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.
Giving Thanks!
"It's not what's on the table that's most important today, it's what's in the chairs!!!!!!!" - Alice F., a very successful WW member It's here, it's here....Turkey Day is here! All of our preparation, planning and anticipating in the past few weeks has been...
Holiday Preparations
"If you’re not prepared, it’s not pressure you feel, it’s fear." ~ Bruce Bochy The holidays are some of the best times of our life. Let's not be afraid of them just because we are trying to live a healthy life. A healthy life is about balance and balance not...
Roasted Squash~So SIMPLE~You Must Try It!
Almost every grocery store is carrying already cut and cubed squash because of the season and it's natural abundance. This works out REALLY WELL for us, as WW members because squash loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber! I love this roasted squash recipe, but feel...
Goal for Today: Love and Accept Yourself, As-Is
“There is no difficulty that enough love will not conquer…. No door that enough love will not open No gulf that enough love will not bridge, No wall that enough love will not throw down…. It makes no difference how deeply seated may be the...
A Bit of Humor…
Hi Terra- LOL! Thought this would make you smile! Have a Happy Day ! Shirley Dear Shirley..... IT WORKED...I am still smiling!! After all these years, it never dawned on me that MM was WW upside down! HAHAHAHA! How ironic! Very cute! Thanks for sharing and I look...
Creamy Garlic Dressing and More!
Hi Terra, I told you about the recipe for salad dressings and I thought you might like to put it on your website. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HOMEMADE SALAD DRESSING ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Blend a container of...
Feel Better, Do Better!
"Let's not forget that the little emotions are the great captains of our lives and we obey them without realizing it." ~Vincent Van Gogh, 1889 The way we feel about our life's journey and the choices we are making play a huge part in our ability to sustain long term...
Weekend Reminder!
"Better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness." Chinese Proverb Weekends can be a challenge for healthy eating, but they are also one of the BEST parts of life. Who doesn't LOVE the weekends and all the FUN they bring?? Let's not "curse" the...
Let’s Not Let Halloween Weekend Scare the Health Out of Us!
"If you don't choose the food, the food will choose you." ~Norma Heitz, Weight Watchers Receptionist Halloween weekend is upon us! Let's not get spooked and forget about our how important our healthy eating habits are and how good they make us feel. Don't be fearful...
Relax Into Who You Are NOW
“Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are.” ~Chinese Proverb Sometimes we think we want something so badly, such as weight loss or "hitting a certain number" on the scale, that we think we actually NEED it and might not survive without...
France’s Cole Slaw
Reprinted from an article that I was recently given......"This is France's cole slaw. Apparently while lucky French cooks are picking up their bakery-made puff pastry to whip up a gorgeous, impromptu tart, they can also pick up pre-graded carrots for Salade de...
Live Inspiration…You’re Invited!
We have invited four successful Weight Watchers Members from around the area to share with us insights they have learned on their weight loss journeys. Each has overcome their own challenges and obstacles successfully. One of the guest speakers, Amy True, is...
GO BRIGID GO!!!!
Brigid DeBruycker is an amazing person, as all of you who already know her will agree. Several years ago, Brigid lost 60+ pounds on Weight Watchers, along with her husband Sean, who lost 80+ pounds, and she went on to become a Weight Watchers Leader....
Even The Most Dreary Day Can Produce A Rainbow
"Life will give you whatever experience is most helpful for the evolution of your consciousness. How do you know this is the experience you need? Because this is the experience you are having at this moment." -Ekhart Tolle One of the most un-empowering...
A List of Some Favorite Foods From Trader Joe’s
Thanks to everyone who attended the Tasting Party! The turn out was a huge success, despite the rain that decided to pour down right as the party started! I hope the information and tasting was helpful to everyone! A BIG thanks to Christine and Marjie from...