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For those of us who love to snuggle in, hunker down and watch a good flick, I've got some interesting information to share with you.

University of Mississippi researchers found that 'movie munchers' ingested 28% more buttered popcorn when watching "Love Story" than those who watched the comedy "Sweet Home Alabama." (that's an extra 115 calories)

A Vanderbilt University study found that laughing out loud for 10-15 minutes per day burns between 10 and 40 calories. A good belly laugh causes one to gasp for air, thus exercises the diaphragm!

One group of University of Maryland volunteers were shown funny videos, while another group was shown stressful videos. The study showed that laughter keeps arteries from hardening, while stress does the opposite!

What's On Tonight?
Our Lady of Weight Loss consulted the American Film Institute's list of 100 Funniest American Movies of all times. Here are the top 25. Click here for entire list!

What's your favorite funny, fat-burning movie?

More fat-burning laughter:
Recession proof laughs: Cheap and easy.
Laughing at Longevity
Laughter Cracks the Cosmic Egg

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Janice
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Drop Dead Diva, starring the uber-talented and lovely Brooke Elliott, premiered on Lifetime last night, and let me say right up front, this Beliefnet.com blogger LOVED IT! I mean, who doesn't love a good transformation!

The Premise: Deb, a blonde, size 0, vapid, aspiring model crashes her top-down sports car into a truck that is transporting oranges. The visual of Deb and her car buried in thousands of oranges adds a colorful and 'light' touch to her death.

That's right - Deb dies, and through divine intervention (they should have brought Our Lady of Weight Loss in on this one), she is transported into smart, giving, kind lawyer Jane's size 16, frumpy body. It's 2 cups of Freaky Friday, plus 3 cups Legally Blonde with a shake of Heaven Can Wait and a pinch of Hairspray (the fat girl ultimately wins the guy).

And sure, just as you would expect, Drop Dead Diva utilizes the lame idea that all size 16 girls are smart, frumpy and kind (NOT!) and all size 0 girls are shallow, mean and dumb (NOT!), to establish a plot line. I don't think the show will ultimately change how people feel about being 'fat,' nor do I think the show is going to create a donut shortage (although I confess that plate that was calling out to Jane was whispering my name, too), or an increase in gym memberships (wow, did you see the tone and definition in Jane's clients' arms?).

Drop Dead Diva, at its heart is charming, 'light' comic fare - a romanic chick-flick-series if ever there was one. Escapism, fun, and fashion friendly.

Celebrity Weight Central:
Rebecca Romijn: 60 pounds gone?
Kirstie & Oprah: Stuck in a fat suit?
Is Oprah Hypnotizing YOU?

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As Our Lady of Weight Loss was moving into a state of bliss on a leisurely and contemplative stroll on the "Road to Svelvesille," she bumped into Lord Ganesh, the oh-so-chubby and wise, elephant headed Hindi God, who is best known to be the remover of obstacles.

Just as one might expect, Ganesh was carrying a 'laddus,' a bowl that was filled with sweet meats. His appetite for sweets is legendary. So legendary that offers of them are often left at his shrine!

"Oh Ganesh," Our Lady of Weight Loss said, "It is so good to see you. It's been far too long."
"Yes," Ganesh replied, as he offered Our Lady one of his sweet meats.
"Thanks, but no thanks, Ganesh. I'm not hungry. And truthfully, I just saw the movie, "Food, Inc." and unless that meat you're carrying is organic, I'm not interested."

Our Lady of Weight Loss continued, "But you know, there is something you can help me with. Many of my Weight Loss Coaching clients struggle with obstacles that are continuously tossed left and right in their paths. In addition to the usual 'natural' obstacles such as lightning striking trees and then toppling on a car, it seems they are confronted by their husbands bearing ice cream pops, their mothers baking cookies, the ubiquitous candy bowls in their offices, and so much more."

"Oh, I know," replied Ganesh. "Just the other day I was shopping in Gourmet Garage and just the amount of free samples was enough to feed my village for a day."

"Yes, there's that too. Obstacles and temptation everywhere. What can you offer to my peeps that might help to free them from food obsessions and move them forward with grace and ease?"

"That's easy, Our Lady," Ganesh responded with glee. "I can provide a mantra, a religious and mystical series of words that can be chanted aloud or silently. Mantras are, in a certain sense, the most ancient method of using affirmations that can bring change to one's life."

Ganesh enthusiastically continued, "Hey, isn't "Step 75" in your fabulous book, All Is Forgiven, Move On about mantras? And by the way, congrats on your first book, Our Lady of Weight Loss being a part of Oprah Book Club, Summer Reading, 2009!"

"Thank you, Ganesh!" Our Lady smiled. "It is a thrill to be on the same page as Oprah, and yes, "Step 75" in AIF, MO is entitled "The Mother of All Mantras." Now ... please ... what is the mantra you can offer my peeps so that they can easily and effortlessly plow through their obstacles.

"Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha." Ganesh chanted 108 times.

There are many chants to Ganesh, but a simple and powerful one is this:
Om gam ganapataye namaha!

A simple and loose translation might be:
Om = Salutations! Everyone wake up!
Gam = The secret power sound of Ganesh. It is his "seed syllable" or bija mantra.
Ganapataye = Another name of Ganesh, the breaker of obstacles.
Namaha = Yo! Ganesh! You da God!

And here's how to pronounce it!
Om = ohm or aum
Gam = Somewhere between "gahm" and "gum". In some dialects it is "guhng".
Ganapataye = gah-nah-paht-ah-yeh
Namaha - nah-mah-hah

Take your time learning this mantra. And then, as you chant your first round of 108 repetitions, slowly speed it up.

Om gam ganapataye namaha!
Om gam ganapataye namaha!
Om gam ganapataye namaha!

And to further embed, infuse, soak in the mantra, and the power of Lord Ganesh, Remover of Obstacles, chant while working on your Sunday Jigsaw Puzzle!!!

Want more inspiration, motivation and weight loss fun?
Cucumber Angel: Cool and Heaven Sent
Stuck on Chocolate?
Fat to Thin: How to Step Out of Your Fat Suit Today!

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This Beliefnet blogger asked Kick in the Tush Club members to answer the following question,

"What is your good morning recipe?"
And Sunny Gal answered! Good goin' Sunny Gal! Thanks!!!!

10 Sunny Ways to Make Your Day a Good One!

1. A good day is when I wake up remembering that a good day happens by CHOICE not chance!

2. A good day is when I live the day in the present, being grateful for the little things in life.

3. A good day is a day that I look back on and smile, because I allowed myself to be open to something new without realizing it at the time.

4. A good day is when I can feel anger, pain, sadness, etc. but not let it take over.

5. A good day is when I relax and go with the flow.

6. A good day is drama free. (My choice, again.)

7. A good day is when I'm aware that I'm a kind and compassionate person and treat myself that way.

8. A good day is when I don't use excuses to paralyze my thoughts and dreams or allow fear to keep me from stepping out and doing something I believe in.

9. A good day is connecting with people who are on the same self exploration journey as I am.

10. A good day is the realization that EVERY DAY IS A GOOD DAY no matter what happens!

Let the Sun shine in!

More happy weight loss:
Feeling blue? Need a lift?
Reduce Belly Fat: The Happiness Diet
Best Stay Fat Strategies!

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Hi everyone! This week's jigsaw puzzle was inspired by Barbie's 50th Anniversary! Have fun getting jiggy!

For more Barbie fun:
1959 Barbie Commercial!!!
Barbie Turns 50: home photos!

Be sure to 'tune into' ... Profound Paths to Health, Healing and Happiness.

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