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The TOPS Exchange Plan- 1500 Calories
Nutritionist Toby Amidor on
TOPS 1500 Calorie Plan
Toby Amidor, MS, RD is a registered dietitian with a master's degree in clinical nutrition and dietetics from New York University. She is also currently pursuing her doctoral degree in nutrition education from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Bread, Pasta & Sweets (carbs)
in moderation
Red Meat
in moderation
Fruits & Vegetables
in moderation
Milk & Dairy
in moderation
Alcohol
almost never
Fast Weight Loss
nutritionist
kind of agrees
Feeling Healthier
nutritionist
strongly agrees
Simple Rules
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kind of agrees
Frequent Meals
nutritionist
kind of agrees
Great Tasting Food
nutritionist
agrees
Easy To Eat Out
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kind of agrees
Affordable
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agrees
A Nutritionist Weighs in...
The TOPS Exchange Plan consists of a well-balanced eating plan, exercise regimen, and motivational techniques that, if followed, should lead to the ultimate goal of a healthy lifestyle and weight loss. The meal plan encourages portion control and moderation. No food is forbidden per se, but many foods are limited in how much you can eat. The motivational techniques are based on theories that have shown success in weight loss for the long-term. These techniques are very useful, and if done correctly, should help motivate the dieter to success. The focus on weight loss and weight maintenance is essential for any long term success, and it?s nice to see a diet plan that actually gives equal time to both aspects of dieting.
If you wish to control your emotions and not let them get the best of you?
The TOPS Exchange Plan will work if followed correctly. However, you need to have time, motivation, control, and organizational skills for it to work. If you are looking for a quick and easy plan, this is not the answer. Meals and snacks need to be planned in advance. You will also need to be motivated in order to make lifestyle changes that will last forever. If you tend to stay on weight loss plans for only a few weeks and then feel that it is OK to stop, this is not the plan for you. The plan also addresses emotional eating and having control over food. These techniques are learned over time and not over a week or month. Lastly, to write in that journal on a daily basis, and list everything that you eat and drink, takes a lot of commitment. Journals are useful; however, you need to actually write in them.
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