The No BS Guide: Ditching Excuses and Taking Charge of Your Health
This week we're tackling the misconceptions around health and weight loss, and exploring sustainable ways to achieve wellness goals. I'll tell you some practical tips to debunk dieting and exercise myths, and emphasize the importance of positive thinking while addressing the danger of self-sabotage. It's time to face your own excuses, adopt healthier habits, and embark on a successful journey towards wellness.
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In this episode:
- How our own deceptions can impede our wellness goals and the need for self-awareness.
- Why the "on/off" diet mentality can hinder long-term health and weight loss success.
- How to harness personal strengths and resources for sustainable health and weight loss.
- How to debunk dieting and exercise myths for personalized fitness and eating habits.
- Why it's important to steer clear of harmful diet fads that cause yo-yo weight loss and gain.
- The role of positive thinking in achieving wellness goals and the potential dangers of self-sabotage.
- How to combat negative self-talk and adopt a long-term mindset for wellness.
- Why it's important to explore and address the root causes of overeating, rather than relying on strict diet rules.
- The necessity of setting realistic and achievable goals for sustainable weight loss.
- Why removing tempting foods from our homes can help curb overeating.
- How exploring various forms of exercise can help find enjoyable physical activities.
- The importance of finding balance in diet and not restricting to extreme measures.
- How negative thoughts can impact our weight loss journey and strategies to combat them.
- The importance of honesty and self-awareness in recognizing self-deception and its impact on wellness.
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Find Karen Martel on Apply Podcast
Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformational Nutrition Coach dedicated to empowering women through their health journeys.
As the host of the popular podcast The Hormone Solution, Karen tackles the complexities of hormonal health, weight loss resistance, and the challenges that come with perimenopause and menopause.
Her mission is to disrupt outdated narratives surrounding women's health, providing reliable information and practical solutions that help women reclaim their vitality.
Tune in to discover how to embrace life's stages while enhancing overall well-being.
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