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37: Feeling Deprived vs Feeling Empowered

Rebel Weight Loss & Lifestyle

12/04/19 • 32 min

In this episode, I have a guest with me. Andrea Dell is a Code Red-certified coach. She heads up the copywriting department for Code Red. It was not an easy feat getting to the level that she is at right now. If you would know her now compared to just a couple of years ago, she isn't even the same person.

As she confides, before Code Red came into her life, her health had started going on a downward spiral, where she just got super sick. She could not even walk, much less go hit the gym, and she couldn't breathe because her stomach was swelling.

It was pushing on her heart and lungs and it was all very scary. At one point, she thought she was dying. She thought her heart was just going to go one day and she was going to fall over dead at age 32. It was changing her diet, changing what she ate, that brought her back from all that.

In 2017, she found Code Red - the 10-pound takedown, which she joined. She got a custom program and lost 28 pounds in seven-and-a-half weeks. She’s been maintaining her weight for over two years at the time of this podcast recording and she absolutely loves it.

Andrea was once told by someone that Code Red is too restrictive. Her reply was: “I really don't feel restricted at all. And not only do I not feel restricted, I actually feel freer than I ever have.”

She shares with us: “I think when people see a program that's not a quick-fix gimmick, like Code Red, and they see they're going to have to maybe follow a rule or two, maybe make a change in what they eat and give up on these foods that they're so dependent on emotionally or their body's addicted to, they look at that and they go - ‘Oh, I'll have to restrict myself. I'll have to deprive myself’ and I get that. I've been there before. But for me, when you make the choice, that getting the weight off and feeling great about yourself and physically, is more important than that stuff. It's set me free with my health and also in all those areas of my life that I've been able to level up just because of that domino effect.”

Stay tuned as Andrea and I walk you through the ways in which Code Red has empowered us.

Key Points of Discussion:

Andrea is pretty unrecognizable vis-a-vis a few years ago, courtesy Code Red (4:07)
Losing the weight caused every area of her life to level up and to rise up (8:03)
For her, the feeling great is more important than eating s’mores at 8 pm (11:33)
She feels freer being in control than she does caving into impulses (12:53)
She’s making the decision not to put it in her mouth. And that is freeing (13:52)
She loves the way she looks and feels now (14:40)
Far from Code Red being restrictive, we’re eating the proper human diet (16:50)
They engineer stuff so that it lights up the pleasure center of our brain (18:05)
I love the control to push past hunger and that uncomfortable feeling (20:39)
Andrea’s family members too have gotten healthy through Code Red (23:51)
She says post-Code Red, her income has gone up! (27:48)

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Pay down your ignorance

Rebel Weight Loss & Lifestyle

10/16/24 • 40 min

When you, me - anyone - goes into a new venture of any kind...

Whether it's weight loss, building your own business, getting married, having kids...

We tend to be pretty ignorant about what it's ACTUALLY gonna take to be successful.

We think we know, but usually, we don't. Not really.

In some cases, our ignorance comes from a lack of knowledge.

In other cases, we do have some knowledge, but the knowledge doesn't prepare us for the EXPERIENCE of doing what it takes to succeed.

Either way, our ignorance catches up with us, and we take a step back and go, "Woa, there is WAY more to this than I expected."

A while back, I heard about this concept called paying down your ignorance.

Basically, it's four steps you need to take to go from ignorant about how to be successful to actually BEING successful.

Whatever your goals are in your health, wealth, or relationships, check out this episode to learn these four keys to success used by people who hit their goals (including in weight loss).

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36: The Shame Of Weight Loss Surgery

Rebel Weight Loss & Lifestyle

11/27/19 • 33 min

More and more folks are getting weight loss surgery done and gaining back their weight. But why? In this episode, Cari and I will be explaining it all. In fact, Cari will be sharing her personal experience with weight loss surgery. We get down to the rules, the workarounds, and getting past the shame associated with the surgery.

Cari’s weight is under control, but no, that is not because she went in for weight loss surgery. In fact, though she did lose weight with the surgery, it caused so much damage in her body that she had to actually have it reversed. And then, keeping her weight down from that point was all Code Red.

For those of you that have failed a weight loss surgery and you feel terrible because you spent the money, there is hope, and Cari is a wonderful example of that. There is life on the other side. Please do not be ashamed, please do not feel embarrassed. It is not your fault. It's a volume reduction surgery, but in all likelihood, you didn't get down to the heart of the issue, which, chances are, is your food addiction.

You have to get to the root of the problem. And the weight gain is not the problem. It is a manifestation of a bigger one. The weight loss surgery, whatever kind you pick, is not going to solve that problem until you dig to the root.

You may be dealing with your anxiety, your grief, your loss, your stress, your happiness, sugar, and eating, all at the same time. While I never got as heavy as Cari did, I had my own battle with weight, and I would deal with many of the challenges I confronted, by eating.

A lot of people come to us and they want to be Code Red rebels, or they sign up to be Code Red rebels, and they are driving the excuse truck.

Well, you can park your excuse truck and get off because, in this episode, we’re going to talk to you about how things can be different for you. Stay tuned.

Key Points of Discussion:

They are dealing with guilt and shame. They are struggling with the water requirement, and with how to go about this new lifestyle of real food, water, and sleep (3:14)
Cari has had three surgeries done to try and fix the damage from the weight loss surgery she went in for earlier (5:44)
Even that volume reduction surgery won’t work if you are addicted to sugar and to processed foods (7:19)
Take some time to be able to build up to the gallon of water (11:41)
We don't believe in three meals and two snacks (12:52)
Be purposeful about the water you drink, and about every bite that goes into your mouth (14:26)
You need to buy the Code Red cookbook (17:08)
You can make up your own recipes. Real food just in a different form so you can eat it... (17:52)
You need to pause your liquids before eating and pause them afterwards, and give yourself some time to eat (20:10)
Heard of noatmeal? If you haven't, you need to try it (21:19)
Are you going to be able to say, “Oh, it's Code Red, so I can eat all I want”? No, you can't. (22:20)
We support you in whatever way it is going to work for you, but you've got to stick to the rules (22:57)
Just because you had surgery doesn't mean you get to do whatever you want (24:37)
You have to be okay with getting divorced from some foods (26:34)
If you have had gastric surgery, please stay in touch with your doctors (27:16)
If you need supplements, go in for good quality ones; don’t take crap vitamins or crap minerals (27:42)
We're looking for people who have given up hope and we're your last shot (30:16)
Take our hand and trust us while we get you through this process. But we aren't going to tolerate any excuses (31:53) --------------------------------------------- Additional Resources:
- The Code Red cookbook
- Get your FREE copy of the On-The-Go Guide for Code Red approved food here: http://bit.ly/on-the-go-guide
- You can find out more about Cristy and the topic covered in this episode by checking out her website here.
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34: Finding What Works For YOU

Rebel Weight Loss & Lifestyle

11/13/19 • 34 min

When losing weight, you've got to stick to the rules and follow the program. But once you get to maintenance, it’s all about finding what works for you over the long term.

People often come to think there's only one way to eat for everybody - that is just simply not true. Now, we do believe that there's never really a place for processed Frankenfood crap. Talking of having Slurpees from a 7-Eleven every day, and having Ding Dongs and Ho Hos every day, there's not a place for that, but other than those foods, there really isn't just one way to eat for every single person.

There's just not one right way, and that's how Code Red was born. The program was born because I got heavy and fat. I put on quite a bit of weight even though I was exercising three to five hours a day. When I realized that it was all diet-related, and that exercise had nothing to do with losing weight, I created Code Red as a mixture of many different programs. It is a mixture of Atkins, paleo, Mediterranean, keto - lots of different things. I mixed them all and came up with Code Red, so you're going to see things that they allow on keto, that we don't allow on Code Red.

Once you lose your weight on Code Red, we transition you to a maintenance group, and we encourage our rebels to find what works for them because they might be a little different. We're really strict during weight loss, but during maintenance, although we still have our core values and rules in place, we do want you to mess with the formula, just in case you think you are missing something or you think you want to try something else out.

You need to have the right plan for you to match your goals and to whatever is going on in your life, right then. For instance, if you are training for a marathon, and you are in our maintenance group, we are going to change your diet a bit. We’re going to help you determine what carbs you need to help fuel you for that marathon.

If your goal is to get super shredded and super lean, we're going to keep you on Code Red. I might even put you on a carnivorous diet, I don't know. And so we're really going to adjust you down, but you have to find what works for you.

In the short term, we want you to eat according to Code Red. We want you to stay strict. I want you to stick to the food list. Do not deviate from your custom program plan. You do exactly what I say until every last drop is gone, and then, I switch to playing the long game - What can we do for you long term, that is going to keep this weight off for the rest of your life. Weight loss and maintenance modes are not that different, but there are going to be some shifts. To know more, stay tuned as Cari and I explain to you how one size just does not fit everybody.

Key Points of Discussion:

He's able to build muscle on veganism; not everybody is that way (6:28)
Code Red was born as a mixture of many different programs (6:44)
We encourage our rebels to find out what works for them in maintenance mode (7:48)
Be wary of too much stress on your body in the fat-burning mode (8:09)
We change people's food when they’re on maintenance as per their goal (12:05)
What works for me, might not work for Cari (12:05)
Different case: She's not exercising. She doesn't have a big calorie demand... (13:12)
I don't want you coming to Code Red just for short-term ends (15:48)
I don't want to see you add certain foods back in, but there are some foods you can, if it works for you (16:32)
What are you eating now and how is that working? (17:25)
We have a very strategic protocol to transitioning you into maintenance. And it's only adding one thing at a time (18:27)
What is working for you right now may not be what works down the road (20:12)
Being a “nutrivore”, meaning picking the best quality you can, of your food, and finding the eating style that works for you (26:38)
It’s about accountability, and long-term sustainability (28:01)
You can’t take Phentermine every day for the rest of your life and expect it not to hurt your body, but you can do Code Red every day for the rest of your life (28:18)
If you clean up your diet, you can find out what is going to work for you (30:05)
We only want what you can keep up with for the rest of your life - for you to keep your weight down and still feel good (32:25) --------------------------------------------- Additional Resources:
- Get your FREE copy of the On-The-Go Guide for Code Red approved food here: http://bit.ly/on-the-go-guide
- You can find out more about Cristy and the topic covered in this episode by checking out her website here.
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26: How To Introduce Your Family To Code Red (And How Not To Do It!)

Rebel Weight Loss & Lifestyle

09/18/19 • 41 min

Introducing Code Red to family members could be tricky! In this episode, we will be giving you tips and tricks on how to navigate this rocky terrain and also what NOT to do.

Whether it’s your first time going on a weight loss program or it’s your 25th attempt, we think it’s best that you prove it to yourself that you can stick to it before introducing the lifestyle to your immediate family. Once you know that you can stick to it, then you loop in your family.

This lifestyle shift takes a lot of effort on your part, but it also takes a lot of effort from your family, especially if they aren’t in weight loss mode - or have no desire to.

Combine this with the fact that one of our biggest rules when you first get on Code Red is you've got to clear out the pantry and you have an interesting situation.

So what do you do when you when this is one of our core rules but you have this family that is not interested in your new lifestyle?

Stay tuned and Cari and I will walk you through it.

Key Takeaways

If others in your household are not on board, it gets tough (9:10)
Prove it to yourself first, and tell your significant other it’s working (15:05)
If your partner is not on board, put the junk food out in their garbage! (16:35)
Not talking about weight, but about healthy choices (22:56)
Moving kids along the road of learning; making it fun (26:31)
Don’t judge other people in the grocery store (36:31)

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Our Personal Survival Holiday Tips

Rebel Weight Loss & Lifestyle

12/14/22 • 33 min

Christmas is my favorite time of year. I put up Christmas decorations earlier than almost anyone I know.

I love the presents, the trees, the snow, the music, the lights, and the birth of Jesus.

Why I don't love is how much attention FOOD gets.

No, I'm not against having food during holiday celebrations.

But look at the state of our country's health, and it's clear that we emphasize food way more than is good for us.

Instead of thriving during the holidays, we're often just trying to survive them.

And that can feel even more true when you're on a weight loss journey.

What do you do if people drop sweets off at the office to thank you for all the great work you do? How do you respond without feeling rude?

Or how about if you get invited to a friend’s Christmas party, and there's an entire table full of off-plan food? What then?

In this week's new podcast, Cari and I are gonna help you with these situations and more, by sharing what we personally do to survive the holidays.

See, even though we’ve been in maintenance a long time, there are things we still struggle with that you might struggle with, too.

So tune in to get our personal holiday tips that will prepare you to make good decisions, help you stay on track, and ensure your holiday celebrations are enjoyable WITHOUT derailing your weight loss journey.

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25: The Shame Of Gaining Your Weight Back

Rebel Weight Loss & Lifestyle

09/11/19 • 29 min

Gained your weight back? I'm asking you to let go of the guilt and shame and come back to Code Red. It just takes one decision...

In this episode, I am going to touch on the topic that some would not dare to talk about - the shame of falling off the wagon and gaining your weight again.

It happens because they join Code Red and they have some success and then it happens...

They get comfortable and start going back to their old selves - processed food, cheat meals and the like, and deprive their selves once more to real food, water, and sleep. And when that happens, they start to gain weight over again.

Well, some would really fall deep into this trap. But mind you, you can always get back. You could always start again and come back to your healthy weight loss journey on Code Red.

Tune in, as this might encourage you or a friend to make the decision to get back now!

Key Points Discussed:

“Code Red lifestyle is sustainable” (01:18)

Learn why some people would not succeed in the Code Red lifestyle (03:14)

Code Red approved and not approved lifestyle (04:24)

3 Non-negotiables on Code Red lifestyle (05:53)

Gaining weight back (06:43)

Inability to disconnect (07:16)

Going back to the old ways (09:39)

Accountability matters (11:22)

Rules are rules to follow (12:13)

Know the single biggest driver in all of the diseases (13:41)

Stay connected and get back to the track (14:29)

You are welcomed with open arms (17:29)

Forget about that shame (17:56)

The best thing to do (23:03)

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Psoriatic Arthritis - A Living HELL - Part 1 W/ Kristin Small

Rebel Weight Loss & Lifestyle

09/02/20 • 39 min

Long before becoming a Code Red Certified Coach, 40-year-old mother of 4, Kristin Small would crawl on her belly from her bed to the shower each morning. Her crippling psoriatic arthritis caused every joint in her body to seize up. Hear how she went from $26,000/mo in chemotherapy medication to complete healing and restoration from CODE RED.

Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune inflammatory condition that affects the joints and the skin. It is a serious condition that is treated with chemotherapy. It impairs mobility and may even lead to permanent joint damage.

Kristin suffered from crippling pain from Psoriatic arthritis for a long time, to the point of crawling around her home. She couldn’t do the normal day to day tasks. She sought treatment and was prescribed a cocktail of expensive drugs, which led to liver problems.

All along her medical journey, no one mentioned having to look at her diet. All this changed when a friend recommended Code Red. She bought the book and joined the challenge, and that’s when her true healing began.

In eight and a half months, she had lost 135 pounds. She was completely off her medication, and her blood pressure, cholesterol, and liver enzymes were back to normal. She got her life back, and everything got back to normal. She is now in Code Red’s maintenance program.

Tune in to this episode to hear the amazing story of her complete healing and restoration through CODE RED.

Key Takeaways

What is Psoriatic Arthritis and some facts about it (00:27)
Kristin’s journey and how she was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis (05:34)
Being so seized up in the morning to the point of crawling to the bathroom (09:16)
How Kristin go to her breaking point and sought treatment (12:01)
Living on a cocktail of drugs that cost $26,000 a month (13:47)
How all these drugs caused problems with her liver (19:23)
Doctors refusing a gastric bypass surgery for her weight loss due to her medical condition (23:36)
Finding about Code Red from a friend and finding some hope (24:48)
Getting her life back after losing 135 pounds in eight months in Code Red (27:07)
Learning about foods that heal and foods that poison and importance of sleep and water in the 30-day challenge (35:02)

Additional Resources:

https://coderedlifestyle.com/
The "Code Red Revolution" book on Amazon
Get your FREE copy of the On-The-Go Guide for Code Red approved food here: http://bit.ly/on-the-go-guide
You can find out more about Cristy and the topic covered in this episode by checking out her website here.
Lies My Doctor Told Me By Ken D. Berry

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11: Predator vs Scavenger: Which One Are You?

Rebel Weight Loss & Lifestyle

06/04/19 • 20 min

In this episode, I will talk about predators and scavengers, predators and prey, within the human world. As humans beings, we are typically supposed to act like predators especially with our eating habits, but that’s not the case at all.

We act more like scavengers, picking food off of our kids’ plates, eating leftovers, feeding our addiction to sugar, eating food that’s not even real food, and basically just eating things that are very detrimental to our health. We lost our predatory instincts and respect for our bodies, and I wanna help you put an end to that, so listen in.

Key Points Discussed:

Predators vs scavengers (01:02)

Society has become spoilt and soft (04:31)

Fattest and sickest nation in human history (05:17)

The act of eating is the second most intimate thing we’ll ever do (09:46)

Fat, sick and nearly dead with Joe Cross (13:25)

Respecting ourselves enough to give ourselves good healthy fuel (17:40)

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You can find out more about Cristy and the topic covered in this episode by checking out her website here.

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