Are you waiting for someone externally to validate or appoint you to do anything and realize that you can easily appoint yourself to get the results you want. If you realize that everything that is priceless is already inside of you and not on any or multiple certificates or diplomas. The more things we have [...]
Just Say NO to the Easter Bunny
by Cathy on 13. Apr, 2009 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
Halloween is the number one holiday of candy with Easter as a close second. With overflowing baskets of those sugary confections still hanging around the day after Easter, decisions must be made if you are following a healthy lifestyle. Knowledge is power so here are some stats of Easter goodies the Easter Bunny includes in [...]
It’s More Than Okay To Say NO
by Cathy on 10. Apr, 2009 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
Do you fall into the trap of people pleasing? Saying “yes” when we really want to say “no.” So many of us are overextended, but we need to remind ourselves that there are only 24 hours a day, 168 hours a week. If you sleep the recommended 8 hours a night, you’re left with 112 [...]
Your Level Of Motivation and Contact Lenses
by Cathy on 09. Apr, 2009 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
I know that patience is a virtue but it isn’t exactly one of my strong ones. I wish I had more patience but it isn’t something that is a natural for me. This is evident again to me recently. Almost a week ago I started wearing contact lenses. I’ve needed to wear something to correct [...]
Shrink Your Body; Expand Your Insides
by Cathy on 07. Apr, 2009 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
I had a dentist appointment and I get high anxiety from going to the dentist. To assist in drowning out the sounds of the drill and to calm my anxiety, I brought my iPod. Like most of us, I have lots of songs, a couple of movies and a few books I’ve purchased and downloaded. [...]
The Kitchen is Closed
by Cathy on 06. Apr, 2009 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
I have been a night-time eater. Eating at night has always been a thing for me. Before surgery and even now as well. Eating at night is not healthy but also doesn’t allow your body sufficient time for digestion before bed. Eating at night isn’t optimum for weight loss either because our body needs time [...]
Non-Scale Victories (NSV)
by Cathy on 03. Apr, 2009 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
How do you define weight loss success? For the majority of us, it is seeing that needle on the scale progressively moving down in numbers. Is that the only way to measure weight loss success? Absolutely not! Let’s face it – all of us have experienced the frustration of a plateau or thinking we are [...]
Build Your Weight Loss Muscle
by Cathy on 02. Apr, 2009 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
Have you ever felt so strong in your healthy habits and lifestyle that you don’t crave or even think about eating off track or neglecting your exercise? If so, you’ve been working your weight loss muscle. The stronger your weight loss muscle is, the more control you feel in your life regarding food choices and [...]