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.
5 Proven Behaviors for Long Term Weight Management:

Follow a low-fat diet
Record keep
Monitor weight frequently
Eat breakfast daily
Exercise

Exercise
One of the most important factors in weight maintenance is exercise.  90% of the National Weight Control Registry members participate in 60-75 minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week (on average).  Over half of these people walk.  For weight loss, we recommend doing at least 30 minutes of some kind …

Completing the Nutrition for You Weight Loss Challenge has been a life-changing event for me.  I have tried just about every other diet on the market; in fact, I feel I have been on a diet all my life!  Nutrition for You has been the only plan that not only helped me lose the weight but taught me how to eat properly for the rest of my life.  After a detailed questionnaire and call with a coach, they give you a ‘prescription’ made especially for you.   Your current weight, height, …

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 …

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. …

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 …

The fall is almost upon us.  It is that time of the year for holidays and get-togethers.  A time to celebrate with great company and great food.  But the fall is also a perfect time to stay focused on getting the proper nutrition.  A time to maintain your weight loss goals so that you can look and feel great for the holidays without stressing too much about losing weight after the parties are over.
It is a great time to add expert nutrition to help you lose weight and learn how …

Today kick’s off the first day of the Weight Loss Challenge at Nutrition for You.  For the next 12 weeks participants will be learning about nutrition and competing not only against each others but against themselves to see who can win the Challenge.
Participants will challenge themselves to excel in more than just weight loss, but in a number of important areas for long term health:
1. Percent Body Weight Loss
2. Record Keeping
3. Eating Breakfast
4. Exercise
5. Monitoring Weight
6. Low-fat Diet
7. Sportsmanship
We actually have two Challenges underway.  After a very successful fall challenge …

Nutrition Not Another Resolution.
Nutrition for You invites you to join the 2009 New Year’s Weight Loss Challenge.
New Year’s is upon us and many of us make the same old resolution each year to lose weight. Don’t just resolve to eating only salad, eliminating carbs, or going to the gym 4 hours a day. Instead we would like you to try something new for you. No more empty New Year’s Resolutions. Proper nutrition is what you need to lose the weight for good.
Learn more or Register for the Challenge.

by Dennis Allio
It’s my pleasure to announce the winners of the RealJock Nutrition for You Fall Weight Loss Challenge.  Everyone in this challenge has been absolutely fantastic.  Remember that our scoring system focuses on more than your weight loss percentage, but on all of the following factors that will help you keep your weight off for the long-term!

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

Thank you to everyone for participating in the Challenge, and we hope that you will keep up with your nutrition goals, and tell your friends about …