Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica Gurrieri Weight Loss Unmasked with Erica Gurrieri

This episode is about Barbie (2023), the movie. There ARE SPOILERS in this episode. You do not have to be a fan. You don’t even have to like Barbie. And, you do not have to see the movie to get anything from this episode. All you have to do is have a bit of ambition. I also encourage you to first listen to the full Episode 33 to get the full message. Let’s do this!

Barbie–the movie and the character–take a courageous leap to suggest that life as we know it may not be all we are meant for. Sometimes, stepping outside of the comfort of your Dream House, circle of friends and hometown are exactly what it takes to find yourself.

It takes freaking gumption!

Gumption is a critical stage in the coaching process I use with my clients. Owning that bit of fear mixed with desire for change is critical in achieving your dreams, whether it’s to be able to play on the floor with your children, walk the dog without pain or lose 100 pounds. 

Join me in this BONUS episode WITH SPOILERS on how the movie’s final message brought me to tears and fueled my fire to bravely own my life and embrace who I am today! (Hopefully, it does for you too!)

>> Take the first step–just like Barbie– with a FREE, 30-day challenge to help you own the guts, chutzpah, faith–whatever you want to call it–in yourself. Level up with the Weight Loss Boost to lose up to 10 pounds during the challenge with my favorite weight loss tactic. It's called the GUMPTION challenge. ⁠Click here for details and get started!⁠

Visit UnmaskedWellness.com for other free resources to make smart moves in your own wellness journey.

You can also subscribe for weekly emails with insights, inspiration and info to level up your weight loss journey success and learn how to live unmasked.

Follow my podcast to access more helpful episodes wherever you binge your favorite podcasts. 

If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!

Say hey, and let me know what’s going on with your journey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I would love for you to follow me and share my posts so others can join in on the conversation.

No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!


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This episode is about Barbie (2023), the movie. THERE ARE NO SPOILERS. You do not have to be a fan. You don’t even have to like Barbie. And, you do not have to see the movie to get anything from this episode. All you have to do is have a bit of ambition. Let’s do this!

Everyone may be talking about Barbie, the new movie from Mattel Films. But there’s been a lot of chatter around feminism, patriarchy and bleeped-out cuss words. 

I have another perspective I want to bring up.

Barbie has evolved considerably since she was first created in the 1950s. Heck, she’s been completely reimagined since my years of playing with her in the 1990s. As an idea, a persona, Barbie is instilling the idea of courage and dreaming big in fans worldwide.

The movie tells this tale by introducing us to “traditional” Barbie, the tall, pretty blonde we often imagine when we hear her name. Instead of taking us on a magical journey with lessons of friendship and adventure, the story takes a hard turn, touching on topics of sadness, aimlessness and even death. 

Barbie–the movie and the character–take a courageous leap to suggest that life as we know it may not be all we are meant for. Sometimes, stepping outside of the comfort of your Dream House, circle of friends and hometown are exactly what it takes to find yourself.

It takes freaking gumption!

Gumption is a critical stage in the coaching process I use with my clients. Owning that bit of fear mixed with desire for change is critical in achieving your dreams, whether it’s to be able to play on the floor with your children, walk the dog without pain or lose 100 pounds. 

Join me in this episode–again with NO SPOILERS–to discuss how a cultural icon may be a source of inspiration to ditch the cookie-cutter ways, try something new, and take a leap of faith to allow yourself to be truly “you”.

Looking for more Barbie insights? Check out my BONUS episode WITH SPOILERS on how the movie’s final message brought me to tears and fueled my fire to bravely own my life and embrace who I am today!

>> Take the first step–just like Barbie– with a FREE, 30-day challenge to help you own the guts, chutzpah, faith–whatever you want to call it–in yourself. Level up with the Weight Loss Boost to lose up to 10 pounds during the challenge with my favorite weight loss tactic. It's called the GUMPTION challenge. ⁠Click here for details and get started!⁠

Visit UnmaskedWellness.com for other free resources to make smart moves in your own wellness journey.

You can also subscribe for weekly emails with insights, inspiration and info to level up your weight loss journey success and learn how to live unmasked.

Follow my podcast to access more helpful episodes wherever you binge your favorite podcasts. 

If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!

Say hey, and let me know what’s going on with your journey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I would love for you to follow me and share my posts so others can join in on the conversation.

No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!


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We learn by observing others. Allow me to be your study.

As I round the corner on my weight loss journey, I continue to learn about myself, what works...and what doesn't.

Sharing my weight loss experience was what started this podcast in the first place.

For me, weight loss was a struggle, the bane of my existence, a source of sadness for most of my life. When I began approaching 300 pounds, I had to draw the line.

I had to start taking care of myself. And I have.

Despite the cloud of doubt or lightning strike of fear regarding weight loss, there's a great deal of insight, excitement and pride that comes with making the commitment.

I am a walking testament to this.

In this episode, I outline:


Where I am
What I’ve learned
What I'm doing

This includes three personal lessons on:


Feelings of overwhelm
Sticking the the play
Staying in action

>> Take the first step now with a FREE, 30-day challenge to help you see that you have the guts, chutzpah, belief–whatever you want to call it–in yourself. Level up with the Weight Loss Boost to lose up to 10 pounds during the challenge with my favorite weight loss tactic. It's called the GUMPTION challenge. ⁠Click here for details and get started!⁠

Visit UnmaskedWellness.com for other free resources to make smart moves in your own wellness journey.

You can also subscribe for weekly emails with insights, inspiration and info to level up your weight loss journey success and learn how to live unmasked.

Follow my podcast to access more helpful episodes wherever you binge your favorite podcasts. If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!

Say hey, and let me know what’s going on with your journey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I would love for you to follow me and share my posts so others can join in on the conversation.

No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!


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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weight-loss-unmasked/support

Our beautiful world is so dynamic. There's so much to explore; so many people to meet; and so many things to do. So, in order for us to live our best life--on our terms--we have to be aware of the distractions that exist.

This is especially important when you're on a mission to adopt a different lifestyle or lose weight to improve your wellness.

In thinking on the topics, I developed a comprehensive list that comes with a handy mnemonic device: FEELINGS.


Failed Commitments


Egotism


Entertainment


Laziness


Insincerity


Negativity


Gossip


Support (lack of)


And then I review how to remove that B.S. from your life to make room for what REALLY matters to you and supports your goals:


Acknowledge
Assess
Act

>> To support your journey to being the master of your domain, I've created something just for you! It's a FREE, 30-day challenge to help you see that you have the guts, chutzpah, belief–whatever you want to call it–in yourself to grab life by the horns and go for it. It's called the GUMPTION challenge. ⁠Click here for details and get started!⁠

Want to make a lifestyle change...for good? Visit UnmaskedWellness.com or email me at erica@unmaskedwellness.com to learn more about wellness mindset coaching opportunities with me! 

You can also subscribe for weekly emails with insights, inspiration and info to level up your weight loss journey success and learn how to live unmasked.

Follow my podcast to access more helpful episodes wherever you binge your favorite podcasts. If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!

Say hey, and let me know what’s going on with your journey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I would love for you to follow me and share my posts so others can join in on the conversation.

No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!


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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weight-loss-unmasked/support

Do you wake up in the morning feeling groggy, like you haven’t slept, or maybe melancholy about the day?

Do you end your day beating yourself up for not going for that walk or going to the gym like you promised your friend?

Do you feel guilty for having dessert again this week or ordering takeout, even though you have plenty of fresh food in the fridge?

Do you hate feeling short of breath after getting the mail, playing with your kids or even just walking up the stairs?

All these emotions mean you’re fed up. And that’s the first step to making change in your life. It also means you’re living a life that doesn’t BRING YOU HAPPINESS. IT DOESN’T SERVE YOU.

Although you may think you’re in a state of complete misery, hopeless and a body that doesn’t feel like your own, all of these painful emotions actually mean that you're actually in the best place right now.  YOU KNOW WHAT YOU NEED. 

You might think you want to stay up late and drink, but what you really want is to feel refreshed and cheery when you wake up in the morning. 

You might think you want to rest at the end of the day, but what you really want is to get in a good workout and ride the high of those endorphins instead.

You might think you want another piece of cake, but what you really want is to feel better in your clothes and less rumbly in your tumbly?

In short, you may feel powerless, but you are in the driver’s seat my friend. You have the courage AND desire.

So now, what?

The solution is simple: MAKE A CHANGE.

The “now what?” question is exactly why I created the GUMPTION Challenge. The short list of simple guidelines empower you to put that courage in action immediately, and in turn, grow that gumption to yield some big results.

That’s what the GUMPTION Challenge is all about. Making some small, simple, doable changes in your life that ACTUALLY line up with who you are and what you want! (And it's FREE!)

What is the GUMPTION Challenge?


Move daily for at least 30 minutes (yoga, mobility and walking count!)


Eat balanced meals and healthy snacks


Drink 8 glasses of water a day (including sparkling water and seltzer!)


No alcohol--it's possible!


YOUR CHOICE: Pick something that fits your personal goals and preferences!



WANT A WEIGHT LOSS BOOST?

One of my biggest issues I had with the GUMPTION Challenge from the start is that it really didn’t address weight loss. And that's definitely something we're after, right?

Now, there's a Weight Loss Boost option designed to:


Nurture your courage
Empower you to make a change
AND help you lose up to 10 pounds (and keep it off!)

How do you get started? You have a few options:

1. (FREE) Start whenever you want with the rules outlined above.

2. (FREE) Register for weekly emails that includes lessons from my coaching to level up your gumption-growing experience.

3. ($27 Weight Loss Boost) For the cost of ordering dinner, you'll receive:


Weekly emails with lessons and resources
Advanced exercises to help break down the barriers that keep you in a cycle of weight loss and gain, or repeating self-sabotaging behavior
My proven weight loss plan to help you drop up to 10 pounds AND keep it off (I've done it multiple times myself!)

Click here to get started!

Want to make a lifestyle change...for good? Visit UnmaskedWellness.com or email me at erica@unmaskedwellness.com to learn more about wellness mindset coaching opportunities with me! 

You can also subscribe for weekly emails with insights, inspiration and info to level up your weight loss journey success and learn how to live unmasked.

If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much!

Say hey, and let me know what’s going on with your journey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I would love for you to follow me and share my posts so others can join in on the conversation.

No matter what, keep maki

It takes guts to face our fears. Whether it's riding a terrifying rollercoaster and stepping on the scale, it can plague you, hold you back and diminish your quality of life if you don’t address it.

Getting your gumption back probably feels easier said than done.

You may feel like weight loss is impossible.

You may think that happiness is a fairytale.

You may believe you're destined to settle.

I'm here to tell you there's hope--and it's all within YOU!

Despite these tales you tell yourself, you have the strength within you. By fostering the spark that I know is inside you, we can grow your courage and gumption to go after all your dreams, from weight loss to utter happiness.

In this episode, I show you how it's possible with a fun yet real story about how I conquered an adult fear of riding a rollercoaster, restoring the fearless spirit I used to have as a teen.

Then, I outline four powerful lessons about embracing the gumption within you:


You can only grow outside of your comfort zone.
Nothing is as bad as it seems.
Trust yourself.
You are safe.

Are you feeling the fire growing inside of you? Good! Because I have something to really fuel it!

It's called the GUMPTION Challenge!

It's a FREE, 30-day challenge to help you see that you have the guts, chutzpah, belief–whatever you want to call it–in yourself to grab life by the horns and go for it. It's called the GUMPTION challenge. ⁠Click here for details and get started!⁠

Want to make a lifestyle change...for good?

Visit UnmaskedWellness.com or email me at erica@unmaskedwellness.com to learn more about wellness mindset coaching opportunities with me! 

You can also subscribe for weekly emails with insights, inspiration and info to level up your weight loss journey success and learn how to live unmasked.

Follow my podcast to access more helpful episodes wherever you binge your favorite podcasts. If you are loving the episodes or have some feedback, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app–thank you so much! Leaving reviews and sharing my posts are the best way for people to find me and work alongside me as I pursue this journey!

Say hey, and let me know what’s going on with your journey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I would love for you to follow me and share my posts so others can join in on the conversation.

No matter what, keep making choices that serve you in your pursuit to living a life of happiness and health!


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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weight-loss-unmasked/support