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Las Colinas Medical Center
6750 N. MacArthur Blvd #100
Irving, Texas 75039
Professional Nutrition Therapists, Inc.
13490 TI Blvd, Suite 102
Dallas, TX 75243 |
| Kathryn Fink, MS, RD, LD |
Nutrition & Fitness Consultant
214-850-9573 |
| Belief & Motto |
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"There's always room for ice cream and chocolate!"
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Dietitian Advice
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December 2008 |
Holiday Stress
A few quick tips for dealing with the stress of the holidays!
- Make a list of things you need to get done and another list of things you would like to get done.
- Prioritize things related to your mental and physical health. (if you are not well, you can't do the other things you want to do)
- Make time for activity to help with the stress and balance the extra holiday treats.
- Delegate, fine tune and trim unnecessary tasks.
- Make sure to keep up your hydration and energy by fueling your mind and body with its essential nutrients.
- Reframe your negative thoughts. Current research shows that each time we are able to reframe a negative and/or distorted thought, we are working towards forming new brain pathways in our brains.
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Hello!
Kathryn presented at the Renfrew Eating Disorder Conference in Philadelphia this past month. In addition to sharing her expertise with many therapists, dietitians, nurses and other mental health professionals, she received many new counseling skills and resources. Make sure to meet with her to see how your self-talk can improve your thought processes around your body, health and well-being.
Kathryn Fink, MS, RD, LD
Nutrition & Fitness Consultant |
Christmas Ideas!
Christmas ideas for yourself, family and friends.
Treat yourself, you deserve it, to a session with Kathryn. Find Christmas ideas for yourself, family, and friends at Kathryn's Dietitian Advice Web site and don't forget Gift Certificates make an excellent gift or clip the coupon at the bottom of this newsletter for a savings of 20% off A la carte and Package pricing. (One coupon per client)
Example Package at web site:
"Dieting is Defeating" Package
includes:
Initial appointment:
Scientific assessment of your unique individual calorie requirements so that you know exactly how much fuel you need every day. Calorie needs vary by person. One woman may need 1500 calories but another may need 2500! No guessing: We use a state-of-the art breath analysis to get your exact measurement.
Dietary/Goals Assessment - We'll design your personal nutrition strategy to give you all the energy you need for your daily activities. And we'll give you tools like (a pedometer) and cheerlead your success every step of the way!
We'll monitor your progress together and tweak your plan as needed to keep you on track.
Pedometer to help motivate you to easily add activity to your day.
Follow up:
Three private 45 minute bi-weekly educational sessions where we review
1) Emotional eating triggers
2) Coping behaviors
3) Tips, tricks and traps
Package conclusion:
Evaluation of progress and assess future direction.
Cost: $635 plus 20% off coupon = $508 | |
Kathryn Published Last Month
Comprehensive overview of peer reviewed research of obesity via bariatric procedures!
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the latest peer reviewed research in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of obesity via bariatric procedures; as well as the comorbidities associated with the obesity.
It emphasizes the practical application of that research as it relates to the real world of bariatric care and the appropriate follow up care necessary for successful outcomes with obese patients undergoing surgical intervention. Strategies and tools to prepare health care and mental health professionals, along with patients will be explained and recommended to decrease complications. Extensive discussion of both pre-op and post-op assessments and care for the rest of the patient's lifetime will be discussed.
Intended Audience: This class is well suited for a variety of health care and mental health professionals including physicians, therapists, dietitians, nurses, etc. It teaches the need for a multidisciplinary approach in order to minimize the risk of physical and behavioral post-op complications. |
Dramatic Weight Loss Results
Jason's dramatic weight loss results without surgery!
I came to Kathryn when I was at the point of making a decision between getting gastric bypass or some form of surgery to help me lose the weight I needed to so I wouldn't die too young. I am part of a "fat" family with a family history full of things like diabetes, heart disease, and high BP. I am an ex college and pro football player that rapidly became out of shape after I was finished playing. I have always been active and I love playing ice hockey, basketball and many other sports, but I found myself unable to enjoy them anymore.
I love to eat and I really enjoy food and I always thought that that was my problem. I had become emotionally attached to food and I associated eating with any kind of emotion - happy, sad, depressed - whatever I felt I ate.
After making the initial appointment with Kathryn I decided to give her a whole year to educate and counsel me and so I purchased a one year plan with her. Since February of 08 I have made the most amazing improvements to my life that I have ever seen. I no longer see food as my enemy and I rarely eat because of emotions. I have learned to "feel" how hungry I am and to eat until I am satisfied. I eat for health, for fuel and for fun now and I still take time to really enjoy what I am eating. I still have struggles but with her teachings I have learned how to overcome and adapt to any situation. I have lost 60 lbs and I have had my medication reduced for my high blood pressure. I have increased my activity levels and I am doing things in the gym I have never done before (CORE Training, Pilates, running and eventually Yoga).
The most amazing thing is I have this weight off, no more roller coastering through "diets" and no more feelings of failure or depression. I still have about 40 lbs to go to reach my goal weight but I know I will be able to do it because of what I have learned from this amazing woman.
I can truly recommend her to anyone that has ever felt like they can not be healthy, that they will always be fat and that there is nothing they can do to beat it. I do not diet, or count calories (although I am mindful of them) or obsess endlessly about food anymore. I drink a ton of water throughout the day and I eat 6 - 7 well balanced meals. I am never hungry and I never feel deprived.
There is always room for your favorite foods. Kathryn has helped me reach every goal we have ever talked about and I know this was the greatest decision I have ever made. It has changed my future and has changed the quality of my life. I know as I grow older and I am faced with many health challenges that I will be enjoying myself the whole way. I look forward to my future now instead of dreading it, thanks for everything Kathryn, you have made this once pipe dream of mine come true.
Jayson Hansen
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Flex Spending
Flex spending reminder
If you have not spent all your money in your flex spending, contact Kathryn for a nutrition session. To learn more about flex spending, see the November issue using the Newsletter Archive.
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Newsletter Archive
A list of past newsletters!
You are now able to access past newsletters in the Newsletter Archive. You can also find the Newsletter Archive link on my webpage and on all future newsletters. Check it out: Newsletter Archive |
Newsletter Ideas
Suggestions!
What would you like to see in our Newsletter? Please send your ideas/suggestions for future articles to Kathryn.
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