“You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call “failure” is not falling down but in staying down.” – Mary Pickford Don’t ever let anything get you down AND keep you down. You are bigger than any external circumstances that can happen to you. Now that you are living a healthy [...]
Archive | January, 2008
The Whale – Story of Giving and Receiving
by Cathy on 30. Jan, 2008 in Motivation and Inspiration
On the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle, there was a true story about a female humpback whale who had become emeshed in an underwater jungle of crab traps and lines. The whale was weighed down by hundreds of pounds of traps that caused her to struggle just to stay afloat. She also had [...]
Take One Step, One Step, One Step
by Cathy on 29. Jan, 2008 in Motivation and Inspiration
“Take the first step in fath. You don’t have t see the whole staircase. Just take the first step.” -Martin Luther King Making effective changes in your life don’t require leaps. Baby steps are best. Make small steps to get to where you want to be. I work with clients who tell me they are [...]
Your Perfect Life
by Cathy on 28. Jan, 2008 in Motivation and Inspiration
How do you want your life to be? Have you ever given any thought to the overall picture of how you want your life to be? If you could describe to someone what your perfect life would look like, how would you describe it? When you are facing a major or even minor decision, you [...]
Clutter Robs You Of Energy
by Cathy on 27. Jan, 2008 in Make 1 Change
Now that the holidays are over, it is a great time to assess your home. Is there too much stuff? Is the clutter robbing you of energy? Are your closets and drawers overflowing or unorganized? Excess clutter and an area that is unorganized can drain you of your energy. You may not even realize the drain it [...]
The Smallest Winners (The Biggest Loser)
by Cathy on 26. Jan, 2008 in Motivation and Inspiration
I’ll admit it – I like The Biggest Loser show. I know it is controversial as far as the format of the show. I have someone close to me that teases me for watching it and liking it so much.What I love to see in The Biggest Loser or any other type of show like [...]
What Do They Mean?
by Cathy on 25. Jan, 2008 in Nutrition
Deciphering the information on food labels can be tricky. With marketing strategies designed to grab our dollars in purchasing products, knowledge is power. Power for your weight loss and health. Here is important information to assist you in quickly identifying what you’re getting (or not getting) when you buy a product: Calorie Free = Less [...]
Your Inner Smiles
by Cathy on 24. Jan, 2008 in Self-Comforting & Self-Nurturing
What are some things that make you smile? Each of us have our own personal list of things that give us an inner warm glow. Make a list of things that make you smile inside with an inner glow. Here’s some examples for you to start your own list. Give thoughtful consideration to each one before [...]
Is It Worth It?
by Cathy on 23. Jan, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
When you shop, you select an item that you like and then check the price. You then make the decision if it is worth it to you? Do you want to pay the money for the item? Same is true for food. There is something you’d like to eat. For healthy weight loss and maintenance, [...]
Making Changes
by Cathy on 22. Jan, 2008 in Make 1 Change
It’s been said that if you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always gotten. Many people expect to get different results in their lives without changing their behaviors. For true change, it doesn’t work. There is another option for change. Successful change. It’s available at any time. You can give [...]
