You might not accept that it is possible to lose weight while on a eating plan which includes lebkuchen but it can happen. It is pivotal to not eat lebkuchen or other high calorie desserts every day but in moderation.

This is what I do, I allow myself rich food one meal per week. I eat a reduced calorie diet 6 days a week, say 1500 to 1600 calories per day, and then on the 7th day, I eat anything – within moderation of course.

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

I also think it makes things easier if you have some support when on a weight loss program and for that I signed up with the Biggest Loser club. They have several tools to help you monitor your progress and reach your goals.

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Lebkuchen

Source: Tulsa Tribune – November 13, 1991

NOTE: These cookies should be made a month to six weeks before they are to be given. They will keep for another month after that.

1 cup honey
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Grated peel of 1 lemon
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sliced almonds or whole blanched almonds
Glaze

Heat honey until bubbling. Remove from heat and cool slightly, then beat in the sugar, egg, lemon juice and peel; set aside until lukewarm.

Combine the flour with the spices and seasonings; add the honey mixture and stir well to blend. Cover and refrigerate from 8 hours to 2 days.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Set them 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet lined with baking paper. Press flat with the bottom of a wet glass. Press in 1 or 2 almond slices or 1 whole almonds. Bake for 12 to 15 minute or until golden brown.

Brush with glaze while still warm, then allow to cool. Store in airtight containers for a few weeks. These cookies start out hard and soften as they mature.

Makes about 50 cookies.

Glaze: Combine 1 cup confectioners’ sugar and 4 to 5 tablespoons water, stirring to make a runny glaze.

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