Ep 113: What Tony Robbins Taught Me About Weight Loss

<p>Tony Robbins is one of the world's greatest teachers. He's a motivational speaker, yes, but he's far more than that. He's a coach. He helps people find their own power. He guides people out of their self-imposed darkness and helps them reach their highest potential.</p> <p>Obviously, I'm a fan. I've read his books, taken his courses and attended his seminars. In today's episode I'm going to share with you what Tony Robbins taught me about weight loss.</p> <p>In fairness, I wasn't exposed to Tony's teachings until well into my weight loss journey but I am certain I wouldn't be who I am today without the things I've learned from his books, programs and seminars.</p> <h2>What Tony Robbins Taught Me About Weight Loss</h2> <ol> <li><strong>I need a positive, productive focus & an effective strategy</strong> <ol> <li>Specific</li> <li>Compelling</li> <li>Within my control</li> </ol> </li> <li><strong>Being overweight was giving me something</strong>. I was getting something out of it. Overeating and sabotaging my success was providing me something I kept seeking. I'd need to identify the need it was filling in my life and find a more constructive way to fill that need.</li> <li><strong>I can't find happiness within my comfort zone.</strong> It's a lie. It's a trap I was caught in.</li> <li><strong>I was using food as an escape.</strong> Running never leads to resolution.</li> <li><strong>All of my decisions were primed by my state.</strong> I can control my state at any time with things like: <ol> <li>My breathing</li> <li>My outfit</li> <li>My posture</li> <li>My facial expressions</li> <li>My words</li> </ol> </li> <li><strong>I am in control of my emotions.</strong> Not taking control of my emotions will prevent me from ever taking control of my food choices & my body.</li> </ol> <p> </p> <p>To get on the FREE Primal Potential VIP email list for recipes, tips, motivation, workouts & more, text the word PRIMAL to the number 44-222 (or, if you aren't in the US, go to PrimalPotential.com)<