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A guilt-free approach to eating, the ThirdAge YES™ Plan incorporates satisfying and easy-to-find food, realistic portions, and choice--in a workable schedule. Based on 1600 calories per day for women and 2000 calories for men (or very active women), the caloric breakdown is as follows:
* 15-20% protein
* 50-55% carbohydrate
* 25-30% fat
Weight loss is designed for about 1/2 pound per week or 2 pounds per month--this way, it stays off and is not gained back quickly, as often happens with most diets. Over the year, a loss of 25 pounds or more is realistic. The YES™ Plan is a healthful eating plan for life; following the plan long-term can help you achieve many of your goals for better health.
How to Use the Plan
Each day's menu focuses on a special issue or theme in ThirdAge health--from reducing stress and building immunity, to increasing energy and losing weight. To follow the plan, you can make personalized choices and substitutions to our menus. Following the 7-day plan each week will ensure you eat right (and lose weight in the process). You can customize the plan in two ways. One: make personalized choices and substitutions to your menu for the day, using the pull-down boxes in the menu. Two: mix up the sequence of days, creating a weekly plan that meets your current health goals. For example, if you're experiencing a lot of stress, you can follow the Food to Stress Less menu for several days. Similarly, if you're feeling run-down, you may choose to focus on the Health Builders menu.
A word of caution about calorie cutting: You may cut your calories a bit per day, if desired, by decreasing portion sizes, or by cutting back on one of the snacks. However, do NOT go below 1400 calories per day--if you do, your body's general metabolic needs will not be met, and your immune system may suffer.
Tips for Success
Now, please read these handy tips to help you use the plan successfully.
The Menus
Day 1: Food for the Soul
Day 2: Health Builders
Day 3: Manage Your Hormones
Day 4: Focus on Weight Loss
Day 5: Food to Stress Less
Day 6: Energy Enhancers
Day 7: Fueling Fitness
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