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| Our Lady of Weight Loss's KICK In the TUSH CLUB ... with Janice Taylor |
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| The Fill Up on HAPPINESS e-Diet Plan: 6 Weeks of JOY!!! |
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IT'S ABOUT YOUR LIFE; not about your fat!
EVOLVE! (Don't just improve.) Improve means to do something better. Evolve, however, means that you permanently and fundamentally change a part of who you are.
Janice Taylor is an inspiration! Through hypnosis, movement, talk, and art, Janice changed my mind and gave me the emotional strength I needed to change my body. ~ AH
While working with Janice, I not only 'permanently removed' over 20 pounds, I changed my life. I got so much more than I'd bargained for - ME! Profound stuff. I heartily recommend Janice as a coach. ~ MEMcG
It's official!!! Our Lady of Weight Loss: Miraculous and Motivational Musings from the Patron Saint of Permanent Fat Removal is one of Oprah's picks for Summer Reading 2009. (Only $8 on amazon.com!)
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I know it's a bit pricey, however, it's a one-time purchase, way cheaper to carry water than to buy bottled water. And plastic bottles are way bad for the planet and you! Plus, the bottle is beautifully crafts, by one of the leading environmental friendly manufacturers SIGG.
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A lot of people are afraid of heights.
Not me, I'm afraid of widths. ~ Steven Wright
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Happy Weight Loss
Hi Tushketeers ~ My head is spinning from all that has happened this week. The deaths of Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson, Governor Sanford's disappearance and affair, Elizabeth Hasselbeck's alleged plagiarism, on top of the usual steady stream of 'hard' news. I spent a some time reflecting on 'life,' and in the process stumbled upon a few philosophical quotes that helped me make some sense of it all. (See this week's Motivational Musings: Michael Jackson below).
On the lighter side, my cat 'went missing' for 36 hours. We were sure she'd jumped ship (out a window that was open). I checked the streets (fearing splattered cat - YUK!), the closets, under the bed, in between the towels in the linen closet ... no cat! I meowed; no answer. And then out of no where - a day and a half later - Rayne plops on the bed, without explanation!
I was relieved, of course, but still pent up with worrisome energy, so I set out on a purposeful walk to the Farmer's Market across town and back (through Morningside Park which includes winding stairways to get to the other side - wow, what a workout!). Once there, I picked up some Garlic Scape, just because it's curly and I was clueless as to what one might do with it! (See Righteous Recipe below).
And last but certainly not least, my email box was filled with happy news. Adriana, Tushkateer extraordinaire, forwarded me Oprah's Book Club newsletter, which named
Our Lady of Weight Loss: Miraculous and Motivational Musings from the Patron Saint of Permanent Fat Removal one of Oprah's Book Club picks for Summer Reading 2009. A very nice feather in Our Lady's cap. Praise be and Amen! a MUST READ, in case you haven't already, plus it's on sale: Bargain @ only $8!
What were the ups and downs of your week? The best parts? Write OLofWL!
Spread the word … NOT the icing!
Janice
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Motivational Musings
Your GAIN, Is My PAIN... How Can I Help You?
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Michael Jackson: On the complexities of being human.
As reports begin to filter in on the behind the scenes life of Michael Jackson, his alleged addiction to Demerol (a narcotic painkiller) and possible cause of death, his rumored marriage to Rwaramba (the children's nanny), the number of plastic surgery procedures undergone, his court appearances regarding his alleged inappropriate behavior with young boys, his shyness and insecurities, and his undeniable talent - on a level that comes but once in a lifetime - that has been and will continue to be a meaningful part of our lives, one does wonder about the complexity of the human being and what it is all about.
The meaning of life has been the subject of much philosophical, religious, scientific and spiritual debate throughout history. And in this time of death, we find ourselves wondering ...
... "Why are we here?"
... "Do we have a soul?"
... "What happens when we die?"
... "Do we have a purpose?"
... "Why is happiness so complicated?"
... "What is the meaning of life?"
I wouldn't presume to have the answers to these questions, although I suspect that we are often barking up the wrong tree.
Alice came to a fork in the road. "Which road do I take?" she asked.
"Where do you want to go?" responded the Cheshire cat.
"I don't know," Alice answered.
"Then," said the cat, "it doesn't matter."
~Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
In this moment of reflection, which death often provides, I offer you some thoughts from some of our most respected and best philosophers, writers and just plain folk that may help us find our way.
Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~ Henry David Thoreau
The fish trap exists because of the fish. Once you've gotten the fish you can forget the trap. The rabbit snare exists because of the rabbit. Once you've gotten the rabbit, you can forget the snare. Words exist because of meaning. Once you've gotten the meaning, you can forget the words. Where can I find a man who has forgotten words so I can talk with him? ~ Chuang Tzu
Life has the name of life, but in reality it is death. ~ Heraclitus, Eustathius ad Iliad
It requires a great deal of faith for a man to be cured by his own placebos. ~John L. McClenahan
You don't have a soul. You are a Soul. You have a body. ~ C S Lewis
Spread the word ... NOT the icing,
Janice
Put the Brakes on Menopausal Weight Gain
Turn "mean-o-pause" into a time of body beauty with these nine tips. If you're just entering menopause, you might be thinking, is menopausal weight gain a given? What's happening to my body? Why have the Scales of Injustice turned on me? Aren't these supposed to be the best years of my life, not the fattest? I promise you that I am eating and exercising the same way I always have! ... Read On!
Belly Fat Cure: Blueberries beat the belly fat blues.
Got the Belly Fat Blues? The benefits of eating blueberries, a fruit that is rich in antioxidants, has been known for some time, but now new studies indicate that blueberries may be an important component to losing abdominal fat - the kind of fat that is linked to heart disease and diabetes. ... Read On!
Jon and Kate: A Sandwich of Betrayal, Stress & Divorce?
I can't even begin to imagine what it must be like to be Jon or Kate or one of the eight. The amount of milk and bread consumed daily would be enough to put me over the edge, never mind the noise level, or the stress of living your life in a fishbowl. Oh, and how about the accusations of betrayal? The National Ledger reports that "Jon and Kate have been rumored to have been living apart for months and accusations of infidelity have hit both parties. Kate has been accused of having an affair with bodyguard Steve Neild while Jon has been accused of a months long affair with teacher Deanna Hummel." ... Read On!
The No Diet Way: Table Tips & Slim Down Tricks
Set Your Table for Change! Here are some great fat melting tips from Our Lady of Weight Loss's Arsenal for Mass Reduction ... and an excellent excuse (or reason) to go shopping! ... Read On!
Elizabeth Hasselbeck: Accused of plagiarizing diet book
Did you hear? Elizabeth Hasselbeck, co-host of ABC's The View, and author the diet book "The G-Free Diet: A Gluten-Free Survival Guide" is being sued for copyright infringement by Susan Hassett. Hassett says that Hasselbeck helped herself to substantial portions, pieces, parts, and lists of heavily researched information from her self-published book "Living with Celiac Disease," which Hassett kindly sent her in April 2008, when she heard that Hasselbeck had Celiac Disease. ... Read On!
Fat to Thin: Step Out of Your Fat Suit Today.
A number of readers have asked me for more details about my travels on the rocky road to Sveltesville, wanting me to further share my secrets that led me from a size 18 to a size 4, and how I came to write the best permanent fat removal book ever, Our Lady of Weight Loss: Miraculous and Motivational Musings from the Patron Saint of Permanent Fat Removal.
My story is not your typical fat-to-thin story and my book is not your typical diet book. We're talkin' permanent fat removal here (if you lose it, you may find it). ... Read On!
Kick in the Tush Club Chapters (for your meetings!)
Question of the week . . . Discuss amongst yourselves.
What happens when you imagine yourself enjoying all the benefits of having made this change?
What happens when you imagine yourself being able to live a healthy lifestyle ...
... making good food choices
... having control
... changing your relationship to food and yourself?
What happens when you imagine being free of compulsive food thoughts?
Start your own KICK in the TUSH Club Chapter!
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Chewing the Fat
Dear OLofWL ~ I am scheduled to have gastric bypass surgery in two weeks. I've tried every conceivable diet plan ever. I was able to lose the weight - on all the plans, but eventually I gained it all back plus some. It is my hope that the gastric bypass will force me into getting my life on track. Do you think gastric bypass is the answer? ~ G.M.
Dear G.M. ~ Gastric bypass may help you to lose the weight, but it is NOT the whole enchilada, so to speak. Many a client I have worked with has undergone surgery, lost an enormous amount of weight and then gained it back. Once again, it's not about the fat or the food, it's about your mind. If you do not go inside (and I don't mean via surgery) and change the way you think, change your perspective, take on your 'real' challenges, you may well find yourself contacting me a year or two or even three from now with a sorry gastric bypass tale. Gastric bypass or not, as Einstein says, "You cannot change a problem with the same mind that created it." Beware, my friend. It's not about the fat, the food or the surgery. It's about YOU! We are here for you. Please let me know what you decide and how we can support you. ~ OLofWL
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Dear OLofWL ~ I am 100 pounds skinny and would love to gain weight but I love to read your output because they are so funny and good. Thought you might like to know. Thanks. Wishing I could gain weight. It's easier to lose than gain, I believe. ~ Melissa C.
Dear Melissa C. ~ Our Lady of Weight Loss is about letting go of all weighty issues; she's about lightening up and being your best self. The fact that you find her/me funny and good is great! As for your skinniness ... you might want to explore putting avocado, peanut butter on everything (unless allergic!). These foods are natural foods, high in fat and calories that are good for you! :) Eat Healthy! ~ OLofWL
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Dear OLofWL ~ Am I missing something? In last week's recipe - Cucumber Extraordinaire called for "evaporated sugar." What is "evaporated sugar?" ~ Debby
Dear Debby ~ Recently, when teaching "Our Lady of Weight Loss enLIGHTens" at Omega Institute for Holistic Studies and eating at their oh-so-fabulous healthy dining hall, I noticed that instead of sugar, they used 'evaporated cane sugar' or 'evaporated cane juice.'
Evaporated cane sugar does not undergo the same processing as refined sugar. It's unclear to me if it is that much better, however, I'm thinking that anything that is less refined is a better choice! Thanks for asking. ~ OLofWL
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Righteous Recipe
Garlic Scape Pesto
Ingredients: 10 garlic scapes, finely chopped (top flowery part removed) * 1/4 cup grated parmigiano cheese * 1/3 cup olive oil * 1/3 cup slivered almonds (toasted lightly) * Sea salt to taste * Black pepper to taste
Instructions: Place scapes and almonds in the bowl of a food processor and whiz until well combined and somewhat smooth. Slowly drizzle in oil and process until integrated. With a rubber spatula, scoop pesto out of bowl and into a mixing bowl. Add parmigiano to taste; add salt and pepper. Makes about 6 ounces of pesto. Keeps for up to one week in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
For ˝ pound short pasta such as penne, add about 2 tablespoons of pesto to cooked pasta and stir until pasta is well coated.
What's your fav HEALTHY recipe, low fat, low cal? Send to OLofWL for possible publication! Woo Hoo, FUN!
NewsBites ...
Craft for Health interviews Our Lady of Weight Loss: Craft Yourself Skinny - the creativity just keeps on flowing! Uplifting, too!
Psychology Today blogger, Susan K. Perry interviews Our Lady of Weight Loss! Very insightful, of course!
The Query Queen, Wendy asks ... 10 Questions for Our Lady of Weight Loss Wildly entertaining!
A multitude of bite-sized video clips of Janice on empowHER.com!
VIDEO - HERSTORY: Janice Shares How She Reacts When Her Weight Loss Goals Are Sabotaged?
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Our Lady of Weight Loss is the patron saint of permanent fat removal. With Our Lady's help, Janice Taylor permanently removed over 50 pounds 7 years ago.
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