2011 Spring Weight Loss Challenge
Week One!
![Picture](/uploads/6/2/2/8/6228810/2493390.jpg)
Getting Started! Welcome to Week One of the 2011 Spring Weight Loss Challenge. This week, we will go over what is expected during the next 12 weeks. By the way, please bookmark this site for your convenience since you might be a frequent guest.
First, contestants will be measured 4 times throughout the contest: March 21st, April 18th, May 16th and June 13th. These tools will be included to measure and monitor your progress: Daily Food Diary, Daily Calorie Fast Finder, Fitness Diary and the Weight-Loss Plan, BMI Charts, Nutrition Charts, and Weight Tracking Sheets. Most of these forms can be found at the Healthy Me website.
During the twelve weeks we will follow The Full Plate Diet Weight Loss Program. A free ebook/audio book can be downloaded here. The site you are on now will be used as the center of communication for the 2011 Spring Weight Loss Challenge. The Blog is for any questions, concerns, or comments you may have, so be sure to visit it often.
First, contestants will be measured 4 times throughout the contest: March 21st, April 18th, May 16th and June 13th. These tools will be included to measure and monitor your progress: Daily Food Diary, Daily Calorie Fast Finder, Fitness Diary and the Weight-Loss Plan, BMI Charts, Nutrition Charts, and Weight Tracking Sheets. Most of these forms can be found at the Healthy Me website.
During the twelve weeks we will follow The Full Plate Diet Weight Loss Program. A free ebook/audio book can be downloaded here. The site you are on now will be used as the center of communication for the 2011 Spring Weight Loss Challenge. The Blog is for any questions, concerns, or comments you may have, so be sure to visit it often.
Week Two!
![Picture](/uploads/6/2/2/8/6228810/6753060.jpg)
Welcome to Week Two!
De-stressing
Take a long, hot bubble bath.The focus of Week Two of the 2011 Spring Weight Loss Challenge is stress and its harmful effects on our bodies and lives. The focus of this 12 week program will be on “Releasing Stress and Anxiety”. We will look at how Stress affects Weight Loss. Getting just a half an hour of physical activity in most days of the week can do wonders for your stress levels. Over time, chronically high levels of stress hormones deplete both nutrient and energy reserves, creating an overall state of exhaustion. What's more, blood pressure and cholesterol levels increase, the stomach secretes too much acid, sex hormones diminish, and the brain becomes starved for its main energy source, glucose, which can impair mental ability over the long term. Chronic stress can also take a heavy toll on the immune system, decreasing one's resistance to colds, flus, and other types of illness. In addition to exercise, some self-care techniques can also go a long way in helping you manage your stress levels.
Some simple ways to relieve stress are:
When we are stressed out, our bodies release a hormone called cortisol. Cortisol has been proven to encourage fat storage in the abdominal area. The worst part is if you don't learn to alleviate stress, cortisol levels stay high even when the original source of stress has subsided. The next 4 weeks will focus on different ways to relieve stress and promote well being.
Week 3 Yoga and Tai Chi... Week 4 Meditation and Visualization
Week 5 Sleep Week 6 Massage and Essential Oils/Aromatherapy
De-stressing
Take a long, hot bubble bath.The focus of Week Two of the 2011 Spring Weight Loss Challenge is stress and its harmful effects on our bodies and lives. The focus of this 12 week program will be on “Releasing Stress and Anxiety”. We will look at how Stress affects Weight Loss. Getting just a half an hour of physical activity in most days of the week can do wonders for your stress levels. Over time, chronically high levels of stress hormones deplete both nutrient and energy reserves, creating an overall state of exhaustion. What's more, blood pressure and cholesterol levels increase, the stomach secretes too much acid, sex hormones diminish, and the brain becomes starved for its main energy source, glucose, which can impair mental ability over the long term. Chronic stress can also take a heavy toll on the immune system, decreasing one's resistance to colds, flus, and other types of illness. In addition to exercise, some self-care techniques can also go a long way in helping you manage your stress levels.
Some simple ways to relieve stress are:
- Take a brisk walk outside.
- Get a massage.
- Get a manicure or pedicure.
When we are stressed out, our bodies release a hormone called cortisol. Cortisol has been proven to encourage fat storage in the abdominal area. The worst part is if you don't learn to alleviate stress, cortisol levels stay high even when the original source of stress has subsided. The next 4 weeks will focus on different ways to relieve stress and promote well being.
Week 3 Yoga and Tai Chi... Week 4 Meditation and Visualization
Week 5 Sleep Week 6 Massage and Essential Oils/Aromatherapy
Week Three!
![Picture](/uploads/6/2/2/8/6228810/5745418.png)
Welcome to Week Three of 2011 SWLC! You've gotten over the hump: congrats!
This week we will be looking at Yoga and Tai Chi and how these practices can help you. Both Yoga and Tai Chi are ways to balance both mind and body, while releasing stress and anxiety through poses, movements and effective breathing techniques.
Yoga has been in existence for thousands of years. We here in the West view it as a form of exercise, while it is a form of ancient East Indian philosophy. It's purposes transcends the mind, body and spirit. While there are various forms of yoga, the form we most often practice here in the west is Hatha yoga. This means forceful yoga. One uses opposing forces to achieve the powerful poses or asanas. For beginner yoga, please visit Yoga Basics.com or try My Yoga Online.
Tai Chi is a weaponless martial art based in ancient Taoist philosophy. It is used to bring peace of mind and to create harmony between the mind and body. To learn more about tai chi, visit the Toasist Tai Chi Society New York City Branch website. There are Beginner Tai Chi classes that are taking place in
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn from the Taoist Society.
Boerum Hill (Brooklyn): Gowanus Arts Building
295 Douglass St., between 3rd and 4th Aves., 3rd floor, buzzer #5
Mondays (Beginners Class): 6:00pm–7:00 pm. Ongoing enrollment
Mondays (Continuing Class): 7:00pm–8pm
This week we will be looking at Yoga and Tai Chi and how these practices can help you. Both Yoga and Tai Chi are ways to balance both mind and body, while releasing stress and anxiety through poses, movements and effective breathing techniques.
Yoga has been in existence for thousands of years. We here in the West view it as a form of exercise, while it is a form of ancient East Indian philosophy. It's purposes transcends the mind, body and spirit. While there are various forms of yoga, the form we most often practice here in the west is Hatha yoga. This means forceful yoga. One uses opposing forces to achieve the powerful poses or asanas. For beginner yoga, please visit Yoga Basics.com or try My Yoga Online.
Tai Chi is a weaponless martial art based in ancient Taoist philosophy. It is used to bring peace of mind and to create harmony between the mind and body. To learn more about tai chi, visit the Toasist Tai Chi Society New York City Branch website. There are Beginner Tai Chi classes that are taking place in
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn from the Taoist Society.
Boerum Hill (Brooklyn): Gowanus Arts Building
295 Douglass St., between 3rd and 4th Aves., 3rd floor, buzzer #5
Mondays (Beginners Class): 6:00pm–7:00 pm. Ongoing enrollment
Mondays (Continuing Class): 7:00pm–8pm
Welcome to Week Four!
![Picture](/uploads/6/2/2/8/6228810/1526748.jpg)
Meditation and Visualization Meditation and Visualization are techniques used to quiet the mind and focus on the immediate moment. This relieves stress and brings about mental clarity. Taking time out to refresh oneself can increase productivity for the day.
How do you quiet the mind in your busy day? Some people choose to designate a specific place for this purpose. Like the waterfall in the picture to the left, this is a place where most can look and find the peaceful balance of nature. Shutting out the world and its nagging cares would not be so difficult here. Finding that quiet place among all those busy things throughout your day might be more difficult.
This week, take five minutes a day to meditate and visualize yourself in a peaceful place. When and where you choose to do it is up to you. One of the best times to do it is when you really need to. Maybe your case load is packed for the day, and ten more people are waiting for you. Excuse yourself for five minutes and breath deeply on the inhale and then on the exhale. This will slow down your heart rate and bring you to a more relaxed state. See yourself sitting on the banks of a river. We don't need to match the anxiety levels that we meet on a daily basis.
To learn more about meditation and the different types practiced, click on this article, Benefits and Different Types of Meditation Techniques. I hope you have a more relaxed week.
How do you quiet the mind in your busy day? Some people choose to designate a specific place for this purpose. Like the waterfall in the picture to the left, this is a place where most can look and find the peaceful balance of nature. Shutting out the world and its nagging cares would not be so difficult here. Finding that quiet place among all those busy things throughout your day might be more difficult.
This week, take five minutes a day to meditate and visualize yourself in a peaceful place. When and where you choose to do it is up to you. One of the best times to do it is when you really need to. Maybe your case load is packed for the day, and ten more people are waiting for you. Excuse yourself for five minutes and breath deeply on the inhale and then on the exhale. This will slow down your heart rate and bring you to a more relaxed state. See yourself sitting on the banks of a river. We don't need to match the anxiety levels that we meet on a daily basis.
To learn more about meditation and the different types practiced, click on this article, Benefits and Different Types of Meditation Techniques. I hope you have a more relaxed week.
Welcome to Week Five!
![Picture](/uploads/6/2/2/8/6228810/9283938.png)
Sleep This week we will focus on the benefits of sleep. I think we are all clear that a good nights sleep goes a very long way. It can help with your mood, you can have more physical energy for the day and over all be more productive. But how does sleep effect weight management?
Lack of sleep can increase levels of stress and anxiety which in turn increase those stress hormones and the cycle continues. How much sleep do you get on a nightly basis? Are you getting what you need? For more information on sleep and it's correlation to weight management read this article, Benefits of Sleep at Better-Sleep-Better-Life.com.
Lack of sleep can increase levels of stress and anxiety which in turn increase those stress hormones and the cycle continues. How much sleep do you get on a nightly basis? Are you getting what you need? For more information on sleep and it's correlation to weight management read this article, Benefits of Sleep at Better-Sleep-Better-Life.com.
Welcome to Week Six!
![Picture](/uploads/6/2/2/8/6228810/9876701.png)
Massage Therapy and Essential Oils/Aromatherapy
There are many health benefits of massage therapy. Take a moment to relax your hard working muscles. Different massage forms to explored are Swedish, Traditional Thai Yoga and Tui Na Massage to name a few. Message Therapy is a way to unwind and restore depleted energy reserves. Lots of times different essential oils are used to set the tone for your massage. Some of those oils are lavender, ylang ylang and peppermint to name a few. These oils can be used during massage sessions and solely for aromatherapy.
Essential oils can be used with your everyday lotions or oils after your bath or shower to produce a lasting calming effect. A few drops of lavender can be placed on a cloth and put under your pillow for a restful night of sleep. Commonly used essential oils for anxiety are Bergamot, Cedarwood, Geraniu, Lavender, Lemon, Neroli, Patchouli, Sandalwood, and Sweet Marjoram. Most of these oils can be found at your local health food store. If you prefer to shop online, there are a few sites that are out there. Try Swanson Health Products for you essential oils.
There are many health benefits of massage therapy. Take a moment to relax your hard working muscles. Different massage forms to explored are Swedish, Traditional Thai Yoga and Tui Na Massage to name a few. Message Therapy is a way to unwind and restore depleted energy reserves. Lots of times different essential oils are used to set the tone for your massage. Some of those oils are lavender, ylang ylang and peppermint to name a few. These oils can be used during massage sessions and solely for aromatherapy.
Essential oils can be used with your everyday lotions or oils after your bath or shower to produce a lasting calming effect. A few drops of lavender can be placed on a cloth and put under your pillow for a restful night of sleep. Commonly used essential oils for anxiety are Bergamot, Cedarwood, Geraniu, Lavender, Lemon, Neroli, Patchouli, Sandalwood, and Sweet Marjoram. Most of these oils can be found at your local health food store. If you prefer to shop online, there are a few sites that are out there. Try Swanson Health Products for you essential oils.
Welcome to Week Seven! You've Made it to the Half-Way Point.
![Picture](/uploads/6/2/2/8/6228810/7683365.jpg)
Wow!! Half Time!!!!
Everyone revels in the advancements of modern society (myself included) but, struggles with the need to slow down the fast paced movement of day-to-day life. Over the past five weeks we've looked at ways to lead a more stress free life. I hope you have taken the time to look into one or two of our weekly topics more deeply. Finding the time to incorporate at last one of these self care activities can prove to be very beneficial to you.
Diet and Exercise
How is the Full Plate Diet going? Is this information that you are going to be able to use after the 2011 SWL Challenge is over? Are you maximizing on this information now? I chose The Full Plate Diet because I saw that it was more than a diet, it is a way to live. A diet is something you do for a moment to achieve a specific goal (I'm sure I've said this before). How are your workouts going? Have you incorporated a consistent program of activity in your daily life? I hope that during this challenge you are looking to reach goals that you will be able to maintain long after the 12 weeks are over.
The Next Four Weeks
In observance of our theme of Releasing Stress and Anxiety, over the next four weeks we will look into the following topics:
Week 8 Acupressure/Acupuncture Week 9 Reflexology
Week 10 Herbs and Teas Week 11 Music
Everyone revels in the advancements of modern society (myself included) but, struggles with the need to slow down the fast paced movement of day-to-day life. Over the past five weeks we've looked at ways to lead a more stress free life. I hope you have taken the time to look into one or two of our weekly topics more deeply. Finding the time to incorporate at last one of these self care activities can prove to be very beneficial to you.
Diet and Exercise
How is the Full Plate Diet going? Is this information that you are going to be able to use after the 2011 SWL Challenge is over? Are you maximizing on this information now? I chose The Full Plate Diet because I saw that it was more than a diet, it is a way to live. A diet is something you do for a moment to achieve a specific goal (I'm sure I've said this before). How are your workouts going? Have you incorporated a consistent program of activity in your daily life? I hope that during this challenge you are looking to reach goals that you will be able to maintain long after the 12 weeks are over.
The Next Four Weeks
In observance of our theme of Releasing Stress and Anxiety, over the next four weeks we will look into the following topics:
Week 8 Acupressure/Acupuncture Week 9 Reflexology
Week 10 Herbs and Teas Week 11 Music
Welcome to Week Eight!
![Picture](/uploads/6/2/2/8/6228810/4588485.jpg)
Acupressure/Acupuncture
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing a local area provider of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I got a chance to ask him some questions about Acupressure/Acupuncture. He practices here in Brooklyn a couple of days a week and in the East Village on Saturdays. His name is Miguel Maya, L.Ac., graduate of The School of Pacific Medicine in New York City's East Village. Let's hear what he had to say:
Anna D.: Mr. Maya, how did you get into Acupressure/Acupuncture?
Mr. Maya: Originally, I was a patient. I was not interested in holistic medicine. One day, I tagged along with a friend for their treatment appointment. As I was waiting in the waiting room, they thought I was a patient and I politely said that I’ll just sit out and wait. I was asked some questions that peeked my interest about receiving acupuncture treatment. I received my first treatment and experienced acupuncture from the patient's perspective first and decided to go to school. My treatment did not convince me to go to school right then but left me with a good experience in which I thought of more and more as time went along.
Anna D.: How long did that process take?
Mr. Maya: This process took about 10 years, from my first treatment session until I graduated from school .
Anna D.: What is Acupuncture?
Mr. Maya: Chinese medicine, placing needles in between the muscle groups (acupuncture points). Placing the needles in certain points can displace blockages and increase the flow of energy (what is called Qi in Chinese philosophy) through these areas. Ancient Chinese looked at nature and prescribed the nature in the outside world to aspects of the human body. Meridians or Channels are pathways created by these acupuncture points. The goal of acupuncture is to attempt to re-harmonize what is in the body.
Anna D.: What problems do most people come to you for?
Mr. Maya: Painmanagment. Western medicine promotes us in this way. What usually happens is that the pain situation is resolved and patients find out about our vast spectrum of treatments that extend outside of muscular skeletal disorders. Lots of times friends refer them for muscle pain if they have had the same thing. As they find it is effective, they continue to work on other things with the acupuncture treatments. Living in an area where we experience four seasons, problems are seen seasonally. The Allergy season is upon us. Spring is a time of movement after a period of stagnation (Winter). Any type of stasis or stagnation, materializes physically. Weight gain, back and shoulder pains, and headaches are seen cyclically at certains times around the year.
Anna D.: Which came first, Acupressure or Acupuncture?
Mr. Maya: Acupressure came first, it is a form of massage therapy. The points came first. The application has been developed over time. It has become more and more sophisticated.
Anna D.: I've seen electrodes applied during an acupuncture treatment. What is that?
Mr. Maya: Electric e-stim, when there is a big blockage in major muscle groups, used primarily for pain. Muscles will go from being severely contracted to a relaxed state.
Anna D.: Is self application something you advocate for minor pain situations?
Mr. Maya: Self Application is something that I advocate and I have them do prescribed home therapy.
Anna D.: Thank you Mr. Maya for your time. I see that maintaining proper Qi flow is essential to developing a harmonious internal environment. We've been talking about a lot of self care activities to incorporate in our healthy lifestyles that would lend to this, but acupuncture seems to be able to help where problems already exist.
Mr. Maya: Anna, thank you.
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing a local area provider of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I got a chance to ask him some questions about Acupressure/Acupuncture. He practices here in Brooklyn a couple of days a week and in the East Village on Saturdays. His name is Miguel Maya, L.Ac., graduate of The School of Pacific Medicine in New York City's East Village. Let's hear what he had to say:
Anna D.: Mr. Maya, how did you get into Acupressure/Acupuncture?
Mr. Maya: Originally, I was a patient. I was not interested in holistic medicine. One day, I tagged along with a friend for their treatment appointment. As I was waiting in the waiting room, they thought I was a patient and I politely said that I’ll just sit out and wait. I was asked some questions that peeked my interest about receiving acupuncture treatment. I received my first treatment and experienced acupuncture from the patient's perspective first and decided to go to school. My treatment did not convince me to go to school right then but left me with a good experience in which I thought of more and more as time went along.
Anna D.: How long did that process take?
Mr. Maya: This process took about 10 years, from my first treatment session until I graduated from school .
Anna D.: What is Acupuncture?
Mr. Maya: Chinese medicine, placing needles in between the muscle groups (acupuncture points). Placing the needles in certain points can displace blockages and increase the flow of energy (what is called Qi in Chinese philosophy) through these areas. Ancient Chinese looked at nature and prescribed the nature in the outside world to aspects of the human body. Meridians or Channels are pathways created by these acupuncture points. The goal of acupuncture is to attempt to re-harmonize what is in the body.
Anna D.: What problems do most people come to you for?
Mr. Maya: Painmanagment. Western medicine promotes us in this way. What usually happens is that the pain situation is resolved and patients find out about our vast spectrum of treatments that extend outside of muscular skeletal disorders. Lots of times friends refer them for muscle pain if they have had the same thing. As they find it is effective, they continue to work on other things with the acupuncture treatments. Living in an area where we experience four seasons, problems are seen seasonally. The Allergy season is upon us. Spring is a time of movement after a period of stagnation (Winter). Any type of stasis or stagnation, materializes physically. Weight gain, back and shoulder pains, and headaches are seen cyclically at certains times around the year.
Anna D.: Which came first, Acupressure or Acupuncture?
Mr. Maya: Acupressure came first, it is a form of massage therapy. The points came first. The application has been developed over time. It has become more and more sophisticated.
Anna D.: I've seen electrodes applied during an acupuncture treatment. What is that?
Mr. Maya: Electric e-stim, when there is a big blockage in major muscle groups, used primarily for pain. Muscles will go from being severely contracted to a relaxed state.
Anna D.: Is self application something you advocate for minor pain situations?
Mr. Maya: Self Application is something that I advocate and I have them do prescribed home therapy.
Anna D.: Thank you Mr. Maya for your time. I see that maintaining proper Qi flow is essential to developing a harmonious internal environment. We've been talking about a lot of self care activities to incorporate in our healthy lifestyles that would lend to this, but acupuncture seems to be able to help where problems already exist.
Mr. Maya: Anna, thank you.
Welcome to Week Nine!
![Picture](/uploads/6/2/2/8/6228810/3569903.jpg)
Reflexology
Reflexology is a healing art that focuses primarily on the feet. The underlying theory behind reflexology is that there are "reflex" areas on the feet and hands that correspond to specific organs, glands, and other parts of the body. It is performed by applying gentle pressure to these reflex points to provide relief to the corresponding areas. Benefits of reflexology are:
I found a place that provides this service. It is called the Golden Stone Bodywork, located in Park Slope. They had very good reviews and I plan to try them out. They are at 325 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Give them a call to make an appointment (718) 788-2898.
Reflexology is a healing art that focuses primarily on the feet. The underlying theory behind reflexology is that there are "reflex" areas on the feet and hands that correspond to specific organs, glands, and other parts of the body. It is performed by applying gentle pressure to these reflex points to provide relief to the corresponding areas. Benefits of reflexology are:
- a deep sense of relaxation
- stress and tension release
- improves circulation
- slows and deepens breathing
I found a place that provides this service. It is called the Golden Stone Bodywork, located in Park Slope. They had very good reviews and I plan to try them out. They are at 325 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Give them a call to make an appointment (718) 788-2898.
Welcome to Week Ten!
![Picture](/uploads/6/2/2/8/6228810/6624603.jpg)
Herbs and Teas
As we seek to achieve balance in our daily lives, different herbs and teas can be helpful to us in this endeavor. Ginseng the tincture helps restore the nervous system after a prolonged illness or injury. Ashwaganda tinctures and capsules are used to fight fatigue during prolonged periods of tension. Catnip is used as a tea to relax and soothe the nerves. Chammomile used as a tea has a calming effect. Lemon Balm tea or infusion reduces tension and relieves aches & pains. Siberian Ginseng reduces effects of stress, increases stamina and concentration.
Herbal teas are all the rage. Today, there is so much information available about the benefits of these wonderful herbs and teas. For some of us tea drinkers, a hot cup of tea can be soothing to the nerves. Although, every cup of tea is not created equally, the positive benefits of one cup is worth a try. Click here to learn more.
As we seek to achieve balance in our daily lives, different herbs and teas can be helpful to us in this endeavor. Ginseng the tincture helps restore the nervous system after a prolonged illness or injury. Ashwaganda tinctures and capsules are used to fight fatigue during prolonged periods of tension. Catnip is used as a tea to relax and soothe the nerves. Chammomile used as a tea has a calming effect. Lemon Balm tea or infusion reduces tension and relieves aches & pains. Siberian Ginseng reduces effects of stress, increases stamina and concentration.
Herbal teas are all the rage. Today, there is so much information available about the benefits of these wonderful herbs and teas. For some of us tea drinkers, a hot cup of tea can be soothing to the nerves. Although, every cup of tea is not created equally, the positive benefits of one cup is worth a try. Click here to learn more.
Welcome to Week Eleven!
![Picture](/uploads/6/2/2/8/6228810/9175129.jpg)
Music
Music plays a large role in de-stressing. While much of today's popular music--rap and rock--often bring about stress, it is important to be willing to venture into 'uncharted territory' regarding musical taste and experience music that goes along with--rather than against--the self care techniques described over the last ten weeks.
Some examples of such music are Chinese Therapeutic, New Age, Classical, and Jazz. Some examples of these genres can be sampled on iTunes or Youtube.com. Click on each genre above to experience their effects.
For the writer, playing music is a form of relaxation as well. Often if I want to wind down, I will pick up my classical guitar or sit down in front of my keyboard. Both of these instruments work for me because they are chordal instruments. Chordal instruments can create a full bodied sound that is not available with non-chordal instruments such as the flute, the trumpet or the violin. The soft tones of the classical guitar or the many textures of the keyboard can be used to create a relaxing atmosphere.
Music plays a large role in de-stressing. While much of today's popular music--rap and rock--often bring about stress, it is important to be willing to venture into 'uncharted territory' regarding musical taste and experience music that goes along with--rather than against--the self care techniques described over the last ten weeks.
Some examples of such music are Chinese Therapeutic, New Age, Classical, and Jazz. Some examples of these genres can be sampled on iTunes or Youtube.com. Click on each genre above to experience their effects.
For the writer, playing music is a form of relaxation as well. Often if I want to wind down, I will pick up my classical guitar or sit down in front of my keyboard. Both of these instruments work for me because they are chordal instruments. Chordal instruments can create a full bodied sound that is not available with non-chordal instruments such as the flute, the trumpet or the violin. The soft tones of the classical guitar or the many textures of the keyboard can be used to create a relaxing atmosphere.
Week Twelve….Congratulations!
![Picture](/uploads/6/2/2/8/6228810/5393317.jpg)
In Conclusion....
I hope that The Full Plate Diet has been useful to you. Take some time over this final week and go over the information inside, www.fullplatediet.org. Most people will forget about the book once this challenge is over, if you haven't already done so. Please view the success story of a man who stuck to the diet for 14 months and lost a total of 90 lbs, Joe's Story.
This diet can actually be your new way of life, if you choose. We just took 3 months of our lives and focused on reducing the daily stress level and eating right. These two things can bring about a whole new you. As for the 2011 Spring Weight Loss Challenge, the final weigh-in will be Monday, June 13, 2011. The winner will be announced on June 20th. What you do over the next week can still make a difference!
I hope that The Full Plate Diet has been useful to you. Take some time over this final week and go over the information inside, www.fullplatediet.org. Most people will forget about the book once this challenge is over, if you haven't already done so. Please view the success story of a man who stuck to the diet for 14 months and lost a total of 90 lbs, Joe's Story.
This diet can actually be your new way of life, if you choose. We just took 3 months of our lives and focused on reducing the daily stress level and eating right. These two things can bring about a whole new you. As for the 2011 Spring Weight Loss Challenge, the final weigh-in will be Monday, June 13, 2011. The winner will be announced on June 20th. What you do over the next week can still make a difference!