This episode is about Barbie (2023), the movie. There ARE SPOILERS in this episode. You do not have to be a fan. You don’t even have to like Barbie. And, you do not have to see the movie to get anything from this episode. All you have to do is have a bit of ambition. I also encourage you to first listen to the full Episode 33 to get the full message. Let’s do this!
Barbie–the movie and the character–take a courageous leap to suggest that life as we know it may not be all we are meant for. Sometimes, stepping outside of the comfort of your Dream House, circle of friends and hometown are exactly what it takes to find yourself.
It takes freaking gumption!
Gumption is a critical stage in the coaching process I use with my clients. Owning that bit of fear mixed with desire for change is critical in achieving your dreams, whether it’s to be able to play on the floor with your children, walk the dog without pain or lose 100 pounds.
Join me in this BONUS episode WITH SPOILERS on how the movie’s final message brought me to tears and fueled my fire to bravely own my life and embrace who I am today! (Hopefully, it does for you too!)
>> Take the first step–just like Barbie– with a FREE, 30-day challenge to help you own the guts, chutzpah, faith–whatever you want to call it–in yourself. Level up with the Weight Loss Boost to lose up to 10 pounds during the challenge with my favorite weight loss tactic. It's called the GUMPTION challenge. Click here for details and get started! <<
Visit UnmaskedWellness.com for other free resources to make smart moves in your own wellness journey.
You can also subscribe for weekly emails with insights, inspiration and info to level up your weight loss journey success and learn how to live unmasked.
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If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!
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No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!
This episode is about Barbie (2023), the movie. THERE ARE NO SPOILERS. You do not have to be a fan. You don’t even have to like Barbie. And, you do not have to see the movie to get anything from this episode. All you have to do is have a bit of ambition. Let’s do this!
Everyone may be talking about Barbie, the new movie from Mattel Films. But there’s been a lot of chatter around feminism, patriarchy and bleeped-out cuss words.
I have another perspective I want to bring up.
Barbie has evolved considerably since she was first created in the 1950s. Heck, she’s been completely reimagined since my years of playing with her in the 1990s. As an idea, a persona, Barbie is instilling the idea of courage and dreaming big in fans worldwide.
The movie tells this tale by introducing us to “traditional” Barbie, the tall, pretty blonde we often imagine when we hear her name. Instead of taking us on a magical journey with lessons of friendship and adventure, the story takes a hard turn, touching on topics of sadness, aimlessness and even death.
Barbie–the movie and the character–take a courageous leap to suggest that life as we know it may not be all we are meant for. Sometimes, stepping outside of the comfort of your Dream House, circle of friends and hometown are exactly what it takes to find yourself.
It takes freaking gumption!
Gumption is a critical stage in the coaching process I use with my clients. Owning that bit of fear mixed with desire for change is critical in achieving your dreams, whether it’s to be able to play on the floor with your children, walk the dog without pain or lose 100 pounds.
Join me in this episode–again with NO SPOILERS–to discuss how a cultural icon may be a source of inspiration to ditch the cookie-cutter ways, try something new, and take a leap of faith to allow yourself to be truly “you”.
Looking for more Barbie insights? Check out my BONUS episode WITH SPOILERS on how the movie’s final message brought me to tears and fueled my fire to bravely own my life and embrace who I am today!
>> Take the first step–just like Barbie– with a FREE, 30-day challenge to help you own the guts, chutzpah, faith–whatever you want to call it–in yourself. Level up with the Weight Loss Boost to lose up to 10 pounds during the challenge with my favorite weight loss tactic. It's called the GUMPTION challenge. Click here for details and get started! <<
Visit UnmaskedWellness.com for other free resources to make smart moves in your own wellness journey.
You can also subscribe for weekly emails with insights, inspiration and info to level up your weight loss journey success and learn how to live unmasked.
Follow my podcast to access more helpful episodes wherever you binge your favorite podcasts.
If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!
Say hey, and let me know what’s going on with your journey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I would love for you to follow me and share my posts so others can join in on the conversation.
No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!
We learn by observing others. Allow me to be your study.
As I round the corner on my weight loss journey, I continue to learn about myself, what works...and what doesn't.
Sharing my weight loss experience was what started this podcast in the first place.
For me, weight loss was a struggle, the bane of my existence, a source of sadness for most of my life. When I began approaching 300 pounds, I had to draw the line.
I had to start taking care of myself. And I have.
Despite the cloud of doubt or lightning strike of fear regarding weight loss, there's a great deal of insight, excitement and pride that comes with making the commitment.
I am a walking testament to this.
In this episode, I outline:
This includes three personal lessons on:
>> Take the first step now with a FREE, 30-day challenge to help you see that you have the guts, chutzpah, belief–whatever you want to call it–in yourself. Level up with the Weight Loss Boost to lose up to 10 pounds during the challenge with my favorite weight loss tactic. It's called the GUMPTION challenge. Click here for details and get started! <<
Visit UnmaskedWellness.com for other free resources to make smart moves in your own wellness journey.
You can also subscribe for weekly emails with insights, inspiration and info to level up your weight loss journey success and learn how to live unmasked.
Follow my podcast to access more helpful episodes wherever you binge your favorite podcasts. If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!
Say hey, and let me know what’s going on with your journey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I would love for you to follow me and share my posts so others can join in on the conversation.
No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!
Our beautiful world is so dynamic. There's so much to explore; so many people to meet; and so many things to do. So, in order for us to live our best life--on our terms--we have to be aware of the distractions that exist.
This is especially important when you're on a mission to adopt a different lifestyle or lose weight to improve your wellness.
In thinking on the topics, I developed a comprehensive list that comes with a handy mnemonic device: FEELINGS.
Failed Commitments
Egotism
Entertainment
Laziness
Insincerity
Negativity
Gossip
And then I review how to remove that B.S. from your life to make room for what REALLY matters to you and supports your goals:
>> To support your journey to being the master of your domain, I've created something just for you! It's a FREE, 30-day challenge to help you see that you have the guts, chutzpah, belief–whatever you want to call it–in yourself to grab life by the horns and go for it. It's called the GUMPTION challenge. Click here for details and get started! <<
Want to make a lifestyle change...for good? Visit UnmaskedWellness.com or email me at erica@unmaskedwellness.com to learn more about wellness mindset coaching opportunities with me!
You can also subscribe for weekly emails with insights, inspiration and info to level up your weight loss journey success and learn how to live unmasked.
Follow my podcast to access more helpful episodes wherever you binge your favorite podcasts. If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!
Say hey, and let me know what’s going on with your journey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I would love for you to follow me and share my posts so others can join in on the conversation.
No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!
Do you wake up in the morning feeling groggy, like you haven’t slept, or maybe melancholy about the day?
Do you end your day beating yourself up for not going for that walk or going to the gym like you promised your friend?
Do you feel guilty for having dessert again this week or ordering takeout, even though you have plenty of fresh food in the fridge?
Do you hate feeling short of breath after getting the mail, playing with your kids or even just walking up the stairs?
All these emotions mean you’re fed up. And that’s the first step to making change in your life. It also means you’re living a life that doesn’t BRING YOU HAPPINESS. IT DOESN’T SERVE YOU.
Although you may think you’re in a state of complete misery, hopeless and a body that doesn’t feel like your own, all of these painful emotions actually mean that you're actually in the best place right now. YOU KNOW WHAT YOU NEED.
You might think you want to stay up late and drink, but what you really want is to feel refreshed and cheery when you wake up in the morning.
You might think you want to rest at the end of the day, but what you really want is to get in a good workout and ride the high of those endorphins instead.
You might think you want another piece of cake, but what you really want is to feel better in your clothes and less rumbly in your tumbly?
In short, you may feel powerless, but you are in the driver’s seat my friend. You have the courage AND desire.
So now, what?
The solution is simple: MAKE A CHANGE.
The “now what?” question is exactly why I created the GUMPTION Challenge. The short list of simple guidelines empower you to put that courage in action immediately, and in turn, grow that gumption to yield some big results.
That’s what the GUMPTION Challenge is all about. Making some small, simple, doable changes in your life that ACTUALLY line up with who you are and what you want! (And it's FREE!)
What is the GUMPTION Challenge?
Move daily for at least 30 minutes (yoga, mobility and walking count!)
Eat balanced meals and healthy snacks
Drink 8 glasses of water a day (including sparkling water and seltzer!)
No alcohol--it's possible!
YOUR CHOICE: Pick something that fits your personal goals and preferences!
WANT A WEIGHT LOSS BOOST?
One of my biggest issues I had with the GUMPTION Challenge from the start is that it really didn’t address weight loss. And that's definitely something we're after, right?
Now, there's a Weight Loss Boost option designed to:
How do you get started? You have a few options:
1. (FREE) Start whenever you want with the rules outlined above.
2. (FREE) Register for weekly emails that includes lessons from my coaching to level up your gumption-growing experience.
3. ($27 Weight Loss Boost) For the cost of ordering dinner, you'll receive:
Click here to get started!
Want to make a lifestyle change...for good? Visit UnmaskedWellness.com or email me at erica@unmaskedwellness.com to learn more about wellness mindset coaching opportunities with me!
You can also subscribe for weekly emails with insights, inspiration and info to level up your weight loss journey success and learn how to live unmasked.
If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much!
Say hey, and let me know what’s going on with your journey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I would love for you to follow me and share my posts so others can join in on the conversation.
No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!
It takes guts to face our fears. Whether it's riding a terrifying rollercoaster and stepping on the scale, it can plague you, hold you back and diminish your quality of life if you don’t address it.
Getting your gumption back probably feels easier said than done.
You may feel like weight loss is impossible.
You may think that happiness is a fairytale.
You may believe you're destined to settle.
I'm here to tell you there's hope--and it's all within YOU!
Despite these tales you tell yourself, you have the strength within you. By fostering the spark that I know is inside you, we can grow your courage and gumption to go after all your dreams, from weight loss to utter happiness.
In this episode, I show you how it's possible with a fun yet real story about how I conquered an adult fear of riding a rollercoaster, restoring the fearless spirit I used to have as a teen.
Then, I outline four powerful lessons about embracing the gumption within you:
Are you feeling the fire growing inside of you? Good! Because I have something to really fuel it!
It's called the GUMPTION Challenge!
It's a FREE, 30-day challenge to help you see that you have the guts, chutzpah, belief–whatever you want to call it–in yourself to grab life by the horns and go for it. It's called the GUMPTION challenge. Click here for details and get started!
Want to make a lifestyle change...for good?
Visit UnmaskedWellness.com or email me at erica@unmaskedwellness.com to learn more about wellness mindset coaching opportunities with me!
You can also subscribe for weekly emails with insights, inspiration and info to level up your weight loss journey success and learn how to live unmasked.
Follow my podcast to access more helpful episodes wherever you binge your favorite podcasts. If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!
Say hey, and let me know what’s going on with your journey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I would love for you to follow me and share my posts so others can join in on the conversation.
No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!
When we make a choice, it's often to improve life, learn, grow and succeed. However, that road may bring about unexpected experiences and, yes, sometimes these unpleasant feelings.
When I first started this podcast, I the goal was to show what it's really like to experience a 100-pound weight loss journey. Social media can be so filtered that the sweat and suffering can often be totally hidden from view.
I also wanted to show people, maybe like you, that the tough times that come with weight loss are simply part of the process.
See, losing weight successfully is not just a black and white diet plan. It's not a quick fix. And it's certainly not a simply process.
It does take work, dedication and a lot of heart.
At the starting line of my journey, I saw myself as the Incognito Athlete, a woman who was strong and capable in my own way, but lacked the socially acceptable exterior. I had the ambition to make a change, and jumped head-first into a journey to lose the weight for good!
After sometime, it all clicked for me. I wasn't just on a weight loss journey. Nope! This was a journey to discover what health and happiness truly looks like. And the outcome has been something greater and more fulfilling than I ever imagined.
Now that I've unlocked the mystery behind weight loss, I can see that the Incognito Athlete, although ambitious and hopeful, was still limited in her beliefs...especially of herself.
I've reached a new point of self-development now, one where I no longer hide behind the mask or feel "less than".
I now LIVE UNMASKED.
I discovered the barriers I'd set for myself and I busted them down to do more, see more and achieve more than I ever thought possible.
And, just as I set out to do from Day 1, I'm sharing all these freeing lessons with you.
It is my mission to support anyone who is feeling unseen, incapable or defeated with their health and happiness through customized goal-setting and proven weight loss strategies, while leveraging critical lessons in gratitude, grace and grit.
From this point on, the Incognito Athlete podcast is now Weight Loss Unmasked.
Whether you are looking to lose 100 pounds like me, just a few pounds to feel better in your skin, or to brighten your world with more joy and less self-loathing, this podcast is for you. I'll discuss weight loss tips and overall wellness guidance, often times paired with free resources to supercharge your efforts.
A massive thanks goes out to each of you who have been there from the beginning. My heart goes out to you for your support. With that, I send you all the inspiration and encouragement you need to get started or keep going, no matter where you are in your own journey.
If you are new to the podcast, know you're in the right place. Unlike the shock-factor coaching, glamour-guilting messages out there, I cut to the chase while supplying you with exercises and coaching that will expand your mind to a new level...one that is UNMASKED.
Ready to make a lifestyle change...for good? Visit UnmaskedWellness.com or email me at erica@unmaskedwellness.com to learn more about wellness mindset coaching opportunities!
You can also subscribe for weekly emails with insights, inspiration and info to level up your weight loss journey success and learn how to live unmasked.
Follow my podcast to access more helpful episodes wherever you binge your favorite podcasts. If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!
Say hey, and let me know what’s going on with your journey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I would love for you to follow me and share my posts so others can join in on the conversation.
No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!
Your summer vacation is finally here! There's almost nothing like getting away. You can cut loose, forget about your responsibilities for a few days and just be carefree for once.
What does that look like for you? Enjoying some convenient drive-thru visits? Getting that mile-high ice cream sundae? Day-drinking your worries away?
In the past, people convinced me that "you only live once"? Maybe so. But having a fun vacation doesn't require any of these things. In fact, your past traditions and choice can be revisited.
This year, you have a chance to define your vacation in a way that work for your new lifestyle and is still just as cool and carefree as you want it to be.
In this episode, I dive into these six summertime tips for your upcoming trip!
Want to make a lifestyle change...for good? Visit UnmaskedWellness.com or email me at erica@unmaskedwellness.com to learn more about wellness mindset coaching opportunities with me!
You can also subscribe for weekly emails with insights, inspiration and info to level up your weight loss journey success and learn how to live unmasked.
Subscribe to more episodes wherever you binge your favorite podcasts. If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!
Say hey, and let me know what’s going on with your journey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I would love for you to follow me and share my posts so others can join in on the conversation.
No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!
The elusive balance in life. Many of us seek it. Few truly find it. Why? Because life is more like juggling, keeping all the balls in the air to keep the important things in your life afloat.
"Stressful" may be the word that comes to mind, but it doesn't have to be, especially when you're doing your best to actually take care of yourself for once.
In this episode, I talk about how it's totally possible to be the boss of your life WHILE also losing weight. I cover:
FREE RESOURCE!
"Juggling Life While Losing Weight" is an easy but telling exercise to help you prioritize what REALLY matters to you. Plus, you can use it over and over again to reinforce your new priorities, goals and beliefs in yourself! Click here to download it for FREE now!
Want to make a lifestyle change...for good? Visit UnmaskedWellness.com or email me at erica@unmaskedwellness.com to learn more about wellness mindset coaching opportunities with me!
You can also subscribe for weekly emails with insights, inspiration and info to level up your weight loss journey success and learn how to live unmasked.
Subscribe to more episodes wherever you binge your favorite podcasts. If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!
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No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!
Have you ever found yourself traveling along your badass path to wellness or weight loss, making strides and seeing some progress, when all of a sudden you feels these emotions of doubt, worry, fear, guilt or even regret? Like everything you've done to this point won't last anyway or that you're incapable of reaching the finish line?
That's what I call "winner's remorse". It's a very common--and very normal--phenomenon that happens when we change the way we've been living for years and years, so our brain is like, "Whoa! That's not the path we want. You're going to lose."
It's a mental place of "being stuck" or even self-sabotage, if we let it.
What's important to note here is the AWARENESS of the occurrence. When the skeletons in your closet come out and remind you of all the times you failed, suggesting this is just another one of those times, BE AWARE and then shift your thoughts.
I liken it to traveling an unknown mountainous path that's way more uncertain than the shiny distractions of the Vegas strip. Yet, it's the true path to success.
Tune into this episode for a real conversation about this with my husband, Frank (@forgedfatherfrankie), and to hear more about ways to stay the course even in the midst of impending remorse for all the hard work you've been putting in:
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FREE RESOURCES!
Winner's Circle Poster: Seeing AND celebrating the wins are critical to your ongoing success when on a weight loss or wellness journey. This is also an effective way to dispel any doubts, fears or untruths that may (and typically do) creep up when you're making positive changes in your life. Make this poster YOURS by adding big and small wins to remind you that you are AMAZING! Click here to get this free download!
Self-Alignment Inquiry: Whether you're gaining the gumption to start your wellness journey or conducting a midway check-in, the Self-Alignment Inquiry is hugely helpful! It's just a short, single-sided worksheet with two simple exercises that help you determine how aligned you are with your goals. Complete each part with an open mind and space for grace. Remember, you're courageous for taking steps to put yourself first. That alone is a huge win! Click here to get this free download! ------------------- Want to make a lifestyle change...for good? Visit UnmaskedWellness.com or email me at erica@unmaskedwellness.com to learn more about wellness mindset coaching opportunities with me!
Subscribe to more episodes wherever you binge your favorite podcasts. If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!
Say hey, and let me know what’s going on with your journey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I would love for you to follow me and share my posts so others can join in on the conversation.
No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!
There are some days you might feel like a piece of crap, like no one cares and nothing you do matters. I've had those days. I even felt like that a little recently. (It comes with the territory of being human.)
What isn't necessary is accepting this lie.
Yep, this is a lie that we tell ourselves, based on life experiences and the "evidence" that we collect to prove that we are right. But, because you're strong and resetting your mindset, you're not captive to these falsehoods. You have the ability to be a better detective, and to determine what's true and what's not.
In this episode, I dissect this heart-clenching experience, how it comes up and how to diffuse it whenever it happens.
I also outline your path to what you really want: happiness. I find that happiness is derived from three major things:
By focusing on and investing in these areas, you are sure to achieve that "brass ring" and feel the happiness that you seek. Join me for this episode to flip the script on your day to make it a great one!
------------------- Want to make a lifestyle change...for good? Visit UnmaskedWellness.com or email me at erica@unmaskedwellness.com to learn more about wellness mindset coaching opportunities with me!
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No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!
I want to tell you a story. A piece of my story. About how gratitude saved my life when I felt utterly hopeless and was on the verge of homelessness.
"Gratitude" can feel very subjective or even fake in the age of social media. Everyone seems to have some new selfie or family portrait to portray the oh-so-fuzzy thankfulness that they feel. And they may certainly do! But it's not resonating with you. Why? Because it's not about you.
Your life feels run by lists, obligations, housecleaning and managing everything your family expects from you.
It's exhausting. And so the idea of gratitude--that there's anything at all to be grateful for--seems truly unrealistic.
I did too until I was faced with no choice but to go down the dark, ominous path of negativity or up the bright path of faith and opportunity. By choosing to look at the few things that still brought me some joy and goodness, and putting grateful energy toward them, I was able to survive (and thrive!) beyond one of the most scary, uncertain times in my life.
Tune in for my story and use it as a source of inspiration to look at your own life. Then, take my three tips to adding meaningful, sincere gratitude in your life. These small actions make a massive difference, whether you're making a shift in your wellness journey or are just wanting to feel happier during your days.
>> To support your journey to being the master of your domain, I've created something just for you! It's a FREE, 30-day challenge to help you see that you have the guts, chutzpah, belief–whatever you want to call it–in yourself to grab life by the horns and go for it. It's called the GUMPTION challenge. Click here for details and get started! <<
------------------- Want to make a lifestyle change...for good? Visit UnmaskedWellness.com or email me at erica@unmaskedwellness.com to learn more about wellness mindset coaching opportunities with me!
Subscribe to more episodes wherever you binge your favorite podcasts. If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!
Say hey, and let me know what’s going on with your journey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I would love for you to follow me and share my posts so others can join in on the conversation.
No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!
Everytime I go to a convention, I get the excited jitters. Maybe it’s because I’m an extrovert. I love surrounding myself with people, especially people who get me. That’s exactly how I felt recently at the Music City Fit Expo in Nashville,TN. Thanks to my industrious husband, @forgedfatherfrankie , who’s always on the hunt for the next coolest thing for us to do, we got signed up to attend. At first, we were stoked to just see what kind of cool merch we could find. Although I got some awesome stuff, I got way more out of it than I ever could have imagined–and is the topic for this episode. There, we were inspired to keep three confidence-boosting beliefs top of mind for our own wellness journeys. Join me for this feel-good, inspiring episode with my co-host, Frank, to jump-start your own engine or reinvigorate your own efforts to achieve happiness and health in your life. >> To support your journey to being the master of your domain, I've created something just for you! It's a FREE, 30-day challenge to help you see that you have the guts, chutzpah, belief–whatever you want to call it–in yourself to grab life by the horns and go for it. It's called the GUMPTION challenge. Click this link in my bio for details and get started! <<
------------------- Want to make a lifestyle change...for good? Visit UnmaskedWellness.com or email me at erica@unmaskedwellness.com to learn more about wellness mindset coaching opportunities with me!
Subscribe to more episodes wherever you binge your favorite podcasts. If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!
Say hey, and let me know what’s going on with your journey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I would love for you to follow me and share my posts so others can join in on the conversation.
No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!
"I just don't wanna." When I'm tired, like really tired, this is the repeat phrase that pops into my head. What's yours?
And it's valid, right? You work hard, take care of others and have this huge weight loss or wellness goal looming ahead like a giant billboard sign that says, "100 Miles to Go". If you weren't tired for all the task-masting, the thought of all those workouts feels utterly exhausting. All you really want is your couch and some fuzzy socks.
But is it?
This is where the rubber meets the road. The fatigue tells you one thing, but your heart is telling you another.
This paradox has fascinated me throughout my personal development journey, that I can know the right thing to do, but still experience strong urges to buy the chips and order the pizza, completely putting my weight loss journey into a tailspin.
So, with full transparency, I divulge the "Phases of Fighting Fatigue", complete with honest self-talk and emotions. By sharing my personal, internal struggle, I seek to validate your own experience and feelings as well as offer you insights on how to navigate through the fatigue to the winner's circle.
In addition to walking through my phases, I also offer new perspectives on unforeseen snafus, unfortunate happenings and long, freakin' days. (It's the stuff that's totally changed my life. My hope is even a piece of it is something that can serve you well, too!)
>> To support your journey to being the master of your domain, I've created something just for you! It's a FREE, 30-day challenge to help you see that you have the guts, chutzpah, belief–whatever you want to call it–in yourself to grab life by the horns and go for it. It's called the GUMPTION challenge. Click here for details and get started! <<
------------------- Want to make a lifestyle change...for good? Visit UnmaskedWellness.com or email me at erica@unmaskedwellness.com to learn more about wellness mindset coaching opportunities with me!
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No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!
Meal prep. It's become a buzz word on social media and a dividing philosophy amongst wellness pursuers. To prep or not to prep?
You may think you don't have enough time.
You may even think it's too costly.
But what is the real price of NOT meal prepping??
If you're on the fence--and are looking for some logical reason to give it a shot--tune into this episode. Just like you, I'm out to maximize my days to make sure I'm productive while also being protective of my "me time".
It was during a lull in my meal prepping habits that I realized how extremely valuable the weekly ritual had become:
I have nothing to gain by sharing these revelations with you, and you have nothing to lose by listening.
>> To support your journey to being the master of your domain, I've created something just for you! It's a FREE, 30-day challenge to help you see that you have the guts, chutzpah, belief–whatever you want to call it–in yourself to grab life by the horns and go for it. It's called the GUMPTION challenge. Click here for details and get started! <<
------------------- Want to make a lifestyle change...for good? Visit UnmaskedWellness.com or email me at erica@unmaskedwellness.com to learn more about wellness mindset coaching opportunities with me!
Subscribe to more episodes wherever you binge your favorite podcasts. If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!
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No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!
Do you ever feel like a ping pong ball, bouncing back and forth from this thing and that person to handle what you're met with? I certainly have! It's exhausting! Or maybe you feel like you're flying in the Millennium Falcon, shifting into hyperdrive, just bracing yourself for the trip to goodness-knows-where.
This is life. Or is it?
At 280 pounds, I threw my hands in the air, took off my proverbial seatbelt and said, "Enough is enough!" I'd reached a new point of unhealthiness where all I wanted to do was hide in my closet amongst the clothes that didn't fit me anymore.
It was time to make a change.
And truly, that was the turning point in my life where I realized that I do have more power over my life than I thought. I had gotten myself to that point, and I was going to get myself out of it.
The moral to the story: Life doesn't run us. We can run our life.
Doubt me? I don't blame you. However, I still think you can benefit from this episode--which is really 9 episodes in one--where I talk through my top ways you can start to run your life, rather than be at the effect of everything (and everyone) around you.
In the words of Buddy Dieker from the Netflix series, Ozark: “You Gotta Act And Let Everybody Else React.”
And here's how:
Initiate Change
Make a Plan
Choose Your Words Carefully
Communicate!!!
Control What You Can Control
Assess Your Needs Vs. Your Wants (and basically stick to your plan)
Don’t Take Things Personally
Set Boundaries
Embrace Who You Are
>> To support your journey to being the master of your domain, I've created something just for you! It's a FREE, 30-day challenge to help you see that you have the guts, chutzpah, belief–whatever you want to call it–in yourself to grab life by the horns and go for it It's called the GUMPTION challenge. Click here for details and get started! <<
------------------- Want to make a lifestyle change...for good? Visit UnmaskedWellness.com or email me at erica@unmaskedwellness.com to learn more about wellness mindset coaching opportunities with me!
Subscribe to more episodes wherever you binge your favorite podcasts. If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!
Say hey, and let me know what’s going on with your journey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I would love for you to follow me and share my posts so others can join in on the conversation.
No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!
I’m the kind of girl who loves a good list. Are you that way too? You get your favorite pen and notebook or pop open your favorite app to itemize your to-dos to stay productive. Oh, and when it’s time to check and item or cross it off you feel like you just stepped on the podium!
If you are, then you’re in good company!
Planning and preparation are so critical when it comes to achieving anything. We can’t just wish upon a star and hope we can become the CEO of a company or lose 100 pounds. Things like that require a game plan with steps and heck, even deadlines.
But what I’ve noticed in my own experience is that all the planning and prep can actually create what feels like paralysis.
So think about this for a second...
Was there ever a time when you felt resistance or found yourself over-analyzing? Especially about things like when you’ll exercise, whether you should call your friend to meet you at the gym, or what foods you should make this week? Or maybe you found yourself procrastinating when it came time to get to the gym, prep your meals, place your grocery order, pack your gym bag, schedule an appointment with your coach, or something of the like?
That’s what I’m talking about, that there can be a paralysis in the planning. Before you know it, you’ve lost an hour when you could have been out there getting that walk in.
If you feel like you’ve been shuffling the same tasks from week to week, then check out this episode to learn:
SUPERCHARGE YOUR EFFORTS WITH MY RESTORATION CHECKLIST FOR FREE!
>> Download your own personal Weekly Restoration Checklist for FREE by clicking here. Whether it's Sunday or another day of the week, use that time to physically and mentally prepare for the work, projects, family events or me time ahead. Make this checklist your own by adding items that matter to you! <<
------------------- Want to make a lifestyle change...for good? Visit UnmaskedWellness.com or email me at erica@unmaskedwellness.com to learn more about wellness mindset coaching opportunities with me!
Subscribe to more episodes wherever you binge your favorite podcasts. If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!
Say hey, and let me know what’s going on with your journey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I would love for you to follow me and share my posts so others can join in on the conversation.
No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!
I love salami. When I tell you I love salami, I mean I can devour an entire package in one day if I’m not too careful. That’s nearly one pound of salty, processed meaty goodness. Nom nom!
When I nibble on just one piece, there’s like a wave that comes over me and I audibly say, "Mmmmmm". Is there a food that does that for you, like maybe a piece of chocolate or a sip of wine?
It’s literally a pleasure trigger that interrupts my thoughts and emotions, and gives me that warm and fuzzy feeling.
It wasn’t until a few years ago that I realized something. As much as I enjoy this feeling, this burst of deliciousness and moment of happiness was just that–fleeting. Before I knew it, I was feeling full in my belly, of 1500 calories and 140 g of fat, but still empty in my heart.
Depressing, I know. But that’s not what I want to dwell on today. Because here’s the deal. I still love salami and I’m not about to break up with it. You can have your salami–or cake or steak or wine or whatever is your thing–and eat it too while on your wellness journey. You can still enjoy the yummy things in life in a way that aligns with your weight loss plan and goals.
How? I’m going to dive into it in today’s episode! Tune in for four different ways to continue enjoying the foods you love without feeling the guilt of enjoying them. I also leave with you with one final recommendation to help you make choices that will support your pursuit of happiness and health.
BONUS RESOURCES: >> Take the Eat It or Beat It Quiz! This silly-sounding quiz is just a fun and easy way to see if maybe your favorite food still has a place in your wellness journey or if might be worth saying, "Beat it!" to the foods that are in your way of winning at weight loss. Here's the link: https://tinyurl.com/EatItOrBeatItQuiz. >> To support you in this effort, I've created something just for you. It's a FREE, 30-day challenge to help you see that you have the guts, chutzpah, belief–whatever you want to call it–in yourself to grab life by the horns and go for it! It's called the GUMPTION challenge. Click here for details and get started! <<
------------------- Want to make a lifestyle change...for good? Visit UnmaskedWellness.com or email me at erica@unmaskedwellness.com to learn more about wellness mindset coaching opportunities with me!
Subscribe to more episodes wherever you binge your favorite podcasts. If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!
Say hey, and let me know what’s going on with your journey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I would love for you to follow me and share my posts so others can join in on the conversation.
No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!
There's never enough time in the day. There's so much to get done. So many people you love and support. And those dreams of yours...they have a place here too, don't they?
This is the place where Janelle found herself, a busy mother of two little girls, a wife, a daughter, a sister, and a woman who felt unhappy, overweight, and worn out. But she also knew she was a woman with a purpose.
Taking life by the horns, she beat the clock by organizing her days and prioritizing her energy. After much dedication, she's now making progress with her weight loss. Even more important, she's enjoying time with her children even more, fostering a healthy marriage with her husband, pursuing a new job opportunity and passion project, and embarking on her bucket list goal to run a marathon.
The story Janelle has is one we can all relate to, yet it inspires us to see beyond the walls we may have created, to see what's truly possible in our pursuit of happiness and health.
>> The new online thrift boutique, 42, is featured in this episode. 42 offers affordable clothing and light as an advocate for their local and online communities. Visit their online store or Facebook profile to support their cause today! <<
------------------- Want to make a lifestyle change...for good? Visit UnmaskedWellness.com or email me at erica@unmaskedwellness.com to learn more about wellness mindset coaching opportunities with me!
Subscribe to more episodes wherever you binge your favorite podcasts. If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!
Say hey, and let me know what’s going on with your journey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I would love for you to follow me and share my posts so others can join in on the conversation.
No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!
Burned out. Tired. Carrying the load. Whatever it is that you might be feeling right now, I’m sure I can relate to a degree. Especially when Sunday rolls around. Ugh. I mean, isn’t Sunday supposed to be the “day of rest”?
However, a few months back, I realized that I was forsaking my Sunday by “resting” through inaction. It dawned on me that Sunday is actually a day of rest-oration! Rather than squander the day or dwell too much of the ticking countdown of the weekend, I used my precious Sunday to prepare myself for the week ahead, making it way less dreaded and tons more successful.
Preparation and planning fuel your productivity and progress. In this episode, I run through my own personal checklist of items that have improved my Sunday and set me up for success through the entire week, including:
>> For the entire checklist, tune into the episode AND download your own personal Weekly Restoration Checklist for FREE by clicking here. Whether it's Sunday or another day of the week, use that time to physically and mentally prepare for the work, projects, family events or me time ahead. Make this checklist your own by adding items that matter to you! <<
------------------- Want to make a lifestyle change...for good? Visit UnmaskedWellness.com or email me at erica@unmaskedwellness.com to learn more about wellness mindset coaching opportunities with me!
Subscribe to more episodes wherever you binge your favorite podcasts. If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!
Say hey, and let me know what’s going on with your journey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I would love for you to follow me and share my posts so others can join in on the conversation.
No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!