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Curiosity: An Antidote to Eating Due to Boredom

For those of us who eat out of boredom (too many of us to count, yes?), it's time to get curious about our curiosity muscles.

"Curiosity muscle?" you ask. Yes, we all have one to one degree or another. Some more than less and some less than more, but we all possess an ongoing, inherent interest in our outer worlds. From our interest in the people we know (snooping), the weather (will it be a sunny day?); how much is that house selling for around the corner? - to wondering about the state of the world, as well as how many trees are left in the rain forest.

We are curious about our inner worlds. What makes me feel that way? Why am I happy one moment and frustrated the next? What thought triggered me to go to the fridge (again)?- to asking the big existential question: Why is chocolate so much a part of my consciousness?

Wrap Your Curiosity Muscle Around This
Those who are exercising their curiosity muscles are rarely bored, because they are occupied (mentally and sometimes physically) exploring their fascination with new people, new things and new experiences. Therefore, if you have effectively eliminated boredom, you have, in turn, eliminated eating out of boredom!

How will you build your exercise muscle? Get engaged in life!

Spread the word, not the icing!
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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!

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Haiku, a traditional form of Japanese poetry, is a 17-syllable verse form consisting of three metrical units of 5, 7, and 5 syllables. In Japanese, this convention is a must, but in English, which has variation in the length of syllables, this can sometimes be difficult.
In other words, do your best.

Weight Loss Haikus help to melt away the pounds, because your mind is so occupied with the 5, 7, 5 thing, there's absolutely no room for food to enter the picture. And, dig it, thinking is an energy consuming activity!

1 hour of thinking, sitting or standing burns 110 calories!

Here follows one of my favorite Weight Loss Haikus (by me :). I worked for hours and hours and melted at least 1/4 pound of excess weight on this one!

Celery and dip
Over my lips. A clean crunch.
Like Eating Water

Please comment and post your Weight Loss Haikus below!
How many calories did you burn thinking?

Mental Links :)
Need more Mental Swabbing?
How about some Mental Fitness?

Spread the POETIC word ... NOT the icing,
Janice
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When we are energized, feeling good, hydrated, smiling and breathing in the poetry of life, we are less likely to gravitate towards food as a form of self-medication and more likely to open up to living la vida feliz ... The Happy Life.

Here follows four sure-fire ways to get your energy on the rise and get you to living life happy.

1. BREATHE. Ever see a baby breathe? You will see that their stomach rises and falls with each breath. They are filling their lungs with oxygen and oxygenating their body. You cannot receive sufficient oxygen with shallow breaths; you must breathe deeply. Breathe like a baby!

2. DRINK WATER. We are mostly water. Between 60% and 70% of our body weight is water; our brains are 75% water. Imagine how dried up your thinking is without water? Your skin? Wrinkle city!!! Your intestinal track? Can anything glide through it??? A deficiency of water can alter the concentration of electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, and chloride. Water has a profound effect on brain function and energy levels!

Drink at least half your body weight in ounces of fresh water daily! I know that you think you'll have to stop at every bathroom from here to Timbuktu, but not true. Your body will adjust rather quickly and happily!

3. CLEAR YOUR CLUTTER. There seems to be a correlation between physical clutter, mental clutter and body clutter. Your messy, disorganized space is a mirror of your mind and it will drain your energy. It will either consciously or unconsciously frazzle you!

Often we say we are going to clean up all in one day and we don't, because it is overwhelming! Try dedicating 15 minutes per day to clearing your space. Set a timer and get going!

4. TAKE IN THE SUN RAYS. According to a Harvard University study, taking in sunlight first thing will have a positive impact on the retina that leads to better focus and energy production in the brain. If you live in an area that is not producing bright sunlight every morning, it might be a good idea to invest in a bright indoor light.
Or ... make sure you sit near a window for 20 minutes during the day.

Feeling great? Woo Hoo!

Links for YOU: Looking for even more energy and happiness? Profound Paths to Health, Healing and Happiness
10 Tips: Happiness Centered Weight Loss

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Get down; get jiggy. Go Bowling. Calories Burned for Activity: Bowling 204 calories per hour Assuming a body weight of: 150 lbs This is equivalent to eating any of the lines of the following table. Quantity Description Cals 0.8...

If you wish to drown, do not torture yourself with shallow water. ~ Bulgarian Proverb This Beliefnet blogger is just back from teaching a week-long workshop (entitled: Our Lady of Weight Loss ~ Your Fat-Burning Journey to Sveltesville) and wants...

Instead of trying to kill your appetite (no need to be so violent) and treating it as though it were your mortal enemy, this Beliefnet blogger made friends with her appetite! Consider making appetite your friend. A valuable, intelligent...

The Birds Sing a Song of Hope from Janice Taylor, Beliefnet Blogger. I had the immense pleasure of attending my first Quaker meeting a few weeks ago. As it was explained to me, Quakers believe that the “inner light of...

The Laws of Unattraction: Top 10 Appealing, Eye-Catching and Attractive Tips On How to STOP Being Unattractive from Janice Taylor, Beliefnet Blogger. Chances are you’ve heard about the Laws of Attraction. The basic concept is that you attract into...

The Forgiveness Tour continues ... I am writing to you as I make my way from one fabulous Texas city to another. People are friendly, the sun is shining, the coffee, Praise Be! is strong! and I've learned quite...

I realized, while schmoozing at an event, that I was having such a good time talking to everyone, one by one, sometimes two at a time, that food became secondary. Before I knew it, the evening was over, and I’d...

faToid: In the 17th century, coffee was banned in Ottoman Turkey, because it was believed to activate rebellious political activities! Lost, Dry and Frizzy! from Janice Taylor, Beliefnet blogger. I have no sense of direction, whether on the road to...

How to Pump and Use Your Assertiveness Muscle: Lessons from the Road to Sveltesville - In preparation for my trip this blogger made certain that her ASSERTIVENESS muscle is pumped and ready for action. Yes, I said, assertiveness muscle –...

Hey All ... This blogger is about to take off on "The Forgiveness Tour" and BLOG ABOUT IT! Follow my two week journey INTO the "LITE," as I blog about airplane food, how to travel "LITE" and return "LITE"...

faToid ~ Early explorers used watermelons as canteens. Dig it! Watermelon season is here. From May through-out the summer, the best, sweetest and most delicious fruit ever is readily available. AND at 46 calories per cup, you're gettin' a whole...

Kryptonite - (yes, the thing that done in Superman) - comes in all colors, sizes and textures! This Warning brought to you by Janice Taylor, Beliefnet blogger. While discussing ice cream with Pam*, a client of mine, we realized...

A “Beef” that I Must Express; Not Suppress – McDonald’s Coupons are Sending an Unsolicited Fat Ripple throughout my Weight Loss Community by Janice Taylor, Beliefnet blogger! My Beef with McDonald’s was ignited after reading an e-mail from Our...

"Perplexed" turns to Our Lady of Weight Loss and asks "How can I help my daughter? How can I restore family harmony?" Dear Our Lady of Weight Loss ~ I have three teenage-young adult kids. They are all winners in...

How might you change your relationship to chocolate and make it a part of your every day life in the spirit of health, energy and self-empowerment? Janice Taylor, Chief Beliefnet Chocoholic tells all! A great many of us are chocolate...

BAD CAT MOTHER: Why hath thou forsaken me? by Janice Taylor for Beliefnet I speak not of Mary, God, my angels, my husband nor my children. I speak of my cat, Rayne. Rayne, cat of all cats, why hath...

Resist Temptation! Forego the burgers and fries ... Memorial Day Weekend is right around the corner. Here are some guilt-free Righteous Recipes that will most definitely get you through this grillin' holiday minus the guilt and gluttony. Set your intention...

I do believe that a great many of us have a deep-seated belief that in order to permanently remove excess weight we need to suffer. I am here to assure you that Permanent Fat Removal does not equal suffering! How...

Have you ever wondered when people started to obsess about food and weight? There was a time when no one ‘dieted’ and nasty fat words didn’t exist. Oh yeah - cave men didn’t call each other fat slobs. Those...

Yes, today is my birthday! I'm such a baby. When I was a kid, I did a 100 day countdown. I announced it at breakfast each and every morning for 100 days. My brothers nearly killed me. You can imagine....

Seven years ago, Our Lady of Weight Loss, patron saint of permanent fat removal, came to my rescue at one of those group meetings where people obsess about food and weight. With a quick twist of my neck, she...

Are you stuck? In a 'bad' mood? Feeling blue? Discouraged? Are those old feelings of defeat surfacing? Are you covered in crumbs and you don't know how it happened? Is the Fat Monster about to take over? Here is a...

A Tasty Tidbit from All Is Forgiven, Move On (hits the stands this Thursday!) Keeping in mind that there are reasons – and then – there are excuses and that what may be a valid reason for one person may...

What is happiness? Are we as happy as we make up our minds to be? Is there truly an opportunity to find something positive in every event and everyone? I'd like to believe that to be true, although, I...

Hi Y'all ... as you may recall, a contest was a brewin'! You answered the question, "What Foods Do You Find Irresistible?" - and your name was tossed into the proverbial hat. The prize was ME. Without further ado,...

No one is perfect... that's why pencils have erasers. ~ Author Unknown “What’s wrong with perfectionism?” you ask. “PLENTY,” I answer! … which, by the way, makes perfectionism totally imperfect. Perfection is often linked with achievement, painstaking awareness to detail....

Dromesburg, Kick in the Tush Club community member, added her pick to the "MUSIC: What's Your Song" discussion board. She writes, "Recently, I've had Don Henley's "The Heart of the Matter" stuck in my head. "I think it's about...

The Mighty Jigsaw Puzzle not only keeps your hands busy, but it awakens and exercises the mind. You can work on your fine motor skills and eye-to-hand coordination without using a fork! Medical research shows that people who keep...

Whether you love to travel or not, the most efficient way to get from here to way over there is via flight. Not on the wings of an eagle, rather via a small seat in a crowded plane that is...

The Pontificating Pundits I’ve been paying close attention to the news coverage of this primary season and listening to the pundits pontificate on the same points over and over again. They talk of exit polls as they do the...

As I was sippin' my morning mega-mug a' joe (more than a cup for me, please), I remembered one of my all time favorite yum-delicious smoothies and whipped up a blender full. There's enough here for at least 2...

I've received a number of pleas from Kick in the Tush Club members - desperate to find an answer to their office food situations. From co-workers (even bosses) foisting food upon them, to the ubiquitous parties - it's just too...

I read Therese's Beyond Blue post (re: crying in the office) and responded to it! Here follows my response ... particularly important for those who want to weigh-less. If you want to/need to/have to cry, let it out ......

Our Lady of Weight Loss has whispered (and sometimes yelled) at least a gazillion Permanent Fat Removal (a.k.a. weight loss) tips to me as I 'let go' of 50 extra pounds on my journey to Sveltesville over these past seven...

Dear OLofWL ~ Yahoo, spring is here. Time to go outside and soak in some rays, and while I understand that overexposure to the sun causes sunburn, wrinkles, freckles, skin texture changes, dilated blood vessels, and skin cancer(s), I STILL...

After reading yesterday's blog post "The Answer," Our Lady of Weight Loss suggested that I create a gift for you. Something that would give you cause to pause, a moment to reflect and ponder the ultimate question ... "What...

Janice here, reporting in from Kripala Yoga & Health Center, the Berkshires, Massachusetts, where I am in the midst of leading a workshop entitled "Into the Lite: The Hypnosis Diet for Health, Weight Loss and Well-Being." There are thirty tush-kickin'...

Is the heroine of our puzzle a fashion victim, screaming from the sheer frustration of it all or just a bit puff-ed out from too many margaritas with salt, sushi dipped in soy sauce and/or popcorn sprinkled heavily with...

Further yesterday's Water - PART I, where we learned that water is a natural appetite suppressant and helps us to digest our food. It even promotes weight loss and helps the body to metabolize fat into energy, I'd like to...

Many people tell me that they have difficulty getting up and getting going. They really ‘want to’ wake up in the best possible way; spring out of bed all happy and ready to go! (Woo hoo! Yea Day!) They tell...

As we know, music activates the same feel good part of your brain that food does! In search of that fab feeling, we've started discussing, listing and listening to our favorite, uplifting tunes in the OLofWL's Kick in the...

Praise Be and Thanks to Karen Kingston, author of Clearing Sacred Space with Feng Shui, who through her brilliant pages, gave to me the precious gift of permission to … (drum roll please) Permission to Let go of and Get...

Curiosity: An Antidote to Eating Due to Boredom For those of us who eat out of boredom (too many of us to count, yes?), it’s time to get curious about our curiosity muscles. “Curious muscle?” you ask. Yes, we...

Are you stressed? Irritable? Having trouble sleeping? Do you feel like screaming? Crying? Pouring a jug of water over your boss's head? We all feel stressed from time to time, so it is essential to have an arsenal of coping...

Chewing the Fat ... Our Lady of Weight Loss and Dave Chew the Fat ... and passages from the Bible appear! Dear Our Lady of Weight Loss ~ I gave up the beer and started working at a gym. I...

Janice Taylor's FORGIVENESS GIVEAWAY... Answer this question: What foods do you find irresistible? leave your comment below ... and you could WIN big! In honor of the release of my new book (on May 15) - All Is Forgiven,...

couldn’t – shouldn’t – had to – tried to – failed I was on the phone with one of my star permanent fat removal (a.k.a. weight loss) clients. Jo was pretty much in the dumps, feeling defeated, telling me how...

I probably should have posted this video first instead of last, but oh well ... that's me. Imperfect in every way! This clip is again from last week's RoleMommy event. Beth Feldman introduces the specifics of the talk and...

Are you sufficiently prepared for an 'emergency' of double Oreo proposition? How will you handle those difficult moments? What will you reach for? Video #3 in a series of 4 ... from the Role Mommy event. Join the Kick...

Here is Video #2 in a series of #4! Today I share my big weight loss secret. I do believe this video sheds some "lite" on the topic! Into YOUR "lite," Janice This video was taped at a RoleMommy.com...

No need to be a 'gym bunny.' I permanently removed* over 50 pounds seven years ago by following my own (non) fitness routine and YOU CAN TOO! Tune in. Lots of laughs and fabulous information! I was invited to...

Are you familiar with the computer term, GIGO? It means “garbage in, garbage out.” I learned this term from a computer-geek friend of mine who was commenting on my rant on the Britney coverage. My friend said, “Why are...

faToid It takes the energy from 50 leaves to produce one apple. Are Apples Really Good For You? You bet your Apple Brown Betty they are! Not only are apples good for you, but they are mighty tasty too and...

Slip out the back, Jack. Save yourself. Leave the party before the second dessert course. When baking, substitute half the oil required with applesauce! Cut yourself a piece of sheet cake from the middle, where there is less icing! Don’t...

Guilt is an emotional experience that occurs when a person believes that he or she has violated a moral standard. Oh MY! ALL I did was have a little piece of cake! Guilt a.k.a. Dieter’s Shame is the lack of...

It is my pleasure to introduce y'all to my mother, Harriet Taylor, Queen of Cake! Harriet is incredibly beautiful, talented, funny and 92 years young. Nothing whatsoever 92 about her! She is here to teach us all how to...

Did you know that smiling helps to relieve your stress, boost your immune system, lower your blood press, and melt your fat? Holy Guacamole! Next time you are feel yourself slipping into a downward spiral, instead of reaching for that...

Did you fall off the proverbial weight loss wagon? Lose a few pounds and then find them? Gaining, gaining, pounds not insight? Spring is just around the corner. Time to come out of hibernation and remove the layer of...

A Kick in the Tush Club member sent me the above card. So funny! Thanks to SJ! I just had to pass it on to you all. And ... in hopes of keeping us honest, here follows an Easter...

A Creative Act of Weight Loss, heretofore referred to as “CAWL,” is pretty much anything that you do that lightens your spirits, quickens your step, and gives you a giggle that has nothing to do with food. You pick an...

Being able to visualize or “see” yourself “thin” is an essential element of permanent fat removal. Whether we are aware of it or not, we visualize every day. As we process our thoughts, we project them as pictures onto the...

Imagine shifting your attention from yourself, from those ever-present thoughts of food, from the endless inner-chatter to the calm and well-meaning Angel within. And now envision this inner-Angel coming forth and perhaps … adopting a street corner for one week,...

A Delta Morning Just for a moment, imagine how it feels when you just start to wake. Your eyes may flutter or open just a bit, as your mind is slowly moving from a delta state (low brain frequency)...

Take heart, fellow dessert lovers. I managed to permanently remove over 50 pounds of excess weight over six years ago (woo hoo, I'm keeping it off - it's permanent), and eating desserts was and is a part of my...

I received a bunch of comments and emails regarding my "Can Your Miracle Can" Oh Yes, You Can project. Many of you liked the idea of doing something with your anger, other than lashing out at others or stuffing it...

Whenever you eat "fattening” foods, you are bad and a cheater … and you should feel ashamed of yourself! False, false, false and false! 1. Feeling shame is rarely warranted. 2. Shame is NOT a good strategy. 3. Shame sets...

The winter is almost over (hip hip hooray), and I’ve started my spring cleaning. (Very impressive on this cold day in New York City – only 28 degrees.) I’m not just cleaning out the closets and sweeping the tumbleweed dust...

What a fun way to start Sunday morning. With a puzzle and a song. Play Watermelon Man while you work on your Watermelon jigsaw puzzle. And join the Kick in the Tush Club "Shake Your Booty" board! (Commandment #2...

1. Thou shalt honor and believe in thyself. 2. Thou shalt move thy booty. Move it and move it some more. 3. Thou shalt never go hungry again. Eat small meals and healthy snacks throughout the day. 4. Thou...

As many of you have noted, “Incognitus” left a less than complimentary comment on my Tuesday’s blog. First, let me thank those of you who left messages for “Incog,” answering him/her on my behalf. And thanks to those who wrote...

Hump-Day is fast becoming my favorite day of the week. I look forward to Our Lady of Weight Loss's video du jour. It always brings a smile to my face. And her Righteous Recipes are YUM-delicious. I made today's...

When I first started by journey on the road to Sveltesville with Our Lady of Weight Loss at my side, I did not have a number in mind. I had no idea that I would permanently remove over 50 pounds....

Praise Be! The University of Kentucky in Lexington is backing up what I’ve been saying for the past seven years. Want to change your day? Your life? It’s easy! According to the University's research, changing your life isn't as complicated...

It's been a fun weekend, filled with my daughter's double chocolate birthday cake, wine, family, music and aspirin!...

A new study from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois reveals that the more fat we ingest, the more food we consume. In other words, eating fatty foods triggers the desire for more food, in general … and we succumb (don’t...

Did you know that music activates the same feel good center of your brain that food does? It's true! Listen to music: Lose weight. (Wow, that was easy!) And ... there's more . . . Fight Off the Common Cold:...

Forgive Me for I Have Sinned It's true. Me, Queen of Permanent Fat Removal, was overtaken by a container of chewable Vitamin C. Knowing that there are experts who feel that taking more than 140 milligrams per day of Vitamin...

Further my Monday's rant on my inability to find a place in my neighborhood that can make me a poached egg, I came across "Falling Down - I Want Breakfast," a clip from the movie "Falling Down" starring Michael...

I only just heard someone use the phrase BWM this past week, and I took to it like white on rice. In my humble opinion, we are all entitled to at least one BMW per day. I invite you to...

The moso is a bamboo plant that grows in China and the far east. After the moso is planted, no visible growth occurs for up to five years - even under ideal conditions! Then, as if by magic, it...

Beliefnet designed the most amazingly fantastic skin for my home Our Lady of Weight Loss page. It's fabulous!!! I hope you will visit my OurLadyofWeightLoss page and feel free to use the same skin. And speaking of skin (this...

Here follows one of my favorite Hump-Day Combos. I LOVE this video. If it doesn't make you smile and shake your booty, I'll eat my linguine! Speaking of which, this linguine recipe is comfort food at its best. Delicious,...

Take A Bach Break: The consensus of opinion is that listening to music by Johann Sebastian Bach can get your creative genius flowing. Take A Walk: Walking/moving always (yes, ALWAYS) gives genius a boost. Take In A Deep Breath:...

Dear Our Lady of Weight Loss, Forgive Me for I Have Sinned I don't know how it happened. Seriously! I had one paper-thin sliver of carrot cake (a vegetable, no less!). And the next thing you know, I was like...

We are off to visit my mother, Queen of Hearts today; she who loves her tarts and has spent a lifetime pondering the existential question, "What is the point of having coffee without cake?" Here follows a 'lower-cal' recipe...

After I did a bit of research on etiquette, I was shocked to learn that my family is made up of a bunch of ill-mannered heathens. And, if I were to be perfectly honest, I'd have to say that I'm...

While you are busy steaming your veggies, how about some positive self-esteem talk? Be sure to compliment yourself at least three times a day! I love my NuYawk accent. Look at me - steamin' and e-steemin'. I am great!...

Create your very first piece of (fun and oh so easy to make) weight loss art! Fun level: 10 / Skill level: 1 Weight Loss Art is something that you create that is about food or the permanent fat...

It's HUMP-DAY, Wednesday ... here's some music to get us through the day! And a healthy and delicious recipe from Our Lady of Weight Loss: Miraculous and Motivational Musings from the Patron Saint of Permanent Fat Removal! Waldorf Salad...

Want to wake up fast? Give your metabolize a boost? And force the toxins and oils out of your skin? Take a cold shower. Yikes! I know, freezing cold is excruciatingly painful. So here’s what to do. Start off with...

Self-love and weight loss go hand-in-hand and thigh-to-thigh, if you will. I know how it feels not to like myself and to lead a life of compromise. It’s a big, fat drag. And now I know how it feels...

Sunday Puzzle Jigsaw Puzzle It has been said that weight loss (a.k.a. Permanent Fat Removal) is puzzling – a puzzlement – a puzzle. Alas, Sunday puzzles are here, complete with a message to inspire and lead you on the Road...

As I was cracking open, sucking the salt off of and munching on sunflower seeds and feeling my lips swell from the salt to the point where lip augmentation is no longer necessary (thus, saving thousands of dollars and...

The Chinese New Year The Year of the Rat is here, and before you run for the hills, STOP! . . .take in a deep breath, clear your mind of any preconceived notions about the rat and consider this....

Who is Our Lady of Weight Loss? Our Lady of Weight Loss is the patron saint of permanent fat removal. She first made herself known to me during one of those group meetings where people obsess about food and...

Oh Boy! Siggy wrote me and asked a very good question: "How did you know it was Our Lady of Weight Loss and not just a 'voice?" Well, at first I thought it was just some random voice, but...

Weighty Confession Forgive Me for I Have Sinned I am guilty. On a sugar Hi - Flying High. Running wild through the supermarket aisles – sampling. And sampling some more. Breaking into boxes in my cart. Tearing open bags...

Hi Everyone ... I am soooo excited to be posting my first blog entry on Beliefnet.com! I thought I'd tell you a little bit about me, and then - please - feel free to tell me about you! You can...