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Hey everyone,
So sorry that my posts have been few and far between; as some of you may know, I am in the middle of a move from La Crosse to Winona. I work in Winona and commute everyday, so my free hours have gone to nil. 😦 This means I can’t get to PWLC as often as I would like. The positive thing is that I will be back in a city where I have a lot of support and I will be able to better adhere to my program! That means more accountability, walks around the Lakes, and eventually joining Crossfit, where I was previously a svelte 130 pounds about 3 years ago. Oh where does the time go? Although I love La Crosse, the plethora of food and drinking options make everything a temptation. Luckily, Winona has few options for those things, meaning I have a clear mind and can really kick some butt! Here is the PWLC current special! I will try to post more! The big move is tentatively February 28th, so please wish me luck and continue to follow me! I will be continuing my program until I get down to 150, however long it takes.
Love and happiness, Meg 🙂
Supplements- Getting Creative
People often ask if I get sick of eating the same things every day. The answer is: I dont! For example, a typical day 1 on Physicians Fast would be a chocolate shake, a cinnamon roll bar, a big green salad with chicken for lunch, a fudge graham bar, and a wildberry drink for dinner. Day 2 Ill mix it up and put my mocha shake in my coffee so it tastes like a latte, followed by my bars, another flavored coffee, and then some beef stir fry with veggies for dinner. The secret is being creative! 🙂 Meg.
im on a stir fry kick!!
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Im waiting to drop Matt off at school so I decided to try the WordPress mobile blog, and it seems to work! Heres what I made for dinner last night.
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Is anyone else cold? :)
It’s easy to get off track with your diet and exercise plans when it is -45 wind chills outside. However, it could be worse. We could have… SNOW! I personally would rather have freezing temps than lots of dangerous snow, since I drive a lot for work.
Today I will get a spinal corticosteroid injection, which I hope can replace the steroids I currently take. Steroids are not only bad for you, they cause major weight gain and water retention! YUCK! Please send me good vibes as I get this medical procedure done today. :)I will be stopping by PWLC to weigh in before the injection and I hope to see some negative movement on the scale!!
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Have a happy, yet freezing cold, day! 🙂 Meg
We only regret …
We only regret the things we didn’t do.
Resolutions- Are you following yours?
New year’s resolutions can be tricky- some people make simple ones, like “Instead of writing 2013, write 2014.” Others make long lists (I’ve seen some go up to 100!). This year, I am trying to simplify my life. That means sticking with what I’ve already got going and not adding anything new until the things I have already committed to are complete. Here’s a sample:
1. Sticking with Physician’s Fast until I lose 50 pounds, at which point I’ll start a program where I cook more meals.
2. Speaking of cooking, making dinner 4 nights a week. I actually got a children’s cookbook so that I can spend time with my son making meals. I have to make them anyway, may as well make it a family affair.
3. Finishing my MBA this year- if I don’t, I’ll have to start retaking credits in 2015- no thanks!
4. Sticking with my physical therapy plan, which includes walking or cycling at the Y 3 days per week for 45 minutes. If I can get more in, great, if not, then do what I can.
5. Better time management. With my commute to work, I lose about 3 hours a day in meetings, planning, and emails, not to mention tons of time driving back and forth. I’m looking to streamline for success in 2014.
What are your goals and resolutions in 2014?
Yours in improved health, Meg 🙂
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New content for 2014!
As I started my journey of weight loss, I didn’t have a clear vision of what sacrifices I would need to make, and everything I would need to do to make myself successful- in short- I was bad at time management. In 2014, I’ve come up with a plan to help me with my stick-to-it-iveness: keep my expectations on point and also plan, plan, plan ahead. Finally, not to put too much on my plate. In order to see success, you have to want it, but you also have to have the tools to be great!
Some things that I have started to be successful in the new year:
1. I got a new planner to track not only the mundane, like work appointments, but also to track and pencil in times and days to weigh in, pick up product, and work out.
2. I have secured work out buddies to go to the gym with. This makes it all the easier to get there and do the full amount of work required to see some toning and a metabolism boost.
3. Letting go of excuses. I had an MRI done last week, and there’s a good chance I’ll need to have surgery again at some point… but I have in my power the opportunity to lose some of the weight that may have caused injury, as well as to stay active and follow my physical therapy.
Here is some new content for 2014: Guest bloggers! I will have some friends who have been successful in different areas share with you their secrets to success; More Content! I will be posting more often and giving you motivation to succeed! More pictures and numbers! This is a comprehensive blog- these items shouldn’t have to stay hidden! More info from Physician’s Weight Loss Center! I’ll be sharing their specials and newsletters. More Facebook posts! This will increase my readership.
A blog is a work in progress. I’ve never done one before, so I’ve been learning the ropes. How much posting is too much posting? How much original content should I post and how much outside content should I give to you, my readers?
I am always open to suggestions, and let’s make 2014 the year we finally say: Enough is enough. I’m done being overweight. I’m ready to get active. I care about my health.
Cheers, Meg 🙂
The Holiday Shuffle!
I don’t know about you guys but I’ve been crazay busy with the holiday season upon us! From things speeding way up at work, to beginning my final MBA project, to my impending move, as well as my dad’s guardianship and conservatorship changing, it’s been super easy to put weight loss on the back burner. BUT I CAN’T!
I really need to re-focus! I made a list of things that I can’t do since I am overweight, and this, my friends, is embarrassing:
1. I can’t Run.
2. I can’t Do MMA with my friend Cindi.
3. Sometimes, I have to use a cane. Just to walk.
4. I get out of breath doing really not hard things!
5. I can’t do yoga!
These are five things that I enjoy doing that I have a hard time with now that I am heavier. Granted, some can be attributed to my back surgery. But some is just a weight thing.
I know you guys have the same concerns, issues, and burdens. Let’s work together and say “enough is enough”!
🙂 Meg
It’s harder than I thought… but it has to be done…
People have been asking me- how do you stick to your plan? Well the answer is… I do… mostly. And it’s showing on the scale. Yikes! I had to face the fact that in the last month I could have lost more, had I followed the plan religiously. Soooo frustrating. However, along with my growing pains (or shrinking pains), I’ve also made some really positive changes. For example, I was eating out a restaurants 24/7. Now I eat at home, or if I have to eat on the go, I’ll grab and go fruit, veggies, and proteins from Kwik Trip. I also keep my supplements in my car so I have them on hand all the time.
Today, I made a food plan for the week. It was hard at first but not terrible. So this week, I am focused on eating more seafood, adding in brown rice, and making smart choice with fruits and veggies. Actually cooking is teaching me about appropriate portion sizes… and they are much smaller then the ones I ate in the past. If you think about it, restaurant food portions are XXL. And if you don’t want to be, XXL, you need to adjust accordingly!
My goals for this week include weighing in 5 times; following my PT plan; cooking every night; and making sure my portions are in check. Food scale, anyone? Sometimes, you have to carry it with you.
Do you have any other suggestions to keep me motivated? I’d love to hear them! Message me or comment below!
Everybody’s working for the weekend, Meg 😉
Drumroll please…
I did my weigh in today, and since last Friday I am down… 7.5 pounds! Woo hoo!
I wasn’t able to get my measurements and pictures done today, so we will do those on Friday.
This certainly makes me feel better. My weight had been stagnating, and I wondered why it wasn’t moving as quickly as I had hoped. First off, my particular plan has a lower weight loss goal than some of the others. So a 2 pound per week loss is the average, versus 4 pounds with Physician’s Fast, which was my original plan. I have been on the program for approximately 1 month, so I’m more on target than I thought. (Sighs with relief). Total weight loss since August is 17 pounds or so. So we are on the right track.
I met with my Physical Therapist this morning and he told me I am doing too much. Between working through lunches and oftentimes in to the evening, finishing my MBA, getting all my weigh ins in at Physician’s, and taking care of my son, and everything else on my plate, I had not noticed that my back issues were becoming aggravated.
That said, I can come up with a million excuses why to not stay on plan, or why to not follow my PT program. But I am not going to do that. My health comes first from now on. Why? Well, I can’t be a very good parent if I am not around. I don’t like to think that way, but life is short enough as it is, and I don’t want to waste any more of it being overweight and in poor health.
If you’re on the same page as I am, give PWLC a call at 781-THIN. They have several plans and will pick the one that is right for you. Don’t wait another day.
Yours in good health, Meg
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Thanks for reading!
I wanted to thank everyone for reading my blog. As of today I’ve had over 1000 visitors. Wow! I didn’t think I was that popular. 😉
I hope that I can inspire people. Whether you need to take off 20 pounds or 200 pounds, sometimes it can be hard to give it a go and just get started. It certainly is scary to try new things, and it’s easier to not admit that you have a problem. Losing weight and talking about it can be embarrassing, and it’s especially stressful when all eyes are on you.
If you’re thinking about losing, call Physician’s Weight Loss Center today. Not only do they have friendly counselors and doctors, you will find someone you can relate to. Especially if you don’t have the support in your life that you need. People that haven’t struggled with losing weight or gaining weight can find it hard to relate. “Just stop eating so much.” “Go to the gym more.” are ones that I often hear.
Weight loss goes deeper than that. It’s a struggle, as more and more adults and children are obese than ever before.
I know personally how difficult it is. I decided to jump in and share it all with you, good and bad. Are you ready to make the commitment? Get on the horn.
Call them Physician’s Weight Loss Center at 608- 781- THIN or online at Onalaskaweightloss.com.
What are the benefits of swimming?
What are the benefits of swimming?
What are the benefits of swimming?
There are plenty of reasons to swim! Here’s a list that should get you motivated.
Low impact
There’s no ground impact when you swim, and so you protect the joints from stress and strain. In fact, the Arthritis Foundation strongly recommends swimming and water activities for this reason, so much so that they sponsor water classes all over the country (check http://www.arthritis.org for information). Water aerobics classes are also desirable for this reason, because even if you do jump and hit the bottom of the pool, you do so with less force because you’re buoyant in the water. Not only that, but if you wear or hold a flotation device during a water aerobics class, the impact is even less.
Can be continued for a lifetime
Because there’s no impact with swimming, it can be continued for a lifetime. If you check the United States Masters Swimming (http://www.usms.org/) Web site for age categories of their swim competitions, you will find a 100- to 104-year-old age group! And the master of fitness, Jack La Lanne, still swims one hour every day at age 93!
Builds cardiorespiratory fitness
Swimming improves endurance. In one study of sedentary middle-aged men and women who did swim training for 12 weeks, maximal oxygen consumption improved 10% and stroke volume (the amount of blood pumped with each beat which indicates heart strength) improved as much as 18%.
Builds muscle mass
In a study of men who completed an eight-week swimming program, there was a 23.8% increase in the triceps muscle (the back of the arm). My take on muscle mass and swimming is that if you have been doing no resistance exercise at all and you start to swim, you will certainly get more toned and you may even gain mass like the men in this study. But even without the gain in mass, it’s well worth the strength and tone that you will almost certainly gain.
An alternative when injured
When athletes are injured, particularly in the lower extremities, they are frequently told to swim to maintain their fitness level. Swimming helps them stay in shape, and it’s even part of the rehabilitation. That’s because the resistance of the water makes the muscles work hard without the strain or impact that is experienced on land.
It’s a break from the summer heat
There’s nothing like it during the hot days of summer, whether it’s at the beach or in the pool. It’s relaxing, the movements are smooth and rhythmic, and it’s a great workout.
It’s a family affair
Swimming and other water activities are something the entire family can share. With rising levels of obesity in children as well as adults in the United States, family physical activities and good role-modeling may be one way to stem the epidemic of inactivity and obesity facing our nation.
Burns calories
Swimming burns lots of calories, anywhere from 500-650 per hour depending on how efficiently you swim (you burn more flopping around than swimming cleanly!) and how buoyant you are (the more body fat you have, the more you float and the fewer calories it takes to swim). Very early and original research on swimming and calorie expenditure showed that swimming, regardless of the stroke, burned about 89% of the calories burned during running and 97% of the calories burned during cycling for the same time period. Stated another way, swimming burns about 11% fewer calories than running but only 3% fewer calories than biking. One important caveat about this data is that calorie expenditure is dependent on the intensity of exercise, and so it’s entirely possible to burn more calories swimming than running in the same period of time as long as you swim hard enough, and particularly so if compared to running at light intensity.
Do you like to swim? What’s your favorite exercise?
Comment below. -Meg
“How Eating at Home Can Save Your Life”
“How Eating at Home Can Save Your Life”
The slow insidious displacement of home cooked and communally shared family meals by the industrial food system has fattened our nation and weakened our family ties. In 1900, 2 percent of meals were eaten outside the home. In 2010, 50 percent were eaten away from home and one in five breakfasts is from McDonald’s. Most family meals happen about three times a week, last less than 20 minutes and are spent watching television or texting while each family member eats a different microwaved “food.” More meals are eaten in the minivan than the kitchen.
Research shows that children who have regular meals with their parents do better in every way, from better grades, to healthier relationships, to staying out of trouble. They are 42 percent less likely to drink, 50 percent less likely to smoke and 66 percent less like to smoke marijuana. Regular family dinners protect girls from bulimia, anorexia, and diet pills. Family dinners also reduce the incidence of childhood obesity. In a study on household routines and obesity in U.S. preschool-aged children, it was shown that kids as young as four have a lower risk of obesity if they eat regular family dinners, have enough sleep, and don’t watch TV on weekdays.
We complain of not having enough time to cook, but Americans spend more time watching cooking on the Food Network than actually preparing their own meals. In his series, “Food Revolution,” Jamie Oliver showed us how we have raised a generation of Americans who can’t recognize a single vegetable or fruit, and don’t know how to cook.
The family dinner has been hijacked by the food industry. The transformations of the American home and meal outlined above did not happen by accident. Broccoli, peaches, almonds, kidney beans and other whole foods don’t need a food ingredient label or bar code, but for some reason these foods — the foods we co-evolved with over millennia — had to be “improved” by Food Science. As a result, the processed-food industry and industrial agriculture has changed our diet, decade by decade, not by accident but by intention.
That we need nutritionists and doctors to teach us how to eat is a sad reflection of the state of society. These are things our grandparents knew without thinking twice about them. What foods to eat, how to prepare them, and an understanding of why you should share them in family and community have been embedded in cultural traditions since the dawn of human society.
One hundred years ago all we ate was local, organic food; grass-fed, real, whole food. There were no fast-food restaurants, there was no junk food, there was no frozen food — there was just what your mother or grandmother made. Most meals were eaten at home. In the modern age that tradition, that knowledge, is being lost.
The sustainability of our planet, our health, and our food supply are inextricably linked. The ecology of eating — the importance of what you put on your fork — has never been more critical to our survival as a nation or as a species. The earth will survive our self-destruction. But we may not.
Common sense and scientific research lead us to the conclusion that if we want healthy bodies we must put the right raw materials in them: real; whole, local; fresh; unadulterated; unprocessed; and chemical-, hormone- and antibiotic-free food. There is no role for foreign molecules such as trans fats and high-fructose corn syrup, or for industrially developed and processed food that interferes with our biology at every level.
That is why I believe the most important and the most powerful tool you have to change your health and the world is your fork. Imagine an experiment — let’s call it a celebration: We call upon the people of the world to join together and celebrate food for one week. For one week or even one day, we all eat breakfast and dinner at home with our families or friends. For one week we all eat only real, whole, fresh food. Imagine for a moment the power of the fork to change the world.
The extraordinary thing is that we have the ability to move large corporations and create social change by our collective choices. We can reclaim the family dinner, reviving and renewing it. Doing so will help us learn how to find and prepare real food quickly and simply, teach our children by example how to connect, build security, safety and social skills, meal after meal, day after day, year after year.
Here are some tips that will help you take back the family dinner in your home starting today.
Reclaim Your Kitchen
Throw away any foods with high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated fats or sugar or fat as the first or second ingredient on the label. Fill your shelves with real fresh, whole, local foods when possible. And join a community support agriculture network to get a cheaper supply of fresh vegetables weekly or frequent farmers markets.
Reinstate the Family Dinner
Read Laurie David’s “The Family Dinner”. She suggests the following guidelines: Make a set dinnertime, no phones or texting during dinner, everyone eats the same meal, no television, only filtered or tap water, invite friends and family, everyone clean up together.
Eat Together
No matter how modest the meal, create a special place to sit down together, and set the table with care and respect. Savor the ritual of the table. Mealtime is a time for empathy and generosity, a time to nourish and communicate.
Learn How to Cook and Shop
You can make this a family activity, and it does not need to take a ton of time. Keep meals quick and simple.
Plant a Garden
This is the most nutritious, tastiest, environmentally friendly food you will ever eat.
Conserve, Compost and Recycle
Bring your own shopping bags to the market, recycle your paper, cans, bottles and plastic and start a compost bucket (and find where in your community you can share you goodies).
Invest in Food
As Alice Waters says, food is precious. We should treat it that way. Americans currently spend less than10 percent of their income on food, while most European’s spend about 20 percent of their income on food. We will be more nourished by good food than by more stuff. And we will save ourselves much money and costs over our lifetime.
To learn more tips for taking back the family dinner and using your fork to effect change in our world visit www.drhyman.com.
Now I’d like to hear from you.
Do you think the health of our planet and the health of our diet are linked? How?
Which of the steps outlined above have you taken in your own life and how have they worked for you?
What ideas do you have that will help us reclaim the family dinner and revive the tradition of eating real, whole foods?
Please share your thoughts by leaving a comment below.
To your good health,
Mark Hyman, MD
Mark Hyman, M.D. is a practicing physician, founder of The UltraWellness Center, a four-time New York Times bestselling author, and an international leader in the field of Functional Medicine. You can follow him on Twitter, connect with him on LinkedIn, watch his videos on YouTube, become a fan on Facebook, and subscribe to his newsletter.
One step forward, 2 steps back?
Step forward: I’ve been following my Physician’s Weight Loss eating plan to a “T”.
Steps back: A sick kid and major back issues resurface. 😦
So unfortunately, I am not able to go to Root Down Yoga– YET. I had to enter Physical Therapy again this week due to major inflammation at the site of my back surgery. I am also on 60mg of Prednisone daily. ICK! Also, Matt got my flu. Tis the season I guess. BUT I am not going to let that get me down.
I am headed to the YMCA for daily swimming and grocery shopping way more than I have in the past. I have actually been cooking and plan to buy some new cooking items from Kohl’s today… new pots and pans, here I come!!
I plan to do measurements on Wednesday of this week and I will have a weigh in on Monday.
I should have more posts next week as well.
This weekend, look for posts about the importance of cooking at home; the benefits of swimming; and how to bounce back from injury and illness. Special thanks to Bret at PWLC for helping me stay on track.
Yours in good health, Meg 🙂
It’s like a job, and I’m the boss.
I decided to look at my weight loss a little differently now that I am on the PWLC plan. My mental strength decides what I weigh. So here’s what I decided: I am treating my weight loss as a job. That’s right. For example, if you work somewhere, you have to follow all of their rules, show up at a certain time, be reliable, and more!
So from today forward, I’m “pretending” that my weight loss is a job.
Here are the “rules” of my job:
1. Weigh in at least 3 days a week, if not more
2. Follow what I am supposed to be eating to a “T”
3. If I have questions or problems, call or email PWLC
4. Don’t let friends convince me to eat at restaurants… at this time, as I am having a hard time making good food decisions
5. Be accountable by keeping a food and exercise diary and sharing it with PWLC
6. Taking all of my supplements in the morning
7. Remember that this is a journey, not a race. Pounds lost doesn’t reflect poorly on me, AS LONG AS I FOLLOW THE PLAN!
8. Have personal responsibility. That means owning up when you screw up.
I ran into a friend the other day who said she was inspired by my blog- yay! That is very encouraging. It makes those Doritos look less yummy and that brownie not as appetizing. So If you are ready, jump in today with PWLC. There are many plans to choose from, and they’ll help you figure out what will and won’t work for you based on your goals and lifestyle. The best part and why PWLC is that it is medically supervised. So you won’t get on a plan that won’t work for your body’s needs. Call them today at 608-781-THIN or find them on Facebook or at onalaskaweightloss.com.
Yours in good health, Meg
We’ll miss you sister!
Last night was my sister’s going away party. She is 23 and moving to Portland (the 90s are alive in Portland) to see what she can see and do what she can do. I am really proud of her for taking the next step and going outside her comfort zone. Go Caylee!
The food aspect was VERY difficult, because although we cooked at home, my mom just made shrimp bisque with avocados and sour cream, which is an all around family favorite. If you only knew the amount of heavy cream in there, you’d have a heart attack.
I’m proud to announce I did not eat the shrimp bisque. I lightly sautéed a small amount of olive oil with raw shrimp and put it on top of a nice bowl of spinach. YUM! It was truly phenomenal, and best of all HEALTHY!
How do you overcome the temptation of favorite foods?
I spent a good 30 minutes speaking with Bret, one of the counselors at PWLC yesterday, and she was very supportive of my issues. She gave me some great tips and tricks on how to pack a lunch ahead (use a ziplock baggie with a few romaine leaves and put tuna in there and eat as a “sandwich”), buying precut fruits and veggies if stretched for time, and being cognizant of what I am putting into my mouth.
Do you have any other tips for me and others who read this blog? Share them below!
How much is too much exercise when you are restricting calories?
As many of you know I’m starting yoga and at first I thought- oh yeah, yoga will be so easy. Well when you’re doing it 100 degree temps, it is not so easy. So I decided, for now, to practice 3 days per week so that my body has time to get used to it. I’ll be practicing Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during the evening.
Cardio?
Because of my back surgery I can’t currently do the Cross Fit type workouts with a lot of jarring movements, so I’m basically restricted to walking, swimming, or the elliptical for cardio. Since the Y currently doesn’t have a Masters program but will soon, I am putting swimming on hold for the time being.
I was able to get a membership to Snap Fitness for the cardio, which will likely be the elliptical since it’s nicer to your knees. At some point I hope to begin weight training again as well.
I’ll be doing cardio days on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays during the evening. The nice thing about Snap Bluffside is that they are open 24/7. Sweet!
I’ve talked to long. My point is, my body is yelling at me to exercise, I just need to figure out the right plan for me. My neurosurgeon has recommend 90 minutes per day of light to moderate activity. While that seems like a lot it really isn’t if you take the time to schedule it in, go with a friend, or find an activity you enjoy doing.
Yours in good health, Meg
“Control Your Home Environment” from the PWLC Facebook!
Not only do you need to worry about eating on the run (see previous post), you also need to worry about what’s in YOUR cupboard! From the PWLC (Physician’s Weight Loss Center) Facebook- add them @ https://www.facebook.com/PWLC.Ona.Lax
Control Your Home Environment
• Eat only while sitting down at the kitchen or dining room table. Do not eat while watching television, reading, cooking, talking on the phone, standing at the refrigerator or working on the computer.
• Keep tempting foods out of the house — don’t buy them.
• Keep tempting foods out of sight. Have low-calorie foods ready to eat.
• Unless you are preparing a meal, stay out of the kitchen.
• Have healthy snacks at your disposal, such as small pieces of fruit, vegetables, canned fruit, pretzels, low-fat string cheese and nonfat cottage cheese.
Control Your Work Environment
• Do not eat at your desk or keep tempting snacks at your desk.
• If you get hungry between meals, plan healthy snacks and bring them with you to work.
• During your breaks, go for a walk instead of eating.
• If you work around food, plan in advance the one item you will eat at mealtime.
• Make it inconvenient to nibble on food by chewing gum, sugarless candy or drinking water or another low-calorie beverage.
• Do not work through meals. Skipping meals slows down metabolism and may result in overeating at the next meal.
• If food is available for special occasions, either pick the healthiest item, nibble on low-fat snacks brought from home, don’t have anything offered, choose one option and have a small amount, or have only a beverage.
Control Your Mealtime Environment
• Serve your plate of food at the stove or kitchen counter. Do not put the serving dishes on the table. If you do put dishes on the table, remove them immediately when finished eating.
• Fill half of your plate with vegetables, a quarter with lean protein and a quarter with starch.
• Use smaller plates, bowls and glasses. A smaller portion will look large when it is in a little dish.
• Politely refuse second helpings.
• When fixing your plate, limit portions of food to one scoop/serving or less.
Daily Food Management
• Replace eating with another activity that you will not associate with food.
• Wait 20 minutes before eating something you are craving.
• Drink a large glass of water or diet soda before eating.
• Always have a big glass or bottle of water to drink throughout the day.
• Avoid high-calorie add-ons such as cream with your coffee, butter, mayonnaise and salad dressings.
Food Shopping
• Do not shop when hungry or tired.
• Shop from a list and avoid buying anything that is not on your list.
• If you must have tempting foods, buy individual-sized packages and try to find a lower-calorie alternative.
• Don’t taste test in the store.
• Read food labels. Compare products to help you make the healthiest choices.
Food Preparation
• Chew a piece of gum while cooking meals.
• Use a quarter teaspoon if you taste test your food.
• Try to only fix what you are going to eat, leaving yourself no chance for seconds.
• If you have prepared more food than you need, portion it into individual containers and freeze or refrigerate immediately.
• Don’t snack while cooking meals.
Good Tips re: How to Eat Healthy When You’re On the Go
How to Eat Healthy When You’re On the Go from http://foodmatters.tv/articles-1/how-to-eat-healthy-when-you-re-on-the-go
When you’re home, you are master of your domain. You control what comes into the kitchen and what lands on your children’s plates. But what happens when you’re not at home – when you’re traveling, fighting traffic, waiting at the airport, running late or stuck at the mall and your child is starving?
The fear of drive through and fast food restaurants has been drilled into most of us, but sometimes there’s no avoiding a meal out at a less than healthy establishment. So here are some tips and guidelines for smart ordering and healthy practices when eating out.
1. Fast Food Does Not Mean Fried Food.
In response to consumer demand, it’s increasingly easier to find healthy, convenient alternatives to fried foods on fast food menus. Opt for anything that is raw, steamed, grilled, roasted, or baked, or try an entrée-sized salad. Keep your eye out for vegetarian options or if you eat meat organic leaner cuts of meats like skinless chicken breasts or turkey breast. Other healthier menu options might be bean burritos, a salad or fruit bowl, or a deli sandwich on whole wheat bread.
2. Avoid High-Fat Add-Ons.
Request salad dressing, sauce, cheese, or toppings on the side so you can apply sparingly, instead of drenching your meal in empty calories and through the roof sodium levels.
3. Mind the Portions.
Restaurant portions have been growing in size for years (from large to enormous). In the 1950s, the average size of a hamburger was 1.5 ounces, while today’s burgers weigh in at around 8 ounces. Share entrees between your family or take the other half of it to go!
4. Drink Water.
Soda, sweetened iced tea and lemonades, energy drinks and most juices are loaded with high fructose corn syrup and empty calories. Make H2O the beverage of choice for everyone, and skip the plastic bottles and Styrofoam cups by refilling your own container, like a stainless steel water bottle, with filtered water. Sick of plain water? Try adding a squeeze of lemon or using sparkling spring water instead.
5. Avoid the “Cream”, Opt for the “Color.”
Meal choices with the words Alfredo, a la crème, au gratin, or described as “creamy” will likely be smothered in a heavy, artificially enhanced sauce. On the other hand, foods that reflect the colors of the rainbow are usually a healthier choice. Many kid’s meals end up as a plate of “beige”, all starch, breads, and sauces. Picking a colorful fruit or veggie salad will automatically up the nutritional content of your meal.
6. Make Substitutions.
Don’t be afraid to speak up about the ingredients or preparation of your food if it will make it healthier. Request salsa or mustard, instead of mayonnaise or sugar-filled ketchup for your sandwich. Request sour cream or butter for your baked potato. Ask to have a side salad or fruit instead of fries. Ask for meat to be grilled as “light” as possible. The extent to which servers will go to make you happy might surprise you.
7. Find the Healthy Options!
Use this fantastic tool from Eat Well to map out restaurants in the area that serve organic, local and healthy fare. With a little research and a GPS, you’re instantly connected to restaurants that share your values.
8. As Always, Plan Ahead.
Keep your purse, bag, and car ready for moments when hunger strikes and a healthy snack is in need. Dried fruits, granola, mixed nuts, apples, oranges, and cereals stay fresh and transport easily – especially with the array of cool, non-toxic containers available.
Source: www.healthychild.org/blog… What are your tips for eating healthy on-the-go? Share your tips in the comment section below.
Where have you been, Meg?
So… I’ve been sick. Really grossly sick. Strep, sinus infections, cold, flu, the whole 9. And it’s all been over the past 2 or so weeks. YUCK! I haven’t had much to share since I have been largely ill. However I am feeling better today and I have a lot to share so read on!
I’ve switched to a new eating plan, as of about a week ago. And it’s GREAT! I am eating a mix of real, grocery store food and supplements. It is teaching me HOW TO EAT after my plan. Which is so important, and is why I signed up for Maintenance for LIFE at Physician’s Weight Loss Center. I worked with Bret and she was so helpful in helping me to transition. However, all the girls are great- Alison, Cheryl, Anna, Bonita, and Bret- no matter who you work with, they are all uplifting and help me get my head in the game.
I’m not gonna lie- while I was sick, I cheated on my plan. I just didn’t have the energy. But I am BACK and better than ever. In fact, I ran into a friend yesterday and she said “girl, I can tell you’re losing”. Hopefully that will reflect in my inches, pictures, and weight when I do my big reveal next Tuesday.
I haven’t been able to breath, so I have NOT started yoga yet, but I am starting tomorrow morning at 8:30 at Root Down, after which I will go to my weigh in and product restock at Physician’s. I will write more tomorrow about my experience.
Here are some promises I made to myself:
I will commit to coming in to weigh in at a minimum of Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays (as allowed due to kids sports) for the duration of my program at PWLC.
I will commit to doing pictures on Tuesdays each week. I will commit to doing measurements on Tuesdays every other week.
I will do yoga as many days a week as my schedule allows.
I am also on the patch to quit smoking. Wish me luck! It is hard!
Here’s a sample day of my new food plan at Physician’s:
Breakfast:
Coffee with skim milk (4 ounces) and a Hot Cocoa supplement (YUM!)
Small banana
1 string cheese
Lunch:
6 ounces of tuna- low sodium
Spinach- 3/4 cup
Diced tomatoes- 1/4 cup
(A week’s worth at Walmart was $18!)
Dinner:
Premade meal from Physicians (I have little time to cook at night with Matthew having swim team practices and meets 24/7)
Before Bed:
Chicken Soup protein supplement from PWLC- makes me sleepy and full!
I have to again thank Physicians for their support of me and want to invite you all to come in and check them out! They have a great special going on right now. Check back tomorrow to hear about my yoga adventure and Sunday to hear about how I braved my sister’s going away dinner and what I ate and DIDN’T eat. Monday will be a longer post and I’ll share some tips on how to get through weekends away and stay on plan. And finally, Tuesday you will get new pics and new measurements and a new weight. 🙂
Yours in good health, Meg
Starting Yoga
I am starting my first yoga basics class tomorrow or Sunday at Root Down Yoga Studio in La Crosse.
They have a special: $30 for 30 days for new students. Check them out! I’ll be talking about my experience in detail later.
http://www.rootdownyogastudio.com/
Here is my yoga schedule for now with my friend Stacy, starting Sunday 10/20/13:
Monday 630-730: Long, Slow, Deep
Tuesday 630-730: Basics
Wednesday 7-8: Basics
Thursday 630-730: Basics
Friday 515-615: Hour of Power
Sunday 4-5: Basics
The Best Ways to Use Social Media for Weight Loss by Beth Blair
The Best Ways to Use Social Media for Weight Loss by Beth Blair
Social media has changed all of our lives, especially those of us trying to lose weight.
Not that long ago if you wanted virtual fitness or weight-loss support, the only options were online forums where a limited number of people would gather to talk about challenges and progress. However, today’s social media platforms offer so much more. When you log on, there are millions of people having conversations, many of which are on health, weight loss, and fitness.
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I’ve discovered that all of the social media platforms have some form of weight-loss inspiration, and they’re easy to find with the popular hashtags like #health, #weightloss, #fitness, and #exercise, for example. But different platforms support weight-loss efforts in different ways. Here’s how I’ve been using them for my journey.
1. Twitter. For me, Twitter has been ideal for finding articles on weight-loss topics, conversations, and the latest news. Those nifty hashtags really come in handy. I also love Twitter for learning about fitness-themed conferences such as Fit Bloggin’ or Fit Social.
RELATED: 15 Celebrity Trainers Who Inspire Through Social Media
2. Pinterest. Not too long I wrote a post about my favorite inspirational quotes on Pinterest. One of my other favorite ways to utilize this photo-focused social media platform is to search for before and after weight-loss photos. Talk about visual inspiration!
3. Facebook. I mostly use Facebook for my personal life. I shared most of this year’s journey with my friends and family, and the much-needed support has been amazing! Everyone has cheered me on the entire year. I’ve also had friends share their own triumphs and frustrations. The key is to letting your community know that you’re on a journey and that you need support. Ask and you shall receive.
Tell us: How do you use social media to help you work toward your weight-loss, health, and fitness goals? Post in the comments below or tweet Beth @ShapeWLDiary and SHAPE @Shape_Magazine.
Being busy and dieting- how the what?
One of the biggest hurdles people face when they diet or start exercising, or basically make any life change is how to balance that with the competing interests of… I don’t know… work, family, social life, etc. Personally, I not only work full time, I also am a part time student finishing my MBA and I’m also a single parent. Luckily, the kiddo is basically old enough to get himself around town without much interference needed, but I also have to consider that.
What I’ve found is that you make the time. I don’t watch as much TV or movies or read Facebook as much, because I feel like blogging is important. I trade off nights out for long walks or yoga. Is it hard to make these changes? YES! Does it happen all in one day? NO. Do I and others like me fall off the wagon from time to time? Certainly.
Take last night for example. I wanted a Dr. Pepper. Usually I don’t even drink pop, and I am allowed 2 diet sodas a day on my plan. But I didn’t want DIET Dr. Pepper. I wanted regular Dr. Pepper. So as I kept ruminating about it all day, I finally made a deal with myself. “Drink the dang pop… but only drink 8 ounces.” And sure enough, that did it. It satiated me and kept me from going overboard. And I think we all have those moments. Even my most physically fit and healthy of friends have a beer once in a while, or have that elusive piece of chocolate cake. That is what makes us humans. We have needs.
So what will I do next time? Well, aside from hope there isn’t a next time, I ate really clean today as usual and drank some extra water. I’m going to bed early and starting over fresh in the morning. I do have to weigh in at some point tomorrow, after all. And, my friends, the scale doesn’t lie.
Yours in good health, Meg 🙂
From “Can you stay for dinner?”
Two Ingredient Slow Cooker Meals
by Andie Mitchell on August 19, 2012
http://www.canyoustayfordinner.com/2012/08/19/two-ingredient-slow-cooker-meals/
This tip requires so little cooking, I’m almost hesitant to share it here as though it’s a recipe. It’s more of a faux recipe, and for that, I’m in love. Because sometimes I just don’t have the time or the energy to create a delicious meal. Sometimes all I want, all I need in the world, is my own personal *Jamie Oliver.
*For strictly cooking purposes.
Here it is: You can combine any meat (chicken, beef, pork) with any pre-made bottled sauce (marinades, salsa, marinara, you name it), and set it to cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, and what you will be left with is nothing short of marvelous.
Just two ingredients. One of which you didn’t even make yourself.
Chicken and salsa? It works. Pork and honey barbecue sauce? It works. Ground beef and marinara? Don’t make me say it again.
Use enough sauce to cover the meat (about 1.5 to 2 cups) and let the mix slowly cook all day long. The finished product will be not only infused with the flavor of the sauce (a reason to use only sauces you love!), but it will be so tender it falls apart upon fork contact.
Try this: Slow Cooked Beef and Mango Quesadillas
What’s your favorite slow cooker combination?
From NPR article… proves my point!!
To Maximize Weight Loss, Eat Early in The Day, Not Late
by Allison Aubrey
January 30, 2013
NPR
You’ve heard the dieting advice to eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper? Well, there’s mounting evidence that there’s some truth to it.
A new study published in the International Journal of Obesity builds on previous studies that suggest it’s best not to eat too many calories late in the day.
The Spanish study finds that dieters who ate their main meal before 3 p.m. lost significantly more weight than those who ate later in the day. This held true even though the early eaters were eating roughly the same number of calories during the five-month weight-loss study as their night-owl counterparts.
The study included 420 overweight and obese volunteers who lived in the Mediterranean seaside town of Murcia, Spain. Their average age was 42. Half were men, half women. Their midday meal constituted about 40 percent of their diet of roughly 1,400 calories a day, on average. Right — that’s not a lot of calories. The average nondieting American eats about 2,700 calories a day, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
On average, the early eaters in the Spanish study lost 22 pounds, compared with the late eaters who lost 17 pounds.
Both the early eaters and late eaters had similar levels of physical activity and got similar amounts of sleep, so researchers ruled out these factors as possible explanations for the differences in weight loss.
“The study suggests that it’s not just what we eat but when we eat is important,” says study author Frank Scheer, who directs the Medical Chronobiology Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
So what’s at play here? Well, Scheer says recent animal studies have shown that the timing of eating can have a powerful influence on weight regulation and metabolism. This new study, he says, is among the first to suggest it’s also key in people.
“Only in recent years are we trying to study this and tease apart what the underlying mechanisms might be,” says Scheer.
In the study, the people who ate late and didn’t lose as much weight also tended to skip breakfast or eat just a little in the morning.
Scheer says that because eating seems to send a signal to our body clocks, it’s possible that when people delay eating a big meal until late in the day, things get out of whack: The master clock in the brain gets out of sync with the mini clocks in the cells of the body that regulate metabolism.
“When the timing of meals do not match with the sleep-wake cycle well, there’s a disconnect between the different clocks that we have in basically all the cells of our body,” explains Scheer.
And with this disconnect, the complex systems that regulate weight don’t work as well, he says.
Not everyone is convinced by the findings of this study. Madelyn Fernstrom of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center says she’s skeptical that the timing of meals can influence weight loss so significantly. The study shows an association between the timing of meals and weight loss, says Fernstrom, but “it’s not [proving] cause and effect.”
Weight loss is complicated. But Fernstrom says as we learn more about the many factors that may influence weight regulation, it’s important for dieters not to lose sight of the big picture.
“The greater importance is what you are eating,” Fernstrom says. If you want to lose weight, “you need to eat fewer calories and exercise more.”
That, of course, is something you likely already know.
Down 3 in one day! Wowza!
I’m down 3 pounds since yesterday! I also start hot yoga tonight and will be attending 6 days per week starting now.
The importance of Timing Your Meals
I realized yesterday that I wasn’t doing a very good job of timing my meals out. So, with the help of Bret at Physician’s Weight Loss, we decided that my best plan would be to try the following:
7am- Bar
10-11am- Lunch with Shake
3-4pm- Bar
7-8pm- Shake with Protein Supplement
I am also doing 1-2 packets of Fulfill per day.
I like my current plan because it takes the guesswork out of what I should eat and when. I’m going to try the above plan for two weeks and see how the scale moves. Although I saw an initial loss, my weight isn’t fluctuating down as much as I would have hoped. However, I have lost 5 (count em FIVE) inches in my waist alone in last 12 days. So I will take that as a win for now!!
I’ll be posting some articles later that I am finding helpful as well as information from my doctor appointment. Pictures will be updated each Monday!! And measurements every other Tuesday.
My other big kick is to add in a yoga class three days per week. Om! Any suggestions out there on the Interwebz?
Yours in health, Meg 🙂
Update: 13 inches!
As of yesterday, I’m down 13 inches since 10/2/13. Yay!
Wow! How Inspiring!
Check out this couple who lost over 500 pounds!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/16/i-lost-weight-justin-lauren-shelton_n_3719785.html
Week 1
I’ll be turning this into a “fat melt” .gif in the future. Ah technology!
What inspires you?
Of course, much of it will be specific to my journey, but I also hope to give you content that will help you! My aim is not to have this be an infomercial for any specific program or website, rather, a resource in health and wellness opportunities in the La Crosse area.
I’ve been linking to some articles I’ve found interesting online, and will also be sharing websites and content under “Things We Like”.
What else do you want to see? Shoot me an email at msatka@gmail.com or post a comment. I’ll do my best to make this an interactive resource that inspires and helps you (and me!)
Yours in good health, Meg
Do you use weight loss apps?
Weight-Loss Apps Study
Why Your Weight-Loss Apps Aren’t Working
The truth about tech support for your weight-loss goals
Published: October 8, 2013 | By Kenny Thapoung, Photograph by iStock/Thinkstock
Why Your Weight-Loss Apps Aren’t Working The truth about tech support for your weight-loss goals 
Monitoring your food intake and gym time on an app might not be enough to help you see weight-loss results: Many apps don’t use enough scientifically-backed weight-loss strategies, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine.
Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Medical School analyzed 30 weight-loss apps that were available for either (or both) the iPhone or Android—for example, apps like MyFitnessPal and Lose It. They wanted to see if the apps utilized one or more of a list of 20 intervention techniques that have been proven effective as weight-loss methods (techniques included calorie balance, stress reduction, and portion control).
Of the 30 apps evaluated, the majority used just three of the 20 proven weight-loss behavior strategies—MyNetDiary (both the free and paid version) was the only app to use more than half of those techniques. What’s the big deal with using so few weight-loss tactics? The more techniques an app utilizes at once, the more likely it is to help users meet their weight-loss goals and lead healthier lives, say researchers.
But this doesn’t mean these cell phone downloads are totally useless—lots of women have shed pounds by tracking their diet and fitness routines. And the study authors note that certain technological enhancements, like progress sharing on social media and barcode scanning, can help people stick to fitness and nutrition programs. So if you want to cinch your waistline and get fit, it won’t hurt to try out an app. But keep in mind that if you still aren’t seeing the results you want, you should search for other weight-loss strategies that might work better for you.
“If you don’t s…
“If you don’t start today… when will you start?”
The past couple of weeks have been hard for me, I must admit. Going from eating anything, anytime, to a very structured way of eating is tough. However, I am committed to success. One of my mentors lost about 150 pounds last year, and if she can do it, so can I. It’s easy to gloss over the fact that you’re fat and funny, or have a good personality. While we all know it’s what on the inside that counts, for me, health has become an issue. I’ll be posting my medical results later today. Unfortunately, I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and have a BMI that is way out of wack.
Earlier this summer I had back surgery, and I wanted something to blame it on. Truth is, per my neurosurgeon, the back surgery was likely caused by a major upswing in weight. This left me miserable and out of work and out of life for about 12 weeks. Bye bye summer.
I am determined to win. I will not let food issues get the best of me. Do I want to look “hot”? Sure. But I also want to ensure that my health is in a place where I can comfortably walk up stairs. Watch my son grow up and be an active part of his life. And celebrate health.
A friend of mine asked me last night to start working out with her. I think I will. Any gym recommendations out there?
Yours in good health, Meg 🙂
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The Easiest Way to Boost Willpower
A new study shows that looking at the right words can trick your brain into being a self-control machine
Posted on August 19, 2013 by K. Aleisha Fetters
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Pinterest lovers, rejoice! Those “Keep Calm and Carry On” pins may do more than keep your blood pressure in check. They may also prevent you from raiding the vending machine. Inactive words like still or calm can help increase your self-control, even though they have nothing to do with your diet, finds a new study from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
For the study, researchers had 20 men and women sit at a computer screen on which a different letter appeared, one after another, 600 times. Before each letter appeared, the screen flashed with a single action-related word (like go, run, hit, move, or start) or inaction-related word (like sit, still, calm, or stop). The words appeared on the screen for such a brief amount of time that none of the participants were aware they had even seen them.
By examining the participants’ brain waves through electroencephalography (EEG) recording equipment, researchers found that when the subjects were exposed to active words, their brain activity relating to self-control decreased. When they were exposed to inactive words, that self-control activity increased.
“Our brains have been programmed to associate action messages with performing a behavior and inaction messages with not performing that behavior,” says study co-author Justin Hepler, a social personality psychologist at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. “So when we see or hear an inaction word, no matter the context, our brains work to prevent us from taking action.”
That means that while inaction words can keep you out of the kitchen, they can also keep you out of the gym, warns Hepler. Meanwhile, action words can encourage any behavior—be it good or bad. The trick is using the right words in the right situations, he says. Our suggestion? Tape inactive words on your fridge and active words right above where you keep your sneakers.
So what’s the status?
Hey all!
Just wanted to swing in quickly with an update. I am embarking tomorrow on my official Week 1 of PWLC and so will have new weight loss numbers for you then. I’m feeling great so far but I wanted to let you all know about the importance of FIBER in your diet. Especially when you’re drastically cutting calories, your body can go a little haywire. One thing I’ve used to help combat “lack of movement” Is the PWLC product “Fulfill”. So far I am taking one packet per day but I’m planning to bump that to 2 packets starting tomorrow. Stay tuned later this weekend as I compare the B-12 cocktail injection to the regular B-12 shot, post some new pics, reveal new weight numbers, and link you to some great articles on keeping a food journal and adding fitness. Cheers! Meg
Also remember to “like” Physician’s Weight Loss in Onalaska on Facebook! Ready to start today? Mention me when making your free consult and get $250 toward your program price. October only! What are you waiting for???
Upcoming Goals
Here are some upcoming goals I have for myself:
1. Increase water intake
2. Weigh in every day or as much as possible at PWLC
3. Add exercise in November
4. Quit smoking!
5. Remember to blog daily for this site
6. Walk for one hour each day
7. Reward myself for each 10 pounds loss= spa service. Yeah baby!
8. Read more.
9. Cook at home more often.
What are your goals?
Share them with me and we can help each other along the way. Remember, it’s the journey.
What are you eating?
People have been asking me what I am eating:
I’m doing a program called Physician’s Fast. While it varies from person to person, my personal plan includes 2 drinks per day and 2 bars per day, along with a healthy protein and veggie meal. If you follow it to a “T”, you can lose up to 5 pounds per week, safely. I’m already down 1.5 lbs in the last few days!
Other things I’m doing to enhance my success:
Good bye beloved margaritas!
Walking! 6 hours per week
I have to tell you, the best part of my program so far is the support I get each day from the staff at PWLC. Whether I call, stop in, or email, they’re right there to encourage me. Thanks PWLC! Find them on Facebook! They have a great October special.
All about PWLC!
https://www.facebook.com/PWLC.Ona.Lax
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I started my plan here on Thursday, October 3, 2013! The counselors and nurses are so easy to work with… did I mention friendly and supportive? If you’re ready, call today. 608-781-THIN! Tell them I sent you for a special surprise gift!!
Friday is here! Which means temptation, temptation, temptation!
Ahhhh the weekend. Love it. However, since I am committed to following my plan, I can’t spend the weekend doing what I usually do. Which means drinks and dinners, movies and martinis, etc. Luckily, I have this blog, my son who is a middle schooler and very involved in sports, and some reading to catch up on!
Some of you might wonder, why not go out and just drink water or diet soda? I say, no thanks. At this stage in the game it is too tempting to be at a restaurant or bar. Sad face. BUT there is light at the end of the tunnel! Once I start to really lose the weight and become super committed to a healthier lifestyle, I won’t care so much about what’s going on downtown.
What are your biggest weekend temptations?
Cheers, Meg 🙂
Hey all!
Hi everyone! I’m Meg. I’m a 32 year old mother, account manager, and MBA student in Wisconsin, and I’m on a mission. I went from fab to flab over the course of a few years… due to inactivity, an unexpected back surgery, and let’s face it, beer (I DO live in Wisconsin)! I decided to partner with Physician’s Weight Loss in Onalaska, WI in order to lose about 100 pounds and get back to my “fighting weight” over the course of the next 6 or so months. They’ll be helping me out daily… with weigh ins, pictures, measurements, medical testing, and tips and tricks to get healthy, and most importantly, stay healthy! I am currently following the Physicians Fast diet, which includes supplements (think bars and shakes) as well as “real” food. The hardest part for me will be to avoid those girls nights out a.k.a. Margaritaville!!
Remember to check back daily for new content, specials, and more!
You can also get started yourself anytime by calling 608-781-THIN! They’re running a $250 special towards your program NOW, so why wait until the new year? Every day you’re overweight, it weighs (literally) on your health. Cheers, and we’ll talk more tomorrow!
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