{"id":3067,"date":"2011-12-06T11:26:22","date_gmt":"2011-12-06T16:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/?p=3067"},"modified":"2011-12-06T11:26:22","modified_gmt":"2011-12-06T16:26:22","slug":"kick-in-the-tush-tuesday-family-pushing-your-holday-buttons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2011\/12\/kick-in-the-tush-tuesday-family-pushing-your-holday-buttons.html","title":{"rendered":"Kick in the Tush Tuesday: Family Pushing Your Holday Buttons?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whenever you fall, pick something up. ~Oswald Avery<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nSide note before we begin:\u00a0<\/strong> As I was about to proof read this and make sure that I’m not sending half-baked thoughts and sentences to you, my mother (95.5 years young) telephoned to ‘confess’ that she fell twice this week and needs help.\u00a0 So, instead of proofing … I am packing.\u00a0 Heading east to see what’s what, help and find more help!\u00a0 Please forgive the typos, half thoughts, et cetera!<\/p>\n

Greetings Tushkateers*!!!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Happy December!\u00a0 Can you believe it?\u00a0 We are a full week (well, almost, but who’s counting) into December.\u00a0 Which means that there are less than three weeks to get thyself ready for Christmas (25th Dec. as if anyone doesn’t know that one!, two weeks away from Chanukah, 20th December thru 28th December; and three weeks till Kwanzaa 26th December thru 1st January.)\u00a0 Roughly, math may not be my strong point.<\/p>\n

But you get the idea.\u00a0 Time is swiftly moving by and bye!\u00a0 ( … And if my kids are reading this … I asked for a simple list of things that you want with links!\u00a0 Send the links, for goodness sake!)\u00a0 Aside from the gifts (you may be one of those smart families who either do a grab bag and buy one gift, or just give to the little ones), there are the parties, dinners and ubiquitous holiday candies and cookies that you are forced to walk by every day.<\/p>\n

While tis’ the season to be jolly, love each other, for gratitude et cetera, tensions arise.\u00a0 Oh and cleaning – just in case you invited anyone to your house (I am revealing so many of my little personal glitches this morning), you’ll probably have to clean!\u00a0 Yup, my husband decided to have a little gathering of his mates, and while he is fantastic in the clean and prepare categories, I can’t sit by and watch (can I???), so there’s that on my list!\u00a0 HOLY Cow Tushkateers, I think I’m on a roll, unloading!!!\u00a0 Thanks for listening.<\/p>\n

Anyway,\u00a0 the point I making or at least trying to make is that the holidays, however grand they are, add stress and to do lists to our already stressed and heavily laden lists (is that why we’re overweight?\u00a0 is it the list and not the food).\u00a0 I’m not alone in this.\u00a0\u00a0 Read on …<\/p>\n

Tushkateer in grand-standing, Sam (aka Samantha) from Kansas City here I come, writes …<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Dear OLofWL (and Janice) ~<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Can I make it through the holiday season?\u00a0 Besides the gift buying, party going, work events, et al., I am concerned about my buttons being pushed by my family.\u00a0 I know that this is an ‘old song,’ and I’d like to sing another.\u00a0 What can I do?\u00a0 A few tips would be greatly appreciated.\u00a0 How to deal with my family, friends – the people in my life!\u00a0 Please send list asap!\u00a0\u00a0 I really enjoy your daily columns in the various places you post (do you sleep?) and kooky, quirky attitude!\u00a0\u00a0 Thank you.\u00a0 ~ Sam from K.C., MO.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dear Sam from KC., Mo. ~<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 As you can hear and see from the above, I am right there with you!\u00a0 I’ve been working on a list of “How to SURVIVE People (relatives and whomever else) During the Holidays.”\u00a0 It is a work-in-progress!\u00a0 Still, I’ll share what I’ve got with you and you, as well as all the Tushkateers across the land, can feel free to write me and add to it!\u00a0 Let’s brainstorm this one!<\/p>\n

I do LOVE that you categorized this as an ‘old song’ and that you’d like to sing a ‘new song.’\u00a0 That resonated with me!\u00a0 Perhaps, after I have the list together, I’ll put it to music.\u00a0 (OMG, I just gave myself an assignment that’s out of my expertise.\u00a0 I’m pretty much tone deaf!)\u00a0 Okay … well, whatever … here is my partial list and Tushkateers, again, let’s BRAINSTORM!\u00a0 SEND YOUR “How to Deal with People” tips to me and write:\u00a0 PEOPLE TIPS in the subject line.\u00a0 Lest they get lost in the sauce! Thank YOU, Sam and Thank YOU, in advance, Tushkateers across the land (the globe, the universe – this planet and others, feel free to communicate!). ~ OLofWL (& Janice)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

How to Survive Button Pushing People (relatives and otherwise) During the Holidays!<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Keep Knives Out of Sight.<\/strong>\u00a0 Knives are metal objects that have a tendency to destroy harmony, stimulate quarrels, fighting and friction in the household.<\/p>\n

2. Even Number Dinner Parties.<\/strong> An even number of table settings will help you to feel relaxed, whereas an odd number will heighten anxiety. The more tranquil your eating environment, the easier it will be to stick to your diet.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 The Holiday Script.<\/strong> Remember that no one has read the script that you have written for them, nor have you read the script that they have written for you.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Be the Cat.<\/strong>\u00a0 Even if you don’t like cats, keep reading.\u00a0 Cats tend to observe.\u00a0 They have the ability to sit and watch.\u00a0 In the midst of craziness, they steer clear of the drama.\u00a0\u00a0 YOU be the cat.\u00a0 You have the power, the innate ability, to watch them all twirling and spinning and emoting nonsense, while you stay strong, steady and centered.\u00a0\u00a0 You do NOT have to get pulled into or be a part of the drama.\u00a0 You have a choice.\u00a0 (from last week’s KICK!)<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 YOU Set the Tone.\u00a0<\/strong> You be THE ONE who sets the tone. A happy, holy, healthy and complimentary word to a loved one -or- even to someone you are rather peeved with can have amazing ripple effects. And, bonus, you can feel good to know that you made a conscious decision to sprinkle the holidays with loving kindness.<\/p>\n

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AGAIN … this is the just the beginning of my super-duper POW Holiday SURVIVAL list.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 So, let’s compile a list – together!\u00a0 No more than 2 sentences per bullet point.\u00a0 Okay? Okay!!! Send to me!!! YAY!\u00a0 I love it when y’all participate.\u00a0 It gives me a thrill and OLofWL too, of course. Thank you!\u00a0 SAM …. thank you for writing and I do hope this helps.\u00a0 Feel free to send us your ideas too!\u00a0 No idea too small, simple or whatever.<\/p>\n

Spread the word … NOT the icing!<\/em><\/strong>
\n Janice<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

PS:\u00a0 Regarding my CYBER-TUESDAY SPECIAL of last week!\u00a0 Mary took me up on the offer and here’s what she has to say.\u00a0 Given her stunningly positive response, I am going to offer it this week, too!\u00a0 This is the season, folks and my gift to you.<\/p>\n

This morning, I took Janice up on her “cyber-Tuesday” phone session offer. I had no idea what to expect, but I was hoping that it wasn’t a ‘rah, rah, pull your bootstraps up and get with it’ pep talk. It was far from that!\u00a0\u00a0 I have been all over and I mean \u2013 all over \u2013 the various ‘diet plans.’ I’ve ‘failed’ at WW, OA, Atkins, pills, low-fat \u2026 the list goes on. The only thing I haven’t tried is the HCG shots (and I am thankful for that!).<\/p>\n

Janice shared valuable information which shifted my thinking and helped me to create my own ‘blueprint’ for weight loss; my own plan.<\/p>\n

I was hesitant to call Janice, but I am soooo glad that I did. I thank you, God, for having Janice come into my life at this time.<\/p>\n

I am very inspired! ~ Mary<\/p>\n

I’d like to offer you (and anyone who is reading) a CYBER-TUESDAY SPECIAL!!!\u00a0 If you want to set up a time to talk; one special Holiday Coaching Session, let me know.\u00a0 One 45-minute holiday session.\u00a0 You choose the price:\u00a0 $120, $90, $60 (or anything in between).\u00a0 Sliding scale available!\u00a0\u00a0 Write me for appointment!\u00a0 Be sure to put: Cyber Tuesday Coaching in the subject line, lest it gets lost in the sauce.\u00a0 Offer good from now through the end of the year!\u00a0 write me [\u00a0 janice [at] ourladyofweightloss [dot] come ]<\/p>\n

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