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April 4, 2022
Invest in yourself.
Insight from my morning meditation:
If you’re not willing to invest in yourself at some point to better your life you’re making a big mistake. So many people balk at the thought of investing in themselves. They see it as an EXPENSE versus an INVESTMENT in themselves and a better life. Often times many don’t invest in themselves because they don’t feel like they are worthy enough to invest in.
Remember, you are your most important ASSET.
In the past I had to invest quite a bit of money in a tutor to help get me through Math. Did I want to spend nearly $50.00 per session on this? Of course not, but my perspective was different. I didn’t see this as a cost or expense. I saw it as an investment in ME, my future, and knew this was going to open major doors in my life and provide me with numerous opportunities. This INVESTMENT has now paved the way for me to obtain my Masters in social work. The cost was totally worth it in the long run.
Don’t be short sighted and think of the LONG TERM gains of investing in yourself. Listed below are just some of the things you’ll gain when you invest in your health.
- Improved focus
- Learn to cope with life without using food as a way to avoid
- Eliminate emotional eating
- Detailed fitness and nutrition program to get to where you want to be
- Better health
- Happier life
- Increased self-esteem
- Learn new skills
- Opportunity to earn more money
The list can go on and on.
Wise people invest in those who know what they don’t.
Wise people remain ‘teachable’ and seek out help when they need it.
The only thing stopping you from having what you want is the knowledge needed to get it. Friends, that knowledge/help/support is out there. Your job is to get off your butt and go find it. God isn’t going to wave a magic wand and have it fall in your lap.
You’re going to have to walk out your faith and do some work. Pay someone to teach you, go to the library, or start using Google more and put down the t.v. remote. Your future is going to be what you make it. Keep investing in yourself friends, you are worth it!
You can use programs like my 21 day detox or my 30 day devotional to help get you started.
God bless,
Brandon Jenkins
Online fitness, nutrition, and Christian lifestyle coaching.
January 19, 2020
LEAN in 30: Accelerated Fat Loss
It’s Coach Brandon here… and I want to tell you how you can Transform the way you look and feel in just 4-short weeks with LEAN in 30 Accelerated Fat Loss Group AND get into the best shape of your life, guaranteed!
It’s going to be fun, require just 4-5 hours of exercise a week and take just 4 short weeks for you to get in better shape than you ever thought possible. I’ve taken my coaching experience from the past 15 years ad have been developing a one-of-a-kind accelerated fat loss program, taking everything I’ve learned from helping over hundreds of clients, both in person and online, reach their fitness and fat loss goals and combining that with the secrets from several fellow fitness experts… and the result is a 4 week system that will help you start looking and feeling better from DAY ONE.
If you’ve been saying to yourself, “I’m tired of looking fat,” OR “I’m sick of not fitting into my pants,” OR even just “Where did these extra pounds come from?” then you’re going to LOVE the results you’re about to get.
I’m going to transform the way you look and feel and you are going to love the process. It doesn’t matter if you’ve tried and failed before or if you’ve lost some weight only to watch the fat creep back over time.
That is NOT going to happen when you commit to my LEAN in 30 Accelerated Fat Loss Program.
This is your time…when you’ll lose the fat and feel great once and for all.
You join LEAN in 30 Accelerated Fat Loss Group for 30+ straight days of accelerated fat loss – and…I know you can do it when I fast track you through your personal transformation with my one-of-a-kind, holistic system for maximum results in minimum time!
Are you ready to make NOW your time? If so, I’m going to get you there in 30 days or less and make it a lifestyle change. Here’s exactly how you’re going to finally say goodbye to any and all of that stubborn fat once and for all and look and feel better than you have in years…
The Ultimate Transformation Program…In Just 4 Weeks!
From your very first day in the LEAN in 30 Accelerated Fat Loss Group, you can expect:
Accountability – I will educate, support and guide you every step of the way, applying just the right amount of pressure to make sure you follow through and enjoy the process!
Guidance – I am going to take you by the hand and lead you through the process. All you have to do is follow the instructions and trust the process. Fair enough?
Science – There are NO gimmicks. My system is based on strength training (to get your metabolism revved up!), cardiovascular exercise (to burn more calories!) and nutrition
(to keep your metabolism optimized).
Track Record – This program has been proven to work time, and time again. I’ve helped hundreds of my clients successfully lose weight, get into amazing shape and look great and feel like a million bucks. Follow my system and you’ll get the same!
Motivation– This is KEY in my training program, I’ll inspire YOU on a daily basis to help you live a better life!!
Expertise – You’re coached and trained by a highly trained Transformation EXPERT, me! I have been where you are and know how it feels to struggle with losing weight and not feeling good about yourself. I used to be nearly 300 pounds but have lost the weight and kept it off for nearly 20 years. I can help you to do the same thing. That is the benefit of working with a coach who has been there. I get it and I know the doubts that exist within your mind. Together we will crush your goals.
Structure & Consistency – Let’s face it, this is where the breakdown almost always occurs. Not only will I keep you on track and moving forward but you’ll receive extra motivation and support from your new fitness family. With that type of unlimited support, success is all but guaranteed!
Customization – Your program is created for YOU, based on what YOU need, ensuring you reach your goals quickly and with 100% certainty!
Efficiency – I know you’re busy. I have created my metabolic workouts to be fast, fun, and help you burn fat in the shortest amount of time possible. You can do these at your home or the gym in under 40 minutes.
Fun – Getting in shape can be fun and addicting! Especially when you experience getting great results!
Targeted Nutrition Program – You get a targeted nutritional program that utilizes the power of Real Food so that you feel energized and satisfied all day long. And it’s individually customized for YOU! This is NOT a one-size-fits-all, cookie cutter plan. It is designed for you, and ONLY YOU!
Done-For-You Meal Plans – Never know what to eat? This plan solves that with healthy recipes that will take the guess work out of what to eat.
Unequaled Support – With Access to my PRIVATE VIP Facebook Group and expert coaching, you will have unlimited access to the answers you want, and the support you need. Everything you need to see results fast is at your fingertips.
EVERYTHING! This 4-Week Program is the most comprehensive and complete program I’ve created to get you lean, tone your muscles and feel more confident in your favorite “skinny clothes” fast!
Look At What You Will Receive!
- Success Manual
- Goal Setting Guide
- Meal Plans and Grocery lists
- Before and After Body Composition and Picture
- Complete Recipe Book
- Dining out Guide
- Daily Motivation
- Daily Accountability Check ins
- Weekly Email Motivation
- Customized Training and Nutrition Program
- Meal Prep Guide
- Weekly Coaching Call [optional]
Guess What? You’re Not Alone Anymore!
Going at it alone does not work, but my success-proven Transformation system does! You will have full access to me to guide you and coach you every step of the way. And before you assume my program is too hard for you keep this in mind…
I have coached dozens of people who were either brand new to fitness or hadn’t worked out in years, struggled with emotional eating and self-sabotage…and the results have been spectacular.
I’ll meet you right where you are and help you get where you want to go. If you are tired of trying to change the way you look & feel and want some extra motivation, contact me and I will put you on the fast track to getting in the best shape of your life.
100% Money-Back Guarantee
Join today and go through the entire 4-Weeks. You must follow the entire program, check in daily, and if at end you don’t feel that you aren’t getting the results you want just let me know and I will issue a full refund, no questions asked, no hassles, no hard feelings.
Fair enough?
Fast, Fun-Filled Workouts That Produce RESULTS!
Only 40 minutes per day, 4-5 times per week. That’s less than 2% of the time you have available to you… less than 1 percent! These workouts are PERFECT for busy people who never seem to have enough time to workout or get bored doing the same thing.
Get In Touch With Me TODAY to Get Started on Your Path to Looking & Feeling Better Than Ever in the Next 4-Weeks!
All you need is 30 Days of following my program to see dramatic improvement. The next 4 weeks are going to pass before you know it, so what do you have to lose? But you had better hurry up and make up your mind because I can only help so many people at one time and my program will fill up.
WARNING
This isn’t for everyone.
I do not accept everyone who applies to participate in my LEAN in 30 Accelerated Fat Loss Group because I’m investing in you and putting my reputation on the line. I need to ensure that you are willing to put in your best effort and to follow the plan for the full 4 weeks. I also need to make sure that we can work together and that we are compatible to guarantee your success.
If you are accepted be ready to get in the best shape of your life! I know my LEAN in 30 Accelerated Fat Loss Program works. I have a culture of hard work and achievement using time-tested methods, no fanfare or shortcuts. But the System works… And we have lots of fun! All I ask is that you show up with a good attitude and follow the plan. If you do that, results are Guaranteed.
Check Out What Some Ladies Have To Say:
“LEAN in 30 has changed my lifestyle and my mindset. My initial issues ranged from over portioning meals, eating late at night, because I wanted too, and no daily exercise routine. LEAN in 30 helped me realize how important it is to take care of my temple.
While apart of this journey, I’ve addressed what caused my obesity. In order to meal prep and workout daily, I had to change my mindset. I reprogrammed myself from what I used to do since it wasn’t working. Once I replaced what I used to know, I begin having self control over my life. One main benefit I have since I begin this program is energy! I am not sluggish by noon anymore. I enjoy having energy so much!!”
Rona, is currently down 10 pounds in her first 3 weeks.
| Here is Ryanns testimony: “My initial issue before coming here was the fact that I have had negative self talk, and a skewed vision of myself. My biggest benefit to this group has been my personal growth. I’m more confident. I’m more bold. I’m taking initiative to change my future. I’m starting to see my value. Today I put in a job application for a job that doesn’t even yet exist, in hopes one will be created. Today I got my college transcripts to be able to finish my degree online. Today I told my boss I couldn’t do something, respectfully, and closed my door so I could finish 17 other things I don’t get to enough. Plus I started ANOTHER new project that I’ve never done before. Plus, my clothes are too big – I need a raise so I can go shopping! Haha.” To date Ryann is down nearly 50 pounds. Here is Naomi’s testimony: Def more energy. Monday I had a long list of errands to run and instead of only accomplishing a few like usual I ended up nearly completing my whole list. Sleep…. I frigging wish. See I had this dumb idea to adopt a husband and he jerks in his sleep, he snores too. Oh and he steals the flipping blankets…. Did I mention he likes to shove me out of bed?!?! 🤣Aside from that def less pain, better controlled emotions and blood pressure. Just all around not as stressed, have more control over my anxiety |
If you’re ready to get started reach out to me here.
January 19, 2020
The only way to lose weight [fat].
I want to revisit a very important topic for those of you who have committed to losing weight in 2020. A lot of people still think that if they begin an exercise program that they can still eat whatever they want.
WRONG.
You will not have any success trying to out-train a poor diet. You will just spin your wheels, get frustrated,and eventually quit. If you have done what I just described, know you are not alone.
I totally get your frustration when it comes to this. I used to deal with this exact issue myself when I was coming down from being nearly 300 pounds. I was eating better, killing myself in the gym, but the scale would barely move! I kept asking myself what it was I was doing wrong and it always came back to this one thing; you can only lose weight if you are in a CALORIC DEFICIT, period.
There is no getting around this fact.
It doesn’t matter if you train in the gym for 2 hours daily. If you are still eating too much you will either maintain, or gain weight. The problem that many people encounter is this; they think that just because they are exercising now that they don’t have to pay as much attention to their diet/nutrition.
BIG MISTAKE.
This false belief leads many people to eat poorly and stay wondering why they can’t drop weight and eventually quit. You need to know that your daily exercise routine isn’t creating that big of a caloric deficit as you might think. Those machines that spit out the number of calories burned during exercise are HIGHLY inaccurate.
The science says that the average person will ‘burn’ up to 100 calories running one mile…ONE MILE. That isn’t a very big number and if you strength train those numbers will be slightly higher, but not by much. So, depending on how intense you train you could most likely expend anywhere from 100-300 calories during a 60 minute session.
How intense are your training sessions?
Remember that I said in order to lose weight [body-fat] you must be in a caloric deficit. I am going to give you an example of what I do with my clients. I look at being in a deficit over a 7 day period.
So, lets say that John Doe wants to lose weight. I have calculated his macros [carbs, protein, fat] for his specific fitness goal and in order to lose weight he needs to eat 1500 calories per day. Now keep in mind these are generic numbers I am making up and I break that 1500 calories into percentages for carbs, protein, fat.
So, I’ll break this down over a 7 day period and show you how John Doe is setting himself up to either maintain or gain weight.
✅Monday: John does a great job of eating at a deficit and consumes 1400 calories. He is even under the 1500 calories needed to reach his weight loss goal.
Calorie deficit = 100 calories
✅Tuesday: John had a horrible nights sleep that left him feeling drained and pissy. He needed a quick boost and hit Starbucks for a foo-foo coffee. After tracking his calories at the end of the day the total was 1650. He went over his numbers for the day and ended up in a caloric surplus.
Calorie deficit = +150
✅Wednesday: Determined to get back on track, John has a great day of eating. He hits his goal of 1500 calories.
Calorie deficit = 0
✅Thursday: It is the weekly potluck at work and John says to himself, “I have been a beast in the gym this week, I deserve to indulge a little.” He helps himself to 2 doughnuts, not knowing that they were 450 calories each. At the end of the day his calorie total was 2050.
Calorie deficit = +550
✅Friday: John feels guilty about the potluck fiasco and again has a really great day. He wants to make up for his indulgence on Thursday and only eats 1300 calories.
Calorie deficit = 200
✅Saturday: It’s the weekend and John is feeling frisky. He has a night out on the town and throws back a few cocktails. At the end of the night our friend has consumed 2200 calories.
Calorie deficit = +700
✅Sunday: Wanting to repent for his shenanigans on Saturday John vows to eat only bland chicken breast and salad to get back on track. Way to go, Johnnie!! At the end of the day he consumes only 900 calories.
Calorie deficit = 600
So, let’s review how John did over the course of the week.
In order to lose weight this week he would have needed to hit his goal of 10,500 calories [1500×7].
How did he do???
At the end of the week John took in 11,000 calories. He ended up being over by a measly 500 calories, but this is enough to keep you at your current weight or to even gain.
I can’t tell you just how important it is to not only track your food, but be consistent when doing it. Also, do not think that your exercise is going to create enough of a dent to overcome your poor eating habits, because it won’t. I know that this is the biggest source of frustration for a lot of people; maybe even yourself. It also can be made harder if you struggle with emotional eating.
Now keep in mind tracking what you eat isn’t the only way to be successful, but I have found over my 10+ years of coaching people that it is the BIGGEST reason as to why many succeed. Not only can you track and measure your progress, but you are now made aware of just how unhealthy some of the foods you have been putting into your body really are. This will help you to really think twice before eating that food again.
So, does this sound familiar to you? do you struggle with wanting to get in shape, but find that you keep going around the same mountain again and again? Just know that you are not alone and your solution while simple, isn’t going to be easy.
I hope that this helped you to see where you may need to make some changes in how you are approaching your weight loss goals. If it did, hit reply and tell me about it.
PS- I want you to have massive success and clarity when it comes to your life and fitness goals in 2020 and beyond that I am offering you a free clarity call. Go here to set that up now.
November 11, 2019
Use these tips to kick-start your weight loss
Use these tips to effectively help you to win the ‘battle of the bulge’ and get in the best shape of your life.
Tip #1: Get your calories from solid foods, reducing your consumption of sugary drinks and soda.
Tip #2: To reduce how much you eat, drink a glass of water 30 minutes before, and after, each meal.
Tip #3: Keep healthy snacks on hand when cravings hit. By doing so, this will help you to keep from driving through McD’s fast food or binging on junk. I like to keep raw almonds in my car along with apples and bananas.
Tip #4: Swap out those large plates you use for smaller ones. You can legitimately trick your brain into thinking your servings are bigger by using smaller plates. This will also keep you from feeling like you have to fill those plates to the rim with gut busting food.
Tip #5: Get in the gym and lift iron. This can help to give a boost to your metabolism as you diet and help you to retain more lean muscle mass. It will also help you to lose more fat over time, look great, and move better.
Tip #6: Make sure you get your zzzz’s. Studies show that those who don’t get adequate rest tend to eat more and are predisposed to weight gain. Your sleep is huge to recovering and being able to lose fat.
Tip #7: Ditch all the crazy fads and crash diets. Find what works for you and make this a lifestyle change. Otherwise you’ll keep going from one fad to the other and get nowhere. Make a list of the activities that you like, and keep you active, and find ways of doing these things daily.
As you can see the above tips aren’t flashy or glamorous, but they are scientifically proven to help you when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off.
Which of these do you think you can benefit from? hit reply and tell me about it.
If you are ready to take control of your health then reach out to me here and let’s get started.
God bless,
Brandon Jenkins
October 16, 2019
Physical vs. Emotional Hunger
“Eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full.” It sounds so simple, yet countless people struggle with putting this principle into practice.
Why is overeating such a battle?
One of the main reasons is because people aren’t tuned in to their bodies. They lose sensitivity to true stomach hunger, and get it confused with a multitude of other signals and needs.
What is stomach hunger?
Stomach hunger–or physical hunger–involves a complex interaction between the digestive system, endocrine system and the brain. When the body needs refueling, we start feeling tired and weak, while finding it harder to concentrate and work. The stomach, which is located just below the ribcage, starts to ache and rumble. This is true stomach hunger. When we begin eating in response, we really enjoy the food and start feeling better, because a bodily need is being met.
What happens when I ignore my stomach hunger?
If you don’t feed your body when it needs food, the physical symptoms intensify. The stomach starts to really hurt. You find it more difficult to concentrate and may experience lightheadedness. You may also get irritable and short-tempered. In addition, some people get shaky and nervous, while others get a headache. Because you are so ravenous at this point, once you do start to eat, you’re very vulnerable to uncontrolled eating or bingeing.
When I eat, how do I know when to stop?
Hunger and fullness is regulated by the hypothalamus in the brain. When your body has had enough food to satisfy its needs, signals are sent to the hypothalamus, registering fullness (also called satiety). When we are in tune to our bodies, we recognize when it’s time to stop eating. The stomach feels comfortable, and satisfied–not stuffed. We soon begin to feel calmer, more alert and energized.
It takes approximately 20 minutes for fullness signals to transmit from the stomach back to the brain. So, if you eat too fast and aren’t paying attention, it’s easy to override this system and eat more than what the body is calling for.
How do I know when I am overeating?
When you are eating at a calm, relaxed pace and paying attention to your body, you will notice the following when you have eaten more than physically needed:
✅You are mechanically taking bites and swallowing, but you aren’t really enjoying the food anymore.
✅You are feeling pressure and discomfort in your stomach. If filled further, it starts to hurt. You may even feel queasy.
✅After a while you start to feel sluggish.
What if I can’t detect hunger and/or fullness signals in my body?
Assuming that you’re not eating too hurriedly or with many distractions, there are several possible reasons for having difficulty perceiving these internal bodily cues. If you’ve been ignoring your hunger and fullness signals for a long time, you may have temporarily lost your physical sensitivity to them.
This is often the outcome of frequent dieting, chronically restricting food intake, being raised to “clean your plate,” or struggling with any kind of disordered eating. If this is the case for you, it will take some time to rediscover hunger and fullness cues, which may require professional guidance. Outside help is especially crucial if: 1) you are never hungry and routinely get full with just a few bites, or 2) you are always hungry and never feel satisfied after eating.
Sometimes, there are emotional reasons for a person being unable to access their hunger and fullness signals. Getting in touch with body sensations stirs up painful memories for some people, while others feel undeserving of meeting their own needs. If you are one of these people, it is important to work through these issues with a therapist who specializes in eating disorders.
Lastly, in some cases, there are medical explanations for problems with hunger and fullness. For instance, certain medications, specific diseases, depression, stress and pain can clearly increase or decrease the appetite. But overall, there are still many unanswered questions regarding the body’s regulation of food intake. Research is currently underway to try to better understand the complex mechanisms, and to figure out why some people struggle more than others.
What are some “false alarm” signals that are often confused with stomach hunger?
Sometimes, we mistake other signals in our bodies for physical hunger. They are legitimate sensations, but not true stomach hunger. Here are some examples:
“Teeth Hunger”
Sometimes, especially if we’re feeling irritated or stressed, we want to chew our frustrations away. Our bodies are not calling for food, but we put it in our mouths as an attempt to relieve anxiety.
“Mouth Hunger”
We see or smell something that looks so delicious that our mouths start to water. Sometimes just thinking about a food brings on a craving for it. We desire to taste the food, but really aren’t physically hungry.
“Mind Hunger”
We look at the clock and think we have to eat a certain amount of food because “it’s time”, even if we don’t feel like eating.
Thirst
Sometimes we confuse the sluggishness of dehydration with actual hunger. The body is calling for fluids, not food.
Fatigue
When we sense that our energy levels are low, some of us automatically think that if we eat something, we’ll feel better. However, if we’ve been working extra hard and/or haven’t been getting enough sleep, our bodies are calling for rest, not food.
“Heart Hunger/Emotional Hunger”
We feel an ache and emptiness in our hearts due to unmet emotional and/or spiritual needs. Rather than acknowledge our feelings and work through our issues, we try to fill the void with food. Or sometimes we try to use food to “stuff” our feelings down. Although there can be physical discomfort in the gut when we’re upset, it is a distinctly different sensation from stomach hunger.
Moving forward…
As you can see, the simple design of physical hunger and fullness is often overshadowed by other body signals, habits, needs and emotions. Identifying and dealing with them appropriately is a huge step in the process of discerning true stomach hunger. Learning to eat intuitively–meeting your body’s true physical needs for fuel and nourishment–will help you naturally reach the healthiest weight for your one-of-a-kind body.
Brandon Jenkins
www.bornagainfitness.com
Online fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle coach.
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September 18, 2019
I am coming to you on a very rainy day where I live. I hope that where you call home things are a little more pleasant. I actually don’t mind the rain but I know that for some it can be an issue.
On to why I am writing you today. I was thinking about my own journey over the last 20+ years, the highs and lows, and how far I have come. I look back to all that I overcame and remember at one point I never thought I would.
Can you relate to that?
Do you catch yourself thinking that the life you have right now is all there will be for you and it won’t get any better?
How does that make you feel to read that or even be the one speaking that to yourself on an almost daily basis?
I want to tell you a story about what finally helped me to turn my life around and get serious about losing weight and improving my health.
You see for years I struggled with being obese, not overweight, but obese. I used food as a way to cope for as long as I can remember. As a child that is really the only ‘drug’ you have access to, so that became my way to escape all the painful emotions that life brought.
For those who don’t know I came from a pretty abusive childhood that fed into my emotional and binge eating disorder. The majority of my clients have also come from this background of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. Many have experienced all three, but that is for another story.
It’s crazy when I look back and think about my life then. You would think that just being miserable with myself would have been enough of a push to change but it wasn’t. If you struggle with your weight then you know what I’m talking about. I was literally a prisoner in my own body and I hated it, and if I’m being honest, myself. I hated that I allowed myself to get so big [nearly 300lbs] but I felt I was so far gone that there was no hope for my situation.
Just the thought of trying to lose weight felt so overwhelming that it would typically cause me to procrastinate on taking action to change or when I did try to change I would ultimately end up sabotaging myself because deep inside I didn’t believe I would be successful or worthy of a better life. I had come to the place where even though I was miserable I chose to settle.
I remember the looks of disgust I would get from some people. How I was treated differently just because of my weight and how that made me feel so small. Just doing simple tasks were made that much harder because of my weight. My self-esteem and self-worth was shot, but I desperately tried to hide it daily behind a fake smile. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I had some moments of happiness, but it didn’t last. In those moments that I found myself all alone all I felt was incredible self loathing and hopelessness.
I had tried every diet you could think of…cabbage soup diet, medifast, dexatrim diet pills, fasting, low carb, no carb, low fat, and the list goes on.
None of it worked long term and it always came back to one thing.
My weight, and quite possibly yours, was never about the food.
It never was and never will be.
Think about it.
How many diets have you been on? how many times have you lost weight only to gain it back? if it was as simple as a dietary change or exercise plan you probably wouldn’t be reading this right now.
Now onto how I made my change.
The best thing that ever happened to me was slipping down a flight of stairs and straining a muscle in my back. Most people wouldn’t think so but it most likely save my life and put me on a journey of change.
You see at the time I didn’t know I strained a muscle, but later on that night while laying in bed I felt this intense pain on my left side when I took in deep breaths.
I thought I was having a heart attack.
In that moment I cried out to God and said I would change my ways if I could live. I was scared and the thought of death and potentially losing my life finally became more important than any piece of food I could put in my mouth.
The faith based coaching system that I use with my clients today is what I used for myself to finally be able to come to peace with myself, my thoughts, and my body. I was finally able to deal with my emotional eating in a healthy way and stop running from my emotions. I got to that place where I could sit with them, acknowledge them, and allow them to move on without stuffing my face with my favorite jo-jo doughnuts and liter of Coke!
Back then I settled for jobs that I hated but worked because I didn’t think I deserved better, stayed in abusive relationships because I thought I was luck to have someone at my size, and existed. Today I am pursuing my Masters in Social Work, coaching amazing clients, a girls high school soccer coach, and visionary. None of this would have ever been possible had I chosen to stay where I was at. The Godfidence that I have today is directly tied to the work I had to do on myself. You know that part that we all want to skip? that is where the magic is and where you will find out who you really are and what your purpose is in this life.
It is all about addressing the mind, body, and spirit. If you leave out any of these parts of yourself you won’t find the long lasting results that you want.
I went from hating my life to now loving it. From not seeing a future for myself to realizing that I can do anything I want and that the only limit was me. I am now free to dream of the life I want and pursue it having the faith that with God I can do all things.
I share my story with you because I want you to know that if you find yourself in that place of hopelessness you aren’t alone. If you find yourself scared to try again because deep down you feel you will fail or that you aren’t worthy, you aren’t alone.
I get it.
That is why I love what I do. I am already inside my clients head. I know the excuses you’ll tell yourself to not start, how you’ll talk yourself out of doing anything that might be good for you, and even when you will want to quit.
This journey isn’t easy my friend. If you are brave enough to start you are going to have to face some things that will make you uncomfortable, afraid, and want to shrink back in f.e.a.r.
With that being said, I would rather go through all of that then sit back passively while life passed me by and my health just got worse with each passing day. To me that isn’t living, but rather existing and I know for a fact that God didn’t put us here to just exist. He wants you to live your life fully and I truly believe we can’t do that if we are in bondage to anything. At some point we have made food an idol in our lives and we need to address that if we are to be made whole again in Him.
Are you at that place where you are tired of just existing? Do you feel deep down that there is more out there for you than what you are currently settling for?
Don’t be like most people who continue to stay on the hamster wheel and keep doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different outcome. You and I both know that the answer to your problem isn’t going to be solved with another fad diet.
If you can relate to any of what I said and feel led to reach out to me, I encourage you to do so. I trust God to send to me those He knows I can help and that tug you feel at your soul isHis prompting.
I don’t care where you are at right now physically, mentally, or emotionally. You ARE NOT so far gone that you cannot be helped or get the results you want. All you have to do is take that first, and hardest step, and reach out to me today.
Hit reply and lets connect.
I am also going to give you a FREE gift that can help you only if you put it to use. You’ll find it attached to this email below.
God bless,
Brandon
P.S. Whenever you are ready, here are some ways I can help
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May 29, 2019
LEAN in 30 Accelerated Fat Loss Program
Here are the details of the program:
You will choose between utilizing carb cycling, intermittent fasting, or neither of the two if you don’t want to use either of these modalities.
You’ll choose to have your metabolic work outs designed for the home or your gym. I will create these metabolic work outs to be intense and short in duration.
The beauty of these work outs is that you can do them in under 35 minutes. It is the equivalent of doing your strength training and cardio session in one!
So, you’ll train for a shorter amount of time, burn more calories during AND after training & build a nice looking, strong body. These are perfect if you are crunched for time as life can get busy.
You will check in daily in our private group. I expect you to be supportive of your other group members and help to hold each other accountable.
I’ll help with the nutrition as well. You’ll know exactly how much, and what to eat, to accelerate your fat loss and lose up to 15 pounds in the next 30 days.
You’ll get a template 7 day meal plan along with recipes to take the guesswork out of what to eat. I want to make this as simple for you as possible.
This program is designed to help you aggressively accelerate fat loss and create new habits to make this a lifestyle change.
I am going to set up initial phone calls as needed for all who participate so we can set up your specific game plan. I want you to succeed!
If you are serious about improving your health, putting an end to yo- yo dieting, dropping some serious weight and creating healthy, sustainable habits this is for you.
The investment is only $37.00 a week and will need to be paid in full.
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April 22, 2019
Are you an emotional eater?
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why you can’t stop your binge/emotional eating even though it is ruining your life?
If you still aren’t sure if you are an emotional eater, if you find yourself eating for any other reason than legitimate hunger, you are eating out of emotion.
If you have followed me for any period of time you know that I was a huge binge eater for decades. I would find myself eating out of emotion for any reason, it really didn’t matter if I was sad or happy, it had just become a way of life for me. It wasn’t until I got to the root cause of why I was emotionally eating was I able to radically change my life. I’ll come back to this in a minute.
Most of my time was spent either feeling really good about myself when I was ‘perfect’ and adhering to the newest diet I was on or feeling like absolute crap about myself when I fell off the wagon and ate something I deemed ‘bad’ and ended up in a binge fest. I felt tremendous shame when I lost control over those foods I swore I would never eat again and kept finding myself in this vicious cycle.
See if this sounds familiar. I would start a new diet, be ‘perfect’ for a week or so, and then life would hit. I would feel stressed and find myself eating something I swore I’d never touch again to make myself not only forget what was wrong, but to make me feel better. Then I’d swear to myself that I would never do that again and that the next time would be different, except that it wasn’t. I would find myself repeating that same binge/shame cycle for nearly a decade of my life.
I tried everything under the sun to lose weight and stop the cycle of emotional eating. I did the normal diet pills, shakes, deprivation diets, and endless hours of exercise in the hope that this would finally be the last time. It was crazy when I look back because I kept doing the same thing over and over again, wishing and hoping for a different outcome. I kept beating my head against the wall like this for far too long.
The reason behind binge eating is typically tied to deprivation. If you are used to going on these crazy making diets where you only allow yourself to have chicken and broccoli you can probably relate. You swear off any foods you legitimately like and think that you’ll be able to sustain this. A week or two goes by and WHAM, you find yourself face first in a pint of Ben and Jerry’s, wondering how in the hell you got here. That is what most people would refer to as ‘falling off the wagon’ eating.
Or maybe you were at work one day and the boss brought in some doughnuts and left them in the break room. You walk by, see the doughnuts, and sneak one. After you’ve finished the doughnut you are filled with so much guilt and shame because you just broke your diet. So what do you do? you proceed to eat 3 more because you failed again, so what does it matter? This is what keeps us stuck in this never ending cycle of misery.
Those who emotionally eat are usually doing so to avoid or escape uncomfortable emotions. I know I did this myself anytime I had to think about my past or something stressful came up that I just wanted to run from. The only issue with this, as you know, is that the problems don’t go away. So not only do you still have these unresolved issues, but you must also deal with an ever expanding waist line.
If you find yourself falling under the category of a ‘restrictive dieter’ just know you are setting yourself up for failure and remaining stuck on the guilt/shame cycle of binge & emotional eating.
If you moralize foods by labeling them as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ or if you self-worth is dependent on your weight, you are setting yourself up for failure.
If you truly want to be free from binge eating and emotional eating there are some things you must do.
#1 You have to practice mindfulness and learn to reconnect with your body. I go in depth in this area with my coaching clients.
#2 You have to change your relationship with food. Going on restrictive diets simply doesn’t work long term. You will ultimately find yourself eating everything around that food that you crave and then that food itself.
#3 Stop focusing on the outcome and be happy with yourself at the place you are at right now. Far too often we tell ourselves that we will be happy when _____. By doing this we are indirectly telling ourselves that we can’t be happy until we reach a certain weight. This will only ensure you stay miserable and sabotage your efforts.
#4 You must heal your damaged body image and look at how you got here in the first place. You will never be able to shame your way into wellness or self-love. I feel that if we can identify those underlying causes of why we eat to avoid we can heal and ultimately the weight issues resolve themselves.
In order to do all of this you are going to need help and that is where I come in. Not only have I gone through all of this myself, but I’ve done the work to heal. I have since come down from nearly 300 pounds, dealt with some pretty traumatic childhood issues, and now help people just like you to do the same.
Coaching is for you if you can identify with the following:
- You find yourself face first in a pint of Ben and Jerry’s and you’re telling yourself that you know you shouldn’t be doing this, you hate yourself, but you just don’t know how to stop.
- You are a chronic dieter and always find yourself on a diet more often than not. You’ve done everything from Keto to IF and sucked down more nasty shakes then you care to admit.
- You catch yourself always preoccupied with the thought of food. I know for myself when I was eating breakfast I was also thinking about what I was going to have for lunch, etc.
- You have what I call the ‘mirage mentality’ and think that if you finally have the perfect body everything will be okay and you will love yourself. I can tell you that this is a mirage [wishful thinking] and even if I could miraculously give you the body of your dreams, unless you deal with the internal stuff, you will still be miserable.
If you found yourself nodding your head to any of the above I want to do the following for you:
- No longer obsess about food or go on any more deprivation diets.
- Be able to eat foods you once moralized as bad and not end up in a feeding frenzy, binge fest.
- Finally be able to love the skin your in, the reflection you see in the mirror, and no longer be at war with yourself.
- Have a healthy relationship with food and no longer feel like a slave to your emotions.
So my friend, here is what time it is…
If going on miserable deprivation diets, doing endless amounts of cardio, and trying to hate yourself into wellness is working for you, keep on keeping on.
If however you find that your diets are literally sucking the life out of you, you can’t maintain them for more than an week or two without going into binge mode and are open to trying something that will help change your way of thinking and being, I want to help.
If you are truly sick and tired of being sick and tired, doing the same old thing and getting nowhere, go here NOW to learn more about how coaching can change your life.
God bless,
Brandon Jenkins