Chocolate is not the boss of you - Why we crave chocolate and not avocadoes
People talk about things like chocolate or ice cream as if they were magical gifts from the Gods designed to lead us into temptation and dash our plans for healthy living. They are not magical. They are just another foodstuff amongst loads of others. They don’t have a supernatural hold over us. Your body responds to these foodstuffs because repetitively, over time, we gave it the message that if you need these nutrients, then this is what you should be looking for. Like coffe
Taking your body out of the war zone
Many people think that getting fit and following a diet means starting a war with their body. They imagine that their eating plan will say they should have lettuce for lunch, while their body tells them it needs a pie and a caramel latte. And then the war is on between your body and your good intentions, and will kick off again at dinner, and then again around snack time before bed. Part of my job when preparing a diet plan for clients is conducting ‘peace talks.’ Your body i
