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.
A New Day And I’m Back!!!
"Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another." -Walter Elliott Each day really is a new day. An new chance to do things different, to do things better. What would you like to do better today than you did yesterday? Can you? The more...
Spicy Cocoa Roasted Almonds
Spicy Cocoa Roasted Almonds A big THANK YOU to Mary Ellen for this yummy recipe! Hi Terra, I wanted to share a new treat that I made this holiday season. Super yummy and if I often pack them in small snack baggies with ten each. They fulfill the chocolate craving, the...
How’s It Going??
“We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails.” - Dolly Parton This week, we will be half way through the month of January. How's it going for you, so far? Are you in a healthy routine that's not only helping you to control your weight, but that you also...
A Sense of Overall Well Being
"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." ~World Health Organization, 1948 Happy Friday, Everyone! I couldn't resist sharing this photo of Oakley, our little dog, on our walk yesterday!...
What’s for Dinner Tonight?
"Proper planning prevents poor performance." ~Teresa Keenan, Broker/Owner of Stone Tower Properties Teresa is one of my best friends and we always laugh when we say this quote! We KNOW it's true, but planning ahead can be a challenge at times. We learn over and over...
Raspberry Chocolate Torte
Good Morning Everyone! Thanks for letting me vent yesterday! THANK YOU for all of your positive energy. It turned out to be a great day and I'm feeling good about being back on track. As much as I don't like going through eating challenges, I do think they make us...
Did Anyone Else Have A Rough Weekend?
“So what do we do? Anything. Something. So long as we just don't sit there. If we screw it up, start over. Try something else. If we wait until we've satisfied all the uncertainties, it may be too late.". -Lee Iacocca OMGosh...Confessions of a Weight Watchers Leader...
Weekend Round Up
“A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow” -Proverb quotes We made it! We've downed the first week of 2013!! Lots of us are back to work and school and those of you that aren't, most likely will be on Monday. Throughout the year, weekends often tend to...
You can do this!!
"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who'll decide where to go." -Dr. Seuss Getting back on track after the holidays can be a...
Back in the Swing of Things! Welcome 2013!!!
“Every man should be born again on the first day of January. Start with a fresh page. Take up one hole more in the buckle if necessary, or let down one, according to circumstances; but on the first of January let every man gird himself once more, with his face to the...
“Chillaxing” with the Fam
"You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them." ~Desmond Tutu I am THOROUGHLY enjoying some much needed family time over this Christmas break!! Above is a photo of Cole and Chase with their NINE cousins at our house!!!! Quite a party!!...
From My Family To Yours…..
Wishing you a peaceful and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!! "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." - 1 Corinthians 13:13 Love, Terra, Darin, Cole, Chase and Oakley 🙂
What’s For Dinner Tonight?
With all of the holiday errands and running around, it's easy to forget about what your having for dinner on a normal Wednesday night like tonight. If your anything like me and you show up at home tonight, tired, with a million things still left to do and there is no...
Can you do it for ONE day?
"The beginning is always today." -Mary Shelley The holidays bring with them lots of tasty foods but........... Today isn't a holiday! Today is Monday, December 17th and I challenge you to live the Weight Watchers program ALL day today! Don't worry about tomorrow or...
Make It About Your Reason For the Season
"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." ~Norman Vincent Christmas Day is still 11 days away, but the Holiday Season is most definitely upon us! As you go about all of your holiday fun this weekend...parties,...