The 'Weigh' Ahead

Now that we've given some thought to where we want to go with our weight loss/management we must now plan our way ahead.

As I mentioned before 'diets' are not always the best way to go. Not only are they NOT tailored to us, going on a diet means that eventually we will 'go off' our diet and return to our previous eating habits.

The best way to lose weight and keep it off is to create a completely new plan that will eventually be our normal plan. The time we spend together will help us to discover what works for us. So why not encourage your friends and family to get involved and join in our discussions and our weight-loss journey.

I would like to see this group grow into a variety of people from all ages and professions so we can get many different ideas. Don't be afraid to pass on your suggestions, your successes and your failures, we're all here for the same thing.

By the way, if you haven't had an appointment with your doctor, where you've talked about losing weight, I strongly suggest you make an appointment and discuss your plans to lose weight before starting a new program. Your doctor can recommend to you what your healthy weight should be and he can suggest you see a nutrionist for healthy eating guidelines.

Speaking of guidelines, I would like to leave you today with a couple of interesting links. These are links to the Canadian Food Guide and American Healthy eating guidelines. No matter what weight loss plan we intend to follow, we should remember to follow these guidelines.

American Healthy Eating Guidelines: http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/index.html

Canada Food Guide: (pdf version): http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/alt_formats/hpfb-dgpsa/pdf/food-guide-aliment/view_eatwell_vue_bienmang_e.pdf

(html version): http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/order-commander/eating_well_bien_manger_e.html

Have a great day,

Randy