Today, I’m going to tell you what no one tells you about weight loss.
My name is Carla Gardiner, The Fiery Grandma and I help women over 50 to look and feel younger without taking medication or going to the gym. My programs offer a holistic approach using real foods and essential oils alongside me, your coach, and your guide.
Has anyone ever told you that there’s no magic pill? I know they didn’t tell me either. In this episode, I’m going to share with you what I did to jumpstart my weight loss. I have forgotten to tell you for the last five years! Shame on me. What I have to tell you, it’s not what you think.
Before I discovered the truth about weight loss:
- I wanted to pop a pill, eat anything I wanted to eat, and lose weight.
- I didn’t want to exercise either. Sound familiar?
- I didn’t want to change how I think.
Now let me ask you, does that sound realistic to you? It’s where I was five years ago. It’s how I thought. It’s how marketers talk to you to get you to buy into the false reality of losing weight using products they sell, which in and of itself isn’t a bad thing. It’s just that there’s way more to the story than popping a pill or drinking a shake.
Friends, nobody tells you these things. Nobody! They don’t tell you that there is no magic pill. They don’t tell you that you cannot just take a pill, continue eating and living your current lifestyle, not sleeping, running on stress all day, not moving, eating crap, and lose weight. It will not happen.
You have to move. Exercise should be customized to each person. As an example, I have a bad back. Degenerative disc disease makes typical gym exercise impossible for me. I may not be able to exercise like most people, but I can walk. I can move. I can stretch, move, motivate and rotate these muscles and bones to the capacity my body will allow. I can get my heart rate up and burn that fat.
But to think that I can sit on the couch, eat potato chips, binge-watching Netflix, and realistically think I’m going to lose weight? THAT is a big FAT lie! It doesn’t ever happen.
The next thing is you have to change what’s between your two ears, your way of thinking. That’s the part I forgot to share with all of you. I apologize for that. If you’d like to know how I changed my way of thinking, the secret little weapons that I use send me a direct message, reply to me with your email address and let’s have a conversation.
If you found value in anything, any tip, had a revelation about losing weight, tell a friend about it. Show them how to find me. Better yet, bring them along, and let’s have a conversation together.
So, friends, I hope I have exposed one of the lies about the things that people tell us about losing weight. I hope you understand that what people don’t tell you is worse than what they tell you.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and watch this video. You can find me on Clubhouse every Wednesday, @FieryGrandma, where I talk about all things Wellness A to Z every week, Wednesday, 10:00 AM, Mountain Standard Time. I promise it will be the best 15 minutes of your day. It’s a lot of fun, great conversation, and we all share our expertise.
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"Very well put. I've been with a health and nutrition company for over 26 years and I understand exactly what you are going through. I shiver to think what my health might be today at age 68 had I not stuck to my guns as far as practicing what I preach. Yes, I fall off the wagon regularly but my daily routine life reflects taking care of my health. That way I can keep up (somewhat) with my 7 grandchildren. You keep it up, Carla". 
"For most people the thought of venturing out there in pursuit of your dreams, in a place outside of your comfort zones is just what stops them. But I could sense your excitement not resentment in going against the competition. In planting your stake and truly making a difference in the clients experience. That's ultimately what matters, the rest just falls so easily into place. Thanks for that reminder"! 
Carla, I’ve got to say that I LOVE your focus on the joys and challenges facing women over 50. I’m definitely in that camp! I’ve been inspired by your candor, practical ideas, and refreshing determination to joyfully tackle life. The hours we’ve spent on the phone, in person, and through social media have enriched my life immeasurably. YOU are one Fiery Grandma, and I love your style! 
I have known Carla Gardiner for 6+ years. We met at a business training for bring business online. She is a business women at heart and willing to do the hard things to make the results show up. I have watched her run a business, work a job and take care of her family. She is a go getter when it comes to putting in the work to build her business to the level of being able to enjoy her grand kids.
She is the example that age is not a limit it is a tool for sharing knowledge to those she empowers to use their own skills and talents. Excuses are fuel to push her to learn and apply. I have seen her scared to death about implementing new technology and rock it out despite the learning curve.
I love watching you grow into your greatness Carla! Don’t slow down. 
"Carla, you are a model for me to follow. I love your site. And, I like what you have to say - very kind, very gracious. I have to say though that nothing in my life has ever been crystal clear". 
"I've known Carla for 5+ years and can tell you that she has lived every bit of this and more. We shared tears and laughs and hard work....you will enjoy getting to know Carla."
