McDonald’s is no longer “lovin’ it” at Disneyland, “The Happiest Place On Earth.” Yeah! Three McDonald’s that are in Disneyland in Anaheim, California, will close as of September 2nd. Mickey D’s has been promoting healthier eating for kids for the past couple of years. Despite its claims for healthy options for kids in their food [...]
Archive | August, 2008
Grateful Post – What Makes You Happy Today?
by Cathy on 14. Aug, 2008 in Self-Comforting & Self-Nurturing
To lead a healthy happy life, focus on the positive things in your life. Many times we fix our attention on what we don’t like in our lives, what isn’t working, what we don’t have but want or what we don’t like that we take for granted what’s making us happy. Do you focus on [...]
Be Prepared for End of Summer Fun
by Cathy on 13. Aug, 2008 in Make 1 Change, Weight Loss and Maintenance
School has started and the last minute summer vacation activities are going to be crunched in our schedules. Rather than let unforeseen get the best of you, make it a personal challenge for yourself to do your best and not allow circumstances derail your commitment and weight loss success. Sometimes when we’re in a different [...]
Schedule Your Health
by Cathy on 12. Aug, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
Schedule your health every day. As you keep appointments and meetings on your calendar, schedule your health. There is no more important commitment than taking care of your health. Plan by eating a healthy breakfast, packing healthy snacks and lunch, and prepare a healthy dinner that you planned. Schedule your exercise as you would any [...]
Calorie Count Transparency in Restaurants
by Cathy on 11. Aug, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
New York City now mandates calorie labeling in restaurants. YEAH! The regulation is required by larger chains such as McDonald’s (my pre-op favorite), Burger King, Wendy’s and Starbucks. The media has covered that revealing the calorie information prominently to patrons is causing a huge awareness and backlash. Customers can easily see how many calories are [...]
When Unhealthy is Okay. Really! (What I Learned From a Cat)
by Cathy on 08. Aug, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
My friend and the Editor-in-Chief of OH Magazine, Nikki Johnson, wrote the following article. I was deeply touched by it and how it relates to us as weight loss surgery patients. I thought it was so true and wanted to share it on my blog. When Unhealthy is Okay. Really! a.k.a. “What I Learned From [...]
The Strength of Strength Training
by Cathy on 07. Aug, 2008 in Exercise, Movement & Activity
You’ll be in better shape and enjoy a higher fitness level by incorporating strength training. Strength training is proven to improve athletic ability. For example, golfers significantly increase their driving power and walkers have more stamina. Whatever your sport of choice, or in living your daily life and routine, strength training will not only improve [...]
Intentions Into Action
by Cathy on 06. Aug, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
We all have intentions. You sit and contemplate, dream, can even get excited about intentions. Intentions without action are stagnating. A real intention is followed by action. Intentions are meant to be inspiring to take action. I know it isn’t always easy to turn your intentions into action. You can only keep your car in [...]
As if it couldn’t get worse….it does
by Cathy on 05. Aug, 2008 in Nutrition
Pre-op, Krispy Kremes were my thing. I loved them. I am a bit embarrassed to admit that I could down an entire dozen easily in a day. I can’t believe it but it is true. Now, post-op, I’d like to tell you that a KK (I’m on such friendly terms with them that I’ve given [...]
Last Lecture – Achieve Your Dreams
by Cathy on 04. Aug, 2008 in Believe In Yourself!
Randy Pausch a professor and wonderful man, died a couple of weeks ago at 47 years of age, but this was his “Last Lecture” on achieving your dreams. He delivered it after he learned he had terminal cancer and about 3-6 months to live. He was on Oprah, written a book (on my iPod) and [...]
