Hi Rosemary – that sounds good – I’m going to try it. I am also trying to put my knife and fork down between each mouthful and take more time and not eat in front of the TV which I do sometimes. Lyn
P.S. I’m on the search for a bike now.
Rosemary Kneipp
May 30th, 2013 at 1:57 pm
Taking time to eat and not in front of TV or reading, as I tend to do, particularly if you are by yourself, is not easy, but my daughter, who is a very slow eater, is also very slim!
Let me know how you get on with the bike.
Caffeine suppresses appetite, but the latest (Australian) study indicates that it only does so if taken in relatively low levels (eg 3 cups of coffee a day). Once you start ingesting more it acts the opposite way. And (ahem…) you could try the traditional French method of suppressing appetite — take up smoking 🙂
BTW — who on earth doesn’t pause for at least 5 minutes between courses!!?? It would take me 5 minutes to serve the next course, so it happens automatically. Anyway, I thought it took 20 minutes for your body to register.
You must come to the Saffron Fair in Preuilly in February — best way to get good quality trustworthy saffron for not too outrageous a price. Or you could grow it at Blois (buy the bulbs here in July).
The dark chocolate thing sounds interesting, and I’m not entirely surprised to hear it works like that.
Rosemary Kneipp
May 30th, 2013 at 2:02 pm
I don’t remember that he mentioned caffeine – I’ll have to check what he says.
We usually put the entire meal on a traymobile and take it into the living/dining room because the kitchen in Paris is on the other side of the appartment, which means we go straight from one course to the next. Yes, I was surprised about the 5 minutes as well, because I had heard 20 minutes, but I’m diligently stopping for my 5 minute pause now and putting down my cutlery between mouthfuls.
I’d love to come to Saffron Fair in Preuilly in February. I’ll have to put it in my diary. I had a look on the net but can’t see a date yet.
Hi Aussie, long time no see. Do you remember me a freind of Mary Kay at the bloggers breakfast. I have been lurking on your blog on and off.
How on earth do you stop at 30g of dark chaoclate? I do all these things but still have regained the weight I lost last year….but I must admit I finish the whole bar of 80% chocolate, which I love.
So I will give it another go!
Love denisefrombolton
Rosemary Kneipp
May 30th, 2013 at 2:05 pm
Hi Denise, of course I remember you! I’m fortunately not a chocoholic and can stop after one or two squares. Jean Michel is likely to finish the whole packet if allowed to do so. But during a diet, you have to use the 100% stuff, not 80%. Perhaps you could get the squares and really concentrate on eating one at a time – a square is about 8 g.
Next time, I’ll talk about exercise, because that is the next chapter in the book.
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Hi Rosemary – that sounds good – I’m going to try it. I am also trying to put my knife and fork down between each mouthful and take more time and not eat in front of the TV which I do sometimes. Lyn
P.S. I’m on the search for a bike now.
Taking time to eat and not in front of TV or reading, as I tend to do, particularly if you are by yourself, is not easy, but my daughter, who is a very slow eater, is also very slim!
Let me know how you get on with the bike.
Caffeine suppresses appetite, but the latest (Australian) study indicates that it only does so if taken in relatively low levels (eg 3 cups of coffee a day). Once you start ingesting more it acts the opposite way. And (ahem…) you could try the traditional French method of suppressing appetite — take up smoking 🙂
BTW — who on earth doesn’t pause for at least 5 minutes between courses!!?? It would take me 5 minutes to serve the next course, so it happens automatically. Anyway, I thought it took 20 minutes for your body to register.
You must come to the Saffron Fair in Preuilly in February — best way to get good quality trustworthy saffron for not too outrageous a price. Or you could grow it at Blois (buy the bulbs here in July).
The dark chocolate thing sounds interesting, and I’m not entirely surprised to hear it works like that.
I don’t remember that he mentioned caffeine – I’ll have to check what he says.
We usually put the entire meal on a traymobile and take it into the living/dining room because the kitchen in Paris is on the other side of the appartment, which means we go straight from one course to the next. Yes, I was surprised about the 5 minutes as well, because I had heard 20 minutes, but I’m diligently stopping for my 5 minute pause now and putting down my cutlery between mouthfuls.
I’d love to come to Saffron Fair in Preuilly in February. I’ll have to put it in my diary. I had a look on the net but can’t see a date yet.
The Foire au Safran is always the third Saturday in February.
I’ve put it on my calendar. I hope I’ll have lost the extra kilos by then!
Hi Aussie, long time no see. Do you remember me a freind of Mary Kay at the bloggers breakfast. I have been lurking on your blog on and off.
How on earth do you stop at 30g of dark chaoclate? I do all these things but still have regained the weight I lost last year….but I must admit I finish the whole bar of 80% chocolate, which I love.
So I will give it another go!
Love denisefrombolton
Hi Denise, of course I remember you! I’m fortunately not a chocoholic and can stop after one or two squares. Jean Michel is likely to finish the whole packet if allowed to do so. But during a diet, you have to use the 100% stuff, not 80%. Perhaps you could get the squares and really concentrate on eating one at a time – a square is about 8 g.
Next time, I’ll talk about exercise, because that is the next chapter in the book.
This makes complete sense to me, especially taking time to pause and allowing your brain to register food intake. Love this concept!
Let me know how well it works!
I’d be too frightened to start on the chocolate bandwagon. Looking forward to more info. thank you.
Yes it sounds a bit frightening for chocolate addicts, doesn’t it?
[…] week, I told you about Dr Saldman’s natural appetite suppressants. The second chapter is about stimulating your organism. First he talks about the importance of […]
[…] 20 kilos after 50 – for good – well, almost: Part 7 Where do all those extra kilos come from? Appetite suppressants anyone? Some natural solutions Intermittent fasting – for better health and less fat This entry was posted in […]
[…] The 96% chocolate is less bitter than I imagined but not particualrly tasty. We don’t buy that either although I’ve read that it’s an excellent appetite suppressant. […]