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.
Asian Broccoli Salad with Mandarin Oranges
Asian Broccoli Salad with Mandarin Oranges Asian Broccoli Salad with Mandarin Oranges Yields 8 1/2 cup servings 2 12 ounce bags of broccoli slaw 2 small cans of Mandarin oranges, drained 1o ounces of Trader Joe's Asian Style Spicy Vinaigrette Dressing* *Found at...
True to Ourselves
"You will stop turning to food when you start understanding in your body, not just your mind, that there is something better...Truth, not force, does the work of ending compulsive eating." -Geneen Roth We overeat for a multitude of reasons but for just a...
Roasted Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
Hi! Welcome to my first TASTY TUESDAY'S with TERRA blog post! Obviously, I am Terra and today is Tuesday! Pretty clever, huh?? My goal for Tasty Tuesdays with Terra is to post one food idea a week that's super easy, healthy, and delicious too. As a Weight...
The Journey…..
"Guilt can quickly turn into regret and self-pity. The only way out is through acceptance and forgiveness." ~Author Unknown When it comes to adopting new behaviors and changing our lifestyle, the forgiveness we most need to practice is to ourselves. Accepting...
Mental GPS
Marilyn.. Thank you for the email below and thank you for allowing me to put it on the blog for everyone to read! YOU ARE IN AN INSPIRATION and I am so happy to get to be a part of your weight maintenance journey! I hope everyone has a great day and I look forward to...
Let Your Light Shine!
"We are each gifted in a unique and important way. It is our privilege and our adventure to discover our own special light." ~Mary Dunbar When it comes to achieving and maintaining our goal weight, it's about creating livable, customized, habits that fit our unique...
BELIEVE in Yourself
"Your chances of success in any undertaking can always be measured by your belief in yourself." ~Robert Collier Success in weight loss and weight maintenance does not come from perfect behavior. It's achieved through perseverance and persistence. "Getting back...
Lose the Fear and Doubt!
"When you are grateful fear disappears and abundance appears." ~Anthony Robbins Attempting to lose weight and get healthy can be a scary thing. Change can be intimidating, especially when we think it might mean giving things up or failing. BUT.............fear...
Family, Fun & Food…In That Order!
Find The Stillness Inside You and Enjoy It
"In the midst of movement and chaos keep stillness inside of you." -Deepak Chopra Our lives are so busy that sometimes it feels as if our schedules run us rather than us running our schedules, but the truth is, that no matter how busy we are or no matter what...
“Water is the driving force of all nature.” ~Leonardo da Vinci
Getting back on track after spring break is not ALL about cutting back. Many important aspects of the weight loss process involve ADDING behaviors and drinking more water is certainly one of them. Increasing your water daily intake is an easy way to start feeling even...
Back in the Groove!
Spring break is behind us and it's time to get back to the routine! It a tough day for us all, but we will feel better once we get back to it. Even for those of us that didn't head to Florida or some other exotic vacation spot, spring break was full fun...
Patience
"I have climbed several higher mountains without guide or path, and have found, as might be expected, that it takes only more time and patience commonly than to travel the smoothest highway." -Henry David Thoreau It doesn't matter if you have 10 pounds...
Food Tastes Better
I had the absolute good fortune of getting to go to to New York City last week on a business trip to the Weight Watchers headquarters for a special project and I had the pleasure of traveling with very, very successful WW member. Laura Calderone is not only a LOVELY...
Space Available On The Trader Joe’s Tour This Wednesday
If you are not familiar with the Trader Joe's tours, let me tell you how fun AND informative they are! First it's free. Yay. Second, we have our very own Trader Joe's rep, Christine, (WE LOVE HER and you will too!) who walks us through their store, aisle by...