Monica Bravo

Is it all about “Everything in Moderation?”

This post is from my dad, Clint Bravo, who also wrote his testimonial.

In my three and a half year paleo journey, I lost count the number of the times when discussing the subject of food, someone says, “Well, I believe in moderation!” To get the full effect you need to be viewing their body language, hear the inflection in their voice and in particular what is going on with their eyes. It as if they are proclaiming an avowed political or religious affiliation, moderation! Wow, Clint, your kind of going over the top. Well, this has become a familiar line I hear, when my so called “extreme” lifestyle comes up in the conversation. I have come to make it a case study, sizing up the previously mentioned observations and have been able over time to carefully craft my response and make a very good argument of Why Moderation Doesn’t Work!

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Currently, I lead with one of two responses.

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Motivational Monday: The First Step, a Decision

By Monica Bravo 3 Comments

“How are you so motivated?” This is the biggest question I get when people find out I’m primal. So for the next few weeks, I’ll be motivating you on Mondays. These posts may seem a little ranty, but it’s my blog, right? (Also don’t forget to watch the vid at the bottom, it’ll motivate you for the whole week!)

Is living a Primal lifestyle really about motivation? Not at all actually, it’s about habits. Motivation gets you started, and habits keep you going. But the first step is a decision, and that decision is driven by motivation. Motivation has to come from within.

This is the most overlooked step. The danger is that most people go into it half hearted without fully making the decision. This is the point that people miss.

“So what’s your ‘secret’?” Another question I get constantly. Once again, no secret; its habits. And whenever I think about swaying from those habits, I remember why I started. There’s a goal so much bigger than that piece of cake. For everyone that goal is different. My goal list grows daily, and sometimes I take things off the goal list. For instance, a number on the scale doesn’t mean anything to me anymore, but getting a perfect pushup means a LOT. You have to decide, write them down, and stick to it.

But step 1 today is to find that goal. Do an exercise right now- Write all your goals down. Write down anything that you’d be proud of if you achieved it. Want to hear some of mine for examples?

Be a role model for other college students struggling to eat healthier and lose weight
Get more fit

Now these are two of my examples from where I am today. But when I started, it was simple things like:

Stop eating pizza
Give up soft drinks
Avoid sweets and late night carby snacks (Honey nut cheerios were quite a weakness)

So see, I am human! Things don’t happen overnight. No matter where you’re at in your journey, you have to have goals to keep improving. It comes down to the fact that it’s your decision. So, stop blaming other people for the way you live your life, and take some responsibility for your own actions.

Gluten Free Brownies – Revamped

By Monica Bravo 10 Comments

Attention all chocolate cravers! We’ve got the newest, improved brownie recipe coming your way. If you’ve been missing those fresh-out-the-oven treats, these Gluten Free Brownies are for you.

Grain and Gluten Free Brownie Recipe

If you’ve been keeping up with my blog, you’ve already found your way to the dessert section under the recipe tab. Many of you may have even decided to try out the Flour-less Fudge Brownie recipe, and fallen in love with this paleo treat! Good news for you. We’ve got even better paleofied brownies to satisfy your sweet tooth….

Monica Bravo

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