One of the benefits to weight loss surgery is that it gives you big differences in losing more rapidly than through other dieting programs. I lost 26 pounds my first month post-op. Woo Hoo! That was so much fun. Of course, it slows up as we get further post-operatively and closer to our ideal weight. [...]
Archive | August, 2008
How Far You’ve Come With Photos
by Cathy on 28. Aug, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
Many of my clients struggle with body image and getting a real sense of what they look like after losing weight. Hey, you’ve lost weight – enjoy it by having an appreciation of how great and healthy you look. When we’ve lost weight, it takes awhile for our brains to catch up with our new, [...]
Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For Me?
by Cathy on 27. Aug, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
This is a question that I received from someone that is checking into weight loss surgery. I commend this person for researching thoroughly the option of weight loss surgery and if it is right for this person. Subject: Is weight loss surgery right for me? Question: Hi Cathy. I am trying to decide if I [...]
Don’t Numb Out, Tune In To You
by Cathy on 26. Aug, 2008 in Believe In Yourself!
Don’t allow troubles to deter you from your goal of reaching a certain weight, achieving a fitness goal or going after a dream. While many situations may appear upsetting, you might be surprised to find they contain valuable lessons to help you cope with difficult events in the future. And if you adhere to a [...]
Emotional Eating Takes Time
by Cathy on 25. Aug, 2008 in Emotional Eating
When I reflect back on my life pre-op and sometimes post-op, I have wasted so much time, money, and most importantly, energy on emotional eating. Worrying about my weight, what I look like, what I can hide behind jackets or sweaters, what I was going to wear that would hopefully fit. What a waste of [...]
Exercise As A Lifestyle
by Cathy on 22. Aug, 2008 in Exercise, Movement & Activity
You don’t need to purchase expensive in-home exercise equipment or an expensive gym membership to lose weight and maintain your health. Forget the Spandex and expensive fitness toys and remember these lifestyle exercise tips: * Ride a bike or walk to the convenience store in your neighborhood to pick up that forgotten item from your [...]
Halibut Kabobs
by Cathy on 21. Aug, 2008 in Recipes
My family grilled this weekend and we had a fabulous dinner. I’d like to share it with you….. 1 pound halibut steaks (or other white fish), 1 inch thick 1 medium zucchini 1 medium yellow squash 1 large purple onion 12 cherry tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 clove garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons reduced sodium [...]
Steps To Your Goal
by Cathy on 20. Aug, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
If you build a home, you need blueprints; if you want to open a business, you need a business plan. For any successful project or goal, you need a plan. How are you setting yourself up for success? What adjustments need to be made? Remember, don’t try to tackle it all at once. You already possess the [...]
Moods Into Foods?
by Cathy on 19. Aug, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
Do your moods determine your foods for the day? If you are in a bad mood are you more apt to make bad food choices as well? By eating sugar, carb-laden foods, they can increase our seretonin level and TEMPORARILY make us feel better. Then, the temporary high and those feel goods from the artificial [...]
Know What You’re Eating Despite the Labels
by Cathy on 18. Aug, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
For my regular readers and subscribers, you know that I’ve written about my past pre-op love affair with Krispy Kremes. They now have created a new chiller. Ah…that sounds so refreshing. In summer, what sounds better than a chiller. Plus, it is Krispy Kreme’s Oranges & Kreme Chiller. Oranges are healthy and chillers are refreshing. [...]
