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.
Egg (Waffle) Cooking Day At Our House!
*Updated in 2024* I don’t know about you, but I burnt myself out on hard boiled eggs a long time ago. I used to love them but now I’m kind of “MEH” at the thought of eating one as a snack unless it’s in a salad or on a sandwich. This became a real bummer because hard...
Reflecting…..
“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” ~Rumi This year, many of us spent Easter brunch with family via FaceTime. Instead of attending birthday parties, people in decorated cars honk and wave while...
Keep Going!!!
There are a lot of unknowns for all of us right now and riding the waves of emotion that accompany this uncertainty is a very real challenge. I had to laugh when a friend, in one of my group texts, summoned it up like this: This is uncharted territory but we WILL come...
Best Tea Latte In The House
*Updated In 2024* I’m not a coffee drinker, but I love tea lattes and I love(d) to frequent Starbucks. Alas, those days are over, for now, as we shelter in place. After many experiments and few different variations, this is my favorite at-home version, so I thought...
Terra’s Twice Baked Potatoes
*Updated In 2024* Last Saturday night, Darin and I decided to make a nice dinner and eat in the dining room. We typically don't use the dining room when it's just us, but going on 3 weeks of sheltering in place, we needed a change of scenery from the kitchen and tv!!...
So Now We Know….Managing the Emotional Roller Coaster
Oakley and Ivy are not only my little BFFs, they’ve now transitioned to my virtual assistance as I settle into working from home! One of the most difficult parts of this crisis is the uncertainty. There are so many variables that are unknown. But, as of yesterday, we...
Finding The Good
These past 10 days or so have been surreal. I had to look at the calendar to see exactly how long it’s been since I’ve stopped leaving the house (except for essentials and outdoor activity by myself) because the days seem to run together. The highlight of my...
Ice Cream-less Banana Split!
*Updated In 2024* I know this sounds a little crazy, but trust me when I say it's DELISH! Until you try it, you really don't know what you're missing! The banana split was always a childhood favorite of mine, but it is so over the top I haven't had one in YEARS! The...
WW Workshop Global Announcement
Hello!! So there’s a lot going on out there right now!! With the rapid changes happening daily due to COVID-19, there is even more reason to put our health at the top of our priority list. In times like these, when our external circumstances seem to be...
Happy, Healthy Friday!
Weekends can be a challenge when it comes to staying consistent with our healthy behaviors, but having a realistic plan makes all the difference!! MyWW is structured to provide flexibility and livability for times like the weekends. We know a normal Tuesday...
“But Terra, I’m Doing Everything Right???”
“But I’m doing everything right, Terra!!” The words jumped off the screen at me and I could feel the frustration and dismay. The email went on to explain a very unexpected weight gain after a week of tracking and staying within her target along with increasing her...
Finding Peace In The Midst
General Grant Sequoia, 2nd largest tree in the world and over 1600 years old!Kings Canyon National Park, CA PEACE.It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things, and still be CALM IN YOUR...
Fall In Love With The Process
"Fall in love with the process of becoming the very best version of yourself." ~ Unknown "Fall in love with the process." Interesting. What would happen if your goals revolved around taking the best possible care of yourself rather than a random number of pounds you...
It Has To Be Livable!
There is nothing either is good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” ~William Shakespeare I love, love, love the holidays as much as the next gal, but boy, doesn’t it also feel really good to be back in a routine that supports our healthy habits? If you’re...
Happy New Year!!! It’s 2020!!!
🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊So here we are...the first day of a new year and a new decade🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉 If you’re anything like me, the scale can be a scary thing right now. After all the parties, traveling,...