No More Rabbit Food

So how emotional are you over food? Some people regard food just as a source of fuel. They skip meals because they literally forget to eat and it will only be that gnawing hunger in their stomach that drives them to food. Lucky them, you might think. Actually, that’s not that case. People who are VERY food unaware can easily make poor food choices because they are just not paying attention to what they eat. They won’t overeat, but nor will they choose good quality nosh.

I’m assuming, if you’re reading this newsletter, that overeating might be something you do. It could be for the sheer love of food (let’s not knock it; eating is one of the great pleasures in life). But if you find that you eat so much that it affects your weight and your health, then emotional eating is the problem. People who overeat because they’ve simply got into bad habits can usually correct that fairly quickly and once they start paying attention to their food they will shed the pounds quite easily. If, on the other hand, you have difficulty dieting or maintaining your weight at the end of a diet, you are an emotional eater.

And what does this have to do with Snow White?

Well, do you eat when you are Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, Dopey or needing a Doc(tor)?

It is so easy to use food to feed the emotions when what you might need is a hug, a chat with a friend, a walk in the sunshine, a refreshing cup of tea (the British cure for a crisis), or some more exciting physical activity that I can’t mention in a family publication.

So… when you feel like overeating, what are you really feeling? And how else can you deal with that emotion?

Your No More Rabbit Food Homework:

List at least 6 different ways you can look after your emotions without using food.

Liz

At Tranzformations we can help you find the inspiration you need to transform your body and your life.

No More Rabbit Food Weight Loss Tips For People Who Love Food May 16 , 2008 Issue 5
Snow White - And Other Fairy Tales Hello! So how emotional are you over food? Some people regard food just as a source of fuel. They skip meals because they literally forget to eat and it will only be that gnawing hunger in their stomach that drives them to food. Lucky them, you might think. Actually, that’s not that case. People who are VERY food unaware can easily make poor food choices because they are just not paying attention to what they eat. They won’t overeat, but nor will they choose good quality nosh. I’m assuming, if you’re reading this newsletter, that overeating might be something you do. It could be for the sheer love of food (let’s not knock it; eating is one of the great pleasures in life). But if you find that you eat so much that it affects your weight and your health, then emotional eating is the problem. People who overeat because they’ve simply got into bad habits can usually correct that fairly quickly and once they start paying attention to their food they will shed the pounds quite easily. If, on the other hand, you have difficulty dieting or maintaining your weight at the end of a diet, you are an emotional eater. And what does this have to do with Snow White? Well, do you eat when you are Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, Dopey or needing a Doc(tor)? It is so easy to use food to feed the emotions when what you might need is a hug, a chat with a friend, a walk in the sunshine, a refreshing cup of tea (the British cure for a crisis), or some more exciting physical activity that I can’t mention in a family publication. So… when you feel like overeating, what are you really feeling? And how else can you deal with that emotion? Your No More Rabbit Food Homework: List at least 6 different ways you can look after your emotions without using food. Liz Will you help me spread the word? If you know of a friend or colleague who'd enjoy this newsletter, simply click on this link to tell them! Forward-to-a-Friend The Weight-Less Health Plan at Tranzformations looks at calorie balance, metabolism and attitudes to food and eating. The great strength of this programme is its flexibility - you will get lots of advice on nutrition if you need it but you may find the most useful aspect of the programme is the coaching that transforms your attitude to food. This is an excellent weight loss programme if you know that you need to change your mind before you change your body! At Tranzformations we can help you find the inspiration you need to transform your body and your life. So take a look at the Weight-Less Health Plan and transform your body and your life. 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.		Weight Loss Success No Ice Cream But Try This...
		I love ice cream, especially the home made, rich in cream and vanilla pod kind. One day I’ll go wild and include a recipe. But for now (calm down there) try this. Mash a ripe banana and freeze in a small pot. You can eat this from frozen as a substitute for ice cream. Banana is rich in potassium and fibre. I don’t normally recommend very ripe bananas as they are too sugary, but this is an occasional treat. For extra oomph add one drop of good quality vanilla essence before freezing. Enjoy!
		Foodie Fact
		The person who coined the term “vitamin” was a man called Casimir Funk. With a name like that, you know he’d come up with something really good!
		Bust Bad Food Habits
		Does that Danish have your name written on it? (I mean the pastry, not some Scandinavian hunk). Bad food habits can be real diet busters. Try the Bad Food Habits Buster. This is available as a stand-alone session or as part of the Weight-Less Health Plan. Take a look at the Bad Food Habits Buster now, and be on the way to a slimmer you.
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Weight Loss Tips For People Who Love Food

May 16 , 2008 Issue 5

May 16 , 2008
Issue 5