At the Illini game.
Reasonable Newsletter from Sandra
Bringing you peace of mind with regards to your diet, life and overall wellbeing.
Newsletter: February 9, 2009 (Volume 6, Issue 3)
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Great information and motivation for your diet/wellness plan --
reasonableTHOUGHTS - Believe it!
reasonableGIFT - Affirmation Cards
reasonableEATING - Two more tips from Health Magazine
reasonableRETREAT - Make your reservation today.
reasonableDIET GROUPS- Early Registration for March groups
reasonableCONSULTATION- Free Discovery Call with Sandra
reasonableTHOUGHTS
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It’s More Than Calories In / Calories Out.
Fact: one can lose weight by consuming fewer calories than they burn. But the mystery of how our mind and belief system affects our weight and weight loss should also be considered. The recent issue of Health Magazine contained these two tidbits:
** According to the North American Journal of Psychology subjects who visualized themselves going through a specific strength workout gained nearly as much strength as those who actually did the workout. (24 % versus 28%). Remember, more muscle means more calories burned, even when you are at rest.
** Housekeepers who were told cleaning was good exercise, lost weight and were healthier four weeks later than those who were told nothing, according to a study in Psychological Science.
What does this mean to you? It means when you tell yourself “I can’t lose weight,” or you waste time thinking, “I’m lazy. All I ever want to do is veg in front of the TV,” you are setting yourself up for failure.
One of the most helpful services I offer my clients is to help identify their self-sabotaging thinking, talk and belief systems and then work with them to reframe their thinking and change their self-talk. Do I spend an equal amount of time getting them to change their behavior? Yes! But to change the behavior without changing the thinking and self-talk is futile. You’ll think, and talk, the weight right back on.
Life is full of mystery. Exactly how our mind and body work together to produce results is part of that mystery. But just because you don’t fully understand it, is no reason to discount the fact that positive intentional thinking results in positive outcome and negative thought patterns are detrimental to your success.
Enjoy ~~ the free affirmation cards included in this newsletter ~~ an invitation to my “Create The Life of Your Dreams” wellness retreat ~~ a free 30-minute consultation, if you might be interested in Sure Success groups or VIP coaching.
Warmly,
Sandra
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Print your own affirmation cards with these links.
I (heart) you.
Happy Valentines Day.
Here are 13 affirmations you can use to help offset negative thought patterns.
Each affirmation is linked to a sheet of six cards you can print out to keep in prominent places.
Say them several times a day to help remind you of your new thought path.
Do you think you can’t afford to eat healthfully?
I can afford to eat healthfully and I’m worth it.
Do you feel forced to diet? Resentful?
My diet is my own choice and I am happy with my decisions.
No time to exercise?
I easily find time to exercise. I am fit.
Do you want to lose weight?
I am eating with the intention of losing weight.
Have a hard time liking fruits and vegetables?
I enjoy generous portions of fruits and vegetables.
This is just too hard?
Making healthful food choices is easy for me.
Tend to overeat when stressed?
I have many ways to handle stress. I breath deeply and make good choices.
Do you feel sick and tired in so many ways.
I have no barriers to excellent health.
Hate (cooking) (grocery shopping) (deciding what to eat)?
I peacefully enjoy all aspects of food: selection, preparation and eating.
Do you think that dieting takes to long?
Results of my good diet choices are immediately evident to me and I am grateful for them.
Want to lose weight?
My weight is decreasing day by day.
Do you have in your mind that you only like fast food, or rich food, or junk food?
I willingly and happily enjoy food that nourished my body and soul.
My personal favorite.
My life expands spiritually and emotionally as I take good care of my body.
Grape fruit 3 times a day ??
You must try this.
My client and friend Jan observed, “If you see someone walking down the hall eating an apple, take note: that person is skinny.” She says skinny people eat apples!
Health Magazine reported that women who added apples to their daily routine – without changing anything else about what they ate – lost 2 pounds in 10 weeks, according to one study.
They also say people who ate half a grapefruit three times a day lost 3.6 pounds in 12 weeks – 3 pounds more than those who didn’t. The grapefruit eaters had smaller waistlines, too.
Take the grapefruit-apple challenge with me. Log in to the blog and tell me if you are willing to do this. I’m going to give it a try. One apple and 1.5 grapefruits per day.
Here is a grapefruit recipe for 170 calories. It is yummy.
Preheat broiler. Cut 1 grapefruit in half and spread 2 tsp. honey on top of one half Broil for 7 minutes or until the edges are golden. Top with 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts.
(note: I've been cutting the amount of honey and nuts & putting the nuts on before I broil it.)
Now, I know red flags may be going up for some of you. Sandra endorsing the grapefruit diet? Really?
No. I’m simply adding grapefruits and one apple a day to my already healthy eating plan, which also includes a daily dose of dark chocolate. While I’m getting swimsuit ready, for a May scuba diving vacation.
I can’t wait to help you Create The Life of Your Dreams
Create The Life of Your Dreams
May, 8, 9, 10, 2009 – Atwood Illinois
This is just right in between a vacation and a staycation.
Just enough get away, but nothing too extravagent.
Join me in this all-inclusive weekend retreat.
Call me today if you need to discuss any details. 217-367-6345.
I can’t wait to meet up with you and help you get you on track with dieting and living your very best life!
This retreat is going to focus on creating, living with and loving your perfect financial situation.
Here is the link with all of the information.
Early Bird Discount save through Feb. 20
The eight-week Sure Success group begins March 20.
If you sign up now… you get six weeks of Project YOU (start today – independent diet program with extra online support) and
Eight weeks of Sure Success facilitated in-office or telephone support groups.
(Facilitated groups run March 16 – May 5)
Four payments of $97.50 cover everything from now through May 5, 2009.
Regular cost --
Project YOU is normally $180
Sure Success is normally $440
TOTAL = $620
With the early bird discount you save $230.00 when making four payments.
==> 4 x $97.50
With the early bird discount you save $280 when making one payment
== > $ 340
Here is a schedule of the groups. Remember, you’ll start Project YOU immediately, with a daily email, a binder mailed to you and endless online support.
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Are you considering joining a group or VIP coaching?
I’m offering free 20-minute phone calls to help you discover if Sure Success Groups or VIP coaching is right for you.
Please fill out this form. When you're done with the questionnaire, send me an email with your availability on Wed. Feb 11; Thur. Feb 12; Wed. 18 and Thursday Feb. 19.
For the first 10 folks to sign up, I’ll add an extra 20 minutes…You'll get a 40 minute call -- to assure that you leave the call -- not just with the information about which service is right for you, but also with the motivation to make sure you are facing in the right direction to meet your diet and wellness needs.
Absolutely no obligation.
