Our Lady of Weight Loss

Give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way.  ~ Native American Saying Greetings Tushkateers!!! I received a number of emails this week that basically asked: “How can I make it through Thanksgiving without gaining weight, falling off the wagon for good?  How can I make it through without ‘playing the victim?   How can I…

  WARNING:  Here follows – Thanksgiving Calories: A comprehensive, truthful, mind-spinning guide that you just might not like!!! This week’s GET JIGGY WEIGHT LOSS JIG SAW PUZZLE, The Best Ever Calorie Guide to the Holidays, is inspired – of course – by the calories that we are about to ingest. Holy Cranberry Sauce, Tushkateers*, It’s…

It wasn’t until I permanently removed over 50 pounds and developed a taste for baked sweet potatoes plain and simple that I questioned the wisdom of creating a casserole that was topped with toasted white lumps of melted gooeyness. Seriously, why would you want to mess up something so naturally sweet as the sweet potato with…

 It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds. ~Aesop Our body image (a.k.a. body esteem) is the picture we have of our physical body.  It is an inner view of our outer self. It is formed by our awareness, imagination and emotions.  It is evershifting. Our body esteem not only depends upon our…

“It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.” – Buddha Greetings Tushkateers!!! I received an email early this morning giving me the head’s up that there are but a short 47…

This week’s Get Jiggy Weight Loss JigSaw Puzzle, entitled “Color Me RED!” is inspired by the color red! RED is a STIMULANT … it increases enthusiasm, stimulates energy, encourages action and confidence, and it provides a sense of protection from fears and anxiety! “Color Me RED!” Remember: It’s difficult to eat and click at the…

Sweet Potatoes!  OMG!  Is there anything better?  Eat ’em baked or mashed or slice ’em thin into simple chips!   OR … for Thanksgiving … GLAZE ’em. Yup! Glaze those chips.  Here follows the most decadent version of Sweet Potato Chips, ever!   Easy, delish, and healthy, too!  You’re gonna’ plotz, they’re so good! ON THE DECADENT…

Tomorrow’s unique confluence of dates, 11.11.11, is the talk of the town!  Talk of the Universe, really!  Here follow 11 interesting facts about 11.11.11. 11.11.11 is special because … 1.   The day comes around once every 100 years. 2.   2 times on that day, the clock will strike 11:11:11. 3.   November 11th is also Veterans…

According to the laws and rules of Feng Shui (the Chinese art of placement and energy flow), mirrors represent the mind and influence our self-image, as they reflect back to us who and what we are. Here are some things to consider, with regard to size, shape and placement of mirrors in your home. Mirror,…

“There is no use trying,” said Alice. “One can’t believe impossible things.” “I daresay you haven’t had much practice,” said the Queen.  “When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” — Lewis Carroll How Many Impossible…

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