Weight Loss That Works http//: www.thidage.com/learning/health/wellness Course Description Lose weight the right way! Learn how to lose weight effectively and easily by eating what your body needs. Forget the fad diets: This program will help you reprogram your behavior so you'll maintain healthy habits for life. Expert advice from a nutritionist will guide you in choosing foods that satisfy both your mind and body. It can be done: Find out how to eat well while eating healthfully.

• Register for this free course • Go to the Discussion Cluster • Meet the Hosts

Requirements • Prerequisite Course: None

Objectives • Lose weight gradually and effectively. • Keep the weight off for the long-term. • Change behavior to maintain healthy eating habits.

Course Outline Lesson 1: Introduction • Love your body: Gain a positive self-image. • Say YES™ Plan food menus 1 - 4. • Tips for success. • Tracking your progress.

Lesson 2: Learning to Love Power Foods • Assess your super foods knowledge. • Watch out for chemical cuisine (junk food). • Good foods glossary. • Progressing with the Say YES Plan.

Lesson 3: Tools & Tips for Staying on Track • Understand your caloric needs. • Maintaining diet records. • Progressing with the Say YES Plan.

Lesson 4: Eat Your Favorite Foods • Know when to eat. • Portion control. • Modifying your diet. • Avoid energy zappers.

Lesson 5: Sensible Choices • Fish oils and heart attack. • Fighting cancer through food. • Protect your heart.

Lesson 6: Staying Motivated • Thinking positive. • Healthy habits for life. • There's no such thing as cheating.

Lesson 7: Secrets to Burning More Fat • Start strength training. • Share secrets to success. • Making meal substitutions.

Lesson 8: Making Creative Decisions • Plan a menu. • Finding nutritional values. • Planning menus based on nutritional needs.

Lesson 9: Show Off Your Menu • Share your menu. • Modify meal plans.

Lesson 10: Review & Graduation • Test your dieting expertise. • View & print your online diploma.

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