Thrive Forever Fit With Jay Nixon

Deliberate Acts of Awesomeness In this episode, I talk about the acts of awesomeness I have witnessed since the beginning of these uncertain times. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. We need positivity and good news now more than ever. 2. This pandemic is shining a light on some fantastic humans. 3. We have the opportunity to grow, evolve, and be better because of this uncertainty. 4. Tough times either bring out the best or the worst in people. They actually bring awareness to what and who you truly are in this world. 5. Hugs and hand pounds to all the healthcare works that are working day and night to help those in need. You are real superheroes, and we appreciate you more than you will ever know. 6. Could you walk away from 2 Million dollars a month to help people? 7. A $5000 gift card 8. The kindness and thoughtfulness of my clients have been overwhelming. PLEASE keep spreading positivity and love. Reminder: If you get overwhelmed today, remind yourself that "

My Promise To You In this episode, I give you my promise in this time of uncertainty and chaos. PROMISE: “This is not more than you can handle ~ It’s just more than you expected.” Power Takeaways From This Episode:     1. You are stronger and more resilient than you can even imagine.     2. We will get through this together.      3. Minimize the overwhelm and anxiety by believing that this is an opportunity and not just an adversity.  4. Surround yourself with people who see the world from a positive perspective.     5. Avoid or minimize communication with those that want to overdramatize the current situation.    Action Step:     I want you to repeat this to yourself throughout the day today.  "

Looking For Leaders In Uncertain Times In this episode, I discuss how now more than ever, we need leaders to stand up. I’m not talking about the president or elected officials. I’m talking about you! Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. Leaders make the tough decision to do what’s right and not what’s convenient. 2. The right thing to do is always the right thing to do. 3. Being a leader means that you are willing to delay instant gratification for the greater good and longterm success. 4. This is an opportunity to be better in all areas of your life. You should focus on creating better relationships ~ better habits and standards for your health ~ a better plan of action for your money ~ a better relationship with yourself 5. Now is the time for us to be the change we desire to see in the world. 6. Leadership comes with the responsibility to say the things that need to be said even if they are unpopular. 7. Truth: You can reset and come out of this better, or you can regress and come out of this bit

You Get What You Tolerate     In this episode, I discuss how your standards dictate your future.    Power Takeaways From This Episode:    1. Are your standards in congruence with the life you desire to live?  2. You will only get out of life what you are willing to tolerate.  3. Thought, Words, and Actions must be in alignment for you to succeed.  4. My daily standard for myself: “Today I will leave every person, place, and thing better than how I found it. I will lead with love and light in all of my encounters. I will shine the brightest in the darkest hours, and I will be the rock for those who seek a better way. I will hold place and space for those in need of help. Today I will be the change I seek in the world.”   5. This might be to the most valuable message of the whole podcast: ~ write this down ~ “When setting expectations, no matter what has been said or written, if substandard performance is accepted and no one is held accountable ~ if ther

The Dynamic Duo of Success ~ Support and Accountability     In this episode, I discuss how support and accountability, when combined, become one of the strongest elements of a support group or coaching program. They are the Dynamic Duo of Success.     Power Takeaways From This Episode:      1. Two of the most critical elements of any successful coaching and support program are support and accountability.   2. Why everyone loves to give and receive support and why that might be a bad thing.  3. The reason support by itself is not strong enough to help you win.  4. Why people struggle with the accountability piece of the puzzle.  5. Why being uncomfortable is the key to growth.  6. How, when you combine support with accountability, the strength of both multiple by 10.  7. The importance of being coachable and knowing that those who hold you accountable do it because they love you and want to see you win.   8. Surrounding y

The Fad Will Lead You Back To FAT In this episode, I will discuss why the transition from fad diet to a sustainable lifestyle is harder than you think ~ the to evidence proves this to be true. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. The hottest fad in the “diet” world is the Ketogenic diet ~ everyone is doing it, trying it, or going to do it ~ companies have shifted their entire product lines to Keto Approved, Keto Friendly, or Keto something. Even Fitness and Nutrition coaches without a strong foundation in longterm results are jumping on the Keto bandwagon in droves too. 2. The Keto diet is basically the Atkins diet on Extreme ~ One key difference between the keto diet, and Atkins is the amount of protein you're allowed to take in. There's no cap on Atkins, while keto limits protein to about 20 percent of your daily calories. On Atkins, you eventually reintroduce carbs, but on keto, carbs are always limited. 3. The bottom line for both Keto, Atkins, and all the other hack and quick-fix diets is that they

Treat Your Body Like A Business In this episode, I will discuss how I treat all aspects of my life, including my body (health and fitness), like a successful business. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. Running your body like you would run a successful thriving business is the key to having the health and fitness you desire. 2. Excess withdrawals lead to your business going bankrupt ~ the same concept applies to your body. Excess negative behaviors will bankrupt your body. 3. Successful businesses make more positive deposits than they down negative withdrawals. Again this applies perfectly to having a healthy body. 4. Create a list of your daily activities and then write deposit or withdrawal next to the action. Tally your + and - and see if you're making money or losing money in your business (body). 5. Simplify the decision-making process is the key to long-term consistency and success If you would like more information, tips, and strategies to gain mindset mastery, join my FREE Facebook group.

Unrealistic Actions Are Your Superpower In this episode, We will chat about “Goal Setting” and why most people are doing it all wrong. Hint: I will simplify the process for you and give you the GPS for goal achieving success. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. Your goal-setting machine is broken. I’ll show you how to fix it. 2. Why your goals are too small. 3. The reason you aren’t getting the things out of life you desire. Hint: your pan is too small 4. I will reveal the Kryptonite to your goals and dreams. 5. Time is passing with or without the best version of you. 6. Whatever you do, stay in your damn lane. 7. Unrealistic Actions are your SUPERPOWER. If you like more information, tips, and strategies to gain mindset mastery, join my FREE Facebook group. Join the FREE ~ Wellness Lab Launch Pad

Transformation Is An Inside Job 
 The Dictionary defines TRANSFORMATION as:  ● a thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance ● a metamorphosis during the life cycle of an animal    In this episode, we will discuss the phases of a transformation and how I believe it all begins and even ends on the inside. 
   Power Takeaways From This Episode:      1. We think of transformation in the visual sense ~ before and after photos or numbers decreasing on a scale, but this isn’t where the process begin it’s merely a side effect of the success of the decision that way made.    2. I believe that all transformations begin on the inside with the decision that you will no longer tolerate your current situation whatever it may be.      3. And without this decision the visual portion of the transformation never happens because the process lacks the strength ~ the WHY ~ that is mandatory for any successful change to occur.       4. Where

WORD ~ WHY ~ WOW In this episode, I will teach you my Word ~ Why ~ Wow Success System for 2020. This is how you will get all the things you desire out of life this year. It's simple, easy and effective. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. 96.37% of ALL New Years Resolutions Fail 2. Every time you break a promise you make to yourself it gets easier to break the next one. 3. WORDS have power ~ Pick a word that makes you feel, a word that makes you want to take positive inspired action on your life. 4. WHY ~ If you why is strong enough you will find a way. This is why most resolutions fail and why most people don’t get what they want out of life. They don’t know or have a strong enough why. 5. WOW ~ Set goals that when you achieve them it makes you say wow. Don’t under index your life by setting tiny easily attainable goals. Go get the life you deserve and desire. 6. Community ~ Accountability and support are crucial to your success. Surround yourself with people who believe in you and who desire a be

When Whatever Turns Into WTF       Welcome to Season Three of the Thrive Forever Fit Show   In this episode, I will discuss how the use of “Whatever” is taking you down a path that leads to waking up in a WTF situation.      The use of disempowering language like “whatever” is holding you hostage in a life you actually don’t want to be in.      Every time you use vocabulary like this, you give your power away to a person, person, or thing, and through this forfeiture of power, you get the leftovers of life.  Power Takeaways From This Episode:      1. The words you use either make you stronger or weaker.    2. Weak, disempowering language leads to a life of toleration.      3. You’ve been programmed through your environment and experiences to expect the life that is giving to you as opposed to going after the life you desire.       4. The easiest and fastest way to change your life is by

You Must Believe You Deserve It  In this episode, I will help you shift your mindset from “I wish I could have that” to “I deserve to have that.”     This shift is crucial for success in every area of life. Because the hard truth is that you will never have more than you believe you deserve.     And as you know, I am the person that believes you can be, do, and have everything you desire if you're willing to apply the effort to your life to achieve it. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 
 1. Everyone wants to have something that they aren’t willing to work hard enough to get.     2. The thing for me was writing my first book: The Overweight Mind.     3. How did I shift from wanting to doing? Support, Accountability, Modeling ~ I joined a mastermind group.     4. All areas of your life require you to up-level to achieve the things you desire. This includes making more money, be healthy and fit, and having a great fulfilling relat

How To Overcome The I Don't Have Time Mindset In this episode, I show you how a shift in perspective, and priorities can help you with your current belief that you don't have time. And I use your favorite holiday ritual to guide you to your new powerful mindset ~Elf On The Shelf. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. Lessons from your Elf on the Shelf ritual 2. Planning, Timing, Scheduling are the three keys to a successful elf staging and to you being more successful in your ~ health and fitness ~ money ~ relationship 3. You’d NEVER not move the Elf, but you’ll cancel on yourself and your goals like it’s no big deal. 4. Shifting your perspective about time from “I don’t have enough” to what I prioritize in my life always gets done. 5. Once the Elf goes back in box for his 11 month hibernation take that same energy and prioritize your health with a solid schedule and detailed planning. If you like more information, tips, and strategies to gain mindset mastery, join my FREE Facebook group. Join the FREE ~ W

False Gratitude In this episode, I discuss the damaging effects of false or fake gratitude. The purpose of this episode is to give you a new perspective on gratitude and the power it holds if applied with intentional action. Power Takeaways from this Episode: 1. What is false gratitude? 2. Are you practicing false gratitude? I’ll share with you how you’ll know and the shifts to change it. 3. The power of intentional action based on your gratitude. I PROMISE you that by following the tips and strategies I give you in this episode you will realize the true power and ability of intentional gratitude. It’s a life changer. If you like more information, tips, and strategies to gain mindset mastery, join my FREE Facebook group. Join the FREE ~ Wellness Lab Launch Pad

Are You Programmed To Win ~ Interview with Joe De Sena Joe De Sena is the founder and CEO of Spartan, the world’s largest obstacle race and endurance brand. He is also the New York Times Best Selling Author of “Spartan Up” and “Spartan Fit,” and recently released his third book, “The Spartan Way.” Joe’s Vision: To get 100 million people healthy and off the couch (only 95 million to go), get Obstacle Racing recognized as an Olympic Sport, and to guide my kids to be badass, productive, and happy for when they are out on their own. In this episode, Joe and I discuss the mindset difference between those that win and those that quit. And I promise it's not what you think. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. Are we crazy and everyone else is normal or vice versa? 2. The decision to be above average. 3. Why making a public declaration increases the likelihood of success. *The Death Race* 4. Would you do 3000 burpees? 5. When you're live in purpose with passion adversity won't stop you. 6. The power of

Your Mindset Is A Muscle In this episode, I'm going to help you understand the importance of training your mindset just like you do your biceps. The more in shape you get your mind, the less your effected by adversity and life in general. Yes, your mindset is a muscle and must be trained and worked on daily. Just like you can't go to the gym once and be in great shape, you can't read one book and think you're going to be a mindset master. Power Takeaways from this Episode: 1. Success in life, no matter the area will be determined by the quality and strength of your mindset 2. The magic ratio is 80% Mindset and 20%, Mechanics 3. You Vocabulary Matters ~ the words you use create the actions you take. 4. Mindset masters are proactive vs. reactive ~ reactive people usually lose. 5. Life happens for you and not to you ~ this simple perspective shift will create a wave of positivity and success for you. 6. Reframing is a power that you must master ~ "what can I learn from this situation?" 7. You’re being brainwashe

Diet vs. Transformation (yes they are very different) In this episode, I'm going to example the differences between a diet and a transformation. After you've listened I you'll have all the tools, knowledge, and resources to make an educated decision on which one is best for you. Secret: There is only one correct answer. Power Takeaways from this Episode: 1. Diets are based on deprivation and starvation vs. Transformation, which are built on modification and moderation. 2. Diets have a start and stop date, which means once the stop date comes, you will revert back to your pre-start habits, which equal weight gain vs. Transformations that don't have an end date or finish line. When there is no end date, you continue to build momentum and progress as you go. 3. Diets are built on quick-fix gimmicks, pills, potions and lotions, and the ever-popular buzz term hacks vs. Transformations, which are built on mindful, intelligent decision making through modifications and moderation. 4. Diets might bring short term i

Avoid The Holiday Hangover (and it's not what you think) In this episode, I'm going to give you the strategies you need to avoid the Holiday Hangover. If you listen and apply these tips, this will be the most stress-free holiday season you've ever had - I PROMISE. 
Power Takeaways from this Episode:
 1. The average person gains between 5 and 13 pounds from Halloween to New Years Day.
 2. It's 100% ok to only see and interact with your family in moderation over the holidays. Time doesn't = LOVE.
 3. Movement is essential to your happiness. Moving your body triggers positive, happy chemicals in your brain, which will make your holiday experience jolly and fun.
 4. Money - This is a no-brainer, commonsense statement but don't spend money you don't have to buy people things they don't need. Gifts don't = LOVE.
 5. Booze - Listen, I enjoy a glass or two of wine as much as the next person, so I'm not saying don't drink. I'm simply suggestion mindful consumption and moderation.
 6. Overwhelm and Anxiety - This is th

Burning Your Boat Might Just Save Your Life In this episode, I'll tell you the story of my friend Vinh and how, at ten years old, he survived floating powerless in the middle of the ocean for ten days. Power Takeaways from this Episode: 1. Broadening or shifting your perspective about the adversities of life will allow you to live with more happiness. 2. See things as they are instead of worse than they are ~ we tend to have mountains out of molehills. 3. Just because you're unsure of where the shore is, it doesn't mean you're lost. 4. Life happens for you and not to you ~ the pirates might give you the information you need to save your life. 5. Destroy your boat ~ what got you here won't get you there, and if you don't destroy your boat, you'll end up returning to the place and space you can from ~ yes the place you couldn't wait to get out of. Join the Wellness Lab Launch Pad

Mindset ~ Momentum ~ Modeling: The Three M's of Success In this episode, I'll explain why these three elements are the key to your longterm success in every area of life.  Mindset: The ratio has to be 80% Mindset and 20% Mechanics because of regardless of the area of life your mechanics will breakdown Momentum: "