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.
Ring, Ring…Hi, It’s Terra From Weight Watchers….
Good morning! How are you? This is your email reminder from Oakley and me, to make sure you remember your goals AND to make your daily plan!!!!!! Last week's challenge from Weight Watchers was to spend 5 minutes a day checking in with yourself. In our meeting, I asked...
Hi, It’s Terra From Weight Watchers…
If you've attended your Weight Watchers meeting this week, you'll really understand this email!!! I am checking in with you to make sure you remember your new, healthier habits!! You told me it would help if you had a daily reminder, so here it is! Do you have a plan...
Wake Up. Be Grateful. Make 80% of Your Choices Healthy Ones. Repeat Daily.
"That which we persist in doing becomes easier for us to do—not that the nature of the thing has changed, but that our power to do it is increased." -Herbert J. Grant Repetitive behavior forms habits....good habits OR not-so-good habits, the process works the same...
Happy
"There is no way to happiness. Happiness IS the way." ~Buddha In anticipation of weight loss, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking "I will be happy when...." I will be happy when...I lose weight. When...I get to goal. When...I wear a certain size clothes. And...
Upside Down Food Tracking
It's a proven fact: When we write down what we eat, we eat less. Tracking our food intake is a HUGE factor in weight loss success. If you're having problems staying within your daily target try starting your tracker at 5pm rather than first thing in the morning. Your...
A Challenge For Today…
"The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins."...
Trader Joe’s Queso Cheese!
On tonight's menu for dinner at our house: BBQ chicken on the grill, loaded baked potatoes and grilled asparagus. The key to making my loaded baked potato super delicious is Trader Joe's Queso Cheese! It's great over veggies, with baked chips, on egg, just to name a...
Love Yourself
"Whatever you are doing, love yourself for doing it. Whatever you are feeling, love yourself for feeling it." – Thaddeus Golas I can say with certainty, if I met any one of you on the street or at Weight Watchers, you'd be very nice to me. We are all incredibly kind,...
OK–Tell Me This Doesn’t Sound Delicious!!!
Savory, crunchy snack
Sometimes finding the right snack to satisfy you is more about identifying your craving for texture and taste than it is about needing a particular food. So for example, if your craving sweet, warm, comfort food, a baked apple with cinnamon might be easily do the...
Relax
"Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are.”. - Chinese Proverb Don't let the process of getting to a healthy weight become an added stress in your life. If losing weight feels stressful to you, the chances of you throwing in the towel before...
Breakfast Cookies
BREAKFAST COOKIES Hi Everyone! Officially, it's still Tuesday as I write this post at 8pm, but you won't be reading it until Wednesday morning if you receive my blog via email. Sorry for the delay! Today was my son, Chase's, birthday, so I this morning, when I usually...
Anything…Just Do Something Outside!
Autumn...the year's last, loveliest smile.” ― William Cullen Bryant There are no excuses this weekend! It's not too hot and it's not too cold. Walk, run, ride your bike, skip, sit on your patio and move your arms.......whatever you can do outside to move more, make a...
“Fall” Back Into Healthy Habits!
"You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination." ~Ralph Marston It's a new day and you really can do ANYTHING you...
Apple Cinnamon Dessert
Hey, it's Tuesday and I'm here to offer you yet another tasty treat to try!! I took a break last Tuesday because I was out in San Diego visiting my hubby while he was on business, but I am back now! Ok......so I'm not a huge apple eater, but in the fall, you cannot...