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KICK in the TUSH Club™
for light-hearted, low-cal loving, nutritional friendly folks who crave mammoth portions of food-facts, recipes, art and inspiration.
May 16, 2005
Our Lady of Weight Loss ™®
is a division of Oy-Caramba! Ltd.
Beauty can be feasted on.
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Chinese proverb
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Motivational Musings
Skin Me Five
The skin is our largest and most sensitive organ. Each square inch contains 1,300 nerve endings. It is an extension of our nervous system, and it can be directly affected by our thoughts and emotions. Rashes, hives and eczema can occur during times of emotional distress.
Our skin is so sensitive that when we apply creams, lotions and skin products alike, they get absorbed by the pores and take a little voyage into the blood stream. We wouldn’t want any uninvited toxic substances entering our bodies, would we?
More label reading? For sure. But if you want to play it safe, here are five natural recipes for skin care.
1. Turmeric & Cream: Mix one teaspoon of turmeric and two ounces of heavy cream (borrow from a neighbor, surely you don’t have heavy cream in your refrigerator!). Apply to the skin with a facial sponge, rinse off. (Turmeric has natural antiseptic and antibiotic properties, so this recipe works against blemishes as well.)
2. Almond-Honey Scrub: Mix two tablespoons crushed almonds and one tablespoon honey. Gently rub on face. Leave on for five minutes. Rinse with warm water.
3. Cucumber Mask: Blend together one cubed cucumber and 3 ounces milk (whole, skim or otherwise). Gently apply onto face. Leave on for five minutes. Rinse with warm water.
4. Yogurt Mud Pack: Mix together 3 tablespoons fuller’s earth and 3 tablespoons plain yogurt into a paste. Pat onto face with gentle, upward strokes. Let dry for approx. 15 to 20 minutes . Rinse off with warm water.
5. Peel-Off Masque: Heat together 1 packet of unflavored gelatin and 1/2 cup natural apple juice. Let cool until almost set and then apply to face. Let dry completely. Then peel off!
For healthy skin, be sure to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, drink tons of water, get some sleep, smile and steer clear of direct sunlight.
LINKS:
Pass me a skin so I can wipe off this pizza grease. (skin as in napkin)
Source: Urban Dictionary
Why does skin wrinkle in the bathtub?
Need some info on UV Radiation and the SPV (Sun Protection Factor)?
Righteous Recipe ~ Avocado GAZPACHO with a Tequila Kick!
Ingredients:
- 2 large ripe avocados, skinned, halved and stoned!
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1 green pepper, hulled
- 1 small jalapeno
- 1 Spanish onion, skinned and chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup low-fat chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- Small bunch fresh cilantro
- Juice of 2 limes
To serve:
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 lime, quartered
- rock or kosher salt
- a couple of cilantro leaves
- a few chunks of avocado
- chilled tequila (optional - but oh boy, wow!)
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Instructions:
- Blend cucumber, pepper, chili, onion and garlic (in blender or food processor) with chicken broth.
- Strain, pressing well to extract all the juices.
- Return strained liquid to blender with avocado, cilantro leaves (save a few for garnish) lime juice and salt.
- Process to puree, adjust seasoning,
- Serve chilled, topped with a dollop of sour cream, lime quarters and rough salt.
- Accompany with little glasses of tequila, either to sip with lime and salt, or to stir directly into the soup. (optional)
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Fruitful Contest - Name the reptile that sheds its skin all in one piece, turning it inside out, so that the shed skin forms a tube.
RULES: The 16th to enlighten Our Lady wins an Our Lady of Weight Loss prize! (Sometimes people send in their answers within minutes - even seconds - of each other. Our Lady declares them all winners!)
Write Our Lady.
Last week's Fruitful query: What is Aum Mani Padme Hum (a.k.a. Om Mani Padme Hum)?
The mantra Aum Mani Padme Hum, (literally means the Jewel in the Lotus) is recited by Tibetan Buddhists to invoke Chenrezi, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
Congratulations to: Jill R., Marine, IL. - Angie T., Richard TX - Linda C., No. Little Rock, AR
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Chewing the Fat -
How you doin'? Write Our Lady.
If you've written and your letter has not been published, it's probably coming down the pike and will be in next week's KICK or the week after! NOTE: If your letter and/or Weighty Confession and/or Righteous Recipe is published, you will receive an Our Lady of Weight Loss prize! Be sure to send your mailing address with your email.
Forgive me, for I have sinned.
I just ate TACOS for the first time in probably 15 years. I
had my dog Bob at work with me today and was trying to think of something
I could eat that wouldn't involve leaving him in the hot car while I ran in the store. And some other people walked by my office talking about Taco
Tuesday, so I went for it. But ... I feel like a grotesque now. ... Why did
I do that? I don't even eat meat but about four times a year ... I'm
polluted. I suck. Forgive me for I have sinned ...
All is Forgiven * Move On.
Send your confession to info@ourladyofweightloss.com.
No Names - Strictly Anonymous
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Dear OLofWL, My husband has said no more junk food in the house. I thought I would just die without pretzels to snack on and that bowl of low fat ice cream every evening. Well, I did break down and bought ice cream, but I only had 3 medium bowls of it, and it was in one of those pails. The chips have been finished up by my two daughters and the last of the pretzels have been downed by me. We'll see how well I do grocery shopping this week. I'll just remember fruit, fruit and more fruit! I may have to get some pretzels or low-fat snack crackers. I can handle eating just the serving size on the box. I don't believe in depriving myself, just setting very strict limits. Keep sending the encouraging words and great recipes. ~ Terri, Indiana
Dear Terri, Sounds like you're getting a handle on those treats and snacks. It's true that complete deprivation does not work. But we've still got to set limits and be sure not to stock red light foods (tempting foods that we cannot resist). And yes, fruit, fruit and more fruit is always a good idea. In fact, you've got me thirsting for an orange. Thanks! ~ OLofWL
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Dear OLofWL ~ Thanks for your joyful messages. I'd like to do an art project incorporating the words " I do not want to be a fat American" in several languages. Can you and your readers contribute any to the collection? ~ Thanks, Cindy in Chicago
Dear Cindy, You bet! You will send me a jpeg of your completed project for Our Lady's Community Art Garden, won't you?! ~ OLofWL
CALL for HELP: Cindy in Chicago is working on an art project (as you have just read). If you know how to write "I do not want to be a fat American" in any language, please send it in! Let's help the girl out. Here's to the Sista'Hood!
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On last week's KICK - Stressed to My Last Nerve
Janet R. writes - "
I just see one big stress - or that's not on the list that I'm sure you remember -- moving! I remember hearing that it's way up there with divorce."
Naomi D-B. writes - "I had not thought about Holmes and Rah for a long time. In 1976, I did a small research project "stressful events in lives of women" because theirs was all about people. This meant that the guys' lists did not include "birth of a child" or
"menopause" as stressors. In other words, issues
particular to women. But the guys' stuff is still being
used? Curious.
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 Our Lady's Community Art Garden - A virtual place for you to create, be happy, feel joy and flourish. Send in your poems, photos, art, crocheted socks that have holes in them - and your children's too!
For the KiTT* Community - a place to share and grow.
Current exhibition: Condom Amulets by Naomi Dagen Bloom from NY, NY.
Naomi Dagen Bloom's current fiber-art focus is "Condom Amulets." She crochets these masterworks and encourages others to make them, as she brings attention to the growing problem of HIV in seniors. For more on Naomi and her other fabulous projects, visit CityWorm.com
Want to share your creative side? Community Art Garden
*KiTT - KICK in the TUSH Club
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The Our Lady of Weight Loss CHEERLEADERS
Artichoke Carol, You are the best!
And big congrats and greetings to your svelte husband!
Happy Birthday, Jolene!
Three cheers for K.C. from Kansas.
You can do it. If Janice can, seriously, you can too!
Send OUR LADY of WEIGHT LOSS your name, handle, initials (identify yourself in some way, please), and we'll all cheer you on.
Let's all clap and root for each other! Cheering can be healing. Send an email to: Cheer On!
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Volume II, KICK #20™©
Janice Taylor
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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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