Make Courageous Change One Step at a Time
What thrills me most about my work is seeing people transform their lives in remarkable ways.
Not sudden, giant swoops that might land them on the cover of a magazine, but in steady, powerful steps that take them further into health.
They wrestle with discouragement and internal voices urging them to quit…
But they don’t.
It was the wakeup call of impending diabetes that changed things for Bernadette. But as a busy working mom, she had no time and no energy to jump into big changes. In fact, just five minutes was too much for her to swallow at first.
Despite fear of failure, discouragement, and her very chaotic life, she took small steps that led to:
Preventing diabetes
Living a fuller, healthier life with her kids
Finding the courage to overcome the fears that have held her back in the past
The Light in the Darkness on Your Health Journey
On this, the darkest day of the year, we know one thing for sure—the light will return, bringing brighter, better days. This makes it one of my favorite days of the year. I’m grateful for the powerful reminder that no matter how dark it gets, new life is always...
5 Steps to Stick to Your Healthy Diet in Someone Else’s Home
Jill was afraid to discuss her new dietary needs with her family for the first time. Actually…she was terrified. Jill has struggled with her weight all her life, a fact that her family reminds her of every time she sees them. Her slender sister—a self-appointed weight...
Finding Freedom from the Grip of Weight and Shame
Sally thought the shame and embarrassment she felt about her weight would never let her go to Hawaii or enjoy the oceanside sun and surf. But then things changed… The Grip of Shame It is not unusual for those carrying extra pounds to carry something that feels even...
Ditch the Resolution! A Practice for Making Real Progress with Your Weight & Health Goals
Watching our own New Year’s resolutions fizzle out is, to put it lightly, not fun. As we reach January, we feel the freshness of a new year, filled with possibilities. As we do, we may be filled with hope or dread—or both. But we have hope! Then the weeks go by...
5 Steps to Preventing Holiday Burnout… and Diet Crushing Temptation
It’s that time of year when we are all abuzz with gift giving. Driven by our innate desire to give, we are in hot pursuit of the best gift for everyone on our list. And out of pure generosity, we throw in pleasing others by doing, inviting, attending, and bringing....
The Holiday Party Guide to Stay Healthy and Feel Great
The holidays are coming, filled with gatherings, joy, laughter… and temptations. It can be a struggle to keep the healthy eating habits you have worked so hard to develop. You may be asking yourself: Will there be anything I can eat there? Will I re-gain some of the...The Secret of Weight Loss From a 1st Grade Spelling Bee
Not long ago I attended my granddaughter’s first-grade spelling bee. What started off as an age-old grade school event, turned into one where an important secret of successful weight loss was revealed. “How could that be?” you ask. Let me start by telling you what...Fall is a Time For New Beginnings
Many of us find fall to be a powerful time of year, a time that feels like more of a new beginning than January. Change and freshness are in the air. Perhaps it goes back to our days of starting school when everything was new—new clothes, new shoes, new school...
Meet Sandra
As a nationally recognized weight management specialist, I dedicate myself to educating others about the complexities of weight issues. I empower patients and health care providers to address weight issues with knowledge and compassion.
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