How to REALLY Feed Your Cravings So You Can Lose Weight


Last night I tuned in for Melissa McCreery’s teleclass:

How to REALLY Feed Your Cravings So You Can Lose Weight

She discussed the 5 ways to feed yourself what you are really hungry for. Here is a brief overview:

1. Rest – Studies show sleep deprivation = weight gain.

2. Connection – We are social beings and hunger for close relationships. That is what I like about Iowa Avenue – the constant support and friendship of all our members.

3. Growth – We hunger for personal growth. Some people are natural born caretakers and never get around to taking care of themselves. It’s important to have your own dreams and goals.

4. Physical hunger – How well do you feed your senses? Your sense of taste, smell, touch, sound and need for visual beauty.

5. Play/fun – What do you like to do for fun? For me, blogging and educating others is fun.

In other words if you don’t feed these needs you will reach for food.

You can learn more from Melissa McCreery, Ph.D. at www.enduringchange.com

I highly recommend it.

Email Support From a Registered Dietitian


Until recently, consulting with a Dietitian was face to face. Now it can be done online via email. But what exactly is email support from a Registered Dietitian?

Email support is:

confidential e-mail counseling in the privacy of your own home and is cost effective - you save gas, time, and wear and tear on your vehicle.

Email support is for those:

unable to leave their home

who cannot drive

who are hearing impaired

who live in a remote area

who like to set their own pace

who prefer to write

who prefer to be counseled in their PJs

who prefer to be anonymous


Email support allows for the zone of reflection - the time lag between emails helps both the client and the counselor to reflect on the previous communication.

There are no automated responses, only human to human contact via email.

In our fast paced world, e-counseling will continue to grow in the 21st century. It may not be for everyone, but, if you are reading this, you have everything you need to begin online counseling.

One Month of Unlimited Email Support from a Registered Dietitian brought to you by Iowa Avenue.

See you on the web,

Diana Young, RD, LD/N, CDE, CPT
Registered and Licensed Dietitian
Certified Diabetes Educator
Certified Pump Trainer

Adult Weight Management Series for National Nutrition Month



Teach me!





For the Month of March I will be posting a series on Adult Weight Management at http://www.iowaavenue.com/ Come Join us there!


Topics:






March 6 – 1-2 pounds a week


March 8 - Portion Control


March 10 – Teach me!



March 13, 14 and 15 - a short break possibly with commentary

March 16 - Low Carb Diet



March 19 - Medicated


I hope you enjoy this series.