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 1 – BMI vs. Waist Circumference

March 2 – The 3 dirty words: Diet, Exercise, and Therapy

March 3 - 6 Months to a New You

March 4 – Realistic, Achievable and Sustainable Goals

March 5 - Mifflin-St. Jeor equation

March 6 – 1-2 pounds a week

March 7 - Eating Frequency and Patterns

March 8 - Portion Control

March 9 - Meal Replacements

March 10 – Teach me!

March 11 - Low Glycemic Index Diets

March 12 - Calcium and Weight Management

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

March 16 - Low Carb Diet

March 17 - Physical Activity

March 18 - Multiple Behavior Therapy Strategies

March 19 - Medicated

March 20 - BMI >=40 or >=35 with Comorbid conditions May = Surgery

I hope you enjoy this series.

1,200 Calorie Menu - Week 1 Day 1

Suggested Menu

Breakfast
1 slice whole wheat bread topped with 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
1 cup low calorie yogurt
Coffee, tea, or water

Lunch
1 ½ cup mixed greens and 1 cup garbanzo beans tossed with 2 teaspoon olive oil and 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 slice whole wheat bread
1 small apple
Water, or tea

Dinner
1 cup vegetable soup
3 ounces skinless roasted chicken breast
½ sweet potato
1 orange
1 cup skim milk
water

Approximately: 1,200 Calories, 70 g protein, 35 g fat, 25 gm fiber

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Iowa Avenue - A Weight Management Community

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Our primary mission is to support our community with the best weight management information, expert advice, via the Internet, to help all of our users to keep, prevent, or treat overweight and obesity by focusing on three main issues. They are:
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And:

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Until next time,

The Menu Coach