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Inside this Issue
- Lynn's Success Story
- Step into Spring: Why Walking Keeps Off
Weight
- Recipe: Vegannaise
- Rice Diet Cookbook Available
Lynn's Success Story
"I tell everyone I'm allergic to desserts... They
make me break out in fat!"
When Lynn first arrived at the Rice Diet Program
in April of 2002, she was confined to a wheelchair due
to a recent car accident. With the help of the Rice Diet
Program, Lynn has maintained a weight loss of over
280 lbs in the last six years, eliminated all blood
pressure medications and has cleared her legs of
lymphoedema. Continue reading as Lynn shares her
story.
What changes happened while you were at
the Rice Diet Program?
When I first came to the clinic, I didn't think I could do
anything about my problem. The Rice Diet gave me a
second chance, and my whole attitude about life, diet,
and my problem changed. When I got serious with my
life, everything improved. Now, I am a new person. I
lost ninety-plus pounds during my first visit to the Rice
Diet Clinic; then had a gastric bypass and lost ninety
additional pounds. The important thing is that the Rice
Diet Program helped me to then lose another hundred
pounds. I have an additional eighty I want to lose, and
I know I can do it.
Which classes did you find most helpful at
the Rice House?
Mindful eating, yoga and the educational series of
mind and diet.
What type of physical activity did you do while
at the Program?
When I first started the program, I could only walk in
the pool. I didn't have the strength to do any other
physical activity. Now, I work with a personal trainer
twice a week, dance, swim, walk and chase after my
grandchildren! My trainer calls chasing after my two-
year old grandson cross training... She's right! The
great thing about this is: I can now clean my own
house, mow the yard and go out with friends
afterwards to dance. Who woulda thunk it? I exercise
every morning for 30 minutes in addition to my twice a
week workouts with my trainer.
How have you modified the program since
returning home?
Yes, but I still DO NOT USE SALT. Food tastes just
fine WITHOUT IT. I try to keep bread and pasta to a
minimum because they seem to land on my hips. I
also stay away from dessert... I view them as wasted
calories now. I tell everyone I'm allergic to them...
They make me break out in fat!
What helps you remain focused at home?
God's grace, my appreciation of my new active lifestyle
and my "before picture".
Is there anything else you want to share?
I would like tell anyone who will listen: Be serious.
Don't go to the Rice Diet Program, spend the money,
lose weight and then go home and BLOW IT! Get
serious about your health. Our lives go so quickly,
don't waste time screwin' it up like I did for so many
years.
Henry Ford said, "Whether you think you can or you
think you can't, you are right!" He was right on...
because when I believed I couldn't
do it, I was right.
Now I know I can do it, and I'M RIGHT!
To read more Rice Diet success stories, click here.
Step into Spring: Why Walking Keeps Off Weight this Season!
The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and
the sunshine is back. Take advantage of this special
time of year to get outside and get moving! If allergies
or rainy days are keeping you indoors, don't let the
health benefits of walking slip away. Whether you are
inside or out, continue reading why walking works!
AARP Physical Activity Report: The
favorite type of exercise among this sample of
respondents is walking, noted by more than one-third
of those who are active. All other types of exercises
were mentioned by less than ten percent of active
respondents as their 'favorite' type.
National Weight Control Registry:
This research database consists of over 5,000
individuals who have maintained a minimum of a 30lb
weight loss for at least one year. Research indicates
that 94% of participants increased their physical
activity, with the most frequently reported form of
activity being walking.
Center for Disease Control and
Prevention: The current physical activity
recommendation for adults from the CDC is a
minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity
physical activity per day (such as brisk walking) most
days of the week.
Journal of American Medical Association
(JAMA): Long-term regular physical activity,
including walking, is associated with significantly
better cognitive function and less cognitive decline in
older women.
The Mayo Clinic: Walking is a
gentle, low-impact exercise that can ease you into a
higher level of fitness and health. It's one of your
body's most natural forms of exercise. It's safe,
simple, doesn't require practice, and the health
benefits are many.
Tips to Keep Walking:
Build walking into your daily schedule. People
who stick with a new behavior for six months usually
make it a habit. If you're taking a trip or working
overtime, think of strategies for incorporating short
walks into your day to keep your plan on track.
Make it fun. Listen to a play-list of your favorite
music or a book on tape while you walk. If you don't
like walking alone, invite your spouse, partner, friend
or neighbor to join you.
Vary your routine. Plan several different
walking routes for variety. But if you're walking alone,
be sure to tell someone which route you're taking.
Recipe: Vegannaise
If you are looking for a mayo substitute, look no further!
This vegannaise was recently served at the Rice
House kitchen with fresh steamed artichoke. You
could use this with homemade chicken or tuna salad,
or spread across fresh tomatoes for a great sandwich.
Ingredients:
- 6 oz. (about 3/4 cup) extra-firm silken tofu
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard, no salt added
- optional pinch of ground tumeric
Preparation:
Mix ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate or serve
immediately.
Nutrition Information:
This recipe yields 16 servings of 1 Tablespoon each,
or a total yield of 1 cup. Each serving contains
approximately: Calories: 35, Total Fat: 3.5g, Saturated
Fat: 0.5g, Protein: 0.6g, Carbohydrates: 0g, Fiber: 0g,
Cholesterol: 0g, Sodium: 0mg.
For a thicker consistency, use less oil (2 T evoo rather
than 1/4 cup). Calories: 20, Total Fat: 2g, Saturated
Fat: 0g, Protein: 0.6g, Carbohydrates: 0g, Fiber: 0g,
Cholesterol: 0g, Sodium: 0mg.
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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