

CONSISTENT by Primal Potential
Elizabeth Benton
Why are we so stressed & overwhelmed? Why do we have clear & compelling goals but fail to reach them? How can we want to change so desperately yet make choices that keep us from that change? Because we keep focusing on the habits we want instead of building the skill of consistency that allows us to achieve them. Consistency is a skill. It's a superpower. It isn't one-size-fits all. It unlocks any door and makes every goal achievable. A more effective, realistic approach starts here.
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Aug 1, 2015 • 22min
Q&A 23: 7 Ways to Break Weight Loss Plateaus
In today's episode we're talking about 7 ways to break weight loss plateaus. Nothing is more frustrating than feeling like your hard work isn't reflected by your body or the scale. Fortunately, these 7 strategies make a huge difference. With the experience of the many plateaus I hit during my weight loss and watching my coaching clients ebb and flow, there are a few simple strategies that can take you from stuck to success. http://primalpotential.com/ways-to-break-weight-loss-plateaus/

Jul 30, 2015 • 17min
Q&A 22: Influencing Family and Friends
In today's episode we're talking about influencing family and friends when you're trying to adopt healthier habits. We answer listener questions about how to motivate and encourage people we love to make healthier choices and how to handle family and friends who don't support our choices and goals. http://primalpotential.com/influencing-family-and-friends/

Jul 28, 2015 • 30min
Ep 070: Stress Management for Weight Loss
I'm sure you realize that your stress levels might be contributing to your trouble losing weight. But I'm not sure you realize what is contributing to your stress levels. Sure, emotional stress is a big problem. But what about physical stress? Processed foods, sugars and toxins create a stress response in your body whether you feel it or not. They cause damage at the cellular and vascular level that you might not recognize or feel for years. In today's episode we talk about stress management for weight loss: the common causes of stress, the symptoms of elevated cortisol, how it impacts your health and fat burning potential and how you can control cortisol via diet and lifestyle. http://primalpotential.com/stress-management-for-weight-loss/

Jul 25, 2015 • 17min
Ep 069: Power Thinking vs. Positive Thinking
Fat loss is 90% what you eat. What you eat is 90% mental. If you don't control your thoughts, they will control you. This is very clear when we consider all the times we've really wanted to make good food choices but cave to temptation in the moment. Controlling your thoughts isn't just about positive thinking - in fact, positive thinking often falls far short. This is where power thinking comes into play. In this episode we talk about why positive thinking isn't enough and how power thinking can make a huge difference in your life regardless of your goal. http://primalpotential.com/power-thinking

Jul 23, 2015 • 33min
Ep 068: How To Lose Weight After Menopause
One of the most common questions I get is, "How can I lose weight after menopause?". So many women feel like their bodies have changed and no longer response to the weight loss strategies that always worked in the past. There's no question that weight loss and weight maintenance are more difficult after menopause, but it is still 100% possible. In this episode we talk about the most important and effective strategies for weight loss after menopause. http://primalpotential.com/how-to-lose-weight-after-menopause

Jul 21, 2015 • 46min
Ep 067: Mary The Paleo Chef
In today's episode we're talking with Mary The Paleo Chef! Mary Shenouda is one of my personal coaches and friends. We talk about phat fudge, the benefits of starting your day off with healthy fats, why calorie counting doesn't work, if food intolerances are actually a good thing and her personal approach to health and healthy food. http://primalpotential.com/mary-the-paleo-chef

Jul 18, 2015 • 29min
Q&A 21: Random Show 3 - Fear of Failure, Hot Flashes
Today we're tackling another episode of the Random Show - answering a variety of listener questions on a random assortment of topics including overcoming your fear of failure, hot flashes, snacking, trouble sleeping and the best way to track your food and hormonal biofeedback. http://primalpotential.com/random-show-3

Jul 16, 2015 • 29min
Q&A 20: Primal Vegetarian?
In today's episode we're answering listener questions about whether or not it is possible to follow a primal lifestyle as a vegetarian. Can you be a primal vegetarian? What does that look like? What should eat? What are the risks? We talk about major misconceptions about animal protein and the role of protein in a primal diet as well as nutrient deficiency risks of vegetarian diets. http://primalpotential.com/primal-vegetarian

Jul 14, 2015 • 30min
Ep 066: Healthy On A Budget
In today's episode we're tackling how to eat healthy on a budget. Eating for fat loss or "going paleo/primal" does not have to be more expensive than the Standard American Diet. Can it be? Sure. But you can have a huge grocery budget on the Standard American Diet or you can have a small one. Similiarly, you can have a huge grocery budget on a Primal diet or you can have a small one. There are ways. You get what you look for. You can absolutely eat healthy on a budget. In this episode, we'll show you how. http://primalpotential.com/healthy-on-a-budget

Jul 11, 2015 • 18min
Ep 065: Accountability + 1 Year Anniversary!
In today's episode we're talking about one of the major keys to lasting success in any arena, especially fat loss: accountability. We talk about what it looks like when you don't have accountability, the wrong ways to go about it and how I can help you stay accountable. Plus, it's the one year anniversary of Primal Potential! Holy Toledo! My heartfelt thanks for your support and your love. http://primalpotential.com/1-year-anniversary-accountability/


