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Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriBarbie, Bravery & BirkenstocksThis episode is about Barbie (2023), the movie. THERE ARE NO SPOILERS. You do not have to be a fan. You don’t even have to like Barbie. And, you do not have to see the movie to get anything from this episode. All you have to do is have a bit of ambition. Let’s do this!
Everyone may be talking about Barbie, the new movie from Mattel Films. But there’s been a lot of chatter around feminism, patriarchy and bleeped-out cuss words.
I have another perspective I want to bring up.
Barbie...2023-08-0912 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriSPOILER Chat: Barbie's ChoiceThis episode is about Barbie (2023), the movie. There ARE SPOILERS in this episode. You do not have to be a fan. You don’t even have to like Barbie. And, you do not have to see the movie to get anything from this episode. All you have to do is have a bit of ambition. I also encourage you to first listen to the full Episode 33 to get the full message. Let’s do this!
Barbie–the movie and the character–take a courageous leap to suggest that life as we know it may not be all we are m...2023-08-0906 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriThree Lessons Taking Me to the Weight Loss Finish LineWe learn by observing others. Allow me to be your study.
As I round the corner on my weight loss journey, I continue to learn about myself, what works...and what doesn't.
Sharing my weight loss experience was what started this podcast in the first place.
For me, weight loss was a struggle, the bane of my existence, a source of sadness for most of my life. When I began approaching 300 pounds, I had to draw the line.
I had to start taking care of myself. And I have.
...2023-08-0210 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriHow to Spot B.S. and Remove it From Your LifeOur beautiful world is so dynamic. There's so much to explore; so many people to meet; and so many things to do. So, in order for us to live our best life--on our terms--we have to be aware of the distractions that exist.
This is especially important when you're on a mission to adopt a different lifestyle or lose weight to improve your wellness.
In thinking on the topics, I developed a comprehensive list that comes with a handy mnemonic device: FEELINGS.
Failed Commitments
Egotism
Entertainment
Laziness2023-07-2618 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriHow to Shift From Guilt to Gumption | Gumption ChallengeDo you wake up in the morning feeling groggy, like you haven’t slept, or maybe melancholy about the day?
Do you end your day beating yourself up for not going for that walk or going to the gym like you promised your friend?
Do you feel guilty for having dessert again this week or ordering takeout, even though you have plenty of fresh food in the fridge?
Do you hate feeling short of breath after getting the mail, playing with your kids or even just walking up the stairs?
All th...2023-07-1910 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriHow to Get Your Gumption Back | Gumption ChallengeIt takes guts to face our fears. Whether it's riding a terrifying rollercoaster and stepping on the scale, it can plague you, hold you back and diminish your quality of life if you don’t address it.
Getting your gumption back probably feels easier said than done.
You may feel like weight loss is impossible.
You may think that happiness is a fairytale.
You may believe you're destined to settle.
I'm here to tell you there's hope--and it's all within YOU!
Despite these tales you tell yourself, yo...2023-07-1322 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriIncognito No More: Embracing Your GrowthWhen we make a choice, it's often to improve life, learn, grow and succeed. However, that road may bring about unexpected experiences and, yes, sometimes these unpleasant feelings.
When I first started this podcast, I the goal was to show what it's really like to experience a 100-pound weight loss journey. Social media can be so filtered that the sweat and suffering can often be totally hidden from view.
I also wanted to show people, maybe like you, that the tough times that come with weight loss are simply part of the process.
...2023-07-0412 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriSmart Diet Tips for Your Summertime TripYour summer vacation is finally here! There's almost nothing like getting away. You can cut loose, forget about your responsibilities for a few days and just be carefree for once.
What does that look like for you? Enjoying some convenient drive-thru visits? Getting that mile-high ice cream sundae? Day-drinking your worries away?
In the past, people convinced me that "you only live once"? Maybe so. But having a fun vacation doesn't require any of these things. In fact, your past traditions and choice can be revisited.
This year, you have a chance to...2023-06-2815 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriJuggling Life While Losing WeightThe elusive balance in life. Many of us seek it. Few truly find it. Why? Because life is more like juggling, keeping all the balls in the air to keep the important things in your life afloat.
"Stressful" may be the word that comes to mind, but it doesn't have to be, especially when you're doing your best to actually take care of yourself for once.
In this episode, I talk about how it's totally possible to be the boss of your life WHILE also losing weight. I cover:
How the balance in life...2023-06-2117 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriHow to Beat Winner's RemorseHave you ever found yourself traveling along your badass path to wellness or weight loss, making strides and seeing some progress, when all of a sudden you feels these emotions of doubt, worry, fear, guilt or even regret? Like everything you've done to this point won't last anyway or that you're incapable of reaching the finish line?
That's what I call "winner's remorse". It's a very common--and very normal--phenomenon that happens when we change the way we've been living for years and years, so our brain is like, "Whoa! That's not the path we want. You're going...2023-06-1425 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriYou Actually Do MatterThere are some days you might feel like a piece of crap, like no one cares and nothing you do matters. I've had those days. I even felt like that a little recently. (It comes with the territory of being human.)
What isn't necessary is accepting this lie.
Yep, this is a lie that we tell ourselves, based on life experiences and the "evidence" that we collect to prove that we are right. But, because you're strong and resetting your mindset, you're not captive to these falsehoods. You have the ability to be a better...2023-06-0716 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriHow Gratitude Saved My LifeI want to tell you a story. A piece of my story. About how gratitude saved my life when I felt utterly hopeless and was on the verge of homelessness.
"Gratitude" can feel very subjective or even fake in the age of social media. Everyone seems to have some new selfie or family portrait to portray the oh-so-fuzzy thankfulness that they feel. And they may certainly do! But it's not resonating with you. Why? Because it's not about you.
Your life feels run by lists, obligations, housecleaning and managing everything your family expects from you.2023-05-3119 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriTop Tips from the Music City Fit ExpoEverytime I go to a convention, I get the excited jitters. Maybe it’s because I’m an extrovert. I love surrounding myself with people, especially people who get me.
That’s exactly how I felt recently at the Music City Fit Expo in Nashville,TN.
Thanks to my industrious husband, @forgedfatherfrankie , who’s always on the hunt for the next coolest thing for us to do, we got signed up to attend. At first, we were stoked to just see what kind of cool merch we could find.
Although I got some awesome stuff, I got way more out of it th...2023-05-2518 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriMy Phases of Fighting Fatigue"I just don't wanna." When I'm tired, like really tired, this is the repeat phrase that pops into my head. What's yours?
And it's valid, right? You work hard, take care of others and have this huge weight loss or wellness goal looming ahead like a giant billboard sign that says, "100 Miles to Go". If you weren't tired for all the task-masting, the thought of all those workouts feels utterly exhausting. All you really want is your couch and some fuzzy socks.
But is it?
This is where the rubber meets the road...2023-05-1815 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriThe High Price of Not Meal PreppingMeal prep. It's become a buzz word on social media and a dividing philosophy amongst wellness pursuers. To prep or not to prep?
You may think you don't have enough time.
You may even think it's too costly.
But what is the real price of NOT meal prepping??
If you're on the fence--and are looking for some logical reason to give it a shot--tune into this episode. Just like you, I'm out to maximize my days to make sure I'm productive while also being protective of my "me time".
...2023-05-1014 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriHow to Run Your Life and Not Let It Run YouDo you ever feel like a ping pong ball, bouncing back and forth from this thing and that person to handle what you're met with? I certainly have! It's exhausting! Or maybe you feel like you're flying in the Millennium Falcon, shifting into hyperdrive, just bracing yourself for the trip to goodness-knows-where.
This is life. Or is it?
At 280 pounds, I threw my hands in the air, took off my proverbial seatbelt and said, "Enough is enough!" I'd reached a new point of unhealthiness where all I wanted to do was hide in my closet...2023-05-0317 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriParalysis in Planning and How to Shake it OffI’m the kind of girl who loves a good list. Are you that way too? You get your favorite pen and notebook or pop open your favorite app to itemize your to-dos to stay productive. Oh, and when it’s time to check and item or cross it off you feel like you just stepped on the podium!
If you are, then you’re in good company!
Planning and preparation are so critical when it comes to achieving anything. We can’t just wish upon a star and hope we can become the CEO of a comp...2023-04-2608 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriHow to Have Your Cake and Eat It TooI love salami. When I tell you I love salami, I mean I can devour an entire package in one day if I’m not too careful. That’s nearly one pound of salty, processed meaty goodness. Nom nom!
When I nibble on just one piece, there’s like a wave that comes over me and I audibly say, "Mmmmmm". Is there a food that does that for you, like maybe a piece of chocolate or a sip of wine?
It’s literally a pleasure trigger that interrupts my thoughts and emotions, and gives me that warm and fuzzy feeling.
It wasn’...2023-04-1916 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriMaking Time for the ImpossibleThere's never enough time in the day. There's so much to get done. So many people you love and support. And those dreams of yours...they have a place here too, don't they?
This is the place where Janelle found herself, a busy mother of two little girls, a wife, a daughter, a sister, and a woman who felt unhappy, overweight, and worn out. But she also knew she was a woman with a purpose.
Taking life by the horns, she beat the clock by organizing her days and prioritizing her energy. After much dedication...2023-04-1236 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriWinning Ways to Start Your WeekBurned out. Tired. Carrying the load. Whatever it is that you might be feeling right now, I’m sure I can relate to a degree. Especially when Sunday rolls around. Ugh. I mean, isn’t Sunday supposed to be the “day of rest”?
However, a few months back, I realized that I was forsaking my Sunday by “resting” through inaction. It dawned on me that Sunday is actually a day of rest-oration! Rather than squander the day or dwell too much of the ticking countdown of the weekend, I used my precious Sunday to prepare myself for the week ahea...2023-04-0513 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriGetting Unstuck & Taking Your First StepsTen years. That's about how long it took me to get over my false belief that I was too fat, to slow, to incapable of running a 5K. Until now. I just recently achieved that goal, and it got me thinking about how stuck we can feel in beliefs and feelings.
What kind of goals do you have for yourself? What kind of feelings come up for you when you think about them?
Feelings can be uncomfortable. I GET IT! They're personal and make us vulnerable. Yet, if we consider them within ourselves, we're totally...2023-03-2915 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica Gurrieri10 Things I Want You to Know From Completing the 75Hard Challenge>> SEE BELOW FOR A FREE EVENT OPPORTUNITY! 2023-03-2224 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica Gurrieri3 Steps to Being Who You Want to Be>> See below for details on my FREE DOWNLOAD to accompany this episode! 2023-03-1512 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriIs It OK to Not Be OK?What does it mean to be OK? What happens when we don't feel OK? Why does everyone else sometimes seem OK, while feelings of discontent, upset or sadness loom?
I've been grappling with the idea of being OK and what it really means. As someone who is seeking a place of "happiness and health", I often reflect on the ambiguity of those terms. What happiness means to me is not what it means to anyone else.
Therefore, the idea of being OK (or not OK) is also completely subjective.
Still, in recent years, a...2023-03-0817 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriWhy You Keep Quitting Your Weight Loss Plan and How to Keep GoingThis is not a motivational speech that just tells you to never give up--NEVER SURRENDER!
That's a great attitude to have, for sure, yet what really motivates perseverance and persistence is understanding the reasoning behind the quitting, pausing, excuses and downright lies that prevent goals from being reached.
This episode is rich with information based on my experience and research. In about 20 minutes, you'll understand why you are not a destined quitter, how to uncover the reasons behind your decisions to quit in the past, and how to navigate toward a path of possibilities through p...2023-03-0119 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriHow to Break Down Mindset BarriersWhen getting in that workout or managing to prep your meals for the week feels impossible, it may be time to level-set on what's truly possible. The barriers that are keeping you from losing the weight and taking your goals by storm may not be as tall or impenetrable as they seem.
What if these barriers were just in your mind? Beliefs you learned forever ago that are stuck there like a glob of gum under a table. You can't see it but it's always there!
As silly as it sounds, this is often the c...2023-02-2230 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriStop Doing This One Thing To Lose Weight"Buy my products!" "Get skinny quick!!" "Be swimsuit ready for summer!!"
We are inundated with people who think they know what we need to do to lose the weight. And sure, some of these weight loss programs and products might help us to quickly lose weight, yet how long will it last? At what cost? How will it affect you physically...or even mentally?
This episode topic is different. Instead of telling you what you need to do, I'm encouraging you to identify something to stop doing. I usually steer away from the negative terms--can't...2023-02-1516 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica Gurrieri3 Ways to Tidy Things Up in 2023Disorganized. Cluttered. Discombobulated. Whatever you want to call it, when things feel out of sorts, it hits home in the biggest ways. Maybe you've been forgetting things. You may be distracted at work, or fatigue is setting in harder than ever. Perhaps the house you used to love is now the bane of your existence.
Rather than give in and claim that 2023 is just going to be another year of bullsh*t, tune into this episode! I dive into three ways you can claim the New Year and tidy things up in your life in a personal, p...2023-01-1116 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriOwn the New Year by Owning Your WinsWhen you're winning--when you are really feeling inspired by the New Year, the good vibes and your plans for success--are you truly owning those achievements? No matter how small they may be, even if they're just plans to make a positive difference for your wellness, how are you framing your current state? Do you have a little case of the jitters? Or are you pumped that you are making change and going after your weight loss, wellness or even just happiness goals?
So many questions! Yes, I know!
I ask these questions because we too o...2023-01-0612 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriIs Perfection Creating Your Weight Loss Problems?You have it all figured out. Your weight loss plan has everything from coaches to a nutrition plan and rigorous exercise schedule. How can anything go wrong?
Although your plan may be well thought out, the perfectionism that's required of these commitments can create an extreme amount of pressure, even if it's just pressure on yourself. The result: mistakes, missteps and feelings of failure.
Grace--or leeway--as you begin your weight loss journey can help you adjust to these plans and even assess if they're the right fit for you. By giving yourself some space to ge...2022-12-3016 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriTis the Season of Winning...or LosingThere's no denying the presence of sugar plums dancing in your head! And it's that very fact that may have you wondering if you're winning or losing at your weight loss efforts. This is especially true when an old mindset creeps up to interfere with your growth. (Just one more cookie or glass of egg nog...!) Fear not! There are three simple things you can consider to correct any falsehoods that might be lingering in your mind:
How are you measuring your progress?
Based on these methods, are you making progress?
If so, great! That means you're winning...2022-12-2216 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriDo I Need to Keep Losing Weight?"Isn't this good enough? I mean, I've lost a lot of weight already!" How many times have you asked this question of yourself? Up and down goes the scale, and yet calling it quits halfway to your goal still may feel reasonable. This is the merry-go-round path I had chosen countless times in my life. Despite the personal growth I have achieved, I found myself in a very similar situation recently, considering the very same question.
And for awhile, it made some sense to me. I feel better. I am healthier. I feel pretty. I can perform...2022-12-1414 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriPreventing Weight Loss Burnout"It was the best of times. It was the worst of times." Isn't just the way it is when you're on a mission to lose weight? You're pumped, wanting to making a change in your life, but you can't help this nagging feeling that another failure is right around the corner.
Before the burnout bug can bite you in the behind and totally sabotage the great achievements you're making, tune into this episode! I cover three simple things you can do to support you in your continued pursuit to be a happier and healthier you!
Find the Balance
Budget Your T...2022-12-0712 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriOvercoming Burnout with Weight LossWhen there's 100 pounds to lose, it can feel discouraging. Stressful. Upsetting. Impossible. It is not all peaches and cream, sunshine and rainbows. Renewing the way you live your life, the choices you make, the food you eat, the people you spend time with...it all plays into the process.
Do even after finding the courage to make the changes you need to live a happy, healthy life, the journey is certainly not overnight.
This has been my experience. And it hit me hard when I hit the halfway point. Burnout can happen. It can truly...2022-11-2317 min
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Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriSeason 2 TeaserCan I keep this up? What if I fail? Can I even do this?
Oh yeah, I can do this.
Join me, Erica, for the second season of the Incognito Athlete podcast for bite-size episodes with powerful messages and impactful insights.
I’ve hit the halfway point In my weight loss journey. Now, it’s time to leave behind the incognito ways, and live unmasked. I’m your fellow wellness journey traveler and now a wellness mindset coach who guides people to discover their mask and what’s holding them back from living a life o...2022-11-1101 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica Gurrieri3 Steps to Uncomplicating Your LifeLife is hard. It's so unpredictable. Everything is just so crazy.
These are some of the statements I used to exclaim to manage through my days. Maybe they sound a little familiar to you too! The fact is these are often times excuses as well. They are statements that allow us to be affected by life rather than for us to manage our life.
Is your mind blown? Good. Mine was too the first time I considered this concept.
In this episode, I get into this mindset to support you in your pursuit to...2022-09-0719 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriCruise Control: How to Not Go Off the Deep End While TravelingI'm about to embark on the trip of a lifetime: a cruise to Alaska. From eagles to whales, from mountains to glaciers, I'm looking forward to a whole new adventure like never before.
But, there's one thing I didn't account for: the mountain of temptations that come with an all-inclusive vacation, like 24/7 buffets, all-night hot dogs stands and bars around every corner.
"How are you feeling about the cruise?" my dietician asked.
My answer: "Freakin' awesome."
After years of battling self-sabotage and issues with self-control, I'm excited and confident in my a...2022-09-0121 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriLose Weight Through Imperfect ProgressHave you ever felt paralyzed with indecision, stuck at the starting line of your weight loss journey, new project or big dream? Maybe you even have a stockpile of ideas just waiting to be realized?
Meanwhile, the frustration of the weight you've gained comes to a head and the stress of going clothes shopping is more than you can bear. It's just been easier to do nothing than to possibly do the wrong thing and waste precious time.
Yet, how can anything be wrong if it's still a step toward your goal?
That's...2022-08-2421 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriWhy Weighing In Daily Is My FavoriteThe scale and I go back...way back! (I'd bet money that you have a similar history with yours.) Whether you look at my mortifying experience in elementary school or my more recent shocker when I hit nearly 280 pounds, there is no denying that I've put more than my physical weight on that thing. Instead, I based my self-worth and emotional stability on the scale, creating a whole layer of stress and limitations on my weight loss efforts.
That is until I made the decision to change my perspective.
I must lend credit where it's d...2022-08-1729 min
Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica GurrieriFrom Distractions to DominationSeveral weeks ago, I was blasted by someone close to me. The text messages were unexpected and completely unwarranted. It hit me hard, harder than I ever expected. Even though I weathered the scathing outburst, an underlying current of hurt stuck with me.
What’s wrong with me? What did I do wrong? Why do I deserve this? Some of the same questions I used to ask resurfaced. Although I don't allow this person to hold me small anymore, the old feelings and reaction existed like a steady hum day after day.
This was a massive distraction.
Distractions are triggers we’...2022-08-1118 min
Just Women Talking ShitBreaking Generational Curses, Healing Trauma & Transforming Your Life with Erica GurrieriSend us a textThis episode is raw, real, and packed with powerful truth bombs. Erica Gurrieri—aka The Incognito Athlete—joins me for a deep conversation about childhood trauma, toxic relationships, breaking free from narcissists, mindset shifts, and the personal development work that changed everything.Oh, and we also get into her weight loss journey and how it played a huge role in her transformation into the badass woman she is today. 💪🔥Erica is downright AMAZE-BALLS, and this episode is one you don’t want to miss.✨ What resonated most...2022-06-241h 10