You possibly will not accept that you could lose weight while on a eating plan which includes irish christmas cookies but it is possible. It is crucial to not eat irish christmas cookies or other high calorie desserts every day but in moderation.

For instance, I allow myself moderately high calorie food once per week. I eat a calorie controlled diet 6 days a week, say 1500 to 2000 calories per day, and then 1 day, I eat whatever I like – within reason of course.

I have been sticking to this diet for the last 2 weeks and it has helped me to lose 5 kilos. I have not increased my exercise routine or taken any supplements or diet food. I have just been careful of what I eat most days of the week and then eat whatever I feel like one day per week.

On my one free day per week, I prefer to eat irish food. I never imagined I could lose 5 kilos while eating irish meals but am very happy to see it can work. If you would like to try some irish food, I suggest you make irish christmas cookies which is one of my favourite irish recipes.

Irish Christmas Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup Irish whiskey
1/4 cup candied citron, chopped
1/4 cup golden raisins, chopped
1/4 cup almonds, blanched and chopped

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease two cookie sheets. Set aside.

In a small mixing bowl, cream together the butter and the sugar. Beat in the eggs until well blended. Add the flour and the Irish whiskey, and beat the dough until smooth. Add the fruit and nuts, and mix well. Drop cookie dough from a tablespoon onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Bake each sheet of cookies for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the cookies from the baking sheets with a spatula while still warm. Place on wire rack to partially cool.

Store the cookies in an airtight container with a slice of white bread to maintain their soft, fruity texture.

You can adapt the recipe to make it a little healthier or with not so many calories as this can aid you to lose 5 kilos quickly. It worked for me and could aid you to lose weight as well.