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 Hello Readers!Many of you might notice that I am creating this newsletter in a new format. I will explain why...
I showed it for the first time to a friend whose opinion I trust, and she gave me lots of feedback which was quite valuable. Here are a few of her comments, summed up: it is too long, not clear as to the focus, and why all the pictures? She also suggested a table of contents. Sooo...here I am playing with a new template, which includes an aforementioned content section, and am looking at this newsletter with a new set of eyes.But here is where I need your help, readers. Many of you have been getting this newsletter since its beginnings back in 2007. It has evolved and changed from a vehicle to announce Weight Watchers meeting information to something else...Something which is a collection of all the interesting, colorful, health/weight-related and not health/weight-related stuff which comes across my desk on any given week.
Yes, I make sure the newsletter keeps you all up to date on the health news which is rife on the internet. But since I am so visually oriented, being an artist, I cannot help putting in lots of images. Since I love humor, and find it quite healing in its own way, I like to include humor in videos or other avenues. Hence the newsletter has gone beyond health/weight in orientation and into something much broader and undefined.
The question I have for all of you is...does this work? Is the newsletter too long and is it confusing in its lack of clear focus? Or is this what makes it different from others like it out there?
What would you like to see me add/subtract, or do you like it as is? Does a table of contents with links help? I do this for you all so help me out and give me good, solid feedback.
I also welcome feedback on any content. One person was upset with me for publishing 2 articles discussing marijuana. My guess is there were more who did not write and tell me this, but felt the same. TELL ME! I love hearing from all of you, good or bad. I really need you to give me direction.
And let me thank you all for taking the time every couple of weeks to read what is here. I so enjoy sharing with all of you, and just want to make sure that I am creating a compelling newsletter which you cannot wait to find in your inbox every other Sunday morning!
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RECIPES!
My friend gave me a great suggestion for my recipes...Put them on my website! Why didn't I think of this ages ago?? That way my recipe page is constantly updated and the recipes will always be there to refer to. So this week I will begin to do this and will slowly update my website to include favorite recipes from past newsletters that I never got onto the site. So click below to find the recipes!
And here are the yummy ones for this issue...
 COCONUT FLOUR TORTILLAS 
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TAKE A COOKING CLASS!!
BAKING LIGHT
will make you a healthier, smarter dessert-maker!  Why is it that many people who diligently cook in a light and healthy way, still make desserts as full fat, full sugar, fully fattening dishes? Have we told ourselves that because this is a treat food, and we make and eat it rarely, that it should be made the "old-fashioned" way? Is it because we assume people will expect it made a certain way? Whatever the reason, why not learn some simple tricks to fool your friends and your waistline. No one needs the over-the-top desserts. Give yourself, your friends and family the gift of good health and take this class!!
THIS COMING TUESDAY!!!
Sign up by end of Sunday or the class may be cancelled due to not enough enrollees...:(
TUESDAY, JUNE 18TH
6-8:30PM
PARKS & RECREATION at FINLEY CENTER
(COLLEGE AND STONYPOINT)
$39 Santa Rosa resident
$49 non-resident
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14 THINGS YOU MIGHT WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE FOODS YOU ARE BUYING.
Here is yet another expose on the food industry. Sadly even food we think is really healthy does not appear to be...(check out the first item on this list...Greek Yogurt...sigh).
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AFRICAN GIRL BARGAINS WITH HER DAD AND CHANGES HER VILLAGE
Okay, here is a perfect example of how I stray off the topic of weight/health and throw in something off-the-wall.
This charming animated piece has an amazing message about women taking their power and making a world of difference. The way I see it, this IS about health...mental health! If this story makes you feel good or feel empowered (the desire to be) then it is impacting you in a positive way. You watch it and decide!
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WORDS WE NEED IN OUR LANGUAGE!
This article had me laughing from beginning to end. This is a list of 38 foreign words we REALLY need in our language. Kummerspeck
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BACK TO THE FOOD INDUSTRY...
Scientific America recently published this little "guest blog". Funny and educational, and no doubt factual as well. Do you want to support these guys? Just keep walking down that grocery aisle and piling your cart high with processed foods, and you're doing just that!
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I was so happy to read this article about cellulite. I remember an old friend insisting all the working out she did kept her from getting any, but no matter how much I did, mine did not go away. Now I know why! This is well worth reading if you suffer from "cellulite blues"...
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DANCING...
I am hearing the word above in my head as sung by, I think, The Bee Gees...Try singing that word out loud. Now try planning on doing some dancing!
The Ballroom, the dance school whose graphics I do, are beginning their summer series of classes and you might want to check out the schedule and sign up! You've been wanting to learn how to dance...this is your chance! 
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THE BOOK! 
Way back in March I published a couple of bits from the book I am writing. Since then I have not had much time to work on it, but want to thank all of you who took the time to read the small pieces I published and give me feedback. I deeply appreciate your comments. Here is a little more. Click to read: "Fat", by Janet Ciel
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LIFE COACHING/WEIGHT COUNSELING 
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