Fresh Start

Have you tried fad diets, weight loss programs, health foods and supplements without success? Are you tired of being ill, taking too many pills, unable to do all that you want to do? Do you want to be healthy for your children and grandchildren?   Are you willing to put in some effort?    Are you ready for a change? If you answered "Yes!" watch these 4 short videos: The references to Memorial Health System are no longer valid, since I retired from the hospital system in 2024, and this class series is no longer offered.  However, there are several board certified medical providers practicing at MHS who would be happy to work with you! The following blog posts will be from the various modules / sessions utilized in the classes and with individual patients. Other resources include: Fresh Start Facilitator Manual Fresh Start Educational Materials

  This is the first in our series of modules.  We recommend that you do the first 5 in order, then take the next five in order, or jump around. You can download the learning resources (see below) before you watch the videos, if you would like to have them handy as you watch the videos.  The references to the Memorial Health System Fresh Start web site are no longer active!  All materials will eventually be posted in this blog. Begin with:  Review the Basics   Watch PlantWise   Download Learning Resources   •BMI Chart   •Why Am I Here?   •Know Your 4 for More !   •Know Your Biometrics!   •How Much is a Serving?   •Eat Your Veggies!   •Fruit and Veggie List   •Eat Your Fruits and Veggies Goals   •What if I don't like beans?   •Our Collection of Favorite Recipes   Here are some additional recipe ideas  from PCRM  to get you started:   •10 Breakfast Ideas •10 Lunch Ideas •10 Dinner Ideas...

This is  #2  in our series of modules. We recommend that you do the first 5 in order, then take the next five in order, or jump around. You can download the learning resources (see below) before you watch the videos, if you would like to have them handy as you watch the videos.  The references to the MHS Fresh Start web site are no longer active!  All materials will eventually be posted in this blog. Begin with:  Review the Basics   Download Learning Resources Salad Toppings   Caloric Density     Quick Fiber Check   Whole Grains   Beans and Legumes Cooking Chart   What if I don't like beans?   5-Day Menu Plan Example   Fill Up With Fiber Goals   Our Collection of Favorite Recipes   If you would like more information: Go Beyond the Basics   Read the book  Fiber Fueled!   or at least   Visit the  Fiber Fueled website!     Watch These Videos:          ...

This is the 3rd in our series of modules.  We recommend that you do the first 5 in order, then take the next five in order, or jump around. You can download the learning resources (see below) before you watch the videos, if you would like to have them handy as you watch the videos.  The references to the MHS Fresh Start web site are no longer active!  All materials will eventually be posted in this blog. Begin with:  Review the Basics   Download Learning Resources   Breaking Down Bread   Feed Your Microbiome Goals   Bread Recipe   Our Collection of Favorite Recipes   If you would like more information: Go Beyond the Basics Read  Fiber Fueled

This is the #4 in our series of modules.  We recommend that you do the first 5 in order, then take the next five in order, or jump around. You can download the learning resources (see below) before you watch the videos, if you would like to have them handy as you watch the videos.  The references to the MHS Fresh Start web site are no longer active!  All materials will eventually be posted in this blog. Begin with:  Review the Basics   Download Learning Resources   Blue Zones Diet   Live Like the Blue Zone Goals   Our Collection of Favorite Recipes   If you would like more information: Go Beyond the Basics  

This is the 5th in our series of modules.  We recommend that you do the first 5 in order, then take the next five in order, or jump around. You can download the learning resources (see below) before you watch the videos, if you would like to have them handy as you watch the videos.  The references to the MHS Fresh Start web site are no longer active!  All materials will eventually be posted in this blog. Begin with:  Review the Basics     Download Learning Resources   Turmeric   Addictive Eating   Consider Cravings   Textured Vegetable Protein   Ingredient Substitutions   Extinguish the Infla mmation Goals   Not losing weight?   Our Collection of Fa vorite Recipes     If you would like more information: Go Beyond the Basics       Watch These Videos to Learn More about The Leaky Gut      

This is the 6th in our series of modules.  We recommend that you do the first 5 in order, then take the next five in order, or jump around. You can download the learning resources (see below) before you watch the videos, if you would like to have them handy as you watch the videos.  The references to the MHS Fresh Start web site are no longer active.  All materials will eventually be posted in this blog. Begin with:  Review the Basics   Watch These Exercise Routines on Vimeo https://vimeo.com/69064415 https://vimeo.com/52626290   More Exercises Routines to Try   Download Learning Resources Balance Exercises   Stretching   Resistance Band Exercises   MHS Exercises   Be Physically Active Goals   Exercise prescriptions for any disease!   If you would like more information: Go Beyond the Basics    

  This is the 7th in our series of modules.  We recommend that you do the first 5 in order, then take the next five in order, or jump around. You can download the learning resources (see below) before you watch the videos, if you would like to have them handy as you watch the videos.  The references to the MHS Fresh Start web site are no longer active.  All materials will eventually be posted in this blog. Begin with:  Review the Basics   Download Learning Resources   Slim By Design Summary   Slow Down the Speed of Your Eating!   Glycemic Index   Vitamin B12   Vitamin D   Fine Tune Your Life G oals     If you would like more information: Go Beyond the Basics   Watch on Vimeo:   https://vimeo.com/288185946