by Ken Mattsson
I was lucky enough to be chosen to participate in a weight loss challenge sponsored by Nutrition for You.  I cannot say enough good things about the program and the people working for them.  I lost 21 lbs. in 8.5 weeks, and learned a tremendous amount about how to eat.
One of the big differences for me was the telephone coaching that I received.  While it was great to be able to see what I was eating as it was calculated online, it was having the discussions with the …

Sharon’s interest in nutrition started when she was overweight in her early teens. She wanted to lose weight but did it the unhealthy way by eating too little and exercising too much. She later realized that moderation is key to a successful and safe weight loss. Her experience with being overweight and losing the weight prompted her to major in Dietetics at the San Francisco State University so that she can learn more about nutrition.
As a dietitian, she aspires to educate people on nutrition and guide them to living a …

by Ed Chaltry
Fifteen years ago I lost over 45 lbs while on a liquid diet under the supervision of my doctor. Within 6 months, half of that weight was back on. Within 5 years it all caught up with me. So over the past ten years or so, I’ve been fighting (and losing) the “battle of the bulge” to take the weight back off. I tried numerous “fad” diets or specialty diets to try and lose weight including Atkins, the Zone, and South Beach. …

Brussel sprouts are those miniature cabbages, which are, rightly so, part of the cabbage family.  They are readily available throughout the year but their peak season is from September to mid-February.

Like other cruciferous vegetables, Brussel sprouts are full of phytonutrients with potent anti-cancer properties.  They are also a good source of vitamins A and C, potassium, iron, folate and dietary fiber.
You can sometimes find Brussel sprouts still attached to their stalk in farmers markets but usually the buds have already been removed when sold in most grocery stores.
How do you …

by Sarah Koszyk
Happy Holidays!!  Celebrations, family get-togethers and holiday parties abound. Along with all of the festivities we need to remember to enjoy ourselves while maintaining our wonderful habits and health during the holidays. Here are ten tips to staying healthy over the holidays.

Remember to eat every 4-5 hours or have a snack in order to not skip meals or eat at irregular meal times, which can result in the risk of overeating.
Share portions when eating out at restaurants. It makes the occasion more intimate and special.
Carry appropriate snacks …

by Kate Haisch
We continue our five part series where we talk about the five biggest conclusions of the National Weight Control Registry’s research on the
5 Proven Behaviors for Long Term Weight Management

Follow a low-fat diet
Record keep
Weigh yourself frequently
Eat breakfast daily
Exercise

Weigh yourself frequently
75% of the National Weight Control Registry members weigh themselves at least once a week. Whether practicing weight loss or maintenance, we recommend weighing yourself weekly. Weight can fluctuate dramatically from day to day, often 1-2 pounds or more. One day you might weigh yourself and be down 2 …

Spacing meals and snacks three to four hours apart helps keep the body fueled. Choose foods that are high in complex carbohydrate and add a small amount of protein and heart-healthy fat to stay fueled longer.
For example, snack on Ak-Mak whole wheat stone ground sesame crackers and some turkey deli slices. Four Ak-Mak crackers is one allowance of carbohydrates and an ounce slice of turkey is one allowance of very lean meat.
Ak-Maks are available at your local Trader Joe’s.

Congratulations to everyone who participated in our Fall Weight Loss Challenge!  We are so proud of everyone who have finished the Challenge!!
And congratulations to Grace, Edgar and Bob for being the top three finishers.
Winning the Challenge is not only about losing the most weight but about being successful on all of the following factors that, we believe, will help keep your weight off for the long-term.

Percent Body Weight Loss
Record Keeping
Eating Breakfast
Exercise
Monitoring Weight
Low-fat Diet
Sportsmanship

Stay tuned for announcements about our bigger and better New Year’s Weight Loss Challenge that will start January …

Have you ever thought twice about indulging in those free Friday doughnuts at work?  It’s just one doughnut every Friday, after all and it wouldn’t hurt, right?
Well, we don’t think so.  Ditch those doughnuts because the costs can be pretty steep.
A doughnut is typically packed with 300 calories and 14 grams of fat.  Let’s say you have just one doughnut every Friday.  In a year, that would amount to 50 doughnuts, assuming you get two weeks off.  How much would indulging in free Friday doughnuts cost?  You would gain 4 …

by Kate Haisch
We continue our five part series where we talk about the five biggest conclusions of the National Weight Control Registry’s research on
5 Proven Behaviors for Long Term Weight Management

Follow a low-fat diet
Record keep
Weigh yourself frequently
Eat breakfast daily
Exercise

Record Keep
A recent study by Kaiser Permanente reported that keeping a food diary, on average, doubled the weight loss as compared to those that did not record keep. Record keeping is so important that it’s one of our key Success Tracker tools available to all of our members. For weight loss, we …