

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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Jul 25, 2017 β’ 19min
365: Accepting Reality Without Finality
Do you get hung up on your past? Do you let it frustrate you? Does it contribute to your doubts about what you might be able to do in the future? That's what today's episode is all about. It's time to understand how to change that. This episode was inspired, in part, by The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews. A couple of the quotes at the center of this episode include: I do not deny the reality of my situation; I deny the finality of it. If we familiarize ourselves with the chains of bondage, we prepare our own limbs to wear them. Make sure to listen to this one! http://primalpotential.com/365-reality-without-finality/ Resources: ASCEND: Get on the wait list The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Jul 22, 2017 β’ 30min
364: The Science Of Cravings
Struggling with sugar cravings? Do you want to make better choices but find yourself repeatedly giving into the pull of your cravings? One of critical steps we need to take in order to overcome cravings is understanding how our current behavior is actually creating those cravings. Sure, practice, discipline & self-control play a role, but identifying the ways that your current choices are triggering the return of your cravings is a powerful place to start. In today's episode we're geeking out on a couple aspects of the science of cravings so you can begin to create your own personal sugar solution. http://primalpotential.com/364-science-of-cravings/ Resources: ASCEND: Get on the wait list How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!) 055: Probiotics for Health & Fat Loss The Carb Cycle 195: The Golden Rules of Carbs & Fat Loss

Jul 20, 2017 β’ 32min
363: Loving Food & Losing Weight
The other day I had a powerful interaction with someone in my Primal Potential Masters Club. She loves food (I do too) and she's struggling with a feeling of "missing out" if & when she's trying to eat less. How do you love food & still lose weight? I promise it's possible... She knows she is probably eating too much but the idea of eating less creates a real uneasiness for her. She called it fear. Whatever it is for you, it can feel like tension, deprivation, fear of missing out or lack. Today we're going to dive into solutions for those fears. Big shout out to this super special client for being open to me sharing some of our exchange. **This episode is explicit for language and content beginning around the 25+ minute mark** http://primalpotential.com/363-loving-food-losing-weight/ Resources: Anchor Channel for Short Form Audio ASCEND: Get on the wait list How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Jul 18, 2017 β’ 15min
362: Travel Light
I've shared with you that one of my mantras is "travel light" and it has been a game changer for me. This weekend, however, I realized that I've really dropped the ball on living that mantra, especially as it relates to my interactions with other people. First, let me revisit (more for me than for you) what "travel light" means to me. I don't get flustered over the small stuff. I'm grateful. I find the good in everything. I choose to focus on opportunities to move forward. I am more powerful than my setbacks & circumstances. I know that joy is a choice & I choose it daily. Essentially, "travel light" reminds me to refuse to be burdened by anything. Let it go. Set it down. Travel light. I really believe that often times, extra physical weight we carry is a physical manifestation of extra emotional weight we're carrying. More than that, most of the emotional baggage we carry with us is optional. We can & should set it down. We only carry it with us because we don't realize that we can & should let it go. http://primalpotential.com/362-travel-light/ Resources: ASCEND: Get on the wait list How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Jul 15, 2017 β’ 22min
361: 5 Ways To Create Summer Success
You can make progress towards your goals AND indulge. You can enjoy summer or holiday treats without guilt. You can enjoy food AND results. It's time to let go of the idea of perfection and stop creating drama and guilt over enjoying food. With that said, summer time & holiday seasons can be a challenging time to embrace improvements and avoid going overboard. In today's episode we're talking about 5 strategies to create summer success without perfection. These strategies are about YOU and can easily be applied to holidays or any time you feel like you're in a funk and you want to make more progress. http://primalpotential.com/361-create-summer-success/ Resources: ASCEND: Get on the wait list How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Jul 13, 2017 β’ 29min
360: Taking Control of Your Life
In today's episode I share a conversation with one of my Masters Club clients. When I asked her about the most significant changes she's made in her life, she shared how she's now certain that she is in control of her life. She's in control of her food choices, her physique, her career, finances and much more. Our discussion centers around a few follow-up questions: did you always feel like you had that control? And: how did you create it? How has that sense of control impacted how you take care of your body? Specifically, we talked about how she transitioned to feeling limited because of her circumstances to feeling empowered regardless of her circumstances. Then we got talking about her struggles. She isn't seeing the physical progress she knows she is capable of and she feels like she needs more standards for herself when it comes to food. We quickly got to the root of the problem: eating too much of the "right" things. She's improved the quality of what she's eating, but the quantity is probably a bit much for her goals. Together, we established a strategy for paying more attention to how much she's eating versus how much she needs to eat. Don't miss today's conversation! http://primalpotential.com/360-taking-control-life/ Resources: ASCEND: Get on the wait list How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Jul 11, 2017 β’ 28min
359: Primal Potential's 3rd Anniversary
Wednesday July 12th is Primal Potential's 3rd anniversary. Pretty crazy, right? The very most important thing to say today is THANK YOU. Primal Potential wouldn't exist without you & it exists for you. In today's episode I'm sharing some ideas I have for making this community even more fun & transformative for you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making Primal Potential what it is and everything it will become. I am beyond grateful for you! If you want to help me celebrate, it would mean the world to me if you'd take a second to leave a rating & review of the podcast on iTunes (Apple Music) or wherever your listen. http://primalpotential.com/359-3rd-anniversary/ Resources: ASCEND: Get on the wait list How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Jul 8, 2017 β’ 17min
358: Tackling Excuses, Procrastination & Not Trusting Yourself
Excuses, procrastination & not trusting yourself stem from one problem: communication. We all understand the importance of honest & productive communication with others, but we don't spend much time improving the way we communicate with ourselves. This is a problem. To overcome excuses, to begin to trust yourself and to get to a point where what you say you'll do actually means something, improve the way you communicate with yourself. Today we'll talk about how. http://primalpotential.com/358-tackling-excuses-procrastination/ Resources: How To Communicate Like A Buddhist Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Emotional Eating & Self Limiting Beliefs How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Jul 6, 2017 β’ 33min
357: AMA - Elizabeth Answers Questions
The other day on my daily blog I invited you to "ask me anything" and today I'm sharing my answers. Some of the questions are personal in nature - everything from my goals & recent progress to whether or not I have a boyfriend. Others are playful and some are certainly tactical. I consider you guys family and I love when we can get to know each other better. Today, you'll hear a little bit more about my own journey, my life as well as my thoughts on things like sugar addiction, perfection and working out. http://primalpotential.com/357-elizabeth-answers-questions/ Resources: Food Addiction Temptation & Fighting Against Yourself Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Emotional Eating & Self Limiting Beliefs How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)

Jul 4, 2017 β’ 21min
356: Complacency & Rationalization
Do you feel like you're a bit complacent? You want more results but you're just not pushing yourself to get those results? On today's episode I'm talking with one of my clients who has lost 70 lbs and wants to lose more. When I asked about his current challenges & struggles he said, "I've become complacent." He finds himself rationalizing choices because one treat or indulgence won't really make a big difference in the long run. Part of this is human nature. Our motivation, if not constantly cultivated, ebbs & flows. Plus, with 70 lbs of weight lost, it's easy to focus on how much you've accomplished and use that to justify throttling back on the effort. And, we can rationalize & justify pretty much everything. The problem is: that's not what this client wants. He doesn't want to throttle back. He doesn't want to rationalize & justify. He wants to overcome the complacency. Today, we talk about how. http://primalpotential.com/356-complacency-rationalization/ Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Info How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)


