Thursday, 8 am MT/ 10 am Eastern https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82654041042?pwd=b9PHMcwfyAVIxLzBJHat13bcTqMq1C.1 Super excited to have @Ben Sherry as a guest in the Thrive Community, to kick off our Stories of Transformation Contest! Every founder has a story worth telling - most just haven't found its shape. In this workshop, we'll map out your Signature Talk that shows who you are, what you know, and why it matters. Ben Sherry is the founder of Oracy Club, a global community for founders who are looking to get visible, build trust, and win more clients through live events. After a decade of teaching, teacher training and communication coaching, he now helps coaches and consultants build signature talks, workshops, and masterclasses - the kind that build authority and fill a calendar with warm leads.

Share a picture in the comments below, and share what you like about your drink of choice. I’m drinking herbal tea today. I combined the three teas in the picture into a big cup of tea this morning. Sipped on it for a few hours. It was good. I love how energizing green tea is. It helps me get over the hump of the late morning when I do a fasting day.

I’ve released 85 pounds since August 2024. I don’t weigh myself often, so I don’t even track it, but I checked the other day, that’s how I know. Not sharing this to gloat, but to share what’s possible. - I didn’t exercise intensely. Heck, I barely even exercised. I do move a lot cuz I live on a ranch, but I didn’t do any targeted exercise sessions. Working on changing that cuz I want to do yoga and dance more and build more muscle. - I didn’t cut out carbohydrates, or fats, or protein for that matter. I’m a vegetarian, so I eat plenty of fruits and some grains and potatoes. My meals are even bigger today than they were when I was overweight! - I eat dark chocolate a few times a week, and I enjoy the heck out of it. How did I release the weight?! I got smart about insulin. You can see some of my videos about that topic in the classroom under the class, Get Smart About Insulin. Insulin is a hormone released by the pancreas, which helps to convert the blood sugar we consume into energy for the body. It’s released every time we eat, and released in greater quantities when we eat carbohydrates. The more insulin we have, the more our bodies create and hold onto fat. When we can be more efficient with insulin, our bodies don’t need as much of it, and it’s easier to let go of the fat. Here are some of my biggest tips to use insulin in a more efficient way… - limit or eliminate processed carbohydrates like refined sugar, flour, corn syrup, etc. those cause a huge spike of insulin in the body. The more insulin you have, the more your body holds onto faT - if you eat a meal with a lot of carbohydrates, or any kind of big meal, do some movement afterwards like gentle walking or dancing which isn’t too vigorous. This helps the body start to clear out some of the sugar released into bloodstream from the meal, which supports insulin in doing its job. - experiment with creating longer non-eating pauses between your meals. If you’re someone who likes to snack, see if you can add the snack you enjoy to the end of your meal so you have a greater time gap between meals. The longer time you allow between meals, the more time insulin has to convert your blood sugar into energy, helping it to be more efficient.

If you’re new to this group, welcome! 🎉🎊🎈 This group is part of social media, but we also take a stand against a lot of what social media stands for. We are not here to numb out or disconnect, or scroll mindlessly. We are here to connect deeply, internally, as well as with others. We are here to slow down, be present, create more freedom in our lives, claim our inner strength, and experience ecstatic joy. Here’s a new member checklist- 1) 🥇Introduce yourself- where are you from? what brings you joy and lights you up? What do you hope to get out of this group? Either make a new post for your introduction, or post below. 2) 🥈Go through the Your Journey Starts Here section in the Classroom. There is lots of introductory information there to help you make the most out of this group! 3) Check the pinned posts at the top of the community. You will find upcoming events and important information there. Join a live event if you can! I believe that together we can create an amazing space of support, encouragement, and accountability. I’m so happy you’re here!