At the age of 91, Jean Nidetch, the founder of Weight Watchers, died today (Wednesday, April 29). Reportedly a compulsive eater, overeater, closet eater, yo-yo dieter, who was addicted to cookies, Jean struggled with her weight until one fateful day in 1961 when she bumped into a neighbor at the supermarket who innocently inquired, “When…

Greetings One n’ All (Tuskateers, Devotees of Our Lady of Weight Loss, fans, and those who serendipitously landed on this page), I am by nature a morning person, an early bird, and for this I am most grateful, as I have witnessed one of the most precious gifts that the Universe, the Great Mystery, God…

Just the other night, a few friends were hanging out over “here” (as in my house).  One word led to the next, as words do, and for the life of me I can’t remember how the conversation turned to tears, but it did.   Tears help us see, remove toxins, kill bacteria, alleviate stress, release feeling…

This week’s Get Jiggy Weight Loss JigSaw Puzzle, “In Our Lady We Trust,” is inspired by Tax Day, April 15, a time for many about money! As you click through this week’s puzzle, “In Our Lady We Trust,” think riches, think money, thing problems/issues/challenges of all kinds melting away. Click the Puzzle:  In Our Lady…

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