Jodi Duke: Learning How to Practice What She Preaches

Jodi Duke: Learning How to Practice What She Preaches

Article by Bob Greene









Jodi Duke’s Best Life StatsStart date/weight July 2007 at 180 poundsPounds lost 46Goal weight 125 (only nine pounds to go!)Best Life Status Phase 2/Activity Level 3

Working in the public health arena as a researcher for organizations such as the Healthy Aging Network at the University of Colorado, Jodi Duke was always uncomfortable with her weight. A candidate for a Master of Public Health degree, Jodi would often speak about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, at 180 pounds and 5-feet 5-inches, she often felt like a hypocrite–like someone who was giving good advice, but not following it herself. Whenever possible, Jodi would avoid the professional spotlight, preparing speeches instead of presenting them, hiding behind the scenes instead of taking the lead.

Not Just Another DietJodi’s struggle with weight started long before she started working in public health, when she was about 16 years old. Through the years, she tried an array of diets, pills and fads, but nothing seemed to work. It wasn’t until she’d realized that she couldn’t keep up with her 3-year-old daughter Zoe–whether she was simply running around or swimming–that Jodi decided she finally had to find a way to drop the cumbersome extra pounds. “When my daughter Zoe became really active and I didn’t have the energy to do things with her, I felt horrible. It is a terrible waste not to get good quality time with your kids simply because you are overweight.”

But she found diets were too intense and not sustainable over the long term, and she was unsure where to turn for help. Then Jodi saw Bob Greene on The Oprah Winfrey Show, and instead of starting another diet, she decided to start a new lifestyle. “This type of ‘diet’ involves a paradigm shift–a movement away from the word “diet,” which often implies short-term, non-sustainable, and weight loss for a single event such as a wedding. When I describe the Best Life to my friends, I tell them it’s a healthy living program that has taught me how to make consistent healthy food and exercise choices. I do not use the word “diet.”

Jodi’s Healthy-Eating TrickThe Best Life Diet has taught her many things, and perhaps one of the best lessons she has learned is that moderation is key–with all foods! “You cannot always eat the healthiest foods, and if you try to force yourself, it may backfire,” she says. “I used to eat a salad with my lunch and dinner everyday for a month. After that month, I was so sick of vegetables that I had to force myself to eat them everyday. I finally figured out that everything, no matter how much you like it, must be consumed in moderation. Now, I eat salad once a day or once every two days, and I rotate steamed vegetables with salads.” And she allows herself small treats. “I have two small chocolate chip cookies every night. It gives me a small reward to look forward to after a long day. Even if I have had a bad eating day, I say to myself, ‘I’ll have my two cookies and wake up feeling refreshed and in control again. Tomorrow will be a new day with new choices to make. Today’s food choices will not affect what I do tomorrow.’

Jodi’s Workout Routine”I love Prevention’s Express Workout DVDs. Each DVD offers a several 10- or 15-minute workouts, and they target specific areas. I use a different workout for each day on top of the walking I already do. They’re great because they are short,” she says. “My daughter even tries to work out with me.”

Built-In BenefitsSo far, Jodi has dropped 46 pounds, and is just nine pounds shy of her goal weight. But the benefits of living her Best Life go well beyond weight loss. “I am more physically fit and I am much more active than I was before. I love walking and playing with my daughter; before I joined, I just didn’t have the energy to do it,” she says. “My diet is also a lot more lot more balanced, and I find that helps my cravings. If I eat a well-balanced meal and I’m satisfied all day, I just don’t get the munchies.”

When Jodi finds herself struggling, she heads to the Best Life message boards for support. “Around the holidays and at family gatherings when I am bombarded with food, that’s hard for me. That is when I go to the online site the most, particularly when I’m at the office and I don’t have my family to turn to for support.”

Setting a Good ExampleJodi has found that her new lifestyle has rubbed off on her daughter. “Zoe still doesn’t like salads, but she loves whole-wheat pasta with our fresh tomato sauce, and she loves to help me break noodles up to cook them, or squeeze the whole canned tomatoes into little bits for the sauce–we make it fun,” she says. “This program truly is healthy living and healthy eating, so it’s a great thing for your children to take part in. If you’re the person who does a lot of cooking in your household, you can make changes so gradually that your children will be eating healthier right along with you.”

The benefits have spilled over into her work-life, too. Now when Jodi presents for the Healthy Aging Network, she feels confident about her healthy message. She advises people to increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables each day; reduce their consumption of saturated fat; eat fish at least once per week; and be physically active. These are easy messages for her to share because she lives them. “Today, I’m happy with my life, and I’m confident that I can be a leader in public health because I can model good behaviors, instead of just talking about them.”

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About the Author

Bob Greene is the founder of the highly acclaimed Best Life Diet brand. Through his books, foods, fitness products and website, Greene has helped millions lose weight and live their own personal best life, using his gradual three-phase approach to eating and exercise.










My Shopping Genie Advantage in New Economy And Network Marketing

My Shopping Genie Advantage in New Economy And Network Marketing

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