I've been told it's about time I started blogging and sharing what I recently learned, so here goes...
I am a retired NYC public school Literacy and Technology teacher, and I am now studying for dual
certification through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and S.U.N.Y. Purchase, specializing in health literacy. Specifically, my main focus is the prevention, control, and reversal of childhood obesity and most especially Type 2 diabetes.
I am extremely concerned about the increased numbers of children who are now being diagnosed with these conditions, and I would like to change this situation. The reason I have such a passion to do so is because I was told by my own doctor the three words I dreaded to hear, "You have diabetes." After crying my eyes out, I became determined to find out how to control and overcome this horrifying condition.
First, I sought the advice of a health coach, second, I worked out at the gym, and third, I began to cook more nutritional meals. As a result, I began to see positive results within four months. I lost 25 pounds and was able to stop the diabetic medication. Now, one year later, I have kept off the 25
pounds, and I have created some really tasty meals.
In order to be just as successful, you have to know 3 simple concepts: 1) what to eat, 2) how much to eat, and 3) when to eat. These three nutritional steps are doable.
It is basically my intention to provide such nutritional information to kids during the Bronx Fit program at my wellness center. I have adapted this program from Drs. David and Catherine Katz of the Yale Research Center called “Nutrition Detectives” to be presented in 8 workshops. I really believe that with the motivation of the children and the support of their parents we could prevent obesity and reverse Type 2 diabetes. For more information about booking or participating in these nutritional workshops, contact me on my website: www.happymediumensemble.net.
