The Art of Health™ by Rob Bee
How to Lose Weight Without Giving Up Chocolate or Wine with Sarah Pelc Graca
February 23, 2021
Sarah Pelc Graca is the founder of Strong with Sarah Coaching. She helps clients to lose weight long-term while still enjoying their favorite foods, like chocolate and wine. In this episode, Sarah unravels the twisted knots and misconceptions of losing weight and makes being healthier an easier thing to pursue. She also shares her insights on what mistakes people should avoid when wanting to lose weight.
 
You may be feeling really guilty about that little piece of chocolate you were tempted by! Are you worried that it could lead to the destruction of your weight loss plan? Or maybe just a sip of that delightful wine you’ve been craving might ruin everything you’ve worked hard on.  
What if you’ve got it all wrong? 
 
Want to lose weight without the stress of sacrificing your favorite foods and drinks? Don’t want to miss any more of your happy hour Fridays with friends? Do you want to know the secrets to become healthy and losing weight without feeling burnout and guilt? 
 
Sarah Pelc Graca is the founder of Strong with Sarah Coaching. She helps clients to lose weight long-term while still enjoying their favorite foods, like chocolate and wine. 
 
In this episode, Sarah unravels the twisted knots and misconceptions of losing weight and makes being healthier an easier thing to pursue. She also shares her insights on what mistakes people should avoid when wanting to lose weight.  
 
 
What you will learn from this episode: 
 
 
  
“Just focus on the small changes and also celebrate the small wins along the way. So often people want to celebrate the big milestones - but celebrate that one serving of vegetables.” 
- Sarah Pelc Graca 
 
 
 
Valuable Free Resource: 
 
Check out Sarah’s FREE Weight Loss Guide: www.strongwithsarah.com/ 
 
 
Topics Covered: 
 
01:41 - The biggest challenge that people face as they age with regard to staying fit, well, and positive: Trying to make too many changes at once. 
 
03:03 - The common mistakes or misconceptions that people have about solving that problem of trying to do too much: First common mistake is they try to make too many changes at once. The second mistake or misconception people make is that they have to try something unrealistic, or something so drastic to see results. 
 
04:56 - The number one tip; a tangible specific action that people could implement right away: So what I recommend is to start small. Build up your skills and your habits from there. So what I recommend that you can start doing today is choose one action that you feel confident you can repeat consistently about 80% of the time. 
 
08:14 - Free resource: www.strongwithsarah.com/ 
 
 
Takeaways: 
 
“Choose one action that you feel confident you can repeat consistently about 80% of the time. Keep in mind, we're not looking for perfection, because that doesn't exist.”  
- Sarah Pelc Graca 
 
“I really encourage you, number one, to start with something small, but also, as tempting as those extremes can be, try not to do those because they're just not setting you up for long-term success.” - Sarah Pelc Graca 
 
“I know, everyone loves to be off to the races and wants to change everything at once, but really start small and then build from there until you feel comfortable with that action most times.” - Sarah Pelc Graca 
 
“Look ahead at your week, and, you know, ask yourself, "What are the days and times or social events or virtual social events- what is worth it for you to enjoy and indulge in this week?" - Sarah Pelc Graca 
 
“It comes down to obviously, planning ahead for the indulgence, but also, planning for the meals around the indulgence.” - Sarah Pelc Graca 
 
 
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