Chewing the Fat: What to do when FOOD Calls Your Name???
Dear Our Lady of Weight Loss ~  I really don’t quite understand it, but food – in particular – sweets with a heavy emphasis on chocolate – has a crazy kind of power of me.  It knows my name and frequently calls out to me. How do I stop food from calling out to me?  How do I take its po

posted 1:45:46pm Feb. 15, 2012 | read full post »

Kick in the Tush Tuesday: She-Wolfs, Goat Sacrifices ... What We Do for Love
Greetings Tushkateers ... and a very Happy Valentine's Day to YOU! As I am sure you are well aware, today is Valentine's Day.  How exciting for both Our L

posted 7:30:33am Feb. 14, 2012 | read full post »

Play: 'Angels of Love' Weight Loss Puzzle and Lose
This week's Get Jiggy Weight Loss JigSaw Puzzle, entitled:  Angels of Love is Our Lady of Weight Loss's Valentine to YOU! As you click through "Angels of Love," m

posted 7:34:18am Feb. 13, 2012 | read full post »

Dysfunctional Chef: Sloppy-Joe, the Ultimate Comfort Food
  Anyone out there remember the "Manwich?"  In 1969, Hunt's introduced its Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce and it revolutionized the Sloppy Joe.  It sure was a staple in our kitchen.  My mother, the gourmet, used to break it out on special occasions.   No disrespect meant, Mom.  :) Here's

posted 7:04:58pm Feb. 10, 2012 | read full post »

The Elder Care Blues: Things Could Be Worse ... and, they will be.
The thing about life is that life has a life of its own, and you just never know when ‘life’s life’ is going to show up and where ‘it’ is going to take you.   For the most part the unexpected twists n’ turns are a mere blip in your day, barely noticeable. For example:  You plan on

posted 11:23:23am Feb. 09, 2012 | read full post »