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New Year’s resolutions date back to 135 B.C
Janus, the god of beginnings and the guardian of doors and entrances, became the symbol of resolutions for many Romans who looked for forgiveness from their enemies.
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Climb aboard.
The Weight Loss Resolution Bandwagon is leaving the Weigh-In Station in 5 minutes.
Did you fall off the proverbial weight loss bandwagon this holiday season?
Did you gain a pound, two or maybe even four? More?
Not to worry. Weight loss is a process. It requires work, it involves challenges - and falling off the wagon and finding yourself a bit bruised and bloated is par for the course.
Those who reach their weight loss goals are the ones who get back on the wagon again and again. They learn to see that these setbacks are temporary lapses, and they learn from them. They look at the big picture over a long period of time. They understand that there are no magic bullets, no quick fixes. The turtle wins this race.
Here are a few thoughts and tips to get you and keep you on track.
Practice Loving-Kindness. Please stop saying mean things to yourself and being so hard on yourself. (If someone else called you a fat pig, you’d punch them in the nose!)
Forgive and forget. Confess your food sins and move on.
Surrender. Take each day as it comes. Don’t put a time limit on your weight loss goals. As long as you are truly committed to your plan – to yourself – then you are on the right track and you are succeeding.
Postcards from the Edge: Buy a pack of postcards or greeting cards, and mail yourself a kind and encouraging note. Getting mail is so much fun. It’s okay to be quirky, kooky and creative when it comes to weight loss. “Hi Jane, I know how hard it was for you to say no to that cake. Thanks. Love, Jane"
Get support from friends and family or someone who will cheer you on. Steer clear of the saboteurs.
(The Our Lady of Weight Loss Cheerleaders are here for you.)
Positive Self-Talk. If you think you’re not going to make it, you won’t. Counter the negative thoughts with positive thoughts. "Yes, I can do this. Losing weight is a piece of cake."
Out with the Old. Toss out the ‘devil food’ if you please and stock your house with the right stuff.
Write Out Your List of Reasons: I want to lose weight because ____________. (fill in the blank and be honest) "Be healthy. Look younger. Be socially acceptable. Make that rat who left me feel real bad."
Up Your Fruit and Vegetable Intake. “They” recommend eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Nine is even better. Remember, you don’t want to feel hungry. Fruits and vegetables are vitamin-rich foods that boost your fiber and antioxidant intake and help you feel full.
The 80/20 Rule. No one is perfect 100% of the time. If you follow your weight loss plan 80% of the time, and treat yourself to an occasional treat 20% of the time, you should be able to achieve and maintain your weight loss goals.
Practice Gratitude. Keep a gratitude journal. Every night before you go to sleep jot down at least 5 things that you have to be grateful for. Eating is often about filling a void. Perhaps the void isn’t as deep as you think!
LINKS:
From decluttering your home to spending more time with the kids, make 2005 your year.
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Dare to Dream - Happy One Year Anniversary KICK in the TUSH Club!!!
The KICK in the TUSH Club – my last year’s New Year’s Resolution - was launched one year ago (January 5, 2004). It was my intention to create a piece of Weight Loss Art each week to send to my friends and family. It would keep me busy and out of the kitchen, and I hoped that these "Art-KICKS" might inspire someone else to stay with their weight loss goals - to live a healthier lifestyle.
Miraculously, my friends and family began to forward the KICKS to their friends and families, and it soon became clear that there existed a community of people just like me –struggling to lose and keep their weight off – looking for new and creative ways in which to accomplish this challenge.
In just one year, I am pleased to say that the KICK in the TUSH Club is E-sent every Monday morning to over 3000 ‘devotees!’ We (Our Lady and I) have been written about in several publications including Herbs for Health and Good Housekeeping!
My heartfelt thanks to YOU for being an integral part of my dream. For reading and forwarding the KICK, writing to Our Lady, and for lending your much appreciated support. Thank you!
What are we without our dreams? Follow your thread of truth.
DARE to DREAM Links:
Woman’s Day is running a year-long series on Making Your Dreams Come True!
Dream the Impossible Dream - the song - music - sound!
When You Wish Upon a Star - another song, more sound! Got to love Jiminy Cricket~
Dare to Dream, by Bela Johnson
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Righteous Recipe - Chop, Mince and Rinse your way to a divinely delicious bowl of one pot BLACK & RED CHILI. 
This is an easy one pot recipe - only three ingredients to chop, one to mince and four to rinse!
It's filling, delicious and healthy.
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspooons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder - hot or mild - your choice
1- 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
2 -15.5 oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 -15.5 oz. can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1- 15.5 oz. can hominy, drained and rinsed
1/2 can (15.5 oz.) corn kerns, drained and rinsed
2 - 5.5 oz. cans diced green chiles
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 cups water |
Instructions:
Heat oil in large pot over medium heat.
Add onion, red bell pepper, carrots and garlic. Cover and cook till vegetables are softened. (5 minutes or so)
Stir in chili powder, cumin, tomatoes, beans, honey, chiles and water.
Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low.
Cook until vegetables are tender and chili is thick. Approximately 45 minutes.
Stir in hominy and cook until warm throughout.
Garnish individual portions with corn kernels.
Serves six / approx. 380 calories. |
Chili Facts!
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Fruitful Contest ~ A three-part quiz!!! Challenging!
True or False: Only humans and horses have hymens.
True or False: Our bodies are recreating themselves constantly. We are capable of reversing the Aging Process!!
True or False: Your ears and nose continue to grow throughout your entire life.
The first to enlighten Our Lady wins an Our Lady of Weight Loss prize!
Write Our Lady.
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Last week's Fruitful query: Not all New Year's are celebrated on January 1. This year the Chinese New Year falls on February 9, 2005. Is 2005 the year of the Horse, Sheep or Rooster?
Congratulations to: Yvonne W. from Boise, Idaho and Peggy H. from Pearland, Texas. They answered within seconds of each other! Rooster is Right.
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Chewing the Fat -
How you doin'? Write Our Lady.
Dear OLofWL, I quit smoking (Again. Long story.) and gained 7 lbs. I SWEAR I didn't eat any more than usual and was at a loss until I discovered that nicotine withdrawal may slow the body's basal metabolic rate. Mine was already a mess. This slowing can be prevented by weight training exercise to build muscle. Which will speed it up. Hope this helps someone else give up the Evil Weed.
Tried the Skinny Hoppin' John recipe. Non-vegetarians can add an envelope or two of Goya Ham Flavoring when adding the scallions &c. (One cup of peas you should use 1/2 to 1 envelope of Goya Ham Flavoring.) It adds that good smoky, hammy flavor with only a few calories. Back to 20 lbs down, 20 to go...
Jean, Mouse and Boom-Boom
Dear Jean, Mouse and Boom-Boom, GREAT that you quit smoking. What a wonderful way to start the New Year - with clear lungs. Thanks for the info about weight training exercises - and for the recipe variation. Three cheers for you! ~ OLofWL
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Dear OLofWL, I need a serious kick in the tush. I have gained 4 pounds!!! I think it is a lack of activity (except for eating and bending my elbow with the intention of putting something in my mouth). Tell me I can get back in the groove. I have worked too hard to loose my focus now!!!!!!!!!!!! HELP ~ AP, Michigan
Dear AP, You are funny. You CAN get back in the groove. Focus. You'll be fine. Gaining weight is frightening. We think that we are doomed to fail. But that's based on past history. You're in the present and it's a whole new ball game. You're in the Groove. ~ OLofWL
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Forgive me, for I have sinned.
I ate all the crumbs off the top of the apple crumb cake before it hit the Christmas table. It wasn't pretty. Not the cake, not me, not the look on my mother's face!
All is forgiven * Move On!
Send your confession to info@ourladyofweightloss.com.
No Names - Strictly Anonymous.
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The Art of Weight Loss Group - Starts Saturday, January 8th!
The Art of Weight Loss is an ongoing group, so please feel free to join with us whenever you like. We will share weight loss thoughts, frustrations, successes, recipes, and think of creative ways, both literally and figuratively, of how to redirect our feeding frenzies. You need not have an artistic bone in your body - just the desire to have some fun and keep it light while we stay steady the weight loss course together.
IF YOU ARE NOT able to attend group meetings but wish to be a part of it, please read on.
There will be a weekly goodie bag filled with some very cool handouts that can be snail-mailed to you.
For more info... click here or
contact: info@ourladyofweightloss.com
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Donations - Much needed and greatly appreciated!
Keeping the KICK in the TUSH Club up and running is a costly proposition.
Our Lady of Weight Loss appreciates donations of all size. None too small. None too large.
The KICK in the TUSH Club provides a weekly reminder in the form of an Art-KICK for those who wish to anchor themselves to their weight loss and/or health goals (or for those who need to satisfy their craving for a quirky kick). It's fun, fab and fat-free. Sign-up now (there's no charge). Click here! Our Lady. (Or send an email to: info@OurLadyofWeightLoss.com) and say, "YES! I need a KICK in the TUSH.
 
Sign up now!
It's fun, fab and fat-free -
no charge either.
This way to the boutique!
Volume II, KICK #1 ™©
Janice Taylor
Thiwww.OurLadyofWeightLoss.com™®
a Division of Oy-Caramba, Ltd!
Interested in reprinting the KICK in the TUSH or licensing the art?
Contact: info@ourladyofweightloss.com
Our Lady of Weight Loss has been recommended by:
The New York Daily News,
The Arizona Republic Newspaper,
SKIRT! Magazine,
Energy Express, Tribune Media Co., Herbs for Health,
Good Housekeeping and more...
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Disclaimer: This column is for information only and no part of its contents should be construed as medical advice, diagnosis, recommendation or endorsement by Our Lady of Weight Loss, Oy-Caramba, Ltd! or Ms. Taylor.
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