Your Mindset Matters

SummaryIn this episode of 'Your Mindset Matters', Vikki Cronin discusses the importance of self-compassion in January and the common barriers people face in their fat loss journeys. She emphasizes the need to identify personal barriers, manage emotional eating, and understand the impact of liquid calories. Vikki also highlights the significance of meal structure, sleep, and the dangers of comparison in weight loss. Throughout the episode, she provides actionable advice for overcoming these challenges and encourages listeners to focus on progress over perfection.TakeawaysJanuary is a time for self-compassion and slow progress.It's important to identify personal barriers to fat loss.Emotional eating is a common challenge that needs addressing.Liquid calories can significantly impact weight loss efforts.Meal prep and planning are crucial for success.Skipping meals often leads to overeating later in the day.Sleep quality affects hunger and cravings.Comparison to others can derail your progress.Accurate tracking of food intake is essential for weight loss.Curating your social media can help maintain focus on your goals.Keywordsfat loss, weight loss, mindset, emotional eating, meal prep, nutrition, self-compassion, January goals, barriers to weight loss, social media influenceLinks & 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.

SummaryWelcome back and Happy New Year !! In this episode, Vikki reflects on the New Year and discusses the common trends in the fitness industry during January. She emphasizes the importance of sustainable lifestyle changes rather than quick fixes, introducing her 'Add First Framework' to help listeners focus on adding positive habits instead of subtracting them. Vikki provides practical advice on nutrition, exercise, sleep, and mindfulness, encouraging a balanced approach to health and wellness as the year begins.TakeawaysHappy New Year, Happy January 2026!It's normal to feel a bit lost after a break.YOLO mode in December is acceptable; reflect on it.January can be a motivational time for change.Mindset is crucial for successful lifestyle changes.Focus on adding positive habits, not just dieting.Structure your meals for better nutrition.Incorporate movement that fits your lifestyle.Prioritize sleep for overall health.Awareness of habits is more important than strict rules.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

SummaryFinal Episode of 2025 !!! Thank you to everyone who has tuned in to my Podcast over the last 12 months. In this conversation, myself & Claire Byrnes discuss the challenges of health and recovery, particularly focusing on mobility issues and the mental health implications that arise from them. We explore the importance of nutrition strategies during recovery, the impact of social media on body image, and the necessity of honesty in coaching relationships. The discussion also touches on the role of GLP-1 medications in weight loss and the importance of community support in health journeys. As we reflect on the upcoming holiday season, we emphasize the need for balance and realistic expectations in maintaining health and wellness.Happy Christmas & Happy New YearReach out to us here : ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vikkicronincoaching/profilecard/?igsh=MWw1YnBhN3F5anplNg==⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_byrnesfit?igsh=c3NtdzlmOWp4NTdl⁠Thank 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

SummaryIn this episode, Vikki Cronin discusses the challenges of December, emphasizing the importance of maintaining health habits during the holiday season. She introduces the concept of 'the power of tiny' actions to help manage stress and maintain well-being. Vikki contrasts motivation with discipline, explaining that long-term change requires consistent, often mundane decisions rather than quick fixes. She warns against the allure of quick diet solutions that emerge after the holidays and encourages listeners to focus on identity change for sustainable success.TakeawaysDecember can be a challenging month for many people.The 'power of tiny' actions can help maintain health habits.Discipline is a form of self-respect and necessary for long-term change.Long-term change is often boring and requires consistent effort.Avoid quick fixes that promise rapid results but are unsustainable.Readiness for change is a decision, not a feeling.Focus on changing your identity to achieve long-term success.Small actions can lead to significant improvements over time.It's important to prioritize health habits over holiday indulgences.January is not the best time to start a new diet; focus on basics first.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

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