From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 9
My answers to the 3 questions at the end of the lesson

Here’s the secret to having a great social life at the same time you’re managing your weight. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 8
My answers to the 3 questions at the end of the lesson

If you can’t seem to stick with your exercise or weight-loss program, throw out your lofty plans and start at a simpler level. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 7
My answers to the 3 questions at the end of the lesson

In your eating and exercise goals, what are you NOT willing to do?

What do you keep holding on to, even though it affects your weight loss or ability to maintain? [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 6
My answers to the 3 questions at the end of the lesson

Don’t go off your diet because you’re emotionally empty. Instead, take care of your heart by doing the activities on your plan. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 5
My answers to the 3 questions at the end of the lesson

If you believe you can manage your actions by the choices you make, you won’t have to worry about willpower abandoning you at the wrong moment. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 4
My answers to the 3 questions at the end of the lesson

Start each day by saying, “Today, I am on my plan and I will stay on it all day!”

Remind yourself often that you are determined to stay on your program. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 3

Even if you have times when you struggle or gain some weight back, don’t allow the word failure into your day. You have power over what happens in your life.

So today, start conquering your fears by changing the way you think about them.  [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 1
My answers to the 3 questions at the end of the lesson

1. Find several people who have been successful with losing or maintaining their weight.

Ask them what they did and how they made it work. [Read more…]

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…]

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