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.
An Important Reminder…
Strawberry Rhubarb Compote
Terra: Here's a recipe I found on SkinnyTaste.com and prepared this week. I have a giant rhubarb plant in my yard, and was looking for something to cook with it that didn't require the usual cup or more of sugar. This cooked up quickly and was wonderful on top of...
Get Back On Track
What a fabulous, long 4th of July weekend!! I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did! Family, friends and lots of fun! Now, back on track....start today fresh and get back to your healthy routine. It's a challenge to ward off the "Monday Blues" after such a terrific...
I’m back from vacation!
BAKED CHEESE BALLS
It's another VERY Tasty Tuesday if you like appetizer type foods, like I do!!! A HUGE shout out to Judie for sharing this food idea. It's so simple but so clever, not to mention YUMMY! Just the way we like it!!! Light string cheese is a fav of mine and I have been...
TOUGH LOVE
Shake Up Salad
Hi Terra- As we discussed last week, I found this an easier option than the salad in a jar since you can shake and eat right from the container. Here's what you need...This is from the bottom up: Lite House Tangy Orange Citrus 2T 8 shrimp cut up orange slices (whose...
“There’s a difference between interest and commitment….
.......When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstance permit. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results.” -author unknown If there is something in ours lives we want to change, commitment to ourselves is the...
2nd Try….
Only part of yesterday's post uploaded, so I'm re-posting it in it's entirety. See below..... "No one is perfect...that's why pencil's have erasers" -author unknown "Striving for excellence motivates you; striving for perfection is demoralizing." ~Harriet Braiker We...
No one is perfect… that’s why pencils have erasers. ~Author Unknown
"Striving for excellence motivates you; striving for perfection is demoralizing." ~Harriet Braiker We can be our own harshest critic and it is unnecessary. Expecting perfection is counter productive to ANY goal we wish to achieve. Every step of this journey is a...
Grape Candy
I recently had lunch with a couple of the girls I work with at Weight Watchers and they were raving about these simple sweet treats. Great for summer time snacking! Try it...you'll like it!!! One pound washed red grapes 2 boxes sugar free black cherry Jell-o Empty...
Some Days You Just Have To Be Tough!
"A strong woman is one who feels deeply and loves fiercely. Her tears flow just as abundantly as her laughter. A strong woman is both soft and powerful. She is both practical and spiritual. A strong woman in her essence is a gift to the world." - Ritu Ghatourey ALL of...
Kellee’s Confetti Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
It's Tuesday again and as usual, it's going to be a tasty one!!! This week I have a fabulously fresh and light summer salad for you to try, straight from my friend Kellee's kitchen. A self proclaimed "Foodie" and amazing cook, Kellee has managed to maintain her...
Supporting Each To Gain Healthier Habits
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." - Aristotle Weight loss and weight maintenance are management processes. Getting to your weight goal is step one, but it doesn't end there. In fact, your weight goal is where the rest of...
Hello Brand New Day!!!
"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety. Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and...