions to reinforce the negative self-talk that was fueling the drinking habit in the first place.  What massive action really means I've come to realize is taking  CONSISTENT action.  I've shared before on the podcast and I go a little more in depth in my book about having a plan...this is a plan of ACTION  that evolves from having new thoughts about alcohol. But taking this ACTION is key.  .I want to share with you one more thing that can happen with regards to all of our learning and I heard this from Elizabeth Benton on Primal Potential. It's what happens when we take in all this wonderful information and education and we DON'T take action.  Elizabeth calls it the GAP.  The GAP is actually the feeling that happens when you become AWARE of everything that's possible for you and yet you're still stuck in the old patterns and habits.  And as you keep learning new things and not taking action, the GAP widens, which can lead to you feeling defeated and worthless. Like that great thought...you KNOW BETTER, why can't you just do it.  Elizabeth says: "It is a real gift to desire to improve yourself. Not everyone has that desire; some people are content to live their lives without changing at all. They're not interested in extending to that outer edge of the spectrum. They're not listening to the podcasts, reading the books, or attending events and workshops. They're not interested in growing, and so they're not creating the gap.  If you've created a gap it's because you ARE someone who wants to change their lives." Resources mentioned:  https://jamesclear.com/continuous-improvement Primal Potential Podcast Tony Robbins Massive Action Plan      

Join Keri and I today for an interview with the amazing author and podcaster, Elizabeth Benton. Today we talk about how she got started on weight loss and what her recommendations are for people that are struggling with overwhelm or self sabotage. Learn about:-how she started to lose weight -how you need to make many strong reasons that keep you going on the road to accomplishing hard things -how to manage overwhelm -how to change from being past or future to being present in this moment -how to be consistent -how to navigate hard times Quotes: "We have to have many reasons, make them strong, and revisit them often." -Elizabeth Benton Elizabeth Benton: Primal Potential Podcast, Chasing Cupcakes book

Today's guest on the Relentless Growth Podcast is Elizabeth Benton, the number one bestselling author of Chasing Cupcakes, host of the widely popular Primal Potential Podcast, and a seven-figure entrepreneur. After 30 years of battling obesity and her finances, Elizabeth made the life-changing decision to create the ultimate transformation. By losing over 100 pounds and eliminating $130,000 of debt in just 13 months, she became committed to helping guide women through their own life transformations and has touched millions of lives through her story, methodologies, podcast, and products. In today's episode, she emphasizes the importance of making conscious decisions in order to create your ultimate transformation and explains the meaning behind the phrase “Success can be scheduled.” We discuss some of the harmful thoughts she had to overcome, why she gives energy to the solution rather than the problem, and how to bridge the gap between acting and reacting. We touch on the importance of focusing on the facts, the difference between fear and danger, and how to break free from the purgatory between the past and the future, and Elizabeth speaks candidly about dealing with grief and leaves listeners with some powerful advice: focus on today's version of the solution instead of yesterday's version of the problem. Tune in today to learn more!Key Points From This Episode:Hear the story of how Elizabeth's book came to be titled Chasing Cupcakes.Chris highlights some of the ways Elizabeth helps to change people's lives, starting with the thought that our pasts are only patterns, not prisons.The key to creating any and all change is the practice of thinking differently.How she reminds herself that, with every choice, she contributes to her healing (or not).What Elizabeth means when she says that success can be scheduled.What it looked like for Elizabeth to make the decision to create her ultimate transformation.Some of the harmful thoughts she had to transform and how she came to terms with taking a slow and gradual approach.The pivotal moments that contributed to Elizabeth's desire to change.How she prevents herself from “being dramatic” by only giving energy to the solution.The opportunities Elizabeth has in her daily life to choose the solution over the problem.Tips for bridging the gap between acting and reacting; it is a constant practice.How to balance the dual perspective of grace and conviction by focusing on efficiency.Shifting perspective from playing the victim card to making empowered decisions.Elizabeth's parting advice: focus on today's version of the solution instead of yesterday's version of the problem.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Elizabeth Benton on LinkedInElizabeth Benton on InstagramPrimal PotentialChasing CupcakesDISC AssessmentNo EgoAlready FreeFuture Proofing YouGoodman CoachingChris GoodmanWork with Chris Here

Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit Has this podcast helped you?  How about leaving a review: Itunes Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist  Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here.  Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA: Healthy men under 65: No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week. Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week. One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink. Abstinence from alcohol Abstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past. Benefits of “low-risk” drinking Following these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. This week on the podcast I'm thrilled to be speaking to author, podcaster and entrerpreneur Elizabeth Benton.  Elizabeth's book, Chasing Cupcakes is a book I go back to again and again for mindset work.  Here are notes from our conversation:  Rumi quotes: “Why do you stay in prison when the door is so wide open?”   Tell me what you hear most from this quote?  Hope Capability/Power? “Whoever brought me here will have to take me home”: I love the concept of self-change,   I  Iove the idea of having the power within me to change…but I also highly value coaching and mentors. How do believe coaches and mentors can help self-changers the most? “Our patterns and stories, no matter how far back they go, can be surrendered and rewritten.  We can walk away from them in any moment. Every choice can be change and every moment is            a blank slate.” You say in your podcast intro “Transformation is now.” Can you explain why you are so passionate about now versus today or this week.  How does that intertwine with long-term goals?   “This book is a tool that will help you win hard moments. It will help you change unconscious patterns and see the truth in the lies (especially the well-intended ones) you tell yourself. It's a         companion to help you overcome resistance and create success. You won't be fighting against yourself but rather working with yourself… creating an operating system of being militantly on     your own side. It will serve as a guide to the joyful pursuit of your best self instead of a battle against your worst self. You will create change through evolution, not revolution.” One of the biggest tools you use in the book and I hear you talk about all the time on the podcast is questions. And learning to ask better questions.   How does asking questions help people most?  What are some of your favorite questions to ask yourself? When it comes to overeating, drinking, smoking, shopping anything that people use to buffer away negative emotions lots of times people are focused on stopping the coping mechanism but  don't know how to solve the negative emotion.  How do you deal with negative emotions? Alright I know that you've been working on lots of things in your life this last year. You've overhauled your business, you've recovered from pregnancy and c-section, you've been processing grief AND you got pregnant again in 2020.  You recently welcomed a baby boy, Roman Ephraim, into your lives—congratulations—but can we agree that it's just A LOT??  And all the while, you've been writing your second book.  Can you share with us, what we can look forward to in book #2, and how it expands or breaks away from Chasing Cupcakes? What excites you most about the future? Listen to Elizabeth on the Primal Potential Podcast here.  Buy Chasing Cupcakes here.   

Bryan talks to Anahi Castillo and Elizabeth Benton with the Child Advocacy Center about how to keep your kids safe this summer.  *15:30

Joining me on SATIATE today is Elizabeth Benton, author of Chasing Cupcakes and founder of Primal Potential.  In our dynamic conversation today we explore Elizabeth's journey in healing her lifelong food and body image challenges as well as repairing her exorbitant debt –– what they have in common and what she learned in the process.

In the Money Mindful book club this month, we are reading Chasing Cupcakes, how one broke fat girl transformed her life and how you can too, by Elizabeth Benton. This is the kind of book that can actually change your life. If you apply what you learn in it. I absolutely love this book. So, I'm absolutely delighted to have Elizabeth Benton, the author joining us on the show today to tell her story and to discuss her wonderful book. In this episode you will learn: • How Elizabeth changed her whole life by proving her own stories wrong • Great questions to ask to become a better thinker and decision maker • The difference between fear and danger • The difference between a true barrier and a perceived barrier • How you too can change your life by asking better questions The Money Mindful podcast is all about creating the space for you to improve your relationship with yourself and money. You can expect to learn about your money mindset as well as practical information about making money and living an extraordinary life from expert guests and regular badass ladies, kicking goals and creating abundance in their lives. Hi there! I’m your host Meaghan J Smith; a money mindset and life coach for women. I help women get out of their own way so they can create the extraordinary life they want to live on purpose. Get full show notes and more information here: http://moneymindful.com.au/ep77/ https://www.instagram.com/moneymindfulpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/moneymindfulpodcast/

In Todays episode I'm bringing you the HEAT with my friend, 7 figure business owner and fellow network marketer Elizabeth Benton. We're going to help you handle the online anti-mlm trolls with posture, confidence and CLASS. We're diving into heated topics like the "high failure rate" in network marketing, how to answer questions around MLM being a "real" business,  and so much more!To connect with Elizabeth you can find her on Instagram: CLICK HERE Come join my private Facebook group for MLM leaders: CLICK HERE Let's jam on the gram! Come find me @Becsadek

So many people are craving for change. My guest today talks about when you change your thoughts, you change your world. “If you are struggling or grieving, let the grief ride with you, but never drive.” - Elizabeth Benton In this episode of Ultra Rare Life, my guest speaker is the beautiful Elizabeth Benton. She is an extremely successful entrepreneur, one of my business partners, built her own platform and podcast “Primal Potential,” has inspired millions, author of “Chasing Cupcakes,”  recently released her “Change Makers Journal” (Link below if you would like a copy), and is currently working on her second book.  2020 was a challenging year for her and her husband. Losing her newborn baby, Dagney, in early spring and how 2020 turned out to be a year she would have never predicted.   During this hardship in life, Elizabeth talks about mindset. Never make the struggle smaller or have the mindset of “just get through this.” Her approach has been to let the grief be as big and ugly as it needs to be. “The grief can ride with me, but can’t drive” she states.  Tune in as she really dives into how your thoughts can change your world.    Purchase Change Makers Journal: https://primalpotential.com/change-makers-journal/  Dagny foundation: 5k, June 12 2021 supporting couples who suffer infant loss. Virtual option as well. Walk for Dagny and families who are on the same road of infant loss. Details coming soon.  Elizabeth’s podcast: Primal Potential    You can find me on social media at: www.instagram.com/sarahhein_ultrararelife/ https://www.facebook.com/theultrararelife/ Visit my website: https://www.ultrararelife.com/   Be sure to subscribe and catch my weekly episodes released every Monday

 Here are the things to expect in the episode:Overcoming being the “token fat kid” in the family.The kinds of questions you can ask to help yourself readjust to life’s challenging situations. Being more objective and effective instead of being overdramatic about mistakes.Focusing on the micro and NOT the macro when solving your problems. Dealing with the loss of her first child at the break of COVID.And much more!Instead of focusing on solving the entire year, why not deal with the moment for now? Stay tuned!~About Elizabeth Benton:Elizabeth Benton was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. As a nutrition expert and educator who binged on junk food every time she put gas in her car, she felt like a fraud and a failure. Desperate to start truly living her life, she decided to believe in her potential rather than her past. She lost 150 pounds, paid off $130,000, and remains debt-free as a successful entrepreneur.Today, Elizabeth is the owner of Primal Potential. Through her platform of podcasts, coaching, and live events, she has fueled her deepest struggles into a burning passion to help people create transformations and live more fulfilled lives.~Connect with Elizabeth Benton:Website: https://primalpotential.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethbenton/Chasing Cupcakes: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Cupcakes-Broke-Girl-Transformed/dp/1544501242---Connect with Kamie Lehmann!Website: https://www.kamielehmann.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kamie.lehmann.1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin

In this episode Mompreneur, Mindset Coach and Podcaster Elizabeth Benton shares how she overcame the Title of "the fat kid" topping the scales at 350 and to go on to not only lose the weight , keep it off and help 10s of 1000s to do the same. Elizabeth is Now one of the most successful Entrepreneurs in the world with over 900 podcasts and multiple successful Businesses. Also in this episode... Recently Elizabeth and her Husband Chris lost their Baby... Every parent's worst nightmare is to lose their child, and for some people, that nightmare becomes a reality. Be it through a miscarriage, an accident, an illness or another means, the loss of a child has got to be the most challenging thing to overcome... Also in this episode Elizabeth shares the tools she used and uses to not only overcome it, but to conquer it, all while showing up with excellence for her Family, her Team, building a 7 figure work from home business, but most importantly How to show up for herself. Elizabeth is The Epitome of "NO EXCUSES" and helping you change your way of thinking to so you can motivate yourself and take action. Check out Elizabeth Benton @ www.primalbehavior.com Be Sure to Subscribe our Youtube Channel and to our podcast and like, Comment, share and leave a review and or rating. Don't miss out follow me on instagram and Twitter @realandrews For more helpful tips and nuggets stop by my web site  for my 3 Tips to success as a gift from me to you. Click the link below. https://championdevelopment.life/ Thanks in advance God Bless Réal aka Coach You Matter-You are important-You can be whatever you want to be. "I will believe in you, till you believe in yourself"

from Elizabeth Benton's book Chasing Cupcakes email me at thedailyreadpodcast@gmail.com

Have you ever had this gnawing feeling that there had to be a reason you were procrastinating doing....well, anything? Have you ever had a gnawing feeling that maybe, just maybe, your weight had more to it than just WHAT you ate? Have you ever wondered what you could do if you just got out of your own way?If you answered yes or maybe to any of those questions, then you'll want to listen to this conversation with Elizabeth Benton. She talks about how she went from a broke, fat girl in debt (her words) who wanted more to actually losing the weight, the debt, and helping others do the same. Spoiler alert, it's so much more simple than you ever thought or wanted to think.Her book, Chasing Cupcakes is available on Amazon here and Audible here. You can sign up for her 12 Weeks to Transformation Self-Study here: https://primalpotential.com/registerYou can connect with Elizabeth on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/elizabethbenton/ and listen to her podcast Primal Potential here: https://primalpotential.com/primal-potential-podcast/If you'd like to connect with the Breaking Labels Podcast or you have a label that you'd love to talk about, please reach out on one of the platforms below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakinglabelspodcast/Website: https://breakinglabelspodcast.com/Email: rosannagillpr@gmail.comBreaking Labels is proud to partner with Tru Supplements, a brand founded to be the simple, complete and honest solution to the need for high-quality natural supplements. Listeners of the podcast receive 5% off their order of Tru Supplements using the promo code breakinglabels at this link: [http://gettrusupps.com?aff=663]

from Elizabeth Benton's book Chasing Cupcakes email me at thedailyreadpodcast@gmail.com

from Elizabeth Benton's book Chasing Cupcakes Email me at thedailyreadpodcast@gmail.com

Join Kristy as she interviews Elizabeth Benton, who is a nutrition expert with a proven track record of mindset transformations. Elizabeth was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese and has implemented proven strategies that not only have worked for her and stuck but also for over 3000 clients that she has coached. If you want to create a lasting change in your life, this is a motivational listen you will not want to miss!

APPLY NOW to work with me! https://brookethomas321708.typeform.com/to/cHCppKqW thefaithfreebie.com Join Brooke's mental wellness team: myamareglobal.com/10039/en-US/ Follow Brooke on Social Media https://www.brookethomas.com/ facebook.com/groups/liveoutloudtribe/ instagram.com/liveoutloudbrooke linkedin.com/in/thomasbrooke Are you ready to celebrate? Welcome to the Episode #100 of The Live Out Loud Show! Listen in as Brooke revisits interviews with some of her favorite guests, offering insight on the power of mindset and sharing inspiring stories of believing BIGGER and trusting in God's goodness—no matter what's going on in the world. In this episode, you will learn about…  How addressing the SMOKE rather than the FIRE kept Elizabeth Benton chasing the same goal over and over Patrice Washington's insight on the myths about money that lead to self-sabotage What furnishing her first home taught Lisa Bevere about prosperity and thinking beyond our own needs Christine Caine's challenge to trust in God's goodness (even through a global pandemic) Shawn Talbott's insight on the relationship among mental wellness, gut health and stress resilience Marshawn Evans Daniels' invitation to believe BIGGER and reframe disruption as an opportunity to uncover your purpose The burning bush moment when Roshanda Pratt decided to stop playing small Elyse Murphy's advice on managing the transition from one season to the next LaShawne Holland's surprising answer to the question, ‘What would you do if you were 10 times bolder?' Show Notes Welcome to the Episode #100 of The Live Out Loud Show! Are you ready to celebrate? No one could have predicted what's happened in the world since the podcast launched in January. But the digital encouragement Brooke and her guests send out twice a week has reached 75K-plus people in 12 countries! On this episode, Brooke shares the best of The Live Out Loud Show, revisiting interviews with some of her favorite guests to date. We look back at Elizabeth Benton's smoke versus fire approach to achieving goals and LaShawne Holland's unique response to the question, ‘What would you do if you were 10 times bolder?' Brooke reminds us of Patrice Washington's advice around money mindset, Dr. Shawn Talbott's insight on mental wellness, and Chris Harder's approach to starting your day with positive propaganda. And we revisit inspiring stories about believing BIGGER and managing seasons of transition from Marshawn Evans Daniels, Elyse Murphy and Roshanda Pratt. Listen in for inspiration from Brooke's interviews with Lisa Bevere and Christine Caine and learn how to trust in God's goodness regardless of your circumstances or what's going on in the world! Connect with Elizabeth Benton Primal Potential Primal Potential Podcast Connect with Patrice Washington Redefining Wealth The Redefining Wealth Podcast Connect with Lisa Bevere Messenger International Lisa's Website Connect with Christine Caine Christine's Website Propel Women Connect with Dr. Shawn Talbott Doc Talbott Amare Global Connect with Marshawn Evans Daniels Marshawn's Website Believe Bigger Connect with Roshanda Pratt The Rosho Live Roshanda on Instagram Connect with Elyse Murphy Elyse's Website On a Lighter Note with Elyse Murphy Connect with Chris Harder For the Love of Money Chris on Instagram Connect with LaShawne Holland LaShawne Holland International LaShawne on Instagram Resources Elizabeth Benton on The Live Out Loud Show EP002 Patrice Washington on The Live Out Loud Show EP004 Lisa Bevere on The Live Out Loud Show EP022 Christine Caine on The Live Out Loud Show EP038 Dr. Shawn Talbott on The Live Out Loud Show EP006 Marshawn Evans Daniels on The Live Out Loud Show EP082 Roshanda Pratt on The Live Out Loud Show EP064 Elyse Murphy on The Live Out Loud Show EP090 Chris Harder on The Live Out Loud Show EP028 LaShawne Holland on The Live Out Loud Show EP084

Today's guest is Valerie Adams. She will drop some serious knowledge nuggets she's picked up in her journey to loving herself and seeing herself as so much more than a woman defined by her size. Make sure to check her out and show her some love on the Breaking Labels Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/breakinglabelspodcast/] and you can also check out her comedy at [https://www.valadamscomedy.com/] and her Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/vafrmva/]Deal of the day: 5% off your Tru Supplements purchase using this link [http://gettrusupps.com?aff=663] and the promo code: breakinglabelsResources Referenced in the episode:Podcast: Losing 100 Pounds with Corinne (Host is Corinne Crabtree)Book: Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton [https://primalpotential.com/work-with-me/] Elizabeth Benton also has an amazing podcast called Primal Potential that I highly recommend as well.Also, if you write a review please take a screen shot of it and either send it to in a DM to the Podcast Instagram or email it to me at [Rosannagillpr@gmail.com]

Elizabeth Benton was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. As a nutrition expert and educator who binged on junk food every time she put gas in her car, she felt like a fraud and a failure. Desperate to start her life, she decided to believe in her potential rather than her past. She lost 150 pounds, paid off $130,000, and remains debt-free as a successful entrepreneur. Today, Elizabeth is the owner of Primal Potential. Through her platform of podcasts, coaching, and live events, she has fuelled her deepest struggles into a burning passion to help people create transformations and live more fulfilled lives.In this episode, Elizabeth dives deep into the blocks that stop us from getting from turning an intention into an action and helps us to think differently to create different results.We are constantly being coached by the voice in our own heads. But that doesn't mean we're aware of it; so many of us are on autopilot that we never stop to become conscious of the logic and decisions we make.During this episode, Kim and Elizabeth discuss how focusing on the solution rather than the problem gets different results and can turn barriers into new logic.If you're ready for new solutions and to transform your outlook on life, this episode is for you.After losing her youngest daughter suddenly 6 months ago, Elizabeth's intention is to continue to help others develop a new mindset to live in the present and ‘win the moment you're in' - mastering one moment at a time.Don't wait for the season to pass to create change in your life!We love hearing your episode takeaways! Screenshot this episode on your device, and tag @thesouldigger_ and @kimmellor_ on Instagram. Kim would also LOVE you to SUBSCRIBE and leave a positive 5* review!Mentioned in this episode:www.primalpotential.com@elizabethbentonThe Soul Digger - @thesouldigger_Kim Mellor - @kimmellor_Website: www.kimmellor.comKim Mellor Arbonne - www.Kimmellor.Arbonne.comEmail: kim@kimmellor.co.ukAlign & Shine: Align & Shine 5 Day ChallengePodcast Sponsor: Kajabi Free 14 Day Trial Cultivate the clarity and confidence to turn your wildest dreams into realityTransform fear into faith and become a magnet for miracles.https://www.kimmellor.com/expectmiracles

Elizabeth Benton is the owner of Primal Potential. Through her platform of podcasts, coaching, and live events, she has fueled her deepest struggles into a burning passion to help people create transformations and live more fulfilled lives. Elizabeth and her husband live in the northeastern United States with their dog and chickens. When she is not working, she enjoys reading and supporting her favorite football team. Elizabeth has been in business for about six years. The decision to start a business came after years of pain and struggle. Elizabeth was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. As a nutrition expert and educator who binged on junk food every time she put gas in her car, she felt like a fraud and a failure. Desperate to start her life, she decided to believe in her potential rather than her past.

Elizabeth Benton was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. As a nutrition expert and educator who binged on junk food every time she put gas in her car, she felt like a fraud and a failure. Desperate to start truly living her life, she decided to believe in her potential rather than her past. She lost 150 pounds, paid off $130,000, and remains debt-free as a successful entrepreneur. Today, Elizabeth is the owner of Primal Potential. Through her platform of podcasts, coaching, and live events, she has fueled her deepest struggles into a burning passion to help people create transformations and live more fulfilled lives. Follow Elizabeth: www.instagram.com/elizabethbenton www.primalpotential.com

In this episode Elizabeth Benton shares how she's lost over 100 pounds, paid off a $130,000 in debt and has become a successful entrepreneur.  Elizabeth also discusses the 3 lies we're telling ourselves on the journey to a healthy weight.  Find the Primal Potential podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/primal-potential/id954984769 Find Chasing Cupcakes here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1544501242/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_HMEHFbXK7T6XP     Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

Elizabeth Benton is known as a health and nutrition guru, but to me, she is more of a "mindset guru." She is someone who has dug herself out of being $130,000 in debt, and has lost (and kept off )150 lbs. My audience from the Logical Weight Loss podcast told me I HAD to read her book, Chasing Cupcakes (get it for free on Audible), and once I finished her book, I checked out her Primal Potential podcast and downloaded all of her episodes. I was thrilled when she agreed to come on the show and explain how podcasting has boosted her business. SPONSOR: School of Podcasting Get access to step by step tutorials, a private Facebook group filled with brilliant podcasting minds, and live group coaching and access to me. Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee.  Join Today   Topics With Elizabeth Benton 7:16 How Long Did You Run Your Business Without a Podcast? 8:31 Did you hesitate to start your podcast? 9:11 People have STONG Feelings about Eating Healthy 11:24 How has your podcast impacted your business? 12:53 Because of her podcast ______. 14:01 Have you interviewed your clients on your podcast? 14:32 How do you keep going? 16:29 Favorite Piece of Feedback 17:36 Elizabeth shares about expectations in relationships 20:43 Advice for a new podcaster 22:20 You attract people who are like you. My Favorite Takeaways I want to be challenged because in that I learn. If you don't want to roll an ankle don't play basketball if you don't want people to disagree with you Don't ever say anything out in public. The advantage over email is people can listen to episode four. They can't read your fourth email.  If you're having fun, stay in the game. Stay consistent. Don't just do podcasting because podcasting is hot. It's only hot if you're really good at it. Podcast Rewind I appeared on The Brave Files  podcast with Heather Vickery talking about some of my biggest fears and how I overcome them. The show features people living courageously. I also appeared on the Business of Podcasting show with Charley Valher. We talked about taking steps to make sure your podcast connects with your audience. Without a connection, you won't be able to monetize your show. Profit From Your Podcast Pre-Order 30:29  Dave's book "Profit from your podcast" is being released 9/28. You can pre-order today. The book contains oroven strategies to turn listeners into a livelihood. I Need Your Thoughts in Interesting 31:48 Right now, I'm obsessed with the word, Interesting. When you hear the word interesting, what comes to your mind? If someone who spoke another language and asked you to explain what Interesting mean, how would you describe it. Feel free to “riff” on your thoughts of interesting, and explain any examples of content you feel is interesting. I need your answer by September 25th, 2020. Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/queston   Mentioned In This Podcast Elizabeth Benton on the Logical Weight Loss Podcast Elizabeth Benton's Book "Chasing Cupcakes" on Amazon and Audible Elizabeth Benton's website Primal Potential and Podcast Primal Potential Episode on Expectations Question of the Month Start Your Podcast at the School of Podcasting Amazon Music adds Podcasting on YouTube Got podcast questions? Schedule a Coaching Session Today Just want to support the show? Consider becoming a Patron.

In This EpisodeDo you ever have a moment when you meet someone, a fellow traveler on their grief journey, and you know immediately you’re going to be friends?Well that’s how I felt the first time Elizabeth Benton and I spoke. Her warmth, thoughtfulness and tenderness shone through.Elizabeth is a successful entrepreneur, owner of Primal Potential. An inspirational author of the book Chasing Cupcakes. Host of the wildly popular Primal Potential Podcast. She is passionate about using her own experiences of transformation to help others.She is a wife. She is a friend. And she is a grieving mother who is opening up about the recent loss of her 2 week old daughter Dagney at the beginning of the COVID19 Pandemic. She is sharing her story with all of us, because like me, she believes if we’re going to show up in community and love one another through the pain of loss, we have to speak openly and honestly about it all. About The Host As founder of Reimagining Grief, I’m on a mission to help you find language when you’re at a loss for words. I am changing the narratives of grief. In addition to hosting this podcast, I offer 1:1 grief support, Grief-Smart Workplace Consulting, a unique line of Empathy Cards, and I work as a freelance speaker and writer on the topics of grief, loss and empathy for many outlets including as a VIP contributor to Thrive Global. Learn more by visiting www.reimagininggrief.com and follow my journey on social media @reimagininggrief. If you like this series, please make sure to leave a rating and write a review TODAY on Apple Podcasts.With gratitude,Lisa Keefauver, MSW See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I ‘found’ Elizabeth Benton through listening to her incredible book, “Chasing Cupcakes”. I was hooked and knew I would want to follow her on social media after reading the book. Little did I know I would end up in the same business mastermind!    She is the very successful owner of Primal Potential, an online coaching business, and highly sought out podcast. Elizabeth has one hell of a story and this is an episode you will not want to miss.  Elizabeth on IG Amy on IG Amy on Facebook

Bryan talks to CAC forensic interviewers Amanda Pruitt and Elizabeth Benton.

To achieve a goal, we have to keep saying yes to that priority when we want to say no. This week Elizabeth Benton and I talk about setting, and living by, intentional priorities.

In episode 448, I chat with Elizabeth Benton who loved singing as a kid but struggled with weight starting at a young age. Listen as she talks about how her emotional issues grew, how she was trying to gain her mom's approval, the many diets she tried, how she studied nutrition, but felt shame.  She also talks about how she overcame her weight issues and her money issues and how changing her mindset to focus on making one more good choice helped her create success in her life.  She also talks about losing her child after the baby being only 2 weeks old and how she's handling that and continues to focus on mindset to create a life of acceptance and happiness. 

I'm listening to the book Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton and it's a really good book. If you find yourself starring at the fridge when you're not hungry, this book is for you.  WEIGH-IN I'm proud to announce that I'm down to 227 (1 lb since my last episode).  WORDS MATTER If you are somewhere where you can write, start a list of all the things you think you CAN'T do, and then start a list of things you CAN do. If you're like me, the CAN'T far exceeds the cans. We just love to beat ourselves up. We're good at it as we practice all the time.  Elizabeth makes a great point in her book. If words don't matter (as we often blow off our self deprecating humor) then go in and write "YOU SUCK" on the mirror before your kids get up so they see it EVERY DAY.  NOBODY would do that to their kid, but yet we say all sorts of negative things to ourselves EVERY DAY. Elizabeth says we need to quit listening to ourselves and instead start talking to ourselves.  Over the years I've gone from thinking affirmations are "Woo-woo" to "I think these are helping" and with this example, I TOTALLY GET why affirmations work.  If you're new to Audible you can get the book FOR FREE. If you don't like it return it. If you like it but don't want a subscription, cancel and keep the book. MORE INFORMATION I'm a big fan of the ThinkUp App (for both iOs and Android)  WHY THOUGHTS ARE SO IMPORTANT Thoughts Drive Choices Choices repeated turn into Habits Your habits create Results Your results inform your beliefs Your beliefs generate more of the thoughts that drive choices, that drive habits, that drive results that drive beliefs. Thought: "I have no will power." Choice: You eat when you're not hungry Habit: Eating at all hours of the day (hungry or not) Result: Weight gain, self-loathing. That loathing leads to more negative thoughts.  QUIT LISTENING TO YOURSELF AND START TALKING TO YOURSELF When you start to recognize those negative thoughts, talk back to them, and you will slowly change those negative thoughts.  I'm a big fan of the ThinkUp App (for both iOs and Android)  Logical Losers Get 25 Weight Loss Affirmations Become a Logical Loser by going to www.logicallosers.com and get a safe support group 9on Facebook) that helps hold us accountable. Be around people like you going through the same struggles. Be part of motivation Mondays. Weigh-in Wednesdays. Thankful Thursday and more items to help keep you on track. It's only $5 a month and keeps the show going.  See www.logicallosers.com 

On today’s episode, we are talking about how we often spend more time focusing on the problem instead of the solution. I recently read a great book about weight loss from Elizabeth Benton called Chasing Cupcakes. She talks a lot about this and it really hit home with me. We often spend so much time […] The post ILP 43: Solutions appeared first on Tammy Helfrich.

On today’s episode, we are talking about how we often spend more time focusing on the problem instead of the solution. I recently read a great book about weight loss from Elizabeth Benton called Chasing Cupcakes. She talks a lot about this and it really hit home with me. We often spend so much time […] The post ILP 43: Solutions appeared first on Tammy Helfrich.

In this episode we interview Elizabeth Benton of The Primal Potential Podcast about integrating network marketing into her established brand.  Connect with Elizabeth at www.primalpotential.com You can find us on social media at: IG: @becsadek & @thecassiewoods FB: https://www.facebook.com/Becsadek/ & https://www.facebook.com/thecassiewoods/ Be sure to subscribe and catch our weekly episodes released every Monday! Bec & Cassie

Either-or thinking is keeping us from making good choices, both in socio-political issues and in our personal lives. In the former, false alternatives are often erected to establish partisan lines which substitutes rationalization for rational thought, keeping us further from solutions. In the latter, a similar method of rationalization (advocating for choices based on emotional considerations) keeps us from making optimal choices by never defining a rational goal.Instead, Matthew argues that we ought to define our desired goals more precisely to enable us to be more objective in evaluating proposed solutions to problems. He refers to a recent Ben Bayer article and ideas from his two most recent guests to help us unpack what's going on, and uses Covid-19, hitting and fighting in hockey, guns, and other examples to help illustrate and contrast helpful and unhelpful approaches. Ben Bayer article: https://newideal.aynrand.org/the-dangerous-thinking-behind-pandemic-partisanship/Interview w/ Elizabeth Benton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydr8CzVunDU&t=970sInterview w/ Dane Maxwell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osb5kAzXDvo&t=2254sLearn more at https://matthewboulton.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/matthewboulton.ca/

Free Weight Loss Resources Here: https://www.bsbtribe.com/resourcesAre you doing all of the things to lose weight but aren't getting results? The reason might be your mindset. In this episode, I talk with Elizabeth Benton about her weight loss journey and how getting your mind right for weight loss is key for long term results. Elizabeth Benton was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. As a nutrition expert and educator who binged on junk food every time she put gas in her car, she felt like a fraud and a failure.Desperate to start truly living her life, she decided to believe in her potential rather than her past. She lost 150 pounds, paid off $130,000, and remains debt-free as a successful entrepreneur.Today, Elizabeth is the owner of Primal Potential. Through her platform of podcasts, coaching, and live events, she has fueled her deepest struggles into a burning passion to help people create transformations and live more fulfilled lives.Get your free weight loss resources here: https://www.bsbtribe.com/resourcesSubscribe & Review in iTunesAre you subscribed to the Fit Moms Squad Podcast? I want to encourage you to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Mammas, let's help each other out! I would really appreciate it if you left me a review over on iTunes. Reviews help other mamas find my podcast. Just click on “ratings and reviews” and “write review” and let me know what you like about the show!You can also join my free FB group, Fit Moms Squad! I'm also on IG @eatbefitexplore so come say "hi" there! Thank you!

Free Weight Loss Resources Here: https://www.bsbtribe.com/resourcesAre you doing all of the things to lose weight but aren't getting results? The reason might be your mindset. In this episode, I talk with Elizabeth Benton about her weight loss journey and how getting your mind right for weight loss is key for long term results. Elizabeth Benton was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. As a nutrition expert and educator who binged on junk food every time she put gas in her car, she felt like a fraud and a failure.Desperate to start truly living her life, she decided to believe in her potential rather than her past. She lost 150 pounds, paid off $130,000, and remains debt-free as a successful entrepreneur.Today, Elizabeth is the owner of Primal Potential. Through her platform of podcasts, coaching, and live events, she has fueled her deepest struggles into a burning passion to help people create transformations and live more fulfilled lives.Get your free weight loss resources here: https://www.bsbtribe.com/resourcesSubscribe & Review in iTunesAre you subscribed to the Fit Moms Squad Podcast? I want to encourage you to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. Mammas, let’s help each other out! I would really appreciate it if you left me a review over on iTunes. Reviews help other mamas find my podcast. Just click on “ratings and reviews” and “write review” and let me know what you like about the show!You can also join my free FB group, Fit Moms Squad! I'm also on IG @eatbefitexplore so come say "hi" there! Thank you!

Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/341 . Learn More About the Show The 5 AM Miracle Podcast . Free Productivity Resources Join The 5 AM Club! . The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle . Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn . Episode Summary Are you ready for a total body (or whole life) transformation? In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I speak with Elizabeth Benton, host of the Primal Potential Podcast, about her massive weight loss (more than 150 pounds!) and her new set of healthy habits that keeps her fit and happy. . Resources Mentioned in this Episode Stamps.com [4-week trial + free postage + digital scale –> claim by clicking on microphone on top menu bar of Stamps.com website and enter code 5AM] The 5 AM Miracle Audiobook [Read by Jeff Sanders] Focus@Will [Start your 2-week free trial] Primal Potential [Elizabeth’s website] Primal Potential Podcast [Hosted by Elizabeth Benton] No Ego [Book by Cy Wakeman] . Elizabeth Benton Elizabeth Benton was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. As a nutrition expert and educator who binged on junk food every time she put gas in her car, she felt like a fraud and a failure. Desperate to start truly living her life, she decided to believe in her potential rather than her past. She lost 150 pounds, paid off $130,000, and remains debt-free as a successful entrepreneur. Today, Elizabeth is the owner of Primal Potential. Through her platform of podcasts, coaching, and live events, she has fueled her deepest struggles into a burning passion to help people create transformations and live more fulfilled lives.

Episode SummaryAre you ready for a total body (or whole life) transformation?In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I speak with Elizabeth Benton, host of the Primal Potential Podcast, about her massive weight loss (more than 150 pounds!) and her new set of healthy habits that keeps her fit and happy. Episode Show Notesjeffsanders.com/341 Learn More About The 5 AM MiracleThe 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates!Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle BookAudiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social MediaFacebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff SandersRead Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC

Do you feel frustrated with the changes you haven't made yet? Do you know what to do, but you're just not doing it consistently? If you doubt your ability to change, allow Elizabeth Benton to help you change your mindset.Elizabeth--a nutrition and transformation expert and the owner of Primal Potential--joins Matthew to discuss obesity, relationships, and other personal values and how to use mindset tools to promote the things you really want but get in your own way of achieving.This interview presents an excellent sample and showcase of the power of Elizabeth's clear, coherent, and deep thinking. Learn more about her platform of podcasts, coaching, and live events (and her book!), and see whether she might be just the coach you're looking for to make lasting, life-enhancing change. Matthew and Elizabeth also share a moving discussion on the shattering grief Elizabeth is currently experiencing in her life and how she is dealing with it. You'll have to listen to the interview to appreciate the depth of her tragedy and to admire the courage she exudes and the penetrating perspective she offers.You may learn more about Elizabeth and Primal Potential at:Primal Potential: https://primalpotential.com/Instagram: @elizabethbentonhttps://www.instagram.com/elizabethbenton/Chasing Cupcakes (book): https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Cupcakes-Broke-Girl-Transformed/dp/1544501242Watch this interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydr8CzVunDULearn more about Mr. Bright Side at https://matthewboulton.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/matthewboulton.ca/

There will be times in life, not just as entrepreneurs, where you will be faced with hardship, with struggle, with pain, with obstacles and perhaps even with defeat. When these moments arrive you will be faces with a question of what to do next, of how to respond. Our guest on Beyond the Image is entrepreneur and podcast host Elizabeth Benton who shares from her personal journey the importance of asking ourselves better questions, even when things could not seem harder. This is even more important now with what we all are collectively enduring together in the world and how we have the choice to show up. Listen to Elizabeth's podcast Primal Potential wherever you tune in or at PrimalPotential.com

Have you been struggling with the same issue for years? Have you tried every available solution, but nothing seems to stick? If so, the problem is less about skill set and more about mindset. What if you let go of those past failures and started fresh in this moment? Do you have ONE good choice in you right now?   Elizabeth Benton is the author of Chasing Cupcakes: How One Broke, Fat Girl Transformed Her Life (And How You Can, Too) and the creator of Primal Potential, a platform designed to help people make lasting change and live more fulfilled lives. Elizabeth’s podcast, coaching program and live events focus on making the mindset shift necessary to get out of your own way and get results. On this episode of Destined to Be, Elizabeth joins us to share the AHA moment when she realized that mindset was at the root of her struggle with food and weight, discussing the small steps she took to make one slight improvement at a time. She explains her past-is-NOT-prologue approach to overcoming the stories we tell ourselves and challenges us to conquer the false belief that we lack self-control. Listen in for insight into how Elizabeth has maintained her health in the face of challenging circumstances and get her top 3 tools for navigating a high-performance life! Key Takeaways Why Elizabeth wrote Chasing Cupcakes to help people make lasting change The AHA moment Elizabeth realized that mindset was at the root of her struggle with food + weight The first step Elizabeth took to make one slight improvement in her health Elizabeth’s past-is-NOT-prologue approach to overcoming the stories we tell ourselves The false beliefs we have around lacking control How Elizabeth has maintained a healthy lifestyle by recognizing periods of push and patience Elizabeth’s top 3 self-care modalities for navigating a high-performance life Questions Journaling Meditation How the desire to tell her story inspired Elizabeth to create Primal Potential Connect with Elizabeth Primal Potential Primal Potential Podcast Elizabeth on Instagram Connect with Jeremiah & Mallory Destined to Be Jeremiah on LinkedIn Jeremiah on Facebook Jeremiah on Instagram Mallory on Instagram Resources Chasing Cupcakes: How One Broke, Fat Girl Transformed Her Life (and How You Can, Too) by Elizabeth Benton 12 Weeks to Transformation Nutrition Fundamentals Primal Potential Events

This week Tara chats with Elizabeth Benton - author, podcaster and coach who transformed her life and now dedicates herself to helping others do the same.This interview really has some amazing gems to help you with your mindset if you're ready to make change, or are trying to and wondering why it's not working!There were quite a few "aha" moments for Tara during the interview, and also for Bec during the editing!We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of the links below will help you get in touch too.Elizabeth's website is https://primalpotential.com/ Our website: www.beuncluttered.com.au (we also have detailed shownotes there)Our Facebook: www.facebook.com/beunclutteredOur Insta: www.instagram.com/beunclutteredTara's website: www.basklifecoaching.comBec's websites: www.clearspace.net.au and www.polearningcollective.com

Creating change and taking your life to the next level absolutely requires that you have a growth mindset and not a fixed mindset. https://primalpotential.com/705/ Growth Mindset Books Mentioned in Today's Episode Mindset by Carol Dweck The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton

She speaks in sound bites that are almost as delicious as the cupcakes she once chased... you'll be hitting pause and reaching for a notebook for this interview, so buckle up for a fun ride with Elizabeth Benton, host of the crazy successful podcast, Primal Potential. I'm missing out on my life. What's wrong with me? If that's ever crossed your mind, and if you know there's more to life than what you've been living, "Chasing Cupcakes" is for you.It sucks to acknowledge that you are what's keeping you from the life you want. You sacrifice what you want most for what you want in the moment. You know everything you're supposed to do, and yet you feel stuck--limited by your past, overwhelmed by your future--in a purgatory of your own behavior. After decades of feeling trapped by this mindset, Elizabeth Benton shifted her whole life by proving her own stories wrong. In this book, Elizabeth will help you live a new story, in which you can, you will, and you already have everything you need to make it happen. See our Guest Offerings at SelfTalkRadioShow.com

Is there something holding you back in your life? Are you overwhelmed and stuck in your past? Author Elizabeth Benton shifted her whole life by overcoming her personal obstacles and reaching high lengths and all this is shown in her latest book Chasing Cupcakes.

Elizabeth Benton is the author of her book, Chasing Cupcakes and coach for her company Primal Potential.  Her story is inspiring- she was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. She would binge on junk food every time she put gas in her car, but was working as a nutrition expert.  She felt like a fraud and a failure. Desperate to start truly living her life, she decided to believe in her potential rather than her past. She lost 150 pounds and paid off $130,000. Today, Elizabeth is the owner of Primal Potential. Through her platform of podcasts, coaching, and live events, she has fueled her deepest struggles into a burning passion to help people create transformations and live more fulfilled lives. She believes that transformation is possible, and her actions show it!  This show is a lot about changing the way we talk to ourselves.  We talked about how she got out of her rut and pointed herself in a sustainable direction to achieve her goals.  There's a lot of inspiring messages in this podcast and I think you'll really enjoy it.    Topics Discussed in the Podcast  how she created habits to make weight loss stick why change is hard dealing with shame erasing self-sabotage does willpower work? Listen Now         Resources Follow Elizabeth on Instagram Elizabeth's Primal Potential website ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Support the Show If you would like to support the growth of my show, I'd love your contribution on.  Patreon.  The current production of this free show is primarily supported out of my own pocket and a small portion is covered through the donations on Patreon. With my Patreon page, you can donate directly to the show which will help me cover the costs and help it grow! Even 4 bucks a month- the cost of one coffee per month helps a LOT! Thanks, I really appreciate your support!         ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Don't Miss an Episode: Subscribe!                                                                   

Elizabeth Benton was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. As a nutrition expert and educator who binged on junk food every time she put gas in her car, she felt like a fraud and a failure. Desperate to start truly living her life, she decided to believe in her potential rather than her past. She lost 150 pounds, paid off $130,000, and remains debt-free as a successful entrepreneur. Today, Elizabeth is the owner of Primal Potential. Through her platform of podcasts, coaching, and live events, she has fueled her deepest struggles into a burning passion to help people create transformations and live more fulfilled lives.

On today's show, Elizabeth Benton returns! She's a podcaster, author, blogger, and all around amazing person! They talk to her about her birth, an overweight child, horrific advice from doctors, podcasting, a stable philosophy, a pregnancy, a snowmobile in the desert, raising daughters, food is not good or bad it's a choice, being vibrant, body image, her book -- Chasing Cupcakes, health metrics, and her birthday [July 12]. Before they talk to Elizabeth, Mark and Rick talk about a trash can, Rick's laugh, and Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. Thanks for listening! STUFF THEY TALK ABOUT: https://primalpotential.com/ ( https://primalpotential.com/ ) Chasing Cupcakes (Amazon) ( https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Cupcakes-Broke-Girl-Transformed/dp/1544501242 ) simplyhumanlifestyle.com ( http://simplyhumanlifestyle.com/ ) The Simply Human Kids page ( http://simplyhumanlifestyle.com/simplyhumankids ) The Simply Human MOMS page ( http://simplyhumanlifestyle.com/simply-human-moms/ ) The Simply Human YouTube channel ( http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJ0Q0GzEPzvFWDWTM-kvhw ) The Simply Human Facebook page ( http://facebook.com/simplyhumanlifestyle ) Subscribe to the Simply Human Podcast ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-simply-human-podcast/id722924013 ) on iTunes Listen to the Podcast on Stitcher ( http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/simply-human-podcast/the-simply-human-podcast?refid=stpr ) simplyhumanlifestyle@gmail.com simplyhumanrick@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-simply-human-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What should we do when our diets don’t work, or when we’re never successful when we try to diet? Elizabeth Benton of Primal Potential talks about finding the solution from the inside-out and making small but impactful changes in our daily life. She shares about how changing our mindset is the key not only to lasting weight loss but, more importantly, to lasting happiness. Visit http://www.shawnmynar.com/ketoforwomen/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An excerpt from the book Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton. Episode 1303: An Excerpt from Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton on 4 Steps To Improve Your Self-Esteem Elizabeth Benton was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. As a nutrition expert and educator who binged on junk food every time she put gas in her car, she felt like a fraud and a failure. Desperate to start truly living her life, she decided to believe in her potential rather than her past. She lost 150 pounds, paid off $130,000, and remains debt-free as a successful entrepreneur. Today, Elizabeth is the owner of Primal Potential. Through her platform of podcasts, coaching, and live events, she has fueled her deepest struggles into a burning passion to help people create transformations and live more fulfilled lives. Learn more about the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Cupcakes-Broke-Girl-Transformed/dp/1544501277/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An excerpt from the book Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton. Episode 1303: An Excerpt from Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton on 4 Steps To Improve Your Self-Esteem Elizabeth Benton was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. As a nutrition expert and educator who binged on junk food every time she put gas in her car, she felt like a fraud and a failure. Desperate to start truly living her life, she decided to believe in her potential rather than her past. She lost 150 pounds, paid off $130,000, and remains debt-free as a successful entrepreneur. Today, Elizabeth is the owner of Primal Potential. Through her platform of podcasts, coaching, and live events, she has fueled her deepest struggles into a burning passion to help people create transformations and live more fulfilled lives. Learn more about the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Cupcakes-Broke-Girl-Transformed/dp/1544501277/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An excerpt from the book Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton. Episode 1303: An Excerpt from Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton on 4 Steps To Improve Your Self-Esteem Elizabeth Benton was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. As a nutrition expert and educator who binged on junk food every time she put gas in her car, she felt like a fraud and a failure. Desperate to start truly living her life, she decided to believe in her potential rather than her past. She lost 150 pounds, paid off $130,000, and remains debt-free as a successful entrepreneur. Today, Elizabeth is the owner of Primal Potential. Through her platform of podcasts, coaching, and live events, she has fueled her deepest struggles into a burning passion to help people create transformations and live more fulfilled lives. Learn more about the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Cupcakes-Broke-Girl-Transformed/dp/1544501277/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Swedish, and more! Go to Babbel.com and use the offer code OLD to get 50% off your first 3 months! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/optimal-living-daily/support

An excerpt from the book Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton. Episode 1303: An Excerpt from Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton on 4 Steps To Improve Your Self-Esteem Elizabeth Benton was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. As a nutrition expert and educator who binged on junk food every time she put gas in her car, she felt like a fraud and a failure. Desperate to start truly living her life, she decided to believe in her potential rather than her past. She lost 150 pounds, paid off $130,000, and remains debt-free as a successful entrepreneur. Today, Elizabeth is the owner of Primal Potential. Through her platform of podcasts, coaching, and live events, she has fueled her deepest struggles into a burning passion to help people create transformations and live more fulfilled lives. Learn more about the book here:  and in  and ! Learn Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Swedish, and more! Go to  and use the offer code OLD to get 50% off your first 3 months!

It all starts with the mind, yet people still want to believe it’s mostly about strategy. I was one those people who rolled their eyes every time someone mentioned mindset or reframe your thinking.  Just give me the special secret strategy already!!! This is why I have so much patience and compassion working with all of you. I get it. I didn’t want to believe that everything I wanted to achieve was 90% mindset. That seemed too simple to be true. Well, for anyone who has done mindset work, you know it’s anything but simple. It’s daily, even hourly work. To further prove the power of the mind, I interviewed a woman who lost 150 pounds with a 90% mindset approach and has kept it off years later. Her approach can be applied to any area of your life or business. So listen up, it’s damn good! Elizabeth Benton was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. As a nutrition expert and educator who binged on junk food every time she put gas in her car, she felt like a fraud and a failure. Desperate to start truly living her life, she decided to believe in her potential rather than her past. She lost 150 pounds, paid off $130,000, and remains debt-free as a successful entrepreneur. Today, Elizabeth is the owner of Primal Potential. Through her platform of podcasts, coaching, and live events, she has fueled her deepest struggles into a burning passion to help people create transformations and live more fulfilled lives. You can connect with Elizabeth at:   Website: primalpotential.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/elizabethbenton Book: Chasing Cupcakes: How One Broke, Fat Girl Transformed Her Life (and How You Can, Too) Welcome to ProjectME the Podcast with your host Tiffany Carter, who takes the mystery out of making BIG money. A former NBC and CBS TV journalist, turned multi-millionaire entrepreneur, teaching you all things wealth, health, worth, and business. You can follow Tiffany on Instagram @projectme_with_tiffany  on Facebook @projectmewithtiffany and watch her TV episodes on ProjectME TV with Tiffany Carter on YouTube.

Elizabeth Benton was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. As a nutrition expert and educator who binged on junk food every time she put gas in her car, she felt like a fraud and a failure. Desperate to start truly living her life, she decided to believe in her potential rather than her past. She lost 150 pounds, paid off $130,000, and remains debt-free as a successful entrepreneur. Today, Elizabeth is the owner of Primal Potential. Through her platform of podcasts, coaching, and live events, she has fueled her deepest struggles into a burning passion to help people create transformations and live more fulfilled lives. Today we have Elizabeth on to talk about her new book Chasing Cupcakes. .fusion-image-frame-bottomshadow.image-frame-shadow-265{display:inline-block}.element-bottomshadow.imageframe-265:before, .element-bottomshadow.imageframe-265:after{-webkit-box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);}Supplement of the month is Digestive Boost These are specially selected enzymes and supportive ingredients to help you breakdown your food and enhance absorption of key nutrients that we need from our diet. Our doctor-selected enzyme blend in Digestive Boost is uniquely designed to help with gluten and dairy which many find most difficult to break down effectively and efficiently. It is recommended for those with digestive challenges, who take antacids or reflux medication regularly and for older clients who need some extra help as we age. Save 10% when you use the code DIGBOOST10 when you order: .fusion-button.button-142 {border-radius:25px;}Order Digestive Boost.fusion-image-frame-bottomshadow.image-frame-shadow-266{display:inline-block}.element-bottomshadow.imageframe-266:before, .element-bottomshadow.imageframe-266:after{-webkit-box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);}BYWG's Product of the Month We’ve been a huge fan of Butcher Box for years.  In fact you can listen to me interview the CEO Mike Salguero in the podcast archives.  Personally I look forward to my ‘”box” of grass fed meats every month. I get the beef – pork – chicken combo box and regularly take advantage of their specials.  From June 1st to June 11th using the code https://www.butcherbox.com/beyondyourwildestgenes/ for new customers you are eligible for FREE Shipping, FREE Bacon, and $20 off your first box. From June 12th till July 7th Butcher Box has created a special offer for our listeners who are new Butcher Box customers -   FREE BACON FOR LIFE! I love grass fed beef, organic chicken, wild caught fish, and heritage pork – especially in the form of BACON! BYWG's Book of the Month: Chasing Cupcakes  How One Broke, Fat Girl transformed Her Life (and How You Can, Too) by  Elizabeth Benton Great read folks! You can listen to me interview Elizabeth on the BYWG Podcast.

I'm so excited to introduce you to Elizabeth Benton, the founder of Primal Potential and the author of Chasing Cupcakes: How One Broke, Fat Girl Transformed Her Life (and How You Can, Too).   Truly, as the founder of Primal Potential, Elizabeth is like no other. She is someone that talks the talk, walks the walk – and then she shows other people how to find and walk their walk!   So, let’s dive in and get our daily dose of inspiration.   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: YourBadassJourney.com   Resources: Primal Potential Podcast: primalpotential.com Instagram: instagram.com/elizabethbenton Read: Chasing Cupcakes: How One Broke, Fat Girl Transformed Her Life (and How You Can, Too) Your Badass Journey is produced by Podcast Masters

Elizabeth Benton was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. As a nutrition expert and educator who binged on junk food every time she put gas in her car, she felt like a fraud and a failure. Desperate to start truly living her life, she decided to believe in her potential rather than her past. She lost 150 pounds, paid off $130,000, and remains debt-free as a successful entrepreneur. Today, Elizabeth is the owner of Primal Potential. Through her platform of podcasts, coaching, and live events, she has fueled her deepest struggles into a burning passion to help people create transformations and live more fulfilled lives.   Follow Elizabeth: www.instagram.com/elizabethbenton www.primalpotential.com

Ep 063: Today’s episode is about a practical way to create new habits, and break old ones. We’re talking about weight loss… and I don’t love that word choice because I think we get too. Caught up on the scale, but I termed it that because I know that’s what a big portion of us, especially women these days are looking for. But as you’ll hear in this episode, the problem is rarely our knowledge on what is and is not good for us. It’s our mindsets around creating change, and our emotions and even hormones that tend to get in our way. And after my yoga incident this week, it’s the perfect time for me to bring a little more awareness to my own routines. Our guest today is Elizabeth Benton, the creator of Primal Potential. It wasn't that long ago that Elizabeth Benton was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese… over 350 pounds. Her deepest desire was to lose weight to get her life back. Even just to get around without losing her breath after a few steps. she realized that if what she wanted more than anything was to lose weight, why were so many of her actions sabotaging that goal. She started to change the way she approached her goal. Instead of learning more about how nutrition and different weight loss methods, first she needed to learn more about herself and what was driving her behaviors. Whether you struggle with your weight or you struggle with breaking some other bad habit. This episode is definitely a practical approach to habit change building healthy habits and taking control of your body and your life. Today we will learn: How learning can be a form of procrastination How our beliefs about ourselves shape our behaviors A practical accessible way to start building better habits Show Notes: mindlove.com/063 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Primal Potential Podcast host, Elizabeth Benton shares her top weight loss strategies this week! Click here to see the original show notes Please leave us a review at http://openskyfitness.com/review Check out the 7 Day Paleo Reset In this week's TBT, Elizabeth Benton, from Primal Potential Podcast, shares her best “weight loss strategies” on how to stay motivated, not make excuses, and how to build a routine. Since she was seven, Elizabeth has been obsessed with fat loss and yet she grew to become a 350 pound adult. As an obese woman, she worked in the health care industry developing anti-obesity programs, as well as in the dietary supplement world. Despite all the information she gathered, it didn’t help her to lose the weight. She knew she had to switch her plan of action and went back to the basics, breaking all the dieting rules. With this new lifestyle she lost over 150 pounds.

MYB EPISODE 7: WHAT TO DO (AND NOT DO) AFTER OVEREATING OR BINGING   In today's episode, we share strategies for:   1) moving past food choices we don't feel good about 2) creating healthier patterns in the future   Step 1:  AVOID MAKING THE SITUATION WORSE   Avoid self-judgment and, instead, get GENTLY CURIOUS about what led to your choices. Were you stressed? Exhausted? Frustrated? Not have food prepped or packed? Do your best to avoid adding emotional drama to the situation.  This isn't helpful or kind AND it often leads to more poor decisions. Don't make it mean something about you as a person.  A food choice does not define us NOR determine our worth. Read that again. One more time out loud.  “My food choices are 100% unrelated to my inherent worth.” Avoid “always” and “never” statements. Example:  “I always do this. I'm never going to be able to figure this out!”  None of this is true. Do something kind for yourself.  Less than optimal food choices can be a result of us not getting our needs met in more nurturing ways.  Start to break this pattern with self-care. Take more breaks, schedule fun activities into your week, and make sure you have things to look forward to. Keep your commitments for the remainder of the day (maintain normalcy) and don't isolate   STEP 2:  HOW TO CREATE HEALTHIER EATING PATTERNS IN THE FUTURE   Get clear that food does NOT have more power than you do. Does that mean we should always eat “clean”? No. It means that no matter how strong our temptations may be, we hold the ultimate power to choose.   Start connecting the dots between the idea that “I like being able to eat whatever I want” and not maybe not feeling your best. Food tracking/journaling is a powerful tool to help you identify the foods/eating patterns that make you feel great and those that don't. If you're going to indulge, choose ONE thing rather than multiple things.  This is a middle ground strategy for those times you decide to indulge but don't want to feel out of control. When we stick to one thing, we get ‘palate fatigue'. When we add in a variety of textures and flavors (crunchy, creamy, salty, sweet), we can consume a lot more.    Strategize self-care rituals around the times an episode might normally occur (credit to Elizabeth Benton of Primal Potential for this strategy).  If you notice that overeating/bingeing occurs in the evening, you may want to plan social time, a fun class, a massage, etc. during this time to help create new patterns.     FINAL THOUGHT: If you try these strategies and don't feel like you're making much headway, consider that it may be time to work with someone who specializing in eating disorders.  A peaceful relationship with food and body is something we all deserve and it IS possible to create but sometimes we need some support to make it happen. Eating Disorder Resources: You can always e-mail Jenny (she's an ED therapist & coach) at jenny@rlcwichita.com or PM her on Facebook (facebook.com/coachjennyhelms) to get connected to the resources that would be best for you! She loves connecting people with the right resources and also provides online therapy to those in need outside of the Wichita area. *NEDA (the National Eating Disorder Association) is also a great resource. 

This is a special, random, unexpected mini-sode. Today, in fact, just a few minutes ago, my girlfriend Ella from On Air with Ella called to ask me about ASCEND. When I picked up the call she said "I'm recording us" which was totally fine because we've had about a million casual conversations where after the fact we've thought - hey, that was some deep stuff. That could have been a podcast! Warning: because this was just a casual chat and we weren't thinking of it as a podcast, I do cuss. Sorry 'bout it! This episode is marked explicit. While today wasn't deep, we still wanted to share with you our chat about ASCEND Boston, what it is and Ella joining the party for a special workshop! I don't usually drop Friday episodes but this is a short one and I really hope we'll see you at ASCEND. Click here to get your tickets or read more below! http://primalpotential.com/373-ascend-ella/ More About ASCEND For years, the weight of that question, "why do I suck?!" pulled me into an almost constant state of frustration, disappointment and resignation. To listen to extra info instead of reading it, click here. Full link here: http://primalpotential.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Ascend-Boston-Email.m4a I really, really, really wanted to change. I wanted to be healthy, lean, confident, energetic, fit & sexy. But, I wasn't doing the work.  I wanted it more than anything. I really did. But, in moments of temptation, emotion, fatigue or any number of other things, I'd turn to excuses like, "I'll start tomorrow" or "just one last hurrah to get it out of my system". Then of course I'd wonder, "Why do I suck? What is wrong with me? What's it gonna take? Will I ever do it?" After losing nearly half my body weight and shocking myself more than anyone else with my determination & persistence, I knew I had to help people like me. It really wasn't just about weight loss because to be honest, my weight wasn't the only reason I had this "why do I suck?" feeling. For a long time, I felt the same way about my finances. I was in debt. I was making decent money at my job but it was all spoken for before it hit my bank account each week because I owed on student loans, credit cards, a mortgage, car payments and a million other things. I desperately wanted to be able to enjoy my money and find a way out of debt but I continued to buy clothes I didn't need and coffees that were 4 times the cost it would be to make at home. So with well over 100 lbs lost and nearly 130K in debt paid off, I knew I had to help others fight the fight. But HOW? I've done a lot of things. Primal Potential is 3 years old and it's helped hundreds of people with the Fat Loss Fast Tracks, the podcast, blogs, emails, Breaking Barriers & Carb Strategies. BUT. It's not enough. It's not making the impact I know needs to be made. It's not making the impact I know I'm here to make. I knew that there were still hundreds, if not thousands of people who were inspired by the content but haven't taken the steps to make meaningful change in their lives.  I had to do more. What's the next evolution? But what? And how? How do I reach them? ASCEND is how. It cuts through all the crap, rhetoric & theory and helps ME get to YOU. It's for you and about you. It's about actively MOVING to the next level of life & achievement. Right there. Right then. Together. Last year, after feeling like I could only help so much with the podcast, I decided to host a live weekend even in Nashville Tennessee. I remember telling people, "I promise, it will change your life". A few days before the event in Nashville, one of my clients emailed me. She had been explaining to her young daughter that she was going on a trip to see Elizabeth Benton. Her daughter replied, "Because she's going to change your life, right?" Gulp. No friggin' pressure! I remember talking on the phone with my mom last night and recounting the story to her. She flatly replied, "Well, you told them you would." As many of those original ASCEND attendees sign up for our second weekend event this November, I know they got what they came for, I know I did as I promised and here's the best part. ASCEND Boston will be even better. I am 10000000% certain of that. I was nervous going to ASCEND last year but this year I am just over-the-moon-excited. Like I said, there's only so much I can do on the podcast. We can't dive deep into YOU. I can't talk to YOU about your excuses and what's really behind them. I can at ASCEND.  On the podcast, I can't carve out the time for you to REALLY connect with yourself, what you want and what needs to change for you to get it. I can at ASCEND.  On the podcast, I can't sit down with you and say "there's a lot more behind what you're saying is hard. Let's power through that now. Let's set you free from that." I can at ASCEND.  I got so, so excited today while I was working on ASCEND. See, I've committed a minimum of 1 hour every single day, 7 days a week, between now and ASCEND in November to work on NEW breakthrough topics & challenges to share. As I sat for my hour today I thought, "I think this is my favorite one ever!!! I wish it was November already..." But I know that by then I'll have 2 solid days worth of new & insanely powerful topics and challenges for us to go through together and I'll be just as excited to explore each one with you. I say with confidence & excitement: ASCEND will change your life.  And and I'm almost as excited that today is the day I get to invite you!  ASCEND tickets are now on sale! There is tons of information below including what, where, why, how much & what else! Just don't forget: there are only a total of 80 tickets available for the event. If you KNOW you need to be there and have heard how spectacular last year was, head to this link now to buy your ticket: http://primalpotential.com/ascendboston/ If you need to know more, I've got your back. Let's cover all our bases. You can read more about it here. You can listen to my thoughts, excitement and objectives in this voice note You can read through some FAQs below. When?  November 3rd & 4th in Cambridge, MA (just a stone's throw outside of Boston, right along the beautiful Charles River) There will also be a casual meet up with food & drinks on Thursday night November 2nd. Sessions will start at 8am Friday November 3rd so make sure you're there by then! Where? The Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge in Cambridge, MA just minutes from Harvard Square. How much? Tickets are $597. It was important for me to lower the price from last year when tickets were between $797 and $979. This year I challenged myself to give more to more people for less money. It's about impact, for me. Not income. What does the price include? Go here for more info (but read the rest first in case I cover another one of your questions). Is ASCEND a weight loss event?  No, it is not, though it will absolutely help you take ANY goal, including weight loss, to the next level. This is about you, getting what you want, and figuring out how to not let previous obstacles & roadblocks stand in your way anymore. How is ASCEND different from what I talk about in the podcast? The podcast is general. The podcast isn't about YOU. The podcast doesn't allow for personalized attention and activities. It's information. ASCEND is investigation. Personal investigation and a concentrated focus on YOU. And if you didn't listen to the voice note yet - here's that. My thoughts & intentions about ASCEND. http://primalpotential.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Ascend-Info.m4a If you have any questions and you've reviewed all the above information (and links), don't hesitate to reach out! I'm happy to chat it through with you! I really hope to hang out with you in Boston in November! Here's that link again to learn more about what's included in the ticket price & to purchase your tickets. http://primalpotential.com/ascendboston/ E Please note that tickets are non-refundable & non-transferrable. Fortunately, you will not regret attending this event. It might be the best weekend of your year! :-) Resources: ASCEND Boston How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

SHOW NOTES: onairwithella.com/104/ She had to shed $130,000+ in debt before she could shed 130+ pounds. You've heard my buddy Elizabeth Benton of Primal Potential on the show before, but you have not heard this story. In her own words: In my late twenties I embarked on a totally different journey. I was determined to get out of debt. Between my husband and I, we had well over $100,000 in student loans and other small, miscellaneous debts – just over $130,000, actually. After reading a Dave Ramsey book, I focused on the goal with unrivaled intensity. We met, and surpassed, our goal in less than 2 years. Little did I know that the process of getting out of debt would teach me everything I needed to know to finally tackle my lifelong weight struggles. It’s true. The crazy parallels between paying off $130,000 and losing over 130 pounds are astonishing. Here’s what getting out of debt taught me about life and extreme weight loss. This is one of several shows I'll be doing to continue our Life Balance Wheel series in the area of financial health, and it is chock full of information that will help you in many areas of your life balance wheel. SHOW NOTES: onairwithella.com/104/

It's not a SKILL set, it's MINDSET.  This is the first episode in our new series that we kicked off in episode 082. Elizabeth Benton, creator of Primal Potential is helping us master a mindset for lasting change.  In This Episode:  Mindset is never neutral. It's either working for you or against you. "I know what to do but I just can't do it. What is my problem?" So many people want change, sometimes even DESPERATELY, but they can't/won't do the work over the long term. What does Elizabeth suggest to break this pattern? DO LESS, WIN FASTER. What about people who are really struggling with past failures? How did Elizabeth stop beating herself up over the past? FAILURE IS THE BEST TEACHER. Download the Failure & Lessons Worksheet that I created for us  "My life used to be ___ and now it is ___. I was doing great before, but now it's all turned upside down and I don't know what to do and have fallen so far ... " “RABBIT EARS” VS BLINDERS   SHOW NOTES: grab those here 

Elizabeth Benton of Primal Potential shares with us her inspiring story. She struggled with weight most of her life, having reached over 300 lbs. She became obsessed with dieting at a very young age and started her first diet at the age of 5. The more obsessed she became, the more she binged, snuck food, and was feeling depressed. So how did she overcome her obstacle? She started with a single step…and she shares that step with us in this episode. The fundamental structure most of us follow is eat less, move more, restrict yourself, eat only foods that are fat loss friendly, deprive, deprive, deprive…restrict, restrict, restrict. Doing the same thing over and over again….the definition of insanity. So she decided to be gentle with herself and focus on One Thing. This is Step 1. Doing everything now because we’ve got to get this weight off ASAP doesn’t work because we’re not forming habits. There is only so much willpower we have. Focusing on just “one thing”, will help us form a habit. When do we take Step 2? When our body no longer responds to step 1 or when it becomes easy.   Elizabeth’s 3 Steps to Weightloss Step 1- and the one she recommends to her clients was to start with a fat loss breakfast. By having a fat loss breakfast that does not include carbs (not even fruit!!!) you will see immediate results. For great breakfast ideas checkout Elizabeth’s podcast episode show notes for How to Make Breakfast a Fat Loss Meal- Healthy Breakfast Recipes (she gives great “make ahead, grab and go” and “oh crap I ran out of premade stuff” options, as well as delicious weekend recipes and eating out tips). Step 2- was to buy a treadmill, for very slow walking. Step 3- was to step away from all processed foods.   How You Can Take Small Steps to Making Better Choices Elizabeth helps her clients understand the importance of the steps she asks them to take and look for ways to make it work for them. You have to believe in yourself and is a huge proponent of affirmations. Affirmations create a mind set. What you tell yourself becomes your truth.   How Using Affirmations Can Help You Accomplish Your Goals…Including Losing Weight Create a couple of affirmations you can get behind. For example: “I am in control of all my choices” and “Everyday I’m making progress”. Write them on index cards. Keep index cards in  your purse, in your desk, in your car, in your gym bag, on your treadmill, etc. When negativity pops up, pull out your index cards and read or say your affirmations. Over time, those affirmations become your thought process.   “We Live In What We Believe To Be True”   How To Make Sure Your Body Is Burning Fat One word…hormones. The one thing that really helps your body set you up for hormonal balance and fat loss is a fat loss breakfast. Because when you manage cortisol and insulin, that has a ripple effect into estrogen, hormone health and adrenals. The other thing that feeds into our hormonal monthly cycles is feeding into our cravings. It’s like giving in to a child having a temper tantrum, and giving him the very thing he’s throwing a tantrum for. He will do it again because we have taught him that he can get it. It’s the same with our cravings. Elizabeth’s Bio: Elizabeth Benton was overweight and a yo-yo dieter for over 25 years. With many successful achievements under her belt, career-wise and financially, she finally decided to tackle her weight. She started by walking a ton and eating clean proteins. Elizabeth started the Primal Potential: Mastering Fat Loss Naturally podcast in January 2014 and has a 100 Fat Loss Meal Ideas e-book on her website. Click here to learn more about Elizabeth’s story.   The 3 Habits Elizabeth Learned During Her Health Journey: Sleep- makes fat loss easier. Have carbs at night. Learn more at Why Carbs at Night for Weight Loss. Not being afraid to lift heavy weights.   Elizabeth’s Favorite Music For: Pushing through: All I Do Is Win by DJ Khaled Pump you up: Classical music To sooth and relax: Nothing…silence.  

Weight loss success story and health podcaster Elizabeth Benton and a real food-based registered nurse Kate Doubler join our hosts Jimmy Moore and Jenna The Paleo PA today in Episode 178 of "Low-Carb Conversations With Jimmy Moore, Jenna The Paleo PA & Friends!"   We're so happy to be back here again today for another Friday romp through the latest health headlines giving you educated opinions from some of the leading voices in the Paleo, primal, and low-carb/ketogenic community. Do you like what you hear on this weekly podcast? If you would like to help us keep this listener-supported podcast on the air, then to make a donation of any amount to help us towards that goal. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! THINKING OF BEING A VEGAN? HERE'S WHY NOT In today's episode, our hosts Jimmy Moore and are joined by an amazing weight loss success story and health podcaster named as well as host of the and a real food-based registered nurse and mom named . Jimmy and Jenna banter at the beginning about how Jimmy's two new book projects in 2016 are coming along and more! SHOULD CALORIE-FREE SODA BE LABELED 'DIET'? Listen in as Jimmy, Jenna, Elizabeth, and Kate talk about the new Sirtfood diet to turn on skinny genes, 10 reasons you should never give up carbs, 10 reasons why you should never be a vegan, 8 food myths that people still believe, why McDonald's is in big trouble as a business, the FTC ruling allowing Coke and Pepsi to put "diet" on their calorie-free products, and why athletes are turning to low-carb, high-fat, ketogenic diets for performance. Plus, don't miss Kate's Kombucha recipe and Elizabeth's Paleo Cauliflower Soup recipe at the end of the show. So pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and let's talk! “LOW-CARB CONVERSATIONS” PODCAST IS LISTENER-SUPPORTED!: to support this podcast! LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 178- We’re LISTENER-SUPPORTED: - - - - SECRET HEADLINE: - - - - - - - -

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CLICK THE LINK AND VOTE FOR THE SIMPLY HUMAN PODCAST FOR BEST PODCAST! ( https://paleomag.wufoo.com/forms/paleo-magazines-best-of-2015-part-1/ ) On today's show, Mark and Rick interview creator of PrimalPotential.com, the super-smart Elizabeth Benton (14:29). Then it's another moderately funny edition of the Humans Being Human segment with Grace and the Robot Attach (48:06). They wrap with the Tip of the Week which is -- don't miss a chance to tell someone you love them or are proud of them (1:02:50). They talk to Elizabeth about her struggle with obesity, unlearning conventional wisdom, paying attention to yourSELF, dieting when you are 6 years old, where to start?, food rules: eat foods that you love that love back, food and movement and shouldn't be punishment, moving is not the primary driver of fat loss, women shouldn't fear lifting weights, starting slow, do what works for you, the four questions: 1. does this represent and improvement for me, 2. how does it make me feel? 3. do I love it? 4. am i getting results?, screw black and white, a day in the life, butt mugs, and reading. Before they talk to Elizabeth, Mark and Rick discuss a nomination for the show and loofa talk. Thanks for listening! Leave us a review on iTunes! STUFF THEY TALK ABOUT: Paleo Magazine Nominations for Best Blog and Podcast! ( https://paleomag.wufoo.com/forms/paleo-magazines-best-of-2015-part-1/ ) primal potential podcast ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/primal-potential-anti-diet/id954984769?mt=2 ) primalpotential.com ( http://primalpotential.com/ ) The Jassa retreat ( http://everydaypaleo.com/sign-ups-available-now-for-our-2nd-jassa-retreat/ ) (530) 42-HUMAN -- leave us a voice mail about your shower etiquette The Primal Professional Shoes ( http://theprimalprofessional.com/#a_aid=simplyhuman ) Simply Human Reset ( http://www.simplyhumanlifestyle.com/shop ) SH Reset Testimonials ( http://www.simplyhumanlifestyle.com/testimonials ) nutreince - caltonnutrition ( http://www.caltonnutrition.com/affiliate.html?p=simplyhuman52&w=nutprod ) ($10simplyhuman) SkinnyFat ( http://www.caltonnutrition.com/affiliate.html?p=simplyhuman52&w=skinnyfatprod ) ($5simplyhuman) simplyhumanlifestyle.com ( http://simplyhumanlifestyle.com/ ) The Simply Human Kids page ( http://simplyhumanlifestyle.com/simplyhumankids ) The Simply Human MOMS page ( http://simplyhumanlifestyle.com/simply-human-moms/ ) The Simply Human YouTube channel ( http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJ0Q0GzEPzvFWDWTM-kvhw ) The Simply Human Facebook page ( http://facebook.com/simplyhumanlifestyle ) Subscribe to the Simply Human Podcast ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-simply-human-podcast/id722924013 ) on iTunes Listen to the Podcast on Stitcher ( http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/simply-human-podcast/the-simply-human-podcast?refid=stpr ) simplyhumanlifestyle@gmail.com simplyhumanrick@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-simply-human-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks to Elizabeth about why learning from her previous mistakes helped her move forward why she had to become less critical and more curious about her actions why she believes you must eat what you love to lose weight and keep it off and much more! To learn more about Elizabeth, click here. To support The Half Size Me™ Show, go here: http://halfsizeme.com/join About Half Size Me The Half Size Me™ Show is a weekly podcast meant to inspire you and motivate you no matter where you are in your weight loss journey. If you're just getting started losing weight, or if you've started and stopped so many times you've lost count, this is the show for you! Hosted by Heather Robertson, who lost over 170 pounds by learning new eating habits, getting regular exercise, and, most importantly, changing her mindset. She shares her own lessons and struggles as well as how to handle to real challenge of any weight loss journey... weight maintenance. So, join Heather every week as she shares information, inspiration, and interviews with women who've learned weight loss isn't just about losing pounds, it's about finding yourself. Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional and what works for her or her guests may, or may not, work for you. So, please be sure to talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professional when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only. For additional disclaimer information, please visit HalfSizeMe.com. To contact Heather about the show, please click here to use the contact form.

Elizabeth Benton, from Primal Potential Podcast, shares her best "weight loss strategies" on how to stay motivated, not make excuses, and how to build a routine. Since she was seven, Elizabeth has been obsessed with fat loss and yet she grew to become a 350 pound adult. As an obese woman, she worked in the health care industry developing anti-obesity programs as well as in the dietary supplement world.  Despite all the information she gathered, it didn't help her to lose the weight. She knew had to switch her plan of action and went back to the basics,  breaking all the dieting rules.  With this new lifestyle she lost over 150 pounds. Liz’s Common Mistakes. The all or nothing approach.  This doesn’t work because you constantly feel guilty and punish yourself.  Hint: Instead of "all in", think, "How is your Progress?”. She always followed someone else’s plan. Food and exercise were the focus instead of the consistency of implementing them.  “Why do I make bad choices?” That is the question to answer.   Liz’s Best Weight Loss Strategies. Pay Attention: Don’t tune out. Don’t act like the choices you are making are unconscious because you don’t want to deal with it. Get Curious about what is going on in your life. Write Down what is going through your mind when you have cravings. Did you have a fight with your family/coworker?  Are you tired? Did you have a bad day at work? Notice if you are using food to numb yourself or distract yourself from the real issues in your life. Ask. "Is it working?" Realize that the solution of mindless eating actually compounds the problems as opposed to solving them.  The stress is still there. You have then added more stress because now you feel crappy from the bad food. You are isolating yourself from the problem rather than finding a real solution. Make Small Changes.  The more stuff you take on, the lower your chances of success. Take one step at a time.  2 Easy Steps Towards Weight Loss Liz says two of the best weight loss strategies she could give you, you could start right now. Start your day with a fat loss friendly breakfast. Skip carbs in the morning.  Start with a a breakfast of proteins and fats. Get enough sleep.  A few nights of moderate sleep deprivation makes you more resistant to insulin making weight loss more challenging.   If you are tired, go to bed! Why Calories In

Functional and Integrative Nutritionist Kinsey Jackson and triple-digit weight loss success story and fat loss coach Elizabeth Benton join our hosts Jimmy Moore and Dietitian Cassie today in Episode 157 of "Low-Carb Conversations With Jimmy Moore, Dietitian Cassie & Friends!"   It's another great day delving deeply into the latest health headlines with news and views from great voices in the Paleo and low-carb community. We are booked up for the next several months with some truly remarkable people who we can't wait to share with you giving their thoughts and opinions about the latest and greatest in nutrition, fitness, and health. If you like what you hear, then  to make a donation of any amount to give financially towards this listener-supported podcast. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! FDA WARNS OF HEART HEALTH CONCERNS WITH PAIN RELIEVERS In today's episode, our co-hosts Jimmy Moore and  are so happy to welcome in  and  and the accompanying . Listen to Jimmy and Cassie banter at the beginning about Jimmy's trip last week and Cassie's upcoming new proprietary product line at . IS A DIETITIAN SERIOUSLY PROMOTING MORE SUGAR CONSUMPTION? Listen in as Jimmy, Cassie, Kinsey, and Elizabeth share their thoughts about the tragic deaths of several outspoken members of the alternative health community, the new FDA heart health warnings with popular over-the-counter pain relievers like Aleve and Advil, a registered dietitian who think you shouldn't quit sugar, the letter U.S. Right To Know sent to the FDA about Coca-Cola illegally making obesity health marketing claims, the new Runner's World column on the rise in keto-adapted athletes, how the rejection of unhealthy foods by consumers is making the food companies change, the powerful impact of healthy bacteria on mental health, and General Mills deciding to go cage-free with the eggs used in their products. And don't you dare forget about the health tips from our special guest friends at the end. So pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and let's talk! “LOW-CARB CONVERSATIONS” PODCAST IS LISTENER-SUPPORTED!: to support this podcast! LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 157- We’re LISTENER-SUPPORTED: - - - - SECRET HEALTH HEADLINE: - - - - - - - 

Elizabeth has cracked the code to a healthy lifestyle. This is the basis for her company Primal Potential. She started her life overweight and as many of us have done, tried every diet out there. Elizabeth was obsessed with food and it affected her whole life. This negative food focus, however, led to a positive when she switched educational direction and earned her Masters Degree in Nutrition. But even so, this knowledge did not carry over to her personal struggle. She didn’t want to go out with friends, avoided cameras, and wouldn’t travel – which meant she didn’t see her family very much. She was isolated and depressed. Here’s the silver lining. Change happened for her literally in one day in her car. Read all the details on her website for the whole story. Suffice it to say, she has now lost 130 lbs and most importantly is full of energy, confidence and has success straight in her path. Primal Potential focuses on the Paleo theory. That means aligning our eating with how our ancestors eat. She has an amazing way of combining this strategy with her understanding of how it actually affects our body. Listen to ways you can affect change starting right away. Motivational Quote (http://giftbizunwrapped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/GBU-Candle-004EB.jpg) Business InspirationRead about her journey here (http://primalpotential.com/my-story/) . Success TraitHer ability to focus on an outcome versus the process. This allows her to take action quickly. [25:08] Productivity/Lifestyle Tool Boomerang (http://www.boomeranggmail.com/) – Write an email through gmail now and schedule it to be sent automatically at the perfect time. Google Docs (https://docs.google.com/document) – Create and edit web-based documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Store documents online and access them from any computer. Valuable Book The Obstacle is the Way (http://amzn.to/1JPyXfL) by Ryan Holiday Contact Links Website (http://primalpotential.com) Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/PrimalPotentialFatLoss) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/PrimalPotential) If you found value in this podcast, make sure to subscribe and leave a review in (http://www.giftbizunwrapped.com/GooglePodcasts) . That helps us spread the word to more makers just like you. Thanks! Sue

Elizabeth Benton spent 25 years dieting and hating her body. After years of obesity, self-loathing, dieting and deprivation, Elizabeth has lost 140 pounds that she will never see again.  How? She cracked the code to permanent fat loss, and now she wants to share it with as many people as possible. If you have ever struggled with binge eating, yo-yo dieting, or failed at your best efforts to lose weight in the face of so many confusing messages, this show is for you. Listen in as Elizabeth Benton of Primal Potential shares her magic formula, the logic behind why it works, and the detail behind how we unknowingly sabotage ourselves. What We Talk About - Elizabeth's journey to more than 300 pounds - The number one thing to do when you are obese and do NOT want to work out - Why “more exercise” is not the answer - Why we eat and still feel hungry - Fat as fuel – why it works - Calories: do they matter? - The 4 Golden Rules of Carbs  - How we shut down our fat burning fire without realizing it - Bulletproof coffee – what is it and why Elizabeth loves it  - How to eat really well AND meet your fat loss goals - The real obstacle standing in your way All of the resources mentioned in today's show can be found at www.OnAirwithElla.com And....join the Ella's "Fellas & Bellas" on Facebook for updates, photos, tips and resources that you won't find anywhere else!

Elizabeth Benton and Shawn Stevenson tackle the major myths about exercise for fat loss and establish the most effective workout strategies for lasting fat loss and optimal hormone balance.

Elizabeth came from years of food obsession and confidence-robbing emotional issues. Hear how self-acceptance and a change of perspective helped her drop over 130 pounds.