Questions: Weight loss
How much weight will I lose?
Unless you have a very unusual medical problem, weight loss and weight gain are a matter of caloric intake vs. caloric output. If you take in more calories than you use, you gain weight. If you take in less calories than you use, you lose weight. The SSHE 1,200 calorie plan is designed to induce a healthy weight-loss of 1-2 pounds per week on average (individual results may vary). Claims by other diet plans of 5, 7 or even 10 pounds per week are unrealistic and unhealthy. Adopting a healthy diet is the key to successful, long-term weight loss. Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating makes it easy!
I ordered the 1,200 calorie plan. My doctor said I should have 1,500 calories per day. What should I add?
The 1000 calorie plan plus two glasses of fat-free milk per day will equal an average of approximately 1,200 calories per day, using the complete five week menu cycle. Healthy choices may include the following: (numbers are approximate, see label when purchasing)
- 70-100 calories: One serving of fresh fruit
- 40-60 calories: One cup air popped popcorn
- 100-200 calories: One cup yogurt
- 100-150 calories: One half cup frozen yogurt
- 80-120 calories: One medium baked or boiled potato
- 40-100 calories: One cup green vegetable
- 55-90 calories: One slice whole grain bread
How often should I weigh myself?
Weigh yourself only once a week, preferably on the same day of the week. We recommend being weighed on the same scale every time, at your SSHE distribution site by your local distributor. Weighing more frequently than once a week will not give an accurate picture of weight loss, and this may be discouraging.
Shall I choose the 1,200 calories or 2,000 calories per day? (average per day using the complete five week menu cycle, including recommended fat-free milk)
The choice is yours. If you need professional advice, Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating suggests that you consult with your physician, registered dietitian or other degreed nutritional consultant.
If I lose weight on SSHE, will I keep it off?
The honest fact remains - if you eat or drink more calories than you use, you'll gain weight. If you have been on SSHE in the past and gained some weight back, we will welcome you back.
I don't want to lose weight. Can I still be on Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating?
Yes. However, if you take in less calories than you expend (work, exercise, etc.), then you will lose weight. You may need to add calories in order not to lose weight. When necessary to add calories, keep choices healthy. |
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