Archive | November, 2008

Fill Your Cup of Life

Last weekend, we went to see a special show as a family.  It was so fantastic.  We had a great time.  When I think of the times that I’ve been happy, truly happy and fulfilled, food was not an issue.  I didn’t give the scent of freshly baked cookies a second thought.  Why?  I was [...]

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Neurotransmitters and Mood With Food

Scientists have long studied the effects of nutrition on health, and we are aware of the consequences that  poor eating habits and too many calories can have on the body, such as obesity, increased risk of diabetes and heart disease.  The physical consequences of unheathy eating habits are huge and long-lasting manifesting as co-morbid conditions. [...]

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What have you lost?

Thanks to Bette B on ObesityHelp.com, I share this with you.  I think it is absolutely fantastic and gives us a real appreciation of the weight we’ve lost.  Many times we get caught up in “I’ve only lost ___ pounds” but this post puts that into perspective. Bette, thanks for the inspiration!! Your weight loss [...]

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Standing For What You Believe In

What are those things that you hold true and dear to your heart?  I’m pretty flexible and go with the flow.  There aren’t many things that I can’t find a compromise with the goal for an outcome of a win/win. However, there is this line in myself.  I can’t really tell you where it is [...]

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Problems Into Possibilities

“Trouble is only opportunity in work clothes.” —–Henry J. Kaiser Don’t allow troubles to deter you from your goal of reaching a certain weight, achieving a fitness goal or going after a professional dream.  While many situations may appear upsetting, you might be surprised to find they contain valuable lessons to help you cope with [...]

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Pesky Plateaus

Unfortunately we all have them – plateaus.  Those pesky plateaus can be so frustrating that it can pull the most committed dieter to go off course.  Nearly every dieter gets to a point where the weight loss slows or, worse, comes to a grinding halt. Even if you don’t start regaining, it can be frustrating [...]

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Name It…Own It…Be Prepared

As you start your week, ask yourself each day: WHAT DO I WANT FOR MYSELF TODAY? WHAT ACTION DO I MOST WANT TO AVOID DOING TODAY? When you’ve answered both questions, write them down someplace that you can see them periodically throughout the day.  When I make the choice of what I want for myself [...]

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