I am frequently asked, how can I conquer those cravings for junk food? The answer is simple yet deeply rooted in our DNA and cultural practices. I will try to make this brief but make sure it is useable knowledge.
Fats and sugars are like happy pills for the brain. When consumed they trigger a euphoric response. How can we stop relying on fats and sugars to give us this feeling? Well, I’m glad you asked. One step is to identify the trigger. Are you tired, sleepy, sad, bored, lonely, or frustrated?
When I began this journey, I was able to stick to a very strict diet and fitness regimen during the day but when the dishes were done, the floor swept, and the kidos were in bed I found myself sitting on the couch consumed in thought about chocolate cookies, cake or anything of the like. In reality what I needed was a bath, my spouse and/or some much needed sleep. For some reason, somewhere along the journey I allowed the busyness of life to negate core nutrition and meaningful relationships with a twisted obsession with food that was deceiving and very unhealthy.
So, here is a simply put but effort required answer:
1. Eliminate or reduce stress. Stress causes us to crave serotonin boosters. In the beginning of time, this could be satisfied with consuming a nutritious and delicious fruit.
2. Assess the urge-before you gorge or engage in a moment of ecstasy with your sugary or fat laden friend, take the time to assess the after effects. Ask yourself what else can I do instead of eating this? What is your body trying to tell you? While you are trying to assess the situation, drink a bottle of water and snack on a few almonds.
3. Connect on a relational level with your partner, a friend from bloggersdiet.com, a local friend or the like. If you aren’t able to connect, go for self-expression by blogging your feelings at bloggersdiet.com. Register today!
There you have it in a nutshell. If I can kick the habit, I have faith that you too can be a conqueror. Let us know how you feel, sign-up and begin your healthy future TODAY!
B.D. Recipe
(Room 1-Recipe)
I like to call this the recipe of love because it arouse all the senses and ensures not only a delicious healthy meal but a potential blissful evening.
Lover’s Delight
Specials for tonight include a savory rosemary basted chicken breast, couple with steamed asparagus, and house salad. For dessert, our special tonight is strawberries dipped in 70 Hearts or (70%) dark chocolate.
For chicken you will need:
4 chicken skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3/4 cup of dry white wine
2 cloves of minced garlic
5 teaspoons of fresh rosemary or dried
3 tables of olive oil
1 tablespoon of lemon & lime juice
Salt & pepper to your taste
1. Place chicken in your desired container (will be stored in fridge for marinating), add all in the liquid ingredients to chicken.
2. Add all dry ingredients chicken. Seal/Cover in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (longer brings out the flavor) while chicken marinades proceed to preparation of the house salad.
3. Drain & discard marinade. Grill chicken for 15 minutes (turning as necessary) ensuring no pink remains or bake: covered on 350 degrees for 40 minutes, uncover and continue to bake for another 15 minutes.
For the house salad you will need:
2 cups of romaine or green leaf lettuce
1 small red onion, sliced in thin rounds
2 tablespoons of pine nuts or slivered almonds
3 tablespoons of olive oil
4 medium tomatoes cut into wedges
Your desire of red wine or balsamic vinegar
Lemon wedges
1. Toss salad in large bowl and enjoy
For asparugus you will need:
1 pound of asparugus (fresh or frozen)
∏ cup of sherry wine
1 sweet onion
1. Add all ingredients to your pot cover and allow to cook for 5 to 10 minutes (you want it slightly crispy).
For dark berries you will need:
Your choice quantity of medium size strawberries (please consume only 5 per night) (washed and patted dry)
4-6 oz of 70% dark chocolate (chocolate can be replaced with whipped cream)
1. Melt chocolate in glass bowl by microwaving every 20 seconds stop, stir and check consistency. Once you reach the desire glossiness, dip strawberries and place on wax sheet. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
