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6 Energy Zappers: Exhausted? Stuck In a Rut?

Is your zig in a zag? Is your energy stuck on ‘low burn? Are you in a ‘slump?’ Janice Taylor, Life & Wellness Coach, tells us … “Whenever I’m in a slump, the first thing that I do is investigate [...]

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Chicago Schools take Healthy Lead: Antibiotic Free Chicken

posted by Janice Taylor, Editor

Are you against the overuse of antibiotics in agriculture? Do you wish that healthier foods were being served to our school children? Yes? Then I’ve got some promising news for you! During a media telephone briefing, hosted by the Pew [...]

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Rise & Grind Wednesday: Am I a bad mother? Would you tell your daughter the truth?

posted by Janice Taylor, Editor

Yesterday, while perusing my Facebook account (more specifically, looking in on my kids’ pages, so I know what’s happening in their life, like – oh, like they left town and forget to tell me …), I noted that my beloved [...]

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Forks Over Knives: What has happened to us? (Video)

posted by Janice Taylor, Editor

What has happened to us? Despite the most advanced medical technology in the world, we are sicker than ever by nearly every measure. Chew on these facts! Watch the video! and then … WAKE UP!!! to the truth and do something about it!

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Sacrifice Your Twinkie: Lose It
Want to Lose It? Then...Sacrifice Your Twinkie. Plain and Simple!! Do not keep any of the devil’s food in your home. Get rid of it NOW! Throw it

posted 8:17:43am Jun. 19, 2013 | read full post »

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 »

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