#96 - Troubleshooting: Why you're not making progress with a pro-metabolic approach with Jess Ash

The amazing Jess Ash is back on the podcast. If you don’t already follow her, go give her a follow on instagram. She is just a wealth of knowledge, she articulates everything so well.I wanted to get Jess back on the podcast to talk about the emotional side of things and how this pro-metabolic lifestyle is more than just training and nutrition. In this episode, Jess and I chat about:➡️How and why focusing on just your appearance doesn’t usually work➡️Accepting yourself as you are while trying to change things ➡️Why so many women end up with metabolic issues➡️How this process takes time (not 12 weeks)➡️Why a quick approach doesn’t work ➡️How food tracking plays such a crucial role➡️The learning process with pro-metabolic eating➡️Dealing with chronic emotional stress➡️Green vegetables and digestibility➡️Why pro-metabolic eating isn’t a 'diet'Jess also has a new course coming out which she talks about in this episode. I've popped a link to register for the wait list below 👇LINKSJoin the waitlist for Jess's new course 👉  https://jessica-ash-wellness.ck.page/3a29794f69Follow Jess on Instagram 👉  https://www.instagram.com/jessicaashwellness/Follow Kitty on Instagram 👉  https://www.instagram.com/kittyblomfield/Join our 7 Day Eat More, Train Less, Get Results Challenge 👉  https://www.nustrength.com.au/7D-challenge-V1Want to know more about our 16 week Winatlife Accelerator Program? Book your free call 👉 https://go.oncehub.com/Callwiththeteamv1SHOW NOTES02:00 - Brief background of Jess Ash06:37 - Having the right mindset and self-compassion11:44 - How and why focusing on just your appearance doesn’t usually work14:50 - Accepting yourself as you are while trying to change things19:09 - Growth, shifting, changing, and becoming stronger20:30 - Why so many women end up with metabolic issues25:44 - Why is it important to be on maintenance calories for a certain period of time28:16 - How long does this process take34:20 - How food tracking plays such a crucial role40:35 - The learning process with pro-metabolic eating41:10 - Dealing with chronic emotional stress48:00 - Essential minerals and what foods you can get them from51:50 - Green vegetables, digestibility, and being brainwashed that sugar is so bad01:02:36 - EFT/Tapping01:11:02 - Why pro-metabolic eating isn’t a 'diet' Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands