

The Chris Terrell Podcast
Chris Terrell
Weight loss stories, motivation, tips, and general conversation around the process of improving our bodies and our minds. I have lost 125 lbs over 2 years and am dedicated to helping others feel the joy of accomplishing their goals. You can learn more by visiting www.christerrellcoaching.com
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Oct 4, 2024 • 31min
Present Choices, Lasting Changes: Your Weight Journey Begins Now
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Mastering Weight Loss: The Power of Mindset and Community
In this episode of the Chris Terrell Podcast, host Chris Terrell shares insights from his own weight loss journey, focusing on the essential role of mindset and community in achieving lasting weight loss. After a history of yo-yo dieting, Chris emphasizes the importance of learning from failures, understanding personal habits, and shifting one's belief system. He discusses the pitfalls of cutting out entire food groups and the significance of eating adequately for happiness. Chris introduces his free Facebook group, geared towards mindset-first weight loss, and encourages listeners to surround themselves with a supportive community. He also reads from Eckhart Tolle's 'The Power of Now', delving into the significance of living in the present and its impact on achieving long-term goals. Chris emphasizes that real change comes from present-moment decisions, encouraging listeners to embrace the journey of self-awareness and personal growth.
00:00 Welcome to the Chris Terrell Podcast
00:37 Chris's Weight Loss Journey
01:33 Lessons Learned from Failures
03:12 The Importance of Mindset
04:36 Community and Weight Loss
07:19 Introducing the Book: The Power of Now
12:01 Living in the Present Moment
19:34 The Journey of Self-Discovery
29:50 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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Free Downloads
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Additional Resources
Coaching Website: www.christerrellcoaching.com
Free Content: The Goods!
My TikTok Channel: @og_chris_terrell
Instagram: @OG_Chris_Terrell
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Sep 27, 2024 • 1h 34min
The Power of Small Changes: Misty's 185 lb Weight Loss Journey
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In this episode of the Chris Terrell Podcast, host Chris Terrell reflects on his own 125-pound weight loss journey and introduces Misty, who has achieved an incredible 185-pound weight loss over three and a half years.
Together, they discuss the importance of learning from failures, maintaining a supportive community, and adopting sustainable lifestyle changes.
Misty shares her lifelong struggle with weight, her encounters with various diets, and how she embraced long-term habits such as regular walking and mindful eating.
The conversation delves into emotional eating, mindset shifts, and the practical steps Misty took to transform her relationship with food and health, emphasizing the significance of patience, small steps, and personal development in achieving lasting weight loss success.
00:00 Welcome to the Chris Terrell Podcast
00:36 Chris Terrell's Weight Loss Journey
01:16 The Importance of Community and Success Stories
04:08 Introducing Misty: A Weight Loss Success Story
06:09 Misty's Weight Loss Journey: The Early Years
08:38 Struggles and Realizations
27:16 The Turning Point: Misty's Wake-Up Call
32:14 First Steps Towards Change
46:08 The Reality of Fad Diets
46:20 Motivation vs. Acceptance
47:08 The Role of Willpower
48:35 Calorie Tracking Journey
55:18 Emotional Eating Insights
01:00:35 Mindset and Personal Growth
01:06:02 Overcoming Setbacks
01:26:43 Life After Weight Loss
01:31:51 Advice for Beginners
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Three ways to support the show
Support the show directly: Buy Me a Coffee
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Free Downloads
Download my Journaling Guide today: The Free Guide
How to find your why: https://youtu.be/VkQtpSi1Tus
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Additional Resources
Coaching Website: www.christerrellcoaching.com
Free Content: The Goods!
My TikTok Channel: @og_chris_terrell
Instagram: @OG_Chris_Terrell
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Sep 20, 2024 • 1h
Modeling a "naturally thin" person
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Join host Chris Terrell in a captivating episode of the Chris Terrell Podcast, where he shares his inspiring 125-pound weight loss journey through the power of modeling successful habits and routines.
Chris highlights the importance of understanding lifestyle changes for sustainable weight loss and features an insightful conversation with his brother, David, discussing their differing philosophies on weight management.
00:00 Introduction and Host's Weight Loss Journey
01:16 Kicking Off a New Season
01:42 The Power of Modeling for Success
04:37 Applying Modeling to Personal Life
07:59 Conversation with My Brother on Weight Loss
09:58 Reflecting on Past Weight loss attempts
12:25 Understanding Different Perspectives on Weight Management
23:07 The Importance of Calorie Awareness
28:49 Balancing Rest and Activity
29:41 Indulging Without Guilt
31:36 The Impact of Diet on Performance
35:14 Parenting and Food Habits
37:44 Understanding Body Adaptation
47:55 The Role of Glycogen in Fitness
50:26 Reflecting on Weight Management
58:32 The Joy of Running in Nature
59:42 Podcast Wrap-Up and Listener Engagement
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My Free Facebook Group
My FREE Facebook Group: The CTC Weight Loss Support Group
Learn about the Guild of Champions: Click here to learn more
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Three ways to support the show
Support the show directly: Buy Me a Coffee
Share your favorite episode on social media.
Provide a review on your favorite podcasting app.
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Free Downloads
Download my Journaling Guide today: The Free Guide
How to find your why: https://youtu.be/VkQtpSi1Tus
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Additional Resources
Coaching Website: www.christerrellcoaching.com
Free Content: The Goods!
My TikTok Channel: @og_chris_terrell
Instagram: @OG_Chris_Terrell
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Sep 13, 2024 • 51min
"Whole-Ass One Thing" - A weight loss technique
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In this episode of the Chris Terrell Podcast, host Chris Terrell discusses the importance of embracing failures as lessons in the journey of weight loss, sharing insights gained from his own experience of losing 125 pounds. He highlights the concepts from Eckhart Tolle's book, 'The Power of Now,' emphasizing the significance of being present and accepting reality, especially during challenging times. Chris talks about the influence of mental health on weight management and the necessity of focusing on the present moment to achieve long-term success. He invites new listeners to join his free Facebook group and check out his YouTube channel for additional resources.
00:00 Welcome to the Chris Terrell Podcast
00:35 Chris's Weight Loss Journey
02:05 Managing Weight vs. Losing Weight
03:33 The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
04:05 Join the Community and Resources
06:28 The Importance of Mental Health
11:59 The Power of Being Present
17:47 Focus and Attention in Daily Life
21:02 Embracing a No-Complaints Policy
22:01 The Power of Acceptance
22:44 Navigating Negative Environments
26:35 Handling Unchangeable Situations
29:12 The Importance of Surrender
36:06 Living in the Present Moment
39:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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My Free Facebook Group
My FREE Facebook Group: The CTC Weight Loss Support Group
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Three ways to support the show
Support the show directly: Buy Me a Coffee
Share your favorite episode on social media.
Provide a review on your favorite podcasting app.
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Free Downloads
Download my Journaling Guide today: The Free Guide
How to find your why: https://youtu.be/VkQtpSi1Tus
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Additional Resources
Coaching Website: www.christerrellcoaching.com
Free Content: The Goods!
My TikTok Channel: @og_chris_terrell
Instagram: @OG_Chris_Terrell
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Sep 6, 2024 • 36min
Lessons I learned after 5 years of "weight loss"
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Lessons Learned on a Lifelong Weight Management Journey
In this episode of the Chris Terrell podcast, host Chris Terrell shares insights and lessons from his personal weight loss journey, where he successfully lost 125 pounds and transitioned to a lifelong weight management journey.
Chris discusses topics like overcoming yo-yo dieting, the importance of learning from failures, the impact of community on weight loss choices, and the significance of maintaining muscle mass and emotional wellness. He also invites listeners to his free upcoming webinar designed to help them achieve their goals.
Chris emphasizes the continuous nature of weight management and the necessity to adapt and learn throughout the process.
00:00 Introduction and Host's Weight Loss Journey
01:13 Invitation to Join the Community
01:48 The Importance of Active Weight Management
02:52 Reflecting on the Weight Loss Journey
05:10 Setting New Goals Beyond Weight Loss
07:52 Understanding Self-Sabotage and the Ego
09:53 The Role of the Subconscious Mind
16:40 The Role of Community in Weight Maintenance
18:11 Peer Pressure and Food Choices
21:41 Intentionality in Social Eating
22:12 Free Webinar Announcement
23:33 The Challenges of Losing Weight
24:26 Managing Emotional Eating and Stress
30:22 The Importance of Muscle Mass
32:26 Maintaining Exercise Habits
34:25 Final Thoughts and Webinar Invitation
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My Free Facebook Group
My FREE Facebook Group: The CTC Weight Loss Support Group
Learn about the Guild of Champions: Click here to learn more
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Three ways to support the show
Support the show directly: Buy Me a Coffee
Share your favorite episode on social media.
Provide a review on your favorite podcasting app.
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Free Downloads
Download my Journaling Guide today: The Free Guide
How to find your why: https://youtu.be/VkQtpSi1Tus
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Additional Resources
Coaching Website: www.christerrellcoaching.com
Free Content: The Goods!
My TikTok Channel: @og_chris_terrell
Instagram: @OG_Chris_Terrell
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Aug 30, 2024 • 35min
5 Painful Lessons in Weight Loss
Dive into a transformative journey of losing 125 pounds and the hard-earned lessons that come with it. Discover why gradual changes trump drastic overhauls and how over-focusing on exercise can backfire. Uncover the limits of willpower and the pitfalls of quick fixes. Stress management plays a crucial role in sustainable weight loss. Embrace a holistic approach that reshapes habits and beliefs for lasting success.

Aug 23, 2024 • 24min
Back to Basics: Simple but Effective Weight Loss Mindsets and Habits
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Transformative Mindset Shifts for Lasting Weight Loss: Chris Terrell's Journey and Tips
In this episode of the Chris Terrell podcast, Chris shares his personal weight loss journey of shedding 125 pounds after years of yo-yo dieting.
He emphasizes the importance of extracting lessons from failures and reveals key mindset shifts that contributed to his success.
Chris outlines actionable advice, including managing stress, adopting sustainable habits, addressing emotional eating, and focusing on helpful behaviors. He encourages listeners to join his free Facebook group, attend his upcoming three-day webinar on awakening potential, and reminds everyone to love themselves in the present.
00:00 Introduction and Weekly Check-In
00:38 Chris Terrell's Weight Loss Journey
02:23 Mindset Shifts for Weight Loss
02:36 Join the Community and Upcoming Events
04:25 Mindset Shift 1: Avoiding Stress
05:47 Mindset Shift 2: 50% of Something is Better Than 100% of Nothing
07:22 Mindset Shift 3: Breaking Free from a Sedentary Lifestyle
08:48 Mindset Shift 4: Adopting Thin People's Habits
12:51 Mindset Shift 5: Focus on Helpful Behaviors
14:25 Mindset Shift 6: Moderation and Balance
16:24 Mindset Shift 7: Addressing Emotional Eating
18:44 Mindset Shift 8: Love Yourself Today
21:59 Conclusion and Upcoming Events
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My Free Facebook Group
My FREE Facebook Group: The CTC Weight Loss Support Group
Learn about the Guild of Champions: Click here to learn more
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Three ways to support the show
Support the show directly: Buy Me a Coffee
Share your favorite episode on social media.
Provide a review on your favorite podcasting app.
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Free Downloads
Download my Journaling Guide today: The Free Guide
How to find your why: https://youtu.be/VkQtpSi1Tus
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Additional Resources
Coaching Website: www.christerrellcoaching.com
Free Content: The Goods!
My TikTok Channel: @og_chris_terrell
Instagram: @OG_Chris_Terrell
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Aug 16, 2024 • 32min
Cultivating Self-Love & Resilience
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In this episode of the Chris Terrell podcast, Chris gives a motivational talk for listeners on their weight loss journey. Reflecting on his own 125-pound weight loss and how he maintained it, he shares the importance of learning from failures and letting go of the past.
Through personal anecdotes and a powerful excerpt from Roger Federer's speech, Chris emphasizes that perfection is unnecessary for greatness and how crucial it is to focus on incremental progress.
He encourages listeners to cultivate self-love, accept themselves fully, and highlights the importance of community support.
Additionally, there's an invitation to join his free Facebook group and details about his upcoming free multi-day workshop 'Awakening'.
00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:19 Reflecting on Past Failures and Lessons
00:34 Chris Terrell's Weight Loss Journey
01:10 Join the Community and Live Streams
01:57 Overcoming Weight Loss Plateaus
03:27 Roger Federer's Commencement Speech
04:30 Applying Federer's Lessons to Weight Loss
07:43 The Importance of Self-Love
08:45 Chris's Personal Reflections on Self-Love
28:53 Invitation to Free Workshop
31:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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My Free Facebook Group
My FREE Facebook Group: The CTC Weight Loss Support Group
Learn about the Guild of Champions: Click here to learn more
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Three ways to support the show
Support the show directly: Buy Me a Coffee
Share your favorite episode on social media.
Provide a review on your favorite podcasting app.
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Free Downloads
Download my Journaling Guide today: The Free Guide
How to find your why: https://youtu.be/VkQtpSi1Tus
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Additional Resources
Coaching Website: www.christerrellcoaching.com
Free Content: The Goods!
My TikTok Channel: @og_chris_terrell
Instagram: @OG_Chris_Terrell
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Aug 9, 2024 • 31min
Why Some Win at Weight Loss and Others Don’t
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The Courage to Transform: Permanent Weight Loss and Beyond
In this episode of the Chris Terrell podcast, Chris dives deep into the challenges and failures faced during weight loss journeys, sharing personal insights from his own 125-pound transformation.
He stresses the importance of permanent lifestyle changes, the power of positive thinking, and rejecting societal conformity.
Drawing on concepts by Earl Nightingale, Chris defines success as the progressive realization of a worthy ideal and distinguishes courage as acting in the face of fear versus the conformity that holds many back.
Listeners are encouraged to introspect, set meaningful goals, and prioritize self-love to achieve lasting success in their weight loss and overall life ambitions.
00:00 Introduction and Weekly Check-In
00:37 Chris Terrell's Weight Loss Journey
01:10 The Importance of Permanent Changes
01:42 The Pitfalls of Crash Diets
02:07 Defining Success and Failure
02:48 Join the Community
03:53 Behavior Changes Over Mechanics
09:23 The Role of Courage in Weight Loss
10:54 Conformity vs. Courage
14:25 Breaking Free from Expectations
16:26 Setting Effective Goals
16:52 The Courage to Pursue Big Goals
17:27 Understanding Height to Waist Ratio
18:08 The Importance of Self-Belief
20:14 The Power of Thought
25:31 Loving Yourself for Success
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My Free Facebook Group
My FREE Facebook Group: The CTC Weight Loss Support Group
Learn about the Guild of Champions: Click here to learn more
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Three ways to support the show
Support the show directly: Buy Me a Coffee
Share your favorite episode on social media.
Provide a review on your favorite podcasting app.
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Free Downloads
Download my Journaling Guide today: The Free Guide
How to find your why: https://youtu.be/VkQtpSi1Tus
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Additional Resources
Coaching Website: www.christerrellcoaching.com
Free Content: The Goods!
My TikTok Channel: @og_chris_terrell
Instagram: @OG_Chris_Terrell
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Aug 2, 2024 • 35min
Walk & talk: Let’s talk about emotional eating
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In this unique episode of the Chris Terrell Podcast, Chris shares a personal story about forgetting his podcast recording and improvising by recording a new episode while on a walk. He invites listeners to join him for a walk as he discusses the importance of being resourceful and the sacrifices required on a weight loss journey. Chris shares metaphors about change, personal experiences with maintaining weight loss, and effective strategies for coping with emotional eating. The episode is both motivational and practical, encouraging listeners to take steps—literally and figuratively—towards achieving long-term success in their fitness goals.
00:00 Introduction and Last Week's Recap
00:47 A Creative Solution: Walking Podcast
01:41 Join Me on a Walk
02:26 Steps and Weight Loss Journey
06:58 Sacrifices for Success
10:04 Kitchen Metaphor for Transformation
16:27 Understanding Overindulgence
16:52 The Metaphorical Kitchen
16:57 Appreciating the Little Things
17:25 Rebuilding the Kitchen
19:01 The Point of No Return
20:25 Replacing Emotional Eating
22:50 Mastering Your Emotional State
24:22 The Power of Movement
30:06 Self-Kindness and Encouragement
33:39 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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My Free Facebook Group
My FREE Facebook Group: The CTC Weight Loss Support Group
Learn about the Guild of Champions: Click here to learn more
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Three ways to support the show
Support the show directly: Buy Me a Coffee
Share your favorite episode on social media.
Provide a review on your favorite podcasting app.
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Free Downloads
Download my Journaling Guide today: The Free Guide
How to find your why: https://youtu.be/VkQtpSi1Tus
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Additional Resources
Coaching Website: www.christerrellcoaching.com
Free Content: The Goods!
My TikTok Channel: @og_chris_terrell
Instagram: @OG_Chris_Terrell
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