Seven years ago, author Janice Taylor, permanently removed over 50 pounds of excess weight. She utilized weight loss as a vehicle for reinvention and transformation. Taylor has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, New York Times, New York Post, New York Daily News, Family Circle, Good Housekeeping, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Sun Times, Fitness magazine, Health magazine, CNN.com, Religion and Spirituality, has appeared on View from the Bay, San Francisco, Discovery Health, Naomi’s New Morning, Hallmark Channel, FitTV.

She is a Life & Wellness Coach, Certified Hypnotist, Neurolinguistic Practitioner, as well as the author of All Is Forgiven, Move On: Our Lady of Weight Loss’s 101 Fat-burning Steps on Your Journey to Sveltesville (May 2008) and Our Lady of Weight Loss: Miraculous and Motivational Musings from the Patron Saint of Permanent Fat Removal (Fall 2006.) Janice is also the creator of the very popular e-newsletter Kick in the Tush Club, and a syndicated blogger for Beliefnet .

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Today is National Walking Day. In commemoration of this day, here follows ...
... The Benefits of Walking by Janice Taylor
(excerpt from her best-selling book, Our Lady of Weight Loss: Miraculous and Motivational Musings from the Patron Saint of Permanent Fat Removal)

From stress reduction to less incidence of cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, the benefits of walking are amazing! Some even say walking relieves constipation and helps cure impotence.

Walking stimulates the brain release endorphins and increases the production of the neurotransmitter serotonin, the body's natural mood elevator. Literally, walking makes us happy.

Walking gives us the biggest bang for our buck; it is the simplest and easiest way to exercise for most people.

Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the United States, believed that "of all exercises, walking is the best."

It seems our patriotic duty is to walk!

Here are a few ideas from Our Lady of Weight Loss on how to increase your daily steps.

• Get off the bus or subway one stop earlier than usual.
• Park your car at the far end of the mall.
• Dust and/or vacuum your home during commercials (especially during the food commercials!).
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
• Get up and go visit coworkers. Resist the urge to use the intercom or email.
• Pick up lunch instead of ordering out.
• Walk your neighbor's dog (He'll like you for it!).
• Wear a pedometer! It will keep you honest and you can compete against yourself daily!

  
  faToid: Do your thighs rub together as you walk, creating a bit of chafing irritation? Don't sweat it. You're not alone. Try sprinkling a bit of powder on those prime meat spots and wear loose, comfortable clothing!

  Spread the word ... NOT the icing,
  Janice

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