Healthy Winners

9/05: JOHN M. IS THIS WEEKS HEALHTY WINNER... 

"I gave myself a birthday present this year by reaching my goal weight of 200 pounds on my 76th birthday. This represents a weight loss of 35 pounds over the past 6 months; I haven’t weighed that little in over 30 years!  But as nice as that was, my greatest thrill was in getting off that dreaded CPAP machine (my wife says I no longer snore) and reducing my medications. I have eliminated one blood pressure pill and cut the dosage on another in half; yet my doctor measured my blood pressure this week at 120 over 70, a significant drop from 6 months ago.  I also have a new wardrobe! My pants size has dropped from a tight-fitting 42" to a comfortable 38" waist. Another nice bonus is that my energy level is up and I seldom need my afternoon nap anymore. Thank you Habits of Health!"

9/12: DENISE IS THIS WEEKS HEALHTY WINNER...

"I was overweight in high school and over the years, I just resigned myself to being heavy. I was always told I was beautiful, but by the time I was in college I was a size 20 to 24, and didn't feel beautiful. I started having a lot of health issues. My husband was afraid for my health, and worried that I wouldn't be around to raise my children. I attended my employer's health and benefits fair where I learned about a program to change my eating habits. I decided to try it.  My family and friends can't believe my physical and emotional transformation. I lost 143 lbs. and no longer have knee pain or huff and puff as I walk upstairs. I especially enjoy doing things with my kids, and flying in a plane without worrying that the seatbelt won't fasten."

9/19: JOHN S. IS THIS WEEKS HEALHTY WINNER...

"When my wife started this new eating plan I thought it was just another goofy gimmick that she had fallen for in hopes of losing weight. Over the next 5 months I watched her lose weight and gain tons of energy while I just ate and ate and sat on the couch. I decided to join her to see if I could feel better too and started the plan on 12/31/10. I am more energetic and can handle this Alabama heat better than I ever have. I dropped 70 lbs. and haven't been this slim since I was about 13 years old. I went from a tight size 38 pants to a loose size 32 and a tight size X-Large shirt to a loose size Large. I feel more healthy and alive and know that I am in the best shape I have ever been in. I am also excited about being able to be more productive in life. I still love to eat, but I have a handle on how to eat now. I control the food instead of letting it control me and that's a great place to be."

The secret to our Healthy Winners' success is that they reduced inflammation and fat by balancing their blood sugar on a daily basis. Doing this switched their bodies from FAT STORING machines to FAT BURNING machines!  

The secret to maintaining their healthy weight for LIFE is that they are continuing to eat 3 balanced meals for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, along with 3 low-glycemic snacks/fuelings 2 to 3 hours after each meal.

Dr. A's Habits of Health and the Habits of Health website give us all the tools and resources we need to learn how easy it is to prepare balanced meals, along with a large selection of 100 calorie, healthy, low-glycemic, nutrient-dense snack options. Our portion controlled meal replacements (PCMR's) may also be used as healthy snacks.

3 Balanced Meals & 3 Healthy Snacks Maintenance Program 

6:30 Breakfast

Balanced Breakfast with 8 oz water

9:00 Snack

one of Dr. A's Fuelings or PCMR with 8 oz water

Noon Lunch

Balanced Lunch with 8 oz water

3:00 Snack

Fueling with 8 oz water

6:00 Dinner

Balanced Dinner with 8 oz water

9:00 Snack

Fueling with 8 oz water

Dr. A's Sample Fueling Breaks (partial list) 

3 oz. of mixed nuts (a small handful)

10 almonds and a celery stick

29 pistachios

12 cashews

20 peanuts

2 tbsps. sesame seeds

4 brazil nuts

3 walnuts with ½ sliced apple

5 almonds with 1 square dark chocolate
(70% cocoa or higher)

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Certified Health Coach-Grant Hughes-678)468-2523

"I was overweight in high school and over the years, I just resigned myself to being heavy.  I was always told I was beautiful, but by the time I was in college I was a size 20 to 24, and didn't feel beautiful.

I started having a lot of health issues.  My husband was afraid for my health, and worried that I wouldn't be around to raise my children.  I attended my employer's health and benefits fair where I learned about a program to change my eating habits.  I decided to try it.

My family and friends can't believe my physical and emotional transformation.  I lost 143 lbs. and no longer have knee pain or huff and puff as I walk upstairs.  I especially enjoy doing things with my kids, and flying in a plane without worrying that the seat belt won't fasten."  Congratulations Denise!