This week’s GET JIGGY Weight Loss JigSaw Puzzle is inspired by Sunday, which comes  from the Latin – dies solis – which means “sun’s day,” the name of a pagan Roman holiday. It is also called Dominica, Latin for The Day of God. French: dimanche Italian: domenica Spanish: domingo German: sonntag Dutch: zondag. Whatever your…

These smoothies are simply sensational.  What can I say?  It’s the truth!  And even though I am ‘the’ Dysfunctional Chef, I can whip up a smoothie like nobody’s business! Please be sure that your ingredients are fresh.  It would be sinful, according to Our Lady of Weight Loss, to use canned or frozen goods! TIP: …

Are you ready to pump your self-love muscle?  Get it in shape, so that you are on auto-self love pilot?  Seriously!  Imagine what would it feel like if you loved yourself every moment of the day!  Not in a crazy over-the-top narcissistic way; just in a kind, compassionate manner. Now, there’s an idea worth exploring. …

“Psychologists found that if you put a pencil between your teeth while reading something, you’ll think the material funnier. That’s because your brain’s interpretation is influenced by the smile on your face. If you sit up straight, instead of slouching, you’ll feel happier too! The brain thinks “cheery” when the mouth and spine are doing…

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