It's Strawberry Season!

May is the start of strawberry season here in Indiana.  The best strawberries are from local patches because they are fresh off the vine.  In Indiana, there are strawberry patches all over the state.  Some even have "u-pick" patches, where you come and pick your own.  These are more budget friendly than just buying from the farmer's stand because you have to do a little work for them!

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We love strawberries! Why? Because 1 cup of sliced strawberries is only 50 calories, contains 3 grams of fiber & 90 mg vitamin C (75-90 mg needed per day). Hey, what a great snack!  Add to your Strawberry Health One Meal Replacement + water + ice for a strawberry shake or on top of a Vanilla Health One Meal Replacement one by one with a little light cool whip for a nice summer treat.  Or, you could get really into it and make your own sugar-free strawberry freezer jam to use as an additive to the Health One or your morning 100% whole grain toast.

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What do we recommend?  Heading to a local patch to pick some strawberries.  The Indianapolis area has a few locations just outside the city.  Here are the farms that we know of and please share any that you know of that grow strawberries. 

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• Noblesville, IN: Spencer Farm

• Hagerstown, IN (east of Indy): Bell's Strawberry Farm

• Greenwood/South Indy, IN: Waterman's Family Farm

Once you have your strawberries, meal plan them in for breakfast, lunch, dinner and/or snack to help you get your 2 full cups of fruit in each day. 

Indianapolis, IN Running Events for ALL Stages of Fitness

Accountability is huge when it comes to weight loss, but it's also important to have accountability for physical activity.  One form of accountability is to sign up for a local walk/run event. These events, races or runs, whatever you call them, are tons of fun because there are loads of people there to encourage you along the way.  Sign up with a friend and make it a social event too!  

Most events are for charitable causes where the small entry fee is a donation.  Even with a little investment, the accountability is higher than no investment to keep the commitment to participate.  

The first few months of 2013 are packed with events on the calendar.  Below are a few for the first few months, but click HERE for more details & and all inclusive list of events around and in the Indianapolis area to keep you accountable.  You could realistically sign up for one or more events each month to keep you on track with your physical activity goals!

2/3/13: Groundhog 7 (7 miles) A free race, can good donations are welcome to benefit Gleaners Food Bank
2/16/13: Be My Valentine 5K run/walk. All proceeds go to Friends of Garfield Park
2/23/13: Polar Bear 3 or 5 mile in downtown Indianapolis
3/9/13: Spring Fling 2103 5K run/fitness walk in Plainfield, IN
3/16/13: Shamrock Run/Walk 4 miles. Benefits Indy Sports Foundation; downtown Indianapolis
4/13/13: Family Run/Walk 5K. Benefits Peyton Manning Children's Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
4/28/13: Best Buddies 5K. Benefits Best Buddies Indiana High School and College Programs.  Indianapolis

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Indianapolis Proven Weight Loss Program

Health and Technology Nutrition (HNT) is dedicated to providing weight management and long term weight loss solutions through medically supervised weight loss. The Indianapolis area is the original location of HNT- Program for Health and Weight Management. We have proudly served the community since 2002. We believe that support combined with education is what it takes to make a lifestyle change permanent. Our goal is to teach you the skills to develop a healthy lifestyle and to coach you while practicing these skills. In a supportive setting, you'll focus on mastering four essential skill-sets: Behavioral; Nutritional; Environmental; Physical Activity.

Personal and professional coaching is fundamental to our program. Our dedicated staff consists of four registered dietitians. Accountability is at the core of the participant-coach relationship. You're highly encouraged to attend weekly behavior change classes, keep records and check in with the coach between visits. It is this high level of contact with your coach that makes this program unique.

Sustainable Health improvement often starts with initial Weight loss. We can assist anyone ready to change. With a range of starting weights from 131-557lbs. everyone benefits. Our average weight loss in the first 20wks is 16% loss; maintained 1,2,3,4 years out!

We invite you to attend a FREE information session to learn more about our program. We know that you want all of the details before you decide if it is right for you. It is 1 hour long and provides an opportunity to get your questions answered. Family and friends are encouraged to accompany you. When you’re ready to change it impacts those around you—positively.

 

 

HNT Indiana Staff

 Call us, 317.489.4817, we'd love to work with you if you are ready for your weight loss journey to start!

Why Choose Medically Supervised Weight Loss Programs?

Health & Nutrition Technology (HNT-Indiana) opened in October 2002 under the medical and program directorship of Dawn Ayers MD-endocrinology and Sheila Henson RD.  Dr. Ayer’s reputation as a phenomenal physician who cares for her patients with compassion is as true today as when we opened 10 years ago. To know her as Dawn or Dr. Ayers is one in the same.  

Dr. Ayers recognized the need for an effective weight management program in the Indianapolis Area. She had aspirations to offer a non-surgical medical option to her patients beyond standard commercial or support programs. Thus it was an ideal fit to team up such a well-known and respected medical provider in conjunction with the proven behavior modification program in HNT. The result: the need of providing safe rapid and effective weight loss is being met—consistently! The average weight loss is 17% in the first 20 weeks; maintained at one, two and three plus years out. 

The entire team consists of four dedicated Registered Dietitians specializing in the field of obesity management. Having grown over the years there are various central Indiana locations: Monday evenings at Carmel St Vincent Professional Bld suite 275; Tuesday evening at Riverview Hospital 4 TCU classroom; Thursday evening at Community Health North 7250 Bld suite 100; Thursday evening at American Health Network in Peru, IN; and week days and Tuesday evenings at our home base 1201 E Main St suite B, Plainfield, IN. 

An average weight loss of 50 lbs is life changing. Our approach includes medical supervision as is appropriate per individual needs. Every participant is involved in the behavior modification process whether they have 25 or 250 lbs to lose. We utilize a restricted caloric meal plan incorporating Health One meal replacements. This versatile tool allows individuals to accomplish their health and weight goals. Exceptional nutrition is obtained with 125% of all RDIs, 75g protein, in approximately 1000 calories with variety and flexibility in cooking, and continued use for as long as they wish.  

We are proud to offer Health & Nutrition Technology, medically supervised weight loss, as a viable, safe, rapid, and effective approach to a very difficult reality for much of our nation and fellow Hoosiers.  If you are ready to change your life call us, Sheila Henson RD, Christina Varvel RD, Roxanne Standeford RD, Karen Hartung RD and Dawn Ayers MD at (317) 489-4817 or visit www.hntindiana.com.  

Sheila Henson RD, Program Director
 Dawn Ayers MD, Medical Director

A Family Losing Together-The Beckwiths

We have had several families participate in our weight management program and have great success.  The Beckwiths are one of those families.  They have been in the program for 29 weeks and have lost a total of 211 pounds or 21% total weight loss between the four of them.  We are so excited for them!  Take a look at their before and after pictures showing their weight loss progress, but don't forget about the health improvements or risks that have been lowered since beginning their journey at HNT. 

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Keep up the great work!

Health Care Reform & Nutrition Information

A new law concerning nutrition information, specifically calories, came out of the health-care bill passed on Sunday. Restaurants with more than 20 locations across the U.S. will have to provide calorie counts on menus, menu boards, & drive-throughs! Read HERE in the Indianapolis Star for more information and details.

Ideas in Indianapolis to help YOU Lose Weight Faster!

It's getting warmer outside which happens to be a great and it also makes it easier for most people to get in more activity. The weather is nice, but for some people weather isn't a good motivator...people ARE! So why not participate in a summer sports league, a new dance/fitness class, or other available opportunities to be in a group or team setting? Take advantage of these local opportunities to help boost your activity and your weight loss to get YOU closer to your goals!

These opportunities are cheap or discounted compared to commercial fitness/gym memberships. This leaves no excuses for not being able to get activity in daily this spring! Remember that walking parks are always a FREE and great way to increase activity!

Local YMCA's: Go to this website to find out more information about a YMCA nearest to you! The YMCA has lots of activities for kids, teens, adults, and older adults to try to keep the whole family active! You can find anything from group fitness classes, indoor swimming opportunities, summer camps (for kids), and fitness centers in your local Y. Typically you can find lower rates when using the Y, when compared to other chain fitness centers.

Brownsburg, IN: Connection Point Church

Where you'll find great rates on their gym memberships that include anytime access to their fitness center, run/walk indoor track, and group fitness classes. Adult $50/year; Family $85/year. Click here for more information.

Plainfield, IN: Plainfield Christian Church

Where you can find step aerobics, cardio kickboxing, and Boot camp on various days...and the cost is only $1/class. Fitness levels vary in each class, but the instructors work well to provide lower impact and alternative moves for those who need them. Check out their website for more information on days/times/classes.

Greenwood, IN: Greenwood Christian Church

Where you will find FREE strength & tone classes! Other classes offered include cardio kickboxing, total body conditioning, and stretching. Check out their website for more information.

Noblesville, IN: White River Sports

At White River Sports you can find Adult sports including basketball leagues, softball, and golf. Check out the Wellness activities by clicking on the activities below:

• ZUMBA


• Walk Live: A FREE indoor walking class taught by a certified instructor is available on March 24th @ 6:30pm


• Lite Hearted

If you know of any other opportunities to be active in your community, please comment with the link or details! If you are looking for an activity partner, please let us know and we can find someone with the same interests near your location.