Archive | July, 2008

Cost of Coaching

I’ve received many inquiries as to the cost of coaching.  I don’t want to sell anyone but share accurate information to alleviate any concerns that may prevent someone from pursuing coaching.  I have permission to share the following with you in case any of you have the same concerns: Dear Cathy, I have a question.  [...]

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Be Your Own True Self

“Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.”  -John F. Kennedy When we are morbidly obese, we can lose ourselves trying to win acceptance and love from others.  We become who others think we should be, act, and lose ourselves.  Be yourself.  Be your unique, special self.  Be the authentic and genuine [...]

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The Word: Consistency

I have a word for everyone…..today, for the rest of our lives.  The word is CONSISTENCY.  Consistency is more than this huge, gigantic effort of moving mountains.  It is also the small efforts that we do every single day.  Consistency is the choices we make with what we eat and what we do.  Don’t give up!  [...]

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In The Present

How often are you truly living in the present?  Do you live in the past, rehashing events, situations, reliving hurts, and the way things were?  Do you live in the future with your hopes, dreams, and plans?  Our past and our future are both important parts of us.  Too many times though we live in [...]

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Keeping a Food Diary

I have resisted keeping a regular food diary.  I’ve done it throughout the years since my surgery but not consistently.  However, after reading a study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, I’m a keeper of a food diary! The study shows that keeping an honest, accurate record of food and drink doubled dieters’ success [...]

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Reach Out To Reach Weight Loss Success

Do you have a role model?  Of course, you don’t need one but many times when you’re dieting or making any changes in your life, it helps to have a mentor or someone that has accomplished what you’re doing.  Someone, such as a weight loss coach, can provide support and help you achieve your goals [...]

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Change From Ordinary to Extraordinary

What small differences will you make this week? Perhaps you’ll make one more business call, eat another serving of vegetables or fruit, substitute a snack choice to protein, walk a little further than before, or prepare a bit more thoroughly for your next presentation. Whether in your weight loss lifestyle habits or in your job or in the more [...]

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Drink Up To Work Out

Keeping your body well hydrated impacts not only your exercise performance, but also how you feel about it as well.  Studies show that getting enough water and other fluids have concrete benefits: – YOU EXERCISE BETTER.  People who are well hydrated work out with more intensity, in terms of both strength and endurance. – YOU [...]

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Superhero

If I were to ask you to name the first superhero you think of, who would that be?  Superman, Superwoman, Batman, or YOU? Be your own hero, it’s cheaper than a movie ticket or collector comic book.  Plus, by being your own hero, the outcome is within your control and up to you! Believe In Yourself, [...]

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Double Bonus of Muscle

Weight bearing exercise promotes increased muscle mass and helps to speed up your metabolism!!  The more lean body mass (muscle) you have, the more calories your body burns!  Bring it on!!  What a deal! Why?  Because muscle is more metabolically active than fat!  Add light weight training to your daily exercise program.  You’ll not only [...]

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