February 2014 Topic

Dietitian 12/31/13
Happy New Year! Okay, so I'm posting just a tad early for the New Year. That is okay. Enjoy your celebration of the New Year if you haven't already done so (I know we have members from around the globe). I will be back online on Thursday, January 2nd.

Everyone is welcome to join this team!

Best,
Your team leader, Kathy Isacks, MPS, RD, CDE

Dietitian 01/02/14
It is January 2nd and we are now making our way into the brand new year. Tell me how you are doing - time to check in!
Best,
Your Team Leader, Kathy Isacks, MPS, RD, CDE

MtnDog 01/04/14
started MND on Nov 6, 2013; it is Jan 4, 2014 and I am down 32 lbs so far; it dropped quickly first couple of weeks, then slowed over remainder of 2 month period; using Mediterranean food plan; works well with my diabetes; 30 min treadmill each day helps also; Happy New Year to all!

Dietitian 01/07/14 replied to MtnDog
Happy to hear you are doing so well, MtnDog! Keep it up. I am just about to start teaching Mediterranean Diet for Heart Health at my clinic - I'm very excited.
Best,
Kathy

Dietitian 01/07/14
Just thinking about how I tend to drink more alcohol calories over the Christmas/New Year's Eve holiday peiod. It isn't a lot - but it is enough to add signficant calories over time.

So, let's think about any residual extras we are still doing as part of the holiday aftermath and move past them!

Best,
Kathy

Dietitian 01/10/14
Experiment with changing your buying habits. Will you eat fewer calories from sweets if you don't bring them into your home? Or, will you just seek them elsewhere? Most of us are influenced heavily by what we have at home, especially within eyesight!

Best,
kathy

MtnDog 01/11/14
i have learned not to keep candy around, even if it is sugar free since i am a diabetic; i tend to eat more than just a couple!

Dietitian 01/13/14
Good that you figured that out, MtnDog! I have pretty much stopped baking muffins and cakes - even the super healthier recipes since I tend to overeat them. I am quite addicted to the sugary/starch foods! Instead, I am much better about have a piece of fresh fruit + cheese or a small portion of nuts.
Best,
Kathy

Dietitian 01/19/14
How's it going, folks? Starting the 3rd week of January and it feels like a lifetime ago that I was celebrating NYE. How's it going? Exercise? Healthy eating?
Best,
kathy

MegK 01/20/14
Doing well, am drinking less, exercising more, and trying to make sure I walk my dogs for at least 15 minutes in the morning (which adds up!). Down 2 lbs, but I think I'm benefiting more than that in terms of how my clothes fit and how I feel.

February 2014