Our Lady of Weight Loss

Today’s Weight Loss Tip falls into the “Oh Yeah, but … “ column. “Oh yeah, I know that portion control is the ‘secret’ to not packing on the pounds.” “Oh Yeah, I know that small plates are a great idea and one-bowl eating is the way (weigh) to go.” Oh Yeah, I know BUT ……

Greetings Tushkateers and Friends of Tushkateers! It has been a glorious week, has it not?  A week of Easter eggs, Matzoh Brie, and Tulips, galore!  Yes, I took a long (lunch break) walk yesterday with my boyfriend (a.k.a. husband of 25 plus years), through the gardens at Central Park. Glory Hallelujah – the daffodils and…

This week’s Get Jiggy JigSaw Weight Loss Puzzle is entitled “Problems/Solutions.”  If there is a problem, there must be a solution, no? Before you click through your problem and move to solution, read through these fabulous quotes that will bring extra positive energy to your process. *** Life is a crisis – so what! –…

Back in the day, in the 1930’s I believe, there was a young man who was obsessed with eating sugar.  His mother was concerned, knowing that sugar is a ‘bad’ habit and not good for the health of her son, she did her best to break him of the habit.  She reasoned with him, she…

Is there a right and wrong way to Hard Boil an EGG????  Yes!  Of course, and with Easter smack around the corner, I thought it a good time to share the info! How to HARD Boil an Egg … the RIGHT WAY —> 1. Do NOT use fresh eggs!!! Who ever would have thunk it!!!:!!! …

My client, who has already permanently removed a good 20 pounds of excess baggage, is nearing her goal weight: only 3.6 pounds to go.  She is hoping to reach her ‘magic’ number before her next birthday, which is a short seven weeks away. At first glance losing 3.6 pounds in 7 weeks might seem like…

It isn’t until you come to a spiritual understanding of who you are – not necessarily a religious feeling, but deep down, the spirit within – that you can begin to take control. ~ Oprah Winfrey Good day Tushkateers! Are YOU ready? Are you ready for the full skinny on how to permanently remove those…

Passover starts on April 6 and it goes all the way through 14, and Our Lady of Weight Loss admittedly is a Matzo Brie freak!  She started heating up the skillet this past Sunday. Seriously!  She will whip up a batch for anyone visiting, at any time.  She makes the cold water and hot water…

This morning, I innocently took a walk to the local convenience store to pick up a few much needed items.  Upon entering, I was bombarded with Easter candy! To the left of me, to the right of me, down the middle aisle, candy everywhere!  Cadbury Eggs, Chocolate Bunnies, both solid and hollow, as well as…

Greetings Foodies one n’ all!  Today’s Dysfunctional Chef recipe is a gourmet treat that weighs-in at under 350 calories per serving!  Amazing, no? A healthy mix of comforting pasta and shiitake mushrooms (an anti-inflammatory food).   Serve with big salad, and you’ve got yourself a lip-smackin’ 5 yum meal!!! Ingredients 8-oz. package of whole-wheat or…

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