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Lemons Into Lemonade

All of us go through difficult times in our lives.  Recently, I went through a challenging period.  It is at especially tough times that I miss the escape that food can give.  A situation came up that I had no control over.  I felt as though I thought I was getting a Krispy Kreme donut [...]

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Top 10 Qualities of a Confident Person

One of the many side effects of being overweight is lack of confidence.  Having confidence in yourself and the fact that you are not a victim but a victor in your life brings it own rewards.  Here’s the top 10 qualities of a confident person. 10.  A confident person smiles and expresses emotion freely. 9.  [...]

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Why Weight (or Wait)?

Are you waiting to weigh a certain number or wear a specific size before you feel happy or live your life?  Don’t!  Do it NOW! Happiness is here now.  There is no need to wait for your life to begin.  Happiness, contentment, and fulfillment in your life are here for you to take.  Own it.  [...]

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What is Weight Loss Coaching?

“The greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches, but reveal to them their own.”  -Benjamin Disraeli I saw this quote and wanted to share with you as it is just what weight loss coaching is all about.  You have riches within you that are waiting for you to discover.  [...]

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Celebrate What’s Right With You

Do you find yourself focusing on what’s wrong with you?  You haven’t done this, or that, or not good enough, etc., etc…  Change your thoughts from “what is wrong with me” to “what is right with me”!  Make a list of all the positive attributes, characteristics, and things you’ve accomplished that you’re proud of.  By [...]

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See It To Believe It And GO FOR IT!

“Formulate and stamp indelibly on our mind a mental picture of yourself as succeeding.  Hold this picture tenaciously.  Never permit it to fade.  Your mind will seek to develop the picture.”  -Norman Vincent Peale, Author With any goal or dream you desire, visualize it in your head.  Do you want to lose weight?  See yourself [...]

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Let Go…Return For A Different View

Let go of your concerns for awhile.  Table your problem:  go for a drive, take in a movie, go shopping, or read a book.  The respite is precious and you can return to the issue with a clearer, more serene perspective.  -National Association for Mental Health Now that we’re living a life without turning to [...]

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Yeah, But…..

Do you hear yourself say “yeah, but…..” when considering a solution to a problem or issue?  I would have said that I didn’t, however, my own coach pointed out to me during a coaching session that I did!!  That’s what I love about coaching, all those “ah ha” parts of yourself that you discover. The [...]

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What’s Your Choice?

Our life is full of choices.  Some we consciously make and others are subconscious.  What choices do you make? “To win or lose, To love or hate, To try or quit, To risk or withdraw, To accelerate or hesitate, To dream or stagnate, To open or close, To succeed or fail, To truly live or [...]

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Kindness To Others and Yourself

We treat others in our life, even those people we don’t know, with kindness.  Do you treat yourself with kindness?  Are you kind to yourself?  Many times our expectations of ourselves are so high that it would be virtually impossible to feel good about ourselves.  You aren’t perfect.  None of us are.  You are a [...]

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