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Lose weight the right way! Learn how to lose weight effectively and easily by eating what your body needs. Forget the fad diets: This program will help you reprogram your behavior so you'll maintain healthy habits for life. Expert advice from a nutritionist will guide you in choosing foods that satisfy both your mind and body. It can be done: Find out how to eat well while eating healthfully.

Register for this free workshop
• Go to the Discussion Cluster
• Meet the Host, Dr. Susan Mitchell

Dr. Susan Mitchell is co-author of "Fat Is Not Your Fate." In the book, she and co-author Dr. Catherine Christie use cutting-edge genetic research to give you the tools you need to outsmart your own genes.

Requirements
• Prerequisite: None

Objectives
• Lose weight gradually and effectively.
• Keep the weight off for the long-term.
• Change behavior to maintain healthy eating habits.

Workshop Outline
Lesson 1: Introduction
• Love your body: Gain a positive self-image.
• Say YES™ Plan food menus 1 - 4.
• Tips for success.
• Tracking your progress.

Lesson 2: Learning to Love Power Foods
• Assess your super foods knowledge.
• Watch out for chemical cuisine (junk food).
• Good foods glossary.
• Progressing with the Say YES Plan.

Lesson 3: Tools & Tips for Staying on Track
• Understand your caloric needs.
• Maintaining diet records.
• Progressing with the Say YES Plan.

Lesson 4: Eat Your Favorite Foods
• Know when to eat.
• Portion control.
• Modifying your diet.
• Avoid energy zappers.

Lesson 5: Sensible Choices
• Fish oils and heart attack.
• Fighting cancer through food.
• Protect your heart.

Lesson 6: Staying Motivated
• Thinking positive.
• Healthy habits for life.
• There's no such thing as cheating.

Lesson 7: Secrets to Burning More Fat
• Start strength training.
• Share secrets to success.
• Making meal substitutions.

Lesson 8: Making Creative Decisions
• Plan a menu.
• Finding nutritional values.
• Planning menus based on nutritional needs.

Lesson 9: Show Off Your Menu
• Share your menu.
• Modify meal plans.

Lesson 10: Review & Graduation
• Test your dieting expertise.
• View & print your online diploma.

Disclaimer: Neither ThirdAge Inc. nor its contributors are engaged in rendering medical advice or services. This material is provided for information purposes only and is not a substitute for a physician's consultation. You should promptly consult your own physician regarding your specific symptoms or medical condition. Read the ThirdAge Inc., Legal Disclaimer.


 
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