As we mark Joanna’s one-year milestone with Lean with Plants, I wanted to share how she’s lost the 30lbs and now can KEEP it off after starting dieting at just 7 years old. In this episode we dive into escaping decades of yo yo diets and fads, gaining confidence and building habits and becoming yourself again after motherhood and weight gain It is truly an honour to see someone transform before you eyes like Joanna has, and her story is sure to encourage you too. 📚 Join the FREE mini course to ...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Isn’t it weird how kids learn so fast while having FUN, and yet adults try and struggle while HATING the process? It’s time we explore a new way of learning and building habits. The formula for success is always repetition and play makes it easier to get your reps in because it’s fun and rewarding. Tune in to learn about gamifying your habit building. 📚 Join the FREE mini course to kickstart your weight loss 👇 https://www.skool.com/lwp-kickstarter/about 📆 Get a FREE 1:1 Weight Loss Consult t...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast My life get’s really darn hard. There are so many days I don’t feel like I can cope and yet somehow I’ve maintained 40lbs of weight loss, while running a business, being a busy mama and having a husband with a disability. 10 years ago I did NOT have the toolkit to make that happen and it’s been trial and error and many books on behavioural science later that I have a toolkit of 6 habits/mindsets that keep me going on my worst days. They are: I know that 100% effort isn’t required to see results,...
Jul 30, 2023•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast At the beginning of the year, I said my goal for this year was to be mediocre, however even though I believe there are times when mediocrity can be helpful, it can also be a hinderance. Success requires effort and perseverance, for there is no gain without pain. Hard work serves as the key that unlocks the door to triumph. The things truly worth having in life are not obtained effortlessly; they demand dedication and resilience. Weight loss is one of those things, it doesn't come easy, it ta...
Jul 21, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s talk about the 3 weight loss rules to live by. We'll be exploring the concept of calorie density and three key principles to keep in mind as you’re choosing what foods are optimal (and harmful) for fat loss. So if you're looking for some practical tips and tricks to help you on your weight loss journey, stick around and let's get started! 📚 Join the FREE mini course to kickstart your weight loss 👇 https://www.skool.com/lwp-kickstarter/about 📆 Get a FREE 1:1 Weight Loss Cons...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Take a leap, embrace the unknown, and ask yourself, "What's the worst that could happen if I don't try a new approach to weight loss? What have I got to lose by going all in? Inaction and fear means there's a real cost to our overall health and mindset. This week I dive into Callie's story, which is what inspired me to do this episode. It's important to remember the immediate benefits of consistent action, even without immediate results. Failure often stems from a lack o...
Jun 26, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Weight loss is often surrounded by a cloud of mystery and perceived complexity. There are many fad diets promoting quick weight loss and so much conflicting information online, it's hard to know what is true and what isn't. The diet industry thrives on exploiting people's desires to lose weight quickly and effortlessly, often resorting to misleading claims. Many people believe that there must be some secret formula to shedding pounds and getting in shape. They tend to think of themse...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Should you Incorporate cheat meals into your diet? Indulging in meals that deviate from your usual eating routine raises the question of whether it is a beneficial practice. The concept of "cheating" on your diet often carries negative connotations, suggesting that you are engaging in something forbidden or naughty. It can lead you to make choices that conflict with your long-term objectives. But what exactly is the ultimate goal? When faced with choices, what is the best option for yo...
Jun 12, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Weight gain and loss are responses to changes in calorie intake, which are not mystical occurrences but rather predictable outcomes. These changes can be influenced by internal and external factors related to our environment and behavior. Understanding these factors is attainable. To achieve desired changes in weight, it is important to modify both internal and external aspects of your current environment. The traditional approach, which relies solely on willpower and the belief that enduring pa...
Jun 07, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Winners, often exhibit certain mindset traits and thinking patterns that contribute to their success. It's so important to cultivate a winners mindset because when it comes to losing weight you need to look past obstacles and see the opportunity for change so you can take action. Winners believe in their ability to overcome obstacles. They view setbacks and failures as learning opportunities rather than roadblocks. Instead of dwelling on problems, they actively seek solutions and stay optimi...
May 29, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast People who lose weight and keep it off have 12 traits in common. In this episode we’ll go over the last 6 of these traits. Keeping things simple and easy. Understanding the power of tiny habits. Seeking accountability. Cultivating patience Viewing success on a longer timeline Focus on fast, messy action rather than perfectionism. Tune in to hear how to becoming an action taker, not an excuse maker, and start seeing results. 📚 Join the FREE mini course to kickstart your weight loss 👇 https:/...
May 21, 2023•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode I'm going to be talking about the character traits that makes people successful when it comes to dieting and losing weight. The attributes I will be talking about are shared by successful people everywhere, but they don’t happen by accident or luck. They originate in habits, built a day at a time. My team and I have identified 12 key traits that all successful dieters have in common. This is a 2 part episode, I will be talking about the first 6 in this episode, so don't f...
Mar 29, 2023•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Consistency is harder for overachievers because they go from 100 miles an hour to zero very quickly as they rely on their willpower rather than creating habits. If we set ambitious goals that we can't reach, we often lose heart and abandon them altogether. However, the "1% better daily" principle advocates for making small daily improvements that can eventually result in substantial progress. By concentrating on making consistent 1% improvements every day, individuals who are overa...
Mar 20, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast in this episode, we talks about how to prioritise health even when you’re going through a crisis and just surviving. We’ll talk about the benefits of losing weight in a healthy way, which includes gaining confidence and self-discipline, having more energy, and being equipped to deal with the stresses and difficulties of life. We also dive into practical ways to deal with a crisis, such as eliminating distractions and decision fatigue, accepting discomfort, saying "no" more often, and p...
Mar 06, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we’ll discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is set to change the weight loss industry forever. We explore the potential uses of AI in coaching, customising meal plans and workout routines, and making complex information more accessible to the public that has previously relied on industry ‘guru’s’ to translate. I predicts that as AI becomes more prevalent in diagnosis, health professions such as nutritionists, dieticians, and doctors will become less valued. Instead, accountab...
Feb 27, 2023•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to tracking your progress on a weight loss journey, the number on the scales can be both encouraging and demoralizing. While it's natural to want to see the number go down as you make progress, it's important to remember that there are many factors that can influence the number on the scale in the short term. In this episode I'll discuss why it's always important to focus on fat loss rather than just the number on the scales as there are many reasons why your weight...
Feb 14, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I'll be sharing with you how systems and environment can change our behavior, and why even when we want it most, we still can’t seem to change! I'll be discussing 5 subtle changes in our systems that can greatly affect our behavior and prevent consistency, and sharing tips and strategies on how to combat these changes in order to develop unshakeable default behaviors that lead to long-term habit change, and ultimately, weight loss!! We’re constantly being pulled towards ...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hey and Happy New Year! If you've been a long time listener of this podcast you will know I love James Clear and his book 'Atomic Habits'. It's been my bible of habit change for such a long time now. James Clear suggests that the most effective way to create lasting change and form new habits is to shift our identity and focus on becoming the type of person who embodies the habits we want to cultivate, as apposed to focusing on outcomes. Lately I've realized I have been extre...
Jan 17, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week I'm going to discuss how to create a system that helps develop discipline in your food choices. I’ll be explaining the 6 key things you can start today to help you develop more discipline and consistency over time. Self-discipline is the ability to push yourself forward, stay motivated, and take action, regardless of how you're feeling, physically or emotionally. Instead of thinking 'I am the problem’ or ‘ I have no self control' you need to start working on your system...
Dec 05, 2022•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we’re talking how to break bad habits once and for all by getting clear on what’s ACTUALLY holding you back and then changing it, rather than saying it ‘shouldn’t’ be an issue. Ever heard the saying; 'If nothing changes, nothing changes'? - Lets change it! Listen now to learn how you can adopt this mindset and start breaking those bad habits for good. 📚 Join the FREE mini course to kickstart your weight loss 👇 https://www.skool.com/lwp-kickstarter/about 🤙 Find me on: My Web...
Nov 22, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lets get into myth busting! There's so much information out there when it comes to health and wellness that it can get very confusing for us to understand. Many views are polarising, blown out of proportion, misunderstood and yet so many studies seem to back up every single opinion so you end up not being sure what to believe. This week I will be breaking down and discussing the 5 most common health and wellness myths that I hear on a daily basis when it comes to weight loss that I feel need...
Oct 18, 2022•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast I’ve talked a lot about tiny steps and how to make progress without oodles of motivation… but what do you do when you want big changes fast?? In this episode I share the 6 stages of creating HUGE change fast. Motivation Commitment Plan Accountability Measuring progress Following through Every one of these is necessary for making big changes, and incredibly powerful!! We’re launching a coaching program that has all of these elements (and more) to help a few people make bigger changes faster, if y...
Oct 10, 2022•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we're talking about mindset, particularly challenging your thoughts by using positive affirmations and mantras. I'll dive deep in to how our default thought patterns and internal dialogue can sometimes be very negative. I hope this episode will give you some hope to believe change is possible, because even though we may not have control over the thoughts our brains are telling us, we can have 100% control and influence on how we respond them. Resources 7 Habits of highly effect...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you want to lose weight, you may be wondering how much you should be exercising and what exercises you need to do to lose weight. Losing weight is all about being in calorie deficit, so it's understandable you think you need to exercise to lose weight as you'll burn more calories right? Whilst there is some truth to that it's more complex than you might think. There's a lot to unpack this week, so in this episode I'll be discussing what effect exercise has on your ability ...
Sep 19, 2022•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week I thought I'd talk you about how to get comfortable, with being uncomfortable. Embracing discomfort definitely won't be pleasant but it's necessary if you want to experience personal growth. The thing is If you always stay in your comfort zone and avoid situations where you might fail or be uncomfortable, then there is little way for you to grow as an individual. A quote which I love and I have hanging on my wall is " fail faster" because it reminds me everyday th...
Sep 05, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode I share 4 key ways I keep going when my goals feel so far away! I talk a lot about not being perfect and why it's important to fail faster but this week I want to get a little more personal. The crux of it is; We don’t want to put our lives on hold until we reach a certain goal, because life is happening NOW, and the future is never a given. It's so important to focus on the present and put values, before beauty. I'll be talking about why this matters so much to me an...
Aug 23, 2022•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Harness the power of gateway habits to boost your consistency with less effort. 🎉 Win a goodie bag starter kit and a scholarship to the Lean with Plants program! 🎉 Challenge runs from Friday the 5th ➡️ Monday 8th August 2022 (CST) My definition of “gateway habits” are small, easy habits that have a HUGE knock on affect to other behaviour. They’re like gateway drugs. Once you start, the harder stuff is the next step (although unlike taking drugs gateway habits make way for POSITIVE behaviour!!)...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kezia lost 50 lbs (and counting) while spending less time in the kitchen and making her system easy. Here’s what she said: “in January when the doors were open for LWP I wasn't quite ready to jump in, I felt like I had all of the knowledge and understanding and I could do it on my own. So I decided to give myself some time to try it alone. Alas, I was able to eat the right things but then weekends would come and my consistency would fly out the window. So here I am signed up for LWP this rou...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Those that have been following me for a while know that I recently went on a 3 month trip around the United States of America. Whilst traveling I haven't been keeping up with eating 100% healthy, as I would in my home environment. So in this episode I'm going to talk about several actionable positive behaviours I'm going to start doing to get my healthy eating habits back on track now that I'm back home in New Zealand. If you are someone that struggles with all in all out mindset...
Jul 12, 2022•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Making faster progress isn’t about stricter diets and more discipline, it’s about taking consistent action steps that move you closer to your goal. The problem is we get tired, bored, lose motivation or give up, or (insert excuse here) and progress stalls or goes out the window. This isn’t a flaw with YOU, it’s a human character trait that keeps us alive, we’re kinda designed to choose the path of least resistance to conserve energy and constantly innovate… BUT that’s not super helpful when we n...
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