Yes, my Week One was also not all it could be. But I am ready now…. Bring-it-on-Monday…. Hi Everyone, I am Rosine, Jane Mason’s sister. I also use the Isagenix products, and I am a Registered Dietitian. Thanks for the idea of trying it Hot… I live in Durango, Colorado and it is hard to drink the icy shakes in the winter. I will be trying it Hot tonight and tomorrow.
As an R.D., I wanted to share some information with you. I recently completed more continuing education in Nutrition, (annual stuff required to maintain my R.D. license). In Oct. I received my Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management. I have a private practice as a Nutrition Consultant and most of my clients come to me for weight loss. (I’m also a massage therapist and I teach CPR & First Aid).
I’m going to sum it up for you in a nutshell: the key to getting the wt. off AND the key to keeping it off.
To get the weight off:
1. You must watch your caloric intake. For most people 1200(women) - 1500(men) calories is low enough. If you get below 1000 calories per day, you’re asking for trouble.
I have always liked “meal replacements” for wt. loss. The research shows that Meal Replacements are a very legitimate way to get the wt. off AND keep it off. The Isagenix shakes are a great Meal Replacement. Having a shake for 2 meals a day and then eating a sensible meal for that 3rd meal is an excellent way to keep yourself at the 1200-1300 mark without having to actually “count” the calories.
2. Exercise. The minimum is 30 min. per day 5-7 days per week. For beginners, it’s OK to break up the 30 min. into smaller segments. Try to gradually increase that thru both scheduled exercise (go to the gym, take a class, take a walk, ride your bike, take a hike…etc) and thru lifestyle exercise (parking further away at the grocery store, taking the stairs instead of elevators…etc). Both scheduled-exercise and lifestyle-exercise help tremendously!!!! It Alllll counts.
3. Have some sort of support system. (this might sound biased, but…) OMG, my sister Jane is the most incredible, motivating, support system you could ever ever find. You are lucky to have her as a team captain. The changes I have seen in her body in the last year are nothing short of amazing. She looks better now than she did 10 yrs ago!!! I’m very prousd of her. She’s my big sister and I have always looked up to her and she has taught me so much in my lifetime, and she continues.
Take advantage of her support, she’s so willing to give it. Being accountable to yourself AND someone else HELPS.
I could elaborate extensively on all of the above…. but I’m trying to keep it in a nutshell. If you have more questions about nutrition or losing wt. feel free to ask me. I can tell you more about the distribution of calories (carbs, proteins & fats), about methods for tracking your intake & activity on-line, and be monitored by an R.D, more about “the sensible meal” to be used with 2 shakes a day….. or just any nutrition questions you might have. If you have more personal questions and need more privacy, my email address is rosestout@bresnan.net .
Now, How to Keep the Wt. Off once you’ve lost it.
People who successfully keep the wt off have a few things in common:
1. They Weigh Themselves Regularly…… and write it down, track it….. SEE it…… it IS a motivator, it IS a REMINDER to stay on track, or to GET BACK on track. WE ALL get off track….. holidays, birthdays, etc. etc…. It IS about constantly being aware of where you are, and constantly getting yourself back on track….. There are a lot of people that say you should throw the scales away. I say bulls^^t, and the long term research agrees….. keep track of your weight changes…. when it goes up 5 or 10….. it’s time to reel yourself in…… before it becomes +20…… you know how that happens…. it just gets away from you because you really weren’t paying attention. It’s not about “putting yourself on a guilt trip”….. it’s about checking in with yourself…… if you dont keep track of yourself, who will?? YOU are ultimately responsible. Bummer, huh? Not really,
YOU are your OWN best friend. Are you treating your best friend the way she/he should be treated? Be kind to yourself, take responsibility and IMPROVE your health. You will feel sooo much better ABOUT yourself if you take the responsibility.
2. You still have to watch your calories even after the weight comes off….. pay attention, keep track, it’s ok to get off-track, just don’t wander toooooo far, the meal replacements help keep you on track…..
3. Yes, keep up with the Exercise.
I could go on & on….. but I really am trying to keep it in a nutshell. I have been an R.D. for 28 yrs. and to sum it up in one email is a challenge. I think of it as the beginning of many emails. Let’s be each others support system. thanks sister jane.
Now I have a challenge for myself and could use some support: Tomorrow I will start 21 days without alcohol, and I will start my shakes, cleanse for life, and Ionix supreme….. I really like my wine, anyone want to join me in leaving out the alcohol? I just think of all those calories I will eliminate…. and I will reach my February goal. I’m going to a wedding in Austin in late Feb. (oh yeah, Janie, I will be in Austin in late Feb.).
Happy TwentyTen to Everyone!!!
Rosine Stout
