Is there someone in your life that needs you to listen….really listen to them? Listening is different than hearing. Hearing is waiting for the other person to finish talking so you can say what you want to say. Try listening to someone in your life. Listen to what they are saying and what they aren’t [...]
Archive | September, 2008
Cheap Junk Food or Higher Priced Healthy Food=What’s the Cost?
by Cathy on 29. Sep, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
The economy is difficult right now. Times are tough. Housing, gas and food are at an all-time high. I have a client that gets her meals through a fast food drive thru taking advantage of their dollar menu. She believes that it is cost-effective and a wise financial choice, however, is it a wise healthy [...]
FEAR-Yes; FEAR-Less
by Cathy on 26. Sep, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
What do you fear? How real are those fears? The most common fears are the fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of the unknown, the fear of change and, surprisingly, the fear of success. As real as these fears may seem, most of them are only imaginary and beliefs that you’ve created for yourself. [...]
Move More
by Cathy on 25. Sep, 2008 in Exercise, Movement & Activity
Make it a part of your daily routine to find ways to move your body. Would you go through your day without brushing your teeth? No! The same applies with moving your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; play with your kids; mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs [...]
5 Ways to NOT Lose Weight
by Cathy on 24. Sep, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
We are on a quest to lose weight. Like you, I’ve tried countless healthy and unhealthy (also known as crazy) diets. Some sure ways not to lose weight are: Way #1: Choose a fad diet. There is a Magic Bullet but it is a speedy, small blender; not a fad diet. There is no magic bullet [...]
Before You Emotionally Eat, Ask This ?
by Cathy on 23. Sep, 2008 in Emotional Eating
For many of us with weight challenges and emotional eating tendencies, when the thought hits to eat something, there’s very little that stops us. We go for it. What about if you could pause? Give yourself just a moment of pause. Before you emotionally eat, ask yourself the question of “Will eating this (insert food [...]
One Choice At A Time
by Cathy on 22. Sep, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
Do the stresses and problems that come up sometimes get to you? I know they do for me sometimes. As much as we would like to have problem-free lives, everyone experiences crises that test their coping skills. Many people turn to food in times of stress because it can provide a temporary distraction, replenish energy [...]
Have It YOUR Way
by Cathy on 19. Sep, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
When making healthier choices in high-protein foods (such as meat, fish, poultry and eggs), going with lower-fat varieties is half the equation. The other half: how you choose to prepare those foods. Some cooking methods can essentially cancel out the benefits you gained in choosing lower-fat products. Examples are: Deep-frying chicken Sautéing meat in a [...]
Self-Esteem and Body Image
by Cathy on 18. Sep, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
I’m fat. I’m too skinny. I’d be happy if I were taller, shorter, had curly hair, straight hair, a smaller nose, bigger muscles, longer legs. Do any of these statements sound familiar? Are you used to putting yourself down? If so, you’re not alone. As a weight loss surgery patient, you’re going through a ton [...]
Inner Reasons to Exercise
by Cathy on 17. Sep, 2008 in Exercise, Movement & Activity
We all know about the health benefits to exercise. There is less of an emphasis on the inner reasons to exercise. There are many, many inner reasons to be as fit inside as outside. Begin shifting your perceptions of movement from something that you have to do to lose weight or change your body, to [...]
