Tip for Motivation To Exercise: If you need an incentive for regular exercise, plug in. Rent a dvd or audio book. Commit to yourself that you will only watch the dvd or listen to the audio book while you are exercising. It will encourage you to exercise longer and more frequently. Believe In Yourself, Cathy
Archive | November, 2007
Return to Strength Training
by Cathy on 12. Nov, 2007 in Exercise, Movement & Activity
If you haven’t worked out with weights for awhile, get back to it. Strength training is an important part of any exercise program. Building muscle mass is an excellent way to keep your metabolism humming efficiently. Here are a few basics to remember: *Proper form and technique are important. Doing exercises correctly will get you [...]
What Plays In Your Head?
by Cathy on 12. Nov, 2007 in Motivation and Inspiration
I heard a song on the radio last week that played over and over and over in my head the entire day. Thankfully, it was an upbeat, fun song that I like. It helped to create an upbeat, motivating day. Music is such a powerful tool. The songs in your head can affect the way you feel [...]
I Haven’t Lost That Much Weight
by Cathy on 12. Nov, 2007 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
I talked with a client last week that has “only” lost 30 pounds. 30 pounds? I told him that was impressive but he was not as impressed as I was. With his permission, I will share with you what we discussed. Being overweight drains you of energy. We live with an extra amount of weight [...]
How To Trust Yourself
by Cathy on 12. Nov, 2007 in Believe In Yourself!
“The body is shaped, disciplined, honored, and in time, trusted. ” – Martha GrahamHow does it feel when someone lies to you? We feel betrayed, angry, sad, and distrustful of that person for the future. It impacts your relationship with that person dramatically. Is there anyone that you lie to? What about yourself? When we make promises to ourselves [...]
What is Self-Esteem?
by Cathy on 12. Nov, 2007 in Believe In Yourself!
What comes to your mind when you hear “self-esteem”? What exactly is self-esteem? Self-esteem is the reputation that you have with yourself. What do YOU think about yourself? Not with the external trappings and behaviors you’ve adopted that you believe make you likeable. Self-esteem isn’t what family, friends, or acquaintainces think of you. It is [...]
Little Engine That Could
by Cathy on 12. Nov, 2007 in Believe In Yourself!
The childrens’ book “Little Engine That Could” or the “I Think I Can, I Think I Can” book is all about persistence. Persistence is about keeping a promise or commitment that you’ve made and believe in yourself. In the book, when the little engine was going up a very steep hill, the essence of the [...]
A Jewel Among The Junk
by Cathy on 11. Nov, 2007 in Believe In Yourself!
I was cleaning out a drawer today. How can so much junk find itself into a single drawer? Amid the junk and organizing the things to keep, I found a jewel. Not a huge diamond or ruby jewel but a jewel nonetheless. I found a bracelet I’d received as a gift years ago. It was [...]
The Funk
by Cathy on 11. Nov, 2007 in Motivation and Inspiration
Sometimes I’m in a funk. No particular reason why but just generally funky. I can’t quote any statistics or research study but my own personal experience bears out the best solution for The Funk. Whenever I feel I’m headed for a funk for the agenda in my day, I force myself to put on my workout clothes and shoes. [...]
Aroma of Pumpkin Pie Without the Pumpkin Pie
by Cathy on 11. Nov, 2007 in Self-Comforting & Self-Nurturing
I LOVE pumpkin pie. One of the things I love about the Fall is the abundance of pumpkin flavors and scents. I found a pumpkin pie decaf coffee that I enjoy so much. I use DaVinci sugar free pumpkin pie gourmet syrup in my coffee. It is wonderful. If you’d like the aroma of pumpkin [...]
