Listen because your body is talking

I love to eat and there was a time when I weighed a lot more than I do now. I know the pain of losing and regaining weight and I am very familiar with the diligence that is necessary in order to keep the pounds from coming back. I have learned that avoiding certain foods does not work and worrying about calories, fats, or carbohydrates gets old very quickly. I want to eat the foods I love and be thin and healthy at the same time. This is possible when I listen to my body.

Your body is telling you exactly when it needs food, what to eat and how much to eat. The feelings your body gives you are very strong, but through the years you have ignored them or you have stopped trusting them. You stopped trusting first. Every time someone else encouraged you to eat something when you did not want it, you assumed that person knew more about your body than you did. You trusted his or her judgment over your own. When you started to eat for emotional reasons, instead of physical ones, you started to ignore the feelings your body was giving you. Feeling better emotionally was more important than feeling better physically.

Let’s Cook Tonight® teaches a common sense approach to cooking and eating for maximum health, flavor and enjoyment. Common sense dictates only two rules for eating. First, eat whatever you truly want whenever your stomach is truly hungry. Second, stop eating the moment your stomach’s hunger is gone. Your body knows what, when and how much. Every mouthful over that is your emotional hunger. It really is that easy. The hard part is breaking old habits. When you do, you will be able to wear your skinny jeans all of the time.

Cooking is easier than you think and you are worth the time and effort it takes.

Simple cooking idea: Do not peel garlic. Bang the clove with the flat side of your knife. The peel will then come off easily.