You possibly will not accept that it is possible to lose weight while on a eating plan which includes tamales dulce (sweet tamales) but it is achievable. It is crucial to not eat tamales dulce (sweet tamales) or other high calorie desserts every day but in moderation.

As an example, I allow myself rich food one meal per week. I eat a healthy diet 6 days a week, say 1400 to 2000 calories each day, and then on the last day, I eat whatever I want – without going crazy of course.

I have been sticking to this diet for the last 6 weeks and it has aided me to lose 5 kilos. I have not increased my exercise routine or taken any pills or diet aids. I have just been conscious of what I eat most days of the week and then eat whatever I feel like one day per week.

I also find it is helpful if you have some support when on a weight loss program and for that I joined the Biggest Loser club. They have numerous tools to enable you to monitor your progress and attain your goals.

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Tamales Dulce (Sweet Tamales)

20 to 25 large or 30 to 40 smaller dried corn husks
3 cups water
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon aniseed, divided
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 pound lard (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons) or shortening
1/2 cup granulated sugar or to taste
1 1/2 pounds tamale dough
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely broken (optional)

Place corn husks in a large bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak for at least 1 hour.

Bring 3 cups water and 1 tablespoon aniseed to a boil over high heat. Cook until reduced to 2 cups, about 15 minutes.

Strain and use 1 cup of anise tea to soak the raisins until softened, about 15 minutes. Set aside the remaining cup of tea.

Beat lard or shortening and sugar with an electric mixer at high speed until light and fluffy. Reduce speed and add tamale dough mixture a little at a time. When all is added, beat for 3 minutes.

Drain raisins and add to tamale dough mixture. Reserve drained liquid to use for steaming. Beat for 1 minute. If tamale dough mixture is stiff add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the reserved anise tea a little at a time while beating. Add remaining aniseed and salt, and beat until light and fluffy. Fold in pecans.

Drain corn husks. Place about 2 tablespoons of filling in each husk, wrap and steam the tamales (see instructions).

Optional: Add extra anise tea and raisin-soaking liquid to the water in the steamer. Makes about 20 large or 30 small tamales.

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