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Welcome to all of our new subscribers, I'm glad you're here. To all of our old subscribers I'm glad you're here too!

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa whatever you choose to celebrate (or not), I hope that this time of year finds you happy, healthy, and reflecting. Regardless of your religion, this time of year is traditionally one of more intense spirituality and introspection.

You can look back at what you've done (or not done) over the last 12 months and be proud, disappointed, and above all, thankful that you're alive and able to reflect. It's also a time when you can look ahead to next year, with a clean slate on the horizon, and plan, dream, and make ready for whatever goals you're setting for yourself.

For the next week enjoy your family, friends, and loved ones and spread the spirit of Christmas to whoever you meet. Don't focus on food and eating, focus on the joy of the season and your blessings. 

Here is a nice poem on the spirit of Christmas.

I apologize if this issue isn't too much on dieting and weight loss. We'll be making it up for it soon.

Until next week...stay on your plan and stay healthy!

Pat

Easy Tip Of The Week:

If you're  at a holiday  buffet, rather than instantly piling up your plate, step back and take a look to see what you should or should not eat. Decide which foods to try and take reasonable portions.

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Exercise

Spend some time with your family this Holiday season — skiing, skating, snow shoeing, sledding or even build a snowman. The extra activity will help you burn off the extra calories you may take in. Plus you will building some holiday memories.

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Quote

"Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas."

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Recipe

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Ingredients
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, about 1/3 cup of chocolate chips
4 cups skim milk
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract

Cooking Instructions
1. Combine the chocolate, milk, cocoa powder and peppermint in a saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. Whisk until the mixture comes to a boil and the chocolate is dissolved.

Makes 4 servings at 218 calories per serving.

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