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Looking in the Mirror-is that REALLY Me?

Posted on: September 5th, 2012 by CoachEllen No Comments

Recently, I’ve been looking in the mirror and seeing something unexpected. The new me. The thinner, leaner me. The new normal. Getting more used to it each day and loving it!

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Wow! What a wonderful feeling! I’m seeing leaner legs, a more slender face, my cheekbones have made an appearance and my clothes are much more comfortable. It’s taken a bit of getting used to…but what a joyful experience, right?

Want some of this great stuff? Here are three tips to get you started:

1. Reset your bar and rediscover the new normal. Change your beliefs so you accept and embrace the new you. Don’t chase this fabulousness away with sabotage. Know that you totally deserve to be slender, healthy and toned. And you do!

2. Set smaller, attainable goals with a long-term goal in mind. Consider where you really want to be and then break it down into manageable, genuinely attainable pieces. Then, reassess your long-term goals; setting another short-term attainable one each time you reach a milestone. Make sure you celebrate the milestones, too!

3. Be happy where you are and excited about the future. Pat yourself on the back for your accomplishments. Love yourself and be joyful where you are; RIGHT NOW. Be full of yummy anticipation for your future self without being attached to the fact that you aren’t there yet.

This week, I challenge you to set realistic weight loss expectations with short and long-term goals. Consider what steps you can take to support yourself and then implement them! What’s holding you back?

Are you ready to slip into your skinny jeans? What would you like to be doing differently? How will you accomplish that? Can’t wait to hear! Please share your thoughts below or email me at ellen@yourtransformationcoach.com.

Think it’s time for some fast track results? Click here to schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation.

Ellen Thomas, founder of Your Transformation Coach, is passionately dedicated to helping people live their authentic life NOW. Her philosophy: Why wait? Every moment of your life has significance. Don’t waste another second not experiencing the true meaning in your life! A military spouse with an MBA in International Marketing, she is multi-lingual, an avid runner and loves to travel. She currently lives near Stuttgart, Germany with her husband Michael and canine running coach Bella. Catch a sneak peak of her upcoming webinar Ten Keys for Living Outside of the Box here.

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Filling Up the Black Hole…with Purpose!

Posted on: August 18th, 2012 by CoachEllen 2 Comments

I was traveling for a couple weeks last month in the US and one morning splurged on a Denny’s breakfast. You know the kind that comes on TWO separate plates with eggs, bacon, hash browns AND pancakes. Called the Great American Grand Slam; it was a deliciously decadent concoction of blueberry pancakes topped with strawberries, cream cheese icing and whipped cream. And, can you believe it, I’m still losing weight!

How can this be? Let me tell you the good news: When you are taking massive action (employing multiple strategies), you can eat what you want and be at your perfect weight (or reach it and stay there!). The best part is the wonderful AHA I had: I realized I am fulfilled by purpose-I don’t have a vast black hole to fill…I’m doing what my heart desires; my life purpose, so I am ON Purpose…and don’t need to stuff myself with food to satisfy the void. Nice!

Sound intriguing? Here are three tips to get you started:

1. Discover and follow your purpose. If you don’t know what it is yet, then it’s high time to start! What really makes your heart sing and fills you with JOY? When are you the happiest? When does everything feel clear and decisions are easy?

2. Take pleasure from making good, healthy choices; food and non-food! Explore alternatives to your current foods and activities. Let go of the belief that you need to eat certain foods and amounts at specific times. For example, try eating an appetizer rather than a main course for lunch or dinner. Soothe yourself with a bath or a long walk. Set strong boundaries, feel good about them and hold to them. Give yourself permission!

3. Take massive action. Cover multiple bases without waiting to see if one tiny tweak works. I’m all about leveraging! Try some or better yet, ALL of the following: Drink tons of purified water, make healthy choices (most of the time; ya gotta have fun, right?), say your affirmations over and over, visualize, let go of your attachment to food (and especially the belief that it makes you fat!), partner with someone who will keep you accountable and can identify the bits that you are probably missing and should be doing, use nutritional supplements to detox and keep things humming and be as active as possible.

This week, I challenge you to explore the ways you can be ON PURPOSE. Not doing so no longer serves you. Consider what steps you can take to support yourself and then implement them! What’s holding you back?

Think it’s time for some fast track results? Click here to schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation.

Ahhhhh, the Bliss of Freedom from Obsession; Letting Go of Attachment to Food

Posted on: July 18th, 2012 by CoachEllen 2 Comments

Have you ever considered how much time you spend thinking about food? Planning meals and obsessing about fat grams and calories? Do candy bars and other goodies scream at you and jump into your shopping cart? Do you eat without really tasting or considering the nutritional value; just wanting to fill a void?

If so, you are not alone. Most people who are carrying extra weight are obsessed with food. Whether we want to admit it or not, we spend so much time focusing on EATING. This is a major contribution to why many aren’t losing the weight, no matter how much they exercise. Can you imagine what would your life be like if you had all that time to dedicate to something else, something constructive? I had this AHA as I was developing my turnkey program (I’ll be announcing a beta group SOON!) and have been thrilled and amazed at how my life transformed as my relationship with food changed.

Ready to have more time, be more calm, enjoy your meals more and forever alter your relationship with food? Read on!

1. You don’t have to finish it all. Really. It’s OK NOT to be a member of the clean plate club. Try taking ½ home or (horrors!) leaving something on your plate. Offer choice morsels to someone else at the table. It is amazingly relaxing and freeing when you don’t feel the need to hoard all your food for yourself.

2. Eat what you like. Just eat like a thin person and eat normal portions. Notice what feels good and what doesn’t. Do some foods taste yummy but they zap your energy? Or cause digestive upset or acne? Why would you choose to eat something that doesn’t serve you? Try changing your belief-use affirmations such as “I can eat anything I want and be at my perfect weight” and BELIEVE it!

3. Choose to be conscious when you eat. Make sure you are present and in the moment. Eat because you choose to. Appreciate how each morsel nourishes and strengthens your body. Savor the flavors and textures. Be grateful for the deliciousness.

This week, I challenge you to let go of your attachment to food. It no longer serves you. Consider what steps you can take to support yourself and then implement them! What’s holding you back?

Think it’s time for some fast track results? Click here to schedule a complimentary consultation.

Shopping in my Closet-YIPPEE!!

Posted on: July 3rd, 2012 by CoachEllen 14 Comments

This weekend I’ve been indulging in a bit of decadence…shopping in my closet! Yep, it’s surprising what you can find in there…clothes that haven’t seen the light of day for eons but you’ve been holding on to them in the hopes that they might fit again some day. Can you relate? Well, that exciting moment has arrived for me recently; let the celebration begin!!

Have you ever noticed how most of us end up putting on a few pounds each year and don’t really become aware of it until we try on something from a past season only to notice that it feels snug? Perhaps it shrunk at the drycleaners? Ha! Ever experienced that?

Well, I sure have! And if you’ve been searching for a solution, I’ve got some great news! I’ve been honing a new “system” and making it turnkey so I can share it with all of you. Had to test it on myself first to be sure it would work. The key is for it to be fun, effortless, effective and lasting, right? Anyone interested in fitting into their skinny jeans? If so, try these three tips on for size… (ouch! sorry for the pun!):

1. See yourself as slender, healthy, fit and toned. Really feeeeeel it! Imagine it. Totally believe it. Keep going until it feels REAL. Our mind is a super-powerful tool when used properly. We just need to change our beliefs to ones that serve us.

2. Set up an accountability system. Get support by teaming up with a like-minded friend, get a system in place or hire a coach. The key to being successful is to be consistent, and c’mon, let’s be honest here; most of us are not self-motivated enough, so we need some gentle (or not so gentle) nudges.

3. Choose the right fuels to erase cravings and speed up metabolism. Make sure your body is getting what it needs, so it can do the job it is supposed to do. Your body should be burning efficiently 24/7 and you shouldn’t have to “diet”. I’ve been eating what I want; craving-free and full of energy! Healthy weight loss doesn’t have to be difficult.

This week, I challenge you to reclaim your rockin’ body. Consider what steps you can take to support yourself and then implement them! What’s holding you back?

Think it’s time for some fast track results? Click here to schedule a complimentary consultation.

The Mirror Image: Life on the Flip Side

Posted on: June 19th, 2012 by CoachEllen 10 Comments

Have you ever noticed how mirrors offer opportunities for interesting perspectives…how they allow us to see the same or is it the opposite that we are viewing? Is it an alternate universe? Perhaps future possibilities? The “flip” side?

Let’s consider the following:

1. Do we see what we WANT to see when we look into a mirror? What can we learn from this? Is it a good thing or a bad thing to see what we want? Following the Law of Attraction, we understand that we create with our thoughts and it’s OK (to a certain degree!) to fantasize and dream rather than dwelling on “what is”.

2. People are mirrors-we see in them that which we don’t like in ourselves. Ever notice that some people really push your buttons? If you are open to it, take a closer look, and you’ll find a piece of yourself that you don’t particularly like. Hmmm…so how does this serve us? Try accepting the person and working on the facet of you that needs tweaking.

3. And then there’s the car mirror; we look behind us and see the past. Do we live with blinders on? Are you stuck in the past or wouldn’t you rather be laser-focused on the future? Let it go, move forward and create a new reality.

This week, I challenge you to be the authentic person you are meant to be. Consider the mirrors that appear in your life. Banish any negative, catty, hateful thoughts. Keep working at being happy for others and wanting the best for them. You’ll be amazed at how these simple steps will shift the relationships around you.

Into which mirrors are you looking? What would you like to be doing differently? How will you accomplish that? Can’t wait to hear! Please share your thoughts below or email me at ellen@yourtransformationcoach.com.

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Time to Dig Out of the Muck?

Posted on: June 6th, 2012 by CoachEllen 18 Comments

Last week I challenged you to notice the foundations upon which your relationships are built because sometimes we surround ourselves with toxicity and instead of being joyful, we spin out of control, sucked into the muck by the negative energy around us. So, did you take up the challenge? How did that go for you?

Many of us wish we had more satisfying relationships with friends and family, but are convinced that we aren’t deserving of that or that the roles and personalities are solidly in place, set in cement and can’t be changed. Would you believe me, if I told you that this wasn’t true? We are only limited by our beliefs (and actions!). Try one or more of the following and watch how the energy in your relationships changes for the positive:

1. Set healthy boundaries. If something doesn’t feel comfortable, don’t do it-even if you’ve always done it in the past. And, it’s OK not to answer your phone or to end a conversation if you don’t have the time (or don’t want to talk about a certain subject). Say no (gently, clearly and firmly) when you need to prioritize your own needs first. People will respect you more when they can’t walk all over you. Really.

2. Act with integrity and you will be treated differently. You’ll certainly feel much better about yourself! If you want to be treated well, then act deserving of it, right? You will be viewed in a completely new light….eventually. It can take a while for the changes to be absorbed, but it’s worth the wait! Walk away from situations where people aren’t conducting themselves authentically. Yes, this applies even to your family!

3. Don’t respond when your buttons are pushed. This is totally possible! Practice it like it is a game. It gets easier each time! There’s no law that says you have to react or respond to what people say to you, is there? They can only harm you if you let them. So, don’t let them-it’s your choice!

This week, I challenge you to be the authentic person you are meant to be. Stop letting others affect your “world”. If you catch yourself thinking negative, catty, hateful thoughts because of being hurt, shift your thinking immediately! Keep working at being happy for others and wanting the best for them. You’ll be amazed at how these simple steps will shift the relationships around you.

Ready to dig yourself out of the muck and step into relationship sunlight? What would you like to be doing differently? How will you accomplish that? Can’t wait to hear! Please share your thoughts below or email me at ellen@yourtransformationcoach.com.

Time for (Relationship) Spring Cleaning?

Posted on: May 30th, 2012 by CoachEllen 12 Comments

Last week I challenged you to notice those to whom you are drawn…because it is those relationships that happen due to strong synchronicities and have the potential (IF we let them) to be life-changing! If we pay attention to our inner voice, the Universe, God; whatever we personally call this higher power, then our lives will flow so much more naturally, successfully and joyfully. So, did you take up the challenge? How did that go for you?

The family into which we were born (or into which we married) isn’t always what we might have chosen. Those relationships that we have chosen ourselves should be authentic: based on trust, self-respect and be filled with joy. They should raise you up to a higher vibrational frequency and help you to be a better person. If your relationships can’t be described this way, perhaps it is time to step back and reevaluate them.

This week, I challenge you to notice the foundations upon which your relationships are built. Are they satisfying? Do they make you happy? Are they fair and equal? Are they truly authentic? Bottom line:Do you trust each person to have your best interest in mind always (even if it isn’t the outcome you might have chosen…since they want the best for you…they might see something you don’t)?

Is it time to “spring clean” your relationships? What would you like to be doing differently? How will you accomplish that? Can’t wait to hear! Please share your thoughts below or email me at ellen@yourtransformationcoach.com.

Rethinking the Definition of Family

Posted on: May 21st, 2012 by CoachEllen 21 Comments

I am just back from a lovely weekend with my cousin in Prague…well, she actually isn’t a blood relative, but she and I agree that we are FAMILY. It started me thinking…sometimes family is a natural selection process, isn’t it? Those to whom we are drawn and with whom we have the most magical moments and synchronicities are like family-so shouldn’t they also be called family?

Perhaps it is time to rethink our definition of family. Part of having an authentic life is being present and actively participating in relationships. When we do this, the bonds are deep and lasting…and ultimately more meaningful to everyone involved.

This week, I challenge you to notice those to whom you are drawn; those people who cross your path as a synchronicity. Be alive and awake in your interactions. Genuinely care about them. Make an effort to add to their lives and it will add to yours ten-fold. That’s the kind of relationships I want in my life; what about you? Hey, you can never have enough family, right?

Do you have similar “family”? How do you nurture the relationship? Can’t wait to hear! Please share your thoughts below or email me at ellen@yourtransformationcoach.com.

Competition: Being a Winner Doesn’t Mean You Always Come First

Posted on: May 10th, 2012 by CoachEllen 12 Comments

Do you feel like you need to WIN all the time? Hello! Who doesn’t like to win? I sure do! However, let’s consider what kind of energy is present when you have to do “better” than someone else. I’m not saying it isn’t good to do your best and be the best you can be. I am totally a fan of that! But, at the price of someone else losing? Yuck! That’s not the kind of energy you want swirling around you, is it?

So, how do we win and let others win, too? The true WIN-WIN?

Try these simple tips:

1. Be self-confident; you don’t need to outdo the Jones’… Be satisfied with what you have now and filled with the joy and expectation of what you want blossoming (as if you already have it, not from a place of lack or envy). Appreciate what others have and be happy for them. It gives you the contrast you need to know what you do and don’t want, so you can attract what you desire. This is an abundant Universe and there is enough for everyone!

2. Intend the highest good outcome for all. When you think about a situation or start a new endeavor, wish for the highest good for all involved, rather than to do “better” than everyone else. And, if you don’t “win”, be a good sport and happy for the other person. Filling yourself with remorse and jealousy is poisonous and won’t get you the results for which you yearn.

3. Let go of attachment to results. Remember when you were young and playing with magnets-and how the two with the same polarity wouldn’t touch, no matter what you did? Same here! The more you push (resist), the more you push what you desire in the other direction. Translation: When you let go of your attachment to the results (let go of resistance), you make room for the good stuff to happen. Nice, huh?

So, is it time to say goodbye to the need to win all the time? In the whole scheme of things, it doesn’t matter who was right or got there first. What matters is how much you care, how honest and genuine you are, how much you cheer others on and want the best for them; the highest good. Then, what you want will flow to you naturally…as well as to everyone else. And, isn’t that what we really wanted all along?

How do you compete? What would you like to be doing differently? How will you accomplish that? Can’t wait to hear! Please share your thoughts below or email me at ellen@yourtransformationcoach.com.

Radiate Positive Energy and Imagine your Ideal Life into Reality!

Posted on: May 3rd, 2012 by CoachEllen 8 Comments

In my last blog, I talked about letting go of keeping score…so that our success flows naturally (and we stay out of our own way!). When we put our attention on what we don’t have, rather than what we actually want, the law of attraction brings us what we are focusing our attention on…that which we don’t want. So, how do we stop thinking about what we don’t want, when it is so, so, so distracting??? And we really don’t want it!!! Practice-that’s right, practice!

Try these simple tips to easily shift your focus and attract your ideal life:

1. When you start dwelling on what you don’t have, practice thinking about what you DO want as if it is already your reality. If it is too challenging to think about what you want because it seems too far out of reach, just shift your focus onto something that brings you joy.

Bonus tip: Make a list of things that put a smile on your face and carry it with you for easy reference. And then refer to it!

2. Use affirmations to shift your focus and retrain your mind. Our brain believes what we tell it. So, for example, if we keep seeing ourselves as overweight, that’s what we get. Find someone whose body you admire and first be full of appreciation for the beauty of it…and then imagine that yourself.

Bonus tip: Remember, you didn’t learn to walk (or talk!) without multiple attempt and mini-steps. Keep working on it and don’t give up. It will get easier and easier, I promise!

3. When you say or do something negative, quickly teach yourself to say “Cancel, Cancel!”. Then, focus your attention on what you DO want.

Bonus tip: Imagine a huge photocopier in the sky sending out your thoughts…when you think something negative, millions of copies are sent out. YUCK! But, the good news is that the same thing happens when you think something joyful, happy, and positive.

Bottom line, what we think is OUR choice. Thoughts of lack and pain will bring just that. Thoughts of joy will naturally attract positive circumstances into your life. Want to know if you need some work in this area? Look honestly at your life-is it what you really want it to be? Hmmm… What you think is exactly what you have attracted. Talk about the honest truth! Time to shift your thinking?

How do you monitor and manage your thoughts? What would you like to be doing differently? How will you accomplish that? Can’t wait to hear! Please share your thoughts below or email me at ellen@yourtransformationcoach.com.