“The greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches, but reveal to them their own.” -Benjamin Disraeli I saw this quote and wanted to share with you as it is just what weight loss coaching is all about. You have riches within you that are waiting for you to discover. [...]
Archive | March, 2008
Emotions Instead of Eating
by Cathy on 18. Mar, 2008 in Emotional Eating
Heading for the kitchen when you’re feeling angry, lonely, bored, or tired may be the reason you’re gaining weight or at a plateau. Emotional eaters lose less weight and are more likely to gain it back than those that are situational eaters. If you’re an emotional eater, create strategies to combat emotional eating to manage [...]
Celebrate What’s Right With You
by Cathy on 17. Mar, 2008 in Motivation and Inspiration
Do you find yourself focusing on what’s wrong with you? You haven’t done this, or that, or not good enough, etc., etc… Change your thoughts from “what is wrong with me” to “what is right with me”! Make a list of all the positive attributes, characteristics, and things you’ve accomplished that you’re proud of. By [...]
Could You Benefit From Coaching? YES!
by Cathy on 16. Mar, 2008 in Weight Loss Coaching for YOU!
One of the misconceptions regarding weight loss coaching is that it is expensive. It’s not! You’d be surprised. How many times have you joined diet programs and spent money on memberships? Weight loss coaching is an investment in YOU! You are worth it….you deserve it! What better investment is there than in you? This is [...]
Have A Good Day
by Cathy on 15. Mar, 2008 in Self-Comforting & Self-Nurturing
Have a good day, your own way!! Tell a joke. Say a prayer. Take your own time out. Take good care of you. Draw a soaking bubble bath. Light a candle. Know there is nothing you can’t handle. Close your eyes and listen to your breath. Dream a dream. Cry a little. Laugh a lot. [...]
See It To Believe It And GO FOR IT!
by Cathy on 14. Mar, 2008 in Motivation and Inspiration
“Formulate and stamp indelibly on our mind a mental picture of yourself as succeeding. Hold this picture tenaciously. Never permit it to fade. Your mind will seek to develop the picture.” -Norman Vincent Peale, Author With any goal or dream you desire, visualize it in your head. Do you want to lose weight? See yourself [...]
Pre-Dinner Restaurant Temptations…You Decide
by Cathy on 13. Mar, 2008 in Nutrition
Let’s face it…Going out to dinner is fun. No dishes, no cooking or preparation, people to wait on you! Food is entertainment. The problem is that when we go out to eat, we want it to be a special occasion. We don’t want to spoil the fun by eating “healthy.” Make a few small adjustments [...]
Let Go…Return For A Different View
by Cathy on 12. Mar, 2008 in Motivation and Inspiration
Let go of your concerns for awhile. Table your problem: go for a drive, take in a movie, go shopping, or read a book. The respite is precious and you can return to the issue with a clearer, more serene perspective. -National Association for Mental Health Now that we’re living a life without turning to [...]
Yeah, But…..
by Cathy on 11. Mar, 2008 in Motivation and Inspiration
Do you hear yourself say “yeah, but…..” when considering a solution to a problem or issue? I would have said that I didn’t, however, my own coach pointed out to me during a coaching session that I did!! That’s what I love about coaching, all those “ah ha” parts of yourself that you discover. The [...]
Make The Most Of Your Vegetables
by Cathy on 10. Mar, 2008 in Nutrition
As we know, vegetables are packed full of nutrition and antioxidants. To maximize the antioxidants you obtain from your vegetables, eat them raw or steam them. Using other cooking methods to prepare veggies can result in a significant loss of antioxidants. Nutritionists have tested the various methods of cooking vegetables and the effects of each. [...]
