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.
3-2-1 Mug Cake
Terra, I know some members were talking about the 3-2-1 mug cake. I had it tonight and it was absolutely delicious and worth it. I used Red Velvet Cake and Angel Food Cake. So, you mix the cakes together. I used a Ziplock bag because it made it easy to mix and no...
Change the Channel
Recently, I was sharing with a dear friend, some personal stuff about myself that I've been a little down about. Rather than agree, commiserate or sympathize with me, like in thought she would, she immediately responded.... "Change the channel from negative talk!!...
Desperation Isn’t All Bad
"Desperation is a necessary ingredient to learning anything, or creating anything. Period. If you ain't desperate at some point, you ain't interesting." -Jim Carrey Being desperate isn't a good feeling and most of us don't like it, but it's not all bad because it...
QUICK CABBAGE STIR FRY
Ok Folks.... If you know me at all, you know that I consider myself a "volume eater". I've always eaten fairly healthy, but my challenge has always been eating too much. In my next life, I'd like to come back as a high school boy......they seem to be able to eat like...
Comfortable With Who You Are Right Now
"The worst loneliness is to not be comfortable with yourself.” ― Mark Twain If what I've dedicated myself to do at Weight Watchers was simply about teaching people a way to lose weight, I suspect the novelty would have worn long ago. Instead, what I've learned from my...
Chocolate or Peanut Butter Frozen Bananas
Don't these look so delicious? And they look professionally made! It's no wonder, because the recipe came from Lisa Vargas, who is an amazing chef! If you recall, she's the baker who made the amazing birthday cake that looked like my dog Oakley and his cousin Olive. I...
Watch Your Thoughts
Just Focus On Today…..
“If I did not simply live from one moment to another, it would be impossible for me to be patient, but I only look at the present, I forget the past, and I take good care not to forestall the future.” ― Saint Thérèse de Lisieux (The Little Flower) One day, one hour,...
Do Something Small….But Do It With Great Love
“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” ― Mother Teresa This time of year in the Midwest can be extremely taxing in our level of motivation. The grey skies, cold temps and short days can wreak havoc on our healthy routines,...
Microwave Mashed Potato Hack!
A BIG THANKS TO MARTA FOR SHARING HER FIND! SORRY THIS TASTY TUESDAY IS A DAY LATE......MY BOYS HAD A SNOW DAY AND SO DID I!!! Hi Terra, I discovered the Idahoan brand microwavable mashed potato cups at the grocery this weekend. You just add water and microwave and...
What If….
Dear Terra- Here is a little poem I wrote at the beginning of my WW year that has been helping me and it is all about hope and trust...I thought you might like it. Have a great weekend!! Lisa What if… I ate exactly what I loved And Nothing that I didn’t Without...
Life Isn’t Fair and Neither Is Weight Loss!
“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.” ― Wayne W. Dyer If we constantly use the scale to determine our success as a person, we will most often be disappointed. Weight-loss happens on it's own schedule.....all we have control over is our...
Life Isn’t Fair and Neither Is Weight Loss!
“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.” ― Wayne W. Dyer If we constantly use the scale to determine our success as a person, we will most often be disappointed. Weight-loss happens on it's own schedule.....all we have control over is our...
Maxwell’s Italian Wedding Soup
Terra, Here is the recipe I promised. I made this for Maxwell (see photo above) because he loved the canned version and I knew I could feed him better tasting and healthier food. I looked up a few recipes then sort of winged it. I did not, other than fat free broth,...
Move While We Can!
GOOD MONDAY MORNING, EVERYONE!!!! Oakley and I just came in from our run and it's sunny and actually pretty nice outside! Today's high temperature is 37*, but tomorrow the snow is supposed to come in, so get out there and MOVE TODAY! Be active because it makes you...