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Healthy Changes for Healthy Weight
| Meet the Blogger | More Posts by Chris Jensen Need help developing healthier habits? Good health—and healthy weight—are about smart decision-making. Listen in and learn about success tools for creating health through optimal nutrition in this encore presentation of our podcast interview with Dr. Joel Fuhrman, board-certified family physician, author, and co-founder and chief medical officer of Eat Right America.
Let us know what steps you are taking toward healthy changes this year for a chance to win an Eat Right America bundle featuring some of their best-selling books, DVDs and assorted other special gifts: a $97 value! Simply enter a comment below by January 31st and one lucky reader will be selected at random.
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thanks for your help.
pls put organics on sale!
01/17/2011 2:14:17 PM CST
I am eating more organic foods, and as little processed foods as possible. I am also cooking more, and eating out less. I already workout all the time, my eating has always been the issues, because I have constantly traded one bad thing for the NEXT bad thing (i.e. sugar for Splenda and Equal). I am now enjoying green tea (and other teas) at least 2x a day without the addition of ANY sweetner. The first day was rough, now, it's pretty much easy and enjoyable (WHO KNEW!?!?!?) I am also always on the prowl for healthy snacks and meals that I can make myself to satisfy any cravings and also actually provide nutritional value to mine and my family's diet. And, most of all I am sharing all I am learning with everyone so they can make great choices too! Next up: baking my own bread!
01/17/2011 2:38:12 PM CST
Unfortunately, I started drinking diet soda 30+ yrs ago. I have read several times that drinking diet soda can actually cause weight gain over time. As of Jan 4 I have stopped drinking diet sodas. As a special "treat" I occasionally drink a green tea instead. Mostly though, I have increased my water consumption. I can honestly say I don"t miss my soda at all!
01/17/2011 4:29:56 PM CST
This year I'm recommitting to regain my healthy weight. Last year was full of illnesses and injuries which threw every bit of my life off track and unfortunately threw a few pounds back on.
01/17/2011 8:46:30 PM CST
I've searched for a fast meal replacement drink that is really satisfying and just discovered the raw meal replacement product from Whole Foods is the solution. Blended with veg juice and some cut up raw vegis, flax seed, whatever, it's thick, rich and packed with plant protein, low carb, low fat and super satisfying, vegan, gluten free, organic. It totally satisfys my appetite.
01/18/2011 12:41:41 AM CST
I am taking away from this podcast a reminder to eat high nutrient foods. It makes perfect sense to me. I am 214 pounds and want to be at a healthier weight this year. So many people are doing the hcg/hc3 diets right now, but I know in my heart my weight loss has to be a lifestyle change. I am happier eating organic foods and I can taste the difference. I read Geneen Roth's book "Women Food And God" and have been doing her workbook "Why Weight" to deal with reasons for overeating. I do think if I incorporated more nutrient dense foods my overeating and cravings would stop. I would love to win this gift to help me on my journey this year. Good luck to all of us who have commented today, we can do it!!! :)
01/18/2011 8:48:39 AM CST
I am reading labels and planning my meals so I am prepared and not running through the drive through. I am also making attempt to cut out less processed foods.
01/18/2011 12:26:22 PM CST
I've started integrating whole foods into my day, gotten back to the Y, and stopped the unhealthy grazing. Also drinking 8+ glasses water per day for first time in my life. Found your "Health Starts Here" section and can't wait to start trying recipes!
01/18/2011 2:02:37 PM CST
I've started making all of my snacks instead of buying packaged foods. I've made granola bars and whole wheat crackers from recipes on the Whole Foods website. They have all been a big hit with the family. I also recently took up boxing! Never saw that coming but I love it and what a workout it is!
01/18/2011 2:17:51 PM CST
I have cut out processed food from my own diet (only allowing myself one meal a week to cheat, usually a piece of pizza) and I am slowly taking it away from my kids lunches. I am cooking at home with whole products. I have done this for almost a month and the results are amazing! I lost 40 lbs two years ago by just cutting my calories and exercising daily. Even though I maintained the weight loss I still didnt feel "healthy". Now I can say with choosing whole foods over processed that I truly feel HEALTHY!!
01/18/2011 2:26:55 PM CST
Eating locally Sourced food which includes seasonal vegetables and fruits, whole grains and beans
01/18/2011 5:25:21 PM CST
Maintaining a 50 pound weight loss is a challenge indeed...I love huge green salads with arugala, kale, spinach, etc. from Whole Foods Market. My biggest challenge is pressure from family and friends to eat more and to eat the SAD food. I am determined to continue my health education by attending Whole Foods classes, reading health books, asking questions plus by walking on my treadmill daily. Thank you Whole Foods Market for being my by "support partner" and "friend" for over 10 years!
01/18/2011 6:55:05 PM CST
I have let my weight get out of control and instead of trying another diet, I am looking to make a lifestyle change this time. I have approximately 170 pounds to lose and am sick of yo-yo dieting. I'm going healthy in 2011!
01/19/2011 9:23:55 AM CST
Preparing and cooking organic foods!
01/19/2011 10:27:46 AM CST
Because my health scare last year I decided that this year was going to be the year that I really focus on good health and nutrition. I had already been exercising but I still had some horrible eating habits. One major change which has not been incredibly hard has been eating more fruits, vegetables, and eliminating refined sugars, starches and junk food from my diet. I make sure that at least 70% of my food intake is fruits and veggies and that I only eat hormone free chicken and I also eat fish. If I crave a sweet I snack on hormone free cookies. Because of whole foods I have switched my oil to olive and coconut oil. I find that I have a lot more energy and I have fewer digestive problems.
01/19/2011 1:07:50 PM CST
This would help me so much, I am needing to learn how to eat healthier for me to start loosing some weight and to get healthy to feel so much better about myself.
Thank you for the opportunity.
01/20/2011 5:52:41 AM CST
This year I have tried to really increase my physical activity by walking on the treadmill. Since I have started I have increased the distance 1/2 a mile per week. I am now walking 2.75 miles per day. I walk 7 days a week. I am also tracking everything I eat in a daily journal. I am a weight watchers member and attend group meetings every Sunday which really helps keep me motivated to keep going. My new motto take one day at a time.
01/20/2011 9:57:39 AM CST
I've committed to learning new vegan recipes to build more veggies into my diet, and I'm eating whole foods over processed ones.
01/20/2011 12:09:42 PM CST
ive been eating sugar free or low in sugar foods, have been eating more veggies and fruits, and have been drinking a lot more water. ive also started exercising, right now im just starting off with walking, but want to gradually work up to doing some aerobics
01/20/2011 1:23:29 PM CST
I have given up my regular colas and switched to diet lemonade or water.
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01/20/2011 2:33:57 PM CST
I carefully read all labels now when shopping.
01/20/2011 4:39:15 PM CST
I do not eat at fast food places anymore. I take my healthy meal choices in my lunch than buy out.
01/20/2011 4:41:11 PM CST
I've been starting each day with a morning meditation, I have started running 2.5 miles at least 4 days a week with a pilates class once per week. I am also trying to increase my fruit and vegtable intake and decreasing processed sugary snacks.
01/20/2011 5:14:08 PM CST
In March I will be a vegetarian for 4 years! This year, I plan to eat only gluten-free foods, and eat less soy (something that I think vegetarians intake too much of!). Instead I have started drinking almond milk, eating more fish, and eating less dairy! I also have been cooking fresh meals at least 4 nights a week (as a college student, this is impressive!).
01/21/2011 12:40:33 AM CST
I have definitely turned towards a diet that includes more whole foods (like the actual food, not the place! But I find getting whole foods is easier at Whole Foods!). I pay attention to lables on the food that I buy that is processed (I really don't have the time to make whole wheat pancake mix or granola bars, or cereal). I make sure that I recognize all of the ingredients and there are no additional unnecessary items. I also have included more whole grains in my diet--switching from pasta from processed grains to pasta from whole grains. Even though I bring up pasta, I am working towards including more protein in my diet than carbs. Chard is my friend and I love chick peas (garbanzo beans) on my salad along with nuts and dried cranberries. Making sure that I have a variety of items so that I don't get bored with my choices. Also, when I want something sweet, picking an extra sweet piece of fruit, like strawberries or kiwi and mixing it with a rich greek yogurt. Even mixing in all the flavors first and then freezing the yogurt makes you feel like you are having ice cream.
One thing I was really bad with was exercise. Even though I walked a lot, I have now started a deliberate walk every day. I also purchased a Wii and have gotten many work out videos so that once I am home, I do not sit down and read a book or turn on the TV, I keep moving. I have found that I sleep better too (sheer exhaustion maybe? :)).
I am hoping that I can shed a few pounds, but mostly just get healthy and feel younger again.
01/21/2011 2:55:08 PM CST