Portion control in an increasing world

This week, Susie, our Registered Dietitian, talked about dining out. When restaurants are continually increasing their portion size, it certainly makes it challenging for us to lose or maintain weight!

A great example Susie shared was the size of a sandwich 20 years ago compared to restaurant sandwiches today. Today’s version? Now more than 500 calories! Two easy ways to skirt the extra calories (and avoid overeating) – share with a friend or eat half now and take the rest home! You’ll find that you really won’t miss the extra food. And if you’re still hungry, munch on some fruit or veggies. You will feel better and look better for it!

I can’t believe this is the last week of class! This has been such a great group of Get Fit participants! I believe each person has improved their overall health and well-being as a result of the program. Most everyone has lost weight, inches or body fat since the start of class in June. And I know everyone is feeling better physically and emotionally; which is what regular exercise and healthy eating is all about! All of the participants should be proud of what they’ve accomplished and continue to include exercise in their daily routine.

Interested in joining our next Get Fit! session? Classes begin September 13 and 14. Spaces are filling so register today!

~Kim

Eating Healthy....Everyday

Like anyone, I enjoyed the festivities of the Fourth of July - going to parties and overindulging in food. I am curious how the Get Fit! group did over the holiday. Most of the participants are losing weight and enjoy their increased energy. Eating a little more is certainly okay, just as long as you stay active. Going for a brisk walk before a party or filling your plate with fruit and vegetables first, are good ways to maintain weight.

An important component of the Get Fit! program is healthy eating. Our dietitian will work with the group, focusing on Meal Planning. I’m a busy mom and know how hard it is to prepare meals that are fast and healthy. I found you need to be organized and prepare meals or part of the meal when you have time and not wait until 6:00pm to make the meal! Discussion will include how to simplify meals. Here are a few simple recipes that are heart healthy.

Do you have any favorite recipes to share?

~Kim

Smartly Setting Your Goals

This week in class we will be focusing on how to set SMART goals. It’s easy to say in conversation “I want to lose weight” but to actually do it can be a challenge. By casually stating our goals, it is usually just a thought; but if we write down our goal and ways to achieve it, it will be more of a plan. And a plan with small achievable goals will be more attainable and not as overwhelming.

Each participant in class has goals they want to achieve and I will be working with them to develop a plan for success. This plan will not only help them to establish healthy habits for today, but maintain them for a lifetime.

~Kim