It's difficult to imagine that Ms. Tosca Reno was once a 40 year old fat housewife who transformed not just her body, but also her life. This is the author of The Eat-Clean Diet, a best-seller. Read it. You'll find the tools to empower your own lifestyle makeover.
I spoke the other morning with Ms. Tosca Reno, a “Formerly Fat Housewife Turned Fit” from her home in Canada. Ms. Reno, at the young age of 40, whipped herself into shape with The Eat-Clean Diet, a lifestyle makeover which allowed her to become a swimsuit model, cover model for Oxygen magazine, and a spokesperson for fitness on numerous TV and radio shows.
What did she do that we are not doing?
KJ: Ms. Reno - tell me, what is The Eat-Clean Diet?
T. Reno: My book, although titled a diet is really more about a healthy lifestyle. Results are long term and sustainable. I have kept my weight off for 8 years and counting.
We have been collectively misled that what sits on the shelves in grocery stores is food. Amongst the many healthy choices available at supermarkets there is a surplus of garbage foods that have steadily undermined the health and vitality of this country. Clean Eating aims to enlighten the reader about what constitutes healthy food choices versus otherwise.
KJ: I understand that you provide a consultant service to readers who would like to speak with you directly.
T. Reno: Yes, I contract out phone consults. About a week in advance, I ask my phone-in visitor to prepare a list of questions. In return I provide an hour of customized, personalized advice. The questions run the gamut of, “What kind of exercise should I do daily?” to “How many chicken breasts should I eat each day.” Other queries are about the body and are much more personal.” I enjoy this type of work because I stay in touch with those not yet in shape and it rounds out my thinking.
KJ: Ms. Reno, how did your family upbringing influence your eating? Healthy eating begins with you the mother, father, and the young adult – you the owner of that body.
I had no excuses. My parents were great examples - Dad had an enormous vegetable garden and my mother, now age 73, was ahead of her time. Our evening meals were light on carbs, and there was always an emphasis on veggies; once a week Mom would give us a cold plate for dinner, consisting of cottage cheese and vegetables.
KJ: When did your weight problem begin?
T. Reno: After the birth of my three daughters, I began to lose sight of my marriage. Marital problems arose. Instead of having a relationship with my husband, I developed a relationship with food. One day I spoke to my mom. “I don’t know what I’ve become,” I sobbed.
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1 - jorge armando
Congratulations for your book "The Eat-Clean Diet" I believe That´s is very important combination diversity qualitave meals and her lot. Almost think we get it how a process
Sincerely
Jorge Armando