In this episode of 'Your Mindset Matters', Vikki Cronin explores the themes of emotional eating and the mindset surrounding food, particularly during weekends. She discusses the societal tendency to treat weekends as a time for indulgence and how this can lead to unhealthy eating patterns. Vikki emphasizes the importance of awareness and self-compassion in addressing emotional eating, providing practical steps to help listeners change their relationship with food and emotions. The conversation highlights the need for a supportive mindset and the understanding that food is not the enemy, but rather a part of a healthy lifestyle.TakeawaysThe weekend often triggers a mindset of treating oneself with food.Emotional eating is a common coping mechanism for stress and sadness.Awareness of emotional triggers is crucial for change.Food should not be labeled as a reward or treat.Building an emotional toolkit can help manage stress without food.Self-compassion is essential when dealing with emotional eating.It's important to pause and reflect before eating in response to emotions.Changing the narrative around food can lead to healthier habits.Food is not the enemy; disconnection from our emotions is.You can redefine your identity away from being an emotional eater.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 94 : Chats on Resistance Training & Finding Peace with Food
SummaryIn this episode, Vikki Cronin discusses the importance of resistance training and the concept of food freedom versus food peace. She emphasises the need for progressive overload in resistance training to achieve desired fitness results and challenges the notion of food freedom, advocating instead for a balanced relationship with food that minimizes mental noise and promotes peace.TakeawaysResistance training is beneficial for health and strength.Progressive overload is essential for muscle growth.Light weights can be effective, but challenge is necessary.Food freedom may lead to unhealthy eating patterns.Mental noise about food can be reduced with structure.Eating should feel natural and guilt-free.Moderation in eating is a skill to develop.Break the cycle of all-or-nothing thinking about food.Food should enhance life, not control it.Peace with food can lead to better health outcomes.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 93: Cutting Through the BS in Women’s Health & Fitness - Guest Aram Grigorian
Great to get Aram back on the Podcast this week. Such a great honest conversation. Myself and Aram Grigorian delve into the complexities of health, fitness, and personal responsibility. We discuss the overwhelming noise in the health and fitness industry, the importance of understanding personal responsibility, and the impact of hormonal changes on lifestyle. The conversation emphasises the need for consistency, effective communication in relationships, and the influence of social media on health perceptions. We also explore the role of GLP-1s in weight management and the importance of tracking food intake for better health outcomes + so much moreTakeawaysCut through the noise in health and fitness.Understand personal responsibility in health choices.Hormonal changes impact both men and women.Consistency is key to achieving health goals.Communication is vital in relationships.Social media can distort health perceptions.GLP-1s can aid in weight management but require lifestyle changes.Tracking food intake is essential for understanding consumption.Empowerment comes from knowledge and action.The basics of health are often overlooked.Links & Resources:https://www.instagram.com/4weeks2thebeach?igsh=dWp5MjVnbTdrcW5mhttps://www.instagram.com/vikkicronincoaching?igsh=MWw1YnBhN3F5anplNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qrThank 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 License.
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Ep 92 : The Scale Dilema - Why Numbers Don't Define Us
SummaryIn this episode, Vikki Cronin discusses the importance of mindset in health and fitness, emphasising the need for a sustainable approach to weight loss and a healthy relationship with food. She addresses the common pitfalls of relying on scales for self-worth and the detrimental effects of comparison on personal progress. Vikki encourages listeners to focus on their individual journeys and to seek peace with their bodies and food, rather than chasing quick fixes or comparing themselves to others.TakeawaysMindset and relationship with food are crucial for health.Many people struggle with their attachment to the scales.Comparison can steal joy and hinder personal progress.Sustainable approaches to health are more effective than quick fixes.It's important to focus on how you feel rather than a number on the scale.Finding peace with food is the ultimate goal.Coaching requires a long-term commitment for lasting change.Listeners are encouraged to reach out for support in their journeys.Links & Resourceshttps://www.instagram.com/vikkicronincoaching/profilecard/?igsh=MWw1YnBhN3F5anplNg==https://vikkicronincoaching.ieThank 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 91 : The Transition from Holidays to Home
I am back !! Decided my first Podcast after my mini break would be all about a topic I am currently in the middle of myself and that is the transition from holidays to home. With the time of the year being what it is aka Summer and lots will be returning from Holidays I figure this might be helpful for you. In this episode I discuss the challenges and strategies for transitioning back to routine after a holiday, the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, prioritising nutrition, hydration, and sleep, and being patient with oneself during this adjustment period. I share some practical tips for managing increased hunger and urge you the listeners to focus on feeling better rather than fixating on numbers or scales.TakeawaysIt's important to get back into routine after a holiday.Prioritize sleep and hydration to aid recovery.Don't procrastinate on returning to healthy habits.Listen to your body and its cravings post-holiday.Mindfulness around food choices can prevent overeating.Expect increased hunger when returning home.Plan meals ahead to reduce food noise.Be patient with yourself during the transition.Focus on nutrient density in your meals.It's about feeling better, not 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
Welcome to ''Your Mindset Matters'' with me Vikki Cronin aka Vikki Cronin Coaching as your host. I am an online Lifestyle & Nutrition Coach for 7 years and absolutely passionate about Health & Fitness. My aim with this podcast is help you explore all the elements around mindset help you to become a fitter, happier and healthier version of yourself . Diving deep into behaviours, habits, relationships to food and exercise . Hopefully helping to guide you towards a healthy sustainable approach to Fat Loss.
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