Drop the Fat, Not the Tacos!: Recent Episodes
Brandon, Nick & Rebecca
Welcome to the Drop The Fat, Not The Tacos podcast! This podcast is for people who are tired of being tired, tired of being out of shape, and want to fit into their clothes from last year!
If you are looking to: ✅ Feel secure and have more control in your health
✅ Feel comfortable in your own skin
✅ Feel more energized
✅ AND eat the foods you love without going on a crazy restrictive diet...
If you're someone who wants reliable information and action steps to fix your health looking then you are in the right place. We're glad you found us!
Interested in something more? Come join us in the DFNT facebook group to further simplify your health and wellness. Drop the Fat, Not the Tacos, a free Facebook group, dedicated to bringing stability and empowerment to those who want real answers and real progress.
See you on the inside,
Brandon, Nick & Rebecca
This is the Episode for you if:
✅You think a daily gratitude practice is bullsh$t!
✅Don’t know how to practice gratitude.
✅Wonder if/how practicing gratitude would be beneficial to you.
Questions? We want to hear about it and help!
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This Journey F$&king Sucks, When Will I Be Happy?
I’m Not Getting What I Want! How Do I Deal With That?
This is the Episode for you if:
😡 You’re not satisfied with your results
🧭 The needle isn’t moving
🔋 You’re tired of thinking about this sh%t all the time!
Questions? We want to hear about it and help!
Visit our website or send us an email! -->contracostafitness.com
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“Not All Carbs Are Created Equal”
In recent years the ‘carbs are the enemy’ trend has grown into a monster. Let’s be honest, most of these trends are industry driven and the unfortunate truth is that there isn’t any industry that is more concerned with your health than in its own survival. This includes the Health & Wellness industry (and all its tangents), the Agriculture industry, and the Food & Drug industry (how did those get lumped together anyway?)
Fortunately there has been some good research to look at. Even more fortunately, we can apply some pretty intuitive common sense thinking and behavior.
Bottom line: Just like a calorie is not just a calorie, a carb is not just a carb.
Carbs should mostly be fuel, which is very important. Sometimes carbs are just fun, which is okay! Today we’re going to talk about different kinds of carbohydrate sources and how our bodies process them.
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“It’s Quittin Time”
This is the Episode for you if:
That New Year’s Resolution is Getting Old Fast
You’re Not Getting What You Expect From Your New Habits
You Have a Pattern of Jumping From Solution to Solution
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This is the Episode for you if:
✅Wondering if you need to change up your workouts?
✅Why is Variety in your workouts important?
✅How do I add some variety to what I’m doing?
Questions? We want to hear about it and help!
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This is the Episode for you if:
✅Have had the same New Year's Resolution for the last XX Years
✅Trying to make BIG changes to your health and/or fitness
✅Are sick of the New Year, New You marketing
Questions? We want to hear about it and help!
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"This is taking forever!!"
Ever feel that way? Us too.
It is hard to wait for things. Especially when those things will really change your life, and especially in an age where instant gratification is a click away.
But instant gratification has never brought us anything more than surface level happiness. Right?
The good stuff takes time. We MUST make peace with the process.
We want to put some things in perspective:
✅ The foundation upon which we build our results
✅ How we measure progress
✅ Prepare the mind for the path, not the path for the mind
Ready to have some peace on your journey?
To build your healthy habits, a great way to start is by joining us in our free health and wellness community, Drop the Fat, Not the Tacos!
Looking forward to meeting you!
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In today’s world we are told that we should always be growing, progressing, moving forward no matter what.
Tough it out and overcome.
That’s a lot of pressure. It requires a ton of willpower and determination and, let’s be honest, those things run out sometimes.
It’s okay.
We want to change the conversation around growth a little bit and answer some questions:
✅ What does growth look like?
✅ If it’s not hard, I’m not growing, right?
✅ Ugh, will I ever be done growing?
Are you tired just thinking about your personal growth?
If you're ready for personal growth, we're here for you! Join us at Drop the Fat, Not the Tacos, or here if you're ready to take your first step!
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It's so easy to have the quick and convenient foods. And they're supposed to make your life easier, right?
But it leaves you craving... feeling lethargic, bloated or overfull, and even out of control when it comes to your food.
It leaves you wondering, "What else can I do?"
We believe it should be simple. We have the process down and we've helped tons of people get past this exact same struggle.
And it's exactly why we're diving into healthy habits and food routines today.
Listen in to go from having those heavy cravings, feeling tired and out of control...
To feeling more healthy, energized and in control of your health!
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Let's face it... Evenings are where ya crash.
You should be allowed to though, right? You've worked hard and been stressed out all day. The struggle is real and the evening is YOURS!
Hey, we get it! Take full advantage!
But while you're at this whole routine thing, you might as well put a nail in the evening routines too. And it doesn't have to be complicated.
Where not demanding that you change everything, in fact we're not asking that you change anything at all. But if you'd like to make some additional progress, the topic today is where you can gain some pretty solid foot holds!
Because this month has been all about routines for us here in DFNT and The Clean Club, we're sticking to our guns!
So today on Talk-O Tuesday:
- Going to to bed happy means waking up happy!
- More sleep = More Brain!!
- And how to end the day on the right foot!
Let's keep it simple what's one thing you might be able to add in to YOUR evening?
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It's a no brainer!
Come hang out if you want help with your health and wellness. We're here for ya whether it's for weight loss, fitness training, or just getting into the right mindset.
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Remove the friction.
Set the foundation.
Live more purposefully, peacefully and fully each and every joy filled day.
Ha! Yeah right... Here's more what reality is really like:
Step 1 - get up late and fly through the shower to get to work on time
Step 2 - 3 minutes before the meeting, realize you forgot something important
Step 3 - the rest of the day is completely frazzled!!!
Sound familiar?
It doesn't have to be that way! And it shouldn't be that way.
We get it, though. It can be hard and even overwhelming to create real solid foundation for your mornings.
But they set the pace for the rest of the day, so it is so important that we take the time to implement!
Today is all about removing friction, and setting the foundation, so that you can live more peacefully and more successfully!
✅ How to always wake up on the right side of the bed
✅ Creating purposeful intention
✅ Staying true to yourself
Follow these simple steps nad you'll be able to create, or re-create in some cases, a strong morning routine that sets you up for success on your health and wellness journey. Come hang out if you want help developing better routines for health and wellness habits!
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Getting into a routine is one of the most important things you can do when it comes to, well, pretty much everything!
But especially when it comes to taking back control of your health and fitness!
We're getting into exactly what, how, and why routines are important when it comes to:
- The love of food!
- The power of just a little movement
- Setting routines and crushing goals
Visit us if you want help developing better health and wellness habits.
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When it comes to health and making healthy changes, it can be complicated in a world of information to pick out what works best.
We believe it should simple! So we're striving to deliver that information in the simplest way possible
We've been getting a lot of questions lately. Which is awesome, because we've got answers!
Here are some topics that came up in the last week:
- What to do when you need to lose a large amount of weight
- How to get better sleep for better energy
- Stress management for reduced cortisol
- Sugar abstinence and substitutes for SO MANY THINGS!
We love answering questions! So when you've got them, don't hesitate!
Have you got questions about these things or more about how it works???
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The "stress hormone" has become a big, bad buzzword, and for good reason, but it's also important to remember that every hormone has an important role.
Today on Talk-O Tuesday:
✅ What cortisol is and how it affects our bodies
✅ The link between cortisol and stress
✅ 3 fool-proof ways we can manage cortisol
Join the (C)LEAN Club by clicking the link below and saving yourself a TON of time, stress, and energy trying to figure out the best way to stay healthy! We've got ya covered!
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Have you ever finished doing cardio and though "I'm never doing that bull$%# again"???
The dreadmill. Jogging. Rowing. Cycling. BOREDOM!
Don't fret!!
It's Heart Health Month and cardiovascular exercise is a widely debated issue.
✅ HIIT? LISS? What are they? What's the difference?
✅ How import is cardio?
✅ What's the very best cardio exercise ever?
And what you can do instead! Check out www.contracostafitness.com/cleanclub for everything you need to get lean and strong, and stay lean and strong all in one place. No more wasted time or energy researching and wondering!
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Have you ever considered that maybe you're being OVER-mindful?
Mindfulness is important, obviously, but have you ever thought maybe you're taking it a little too seriously?
We need to be present and make conscious decisions, but there's another side to that coin of course, and it sometimes it's a bit two-faced.
Today we'll talk a little bit about:
✅ Can you be too mindful?? The dangers of overthinking health decisions.
✅ Mind-LESS-ness pros and cons.
✅ Each of our personal secrets to utilizing mind-less-ness to improve mindfulness.
📌Ever caught yourself being a bit too mindful or maybe a bit to mindless?
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We have been "blessed" with many, many sugar substitutes, reducing our sugar intake (which is good). Now we can finally eat blissfully sweet foods to our hearts' content.
Orrrrrr... can we?
Are they true blessing? Or are they maybe too good to be true?
✅ A little science about sweeteners
✅ How habits work - pushing the button!
✅ The bottom line: good or bad
How do you feel about sugar substitutes? Yay or nay?
Join us in our Facebook group Drop the Fat, Not the Tacos and join the discussion!
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We can't take it anymore.
At first it seemed relatively harmless. But after years of watching this message pop up over and over again, and working with the audience for whom that message is intended, we can't ignore it anymore.
For years now we've watched more and more trainers and coaches use this toxic language. It's damaging in so many ways!
And we're done.
So we're challenging the traditional resolution setting and giving you some food for thought today:
- The message behind the message!
- Our undying hatred for all the "perfect" fitness models out there
- How to be ACTUALLY succesful with your resolutions <3
Plus! A pretty sweet offer! (Just look below)
If you are ready for a different take on the New Year, join us in the DFNT community!
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Start your 2022 the right way! With a solid foundation, energy and focus!! Let's go!
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Purposeful and Productive...
Words that we all wish we could use to describe ourselves, right?
It's especially hard when you can't find the time to focus on yourself for 5 minutes though!!
But because of that, it's as if we have lost touch with who we are.
And it's not right! It should be the other way around!
You should be taking care of YOU first so that you can THEN take care of the other things in your life.
It's important to make ourselves the most important task of each and every day.
Believe me, we get it. Easier said than done.
This is literally what our lives have come to. As a parent, a giver, a caretaker as well as business owners, we know what it's like to put literally everything else as the top priorties and let ourselves slide farther and farther down the ladder.
This is something each of us has had to overcome, and it's still a struggle! It's literally what our business has become, helping others to prioritize what is really important so that they find lasting purpose and meaning in their own personal life.
We're confident that with this information you'll be able to be more productive each day, stay more focused and have deeper levels fulfillment and joy!
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This time of year has a tendency to make a lot of us feel small.
Like we're less than our normal self.
It's dark like ALLLLL the time.
It's dreary, cold and gray.
And.... Not to sound like a grinch, but the holiday's can be really tough for a multitude of reasons.
Everything can be just... Blah.
And that's hard.
So I don't know about you, but I could use a little Christmas Kick in the Butt to bring my normal self back!
So! That's what today is all about.
Let's feel the bad, and then let it go to make room for the good
Ready??
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Hopefully you know by now that without a positive and strong mindset, it can be really difficult to achieve the things that you're trying to achieve.
That is why we spent so much time developing positive mindsets. And it's why again it is what we are working on in this module - it's all about motivation.
Why it's so important to remind yourself why
The power of using the word "YES"
Get pumped up
All it takes is a moment to turn the day around
Are any of these simple activities something you know you should take action on?
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Holding on to negativity, anger, shame, and blame does nothing for us but breed more of the same.
By developing the skill of letting go, or forgiveness, you can GREATLY increase your mental and physical health.
It's more than just the act of saying "I forgive you" or "I'm letting it go." It takes more than that, it's a process, Something that takes some time to happen. And sometimes it takes an outside perspective to initiate the process.
Help us grow by filling out this survey! You can also tell us what you'd like to hear about!!
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Difficult situations don't always bring out the best version of ourselves...
In fact, they often bring out the ugliest part of who we are.
These reactions usually stem from stress, fear and anxiety...
And then creates a worse situation that invokes deeper stress, guilt and shame.
Which, as we all know, can drive us into a junk food rut, or worse...
No thank you!
Entertain for a moment the concept, "Reactivity? vs. Proactivity?" which brings about a simple way to grab onto the most real and best part of who you are so that you can OWN those difficult situations and stop the stress, guilt and shame from doubling!
So when it comes to life, do you do the punching?
Or....
Are you the punching bag...?
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It can be tough to find the balance between being proactive, and also keeping cool and relaxed when things don't go as planned.
Today during Talk-O Tuesday, we'll be going over just that.
Your Take-Aways:
✅ Planning vs. Strategy
✅ Living Purposefull yet Peacefully
✅ Tips and Tricks from your Favorite Pros
Anyone in need of a little balance this upcoming winter?
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Do you ever lie down at night and can’t fall asleep because your brain won’t shut off?
How often do you wake up in the night wishing you could fall back asleep because you’re thinking of what happened 3 years, 7 months and 2 days ago at 4:34pm?
Ever find yourself stewing and brewing up some anxiety and bad feelings over things that haven’t even happened yet?
It’s REALLY frustrating, right?!
“Just shut up already, stupid brain!”
- A dangerous addiction so many of us suffer from
- Resilience, Fear and Self Doubt
- Stopping the mind "chatter" in its tracks
Have you got a love/hate relationship with your own mind? Or worse? You are not alone!Let us know by joining us at Drop the Fat, Not the Tacos Facebook group!
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DOESN'T SOUND LIKE US, DOES IT? BECAUSE IT'S NOT!
It's such a buzz phrase: "BUST THAT BELLY FAT!" "FLAT TUMMY SECRETS" or some other crazy promises.
It's the great obsession of many...
So naturally, we want to tackle the issue and talk about what is realistic, and perhaps redirect the conversation a little.
Let's talk about:
- The brain in your belly - the gut!
- R&R
- Everything you need to know to target fat lost
How's that for a crazy promise?!
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So we’re teaching the RAD Method today to determine exactly what exercise is right for you and when and we’re excited about it!
- What different types of exercise do to the body
- The RAD Method
- How to determine what is right for individual needs
Join the discussion! What is your favorite exercise and why??
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Clarified!!
Ahhhh snacking.... Our beloved friend.
Harmless??
Orrrr maybe not so much?
Lets get to it!
- Mindless behavior and habits - literally, thoughtless actions
- What happens to your body when you snack
- Actions to take!!
Are you a mindless snacker?! Is this something you know you need to take action on?
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The most important meal of the day!!
Or.. is it?
Hold on!! I promise we won’t completely destroy this for you!!
But we do want to shed a little light on the idea of what IS most important.
Here's what's on the menu today:
- Breakfast controversy
- The Dawn Phenomenon - what the heck is that?
- What can you do?
Do you eat breakfast because it's the "most important meal of the day"??
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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTIONWe talk about change allllllll the time. But do we actually make changes ourselves??
We all know that seeing is believing...
Today we are going to SHOW you how committed we are to making changes, not only in our worlds, but in yours too.
Because we want to provide you with the ABSOLUTE best possible information, and in a way that it clicks for you on an individual level.
And we also want to be able to show you that it works and that it's sustainable!
Ready for some big proof??✅ Proof that change is possible for anyone
✅ Proof that we aren't just a couple of blabbering goons (although that is kinda true, too)
✅ Proof that we are committed to YOU!Please give a very warm welcome.... to this great new change :D
We're very excited!! Are you??Let us know by joining us at Drop the Fat, Not the Tacos Facebook group.
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You all know it what it is!
It's the diet that says you're allowed to eat all the bacon and all the fast food cheeseburgers!!
Wouldn't that be great?! 🥴
Today on Talk-O Tuesday!
✅ Why this trend came about
✅ What a high fat diet does to your body
✅ WHAT YOU CAN DO
So. Have you tried a high-fat diet before???
PS.
We realize that we might tick some of you off with today's episode...
Understand that we are not out to attack you or your prior investments! Just know that there are safer, and easier ways of doing things than the extremisms in "diets" such as what we mention here.
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Today is going to be simple and to the point....
✅ What, How, and WHEN to eat
✅ How sleep effects weight loss
✅ How to sleep better
✅ Exactly what activities you need to do to be successful
Is this something you need to tweak in order to be successful? Let us know, we'd love to point you in the right direction 🙂
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Ahhhh self care....
This is one of those things. We know that we really really should do it, but we are really hard on our self when it doesn’t work immediately.
We try to focus on ourselves, even for just a second... Then.
We unintentionally move away from initial intention, start to judge ourselves, then the mind chatter begins and we begin to beat ourselves up for not being perfect.
"Well that didn’t work, I might as well just forget it!"
Sounds like something you do?
First, know that it's ok. You are NOT alone.
Let's just start here, yeah?
Because today we're diving into some tasks to better take care of your 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦 person!! Mind, Body, and Spirit.
- Reframing the notion of "Self-Care"
- Why emotional eaters are not generally successful with self-care
- Why boundary work is at the very heart of self-care and making change
Is this something you need to take action on??
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Making change is hard...
But so is being so out of control of your own life that you don't even know where to start if you wanted to.
Today on DFNT:
- Why control matters to us
- What we can and can't control in life
- The most important key to gaining control
Is control something you wish you had more of??
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It's just Brandon today, and I want to clarify some things about myself and what I do to keep myself in shape.
We are bombarded with images of ULTRA fit professionals and models, tons of advice, thousands of products. I know it’s a confusing space for many.
This week I’m simply going to talk about WHAT I ACTUALLY DO to stay in shape and ot stay capable of doing most anything I want to do. And it’s not as bad as you think.
I want to hear from you: Is this something you know you need to take action on??
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Everyone's favorite macro!!
Carbs! Oh so delicious...
"I have a separate stomach for brownies"
We've all heard that before, right?
So... Why is that??
Why is it we can eat an entire loaf of bread??
Why is it that we can eat the ENTIRE door sized plate of pasta???
We're all about empowerment, and knowlege is power!
Today on DFNT:
✅ The differences between certain foods
✅ Why certain foods don't make us full
✅ WHAT CAN YOU DO?
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📌📌📌 And then let us know when you get here :D
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There is SOOOO much crap out there, its hard to truly absorb what is actually good for you and whats not.
SO! We're gonna unravel some of the biggest health industry lies out there right now.
This is what's gonna happen today:
- Brandon is gonna get angry
-Nick might swear again - And we might challenge your beliefs around the industry WE work in...
Have you ever been a victim of the "booty-call" fitness or supplement ad??
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The age old question:
𝐈𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭??
Truthfully, there are a LOT of variables that can determine what is actually best for you and your situation.
So to some, the answer may sound simple, but it isn't for everyone.
It can be a real pain, and it can be overwhelming, and deterring, and even anxiety inducing to try to figure out whats best for you!
And that sounds like crap.
So I'm hoping that we can shed a little light on the situation today and make it a little easier for you to focus on whats best.
Today's Talk-O!!
- The MUST know FACTS of losing weight in a healthy way
- What happens to your body when you do "this"
- What happens to your body when you do "that"
- What EXACTLY you NEED to do to make the change that you need
This might be one of our longer talks but it may just be the most valuable we've done becuase we're sharing SO much!
If you could use a kick in the pants to get started in the right direction, you aren't alone.
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𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝗘𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲..
So who else thinks they may be an emotional eater??
Who else KNOWS that they ARE an emotional eater??
First, its ok... Because we are too.. You are definitely NOT alone.
So we're going have a really solid chat about what we do to control ourselves
And what you can start doing ASAP.
- Are you an emotional eater?
- The first steps to take towards your stability
- How to implement and grow that platform
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We've been asked a few times lately,
"Why are you guys doing these trainings for free?"
Well.. Today. We'll tell you.
We'll both likely get a little emotional..
And maybe a little passionate.
- 𝙒𝙚'𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙬𝙚'𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙪𝙨.
There is strength in vulnerability and thats what we do in Drop the Fat, Not the Tacos. So come hang out with us, and see the changes so many other people are making.
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Make your choice:
You're on a journey, traveling along a simple path. You come across a fork in the path..
Both ways are hard.
One will give immediate results...
One will give results over time...
Both of them will make you stronger.
Both of them will make you more condifident.
Both of them will make you feel good.
But only one direction is the RIGHT direction.
Only one of these paths will let you keepthose feelings....
Now, admittedly, neither of us are hardcases (truthfully we're kinda softees.)
We're passionate about helping others make strong choices, and make changes that last forever!!
So today we are hoping to give you a kick in the @ss because maybe thats what you need to make the right choice!
So... Question for ya:
Theres a fork in the path, which direction do you choose??
Join Drop the Fat, Not the Tacos??
Or...
You can drop the tacos. Drop the pasta. Drop the pizza.... Drop the JOY OF LIFE!!
Only one option will help you and keep you going in the long run ;)
So click the link above and join us... You know you want to.
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Today's episode is brought to you by:
Cortisol - THE STRESS HORMONE!
The hormone that is necessary... but can really screw things up!!
So we're shedding a little light on what, why, and how we can alleviate it!!
- Stress and the craziness it can to our body
- Why we gain weight because of it
- What you can do to stop it
Ready for some solid Stress relief / weight loss tips?!?
Actually! We went deeper with this!! We actually have a stress control workshop just for you in the group thats dedicated to breaking down stress, boosting energy, helps to crush junk food cravings, and gives you back control from the stress of all the craziness in the world.
It's super powerful, and super simple. And its FREE. So ya might as well check it out, right? Find the Stress Buster Workshop here.
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Did I catch your eye with that title?? Yeah.. That's a pretty serious promise right?
We’ve all seen THAT old gimmick. It’s friggin everywhere.
There's a ton of information and ideas out there about how to lose weight quickly, right?
And ya know what, some of them work!
But most of them don’t…
And NONE of those gimmicks actually last.
We went ahead and put fire to the one that's MOST common - cutting calories!
- Benefits of a calorie restrictive diet! (didn’t expect that either did you?)
- What actually happens to your body on a restrictive diet
- Hope for the future
Have you ever gone on a restrictive diet and felt good about it??
I'm guessing not.. It tends to be pretty terrible in a lot of ways.
Heavy restricting is NOT what we're about at Drop the Fat, Not the Tacos!! So, you should really click here and jump on the non-restrictive, and actually enjoyable, weight loss wagon, yeah?
See ya inside ;)
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LET ME COUNT THE WAYS I FAIL ALL THE TIME!!
I ate too much: FAIL
I didn't work out today: FAIL
I got mad at the kids: FAIL
I forgot to prep for a meeting at work: FAIL
Fail, fail, fail, FAIL!!!!
I'm just a big fat failure with a capitol F!
.....
What if I told you it's all BS; that failure is NOT actually failing?
Today let's dig into:
- What truly constitutes failure on our journey
- A new way to re-think failure
- What doors this new thinking can unlock
Have ever you told yourself you're a failure??
If you feel the struggle with this... We feel ya. Join us in our Facebook Group to hear more about why you SHOULDN'T feel guilty about not being a winner all the time, and how to stop beating yourself up and actually turn your "fails" into wins!
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HOW TO NOT LOSE WEIGHT - PERMANENTLY!
"Wait... What??"
Yeah. Seriously. This is big.
"Diet" can be a word that screws with our heads.
It can mean food in a customary or cultural sense..
It can describe a part of a person:
"So-n-so is on a vegan diet."
It can be for prescribed diets like the DASH diet or one for controlling diabetes..
But most know the word "diet" as:
"Temporary and highly restrictive program to "help" you lose weight."
Which happens to be what we are speaking of today!
Why are we so against this kind of diet?
Or more importantly...
Why do the people who buy into this always seem to gain it all back??
Well, if we went in depth we'd likely be here all day!
So lets keep it simple instead.
First of all look at these simple points!
- Why Yo-Yo dieting DOES work --> (Hold on again here.. what?!?!)
- What all those diets REALLY are
- What to do to stabiliize the Yo-Yo effect
- How to be successful and stable for the rest of your life!
Have you ever tried one of those fad diets and couldn't figure out why your results haven't stuck around??
You aren't alone!!
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The first step is always the hardest, right?
Something we hear often is, "I just don't know where to start..."
Sound familiar??
So! We wanted to have a chat about some of that.
- Powerful needle moving ideas
- Why we should focus on ONE thing at a time
- Thinking less about "what I should be doing?" and more about DOING it.
We're digging in a little today.. And I'm curious. Is taking that first step what is holding you back from making the changes you want?
If the answer is yes, then listen in, this one is for you.
ps.
We got bumped from our broadcast today! Fortunately we were recording it in multiple locations! 90% of the information was in this live broadcast thoug, so we are leaving it as is.
If you want to hear the rest of the podcast and the video that goes with it, the link is here: https://youtu.be/6MQtJ902R3s
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Do you represent who or what you really want to be?
What is it that you really want to accomplish in your life?
Do you actually know - really know - without over explaining it, as if you are trying to figure it out yourself?
Most of us have a little idea, sure. But without some level of guidance we tend to kinda ramble on, literally and figuratively, without much direction.
So today we're shedding a little light on what it means to align yourself with YOURSELF!
- What does it mean to be "aligned"?
- Discover your REAL needs and wants
- Reflect on who you really are
- And why is thisSO important for your future??
Today we're diving deep into the scary cave - your mind!
And hopefully you'll bring a little gem back out.
Can you hear the sound of change ringing yet??
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WHY ISN'T THIS HAPPENING FASTER?!
Ya like seeing results, right?
Of course. We all wanna it right now!!!
How fast we SHOULD see results is dependant on a variety of factors:
- Why its different for everyone
- Acceptable immidiate results
- Desirable long term results
So... Who wants results now?!?
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Sometimes this really cares people. But it doesn't have to be a scary thing!
So we're shining a little light on it today.
- Why we like it
Annnd!
- How YOUR body will benefit
I'm curious...
Does the idea of fasting scare you?
Then.
After listening to this, does it still scare you?
Join us at Drop the Fat, Not the Tacos Facebook group and tell us personally!
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If you've been around for a while you by now that our know our mission is to:
𝘌𝘙𝘈𝘋𝘐𝘊𝘈𝘛𝘌 𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘠𝘖-𝘠𝘖 𝘋𝘐𝘌𝘛 𝘍𝘙𝘖𝘔 𝘌𝘟𝘐𝘚𝘛𝘌𝘕𝘊𝘌!!!
Because we've all felt the yo-yo struggle, whether its dieting, work productivity, or home life...
The to-do list that is life can be a serious struggle!!
You've heard us say it before, "Just focus on ONE thing at a time," right?
So today we're just focusing one thing: personal wellness.
- The ALL OR NOTHING dynamic
- The myth of multitasking
- How to stay ON the ball
Do you try to take on too many things at once?
If LIFE is something you've tried to master, this one is for you!
Ps. If you want to see Brandon attack Nick's packing methods, you'll wanna listen in.
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Have you ever set out to achieve something, had a really strong start, and then failed to finish?
We've all been there, I can promise you that. The problem is we are chasing something that is literally unacheivable....
Nothing inhibits progress or thwarts success like the trap of perfectionism.
And while we've touched on this before, we want to take a deeper dive into how we mentally justify this tendency and what it really is.
Today we'll talk a little bit about:
- The lie of perfectionism
- Changing our mindset around perfectionism and failure
- Outthinking your inner bully
Have you held yourself to such a high standard that you throw in the towel when you can't meet it???
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"What am I doing wrong?!?!?"
Last week we covered 2 of the most common mistakes people make when trying to lose weight.
And today we'll talk about two MORE of the BIG MISTAKES that we see when people are really trying but not getting the results they want.
A couple of the big questions we want to address today:
- "Is a calorie is a calorie, and it doesn't matter where it comes from?"
- "No pain, no gain. The harder I work, the better the results, right?"
Have you wondered about either of these things in your life?
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At this point I hope a lot of you understand that lifestyle changes are KEY to increasing overall health! Mentally and physically!
We know that the food we ingest can greatly affect the way we feel physically:
We can feel sleepy.
We can feel full.
We can feel excited.
But it’s often overlooked how our food choices can also drastically change the way we feel and behave!!
So today!
- Body Food = brain food
- How food affects how you feel and behave
- What it means for YOU
Oh and FYI - your brain NEEDS carbs!
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"God I miss carbs!"
It's always the natural assumption that a specific food is the cause of all of our weight issues.
But hopefully you've learned from us that you don't have to cut out your favorite foods from your diet to be healthy and happy with your body.
Today we'll talk a little bit about:
- The sacrifices we tend to make that don't pay off
- What DOES work?
Have you sacificed a food you love in order to lose weight in the past???
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Okay, you're putting in the work exercising 8 days a week. And somehow the scale isn't budging.
I'll be honest. THIS IS SIMPLE STUFF. And so it can be easy to fix.
So today we'll talk about the first 2 really BIG MISTAKES that we see when people are really trying but not getting the results they want.
Have you tried and tried and not succeeded? You might be making one of these mistakes...
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Welcome back to another episode of Talk-O Tuesdays!
Today we're talking a little bit about things that really help people move the needle.
What we look for when we talk to someone who wants results
- Specific planning for YOU
- Simplicity vs. complexity
Do you have a "diet" that works and is sustainable?? What plan are you using?
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"I've tried every diet ever."
Between Nick and myself, we really don't know how many times we've heard this, but it's a LOT.
What I want you to do today is give up. That's right; GIVE UP on the idea of dieting.
Today we'll talk a little bit about:
What our bodies are designed to do and not do
What it is about dieting that is destined to fail
Have you ever tried one of the fad diets and couldn't figure out why its working or why your results haven't STAYED??
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