“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.” – Steve Maraboli At a time when so much of what’s happening in the world is out of our control, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious. One effective way to combat those negative feelings is to take some ownership over the things we can influence in a positive way. When it comes to your health and fitness, taking control is one of the most empowering and impactful choices you can make. And while the term “control freak” often has a negative connotation, Autumn Calabrese wants to change the narrative and help you become a control freak in the most positive, effective way possible. Autumn is a Beachbody Super Trainer and author of Lose Weight Like Crazy Even If You Have a Crazy Life. On today’s show, she’s sharing how structure and flexibility can coexist in your workout routine and a simple, straightforward strategy for making better food choices.  You’re going to learn about getting in tune with your intuition, how to grow through the uncomfortable seasons of change, and the power of taking back control in your life. Autumn’s mission is to help you feel empowered in your food and exercise choices, and I hope you find this interview helpful no matter where you are on your journey.  In this episode you’ll discover: The story of how Autumn gained weight as a child. Autumn’s experiences with weight loss products.  How pregnancy changed Autumn’s relationship with food.  The problem with messaging on food packages.  How being a control freak can be a strength.  Why you should have flexibility in your workouts. How industrialized food changed the way humans eat. The power of getting back to the basics of nutrition.  How your palate can change over time, and how to introduce yourself to new foods. What the acronym CRAZY stands for.  How to create flexibility within structure.  Why fitness can set an example for the other areas of your life.  Items mentioned in this episode include: Beekeepersnaturals.com/model -- Get 15% off raw honey & other natural remedies! Foursigmatic.com/model -- Get an exclusive discount on your daily health elixirs! Organifi.com/Model -- Use the coupon code model for 20% off! Eatsmarterbook.com -- Preorder your copy today to claim your free mini course!  Lose Weight Like Crazy Even If You Have a Crazy Life by Autumn Calabrese Connect with Autumn Calabrese Website / Instagram  *Download Transcript Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation