Our Lady of Weight Loss | motivation: the kick in the tush club

Once a woman has forgiven her man, she must not reheat his sins for breakfast.
~ Marlene Dietrich (1904–1992), German-born U.S. film actress.
“Forgiveness,” Marlene Dietrich’s ABC (1962)
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To Breakfast or Not to Breakfast

Some people think that skipping breakfast will aid in their weight loss efforts. Not true!

A recent study conducted at the University of Texas at El Paso found that those who eat a morning meal actually ingest less calories over the course of the day.

Skipping meals leads to a state of ‘over-hungry,’ which often leads to lack of control and distorted satiety signals.

It becomes more difficult to tell when you are full. This can result in taking in more calories than had you eaten your breakfast in the first place.

Eating breakfast is also known to improve concentration, problem solving ability, mental performance, memory and mood. Life is tough enough without this extra added pressure!

Eat up, eat healthy!

Farmhouse Breakfast Week presents Breakfast Facts. Fascinating!
Does your child hurry off without breakfast?
Pyramid Power - A Kids Guide to Portion Size.

Righteous Recipe ~ Juicy Smooth Breakfast Shake

Hydrate thyself!
Starting the day in a dehydrated state can lead to difficulties concentrating, and cause headaches and irritability. Drink water, milk, juice or try whipping up a healthy smoothie.

Ingredients:
1 medium ripe banana, peeled
3/4 cup pineapple juice (no sugar added; natural juice)
1/2 cup plain low-fat or no-fat yogurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup strawberries,
stems removed and rinse.

Instructions:
Break banana into small pieces and put in the blender with:
pineapple juice, yogurt, vanilla extract and strawberries.
Blend until smooth.
Divide between two glasses.
Serve.

Want to whip up another dish?
Send Our Lady your favorite recipe? Keep them easy, low-cal and FUN.

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Last week's Fruitful query:
What country is the world's largest producer of mustard seeds?

Congratulations to Molly from San Francisco. You're right! Canada is the world's largest producer of mustard seeds.
Your 5-pack of GloriousGreetings is on its way!

This is what JE from Newport Beach, California wrote about her prize (she answered the fat cell question, KICK #25!):
"To say I LOVED your cards would be an understatement! Oh.My.Gosh. My daughter and I cannot stop Ohhing and Ahhing. Your artwork just resonates with me on so many levels. I feel so fortunate to have won these. I wish I could find a way to ENCOURAGE everyone who subscribes to KICK to order them! Thank you sooooooooo much!"

Dear OLofWL, Do you have any tips on pedometers to buy? I like the idea of competing against myself. Thanks.
~ These Boots are Made for Walkin', Spearfish, SD

Dear These Boots are Made for Walkin', Depending upon how far and fast you want to walk, there are a number of pedometers on the market. Here is a link to About.com's List of 10 Recommended Pedometers. ~ OLofWL

Our Lady of Weight Loss ArtWare is showing through July 31 at the Museum of Sex!
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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). Just send an email to Our Lady (info@OurLadyofWeightLoss.com) and say, "YES! I need a KICK in the TUSH."

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