Are we entitled to lose weight? So many health & fitness gurus tell us that if we want to lose weight, all we need to do is eat less and move more. So, it makes sense that when we do those things – eat salads instead of pizza, or broccoli instead of brownies – and then stand on the scale, and the scale doesn’t reflect what we think it should, that we’d get discouraged. And of course, when we feel discouraged, we’re more likely to give up on whatever plan it is that we’re on. So many of us resentful towards our bodies – that they aren’t holding up to their end of the deal. That our bodies are different. Bad in some way because they don’t look like they should – look like what other people’s bodies look like – or do what they’re ‘supposed to’. What if your Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #8: How to get consistent with exercise
Do you love to exercise? Do you hate it? We’re told that if we want to lose weight, that we need to exercise and eat right. But is that really true? We each have a relationship with exercise. What I mean by that, is how we think about it. For some of us, when we think about exercise, we like it. For others, we consider it a chore or punishment. The good news is that it doesn’t really matter what our current attitude towards exercise is – we have the power to change the way with think about it so that we can get consistent, and believe that we’re disciplined. Join me on the podcast this week as I share the steps that you can take so that you can change the way that you think about exercise, and not only get more consistent with it, but actually start to Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #6: Do we need to Move More and Eat Less?
There’s no doubt that calories in vs calories out is the foundation of weight maintenance and weight loss. Yet, anyone who’s been on a diet and drastically cut calories, logged every morsel that’s passed her lips, knows the frustration and truth of being confronted with the math not working out when standing on the scale and not seeing the number that she had hoped for. So what’s that about? How is it that we can live in a calorie deficit and not lose weight? Truth is that although calories are in fact the way that we gain and lose weight, BUT there are many things happening within our bodies that are so complex – that we really don’t know why two people can eat and do the same things, and while one person will lose weight, and another won’t. In this episode of the Done with Dieting Podcast, we’re going Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #5: Why We Give Up
When we start a new diet, we’re motivated. We’ve seen how effective this diet is – for example our friend Jane did amazingly well on it. And so we believe that we’ll do just as well. It happens all the time – doesn’t it? That we start a diet, initially we get some good results, and then WHAM! We step on the scale one day & we don’t lose weight – or worse, we gain. We think to ourselves, “Why are we doing this?” “This is so much work & we’re not even getting results!” “It’s not working. We should just give up.” The thing is, that we KNOW that our results (losing weight) is because of what we’re doing (eating healthier or exercising, or a combination of both) and that returning to our previous habits are going to result in our previous weight. We know that if we stay Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #4: Self-Sabotage
When we’ve decided that we want to become healthier & develop healthier habits, it’s easy to slip back in to old ones – ones that don’t necessarily serve our needs, and often are in direct conflict with what we truly want. Self-sabotage is common – when we do things like when we decide to bake an entire cake knowing that no one is around to eat it. Or not being realistic in our schedule enough to know that we need to buffer in more time so that our workout time doesn’t suffer. Now – some of these things are just learning how to get good at this new behavior. But sometimes we know that we’ve totally sabotaged ourselves. Why do we do that? And more importantly, how do we stop? What you’ll Learn from this Episode Listen to the Full Episode: Full Episode Transcript: You are listening to the Done Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #3: The Foundation
Sure! We want results fast. BUT fast results often lead to fast burn out too – because the changes that we need to make are drastic. One of the biggest problems that I see with diets is that we’re trying to game the system. We’ve been told by folks trying to sell the latest fad that we can eat all we want of the foods that we desire and STILL lose weight – if we follow their plan. And so we buy into the idea that we can follow their diet rules, still eat endless amounts of hyper-palatable foods, and lose the weight that we desire. It can take more time, but if we have a solid foundation of lifestyle habits, we will feel good, we won’t get huge energy fluctuations, sleep soundly, and reduce our cravings for those salty or sweet cravings that we get. This podcast episode details Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #2: Why Dieting Doesn’t Work
Diets have been around for centuries as a form of manipulating our weight and bodies. And so it would be impossible to escape any messages that we have received – overt or implied – about the worthiness of our body, and therefore how to increase our worthiness by shrinking our body through restricting calories and/or over-exercising. But diets can have negative side effects on the dieter, from negative body image, low self-esteem, but there can also be biological implications to eating lower calorie counts than the body requires that result in increased hunger and the body rebounding from the lower than required calories by increasing body fat stores. Dieting and negative body image are inextricably linked. So how do we get ourselves out of this cycle? And what are the next steps? What you’ll Learn from this Episode Listen to the Full Episode: Featured on the Show: Questions: If you Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #1: Introduction
Welcome to the Done with Dieting Podcast. In this episode, I will introduce myself, and share with you how I got here, my vision is for the show, and how you can be part of it. Read More . . .
Just beginning, but wow
I have been working with Elizabeth for a short time now. Though I have just begun my journey with life coaching to help me with weight loss, I am already seeing results! Elizabeth got back to me extremely quickly to schedule our first free phone call. She is efficient and extremely knowledgeable in weight loss and nutrition. I look forward to continuing working with Elizabeth on my weight loss and other life goals. Would highly recommend her coaching services! Read More . . .
Webinar – Whittle your Middle
Whittle your Middle MasterclassHow to Balance your Hormones, Lose Weight, & Feel Amazing! Get the Replay! Get started If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and wondered, “Whoa! How did my body change so much? And why isn’t anything working?!?” You need to sign up for this training. It’s a game changer! What you’ll Learn in this Training What’s Going On? Why do we gain weight in our mid-section as we get older? And not only how do we make it stop, but how do we make it go away? Why isn’t this working? You’ve probably noticed that many of the things you did when you were younger aren’t as effective as they used to be for dropping a few lbs. Learn new tips and techniques for your changing hormones. Does that work? Maybe you’re tempted to go to a spa because some friends have mentioned that they have a machine to get reduce body Read More . . .
3 Mistakes Webinar
Are You Eating Right & Exercising, but still not getting the Results you want? What to do when nothing is workingThe Webinar that will kick-start your success! Click Here to Sign Up! Discouraged by your results? Don’t Give Up! I can relate.In this information packed Webinar, we’ll explore the 3 Biggest Mistakes that dieters make when trying to lose weight and become healthier, and the fixes to those mistakes – so that you can be successful. You feel like you’re doing everything right!You eat really well: you like vegetables & healthy foods.You’re active.You keep up on the latest diet & exercise information.You have a strong social support system – family & friends who love you.You try to get enough sleep, but being honest, who really does that these days? It’s not fair. Isn’t this enough?! You’re trying so hard, and you feel like you’re banging your head against a wall. You keep trying different things and nothing Read More . . .
IYP – The Intentionally You Project
The Intentionally You ProjectDitch frustration and master the tools that will help you live your best life in your best body… every day. Click Here to Sign-Up! The 4-week program for busy Women who Mean Business, are ready to leave their old BS in the dust, and start consistently meeting their health and wellness goals ””The Intentionally You Project makes you think through your limiting beliefs, and how we think about our health. While the information is presented in a way to help you with your health and wellness, it can be applied to so many different aspects of your life, which I think is really awesome! CharityLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed non maximus erat, et bibendum leo. Duis ut massa ante. Orci varius natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed pulvinar rhoncus risus vestibulum luctus. Nunc pretium, mauris id maximus interdum, Read More . . .
IYP – The Intentionally You Project – Waitlist
The Intentionally You ProjectDitch frustration and master the tools that will help you live your best life in your best body… every day. Click Here to Sign-Up! The 4-week program for busy Women who Mean Business, are ready to leave their old BS in the dust, and start consistently meeting their health and wellness goals ””The Intentionally You Project makes you think through your limiting beliefs, and how we think about our health. While the information is presented in a way to help you with your health and wellness, it can be applied to so many different aspects of your life, which I think is really awesome! CharityLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed non maximus erat, et bibendum leo. Duis ut massa ante. Orci varius natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed pulvinar rhoncus risus vestibulum luctus. Nunc pretium, mauris id maximus interdum, Read More . . .
How to Get the Body You Desire
Get the Body you Desire without giving up everything that Brings you Joy.What makes some habits stick, while others just don’t? Maybe you have no problem exercising, but you can’t get your eating under control? Maybe its something different: you can’t get to sleep on time, can’t get into a regular exercise routine, or maybe your stress is totally out of whack.In this 5 Part Master Class, I’ll help you understand why you’re stuck and the ways you can think about your body and health that will lead to your break through for success! SIGN UP HERE! It’s Your Time . . .You have worked hard for your success, have built an amazing life, and to say that you’re livin’ the dream is an understatement. You have so many things to be grateful for. There’s just that one thing you can’t get a handle on: your weight.You deserve to have the same Read More . . .
How to Get the Body You Desire Video & Workout Series
Get the Body you Desire without giving up everything that Brings you Joy.Everyone wants to feel healthy and confident in her body. We all want every eye in a room to turn and look at us as we walk into the room – admiring our confidence.But it seems like all the ‘experts’ say that we need to give up everything that brings us joy just to look and feel good.It doesn’t have to be that way. Health doesn’t have to take a lot of time, or be a struggle.When you Sign Up for this bundled video series, Here’s what you get: My Top 4 Secrets that will move you from inconsistent to disciplined no matter what gets in your way! Over 20 short, intense workouts using bodyweight or minimal equipment. So that you can workout Anywhere Anytime! SIGN UP HERE! Want More Info?This Product Bundle is ONLY available through the Whole Health Read More . . .
De-Stress for the Holidays Webinar
How to Survive the Holidays Without the Grinch Stealing Your Joy! CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE REPLAY! What you’ll learn on this webinar:Don’t you just LOVE the holidays? So why is it that so often we end up sleep deprived, running around frazzled, and wired from too much holiday cheer?Join me in this short, but info packed webinar where I’ll share with you: My TOP self-care tip so that you will look and feel your best throughout the holiday season. (It’s probably NOT what you’re thinking!) 3 techniques to finally have a holiday where you feel relaxed, happy, and grateful instead of burdened, grumpy, and stressed out. How to enjoy all the amazing, special treats of the holiday season without guilt or feeling like you need a do-over/cleanse/or major lifestyle change when they’re all over. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE REPLAY! In Case We Haven’t Met YetHi There! I’m Elizabeth! Read More . . .
IYP – The Intentionally You Project – OLD
The Intentionally You Project Click Here to Sign-Up! The life you really want to live is waiting for you. In order to claim it, you must make a decision that the life you have now is not enough, that you want and deserve more. Not everyone believes this to be true, but if you do… read on. If any of the following resonates with you, it’s time to get more intentional about your life goals.Are you: Tired of being too tired to exercise after a long day of meetings or sitting at your desk? Yet you’ve barely moved? Feeling frustrated from a lack of results due to your schedule? A lack of motivation? Or discipline? Are you stuck in a plateau? Overwhelmed by all the advice that good intentioned friends, family and co-workers are giving you? Or are you at your goal weight, but white knuckling it? Paralyzed by fear of Read More . . .
Why crowdsourcing for health doesn’t work
I LOOOOOOOVE what I do. I love talking to folks about their health. The more I learn about it, I think the body is an amazing organism, and the way it works is brilliant. The body’s primary goal is to keep us alive. So, it will do everything that it needs to do to preserve our life. Sometimes it doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense, or is counteractive to what we want (like losing body fat. We want to look good, but the body sees that fat as storing energy for some famine-day when it might need it!), but most everything it does, it does to preserve our life. A few weekends ago, I was talking to a woman I had just met about her health. She was complaining that over the past few months, she’d gained almost 30 lbs! She was frustrated – and understandably! I don’t Read More . . .
Why goals might not get you to your goal
There are no shortage of memes about goals. “A goal without a plan is just a wish” “Set your goals high, and don’t stop until you get there” “Goals that are not written down are just wishes” Aaaah! They’re endless! Not only were goals a huge part of my early success with my weight, but they were a cornerstone of my health coaching business for a long time. I would teach folks about SMART Goals. How to create them, and help them through the process. But I’ve changed my attitude about goals. I don’t think they’re necessary anymore. I have a client who’s daughter is one of the most disciplined kids that I know. Every year, she’d create New Years Resolutions, and actually complete them! I Know! Who does that?!? I think they were tests of her willpower. When she was in high-school, she created a New Years Resolution to perform Read More . . .
Get Over Your Motivation Problems – 3 steps
Yesterday when I woke, I drank my liquid wake up potion, and headed to my workout room to get that started. It was supposed to be a simple workout – one that I had done before & it would be over in 30 minutes. But yesterday the weight felt heavier than it usually does. My body didn’t move as well as it usually does. My push-ups and planks were harder. Everything just seemed so difficult. For some, this could have been permission to stop because I just didn’t ‘feel it’. I think that most people believe that we have to be motivated to exercise. Like every day I get up, jump out of bed with a smile on my face, and greet the day with a Tony the Tiger, “I Feel GGGRRRRRREEEAAT! I’m going to do lift weights with my TEETH!” Yeah – no. That doesn’t happen. I don’t even know Read More . . .