“You may find the worst enemy or best friend in yourself.” –English proverb Have you been disappointed in your life by a friend or loved one? Do you sometimes feel as though there isn’t anyone you can truly count on? There is someone in your life you need the most. You have someone in your [...]
Archive | January, 2008
Momentary Pleasure or Long-Term Happiness and Confidence
by Cathy on 10. Jan, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
When it comes to emotional overeating, in the moment, it seems like feeding that emotional eating urge is what you “need” or “must” do. As we all know, it is a momentary pleasure but has long-term consequences. The long-term effects are weight gain and the cycle of remorse, guilt, shame, and decreased confidence and self-esteem. Ask yourself, “Is [...]
Your Choices
by Cathy on 09. Jan, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
“All of your choices, good and bad, have the power to be hugely significant in your life. The right to choose is both a burden and a privilege.” -Dr. Phil The choices you have made and will make in your life are 100% YOUR responsibility. Make the best choices to live your very best life. [...]
Who Are You Feeding?
by Cathy on 08. Jan, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
When you eat when you aren’t hungry, have you ever stopped to think who it is you’re feeding? Many of us feed ourselves based on an emotional need, even when the emotions are negative or positive. When we are emotionally eating, it is usualy something quick, easy, and pre-made, pre-packed or requires very little preparation [...]
Play In The Game & Get Your Jersey Dirty
by Cathy on 07. Jan, 2008 in Motivation and Inspiration
Before having weight loss surgery and losing weight, I lived my life in the stands. I watched the game but did not participate or truly get involved. Actually, I went to the game to eat junk from the concession stand! Now, after having my surgery and losing weight, I’m out of the stands. I’m on the [...]
Drink Up!
by Cathy on 06. Jan, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
Studies have shown that when athletes become dehydrated during training or a competition, their muscles begin to use more carbohydrates and less fat for fuel. Some experts now believe the same is true for the non-athletes among us. So, if you’re trying to lose weight, maximize your fat-burning capacity by following some basic guidelines: * Drink [...]
New Year’s Top 10
by Cathy on 05. Jan, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
Here are the most popular 10 New Year’s Resolutions: 1. Lose weight. 2. Get into shape; exercise. 3. Give up a habit such as smoking, drinking, shopping. 4. Spend less or pay down debt. 5. Be more organized. 6. Get a better/different job. 7. Improve marriage or relationship. 8. Find a new hobby. 9. Buy a house [...]
You Are Courageous
by Cathy on 04. Jan, 2008 in Motivation and Inspiration
Do you consider yourself courageous? Traditionally, people have associated courage with acts by selfless acts of rescue workers during a disaster, or the surgeon who undertakes a risky operation and saves someone’s life. While these concepts of courage are accurate, they can limit and rob us of seeing courage in everyday actions. Everyday life is about [...]
Embrace Stress as a Motivator
by Cathy on 03. Jan, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
Stress is not always a negative thing. Stress prepares us for action, and this can be advantageous, even necessary. When we can control our level of stress, it can stimulate and excite us. If we had no stress in our lives, we would be bored and unmotivated. Stress helps us to reach optimal performance by getting [...]
The Metabolism of a Sports Car
by Cathy on 02. Jan, 2008 in Exercise, Movement & Activity
If I told you that I know of a diet plan, pill, patch, shot, soup, or other means that will allow your body to burn substantially more calories, would you be interested? YES! Before losing weight, I can’t tell you how many crazy things I’ve tried in order to get that deal….of course, unsuccessfully! The great [...]
