As we prepare for Thanksgiving or any grocery shopping trip, planning ahead is important. Go to the grocery store armed with the tools to keep impulse purchases in check. Here’s some tips: *Make a list at home and stick to it! Write your list at home when you are in familiar, safe environment rather than [...]
Archive | November, 2007
Your Definition and Measure of Success
by Cathy on 15. Nov, 2007 in Believe In Yourself!
We all want to be successful. Successful in our personal lives, businesses, jobs, and certainly weight loss. Even though success is something that is often discussed, it is seldom defined. Everyone wants to obtain success but have you stopped to consider what success looks like for you and what it really means? You already have [...]
Are You Sure Health Foods Are All Healthy?
by Cathy on 14. Nov, 2007 in Nutrition
Because a food item is labeled as “health food” or “healthy” does that make it so? One of my clients was at a plateau for a number of weeks and was getting progressively frustrated. After working as her weight loss coach, we discussed the consumption of “health food” and misleading labeling. An item that is fat [...]
Sugar and its Relatives
by Cathy on 14. Nov, 2007 in Nutrition
When reading food labels, sugar is sugar, right? No. Sugar has lots of relatives that still are recognized by our body as sugar. Sugar comes in many forms so make sure to read nutritional labels carefully. The first ingredient listed is the largest. These terms are all the same as sugar: sucrose, dextrose, maltose, brown [...]
Yoga
by Cathy on 14. Nov, 2007 in Exercise, Movement & Activity
An option to include in your exercise routine is yoga. If you find you need to add some variety from your current program of movement, give yoga a try. You can use yoga to enhance any aspect of your daily life. Yoga is a great way to relax and can also aid in improving your [...]
Rules For Being Human
by Cathy on 14. Nov, 2007 in Believe In Yourself!
Sometimes I wish I’d been issued an Operator’s Manual For Life when I was born. I think the lesson is to create your own manual for your life. The “Rules For Being Human” by Dr. Cherie Carter-Scott are wonderful! Believe In Yourself, Cathy RULES FOR BEING HUMAN You will receive a body. You may like it or hate it, [...]
Grateful?
by Cathy on 14. Nov, 2007 in Self-Comforting & Self-Nurturing
What are YOU grateful for? As we prepare for Thanksgiving festivities, stop and ask yourself what you are grateful for? Make a list. What are the special gifts or blessings in your life? If there are special people that are on your list, let them know. Make a phone call, write an e-mail or card, [...]
The Most…….
by Cathy on 13. Nov, 2007 in Motivation and Inspiration
In one of my many coaching references, I saw this and wanted to share with you….. “THE MOST” The most selfish one letter word………..”I” Avoid it. The most satisfying two-letter word…….”WE” Use it. The most poisonous three-letter word…..”EGO” Kill it. The most used four-letter word………..”LOVE” Value it. The most pleasing five-letter word…….”SMILE” Keep it. The [...]
Sesame Ginger Chicken
by Cathy on 13. Nov, 2007 in Recipes
SESAME GINGER CHICKEN 1-1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root 3 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Nonstick cooking spray Combine first 4 ingredients and set aside. Pierce each breast a couple times on both sides with a fork. Brush some of the soy [...]
Cheddar Chicken Breasts
by Cathy on 13. Nov, 2007 in Recipes
CHEDDAR CHICKEN BREASTS 4 small (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 1-ounce slices reduced fat cheddar cheese 2 cups crushed corn flakes cereal Salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1/2 cup skim milk Directions: Cut a 2-inch long slit 1/2 way through each breast along the thickest side. Place [...]
