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September 27, 2019By Josephine Fitzpatrick

Don’t say one thing and then do another…….

With the holidays approaching and schedules are full I know many of you are already thinking — how am I going to get through this coming week— when in reality it shouldn’t be that difficult.  Holidays should be about you being surrounded with family and friends and celebrating love, health, happiness and the New Year and the blessings it brings.   Just like the mind controls the body — how you treat and celebrate Rosh Hashanah will reflect the rest of your year.  With that said you do not want to go in saying one thing and doing another.   So if you plan on staying clean do it and if you plan on cheating enjoy it.  The important thing is to follow through on what you plan.

 

I think one of the most important things about the Innovation Program is it gives you the opportunity to have a cheat day once a week.  It’s meant to be a day where you can enjoy without guilt.  However, we sometimes get caught up in when we want it that is most convenient for us VS. when we should use it.  Let me explain further….  if you normally have a cheat day on Saturday  — but you are celebrating Rosh Hashanah on Monday because that is when you will be with family and friends then you should use Monday as your cheat day.  Instead what we tend to do is go on about how we don’t like the food that is going to be served, and we don’t want to waste a cheat day on a holiday.  So instead you have the Cheat Day on the Saturday like you normally do so you can indulge in what you want — but then you end up having Matzo Ball Soup, Challah bread and a couple of drinks on the holiday…. all while telling yourself it wasn’t that much.  And you will justify it by saying you did not want to be that person who couldn’t eat.  But in reality you didn’t have to be that person — you could have just chosen to use your cheat day on the holiday as that is exactly what it is for.   So now you have had two cheat days and you could have easily had one and saved it for the holiday to enjoy with those you love —  or as we know family and holidays are tricky — you could have enjoyed your cheat day on the holiday with a couple of extra drinks if you happen to be surrounded by those you love but drive you crazy 🙂

 

If we are going to ask something from the Almighty then we should be prepared to help him out.  — If you want the right things in your life then you have to do the right things to make it happen.  Rosh Hashanah is about starting your New Year with asking G-d to grant a year of peace, prosperity, and blessings of health and happiness.  But we must remember even when we ask for blessings — it’s up to us to do the right things to make them happen.  If you ask for positive in your life but take all negative steps after asking — then 9 out of 10 times you will get negative results.  One of the most important things we learn in any religion is that asking is not enough —  and it shouldn’t be enough.  Anything you ask, pray or hope for has to be followed up with positive work to receive what you want.  It’s not ask and you shall receive—  it’s ask, and then follow that request up with hard work and positive steps.  Only then will you have the greatest chance of achieving the most precious life changing results.

 

RECAP…   getting through the weekend and the holidays shouldn’t be stressful when it comes to food.  You pick your cheat and you follow your plan.  It’s like any other weekend — you can’t cheat more than one day and expect to lose weight that week.  If you stick to your 6 days on and 1 day off you will lose.  Keep it all in perspective.  If you want to ask, pray or hope for a great healthy year then follow it up by starting the holiday with doing what you planned.  If you are cheating then cheat and enjoy, and if you are staying on program — then plan it and follow through.   There are always options and having the cheat day gives you the flexibility to stay on program or have your cheat day and enjoy.

 

Whether it’s weight loss, happiness, health, love, career, prosperity OR all of the above — regardless of what or who you believe in it all  comes down to doing the right things, working hard and staying on your healthy path.  Because as we all know positive actions = positive results.

 

Don’t ask G-d to guide your footsteps if you are not willing to move your feet

~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick

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September 20, 2017By Josephine Fitzpatrick

Rosh Hashanah

As we approach the New Year it’s a great time to think about what the Holiday is about and what it means to you. Rosh Hashanah is the celebration of the Jewish New Year. In celebrating the New Year, Rosh Hashanah celebrates the creation of the world. It is one of the holiest days of the Jewish Year. With that said, it’s important to understand that while celebrating with food is fun and exciting – the most important thing today is to understand the holiday and celebrate the meaning of it, not celebrate eating for it. Take a moment this evening to remember the meaning of the Holiday. One part of the holiday is to reflect the mistakes of last year and focus on being a better YOU this year. That better person that you want to be starts today, it starts tonight. Focus on what you want and start the New Year with making it happen. Remember this holiday is to celebrate the world, it’s to celebrate life and those you love, and to be thankful that you are all together today to be able to celebrate it. Keep reminding yourself that you do not want to start your New Year with the same mistakes that you have been working hard to put behind you. It’s all about choices. Even on the holiday – we can celebrate it, but it’s life changing to understand and live the true meaning of it.

 

If food is going to be a challenge for you tonight – here are a few tips to follow:

 

CLEAN DAY: If it’s not a Cheat Day and you want to continue to lose weight today then you need to treat it like any other day when it comes to food. Have the roasted chicken or turkey and side vegetables. Save your snacks for after dinner fruit and if you choose to have a drink. Remember if you have already started losing weight then it’s part of your holiday to Start the New Year continuing on the right track. There is no reason for you to take what this beautiful Holiday is about and go backwards. Stay on your path and on your healthy eating and continue it through the New Year doing the right things for you and what makes you feel your best. Someone recently said to me, “I’m staying clean tonight because I’m really tired of feeling crappy from food” – if that is how you feel then don’t let the Holiday be the reason to take you off your path. After all, that would be contradicting what the holiday even means. It means to start new and put the mistakes behind you – so do just that. Continue on your path of weight loss and eating clean because that is what makes you feel the very best and how you want to start your New Year.

 

MAINTAIN DAY: If you choose to make it a Maintain Day then the best thing to do is this: Whatever meat you do whether it’s brisket, chicken or fish make sure it’s 6 oz with a vegetable. If there is something you want to try like a soup or dessert then do just that: try it. Take a small portion like a cup of broth instead of a bowl. A tablespoon of dessert instead of a piece or a slice. If you are celebrating more than one day – don’t do it both days. Choose each night to try something whether it be a small cup of soup or a tablespoon of dessert. The most important thing is that you go in with staying On Program and stay extremely mindful and know in your head that if you want something you will taste (not eat it). It’s only one thing each night if, and only if, you need it. Don’t treat it like a Cheat Day because it’s not. Sometimes just tasting it is enough and you realize you really don’t want it or need the whole thing. Being mindful on the holidays helps a lot because we get caught up with eating because it’s a holiday and not eating because we need or even want it. Think before you reach. The very worst thing you want to happen is you don’t end up Cheating and your Maintain Day ends up to be a Weight Loss day.

 

While you are remembering and celebrating what the holiday means to you and those you love – also remember how much better you feel and look when you do the right things for your mind and body. 
This New Year live and be the Healthy Example to Others

 

The Staff of Innovation Weight Loss
wishes everyone a Healthy Happy Holiday

 

Here are some on Program Recipes to help you celebrate the holiday

 

Sweet New Year Salad (Meal)
Ingredients
SALAD:
•5 cups of chopped spinach
•3 cups of chopped red cabbage
•2 carrots – shave with a peeler for sliver thin pieces
•1 apple – cored and sliced into 1/2 inch size pieces
•1 cup of chopped pecans
DRESSING:
•1/2 avocado
•1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
•1 teaspoon of fresh rosemary leaves
•1/4 teaspoon of seal salt
•Ground pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Put the salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss with the dressing until fully coated.
2. For the dressing: Blend the ingredients in a small food processor until smooth and creamy.

 

Roasted Beets (Side)
 
Ingredients:
1½ pounds golden or red beets, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces or wedges
4 teaspoons oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried herbs, such as marjoram, oregano and/or rosemary
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions:
1. Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450°F.
2. Combine oil, herbs, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add beets; toss to coat with the seasoning mixture.
3. Spread the beets evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
4. Roast, stirring once or twice, until the beets are tender and browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Toss the roasted vegetables with lemon juice.

 

~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick

 

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October 5, 2016By Josephine Fitzpatrick

What’s Up Wednesday

 

If you over did it on the holiday the best thing you can do today is get right back on program and go back to your regular menu of 3 meals and snacks. Do not go from overeating to restricting. Your body is not ready for it and it will only rebel on you in the process. I know you feel like you want it off right now but give yourself the next couple of days of being back on track and you will deflate like a tube with a pin hole. Before you know it you will go back to feeling light, leaner and healthier. It won’t be today and might not even be tomorrow but by Saturday you will be happy to be back on track and feeling great. Yes, it’s true that it comes on a lot faster than it comes off but the quicker you go back the faster you see results. If you are a snail be a snail and if you are a shark be a shark – at the end of the day all that matters is you are going in the right direction. Fast or slow, you will get there and each day you will feel better and better.  
 
 
Here is one of our amazing clients Lynne. I witnessed first hand Lynne go from a snail to a shark. As she put it, “I had a major love affair with food all my life”. Through working closely and diligently with Thea, Lynne has changed everything about her life and the way she looks at food. She understands how important it is to fuel your body to feel and look good. She has learned that everything you put in your body matters and every thing you eat really does make a difference. She works hard everyday and it has changed her physically, mentally, and actively. She now has a healthy active life that doesn’t revolve around food but around health. She feeds her body accordingly but has become extremely mindful that she doesn’t eat to eat. She eats to live healthy, fit, lean and happy. We are so proud of you Lynne. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!   
 
 
LYNNE LOVES THE WAY SHE  LIVES AND LIVES THE WAY SHE LOVES
 
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*Lynne is down a total of 29 lbs! I couldn’t be more proud of her. She worked so hard.  She has come such a long way and grown into a new person when it comes to eating and learning about food. She clearly loves to live healthy and it shows through her happiness.  I am so thrilled that I got to be part of your life and  healthy journey. So proud of you Lynne!   – Thea
 
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~Love to Live Healthy With Josephine Fitzpatrick
 
 
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September 30, 2016By Josephine Fitzpatrick

Weekend Tip

 

HOLIDAY SABOTAGE:
 
Don’t get caught up in how everyone tells you that you look great and so thin. Sometimes you can sabotage yourself thinking you are okay to eat extra because they are telling you that you look so good. But always remember you look so good because you didnt eat the extra 🙂 — it will always come back on 2x faster then it came off. Watch yourself and always be mindful. The holiday is more than just about the food.  
 
Enjoy! Have a happy and healthy Holiday
 
 
~ Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick
 
 
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October 1, 2015By Josephine Fitzpatrick

You Always Have a Choice

With the first round of holidays coming up this weekend, it’s important to remember that you always have a choice when it comes to what you eat. Religious restrictions and traditions, and family obligations can make us feel like we have no control, but you always have the power to make the right decisions. Mentally it can be difficult to resist holiday food and socially it can be hard to say no, but it is always up to you. Here are some things to remember around the holiday time.

 

First, pause for a moment. If you are acting on a craving, try and get past it. The battle between our stomach and our brain is something that we face every day, but we can be especially vulnerable during the holidays. We want that special treat but we know we shouldn’t have it. This can be even harder when we want to eat healthy on a holiday or when the holiday continues over several days. If you’re going to have the same or similar meals several nights in a row, pick your time to indulge and don’t let one special meal or day turn into several days or a week. When we go off of our plan a little, it can snowball and cause us to sabotage ourselves. Holidays are special and you should enjoy them to the fullest, just remember that the food isn’t the most important part and to be smart about your choices like any other day.

 

You should also ask yourself if it’s really worth it or if it’s just an excuse to over indulge. Think about the outcome and how you will feel about a meal or treat later that day. Will you regret it or be content with your choice? It may sound simple but it’s going to take strength and commitment. That’s what makes it really worth it once you reach your goals! It can be a battle between what you want now and what you want most – patience and determination are the key. Work on your good habits now and it will only help you with the bigger holidays later this year.

 

Follow your instincts. If it feels wrong, you probably shouldn’t do it. Sometimes that may make us want to do something more, but even if you are just starting your weight loss journey, you know what foods and behaviors to avoid. But if you do make a mistake, don’t get too caught up in the negativity. The best thing you can do is pick yourself up and start fresh. This weekend is just the beginning of a fun and holiday filled season – making smart choices now will help you this week and beyond.

 

~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick

 

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September 11, 2015By Josephine Fitzpatrick

You Always Have A Choice

 

With the first round of holidays coming up this weekend, it’s important to remember that you always have a choice when it comes to what you eat. Religious restrictions and traditions, and family obligations can make us feel like we have no control, but you always have the power to make the right decisions. Mentally it can be difficult to resist holiday food and socially it can be hard to say no, but it is always up to you. Here are some things to remember around the holiday time.

 

First, pause for a moment. If you are acting on a craving, try and get past it. The battle between our stomach and our brain is something that we face every day, but we can be especially vulnerable during the holidays. We want that special treat but we know we shouldn’t have it. This can be even harder when we want to eat healthy on a holiday or when the holiday continues over several days. If you’re going to have the same or similar meals several nights in a row, pick your time to indulge and don’t let one special meal or day turn into several days or a week. When we go off of our plan a little, it can snowball and cause us to sabotage ourselves. Holidays are special and you should enjoy them to the fullest, just remember that the food isn’t the most important part and to be smart about your choices like any other day.  

 

You should also ask yourself if it’s really worth it or if it’s just an excuse to over indulge. Think about the outcome and how you will feel about a meal or treat later that day. Will you regret it or be content with your choice? It may sound simple but it’s going to take strength and commitment. That’s what makes it really worth it once you reach your goals! It can be a battle between what you want now and what you want most – patience and determination are the key. Work on your good habits now and it will only help you with the bigger holidays later this year. 

 

Follow your instincts. If it feels wrong, you probably shouldn’t do it. Sometimes that may make us want to do something more, but even if you are just starting your weight loss journey, you know what foods and behaviors to avoid. But if you do make a mistake, don’t get too caught up in the negativity. The best thing you can do is pick yourself up and start fresh. This weekend is just the beginning of a fun and holiday filled season – making smart choices now will help you this week and beyond.

 

~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick

 

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September 24, 2014By Josephine Fitzpatrick

How to Enjoy Your Favorite Dishes During the Holidays

The first of many Jewish holidays this season begins tonight and with it comes several things to look forward to: family gatherings, celebration and traditional foods. Whether this is apples and honey, challah bread or Grandma’s special kugel, here are some tips to enjoying this holiday feast.

 

Start with tasting. Put one tablespoon of any dish you want to try or know you love on your plate. We all know what a tablespoon sized scoop looks like, so be honest with yourself. It may not look like enough but it’s the right place to start. Be more generous with the healthier options you find. Eat the healthier foods first and then go for the heavy dishes and special treats. Saving the best for last can help you eat more of the right foods and you may even skip the less healthy foods you always tell yourself you have to eat. Think of it as a taste testing – if something wasn’t as good as you always remember, at least you only had a tablespoon. And if there was something you really enjoyed and you won’t see again for another year, help yourself to an extra tablespoon. For many of you this may be a two-night holiday so you have to commit to staying in control on not one but two nights. You are the one who controls what foods – and how much – go on your plate.

 

If you find that you don’t want to finish something, remember that it’s okay to leave food on your plate. Take your time and listen to your stomach. Though you may think your stomach is always telling you “More, more!” you might realize that just a taste of certain dishes is all you need. You have to do what’s right for you. People may notice your small portions and insist you take more, and they may see your half eaten plate and say you should finish, but you can’t give in to the pressure to please other people, even if they’re the ones who cooked it. It is important to stay in control especially in social situations when food becomes personal. Stay strong and stay in control!

 

But like we said in the beginning, the food is just one part of this holiday for you to enjoy. Focus on the time you spend with your family and the significance of this holiday: hope for a sweet future and being thankful for the year that is coming to an end. Whether you are celebrating tonight or not, let this be an opportunity to appreciate how far you have come and recommit to your goals.

 

~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick

 

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