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.
Sweet Treat
In the eternal quest for the perfect after dinner sweet treat that isn't loaded with sugar, I've recently found this yogurt that surprisingly fits the bill!! I know....it's yogurt....but the chocolate "sauce" on top really does make it taste like a little sundae!...
Chicken Sausage – Super Simple!!
Well, I've never been one of few words and it gets even better, so you know I can't end the post here!! These hearty spinach & mozzarella chicken sausages are precooked and taste just as good prepared in the microwave as they do on grill if you're short on time....
Chutes & Ladders
"You'll leave old habits behind by starting out with the thought, I no longer want this in my life." ~Dr. Wayne Dyer So true! When we've had enough of enough of enough....we make a change. But.... What if the old habit returns? Past, undesirable habits don't...
Veggie Straws & Dill Dip
I may have posted this before, but it's one of my all time favorite junk food "hacks" so it's worth a second mention!! I actually had this snack for dinner last night because I was just in that kind of mood! Post a comment and let me know what you think!! I'd love...
Chock-Full-of-Goodness Bar Cookies
http://www.wciu.com/videos/youandme/check-out-the-new-plan-from-weight-watchers Yesterday, I was on WCIU, The U, morning show You & Me. I meant to write a post to share the info with you before I went on, instead of after so you could tune in. Alas, some days...
“An Object In Motion….
....tends to stay in motion. An object at rest, tends to stay at rest." I'm no scientist, but I sure know this to be true in my life! Darin and I recently went on an amazing trip to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic with my sister, her hubby and Darin's brother...
Honor Who You Are Now
In life, the line from point A to point B isn't always straight. We may set a goal for ourself and end up not being able to take the fastest, shortest route to accomplishing it. Life isn't neat and tidy like that, most of the time, but it doesn't mean that we...
Enough.
Just a reminder [the above quote] as you go about your day!! Our value, our completeness doesn't come from a number--whether that number is the one on our scale, on the tag of our jeans or on the display screen of the treadmill!! Goals can be terrific motivators, but...
Taco Salad On The Go!!
Hey Everyone! Hope you're surviving the polar vortex it feels like we have been living in for the past few days. Brrrrrrrrr, is an understatement! Today's Tasty Tuesday is SOOOO good, if I do say so myself!! I hesitated to put a photo up for this latest delicious...
Try It Again…
Today I am writing to anyone who is out there struggling with getting back on-track OR on-track in the first place. It's easy to be all fired up on New Years Day about committing to changes we want to make in our lives but in fact, statistics say that most...
Quick But Powerful Thought
We are past the midway through the first full week of 2016 already! Phew!! I wasn't going to post today but ran across this quote and know it to be true, so wanted to share. What is one thing you can YOU do for a healthier, happier, more in control YOU today? All...
So What’s For Din Din?? Baked Tilapia & Veggies with Red Potatoes
It's Tasty Tuesday!!!! The key to living a healthy lifestyle consistently is to ENJOY the foods you're eating and the activities that you're doing to stay active. If we are never going back, we have to honestly like the new way!!! The recipe below is one of my go-to...
It’s Time. Let’s Get Excited!
There is no better time than NOW, so let's get excited to get back to a healthy weight and do this!! The holidays are over and now it's ME (YOU) time!!! My sister and her family just left our house at 6am this morning to head home to McKinney, Texas. After a...
Oprah on WW
Here is the link to the sneak peek of one of Oprah's new WW spots. Hopefully you'll be able to watch it by simply clicking here: Oprah WW Commercial If not, feel free to friend me on Facebook and see it in my wall. Let me know!! I believe the Oprah WW campaign will...
From My Family To Yours….
....and a day filled with peace and joy!!! It's been a fabulous 2015 and I thank you for supporting me & the writing of this blog. I'm a proud Momma, so it wouldn't be a Christmas card without sharing some of my favorite family photos from this year :-)) Love,...