

CONSISTENT by Primal Potential
Elizabeth Benton
Why are we so stressed & overwhelmed? Why do we have clear & compelling goals but fail to reach them? How can we want to change so desperately yet make choices that keep us from that change? Because we keep focusing on the habits we want instead of building the skill of consistency that allows us to achieve them. Consistency is a skill. It's a superpower. It isn't one-size-fits all. It unlocks any door and makes every goal achievable. A more effective, realistic approach starts here.
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Mar 12, 2018 • 30min
464: The Most Important Thing
The other day I listened to Dan Heath share a story about college professors. It really moved me & inspired this episode. Here's a quick summary of the story he told. A group of college professors were asked what one or two things they'd want their students to remember 10 years later. Of all the things they'd teach, what was most important that they carry with them, understand or know how to do years into the future? The professors all shared their answers. Then, they were asked what percentage of their syllabus was dedicated to teaching that thing. Very little, it turned out. Not nearly enough. I thought about that question. If there was ONE SINGLE THING I could impress upon you guys with my podcast, one single skill, habit or mindset that I could guarantee you mastered and carried with you, what would it be? Today, I'm sharing that thing with you. I'm also promising to talk about & teach this thing much more regularly. Enjoy the episode! If you have questions or there are parts of it you want me to go more deeply into, make sure to leave a comment! https://primalpotential.com/464/ Resources Join the wait list for the Spring Fat Loss Fast Track! Want to give Thrive Market a try? Register through the link thrivemarket.com/primalpotential & you'll save an extra 25% + get free shipping on your first order! Follow me on Instagram The Power of Moments by Chip & Dan Heath

Mar 8, 2018 • 22min
463: Maintenance, Plateaus & Shame
Just because you could lose more weight or you want to lose more weight, doesn't mean you're a failure if you aren't seeing results. We need to stop being ashamed of maintenance or plateaus. We need to see them as critical parts of the process that shouldn't be fought or rushed. One of the best ways to ensure the change you've worked hard to create is permanent is to prove your ability to maintain it. Periods of maintenance can & should happen along the path to progress. Furthermore, it's beyond okay if weight loss isn't your objective at all times. You can have other priorities while you hold the line. I am super fired up to share today's episode with you. You've got to take a listen! https://primalpotential.com/463/ Resources: Join the wait list for the Spring 2018 Fat Loss Fast Track Follow me on Instagram

Mar 6, 2018 • 36min
462: How I Transformed My Travel Habits
My travel habits used to be a complete nightmare. I'd binge in airports, overeat on roadtrips and justify every indulgence because I was out of my normal routine. All the while, I'd make myself empty (yet well intentioned) promises about how "on point" I'd be when I returned home. I'd return home from vacations, business trips or road trips feeling exhausted, defeated and tremendously disappointed in myself. I was both physically & emotionally heavier than when I had left. Because of this habit, I feared travel. I felt like it was impossible to make progress towards my goals, impossible to avoid derailing, when I was away from home. But, I successfully transformed my travel habits & in today's episode I'm going to share with you the steps I took to create the change. https://primalpotential.com/462/ Resources: Get on the wait list for the Spring 2018 Fat Loss Fast Track! Avoiding Travel Trainwrecks Part 1 Artisana Coconut Butter Travel Packets Follow me on Instagram!

Mar 3, 2018 • 37min
461: Travel Tips To Avoid Trackwrecks
I used to fear travel. For me, based on my past experiences, travel was a time for overeating, overindulging, and making all sorts of pledges about how I'll "get serious" when I return home. I'd return exhausted, frustrated, feeling bad about my body and completely overwhelmed by all the changes I wanted to make. In the past few years, I have transformed my travel habits. Over the next two episodes I'll share how I made those changes (without restriction, deprivation or missing out) and I'll also address some of your biggest travel fears & frustrations. Thanks to everyone who shared questions and struggles for this episode! https://primalpotential.com/461/ Resources: Get on the wait list for the Spring Fat Loss Fast Track! Here are the products I mentioned I travel with from Thrive Market. If you give them a try, register through the URL thrivemarket.com/primalpotential so you can save an extra 25% and get free shipping on your 1st order. You'll also get a free 30-day trial membership! Artisana Coconut Butter Travel Packs Phat Fudge EPIC Bars: Bison Almond Cranberry

Mar 1, 2018 • 17min
460: This Will Rub You The Wrong Way
Why is it that we hold others to higher standards than those to which we hold ourselves? Why is it unacceptable for others to break promises to us but we let ourselves off the hook for it every day? Is it not a little hypocritical to demand change from others before demanding it of ourselves? Today's episode is short and powerful. I hope you'll take a listen and then take action. https://primalpotential.com/460 Resources: Join the Wait List for the Spring 2018 Fat Loss Fast Track What is Breaking Barriers Check out Thrive Market! Curious about Butcher Box? Shop through Butcher Box Follow me on Instagram

Feb 27, 2018 • 33min
459: EB Talks Mindset
Last week I was interviewed about the role of mindset - the way we think and make decisions - in our quest to create change. I talked about the most common mistakes I see that hold people back and some simple strategies to overcome them. Plus, I talk about my journey, my childhood and how I created massive change and improvement in my own life. When the full interview becomes available, I'll be sure to share on Instagram where you can find it. For now, this episode is a great one! https://primalpotential.com/459 Resources Join the Fat Loss Fast Track Spring 2018 wait list! Ready to change your mindset and make massive change? Enroll in Breaking Barriers - the self-guided e-course on overcoming self-limiting beliefs and getting out of your own way! What is Breaking Barriers?

Feb 24, 2018 • 41min
458: Food As Medicine - Turmeric
I am beyond excited for this 2nd episode in the Food As Medicine series of the podcast! Today we are talking about turmeric and it's active components, curcuminoids. Curcumin has long been used to fight inflammation but it does so much more than that! We'll explore the role of turmeric in cell health, inflammation, skin health, depression, cognitive function and more! We'll differentiate between turmeric root and turmeric powder, talk about how to identify a quality supplement and I'll even share a few recipes. https://primalpotential.com/458/ Resources: Get on the wait list for the Spring Fat Loss Fast Track! Food As Medicine - Coconut Tomato & Turmeric Shot Blend 1 tsp of tomato paste with 1 cup hot water and 1/4 inch peeled turmeric root Tomato & Turmeric Root Soup Puree the following ingredients: 2 cups water 1 clove roasted garlic 1 inch peeled turmeric root 1 6 oz can tomato paste Here's the tomato paste I get from Thrive Market. If you register through the link thrivemarket.com/primalpotential you can save 25% on your first order and get free shipping and a free 30-day trial membership! Other turmeric products from Thrive Market: Golden Milk Adaptogen Blend

Feb 22, 2018 • 23min
457: Becoming A Warrior
We've become too passive in our own lives. We go with the flow instead of stepping up to be in charge of the journey. Today's episode is a call to be warrior in your own life. It's a call to stop being a victim of your circumstances, to stop acting as if stepping into your potential is a burden or a chore - it is the purpose of your life and the path to a much more fulfilling version of yourself. Here's to becoming a warrior! https://primalpotential.com/457/ Resources: Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Emotional Eating The Emperor's Handbook - Marcus Aurelius Meditations - Marcus Aurelius 21 Day Sugar Detox Salmon Cakes Recipe Butcher Box Thrive Market Follow me on Instagram

Feb 20, 2018 • 22min
456: The Most Random Episode There Ever Was
Two completely random things inspired me this week. They reminded me of how I'm probably the least likely person on the planet to end up with a podcast about fat loss. My journey has been hard. It's been full of struggle. And yet, I'm here. "A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song" ~ Mike Posner I hope you'll take a listen to this inspired episode about my heart, my mission and my passion. https://primalpotential.com/456/ Resources: Breaking Barriers

Feb 17, 2018 • 38min
455: Raw Foods Right & Wrong
For the past couple weeks, I've been challenging myself to eat more raw vegetables. I wanted to see if there was an impact on my digestion and my energy levels. There has been. In today's episode I'm going to talk about the pros & cons of raw vegetables, which ones you should eat raw and which ones are best prepared cooked (from a nutritional standpoint). I'm going to share the changes I've made recently, specifically how I'm incorporating raw vegetables and what benefits I've noticed. I hope you enjoy the episode! https://primalpotential.com/455/ Resources: Cabbage Salad Bowl Register for Thrive Market via thrivemarket.com/primalpotential to save an additional 25% and get free shipping on your first order (and a free 30-day trial membership!) Phat Fudge via Thrive Market Phat Fudge via Amazon Vitamix Blender


