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Inside this Issue
- Andrea's Success Story
- Chocolate Lovers Tip
- Recipe: Nancy's Ambrosia
- Rice Diet Cookbook Available
Andrea's Success Story
Andrea first came to the Rice Diet Program in
July of 2005. She was battling weight gain, failed
attempts at dieting and the stress and pressures that
life in her mid-twenties continued to throw her way.
Over the past year and a half, Andrea has maintained
a weight loss of over 80 pounds. Continue reading our
conversation with Andrea as she shares her
experience with the Rice Diet Program.
What made you decide to come to the Rice
Diet Program?
I had been overweight my entire life. I had done
numerous "at home" programs (Jenny Craig, Weight
Watchers and LA Weight Loss, just to name a few). I
had gained an increasing amount of weight, and it
seemed to not be stopping despite my efforts to diet
and exercise. My boss had participated in the Rice
Diet Program 17 years previous, and I decided that it
would be a good fit for me. I quit my job, packed up my
belongings and moved to Durham for one month.
Have you been to the program more
than once?
Yes, I came back in December 2007 (2 years and 5
months after I left) to remind myself of the person I
was. I needed to stay on track and not to lose focus.
After only a week, I was so sad to leave. It was such
an inviting and invigorating experience.
What changes happened while you
were at the Rice Diet?
I had a change of attitude. I didn't think "maybe" this
will work... I knew it would work. I knew that I could do
this at home and that I could get to my goal weight. I
knew that this was the beginning of my new life. Over
the next year at home, practicing the rice diet
philosophy, I was able to discontinue my Glucophage
medication and reverse my Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
diagnosis. My hormone levels are normal again, and
my cholesterol and triglycerides are in the excellent
zone for once in my life.
What type of physical activity have
you incorporated?
Before coming to Rice Diet I never ran for exercise...
hated it! I recently completed a marathon (that's 26.2
miles), and all the training runs that went into it
beforehand, because I wasn't afraid. I knew I could do
it. I can do anything now.
While I was at the Rice Diet Program, I walked every
day at the Duke Trail or the nearby forest trails. I also
would go to the gym every other day and work on
resistance training. While continuing to lose my
weight at home, I exercised six days a week: four days
of cardio (running, elliptical, stationary bike, etc) and
three days of resistance training.
Now that I am maintaining, and no longer losing
weight or training for the marathon, I do resistance
training twice a week and cardio once a week. In the
summer this increases, but I'm not fond of the cold!
How have you modified the program
at home to work for you?
I do have more sodium in my diet, but I rarely add salt
to food. I eat fish and seafood more than once a week,
but I don't eat any other type of meat.
I allow myself to have sweets as long as I'm aware of
the calories that I'm putting into my body and most
importantly in moderation. Trigger foods, ice cream
and other candies, are eaten sparingly and in public
so I don't find myself hoarding/hiding food as I
previously would do. It's O.K. to have a treat, but don't
feel ashamed for it. Own it, enjoy it and realize that it's
not an everyday food.
What helps you remain focused at
home?
My jean size, and the fact that I've come this far. I don't
want to disappoint myself or those who have
supported me.
How has the Rice
Diet Program experience impacted your life overall?
I don't hate myself any longer, I now love myself. And
because of that, I've opened my life to loving others
and being loved in return. I don't feel lonely.
I am also a happier person now. I no longer see the
negative in myself, and thus the world. I'm no longer
afraid of walking down the street thinking that people
are talking about me in a negative way. I'm no longer
afraid of taking public transportation for fear of
overflowing into someone else's seat. I have a new
ability to look at the world and think I can do that.
I'm grateful for all the support that Rice Diet has given
me and to all those that I met while on the
program.
To read more Rice Diet success stories, click here.
Chocolate Lovers Tip
Valentine's Day isn't the only holiday that causes endless aisles of chocolate to pop up in every store. When the chocolate craving hits you, it's O.K. to enjoy a small piece of dark chocolate. DARK chocolate contains more antioxidants and LESS saturated fat than milk chocolate, making it the more heart-healthy choice when enjoyed in moderation. Be aware of those containing ingredients with even higher amounts of fat and sugar like caramel, marshmallows and peanuts. So remember: GO DARK... in moderation!
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Recipe: Nancy's Ambrosia
Our chef Nancy serves this dish up as a sweet and
special treat for our Rice Diet participants. Surprise
your valentine with this delightful indulgence that can
be enjoyed any day of the week!
- 2 oranges, seeded and sectioned
- 1 cup pineapple, cubed
- 1 cup grapes
- 1 Red Delicious apple, cored and diced
- 1 cup strawberries, tops removed, sliced
- 1/2 cup cream of wheat, cooked
- 1/2 cup canned pears
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup oatmeal, raw
- 1 tablespoon honey
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare fresh fruit as
directed and set aside. Puree cream of wheat, pears,
1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon cinnamon,
and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Combine
oatmeal, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1
teaspoon cinnamon in a small baking pan and toast
in oven for 12-14 minutes. Plate the fresh fruit, pour on
the puree and sprinkle the toasted oats on
top.
This recipe yields 6 servings. Each serving contains
approximately: 140 Calories, 1g Fat, 0g Saturated fat,
0mg Cholesterol, 2g Protein, 34g Carbohydrate, 6g
Dietary fiber, 15mg Sodium.
Check out more Rice Diet Recipes.
Rice Diet Cookbook Available
The latest Rice Diet book is now available! It is full of easy recipes from the Rice Diet kitchen, cooking classes, participants and staff.
This book also contains more inspirational stories -- some from Rice Diet Program participants and others from those who read and followed the Rice Diet Solution at home.
Pick up a copy of the cookbook at the Rice Diet Store or your local bookseller.
Buy the cookbook at the Rice Diet Store
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