I don't know about you, but I am a failure at dieting. Usually what happens is that I start out really strong- spend a bunch of money on ingredients to follow the meals set up by whatever "plan" I'm on. And I usually do great for a week, or 2 weeks, but then... something happens and I "fall of the wagon" which results in feeling bad about myself and chucking the whole diet thing.
Diets can work, but chance of keeping the changes you make on a restrictive diet are not very high. In January, we will be adding a new program to Stroller Strides called L.E.A.N Mommy created by Lisa Druxman, the founding mother of Stroller Strides. I am really excited about this program as it will teach all of us how to eat consciously, thoughtfully and identify why we 'fall off the wagon" and teach each and every one of us how to have a good, healthy relationship with food- a relationship that can include ice cream, chocolate or any other treat we like. Unlike a restrictive diet you may not lose bunches of weight quickly, but more importantly you will change you life and in time see amazing results, not only for you, but also your kids & your family.
Here is a 'fun fact" I read this week:


104 = the number of diest the average woman tries between 18 and 70 (70!)
5 = the number of weeks the average diet lasts
10 = the average number of YEARS the average woman spends on a diet

10 years of your life on a diet!!! That is NOT OK with me!! Lets change this!!!