rules of rise<\/span><\/h3>\nwhen you first sign up for rise, you’ll fill out a questionnaire. the questions cover everything from your weight loss goals to your favorite hobbies.<\/span><\/p>\nyou’ll then pick your coach from five registered nutritionists that rise has selected for you. rise recommends choosing the coach that you have the most in common with.<\/span><\/p>\nfor instance, if you’re a busy mom trying to balance your family and career, choose a coach who has children. your coach will understand that you don’t always have time to prepare gourmet meals.<\/span><\/p>\nyour journal<\/strong><\/p>\nrise doesn’t count calories or offer nutrition facts for the foods you eat. instead, you take a picture of the foods you eat and upload the photos to your journal.<\/span><\/p>\nyour rise coach will see your pictures and leave feedback and might say something along the lines of “great work incorporating leafy greens into your lunch” or “chocolate cake isn’t a great choice for your dinner entree.” you can expect to receive feedback from your coach once every 24 hours.<\/span><\/p>\nyour messages<\/strong><\/p>\nyou can always consult with your coach via the rise messenger. it works in the same way as facebook messenger or twitter direct messages.<\/span><\/p>\nyou can ask questions or check in with your coach at any time. the coach will offer substitution suggestions or even help you navigate a menu when you’re dining at a restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\nwearables<\/strong><\/p>\nrise integrates with fitbit and the apple healthkit. you can upload your data to your journal to give your coach more insight into your health and lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\neating plans<\/div>
noom vs. rise \u2013 eating plans<\/span><\/h2>\nthe noom eating plan<\/span><\/h3>\nthe noom eating plan is pretty straightforward – simply choose foods from the green list whenever you can, incorporate healthy portions of foods from the yellow list into your meals, and treat yourself with foods from the red list.<\/span><\/p>\nhere are some examples to give you a better idea of which foods belong in each group.<\/span><\/p>\ngreen foods<\/strong><\/p>\ngreen foods are great as meal ingredients or by themselves for a healthy snack. these include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- fruits: pears, blueberries, peaches, raspberries, tomato, blackberries, oranges, bananas, strawberries, apples, cherries, watermelon, and pineapple.<\/span><\/li>\n
- vegetables: leafy greens, peas, carrots, onions, cucumbers, green beans, brussel’s sprouts, zucchini, and corn.<\/span><\/li>\n
- grains and starches: brown rice, whole grains, polenta, potatoes, and yams.<\/span><\/li>\n
- dairy\/non-dairy: almond milk, non-fat dairy, and skim milk.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
yellow foods<\/strong><\/p>\nyellow foods are going to be the bulk of your diet while you’re following the noom eating plan. practice portion control to avoid overeating yellow foods. some of these include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- fruits: avocados, olives, and guacamole.<\/span><\/li>\n
- lean meats: lean beef, lean lamb, lean pork, turkey, deli meats, salmon, tuna, chicken breast, and eggs.<\/span><\/li>\n
- alternative protein: baked beans, black beans, pinto beans, seitan, tempeh, and tofu.<\/span><\/li>\n
- grains and starches: pita bread, english muffins, quinoa, and couscous.<\/span><\/li>\n
- dairy: low-fat greek yogurt and low-fat dairy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
red foods<\/strong><\/p>\nred foods don’t offer much in nutritional value, but they do contain excessive amounts of calories, added sugars, and fat. here are some of the key items on the red food list:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- red meat<\/span><\/li>\n
- bacon<\/span><\/li>\n
- ham<\/span><\/li>\n
- fried chicken<\/span><\/li>\n
- french fries<\/span><\/li>\n
- pizza<\/span><\/li>\n
- hot dogs<\/span><\/li>\n
- hamburgers<\/span><\/li>\n
- chocolate<\/span><\/li>\n
- red and white wine<\/span><\/li>\n
- honey<\/span><\/li>\n
- candy<\/span><\/li>\n
- cakes<\/span><\/li>\n
- fudge<\/span><\/li>\n
- ice cream<\/span><\/li>\n
- potato chips<\/span><\/li>\n
- nachos<\/span><\/li>\n
- ranch dressing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
the rise eating plan<\/span><\/h3>\nwhen you first start using rise, you won’t change the way you eat. once your coach gets a feeling for your dietary habits, they’ll start making suggestions to nudge you towards a healthier eating plan.<\/span><\/p>\nhere are some examples of the suggestions your rise coach may make:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- craving salt? skip the potato chips and have tuna on whole-grain crackers.<\/span><\/li>\n
- spread smashed avocado on your toast instead of jam.<\/span><\/li>\n
- enjoy whole-grain english muffins in place of your morning bagel.<\/span><\/li>\n
- satisfy your sweet tooth with berries and melon instead of candy.<\/span><\/li>\n
- dark chocolate is healthier than milk chocolate.<\/span><\/li>\n
- drink a bloody mary at brunch in place of a mimosa.<\/span><\/li>\n
- put your burrito ingredients in a bowl instead of a tortilla.<\/span><\/li>\n
- hummus is a delicious substitute for mayo.<\/span><\/li>\n
- order a side salad instead of french fries.<\/span><\/li>\n