Our Lady of Weight Loss

Whether you are one of the 44% of Americans who make New Year's resolutions or not, the new year does present an opportunity to reassess, revamp and revive. Today, Janice Taylor, your Weight Loss Success Coach shares 10 tips that will help you to keep the energy going!

Janice Taylor, your Weight Loss Success Coach, wants to know ... Do YOU Need a FATITUDE ADJUSTMENT?

While we may not be battling anorexia, let us pause and consider how obsessed we are - individually and collectively - with the idea of excess pounds. And as we form our list of resolutions for 2011, let's consider taking 'weight loss' off our list and perhaps replacing it with 'balance, health and harmony.'

Dear Our Lady of Weight Loss - Here's a tune that seems perfect to me to rise n' grind mid-week to. While it dates back to 1979, I think it timeless. Something we can ease our way into the day with. Happy Rise & Grind Wednesday!" ~ Judy M.

Dopamine and norepinephrine increase our energy and level of alertness. Protein causes both dopamine and norepinephrine to be released in the brain. Foods that are connected to the release of these two neurotransmitters are: meat, chicken, fish, nuts, soy products, eggs and dairy products.

In 2011, Feel Better, Look Better, Make Money! Did you know that bosses are 12% more likely to promote people who smile a lot?

Research shows that when we help another, we are at the same time helping ourselves. Studies also show that laughter is a key ingredient to permanent fat removal! Therefore, Our Lady of Weight Loss, the patron saint of permanent fat removal has created e-Postcards from the Diet Edge. Sure to inspire, motivate and bring a…

"I like cinnamon rolls, but I don't always have time to make a pan. That's why I wish they would sell cinnamon roll incense. After all I'd rather light a stick and have my roommate wake up with false hopes." ~ Mitch Hedberg

With the advent of electricity, we have created an artificial light that reaches far into the winter nights; thus, allowing us to stay up later than we should and keeping us working harder than we ought to. We don't allow ourselves time to rest and renew. Nor do we allow ourselves time to let our…

Clarissa, the Christmas Parrot and Our Lady of Weight Loss, the patron saint of permanent fat removal, invite you to 'click away from the Christmas Cookies' and those pounds that accompany them! Weight Loss FUN and PLAY like never before!!! Enjoy!

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