Struggle to lose weight: Why does our willpower suck?
If you’ve found yourself on this post, I’m sure we’ve got similar stories when it comes to the struggle to lose weight. We’ve been on several diets and have tried “everything” to lose weight. But can’t seem to stick to anything long enough to finally achieve our desired weight. We have joined gyms, meal prepped, actually went to the gym, ate our prepped meals, and started off doing alright. We’ve maybe even lost some weight and can tell we’re slimming down some. Hot girl summer (people still say that?) starts looking promising. Then something happens and we cheat. It could be a long day, a bad day, a “weird” day.…
How to change your mindset for weight loss
Any problem that persists is because we focus on that problem. Weight loss is no exception and a lot of us are mentally attached to that problem. You can tell how mentally attached you are to your weight by how hard it is for you to stick to your routine and achieve your weight loss transformation goals. This attachment shows up in self-sabotage and struggling to be disciplined and consistent enough to achieve weight loss transformation goals. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are ‘affiliate links.’ This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no additional cost…
7 self-improvement books that helped me lose weight, earn more money and have the guts to do what I love
These are some of my favorite Audibles that have helped me so far on this level up transformation journey I’ve decided to embark on. My challenges have been with getting out of my own way and realizing my own power. If you are also on a level up transformation journey or considering seriously getting started, you might find these Audibles helpful as well. Listen to them when you’re working out, in the car, cooking, or whatever. Audibles are super good for learning on the go. And when you sign up for a new account, you get a free trial and a free Audible for your listening and learning pleasure. Check…
What action steps I took to get unstuck and manifest
And when I say real flow, I mean that flow that moves you forward. I think sometimes we get movement mixed with flow. We can be moving and getting busy, but still experience feelings of stagnation and the frustration of being stuck. Movement can bring about flow, but understanding what type of movement generates flow helps a ton. I went through a whole year of doing plenty of moving and being busy, but when I looked around at my results, they just weren’t happening. I wasn’t making the type of progress that allowed me to feel unstuck and like I was flowing. That type of “stuck” led to festering negative…
“How to Build Self-Discipline” – Weight Loss & Mindset
I’ve learned a few things about self discipline since I’ve been working on my personal development goals. First, self-discipline isn’t limiting, it’s liberating. I had to learn self-discipline allowed more freedom than it did restrictions. It’s actually more restrictive on life to lack self-discipline. Lacking self-discipline is being controlled by substances and habits that don’t serve. Being controlled by a lack of self-discipline means other things in life, you want to enjoy, can’t be experienced. Learning that my freedom from cravings and food addiction, and ability to have more in my life, came from practicing self-discipline allowed me to start having more appreciation for it. It caused me to start…
How to survive date night while on a weight loss routine
Quick little post here. Whipped up a lil’ something for your weekend adventures. These are things I’ve been learning how to implement for the last few months. I honestly got tired of starting back at “day 1” if I cheated during a date. So to combat all that, I came up with these rules for myself. They worked like a charm the first day I seriously implemented them. Actually, I’m tired of dating and having that “why don’t you drink with me” conversation. Highly likely I’ll lay low and then pick up dating again in a few months. Unless he’s everything I ever wanted and it’s incredibly obvious he’s a…
How I maintained a sugar-free holiday weekend
Memorial Day weekend is winding down as I write this and I have to say I am pretty proud of myself. I stuck to my food list! No snacking, no sweets, and no nibbling on junk foods. This Memorial Day weekend I went to a two-day concert, visited with my brother, and went out to eat for my mom’s Birthday. All triggers which have sent me into binges in the past. Not this Memorial Day weekend! The big difference has been doing the work to mentally prepare for these triggers. Something I have never given serious work before. Because I mentally prepared myself, I made sure to cook food ahead…
I Quit!!!! The Challenge to Quit Waiting
There hasn’t been a post around these parts for some time now. The reason? I’m afraid. I’m afraid of looking tacky and creating crappy content that’ll waste my time and does little to serve me, my goals, or my targeted audience. And that fear has kept me waiting. (It’s also why I’ve posted less than 40 times to this blog over the last two years.) For the longest I’ve told myself it was a justifiable hold up because I like to step out with my best foot forward. I like to create high quality stuff from the beginning. Especially when I know what high quality looks like. High quality,…
5 simple self-motivation daily practices that’ll lesson the blow of hard days
[UPDATED 12/16/18] Self-motivation is a must on this transformation journey. Especially for those days things get challenging and insist on testing you. >:-| There are several ways to practice self-motivation. These are the main five I use daily to keep calm, get shit done even on rough days, and stay motivated. Self-Motivation Practice 1: Spend a few extra moments in bed The practice can begin as soon as you open your eyes. I’ve actually found it easier to motivate myself when I’m fresh out of a slumber. Right when I wake up, I practice self-motivation by giving thanks for my accomplishments and all the good things I’m experiencing. I…
Failing at Making New Habits? Maybe It’s Your Self-Image
Have you ever kicked-ass at something for a few days, weeks, or months? You’ve done really well and thought you got a handle on making lasting changes. Then something happens and you’re knocked off. Progress slows and soon you’re back up to your old habits. Doing stuff you thought you’ve put behind you, and eating crap you swore you were done with. You’ve pushed yourself for a bit, you worked hard for a bit, but you’re back to old habits. I’m there. I kicked ass for a few weeks, stuck to my diet, and felt really good about my progress. And then the weekend dates and parties started to hit,…
