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How to Pump UP and Use Your Assertiveness Muscle: Lessons from the Road to Sveltesville – In preparation for my trip this blogger made certain that her ASSERTIVENESS muscle is pumped and ready for action.
Yes, I said, assertiveness muscle – not to be confused with aggression of any kind. While it is my plan to put my needs right out there and have my requests met with a smile; it is not my plan to yell, swear or stomp my feet.
What is the Kick in the Tush Club? It is a place where lighthearted, friendly folk, gather on-line and in-person to chew the fat, dish the dirt and spread good cheer … and give each other a gentle kick in the tush when needed! With regard to childhood obesity, it is clear that we need to give each other a kick in the tush, and frankly, not such a gentle one!!!
Tushkateers (members of the Kick in the Tush Club) recieve – fr*ee of charge – a delicious weekly e-newsletter that is overflowing with motivation, inspiration, and information that is intended to leave a bit of a sting. Something akin to hot sauce! The residual effects of your weekly ‘Kick’ will linger and keep you moving.
Just yesterday while discussing global warming, the end of winter, and the beginning of spring, I was remembering “Midnight Sun,” one of my favorite Twilight Zone episodes.
The Plot: A woman (Lois Nettleton) tries to survive as the earth hurtles toward the sun. Needless to say, it was a chilling episode, and its end twist even more disturbing! Now, fast forward to this morning’s headlines: NASA scientists reported that the massive earthquake that hit Chile (magnitude 8.8) on Saturday ….
In celebration and with great elation, I researched high and low, left and right to find quotes that might take flight. Quotes that delight my fancy, Even though my name’s not Nancy!
Listen UP and Lighten UP! Tushkateers, have I got a find for you!
Skinny Scoopers! A website from two sassy ‘weight loss sisters,’ Chris and Lisa, who are dedicated to reporting the news that helps you lose!
Their pages are overflowing with best food finds, tasty tidbits, and hot jeans. They are scouting the weight loss world looking for inside-sources, fitness experts, diet gurus, and best selling authors to interview as they shed ‘lite.’
Hey! How IS that January resolution working for you? I’m wondering if you’re still on the wagon, or if you’ve fallen off the wagon, and then gotten back on the wagon again? Well, just in case you fell off and you’re feeling a bit bruised and discouraged and want some encouragement, I have put together some really small baby steps that you can take today that will get you moving again!
In order to successfully embody a healthy lifestyle, one must build reserves in all areas of their lives, including their relationship sector. If you are overflowing with loving relationships, you will in turn feel better about yourself; perhaps even love yourself (woo hoo). You can fill yourself up with love! It’s way better than cake. Truly!
Today is National Hugging Day! I’ve already hugged three people! And in doing so, I realized that hugging is a bit more complex than just grabbing someone and squeezing! Not everyone welcomes a full frontal hug! Go figure!!!
Unless you’re running marathons, swimming the British Channel or climbing mountains (in other words, engaging in arduous exercise in sweltering environments wherein you need extra sodium to compensate for the amount of fluids you’re sweating out), you should be thinking of ways to reduce your sodium intake.
Chili Beef Over Capellini … a to die for recipe from Our Lady of Weight Loss, Janice Taylor and the Tushkateers.