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No More Rabbit Food

Weight Loss Tips For People Who Love Food

February 20, 2009
Issue 22

In This Issue...

A Note from Liz: Spring is on its way!

Feature Article: I Am The Walrus - I Hope Not!

Liz Recommends: Complimentary Food & Joy Discovery Call

**Recommend No More Rabbit Food

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A Note From Liz

Hello!

As we are nearing the end of February Spring is almost here. And I believe this will be the best time for making changes in your life and changing your eating habits. Much better than January when we all want to hibernate.

So over the next two weeks see if you can clear some time to have a think about what your health and wellbeing goals are for 2009.

But you don’t have to wait till March to be nicer, kinder and gentler with yourself, there are tips for that here is this newsletter!

Liz

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Feature Article

I Am The Walrus - I Hope Not!

Watching a nature programme the other day, I was informed that a single walrus can eat 4000 clams in a ten minute dive (Nature’s Great Events, broadcast by BBC, Feb. 11 2009) which seems a tad greedy to me, but then look at the size of a walrus. Are they that big because they eat a lot of clams or do they eat a lot of clams to stay that big?

And a diet of thousands clams can’t, one feels, do a lot for their digestion. This was borne out by another factoid about their digestive problems given to us by Sir Attenborough, but I won’t put you off your food by repeating it here.

I would guess that walruses don’t have a particularly emotional relationship with their food. Their strategy seemed to be: get hungry – dive - scoop up as many clams as possible – burp - do it again.

We humans have much more imaginative ways of relating to food. And as we are not restricted to a diet of clams, we can “dive” for lots of different kinds of foods. Presumably at some stage the walrus gets to feel full and will stop his clam eating. But we find it more difficult to recognise our “full” signals or we override them because we want to eat more, or eat a different sort of food or simply have some dessert. We also don’t have to expend the same number of calories as the walrus in capturing our food

This is a tricky combination - easily available food, demanding little in the way of exercise to get it and a misunderstanding of hunger/fullness signals. It means we can all overeat easily, or simply make poor food choices.

What to do about it?

Here are some tips that can help.

1. Use a smaller plate. It really does work, the plate looks full and your brain get signals that you are eating a feast. And oh-the-sheer-joy of going back for a (small) second helping if you truly are still hungry at the end of the plate.

2. At the start of the meal plan the foods and courses that you think you will eat. But as you eat, enjoy each mouthful. Don’t get trapped into thinking the next mouthful will be better or look forward to the next course so much that you forget to enjoy this one. Do this even with the snacks you eat so that your brain gets a chance to register food and calories before you make the next food choice.

3. Listen to your stomach and listen to your mind. And when they say you have had enough, stop. Ok, you can have one tiny mouthful more, just to make sure. But then stop eating, or your food will become less, not more, enjoyable.

4. When you’ve eaten what you feel is a good quantity of food, picture the walrus. And 4000 clams. Then ask yourself if you are still hungry.

And be thankful that we have a more varied diet than 4000 clams!

Liz Recommends

Complimentary Food & Joy Discovery Call

It's easy to eat well and feel great about yourself when you know how.

And I can show you how - the pathway to change is through the Food & Joy Coaching Process.

You will be taken on a journey through the 7 Levels of Awareness so you can eat well, look good and feel great. This will give you freedom, allow you to take action and move you towards a new, wonderful you.

Starting the Food & Joy Coaching Process with me is really easy. Simply schedule your 15-minute no-obligation complimentary Food & Joy Discovery call. This is a one-to-one call that will help me assess your needs so that I can recommend how the Food & Joy Coaching Process may best help you.

Click Here to schedule your call TODAY!

About Liz

I have been looking after people’s health for over fifteen years.

With a background in biochemistry I was initially interested in how to boost metabolism to promote weight loss and how to feel satisfied after eating – what the nutritionists call “satiety”. All of these things are important for weight loss but for many people the biggest change comes about when they conquer their emotional eating.

I know this because as a child I was stocky, and then became chubby, then fat! I hated exercise and loved food. And my love of food went way beyond physical hunger.

I still love food, but now I know how to enjoy and how to set limits around it – all without feeling deprived.

With a training in coaching and NLP as well as my knowledge of biochemistry and nutrition, I am ideally placed to solve your problems with emotional eating.

Liz’s credentials…

Degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge (that’s where I get my biochemistry knowledge).
Degree in Nutritional Therapy (that’s where the nutrition knowledge comes from).
Module leader in Masters Level Module Tackling Obesity at the Centre for Nutrition Education & Lifestyle Management. On this module I lecture on the biochemistry of eating and starvation, satiety mechanisms, stress and obesity and emotional eating.
Fifteen years experience as a herbalist and health coach.
Practitioner level qualification in NLP, Coaching and Stress Management.

And, most importantly, a love of food and a passion for health, wellness and vitality!

Image of Liz drawn by Helen

The information in this newsletter is not intended to replace medical advice. If you feel you need to lose weight and you have any medical problems please consult your doctor before starting a diet.

You are on my list because you signed up for one of my programs or via my website.

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Weight Loss Success Tips

Be Kind to Yourself

Many dieters set themselves impossibly high standards for their eating patterns.

- They expect to stick to the diet all the time.

- They expect to have healthy food, always.

- They expect not to be tempted by “bad” foods.

- They expect to be perfect.

But slim people don’t do that. They overindulge occasionally, make wrong food choices and often do not have healthy foods. They may get away with it because of a good metabolism but I feel that many naturally slim people automatically regulate their appetite and metabolism.

If you have dieted for many years, this is something your body will find difficult. But you can “retrain” your body to respond to a change in eating habits it just takes time.

SO rather than criticising you own food intake, ask yourself if the food you eat is honouring the whole you.

Does it honour your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing?

If the answer is no, resolve to change that with the next meal, then move on.

If the answer is yes, enjoy your food and rejoice in being in alignment with your true, whole self.

And happy eating!

Foodie Fact

A challenge for you...

Go wild!

Or at least fresh and new.

Over the next two weeks I want you to try one new fruit or vegetable; something you’ve never eaten or cooked before.

Examine the further reaches of the produce counters, scour the farmers markets and see what you can come up with. Your supermarket should be able to advise you on preparation and cooking and their websites are often useful for recipes.

And let me know how you get on, particularly if you have found something you absolutely love!

Read More Of Liz's Articles...

Give Something Back

www.circleofwomen.org

Take a look at the work of the Circle of Women – Reach and Teach Across Borders. A group of Harvard undergraduates have got together to raise funds for a girls’ school in Afghanistan.

When so many of us have benefited from education it’s difficult to comprehend how limiting women’s lives can be without it.

The school list is already oversubscribed and it’s not even built yet, so they need your help! Take a look at their website. And give generously.

No More Rabbit Food Weight Loss Tips For People Who Love Food February 20, 2009 Issue 22
In This Issue... A Note from Liz: Spring is on its way! Feature Article: I Am The Walrus - I Hope Not! Liz Recommends: Complimentary Food & Joy Discovery Call Recommend No More Rabbit Food Find this ezine valuable? Why not recommend it to a few friends? If you know of a friend or colleague who'd enjoy this newsletter, simply click on this link to tell them, and I'll send you a gift! Forward-to-a-Friend A Note From Liz Hello! As we are nearing the end of February Spring is almost here. And I believe this will be the best time for making changes in your life and changing your eating habits. Much better than January when we all want to hibernate. So over the next two weeks see if you can clear some time to have a think about what your health and wellbeing goals are for 2009. But you don’t have to wait till March to be nicer, kinder and gentler with yourself, there are tips for that here is this newsletter! Liz Connect with me: http://profile.to/lizcopeland/ Become A Fan http://twitter.com/foodwithoutfear Feature Article I Am The Walrus - I Hope Not!** Watching a nature programme the other day, I was informed that a single walrus can eat 4000 clams in a ten minute dive (Nature’s Great Events, broadcast by BBC, Feb. 11 2009) which seems a tad greedy to me, but then look at the size of a walrus. Are they that big because they eat a lot of clams or do they eat a lot of clams to stay that big? And a diet of thousands clams can’t, one feels, do a lot for their digestion. This was borne out by another factoid about their digestive problems given to us by Sir Attenborough, but I won’t put you off your food by repeating it here. I would guess that walruses don’t have a particularly emotional relationship with their food. Their strategy seemed to be: get hungry – dive - scoop up as many clams as possible – burp - do it again. We humans have much more imaginative ways of relating to food. And as we are not restricted to a diet of clams, we can “dive” for lots of different kinds of foods. Presumably at some stage the walrus gets to feel full and will stop his clam eating. But we find it more difficult to recognise our “full” signals or we override them because we want to eat more, or eat a different sort of food or simply have some dessert. We also don’t have to expend the same number of calories as the walrus in capturing our food This is a tricky combination - easily available food, demanding little in the way of exercise to get it and a misunderstanding of hunger/fullness signals. It means we can all overeat easily, or simply make poor food choices. What to do about it? Here are some tips that can help. 1. Use a smaller plate. It really does work, the plate looks full and your brain get signals that you are eating a feast. And oh-the-sheer-joy of going back for a (small) second helping if you truly are still hungry at the end of the plate. 2. At the start of the meal plan the foods and courses that you think you will eat. But as you eat, enjoy each mouthful. Don’t get trapped into thinking the next mouthful will be better or look forward to the next course so much that you forget to enjoy this one. Do this even with the snacks you eat so that your brain gets a chance to register food and calories before you make the next food choice. 3. Listen to your stomach and listen to your mind. And when they say you have had enough, stop. Ok, you can have one tiny mouthful more, just to make sure. But then stop eating, or your food will become less, not more, enjoyable. 4. When you’ve eaten what you feel is a good quantity of food, picture the walrus. And 4000 clams. Then ask yourself if you are still hungry. And be thankful that we have a more varied diet than 4000 clams! Liz Recommends Complimentary Food & Joy Discovery Call It's easy to eat well and feel great about yourself when you know how. And I can show you how - the pathway to change is through the Food & Joy Coaching Process. You will be taken on a journey through the 7 Levels of Awareness so you can eat well, look good and feel great. This will give you freedom, allow you to take action and move you towards a new, wonderful you. Starting the Food & Joy Coaching Process with me is really easy. Simply schedule your 15-minute no-obligation complimentary Food & Joy Discovery call. This is a one-to-one call that will help me assess your needs so that I can recommend how the Food & Joy Coaching Process may best help you. Click Here to schedule your call TODAY! About Liz I have been looking after people’s health for over fifteen years. With a background in biochemistry I was initially interested in how to boost metabolism to promote weight loss and how to feel satisfied after eating – what the nutritionists call “satiety”. All of these things are important for weight loss but for many people the biggest change comes about when they conquer their emotional eating. I know this because as a child I was stocky, and then became chubby, then fat! I hated exercise and loved food. And my love of food went way beyond physical hunger. I still love food, but now I know how to enjoy and how to set limits around it – all without feeling deprived. With a training in coaching and NLP as well as my knowledge of biochemistry and nutrition, I am ideally placed to solve your problems with emotional eating. Liz’s credentials… Degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge (that’s where I get my biochemistry knowledge). Degree in Nutritional Therapy (that’s where the nutrition knowledge comes from). Module leader in Masters Level Module Tackling Obesity at the Centre for Nutrition Education & Lifestyle Management. On this module I lecture on the biochemistry of eating and starvation, satiety mechanisms, stress and obesity and emotional eating. Fifteen years experience as a herbalist and health coach. Practitioner level qualification in NLP, Coaching and Stress Management. And, most importantly, a love of food and a passion for health, wellness and vitality! Image of Liz drawn by Helen The information in this newsletter is not intended to replace medical advice. If you feel you need to lose weight and you have any medical problems please consult your doctor before starting a diet.
		You are on my list because you signed up for one of my programs or via my website. Sign me up for this ezine!
		Weight Loss Success Tips Be Kind to Yourself Many dieters set themselves impossibly high standards for their eating patterns. - They expect to stick to the diet all the time. - They expect to have healthy food, always. - They expect not to be tempted by “bad” foods. - They expect to be perfect. But slim people don’t do that. They overindulge occasionally, make wrong food choices and often do not have healthy foods. They may get away with it because of a good metabolism but I feel that many naturally slim people automatically regulate their appetite and metabolism. If you have dieted for many years, this is something your body will find difficult. But you can “retrain” your body to respond to a change in eating habits it just takes time. SO rather than criticising you own food intake, ask yourself if the food you eat is honouring the whole you. Does it honour your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing? If the answer is no, resolve to change that with the next meal, then move on. If the answer is yes, enjoy your food and rejoice in being in alignment with your true, whole self. And happy eating!
		Foodie Fact A challenge for you... Go wild! Or at least fresh and new. Over the next two weeks I want you to try one new fruit or vegetable; something you’ve never eaten or cooked before. Examine the further reaches of the produce counters, scour the farmers markets and see what you can come up with. Your supermarket should be able to advise you on preparation and cooking and their websites are often useful for recipes. And let me know how you get on, particularly if you have found something you absolutely love!
		Read More Of Liz's Articles...
		Give Something Back www.circleofwomen.org Take a look at the work of the Circle of Women – Reach and Teach Across Borders. A group of Harvard undergraduates have got together to raise funds for a girls’ school in Afghanistan. When so many of us have benefited from education it’s difficult to comprehend how limiting women’s lives can be without it. The school list is already oversubscribed and it’s not even built yet, so they need your help! Take a look at their website. And give generously.
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No More Rabbit Food

Weight Loss Tips For People Who Love Food

February 20, 2009 Issue 22

February 20, 2009
Issue 22