The Hot Chocolate Diet

If you’re worried about losing the extra five to seven pounds you’ll gain over the holidays, I’ve got the perfect diet for you. It works—I’ve already tried it. You’ll be pleased to know this diet begins with hot chocolate and marshmallows. Here’s how it works:

Step 1. Make the hot chocolate from scratch. Here’s my single-cup recipe:

Mix 2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa with a dab of salt and 1 tbsp. water. Over medium heat, add 1 cup of milk and stir in 2 tsp. sugar, 1/2 tsp. vanilla, and a single drop of peppermint oil.

Bring it almost to a boil. Pour it into a mug and cover with marshmallows.

Step 2. Take a little sip to taste the melting marshmallows.

Step 3. Immediately take a big gulp because it tastes so good.

Now that you have scalded your palate with a third-degree burn, the diet begins. You will not be able to eat or drink anything without severe pain for the next five days.

There go those unwanted pounds!