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What Is ChangeOne?
For the first time ever, Reader's Digest has created a diet of our own. We've
tapped some of the country's top nutritionists and dietary specialists to come
up with this completely new eating plan that takes the weight off...and keeps it
off. With just one simple change each week, you can win the weight-loss battle.
ChangeOne is easy. It's different. And thanks to the testing we've done, we know
it works.
With ChangeOne, you don't have to give up the foods you love. You don't have to
learn to like tofu. You don't have to eat dry, tasteless snacks. And you don't
have to toss out everything in your fridge or pantry. You just have to change
one eating habit at a time, starting with breakfast. Then it's on to lunch,
snacks, dinner, and beyond as you watch the weight melt away. Simple. Smart.
Sensible. We'll guide you through it, step by step.
Key Principles
1. Make one change at a time. You can't become a new person overnight -- lasting
change requires a measured approach.
2. The secret to weight loss is understanding portion sizes, not math.
3. All foods are allowed. Let your meals be a source of healthy pleasure and
never skimp on flavor or delight.
4. Eating for a healthy weight is the same as eating for health. Think of
ChangeOne as a way of life, and this will be the last time you have to lose
weight.
One Step at a Time
With ChangeOne, each week you'll tackle something new -- either a meal or an
aspect of daily life that influences how you eat. Here's an overview of the
healthy changes you'll make:
Week 1: Change Breakfast
You'll overhaul your breakfast, following recommendations on your
personalized meal plan, and you'll start learning to recognize reasonable
portion sizes.
Week 2: Change Lunch
While sticking to your new habit of eating a healthy breakfast, you'll learn
how to eat sensible lunches -- whether you're eating at home, dining out, or
brown-bagging.
Week 3: Change Snacks
You'll learn how to get snacking under control and discover that you can
have your cake and eat it, too. In fact, you get two snacks a day in your meal
plan.
Week 4: Change Dinner
You've taken control of breakfast, lunch, and snacks, so now it's time to
tackle dinner. You'll learn to slow down and savor dinner, which will actually
help you eat less.
Week 5: Dining Out
You'll go out for meals at least twice to practice simple ordering
strategies to cut those portions down to size.
Week 6: Weekends and Holidays
You'll learn techniques for handling weekends and special occasions, so you
can resist temptation and enjoy yourself.
Week 7: Fixing Your Kitchen
You'll take a hard look at what's in your refrigerator and on your shelves.
Is the food you see helping you lose weight or undermining your best intentions?
Week 8: How Am I Doing?
It's time to assess your progress and clear any roadblocks.
Week 9: Stress Relief
Stress has a way of sneaking up on you, and eating often serves as a coping
mechanism. We'll help you identify and relieve those hidden pressures.
Week 10: Staying Active for Success
C'mon, you knew you couldn't avoid exercise. This week you'll learn the only
foolproof way to keep weight off.
Week 11: Keeping on Track
If the pounds start to return, they won't come back all at once. We'll have
you build a self-monitoring system to remind you when you might be straying from
your desired weight.
Week 12: Banish Boredom
You'll discover how you can make great food an ongoing source of pleasure --
and maintain your loss.
For what is the best choice, for each individual is the highest
it is possible for him to achieve.
Aristotle
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