Twas the night after Christmas and all through the house,Nothing was stirring not even a mouse,Till down in the kitchen a small light came onAs the fridge door was opened – whose willpower had gone? Trifle and cream, cheeses and cake –All kinds of goodies for Santa Claus sake,But a moment of pleasure on secretive lipsMeansContinueContinue reading “Twas the night after Christmas and all through the house…..”
Category Archives: Snacking
Shopping for Christmas….
As Christmas draws ever closer, your thoughts must be turning to what is going to go into your shopping trolleys each week. There are items you can safely buy in advance and store ( if you have the willpower to resist!) There are items you can freeze ( if you’ve got room!) and of courseContinueContinue reading “Shopping for Christmas….”
The Best Present………
Photo by Liza Summer on Pexels.com As Christmas is fast approaching and we are asking our nearest and dearest exactly what they would like for Christmas…. Who asks you? If you had to choose a gift for yourself (money no object!) Is there something you would choose above anything else? Often gifts are bought andContinueContinue reading “The Best Present………”
A Cracker for Christmas????
Who would love to be a cracker this Christmas??? I’m sure we all would love to feel at our very best, so our thoughts should be turning to how to achieve it!! The most important weapon in achieving success has got to be getting our mind focused and ready. Many people sadly feel there’s noContinueContinue reading “A Cracker for Christmas????”
Excuses….
How can we make our weight loss a top priority when we are very good at making excuses? Over the years I’ve acquired a diary of excuses… Weather – Snowed/Rained/Windy/Sunny/Cold/Hot (so how many days does that leave then)Tired (365 days of the year!!!)Don’t like – Water/Fruit or Veg/Milk/Breakfast/Margarine/Exercise/Slow weight lossDidn’t have time to – Plan/Prepare/FillContinueContinue reading “Excuses….”
Snack Attack!!!
It’s said by so many people who are trying to lose weight, that often it’s not their meals that cause problems, it’s the extra’s in-between! Most of which can be high calorie, high fat and high sugar which can then set up the craving to have even more. Which then usually leaves you feeling guilty,ContinueContinue reading “Snack Attack!!!”
Up in smoke???
As its Bonfire Night this week its seems appropriate to think about some of the traditional/popular foods that you are likely to be tempted with that could possibly cause an explosion! What foods are we likely to eat/drink at a Bonfire Party? Sausages – be honest the only time they will be the a lowContinueContinue reading “Up in smoke???”
Halloween……
It will soon be Halloween so I thought we would dedicate the rest of this Blog to it Thinking about what is associated with Halloween…. Photo by RODNAE Productions on Pexels.com Twilight – snacking time? Plenty of low caloried snacks out there, just take time to plan them! Spirits – get into the spirit withContinueContinue reading “Halloween……”
BeLEAF is everything!
You now have only 12 weeks left to lose weight for Christmas and your potential healthy weight loss could be anything up to 24 lbs at 2 lb a week As you know you need to set out your stall for autumn and have all the things around you that will enable you to beContinueContinue reading “BeLEAF is everything!”
Hell’s Kitchen???
Changing lifestyles mean that we are spending more and more time in our kitchen. They are becoming the new center of our houses. Especially true during the pandemic. The constant presence of food can challenge our self control. It’s all too easy to mindlessly grab a biscuit or pour another glass of wine as weContinueContinue reading “Hell’s Kitchen???”
Success Lies in Mind 