You might not think you could lose weight while on a diet which includes chocolate potato candy but it can happen. The key is to not eat chocolate potato candy or other high calorie desserts every day but in moderation.

For example, I allow myself moderately high calorie food one day per week. I eat a low calorie diet 6 days a week, say 1400 to 1600 calories each day, and then on the last day, I eat whatever I want – without going crazy of course.

I have been eating this way for the last few weeks and it has aided me to lose 5 kilos. I have not increased my exercise plan or taken any pills or diet food. I have only been aware of what I eat on most days and then eat whatever I like one day a week.

On my one free day per week, I tend to eat irish food. I never imagined I could lose 5 kilos while eating irish meals but am very elated to see it can work. If you would like to try some irish food, I advise you make chocolate potato candy which is one of my best loved irish recipes.

Chocolate Potato Candy

4 cups confectioners’ sugar
4 cups flaked coconut
3/4 cup cold mashed potatoes (without added milk or butter)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 salt
1 pound chocolate or candy coating

Combine sugar, coconut, potatoes, vanilla extract and salt and mix well.

Line a 9-inch pan with foil covered with a non-stick spray (or use butter or shortening on the foil). Spread the mixture into the pan, cover and refrigerate overnight.

Cut candy into rectangles. Cover and freeze.

Melt the chocolate and dip the bars into the coating. Place on wax paper to harden. Store in an airtight container.

You can change the recipe to make it quite a bit healthier or with fewer calories as this can aid you to lose 5 kilos rapidly. It worked for me and could aid you to lose weight too.