From the category archives:

Losing Weight

Being Mindful – Now Is the Time

Many of us feel like we have to wait for the “right” time to start a new way of eating or living. I had a conversation with a customer today about my “Positive Solution” weight loss program that reinforced just how powerful that “waiting instinct is.” She was going on vacation and thought “maybe now [...]

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Seven Steps to feeling great!

I wrote these steps for my store e-newsletter to ‘uplift’ my customers, but in all honesty, I think I wrote them for myself as well. We who live here in Western Washington are soaked to the bone. It’s gray, cool, and unbelievably wet!   The weather affects our mood, which affects our movement, which affects how [...]

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Lets Get this Party Started

Via the wonders of Facebook, I’ve met a very special person.  I first came across him when another facebook friend posted his YouTube audition tape for The Biggest Looser.  I was in awe of his courage and honesty. He did not make the cut for The Biggest Looser and for that I am thankful.  A [...]

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Make Plans Now to Release Weight in 2011

One of the most gratifying elements of my past year has been the launch and growth of  The Positive Solution – Healthy Weight Loss for Life series. It has been an honor to work with people from all over the country, educating and helping them to move past episodic weight loss, and release weight for [...]

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Slides From My Diabetes Symposium Presentation

The following slides were part of my presentation to Jefferson Health Care’s Diabetes Symposium, held October 16, 2010. Lose Weight For Life

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Presenting at Jefferson Healthcare

I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be making a presentation to Jefferson Healthcare staff, patients and the general public on October 16 at 3:15pm at the Hospital Auditorium in Port Townsend, WA. My presentation is called “Lose Weight For Life.” I’ll be talking about a wide range of issues in the talk, including a special [...]

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What’s Your Number?

I admit it…I’m a Number 3! Especially during the summer when almost every weekend is jamm packed with summer fun with friends.  To maintain or lose weight, it really comes down to choices.  No magic bullet here folks – just choices.  My choice…bump up my fitness level.  The result?  The three pounds that crept on [...]

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Let’s End the Pot Belly Epidemic

Lets talk about Pot Bellies…and I don’t mean pigs. I’m referring to large bellies on humans. Recently my husband was at a breakfast meeting with business colleagues.  He ordered a large plate of fruit, only to be teased about his food choice.  The person doing the teasing had a very large pot belly. My husband [...]

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