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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.
June 13, 2005
Our Lady of Weight Loss ™®
is a division of Oy-Caramba! Ltd.
Bees don’t swarm in a mango grove for nothing.
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Hla Stavhana (c. 50 A.D.), South Indian king, Prkrit poet.
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Motivational Musings
Mango Mango
Did you know that mangoes are a comfort food? Well, they are!
Mangoes are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, are loaded with fiber,and have an amazing enzyme that helps to calm and sooth thy stomach and thy soul!
Mangoes have been around for at least 4,000 years. They grow on huge trees and the mango fruit gracefully hangs down like an upside-down lollipop on a very long stem.
Mangoes originated in Southeast Asia and were known as the “King of the Fruits.” Asia produces three-quarters of the world's mangoes. But most of the mangoes eaten in the U.S. are from Florida, Mexico, Haiti or other parts of the Caribbean.
Mangoes are available from January through September, however, those that enter the marketplace later are generally of better quality. Mexican mangoes are available from April through September; and Florida mangoes from May through August, although they peak in June and July.
One cup of mango slices is approximately 110 calories with 0.5 grams of fat and 3 grams of dietary fiber. So next time you're a bit frazzled, and in need of a little comfort, solace, smoothing over – reach for a mango!
How to Pick a Mango: Pick up a mango and very softly press your thumb against its flesh. Does it give a bit and smell really sweet, like a flower? Great! If there are a few black spots on it, not to worry, as mangoes bruise so easily. But if covered with bruises, it is past its prime! The best sized mango is about a pound or so. And for the most part, if a mango smells great, it tastes great.
If the mango is green and firm, you can bring it home and ripen it yourself! Leave the mango on the counter for a few days, until it colors (yellow/orange to red), is soft to the thumb, and smells good. Do not refrigerate a mango. If you store a mango below 50ºF for any length of time it will lose its flavor.
How to Cut a Mango: It's important to use a sharp thin-bladed knife. First, cut off both ends of the fruit. Then place fruit on the counter, flat end down, and using knife, peel the skin off from top to bottom along curvature of the fruit. Then cut fruit into slices by carving lengthwise along the pit. The pit is huge!
Did you know?
Mangoes are known as "the apple of the tropics."
More fresh mangoes are eaten world-wide than any other fruit.
Buddha was presented with a grove of mango trees in which to rest. It is believed that mango trees grants wishes. And they are a symbol of love.
Indian villagers believe that when a son is born, mango trees grow new leaves. So they use leaves to decorate their doorways and announce the happy event to the world.
Mango leaves are also used at wedding ceremonies to ensure that the newlyweds will bear children.
On holy days, Hindus use mango twigs to brush their teeth.
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Need a more detailed explanation: Cut the Mango!
Pakistanis never eat mangoes at room temperature (and more!).
Could these Indian mangoes really be $600 a box?
Righteous Recipe ~ Mango Soup 
Mango Soup
Ingredients:
1 large mango, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon grass, chopped
1 large pinch cayenne
1/2-inch piece fresh ginger
1-3/4 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
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Instructions:
Place the mango in a food processor or blender and pulse a few times. Add: lemongrass, ginger, cayenne, and 1/2 cup of the chicken broth. Process until completely smooth. Transfer to a large bowl, and add the rest of the chicken broth. Stir well. Add the yogurt and stir again. Chill, and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Makes six servings. Approximately 50 calories per serving!
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Coffee Talk (lose the cake) Something to chew over (solo or with friends).
This Week's Topic ~ The mind, body, soul connection.
Our body, mind and soul are one in the same. Yet, we think we are only feeding our body.
If you believed that you were feeding your soul and your mind, as well as your body, how would it change the way you experience yourself and the way you eat?
Talk Amongst Yourselves.
Fruitful Contest - What is the informal name given to the popular Mumbai-based film industry in India, also commonly referred to as "Hindi cinema?"
RULES: The 28th 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: The Bride and the Wolf was the original name of this 1987 Academy Award winning movie that starred Cher. Name the movie. The answer is MOONSTRUCK, and this week's winners are: Bev R., Elm Grove, WI., and Laura A., Atlanta, GA.
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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.
Dear OLofWL, It seems that this year's birthday is never-ending. I was
honored at a birthday dinner with a friend and her mother on Friday
evening, and on Saturday I was treated to a birthday buffet with my
husband and his mother. I had a one-day reprieve on Sunday, but on Monday, I was taken out for a birthday luncheon and Monday night my
husband took me to a birthday dinner. Tuesday morning, I was taken to
a birthday breakfast buffet - AND - I have one more birthday invitation and
then I hope my life returns to normal!! FYI - I began at 243 pounds and I am down to 182, and I hope to lose an additional 35 pounds. I think the column that you write and share with the world each Monday is the most unusual, inspiring and inventive and
magnificent creation on any planet. I thoroughly enjoy it and "eat-up"
every word. Your artwork is way beyond wonderful. Thank you for all
of you humor and encouragement and recipes to one and all. I hope you
never go away. I need you in my corner of the world. You are my
blessing! ~ Pamela G., Clovis, CA.
Happy Birthday Pamela, Congratulations on your 61 lb. weight loss. (Did I do the math right?) That's amazing and you sure don't want to lose steam. Get back on track and keep going. If you could lose 61lbs., you can drop another 35.
Your letter got me to thinking about birthdays and celebrations, in general. Why can't we find ways to be together - to celebrate - to share - other than over food?
Why not a Birthday Bowling Bash?
Miniature Golf Festival?
Pottery Extravaganza (you know, those places where we can paint something and take it home)? It's truly wonderful that so many people want to celebrate you. You are loved! But I'm also wondering with your weight loss history, why was everyone feeding you? And from the sound of it, they were feeding you food that you didn't want to eat. Let's get creative here. Going forward, perhaps we could limit the number of celebrations, be the person to pick the restaurant, and find something else to do together! What do you think?
And I'm not going anywhere. I'm in your corner, and you're in mine! Thank you for your words of appreciation. They mean a lot to me! ~ OLofWL
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Dear OLofWL, May I please receive your newsletter? I am the fattest woman in my town. I know I have to diet and exercise but it seems futile at times. I start, I stop, I exercise then I don't exercise. I am not hugely obese, but I live in rural Japan and ALL of my friends wear ones or twos. All of the women I attend school with are Asian and my big American butt stands out like a beacon. My language class partner is from Vietnam, she must weigh 40 kilos, 88 pounds, I feel like an oaf sitting next to her. We had to list our goals for the New Year on the first day of class after O-shogatsu and I wrote down lose 8 kilos. I have lost 2 kilos. I need to lose the rest by the end of December. I know what to do, it is just doing it. Kind of amazing but all the words concerning weight loss, "get weight" "the scale goes up/down", "on a diet" and can read the kanji for fat, carbs and calories. I just need a gentle push into losing weight. How can I talk about how frustrating it is to be big to my best friend when she wears a "S"? Thank goodness my husband loves me and tells me not to fret. ~ Linda
Dear Linda, Your husband is right. Don't fret. Although, I have to say - I do feel your pain. To be the only one that's not a size small is rough. Nevertheless, you're on your way. 2 kilos down; 6 to go. And your weekly Kick in the Tush is on the way. And if you're in the mood to exercise, remember - 'Our Lady of Long Walks and Other Forms of Easy Exercise' is available to accompany you. Just give a shout! Enjoy your adventures in Japan! ~ OLofWL
Forgive me, for I have sinned.
Today, June 6th, is my birthday. My husband took me out for dinner and I overstuffed and feel absolutely miserable right now.
All is Forgiven * Move On.
Send your confession to info@ourladyofweightloss.com.
No Names - Strictly Anonymous
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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: "Crochet Me to the Moon" by AbbyLyn from Harlem, New York.
AbbyLyn loves to crochet, "Crocheting keeps my hands, heart and mind busy. There's no room for thoughts about food, or otherwise. The repetitive motion, the texture and colors of the yarn, make me feel like I'm free as a bird, flying to the moon. 'They' say you should do what you love and the money will come. So, I am. And when someone purchases one of my crocheted pieces, my moon flight quickens and swirls - to the moon and back!"
Want to share your creative side? Community Art Garden
*KiTT - KICK in the TUSH Club
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When it comes to permanent fat removal, thinking outside of the donut box is key! New six week workshop forming now.
Here's what LJM had to say about the Six Week Art of Weight Loss Workshop: As I was walking along 3rd Avenue this morning, passing all those yummie bakeries and thinking that I really need to take a different route for my daily walks ,"my song" popped into my head. I started humming "HELP" by the Beatles. By the time my walk was completed I was singing it out loud and chuckling to myself. It worked!!! I didn't buy even one crumb.
Hooray for me!
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The Our Lady of Weight Loss CHEERLEADERS
Jessica lives! Five stars for you.
Congratulations to Sara Beth on her 8 lb. loss.
Hip, hip, hooray for Anna and Aimee.
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 #23™©
Janice Taylor
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