Blog -

My weight-loss story

I am a dieter who has lost more than 100 pounds by losing the same 20-30 pounds over and over.

As you know from reading my books, my personal struggles with emotional eating have caused a lot of my weight issues. [Read more…]

My “7 Keys to Success” answers

Here are my answers from worksheet “7 Keys to Successful Weight Loss”

Key # 1 – Always move forward!

Today’s date here: Current day

Key # 2 – What worked before

Low carb, plus one fruit and several vegetables each day
Exercise every day around 4pm
Change pre-dinner food to lower calorie, low carb foods.

Key # 3 – My excuses

Health issues, a fib, anemia
My stomach hurts
Stress with my writing work
Meals out, people wanting me to join them
Injuries that limited exercise

Key # 4 – My finish line

Incentive: Smaller jeans, my “island dress”

My picture: At healthy weight, stomach is flatter, clothes fit well, better energy, more confidence, stay motivated for exercise and fitness

Me at the finish line: Taking long walks, playing tennis and golf

Key # 5 – My roadblocks

Need for nurturing, comfort leads me to wine, snacks, desserts
Not motivated for exercise
People when we are eating out, celebrating, enjoying dinners with husband

Key # 6 – My support people

Husband, sisters, my writing, my blog

Key # 7 – How I will learn and grow forever

Take yoga class
Use online classes or DVD’s to improve fitness
Do more writing, study in my field

100 MORE Days of Weight Loss

I am posting my answers to the questions at the end of each lesson.
Click on the links for each group of 10 lessons to read my notes. [Read more…]

You have to feel in order to heal

I’ve never been very good at handling disappointment.

Lately, I seem to be having a lot of them. I recently returned from a vacation that cost a lot of money but wasn’t very good. Then I went a concert by an aging musician who wasn’t as enjoyable as a few years ago. [Read more…]

Looking for love in all the wrong foods

It happened every time! For years, whenever I went home to visit my parents, my good intentions around healthy eating would instantly vanish.

As I walked into the kitchen, I would usually see a fresh batch of bar cookies called blonde brownies. [Read more…]

Do you have an emotional cold?

Are you fighting a cold? Feeling a bit under the weather? Wait, I don’t mean a physical cold.

I’m wondering if you might have an emotional cold.

With this type of cold, you will probably struggle with feeling a little moody, discouraged and slightly depressed. [Read more…]

Focus on TODAY

In my book, 100 Days of Weight Loss, the lesson for Day 1 says, “Your past does not affect your future.”

When you get discouraged and assume your intentions will fail, remind yourself of this great promise. [Read more…]

Go back to what works

Think back to times when you’ve been the most successful with weight loss.

If you had a plan or system that worked before, it will most likely work again. [Read more…]

How to get back on track

On January 2nd, you started your weight-loss plan. At first, things went great, and maybe you are still doing well.

But just in case you’re having a hard time, I’m sharing a few ideas to help you get back on track. [Read more…]

Holiday tip #12: Extreme Self-care

Set a goal of doing extreme self-care every day between now and the first of January.

Seek ways to feel calm, peaceful and even nurtured during this challenging season.

Sip a cup of tea while sitting in your formal dining room or in a cozy chair by the fireplace.

Listen to quiet jazz or classical music to soothe your spirit.

Take deep breaths, write in your journal, enjoy a warm bath with a candle nearby. Even a battery-operated candle can help nurture your spirit.

Self-care is up to you, not those around you. So each day, do something that demonstrates extreme self-care. You’ll be glad you did!