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Weighty Confession
Forgive Me for I Have Sinned
I had a baby ruth.
Dangit!
Cecilia S., Texas
All Is Forgiven. Move On.
Lighten your load. Submit your weight confession NOW! You'll feel better for it!
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The Life of a Weight Loss Artist: THE BLOG
The ups and downs, the trials and tribulations of Janice Taylor's personal, irreverent and revealing life.
You'll laugh; you'll cry. Worth the click!
(clicking burns calories)
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Motivational Musing
Peppermint Kills
I generally end my food day with a nice, hot cup of flavorful tea. (Yes, even in the hot summer.) That’s right – once the tea is poured, the kitchen is closed and all thoughts of food are channeled into creative acts of weight loss. (See this week's CAWL below.)
For a long time, I was into cinnamon tea (I highly recommend it), but recently, for variety’s sake, I switched to peppermint. I noticed that I was not only enjoying its delectably sweet taste, but I was also getting off on its aroma. A mighty duo, smell and taste!
Peppermint (mentha piperita) is a naturally occurring sterile hybrid mint - a cross between spearmint and water mint. It has a high menthol content, and is often used to flavor tea, ice cream, candy, (ahhh, love those peppermint patties – see calorie content below) chewing gum, and toothpaste.
In addition to its unique flavor, it is also valued for its medicinal properties. Peppermint oil (which comes from steam-distilling the plant’s leaves and stems) is used as a muscle relaxant, particularly in the digestive tract, and it helps to reduce inflammation in the nasal passages.
Peppermint may help to:
Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome. - Its anti-spasmodic effect provides relief of abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhea.
Relieve nausea and vomiting. – Both peppermint tea and peppermint oil capsules anesthetize the stomach’s mucous lining.
Control flatulence and relieve diverticulitis. – Peppermint relaxes digestive spasms.
Reduce heartburn – The menthol strengthens the flow of digestive juices.
Fight bad breath – Apply a few drops of peppermint oil to the tongue. (If you are a more is more kind of person (vs. less is more), be sure to read CAUTION: Peppermint Kills below.)
Lessen muscle aches and pains. – Peppermint first stimulates the nerves by producing a cool sensation and then desensitizes the nerves that pick up the pain message, thus the brain is fooled. (Cool.)
Relieve congestion and cough due to the common cold and allergies. – Peppermint reduces inflammation in the nasal passages. Inhaling the menthol, while drinking peppermint tea, may also help to lessen symptoms.
Fight stress. – When added to the bath, the aroma of the peppermint oil may help to relieve tension.
Caution: Peppermint Kills
Never ingest pure menthol (the main ingredient in peppermint oil). Even one teaspoon can be fatal.
If you have a Hiatal hernia, stay away from peppermint oil. Symptoms will intensify!
Do not apply peppermint oil to the chest or nostrils of a child under five years of age. It can cause a choking feeling.
Stay away from peppermint if you have gallstones.
If you are pregnant, do not ingest large doses of peppermint oil. It’s natural ability to relax can relax your uterus right into labor!
One (39 g) Peppermint Pattie contains 160 calories; 25 from fat -
Carbohydrates, 32 grams - Protein, less than 1 gram.
New Point of View: Having a ritual to end my day will create a new, healthy habit that will help me to permanently remove excess weight.
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The insightful nature of what Janice was able to glean from me and reflect back to me was so much more than any of my many other attempts with counseling and group work. I am filled with hope and peace each day, as I watch my body catch up to my spirit. ~ KF
Working with Janice changed everything for me. A total shift that encompassed so much more than weight loss. She is an amazing life-coach. Intuitive, insightful and non-judgmental. ~ TZ
Since I began reading Our Lady of Weight Loss (the book) and working with Janice as my coach, I have lost 12 pounds! This feels so very positive. Janice's advice, support and insights have been and will continue to be an enormous help to me, in many, many ways. ~ SB
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Righteous Recipe
Killer Peppermint Meringues (PKM) is sent to us by KITT Club member, Sandi M., Las Vegas. Sandi says that PKM's are about 15 calories each. She says that they are so good ... in fact, They KILL!
Ingredients: 2 lg egg whites, room temp * 1/8 teaspoon salt * 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar * 1/2 cup sugar * 2 peppermint candies, crushed
Directions: Preheat oven to 225 degrees f. * Line two cookie sheets with foil. * In a large bowl, beat egg whites, salt and cream of tartar until peaks appear.* Gradually add sugar and beat at medium speed for 5 to 6 minutes.* Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets. * Sprinkle with crushed candy. Bake 1-1/2 hours. * Meringues should look dry and white.* Turn off oven. * Keep oven door open just a bit and be sure to let those babies cool before you start a poppin them in your mouth.
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Chewing the Fat
Update on the on-line group. Thanks to all who have sent emails saying that they are interested in being a part of an on-line group. I am working on it; talking to other bigger sites, to see if they have space for us ... and I should be back to you with something soon! So hang in there; keep writing to OLofWL with your insights, challenges, celebrations and questions. More info to come soon! All are welcome! Write me to be put on list.
Dear OLofWL ~ YES! I've now read your book (instead of just buying it) and this is what I took from it: permanent fat removal involves all the senses of your life - sing it, paint it, dance it, break the route between the bakery frosting sighting from eye to mouth........! Anyway, I'm not much into handcrafts these days but the principle of "include the senses, the senses" has stuck. All the best, Pat McK.
PS: Down to 188 this morning, that's the bottom part of my plateau, my endless plateau that I have been (patiently) on since OCTOBER...... this time, I'm seeing the 180s as a giant chute (as in chutes and ladders) that I am passing through, even as I write this!
Dear Pat ~ Congratulations on permanently removing enough excess weight to see the 180s! Your new perspective on how you experience/see/feel about the 180s is brilliant and will surely move you past your plateau. Weight loss is a mind set and you have set your mind. Yes, it is about creatively using all your senses and sense to lose weight. Permanent fat removal is a creative journey - as you create the new you. It's not about making crafts, per se. It's about crafting the new YOU! Permanent fat removal is a reduction sauce of self-love! Permanent Fat Removal is an opportunity for reinvention and transformation! Thanks for reading the book as well as purchasing it. (HA!) I appreciate your support as the book was written straight from the heart - and it is a special book. ~ OLofWL
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Dear OLofWL ~ Regarding last week's KICK on TRYING - you make a really good point about how using the word "try" leaves a loophole. The word that works best for me is "learn". In my quest to find a way to sustainably lose weight and get healthier, I've learned a lot of things that I wouldn't have expected, and I've changed a lot of things for the better in ways I would not have expected. I'm a brown rice and whole grain fanatic - I look for (occasional) treats that also double as fuel for my body (one oatmeal raisin cookie instead of a big container of ice cream - and I now love a lot of veggies, since I've joined an organic farm share and have learned how to prepare veggies. Have a lovely, light summer! ~ Heidi from Springfield, MA
Dear Heidi ~ You sure learned a lot on your Journey to Sveltsville! I so appreciate your sharing your wisdom. I especially like the idea of joining an organic farm share, as you not only clean up your food act, but you are socializing at the same time, with like minded souls. Bravo on all counts! ~ OLofWL PS: I see you live in Springfield, Massachusetts. I'm scheduled to be teaching at Kripalu again next year ... a fabulous few days where you are sure to learn a lot without even trying! Woo hoo.
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Dear OLof WL ~ I have eliminated "try" for the most part, at least in this sense, from my vocabulary. Another word I work against is "can't." "I can't do . . . " usually means I "choose not to!" By saying this I feel I'm being more honest with myself. Because, of course, you "can" do anything you set your mind to no matter how difficult. ~ Kate S., St. Paul, MN
Dear Kate ~ Most excellent point. A smart and enlightened point of view. Being honest with oneself is key to permanent fat removal. Well done and thank you for sharing! ~ OLofWL
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It was said best by Yoda ~ "Do or do not, there is no try." ~ Submitted by KITT club member Diane.
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Creative Acts of Weight Loss
What is a creative act of weight loss?
It’s ANYTHING that you do that feels good and feeds your soul, other than eating (the ‘bad’ stuff - in excess - when not hungry).
I love to go to yard sales! Salt and pepper shakers are my thing. And not because I use lots of salt and pepper. No, I use them as mini-vases. Perfect for a fun dinner party. A different 'shaker' at each plate with one or two flowers in them. Simply delicious! ~ Sammi K., CA.
What's your creative act of weight loss (CAWL)? Write me!
A CREATIVE WRITING OPPORTUNITY that pays!!! woo hoo! - Boomer Women Speak JUNE-JULY Writing Contest - A Lesson I've Learned
Deadline: July 31, 2007 / Entry Fee: NONE - Great prizes
PRIZES: The winner's story is placed in the Our Voices section at Boomer Women Speak, and they will receive the following:
A Lesson I've Learned - We've all had them. Those “life lessons” that make us stop and think and possibly see the world, our environment, or even ourselves in a different light; the lessons we'll never forget. Some call them “Aha” moments.
Who was your mentor? Was it a teacher, a parent, or your best friend who helped to open your eyes and heart to learn? Maybe even a boyfriend? Or was it man's best friend; a pet? No matter who taught you, or how you learned, we all agree that over time, they are truly unforgettable. What is that one particular lesson that stands out in your mind? Did it change the course of your life, or maybe it wasn't life-altering, but it helped to shape the person you are today?Whatever you lesson, send us your story by entering our contest and win prizes!
Guidelines at this link: Creative Writing Contest
Ten Commandments, KITT Oath Cards and Greeting Cards - Printed matter of all kinds!
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Appearances and Workshops
Our Lady of Weight Loss - Live and In Person!
Wondrous Workshops and Tantalizing Talks
August 12 - Janice Taylor on Naomi's New Morning (Naomi Judd), Hallmark Channel!
HOLD THE DATES! More info coming soon.
October 19 -21 - Aviana Retreat Center (ARC), Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Hypnosis 101: Trance Your Way Into The “Lite” Workshop ...info coming soon.
January 25-27, 2008 - The Crossings, Austin, Texas
April 20-23,2008 - Kripalu Yoga and Health Center workshop
Mugs, Bags and Bumper Stickers at OLofWL's Cafe Press store
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Into the "Lite" Award
This week's KITT Club Into the "LITE" award is presented to ... The Art Word for shedding light on the world of art and word of ART! ArtWord.com is an going collection of cropped images, revealing and redefining the word "ART." That's right, it's on going. So check it out and submit your own work and word of "ART."
Love to Know Crafts.com interviews Janice Taylor, Weight Loss Artist.
Religion and Spirituality.com features Janice Taylor as the Patron Saint of Permanent Fat Removal!
More recent press. . . CNN.Com! Virtual Women's Day event talk. Listen in. Reuters News Service fitsugar.com sEXy EX! and Eyewitness News, ABC7, NYC!
For other news on Janice and reviews of Our Lady of Weight Loss from the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Sun-Times and many more national publications click here!
Hot off the Reprint Press (interested in having Janice write for you?) . . .
Janice Taylor, Weight Loss Coach & Certified Hypnotist is now an 'associate' of NABBW (National Association for Baby Boomer Women) and soon to appear on TheSpotter.net (a savvy NYC website that connects people to health).
If you are interested in re-printing any or all of the Kick in the Tush Club contents, or having Janice Taylor contribute to your publication, website or blog, please write Janice.
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"When I called on Janice, I had been stuck at the same weight for close to three months. During the 4 weeks that I worked with Janice, I lost 7 pounds and since then, have been much better adhering to my weight loss plan. Things make sense again. It was a gift to myself speaking to Janice and I recommend her coaching to anyone who wants more support and guidance and help." ~ Rosemary R., Greenwich Village
"Janice Taylor has been a truly inspirational weight loss coach. Through her creative insight I have found my "artists' soul", making the journey to my new lifestyle fulfilling and utterly satisfying. And I permanently removed over 40 pounds of excess weight! " L~ Brooklyn. NY
"Janice has 'been there' and knows the struggle. She offers practical suggestions and inspirational guidance. Her sense of humor and high spiritedness put me at east and helped to make weight loss fun!" - Felice, PA.
"I look forward to each session with Janice and feel energized afterward, leaving with constructive suggestions and strategies as to how to deal with situations as well as food. Janice is inspiring and keeps me motivated." - Joyce, CT.
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Janice Taylor permanently removed 55 pounds over 5 years ago. If Janice can, you can! Click here for before / after photos.
Janice is a Certified Hypnotist and Weight Loss Coach, author of Our Lady of Weight Loss: Miraculous and Motivational Musings from the Patron Saint of Permanent Fat Removal (Viking Studio/Penguin) and the publisher of the very popular e-letter Kick in the Tush Club. She is a member of the International Coach Federation and Association for Integrative Psychology.
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E-Cards
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FREE E-cards. They're fabulous, fun and delicious.
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Enjoy!
Dear OLofWL ~ I sent an e-card to someone I thought was so deserving, someone who needs to get off her back and like the rest of her body. I sent one to me! Thanks. ~ E.
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KITT Club Chapters
Gather your family, friends, work buddies and start your own chapter. Swap (low fat, low cal, healthy - please) righteous recipes. Or - chew the fat, dish the dirt, confess your weighty sins (and then move on). That's right! Meet weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Meet in-person or virtually. There are no rules. Well maybe one ... that you take the Kick in the Tush Club Oath and smile when doing so! Want more info?
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