"Where our FOCUS goes, ENERGY flows" -Tony Robbins

The question is: are you focusing on the right things? I decided to record this podcast because this topic has come up a lot in recent conversations; with clients, friends, and emails from podcast listers and subscribers to Ascend. 

A HUGE focus on barriers. Challenges. Reasons why we're not reaching our goals. 
"My spouse isn't supportive"
"I shouldn't have taken that job... it's the reason my health fell apart"
"I have company right now, I'll get back on track next week"
"I don't like water"
"I hurt my knee"
"I need a meal plan"
All of the above are excuses. And while they can make you feel better about not making progress because now it's not your fault, they're not going to help you move in the direction where you want to go. And I get it: I do it, sometimes more than others. And while I can empathize that you do have REAL barriers and challenges to transforming your body and improving your health, focusing on the challenges is not going to help. In this podcast, there may be a bit of 'tough love', but my goal is NOT to make you feel better, its to help you DO BETTER and BE BETTER. 

Hope you enjoy :)

Do you feel exhausted around 2 or 3 in the afternoon? Do you feel hungry soon after eating, crave sweets, or get 'hangry' if you don't eat every 2-3 hours (or perhaps live with someone who does?).

These symptoms are so common place that they passed off as 'normal'- except they're not. They are signs that you are a 'sugar burner'. And you can change that.

In this podcast you'll learn the difference between being a sugar burner and a fat burner, why you should care, and most importantly, what to do to shift to a fat burning metabolism.

Are your expectations getting in the way of making progress? Do you get disappointed when you're not doing as well as you think you should, or getting results as quickly as you think you should? 

It's wonderful to set goals and have high expectations, but when expectations are too high, it's difficult to find the middle ground or progress, and it perpetuates the "ALL IN" or "COMPLETELY OFF" diet roller coaster ride. 

In this podcast we'll talk about setting realistic expectations, and specific action steps you can take daily to help find that middle ground of making consistent PROGRESS.

I like to think of fat loss, (if you legitimately have fat to lose), as the natural consequence of taking care of your health. It’s not the goal: it’s the side effect. And while you may be doing ‘everything right’, your body still may not be shedding fat. And that does not mean you’re unsuccessful, or that you are not improving your health, or that you won’t eventually lose fat. As frustrating as it can be, know that your body never tries to work against you.

For you, fat loss may be the top priority. But for your body, it’s not. Your body is hardwired to help you survive, and your body’s desire to survive and your mind’s desire to slim down may not always jive. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help.

In this podcast you'll learn a few less common factors what impact your body’s ability to lose fat. My goal is to give you a brief overview so that if any of the reasons resonate with you, you can further explore your own health and fitness program and make adjustments if necessary.