Why is change so hard?  Simply put, because we don’t want it bad enough. Change happens when you associate enough pain to the unwanted belief or behavior so that your brain goes…”enough already!” Watch the video for the step by step process to change your unwanted behavior or sabotaging belief.

Step One:

Identify the unwanted behavior or belief you want to change.

Step Two:

Associate or link MASSIVE amounts of PAIN too this belief or behavior. You’ve got to hit, “rock bottom” and interrupt the pattern that is keeping you stuck. Write down 10 reasons why you MUST change NOW! What will it cost you if you don’t change?

Step Three:

Create new beliefs and behaviors that empower.

Step Four:

Associate or link MASSIVE amounts of PLEASURE to the new supporting belief. You’ve got to be “out of your mind!” excited for this new behavior or belief.

What does this look like in practical terms? Let’s say you wanted to stop procrastinating on going to the gym and you have a belief that… “exercise sucks and I hate going to the gym!” You would want to identify 10 ways having that belief is HURTING you, or causing you pain and suffering. You’ve got to really FEEL all the damage to your life, your relationships, your productivity, your inner and outer wellbeing, your inner and outer worth from having that belief or behavior.

Then you have to consciously and deliberately change that belief. Instead say, “I LOVE going to the gym and exercise is awesome because it skyrockets my energy and puts money in the bank!”  Write down 10 benefits from this new belief or behavior. When you think about this new self-supporting belief you have to really FEEL all the amazing benefits and results from going to the gym.

So, every time you feel yourself slipping into, “I had the gym…” you have to consciously interrupt your own belief pattern and immediately shift to, “I LOVE the gym because…” Pretty soon you will condition a new belief and behavior.

Massive thanks to TeesForChange.com for the inspiration behind this lesson.

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It’s summer! And I don’t know about you, but all I want to do is get outside and bounce around. I’ve got bbq’s, picnics, trips to the beach on the schedule and flights booked home to Missouri to see my family – my priorities are pretty obvious at the moment!  It’s easy to let your mind and body get off track when all you want to do is play, play, play!  Nothing wrong with some much needed summer fun time. But, if a neighborhood block party, or bbq is a weekly summer event there are tempting 20% treats all around.  And before you know it your 80/20 healthy eating principle has turned into 50 percent healthy, wholesome food, 50 percent treats.

Below are 5 tips to staying hot and healthy during the summer and not let the treats get you off track.

✔   Set up a rewards system. No junk, treat, or 20% food unless you’ve earned it. If you haven’t done your workout for the day then no deal. You aren’t allowed to indulge if you haven’t conditioned your body to handle it. Okay, so I have an ulterior motive here – the longer you can commit to this tip, the less the “treat” is going to feel like a reward.  That’s just what happens when you eat healthy and exercise on a regular basis. The desire for vitality overrules the desire for the “treat.” But, hey, if a homemade peach cobbler was in my near future you’d better believe I’m going to get my workout in for the day.

✔ Set up a support system. Ask your best pal, family member or trusted colleague if they would keep you accountable to your health and fitness plan over the summer. Better yet, make an announcement on Facebook that you don’t want to fall victim to too many summertime treats and you’re looking for help staying accountable to your health and fitness goals.  You’ll have so much support you wouldn’t dare eating that extra cookie!

✔ Set your kitchen up for success. This is one of my year around favs. My kitchens is always stocked with healthy, wholesome, real food. This includes plenty of protein – grass fed beef, chicken thighs & breast, fish, lamb and pork; and plenty of seasonal veggies. I just don’t allow the 20% food, snacks, treats or junk in the house. Period.  If I want a treat I have to go out of my way to get it. If you tend to frequent bbq’s and picnics during the summer fill up on protein and veggies first, eat the burger or the hotdog bunless and stand clear of the picnic table!

✔  Set your standards higher. I’ll often  hear women comfort each other after eating something unhealthy like this, “don’t beat yourself up about it, it’s only one cookie” or “don’t feel bad…seriously live a little!” Agreed. If you are eating healthy, for your metabolic type 80% of the time, then live it up 20% of the time! Enjoy, indulge and don’t feel bad. BUT… most people are NOT eating healthy most of the time.  People set boundaries & goals for themselves and then they break them. When you violate your own boundary, you’re going to feel bad. This is an appropriate response. This is a signal.  Quit coddling yourself and others and hold yourself to a higher standard. In the end you’ll feel better and so will your friends.

✔  Set out to workout. With a little planning it’s actually easy to stay in shape or get in shape during the summer. The weather is perfect to get outside, soak up some much needed vitamin D and run around.  If a family picnic is in order, include games that force you and your kids to move your body – relay races, water balloon toss, touch football, freeze tag or whiffle ball.  Hello?! When was the last time you played freeze tag? You can really work up a sweat running after people – classic interval training!

Here’s to staying hot and healthy all summer long!

Hello Gorgeous…

How many times do you say, “Why can’t I ever seem to get where I want to go?” Do you dream about finally getting healthy, loving yourself unconditionally, losing that weight and rockin’ life to the fullest?

Stop dreaming it and start living it!

I get dozens of emails daily from women all over the world asking me a synergy of questions about holistic living – from natural weight loss, to nutrition & metabolic typing, to natural products, to how be more successful.

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This is a change for you to step into the spotlight and become the star in your own life.

As I do more and more lifestyle coaching, I’m finding there is a consistent, “I’ll just do it myself,” mindset among women.  I’m only calling you out because I’ve been guilty of it myself!  Another pattern that can lead to failure is adopting a one-size-fits-all approach and never seeking the advice of an expert for guidance on your specific problem or situation.

Many of you reach out via email about my products, programs and services – and some of you just aren’t taking action. One of my clients who just finished my “Lose Weight, Build Wealth” 10 week tele-class told me she was so scared to “pull the trigger” on the class. When looking deep into the reasons why – -  it was investing in herself that was so intimidating.  She now says it was the BEST investment she ever made.

If you are ready for a lifestyle change, Erin knows how to unlock the Leading Lady inside of you! – Christina Crouch

I don’t answer questions or calls for help via email – as you probably already know.  This can be very dangerous and lead to disaster for both of us. Why?  Because, I don’t have the chance to get any background information or context to your situation, whether it’s a weight issue, a health issue, a personal matter or a career question – I have absolutely no way of guiding you towards a solution without the opportunity to discuss it with you in person.

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Happy holiday weekend! I love summertime because that means it’s okay to indulge in hot dogs. I love me some hot dogs. Don’t you?! But they have a reputation as being unhealthy “mystery meat” for a reason. Wanna know what’s in a hot dog?

For starters, most hot dogs are made with factory farmed beef or pork. Strike one. Then they are filled with cereal or filler grains. Strike two. After that, they add chemical preservatives like sodium nitrates and/ or nitrites AND other chemical additives like MSG. Strike three and four. Throw in some high-fructose corn syrup and some “flavorings.” And last but not least they use a synthetic collagen casing.

Um. No thanks.

But, what’s a hot dog loving girl to do? Gimme my fix! There’s hope buttercup. Check this out… Applegate Farms comes to the rescue with their Great American Organic Grass Fed Hot Dog. For realz. This is one hot, hot, hot dog. I love these little weiners! haha! All of the goodness, none of the mystery.

Plus, because they are grass fed they have healthy ratios of omega 3’s and omega 6. They are made with grass fed beef, water, sea salt and spices. That’s it.

Thank you Applegate farms for making summertime bbq’s a little more fun and a lot healthier!