The Slimming Pool: Dieting Myths & Scams Exposed

	Bits & Bites: News You Can Chew On
Weight Loss Newsletter & Daily Bites: Weight Loss Tips Using EFT & NLP

My Before/After Weight Loss Pictures

Learn EFT for Weight Loss

Fitness, Dieting,
Weight Loss Links

Archives:
January 2003
May 2003
June 2003
September 2003
November 2003
December 2003
January 2004
February 2004
March 2004
April 2004
May 2004
June 2004
July 2004
August 2004
September 2004
October 2004
November 2004
December 2004
January 2005
February 2005
March 2005
April 2005
May 2005
June 2005
July 2005
August 2005
September 2005
October 2005
November 2005
December 2005
January 2006
February 2006
March 2006
April 2006
May 2006
June 2006
July 2006
August 2006
October 2006
November 2006
December 2006
January 2007
February 2007
March 2007
April 2007
June 2007
July 2007
August 2007
September 2007
October 2007
November 2007

The Slimming Pool, Weight Loss Blog - Atom Feed

Blogarama

The Slimming Pool Weight Loss Blog: Hey, I was Eating That!

Wednesday, June 23, 2004

Diet Recipes - My Pet Peeve

I got a book at the library yesterday, The Ultimate Low Fat Baking Cookbook. This is one of those huge, glossy photo filled, coffee table type books, so I start flipping through it, and the first thing I noticed was the photos. They had been taken at close up to make it appear the cakes and slices of pie were normal sized, but upon closer examination I could quickly see that was not the case. These were Barbie doll sized portions! Every recipe made about the equivalent of a one-layer round, and each served eight. You do the math. Divide that cake in half, then again into quarters, and finally into eighths and you've got some dinky portions. So, naturally the calorie count, fat content, carb content, and the sodium are low.

That's why I've usually shunned these cookbooks. Yes, they do make some substitutions to bring down the overall fat content in the recipe, but let's be realistic. When's the last time you made a batch of cookies that served 18?

Another cookbook I have which doesn't tout itself as being anything but Light & Healthy is called Six Ingredients or Less, but I laughed myself silly when I saw the recipes. For example: Strawberry Pie. Take 1 9-inch baked pie shell, 1 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 3 tablespoons strawberry jello (powder) - well duh, and 3 cups fresh whole strawberries. Serves 8. Yeah, right. Three cups of berries? Serves 8? Let's see, each person gets, about 1/3 cup of strawberries (about four big berries), a smear of jello and a crusty bit? Pleeze. No topping either. ;-(

This recipe claims a calorie count of 284 per serving, so times 8 that little bit-o-pie costs 2,272 calories! Seems it might have made more sense to just eat a bowlful of berries, as a whole cup of raw berries has only 46 calories, even adding some whipped cream sweetened with splenda wouldn't add many calories.

Here's another: Ground Turkey Sandwich (sounds gross), but it's touted as "great for kids." It calls for 3/4 pound ground lean turkey, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1 1/2 cups of catsup (vegetable?), 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar (why sugar, the catsup has enough), and 2 teaspoons dry mustard. Basically except for the spicings and flavorings this recipe has 3/4 pound ground turky and 1 cup of chopped onions and it serves? Six! That's 1/8th of a pound of meat, and 1/16th cup of onions per person. Wouldn't want those little tykes to get overfull, now would we? No wonder they fill up on chips.

Posted by OneMoreBite-Weightloss on Wednesday, June 23, 2004

0 Comments: View or Post

Wednesday, June 09, 2004

Am I Thin Yet?

I've Been Dieting for Five Minutes - Am I Thin Yet?

Yesterday I decided to "get back in shape," and today I'm already checking in the mirror to see if there's a difference. Sound familiar? Everything else is instantly obtainable from dinner to video-on-demand, so why should this take so long?

Before microwave ovens people had to decide in the morning what to fix for dinner because it took all day to thaw anything out. Today most people don't know more than 20 minutes in advance what they're going to eat for most meals.

How long did it take you to gain the extra weight? Have you been overweight your entire life, yet now you expect to lose it in a matter of weeks? Have you had emotional issues since childhood but now you think a day or two of effort should be all it takes? It takes time to make a change, so give yourself a break. Accept that it will take time and relax. Even though you're in a hurry, each minute passes like the minute before, each hour, each day, each week. Time passes, whether you make a change or not. Why not make a change and notice yourself getting more fit as time passes?

Here are some EFT ideas regarding "How Long Will This Take?" or "Why is this taking so long?"

"Even though this is taking too long, I deeply and completely accept myself."

"Even though I wish the weight was gone, I deeply and completely accept myself."

"Even though I can't wait for results, I deeply and completely accept myself."

"Even though I'm sick of this stupid weight, I deeply and completely accept myself."

"Even though I want this done and over, I deeply and completely accept myself."

It only takes a minute to do a round of EFT so do as many rounds as are necessary to bring your SUD level to a 2 or lower.

Some people stop using EFT because it seems too easy, or they are actually getting a good result but then something stops them from continuing. What do you think could be the problem? More issues perhaps? Exactly! When you find yourself thinking, "Oh, I don't need to do this anymore," or "This is silly," or "This is a waste of time, I'll never lose the weight so why bother ..." that's a perfect opportunity to use EFT on those limiting beliefs. Use your own words to figure out what to say:

"Even though I don't see why I should have to keep doing this, I deeply and completely accept myself."

"Even though I think I look silly, I deeply and completely accept myself."

"Even though this is stupid and a waste of time, I deeply and completely accept myself."

"Even though I'll never lose this weight, and I don't know why I bother trying, I deeply and completely accept myself."

Do a round of EFT every time you catch yourself in a negative frame of mind and you'll soon find you have less and less of those moments.

For reference, here is an article posted on the Emofree.com site regarding Dr. Carol Look's work with overweight patients. Note, this case reflects their work together over a four month period: http://www.emofree.com/addictions/twentyfivepounds.htm

Many people call and ask me, "How long will this take," as if we were removing a mole from their finger. This is a lifelong process - start now, and within six months to a year you can be either at your goal or so much closer than you've been before. Plan to do something every day to work toward what you want, and plan to move away from those behaviors you'd like to leave behind, a little at a time. Small changes build up over time to create big results.

Long standing emotional issues may take many months to resolve - so what? It's like the 17-year old who worries that medical school takes four more years after college. "That's eight years!" they cry. Yes, that does seem like a long time, but that time will pass whether you attend school or not; the time will pass whether you do something about your emotional issues, or not. I've just received an invitation to my 30-year high school reunion. That eight year commitment doesn't seem so long to me now.

Commit to giving yourself a year to achieve the goals you want for yourself. Then break that year down into months, weeks, days, and then just take it one day at a time. Most of those who take my eight week course end up saying how quickly the weeks fly by; many ask for more time. If you think of it as if you're taking a class at college, then you're more likely to commit to the daily exercises (homework) and do what is necessary to achieve a passing grade (get a result). It's up to you - take the tools you've been given and start to use them. Do it today. You deserve to feel better, right now.

"Even though I don't think I deserve to feel good, I deeply and completely accept myself."
(I'm not worthy)

"Even though I can't take this much time all to myself, I deeply and completely accept myself." (Everyone else comes first)

"Even though I'm too busy to do all this, I deeply and completely accept myself."
(I don't have time - maybe I'll do it later)

No matter what your issues or doubts, use EFT on them, and you'll find as time passes, so will your difficulties, until you reach the point you are able to either ask for help (from me or someone else) or you are able to help yourself.

This is an example of The Daily Bites which I send two to three times a week. You can receive them via e-mail by signing up here.

Posted by OneMoreBite-Weightloss on Wednesday, June 09, 2004

0 Comments: View or Post

Sunday, June 06, 2004

Hershey's White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

My review of Hershey's White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

After reading Candyfreak by Steve Almond, I decided to check out some of the products he recommended. One thing that came up were limited edition candies, such as the Hershey's White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, so I looked and what do you know, a small local grocery had them! I bought one.

I waited a couple of days until the urge to try it struck, and then, I got out a knife. Yes, a knife. I pretended to have a tasting party, but I was the only one doing the tasting.

Taste wise it was good, the usual peanut butter filling, and the white chocolate was nice, but I wasn't impressed. They were too skimpy with the white chocolate on the bottom of the "cup" so it stuck to the wrapper. I'd have to check see if the weight of the package was lighter - I wouldn't be surprised if it were. Either that, or they've changed the ratio of chocolate to peanut butter - which would be cheaper for them.

Bottom line? I think they're trying to pull a fast one. Guess I'm getting too paranoid for my own good.

Posted by OneMoreBite-Weightloss on Sunday, June 06, 2004

0 Comments: View or Post


		Kathryn Martyn Smith, M.NLP Body Mind Therapy, Weight Loss Coach 210 NW 78th Street Vancouver, Washington 98665 360-695-3184

Latest Skinny Posts

Crazy Exercise Gadget Treadmill Bike

Now You Can Eat the Menu

Forget Toys, Now Recalling Chocolate

Shape Back Issues Online

Now Food You Don't Eat Can Hurt the Planet

100 Calorie Snack Packs

Taking Advice from Unknown Experts

Miniature Food Done Right

Now You Can Eat Bread While You Lose Weight

EFT for Fear of Bridges