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13 Small and Easy Steps that Will Get YOU Back on the Wagon NOW

Do NOT Give Up!
I promise you that it is totally okay that you overate this weekend. After all, one weekend doth not a fat person make. This is a time to chant our mantra, All Is Forgiven, Move On! Good. Say it again ...

... All Is Forgiven, MOVE ON!

That's right. This is a time to MOVE ON, get back on track, jump back on the wagon (gracefully, please). I know - it feels overwhelming, but if you try just one (or more) of these small steps every day, you'll be back in the saddle, losing once more in no time at all! And you'll be feeling great about yourself!

13 Small and Easy Steps that WILL Get YOU Back on the Wagon NOW!

1. Take a Short Walk. Even if it's a five minute slow stroll around the block, get up and move your booty!

2. Whip up just one healthy recipe. It doesn't have to be fancy, just healthy. Oatmeal will do!!

3. Start your day with a healthy breakfast. It does make a HUGE difference!

4. Drink your water. Water is the holy life force. Go for 8 to 12 glasses a day.

5. If you BITE IT; you must WRITE IT. Start writing down what you eat (again).

6. Get Support. Join the Kick in the Tush Club; go to the boards

7. Scissors and Glue. Get busy on your vision board. Cut and paste and psych yourself up! Include pictures of your goals and words that are meaningful to you!

8. Head to the health food section of your supermarket or the health food store and stock up on healthy!

9. Do yard work. In your yard or your neighborhood garden! There's nothing better than sticking your hands in the dirt to get grounded.

10. Listen to inspirational music. What are you favorites? Please comment below, so I can listen too!

11. Eat fruits and veggies! They say that we should eat 9 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Imagine, just for today that you actually did just that! Wow, what an accomplishment.

12. Slow down and savor the flavor. I promise you, it makes all the difference. You will enjoy your food and eat much much less.

13. Crochet, sew, play cards, work on a jigsaw puzzle. Create some nighttime activity that keeps your hands busy.

If I can get back on track, YOU CAN too!
Jump on the wagon with me!!!

Spread the word ... NOT the icing!
Janice
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Janice Taylor is a Life & Wellness Coach, Cert. Hypnotist, author,columnist, seminar leader and 50 pound big-time-loser.

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Today's 'Get Jiggy' jigsaw Our Lady of Weight Loss puzzle is inspired by the season! Yes, today is the last day of November ... tomorrow is December. The holiday season is here! OH My!!!

Are you ready to rock n' roll? Stay steady the course through-out the holiday season?
Join with me.

Jump on the Christmas Diet bandwagon! Let's wake up thinner on New Year's Day! Imagine that!!

Spread the word ... NOT the icing!
Janice
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Janice Taylor is a Life & Wellness Coach, Cert. Hypnotist, author,columnist, seminar leader and 50 pound big-time-loser.

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Want to eat your Thanksgiving leftovers and "get back on the wagon" at the same time?

I realize that the day after is almost, if not more fun, than Thanksgiving Day itself! After all, you've been looking forward to that relaxed time when you can curl up with your big-fat-Turkey sandwich! Haven't you?

Goodness knows, Our Lady of Weight Loss does not want to deny you the pleasure of a big-fat Turkey sandwich!

Here are a few of my favorite Day-After Thanksgiving Our Lady of Weight Loss approved Sandwich Recipes!

TURKEY BACON CLUB. NO joke! Use fat-free mayo and turkey bacon with your leftover turkey and serve up a Turkey Bacon Club sandwich.

OPEN HAM SANDWICH. Thinly sliced ham followed by a nice dollop of Dijon mustard, topped with a thin slice of reduced-fat cheese on a fat slice of whole-wheat toast. Pop it in the toaster-oven. Watch cheese melt. Eat. Enjoy!

WHITE EGGS AND HAM (or TURKEY) OMELETTE. Use egg whites as your base for a ham or turkey omelet. Be sure to toss in a bunch of crunchy, colorful veggies! Want to add some of that low-fat cheese? Go for it! And now place it on a thin slice of your favorite bread.

TURKEY (or HAM) PIZZA. Get yourself a thin-crust pizza (Boboli makes a good one), sprinkle on bits of turkey and/or ham, a little of that cheese. Some of those crunchy veggies. Wowzer!

What are your favorite day-after Thanksgiving sandwiches?
Be sure to share them right here (comment below) or in the Kick in the Tush Club community!

Did you know that the average Thanksgiving dinner ranges from 2000 to 4500 calories? Did you know that one pound equals 3500 calories? Did you want to gain a pound today?

Thanksgiving can be a real challenge for those of us who are watching our waistline, hips and tushes! Here are a few tips that will hopefully get you through the day feeling sated, happy without your picking up that extra pound.

Just some food for thought on this very special day!

Spread the word ... NOT the icing! (or stuffing!)
Janice
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Janice Taylor is a Life & Wellness Coach, Cert. Hypnotist, author,columnist, seminar leader and 50 pound big-time-loser.

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How to survive Thanksgiving? Get through it without gaining 7 pounds of excess weight and 20 pounds of family baggage? Just follow these 10 tips and enjoy!

The Best Ever Thanksgiving Survival Guide to Mental Health

1. Manage Your Expectations. Remember ...Thanksgiving is just like any other day in life. It's filled with ups, downs, glitches and unexpected happenings. Whatever your expectations of Thanksgiving may be, please lower them right now!

Do you think every dish is going to be delicious? Think again. Do you think that none of your buttons are going to get pushed? Think again. Do you think that the air will be filled with happiness and gratitude every single second of this fabulous family day? Think again

Manage your expectations!

2. Don't Regress. Your brother isn't 13, and you're not 9. It doesn't matter that he was bigger than you, elbowed you, teased you, took your favorite toy and smashed it! NO! It really is NOT relevant in the NOW. Let go of the past!

3. Celebrate You. If you find that comments from family members, or rather your interpretation of their comments, sends you on a downward spiral, then come armed with the knowledge that you are wonderful. You are fabulous!

What amazing qualities do you possess? Are you strong? Thoughtful? Creative? Whimsical? Friendly? Determined? Caring? Funny? Celebrate you!

Jot down a quick list of the qualities you like most about yourself and bring the list with you to Thanksgiving. Tuck it away in your pocket or up your sleeve, and if feelings of insecurity start to come up for you, then quietly disappear into a quiet corner, take a quick peek at your list. Take in a deep breath. Own your greatness.

4. Give the Little Kids a Break. All that energy, all that food, all that sugar. It's inevitable. Someone is going to spill something, cry, get cranky, fall down, break something. Prepare ahead of time. Bring enough games, DVDs and books to occupy the little ones. And bring a bag of extra patience for yourself.

5. Pretend "They" are Someone Else's Family. Don't we all love our friend's family? Don't we find them interesting, loving, and funny? Pretend that you are not related to 'them.' Get a fresh start; a new perspective and you may be surprised find that they're not so bad after all.

6. Become a Foto-Food Journalist. Bring a camera and give yourself a journalistic assignment. Perhaps you can take a photo of each person eating, or holding a plate filled with their favorite food? Interview them and ask "What is it that is so compelling about pumpkin pie?"

7. Wear Tight Pants. Take your winter sweats, loose pants, elastic waist -bands and ditch 'em. You will definitely eat less if there is no room to grow.

8. Say "No, Thank you." Even though some people show their love through food, you don't have to eat it! Rehearse saying "No, Thank You!" In numerous languages, just in case English doesn't work.

9. Visualize. Instead of losing control and feeling really bad about yourself at the end of the day, in addition to possibly feeling ill from 'it all,' at the very onset of the day, before you venture out into the world, sit in a quiet place and visualize.

Visualize that it is the end of the day. Yes, you made it through the day, and you are feeling proud. You enjoyed the day, practiced moderation, enjoyed the company of others, felt grateful for what you do have in your life (your glass is more than half full). Add any details to vision in your mind's eye that bring forth visions of happiness, success, actions that are in alignment with your values and goals. Make it real, set your intention and carry this image with you! Yes, you can make it through the holidays without the glaze!

10. Thanksgiving is NOT a Gateway Holiday. Contrary to the agreed upon reality, you do NOT have to gain 6 or 7 pounds this holiday season. Create a new reality. Join with us as we change at The Christmas Diet change the tradition and actually WAKE UP THINNER on New Year's Day! Now imagine that!

Spread the word ... NOT the icing,
Janice
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Janice Taylor is a Life & Wellness Coach, Cert. Hypnotist, author,columnist, seminar leader and 50 pound big-time-loser.

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