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.
Hitting The Reset Button
"When you have a great and difficult task, something perhaps almost impossible, if you only work a little at a time, every day a little, suddenly the work will finish itself." -ISAK DINESEN One of the best parts of being mindful and engaged in living a healthy life...
Baked Apple Dessert!
At our Weight Watchers meeting last week, a member shared her baked apple recipe with us and it was SO delicious I thought I'd pass it along to everyone! Very simple and great tasting, it will also make your kitchen smell heavenly! Ingredients 4 apples, peeled and cut...
Nurture Who You Really Are
Living a healthy lifestyle is so much more than just what we eat and what we weigh. Our lives truly are about what's on the inside. When we can learn to see the beauty within and nurture it, our body follows suit. Enjoy your day! All is well,...
Losing Some Weight Been On Your Mind?
Then NOW is the time to start!!! We've got a little over 10 weeks before Christmas and that's plenty of time to see the results of healthy lifestyle changes pay off on the scale, in how your clothes fit and best of all, in how you feel about yourself. It's...
Tamales, Guac & Refried Beans! OH YUM!
Here's what I LOVE about Trader Joe's.....I can run in quickly and grab a complete meal that's healthy, filling, and delicious. All I have to do when I get home is warm it up and the fam is happy!! Tasty, healthy, easy----I'll take it!!!! These chicken and green...
Are You You Ready To Make A Change??
It doesn't matter how big the goal is....we all start out the same way...ONE STEP AT A TIME. It's no different with weight loss. Whether it's 10 pounds or 110 pounds, we all start by losing one. Small changes, done consistently over time can equal big, big results....
Imagine if….
(Click below to see the rest of the quote and read the post in full) Be kind to yourself to yourself today. We are all doing the best we can in the moment. Dwelling on what we didn't do "right" or didn't do enough of or did too much of in the past, isn't...
Warm PB & J English Muffin
It's back to school season and boy, can we feel it! Don't even think about going to the Geneva Commons (the local outdoor mall in my area) or Target without planning to wait in long lines! Seems as if everyone is out scrambling to purchase school clothes and...
Faux Fried Rice
OK---Be honest, doesn't this look just like fried rice you'd order from a Chinese restaurant??? Well, it's not! Miracle of all miracles, first, it's almost 100% veggies and second, it's so easy I made it myself in no time! I've heard a lot about riced cauliflower...
Let’s Partner Up!
If you're looking to jump start your motivation and become inspired about living a healthy lifestyle, set up a complementary Discovery Session with me and let's chat about how we can partner for you success!!! All is well❤️ Terra😄
Ooey Gooey Bars and Wheatberry Salad
Hello! Terra Ayres on WCIU You and Me Morning Show Talking About Healthy Summer Food Ideas! Click Here to Watch! Terra Ayres on WCIU You and Me Morning Show The above underlined or pink titles are the links to the Tips for Healthy Summer Fun television segment...
Saying NO To Negative Self Talk!
https://www.youtube.com/embed/PbqwrKD4lJA Are you having a fabulous 4th of July weekend??? The weather is beautiful in the Chicago area and I hope you're able to get outside and enjoy it with family and friends!! I had to work yesterday (sold another...
Smartfood Popcorn
I'm really trying to cut back on snacking and sticking to healthy meals instead, but when I do snack, I want the foods to have volume. I'm value shopper in that way!! We eat a lot of air popcorn at my house but we've recently been buying this Smartfood Delight...
Week One Check In
https://www.youtube.com/embed/B4mKROnsRag It's been almost a week since I threw out the idea of "The Getting Back To A Healthy Lifestyle Challenge". I'm just checking in to say THANKS to everyone joining me, PLEASE JOIN US, to anyone who's on the fence about getting...
My First Video Blog
https://www.youtube.com/embed/AUNeq76eJvQ Hello Everyone! Click the link to watch my very first video blog! As you might guess from my appearance in the video, I really had no intention of posting it, but after recording it, I decided that it's the...