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Today, I’m diving into one of my favorite coaching tools, which is an absolute game-changer for women in menopause. This tool, when applied consistently, can help you show up differently in your Trim Healthy Mama journey and finally see those lasting results you’ve been after.
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I know, easier said than done, right?Â
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That’s where this tool comes in. I first learned it from Brooke Castillo at The Life Coach School. It’s called “The Model,” and it has roots in teachings from various mentors, all beautifully refined into this one mindset tool.
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This tool came into my life when I was knee-deep in perimenopause, dealing with a lot of heavy stuff—health crises, family challenges, the whole nine yards. This mindset model transformed not just my life, but also the way I coach my clients. It’s espec...
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Hello, my friends. Today, we're diving into a topic that might not sound fun but is truly life-changing: how to feel negative emotions. Yes, you heard that right! It may not be fun, but understanding and embracing our negative emotions can be a game-changer, especially when it comes to weight loss after 40.
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Negative emotions are feelings that we often try to avoid or push away. They can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to control us. In midlife, managing these emotions becomes crucial, particularly for weight loss. Why? Because weight loss is a mindset game. Our sabotaging thoughts often keep us on that dieting roller coaster. When we can become aware of our thoughts and understand that they are driving our emotions, we gain the power to change.
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Emotional eating is when we use food to make ourselves feel better rather than to satisfy hunger. It’s something I've experienced personally and helped my clients overcome. Conquering emotional eating takes time and daily practice. It’s not about using a simple tool for a little bit and then you're cured; it’s about consistently reminding yourself of the truth.
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My journey with emotional eating began when I noticed that sometimes I’d eat out of boredom or when it wasn’t meal time. I wasn’t even hungry! I'd catch myself mid-bite, thinking, "Wait, why am I eating these tortilla chips?" That’s when I began to become aware of my habits.
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Emotional eating gives us temporary comfort. It’s that quick dopamine hit that feels great in the moment but doesn’t last. You might eat to feel better, but once the euphoria fades a...
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Let's go ahead and address the elephant in the room and give you the master key on how to lose weight and keep it off: commitment.
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It's a commitment to yourself, not to the scale, because the number one thing that keeps women from attaining their goals is that they quit.
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I'm going to be talking about something that I see happening with the majority of the clients that I work with. And I've had some run-ins with this particular topic myself, and it really is about commitment. Now, there are a lot of other factors that play into weight loss, so we can't just rely on commitment alone without understanding those factors.
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Even if you are committed, and maybe, just maybe, it's still not working, when you were committed, you stayed until the end and figured it out. When you're not truly committed, you quit, and then you end up backtracking. Maybe you'll start...
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I am so excited to introduce you to Debbie Martin, a friend and fellow Trim Healthy coach.
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 She is here today to talk to us about her Trim Healthy and weight loss journey after 50 and with insulin resistance. Â
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I can't wait to get to all of the good things. First, Debbie will tell us how she stumbled onto the Trim Healthy Way. Â
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"My name is Debbie Martin. I'm 50 years old. I turned 50 last year and feel so good about it. I am so excited about being 50. I am a mom of five kids. They're not kids anymore; they're all grown, and I've been a wife for 30 years.
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I have had trouble with my weight throughout my whole life, and I came across trim healthy way back; I don't remember the exact year, but it was early. I didn't stick with it because I stalled and tried other things, came back to trim healthy, and didn't stick with it again because I stalled and thought, you know, there were other thin...
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Let’s talk about motivation…
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I like to look at motivation as something I can create with my thoughts.Â
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It would be great if we all felt motivated to do the things we know are good for us and will bring better health. Sadly, this is not how life works. But, by shifting away from how you feel and into creating motivation with your thoughts, you will be much more effective at reaching your health and weight loss goals.
How do you take action even when you don’t FEEL motivated?
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When I am looking at whatever action I want to take, whether it's to work out with my weights, go for a walk, work on a project that I'm not super excited about, or make dinner, if I’m waiting for the feeling of motivation before I begin, it keeps me in a space of procrastination.
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So, I like to look at that feeling of mo...
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Are you a woman over 40 struggling with sugar cravings during menopause?Â
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Many women in this stage of life find themselves battling cravings, weight gain, and frustration with slow progress.Â
But don’t get discouraged. In this post, we will explore game-changing strategies to help you gain better control over your eating habits and conquer those sugar cravings once and for all.
Menopause brings hormonal changes that mess with your body; these changes may cause increased sugar cravings and less willpower.Â
They are often a result of your brain seeking a dopamine hit, which highly processed foods provide. The dopamine hit isn’t bad, and you can get it by eating fruits or walking.Â
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"The key is to realize that your thoughts are actually a part of the problem."
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The good news is that you can change your thoughts.Â
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This is a letter from your Trim Healthy Coach, Kris Honecutt, for the midlife woman who craves health and weight loss.
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I've penned down these words with you in mind, intending to offer keys that I have learned that can help you toward success.Â
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It's a journey filled with twists, turns, and sometimes unexpected detours, but it's also a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and triumph.
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As I reflect on the invaluable experiences shared with my clients over the years, I've distilled some pearls of wisdom that I believe can guide you on your unique path.Â
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These insights are not meant to add pressure or expectations but rather to serve as gentle reminders and comforting companions as you navigate the ebbs and flows of the midlife jou...
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Unlocking Success Through Decisiveness
In a world filled with health and wellness aspirations, many women over 40 find themselves yearning for powerful results.Â
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However, "one of the number one things that keeps my clients from getting results" is often the lack of a firm decision-making foundation.Â
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Today, let's dive into the strategies to help women over 40 make decisive choices and persistently pursue their health and wellness goals.
The Crucial Role of Quality Decisions
Making a quality decision is the cornerstone of success in any journey: weight loss, hormone support, or overall well-being.Â
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You are 80% more likely to succeed at your efforts when you make that quality decision, but be warned, you need to make this decision often, sometimes daily.
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To overcome this hurdle, create a checklist:
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Life often brings disappointments, and today, I'm sharing my personal experience, particularly in the context of my health journey and recent Masterclass training. Disappointment is a common companion in our pursuits, whether it's achieving goals or navigating the challenges of a weight loss and health journey.
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Disappointment is a universal part of life—a delicate balance between setbacks and successes, rejection and approval. We seldom discuss how to navigate and move through disappointment effectively. In my journey and with my clients, disappointment is a recurring theme, often rooted in unmet weight loss expectations.
I'm getting personal today, sharing my disappointment with my latest master class. The first one didn't go as planned, and the recent experience has left me introspective. My goal is to touch lives, guide women...
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