The practice of mindfulness is to be fully present and aware of the moment you are experiencing. Mindful eating involves concentrating on the process of eating and enjoying the sensations of food, such that we become aware of our body’s hunger and satiety cues. Mindful eating guides us to eat with joy while nourishing our bodies with energy. Instead of worrying about factors such as weight, we can learn to trust our bodies to tell us when and what to eat in order to feel our best. Research shows that mindful eating helps with weight management and the development of [...]

  In 2014, Pam and Steve met at CONCI while they were both losing weight on the OPTIFAST program.  After Pam lost 150 pounds and Steve lost 190, they were no longer going to the clinic on a weekly basis.  They lost track of each other. It wasn’t until 2017 that their paths crossed again. It was then that CONCI dietitian Jody Riley reintroduced them, suggesting they contact each other for maintenance support. They quickly became friends because of what they had in common.  Both achieved weight loss in the same way, and both understood the challenge of keeping the [...]

INTERMITTENT FASTING: A NEW ALTERNATIVE MEANS TO WEIGHT LOSS Intermittent fasting involves a short period of not eating followed by a period of eating freely (but smartly). The 3 forms of this type of fasting are as follows: *5:2 diet – Two days per week of limiting intake to 500 calories (These calories should include 50 grams of protein). Remaining five days of eating without calorie restriction Alternate day fasting – Alternate between a 500-calorie fast day and a day of eating without calorie restriction. 500 calories are eaten every other day and should include 50 grams of protein. 16:8 [...]

Maintaining a Weight Loss IS Possible! A Patient’s Recipe for Success Pam started her transformation in December 2012 when she began the OPTIFAST program. In 15 months she lost 138 pounds! Reaching her goal in February 2014, she experienced the many positive changes that weight loss made in her life. She considers herself fortunate enough to “have her life back,” and vows she will never regain the weight. Fast forward 4 years! It is now 2018 and, not only has Pam maintained her entire weight loss, but she has lost an additional 10-15 pounds! Pam is a great example that [...]