Your Mindset Matters

• Ep 109 : The Power of Mindset in Health and Fitness with Eoin Cremin

  In this episode I am a guest of the Attitude First podcast, hosted by Owen Cremin . This was such a great all round conversation that I wanted to share on my own Podcast too and Eoin greatfully allowed me to do so. We discuss a range of topics including nutrition, mindset, and perimenopause. We delve into the importance of nutrient-dense foods, the challenges of emotional eating, and the significance of mindset in achieving sustainable lifestyle changes. I share my personal journey and insights on coaching, emphasizing the need for balance and moderation in diet and lifestyle. The conversation also touches on the societal pressures around dieting and the impact of social media on body image and self-perception.TakeawaysMindset is crucial for sustainable lifestyle changes.Nutrient-dense foods help manage hunger and cravings.Perimenopause requires awareness and adaptation in lifestyle.Emotional eating often stems from stress and societal pressures.Balance and moderation are key in diet and lifestyle.Social media can negatively impact body image and self-perception.Coaching can provide guidance and support for personal growth.Understanding personal triggers can help manage emotional eating.Regular movement and exercise boost mood and well-being.Open communication and support networks are vital for mental health.Links & Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vikkicronincoaching/profilecard/?igsh=MWw1YnBhN3F5anplNg==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://vikkicronincoaching.ie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate, follow and share Your Mindset Matters with others.Sunny Spring - Imperss (Original Mix) [2021] FreeDL By Imperss Music ♪ is licensed under a Creative Commons

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• Ep 108 : Embracing the Christmas Mindset

  SummaryIn this conversation, Vikki Cronin discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy mindset during the holiday season. She emphasizes that enjoying the festivities does not require one to 'earn' their way to Christmas and that social outings should not negate the hard work put into lifestyle changes. Instead, she advocates for a balanced approach that allows for enjoyment without guilt or the need for drastic resets in January.TakeawaysYou don't need to earn Christmas.Social outings won't undo your hard work.Mindset work is crucial during the holidays.Avoid the 'fuck it' mentality.Enjoy the holidays without guilt.Consistency is key to long-term success.January resets can be avoided with the right mindset.Balance is essential during festive seasons.Your progress is not undone by a few indulgences.Focus on sustainable lifestyle changes.Links & Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vikkicronincoaching/profilecard/?igsh=MWw1YnBhN3F5anplNg==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://vikkicronincoaching.ie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can also listen to Ep 57 from last year here https://open.spotify.com/episode/1l99t01YKLiP3GW99dSwJl?si=w24UoFuAQcax07zWAc0gwAThank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate, follow and share Your Mindset Matters with others.Sunny Spring - Imperss (Original Mix) [2021] FreeDL By Imperss Music ♪ is licensed under a Creative Commons

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• Ep 107 : Beyond Calories & Macros — Behaviours, & Mindset Guest Ep w/ Brian Ó’ hÁonghusa

  SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Vikki Cronin interviews Brian Ó’ hÁonghusa, a Nutrition Coach and Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, discussing the intricate relationship between mindset, nutrition, and emotional eating. They explore the limitations of focusing solely on calories and macros, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's relationship with food and the psychological aspects of eating. Brian shares insights on mindful eating practices, coping mechanisms for emotional eating, and strategies for navigating the holiday season without guilt. The discussion highlights the significance of self-compassion, psychological flexibility, and intentionality in making food choices, ultimately guiding listeners towards a healthier and more balanced approach to nutrition.TakeawaysMindset plays a crucial role in nutrition and behavior change.Focusing solely on calories can be limiting and harmful.Understanding your relationship with food is essential for long-term success.Reframing food labels can help reduce guilt and emotional eating.Psychological flexibility allows for better coping with cravings and emotions.Mindful eating practices can enhance enjoyment and satisfaction with food.The holiday season can be navigated with intentionality and awareness.High value foods should be prioritized over low value options.Self-compassion is important, but it should not lead to complacency.Finding personal coping mechanisms is key to managing emotional eating.Links & Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vikkicronincoaching/profilecard/?igsh=MWw1YnBhN3F5anplNg==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://vikkicronincoaching.ie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can find Brian here :https://www.instagram.com/brianohaonghusa?igsh=MWpvdTRvNXZuZndnMg==Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate, follow and share Your Mindset Matters with others.Sunny Spring - Imperss (Original Mix) [2021] FreeDL By Imperss Music ♪ is licensed under a Creative Commons

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• Ep 106 : Understanding Emotional Eating & the Scales

  SummaryIn this episode of 'Your Mindset Matters', Vikki Cronin discusses her experiences with negative feedback on social media, the challenges of emotional eating, and the impact of scales on mental health. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and resilience in managing emotional eating and offers practical strategies for listeners to improve their relationship with food and body image. Vikki encourages listeners to focus on non-scale victories and to understand that weight fluctuations are normal and should not dictate self-worth.TakeawaysResilience comes with age and experience.Emotional eating is often a distraction from feelings.Planning ahead can help manage emotional eating.The scales can negatively impact mental health.Self-worth should not be tied to a number on the scales.Awareness of behaviors is key to making changes.Food should bring joy, not guilt.Celebrate non-scale victories in health journeys.Weight fluctuations are normal and should be expected.Focus on overall health rather than just weight loss.Links & Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vikkicronincoaching/profilecard/?igsh=MWw1YnBhN3F5anplNg==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://vikkicronincoaching.ie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate, follow and share Your Mindset Matters with others.Sunny Spring - Imperss (Original Mix) [2021] FreeDL By Imperss Music ♪ is licensed under a Creative Commons

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• Ep 105 : Coaching Beyond Calories & Training - Guest Episode with Eric Marah

  SummaryIn this podcast episode, Vikki and Eric discuss the evolving landscape of coaching and nutrition. They explore the importance of mindset, the pitfalls of quick fixes and yo-yo dieting, and the significance of sustainable habits for long-term health. The conversation emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to coaching that goes beyond just diet and exercise, focusing on behaviors, relationships with food, and realistic goal setting. They also highlight the role of resistance training and the importance of enjoyment in the journey towards better health. In this engaging conversation, EM Fitness and Nutrition and Vikki Cronin explore the intricate relationship between fitness, nutrition, and personal growth. They discuss the importance of shifting values from indulgence to progress, the acceptance of consequences in balancing social life with fitness goals, and the role of discipline in recovery after weekends. The conversation emphasizes redefining progress beyond just weight loss, the significance of self-talk in shaping one's mindset, and the necessity of structure in building sustainable habits. They also delve into the complexities of food relationships, the balance between enjoyment and restriction in diet, and the foundational role of sleep in achieving overall health and wellness.TakeawaysCoaching is more than just nutrition and training.Many clients struggle with habits and behaviors, not just diet.Quick fixes and fad diets often lead to yo-yo dieting.Mindset is crucial for successful coaching and dieting.Realistic goal setting is essential for long-term success.Resistance training is important for all ages.Food relationships impact dieting success.Sustainability in dieting is key to long-term health.Enjoyment in food is important for mental health.Long-term health should be prioritized over quick fixes. People often value their progress more than indulgences.Accepting consequences is crucial for balancing social life and fitness goals.Discipline plays a key role in recovery after indulgent weekends.Redefining progress can include various aspects beyond weight loss.Self-talk significantly impacts one's mindset and progress.Structure is essential for building sustainable habits.Understanding food relationships helps in managing cravings and guilt.Enjoyment in food should not lead to restriction.Sleep is foundational for overall health and fitness success.Weekends should be included in the overall health strategy. Links & Resources :⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vikkicronincoaching?igsh=MWw1YnBhN3F5anplNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vikkicroninthemacrocoach?utm_source=linktree_profile_share⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ericmarah?igsh=aGg1eHVnNTc4dGwzhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1iIsWt6HBJmiyTYqfe1sNw?si=pTzvle0hQKqQQsKq8mR_hwThank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate, follow and share Your Mindset Matters with others.Sunny Spring - Imperss (Original Mix) [2021] FreeDL By Imperss Music ♪ is licensed under a  Creative Commons

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