No More Diets - Chocolate Abuse
29th September 2006
Contents
Feature Article:
* Chocolate Abuse
Recipe of the Week:
* Low Calorie Garlic Bread
New posts on the Think Slim Blog this week include...
* Slim As You Like : The Secret Ingredient
* Snack or Drink of Oil?
* Triggers for Weight Loss Success
* FAT Acceptance
Hi!
We are having beautiful weather in the UK just now for September (along with just the odd day of wall-to-wall rain) - it's fantastic to get out and about before the cold and dreary days of winter. I hope you are making the most of the great outdoors whenever the weather permits because running on the treadmill is just not the same.
I am going to have a major cook-in this weekend as my kitchen is almost finished. Five long weeks without proper cooking facilities (and sharing my day with workmen hammering and sawing) has been a trial but (now I can see the end) well worth it.
Hope you 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. I'm so excited about the results everyone is getting on my 8 week coaching program "The Weight Loss Handbook". Check it out at http://www.weightlosshandbook.com
P.P.S If you've missed any issues of this ezine, you can find all 56 of them on the No More Diets back issues blog at http://nomoredietsezine.blogspot.com
Feature Article : Chocolate Abuse
There's no doubt about it: chocolate is one of the most treasured foods for dieters and non-dieters alike. It is the biggest single food people mention when they talk about cravings.
And the chocolate bar manufacturers would have us believe that it's not all that bad, that it gives us energy, helps us "work, rest and play" and perks us up when we're down.
And in one way they are right, it does give us energy. But it's in the form of a whopping amount of calories, sugar and fat.
They're right that it gives us a high too - a huge blood sugar peak which will bring us rapidly crashing down to earth and needing more sugar - FAST.
Yet we persist in seeing chocolate as a treat when eating chocolate should really be seen as a form of substance abuse! None of us need chocolate. It does more harm than good. Maybe we should start saying to ourselves "I'm going to abuse myself with chocolate" instead of "I need a treat. I'm off to the vending machine".
Having said that, I have a confession to make - I love chocolate too! So I do practice "chocolate abuse" but as in all things it's moderation that matters. Sometimes I'll have a few squares of wonderful Belgian chocolate after dinner. Sometimes it's a small pot of rich chocolate mousse. And now and again a chocolate with a coffee. And in the same way that I enjoy a nice glass of red wine with dinner a few times a week but don't "abuse alcohol" I feel happy with that.
If you look at your own habits, where do you stand on the chocolate moderation scale? Do you take time to enjoy all you consume or do you stuff it down guiltily? Do you eat anything chocolate "flavored" or do you insist on the real thing? Are those chocolate calories worth it? Make sure you enjoy every chocolate calorie to the max by making it a real treat or don't eat it at all.
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 : Low Calorie Garlic Bread
Though delicious, traditional garlic bread is crammed full of calories and saturated fat from butter. Try this version and be kinder to your waist line. If you prefer a creamier version mix the garlic pulp with softened fat-free cream cheese.
Serves 6 - 10 depending how hungry you are!
2 whole heads garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 baguette (French loaf) sliced
Heat the oven to 200 degrees C (400F/Gas Mark 6). Peel the papery outer covering from the heads of garlic and chop a slice from the top so that you see the individual cloves. Place with the cut side up onto a piece of foil on a baking tray (cookie sheet) and drizzle with the olive oil. Bring up the sides of the foil to form a parcel round the garlic. Roast for 40 minutes. Once cool, squeeze the roasted garlic pulp from the individual cloves (It is surprisingly mild once roasted). Mash until smooth. Spread onto slices of golden brown toasted baguette.
New on the members' site this week
In the Recipes section:
* Mediterranean Winter Bake
* Chicken Hotpot
* Spicy Lentil, Tomato and Rice Soup
On The Forum (Exercise and Activity Tips Section)
* 15 Minute Desk Workout
On The Forum (Anything Else to Share Section)
* Free Live Your Dreams Workbook
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:
* Chocolate Abuse
Recipe of the Week:
* Low Calorie Garlic Bread
New posts on the Think Slim Blog this week include...
* Slim As You Like : The Secret Ingredient
* Snack or Drink of Oil?
* Triggers for Weight Loss Success
* FAT Acceptance
Hi!
We are having beautiful weather in the UK just now for September (along with just the odd day of wall-to-wall rain) - it's fantastic to get out and about before the cold and dreary days of winter. I hope you are making the most of the great outdoors whenever the weather permits because running on the treadmill is just not the same.
I am going to have a major cook-in this weekend as my kitchen is almost finished. Five long weeks without proper cooking facilities (and sharing my day with workmen hammering and sawing) has been a trial but (now I can see the end) well worth it.
Hope you 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. I'm so excited about the results everyone is getting on my 8 week coaching program "The Weight Loss Handbook". Check it out at http://www.weightlosshandbook.com
P.P.S If you've missed any issues of this ezine, you can find all 56 of them on the No More Diets back issues blog at http://nomoredietsezine.blogspot.com
Feature Article : Chocolate Abuse
There's no doubt about it: chocolate is one of the most treasured foods for dieters and non-dieters alike. It is the biggest single food people mention when they talk about cravings.
And the chocolate bar manufacturers would have us believe that it's not all that bad, that it gives us energy, helps us "work, rest and play" and perks us up when we're down.
And in one way they are right, it does give us energy. But it's in the form of a whopping amount of calories, sugar and fat.
They're right that it gives us a high too - a huge blood sugar peak which will bring us rapidly crashing down to earth and needing more sugar - FAST.
Yet we persist in seeing chocolate as a treat when eating chocolate should really be seen as a form of substance abuse! None of us need chocolate. It does more harm than good. Maybe we should start saying to ourselves "I'm going to abuse myself with chocolate" instead of "I need a treat. I'm off to the vending machine".
Having said that, I have a confession to make - I love chocolate too! So I do practice "chocolate abuse" but as in all things it's moderation that matters. Sometimes I'll have a few squares of wonderful Belgian chocolate after dinner. Sometimes it's a small pot of rich chocolate mousse. And now and again a chocolate with a coffee. And in the same way that I enjoy a nice glass of red wine with dinner a few times a week but don't "abuse alcohol" I feel happy with that.
If you look at your own habits, where do you stand on the chocolate moderation scale? Do you take time to enjoy all you consume or do you stuff it down guiltily? Do you eat anything chocolate "flavored" or do you insist on the real thing? Are those chocolate calories worth it? Make sure you enjoy every chocolate calorie to the max by making it a real treat or don't eat it at all.
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 : Low Calorie Garlic Bread
Though delicious, traditional garlic bread is crammed full of calories and saturated fat from butter. Try this version and be kinder to your waist line. If you prefer a creamier version mix the garlic pulp with softened fat-free cream cheese.
Serves 6 - 10 depending how hungry you are!
2 whole heads garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 baguette (French loaf) sliced
Heat the oven to 200 degrees C (400F/Gas Mark 6). Peel the papery outer covering from the heads of garlic and chop a slice from the top so that you see the individual cloves. Place with the cut side up onto a piece of foil on a baking tray (cookie sheet) and drizzle with the olive oil. Bring up the sides of the foil to form a parcel round the garlic. Roast for 40 minutes. Once cool, squeeze the roasted garlic pulp from the individual cloves (It is surprisingly mild once roasted). Mash until smooth. Spread onto slices of golden brown toasted baguette.
New on the members' site this week
In the Recipes section:
* Mediterranean Winter Bake
* Chicken Hotpot
* Spicy Lentil, Tomato and Rice Soup
On The Forum (Exercise and Activity Tips Section)
* 15 Minute Desk Workout
On The Forum (Anything Else to Share Section)
* Free Live Your Dreams Workbook
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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