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.
Scrumptious Fruit Pie
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!!! As promised, I'm trying to make up for a couple of missed Tasty Tuesdays! I really wanted to get this one out to you before the long weekend is over because I think it could come in very handy during our celebrating. After all, who can't...
Memorial Day
“Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future.” -Deepak Chopra Happy Memorial Day!!! The unofficial kick off to SUMMER!!!! Yay!!! Although at 30* this morning, it didn't feel like it,...
Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
I don't usually put links to videos on my site because often when people send them to me, I don't open them either!! But.... I am really, really hoping this one is the exception and that you WILL open and watch the 6 minute YouTube video like I did. You're busy, I...
Begin Doing
"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." -Walt Disney OMGosh......It's a B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L day today! Even at 5:15am, all I had to wear was shorts and a tank top to run and I wasn't the least bit cold!! Afterwards, I walked Oakley and neither of us...
Eggstasy!
Good morning, Everyone!! I am always looking for easy ways to eat more protein grab and go style. I like carbs as much as the next guy.......but I stand my theory that an even bigger reason we all eat too many carbs is because they are convenient. So...this awesome...
Live, Really LIVE Your Life!!
This inspires me! A friend who loves searching for quotes as much as I do, sent this to me earlier in the week and I love it. I want to have it framed and hung in my office at home as a reminder! So often we get bogged down with the pressures and strains of day to day...
April Showers Bring May Flowers…
DO YOU PROMISE????? I don't know about you, but for those of us in the Chicagoland area, it feels like it's been raining for days on end!! As I write now, Thursday early morning, the lightening is flashing, the thunder is crackling every few minutes.....and there is...
Salad in a Jar
Hi Terra, I just saw this on Facebook and it looks really interesting, I also watched the video showing how to vacuum seal the "Salad in a Jar." I haven't tried it, but it seems like it would work. Monica K. From Facebook.... MY NEWEST LUNCH OBSESSION!!!!! Utterly...
Make the Most Of Today
"Time is an equal opportunity employer. Each human being has exactly the same number of hours and minutes every day. Rich people can't buy more hours. Scientists can't invent new minutes. And you can't save time to spend it on another day. Even so, time is amazingly...
Set Yourself Free!!!
The Journey
When our eating and our weight are under control, so often, the same positive changes are reflected in our outer world as well. We become more organized at home, more productive at work and because we are feeling good, we tend to be more fun all around! As you are...
Break the Habit!
Choose Your Hard
Ouch! This quotes smarts as you read it, but as you let it sink in, and you'll know IT'S TRUE. There is always another choice, a different path. Use your energy and strength to TAKE THAT NEW path and change your story. The sun is shining, birds are chirping and it's...
You Are Beautiful
"The scale can only give you a numerical reflection of your relationship with gravity. That's it. It cannot measure beauty, talent, purpose, life force, possibility, strength, or love. Don't give the scale more power than it has earned. Take note of the number, then...