I was really blown away by Drew Manning’s message and his way of expressing it. September is a time where many clients are doing a reset post summer and it’s a fresh start for many. Having a solid foundation for long term success is the key. The foundation includes your mind and your food. Having a plan and tools for improving your mindset is so important. If you have found maintenance a challenge then it’s truly time to look beyond phase 1 and explore other tools.

This month I read a letter/newsletter sent from Adriene from YWA - yoga with Adriene. She's one of a kind, and brings such an awesome perspective to the body, breath and yoga. Enjoy!

How does a coach administer a black and white medical protocol and honour the human side of food, emotions and all that is connected to being in a physical body? Tune in as Amrita and Zan discuss exactly this!

He rolled into Phase 4 with ease and kept working this phase as much as he did Phase 1. Carving out time to meal plan, exercise and keep his mind and thoughts focused on his goal. He knew the old habits are there and that it was key that he stay active to keep that alive and energized feeling. “Just go for a walk, go around the block, don’t give in. You will feel better soon if you get outside.”.

Sometimes phase 4 can feel like a battlefield, I want this but I shouldn’t eat it, why can’t I eat what I want and not gain, why do I crave things that are not good for me and on and on and on. But we have found that over time, not over night, a new balance arises for each person that engages in finding solutions that work for them.

Sherri has some great things to say. I have pages of quotes from her like "the crux of what we do is maintenance, I start talking habits and maintenance on day 1", or "yes it's about using Ideal Protein as a tool not a crutch". Of course, like I always say there are no answers but there are ideas and suggestions that may resonate true for you and help you build your strong foundation of health and vitality.

It happens. Let’s talk about it. Hot tips to beat those habits that creep back in. But of course there is not one answer but each person has a sweet spot/zone where maintenance becomes natural and easy.

You want to listen to this just because Moyra’s voice is so soothing and peaceful. She shares about her weight loss journey, the ups and downs (no pun intended), and finding peace with herself, her weight, and staying true to what feels right for her. This was technically a phase 4 check in but we both knew it was also going to be a podcast so it’s not quite a phase 4 check in but it is. Phase 4 is an exploration, it often involves a deeper look at yourself and what truly makes you happy. We discuss discipline, yoga, being loving to yourself, carbs, the scale and much more. I truly believe this episode can help you find your own answers. You likely will hear things a coach would say but it sounds so different coming from a client. Funny that. Take your 30 minute daily walk or sit down on the couch and enjoy. Let me know what you liked and what else you’d love to hear about. PS 95% of our content is all made available on this site. Our Patrons over at Patreon get access to unique content such as a private blog, bloopers, recipes, special podcasts, promotions and they test new material and they receive lots of love and appreciation for supporting the blog. Last month I did a private podcast on coaching in January and what a coach thinks about when so many people want to start in January. When you join Patreon you get access to all the content that has been posted. Connect with me:  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mibomusings/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mibomusings/ Website : www.mibomusings.com Vancouver Clinic : www.vitalbody.ca   Subscribe to the Mibo Musings Podcast Apple iTunes Spotify TuneIn Google Play Stitcher iHeart

This episode explores leveraging that fresh start energy many have at the beginning of the New Year. But as we now (hate to be a downer) it does not always last. So let’s chat about making it last, how to benefit from it and be successful at weight loss and weight maintenance.

Julie Beyer, owner and creator of Glow Chocolates, shares with us about what goes into the making of a healthy treat. One that tastes great and satiates and satisfies your taste buds. One that does not leave you feeling out of control and wanting to eat more and more and more.