On today's episode, Pamela and I discuss the thought process behind changing our lives with healthy habits and behaviors. 

We talk about how we have to implement trade-offs to truly get what we want out of life. We may not recognize it, but we're trading all the time. We trade sacrifice and free time for good health. The opposite is true, as well. 

We can trade unhealthy behaviors for ill health and health-related problems. If we wish for change in our lives, we have to be willing to change ourselves. This means changing how we live, think, and operate within our lives.

Temporary tradeoffs can add a tremendous amount of value to our lives. These tradeoffs compound over time, too. This helps us reach our goals.

Time Stamps:

0:54 - We have to change if we want change.

1:08 - The "Water Heater Fund".

2:56 - Temporary trade-offs.

4:36 - Delaying gratification for the greater good.

5:42 - There will always be tradeoffs.

8:15 - Change is hard, but we can find be strategic to make it easier.

9:29 - We have to be willing to give something up.

10:47 - Look for substitutes.

12:52 - The scarcity mindset.

14:29 - Set up tiny rewards along the way.

16:10 - It's hard at first, but it starts to make our lives better.

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- Guidance & Accountability

- Food Knowledge & Awareness

- Food Tracking Strategies

- Strategies For Eating

- Recipes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Snacks

- Fitness Plans & Workout Routines

- Resources & Helpful Links

- Support

- Mindset Training & Healthy Habit Training

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More about the hosts of The Better Self Project:

Pamela has been serving people her entire life. She brings joy, comfort, and support to everyone she comes into contact with. Along with doing hair for the last decade plus, she has also developed a love for nutrition and fitness. She is certified in nutrition through the ISSA. She looks forward to continuing to help guide her clients, help them stay accountable, and move them towards their goals while also changing the narrative surrounding food and health. She wants to change the mindsets of the ones she works with.

Kyle has been a certified personal trainer for eight years now.  He has worked in a corporate fitness setting as well as commercial gym, and is now training clients in his own personal training studio space. He also offers online training and coaching.  He is certified through the ISSA. Kyle is also a certified life coach. He is devoted to helping people transform their bodies and minds.