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The Women's Legislative Network of NCSL is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Every female state legislator in the 50 states, territories and the District of Columbia belong to the Women's Legislative Network. The network sponsors informational briefings, hosts skill building workshops for women and opportunities for female legislators to interact. Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet, a Democrat of Colorado and the current president of the WLN, and Representative DeAnn Vaught, a Republican of Arkansas and the incoming president of the group, joined the podcast to discuss the anniversary and women in legislatures more generally.They discussed how they decided to run for the legislature, the obstacles they faced and the perspective female legislators bring to the job. They also shared their passion for encouraging other women to run for office.  ResourcesWomen's Legislative Network of NCSL 

Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. Richard Burke, executive director of Western Liberty Network, talks about the upcoming Take the Offensive Leadership and Activist Training Conference. He breaks down why training is so important for grassroots activists and candidates, what kinds of workshops and tracks will be available, and who the featured speakers are. Burke also highlights the hands-on skills attendees will walk away with and the resources available for anyone who can't make it in person.Click Here to Register for WLN's EventSupport the showIf you need assistance with a situation in your area, please fill out our free consultation form.DONATE TODAY!www.ParentsRightsInEducation.com

"The Post Pandemic Writing Center:"A Digital Edited Collection (2024) WLN journal's Digital Edited Collections If you enjoyed this episode, you'll also like: E21 - WLN Author Sarah Rice on Navigating the "New Normal" with Abnormal Discourse Theme music for Slow Agency was created by Emmanuel Mubiru.

Sen Linthicum interview about your opportunity to make a difference by attending WLN grassroots training https://mailchi.mp/electdennis/whoarethey_23-10-24-16928958?e=ec7181c588 Salem power outage map: https://www.salemelectric.com/outage-safety NOAA weather forecasting website: https://www.weather.gov/srh/nwsoffices Texas grid operator asks residents to conserve energy cause wind/solar isn't working in ice storm: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/01/wind-turbine-fail-texas-grid-operator-asks-residents/ Will Trump's record smashing victory last night in Iowa caucus have coat tails in OR? https://www.breitbart.com/2024-election/2024/01/15/trump-shatters-record-biggest-win-history-iowa-gop-caucuses/ DeSantis and Haley spent 72M in Iowa while Trump spent 18M and he beat both of them combined: https://www.breitbart.com/2024-election/2024/01/15/desantis-haley-spent-72m-combined-iowa-place-second-third/ How National Republican leaders have been meeting with CCP to talk about campaigns in America. https://rumble.com/v47bdll-natalie-winters-explains-rncs-involvement-with-chinese-communist-party.html SCOTUS may reverse a 1984 ruling that has lead to the out of control administrative state at Fed/state level: https://nypost.com/2024/01/14/opinion/supreme-court-poised-to-end-constitutional-revolution-thats-marred-us-governance-for-40-years/ Deep state planning military coup against Trump if he is re-elected: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/01/exposed-deep-state-military-coup-planned-against-trump/ 

In this episode, Weijia spoke with WLN authors Kerri Rinaldi and Rebecca Spiegel on their article titled Disrupting Habits: Modifying Writing Center Processes In Pursuit of Disability Justice. The article was published in June 2023 special issue on disability justice and anti-able-ism in writing center work. We hope you'll enjoy it! For a full transcript, go to: www.wlnconnect.org

As a General Manager at Slalom Build, Sharon is leading the charge to strengthen our technology teams with more diverse voices allowing us to bring a laser-focus to customer centricity.  By bringing "all the voices" into the room, we continue to live and elevate our values, as we build the same diverse relationships with our clients.  The result is an elevated approach to business operations across the board.   A few highlights: Hear the interesting history of Slalom Build and the innovative technology solutions we use to delight our customers and accelerate their critical business strategies; See how the power of collaboration, integrating different ways of thinking, and listening to all the voices in the room changes outcomes in real time; Feel the impact of how Slalom is breaking barriers with our many Women in Technology initiatives. Contact: Sharon Lynch Tags: Agile; _build; Build; Career; Consulting; Curiosity; Empathy; Employee resource groups; ERG; Engineering; Impactful work; Inclusion, diversity and equity; Problem-solving; Team; Technology; Voice; Women; Women's Executive Board; Women in Technology; WIT; Women's Leadership Network; WLN

Today, I talk with Western Liberty Network's Executive Director Richard Burke. We focus on the Washington County school board race results and what to expect moving forward.  "The Western Liberty Network (WLN) is a charitable non-profit 501(c)3 educational organization.  WLN offers training to activists at the grassroots level on how to successfully engage in the democratic process at the local level."  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/youngrepublicansoforegon/message

Our WLN board members were excited to be joined at our meeting at the City of Westminster College last week by Ann Limb, who was the original founding chair of the Women's Leadership Network — nearly 30 years ago. But of course, that's not the half of it. Youngest woman principal of an FE college, founder of the Helena Kennedy Foundation, the list goes on and so do the accolades. Google her, and you get dozens of results.  Northern Power Women named her their Person with Purpose this month and spoke to her about her amazing career in the #NPWPodcast at https://buff.ly/2FV2oVZ ). On her Twitter profile @AnnLimb she describes herself as "Philanthropist mover & Quaker 1st woman Chair @UKScouting; Chair @UKICNewshttp://www.innovationcorridor.uk @ENTRUSTReg @IFMKfest; Vice Chair @cityandguilds."  So, before the board meeting, Kathryn James couldn't resist grabbing the chance to catch up with Ann to bring you a #FEWomenspeakly podcast and find out about the early days of WLN; why over the last 2 or 3 months Ann's begun speaking out about her own intersectional identity; and what mentoring she'd go for as #FlippingMentoring network. There's loads more, but you'll have to listen because I'm running out of space.

Hey Weight Loss Nation! Today, I have another restaurant review from my visit to the Florida Keys. If you LIVE in the Florida Keys or you are on Vacation in the Florida Keys, I have a great restaurant for you to visit. I visited the FL Keys Steak & Lobster House, which is located at 3660 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050    Here's the link to their website                            www.FlKeysSteakAndLobster.com   The Florida Keys are a string of tropical islands……and they  stretch about 120 miles off the southern tip of Florida, between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. There are literally over a THOUSAND islands in the Keys. This was my 1st visit to the Keys, so…… I am NOT an authority by any means, on the Florida Keys! What I am good at……is finding you Restaurants with Healthy Options during YOUR trip to the Keys! Thankfully…….The “Keys” are divided up into 3 Major Sections: The “Upper Keys” The “Middle Keys”……. And …….The “Lower Keys” To give you a perspective……..Key Largo is located in the “Upper Keys,” which is the Northern part of The Keys, and is located South of Miami. Key West is located in the “Lower Keys”…….the Southern most part of the Keys.   Today, I am going to tell you about a fantastic restaurant on the island of “Marathon,” which is located in the “middle keys.”   I mentioned to you last week…..that I was visiting My Friends……. Christy Haussler & Allison Millwood, owners of “Team Podcast.”  Team Podcast offers “Full Service podcast production, which includes…..podcast editing , show notes, and social media marketing distribution. If you need help with podcast production…..don’t hesitate to contact Team Podcast at www.teampodcast.com   Christy & Allison know I’m LIVING a Healthy Lifestyle, so they took me to….. the “FL Keys Steak & Lobster House,” which is located at 3660 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050.  Again……Marathon is located in the “Middle Keys”   The atmosphere inside the restaurant is cozy & clean,  with fresh, white linen tablecloths & scenes of stained glass fish on the walls.   I love that the tables are not squished up against each other too! I had plenty of room to eat and I was able to have a conversation with my guests…..without SCREAMING!   I HATE sitting at a table in a restaurant & I can’t even have a conversation with my guests without screaming at the top of my lungs!   Nice atmosphere at FL Keys Steak & Lobster House!   Our WAITER was named Jason, and Jason was an excellent waiter. The kind of waiter, when you tell him ONCE what you are drinking and he comes back with another glass at exactly the right time! Jason was also great at recommending items from the menu based on my “LIVING a Healthy Lifestyle” criteria. Thank you Jason for obviously liking your job and taking care of me and my guests that night!   Now…..let’s take a look at the menu   MENU   They have a full-line list of adult beverages with beer, wine and specialty drinks.   I found the Gluten-Free "Redbridge Beer" interesting, and they have non-alcoholic O’Douls Beer as well. They serve unsweetened ice tea as well as bottled & sparkling water.   The appetizers are abundant and tempting. You have to ALWAYS remember you are eating healthy, which means eating REAL Food……the Weight Loss Nation motto is….   “If it grows out of the ground, hangs from a tree, roams the Earth, flies in the sky or swims in the ocean…..EAT it™”   Don’t think hard about this and definitely don’t try and manipulate what the motto means.   The motto does NOT mean eating Fried Food. Shrimp that has a bread batter and then deep fried in vegetable oil….is NOT…..Healthy Eating or Eating Real Food.   Healthy Eating an option from the menu like this  …….Chunks of fresh lobster marinated with lemon juice, oranges, cilantro, onions and cucumber…..This Healthy Eating option is called Lobster Ceviche. For $15.95, you get FRESH and I mean FRESH.... Lobster with healthy fruits and veggies, that come together beautifully!   Also on the Appetizer list…… is my NEW FAVORITE SHRIMP!   Which is PINK, Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp Cocktail!   For $15.95, you’ll get FOUR HUGE....SWEET....      Pink Gulf Shrimp, with a side of cocktail sauce. The Shrimp is soo sweet…..all you really need is a squeeze of lemon on each shrimp….Delicious!   There is an absolute Delicious list of healthy salads you could choose from. I would suggest since you’re in the Florida Keys, where fresh fish and shellfish are brought to the FL Keys Steak & Lobster House Daily, that you try not to EAT a SALAD….although delicious….for your main meal!   Listen to some of these AWESOME Entrees! First …… All of the seafood is bought fresh DAILY to the Fl Keys Steak & Lobster House Restaurant and prepared to order. All dinners are served with your choice of two sides. You can get the fresh vegetable of the day and a small house salad as your sides. AND…..Unlimited soup and salad bar can be added to any entrée for just $6.95  The first Delicious Healthy Menu Option is..... The Broiled Seafood Platter on the menu for $32.95 You get…..Fresh Mahi…shrimp….scallops and….. a crab cake broiled to perfection! I was very tempted to get this entrée….and next time I visit….I will get it…..but I saw Coconut-Macadamian Nut Crusted Snapper on the menu and I flipped!   The Coconut Macadamian Crusted Snapper is Pan Fried in olive oil, and a Mango Sauce and then topped with Red Peppers in a butter sauce onto your plate! No hesitation for me…..That’s what I ordered!   When I go somewhere that has fresh fish and can properly cook and prepare fish…..I order it!   The Snapper filet was white, flaky and the blend of coconut macadamian nut with mango sauce was BEAUTIFUL!   The Snapper also comes with 2 sides, which I ordered the grilled vegetables and a small house salad. The Snapper Entree costs $32.95, but I’ll tell you what…….It was the BEST DAMN Snapper I have EVER had!      There are other fantastic seafood entrees on the menu too!   IF you feel like steak, chops or ribs…..they have wonderful entrees on the menu for you too. They pretty much cater to everyone at FL Keys Steak & Lobster Restaurant. They even have a kid’s menu! They also have Free Raised Veal & Poultry entrees and they have Vegetarian entrees too! They have a  Spicy Grilled Tofu Salad for $16.95 Which is Served with mixed greens, walnuts & raisins covered with a spicy dressing.   The Healthy options on this menu is ABUNDANT Nation!   Review of FL Keys Steak & Lobster House   For Great Ambiance, Great Service by the wait staff     GREAT Food…..FL KEYS STEAK & LOBSTER RESTAURANT gets………  a HUGE 3 WLN Avocado’s!   That’s right….Great ambiance, wait staff…..AND food! Well done FL Keys Steak & Lobster Restaurant!   I will DEFINITELY BE BACK!   The Restaurant is open 7 Days a Week   from 11:30am till 10:00pm. The Phone Number is (305) 743-5516 Check out their website which is   www.FlKeysSteakAndLobster.com   Thank you to Owner…..Maria Ely…….for putting forth such a passionate love for FOOD & the RESIDENTS of the FLORIDA KEYS! If you are visiting the Florida KEYS…..you will be PISSED….if you don’t visit FL Keys Steak & Lobster House Restaurant   So…..don’t miss out on this RESTAURANT! One of MY Absolute Favorite Restaurants in FLORIDA!     WLN REVIEW of the WEEK!   Go to Apple Podcasts….formerly known as iTUnes and leave a rating & review for WLN…..for a chance to win weekly prizes.    Weight Loss Nation Podcast Review   You can also go to the WLN Website     Weight Loss Nation Website Review   leave your review on the “Speak Pipe” app or …….. Just write a short review on the contact page form.   Each Friday, I’ll pick a review from all reviews received that week and I’ll announce the most unique review of the week.   That person will be given a “Thank You” gift for leaving such a wonderful WLN REVIEW!   Make sure to leave me your email address or phone number so we can send you your Thank you gift!   “Subscribe to our Email List” You will receive Weekly “For YOUR Eyes Only”         Snip its….delivered to Email subscribers ONLY……each week. We have Healthy Recipes, “FB Live” Classes, Diane’s Recommended Food Coupons and MORE…..     Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com/ThankYou     to get in on Secret Sauce!   NOW…..it’s time for the WLN Review of the WEEK!    This week I want to Thank Tracy G for her Review ……Tracy says….. "OMG…. Diane is soo funny! She’s really makes healthy living fun AND easy to do. Thank you for adding the Healthy Snack Episodes"   Thank YOU Tracy for your review of WLN. I REALLY appreciate you taking the time to write the review! I have a copy of Sara Joy Marsh’s Book – Hunger, Hope and Healing…..just as a Thank You for posting your WLN review!   Write a Unique Review of WLN and…. you may hear your name next Tuesday on WLN!   Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com/ThankYou     Want to Learn MORE about WLN? go to the website….   Www.TheWeightLossNation.com to learn more about ME, the WLN community and how to start living a Long-Term Healthy Lifestyle!   www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.      

Hey Weight Loss Nation! Today is 5 Minute Snack Day!  I have an Awesome, Healthy Snack for you! Today, I am making Sunflower Lentil Spread.  Each serving is just 240 calories and the recipe will give you four servings. One each day for four days. let's get to the recipe:   Sunflower Lentil Spread Lentils are a good source of iron AND  Lentils Boost your Metabolism. This is a “savory recipe” and makes four 240-calorie servings, which is perfect for a satisfying & filling snack. You get 10 grams each of protein and fiber, it's satisfying enough to keep you energized until your next meal. Ingredients 1 (15-ounce) can lentils, rinsed and drained (I prefer cooking my lentils….this is faster) 1 tablespoon lemon juice (squeeze a fresh lemon) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds 1 celery stalk, finely diced 1 scallion, finely diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 Slice of Dave’s Killer 21 Whole Grain & Seed Bread   Everyone Knows I LOVE Dave’s Killer Bread….. Dave's Killer Bread Thin-Sliced 21 Whole Grains and Seeds With lots of great taste and texture, this slice is one of the healthiest slices you can buy. Per Slice: 60 calories, 1g fat (0 g sat fat), 12g carbs, 3g sugar, 3g fiber, 3g protein   Instructions Combine lentils, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until it looks smooth.             Put Mixture into a bowl. Stir in sunflower seeds, celery, scallions, and parsley. Toast 1 slice of Dave’s Killer Bread. Add ¼ of the Lentil spread. Eat & Enjoy!   Nutritional Information   240 Calories per serving, 3 gms Fat per serving 10gms Protein per serving 29gms Carbohydrate per serving 10gms Fiber per serving NO Cholesterol 430mgs Sodium per serving   That’s it! Another Awesome, Delicious, Healthy Snack Right here on WLN! Till next time Nation…..Have a Happy, Peaceful & Healthy Week! Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site. Information is offered as an opinion. Due your own due diligence. 

Hey Weight Loss Nation!   www.TheWeightLossNation.com   ARE BRUSSELS SPROUTS FROM BRUSSELS?   Brussels Sprout are part of the “wild cabbage” & “mustard seed” family. According to the “New World Encyclopedia,” Brussels Sprout were likely cultivated in Ancient Rome and possibly as early as 1200 B.C. in Belgium’s Capital City - Brussels. So.....YES....Brussels Sprout comes from Brussels, Belgium! There is written documentation of Brussels Sprout as early as 1587, being used as a vegetable crop and it is believed Brussels Sprout originated from a mutation from the “Savoy Cabbage.” The vegetable grows as a “Stem,” which the “sprouts” grow into a “cabbage-like” head. Many rows of sprouts are produced on a single…..long…..stem.  The leafy, green buds look like miniature “cabbages.” There are two main varieties that are grown. One is the “tall” variety, which stands 2-4 feet tall…..and the second is the “short” variety, which grows to a maximum of 2 feet tall. Brussels Sprout like “cool” temperatures and produces best at between 60-65 Degrees Fahrenheit. Fields are ready for “harvest,” between 90 days to 6 months. Depending on the variety, a Brussels Sprout “stalk,” can product 1 ½ - 3 pounds of Brussels Sprout per Stalk! That’s a lot of Brussels Sprout! Brussels Sprout were brought to the U.S, around 1800, when French Settlers brought them to Louisiana. Commercial production began in the Louisiana Delta around 1925, and production was moved to mid-California in 1939. Some of the production was also moved to New York in the same year. Much of the U.S. production of Brussels Sprout is in California, with a smaller percentage grown in Skagit Valley, Washington, where cool springs, mild summers, and rich soil is perfect for the Brussels Sprout.  An even smaller percentage is grown on Long Island, New York, where it is also cool in spring and fall. Currently, there are several thousand acres planted in coastal areas of San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and Monterey counties of California which offer an ideal combination of coastal fog and cool temperatures year-round. About 80 to 85 percent of U.S. production is for the frozen food market, with the remainder for fresh consumption.   NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION AMOUNT PER SERVING -  1 Cup  =  88gms.   Calories 38   Total Fat 0.3 g 0% Saturated fat 0.1 g 0% Polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g   Monounsaturated fat 0 g   Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 22 mg 0% Potassium 342 mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 8 g 2% Dietary fiber 3.3 g 13% Sugar 1.9 g   Protein 3 g 6%   Vitamin A 13% Vitamin C 125 % Calcium 3% Iron 6% Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B-6 10% Vitamin B-12 0% Magnesium 5% Vitamin K         195%                 HEALTH BENEFITS   Brussels Sprout contain Sulfur Compounds that not only give it its “bitter” taste, but also combat cancer cells. Brussels Sprout have shown promising results in studies, with pancreatic cancer as well as melanoma cancer cells. Brussels Sprouts also contain a lot of “chlorophyll” which gives the plant its GREEN color. Chlorophyll has been shown in studies to block the cancerous effect that “charred” meats generate. 1 Cup of Brussels Sprout gives you a great amount of Calcium & Vit K. Vit K and Calcium are necessary for Bone Strength & Growth. Brussels Sprout contain an “anti-oxidant” called “alpha-lipoic acid,” which studies have shown help lower glucose levels, increase insulin sensitivity and prevent oxidative stress – which means………   “Brussels Sprouts” are part of WLN’s PAC MAN Family! That’s right………Brussels Sprouts are a SUPER FOOD! The alpha-lipoic acid will help search, sound the alarm & fight mutated cells, cancer cells, bacteria & viruses in your body! Brussels sprouts belong to the few vegetables that have protein in them, providing a whopping 4gms of protein in a 1 Cup Serving! They also have a huge amount of Vit C and Vit A, which help you have healthy vision and skin! 1 Cup of Brussels Sprout will provide you with 195% of your daily Vit K allowance, and 125% of your Vit C daily allowance. That’s one Super Food! Friday, on.....Concoction Friday.....I'll be giving you a Brussels Sprout recipe that you can try at home. I haven't had "Brussels Sprout" in like.......50 years!  I'm not kidding! This is going to be a BIG step for me to take! Let's see if I still HATE Brussels Sprout.....or.....if I am adult enought to have the ability to eat a "Super Food" like Brussels Sprout! Thinking about becoming a Member of Weight Loss Nation? I developed "Weight Loss Nation," because I saw the need to help thousands of people, who are struggling with losing weight and living unhealthy. I knew if I started a journey that would lead me to a long-term healthy lifestyle, I could ask "anyone" to walk with me on the same journey and have the same results! Listen to the "Weight Loss Nation" Podcast.  Follow me on the journey to a long-term healthy lifestyle. I promise I will get you there! You may already be on your journey. If so, join me and let's walk the journey together.  The Weight Loss Nation If you don't know how to start the journey towards a long-term healthy lifestyle, keep listening to the Weight Loss Nation Podcast. You will learn about food....REAL food. You will learn what effect different foods have on your body.  You will hear from experts, authors and people just like you and me.......telling their story of living an unhealthy lifestyle and what they did to change that. So… go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and become a member! I look forward to seeing you in the private FB community and on the monthly seminar! Thanks so much for listening Nation! I know you have choices…..I want to provide you with everything you need to have a long-term healthy lifestyle! If you have any questions…….just ask…send your questions to –Support@TheWeightLossNation.com I’ll personally answer them! I’ll speak with you soon! Have a happy, peaceful & healthy week! Diane

Hey Weight Loss Nation! wwww.TheWeightLossNation.com http://podfestexpo.com/2019 The 2nd side of the Weight Loss Nation Triange, is Moving Your Body! Your body "burns calories," as you move and perform activities. Many of you have stated on my FB thread, that you LOVE to Dance! While in Orlando, I decided to stop into a nightclub that offers a high energy, fun way to sing, dance or even play a musical instrument if you want! I visited Howl At The Moon to see if I could "Live a Healthy Lifestyle," while visiting a nightclub. I arrived on a Saturday night, around 11:00pm and International Drive in Orlando was hustling n' bustling! A tall, strong man greeted me and my Podcaster friends with a smile, at the front entrance to Howl At The Moon. "Ten Dollar Cover Charge folks," he stated. "What band is playing? I asked. "You haven't been here before have you?" The bouncer asked with a slight grin. "Never," I replied.  After telling the bouncer I was the host of Weight Loss Nation Podcast and I wanted to rate & review              Howl At The Moon  for the podcast.......the bouncer answered...."let me get you the manager." About five minutes later, a young man with a big smile came over and introduced himself as Paul Pronsati, the General Manager. I asked Mr. Pronsati if he would mind if I rated & reviewed Howl At The Moon for my podcast and Mr. Pronsati was happy to oblige. When you enter the premise, you better be ready to dance! There is a "U - Shaped" Bar as you enter the room.  Tables and chairs are set up near the bar for those of you that aren't dancing! Then......you see & hear the entertainment! On stage you see two pianos facing each other and the band is rockin out to Led Zeppelin's "Black Dog." Behind the stage sits two large mirrors, framed out and separated.....with messages written with "removable ink." On the left side the message reads......$24 Drink Tito's .... on the right side reads.....$5 Go Eagles! I asked a server walking past me what the messages meant on the mirrors and she replied...."People pay to have their messages seen. You have to pay a higher amount then what's on the board to have your message displayed." What a cool idea! I'm watching a large crowd singing and dancing and I decide to try out the message board.  I walk up to side of the stage, where a table has pens and paper for you to sign up to have your message posted. I jot down...... $6  Subscribe to The Weight Loss Nation Podcast. I hand the paper to one of the band members and he gives me an "affirmative nod," and puts out an open hand. I hand him $6 in cash and he walks straight over to the right side of the mirror and "erases" ....Go Eagles....then promptly writes $6 Subscribe to The Weight Loss Nation Podcast on the mirror. How friggin cool! What was even cooler....is that my message stayed up on that mirror for about 20 minutes! Cool concept.....cheap advertising! As soon as the band finished playing.....I see a woman and man step up to the stage and the guy sits behind the drums and the woman takes one of the mics. The band plus the additional two members start to play a "Heart" song. I get the attention of another server near me and ask her who the woman is that is singing on the stage. The server replies...."that's a customer who paid to sing that song with her boyfriend playing the drums." WHAT???? I then ask the server....."Can anyone do that?" Server replies...."of course...that's part of the entertainment here all night." Wow.....another cool concept. I felt like I was in a foreign country since I had no idea what was going on right before my eyes.  The crowd LOVES it! People are singing and dancing to the amateurs singing and playing on the stage.  I decide to join the crowd and BURN some calories by DANCING! I danced two straight songs that were awesome and then went to grab some water at the bar. I asked the bartender for a menu and he handed me one.   I wanted to see if I could find any "healthy" items on the menu. The only thing was.....I only saw "drinks" on the menu. I asked the bartender if I could see the "food" menu and he says......"We don't serve food here. It's BYOF." (Bring Your Own Food).  I was like.....You have NO FOOD to eat here? The bartender was a sweetie. With great patience he replies....."We have a vending machine in the corner there. People bring their own food." We have private parties with food, but that's it." I walked over to the "vending machine," and it was filled with your typical "sugar n carb" snacks. I see Paul Pronsati and I walk over to him and ask him why they don't have any "meals" to eat, and Mr. Pronsati replies......."We encourage people to bring in their own food. We are all about having a fun evening with our entertainment." "We do have private parties and offer a buffett." We want people to drink responsible and have lots of fun here. Bring in food or even have food delivered. It's all about having a good time." What an education I received that night.  I danced and sang along with the crowd. I can say with certainty, if you want to "burn calories" by dancing to good music, "Howling At The Moon," is a great place to come and do just that. The "Drink" menu is quite large, and you will not be permitted to "bring in" any  kind of drink.  There are many creative drinks on the menu, but they are full of sugar.....so do your due dilligence. They have a nice selection of lite beers and as for wine....you can choose a Barefoot Wine selection. That's the only type of wine they have.  For me and many of you.....water will be the drink of the evening. That's a good thing...since you will be singing and dancing and need to rehydrate! Bring your "grilled chicken salad," protein shake, or whatever else it is you are eating while "Living a Healthy Lifestyle." Howl at the Moon gets a BIG "Two WLN Thumbs Up," for being creative and allowing us Healthy people to bring our own food in. Burning calories by Dancing is awesome! Here's the contact information for Howling's Orlando Loacation: 8815 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819  407-354-5999   orlando@howlatthemoon.com   Sunday thru Thursday they are open from 7:00pm till 2:00am.   Fridays they are open from 6:00pm till 2:00am and they are open from 7:00pm till 2:00am on Saturdays.     Howling At The Moon has "17" Locations across the U.S. Go to -   Howl At The Moon   To check for a great evening of dancing near you!   Thanks so much to Paul Pronsati, for putting up with me & my Podcaster buddies. It was an awesome experience and we would love to come back....... I'm bringing my own dinner and I may sing or play the drums next time!   Want to join Weight Loss Nation?   Join the community of people who are just like you!  WLN offers all the support and education you want and need to live a healthy lifestyle!   Visit us at  www.TheWeightLossNation.com   Have a Happy, Peaceful and Healthy week!  

Hey Weight Loss Nation! It's Concoction Friday! Today, I'm going to tell you how I SAUTED Chicken from MY OWN Kitchen! Last week, I interviewed Chef Todd Mohr, from Web Cooking Classes.com  Chef Todd gave ME and ALL of Weight Loss Nation the "5 Skills Taught in Culinary School That is Essential for Home Cooking."  Chef Todd was kind enough to take it a step further.... AND he taught us how to "SAUTE" ANY Protein. Chef Todd Mohr told us the "9 Steps" to Saute properly. I promised I would do the 9 Steps and report back to all of you! Well....... it's Concoction Friday and I'm ready to report...... I did it and......... I am my own worst enemy! I DID NOT follow the "9 Steps" EXACTLY as Chef Todd Mohr told me to do. What happened?  I burnt everything I put into the pan! LOL! This was MY Fault! I had the "9 Steps" written down in the EXACT order Chef Todd taught me. Instead.......I "looked over" the "9 Steps" and then went into the kitchen without the paper. I tried to "Saute" by Myself! OMG! I decided to try it again. This time, I was bringing the paper with the detailed "9 Steps to SAUTE" with me. I followed the "Saute Cooking Method" just the way Chef Todd Mohr taught me. Guess what happened this time? I successfully SAUTED Chicken! Yeah!...... Chef Todd Mohr is awesome! I did it! I loved the meal! Here are the "9 Steps to Saute ANY Protein," as Chef Todd Mohr taught us on last week's Weight Loss Nation Chef Todd Mohr's Interview  9 Steps To SAUTE ANY Protein: 1. Pan Hot 2. Good Fat on Bottom of Pan (Light Coating) 3. Fat Hot 4. Add Protein 5. Cook 75% of Protein 6. Plate Protein 7. Add Veggies, potatoes, spices etc. 8. "Deglaze" add liquid (ex: chicken broth, wine etc)     stir bits & pieces from bottom pan into liquid. 9. Put Protein back in pan and spoon over sauce.          Once meat is 165`(use digital thermometer)      It's DONE! Have brown rice, quinoa or sweet potatoes as a side dish.  That's a healthy meal and it's EASY to make! I did it! YOU can to!! Visit Chef Todd Mohr on his website - webcookingclasses.com You'll find all kinds of different videos to help you become a "Home Cook."  Want to become a MEMBER of Weight Loss Nation! Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com   and "click" on the "Pricing" tab to see our memberships. I am on a "Long-Term Healthy Lifestyle Journey," and I want YOU to walk the journey with me! I hope to see you in the private FB Community! Thanks for listening......I REALLY appreciate it! If you'd like to share your story with WLN, send me an email to Support@TheWeightLossNation.com I'd love to share your story with WLN listeners! Have a Healthy Week WLN!  Diane  

Hey Weight Loss Nation! Are you a good cook? A so-so Cook? A terrible cook? I'm a TERRIBLE cook! I need a recipe to cook a meal. Until.......today! I had a conversation with Chef Todd Mohr. Chef Todd is from the Baltimore, MD area. He has been to culinary school, taught Culinary Courses and now has his own "on line" cooking courses for all home cooks to learn from. Chef Todd has a FREE gift for all Weight Loss Nation listeners.  Chef Todd is giving WLN listeners his "5 Forks to Freestyle Cooking" eBook. Just go to this website http://www.webcookingclasses.com and "click" on the RED "Get Free Guide" Button! Enter your email address and Voila! Your FREE eBook will be delivered to your email. Chef Todd is sharing with WLN the "5 Skills Taught in Culinary School That is Essential for Home Cooks." Here are the 5 Skills: 1. Knife Skills 2. How Heat Effects Food 3. Cooking Methods 4. Sauces 5. Herbs & Spices Chef Todd says if you are proficient in these "5 Skills," you will be an awesome home cook! I asked Chef Todd if he would go deeper into one of the "5 Skills." Chef Todd said, "Let's talk about Cooking Methods." Chef Todd teaches us how to "Saute." Here are the 9 Steps you need to learn how to "Saute" your protein: 1. Pan Hot 2. Light coating of a "Good Fat" to the bottom of your pan. 3. FAT HOT 4. Add Protein to the pan. 5. Cook your Protein 75% on one side. 6. Turn your Protein over and cook 25% in pan. 7. Take Protein off pan & onto plate. Add veggies, and/or onions to pan. Make "flavorful" veggies now! 8. Deglaze with liquid (ex: chicken broth). 9. Put Protein back in pan with sauce. Stir and baste protein.     Plate your delicious and gorgeous Protein!     Add brown rice, quinoa or beans as a side dish!   Awesome Lesson today! I can't wait to "saute" some chicken and practice what I learned today. I'll do it and report how I did on Concoction Friday. Want to learn more about the "5 Skills that is Essential for Home Cooks?" Go to Chef Todd's Website http://www.webcookingclasses.com and "click" on the "cooking" tab. Are you interested in becoming a member of Weight Loss Nation?  Go to our website http://TheWeightLossNation.com and "click" on our "pricing" tab to find out more. I want to see you in our Face Book Community! That's the best part of being a member of Weight Loss Nation! We are a community of mainly women, who are striving to LIVE a long-term healthy lifestyle. We discuss FOOD, Successes, Obstacles, Frustration, Cravings, Menopause and anything else to help stay on the journey!  Thanks soooo much for listening to Weight Loss Nation! I appreciate it very much and I want you to walk this life long journey with me! Diane Daniels

Hey Weight Loss Nation! Go Grab Some Green Balls Today and Burn More Calories! Today, I am following up from last week’s episode on the unbelievable Health Benefits of Green Tea. I will be showing you  a simple….you know I need simple…recipe which includes “Matcha” Green Tea Powder. www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you should join “Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "community" of people who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day! Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Pilates, Cross Fit, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Pro Support Plus Members.   Here’s Today’s Concoction Friday Recipe!   Green Balls of Health Makes 10 Small Balls (5 Servings) Serving Size – 2 Balls Ingredients ½ cup soft, pitted dates* (make sure they are sticky) 1/2 cup raw almonds 1/4 cup unsweetened cacao powder 1 T ““Matcha”” green tea powder+ ½ teaspoon more for later. 2 T unsweetened almond milk   ““Matcha”” is when the green tea leaves are dried, they are then “stone ground,” into a fine powder. When you use ““Matcha”” green tea powder in your food and beverages, you are consuming the “whole leaf,” instead of drinking the nutrients, which are permeated into the water from “steeping” a tea bag or tea ball. ““Matcha”” will provide you with 3x the amount of nutrients from green tea leaves than a green tea bag. Something to think about…..right??    A study written in an article in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition  found that consuming “Matcha,”increased the body’s rate of burning calories.  The average rate of burning calories is  5 – 10% normal daily energy, while consuming “Matcha” just once a day, can increase the normal daily energy of burning calories 35 – 40% a day. That’s quite an increase! Keep burning calories ALL DAY by consuming ““Matcha”” green tea powder and drinking Green Tea! What?? You didn’t listen to the previous episode about the unbelievable nutritious value of Green Tea? Well…. Go back and listen to it! You’ll understand why I’ve added the “Green Balls” recipe.   Let’s get to the Green Balls Recipe!   Instructions Add dates and almonds to a food processor and mix it until the ingredients come together into a “sticky ball.”   Break up ball and add in cacao powder, “Matcha” powder and almond milk.   Turn the processor on again and mix until all ingredients have been combined and form into a large sticky ball again.   Roll into 10 small balls and sprinkle some more “Matcha” powder on each ball or roll each ball into “Matcha” powder on a cooking board.   Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or longer in freezer.   www.TheWeightLossNation.com   Feeling Sluggish? Just Exercised?  Grab 2 Green Balls For More Energy!    Nutritional Value   Serving Size  =  2 Balls Calories –  160 Protein –  2gms Fat – 2 gms Carbs -  10.5 gms Sugar -  7 gms   Vitamins & Minerals Vit A, Vit B1, B2(riboflavin) B3, B5, B9 Calcium,  Potassium, Iron, Vit E (important for Red Blood Cell Production) Vit D & Vit K – Strong Bones & Teeth, Magnesium, Zinc  AND Rich in Anti-Oxidants….. the biggest is in the “Matcha” Green Tea Powder…… which contains the Cat-e-kin EGCG…. Our “Pac Man” family…… which helps our cells  “EAT & DESTROY” FREE RADICAL CELLS which cause Cancer and other harmful diseases! So……go ahead and make GREEN BALLS….They are Soooooo Good for you!   Thanks for listening to WLN! Thinking about becoming a member of WLN? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com Explore around the site, and decide if you’d like to join the pack! We ARE Living a Healthy Lifestyle! If you’re not ready to join the pack…..that’s o.k. Keep listening to Weight Loss Nation to help you live a healthier lifestyle! I Thank YOU for listening to Weight Loss Nation! It’s FREE and it works!    

International Trade After Brexit Brexit – after Article 50 is triggered, what lies ahead for the UK’s international trade position? Stuart Miller talks to Steve Hyland about International Trade After Brexit, how businesses can prepare for the months ahead post March 2017, what you should be aware of and why you should start planning now to minimise any potential disruption to your businesses trading position. International Trade After Brexit What are the starting positions of the UK & EU? What are the major constraints? What will be the sequencing of the negotiation? Will we get a “Free Trade Agreement” with the EU in 2 years (by March 2019)?  What is the likelihood instead of moving to WTO rules – and does it matter? How will the EU: Protect its 4 Freedoms (movement of goods, workers, services & capital)? Stop contagion Ensure that the UK is getting a deal that is materially inferior than EU membership? Protect rights of EU citizens now in the UK? How will the UK: Get a single deal on both withdrawal and the future relationship with the EU? Avoid transitional arrangements as indicated in the Government’s latest White Paper? Address the EU demand for (up to €60 bn) funds to cover exit? Reconcile any transitional arrangements with the stated aim of getting out of the jurisdiction of the EU Court of Justice (ECJ)? Address some kind of associate membership (say like Turkey?) Cover UK citizens’ rights in the EU? Ensure we have enough manpower in the food industry, universities and financial services (lots of EU citizens now in the UK)? Prevent a hard border in Ireland which might affect Northern Ireland’s (trading and other) progress? Use ongoing co-operation from UK’s crime, policing and counter-terror capacities to win trading compromises above? Or will we go towards low tax, low regulation (eg Singapore) model? This edition of Business Connections Live will be a valuable insight into International Trade After Brexit and what lies ahead for the UK’s international trade position after Art 50 is triggered. Stuart Miller, Managing Director of Warwick Legal Network (WLN) After 27 years as an international commercial & technology lawyer and latterly managing partner of a commercial law firm in London (ebl miller rosenfalck, one of the WLN members), He now focusses on growing the capacity of WLN to act for businesses trading around the world.  Most of his focus has been on SMEs. On this edition of Business Connections Live, Stuart will explain: The possible UK financial contribution. The manpower challenge facing the UK’s civil service What are the particular areas of challenge ahead? Examples: Single Skies agreement (governs landing and overflight rights across the EU) major projects like Galileo (a global navigation satellite system) cross-border energy agreements reciprocal healthcare arrangements, including the EHIC card arrangements for animal & plant health certification many others…. How likely is it that the UK will have to compromise on timing or ECJ jurisdiction during some transition? Learn the business fundamentals on how your business can achieve:  monitoring of existing arrangements ensuring you can survive Brexit in acceptable / profitable shape For more great information visit our Guests website or follow them on Social Media. Website:  http://www.millerrosenfalck.com/ Website: http://warwicklegal.com/ Twitter: @stuartmiller28 Twitter: @WLNadvocate Twitter: @MillerRosenfalc Contact Business Connections Live The UK’s Leading Online Business Channel: Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter for the latest news Live Shows on Youtube Mondays Mid-day GMT Follow us on our Google+ page Follow us on our Facebook page You can Email the studio here We are always looking for Industry experts…

Warfare and unrest is creating a flood of refugees. The United Nations estimates there are more than 21 million refugees worldwide. Resettling them is a controversial topic. President Trump, citing problems in Europe and concerns about terrorism, wants a 120-day delay in accepting refugees into the United Sates until the vetting process is examined. Lutherans have long been involved in helping refugees. In 1939, the National Lutheran Council set up a department to help Lutheran refugees fleeing Nazi Germany. In 1954, the LCMS worked with what would become the Lutheran Immigration and Naturalization Service. Guest Linda Hartke, President and CEO of the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, says there is a lot of misinformation concerning refugees, including the exactly the exact definition of what is a refugee, the vetting of refugees as opposed to immigrants, and where they are from. She addresses those topics on today's WLN. Learn more about their work at lirs.org.

Hey Weight Loss Nation! Today, I am having a conversation with Terry Davis, a Sumter County, Florida resident, who gained over 150 pounds, after battling colon cancer, and losing both her parents a short time after each other. Terry survived colon cancer and developed a difficult relationship with food. During her cancer treatment, Terry had many, many days of not wanting to eat. She felt nauseous, and the smells of certain foods caused her to lose her appetite.  When Terry beat the colon cancer, she began to feel that she wanted to eat, "what she wanted to eat. if she wanted to eat chocolate cake....she ate it. If she wanted to eat fried chicken.....she ate it. Terry found herself eating more and more food.  The weight quickly added up and Terry found herself at 303 pounds! Terry was tired, depressed and staying at home. Terry became her father's caretaker and cared for him 24 hours a day. Soon after her father passed, Terry's mother became sick and she found herself taking care of her mother too. It was a full-time job for Terry. Friends and neighbors brought food over to Terry's house to help out. Terry was eating macaroni and cheese, fried chicken and other fatty and "comfort" foods during this time.   Terry turned to food to deal with her emotions.  Terry was in a tailspin.  One day, a few months after Terry's parents had both passed away, Terry felt like she was weak and passing out. Terry went to her doctor and the doctor sent her to the ER right away. In the ER, Terry had all kinds of tests. The ER Doctor came into the room and had a conversation with Terry. The Doctor told Terry that the tests revealed that she had diabetes and high blood pressure. The Doctor told Terry that she was a "pretty woman, but she was FAT!" The Doctor asked Terry if she had any grand-children. Terry responded, "Not yet." The Doctor proceeded to tell Terry that she would never see her grandchildren if she didn't immediately start losing weight. The ER Doctor told Terry to start on a low carb meal plan and that she would lose the weight and reverse the diabetes and high blood pressure. But...she had to start immediately! The conversation with the ER Doctor really hit Terry. It hit her like a rock. No one had ever told her that she was "Fat" before. Family members would tell her to start eating right and exercising, but no one ever told her she was fat. At that moment....Terry knew she had to make a drastic change in her life. Terry went home and started throwing out all the boxed food and high carb items in her house. Terry began buying healthy low-carb fruit and vegetables. Terry ate more protein. Soon, Terry lost 10 pounds! Terry knew she needed help from her family and friends to support her on this journey. Terry turned to Face Book for the answer. Terry started a Face Book page titled, "New Body Under Construction The Low Carb Way." Terry started her journey and began telling her story on the Face Book page. Terry's friends and family began "cheering her on," and Terry had the support she needed to change her lifestyle. Soon, other friends began asking Terry if they could be part of the group, and the journey grew. Seven months later, the Face Book page has over 1,900 members! People have shared their "very low carb" way of life. People share stories, recipes and questions regarding being on an "Atkin's" program. Here's the link to Terry's Face Book page: New Body Under Construction The Low Carb Way Terry has currently lost over 116 pounds! She continues to eat, following the "Atkin's" way of eating. Atkin's is very low carb. Many people have had success being on the Atkin's eating plan. Many people don't do well on it. If you would like to research more information on the Atkin's plan, here is the website to research it: https://www.atkins.com/how-it-works   Everyone is different. Each individual has a different blood type. We each have unique DNA and genetic markers. Our metabolism's are different.  It is important to look at many different meal plans, to determine which plan will be the plan that you can do everyday for the rest of your life. This is a lifestyle Nation! You need to eat to live! Food fuels your body! You cannot be on some radical "diet," to lose weight and keep it off. It won't work. I promise you! I've been there done that! Weight Loss Nation is the ONLY place where many different meal plans and modalities are discussed. WLN wants you to succeed in your journey to a long-term healthy lifjestyle! I am on the REAL FOOD program! If it grows from the ground, from a tree; if it roams the earth....flies in the sky or swims in the ocean.....I can eat it! I stay away from boxed foods, white flour, white rice, white potatoes and white bread. They are all processed and many of the vitamins and nutrients are depleted. I eat low carb, but not excessive. I eat sweet potatoes. I eat Quinoa. I occasionally eat brown rice and I eat beans. I eat carbs in moderation. I'm working on portion size. Once in awhile.....I will have Pizza! or ....I'll have a few Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies! And even less.... in fact only twice in the last 9 months I ate ice cream.  It's all about education, eating healthy, exercising and mindset!  Weight Loss Nation is here to assist you on YOUR journey! I want you to become a member of Weight Loss Nation and join me and other members on the journey to living a long-time healthy lifestyle. For the month of February, I have reduced the price of the Pro Plus Support Membership Program, since so many of you sent me emails telling me you want to become members but you couldn't afford the $39.99 a month premium. I listened to you and I'm delivering! From February 1st through February 28th, you can become a Pro Plus Support Member, for just  $20.17 a month (with a 12 month commitment). I want to help you succeed, and if that was your obstacle to becoming a member..... I removed that obstacle. Here's the link to get started today on Weight Loss Nation and eat REAL FOOD! Weight Loss Nation Act quickly! This offer is only good for the month of February! I'll see you in the Private FB Community! Diane  

Hey Weight Loss Nation! Who out there has suffered the loss of a loved one? Who out there was bullied in school? Who lived a terrible childhood, because you had an alcoholic parent or an abusive parent? I'm sure many of you can relate to one of those situations. I was bullied when I was younger, because I was FAT! That's right.....bullied. So what did I do because I was bullied? I ate more! I ate cookies and ice cream quite frequently. That only caused me to gain more weight.  Today, I had a wonderful conversation with Jody Agard, Author of the book, "Let Love In 101: A Practical Guide to Love and Happiness." If you've ever experienced betrayal, grief, or loss, you know how difficult it is to climb your way out of those dark places. For many years Jody wished there was a “reset button” that would bring her more inner peace, love, success, and happiness. She wanted so desperately to let go of the past so she could confidently move forward. She was tired of fear, doubt and worry consuming her life. She wanted to stress less and smile more. She didn't know how she would do it, but she began her quest. After having her world shattered and her heart broken into a million pieces, when young fifteen year old Jody Agard learned her dad committed suicide, everything seemed to go downhill from there. Nineteen years after her dad’s suicide, she found herself desperately searching for ways to improve her life. At the time, she was raising two boys as a single mom; she was financially unstable and working in a career that no longer made her happy; leaving her feeling exhausted, unfulfilled and overwhelmed. In this inspirational work, author, inspirational speaker and relationship coach, Jody Agard shows you how to find happiness within yourself and restore balance in all areas of your life. Jody discusses a wide array of topics including; forgiveness, guilt, fear, and self-love to name a few. Throughout this book she walks with you, giving you practical tips to bring you more clarity, peace and many practical tools for those challenging times. Jody candidly shares her journey, allowing the reader an inside look at the steps she took to transform her inner and outer world as she began to pick up the pieces of her life. She discovered, there wasn't one “magic button”, but instead, a series of principles and easy-to-apply steps she began implementing into her life. Jody is living proof that the practical principles she discusses in these pages really work. As you read, you too will discover that you have the ability to create a life filled with a new perspectives, bright beginnings, abundant love, balance, and deep personal meaning. If you feel a connection with Jody, and would like to contact her...... here's her email Jody@JodyAgard.com If you'd like to read Jody's inspirational story and learn lessons from the book to motivate you to improve your situation, here's the link on Amazon.com Let Love In 101   If you'd like to visit Jody Agard's website and view the services she provides, here's the link....   www.JodyAgard.com   Did you like what you heard on today's show? Then give Weight Loss Nation a 5 Star Review! The more reviews, the easier it is for individuals like you to find Weight Loss Nation and enjoy all the information we have for them.  Take a few minutes and give WLN a 5 Star Review here.... https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weight-loss-nation/id1104847310?mt=2 Don't forget to join the FB Group! We are all just trying to live a healthy life. Meet others who share the same goals as you.  Share conversations with our Mentors and be motivated! Weight Loss Nation FB Group   Thanks for listening! I appreciate the time you've taken to listen to Weight Loss Nation.          

Happy New Year Weight Loss Nation! 2016 was a successful year for me and WLN members! I lost 40 pounds and learned how important "good health"  is for a happy & successful life! Today, I have a conversation with Author and Weight Loss Coach, Jon Gabriel. In July of 2001, Jon weighed over 400 pounds! On 9/11, whether is was fate, luck or by the hand of God, Jon did not get on Flight 93 that was hijacked by terrorists on the day we saw the Twin Towers crumble and a large section of the Pentagon demolished. That day changed Jon's life forever. Two years later, Jon lost over 225 pounds and made his health a top priority. Jon published the world acclaimed book, "The Gabriel Method," and has been coaching individuals on weight loss and health - ever since. Check out Jon's website for information about "The Gabriel Method" and his 21 day Meditation For Weight Loss. Click on this link - www.TheGabrielMethod.com/Free-Stuff Sign up for Jon's newsletter to help you with your weight loss journey. If you are enjoying Weight Loss Nation, give us a Rating & Review! When you take the time to give us a R&R, it helps keeps Weight Loss Nation visible for other healthy living wannabe’s to find us! Have an iPhone? Rate & Review us here:                 itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weight-loss-nation    Have an Android Phone? Rate & Review us here: Stitcher Radio Thanks for listening! I appreciate the time you took to listen to this episode of Weight Loss Nation!   Send me your healthy living questions to Support@TheWeightLossNation.com  Visit our website- www.TheWeightLossNation.com  & Join us on or journey to healthy living.

Do you ever crave chocolate? How about potato chips?  Cravings are temptations that only create havoc in our bodies. When you are eating healthy, your body is happy. You won't have any cravings when your body is happy.  Natalia Levey, gourmet chef and author of "Cravings Boss," discusses cravings and how to eliminate them for good in five easy steps. You can purchase a copy of "Cravings Boss," by clicking on the following link: www.amazon.com   Natalia is a Gourmet Chef and a health & nutrition coach who is offering a four week online course to help you eat healthy and lose weight. Weight Loss Nation listeners will receive a $50.00 discount for the online course. Go to www.cravingsboss.com Natalia is also offering a "Food Swap" document to WLN listeners. Want to find a better alternative for the food you are craving? Natalia has the answer for you! Natalia's "Food Swap" document has healthier food options for 19 foods that you crave most. Just text "Food Swap Document" to 44222 to get your FREE PDF. Don't let "Cravings" take you down the wrong path! Natalia Levey will help you stay on track and eliminate cravings from your vocabulary! Go to the Cravings Boss Website to learn more!