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Surf’s Up! Our Beach Party is Monday 6/11.

Written by Ty Bushart on June 10, 2018. Posted in Blog.

Surf’s up! Diet Center’s Beach Party Weight Loss Open House is Monday, June 11th. This is our last savings event of the year offering 50% OFF all programs and 60% OFF if joining with a friend, family member or co-worker. You can lose up to 15 pounds by July 4th when you get started now. We also have all our products on sale including the new AM/PM Weight Control Patch that makes losing weight even faster and easier than ever before. Summer is a terrific time to work on your goals because of the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. Summer is also perfect for grilling foods to make prep super easy and really turbocharge your results. We appreciate the support you have shown us for the last 45 years in business. Our teams look forward to helping you reach your health and wellness goals and a sizzling look for summer. Due to high demand we see during this event, we encourage you to make an online appointment to reserve a time just for you. See you at the Beach Party!

Our Favorite Tips to Keep Motivation High

Written by Ty Bushart on May 21, 2018. Posted in Blog.

When starting a weight-loss journey, you may have the best intentions to stay committed to your health. But sometimes, everyday life gets in the way leaving you feeling tired and unmotivated. While these feelings are natural, they can post a detriment to your weight loss if you let them win.

But have no fear! Your Diet Center Counselors have compiled some of our favorite tips and tricks to keep you moving, motivated and on your way to a healthier lifestyle.

Chart Your Progress

Take a picture and measure your waist, hips, bust, etc. before beginning your regimen. Hop on the scale weekly to see how much you’ve lost and record your new weight. By keeping tabs on your progress, you are more likely to have the motivation to stick with it when you see how far you’ve come. Be sure to take another picture at the end of your journey and set the photos side by side.

Reward Yourself (Without Food)

While it may be customary for you reward milestones at work and your personal life with a dinner out or a large slice of celebratory cake, these things can get in the way of your weight loss. Rewarding yourself with food can stall your results. Instead, find other ways to pat yourself on the back. Try a new body scrub in a warm bubble bath, get a deep-tissue massage or treat yourself to a pedicure!

Start a “Why” Jar

If you’re ever feeling especially discouraged with your weight-loss results, it can be tempting to just give up and return to old habits. But don’t let one day get you down. Instead, prepare for these moments of weakness with affirmations of your own self worth and reasons for beginning your weight-loss journey. Write down things you want to change, things you love about yourself and your motivations, then fold them and place in a jar. On tough days, pick one out and read it to yourself for an extra boost of confidence and motivation!

Exercise

While it may seem daunting to start an exercise routine, being active goes hand in hand with a healthy diet. Take small steps to move around more during your day, whether it’s taking the stairs at work or taking 20-minute breaks to walk around the neighborhood before or after meals.

Get Connected

Studies show that having a weight-loss pal or a group of friends to keep you accountable may increase your results. The competition factor involved in group weight-loss endeavors may help you put some fun into the journey and boost the effort you put into achieving your goals. Have a text buddy or Diet Buddy at Diet Center to help rock your results.

Plan a Post Weight-Loss Outfit

Maybe you have a favorite pair of “skinny jeans” you’ve kept for years or have been eyeing a cocktail dress on a mannequin in a boutique window. Planning an outfit to debut once you’ve hit your healthy goal weight will give you just one extra thing to look forward to!

Enlist Your Canine Friend

To kick start your exercise routine, try enlisting the help of your dog. Dogs make great walking and running partners and, in the process, you will also be giving your pet some much-needed exercise and attention!

Make a Monetary Commitment

Studies show that investing your hard-earned dollars in weight loss can actually help you stay motivated. If you enroll in an exercise package or a weight-loss program that may have an expiration date, chances are you will be more committed to utilizing the healthy investment you’ve already made.

Be Your Own Model

While it may be tempting to cut out magazine images very thin models, fight the urge to pin up any unrealistic body images. Instead, find a photo of yourself at your healthiest weight and use that as your inspiration for something to work toward.

Surround Yourself with Good Temptations

Instead of a candy jar, put out a fruit bowl. Stock your refrigerator with colorful, healthy food options and store them in clear containers within reach for everyone in the family. Learn to appreciate and crave the color and delicious flavor of healthier options.

By practicing self-control, positive affirmation and keeping yourself accountable, you will find you have more motivation to continue on your weight-loss journey.

Helpful Tips for Ordering Out

Written by Ty Bushart on April 28, 2018. Posted in Blog.

Can you lose weight while having foods you love? When it comes to dining out at restaurants, you may think there’s no possible way you can go out to eat and continue to lose or maintain your weight loss. At Diet Center, we introduce you to all the tools and knowledge needed to make eating out a breeze.

Before you dine out, it’s important to be prepared! Walk into the restaurant knowing that you are going to say “no” to the bread basket, you are committed to avoiding empty calories such as alcohol and you’re going to enjoy the company rather than focusing solely on food. There are plenty of healthy options when dining out that allow you to enjoy what you are eating while maintaining your commitment to your weight-loss and health goals. Here are some additional tips for ordering out.

Tip 1: Prepare Ahead of Time

Most restaurants have their menus online. Take a few minutes to view the menu ahead of time and choose the healthiest option from there. This way, you are already prepared to order and won’t be tempted by other menu options! Before the meal, be sure to take your Diet Center Carb Blockers, which will assist with reducing cravings, decreasing hunger and increased fat burning. A Gold Protein Drink or Fiber Supplement will also aid in creating a feeling of satiety helping to avoid overeating.

Tip 2: Don’t Be Afraid to Ask

You can ask the chef to prepare your food any way you’d like. Don’t be afraid of seeming “picky”—restaurants receive special orders all the time. Don’t feel obligated to explain that you are trying to lose weight, simply tell the waiter that because of dietary concerns, you need your meal prepared a certain way. Ask to have your protein grilled without butter, fat or salt and substitute an extra vegetable or side salad for your starch option!

Tip 3: Order Healthy Options from the Diet Center Food List

You may order any meats, fruits and vegetables from your servings, however, we recommend you save your starch servings for when you eat at home. Starch servings at a restaurant can be double or triple the recommended portion and contain far more calories.

Tip 4: Avoid Temptation

Don’t tempt yourself. Wait until your fellow diners have taken a roll or piece of bread from the basket and politely ask the waiter if he can remove the basket from the table. Order soda water or iced tea with lemon or lime instead of a cocktail. This way, you avoid temptation and stay on track! If wine or cocktail is a must, ask your Diet Center Counselor for suggestions and order your drink after you place your order for your entrée. This keeps you on track!

Tip 5: Be Aware or Large Portion Sizes

Restaurants are notorious for serving larger-than-recommended portion sizes. To avoid overeating, ask your waiter to box half your meal up right away. That way, you won’t feel lethargic after your meal and you’ll also have leftovers for the next day. Another option is to cut all portions in half immediately upon being served by creating a line in your food. This will tell you your “stop” point. Without this line, it is easy to lose focus on how big the beginning portion was.

Tip 6: Eat Slowly and Mindfully

Eat slowly during your meal and be sure to take short breaks where you can put your fork down and pause or take a few sips of water. Give yourself 15 minutes after your meal to feel full. It takes the feeling of satiety time to register within your brain. If you still don’t feel satisfied, enjoy a decaffeinated non-fat latte or fresh fruit.

Ordering out at restaurants is easy when you prepare ahead of time and arm yourself with the knowledge to choose healthy options and the willpower to avoid temptation.

How Your Food Choices Affect Your Happiness

Written by Ty Bushart on January 29, 2018. Posted in Blog.

We’re all familiar with that common movie scene depicting a character in crisis, having experienced a breakup, embarrassing moment or career setback, wearing sweatpants, watching a movie and soothing their sorrows with a bowl of ice cream. While not always the case, the idea is that ice cream (or whatever your snack of choice) will provide comfort and pleasure in a time of need. The cliché is correct in recognizing the link between our emotions and the food we choose to eat. But as with most clichés, the relationship might be a little more complicated than that.

It’s Complicated

There is plenty of evidence that shows long-term, poor eating habits can lead to obesity and sometimes even depression. But what about those short-term fixes and cravings? Can your mood and overall happiness affect your daily food choices? Or do your daily food choices affect your mood? The short answer is “yes.”

Creating Patterns

In the short term, there is such thing as mood-boosting foods, meaning our ice cream cliché is technically accurate. Ice cream contains sugar, which may momentarily give you an energy boost and raise levels of the pleasing neurotransmitter, dopamine. But relying on foods like ice cream or high-fat, high-sugar choices to achieve short-term sources of pleasure can cause further cravings and create a pattern of overeating down the road.

Mood Foods

The good news is there are many foods that offer the mood-boosting benefits of sweet treats without the chemical rollercoaster ride that can produce long-term bad habits. Start with unrefined starches and good sources of protein including shellfish, eggs, oats or sweet potatoes. Each contains tryptophan, another feel-good neurotransmitter that is capable of making a direct connection with your brain. Add some fruits and vegetables, and your brain will be operating at full capacity.

Here are some of our favorite healthy mood-boosting foods:

citrus fruits
nuts and seeds
celery
salmon
eggs
kale
herbal tea

Diet Center’s Herbal II Formula is designed to help relieve stress and help you detoxify while feeling great. See your Diet Center Counselor for more information.

Finding Balance

The guiding principle in creating and sustaining happiness through your choices in food is balance. Eating meals full of fiber, protein and healthy fats will prevent chemical crashes and promote a lifestyle of consistency and confidence. While sweets and unhealthy carbs can momentarily cure your emotional ills, the physical toll they take on your body can soon influence your psychological well-being.

It’s a classic “chicken or the egg” question and a relationship dependent on several factors. Each person has a different experience based on family history and the unique circumstances in which they live, so it’s important to assess your relationship with food and understand your motivations and habits. Once you’ve identified those habits, you can adjust and start eating foods that truly make you—and your body—happy.

Why is Fiber Important for Weight Loss?

Written by Ty Bushart on January 10, 2018. Posted in Blog.

Did you know that fiber fights fat? Daily meal plans high in fiber not only help you lose weight faster, but have an array of health benefits. Dietary fiber is different from other food components such as fats, proteins, and carbs that your body breaks down and absorbs. This is because the human body can’t digest fiber; instead, it passes fairly intact through your stomach, small intestine, colon and then out of your body.

Why is fiber important? It flushes toxins from the body and provides numerous other health benefits as well:

Aids in weight loss. Fiber serves as an appetite suppressant. It also tends to be less calorie-dense, providing fewer calories for the same volume of food. We are breaking down fat rapidly on the Diet Center program. Fiber provides a catalyst to remove what we break down.
Enhances bowel function and health. Fiber decreases constipation and lowers the risk of hemorrhoids, diverticulitis and irritable bowel syndrome.
Normalizes blood sugar levels. Fiber slows the absorption of sugar. This helps improve blood sugar levels and, consequently, helps manage diabetes.
Improves cholesterol levels. Fiber may help to lower LDL or “bad” cholesterol as well as total cholesterol, therefore reducing the risk of heart disease.
Supports the immune system. Fiber supports good bacteria, or intestinal flora, and speeds the elimination of wastes and toxins from the body.

The average American consumes a mere 5 to 10 grams of fiber per day, while the American Dietetic Association recommends between 25 and 35 grams. On the Diet Center program, we ensure that clients are consuming a minimum of 25 grams per day. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, meal replacement products and fun-flavored fiber drinks all contribute to your daily fiber intake, while on the program.

Eating a diet rich in fiber helps keep your digestive system healthy and can lower your risk for numerous diseases, while at the same time helping you lose weight! Fiber fights fat!

Setting Successful Weight Loss Goals

Written by Ty Bushart on January 6, 2018. Posted in Blog.

We are ringing in 2018 with results. You’ve planned to look and feel your best, and now it’s time to get started. The first step of your weight-loss journey is to determine your goals. Setting smart, specific goals for yourself will motivate you to reach them. Before you begin, write down your goals so that you can reference them frequently throughout your program phases to track your progress.
Your goals will change as you begin to lose weight so it is important to always be challenging yourself with new goals weekly and monthly. Your Diet Center Counselor is here to support you during your entire journey and help you achieve your goals. Take advantage of their advice and support.
SMART Goal Strategy
A helpful tool for setting goals is to use the SMART goal strategy. This strategy will set you up to successful accomplish your goals, both large and small. Each of your goals should meet the following criteria:
Specific: Each goal should be specific. For example, losing weight is not specific, however, losing 35 pounds in 15 weeks is specific.
Measurable: If you can measure a goal you are better equipped to determine whether or not you have achieved it. You can also set milestones with measurable goals.
Attainable: An attainable goal is one that you have enough time and resources to achieve.
Realistic: All goals should be realistic. Setting unrealistic goals may result in disappointment or cause you to give up.
Timely: Goals must have starting points, ending points and fixed durations. Studies have shown keeping track of your progress will help you evaluate and stay motivated.
Set One Specific Goal
“Vague goals produce vague results.” There is no place in your life for vague goals. Your subconscious mind will fulfill whatever it focuses on and if your goals are ambiguous or incomplete, then you will achieve results that are also ambiguous or incomplete. You want to make your goal as detailed as possible in order to achieve the specific results that you desire. A specific goal is one that is clearly defined in such a way that anyone could come by and understand what you intend to accomplish. Your goal should contain a detailed description of what you want to accomplish, when you want to accomplish it by, and the action(s) you will take to accomplish it.
To set a specific goal, you must answer the six “W”questions:
» Who: Who is involved?
» What: What do I want to accomplish?
» Where: Identify a location.
» When: Establish a timeframe.
» Which: Identify requirements and constraints.
» Why: Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal.
EXAMPLE: A general goal would be: “Get in shape.” But a specific goal would say: “Join a health club and workout 3 days per week.”
Set Long and Short-Term Goals
Creating both long and short-term goals allows you to prepare for a change, rather than a quick-fix solution to your overweight condition. Short-term goals will help you evaluate and celebrate your results along the way, while long-term goals will establish solutions to help you change behaviors and lead a healthy life.
Get Organized
Now that you have established your goals, it’s time to plan. Create a timeline of your journey and keep that in a place where you will see it every day. Track your progress weekly using a notebook and record your food, water, nutritional supplement and activity on your Journal daily.
Stay Accountable
Staying motivated 100 percent isn’t always easy. Enlist the support and assistance of friends, family and your Diet Center Counselor. This is your journey and it’s important that you create a positive support system to achieve your goals. Your Advisor is there to help motivate you to achieve your goals, offer solutions and keep you accountable during challenging situations.
Reward Yourself
Reward yourself for each milestone you reach. Also remember to pat yourself on the back for small victories as well; declining dessert or getting 20 minutes of exercise in 3 times a week. Taking time to celebrate your success with non-food-related rewards is your building block for long-term success.
Review After Every Victory
The moment you achieve a goal is a triumphant feeling! Celebrate and assess your past goals and, from there, create new goals following the SMART method. If your goal was to lose 50 pounds by a certain date and you achieved that, celebrate the win and set a new goal. Your new goals could be anything from trying a new sport for 30 minutes a day to joining a gym for a month to merely working to maintaining your new goal weight in the future.

It’s a new year, a new you and we look forward to celebrating winning results with you!

5 Foods to Detox Your Body in the New Year

Written by Ty Bushart on December 28, 2017. Posted in Blog.

When people say the word “detox,” they often think master cleanse, juice diet or some form of fasting. What you may not know is that there are 5 foods to detox your body in the New Year—no fasting required!
Every day we eliminate or neutralize toxins through our colon, liver, lungs, skin and kidneys. However, with the volume of toxins we are exposed to through pollution, animal products and processed foods, our organs are working overtime and can’t always do the job 100%.
What you should do is incorporate foods that have detoxifying properties to speed the natural detox process along! Here are 5 foods to detox your body that are easy to incorporate into your Diet Center plan that support your body’s natural cleansing system. Don’t feel like you have to eat all of them at once—even just incorporating one of these 5 foods to detox your body adds real benefits you can see.
1. Cauliflower
Full of antioxidants, this cruciferous vegetable aids your body’s natural detoxification system and reduces inflammation. Roast with a little olive oil and garlic for a tasty treat! There are many other Diet Center recipes that incorporate this powerful vegetable as well, including Cauliflower Soup and Cauliflower “Smashed” Potatoes.
2. Broccoli
This vitamin-packed green machine helps neutralize and eliminate toxins. A perfect addition to your favorite Gold Protein Chicken Soup! Check out the recipe for Fat Burning Spicy Broccoli and Chicken Chowder.
3. Herbal II Formula
Our Herbal II nutraceutical detox supplement helps to: break through stubborn plateaus, improve metabolic rate, balance stress to energize and enhance weight loss! The perfect companion to your healthy new you, Herbal II is a health powerhouse! Ask your Diet Center Counselor for details.
4. Grapefruit
A good source of fiber, grapefruit helps lower cholesterol and aids digestion. If it’s too sour try a sprinkle of stevia on half a grapefruit for a sweet and tangy snack.
5. Cucumber
When you need to flush out toxins, reach for a cucumber! Ninety-five percent water and packed with nutrients, cucumbers sliced with Morton Lite Salt is a detox delight.
Your challenge next week is to try to add just one of these into your meals. Come back and tell us what you ate and how it made you feel!

Here’s to a healthy and happy 2018!

Your Diet Center Team

Healthy Holidays the Diet Center Way

Written by Ty Bushart on December 21, 2017. Posted in Blog.

Some people like to use holiday parties as a good excuse to be lenient with their weight loss plan, but between “friends-giving” and the countless holiday parties, those off-plan days can really start to add up! When you’re faced with a beautiful spread of holiday treats, ask yourself if that food item will help you achieve your long term health goals, or if it will only satisfy you in the moment.

Before heading out to your holiday festivities this year, make a promise to yourself that you WILL stick to your meal plan and you WON’T let the next few hours keep you from achieving your goals!

Healthy Holiday Tips

Get Active – Even though the weather is getting cooler, there are many fun ways to get active through the holidays. Go sledding at a local park or make a giant snowman in your front yard, and try taking the stairs instead of the escalator while you’re out finishing holiday shopping!
Ditch the Alcohol – The calories on alcoholic beverages add up quickly, and the way alcohol interacts with your body actually slows the metabolism of food, causing unnecessary weight gain.
Plan Ahead – Planning is one of the key components to successful weight loss AND a healthy holiday season. If you know that the dessert buffet is going to be a challenge for you to avoid, bring along your favorite sweet Diet Center snack!
Drink Plenty of Water – Make sure that you are drinking plenty of water, as dehydration can often be confused for hunger! Water also helps the body support a natural detox, and reduces excess bloating.
Try New Recipes – Even if you’re trying to lose or maintain your weight loss, your holiday meals can (and should!) taste delicious. Using real food, and a little preparation, you can serve and enjoy a tasty holiday feast without feeling guilty about it the next day! Your Diet Center Counselor can load you up with all kinds of tasty treats you can make at home. Give one of our holiday recipes a try, and let us know how YOU plan to have a deliciously on-plan holiday by sharing tips and recipes on our Facebook page.

5 Tips for Healthy Holiday Success| Weight Loss Tips

Written by Ty Bushart on December 15, 2017. Posted in Blog.

The holiday season presents a host of challenges to those who are trying to stick to a healthy eating plan. It can feel like food and drinks are at every turn, and it may be tough to say “no” again and again.

Plus, the added stress that seem to coincide with the holidays can make stress eating much more tempting, and cravings much more difficult to overcome.

Diet Center’s One Day Sale

Written by Ty Bushart on November 22, 2017. Posted in Uncategorized.

The day is finally here! Diet Center’s One Day Sale. It’s our lowest price of the year to get started and it is the Monday after Thanksgiving. This is our lowest prices of the year on all weight loss programs and all your favorite Diet Center products. Now, our programs are even easier with our new AM/PM Weight Control Patch. We always love this event, because we can help so many new clients WIN at losing. The event will be going on at all 7 Midsouth Diet Center locations for 12 hours only– 8AM to 8PM and this offer will not be repeated, so Monday is the day to do it. Start your weight loss program now or in the new year, but don’t miss Diet Center’s lowest prices of the year. Diet Center is FLEX Card (FSA) and Health Spending Account (HSA) approved, so use your employer benefit to help you get started. See you Monday, November 27th at Diet Center’s One Day Sale and drop 20 your first month. Ready, Set, GOAL!

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