No More Diets - Celebrate in Style
27th November 2006
Contents
Feature Article:
* Celebrate in Style
Recipe of the Week:
* 10 Minute Pasta
New posts on the Think Slim Blog this week include...
* Mirror, Mirror on the Wall for Weight Loss
* Daily Weighing and Weight Loss at Google (new free tool)
* Thanksgiving Diet: Be a Painter or a Cow
Hi!
The shops are filling their shelves (in the UK at least) with Christmas cakes, pies and puddings and other super rich foods for the festive season so I thought it was about time that I wrote an article on an approach to celebrations that has worked well for me over the years.
Maybe it can help you avoid putting on extra pounds of fat between now and January too - unlike the rest of the population.
And if you celebrate Thanksgiving and regret what you ate last week, just forget it. There's no point in feeling remorse. You can't change anything you ate then but you can use a new strategy for the celebrations to come and come out smiling.
Have a great week
Love
Janice Elizabeth
Personal Weight Loss coach
http://www.SimplySlimming.com
"The friendliest place to lose weight on the web"
P.S. Lose pounds with my 8 week "start any time" (How about now?) coaching program at http://www.weightlosshandbook.com
P.P.S If you've missed any issues of this ezine, you can find all 64 of them on the No More Diets back issues blog at http://nomoredietsezine.blogspot.com
Feature Article : Celebrate in Style
If you are dreading December because of all the parties and food then read on and don't worry. You don't have to be the misery at the feast if you're trying to lose weight during the festive season, nor should you throw all caution to the wind and sink 6000 calories in a single dinner either.
It's perfectly possible to enjoy yourself at a celebration and not go off the deep end.
The main strategy for surviving a feast full of foods you love is to pace yourself. You know that there will be several courses so there is no point making a pig of yourself over the bread basket and the starter. It helps if you don't go into the meal absolutely ravenous. Eat an apple or drink a glass of water half an hour before.
Have a little of everything you love. Say "no" to anything that leaves you unmoved. And you'll do just fine.
And if you love everything (maybe you just love food) have very little of everything and take delight in that.
Enjoy the celebration not just the food. Enjoy the ambience. Enjoy the decorations. Enjoy the company. Enjoy the conversation. Make up your mind to take the focus away from food and how much of it you eat as being the reason why you enjoy yourself or not. Could you enjoy a celebration if you were just eating a sandwich? Of course you could!
And if the company and conversation are not to your liking (after all it may be as if some of your family members seem to have been put on earth just to personally annoy you as much as they possibly can), amuse yourself with imagining your revenge. And what is the best revenge? You know it - being perfectly happy with yourself, successful, happy and slim. In no way is scoffing down 3000 calories in a fit of pique going to help you there!
Slow down your eating and really taste those calories - after all you're going to wear them for a while, so you might as well enjoy them. And you often find that if you eat mindfully, you don't eat quite so much - you get more enjoyment from less food if you have the chance to taste it. There's really no fun in gobbling down food so fast it doesn't touch the sides.
And if you would love dessert but you are quite full, ask to have or take a piece for later. You will enjoy it more when you are not too stuffed and can really take your time over it.
Many people put on a lot of weight at this time of year, but with these strategies you don't have to be one of them.
And remember it's not just the special celebratory meals which count, it's the constant overeating for weeks because of all the extra food lying around. The answer? Don't have extra food lying around. Get it out only when guests arrive and put it away afterwards. Sure, you can use it as an excuse if you really want to but don't do that - you'll regret it in January.
Modest portions every day and healthy foods on non-celebratory days will go a long way towards helping you avoid weight gain in December. Are you ready to tackle December head on?
Copyright 2006, Janice Elizabeth Small
By putting in place my simple system you will lose weight steadily week by week and stay in great shape without dieting for the rest of your life.
Discover the 24 keys to permanent and healthy weight loss at http://www.weightlosshandbook.com
Recipe of the week : 10 Minute Pasta
Just the job when you come home starving and are ready to eat the cupboard empty. This recipe is delicious and easy. Crunch on an apple while you wait to avoid emptying the cookie jar :) Serve with a side salad with the pasta to make it more nutritious if you like.
Serves 4
420 Calories per Serving
335g (12oz) dried pasta shapes
225g (8oz) frozen peas
150g (5oz) light garlic and herb cream cheese
Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions adding the peas for the last few minutes of cooking time. Drain well and stir in the cream cheese over a low heat until heated through. Serve immediately.
New on the members' site this week
In the Recipes section:
* Cauliflower and Cumin Soup
* Leek and Ricotta Cheese Bake
* Chicken Coleslaw Salad with Peanut Dressing
On The Forum (Healthy Eating Section)
* 10 Healthy Ways to Use Turkey Leftovers
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.
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 2006, J. Small All Rights Reserved.
This newsletter provides information for general purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for 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.
Contents
Feature Article:
* Celebrate in Style
Recipe of the Week:
* 10 Minute Pasta
New posts on the Think Slim Blog this week include...
* Mirror, Mirror on the Wall for Weight Loss
* Daily Weighing and Weight Loss at Google (new free tool)
* Thanksgiving Diet: Be a Painter or a Cow
Hi!
The shops are filling their shelves (in the UK at least) with Christmas cakes, pies and puddings and other super rich foods for the festive season so I thought it was about time that I wrote an article on an approach to celebrations that has worked well for me over the years.
Maybe it can help you avoid putting on extra pounds of fat between now and January too - unlike the rest of the population.
And if you celebrate Thanksgiving and regret what you ate last week, just forget it. There's no point in feeling remorse. You can't change anything you ate then but you can use a new strategy for the celebrations to come and come out smiling.
Have a great week
Love
Janice Elizabeth
Personal Weight Loss coach
http://www.SimplySlimming.com
"The friendliest place to lose weight on the web"
P.S. Lose pounds with my 8 week "start any time" (How about now?) coaching program at http://www.weightlosshandbook.com
P.P.S If you've missed any issues of this ezine, you can find all 64 of them on the No More Diets back issues blog at http://nomoredietsezine.blogspot.com
Feature Article : Celebrate in Style
If you are dreading December because of all the parties and food then read on and don't worry. You don't have to be the misery at the feast if you're trying to lose weight during the festive season, nor should you throw all caution to the wind and sink 6000 calories in a single dinner either.
It's perfectly possible to enjoy yourself at a celebration and not go off the deep end.
The main strategy for surviving a feast full of foods you love is to pace yourself. You know that there will be several courses so there is no point making a pig of yourself over the bread basket and the starter. It helps if you don't go into the meal absolutely ravenous. Eat an apple or drink a glass of water half an hour before.
Have a little of everything you love. Say "no" to anything that leaves you unmoved. And you'll do just fine.
And if you love everything (maybe you just love food) have very little of everything and take delight in that.
Enjoy the celebration not just the food. Enjoy the ambience. Enjoy the decorations. Enjoy the company. Enjoy the conversation. Make up your mind to take the focus away from food and how much of it you eat as being the reason why you enjoy yourself or not. Could you enjoy a celebration if you were just eating a sandwich? Of course you could!
And if the company and conversation are not to your liking (after all it may be as if some of your family members seem to have been put on earth just to personally annoy you as much as they possibly can), amuse yourself with imagining your revenge. And what is the best revenge? You know it - being perfectly happy with yourself, successful, happy and slim. In no way is scoffing down 3000 calories in a fit of pique going to help you there!
Slow down your eating and really taste those calories - after all you're going to wear them for a while, so you might as well enjoy them. And you often find that if you eat mindfully, you don't eat quite so much - you get more enjoyment from less food if you have the chance to taste it. There's really no fun in gobbling down food so fast it doesn't touch the sides.
And if you would love dessert but you are quite full, ask to have or take a piece for later. You will enjoy it more when you are not too stuffed and can really take your time over it.
Many people put on a lot of weight at this time of year, but with these strategies you don't have to be one of them.
And remember it's not just the special celebratory meals which count, it's the constant overeating for weeks because of all the extra food lying around. The answer? Don't have extra food lying around. Get it out only when guests arrive and put it away afterwards. Sure, you can use it as an excuse if you really want to but don't do that - you'll regret it in January.
Modest portions every day and healthy foods on non-celebratory days will go a long way towards helping you avoid weight gain in December. Are you ready to tackle December head on?
Copyright 2006, Janice Elizabeth Small
By putting in place my simple system you will lose weight steadily week by week and stay in great shape without dieting for the rest of your life.
Discover the 24 keys to permanent and healthy weight loss at http://www.weightlosshandbook.com
Recipe of the week : 10 Minute Pasta
Just the job when you come home starving and are ready to eat the cupboard empty. This recipe is delicious and easy. Crunch on an apple while you wait to avoid emptying the cookie jar :) Serve with a side salad with the pasta to make it more nutritious if you like.
Serves 4
420 Calories per Serving
335g (12oz) dried pasta shapes
225g (8oz) frozen peas
150g (5oz) light garlic and herb cream cheese
Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions adding the peas for the last few minutes of cooking time. Drain well and stir in the cream cheese over a low heat until heated through. Serve immediately.
New on the members' site this week
In the Recipes section:
* Cauliflower and Cumin Soup
* Leek and Ricotta Cheese Bake
* Chicken Coleslaw Salad with Peanut Dressing
On The Forum (Healthy Eating Section)
* 10 Healthy Ways to Use Turkey Leftovers
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.
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 2006, J. Small All Rights Reserved.
This newsletter provides information for general purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for 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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