We've launched our new 30-Day Results Program just in time for New Year Resolutions.

Have you struggled to adopt a healthy lifestyle and achieve permanent weight loss success?

Learning smart portion control and maintaining an ongoing fitness program is your key to success. The 30-Day Results Program is a 70 page workbook that provides a simple but comprehensive program and you will only have to commit to a maximum of 5.5 hours of fitness activities per week.

Developed by Caitlyn Lorenze, RD and Jessica Storm CPT this program can get you on track to lose 10-12 pounds in 30 days and keep it off! It's a great way to start the new year.

Serving Smaller Portions with Smaller Utensils can Help you Eat Less with the Same Satisfaction

Psychologists say their research demonstrates the power of what's called "unit bias," the sense that a particular portion of food is appropriate.

"In terms of food, unit bias applies to what people think is the appropriate amount to consume, and it shows why smaller portion sizes can be just as satisfying," said graduate student Andrew Geier, the study's lead author. "A 12-ounce can of soda and a 24-ounce bottle are both seen as single units. But be careful, the 24-ounce bottle, though viewed as one unit, is actually more than two and a half servings of soda.

Cheesburger Pockets

by The Pocket Chef Jenna

Now we're talking great-tasting fast food! Who doesn't like a juicy Hamburger?

By Jessica Storm – Certified Personal Fitness Trainer

Warming Up Basics

Warming up and cooling down is essential, regardless of your skill level. Even the pros do it and it’s arguably one of the most important things to do to prevent muscle and joint damage. The human body can be likened to a car engine on a cold day. Start the engine and let it “run” in place for a few minutes and it will reward you by not stalling out in the middle of an intersection. However, start the engine without first letting it warm-up properly and it can cause you major problems later on down the road.

This week's poll results reveals more insight into our Pocket Diet community when we asked the following question:

• What's your biggest temptation food?

Q- I'm exercising; why haven't I lost weight?

A- When people start an exercise program, some lose a lot of weight, while others lose nothing. An effective exercise program for weight loss should...

Kangaroo Recipe Contest Winners Announced!

Congratulations to the following participants as winners in Kangaroo's First Annual Sandwich Recipe Contest! All winning recipes, plus a list of honorable mentions will be posted on our website very soon. Stay tuned for updates.

Grand Prize Winner Pizza Panini Pockets submitted by Roxanne Chan (Albany, CA)

Runner ups Jump-For-Joy Curried Shrimp Pouches submitted by Eric Portteus (Albuquerque, NM)

Gourmet Brie and Bacon Pita Melt submitted by Anne Marie Taglienti (Kennet Square, PA)

Swiss Smoky Ham and Apple Pita submitted by Sally Sibthorpe (Shelby Township, MI)

In the refrigerated section of your produce department you’ll find a number of bagged Caesar Salad kits. Most contain lettuce, dressing, cheese and croutons, and will fill 6-8 pitas. This good-for-you-food will also help you slim down without sacrifacing time or taste.

Join our Pocket Diet support group

Research reveals that participating in a support group can keep you on track and help you achieve your weight loss goals. We are setting up a special support message board in our community to connect you with others to help make 2006 successful for you.

Next year at this time, you can be 10, 20 or even 100 pounds less than you are now... but you need to get started and you need stick with it.