Figuring it Out

NZ Truth, Issue 1262, 6 February 1930, Page 21

Figuring it Out

WARM weather, of course, does not rouse one's appetite as do the cold months, and.it is therefore much easier to diet oneself without Injury to the system. The body needs leas fuel and will thrive On a light and fat -destroying- menu. The problem is simple enough for those who are not immoderately overweight, and Clara's method will remove the extra pounds without inconvenience, she says. ■■'.'.■• She follows the plan herself during summer months and has experienced marked beneficial effects. Her graceful figure is well-known m filmdom. The first few days are hard, of cour.se, but you must not turn back — that is worse than not starting at all, she says. "Breakfast should always be light. I, myself, just drink one large glass of orange juice. It tones the whole system up for the day." Luncheon should also be extremely light. Salad without mayonnaise, a ;

leafy vegetable, toast and tea or coffee without cream are quite sufficient. Eating between meals is absolutely taboo, and so is four o'clock tea. In place of tea> lemonade or some other cooling drink is permissible. Dinner m the evening should be normal, but as meatless as possible, and it is . especially important not to take any. pork or I'oast beefLamb, chops, fish, .vegetables, salads, cheese, cold consommes and toast are excellent items to include. ■ So-much for the diet. "I think you will find it most effective. But, one parting word of advice. • VNever tell anyone that you are dieting' The woman r who talks about how she 'denies herself food I's one of the world's worst bores. _ "Keep it a secret and let. your friends try to figure it out for them-, selves."