{"id":5354,"date":"2013-12-18T09:49:29","date_gmt":"2013-12-18T14:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/?p=5354"},"modified":"2013-12-18T10:16:12","modified_gmt":"2013-12-18T15:16:12","slug":"the-10-commandments-thou-shalt-drink-enough-water-to-frighten-noah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2013\/12\/the-10-commandments-thou-shalt-drink-enough-water-to-frighten-noah.html","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Commandments: Thou Shalt Drink Enough Water to Frighten Noah"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"HO<\/strong><\/p>\n

As we happily head out to party, let\u2019s remember to read through, ingest, and practice the 10 Commandments of Holiday Weight Loss<\/strong><\/em> graciously and generously presented to us by Our Lady of Weight Loss<\/a>, the patron saint of permanent weight removal!\u00a0 She who guided me to my 50 pounds permanent weight loss!<\/p>\n

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The 10 Commandments of Holiday Weight Loss<\/strong> : Seriously Smart Notes and Tips on Holiday Survival
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1.\u00a0 Thou shalt honor thy body and believe in thyself.
\n<\/strong>Be kind, loving and forgiving to yourself, first and foremost \u2013 always.<\/div>\n
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2.\u00a0 Thou shalt never leave home hungry.
\n<\/strong>Eat something before the party. A salad, some fruit, even an egg will do. And drink up\u2013plenty of water and\/or seltzer.<\/div>\n
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3.\u00a0 Thou shalt stay clear of the buffet table.<\/strong>
\nGet away from the food. Why torture yourself? Socialize \u2013 have a fun conversation!\u00a0 (see How to Have a Fun Conversation<\/a>)<\/div>\n
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4.\u00a0 Thou shalt not deny thyself a treat or two now and then.<\/strong>
\nFill up your plate with Our Lady of Weight Loss approved foods, and leave a little space for your favorite treat. Too much denial isn\u2019t a good thing.<\/div>\n
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5.\u00a0 Thou shalt recycle food gifts.<\/strong>
\nQuick, fast \u2013 before you change your mind.\u00a0 Give the candy, the cakes, the food away.<\/div>\n
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6.\u00a0 Thou shalt keep thy hands busy.<\/strong>
\nTry knitting, crocheting, cutting & pasting, needlepoint, draw, write \u2013 anything to keep your hands (and mind) busy. Give your creations as gifts!<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0 Thou shalt stay clear of sweat pants.<\/strong>
\nWear snug clothing. No room for expansion, no sweats please!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

8.\u00a0 Thou shalt walk \u2013 a lot!<\/strong>
\nAsk Santa for a pedometer for Christmas. And then use it!<\/div>\n
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9.\u00a0 Thou shalt drink enough Holy Water to frighten Noah<\/strong>
\nand map out all the restrooms in thy village.\u00a0 Drink up \u2013 water that is.<\/div>\n
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10.\u00a0 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor\u2019s plate.
\n<\/strong>Your neighbor\u2019s plate is none of your business.<\/div>\n

For more holiday madness, happy thoughts and trails, join Our Lady of Weight Loss\u2019s KICK in the TUSH CLUB\/FB<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Happy Holidays!<\/p>\n

Spread the word\u2013NOT the icing,<\/p>\n

Janice Taylor
\nwise * fun * utterly useful<\/p>\n

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