The Slim Line

2015 December
Newsletter
The Slim Line
By Anni Dahms
Owner of the retail chain
ANNI’s VITAL SHOP.
Nurse- & Health
specialist, Biopath and
Nutritional Adviser.
It is paradoxical that while half of
humanity starves, the other half
are overweight.
It is a paradox we often see these
days, reflecting the many and
various inequalities of the world.
It is a paradox that in this area the
world’s inequalities are reflected
in many other contexts
No matter how the world’s situation
unfolds, we all wish to appear
slim and healthy with happiness
and quality of life as a key priority.
A study, which was recently
conducted in Denmark, showed
that almost every other woman
is overweight, and the number is
steadily increasing.
Obesity is a disease so spread out
over the globe, that in 2013 WHO
declared obesity to be a global epidemic.
We often use food to reassure our feelings. Therefore, it is
good to know yourself and to be happy with who you are, no
matter how many times we feel that we make mistakes. Or
when we appear less fortunate, or if someone has come into
our life and hurt us in one way or another. There are plenty of
excuses for using food as solace to sweeten our lives.
I know it so well. Back when i weighed close to 90 kg, I had
many excuses for eating or drinking more than was beneficial.
After a long day at work, it was relaxing to take a cold
beer with my meal. It was gluten free, organic and healthier.
My candy was almost always healthy too. The chocolate was
Fairtrade, often dark, and the bowl of candy for dessert was
filled with nuts and almonds covered in chocolate etc. Usually
it had to be refilled every night. When dinner was being
prepared, the food was
generously tasted as well.
After dinner was finished I
would often nibble at the
leftovers before feeding
the dogs. When I was at a
restaurant, I felt that such
a festive evening should
end with a lovely dessert,
etc. I could continue
endlessly.
My turning point
was a dislocated
foot and a strong
appeal from a
good friend
to change my
lifestyle before
something like
diabetes came
knocking on
my door.
Therefore,
if you make
the decision
to lose some
weight, it is
of utmost
importance
that you
acknowledge,
love
and accept
yourself for
being
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just as you are. My daily morning greeting
to my reflection in the mirror is: “Hi
Anni, I love you unconditionally, and
do the best I can throughout the day.”
By making sure to take care of my self
and by accepting all kinds of feelings,
everything becomes much easier and I
resolve my conflicts better - without having
to eat.
Look at your habits. During what time of
day does it go wrong? My experience is
that our blood sugar triggers us mostly
in the afternoon, between 3pm - 5pm,
where all our strength of character disappears.
When you are aware of this, it
will be easier to take the right precautions.
Diet
Begin by looking at your eating habits.
Do you have a tendency to devour your
meal. Then start by changing your eating
habits. Sit for a little while in front of
your plate, say thanks for the lovely food,
and slowly begin to eat. Take time to
taste each mouthful and eat mindfully.
At the first sign of feeling full, put down
your knife and fork. Whenever possible,
try clean up after you right away.
Should you decide to go on a diet for a
period of time, then choose the type of
diet that suits you best. Many benefit
from the so-called low carb diet, which
means that your intake of protein is
increased, while the carbohydrates in
your diet are reduced.
The majority of us love pasta. A new and
exciting pasta is now available to us, and
it’s low in calories. It’s called konjac glucomannan,
or more commonly known
as Shiritaki. It is a water-soluble diet fiber
extracted from the root of the konjac
plant. It has been used for thousands of
years in Asia, and it is popular with those
who enjoy healthy-eating.
Shiritaki is sugar-free, full of fibre, and
without fat, starch or protein. It is gluten
free and contains no wheat. A wonderful
thing for those of us thinking of walking
the slim line, and it contains 0 calories.
It’s available as various types of pasta.
Personally, I’m quite fond of it. It has so
many advantages. It’s easy to prepare, it
has an alkalizing effect on the body and
is rich in calcium.
Due to the high fiber content, it aids a
healthy digestion and is very well tolerated
by people with an irritated and delicate
gut. It is really beneficial for people
with diabetes, for those who suffer from
blood sugar imbalance and also with
high cholesterol. It is easy to prepare, 3 -
5 minutes and it’s ready. You can serve it
with vegetables, various spices and sauces.
Only the imagination sets limits.
No matter which diet you decide to
follow, or should you choose to eat less,
there are certain rules which are good to
follow.
Drink plenty of water, at least 8 - 10
glasses a day.
Be sure to avoid foods that contain
sugar, and stay away from all products
that are labeled low-fat.
Watch out for white bread and pasta.
Avoid milk and cheese.
When you feel hungry in the afternoon,
have a few fresh berries and almonds
ready. Don’t go for salted nuts and
almonds.
Make sure to eat plenty of vegetables.
You can prepare them up to a week in
advance. Never go grocery shopping
while hungry. It’s so easy to put a little
extra into your shopping basket.
Supplements
• Always make sure to take a good
quality vitamin/mineral tablet.
• Chromium is a mineral many people
lack. An unstable and a blood sugar
too high can be a sign of chromium
deficiency. Chromium is a trace mineral,
and tiny amounts can be found
in green-leaved vegetables, nuts and
poultry. Chromium can contribute to
reducing your sweet tooth. A new and
very exciting Chromium is now available,
specially modified to reduce the need
for something sweet whilst stabilizing
blood sugar. This ensures that you don’t
have those up and downs, that those of
us who’ve tried an unstable blood sugar
know all too well.
• This new chromium is composed
of organic Chromium Precise mixed
with an extract of Chilean Maqui berry.
Studies show that it is very helpful to
people who wish to lose weight, and it
helps ones ability to concentrate. It has
been proven that chromium in precise
form has a greater tendency to maintain
healthy blood sugar levels, up to 10
times more than other forms of chromium,
inclusive that found in food. If you
suffer from diabetes and choose to take
the product, be aware that your medicine
may have to be reduced.
• You can find an ocean of different
slimming products. The market is almost
too confusing and is filled with questionable
products. Before you decide on
using a slimming aid, make sure to carefully
check that the product works and
isn’t harmful. In my opinion, no slimming
aid can replace changing your eating
habits.
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• Garcenia cambodia is a fruit which is
popularly known for aiding weight loss.
It acts as an appetite supressant, while
providing a better energy level and a
better mood.
Tips
• Don’t think of it as a “diet”. Instead,
think about the fact that from now on
you are changing your lifestyle and
changing your eating habits in order
to create a more healthy, active and
happy life.
• Be aware that you can choose.
Only you can decide, what and how
much you put into your mouth.
• Konjac, which was mentioned earlier
as pasta is also available as a slimming
tablet. They are approved by the EU,
and have thus been given a blue seal of
approval. It can be a great help with your
weight loss program.
• Bio-Cla is a conjugated linoleic acid,
which is known as a fat burner and to
help increase muscle mass. It is naturally
occuring in beef and dairy products. In
my opinion, it is most effective if you
simultaneously play sports.
• Don’t exclude all your favorite
foods from day 1, as this will never
be a success. Allow yourself to down
scale slowly and surely, this will make
it much easier for you to be able to
keep your new eating habits.
• For many, myself included, it’s
a great help to eat after your blood
type. If you don’t know what blood
type you are, it would be a good idea
to take a blood test. The internet is a
good way of finding out which foods
best suit your blood type. If you’re
thinking that it can’t be done because
of family reasons, I can reassure you
that there are various books available,
providing recipes for the whole family.
Even if your family has several bloodtypes,
the same food can be eaten,
with only a few small changes. One of
my favorite cooking books is a small,
light and cheap cooking book called,
“Food for all bloodtypes - a cooking
book for the whole family”. The
recipes are without gluten, milk and
sugar.
• Try not to allow a diet to
become a pain. We sometimes follow
a diet even though we dislike the
food. Drop it, it’s much better to eat a
little of everything but just in smaller
portions.
• Make sure to get enough exercise,
depending on your type and
abilities. A daily stroll can do wonders.
• Healthy and good exercise can
contribute to decreasing your appetite,
while it feels really good to be
doing something good for yourself,
and hereby motivating you to eat
healthy and to eat less.
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