No More Diets - Are You Thinking Right for Weight Loss?
22nd October 2005
Hi!
It's been fun dotting around Edinburgh this week with the kids and hubbie on holiday for the October break.
Went to see Wallace and Grommit Curse of the Were-Rabbit on Tuesday which was very amusing to say the least for adults and children alike. Not so funny was the usual range of junk food and drink on offer for sale in the foyer - fizzy drinks, pop corn (buttered salty or sugared), pick and mix sweets, nachos, hot dogs etc etc. Not a single healthy item.
Never go to the movies hungry is all I can say!
My kids always want something to eat and drink like the other kids, so we do take stuff - a few sweets (not huge mega packs or buckets that the cinemas sell) and also water in the sports cap bottles they like.
I wonder when it became the norm to crunch and rustle through a movie. The noise level is not quite enough to be annoying - just enough to remind you to eat! Ice cream in the interval was all we had in my day - probably showing my age now :)
Have a great weekend
Love
Janice Elizabeth
Personal Weight Loss coach
http://www.SimplySlimming.com
"The friendliest place to lose weight on the web"
P.S. If you've missed any issues of this ezine, you can find them on the No More Diets back issues blog at http://nomoredietsezine.blogspot.com
Feature Article : Are You Thinking Right for Weight Loss?
Everyone knows that you lose weight if you eat fewer calories than you need each day. But if it were that simple there would not be such a problem with obesity in the Western world - we'd all have the key to weight loss. The problem is that so much to do with succeeding at weight loss rests in our heads and not our bodies. To succeed we need to get our heads working for us and not against us.
Ask yourself these ten questions to see if you are thinking in the right way to lose weight.
1. Have you decided to succeed?
Until you make a definite decision there will be no change to your actions. If you just dabble with "losing a few pounds" you're unlikely to get anywhere. Make a definite decision and stick to it.
2. Have you set a realistic target?
You need to know where you're going or you'll never know when you've arrived. What is your target weight and when do you plan to reach it? Plan on losing no more than a pound or two a week. If you set an impossibly high target you'll get discouraged as soon as it looks like you won't make it.
3. Do you believe your will succeed?
If you keep telling yourself you'll never do it, you won't. Look for reasons why this time will be different. Decide to do things differently to make it so!
4. Can you picture yourself at your new weight?
If you can see yourself in your mind's eye with your new slim figure, your subconscious will feel more comfortable with the changes you are making and you'll feel less like creeping back into your comfort zone.
5. Are you clear about your reasons for losing weight?
If you don't know why you're doing this, what will keep you going when the going gets tough? Make a list of all the benefits you will get from losing that weight and review it often.
6. Are you open to change?
The only sure thing is that if you keep on doing what you've always done you'll keep on getting what you've always got. So think about what you are prepared to change and change at a rate you are comfortable with.
7. Are you a friend to yourself?
Sometimes we are our own worst enemy by offering an endless stream of criticism rather than encouragement. Give yourself a pat on the back for everything you do well and accept any set-backs - just make sure you learn from your mistakes.
8. Are you patient with yourself?
Weight loss rarely happens on a straight path. You may find you lose a lot at the beginning as you often shed excess water then. You may hit one or more times where you lose hardly anything at all despite your best efforts. Nothing that was worth achieving was arrived at overnight. Just keep on keeping on.
9. Have you put your life on hold because of your size?
You only have one life so don't wait to get slim before you enjoy it. Whatever you want, go for it now, and let being slim be the icing on the cake. Goals don't suddenly become reality because you reach your target weight. Why wait? Make eating out of boredom a thing of the past.
10. Do you value yourself enough?
You are unique and very special whatever your size. You are not perfect and neither is anyone one else but you are perfectly human. Value your personality, your life, your ambitions, your skills and, yes, even your body that does so much for you despite all the abuse you give it with junk food and no exercise. Learn to respect yourself and your body and give yourself the care you so richly deserve.
Janice Elizabeth Small
If you want to try out the 24 key habits that automate your weight loss and learn how to slot them easily into your life, get the Diet Exit Plan manual today. You'll get fantastic support and encouragement too with the accompanying 8-week coaching program including personal access to our weight loss coaches and special reports. Not only that, we've included 3-months membership of the Simply Slimming online slimming club with DAILY motivational messages on how to build, automate and plan your success, plus articles, recipes and tools. All for a single payment of just £47 (about $87). See it all at http://www.SimplySlimming.com
Recipe of the week : Onion gravy
Sometimes plain grilled or roast meat can be just too dry and, well, plain. Yet normal gravy adds tons of fat and unwanted calories. Here's a vegetarian recipe which will perk up your dinner. Good to go with nut roasts too.
Makes 300 ml (half a pint)
1 large onion, sliced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon plain flour
300ml (half pint) good vegetable stock
half teaspoon tomato puree
1 teaspoon red wine or balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme or a pinch dried
Fry the onion slowly in the oil stirring until golden but without browning. Sprinkle on the flour and cook for a minute continuing to stir. Gradually add the stock a little at a time and then the remaining ingredients. Stir until boiling and then simmer for three minutes stirring occasionally. Season to taste and serve.
For a smoother gravy you can also puree in a blender before serving.
New on the members' site this week
In the Tools section
4 page tip sheet on making the right choices at the Takeaway and Restaurant
In the Recipes/General Info section
3 page tip sheet on Low Fat Cooking basics
In the Recipes section
Spicy peanut sauce
Baked Rum bananas
Lamb stuffed peppers
On the Forum
Spinach and Mushroom pancakes
Have a great week
Love
Janice Elizabeth
P.S. I hope you enjoyed this newsletter. If you have any comments or suggestions for future issues, please let me know. You can mail me at mailto:janice@simplyslimming.com
P.S. Know anyone else who would like a copy of this ezine? Please pass it on. If you received this from a friend you can get your own copy at http://www.SimplySlimming.com Look for the link to "Free report"
Legal and admin
Copyright 2005, J. Small All Rights Reserved.
This newsletter provides information for general purposes only and is not intended as a substitute foe medical or health advice from professionals. The accuracy, completeness and suitability of the material for your needs has not been assessed or verified and cannot be guaranteed. This disclaimer also applies to any recommendations or links within the newsletter. You bear responsibility for your own health research and decisions. Please consult with a professional health care advisor before embarking on a weight loss or exercise program or making any personal health decisions. No liability can be accepted for the use made of any information contained within the newsletter or obtained by following any links or recommendations within it. If you do not wish to accept the above conditions you may not use our materials.
Hi!
It's been fun dotting around Edinburgh this week with the kids and hubbie on holiday for the October break.
Went to see Wallace and Grommit Curse of the Were-Rabbit on Tuesday which was very amusing to say the least for adults and children alike. Not so funny was the usual range of junk food and drink on offer for sale in the foyer - fizzy drinks, pop corn (buttered salty or sugared), pick and mix sweets, nachos, hot dogs etc etc. Not a single healthy item.
Never go to the movies hungry is all I can say!
My kids always want something to eat and drink like the other kids, so we do take stuff - a few sweets (not huge mega packs or buckets that the cinemas sell) and also water in the sports cap bottles they like.
I wonder when it became the norm to crunch and rustle through a movie. The noise level is not quite enough to be annoying - just enough to remind you to eat! Ice cream in the interval was all we had in my day - probably showing my age now :)
Have a great weekend
Love
Janice Elizabeth
Personal Weight Loss coach
http://www.SimplySlimming.com
"The friendliest place to lose weight on the web"
P.S. If you've missed any issues of this ezine, you can find them on the No More Diets back issues blog at http://nomoredietsezine.blogspot.com
Feature Article : Are You Thinking Right for Weight Loss?
Everyone knows that you lose weight if you eat fewer calories than you need each day. But if it were that simple there would not be such a problem with obesity in the Western world - we'd all have the key to weight loss. The problem is that so much to do with succeeding at weight loss rests in our heads and not our bodies. To succeed we need to get our heads working for us and not against us.
Ask yourself these ten questions to see if you are thinking in the right way to lose weight.
1. Have you decided to succeed?
Until you make a definite decision there will be no change to your actions. If you just dabble with "losing a few pounds" you're unlikely to get anywhere. Make a definite decision and stick to it.
2. Have you set a realistic target?
You need to know where you're going or you'll never know when you've arrived. What is your target weight and when do you plan to reach it? Plan on losing no more than a pound or two a week. If you set an impossibly high target you'll get discouraged as soon as it looks like you won't make it.
3. Do you believe your will succeed?
If you keep telling yourself you'll never do it, you won't. Look for reasons why this time will be different. Decide to do things differently to make it so!
4. Can you picture yourself at your new weight?
If you can see yourself in your mind's eye with your new slim figure, your subconscious will feel more comfortable with the changes you are making and you'll feel less like creeping back into your comfort zone.
5. Are you clear about your reasons for losing weight?
If you don't know why you're doing this, what will keep you going when the going gets tough? Make a list of all the benefits you will get from losing that weight and review it often.
6. Are you open to change?
The only sure thing is that if you keep on doing what you've always done you'll keep on getting what you've always got. So think about what you are prepared to change and change at a rate you are comfortable with.
7. Are you a friend to yourself?
Sometimes we are our own worst enemy by offering an endless stream of criticism rather than encouragement. Give yourself a pat on the back for everything you do well and accept any set-backs - just make sure you learn from your mistakes.
8. Are you patient with yourself?
Weight loss rarely happens on a straight path. You may find you lose a lot at the beginning as you often shed excess water then. You may hit one or more times where you lose hardly anything at all despite your best efforts. Nothing that was worth achieving was arrived at overnight. Just keep on keeping on.
9. Have you put your life on hold because of your size?
You only have one life so don't wait to get slim before you enjoy it. Whatever you want, go for it now, and let being slim be the icing on the cake. Goals don't suddenly become reality because you reach your target weight. Why wait? Make eating out of boredom a thing of the past.
10. Do you value yourself enough?
You are unique and very special whatever your size. You are not perfect and neither is anyone one else but you are perfectly human. Value your personality, your life, your ambitions, your skills and, yes, even your body that does so much for you despite all the abuse you give it with junk food and no exercise. Learn to respect yourself and your body and give yourself the care you so richly deserve.
Janice Elizabeth Small
If you want to try out the 24 key habits that automate your weight loss and learn how to slot them easily into your life, get the Diet Exit Plan manual today. You'll get fantastic support and encouragement too with the accompanying 8-week coaching program including personal access to our weight loss coaches and special reports. Not only that, we've included 3-months membership of the Simply Slimming online slimming club with DAILY motivational messages on how to build, automate and plan your success, plus articles, recipes and tools. All for a single payment of just £47 (about $87). See it all at http://www.SimplySlimming.com
Recipe of the week : Onion gravy
Sometimes plain grilled or roast meat can be just too dry and, well, plain. Yet normal gravy adds tons of fat and unwanted calories. Here's a vegetarian recipe which will perk up your dinner. Good to go with nut roasts too.
Makes 300 ml (half a pint)
1 large onion, sliced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon plain flour
300ml (half pint) good vegetable stock
half teaspoon tomato puree
1 teaspoon red wine or balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme or a pinch dried
Fry the onion slowly in the oil stirring until golden but without browning. Sprinkle on the flour and cook for a minute continuing to stir. Gradually add the stock a little at a time and then the remaining ingredients. Stir until boiling and then simmer for three minutes stirring occasionally. Season to taste and serve.
For a smoother gravy you can also puree in a blender before serving.
New on the members' site this week
In the Tools section
4 page tip sheet on making the right choices at the Takeaway and Restaurant
In the Recipes/General Info section
3 page tip sheet on Low Fat Cooking basics
In the Recipes section
Spicy peanut sauce
Baked Rum bananas
Lamb stuffed peppers
On the Forum
Spinach and Mushroom pancakes
Have a great week
Love
Janice Elizabeth
P.S. I hope you enjoyed this newsletter. If you have any comments or suggestions for future issues, please let me know. You can mail me at mailto:janice@simplyslimming.com
P.S. Know anyone else who would like a copy of this ezine? Please pass it on. If you received this from a friend you can get your own copy at http://www.SimplySlimming.com Look for the link to "Free report"
Legal and admin
Copyright 2005, J. Small All Rights Reserved.
This newsletter provides information for general purposes only and is not intended as a substitute foe medical or health advice from professionals. The accuracy, completeness and suitability of the material for your needs has not been assessed or verified and cannot be guaranteed. This disclaimer also applies to any recommendations or links within the newsletter. You bear responsibility for your own health research and decisions. Please consult with a professional health care advisor before embarking on a weight loss or exercise program or making any personal health decisions. No liability can be accepted for the use made of any information contained within the newsletter or obtained by following any links or recommendations within it. If you do not wish to accept the above conditions you may not use our materials.
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