Take Shape For Life featuring Medifast Meals - www.gohealth.org

Your Choice

eb — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:11:09 +0000

Half a year before I lost 37 pounds with Take Shape For Life I had attempted the 5&1 program but it didn’t work for me. After finding success six months later, however, and then looking back on that first attempt I realized it wasn’t the plan that didn’t work for me but rather it was me that [...]

Mom and Dad

eb — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:06:44 +0000

The reason I first tried Medifast is because my parents did very well on the plan. This was back in 2002, and they both lost 36 pounds each to get to a healthy BMI and they looked younger and healthier than ever. So in 2003 I went on the program and lost 37 pounds to [...]

Life After Weight Loss?

eb — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:15:40 +0000

When I make a group presentation for Take Shape For Life I like using a graph to show that there are three distinct phases of creating permanent health in your life. You can see the graph on the “be healthy” page of our website. The 3 Phases are: Before: In this phase of life we developed [...]

Slips Happen

eb — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:23:17 +0000

After nearly 6 years of coaching more than 2,000 clients on the Take Shape For Life program I have only seen a handful of clients follow protocol without deviation from beginning to end. When it does happen I’m very impressed but at the same time I know it just isn’t a reality for everyone. For [...]

Holiday Survival Guide - It's not hard to stay on the 5 and 1 plan during the Holidays

Joy — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 23:54:02 +0000

Originally published in the November 2010 issue of the Healthy Habits e-Newsletter. Even if you love the holidays, if you’re trying to lose weight and get healthy, those festive gatherings can be a challenge. Winter holidays mean family, friends, and yes, a lot of food. You may find yourself a little more stressed than usual [...]

10 facts about weight loss & breast cancer risk - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Joy — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:16:34 +0000

As we continue our journey toward Optimal Health, it’s important to remember that a healthy weight can help to reduce the risk of serious diseases, including breast cancer. Here are ten key facts from the National Cancer Institute: 1. Cancers of the breast (in postmenopausal women) are associated with obesity. 2. Preventing weight gain can [...]

What Are You Thinking? - If you’ve been off track when it comes to your health and want to get back on right away or if you are finding that there are too many excuses in your way, read this.

eb — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:41:52 +0000

Last month I’d started reading a book called “Excuses Begone” by Dr. Wayne Dyer. I’m now 13 chapters into the book and just read about the way our minds operate in processing thoughts and how questioning the truth of those thoughts can be life changing. I’m excited to share this concept because it can change lives [...]

Study: Drinking Water Can Help You Lose Weight - NBC’s chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman discusses why drinking water before a meal may do wonders for your waistline.

Joy — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:44:27 +0000

There are many reasons why it is important to drink water, especially when you are trying to lose weight on the 5 and 1 Program: Cravings are really a sign that your body is thirsty. So when you feel a craving coming along, reach for your water. It’s the cheapest, safest appetite suppressant there is. [...]

Healthy Meals, 500 Calories or less! Dr. A on GMA Health - Dr. Andersen on Good Morning America Health

Joy — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:21:24 +0000

Keeping the Weight Off – A new plan that can help you make your slim-down permanent. Watch Dr. Andersen on “Good Morning America – HEALTH”

Lean & Green™ Meal: Restaurant know-how - How to stay on-plan when dining out

Joy — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:29:38 +0000

When you’re on the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan, you have clear guidelines on what, when, and how much to eat for your daily Lean & Green Meal. But what about when you’re dining out? You can stay on plan with healthy Lean & Green Meals—or healthy options for the Transition and Maintenance phases—pretty much [...]