Our Lady of Weight Loss

Puzzled? “Chuga-Squeak” speaks

Janice Taylor, Editor — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:06:35 +0000

"Chuga-squeak, Chuga-squeak," repeats the Grackle. Our Tucson courtyard, amass in Palm, Olive, Mesquite and Cyprus trees, is home to the Grackle. The Grackle is longer than most blackbirds, slimmer than...

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Eat This: Lose Weight – Best Gazpacho Ever

Janice Taylor, Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:44:32 +0000

Q: How amazing and magical is it when someone (a good friend, neighbor or even a relative) shows up at your front door with a bowl of somethin' special that she (or he) has just whipped up to share with you--that is not only delish, but healthy as well? A: Very amazing! :) I am happy to report that when our dear friend, Betsy, surprised us (DH and me) with a bowl of her famous (in these here parts) Gazpacho! I asked if I...

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#OneWord Thursday: 10 Quotes that Inspire the #Body

Janice Taylor, Editor — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:30:23 +0000

Our inner guidance comes to us through our feelings and body wisdom first — not through intellectual understanding. ~ Christiane Northrup

Because thoughts come from our head, and said thoughts tend to be loud (very loud), we are...

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Fat Daughter: “Perplexed” Needs Advice!

Janice Taylor, Editor — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:12 +0000

“Perplexed” turns to Our Lady of Weight Loss and asks “How can I help my daughter? How can I restore family harmony?” Dear Our Lady of Weight Loss ~ I have three teenage-young adult kids. They are all winners in their own ways and on track to be happy, successful...

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Kick in the Tush Tuesday: 8 Steps to Easy Weight Loss

Janice Taylor, Editor — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:35:28 +0000

Good Day Tushkateers, How are you on this bird-chirping morning? I am (we are) in Tucson, celebrating my birthday. A week long celebration, which kicked into gear last weekend in Manhattan and has now migrated to the southwest along with the rest of the spring birds! One of the most stunning and glorious aspects of being in Tucson are the birds! ...

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Puzzled? Antioxidant Girl to the Rescue

Janice Taylor, Editor — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:11:06 +0000

After celebrating Mother's Day, happily being wined and dined, desserts at every corner, chocolates galore, I thought it might be a good idea to start the week by clicking through our beloved Weight Loss Hero's favorite JigSaw Puzzle entitled, Antioxidant Girl. While clicking through Antioxidant Girl, contemplate...

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Eat This: Lose Weight – Mother’s Day Blueberry Cobbler

Janice Taylor, Editor — Sat, 11 May 2013 11:24:20 +0000

In search of a special Mother's Day recipe? Something light, healthy and delicious? Look no further. Straight from the Our Lady of Weight Loss kitchens, a Blueberry Cobbler that is sure to bring a smile to your face and set your taste buds a dancin'! (Source: All Is Forgiven, Move On – a book that is chock-a-block with fat busting information, motivation, inspiration and 5 yum delish...

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#OneWord Thursday: 10 Quotes to Build #Confidence

Janice Taylor, Editor — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:30:19 +0000

Our confidence, or lack of, affects how we experience life, and what actions we take based on that experience. When we are confident in who we are; when we feel good about ourselves, we make better choices, healthier choices. We create a better life, a happier life. Confidence is extremely important aspect in our lives. Here, Our Lady of Weight Loss share with you 10 Quotes to Build #Confidence! No one can make you feel...

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Mean Girl Confesses Weighty Sins

Janice Taylor, Editor — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:22:24 +0000

How mean are you? To others? To yourself? Our Lady of Weight Loss has received hundreds, actually thousands of emails from readers who "confess" their self-sabotaging and mean-spirited words, which are sadly and unfortunately directed at themselves!

Dear Our Lady of Weight...

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Kick in the Tush Tuesday: The Secret of Life-from Mediocrity to Genius

Janice Taylor, Editor — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:54:11 +0000

The 'burning bush' was not a miracle. It was a test. God wanted to find out if Moses could pay attention to something for more than a few minutes. When Moses did, God spoke. The trick is to pay attention to what is going on around you long enough to behold the miracle without falling asleep. There is another world, right here within this one, whenever we...

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