Diana Young, RD, LD/N, CDE

Best Time to Start a New Habit

Did you know that the best time to start a new habit or break a bad habit is when you move? A habit is a behavior pattern acquired by frequent repetition that has become nearly or completely involuntary. In other words, you do it without even thinking about it. When you change your surroundings you have a new canvas to work with and therefore, you can develop new behavior patterns.

Are you planning a move? Think of it as an opportunity to develop healthier habits… Continue

Credibility of Sources:

Survey respondents were read a list of sources and asked how credible they believe each one is. At 78%, registered dietitians were listed as the most credible. RDs were considered especially credible by younger adults and people with the most education. Doctors were named as credible sources by 61% and nurses by 57%.

The complete “very credible” listing is:

Registered dietitian: 78%
Nutritionist: 78%
Doctor: 61%
Nurse: 57%
USDA/MyPyramid: 46%
References/books: 4… Continue

Blend a Fruit Smoothie

Servings: 1

Ingredients:
8 ounces of low fat fruit flavored yogurt OR 1 cup of skim milk
1/2 cup of fresh or frozen fruit, strawberries, peaches, blueberries, or bananas
Ice

Directions:
Blend the ingredients in a blender then pour into a portable drinking container

As the holidays approach, parties become numerous, and with each party comes the challenge of keeping your commitment to healthful eating.

If you are hosting a gathering this holiday season you can reduce fat and calories without sacrificing taste by swapping out a few ingredients in your favorite recipes.

* Using two egg whites in place of one egg can reduce the cholesterol and produce the same tasty result.
* Use low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth in your mashed potatoes to add flavor and li… Continue

We use food to satisfy our feelings. Eating based on emotion can sabotage our efforts to lose weight.

Think about a time when you ate based on the following emotions:

1. Anger
2. Hopelessness
3. Out of control
4. Feeling Unappreciated
5. Boredom

Activity:

Keep a food journal and rank your hunger from 1-10. You will become aware of how often you eat and how hungry you feel. Getting to know your triggers will help combat your feelings associated with foods. In your food journal, write what you… Continue

1. Keep a food journal. Studies show that people who record their food intake lose more weight.

2. Log 40 minutes of activity every day

3. Increase your intake of fruits and veggies. Always reach for the healthier choice.

4. Choose water over any other beverage.

5. Be accountable to others. Let the world know your intentions. You will find yourself more committed to your goals.

Hello,
I have been dieting and exercising for about 4 months and I’ve lost 15 lbs. I am 30 yrs old, 5′8″ and 162 lbs. In the last 3 weeks I have been exercising 6 days a week for about 30 minutes a day, either with boot camp-type interval training or an elliptical machine. I’m eating about 1200-1350 calories a day. The past 3 weeks my weight loss has slowed and I even gained a pound the first day of my period. What would cause me to gain weight?
I’ve had a weight problem since I was 13 or so and… Continue

Raise awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men by celebrating Men’s Health Month.

Guys, your eating plan is a logical place to start when evaluating your health. One diet does not fit all. Men and women have different nutritional needs and body types. Up to about age 10, caloric needs for boys and girls are about the same, but then puberty triggers change. By following these five steps (… Continue

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Dad does so much for us, but does he ever really take time for himself? Give your dad the gift of health this Father’s Day with a variety of ways for him to lead a healt… Continue

Studies indicate that keeping a food diary will double your weight loss as compared to those who do not journal their food intake. But who has the time to keep a journal?

Do you use twitter? Yes? Then you have time to journal your food intake. If you have a dietitian that uses twitter send them a direct message or an @reply to keep them informed. If you don’t have a dietitian, follow me @menucoach or any dietitian you wish:… Continue

by Constance Brown-Riggs, RD, CDE

Much has been written about weight gain during the holiday season. Some experts say as much as 5 pounds can be gained between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. Other experts believe that for most people the bigger challenge is the weight gain between New Year's Day and Thanksgiving, which also includes Mother's Day.
… Continue

THE 5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE FOR ONE PERSON
Ever have a chocolate cake sitting around the house calling your name, even though you promised yourself you would only eat one piece? Yes, me too. Here is the perfect solution.

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE FOR ONE

4 tablespoons flour
4 ta… Continue

Flat Belly Diet
By Liz Vaccariello with Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD
Rodale (2008)



Reviewed by: Constance Brown-Riggs, MSEd, RD, CDE, CDN


Claims:

The Flat Belly Diet claims you can lose up to 15 pounds in 32 days and flatten your belly – all
without a single crunch. The edit… Continue

A goal is your vision. It is what you desire; what you aim to achieve. Goals should be personal and meaningful. We can give you ideas and suggestions, but unless the goals feel right, it will be difficult for you to make a lasting commitment to them. Commitment is the key to success.

There are two types of goals: outcome goals, which are the "prize" for all your hard work, and behavior change goals, which are strategic plans you make to help you reach your outcome goal.

Se… Continue

Dear MFers,

Medifast teaches you portion control.

Sin

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dietician:

the bastardization of the word DIETITIAN, as propagated by microsoft. There is no such word as dietician - it is not the British, American, Canadian, or Australian spelling of DIETITIAN. it is simply a spelling error that comes standard in microsoft's spell checker.

There is no such thing as a dietician!… Continue

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health studied the efficacy of meal replacements for people with diabetes by comparing Medifast to basic nutrition recommendations provided by the American Diabetes Association. Results of the study show that people with Type II Diabetes, using Medifast Plus for Diabetics, lost twice as much weight as those following the ADA's recommended food guidelines and were twice as likely to stick with the diet. Other improvements in health included:

* 19% dec… Continue

American Dietetic Association President Rings the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
-The ‘Stock” Exchange
(By Bonnie Taub- Dix, ADA Spokesperson)… Continue

Public release date: 4-Mar-2009

Contact: Phyllis Picklesimer
p-pickle@uiuc.edu
217-244-2827
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Is one diet as good as another? U of I study says no and tells you why

Any diet will do? Not if you want to lose fat instead of muscle. Not if you want to lower yo… Continue

March 11th - Dietitian's Day