We invite interested people and current dieters to come to our seminars. Bring a friend, family member or a coworker. It’s an excellent way to hear about our program with no obligation.

Seminars last approximately 1 hour and you will have the option to start the diet the day of the seminar or at a later date if you choose to do so. Pre-registration is required! See our seminar schedules below:

Sioux Falls Seminar Schedule

• Monday, May 7th :: 5:30-6:30pm
• Monday, May 14th :: 5:30-6:30pm
• Monday, May 21st :: 5:30-6:30pm
• Monday, June 4th :: 5:30-6:30pm
• Monday, June 11th :: 5:30-6:30pm
• Monday, June 18th :: 5:30-6:30pm
• Monday, June 25th :: 5:30-6:30pm

Call our office at 605-275-5555 to register yourself, friends or loved ones!

Yankton Seminar Schedule

• Tuesday, May 8th :: 5:30-6:30pm
• Monday, May 14th :: 12:30-1:30pm
• Tuesday, May 15th :: 5:30-6:30pm
• Tuesday, May 22nd :: 5:30-6:30pm
• Tuesday, May 29th :: 5:30-6:30pm
• Tuesday, June 5th :: 5:30-630pm
• Monday, June 11th :: 12:30-1:30pm
• Tuesday, June 19th :: 5:30-6:30pm
• Monday, June 25th :: 12:30-1:30pm
• Tuesday, June 26th :: 5:30-6:30pm

For Pre-registration please call our office at 605-689-1234.

Hartford Seminar Schedule

• Tuesday, May 1st :: 6:00-7:00pm
• Tuesday, May 22nd :: 6:00-7:00pm

Please contact our office at 605-528-3440 for pre-registration.

Colorado Springs Seminar Schedule

We will host an Open House prior to each seminar on Mondays from 5:30-6:00 PM and Wednesdays from 11:30-12:00 PM.

• Monday, May 7th :: 6:00-7:00pm
• Wednesday, May 9th :: 12:00-1:00pm
• Monday, May 14th :: 6:00-7:00pm
• Wednesday, May 16th :: 12:00-1:00pm
• Monday, May 21st :: 6:00-7:00pm
• Wednesday, May 23rd :: 12:00-1:00pm
• Wednesday, May 30th :: 6:00-7:00pm
• Monday, June 4th :: 6:00-7:00pm
• Wednesday, June 6th :: 12:00-1:00pm
• Monday, June 11th :: 6:00-7:00pm
• Wednesday, June 13th :: 12:00-1:00pm
• Monday, June 18th :: 6:00-7:00pm
• Wednesday, June 20th :: 12:00-1:00pm
• Monday, June 25th :: 6:00-7:00pm
• Wednesday, June 27th :: 12:00-1:00pm

Please contact our office at 719-591-2664 for pre-registration.

No Turning Back

You might be thinking about how much you want to make a lifestyle change for the better; or maybe you have made that decision and need motivation to keep at it. It’s “easy” to make resolutions for change when a new year rolls around; however, it’s not always so “easy” to act on those resolutions or stay committed long-term.

In light of this, may we ask, “Why not start now?”; or “Why turn back to old habits?” You have one life to live and you have the choice to make it count, to make a difference, to live right here and now. Today. Those chocolate chip cookies, potato chips, that slice of birthday cake, the puppy chow your co-worker brought to the office, that glass of wine…these things aren’t going anywhere. You are.  No turning back.

Storyline Conference

You may have heard of author and speaker Donald Miller. He’s written a few books, one of which is called A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. For the past few years, Donald has hosted an event called the Storyline Conference, which is a real-life expansion of the aforementioned book. In the spring of this year, there will be three opportunities to attend this conference between three different locations in Portland, Nashville, and Santa Barbara.

Here’s an excerpt from Donald’s website about the conference and his book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: “Are you living a great story with your life? The elements of a great story involve a character that knows what they want and is willing to overcome conflict to get it. If these elements are clear, your life will make more sense and you’ll be more engaged. Pick up A Million Miles in a Thousand Years today and start living and loving your story.”

Visit http://donmilleris.com/conference/ for more information on the Storyline Conference.

Know your vegetables and how you want them prepared:

Ask for plain lettuce with vegetables that are allowed on whatever phase of the diet you’re in. You can also ask for steamed broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, etc. Make sure you request that the vegetables are not prepared in butter. Again, feel free to bring your own dressing for salad and/or veggies or ask for oil and vinegar on the side.

On a Diet and at a Restaurant?

Believe it. You can stay true to the diet protocol while eating out. All it takes is initiative, courage, and commitment to the decision you made to get to your weight loss goal.

Most restaurants are quite compliant when you make special requests for food – preparation, sides, etc. Today we’ll tackle a standard chicken breast! This staple protein is available at many restaurants and is able to be prepared in a healthy way.

First off, ask questions of your waiter or waitress.

Is a plain, grilled chicken breast available?

What are Ketones?

“Ketones are a normal and efficient source of fuel and energy for the human body. They are produced by the liver from fatty acids, which result from the breakdown of body fat in response to the absence of glucose/sugar. In a ketogenic diet, the tiny amounts of glucose required for some select functions can be met by consuming a minimum amount of carbs – or can be manufactured in the liver from protein. When your body is producing ketones, and using them for fuel, this is called “ketosis.” ” - excerpt from dieter handout

How will ketosis help me to lose weight?

“Most reducing diets restrict caloric intake,, so you lose weight but some of that is fat and some of it is lean muscle as well. Less muscle means slowed metabolism, which makes losing weight more difficult and gaining it back so easy. Ketosis will help you lose FAT.

Being in ketosis means that your body’s primary source of energy is fat (in the form of ketones). When you consume adequate protein as well, there’s no need for the body to break down its muscle tissue. Ketosis also tends to accelerate fat loss – once the liver converts fat to ketones, it can’t be converted back to fat, and so is excreted.” - excerpt from dieter handout

WEEKLY QUESTIONS FOR DIETER REVIEW

1. Wine and Alcohol:

a. Encourage weight gain

b. Have no effect on weight loss

c. Are great energy drinks

2. One would follow the IP Weight Loss Method because eating protein makes you lose weight:

a. True

b. False

Protein is only a tool; it’s the method that enables you to lose weight.

3. During the IP Weight Loss Method, consuming carbohydrates above the recommended amount of the protocol will:

a. Hinder your weight-loss for 2 to 3 days

b. Compromise your overall success with the program

c. Have little effect on your weight-loss

It may compromise your weight loss for 2-3 days that week but more importantly, the Dieter will not be “resetting the pancreas”.

1. a – 2. b – 3. b

What is Protein?

“Proteins have a numerous benefits. They are essential for growth and repair. Skin, organs, muscles, hair and fingernails are all mainly protein materials. Proteins help to synthesize hormones (for example, insulin) and are also crucial to the immune system, because disease-fighting antibodies are synthesized from protein.” - excerpt from dieter handout

WEEKLY QUESTIONS FOR DIETER REVIEW

1. In order to lose weight, one should:

a. Eat a more balanced diet

b. Eat less

c. Reduce the intake of all carbohydrates

d. Exercise

2. Eating fruit:

a. Will make you gain weight

b. Will help you lose weight

c. Is healthy and has NO effect on weight issues

d. Can inhibit weight loss

3. Moderate to heavy exercise during the first month of Phase 1:

a. Is encouraged and will accelerate your rate of fat loss

b. Can make you feel more energetic and help you increase your muscle mass

c. Is necessary for optimal results on the IP Weight Loss Method

d. Is discouraged and should be replaced with a light workout (1/3 the intensity of your existing program if you are exercising) and a 4th packet of unrestricted IP food.

1. c – 2. d – 3. d

Phase 3 Introduction

“Provide a transition from a weight loss protocol to a weight maintenance protocol. Most diets go directly from their weight loss mode to the maintenance phase as far as calorie consumption is concerned. These types of programs we feel, promote “food storage” rather than “food burning”. In simple terms we will slowly increase the caloric intake so our metabolism can keep up with the increased fuel. Losing muscle mass during the weight loss phase and failing to slowly increase calories to a maintenance level are major reasons for the “yo-yo dieting” so typical in most popular programs.” – excerpt from dieter handout

Good food combinations are essential during the Maintenance Phase.

Carbohydrates and Fats should be separated. Like two troublesome students, a teacher must put them at opposite end of the classroom. Individually they may be good, but together they can be trouble. This combination is the key to unlocking your fat storage.

Here’s the basic rule: a meal that is RICH in Carbohydrates should be POOR in Fats and vice versa.

The Ideal Weigh has opened a brand new center in Colorado Springs, CO. We are in the process of getting all the contact information up on our site but in the mean time would like to get you the information!

The Ideal Weigh, Inc

5861 Palmer Park Blvd.

Colorado Springs, CO 80951

Phone: 719-591-2664

Fax: 719-597-5938

Email: cs@idealweighcenters.com

Check out our Media & Events Page to get a list of our upcoming events and click on Informative Seminars on the right to see our scheduled seminars. Also see our newest coach/consultant Hilary Sternberg for Colorado Springs on the About Us page. We’re glad to welcome Hilary and the new location in Colorado Springs into the Ideal Weigh family!

2012 is here! Seize the opportunity to grow into the person you can shrink down to be with The Ideal Weigh!

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Copyright Sioux Falls Woman Magazine 2011. Used with permission.