Calcium source

Dear Fattytini,

As everyone raved about Calcium Diet as mentioned by my cousin,

Calcium may be the newest weight-loss secret.
A new study provides more evidence that calcium can fight body fat and help keep your weight under control.

Researchers found that adolescent girls who consumed more calcium weighed less and had less body fat than girls who consumed the same amount of calories from other sources. Previous studies have shown that a higher calcium intake can block body fat production in adults and preschool children, but this is one of the first studies to show that it might have the same effect in body-conscious preteen and teenage girls. ( http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20030414/calcium-for-weight-loss)

According to professor of medicine at Creighton University, Dr. Robert Heaney, a body deprived of calcium stores more fat in fat cells. If you are aiming to lose weight, it's best to eat a healthy diet that includes foods rich in calcium

I Wikipedia-ed Calcium and found this

An overlooked source of calcium is eggshell, which can be ground into a powder and mixed into food or a glass of water

Weird, but maybe worth a try

Dear Diary,
Weehee!

I was getting all excited to resume my diet, thanks to Kak Ida, that I went for shopping spree last night to stock on Anlene Natural Yogurt and Anlene Concentrate to ensure that I have enough calcium for the day. Yes, I'm on Calcium Diet, people! I can foresee myself enjoying this diet because I so love milk and yogurt. Yummy.





And you know what's even yummier for supper? A bowl of diced fresh mango and a cup of plain yogurt. Yum yum to the power of ten. Love it, till I lick the spoon [and I have to refrain myself from licking the bowl]

Kak Ida's story of her transformation from XXXL to XL really inspired me. Hah! I thought I should be her role model, instead she's the one inspiring me. Now, that's the beauty of having gang of dieters, we are not alone in fighting the battle and we have each other to hang on, to have moral support, to motivate. To read her story, click here:

From XXXL to XL: Part I
From XXXL to XL: Part II
From XXXL to XL: Part III
From XXXL to XL: Part IV
From XXXL to XL: Part V

Credit should be given to her for her determination, and her husband for his exceptional support. Am thinking of giving them something, to keep the motivation going. Maybe, she will be L next? :wink: