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Ravdi
01/09/13
Hi Everyone, I'm new to MND and also new to forums, this is my very first post! I'm hoping that being part of a new group will help me achieve my first modest goal and hope I can help othere along the way! Looking forward to the ride...
Dietitian
01/09/13
replied to Ravdi
Hi Ravdi, welcome to MND! What is your first goal? Right now, mine is maintenance.
Best,
Kathy
Chaz
01/10/13
Thanks Kathy. I am looking forward to the journey, and am glad for the support. Its good to know I have somewhere to let my thoughts out. It seems to be a great deal more therapeutic for me than I thought it would. Anyways, thanks again and good luck in your endeavors.
Dietitian
01/11/13
replied to Chaz
Hi Chaz, even though I am a nutrition professional, I also need accountability and connection. I love the connection I get from MND's forum. It helps me stay accountable and maintain my hard won weight loss. I lost weight in midlife while I was training to become an RD. Although I did not have a lot to lose (20 lbs), it was enough to help me avoid BP meds and progressing to Type 2 diabetes. So, I stick with it, just as I encourage my clients and forum mates!
Best,
Kathy
WendyGr8
01/12/13
replied to Dietitian
I like logging some thoughts every few days too (whether on a public forum or in my own blog). It helps me identify what my thoughts really are & whether they are helpful or sabotaging my efforts. Once, identified its much easier to convert negative ideas into a more constructive concept. For instance, in our weigh & measure for or starting point my DD & I found ourselves making negative comments about our bodies & our feelings about ourselves. We made a deal that day that we would make no more negative comments. So far, we've kept that deal & it really helps.
Dietitian
01/14/13
replied to WendyGr8
Yes, it is incredibly important to identify negative thought patterns that sabotage our efforts. Reforming those thoughts to more positive, proactive thoughts to help us meet our goals. Now that is worth our time!
Chaz
01/15/13
well said. its good to know others are cognizant of the benefit of this forum and the realization of the benefits of placing your thoughts where you can reread them and self evaluate.
MtnDog
01/14/14
i definitely have benefited from the sharing that takes place in this forum; best practices, lessons learned, even good thoughts and behaviours to focus on: each tidbit helps us in the journey!
U5502129
02/06/14
replied to MtnDog
Hi! I'm a 15 year old female, trying to get/stay on track! I'm about 104 lb (is this a good weight to maintain?) and right around 5'3ish-5'4. I live a pretty healthy life style, and do not have the diet of a normal teen. I do NOT eat processed foods, And mostly stay away from packaged foods except for siggis yogurt, that's my packaged food exception! I love fresh fruits and veggies and they play a HUGE part in my diet as well as turkey and chicken for some protein! I LOVE kombucha (a drink), but I'm not sure if the health rumors or true or just a myth. Anyone have any opinions on kombucha id love to hear! Anyway! I get pretty involved with my school work and don't have time for sports during the week days but I try to work out at the the with a trainer on the weekends! Any tips or suggestions on maintaining a healthy life style, any meal suggestions?
Much love -C
Dietitian
02/10/14
Hi C (U5502129), you are at a healthy BMI for your age/sex - growth charts are used for teens your age. You definitely do NOT need to lose weight.
Ideally, the recommendation is that teens get 1 hour of moderate (or vigorous) daily activity- this can be walking or even dancing during study breaks. Maybe that is an area to work on during the weekdays? Great for stress reduction too.
Great that you focused on unprocessed foods. How are you doing with protein at every meal + plenty of veggies? Fresh fruit 2-3 pieces or servings daily?
Kombucha: WebMD has a good but short article: http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/truth-about-kombucha
Best,
Kathy :)
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