Kick in the Tush Club

Truth be told, for me, getting through Thanksgiving unscathed is less about food and more about dealing with the slings and arrows that could be 'lovingly' sent my way.

"The food industry has huge culpability as to why we in America find ourselves where we are," Dr. Ian said. "The food industry is not a non-profit agency. They are in it for the profits."

In 2008, Kraft removed artificial colorings...and chemical sweeteners...from the products that they distribute in Europe, Australia, and other developed countries due to consumer concern over scientific studies...But, they haven't done the same thing here in the U.S.!

'Thunder Pants' confesses her 'weighty sins' and receives forgiveness. What's your dietary sin? Lighten your load here!

Think about it...Is Oprah not the best and most master hypnotist ever? After all, when Oprah says, "This book will change your life. Buy it!" you do!

I suspect Obama's team of experts are so bogged down in financial flow charts that they haven't stopped to consider our collective flow -- the great energy flow.

I miss you, Barbie. I really do, and I apologize for abruptly packing you and Ken up into your dollhouse and selling you to the kid down the street for movie and gasoline money.

Let's acknowledge that no one was born with a 'this is how to walk' manual. We all fell on our tushes multiple times and were applauded for it; encouraged by our parents to get up and try again!

Imagine the word "love" is sitting in your heart. Feel it. Breathe into it. Let it move up through from your heart and into your face. Smile, soften your gaze and let 'love' flow!

I thought it might be useful to know what foods bring forth the best feelings. Yes, foods change the chemical structure in your brain, and therefore have an impact on your mood.

I'm not going to tell you that permanent fat removal is easy - primarily because you'll be plenty peeved at me - but I am going to tell you that it is only as difficult as you make it.

Those who reach their weight loss goals are simply the ones who get back on the wagon -- again and again.

Dear Oprah, If I can lose over 50 pounds, so can you. Why don't you come and visit with me. We'll talk; we'll walk; we'll eat fruits and vegetables; we'll laugh it up while we slim down together.

Do you like the way your life is unfolding? Would you like to change some of it? Change direction? Reinvent yourself? You can, you know. Reinvent yourself!

Celebrate You: if you find that comments from family members, or rather your interpretation of their comments, send you on a downward spiral, then come armed with the knowledge that you are wonderful.

Now you can remember not only the calorie count of the various yummy Thanksgiving offerings, but you can also use this printout as an anchor to your healthy living goals!

Whether or not you are experienced at journaling, I can tell you that keeping a holiday journal is a great antidote to holiday stress, and it is a lot of fun!

It is a way bigger challenge to stay the course, and lose weight when you are feeling unhappy, depressed or sad; isn't it? Weight loss is about a lot more than just food and exercise.

We teach by example. You can tell your kids till you are blue in the face that they should not eat junk but if you are imparting this wisdom with a bag of Cheetos in one hand... good luck!

Now that the election is behind us, may we move forward in life. Aside from the past 8 years, what are you tolerating? Putting up with? Stomaching?