Empowered Weight Loss: Simple Steps & Self-Love

I have to laugh because I almost started this post by saying, “What a chore!” But the truth is, this has been a project unlike anything I’ve ever tackled. This morning, Kindle approved the paperback cover for The Road to Becoming Me. Submission #4 was finally the one. Now let me be honest... there were far more than four versions created along the way. 😂 Between Kindle, Canva, ChatGPT, Google, an...

Hi, friends, I don’t even know how to put into words what this moment feels like. I wrote the first essay seven years ago. I had no idea where the road would lead. I certainly never imagined it would lead here. But today, I got the email that my book is live! I searched for my book on Kindle… AND THERE IT WAS. My book. My name. My stories. My life. I am overwhelmed. I am grateful. And I am so prou...

This morning, around 10:00 a.m., I took a deep breath and hit PUBLISH on the Kindle edition of The Road to Becoming Me. Now comes the waiting... and I’d love for you to be part of this exciting moment! 🎉 Here’s a little contest for you: Watch the video, then comment with your guess of how many hours it will take before my book officially goes live on Amazon. The person with the closest guess to t...

Good morning, I am beyond excited to have received the paperback proof of my book! There was nothing more exciting than going to the mailbox yesterday with Kevin and opening the box that held two copies of the book—one for me and one for him. We both stood there in the Havasu post office, just taking in the moment. Feeling the weight of the book. Touching the pages. Flipping from front to back. Lo...

Good morning and Happy Monday! ☀️ Fresh outta bed. Makeup still on. Workout done. This is your reminder that you don’t have to show up perfectly — just SHOW UP and here I am, showing up just as I am right now! 💪😉 I checked in with my weigh-in this morning. The number? It’s up. 📈 But guess what? That number doesn’t get to steal my joy or derail my day. It’s simply data I’m aware of… and that awa...

Hey friends! Kevin and I are road-tripping from NH to AZ with our pups, and we’d love your support as we share our Simply Marvelous Adventures! Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@simplymarvelousadventures Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669190836039998 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplymarvelousadventures Every like, follow, and share helps us gro...

Good morning, my friend! ☀️ Before I start my day, I want to share this important reminder with you—it’s the weekend! Saturday and Sunday can feel so different from the Monday-to-Friday grind. Our schedules are often more relaxed, and our brains might chime in, reminding us it’s the weekend —cue all the thoughts about food and celebrating. Here’s the thing: the weekend doesn’t have to derail your...

Good morning, We are so often taught to eat by the clock. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is so ingrained in us that we often eat at those times even when we are not hungry. Today, I invite you to stop before you eat your meal and ask yourself if you are hungry? If you’re not, don’t eat it right now. The food will be there later. I’d love to know how you did with this challenge today. Did you wait...

Good morning, What is a normal eater? The way I was eating at 240 pounds was normal for me. The woman I am at 145 is also a normal eater, for the size that I am now. Our definition of normal is always changing and that definition of normal changes for the life we are growing into. We can continue to eat normally to support the weight that we are now or we can choose to explore what a normal eater...

Hello, my friend! ☀️ I’m so excited to share the latest episode of my podcast, where I talk about a dream I’ve held close for years—opening my own Etsy store—and how I finally stepped into the belief that I could make it happen. 🌟 For the longest time, fear and self-doubt held me back. “What if I couldn’t do it? What if no one wanted the journals I created?” But then I realized: I could do it sca...

Hello, my friend, Imagine this: a job where you’re the boss, the CEO, the decision-maker. A job where every effort you make changes your life for the better. That’s what we’re talking about in this week’s podcast: how taking care of yourself is the most rewarding job you’ll ever have. You’ll learn about:✨ The 4 simple steps that form the foundation of this “job.”✨ Why perfection isn’t required—j...

Hello, my amazing friend, This week, I’m diving into how Jelly Roll’s Save Me became a meditation for my soul—and how it helped me reflect on my journey from feeling unworthy to becoming the woman I never thought I could be. Tune in for an emotional and empowering conversation about growth, resilience, and self-love. 💕 I hope you enjoy listening to Jelly Roll’s Save Me. I’d love to know what it b...

Hello, my friend! 🌻 Have you ever stopped to think about the impact of your everyday actions? This week on the podcast, I’m reflecting on the word Ripple Effect and how it shaped my journey. It’s incredible to realize that even small, intentional choices can create waves that touch others in meaningful ways. I also explore the power of choosing a word of the year—how it can resonate with your goa...

Hi, my friend! ☀️ This week, I’m diving deeper into lessons from a golf cart ride. 🚙💡 I’ll share the importance of looking back to reflect, looking forward to grow, and staying in the moment to appreciate the journey. Tune in to hear how this relates to weight loss, self-love, and creating the life you want. 💪🌈 You won’t want to miss this thoughtful (and fun) episode! 🎧 And if it resonates wi...

Hi, my friend, 😊 This week’s episode is a special one —I’m reading the journal entry that inspired this week’s newsletter. 🌻 I’m diving into the thoughts I had when I saw a number on the scale that surprised me. It’s real, it’s raw, and I’m sharing how I turned those old thoughts around with some serious love and compassion. Hit play to hear the full story, and let’s remind ourselves together: t...

Hello, my friend! 🌻💚 This week, I’m sharing a deeply personal journal entry that opened my eyes in a BIG way. 🌟 It’s about denial, truth, and seeing myself for where I really was when I started my weight loss journey. I’m diving into the lessons I learned from looking back—like why it’s so important to truly SEE where we are today (even when it’s hard) and how that can change everything. 💚 If...

Hello, my friend, 🌻💚 I shared a fun story on the podcast about how a sunflower rubber ducky reminded me of my transformation journey. 🌻🦆 From rescuing sea turtles to finding my smile again, it’s all about progress, not perfection—and loving yourself along the way. Tune in for the heart and humor behind it all! 🎙️✨ Have a beautiful day! 🌻💚 Debbie #DebbieLurveyCoaching #Weightloss #100Poundsd...

Good morning, my friends! 🌻💚☀️ I hope you enjoy this week’s podcast. Better is ACHIEVABLE, perfection is not! Go for BETTER, it will move you forward to your goals! Have a beautiful day, 🌻💚 With Light and Love, 💚🌻 💚Debbie #WeightLossEmpowermentCoach #WeightLossCoach #Weightloss #100Poundsdown #ILost100Pounds #Maintenance #LifeInMaintenance #NoBSWoman #Podcast #Newsletter #Belief #PracticeMa...

Hello, friends, 😊🌻💚 Today’s podcast is about how small incremental deposits added up to a big payoff for our chocolate lab, Ellie Mae. Small incremental deposits are also important to our weight loss journey. Small steps that we do consistently, not perfectly, add up to the success of our weight loss journey! Whether it is teaching Ellie Mae to walk on a leash, or your weight loss journey, goal...

Hello, my friend, Thank you for being here today to hear about my hero, the woman I was in August of 2018. Here is the picture of that woman. The woman I was. She is me and I am her! I am grateful! Have a beautiful day, 🌻💚 With Light and Love! 💚🌻 💚Debbie #WeightLossEmpowermentCoach #WeightLossCoach #Weightloss #100Poundsdown #ILost100Pounds #Maintenance #LifeInMaintenance #NoBSWoman #Grateful...

Good evening, my friends, 🌝🌻💚 I invite you take a few minutes to watch this video about my next 12-Week Weight Loss Empowerment Program beginning on November 4th!!! Don’t miss the end of the video for A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT❣️❣️ I am sharing the 12-Week Program Outline below. Each week we will talk about the subject of the week, celebrate wins, talk about our Empowering Exercises from the week befor...

Good morning, my friend! 😊☀️ I had the distinct honor and pleasure of spending time with Debbie Shadid talking about my business and what I have learned while working with her in her amazing program, The Life Coach Business Building School. I met Debbie at a conference in June of 2023, I held onto her card for almost a year before we started our journey together. Debbie has helped me build my bra...

Hello, my friend, 🍁🌻☀️ I had a friend mention to me they were starting their weight loss journey again. They shared they were going to be using a weight loss program that worked for them before. In this video, I am sharing what came up for me when they shared this with me. What weight loss goal are you ready to achieve? I’d love to hear! 🎉 12 days until my 12-Week Weight Loss Empowerment Progra...

Hi, friends, I am so honored to share this podcast with you. Jennifer Senn is a Stillbirth Grief Coach and founder of Navigating Baby Loss. She helps women who have suffered a stillbirth loss drop the guilt and learn to find peace again. Jennifer shares her own personal story of loss and how her loss led her to become a Stillbirth Grief Coach. Her warmth and understanding for what couples go throu...

Good morning and Happy Monday, my friends, ☀️😊 How was your weekend? I hope you enjoyed some downtime and had some fun. I also hope that you are not beating yourself up with a lot of negative self-talk if you didn’t show up perfectly this weekend moving toward your ACHIEVABLE weight loss goals. If you didn’t show up perfectly, you haven’t failed, you have given yourself an opportunity to learn an...