2008 will be great! Happy New Year to my family, friends, and clients! As you enter 2008 with a desire and plan for making a change (or changes) in your life, think about a specific time when you felt driven to accomplish a goal and achieve success. What were the reasons that drove you? Why [...]
Archive | December, 2007
What Are You Proud Of?
by Cathy on 30. Dec, 2007 in Believe In Yourself!
As 2007 comes to a close, rather than reflect on the things you didn’t do, give yourself recognition and acknowledgment for all the things that you have done. Congratulate yourself on your many successes even the ones you may consider small. Celebrate all you’ve done and all you have yet to accomplish. What are you [...]
Change Is Good
by Cathy on 29. Dec, 2007 in Motivation and Inspiration
One thing to remember if you’re considering to start the New Year by making a change in your life (notice, I didn’t say resolutions!) is that change doesn’t have to be hard. So many times change is thought of as a a painful or a negative word. It isn’t. Change is good. It is how we [...]
Five Steps To Making Change
by Cathy on 28. Dec, 2007 in Motivation and Inspiration
Is it time to make changes in your life? For making changes that become long-term, you need a plan. In developing your own plan for successful changes, here’s Five Steps To Make Change. Include these steps in your plan to keep you focused and motivated. 1. Identify an area(s) that you want to change. (I [...]
One Small Change To A New Habit
by Cathy on 27. Dec, 2007 in Make 1 Change
“I try to do the right thing at the right time. They may just be little things, but usually they make the difference between winning and losing.” -Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, champion basketball player What makes an expert, a champion, and a winner? Persistence, consistency, and making slight adjustments or changes along the way to perfect their [...]
Make Changes Instead of Resolutions
by Cathy on 26. Dec, 2007 in Motivation and Inspiration
The holidays are over and the New Year is merely days away. What resolutions did you make last year? Are you resolving again this year to accomplish the exact same resolutions that you made for last year? If you’re like me, and many others, resolutions are a set up for disappointment. I assure you, it isn’t just [...]
See What’s Right
by Cathy on 24. Dec, 2007 in Motivation and Inspiration
When we’re stressed out and overwhelmed, it’s so easy to focus on what’s wrong with our lives, our loved ones, ourselves and bodies. When we focus on what’s wrong, things become larger and tend to look worse. Instead, change your focus to an attitude of gratitude. We all have a long list of things to be [...]
The Past, Learn From The Present, Excited For The Future
by Cathy on 23. Dec, 2007 in Believe In Yourself!
“Some people walk into your life and quickly go. Others walk into your life, leave footprints and then leave. After that, you are never, ever the same.” –Author Unknown At this time of year, between the holidays and the New Year a few days away, I reflect on my life during this past year. This [...]
Moderation Muscles
by Cathy on 22. Dec, 2007 in Believe In Yourself!
As we lose weight, firm and tone our bodies, we all know it is important to protect and build our muscle mass. However, there’s another set of muscles you also need to strengthen consistently. Those muscles are critical to weight loss success AND maintaining your weight. Build your moderation muscles. Whenever you don’t give in [...]
Stay In Charge
by Cathy on 21. Dec, 2007 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
As you go through the holidays and the rest of the year, remember that YOU are in charge. Stay in charge of your eating, exercise, and overall goals for a healthy life. Stay positive and committed to yourself and your ultimate goal of weight loss success. Don’t abandon your personal program for a few days [...]
