New Year - New Focus Topics
Many of you find the New Year a kick in the pants to get serious about weight loss. Good for you. But let's keep this team going YEAR ROUND to help motivate us every month. Best, Kathy Isacks, MPS, RDN, CDE
May 2014 6 messages
Last message on 05/23/14 by Dietitian: Anyone struggling and need help troubleshooting? Best, kathy
March 2014 4 messages
Last message on 03/31/14 by Dietitian: Hi U5638524, sorry, I didn't mean to imply that more exercise later in the day per se helps us lose weight. I was thinking that here in the U.S., more light later in the day means we can go for a walk after work and sneak in a bit more calories...
Monthly challenges 7 messages
Last message on 03/31/14 by EvieBee03: I'm thinking my goal this month is to learn when I fall off the wagon, to not kick myself so I feel even worse, but to get back on to my lifestyle change.
February 2014 20 messages
Last message on 02/28/14 by Dietitian: Hi MtnDog - I am so thrilled that MND and my notes are helping you reach your goals. Congrats - you have made significant health strides and the data your shared is remarkable. Keep up the great work! Best, Kathy
Hello everyone! 2 messages
Last message on 02/24/14 by Dietitian: Hi HealthyTeen, if you need to lose weight then do not dip below 1200 calories since that is the guideline for teens given that you are still growing (it isn't just about height). But what is your age, ht, wt, and can I assume you are a girl? ...
Hello 12 messages
Last message on 02/10/14 by Dietitian: 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...
One Month Down, Life to Go! 4 messages
Last message on 02/04/14 by Mnbjayhawk: Congrats on your success thus far! Cooking has definitely kept me from getting bored. I'm always on the lookout for something new and delicious. Whole foods has an app w/ a bunch of great healthy recipes.
Exercising and eating right, no weight loss 2 messages
Last message on 01/10/14 by Dietitian: Hi MegK, there could be a number of things going on. To lose weight, one must consume fewer calories than their total calories expended (from basal metabolism, physical activity, and thermogenesis). And, we have to create a calories deficit over...
December 2013 6 messages
Last message on 12/20/13 by Dietitian: I like that clean eating emphasizes unprocessed, home cooked, whole foods - a nice depature from our highly processed, fast food, convenience food world that we usually are surrounded with (in the U.S. at least). Also a nice way to learn how to...
November 2013 3 messages
Last message on 11/18/13 by Dietitian: Calories Gauntlet - don't let the busy season deter you from health eating and weight control! Have a plan for long days - what healthy snacks can you bring with you instead of snacking/dinng out on high calories dense foods? Best, Kathy
New Year - New Focus. Many of you find the New Year a kick in the pants to get serious about weight loss. Good for you. But let's keep this team going YEAR ROUND to help motivate us every month. Best, Kathy Isacks, MPS, RDN, CDE
