January 2013 Archives

Winter Weight Loss: The Freeze Your Ass Off Diet

This morning, I awoke to a ridiculously cold 13 degrees. My first thoughts were not particularly happy ones. “Geeze Louise, when I head out I am going to have to bundle up big time; long underwear, a second pair of [...]

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In Memoriam: For death is but a passing phase of life

posted by Janice Taylor, Editor

For death is but a passing phase of Life; A change of dress, a disrobing; A birth into the unborn again; A commencing where we ended; A starting where we stopped to rest; A crossroad of Eternity; A giving up [...]

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National Hug Day: The 8 Rules of Hugging

posted by Janice Taylor, Editor

Today is National Hugging Day! I’ve already hugged three people, and in doing so I realized that hugging is a bit more complex than just grabbing someone and squeezing! Not everyone welcomes a full frontal hug! Go figure. Anyway, if [...]

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The Hospice Diaries: Transcending the Traditional

posted by Janice Taylor, Editor

This morning, as I lie in bed, contemplating what the next few days might bring forth on all planes–physically, emotionally, intellectually, spiritually–what the days could look like, I begin to wonder how I could possibly best manage to “enjoy” them. [...]

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Kick in the Tush Tuesday: Confused, Lethargic, Stuck in the Past?
Helloooooo Tushkateers! How are you on this fine mid-June day? I am well, and awake; even energized! I've been decluttering (again and again still), tossing like mad. Letting go of "stuff" and things; and the more I toss, the lighter and freer I feel. My windowsill is clear (again)--c

posted 12:15:03pm Jun. 18, 2013 | read full post »

Puzzled? Knitted or Knot: 80 calories per hole
This morning, I took a very early morning walk to Dunkin' Donuts for a cuppa coffee (could you believe we ran out, here, at home...oy!). I made my way

posted 10:31:52am Jun. 17, 2013 | read full post »

Eat This: Lose Weight - Father's Day "No Tears Caramelized Onion Tart"
Are you looking for the best Father's Day recipe ever? Something good to serve on Sunday (or any other day for that matter) that falls into the "comfort food" and "healthy eating" and "lose it" categories? Yes? (If not, think it through. Apparently, you are reading this blog--the Our Lady of W

posted 12:25:49pm Jun. 14, 2013 | read full post »

#OneWord Thursday: 10 #Judgment Quotes: Just How Heavy and Unnecessary?
As a Life Coach and Weight Loss Success Coach, I see, hear and feel people judging themselves and others consistently, continually, constantly, relentlessly in negative, unfair and harmful ways. #Judgment, Oy! Take heed: If you want to permanently let go of, rid thyself of your excess weight,

posted 9:02:32am Jun. 13, 2013 | read full post »

9 tips: How to Lighten Up
When was the last time you had a side-splitting belly laugh? A tear inducing, stomach aching, diaphragm exercising laugh? I can tell you when I did, for sure, because I was ever so grateful for it, into it, aware of it and one with it! It was a mere 10 days ago. I was floating happily, dog-

posted 2:25:19pm Jun. 12, 2013 | read full post »

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