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Topic: RE: Coach Training Instructor - WOO HOO!
Hi Trina,
Hey, there you are!! Thank you for joining my OH Group. I'm happy to have a member that is as enthusastic and excited as you are. You are going to be a wonderful OH support group leader. You'll be a valuable asset to our Leader Team.
Thank you so much for your kind comments in your post. I appreciate them so much. I'm glad that our paths have crossed. I look forward to getting to know you better.
I would LOVE to have you as part of my Bariatric University Bariatric Coaching Skills Course. If you are interested in joining the next class, let me know. I can give you all of the details. I am confident that you would be a fantastic bariatric coach.
Thanks again. Cathy
Hey, there you are!! Thank you for joining my OH Group. I'm happy to have a member that is as enthusastic and excited as you are. You are going to be a wonderful OH support group leader. You'll be a valuable asset to our Leader Team.
Thank you so much for your kind comments in your post. I appreciate them so much. I'm glad that our paths have crossed. I look forward to getting to know you better.
I would LOVE to have you as part of my Bariatric University Bariatric Coaching Skills Course. If you are interested in joining the next class, let me know. I can give you all of the details. I am confident that you would be a fantastic bariatric coach.
Thanks again. Cathy
Cathy
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Topic: RE: Coach Training Instructor - WOO HOO!
Cathy,
That is wonderful news. You should be very proud of yourself... You certainly have inspired me. I look forward to watching your progress and would love to have you instruct me in the Bariatric University Bariatric Coaching Skills Course. How awesome would that be....
Just wanted to thank you for sharing and let you know how thankful I am that my path in life has crossed with yours. Now get some sleep...LOL
Topic: Coach Training Instructor - WOO HOO!
I am very excited today. I have fulfilled a dream that I NEVER thought could happen....ever. Again, one of the benefits of having surgery and coaching.
As I've written before, I teach a bariatric basic skills coaching workshop for OH support group leaders. It is wonderful. We have awesome leaders and they have done amazing work.
Now, thanks to the support and encouragement of my boss and OH, I am an instructor with Bariatric University, their Bariatric Coaching Skills Course. I would have never thought this could be possible. Not only is it possible but a reality!!
My boss encouraged me to pursue formal coach training which has been one of the more rewarding things I've done. Now, I get to do the same with OH in our workshop and Bariatric University with their 14-week coach training course. I'm so excited that I haven't been able to sleep for two nights thinking about how happy and excited I am.
I'm sharing this on my OH Group is for a couple of reasons. One, to share with the members how caring OH is about us as members. For them to approve of me doing this is huge.
Also, to share with you to never limit yourself in what is possible for you in your life. For a number of reasons, I would have never thought this was possible and now, I am.
Think big....what are your dreams and goals? Whatever they are, go for it, act out of your comfort zone and you too can have what your heart desires.
Cathy, CLC
Certified Life Coach, Weight Loss Surgery Coach
As I've written before, I teach a bariatric basic skills coaching workshop for OH support group leaders. It is wonderful. We have awesome leaders and they have done amazing work.
Now, thanks to the support and encouragement of my boss and OH, I am an instructor with Bariatric University, their Bariatric Coaching Skills Course. I would have never thought this could be possible. Not only is it possible but a reality!!
My boss encouraged me to pursue formal coach training which has been one of the more rewarding things I've done. Now, I get to do the same with OH in our workshop and Bariatric University with their 14-week coach training course. I'm so excited that I haven't been able to sleep for two nights thinking about how happy and excited I am.
I'm sharing this on my OH Group is for a couple of reasons. One, to share with the members how caring OH is about us as members. For them to approve of me doing this is huge.
Also, to share with you to never limit yourself in what is possible for you in your life. For a number of reasons, I would have never thought this was possible and now, I am.
Think big....what are your dreams and goals? Whatever they are, go for it, act out of your comfort zone and you too can have what your heart desires.
Cathy, CLC
Certified Life Coach, Weight Loss Surgery Coach
Cathy
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Topic: Mind Matters article in OH Magazine
I received my OH Magazine yesterday. I LOVE the Magazine. I've been a subscriber since the first issue. So, I've been a fan even before I was on staff.
I've had the honor of writing for the Magazine. I've written articles on the Support Group Leader Program and support groups. It has been very rewarding to be able to share my passion with our members through the Magazine.
In this issue, I wrote an article for the new "Mind Matters" portion of the Magazine. It is about Just Saying No which is hard to do. It was a thrill to be asked by our editor to write it but I have to say when I opened the Magazine and saw my article, it was one of the top WOW Moments I've had.
I've been such a huge fan of the Magazine for years. It means so much to me to be able to write for it and be a contributor to the fabulous resource of OH Magazine and our OH Blog.
Cathy
I've had the honor of writing for the Magazine. I've written articles on the Support Group Leader Program and support groups. It has been very rewarding to be able to share my passion with our members through the Magazine.
In this issue, I wrote an article for the new "Mind Matters" portion of the Magazine. It is about Just Saying No which is hard to do. It was a thrill to be asked by our editor to write it but I have to say when I opened the Magazine and saw my article, it was one of the top WOW Moments I've had.
I've been such a huge fan of the Magazine for years. It means so much to me to be able to write for it and be a contributor to the fabulous resource of OH Magazine and our OH Blog.
Cathy
Cathy
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Topic: The differences in Wellness and Well-being
Since I've had the health challenge with my herniated disc in my neck, I've been very limited in my physical activities. I can't even go to the grocery store!! Now, that's limited! I look forward to the day I can run errands and go to the grocery store!
Wellness and well-being are two different things to me. Wellness is more about your physical state. Right now, my wellness is low. Well-being is the whole person - physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually. What is interesting to me is that one of the components is weak now, the other areas have become more developed and grown. To compensate for my physical condition, emotionally, mentally and spiritually I am stronger than before.
I'm engaged and more involved in areas of my passion. My family and friends, coach training, coaching my clients and OH members, and my job. While I'm not happy about my temporary physical condition, I sure am about the other fulfilling areas of my life.
The lesson I've obtained from this is that when my physical condition is back to normal, I will have deepened the other parts of my life.
Cathy, CLC
Certified Life Coach, Weight Loss Surgery Coach
Wellness and well-being are two different things to me. Wellness is more about your physical state. Right now, my wellness is low. Well-being is the whole person - physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually. What is interesting to me is that one of the components is weak now, the other areas have become more developed and grown. To compensate for my physical condition, emotionally, mentally and spiritually I am stronger than before.
I'm engaged and more involved in areas of my passion. My family and friends, coach training, coaching my clients and OH members, and my job. While I'm not happy about my temporary physical condition, I sure am about the other fulfilling areas of my life.
The lesson I've obtained from this is that when my physical condition is back to normal, I will have deepened the other parts of my life.
Cathy, CLC
Certified Life Coach, Weight Loss Surgery Coach
Cathy
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Topic: We are champions too!
I've enjoyed watching the Olympics. I will miss the daily inspiration of watching the culmination of years of dedication by the athletes. It has been so inspirational to see the dedication and commitment come to fruition in the athletes doing their thing in their sport.
From Michael Phelps to Shawn Johnson, their stories are amazing. There's also the flip side in the heart break of seeing athletes come so close but not quite make their goal for a medal.
What we see is the show, the performance. What it takes to get to that point we don't see. We don't see the sacrifices and challenges plowed through to get to their ultimate best.
As WLS patients, we do the same thing. It is the challenges of overcoming an emotional eating urge screaming in your head, passing up a trigger food, going through a difficult, painful situation with the abuse of food. I see so many similarities from the Olympians to WLS patients. I believe each one of us are champions in our WLS journey too.
Cathy, CLC
Certified Life Coach, Weight Loss Surgery Coach
From Michael Phelps to Shawn Johnson, their stories are amazing. There's also the flip side in the heart break of seeing athletes come so close but not quite make their goal for a medal.
What we see is the show, the performance. What it takes to get to that point we don't see. We don't see the sacrifices and challenges plowed through to get to their ultimate best.
As WLS patients, we do the same thing. It is the challenges of overcoming an emotional eating urge screaming in your head, passing up a trigger food, going through a difficult, painful situation with the abuse of food. I see so many similarities from the Olympians to WLS patients. I believe each one of us are champions in our WLS journey too.
Cathy, CLC
Certified Life Coach, Weight Loss Surgery Coach
Cathy
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Topic: What Do You Feed Yourself?
I posted this on a couple of boards and received so much positive feedback from members that I wanted to post it here as well.
I spent a quality day kicking back with my family. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed being together. My heart was truly very full.
So, that got me to thinking about how I need to continue that feeling each day.
At first, the question of "How do you feed yourself?" may seem like a silly question. As post-ops, we think in terms of grams of protein, carbs, and fat. As a weight loss surgery patient, of course it is important to pay attention to our nutritional needs. I certainly don't mean to discount that importance.
When we get beyond the food, what I mean by the question is how do you feed or nurture yourself? We feed our bodies but what about our heart and self-care. There are many ways to nurture ourselves.
We wouldn't go for an entire day without taking in nutrition for your body. Never go an entire day without nurturing yourself. Make a commitment to yourself that every day you will do something special and nurturing. Feed yourself in body, heart and spirit.
I think being a post-op success is about healthy habits including feeding ourselves in ALL ways.
Cathy
I spent a quality day kicking back with my family. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed being together. My heart was truly very full.
So, that got me to thinking about how I need to continue that feeling each day.
At first, the question of "How do you feed yourself?" may seem like a silly question. As post-ops, we think in terms of grams of protein, carbs, and fat. As a weight loss surgery patient, of course it is important to pay attention to our nutritional needs. I certainly don't mean to discount that importance.
When we get beyond the food, what I mean by the question is how do you feed or nurture yourself? We feed our bodies but what about our heart and self-care. There are many ways to nurture ourselves.
We wouldn't go for an entire day without taking in nutrition for your body. Never go an entire day without nurturing yourself. Make a commitment to yourself that every day you will do something special and nurturing. Feed yourself in body, heart and spirit.
I think being a post-op success is about healthy habits including feeding ourselves in ALL ways.
Cathy
Cathy
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Topic: You haven't blown it!
I hear so many of my clients and members tell me how they've "blown it" and go into the details of their food escapade. They use the term of "blowing it" as a way to further beat themselves up for their perceived food crimes.
The simple terms of "blowing it" are a catalyst to driving us to the closet drive thru to further blow it. If you've blow it already, what's more?
There is nothing to blow. As a weight loss surgery post-op, you are not on a diet. You made certain food choices. You can't undo the choices you made. Don't look back but look ahead. What will you do for your next food choices?
The idea of blowing it is a setup for overeating and, in some instances, a binge. It's a mindset that overeaters use to give themselves permission to compulsively overeat.
Don't wave the white flag and surrender by compounding an unhealthy food choice with another. Stop thinking in terms of black/white, blowing it/eating perfectly. You ate more than you'd like, you made choices you wish you hadn't. So what? All of us do that at one time or another. The next action you take is the most important - do you throw in the towel or get right back on track with healthy food choices? That determines your level of success!
Cathy
The simple terms of "blowing it" are a catalyst to driving us to the closet drive thru to further blow it. If you've blow it already, what's more?
There is nothing to blow. As a weight loss surgery post-op, you are not on a diet. You made certain food choices. You can't undo the choices you made. Don't look back but look ahead. What will you do for your next food choices?
The idea of blowing it is a setup for overeating and, in some instances, a binge. It's a mindset that overeaters use to give themselves permission to compulsively overeat.
Don't wave the white flag and surrender by compounding an unhealthy food choice with another. Stop thinking in terms of black/white, blowing it/eating perfectly. You ate more than you'd like, you made choices you wish you hadn't. So what? All of us do that at one time or another. The next action you take is the most important - do you throw in the towel or get right back on track with healthy food choices? That determines your level of success!
Cathy
Cathy
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Topic: What happened to Kindergarten? Where have I been?
As many of you know, I've shared that my oldest son turned 13 a couple of weeks ago. Tongue in cheek here with some seriousness peppered in, I made it. It has been rewarding to see the child turn into a teenager and he is a wonderful person that I truly like. Of course, I love him but it is even more of a statement to me to say that I like him as a person.
He is insightful and caring unlike most kids his age. I've been told that by many of his teachers so it is more than a loving, proud mom here!! Hopefully he will continue on the positive track throughout his life.
Today is the first day of school and he is now in Junior High. Junior High?? What happened to his first day in Kindergarten? The time has just passed by so quickly.
Okay, I admit, I did the mom thing. He wanted to take the bus rather than me drop him off. As I was saying good-bye with lots of hugs and kisses....possibly reluctantly to let him go, he was looking at the door. That's the nature of parenting. We know it is a good thing for them to want their independence and anxious to move forward in their lives. However, as a mom, I'm in a time warp and living in his Kindergarten days.
I feel sad and excited for him. I can hardly wait to hear about his day. Next year, my younger son starts middle school so I get to go through this all over again.
I'm a very reflective person so I look for the lesson or something I can learn in a situation to improve my own personal growth. The lesson is that there are so many days and periods of time that have just flown by. I'm more present now. I know those days go by in the blink of an eye. I'm present and enjoy each and every day with my kids and in my own life.
Kids are great. As parents, we are "supposed" to teach them the lessons of life. When, in fact, they really teach us just as much.
Cathy
He is insightful and caring unlike most kids his age. I've been told that by many of his teachers so it is more than a loving, proud mom here!! Hopefully he will continue on the positive track throughout his life.
Today is the first day of school and he is now in Junior High. Junior High?? What happened to his first day in Kindergarten? The time has just passed by so quickly.
Okay, I admit, I did the mom thing. He wanted to take the bus rather than me drop him off. As I was saying good-bye with lots of hugs and kisses....possibly reluctantly to let him go, he was looking at the door. That's the nature of parenting. We know it is a good thing for them to want their independence and anxious to move forward in their lives. However, as a mom, I'm in a time warp and living in his Kindergarten days.
I feel sad and excited for him. I can hardly wait to hear about his day. Next year, my younger son starts middle school so I get to go through this all over again.
I'm a very reflective person so I look for the lesson or something I can learn in a situation to improve my own personal growth. The lesson is that there are so many days and periods of time that have just flown by. I'm more present now. I know those days go by in the blink of an eye. I'm present and enjoy each and every day with my kids and in my own life.
Kids are great. As parents, we are "supposed" to teach them the lessons of life. When, in fact, they really teach us just as much.
Cathy
Cathy
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Topic: In pain and not sleeping
My commitment to my surgery and healthy habits are really being tested.
I had my third injection procedure yesterday and I'm in pain. It is to be expected. For 3-5 days after the procedure, the pain is more intense. Since my neck herniation happened, I haven't slept well at all. I struggle with insomnia anyway but this has made it worse.
One of the patterns I've had pre-op and struggled with post-op too successfully is to turn to food to feel energized for a pick me up. Now, does that really happen? Of course not. It sure is an deep behavior though from many years. Eat to feel better whether it is physical or emotional pain.
My older son that just turned 13 and happily qualifies for the teenage status listens to his iPod when he's stressed. Imagine that! I'm learning from my teenage son. He doesn't turn to food but instinctively turns to healthy coping behaviors such as tuning in to music to calm and soothe.
For times when you're tempted to eat because you feel exhausted or stressed, my teenager may actually have the solution. Pull out some music instead of food. Music reaches your soul in ways that can heal, calm and comfort you without harming your weight or your cholesterol.
Lessons are all around us if we only are open to them.
Cathy
I had my third injection procedure yesterday and I'm in pain. It is to be expected. For 3-5 days after the procedure, the pain is more intense. Since my neck herniation happened, I haven't slept well at all. I struggle with insomnia anyway but this has made it worse.
One of the patterns I've had pre-op and struggled with post-op too successfully is to turn to food to feel energized for a pick me up. Now, does that really happen? Of course not. It sure is an deep behavior though from many years. Eat to feel better whether it is physical or emotional pain.
My older son that just turned 13 and happily qualifies for the teenage status listens to his iPod when he's stressed. Imagine that! I'm learning from my teenage son. He doesn't turn to food but instinctively turns to healthy coping behaviors such as tuning in to music to calm and soothe.
For times when you're tempted to eat because you feel exhausted or stressed, my teenager may actually have the solution. Pull out some music instead of food. Music reaches your soul in ways that can heal, calm and comfort you without harming your weight or your cholesterol.
Lessons are all around us if we only are open to them.
Cathy
Cathy
Want to get back on track or stay on track? Get Back On Track Together!
