Our Lady of Weight Loss

I was clicking through Valerie Reiss's gallery piece this morning, "Gratitude from A to Z".

As Valerie brilliantly points out, "counting your blessings is simple to the point of stupid - and powerful to the point of life-altering."

Anyway ... while taking in all that there is to be grateful for - from apples to clouds to yakking (very clever Valerie!!!), I was awash with gratitude and deep thanks for all that I have vs. what I don't have! (Ought oh - almost went there! Backing up now and going gratitude again!)

In that happy state of mind, I whipped out my favorite feather pen and notebook, and I jotted down 5 things that I am grateful for, which brings me to the above photo of my favorite Weight Loss Art project - "My Gratitude Girdle."

I am eternally grateful to Our Lady of Weight Loss, the patron saint of permanent fat removal, who first revealed herself to me at one of those group meetings where people obsess about food and weight!

Our Lady brought joy and purpose to my life and she helped me to permanently remove over 50 pounds, making me most grateful for not having to wear a girdle anymore!!!

I invite you to start a gratitude journal. Write down 5 things that you are grateful for each morning and/or evening - and if journaling is not your thing, feel free to dig deep in your chest of drawers and find that old girdle, grab a bunch of fabric pens, glitter tape, orange fur - whatever - and fill it with gratitude!

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Janice
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It's playtime at the Kick in the Tush Club!

This week, Janice Taylor, Weight Loss Artist, Coach - she who makes weight loss fun - offers up platters full of Pomegranate Hearts, Rosemary Capellini, Sage Advice and more!

Get Jiggy JigSaw: "Pomegranate Hearts," is inspired by St. Valentines Day. As you click through and put the pieces together, think about love ... all types of love. Love for family, for friends and neighbors; the love and appreciation of the color of the sky, the cold air, the warm air, the fog, the rain; love the sound of the train choo-choo'in on by. Just love plain n' simple. First and foremost, however, love thyself!

And then ... whip up this fabulous dish ...
Capellini Rosemary inspired by The Goddess of Love, Aphrodite!

Rosemary ...

* when placed under your pillow it promotes pleasant dreams,
* when steeped in tea, it calms frayed nerves, and
* when the scent is present during certain amorous adventures, future hints of the heady bouquet will evoke a "Pavlovian call to love!" *Slightly thinner variation of recipe from "InterCourses: an aphrodisiac cookbook"

Rosemary, an aphrodisiac, can be found in early depictions of the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite, clutching or wearing a sprig of the fragrant herb.

BEGIN the love fest:
Start your evening with a hot soak in a bath scented with a few drops of rosemary essential oil will improve circulation to the skin and sensitivity to touch.

AND Then SERVE UP:
Capellini Rosemary a la Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, heavy on the aphrodisiacs

Ingredients:
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup chopped rosemary
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup chopped chives
1 pound capellini
salt n' pepper to taste

Instructions:
Heat garlic in olive in a skillet until nice n' brown. * Stir in herbs and heat. * Cook the pasta until al dente. * Drain and toss with the herb mixture.

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Spread the word ... NOT the icing!
Janice
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Today is National Wear Red Day 2010!
In support of the Go Red For Women movement, people from north to south and east to west are wearing red, in hopes of bringing awareness to and wiping out heart disease and stroke!

Why Red?
Because red is strong and brings forth passion, excitement and energy. It is a stimulate, and it is the hottest of the warm colors.

So - Go Red For Women for Wear Red Day 2010!
If you are not wearing red, Janice Taylor, your weight loss coach, has designed the perfect downloadable red dress for you to wear on WEAR RED DAY 2010! Print it and drape yourself in it! Enjoy.

Here it is! ... Red Dress.pdf

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Janice
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Listen UP and Lighten UP! Tushkateers, have I got a find for you!

Skinny Scoopers! A website from two sassy 'weight loss sisters,' Chris and Lisa, who are dedicated to reporting the news that helps you lose!

Their pages are overflowing with best food finds, tasty tidbits, and hot jeans. They are scouting the weight loss world looking for inside-sources, fitness experts, diet gurus, and best selling authors to interview as they shed 'lite.'

Recently, they interviewed me (available on I-Tunes as well as on Skinny Scoopers)! We had the best time laughing it up while slimming down. After the recording stopped, I turned the tables on Chris and Lisa, and spontaneously interviewed them!

JT: You guys are so much fun! Who ARE YOU, anyway?

C&L: We are a research geek and a reformed journalist, who together have activated our "wonder twin powers" to help others unlock the mysteries of the weight loss universe.

JT: What are "wonder twin powers?"

C&L: Actually they're not unique to us. It's that universal spark that happens when two women connect and each help other to become their very best self.

JT: What ARE the mysteries of the weight loss universe?

C&L: Turns out, it's not so mysterious at all. We just have to be willing to accept the obvious and make the commitment to take care of ourselves.

JT: So true!!! We do have to accept the obvious! And together, you've lost, or as I like to say, 'permanently removed' how much excess weight?

C&L: We collectively lost over 100 pounds and like most people fight like hell every day to not gain every bit of it back.

JT: How did you two find each other? Have you been BBF's forever?

C&L: We connected in the hood but solidified our relationship and mission in life when we landed in the same Weight Watchers meeting... one of us trying to conquer a lifetime of emotional eating, the other working to peel off post baby pounds for the fourth time.

JT: Do you mean that you are peeling off the pounds for the fourth time from the first pregnancy; or one time from each of four pregnancies?

C&L: I meant post baby pounds each time after four babies. Yes, didn't get back to prepregnancy weight after first baby + 5 + 5+ 5 + 5= hmmm not my goal weight anymore!!??

JT: What's The Skinny Scoopers mission?

C&L: To help women on 'the path' find the good food, the hot jeans, and be supportive sisters to all who make weight loss & better healthy and joyful journey rather than the insufferable experience.

JT: What are your top ten 'fatitude' tips?

C&L: Top Ten "Fatitude" Tips!!! Okay ... here they are!

Don't wait until you reach your goal weight to buy a cute pair of jeans. Shop NOW and buy them in the size you ARE!

Always say yes to shoes, purses and bling.

Don't let your maintenance go- style your hair, put on some makeup.

Always secure your oxygen mask first. If you don't take care of yourself, you won't be there to help the ones you love.

Never wear elastic waistbands.

Surround yourself with positivity. Eliminate toxic things and people from your life!

Get some zzzzzzzzs- can't lose if you don't snooze.

Ask for what you need from the people you love.

No negative self talk.

Partner up with a friend. The journey is so much easier and fun when you have someone to share it with!

JT: I so appreciate your honesty, your style ... I am totally with you on the let's make this journey a fun one, eliminate suffering and for sure NO elastic waistbands! Thanks for taking the time to share and lighten.

C&L: Sure thing! Thanks and you are welcome!

Be sure to visit Skinny Scoopers! Listen to Janice Taylor, Our Lady of Weight Loss podcast! And rid thyself of your elastic waistband pants!

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Spread the word ... NOT the icing!
Janice
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Does your weight loss chart look like an EKG?
In need of a coach? Write Janice!

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Ain't THAT the truth! We do live in an obesogenic world!

The sidewalks in our towns and cities have been rolled up and taken away. We no longer take a quick walk or ride our bikes to the mart. We're rolling down our driveways how many times a day?

The plethora of non-physical recreation choices, from television to surfing the net, to video games, add layers of undulating fat to the landscape. And last but not least, the food industry has hooked the public on foods that are laden with unhealthy amounts of salt, fat and sugar!

We live in a fat-creating world! What to do? Here are ...
6 Obesity Fighting Tips for a Obesogenic World

1. Make your home your safe haven. Clear out the red light foods now. Toss 'em, chuck em', get rid of them. There's enough temptation out 'there!'

2. Shop the outer perimeter of the grocery store. For the most part, 'real food' like fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and meats are located on the outer aisles. The processed 'stuff' is in the middle. If it's not real food, do not eat it!

3. Brown Bag It. No need to spend the extra money or blow the calories on work meals. Pack up a nutritious lunch and snacks, and take it with you!

4. Throw an Apple in Your Bag. When you grab your keys, cell phone, and lipstick, be sure to grab a piece of fruit, too. Just in case you're hungry, you've got something smart with you! Make it a habit!

5. Read the Menu Before You GO. More often than not, in these modern times, restaurants have their menus listed on the Internet. So check it before you head out! Make the smartest choice possible ahead of time. Don't get suckered in by re-reading the menu or listening to the waiter hypnotize you with the specials. They're not so special.

6. Open Your Windows and Yell, "I'm NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE!" Say "NO!" to the food industry. Stop buying unhealthy products. Write editors of the fashion magazines, and tell them to stop listing the latest diet next to a recipe for 7 layer cake! Go to town meetings and tell them that sidewalks are a good idea.

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Spread the word ... NOT the icing!
Janice
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Does your weight loss chart look like an EKG?
In need of a coach? Write Janice!

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What does Groundhog Day have to do with weight loss? Our Lady of Weight Loss says, "All roads lead to weight loss!" If the winter is getting you down, you might eat! If you are longing for spring, you might make an extra trip to the fridge. If it's grey outside and/or snowing, you may turn to food to add color to your life! Here follow 9 Groundhog Day Quotes for you to chew on, as you smile and stay steady on your healthy living journey!

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher lost 20 pounds in 2 weeks by eating 56 eggs. Would you? Weigh-In with Janice Taylor your weight loss coach! Making Weight Loss FUN!

Are you looking for love (in all the wrong places?). Today, Our Lady of Weight Loss and Janice Taylor, Weight Loss Artist (and Coach) present "Peonies & Paper Dolls in Pink: A Love Potion" jigsaw puzzle. This puzzle promises to keep your hands and mind busy as it brings love into your life.

Do want to once and for all get a grip on the food and weight thing? Do you want to feel comfortable in your body? Do you want to wake up happy and energized? Do you want to stop comparing yourself to others? Do you want to stop worrying about what others are thinking about you? Do you want to stop feeling inadequate? Do you want to feel self-confident? The answer to your problem is here! Do you want to live a life you love?

Weight Loss Motivation 101: We can all relate to wanting things to change on a dime, to lose weight with the snap of a finger, can't we? Our Lady of Weight Loss explains!