Cyd Notter

Author and Nutrition Educator, Founder of The "Plan A" Diet™

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How to Prevent Pandemic Weight Gain

May 7, 2020 By Cyd Notter

During these days of a pandemic lockdown, I'm seeing a lot of social media posts poking fun at the amount of weight people are gaining as they hang out around the house and don't have much to do.

Would you like to reverse that trend while still eating delicious, satisfying foods whenever you're hungry? (Notice I didn't say eat whenever you're bored or stressed - that's a topic for another day :))

There is nothing wrong with your appetite, and there's nothing wrong with you willpower! This short video by Dr. McDougall sums it up nicely.

Folks are overweight not just because they're eating too many calories, but because they're eating too many FAT calories. The body is DESIGNED to store fat; that's the body's normal response when we take in too many calories from fat.

The solution is this:

  1. Eat a low-fat diet centered around starches (rice, corn, potatoes, beans, legumes, whole grains, fruit, vegetables).
  2. Don't overeat. Eat whenever you're hungry, but stop when you're comfortably full. Don't starve, don't stuff.
  3. Moderate exercise NEVER hurts, and benefits you in so many ways besides weight loss.
  4. Remember to drink lots of good, clean water every day.

It's easy to munch on junk food and high fat desserts when its constantly at your disposal during this lockdown...but if gaining weight is a struggle you'd like to finally overcome, then follow Dr. McDougall's and The "Plan A" Diet's advice. I can HELP you do this! Not only for weight loss, but your precious health depends on it, too.

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If you could change ONE thing….

April 2, 2020 By Cyd Notter

Here are two questions for your consideration today:

  1. If you could change just ONE thing about a health condition (or a weight issue), what would that be?                    and
  2. How far would you be willing to go in order to achieve that change?

In my nearly 25 years of helping people with their health and weight issues, I've discovered that people are most likely to make dietary changes when:

  • they're awfully tired of taking meds (and never getting better)
  • they're totally frustrated with being heavy (while growing heavier each year)
  • a new medical diagnosis has caused them to be fearful of their future

It's sad - so terribly sad - because the majority of today's chronic ailments and weight issues are not only preventable, they are reversible. People are suffering needlessly, either because they don't know any better, they simply don't care, or they haven't reached one of the above tipping points.

Every week, I learn of more bad news. Stroke, hypertension, bladder inflammation, gut problems, and arthritis are the issues I've learned of just this week among my circle of family/friends - all of which are relieved or totally reversed by simply changing what's on the end of the fork.

If you've reached a tipping point, PLEASE consider switching to a whole food, plant-based diet to give your body the absolute best chance to heal. Give it 30 days. Heck, give it two weeks. Work WITH your body to heal rather than working against it. All with delicious foods such as sloppy joes, burritos, pasta, and mashed potatoes with gravy.

Join me in this online course, where you can learn the whys and hows of changing your diet. The course is designed for a 6-week transition, but you can always speed it up if you're ready to dive in. Work at your own pace in the comfort of your home, with access to me for questions, extra support, or whatever you need.

Once you get over the learning hump (with me at your side), you'll never regret doing so when you discover the many benefits and how much better you feel. Why change just ONE thing when you can change many!

Please join me. Nothing would make me happier than to help you achieve better health and hear YOUR success story. Check out other local success stories here. (Note: This course is complimentary to those at ICBC; please contact me at [email protected].)

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Meet Amanda and Be Inspired!

May 24, 2018 By Cyd Notter

You will be inspired and amazed by Amanda's transformation! Her commitment and willingness to do the initial legwork has resulted in healed digestive issues, optimal weight, the ability to run 5K's and the talent to create incredible recipes.  Read her motivating story here.

 

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Have Your Weight Loss Effort Stalled?

March 22, 2018 By Cyd Notter

Dr. John McDougall (and Cyd)

If your engine has stalled out while striving to lose weight, you will benefit from Dr. McDougall's "Maximum Weight Loss" (MWL) 10-point checklist to get it revved up again.

Start each meal with a soup, salad or fruit; avoid flour, sugary drinks and high-fat plant foods; use the 50/50 plate method (starches and non-starches). All of these tips make sense for quick weight loss.

Remember that we don't "diet".  You should never be hungry when following any type of whole food, plant-based, no-added-oil plan. Following the MWL tips will help you break through the plateau.

Share your success stories with me, I love to hear them!

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