Earlier in the week I got an email asking, "Why aren't beans paleo?"
It's a great question & one we're diving into in today's episode.
We'll talk about macronutrients - are beans really a good source of protein? Do they have a lot of carbs?
We'll talk about micronutrients - can your body actually absorb & utilize the iron & zinc you see listed on the nutrition label?
We'll also talk about other components in beans and how they interact with our bodies at the cellular level.
If you're a bean eater, this is a must-hear episode!
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Our lives are busy. We all have a lot going on. And, unfortunately, that often means we aren't achieving our most important goals.
When we aren't intentional about the highest priorities in our lives, we can easily become victims of our circumstances, feeling that there isn't enough time or energy to do what we should be doing.
That needs to change. That can change.
Creating change doesn't require that your life be stress free and your days be wide open.
It just requires that we not let the things that matter most be at the mercy of the things that matter least.
If something has disproportionate importance, it needs disproportionate priority.
In today's episode we're talking about how to make this philosophy a reality that is reflected in your choices & your actions and we're talking about the ideas in the book The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan.
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The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan
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At times, we all feel stuck. Or unhappy. Or both.
In today's episode I'm talking about the danger of participating in our own problems instead of participating in the solutions.
When we complain, blame, rehash the past, gossip, explain & justify, we are participating in the problem, not the solution.
When we participate in the problem, our energy, attention, time & effort are going to proving that we are right and that our struggle is real instead of going towards getting it right, regardless of the details.
This is, without a doubt, one of my favorite episodes of the podcast so far. You've got to hear this one!
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Episode 116: 5 Meals Under $1.99
Episode 066: Healthy Eating On A Budget
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I know how frustrating & confusing it can be to hear conflicting information about what you should eat and why.
Lots of people feeling stuck & paralyzed by indecision because they don't know who or what to believe.
In today's episode I want to help you clear through the confusion and find your best approach to health, fat loss, energy, longevity and your best, healthiest life.
I've tackled this topic on a few other podcasts which are linked below under "Resources".
I hope you enjoy the episode! Share it with a friend who is confused about nutrition!
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353: The Coconut Oil Controversy
21 Day Sugar Detox Salmon Cake Recipe
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For most people, eating out is a struggle when they're trying to lose weight.
Maybe you feel like your options are limited or if you make a "healthy" choice, you're making a sacrifice and won't enjoy it.
Sure, we all know that we could get a salad or a burger without the bun and if that's the extent of the options we think we have, of course we feel limited!
There are so many other creative ways to enjoy eating out, love your food and feel great after you eat it!
Today's episode is a short one but hopefully it will give you some great new ideas for the next time you eat out!
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091: Eating Out For Weight Loss
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We are so used to overthinking, overconsuming, overanalyzing and coming up with long term strategic plans that we've forgotten how to simplify.
I had a listener email me recently saying that she wants to stop dieting. She wants to get healthy. She doesn't want to over-restrict or count anything, she just wants to eat more real food and less processed foods.
Then she said, "I have no idea where to start".
That is evidence of how far we've strayed from simplicity.
Where she starts is, quite simply: how can I execute that today? What can I do today to eat more whole foods? What can I do today to eat fewer processed foods?
But simplicity is not just about food.
We've lost simplicity in our belongings. In our thoughts. In our actions.
And today, we begin to get it back. Don't miss this episode!
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Episode 410: More Simple, More Results
Episode 397: Bright Lines & Setting Standards
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One of you lovely listeners emailed me the other day to request that I do more of my "Inside EB's inbox" episodes where I share my responses to some recent emails!
That's what we're doing today! We're covering a ton of topics from breakfast meal ideas & recipes to what to do when you don't trust yourself and differentiating between needs of the mind (stress relief) and needs of the body (fuel).
So much good stuff in today's episode!
https://primalpotential.com/437/
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Q&A 6 How To Make Breakfast A Fat Burning Meal
115: Breakfast Recipes & Questions
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Let's stop fighting against ourselves & relying on discipline and willpower to create change.
I believe that one of the most simple things we can do to make change easier and dramatically accelerate our rate of progress is: ask better questions.
Tim Ferriss says that if you want uncommon results, ask uncommonly clear questions.
Tony Robbins says that the quality of your life depends on the quality of the questions you ask yourself. I'll add to that "and the honesty with which you answer & frequency with which you ask"!
We are doing that work today! Don't miss it!
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In his new book, Tribe of Mentors, Tim Ferriss asks 11 questions of some of the brightest minds & top performers in the world. The book is a collection of their answers.
In today's episode, though I certainly don't consider myself one of the brightest minds, I'm answering the 11 questions
I'd love to hear your answers! The 11 questions are below - post in the comments with your answer to one or more of them!
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11 Questions From Tribe of Mentors
Links to Items Mentioned In Today's Episode
The Obstacle Is The Way
The Motivation Manifesto
Chasing Excellence
Atlas Shrugged
The Power of Moments
Micro-Resilience
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Though I am not a fan of one-size-fits-all approaches to any goal, there is one resolution I believe everyone should make this year and I'm sharing it in today's episode.
This episode is the last one to air in 2017 but it doesn't matter when you stumble across this gem - it has the power to dramatically accelerate your progress, reduce your excuses & change your life!
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Have you ever fallen into the trap of "better"? You know, when your choices aren't your best but you keep justifying them because they are better than what you used to choose?
You're still eating ice cream every night, you aren't making progress, but you feel justified because it's better than your past binges?
I am all for the pursuit of better...until it becomes the trap of better. I'm all for the pursuit of "better" until it keeps you from identifying and acting upon your best.
The trap of better is what we are talking about today! Don't miss it!
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We have more bacterial cells and bacterial genes in our bodies than we do human cells and human genes.
Our microbiome influences every single aspect of our health. It has a tremendous influence over our metabolisms, hunger, appetite, fat storage and fat burning.
If we aren't being intentional about optimizing our microbiome, chances are that it's not working in our favor, or, a best, not working for us as well as it could.
In today's episode we're talking about tactics and strategies to minimize damage and maximize benefits.
You don't want to miss this one!
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Primal Potential Episode 048 - Epigenetics
Primal Potential Episode 055 - Probiotics
The Microbiome Diet by Raphael Kellman
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The first rule of holes is: stop digging.
Today's episode is a motivational minisode to help you in those moments when you feel stuck or you find yourself making a series of choices you don't feel good about it. It could be a small moment, like mindlessly grabbing handfuls of Goldfish, or a chain of moments over a day, weekend or week.
This episode will be a great tool to help you implement a simple re-direct and stop digging deeper into a hole you don't want to create.
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I caught myself making a big mistake in my approach to creating an improvement in my life. While my mistake was in the gym, it's a mistake I see most people making in the way they approach losing weight or improving their food choices.
This mistake, which I describe in detail in today's show, is choosing intensity before establishing stamina. While this can absolutely happen in the gym, it's just as common in our food choices.
Choosing intensity over stamina means choosing the intense approach without first building consistent basics. That might be a Whole 30 right from your standard American diet, or going from indulging too frequently to strict keto - but we jump to the intense approach hoping for faster results without realizing that we haven't laid a solid foundation for change. Then, we bail. We get frustrated or can't sustain the extent of the change and we give up.
Our ambition exceeded our preparation. Our motivation is greater than our stamina. We might have the desire to create big changes but we need to slow down, establish a solid foundation and making gradual changes that last instead of massive changes that don't.
In today's episode I'm talking about how and where we most often make this mistake and sharing some ideas of how you can establish that stamina for change before dipping your toes in the waters of intensity.
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I am feeling so happy & peaceful now that I've found my perfect mantra for today and into 2018. It's not just a mantra though, it's a new operating system that is going to absolutely help me with nutrition, fitness, business, finances and relationships.
In today's episode I'm sharing with you this mantra, inspired by The Soul of Money, and how I plan to apply it across every area of my life, starting today.
It's a short episode & you won't want to miss this one! It's going to be a game changer in my life!
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The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist
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In episode 427 we talked about how to break a big habit into a tiny one to acclerate your progress and build momentum quickly.
Today, I'm showing you how to figure that out in real life.
This episode is an actual coaching call with one of my clients. I take you through the process of how we identify what's not going well, why it's not going well and then establish micro changes to both mindset and behavior to create change. I think you're going to love this episode!
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Do you avoid journaling because it takes too much time or effort?
Or have you ever skipped a workout because you don't have the time?
Have you opted for fast food because you don't have the energy to prepare a fat loss friendly meal?
You don't want to miss today's episode!
Today we are talking about finding a micro version that you can do when there's a macro strategy you won't do.
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Questions to ask yourself:
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I read a lot. Multiple books each week. Within the Primal Potential Masters Club we have a monthly book club where we read, discuss and implement the strategies within many of my all time favorite books.
Every once in a while I do a book club episode on the podcast and share ideas from a book I've recently enjoyed. Today we're talking about Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual by Jocko Willink. Though I don't know him, I have an immeasurable amount of respect & admiration for him & his philosophies.
Jocko was a Navy Seal & commander of the most decorated special operations unit of the war in Iraq.
Since retiring from military service, he has become a successful business man & coach who lives to practice what he preaches.
From my perspective, Jocko Willink embodies mental toughness, achievement, bravery & self-discipline. I'm excited to share some of his ideas with you.
If you are looking for a swift kick in the pants, buy the book and more importantly, live the ideas within it.
Enjoy today's book club episode!
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Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual by Jocko Willink
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Does being disciplined mean missing out on connection?
How do you balance making great food choices with enjoying life to the fullest and reaching your goals?
That's one of the questions we're tackling on today's podcast episode.
Today I'm taking you inside a clip of a bonus webinar within the Fat Loss Fast Track.
I'm sharing with you two of the questions we discussed in the Fat Loss Fast Track including one about how to translate your goals from a long term objective to a daily focus.
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Is eating more fat going to increase your cholesterol?
What if you started eating more fat and your cholesterol levels did go up? What does it mean? What does it not mean? How do we interpret cholesterol panels and what should we be paying attention to?
What about triglycerides? Won't eating more fat increase triglycerides?
If you've got these questions, I've got your answers!
Join me for today's episode!
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Cholesterol - The Duct Tape of the Human Body
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The other day in my Daily Stoic Journal I answered the following question:
If I lived today as if it were my last, what would I do?
At first, I copped out. I wrote out all the things I'd do & then all the reasons why I couldn't do them. I mean, I have to work! I have responsibilities.
Then, I caught myself and said: within the framework of my current reality, what can I do?
Instead of focusing on what I would do but can't, what are the things I should do & can?
One of those things I said I'd do if it was my last day on earth is record a final message for my Primal Potential family.
So, though this is not the last Primal Potential podcast, I wanted to record it as though it was. These are all the things I'd want you to know if it was my last day on earth.
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Every day I answer tons of listener emails. My responses and the conversations that happen in my inbox cover thousands of important topics from motivation to hormones & everything in between.
The other night I was wishing you guys could see & hear those conversations so today I'm taking you inside my inbox!
We're tackling questions about topics like:
If you've got questions you'd like me to tackle on the show, be sure to comment below!
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This week I've had a bunch of one-on-one calls with folks who attended ASCEND, the Primal Potential weekend workshop in early November. Today, those calls had a powerful theme:
The circumstances we use to justify our choices and our commitment & attachment to those stories.
There are a couple aspects of a choice: the setup for the choice & the choice itself.
When we desire change, we often focus on changing the choice itself - we want to eat less, move more, reduce sugar, etc.
However, a more effective approach might be to change the setup. More specifically, it is likely more effective to stop committing to the story you use to justify the choice.
Not sure what this looks like? Tune in to today's episode for examples & strategies!
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You can have ambitious goals and pure intentions but if you're eating mindlessly, without paying attention, you're going to struggle to achieve them.
How do we transition from randomly grabbing a handful of crackers or a piece of candy without thinking to intentionally fueling our body by conscious choice?
If you can break the habit (and you can) of eating in front of the tv, while you're driving or from random bags & boxes, your physical progress will increase dramatically.
Today we are talking about tactical strategies to eliminate mindless eating & overcoming the obstacles to executing these strategies on a daily basis.
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Episode 410: The Value of Simplicity
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At the risk of extreme vulnerability & personal sharing, I'm taking you through my 2017 year-end review process in the hopes that you'll be intentional about going through your own.
I made the decision to share much more personal stuff than I normally do to show the necessity of both failure & success and how oftentimes, our most significant launch pad is established by what, if not investigated, appears to be a failure.
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