“How badly do you want it?” -George E. Allen, 1832-1907 British Publisher and Author We can talk about the things we want such as weight loss, maintain our weight, a new job, a different relationship….the list goes on. Great! You can have goals, dreams, desires and inspiration. Anything worth having requires effort and a commitment [...]
Archive | April, 2008
Frozen Pudding Pops
by Cathy on 29. Apr, 2008 in Recipes
I enjoy the smooth, creamy pudding pops that I remember eating as a child. This recipe gives you that same smooth, creamy, healthier version of that childhood comfort food. FROZEN PUDDING POPS: Serving size: 1 Pudding Pop Ingredients: 2 cups of low-fat or skim milk 1 small box of instant pudding Directions: 1. Prepare pudding [...]
Never Give Up
by Cathy on 28. Apr, 2008 in Believe In Yourself!
Recently a friend of mine was going through a difficult time in her life. As she shared with me the circumstances and feelings of discouragement she was feeling, all of a sudden she quoted Winston Churchill. As Churchill stated, “Never, never, never, never give up!” Talk about making a u-turn! I was so inspired by [...]
Write Your Own Script
by Cathy on 25. Apr, 2008 in Believe In Yourself!
It is difficult to express your needs clearly and honestly? If so, write out a script as far as what you’ll say and how best to say it. You can even practice it on someone close to you or rehearse yourself. One of my clients was concerned about speaking with her boss. With her permission, [...]
Setbacks in Weight Loss
by Cathy on 24. Apr, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
I hear so many times from my clients the desire for their weight loss to be faster, quicker, without any plateaus. What’s the song….”What A Wonderful World That Would Be”? We didn’t gain weight overnight and we won’t lose it that way either. How many times have we went on some fad diet, lost weight [...]
Changes…One At A Time…One Day At A Time
by Cathy on 23. Apr, 2008 in Make 1 Change
Make little changes, one at a time, one day at a time. Don’t instantly start a dramatic change in your diet or undertake a rigorous exercise program….dramatic, abrupt changes don’t last. Rather, try this…make one food change or one activity change for your first week. Don’t do anything else. Make only one change. Believe me, [...]
Pleasure or Pain?
by Cathy on 22. Apr, 2008 in Emotional Eating
Pre-operatively, and sometimes post-op (!), I ate for pleasure. Pleasure of filling time from boredom, squelching emotions or uncomfortable situations was managed by emotionally eating. My surgery and weight loss woke me up. The time, energy wasted and extra calories that I thought was pleasure actually was pain. I ate to get pleasure to soften [...]
What Does WLS Success Look Like?
by Cathy on 21. Apr, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
What does success from weight loss surgery look like? What is your definition of success? Of course, the obvious answer for anyone that is a career dieter is the scale. I know before losing my weight that I would wake up and check my weight. The number on the scale could turn a bad mood [...]
Gastric Bypass Segment Featured on 60 Minutes, Sun., 4/20/08
by Cathy on 19. Apr, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
Whether you’ve had gastric bypass, want more information, or curious about it, 60 Minutes as scheduled a segment on gastric bypass surgery. Corresondent Lesley Stahl reports on the effects of gastric bypass surgery this Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time. You can obtain more information: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/04/17/60minutes/main4023451.shtml Believe In Yourself, Cathy, Certified Life [...]
Your Surgery…Your Second Chance
by Cathy on 18. Apr, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
This is your surgery. This is your second chance at your life, your health, and a “redo” from pre-op. As a kid, I played kickball. If you messed up the first time, you got a second chance. I think of my weight loss surgery and weight loss as my redo and my second chance. This [...]
