Brittany Brown

Have you ever felt like you’ve been cursed with a “slow metabolism?”

Trust me, I know that feeling!

For years, I swore up and down that anything I ate made me gain weight. It didn’t matter if it was a whole cake or a piece of lettuce. And I was convinced that my “sluggish metabolism” of mine was to blame for ALL of it.  

I believed that I just needed to burn calories faster, and the weight would finally drop off. And at the time, I was up for anybody’s metabolism-boosting strategy.

So I tried them ALL.

We’re talking the thermogenic pills, the rockstar workouts, the crazy cyclical diets. You name it, I tried it.

But the harder I tried to rev things up, the more my weight-loss efforts stalled. In fact, I was gaining weight despite doing everything “right!”

I was confused as to why did all the expert advice fail? And how was I going to get the engine running again so that I could finally have lasting weight loss success?

For me, it came down to understanding how the body works–and how it DOESN’T work.

I found out the hard way that pushing your body to speed up ultimately brings your weight loss to a dead halt.

I learned that if you want to rev up your metabolism, get your energy flowing, and let go of unwanted weight for good, you need another plan.

And contrary to popular belief, getting your metabolism up and running is not about stimulating supplements or back-breaking workouts.

Today I’m sharing 3 reasons why the usual metabolism-boosting tricks don’t work–and I’m also going to share what genuinely will rev up your calorie and fat-burning mojo!

My counterintuitive approach might surprise you–but it will also help you rev up your weight loss a lot more effectively than the pop-culture advice will. So let’s jump right in!

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Let’s start with what’s wrong with the current picture.

When you see something out there that claims it’ll “speed up your metabolism,” what it really does is speed up your BODY.

We’re talking about strategies like jacking yourself up on thermogenic pills. Or spending hours at the gym doing arduous workouts.

If your body was a car, that might work. But a living, breathing system is a lot more complex than a mere machine.

When you make immediate demands on your body to speed up, it responds the only way it knows how: by going into full-on stress mode.

And I bet you’ve heard me say it before–stress is one of the biggest blocks to weight loss.

So it’s a Catch-22. The harder you try to speed up your body, the more stressed your system becomes. And your body will fight back by bringing your metabolism to a screeching halt.

Why does stressing yourself out slow your metabolism down? Here are the top three things that go wrong when you push your body to speed up.

Reason #1: Stress slows EVERYTHING down. When you’re in stress-mode, all of your body systems take a hit, including your digestion. And when you can’t digest your food, your body doesn’t get the nutrients it needs.

And if your nutritional needs aren’t met, your body searches elsewhere for what it needs. That can translate into cravings. And maybe even trigger binges.

Which ultimately leads to weight gain instead of the coveted weight loss.

Reason #2: Stress makes you cling to fat (instead of burning it). When your body is under duress, fat becomes it’s emergency fuel supply. So harder you push yourself, the more stressed your body becomes. And it fights back by holding onto fat tooth and nail.

And what’s more, stress makes it nearly impossible for your body to build muscle. It causes muscle mass to decrease while making your body cling for dear life to fat reserves.

That’s the exact opposite of what every bottle of thermogenic pills promises, right?

Reason #3: Stress disconnects you from your center–which leads to even more stress. Excessive stress causes knee-jerk responses in your body. And one of the most detrimental side effects of stress is that feeling of disconnection between your mind, body, and spirit.

Why does that matter for weight loss and metabolism?

Because when you feel disconnected, you’re less likely to make conscious and loving decisions. You feel more up in your head, being ruled more by your fear-based ego than your heart.

And when fear is in control, it can set off binge and emotional eating like dynamite. And I’m sure you know where that path takes you…

More out-of-control eating ensues. And more weight gain follows.

This is what happens when you try to jack up your metabolic rate by forcing your body to speed up. And unfortunately, your body responds by shutting down.

So what is the solution?

I’ve shown you how speeding up your body has a rebound effect. But what would happen if you tried the opposite approach? In other words, what if you decided to speed up your metabolism by slowing down?

I know that sounds a little bit out there. But stay with me and I’ll show you why slowing your body down is the fast track to a speedier metabolism!

When I say “slow down,” I mean in all the ways.

I’m talking about less stress and more presence not just in your body, but also in your LIFE.

Start by being present at your meals. Notice what you’re eating, and savor each bite. Eat in a way that doesn’t feel frantic or out-of-control.

And then, take the time to make slowing down a way of life.

By that, I mean using simple practices to be more present throughout your day. Things like taking time out of every hour for an affirmation, a nice deep breath, or just a moment to pause.

So many of us operate on autopilot. I’m inviting you to take a moment to pay attention to your life again.

I know that finding presence and peace is a tall order in this modern society. These days, stress seems to attack us from every corner, from our bosses to our phones. The fast-pace of life itself eventually takes its toll on your body.

And adding even more stress by using the usual tricks to speed up your metabolism will ultimately stall your weight loss.

And let’s be real–who wants MORE stress in their life in any way, shape, or form anyway?

So if you want to speed up your weight loss–and start living a more peaceful life, for that matter–start by making a conscious effort to slow down.

That doesn’t mean becoming lazy or dismissive. It doesn’t mean stop moving.

All it means is bringing a little bit of presence to your day.

It means taking the time to enjoy your meals.

It means giving your body a chance to receive all the nutritional goodness in your food.

It means pausing throughout your day for a few deep breaths and mini-breaks.

Your body knows how to function optimally. You don’t need to fight or force it to be its best.

All you need to do is give your body the support that it needs so that it can support you right back.

If you implement these ideas, you’ll see major shifts. And not just with your weight loss results, but also in your relationship with your body and your food. (Not to mention your overall peace and happiness!)

Of course, this isn’t the ordinary advice you get when you google “how to speed up your metabolism!” So if it sounds a little far-fetched or difficult to implement, I get that.

That’s why I created this special gift to help you turn these counterintuitive tips into weight-loss success!

Let me show you how to optimize your metabolism without crazy thermogenic pills or backbreaking workouts. You deserve to be free from the nasty side effects of the usual “boost your metabolism” strategies (like yo-yo dieting and binge eating).

If you need any support in this area, we are here for you!

Click the image below where I’ve got a special gift for you! We call them, “Craving Cards”, and they’re one of our most popular tools!

If you ever feel night time cravings, sugar cravings, the urge to just say “screw it I’m going to start my diet over tomorrow”, or like you need a little body confidence pick me up… 

Just grab a card, go through the prompts, and shift it instantly!

Click the image above and let me know where to send them!

You’ll also get mini demo video training sessions for each card where I share how to use the cards and some of my best tips for food freedom forever!

With our Craving Cards and Demo Series… 

You’ll learn how to stop cravings in their tracks, feel confident, and get back your power, fast! 

Love,
Brittany

PS: Want the exact freedom and ease with our foods that myself and thousands of our clients get to experience?

In our Beating Binge Eating Blueprint (BBEB), I show you how to make this happen in just 8 weeks!

Many of our students have seen a DRASTIC difference in as little as a few days!

It’s our signature program, and up until recently, it was $3000 or more to join.

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In case you didn’t know, carbohydrates are an explosive topic in the world of diet and exercise.

In weight loss world, carbs have become public enemy number one. If you don’t think so, tell someone that you “struggle with your weight.”

I bet that no matter who you ask, from the million-dollar guru to Susie and Sara at the gym, the answer will be “cut your carbs.”

Now, I’m going to go out on a limb and say something here. And Keto nation is NOT going to like it. But here goes…

Carbs are NOT the enemy.

Yes, you read that correctly. “Evil carbohydrates” aren’t the reason that you lose control with food.

I’ve helped thousands of women break free from binge and emotional eating, and I’ve also healed my own struggle. Through it all I’ve discovered that that no single macronutrient is responsible for weight loss failure (or success).

Not even the much-feared carbohydrates!

The truth is that you need a balance of all macronutrients to thrive, including carbs.

I eat carbs at every meal without fear. I give my body the nourishment, support, and love that it needs every day – carbs included.

My weight has been stabilized for years.

I don’t have intense cravings. I feel satiated. Food is easy.

And you know what’s crazy, all those years of fighting carbs thinking they were the enemy – adding them in brought more balance.

Watch the video below to get the real scoop on carbs and learn how they work with your weight loss…

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If you’re here right now, you’ve probably tried all the things to lose weight. And if you’re anything like I was back in the day, that includes just about every diet known to mankind.  

But that inconvenient truth of weight loss always showed up at the end of the day…

Diets don’t work. And counting on an eating plan alone to get results will leave you doubly disappointed.

Focusing only on what you eat and hoping to get to your ideal weight doesn’t address the heart of the problem. In fact, it adds fuel to the fire.  

Diets of all kinds tend to trigger what I call “survival mode.” And it’s the quickest way to shut down even the best efforts to release weight.

What is survival mode, exactly? It’s a by-product of the cornerstone of all diets and eating plans: restriction.

Any kind of dietary restriction, be it mental or emotional, can trigger your brain and your body into a state of deprivation. The more you restrict what you eat, the more you end up fixating on the food you’re not allowing yourself to eat. (And eventually eating said food, and often in large quantities…)

That’s what happens when you restrict a food group. ANY food group. And yet the single most common weight loss solution these days is cutting carbs.

Where did all this carbohydrate obsession come from (when just a few decades ago, fat was the ultimate weight-loss enemy)?

A lot of the anti-carb attitude comes from the Atkins diet, the hallmark high-fat, high-protein, low-carb eating plan. Then there’s the Keto diet rage of the last few years.

But let’s be real–do these diets really work long-term? Are they good for your mind, body, and spirit combined?

I’m going to bust a few dietary myths and make case for why carbs aren’t as evil as the world seems to think. I’ll also show you how to add carbs into your life without triggering weight gain, blood sugar spikes, and all the things that you don’t want!

Now, let’s talk about how the carb-cutting myth became the Holy Grail of weight loss in the first place.

First off, let’s talk about what happens in your body when you eat carbohydrates.

When your body digests carbohydrates, it requires a fair amount of water to assist in the process. That means that when you ingest high-carb foods–especially if you have been off them for awhile–your body will retain that extra water, at least for a short time.  

The number on the scale goes up. You feel bloated. And right away, you blame the change on the pasta and the potatoes.

That’s what is know as “water weight gain.”

On the flip side, if you eliminate all carbohydrates, the opposite happens: you flush out a large amount of water quickly. And you see a fast drop on the scale.

So you cut out the carbs, the scale says you’ve lost 10 pounds, and victory is yours. Low-carb diets must be magical, right?

But then, after you drop that initial five to 10 pounds of water, all it takes is a bit of salty food to bring it all right back.

Even worse, you just lost a little bit of water, not fat. So it’s not only unsustainable weight loss but also it’s not even the kind of weight that you want to lose!

The second part of the no-carb weight loss myth is all about insulin.

Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar. It also plays a part in energy storage. Which of course translates into fat storage. So naturally, insulin has been a player in the weight loss battle for some time.

The theory is that if you can keep your blood sugar stable, you won’t need the rush of insulin. And if your body isn’t kicking out insulin, you won’t store any fat. Easy peasy, right?

Now, I don’t claim to be a doctor. If you have a medical condition like diabetes, you know how significant insulin regulation is. And it’s important to follow the advice of your health care provider.

But if your body functions in a reasonably normal way, the goal should be a balance. That is, maintaining a healthy blood sugar and insulin levels rather than shutting them both down completely.

Now, after 48 hours on the Keto diet, you’re bound to have a burst of carbohydrate-free energy. You’ll probably feel energized, amazing, and totally sold on the low-carb life.

But honestly, I’ve never seen anyone sustain a hardcore low-carb plan long enough to call it a long-term success.

In fact, most people on the low-to-no-carb train have cheat days and off days. And with them come inevitable blood sugar and water weight hangovers.

You might feel good for a week or a month on a low-carb regimen. Maybe you’ll even get mind-boggling results for a while.

But over time, forbidding anything translates into nothing but food-based fear. And before you know it, the food crazies are back.

How great would it be to return to some common sense balance in your diet?

If you include a combination of nourishing carbs, proteins, and fats, you won’t have massive blood sugar fluctuations. Excessive insulin and fat storage won’t be a concern.

In fact, you’ll feel satiated, grounded, and empowered.

We’re talking fewer cravings and more balance. More peace and ease with your food. No more excessive restrictions all week just to turn around and gorge on the weekends.

And here’s even more science-based evidence in defense of dietary carbs…

Carb-based foods are a dietary staple in many cultures around the world. The Mediterranean diet, for example, is heavy on carbohydrates. Many people are successful with a vegan diet, another carbohydrate-rich regimen.

And the most striking example is the island of Okinawa in Japan.

The Okinawa diet consists of roughly 85 to 90% white rice and carbohydrates. And believe it or not, this area has some of the lowest obesity rates and diet-related health conditions in the world. (Not to mention one of the largest populations of centenarians–people who live to be 100+–on the planet.)

Am I saying that you need to bring back all the carbs and forget about proteins and fats? Not necessarily. What I am saying is that balance is key–and knowing yourself is the ultimate answer.

Just because a diet has been around for 40 years doesn’t mean it’ll work for you. Just because your workout buddy dropped 20 pounds in two weeks on the Keto diet doesn’t mean you have to follow her lead.

And just because I’m telling you right now to eat more carbs doesn’t mean that you necessarily should, either! But if what you’ve been doing so far has ultimately triggered cravings and made you feel out of control, it’s not working for you. And you deserve better than that!

You can live your life without the food crazies. And you can choose a sensible plan based on what you need instead of following the whims of dietary fads.

It’s about connecting with your body and going your own way–even if that means welcoming carbs back to the table!

So trust me–you can incorporate everything that your body needs despite all of the diet myths out there.

I know that this might sound pretty reckless and radical, especially after years of the low-carb craze. I admit that bringing carbohydrates back into the picture was a bold and scary move for me! But when I did, it turned out to be a giant leap toward food freedom forever.

So if you’re tired of fearing potatoes, pasta, and rice and you seek an alternative to carbohydrate hysteria, I can help!

Click the image below where I’ve got a special gift for you! We call them, “Craving Cards”, and they’re one of our most popular tools!

If you ever feel night time cravings, sugar cravings, the urge to just say “screw it I’m going to start my diet over tomorrow”, or like you need a little body confidence pick me up… 

Just grab a card, go through the prompts, and shift it instantly!

Click the image above and let me know where to send them!

You’ll also get mini demo video training sessions for each card where I share how to use the cards and some of my best tips for food freedom forever!

With our Craving Cards and Demo Series… 

You’ll learn how to stop cravings in their tracks, feel confident, and get back your power, fast! 

Love,
Brittany

PS: Want the exact freedom and ease with our foods that myself and thousands of our clients get to experience?

In our Beating Binge Eating Blueprint (BBEB), I show you how to make this happen in just 8 weeks!

Many of our students have seen a DRASTIC difference in as little as a few days!

It’s our signature program, and up until recently, it was $3000 or more to join.

For now, you can get it as a part of our Food Freedom Collection for practically free by clicking the image below!

There is no catch…every resource I’ve created for food freedom and body confidence will land straight in your if you just click that image below and let me know where to send it!