Maybe you’re not even aware that you’re making excuses. It’s Cathy here. I’m with weight loss God’s Way. And today I want to talk to you about excuse -making all the reasons we give for why we are not achieving our health goals. I’m too tired. I don’t have the energy. I don’t have the…
Quick question? “Is your new year off to a good start?” My question is a bit tongue-in-cheek because after over 35 years in the weight loss industry and from personal experience, I know that motivation quickly starts to wear off when things start to get real. Now it’s time to move from planning, visioning, and…
Over the years of staying in shape and helping other women do the same, I’ve learned that having a goal can either become a tool to inspire you to change or a trap to keep you stuck and procrastinating. Unfortunately, when it comes to weight loss, too many women fall into the latter category. Here’s…
A few days ago I participated in a sugar-free Saturday. It was a good time to notice what I was really craving since so often I’m not sure whether I’m eating because I’m truly hungry or just craving something sweet. At one point in the day, I checked in with my stomach to see how…
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.” Matthew 7:13 One of the lessons in the Weight Loss, God’s Way program teaches us about setting healthy boundaries. In that lesson, we learn that even though setting boundaries can be…
It’s official, the Christmas season is in full swing! Not sure how true this is, but I’ve heard that the average person gains 5-10 pounds between (American) Thanksgiving and the New Year. What’s even more discouraging is that, statistically, in most cases, that weight is never lost. Given your past, does that sound accurate to…
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1 Pet 4:10 I spent this past weekend at a power packed fitness convention here in Toronto. It was 3 full days of learning. I’m feeling full with new ideas, inspiration, and exercise techniques, and most…
I’m on the island Antigua for a few days. Antigua is a beautiful island in the Eastern Caribbean. It’s surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other. This morning as I was walking on the beach and tasting the salt in the air, I reflected on the grilled…