MOTIVATION TIP: Lose weight for YOU and only YOU! Let go of that excess weight. Let the real YOU out because YOU MATTER. Because YOU love and value YOURSELF. If NOT NOW, WHEN???
Just Listen ...
No one is as deaf as the man who will not listen." ~ Jewish Proverb
Imagine what it would be like if we really listened to each other? You know, instead of half-listening; instead of 'sort of' paying attention while multi-tasking, or just plain zoning out, or - most commonly - anxiously awaiting for the 'listenee' (a.k.a. speaker) to pause for a millisecond, so that you can jump right in with your brilliance.
Well, for one thing, the person to whom you are listening would enjoy the extraordinary experience of being 'heard,' 'seen,' and 'witnessed.' And YOU, the person who is actively listening, would be exercising your observational powers and, in so doing, you might just perceive more than you normally do. You might understand the 'listenee' on a whole new level. You may have even 'heard' the golden nuggets of what was left unsaid!
While you are chewing on that, read on
The DO NOT's of ACTIVE LISTENING!!!
Do NOT allow your brain to race ahead of your lips! We speak at about 100 to 150 words per minute, but we think at 250 to 500. Just listen!
DO NOT anticipate what will be said. Just listen!
DO NOT be distracted by the people or things around you. Keep your eyes focused on the "listenee." Just listen!
DO NOT interrupt. Allow her/him to finish their thought. Just listen!
DO NOT plan your responses as the speaker is speaking. Just listen!
DO NOT give advice unless specifically asked for it. Just listen!
DO NOT share every single story from your own life that might relate to what the "listenee" is saying. Just listen!
It's not as easy as it sounds!!!
WHAT does this have to do with Permanent Fat Removal a.k.a. Weight Loss?
Janice and Our Lady of Weight Loss work with a WHOLE LIFE MODEL, which means that weight loss does not live in its little fat-free container ... alone. One area of life impacts on the other. Certainly, your ability to build strong relationships with the people in your life can help to support other areas of life. Think about it!
And when you are truly paying attention to another, you are NOT thinking about yourself, or food. Isn't that a relief?!
Spread the word ... NOT the icing,
Janice
How to Make An Affirmation Box! Read on!
Did you know that affirmations are a form of self-hypnosis? They are!!! Definitely read this post and come to my
KRIPALU workshop, in the Berkshires, MA. "INTO THE "LITE" ... The Hypnosis Diet for Health, Wellness and Well-Being.
OR ... come to my OMEGA workshop in Rhinebeck, NY in June! Our Lady of Weight Loss EnLIGHTens. Health, Happiness and Well-Being!
I've got a slew of empty Altoid containers for us to paint up, paste up, and fill up with affirmations that will CHANGE YOUR MIND!!!! Both workshops are outstanding!!! I'm totally excited. Over-the-top! Can you tell??? ... If you have questions are want to discuss via phone, let me know!
UBER-HEALTHY
Uber-Healthy Spinach MAC & CHEESE ~ Low-fat. Low-cal. Antioxidant Packed. & DeLISH!!!
Ingredients: Elbow Macaroni, Whole Wheat - 1lb * Spinach leafs - 3 to 4 cups (torn) * Low fat ricotta cheese - One 15-oz container * Low fat cheddar cheese - 1.5 cups * Grated Parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup * Low-Fat Carnation Milk - 1 can * Hot Sauce - 2 tsps * 4 egg whites, whipped until foamy * Salt n' Pepper to taste * Paprika for color * Bread Crumbs - 1/4 cup
Instructions: Preheat oven to 375. * Spray a 9X13 baking dish with non-stick spray. * Cook macaroni according to package directions * While mac is cookin' away, mix together in blender or food processor - low-fat ricotta, milk, hot sauce, salt and pepper. * Fold in whipped egg whites. * Drain macaroni. * Stir in cheddar cheese until melted, followed by spinach. * Stir in ricotta mixture. * Place in baking dish. * Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, paprika and bread crumbs. * Bake for 20 minutes. * Turn oven off. Leave in oven with door open for another 10 minutes.
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(taken w. my cell phone - YAY for camera phones. You just never know when you're going to run into a celebrity!).
