Week 2 Friday Meeting (January 15)

Welcome to week 2 of the New Year’s Challenge! This week we’re going to ask you to reflect on the goals you set forth for yourself this year. Approximately 90 percent of Americans make at least one New Year's resolution, and it’s no surprise that the majority choose weight-loss as their number one goal? This is also the time of year when you may notice all the articles and TV segments about quick ways to lose weight. And while those gimmicky promotions may sound appealing, fad diets aren’t the way to go. When it comes to permanent weight loss and long-term health, slow and steady wins the race. Learn more about why quick fix diets fail.

As you begin your journey of losing weight and leading a healthy lifestyle, it’s important to identify what your goals are and to make sure they are realistic. For starters, don’t stress over losing pounds, and instead focus on following the Meal Plans carefully, breaking unhealthy habits, and incorporating more exercise into your routine. Before you know it, you have already dropped a dress size! Share your goals with us and tell us how you plan to obtain them.

Today Lynn Grieger, registered dietician, is going to discuss how to set obtainable goals — and how to stick with them for good! Lynn has 20 years of experience in the fields of nutrition, wellness, and health. Lynn has an undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont, spent four years as an officer in the US Army, and then went back to school at Valparaiso University in Indiana to become a registered dietitian. She’s also a certified diabetes educator with additional training and expertise working with people with type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes, as well as a certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine. Lynn also completed coaching training through Well Coaches and is a frequent freelance author for several print and online magazines.