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.
Enlighten Ice Cream Bars
I'm usually not a fan of frozen ice cream bars, but this one shared by my dear friend, Anne, turns out to be a incredibly delicious!! I've been looking for a low sugar dessert that is low in calories. W-O-W was I surprised how much I like it! I like the Halo Top ice...
Happy Tuesday!!
No matter what our goals are, the power we have to achieve them lies in taking action this moment. One step in front of the other, starting now. We don't have to worry about tomorrow or next week or next month....we can simply focus on today and give it our best....
Getting Back To It!
"It's nice to visit, it's nice to roam, but it's always nice to get back home." --The Bernstein Bears Anyone out there just returning from a vaca OR a long weekend OR just a string of fun summer events and feeling a little anxious about your weight??? If so, you're...
QuestBar
Ohhhhh.....This is a great find! I like protein bars but so often they are loaded with sugar, so that makes most of them a big NO for me. Quest on the other hand, really does it right! Several of their bars have 20 grams of protein, 13-15 grams of fiber, 1 gram of...
What Are You Thinking?
"Your thoughts create your reality. Make sure they are fabulous." Last week, Chase, my 16 year old, and I went on a spring break family tour. We went to McKinney, Texas to visit my sister and her family then we flew from there to Denver to...
Love Yourself At Every Weight
"When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." -Dr. Wayne Dyer This quote was illustrated so beautifully by a small group of folks who bravely and openly shared the stories of their weight loss journeys ranging from 12 pounds to 98 pounds...
Congratulations, Ann!
The above "before and after"picture makes me SO happy on SO many levels!!! Ann is a very dear friend of mine and watching her transformation has been awe inspiring. She's a working Mom of two kids who has lost 69 pounds over the past year while managing her and her...
❤️Happy Valentine’s Day!!!
"Falling in love with yourself first doesn't make you vain or selfish...it makes you indestructible." Wishing you a Valentine's Day full of JOY! Remember All Is Well❤️ Terra
Don’t Let “Slow” Bring You Down
"Some quit due to slow progress, never grasping that slow progress .....IS PROGRESS." When it comes to taking care of ourselves and making the most of our lives, it isn't a race!! What's most important is the direction we are heading and the healthy changes we are...
Enjoy It For What It Is
"Happiness is letting go of what you think your life is supposed to look like and enjoying it for everything that it is." It's so easy to put off being happy! Doesn't that sound terrible? But it's true!! I'll be happy when....the weekend arrives, I lose 10 pounds,...
One Down, Eleven to Go!!
So long January 2017! As we move into our second month of the year, do you feel good about the direction your headed? When asked how he accomplished so much in his career, former Major League Baseball pitcher Danny Cox was quoted as saying...... "Success is knowing...
A Little Naughty…A Little Nice…
...It's all about balance. Thought this image was too cute to pass up posting! Make sure you click "read more" to see it! The concept of balance is quite a challenge this time of year. "The most wonderful time of the year" is indeed wonderful but can also feel all...
Choose Well
"Busy is a choice. Stress is a choice. Joy is a choice. Choose well." At first when I read this quote, I argued with it in my mind. Then I thought about it longer and as I did, a real sense of freedom and peace washed over me. I'll be darned....it IS true! How...
What Are You Thinking?
"Your mind will always believe everything you tell it. Feed it faith. Feed it truth. Feed it with love." Perception is reality. What we think becomes true for us, whether it is true or not. If we think we can't control our eating, 9 out of 10 times, we won't. If...
Anything Is Possible When You Stick With It!!!
As we saw last night, anything is possible when you stick with it and believe!!! Let's make 2016, the year of the Cubs AND the year you took control of your health & weight!! Wooohoooo!!!! Cheers to feeling our best!! All is well❤️...