Motivational Musing ~

Forever Young

In theory, anti-aging is possible.

We are made up of living cells, and these cells are continually dying and replacing themselves. In order for our bodies to heal, repair and regenerate healthy new cells, proper nutrition is required.

When a cell replaces itself, it can do one of three things:

• Replace itself with a weaker cell.  If the right nutritional foods have not been added to your diet, this could happen; or
• Replace itself with a cell of equal health and strength; or
• Replace itself with a stronger, better and healthier cell.  In order to regenerate these super-cells, we need to be feeding them the best ‘anti-aging’ or ‘regeneration’ foods. 

What to do? Here’s a partial list of anti-aging, nutrient packed, super foods that will help to keep those new cells healthy and happy.

Fresh vegetables: bell peppers, artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, carrots, pumpkin, squash, spinach, collard greens, cabbage, kale, eggplant, edamame (green soy beans), sweet potatoes

Fresh fruits: blueberries, cherries, cranberries, grapefruit, mangoes, pineapple, strawberries, raspberries, prunes

Legumes: pinto beans, fava beans, lentils

Fish: salmon, tuna, anchovies

Whole grains, seeds and nuts: brown rice, pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts, bulgur wheat

Oil: olive, avocado, flaxseed

Water: six 8-ounce

Exercise. A recent study of 250 Japanese women ages 20 to 70, indicated that those who exercised regularly were 5 years "younger." They had greater muscle mass, better cardiovascular endurance, and increased flexibility--than those who did not exercise. It has also be suggested that weightlifting may slow age-related weight gain and belly fat accumulation.

Stay out of the sun, and stay away from white flour, white sugar, processed foods containing trans-fats, foods high in saturated fat and foods containing hydrogenated corn oil.

But if you really want to instantly shed a couple of years, you've got to get that inner glow glowin'. We look better when we take care of ourselves, think positive thoughts, take time for other, and smile big! It's all about attitude - celebrating that child-like quality we all have buried within. And speaking of such ... please be sure to check out this week's Pious Project. Gummy Worms are involved!

 

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The Ten Commandments of Permanent Fat Removal as seen on Good Morning America! * * * Is there a KICK in the Tush Club in your area? Could be!

The Art of WEIGHT LOSS - at the 92nd Street Y Class starts Tuesday, November 8 Sign Up NOW!

 

 

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Pious Project™ - Jell-O Worms (sugar-free!) - I consider jell-O worms more pious project than righteous recipe, because the creativity out-weighs the cooking.

Ingredients needed:
Sugar-Free Jell-O Gelatin and/or Sugar-Free Jell-O Pudding
Candy Gummy Worms (just about 30 calories each - beware!)
Shot classes, dessert cups - something small and fun to work with!!! The operative word being FUN.

Instructions
Make jello(s) as directed on package. Be sure to put in playful cups (i.e. shot glasses, vodka optional).
Garnish with plenty-O-gummy worms.
Martha Stewart better watch out. Our Lady of Weight Loss has the fun fat-free market covered!

 

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Fruitful Contest - Multiple Choice: The most popular cosmetic procedure in the US is:
a) eyelid surgery - b) liposuction - c) rhinoplasty ("nose job") - d) botox injections


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!)

Last week's Fruitful query: Who is Beelzebub? 1. The Devil; Satan. 2. One of the fallen angels in Milton's Paradise Lost. Beelzebub was next to Satan in power. 3. An evil spirit; a demon. And this week's winner is: Anne W., Fort Worth, TX.

Write Our Lady.
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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 are published, you will receive an Our Lady of Weight Loss prize! Be sure to send your mailing address with your email.

Dear OLofWL, Bonjour de Paris ma chere Our Lady of Weight Loss!!!!! I just LOVE receiving your emails! I was invited to a Mexican pot luck last night and had recently bought an ice cream maker, so I decided to make chocolate-chili ice cream! Now this has nothing to do with weight loss, but .... here's an Our Lady approved version. if you made/bought some non-fat chocolate frozen yogurt and stirred in a tablespoon or two of chili powder, you have quite a spicy treat.... something different from plain ol' chocolate. ~ Bisous de Paris

Dear Bisous de Paris, Sounds absolutely divine, decadent and delicious. Thank you! ~ Kick Tush, OLofWL

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Dear OLofWL, Blistering Hot is correct. I have read that the active ingredient in hot peppers will raise your metabolism upwards to 30%! I'm an aficionado of East Indian vegetarian cooking which has a lot of peppers, and you wouldn't believe how easy it was to shed the pounds. ~ Susan W., AZ

Dear Susan W, I'd read that hot spicy food boosts 25%-30% as well! There's going to be a run on hot chili peppers, for sure! Thanks for the info and congrats on your weight loss. ~ Kick Tush, OLofWL

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Dear OLofWL, Ha! What a giggle and a !@#$! hard 'n hot way to lose a pound. I lol'd. Any recipe with soy, ginger and a dash of sugar would be simply delish and fine with me! ~ I.V.P (a.k.a. Incredibly Vivacious P.)

Dear I.V.P., Glad you got a laugh. I like to sauté veggies with soy and fresh ginger, too! ~ Kick Tush, OLofWL

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