I don’t like my laziness this time of the year. The sun is shinning so I better spend the time just doing noting instead of writing a post or learning something new. I had a stomach bug last week (this is fair excuse of staying in and sleeping for a whole day) and literally spend the day in the toilet (at least it was some exercise: running up and down, always making sure it is fast enough). Canceling a class and book club was worse enough; I also missed one day in Chocolate factory (the internship thingy I still haven’t told you about).
This week I received my two cooking books and got another diet book from WHSmith. This is TOP3 of my books this week: “The Dukan Diet” by Dr Pierre Dukan.
I have read so many about this book: first there was an article in Grazia about it, then it was always mentioned as the tool which helped Giselle to get back to her normal shape after giving the birth to her first child (and who doesn’t envy those endless limbs of a model). Recently there was an article on msn site about it. The funniest thing that the contributor Amanda Hamilton even doesn’t know that it is Dukan not Dukon diet (I feel good with my spelling then, considering the fact that her article is published by msn): (http://style.uk.msn.com/health/articles.aspx?cp-documentid=153372621). The diet was branded as one of the other fad diet, however, after reading more than 200 pages (more than a half of book) I would like to say that it is not only giving you the recipes of the meals but also introduce you to the whole “way of living and thinking” if you decide to follow the plan. I have to admit, the diet doesn’t sound something wow, it makes sense and encourages you to build the understanding about the food which is good. It has loads of tips, explanations and information related to diet and healthy living. I might have a go (damn, my whole life is a big diet, sometimes I just get tired), so need to stock my fridge with lean proteins (fish and sea food as I am vegetarian and do not eat meat), eggs (free range and nothing else as my housemate would be upset about me if not), fat free yogurt/ cottage cheese (TG it can be flavored one but not with fruit bits), loads of water (this is not a problem for me as I am a tea addict and usually consume 2 liters of water anyways). The only thing which kind of scares me is the duration (you already seen that I can not commit, look at my blog how random are the entries) but fingers crossed. If I achieve the results I want, I guess I will be just fine. Dropping few sizes makes you motivated to carry on and don’t slip back to your back eating habits. I am going for a meal tomorrow so I bet this is not good starting it today as I wouldn’t be able to enjoy it tomorrow.
I have read so many about this book: first there was an article in Grazia about it, then it was always mentioned as the tool which helped Giselle to get back to her normal shape after giving the birth to her first child (and who doesn’t envy those endless limbs of a model). Recently there was an article on msn site about it. The funniest thing that the contributor Amanda Hamilton even doesn’t know that it is Dukan not Dukon diet (I feel good with my spelling then, considering the fact that her article is published by msn): (http://style.uk.msn.com/health/articles.aspx?cp-documentid=153372621). The diet was branded as one of the other fad diet, however, after reading more than 200 pages (more than a half of book) I would like to say that it is not only giving you the recipes of the meals but also introduce you to the whole “way of living and thinking” if you decide to follow the plan. I have to admit, the diet doesn’t sound something wow, it makes sense and encourages you to build the understanding about the food which is good. It has loads of tips, explanations and information related to diet and healthy living. I might have a go (damn, my whole life is a big diet, sometimes I just get tired), so need to stock my fridge with lean proteins (fish and sea food as I am vegetarian and do not eat meat), eggs (free range and nothing else as my housemate would be upset about me if not), fat free yogurt/ cottage cheese (TG it can be flavored one but not with fruit bits), loads of water (this is not a problem for me as I am a tea addict and usually consume 2 liters of water anyways). The only thing which kind of scares me is the duration (you already seen that I can not commit, look at my blog how random are the entries) but fingers crossed. If I achieve the results I want, I guess I will be just fine. Dropping few sizes makes you motivated to carry on and don’t slip back to your back eating habits. I am going for a meal tomorrow so I bet this is not good starting it today as I wouldn’t be able to enjoy it tomorrow.
The other two books are the cooking ones. Somehow I got addicted to the idea of me baking some cupcakes (maybe it is the influence of the cupcakes trend everywhere). Amazon is always great for bargain book deals. “The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook” and “Cupcakes from the Primrose Bakery” are the new addition to my cooking books’ collection.
I have already been shopping for cupcake cases and got different sizes and colors so I can’t wait to bake something (my mouth is already watering after talking about yummy cakes). I also have an idea to bake some nice ones for my sister’s birthday which is later this month. I guess all of us secretly want to be sexy Angela Lawson. The most amazing thing which fascinates me is the decorating part: use your imagination and creativity. The only thing is that I am using wheat free and gluten free flour instead of recommended ones as I am always too health conscious (it is a bit of my obsessions). Can’t wait to start my baking season and promise to put my pictures, share experience if I bake something (masterpiece it will be).
I have already been shopping for cupcake cases and got different sizes and colors so I can’t wait to bake something (my mouth is already watering after talking about yummy cakes). I also have an idea to bake some nice ones for my sister’s birthday which is later this month. I guess all of us secretly want to be sexy Angela Lawson. The most amazing thing which fascinates me is the decorating part: use your imagination and creativity. The only thing is that I am using wheat free and gluten free flour instead of recommended ones as I am always too health conscious (it is a bit of my obsessions). Can’t wait to start my baking season and promise to put my pictures, share experience if I bake something (masterpiece it will be).
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