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 Secret Weapon For Awesome Healthy Cooking!
*Updated In 2024* Last year about this time with great hesitancy, I purchased an air fryer. I don't like to spend a ton of time in the kitchen and I also don't like clutter, so kitchen gadgets are not my favorite thing to spend money buying. But....I kept hearing such...
We Each Have Our Own Pace…Give Yourself A Break.
Have you ever been clipping along, doing well with your eating choices and activity level, making progress towards your goals only to have an event or a situation arise and completely throw you off for days afterwards? Grrrrrr! If so, you're not alone, read on!! If...
What’s RIGHT In This Moment?
"Start where you are, use what you have and do what you can." ~ Arthur Ashe The fall 2019 semester has been trying for both my boys. Chase, being a college freshman at a school 20 hours from his hometown, his childhood house sold and not knowing anyone on his campus...
Eliminating Anxiety About Weight
"Gradual, safe exposure to whatever makes us anxious is always the most powerful way of eliminating anxiety." —Martha Beck The meaning of this quote can be very, very applicable to when it comes to taking control of our weight and our eating. For anyone who's...
Hummus AND Pita!!
Joseph's Flax, Oat Bran & Whole Wheat Pitas Trader Joe's Eggplant Hummus When I first got to Fresno, I had all intentions of learning to cook from scratch. I never felt like I've had the time or the patience in the past and now I do. Alas....I've learned two...
3rd Time’s A Charm
"The temptation to quit will be greatest just before you are about to succeed." This certainly applies to weight loss! Just keep going. There's no end to living a healthy lifestyle and it's not pass or fail. It's truly a journey and we modify our behavior as we...
Tip Toe If You Must, But Take The Step
A NEW CHAPTER, A NEW ROUTINE This week I led my very first WW Workshop in California! I've now officially met all of my new WW members, here in Fresno! I'm so incredibly happy to be back at it. I started last week and although it was nerve racking being the "new"...
A New Chapter With A New Routine
There I am! See above!! I just finished leading my very first WW Workshop in California! I've now officially met all of my new WW members, here in Fresno. I'm so incredibly happy to be back at it. I started last week and although it was nerve racking being the "new"...
2019…Let’s Do This!!
I love the holidays and this year was exceptionally special for my family to be together. I truly treasured every minute of it. So when the family and guests were first gone and the decorations and lights were down, I have to admit, it was a bit tough for me to get...
Enjoy Your Day!!!
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now." Every bit of power we have is now. When we waste energy looking back and longing for change or living for the future because we want it to be different we miss out on living a joyful day!! We...
Friends Who Lift You Up!
"Friendships are born at that moment when one person says to another...'What! You too? I thought I was the only one!" - CS Lewis I couldn't be more grateful for all the beautiful friendships I have made and continue to make on this journey of wellness and helping...
Banana Ice Cream
All The Ingredients You Need For Banana Ice Cream! An oldie but a goodie! This recipe is so simple yet so delicious and it's perfect for these hot summer days. If you have never tried it, you will be amazed! If you used to eat it but have forgotten about it,...
Lightening Up That Lasts
Many of us have spent a deal of our lives thinking about, worrying about and lamenting over physical body weight, but what about the weight that we carry around in our thought?? When I finally started becoming conscious of how often throughout the day random, negative...
Let’s Stop Swimming Upstream
"I'm not going to sacrifice my mental health to have the perfect body." ~Demi Lovato Have you ever felt as if you really are driving yourself crazy with worry over what your body looks like? I certainly have and it's NOT a good feeling. If we are turning to our bodies...
You Do You
I love this quote! I think it's empowering and inspiring. I also think it could read "The greatest act of SELF CARE is to be and own all that you are. Without apology. Without excuses and without any masks to cover the truth of who you truly are." Self care. It does...