Happy Day, Tushkateers!
If it's Monday, it must be time for a Kick in the Tush, hey?!
So, I'm wondering ... aside from "Breaking Up with Your Lover, Butter" - what other 'kick in the tush' requests do you have? Need a kick to kick start your spring cleaning? Or perhaps a major boot to gather your receipts to do your taxes? What else! Write Me, please! I am happy to obligue!
Did you know that today is National Popcorn Day? Well, it is! And woo hoo, have I got a treat planned for you!!! No! I didn't ship you a 'gazunta' (I made up that word, I think.) case of caramel popcorn!!! Our Lady forbid. Instead, I have a Weight Loss Art project to share with you. The Popcorn Frame! For the 'full skinny' on how to make your own popcorn frame, see today's motivational musings.
What else is in store? Well, the most delish, healthy recipe with curative powers. Read it, make it, share it with your loved ones! A fun jigsaw puzzle, as usual. Keeping your hands and mind busy!!! And oh yes ... The 21 Day Cure is in full swing! The amount of AHA moments, insights, strategies, camaraderie and support that has come forth in only 7 days is fat-blowing! Keep an eye out. The 21 Day Cure is going to be offered again in February! You will receive an invite to join with us under separate cover. Please keep a look out! AND sign up! For less than $1 a day, you can blow the fat cells out of your mind. Who would say no to that? :)
And now ... Without further ado, here we go! Your weekly KICK!
Valerie Bertinelli - Goals and Motivation
On The Today Show this morning, Valerie Bertinelli, having lost 40 pounds on the Jenny Craig plan, spoke about setting goals, how the word 'maintenance' isn't very sexy and the importance of staying motivated. ... Read On!
When was the last time that you were so engrossed in an activity or passionately at play that you forgot to eat? Maybe, say - when you were 10? Playing with your Ken and Barbie dolls?
If you find that you are all too often foraging for food, searching for snacks, or rummaging for rations, you need to get a life! A life filled with passion and play!!! ... Read On!
According to Our Lady of Weight Loss, the patron saint of permanent fat removal, she who has devoted a great deal of time to examining the way in which people eat, there are 10 basic eating styles - from Gulp n' Go to Totally Beige to the Food Architect.
What's your eating style? What does your eating 'style' say about you? Perhaps it's time to take a look at our methodology and make some adjustments!!! ... Read On!
There's a salty buzz in the air. New York City joined with other cities to ask the food industry to cut the amount of salt they use by 25%. Here follows the good, the bad and the ugly about salt, as well as suggestions as to how you can season your foods without it! ... Read On!
It's National Popcorn Day and rather than celebrating it by hitting the streets in search of a super-sized bucket or two of buttered caramel popcorn, this Weight Loss Artist ™® thought it the perfect opportunity to make a piece of Weight Loss Art™® ! ... Read On!
A study says restaurants may have up to 18% more calories in their meals than advertised. Coincidentally, most of those restaurant customers weigh 18% more than what they say. ~ Jim Barach
~contributed by Marsha Coleman, Director of Jokes
Dear OLofWL ~ When I am thin, I think I am heavier than I am; and when I am heavy, I think I am thinner than I am. When I lose a few pounds, I am so happy, but then I sabotage myself and gain them back. What's really going on here? Help please! ~ Stacey
Dear Stacey ~ I'm sure that there are many of us who can relate to your email! Interestingly enough, body image is not based on fact.It is psychological in nature, and it is primarily influenced by self-esteem rather than actual body size or physical attractiveness!
In order to develop a healthy body image; in order to get in touch with the size that you are, here are some guidelines:
Listen to Your Body. Pay attention to internal cues. Eat when you are hungry. Rest when you are tired. Stop eating when you are sated.
Practice Loving-Kindness.Works towards self-acceptance and self-forgiveness.
Ask for Support.When life is stressful, reach out and ask for help
Be Realistic.Follow a sustainable food plan! And reach for a reasonable and sustainable and healthy weight!
Appreciate.Your body can and does provide many pleasures.Be grateful!
At the end of the day, it's really about loving yourself, filling up on happiness and self-confidence. I hope that helps to shed some 'lite' on the subject! ~ OLofWL
I decided to use my good china for everyday, as it fits so very well in the very old cabinets in my kitchen. And gee, the big plates are 10" and the luncheon plates are only 8!" When I visit friends the new plates in THEIR kitchens are 12!!!" How did this happen? We don't need to eat from a 12" plate... And we certainly don't need to pile such a big plate high!
So, maybe getting out the old china isn't such a bad idea after all! The plates are just the right size. ~ Anniepie
Dear Anniepie ~ You make a good point. The 'old' dishes are the right size. When did the 'new' dishes get so big??? I don't know, but I would like to take this opportunity to encourage y'all to measure your plates! And then find a smaller one!!! ~ OLofWL
Here's an unbelievably good recipe and it is low in calories and filled with unbelievably healthy ingredients. UNBELIEVABLE! I swear!!! You are gonna' love it!!!
Directions: Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat * Saute onions until tender. And the garlic, too!* Stir in all the other incredible spices * Stir for one whole minute! * Mix in garbanzo beans with liquid. * Continue to cook and stir until all ingredients are well blended and heated through. * Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro just before serving! * Save maybe a tablespoon or so to garnish!
How would you feel if you stepped on the scale in the morning and it always gave you a compliment? "you're perfect," "you're gorgeous," "you're hot!" You'll never have another bad scale day with a Yay! Scale. Thanks to the principles of quantum physics - a Yay! Scale never lies! Conceived, designed, handmade, dated & signed by Marilyn Wann of Fat!So? fame. ... Read On!
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Happy Day, Tushkateers!
