I started writing this blog in 2007 and continue today, hoping it will make its way to anyone who feels stuck while trying to make lifestyle changes to live at a healthy weight. Changing behaviors can be tricky if we don’t evaluate our perspective and adjust our expectations and mindset. I believe the foundation of lasting behavior change starts with four key elements:
1.) Self-compassion 2.) A growth mindset 3.) Joy in the journey 4.) Gratitude
Self-compassion is recognizing our humanity. It’s realizing and accepting that no human can be perfect 100% of the time. Therefore, when we make choices that aren’t in line with our goals, it’s an opportunity to learn, modify and move forward. This is called a Growth Mindset, and it leads to lasting success and facilitates joy in the journey! The fourth foundation of lasting behavior change is the practice of gratitude for today and using the good feeling energy of appreciation to propel us forward into the actions we want to take.
Do What It Takes To Be Happy
Lentil Salad
Hi Terra, I found the recipe for Trader Joe's Lentil Salad. I added chopped apple and used half a bottle of the dressing. LENTIL SALAD 1 Pkge TJ's Steamed Lentils 1 TJ's Healthy 8 Chopped Veggie Mix 1 Bottle TJ's Champagne Pear Vinaigrette (I used half the bottle) Mix...
Rise and Shine…It’s A New Week!!
What In The World Are You Waiting For??
What I write about on this blog and discuss in the meetings I lead is NOT a diet!! It's really not!! I'm talking about a lifestyle. This (TODAY) is YOUR life and you get to make choices to feel and be anything your want to be, so WHY WAIT??? If you want a change, make...
We Don’t Have To Have All The Answers
We can spend a lot of time asking questions like "Why do I have to go through this?" Each of us can fill in our own "THIS". It might be struggling to lose weight that you can no longer stand to be carrying around. Or maybe you're walking the slippery slope of...
Deep Dish Pizza Casserole
Hi Everyone! Thank you so much for the recipes some of you have been emailing me recently. I REALLY, REALLY appreciate them. Some weeks it can be difficult for me to find time to search out and try a recipe to share, so yours are a HUGE help. Not to mention DELICIOUS!...
Winter Weather Making Life Tough???
If your answer is YES, take comfort in knowing you're not alone! Many of us feel the pull of hibernation mode caused by the recent polar vortex, but "This too shall pass"!!! A couple of nights ago I receive the above photo in an email with the caption "It better warm...
Tasty Tuesday
Spicy Red Lentil Dip Makes 2 ½ cups total: 10- ¼ c servings = 2pp each ½ c = 3pp each 1 cup dry red lentils 1 bay leaf Fine sea salt 2 Tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 Tbs. tomato paste 1 garlic clove, finely chopped or crushed 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro leaves...
If you really want it…
....don't let yourself give up. EVER.
Crock Pot Shredded Buffalo Chicken
It's freezing out there!!! Today calls for the crockpot. Comfort food. There is nothing better than walking into the house at the end of the day and smelling a delicious dinner that is hot and ready for everyone to eat!!! I can't praise the www.emilybites.com website...
Are You Trending in the Direction You Really Want?
"Do not be discouraged if your plans do not succeed the first time. No one learns to walk by taking only one step." Catherine Pulsifer How do you feel? Are you headed in the direction of what's MOST important to you in your life? Remember, time is irrelevant...just...
Do you realize……
Warm and Toasty – Hearty Lentil Soup
Good Morning!! My Weather Channel app says there is a good chance of snow today, so I'm sharing a comfort food recipe guaranteed to fill you up with warm goodness and keep you satisfied!! It was shared at one of my Weight Watchers meetings last week and it spread like...
What a Difference Just One Week Can Make!!!
Last week at this time it was -20*. The kids were entering week THREE of being home from school (extra two days home due to the cold) and many of us had not yet gotten back into the after-holidays routine yet. Flash forward 7 days to today...it's 36* outside and...
Choices
The above quote really hits home, doesn't it? Life is full of choices between what we really want and what we want NOW. Often they are not synonymous!! At 430am when it's dark and -12 degrees, at that moment, I want to snuggle in and go back to sleep, but what I...