Diana's Activity on iChange
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diana posted "Hemp and Nutrition" to journal
For those of you interested in hemp: Hemp: Nature's forgotten nutraceutical Hemp Seed and Nutrition Registered Dietitian Video: Nutritional... show moreComment Like Motivate diana
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diana posted "Live Chat today, same time; different channel" to journal
Hi iChangers, It's Live Chat day and I thought we'd try something different since some of you don't have a headset but I bet all of you have a... show moreView 13 more commentsComment 1 person liked this. Like Motivate dianaSheesh! I might call again just to see what Estelle sounds like. It looks like area code 724 is in Pennsylvania.
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diana posted "Michi's Ladder" to journal
Today I was reviewing Michi's Ladder. Ever heard of it? Basically, foods are broken down into 5 tiers. If you consume foods only from the... show more
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diana posted "Live Chat and Weely Weigh-in" to journal
It's Live Chat Day. We'll discuss the success and challenges you had during the week, wrap up "Navigating the Grocery Store and Food Labels"... show more
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diana posted "Live Chat and Weigh in Reminder" to journal
It's Live Chat Day. We'll discuss the success and challenges you had during the week, portion control and touch on next week's topic: ... show more
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Healthy Eating Tips From ADA
by Diana YoungEat at least three meals a day and plan your meals ahead of time. Whether you’re eating at home, packing a lunch or eating out, an overall... show more
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diana posted "Weekly Wrap up" to journal
We had 2 fantastic Live Chats today. We talked about the different eating styles and it was determined that most people are sugar babies and... show moreComment Like Motivate dianaThank you for following up on the live chat. That is something to think about and perhaps discuss with my Dr. when I see him next. I appreciate the trouble you went thru to find this out for me. Th show more
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diana posted "Live Chat and Weigh in Reminder" to journal
It's Live Chat Day. We'll discuss the success and challenges you had during the week, "Food and Mood" and our new topic: Monitoring Your... show moreView 3 more commentsSo looking forward to the chat tonight. I've really missed it for the last couple of weeks. I'll also get to try out my new microphone :)Comment Like Motivate dianaI don't have a mic and webcam yet, but I am going to try to be there anyways...if I can figure it out this time. :)
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diana posted "Eating Styles" to journal
Eating styles refer to the way you habitually put together various eating behaviors. Some people use the same style all of the time while others... show more
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diana posted "Do You Suffer From Emotional Hunger?" to journal
Do You Suffer From Emotional Hunger? It’s normal to associate food with emotions. We often turn to food to feed our feelings. Hunger can... show more
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diana posted "It's Live Chat Day at iChange" to journal
We'll discuss the success and challenges you had during the week, how to get daily movement, and then we'll talk about the coming week "Foods... show moreView 5 more commentsHope to be there. iChange and all the great people are creating a healthier me and I need to learn all I can!!! (Have lost my 13 pounds of depression eating and am over the moon about that)!Comment Like Motivate dianaThanks for sending the article on that "contraption" . Glad I don't have to use it...but I guess I am glad it is there for people who do!
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15 Benefits of Exercise
by Diana YoungExercise decreases: risk of diabetes high blood pressure cancer weight depression osteoporosis heart disease back pain and increases: mood sleep... show more
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diana posted "Join Me Today for a Live Chat" to journal
We'll discuss the success and challenges you had during the week, how to deal with diet saboteurs aka friends and family, and then we'll talk... show moreView 3 more commentsI haven't made it to one yet, I'm pretty confident this will be the day since I'm home. See you this afternoon.Comment Like Motivate dianaOh no! I am going to miss this! I usually works nights but I wish I had realized this was happening tonight. I would have asked to meet my friend another time.
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diana posted "Books I'm Reading" to journal
Currently, I am reading 2 books that I highly recommend. The first is "Does this Clutter Make My Butt LooK Fat" and the second is "The... show moreView 4 more commentsDiana, I love Peter Walsh--used to watch a show on tv that he did "Clean Sweep." Like Clean House only more intelligent. I don't have his book yet but I've heard about it and I wonder if there isn't show moreComment Like Motivate dianaHave you read "Such a Pretty Fat" by Jen Lancaster? It's a funny book about Jen trying to get into shape
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diana posted an entry to journal
Did you know 5.7 million people have undiagnosed diabetes? When was the last time you had your glucose checked? Symptoms of diabetes *... show moreAn informative article. I have my blood work done every three months for my hypothryroidism ad cholesterol so am keeping a check on my sugar levels at that time, too. THanks for posting this.Comment Like Motivate dianaJust read (and am printing off) your article entitled "Motivate Me"..what a great one! Will read and reread it. Thanks so much.
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diana posted an entry to journal
So, I get up this morning and weigh myself as I do every week and I've lost 5 pounds. How the heck did that happen? I wasn't even trying. But... show moreView 9 more commentsSO this goes along with my question re: weighing daily vs .weekly..Changes can happen that are temporary and that could be discouraging. Thanks for posting this, Diana.Comment Like Motivate dianaRegarding your "ideal weight" info this am...Wow! Great information! I overestimated my ideal weight at 149,; it should be 130-144. Where do I reenter the corrected weight...as I now realize that I h show more
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diana posted an entry to journal
Looks like the attachment isn't showing up for most people. Here is the link to print the weekly meal planner for the Live Chat:... show moreDo you suggest weighing daily or once a week? I like to do it daily but how often should I update it on my food/exercise page?Comment Like Motivate dianaI try to discourage daily weighing because you will go up and down during the week and it tends to make one unhappy. So, try once a week - I usually suggest a weigh in the morning of the Live Chat.
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Lose Weight with The Plate Method
by Diana YoungWhen it comes to meal planning and portion control, a frequent complaint is that portion control is too complicated and time consuming. So,... show more
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diana posted an entry to journal
Having technical difficulties with the sodium handout. So I'll just post the link:... show moreView 4 more commentsThanks Diana. So I should be trying to buy supplies on the low sodium list instead of the rest? That could be hard for lunch meats. I usually buy turkey and ham, but I think there is a lot of sodiu show moreComment Like Motivate dianaHi Diana, I finally managed to get the Extended food list to save, so I could read it offline, Thank you. After all the time you spent trying to send the other docs, they still didn't work. I hit t show more
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diana posted an entry to journal
We had an awesome Live Chat last night. Next week we will begin one hour earlier - 8pm EST/5pm PST. Hope you can join us. One of the topics... show moreView 6 more commentsComment Like Motivate dianaIt's video and audio. So, if you have a webcam and headset or microphone, use them. However, it's not necessary. But if you want to talk to me you will have to type in all your responses and questi show more
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diana posted "Live Chat and Weigh in Reminder" to journal
Join me today at 9 pm EST (6 pm PST) for a Live Chat to discuss your success and challenges during the week. We'll review the importance... show more
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diana posted "Break that Plateau" to journal
Hi iChangers, I'm hearing some chatter about plateaus and some discouragement to go along with it. Review and/or print this checklist to assist... show moreComment 3 people liked this. Like Motivate dianaI love this. It happens to everyone at one time or another and knowing that and how to handle it is so supportive.
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Tired of Plain Water? 5 Ways to Hydrate
by Diana YoungDid you know there are other ways to hydrate besides plain water? 5 ways to hydrate: Green Tea In a recent study by The European Journal of... show more
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diana posted "Topic of the Week: Water" to journal
We had an awesome live chat last night. Thanks to everyone who participated. This week our focus is on drinking water. In your journal... show more
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diana posted "Live Chat and Weigh in Reminder" to journal
Join me today for a Live Chat to discuss success and challenges we had during the July 4th weekend and how to manage "future" social situations.... show moreView 3 more commentsRats, rats, rats. I forgot it was Thursday today. I'm going to try to make the second one, but no guarantees.Comment Like Motivate dianabugtrain, you don't need a cam. Most members don't have cams. Please join us next Thursday.
thorpfam, did someone pay you to say that? ROFLH. Thanks so much. That was so sweet.
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diana posted an entry to journal
Nutrition Note: Please keep your calories at or above 1200 because of the risk of vitamin/mineral deficiencies. It is very difficult to meet the... show moreView 5 more commentsComment Like Motivate dianaI have to say that is something I am finding hard, but this week is a new week and I am working to get to 1200 every day. Didn't realise until I started here how little I eat and how much a walking w show more
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diana posted an entry to journal
Live chat just started. Join me:
http://www.ichange.com/group/30-day-challenge-3/chatComment Like Motivate dianai dont think it is working diana, there are three of us in a room, but no one else came and my webcam wont connect
































