Valley Weight Loss Clinic June 2014 Newsletter
Rebecca’s Success Story 80 Pounds Down and Still Counting!
First and foremost the staff at Valley Weight Loss Clinic would like to congratulate Rebecca on her hard work and dedication to the Medifast program. 80 pounds down and still counting! Congratulations Rebecca! Check out her story below.
I did not start gaining weight until after high school. I was always an active child but that all changed when I started college. Over the years, I slowly put on more and more weight. I would always tell myself that when I got to a certain weight I would get serious and work on losing. But, when I got to that weight I would set my sights on a higher weight. When I did lose, after following some fad diet, I would just gain it all back plus a bit more. This continued for nearly 29 years. Last August, I finally had an honest conversation with my doctor. She never gave me a hard time about my weight as long as I was willing to put up with the consequences.
I finally got tired of the joint pain, low energy, low self-esteem, and constant issues of trying to shop for clothes. My doctor told me about Valley Weight Loss Clinic and their Medifast program. She said that she eats the bars and even gives them to her kids for snacks. I thought to myself if she gave them to her kids and they liked them, then the food must taste good. I called the clinic the next day to set up my first appointment. The following week I started the Medifast Program. It has been a very easy program for me to follow. Everything was easy to prepare and tastes great. The clinic staff has been so supportive and encouraging.
Last January, I started lifting weights at the gym. I never thought I would enjoy working out, but, I do! My daughter told me that nothing tastes as good as fit feels. Nine months ago I would not have believed that. My before picture was taken in 2012, I weighed in at 264 pounds. I have dropped 80 pounds since then and feel great! I love the compliments I get from my friends and hearing from my family that they are proud of me. I am now down 5 clothing sizes and buying smaller sizes never gets old. I have only 20 more pounds to reach my goal. I will never go back to where I was! Thank you to everyone at the clinic who has supported, encouraged, and gotten excited for me during this journey!
Citrus Grilled Pork Chops
It is finally that time of year again when everyone is breaking out their grills. We thought it fitting to include a recipe to utilize the grill and promote healthy eating with this grilled citrus pork chops recipe. For more healthy recipes click on the link below
Yields 2 Servings
400 calories/ 19 grams total fat
5 grams saturated fat /18 grams total carbs
7 grams fiber /42 grams protein
Ingredients:
3/4 lb (12 oz) raw, boneless pork loin chops (will yield two 5 oz cooked servings)
3 Cups Asparagus (about 36 spears)
Marinade: 
2 tbsp. lime juice
1 tsp olive oil
1 minced clove of garlic
1 tsp sugar substitute
Directions:
Wisk together marindae ingredients. Add pork chops to the marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours overnight.
Heat gas grill to medium high. Remove pork chops from marinade and grill about 12 minutes turning halfway through. Place asparagus on the grill and cook about 5 minutes.
Serve for a complete lean and grean meal.
NEW!Weight Management Program
For Patients with Medicare
This 6 month program is exclusively designed to support individuals with Medicare to help surpass their challenges with weight loss. Partially covered by Medicare, this plan includes:
Bi-monthly sessions containing brief visits with Dr. Brent Hella or Susan Hanson, PAC followed by group discussions on various aspects of nutrition and health behavior led by our dietitian or behaviorist. Body composition analysis is also completed at each visit to monitor weight loss and ensure that individuals are losing weight safely.
*Offered only through our Fargo location*
For more information or to schedule an appointment call 701-365-8446
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