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 Healthy Attitude
“The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it.” ~Eckhart Tolle When something in our life is not as we want it to be, such as our weight or our health, we can either let it hold us down by expending energy not liking it and...
Don’t Let Regret Hold You Back Today
"Regret can be your worst enemy or your best friend. You get to decide which." Martha Beck Recently, after a Weight Watchers meeting, a member asked me: "When will I get these healthy behaviors down pat, so that I can stop having to 'start over' all the time?? I feel...
It’s Soon To Be SPRING! Can You Feel It?
Wed Mar 7 Light Rain High 65°F Low 39°F Sunrise: 6:20 am Sunset: 5:51 pm Wind: 30mph SW Precipitation: 20% "Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn." ~Quoted by Lewis Grizzard in Kathy Sue Loudermilk, I Love You Listen closely...
Can’t Hold Us Back!
What is your dream for yourself? Whatever it is, you CAN accomplish it by breaking it down to ONE STEP AT A TIME. When we live in the moment and focus only on making the best choices right now, it doesn't seem scary or overwhelming. Take actions today that align...
Persistence
Hi Terra, I saw this quote on my Philips tracker page and thought it was great. Very true as I struggle with the last 10lbs. See you Friday. Kellee Thanks for sharing this quote, Kellee!
Say YES to the Things That REALLY Matter In Your Life
"When we learn to say a deep, passionate yes to the things that really matter, then peace begins to settle onto our lives like golden sunlight sifting to a forest floor." -Thomas Kinkade Today, focus on all the things that really matter in your life and saying...
“Enough is as good as a feast.” ~English Proverb
As we move into the weekend, let's keep in mind that contrary to popular American belief, MORE isn't always better. There is no food that we "can't have", we just need to stay mindful of portions. This weekend, when you are dining out or socializing with...
Have Faith in the Small Changes
"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies." -Mother Teresa Be grateful for every healthy change you can make today, no matter how small it may seem. Leaving a few bites on your plate, taking the stairs instead of the elevator,...
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
"Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude". -Thomas Jefferson Tah-Dah!!!!!!!!! We have just reached the first mile marker we set for ourselves in...
The Beauty in Change
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” - Maya Angelou The journey to get to a healthy goal weight comes with its share of ups and downs and highs and lows. It isn't...
Let Go
“Are you going to allow the world around you to change while you remain stagnant? Make this the time you throw away old habits that have hindered your happiness and success and finally allow your greatest self to flourish.” -Steve Maraboli Is there anything in your...
What’s the Plan???
"Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." ~John Wooden It's Monday and it's time to have a plan in place for the week. It doesn't have to be an elaborate plan, it just needs to be one that you can use as a guideline to keep focused...
February 1st!
How is your Valentine's Day goal coming along??????? The first week of January, in the WW meetings, we talked extensively about setting a short term goal to be accomplished within the first part of 2012. We decided to use Valentine's Day as our mile marker for this...
Unlocking The Gate of Change Within
“EACH OF US GUARDS A GATE OF CHANGE THAT CAN ONLY BE UNLOCKED FROM THE INSIDE.” ---------Marilyn Ferguson (Thanks to Cathy Klink for sharing this quote!!!) The changes we want to see in our weight and in our health are the BYPRODUCT of the changes first made in...
Sean Cramer, Someone YOU Want to Get to Know!
HAPPY MONDAY! This is an exciting week! Starting today, Sean Cramer, our Weight Watchers eTools Specialist, will be traveling with me giving eTools demonstrations at several of my Weight Watchers meetings throughout the week! Not only does he know everything there is...