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18 Days Til Christmas What to Get Your Dieter

Sunday, December 7th, 2008
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18 Days until Christmas.  Hanukkah is around the corner.  Many other cultures have gift giving days this month also.

What can you get that special person who is on their weight loss journey?  What might they like?  Of course, I can’t talk for all dieters, but here are some things I would like from friends and family.  You might want to make a list for your family of things you would like.

  1. A weight scale that tells your BMI and water percentage.
  2. A year’s subscription to something like Diet Watch where I can track my progress, get good support in forums, and even check my diet.
  3. Something new and fun to exercise with like the 21 day yoga training from International Yogayalam or Tony Little’s Rock ‘n Roll Stepper
  4. Yoga tapes and accessories.
  5. A gift certificate to use towards a new wardrobe as I progress down the scale.

It really is hard to give gifts to someone to help in their weight loss journey.  We are afraid of offending our loved one, and that is a good consideration.  If I was to get a gift like this from a casual friend, I might wonder why they thought I needed it.  On the other hand, if I had put a gift suggestion list somewhere, I would be glad to receive it.

I know one gift I definitely want to find under the tree is a WII fit package.  So if you really want to buy me something ……

OK – your turn.  What do you want for Christmas?  Don’t be shy.  Leave your comment!

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24 Days Until Thanksgiving: Are You Ready?

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

Are you ready for thanksgiving?  Is your family coming to your house?  Are you traveling?  Is your church or other social organization having a potluck?

You plans for Thanksgiving can have a lot to do with how you plan your eating for the weekend.  If you are cooking, this is a good time to stock up on:

  1. Sugar substitute (powder, brown, white, granular)
  2. Butter Buds
  3. Non-fat or low-fat Mushroom soup
  4. Non-fat or low fat Chicken stock/broth
  5. Non-fat or low fat whipped topping, cream cheese, etc
  6. Frozen veggies

Most of your favorite recipes can be modified simply by substituting for the sugar and fats contained in your dishes.

Other suggestions:

  • When using nuts, choose the healthier cashews and almonds.
  • Choose to bake or boil or broil rather than fry.
  • Try baked sweet potatoes rather than mashed white potatoes
  • If you have to candy veggies, use the sugar substitutes
  • When making dips, use the non-fat cream cheese or non-fat sour cream
  • LIGHT on the SALT
  • Accent is a great flavor enhancer, but it is mostly sodium – try not to use it. A small amount of vinegar will have the same affect.
  • Make or buy breads in whole grain – not processed white flour
  • Turkey breast is the leanest meat for you. And leftover turkey can be ground for turkey sandwiches, mixed with non-fat mayo and seasoned with onion and your other favorites.

You might even want to plan your menu now.  Try to balance it for protein, dairy products, carbohydrates, starches, and fats.  If you are taking a dish somewhere, make it one that you can eat.  Fresh veggie trays are always a hit.  And sugar free/fat free deserts can be very tempting.

I have written this post as if the only reason for Thanksgiving is to feast.  Actually, it is a time for friends and family to come together to reflect on the good things in like and enjoy the time together.  When you are at your festivities, keep this in mind.  Just as we need to be aware while we eat, we also need to be aware when socializing with friends and family.

We all need help and ideas.  Please leave your suggestions in a comment.  I know you all have good ones.

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