Why Transitions Lifestyle System?

The name says it all - LIFESTYLE! Magic Pills, liquid diets, caloric restriction, cutting out whole food groups (carbs, fats, etc) WILL NOT lead you to permanent, healthy weight loss! Most of us have proven that these methods with provide us with a temporary solution to getting into those shorts, swimsuit, dress, but we have also seen that in no time at all we are back to the "fat" end of the closet, possibly even bigger than we were before!

Every time we "diet" our metabolism slows. Our bodies don't realize our cupboards and pantries are full and think we're starving! So, just as we did 10,000 years ago when there was a food shortage, everything gets stored as fat. Plus, we start to lose muscle and water (which is why we lose "weight" although we think we're losing fat!).

The only way to reach a healthy weight is with a healthy LIFESTYLE! That includes what you're eating, nutritional support if needed, managing your stress/cortisol levels and getting moving! I'm not talking about trading being a food junkie for a workout junkie, but you have to get moving. Period. End of discussion! Just start walking 1/2 an hour twice a day (and especially after you have a tense moment or confrontation - this will stabalize your cortisol) to start.

The Transitions Lifestyle System hits all these components which is why it has proven successful for losing 20 lbs or 200 lbs. Over 12 weeks you'll change your eating habits, how your manage stress and exercise, your attitudes toward health & your weight, and most importantly, re-shape your body in a healthful way, losing fat and building muscle!

Transitions Lifestyle programs are available in Beaverton & Lake Oswego NT1:1 class locations, as well as an individual, online 12 week series. For more information contact Nutritional Therapy 1:1 @ (971) 227-9919 or visit http://www.transitionsforhealth.info/

Fat Pill??

So I have just seen yet another news story about research to develop some magic "Fat Pill". . . Why does so much time, money and attention go into something that will allow people to continue to eat poorly, maintain poor lifestyle habits and then take a pill that in all likelihood will lead to more health problems down the road???

I have been accused of being a conspiracy theorist but I wonder if anyone has looked into who is funding some of these studies?? I wouldn't be surprised to see some packaged goods manufacturers behind some of these: "Keep eating my unhealthy food and just take the magic fat pill!"

Seriously, the only way to reach your healthy weight is to CHANGE YOUR LIFESTYLE to support good health. Our bodies are amazing machines, going on day after day even with the abuse we heap on them.

As a recovering carb addict myself, I know how hard making those changes can be. And exercise has NEVER been my idea of a good time! But I also know that even 1/2 hour of walking every day makes a big difference in how I feel and what I can eat! Make even one small change each day or even each week; buy products without high fructose corn syrup or hydrogenated oils. Buy fresh produce at the local farmer's market; make meal preparation a family affair.

Little changes add up to lifestyle changes. No pill needed.

What is the Glycemic Index?

One of the cornerstones of the Transitions Lifestyle System is choosing foods from the low end of the Glycemic Index. But What IS the GI???

Simply put, the Glycemic Index is a measurement of how quickly carbs impact your blood sugar levels. The higher the index (sugar, white bread, potatoes) the quicker these foods spike blood sugar and the release of insulin. Diets filled with high GI foods can lead to overeating, obesity, diabetes, inflammation and a variety of other maladies.

With Transitions we focus on eating Low GI to limit those blood sugar spikes. This keeps the blood sugar "dominoes" from tipping over!

Want to know more?? Contact NT1:1 to attend the next Transitions Orientation to learn why this program is different and WORKS!! (971) 227-9919