Every great adventure starts with one small step.

The 2015 Cityline Weight Loss Challenge is here and we are bringing healthy back! In addition to losing belly fat and inches, our emphasis this year will also be on improving energy, sleep, skin and overall confidence in how you feel. Finally, we are going to put an end to emotional eating and yo-yo dieting and get you back to your best self. Below you will find all the “need to knows” to get started on the program.

The start-up package for the Cityline Weight Loss Challenge 2015 includes: 

A 10-step summary of my weight loss program – Print this one summary off and keep handy to refer to often as your guide. Portion size and specific details of the program will all be outlined.

A downloadable food journal – Research is very clear that people who food journal lose more weight overall. Please record everything you eat and drink in your food journal. You will also have the opportunity to record your weekly weigh in results and a summary of how you feel at the end of the day.

A 7-day meal plan – The 7-day meal plan is an example of your perfect week. You do not have to stick to this meal plan to lose. We will be posting more recipes and meal plans as we go along. If you have any great recipes or meals you create – let us know at drjoey@drjoey.com.

An ideal grocery list – This list will help to keep your organized when you first hit the grocery store to get started.

To get started – please record all your initial measurements. Click here for instructions on how to take your circumference measurements properly.

A few “need to know” tips for starting the program:

• Everyone has a different metabolism, however, on average you will lose 2 pounds per week.
• For every 5 pounds you lose, you will lose an inch and a half around your belly region.
• The program is based on blood sugar balancing (a.k.a hormonal balance) with wholesome, healthy and delicious food.
• Weight loss does not always happen in a straight line. If you hit a plateau after losing 10 or more pounds – I will show you how to break it.
• It does not matter how many diets you have been on in the past or how old you are – you can and will lose and get healthier and I am here to help!
• The structure of the program will create a long-term shift with your food choices that will help you lose the weight and keep it off for life.

I have had the pleasure of working with thousands of clients over my 12 years in the weight loss world and cannot wait to work with you! So many of our Cityline viewers have lost weight and are keeping it off simply by following along. So…. keep me posted on your progress, tune in to our shows and join me for all of our online chats. In addition to frequently checking www.cityline.ca/weightlosschallenge for new blogs and postings, you can also drop me a line at drjoey@drjoey.com to let me know how you are doing.

Are you ready to bring your healthy back? Let’s get started!

Wishing you the best,
Dr. Joey Shulman