I was looking through some things this weekend that I’d saved on my computer and found this. I saw it, read it and remembered why I kept it. Shine that light inside yourself because you are worth it! I share it with you as a reminder that all of us are worth it! “YOU ARE [...]
Tag Archives: Believe In Yourself!
Don’t Numb Out, Tune In To You
by Cathy on 26. Aug, 2008 in Believe In Yourself!
Don’t allow troubles to deter you from your goal of reaching a certain weight, achieving a fitness goal or going after a dream. While many situations may appear upsetting, you might be surprised to find they contain valuable lessons to help you cope with difficult events in the future. And if you adhere to a [...]
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 [...]
Be Your Own True Self
by Cathy on 30. Jul, 2008 in Believe In Yourself!
“Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.” -John F. Kennedy When we are morbidly obese, we can lose ourselves trying to win acceptance and love from others. We become who others think we should be, act, and lose ourselves. Be yourself. Be your unique, special self. Be the authentic and genuine [...]
The Word: Consistency
by Cathy on 29. Jul, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
I have a word for everyone…..today, for the rest of our lives. The word is CONSISTENCY. Consistency is more than this huge, gigantic effort of moving mountains. It is also the small efforts that we do every single day. Consistency is the choices we make with what we eat and what we do. Don’t give up! [...]
Keeping a Food Diary
by Cathy on 25. Jul, 2008 in Weight Loss and Maintenance
I have resisted keeping a regular food diary. I’ve done it throughout the years since my surgery but not consistently. However, after reading a study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, I’m a keeper of a food diary! The study shows that keeping an honest, accurate record of food and drink doubled dieters’ success [...]
Change From Ordinary to Extraordinary
by Cathy on 23. Jul, 2008 in Make 1 Change
What small differences will you make this week? Perhaps you’ll make one more business call, eat another serving of vegetables or fruit, substitute a snack choice to protein, walk a little further than before, or prepare a bit more thoroughly for your next presentation. Whether in your weight loss lifestyle habits or in your job or in the more [...]
Drink Up To Work Out
by Cathy on 22. Jul, 2008 in Exercise, Movement & Activity
Keeping your body well hydrated impacts not only your exercise performance, but also how you feel about it as well. Studies show that getting enough water and other fluids have concrete benefits: – YOU EXERCISE BETTER. People who are well hydrated work out with more intensity, in terms of both strength and endurance. – YOU [...]
Superhero
by Cathy on 21. Jul, 2008 in Believe In Yourself!
If I were to ask you to name the first superhero you think of, who would that be? Superman, Superwoman, Batman, or YOU? Be your own hero, it’s cheaper than a movie ticket or collector comic book. Plus, by being your own hero, the outcome is within your control and up to you! Believe In Yourself, [...]
Double Bonus of Muscle
by Cathy on 18. Jul, 2008 in Exercise, Movement & Activity
Weight bearing exercise promotes increased muscle mass and helps to speed up your metabolism!! The more lean body mass (muscle) you have, the more calories your body burns! Bring it on!! What a deal! Why? Because muscle is more metabolically active than fat! Add light weight training to your daily exercise program. You’ll not only [...]
