Last night, when Willamina (star character of ABC Family’s new show “HUGE,” played by Nikki Blonsky of “Hairspray”) was told to strip down to her bathing suit for the annual group ‘before’ photo, I cringed. I cringed for her, and for me. It brought back an unpleasant, somewhat traumatic memory. When I was in second grade, we were told by the school nurse to stand in a line in our underwear. … Read On!
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HUGE – ABC Family Review: Angry, Annoyed and On Board
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010Step-by-Step Guide: How to BEAT the NIGHTTIME EATS!
Friday, June 25th, 2010A Strategy that CURES! For many of us the biggest challenge in our day comes at night. We find it almost impossible to simply put down the fork, push away from the dinner table and move on into the night without finding our minds drifting towards food. It would be lovely to be minus the obsessive food thoughts; to make space for a peaceful, calm and soulful evening. Wouldn’t it? I have worked out an easy and yes, brilliant strategy that you can follow!
13 Summertime Tips: Freeze Your Fat Tush, Eat Berries, Lose Weight.
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010Is summertime weight loss different than winter weight loss? The simple answer is, “Yes!” On the upside, there’s a plethora of fresh fruits and veggies ready for the taking, air-conditioning can freeze your fat off (see tip #2), and taking an early morning walk is a pleasurable experience. On the downside, it’s bathing suit season. To that end ..
Shape Magazine … Janice Taylor, your weight loss coach shares ‘the rules.’
Sunday, April 11th, 2010Janice Taylor, the official Shape Magazine Life Coach, Weight Loss Diary column, shares top secret to losing over 50 pounds AND keeping it off!
How to Kick Childhood Obesity in the Tush … One Household at a Time
Friday, March 19th, 2010What 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.
The Green Tea Diet: Melts Fat
Sunday, February 21st, 2010“Better to be deprived of food for three days, than tea for one.” ~ Ancient Chinese Proverb – Last week, while getting my hair ‘done,’ a lovely young woman whose hair was dyed black with a few blue highlights (absolutely fabulous, didn’t have the nerve to do it myself) made me a cup of green tea! The tea was soothing, delicious and while drinking it, I remembered that green tea has been reported to help one lose weight. So, when I got home, I did a bit of digging and reading and here’s what I learned!
Weight Loss Jigsaw Puzzle: White Out (difficulty level 4)
Sunday, February 21st, 2010After spending some time drinking in the Tim Burton exhibit on a cellular level, Janice Taylor, your weight loss coach and artist, took a break and lighted on a lovely leather bench. i-Phone camera in hand, she quietly snapped an artist sketching a piece of work by another artist! She calls this ‘work of art,’ White Out: Artist to Artist to Artist. A creative loop of sorts. As for the difficulty of this get jiggy puzzle, its white background makes it a bit of a challenge to puzzle together. Enjoy!
Top 10 Fatitude Tips from Skinny Scoopers
Thursday, February 4th, 2010Listen 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.’
6 obesity fighting tips for an obseogenic world!
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010‘We live in an obesogenic environment – a plethora of fast food outlets, reliance on cars, and offers enticing us to eat larger portions …’ Professor Mike Kelly – as quoted in the Telegraph 8th October 2003
Ain’t THAT the truth! We do live in an obesogenic world! What are YOU going to do about it!!!
Hearty and Hardy Baked Eggs
Monday, February 1st, 2010Hearty and Hardy Baked Eggs, a to die for FULLY BAKED Recipe from Janice Taylor, your weight loss coach, making weight loss fun!