“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” -Mark Twain, Author Do you have a list of things that [...]
Archive | March, 2008
Natural, Healthy Highs
by Cathy on 30. Mar, 2008 in Motivation and Inspiration
When we emotionally eat, we are trying to change the way we feel. We feel uncomfortable with a situation or an emotion. We look to food to alter our emotions. Rather than emotionally eat, try these natural, healthy highs: When you have one of those challenges, when the refrigerator is calling your name, when the gallon of ice [...]
Take Care Of Yourself First
by Cathy on 29. Mar, 2008 in Motivation and Inspiration
Do you give to yourself as much as you give to others? Before a plane takes off, the flight attendant always tells us to place the oxygen mask over our own face before helping anyone with theirs. Does that go against how you live your life? Are you taking care of others more than yourself? [...]
Dumping Syndrome of RNY Gastric Bypass
by Cathy on 28. Mar, 2008 in Ask Your Coach Cathy
With the permission of one of my weight loss surgery clients, I share the following e-mail question and my response regarding Dumping Syndrome. Dear Cathy, What is dumping syndrome? What are the symptoms? What causes it? I don’t know if I dump or not since having my surgery. What’s the advantage to dumping? My response: [...]
Lemons Into Lemonade
by Cathy on 27. Mar, 2008 in Motivation and Inspiration
All of us go through difficult times in our lives. Recently, I went through a challenging period. It is at especially tough times that I miss the escape that food can give. A situation came up that I had no control over. I felt as though I thought I was getting a Krispy Kreme donut [...]
Top 10 Qualities of a Confident Person
by Cathy on 26. Mar, 2008 in Motivation and Inspiration
One of the many side effects of being overweight is lack of confidence. Having confidence in yourself and the fact that you are not a victim but a victor in your life brings it own rewards. Here’s the top 10 qualities of a confident person. 10. A confident person smiles and expresses emotion freely. 9. [...]
Do What You Enjoy
by Cathy on 25. Mar, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
“Never continue in a job you don’t enjoy. If you’re happy in what you’re doing, you’ll like yourself, you’ll have inner peace. And if you have that, along with physical health, you will have had more success than you could possibly have imagined.” -Johnny Carson Emotional eating stems from emotions and areas in our life that [...]
Pedometer Power
by Cathy on 24. Mar, 2008 in Exercise, Movement & Activity
Health experts recommend wearing a pedometer with the goal of 10,000 steps per day. Most people get less than 3,000 steps per day. Pedometers are small electronic, battery operated, counting devices that are worn on your waistband or belt. The benefits of pedometers are many. 10,000 steps per day can assist with weight loss and [...]
Why Weight (or Wait)?
by Cathy on 21. Mar, 2008 in Motivation and Inspiration
Are you waiting to weigh a certain number or wear a specific size before you feel happy or live your life? Don’t! Do it NOW! Happiness is here now. There is no need to wait for your life to begin. Happiness, contentment, and fulfillment in your life are here for you to take. Own it. [...]
Top 10 Ways To Regain Weight After Weight Loss Surgery
by Cathy on 20. Mar, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
It is possible to regain weight after having weight loss surgery. Here’s the Top 10 reasons how to do it: 10. Don’t exercise. 9. Don’t bother drinking water. 8. Drink alcohol, soda and fruit juice. 7. Graze either all day long or for long periods of time throughout the day. 6. Eat mostly carbs in your meal, especially [...]
