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Inside this Issue
- Hope Loses A Hundred
- Recipe: Dr. Rosati's Pasta con Sarde
- How Much Sodium Do We Really Need?
- Rice Diet Cookbook Available
Hope Loses A Hundred
Hope first came to the Rice Diet Program in
February of 2008. In three short months, this 30-
something glamour girl lost almost 70 pounds. She
continued her success at home and worked hard to
keep her weight off (and lose a little more)! In a total of
eight months time, Hope has lost over 100 lbs. Read
along as she shares her story.
What made you decide to come to the Rice
Diet Program?
I began to see the potential health implications that
my excess weight could cause... implications that I
knew I didn't want to deal with later. I decided that I
needed to do something now, and that I needed to get
away from my home environment. Making my health a
priority was the only way that I knew how to achieve the
goals that I had set for myself.
What changes happened while you were at
the Rice House?
I am fortunate that I did not have any health
complications to overcome, yet. My body, however,
went through a lot of physical changes in a short
period of time. In three months, I lost 69 pounds. Most
importantly, I changed as a person. You can't go
through something like this without learning a lot
about yourself. It was difficult... there were times that I
felt lonely, and I missed my life at home. That time
away was crucial, though. I became stronger and
more confident. Once you achieve something so big,
you have a lot more inner strength and peace.
Have you been to the program more than
once?
Yes! I never want to forget what I learned here and
what I accomplished. I never want to forget what I went
through to achieve the success that I have.
Which classes did you find most helpful at
the Rice House?
I always enjoy Dr. Neelon's classes. The most
important class for me, though, was the nutrition class
where we counted all of the calories that we would eat
in a day. That day was monumental for me. I was so
blown away by how many calories and how much
sodium is in the foods that I was eating every day. I
am now so consciously aware of every single thing
that I put into my mouth. If it comes in a package, I
read each label and look at the ingredients. I don't put
anything in my mouth unless I know what is in it.
What do you do for physical activity?
When I was at the Rice Diet Program, I exercised all
day long. I walked the trail, walked the wall, did water
aerobics... I even worked with a personal trainer at the
Duke Sports Performance Center. At home, I now
exercise two hours a day. I walk four days a week, I do
aerobics classes, and I work with a personal trainer.
I have found that working with a personal trainer holds
me accountable, as I am motivated by other people's
expectations of me. If my trainer pushes me and
thinks that I can do something, I don't want to let him
down and I push through. It has helped me
immensely to stay on track.
What helps you remain focused at home?
People ask me all the time, how did you do it? My only
answer is: "A lot of exercise and a little bit of food."
There are no magic tricks. This takes hard work and
dedication, and it will not happen overnight.
You have to give up the things that damage your
health, and I have quit drinking. The calories that I
consume from alcohol are just extra calories that keep
me from being mindful of other foods that I put into my
mouth. I am also proud of myself for the success that I
have had so far. I have worked so hard in the last eight
months to lose 100 lbs, and I don't want to do anything
that would jeopardize that success.
What has been your biggest challenge in
trying to live a healthier lifestyle?
Other people! I live with family members that are not
exactly following the Rice Diet Program at home, and I
find it very difficult when they bring food into the house.
My friends are supportive of my weight loss efforts, but
they forget how hard I have worked and take that for
granted. I have to remind them that this is still a battle
that I am fighting every day.
Is there anything else you want to share?
When I first came to the Rice Diet Program, I was very
successful at my job. I was very talented and well
respected. It was in that job that I found my own
personal identity. For the first time, I have found a
confidence in myself. I have my own personal value,
and my job is no longer my identity.
To read more Rice Diet success stories, click here.
Recipe: Dr. Rosati's Pasta con Sarde
We were all in for a real treat when Dr. Rosati threw on
an apron and hosted his own Italian cooking class at
the Rice Diet Program! Here's an easy dish that you
can make at home on a busy week night, or even for a
weekend dinner party that will really impress your
friends.
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp, plus 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic, sliced thin
- 1 cup bread crumbs, not seasoned
- 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 tins sardines, 4 oz each,
drained/boned/chopped (no salt added)
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pound linguini, fresh or dried, cooked to al
dente
Preparation:
Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat in a sauté pan
large enough for bread crumbs. Add bread crumbs
and stir until they begin to color. Add garlic, stirring for
about 1 minute. Add pepper and remove from
heat.
When pasta is ready, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large
sauté pan. Add sardines and red pepper flakes to the
pan and sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add
hot, cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with sardines.
Add bread crumbs to the pan and toss with parsley.
Taste, to adjust seasoning, and serve.
Nutrition Information:
This recipe yields 8 servings. Each serving contains
approximately: 313 Calories, 9g fat, 2g saturated fat,
9mg cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 51g carbohydrates,
3g fiber, 7g protein.
Check out more Rice Diet Recipes.
How Much Sodium Do We Really Need?
The average American consumes 4,000 to 7,000
milligrams of sodium per day. The average
cardiologist and dietician recommend 2,000 to 4,000
milligrams of sodium per day for people with high
blood pressure. Both of these amounts are far more
than is necessary for our bodies.
In fact, the National Research Council's latest edition
of the Recommended Dietary Allowances stated that
115 milligrams of sodium per day is a minimum
average
requirement for adults. Because of the wide variation
of patterns of physical activity and climatic exposure,
we at the Rice Diet Program counsel patients that they
can go a bit higher than that, but should consume no
more than 500 milligrams per day.
The bottom line is: the lower your sodium intake, the
lower your blood pressure and the lower your risk of
congestive heart failure, heart disease, stroke, and
kidney disease.
It is difficult to justify adding salt to food once you
realize salt's correlation not only to hypertension, but
also to kidney and heart disease, diabetes,
congestive heart failure, obesity, and osteoporosis.
But, the good news is that salt is an acquired taste.
Most of us were trained from infancy to like it, but we
can retrain our taste buds to prefer foods without salt --
it takes approximately two months -- and teach the
next generation about the preventative benefits of a
salt-free lifestyle.
For more News You Can Use, click here.
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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