Full Weight Loss Program Bundle includes 12 relevant lessons for today's consumers who want to lose weight. They just need your guidance for better food choices and a little more activity. Breaking down the huge topic of weight loss into 12 lessons brings you many opportunities. Keep them returning for more education; keep them on track; and maybe even have a little fun with competitions! You can use the 12 Lessons over a month, a few months or even a year. We also have 12 More Lessons if you want 24. Now you can finally have a complete weight loss program or contest for your employees or clients. We have included every topic they will need to be a "loser". Putting a goal like weight loss into 12 easy lessons is a winning idea for you, your employees and clients. Lesson programs with multiple lessons puts your attendees in the habit of coming back to class for your knowledge and support. Group programs can make weight loss education more affordable for individuals and at the same time bring more money into your practice. If you are an employee-based facility, having a program for everyone promotes teamwork and success! There are 12 lessons and they are flexible - teach one per day, one per week, one more month - any way you like. All lessons follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and are kept up to date - you can ask for updated files anytime. Use the leader guide to create contests and incentives - make it fun! Lessons are made for today's time-pressed consumer who often has very rich food choices everywhere - fast food, coffee shops, the snack cart, parties, grocery stores, gas stations and more. Portion control, beverage calories, calorie density, eating breakfast and dining out prove to be very modern topics that are relevant. Food log lessons by Victoria Shanta Retelny, MS, RD. Lesson 1 - Do you need to lose weight? Use the BMI or Waist Measuring system. Lesson 2 - Want to Lose Weight? Burn More Calories than You Consume! Lesson 3 - Feel Full on Fewer Calories: Think "Choose Right" not "Diet" - choosing better foods makes it easy! Lesson 4 - Exercise to Lose and Control Weight - everyone can benefit from being more active and less sedentary Lesson 5 - Portion Control: Don't Go Overboard - whoa! huge portions are everywhere! Lesson 6 - There's Lots of Good Reasons to Eat Breakfast - start your day right and eat healthy all day Lesson 7 - Cooking is the Better Weigh - here is some incentive to prepare more food at home Lesson 8 - Dining Out: Do It the Smart Weigh - and if they still want to eat out you can show them the best bets and the pitfalls Lesson 9 - Don't Drink Your Calories - a little reminder that cups out there are huge and full of fat and sugar Lesson 10 - Carbohydrate 101: Not All Carbs Are Created Equal - let's get it straight - whole grains, veggies, fruits and legumes are good! Lesson 11 - Snacking Smart: Think Out of the Bag - we have to talk about snacking - it can make all the difference if done right Lesson 12 - Lower Fat for Better Weight Control - fat can sneak into a diet if you are not careful - here is how to keep it lean