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.
What’s On Your Christmas List??
Isn't the above message so true? Happiness and health for ourselves, our family and friends is what I find myself praying for more and more and we simply can't buy either. If you haven't already heard, Oprah has become a Weight Watchers member and purchased 10% of...
Let’s Try This Again-Click Here!!!
We're in the home stretch here! Just 2 days until Christmas! What an amazing time of year, isn't it? Let's enjoy it to the fullest and not let fear of food stand in the way of our joy. No one ever became over weight because they ate too much in the day or two leading...
It’s OK to Enjoy!!!!!
We're in the home stretch here! Just 3 days until Christmas! What an amazing time of year, isn't it? Let's enjoy it to the fullest and not let fear of food stand in the way of our joy. No one ever became over weight because they ate too much in the day or two...
Just Do What You Can!
Hi There!! The winner for the subscribers who lives the farthest from Geneva, Illinois is Karen in SWITZERLAND!!! California, Florida and Carolina's are close seconds!! Thank you all for your responses!! A HUGE thank you to all of you who took the time to email me...
A “Good” Week vs. a “Bad” Week
When a new week rolls around after a celebratory weekend or a holiday, often many of us look back and consider it to be a "bad" week. I know we only mean "bad" when it comes to weight loss or the healthiest of choices but I'm sick of doing it!! I'd like to work to...
Don’t Allow Fear To Over Shadow Your Joy
Contrary to popular belief, the most important thing we need to exercise isn't our bodies.......it's control over our own thoughts. Our thoughts determine our mood and actions for the day. We have been given the power to choose how we feel, no matter what the...
Be Mindful Of Your Reactions
Let's not use eating as our way of reacting to the curve balls life throws at us each day. "If hunger isn't the problem, then food ISN'T the solution"!!!!!!!! Have a fabulous day!!! I'll have a Tasty Tuesday food idea out later this week. Felt like I needed to focus...
Today Is A Perfect Day To Start Living The Changes You Want To See In Your Life!!
Getting started is the most difficult part of any change, no matter how good the change is for us. Time is a relative term. When waiting for something to happen, time seems slow. But have you noticed that once that "something" has happened, time seems to...
Stick To The Good Thoughts
One thing I've learned with out a shadow of a doubt in my 43 years of life is that our thoughts are reflected in our lives. As Wayne Dyer has said ..."What you think about is what you bring about." This certainly holds true for changing your life for the healthier and...
Tailgating Tips
Below is the link to the WCIU "The U" Heathy Tailgating Tips segment that aired, live yesterday on "You & Me In the Morning". Thanks for all your well wishes!! I really appreciated the support!! http://www.wciu.com/videos/youandme/healthy-tailgating It's going to...
Terra on TV This Morning!
Hi Everyone- I just arrived downtown at the CLTV "The U" televison station! It's been a full day for me already! I'll be doing a live segment on Healthy Tailgating at 730am on the "You & Me" morning show, so tune in!! Wish me luck😁 All is...
Roasted Sweet Sriracha Brussel Sprouts
The Patten House in downtown Geneva is one of my favorite restaurants and one of my favorite appetizers are their Siriracha Brussels sprouts. They are sweet with a little spice and out of this world!! When I was on the Trader Joe's tour a couple of weeks ago,...
Warm, Cheesy Mashed…
..............BUTTTERNUT SQUASH!!! I know it sounds like a stretch, but stay with me here!!! Last Monday I had the opportunity to go on the Trader Joe's tour hosted by Weight Watchers. It's a little partnership that I started with the local Trader Joe's & our...
Don’t Be Tempted To Quit
The first week that I was back on Weight Watchers I lost 3 pounds. It was the week after my family vacation and I was thrilled. My thoughts went something like this: "At 3 pounds lost per week, that's 3, 6, 9, 12! Perfect! I'll average a 12 pound weight loss and...
Raw Veggies
I promise to shake up the tasty Tuesdays after this one so that every week it's not just simple vegetables, but since committing to losing weight, I want to blog about what I'm really eating and what's really working for me, so guess what?? Plain and simply put, I'M...