July 30th, 2010
Ellen quit! I’m not surprised. Are you? Do you remember when Simon told Oprah that when Ellen signed on to do Idol, she had no idea that Simon was about to drop his “I’m outta here” bombshell? She started the day he quit, more or less. Imagine that! I’m betting that she decided to do one season right then and there. Just my astute observation.
Kara fired?
Further … on the hot carpet, TMZ.com reports that Kara DioGuardi was fired from Idol, and that American Idol is reportedly returning to their three-judge format, which includes Randy Jackson.
I suspect that they are keeping Randy on, not because he’s the hottest dawg since sliced bread, but rather so that some semblance of continuity and comfort remain. Three new judges would be too jarring.
Jennifer Lopez? Steven Tyler?
As I hear it, the three judges are Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler.
But wait, what about P Diddy?
P Diddy, a.k.a. Sean Combs, told George Lopez on his show Lopez Tonight, that he would love the job.
“At first when people were asking me if I was interested in the job I was like no … that’s not my style, but once I heard what Simon makes … [I] would love the job. . . . . I’ve got six kids. If I would get the same check Simon gets … we would have a ball.”
A word to P Diddy – P. do you really need more to have a ball with your six kids?
At the end of the day, the name of the show is American Idol. And I am hoping that the contestants are compelling enough, both in song and story, to carry the show forward. Remember when Fantasia sang Stormy Weather? I’m seriously hungry for more of that!
What are you hungry for? What shows curb your nighttime eating? What shows keep you out of the kitchen and away from the fridge?
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July 29th, 2010
Sometime last winter, my strategically placed Feng Shui water fountain went on the fritz.
Instead of the sound and motion of gurgling water activating positive chi energy, bringing in prosperity and good luck, the fountain furiously spurted and spit water on my desktop.
Every once in awhile, I plugged it in and played with the wire, pulling it to the left and then the right, hoping for less sputtering. But, no. Spatter it did, and so, there it sat, stagnating in the corner of my office, until this morning, when my husband wandered in and casually inquired. “Why isn’t your fountain plugged in?”
He then lifted the top, took the tiny engine in his hand and simply moved the setting from high to low. Fixed! A miracle! Water flowing, soothing sounds, happy and energized chi filled the room.
And now I wonder. How many other ‘things’ in my life could be adjusted by simply moving a switch from high to low, or low to high, or on or off. How many simple adjustments could be made that would add flow and balance to my life?
Sometimes all we need to do to move from stuck to unstuck is change our setting.
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July 28th, 2010
Can’t stop yourself from reaching for those cookies? Well … It’s NOT that there’s something wrong with you; it’s NOT that you have no will power – maybe you’re just stressed.
When we feel threatened or stressed, our neuroendocrine system kicks into high gear and releases a series of hormones. One of these is Cortisol, which gives us the biochemical strength we need to fight or flee our stressors. Back in evolutionary times, this served us well. We needed to replenish our bodies after a bout with a man-eating lion. It was a survival issue.
In modern times, most of our stress comes to us in a less physical form from balancing our checkbooks, filling out college applications to making car payments. Yet, we are still hard-wired to release the same hunger-causing hormones as our loin-cloth wearing ancestors. The stress is still there, but the physical exertion isn’t.
We can’t help feeling hungry, but we can work at ways to feel less stressed, which will keep the food cravings in check.
Here are some ways to short circuit stress and weight gain.
Eight Ways to Beat Weight Gain and Reduce Stress from Our Lady of Weight Loss, Patron Saint of Permanent Fat Removal
1. Exercise: Still the best stress-buster in town.
2. Never Skip a Meal: Keep the blood sugar levels even.
3. Restful sleep: When we don’t get enough rest, Cortisol levels rise!
4. Relax: What activities make you feel relaxed and calm? Keep a list handy, in case you’re so stressed you can’t remember!
5. Breathe: Take a moment to stop everything and breathe!
6. Spiritual Break: Sit and center yourself. Take a spiritual break.
7. Drink Water: Hydrate thyself! And while you’re at it, avoid caffeine, cigarettes and alcohol: All three can cause Cortisol levels to rise.
8. Express Yourself: Feeling stressed? Say so. I feel stressed and then … let it go!
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Janice
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July 25th, 2010
Sometimes when in ‘bulk eating’ mode, a big salad does the trick.
This week’s GET JIGGY JigSaw Weight Loss Puzzle was inspired by a major-league, big-time, eat all you want salad that I whipped up and served up last night.
If you’re in need of a bulk meal, go crazy! Rip up an entire head of lettuce, slice up a few juicy tomatoes, get your cukes peeled and diced, as you pay homage to Our Lady of Green Leaves.
Eat green!
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Janice
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July 23rd, 2010
I don’t know about you, but I just love a good, juicy diet tip that is NOT about what I can’t eat! Here, from Our Lady of Weight Loss, the patron saint of permanent fat removal, an easy way to weigh less!
Straight from the NO-Deprivation Zone – a DIET TIP that works:
Drink 16 ounces of water before each meal and you will (more than likely) lose another 4.5 pounds every three months.
Why?
Because you will more than likely feel full and eat less.
Not only will you lose weight, but you’ll be staying hydrated!
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NOT the icing!
Janice
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July 22nd, 2010
Looking for a magic bullet? A miracle cure? Something that will add health to your life and help you lose that fat belly? Antioxidant Girl to the rescue.
If you’re looking for the ‘magic bullet,’ then you’ve come to the right place!!! Antioxidant Girl has created a list of foods that are ‘heavy’ in antioxidants, that help to reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s. And maybe even promote weight loss? You betcha!
What is an Antioxidant? An antioxidant is a molecule capable of slowing or preventing the oxidation of other molecules.
An antioxidant is a molecule that slows or prevents the process of oxidation of other molecules. Antioxidants protect the body’s cells from damage caused by free radicals.
What are Free Radicals? Free radicals are unstable molecules that are missing an electron and ’steal’ electrons from surrounding molecules. We are exposed to free radicals all the time. Sometimes through radiation, smoke ozone and nitrous oxide, x-rays, chemicals, pollutants and saturated fats; sometimes free radicals are produced by our bodies.
Can Antioxidants help us lose weight? For one thing, foods that are ‘heavy’ in antioxidants are some of the lowest-calorie foods that are the best for you! When you feed your body with nutrient dense foods, you are naturally more energetic, strong, focused and more empowered to live a healthy life.
Here follows the USDA’s Antioxidant scorecard! A list of foods that are high in antioxidants, stop free radicals in their tracks and can help you move toward health!
Blueberries (serving size: 1 cup)
Cranberries (1 cup)
Blackberries (1 cup)
Raspberries (1 cup)
Strawberries (1 cup)
Red Delicious Apple
Red Kidney Beans (1/2 cup, cooked)
Pecans (1 oz)
Pinto Beans (1/2 cup, cooked)
Sweet Cherries (1 cup)
Black Plum
Walnuts (1 oz)
Green Pear
Hazelnuts (1 oz)
Navel Orange
Red Cabbage (1/2 cup cooked)
Russet Potato (6 oz)
Pistachios (1 oz)
Green tea (1 cup)
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Janice
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July 21st, 2010
According to the University of the West of England in Bristol, 34% of women recently have had a nightmare, as compared to 19% of the men who participated in their study.
Women, they found, are more likely to ponder, worry and mull over the events of the day than men!
What to do? How to STOP Worrying?
PRETEND!!!
Here, Janice Taylor, your Life & Wellness Coach, shares 4 fabulous tips on how you can shelve the worries and get a restful night. Sleep baby, sleep!
Pretend SMILE: When you smile, not only does the whole world smile with you, but also your body produces chemicals that give a boost to your health. And dig this … it doesn’t have to be a genuine smile, coming from your heart. A pretend smile will do the trick!
Pretend Laugh: You’ve heard the expression “laughter is the best medicine,” haven’t you? Well, it’s true. Not only does laughter increase your adrenaline and improve your health, it burns calories, too. And – you guessed it, ‘pretend laugh’ will manifest the same benefits; increase health, decrease worry.
Pretend Exercise: You don’t have to join a gym, or full out exercise to feel better and let go the concerns of the day. You can simply walk from here to there and back again. You can wiggle your tush. The very fact that you are ‘moving,’ will help you to move away from worry!
Pretend It’s All Right: After dinner, a few hours before bed, take your worries and mentally place them on the high shelf in the back of your closet and pretend it’s all right.
Sleep tight!
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Janice
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July 21st, 2010
According to new research from Northwestern Medicine, women who carry excess weight around their hips, a.k.a. pear shaped women, are likely to experience more memory loss than their apple-shaped counterparts.
8,475 Cognitively Normal Women Studied
The Women’s Health Initiative hormone trials is the first in the United States to link obesity to reduced memory and connect it to body shape. 8,475 cognitively normal women, post-menopausal women were studied and the verdict is in.
Extra added weight can have a detrimental affect on your memory. For every one point increase in a women’s Body Mass Index (BMI), her memory score dropped by 1 point.
Pear Shape vs. Apple Shape
The type of fat deposited around the hips is different than the fat deposited around the waist. Different fats release different cytokines (hormones), which have different effects on inflammation, lips, insulin resistance and blood pressure. The fat that is deposited around the hips may contribute to formation of plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease or a restricted blood flow to the brain.
Food for Thought
You may have heard that carrying excess fat in your mid-section and chest (apple shape) can increase heart disease. There are so many serious health issues that stem from obesity. Consider adding healthy foods to your day. Move towards health.
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Janice
Tags: Aging Gracefully, Memory Loss
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July 12th, 2010
Welcome back from the 4th of July holiday! I hope it was big fun for y’all and for those who over-indulged (or even pigged out?), no biggie. One holiday doth not stop a Tushkateer from moving forward. Doth it?! No, it does not! So back on the bandwagon and here we go, into the summer of transformation.
Here’s 2 things I’m doing this summer that are shifting the energies and making a tremendous difference in how I feel! Firstly (drum roll please), I am on a declutter roll. I am tearing through one shelf a day, or one part of the closet, or one stack of books and tossing, tossing, tossing! I vow to throw away (or giveaway) one bag of something daily! And the other thing … equally as significant if not more … is that I’ve basically turned off the television. There are a few shows that I enjoy watching, but that’s it. The quiet and open space is delicious. It feels as if I am creating space for my next steps. What will those next steps be? I’m not sure, but now that I am sitting quietly without clutter, I can hear myself and the universe conspiring!
What step might you take this week in your journey forward? What does your summer of transformation look like? Leave your comments below!!!
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Janice
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July 9th, 2010
Often, people who are journeying toward “Sveltesville,” focus on what they’re not eating anymore, instead of what they are eating. And in so doing they create feelings of deprivation, they suffer, and even worse, they are missing out on the adventure.
Yes, you are on a healthy living Adventure (with a capital “A”). With a little willingness to experiment and a roll of duct-tape (huh? See video below) … you too can cook up the most amazing dishes that are more delish and satisfying than you ever imagined.
So drop the negative “boo-hoo, poor-me, I can’t have this or that” and get on the “whoopee, I can have” bandwagon!
End the pity party, spit out that pit-fall and right now, write down10 things that you can have that you love! Here’s my list.
1. Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Galia Melon … any melon!
2. Vitalicious Chocolate Muffin Tops (all flavors are divine)
3. Mushroom Ragu on top of pasta
4. Ezekiel Cinnamon Raisin Sprouted Grain Bread
5. Marinated Artichoke Hearts
6. Greek Yogurt w. Honey (OMG!)
7. Thin Crust Pizza
8. Roasted Organic Chicken
9. Sweet Potato Baked Chips (homemade)
10. Broccoli Rabe, heavy on the garlic!
Nothing to pity here, hey?
For your entertainment, here’s the video! Dysfunctional Chef
Spread the word … NOT the icing!
Janice
Tags: Diet Pitfalls, Diet Tips, Pity Party
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