Do you have stress in your life? Do you know what it's doing to your body? Is it causing weight gain, preventing fat loss, and what can you do about it? Today we answer that based on a series of questions that came in & give exact steps that experts use - including Amanda Holmes & Tony Robbins - to reduce stress, to start their day & thus, you can become more present & lose excess fat, in literally just a matter of minutes.Links & Resources mentioned on this podcast, show notes & transcript can all be found at: https://LiveFitIgniteChange.com/MindfulnessEpisode Timestamps01:44 - Stress (and cortisol) can cause weight gain02:43 - Studies show taking a few minutes in quiet time can reduce stress04:06 - Amanda Holmes shares how to destress in 2 minutes using sound and rhythm06:53 - Tony Robbins’ method of International thought to prime for your day08:33 - Establishing a morning routine can make an incredible impact09:23 - Just get started with meditation, work it at, and with repetition, your brain calms down10:47 - Transcendental meditation and choosing your mantra13:51 - YouTube and Apps as resources for meditation15:03 - Using the Tibetan singing bowl to feel calm and destress16:04 - Muse: The brain sensing headband you can wear during meditation18:25 Sensory Deprivation in salt / float tanks for relaxation20:53 Next steps on reducing stress and living a fit lifeIgniting change + helping others live fit through Inrive Performance Nutrition & the Live Fit, Ignite Change podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.