Jami Young, Nutrition Challenge Volunteer
The knowledge that I have gained in the last month is the kind that impacts you for a lifetime. I have made strides in my house with healthy whole foods that I am eating as well as my family. Cooking has become a passion again of mine. I love to see how I can get my family to eat spinach, kale and chard by creatively cooking it and hiding it in foods. I have learned how to make better choices while on the road traveling. I can eat out without bombing my plan. With the knowledge of Kellie Hill at the Right Plan, I am a better me. I have excitement and feel like the weight loss track that I am on is not a diet it is a REAL lifestyle change. This month alone I have lost almost 14 pounds. I have more energy than I have had in a long time. Looking forward to see where I am in six months. I know it sounds weird, but I ma eating my way to a thinner healthier me! I love it.
Kellie Hill, Nutrition Expert:
Jami continues to astound me with her determination to reach her goals. As we carry on into the year, I know Jami will have amazing results to report to readers. From my perspective, giving someone a diet to follow doesn’t allow them to learn how to be successful on their own. Nutrition is similar to the saying regarding giving someone a fish or teaching them to fish for themselves. This week, I worked with Jami on how to make the best choices when she is eating in a restaurant. The best tip is to check online for the restaurant’s menu. Take a few moments to read the nutrition information / you may be surprised by what looks healthy but actually is a caloric, fat bomb. Decide what you will order and have a back-up order (just in case). When you arrive at the restaurant, don’t open the menu, ignore the specials, and stick to your plan. Remember Thomas F. Buxton’s comment, “In life, as in chess–forethought wins.” [Read More]
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