Time is a valuable asset. I have known this for years along with many of you who are reading this post. But yet we still waste it. As I get older I see how much I waste and I am not liking it. Once time has past you can not get it back.
My original profession in finance has really shown how valuable time is. It also has taught me to look for ways to better use time. That is how I have come up with my exercise programs. I use to spend 1 1/2 to 2 hours a day in the gym. Unless your profession is some sort of athlete, this is actually a huge waste of time. It is also the reason (read 'excuse' here) that many people do not exercise. Now I spend 20 to 30 minutes working out. And I am in better shape now then I was then!
Look at my programs. I promise you it won't be a waste of your time. As a matter of fact, if you email me at coachb@askcoachb.com, I will send you the 'Welcome Edition' of my newsletter to you absolutely FREE!
Try the exercises for a month. They will challenge you, and you will see a difference after that month. The recipe in there is also very good and flexible for any taste. You'll want to have more. Read my previous posts in this blog to hear about my other recipes.
This is NOT a diet. It is not a 'get fit quick' program (hint: there is no such thing). After the month is over and you see the change, go on to my web site and sign up for the monthly newsletter (www.askcoachb.com).
But you need to hurry. The Charter Subscription rate is going to end very soon. By the end of July you will have to pay twice as much if you don't act before then.
Trust me, I know the value of time and I will not waste yours. I would also like to hear what you think of my program after you try it. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Showing posts with label nutrition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nutrition. Show all posts
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Memorial Day Party Without the Guilt
Our party on Sunday before Memorial Day was a huge success. We had many friends and family over to eat, play and have fun. The kids played in the pool even though it rained part of the day. They were wet anyway!
The food we had was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the burgers and the cake. The best part is that they were very healthy for you and you wouldn't even know it. Here is a picture of the cake decorated for the holiday. Using fruits as decoration not only added to the presentation, it added more nutrition.
This just goes to show you that you can eat good without sacrificing the good things in life. I refuse to and I can show you how. I do not have to work hard at staying a healthy and steady weight. After my last physical my doctor said I will live another 100 years. I aim to prove him right!
If you want to learn how to easily maintain a healthy weight and learn these great recipes I mention, then log on to my web site at www.askcoachb.com and sign up for my newsletter today. My charter member price will only be offered for a little while longer. Then you can expect to pay twice the amount. So lock in at the current low rate. You'll be glad you did.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Calling All Chocolate Cake Lovers!
Mmmmmm good!
I am not a big cake eater but this cakes is fantastic. It was moist and full of flavor. It was also very easy to make and took me no time at all.
Now you may be wondering why I am talking about chocolate cake on a health blog. It is because this cake has a fraction of the calories, fat and carbohydrates of a regular chocolate cake. And you will never know the difference.
I have given this cake to many different people for their opinion (of course not telling them it is good for you until after). Everyone loves the cake and wants to have the recipe.
You can have the recipe also. But there is a catch. You have to subscribe to my newsletter. That is it. This is only a sample of the recipes that I put in my newsletter. Plus you get nutrition tips and an exercise routine that can be done anywhere, anytime, in 10 to 20 minutes, at any fitness level. Check it out at www.askcoachb.com.
Next month in my newsletter I will have a recipe for a hamburger that is out of this world. Chocolate cake and hamburgers. What a great health routine. But hurry because the next issue will be out next month and you may not get this cake recipe.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Eat Candy to Lose Weight
How would you like to eat candy and lose weight? There is an active ingredient in licorice that has shown to help reduce body fat mass.
There are two ways this works. The first is complicated and involves blocking an enzyme that plays a role in fat accumulation. The second is simpler. Licorice can reduce your appetite.
Don't head for the Twizzlers though. You need the real thing, preferably with licorice extract high on its ingredient list. You need to look for this in grocery stores, not convenience stores. A handful is about 150 calories and will keep you busy chewing something sweet, flavorful, and satisfying for twice the time it takes to down a bag of M & M's.
If you haven't subscribed to my newsletter than do so now. The next issue to be released soon will have some quick tips for eating out without breaking your calorie budget. Subscribe at www.askcoachb.com today.
There are two ways this works. The first is complicated and involves blocking an enzyme that plays a role in fat accumulation. The second is simpler. Licorice can reduce your appetite.
Don't head for the Twizzlers though. You need the real thing, preferably with licorice extract high on its ingredient list. You need to look for this in grocery stores, not convenience stores. A handful is about 150 calories and will keep you busy chewing something sweet, flavorful, and satisfying for twice the time it takes to down a bag of M & M's.
If you haven't subscribed to my newsletter than do so now. The next issue to be released soon will have some quick tips for eating out without breaking your calorie budget. Subscribe at www.askcoachb.com today.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
11 Tips to Losing Weight
Did you realize that the average woman gains 1 1/2 pounds a year during her adult life? That means women can gain over 40 pounds by the time she hits 50 years old! Women have to combat the roller coaster of hormones, muscle loss and stress that causes a slow down in her metobolism. This wieght gain is NOT inevitable. A proper exercise and diet plan can confront these issues.
My metabolism-boosting plan can help you lose weight while building firm, lean muscle tissue, which is the key to a robust metabolism. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter at www.askcoachb.com and receive coaching on how to live a better lifestyle. As soon as you start my program you will sleep better, have more energy, feel firmer, and notice your clothes fitting looser.
Here are 11 tips to get you started:
Eat Enough - Everyone knows you have to cut calories to lose weight. But did you know that if you cut too much you will actually gain more fat? Learn what and when to eat with my program.
Eat Breakfast - Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Learn why and what you should eat.
Drink Coffee or Tea - Learn why these drinks can help boost your metabolism to lose weight. But there is still a little more to it. See what that is in my program.
Fight Fat with Fiber - Do you know what foods have fiber? Do you know how much to eat of them? Do you know why fiber can fight fat?
Drink Water - There are many reasons to drink water. Did you realize it can help you lose as much as 5 pounds a year?
Go Organic - It's not just a fad. Scientific research has proven the benefits of eating organic.
Include Protein - Body builders eat a lot of protein to gain muscle mass. But did you know that there are significant benefits of eating protein to lose weight?
Eat Iron-rich Foods - Do you know why iron is important to the body? Learn what are excellent sources for getting this important nutrient.
Get More D - Only 4% of Americans over 50 take in enough vitamin D through their diet. What does this mean and how can you make sure you get enough?
Skip the Second Cocktail - You don't have to quit drinking altogether, just cut back. Learn how alcohol affects weight loss.
Drink Milk - Not just because the dairy association says so. But what about the fat?
These are the type of things you learn through my newsletter each month. You are not overloaded with too much information. Just enough information is given so that you can understand your choices and how they affect you. Taking in a little each month will make it easier for you to learn the proper way to eat.
There are also exercises that anyone can do anywhere with no special equipment. The cost of the newsletter for one month is less than what you probably spend on coffee each week. Get in now at my charter rate of only $9.95 per month. You will be locked in at that rate, even after I raise the price.
Don't wait, subscribe now at www.askcoachb.com. Receive two free reports worth $50 when you subscribe.
My metabolism-boosting plan can help you lose weight while building firm, lean muscle tissue, which is the key to a robust metabolism. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter at www.askcoachb.com and receive coaching on how to live a better lifestyle. As soon as you start my program you will sleep better, have more energy, feel firmer, and notice your clothes fitting looser.
Here are 11 tips to get you started:
Eat Enough - Everyone knows you have to cut calories to lose weight. But did you know that if you cut too much you will actually gain more fat? Learn what and when to eat with my program.
Eat Breakfast - Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Learn why and what you should eat.
Drink Coffee or Tea - Learn why these drinks can help boost your metabolism to lose weight. But there is still a little more to it. See what that is in my program.
Fight Fat with Fiber - Do you know what foods have fiber? Do you know how much to eat of them? Do you know why fiber can fight fat?
Drink Water - There are many reasons to drink water. Did you realize it can help you lose as much as 5 pounds a year?
Go Organic - It's not just a fad. Scientific research has proven the benefits of eating organic.
Include Protein - Body builders eat a lot of protein to gain muscle mass. But did you know that there are significant benefits of eating protein to lose weight?
Eat Iron-rich Foods - Do you know why iron is important to the body? Learn what are excellent sources for getting this important nutrient.
Get More D - Only 4% of Americans over 50 take in enough vitamin D through their diet. What does this mean and how can you make sure you get enough?
Skip the Second Cocktail - You don't have to quit drinking altogether, just cut back. Learn how alcohol affects weight loss.
Drink Milk - Not just because the dairy association says so. But what about the fat?
These are the type of things you learn through my newsletter each month. You are not overloaded with too much information. Just enough information is given so that you can understand your choices and how they affect you. Taking in a little each month will make it easier for you to learn the proper way to eat.
There are also exercises that anyone can do anywhere with no special equipment. The cost of the newsletter for one month is less than what you probably spend on coffee each week. Get in now at my charter rate of only $9.95 per month. You will be locked in at that rate, even after I raise the price.
Don't wait, subscribe now at www.askcoachb.com. Receive two free reports worth $50 when you subscribe.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
The Only One That Matters is YOU!
There are so many reasons that people go on diets or start an exercise program. They may want to look good for a vacation, family pictures, class reunion or any other event where they don't want to look "bad". Other reasons are because someone says something to them. It could be someone being mean or someone who means good. It could be a friend, a spouse or even your doctor.
Most, and I mean close to all, fail to accomplish their goal or stay at the proper weight. It is because they are not doing it for the most important reason. YOU!
You have to want to do it for yourself, not for someone else. If you want it, you can do it properly and stay with it. This is the number one reason why people who have become successful at maintaining a healthy weight stay there with little to no trouble.
A case in point is from the show "The Biggest Loser" which just ended the season a couple of days ago. A couple of weeks back, one of the trainers (Bob) was trying to explain to one of the women that she needs to want to lose the weight for herself, not just to win the game. He used the first season winner as an example. That person was so intent on 'playing the game' that when he left the show, he didn't know what to do. He gained all of the weight he had lost plus!
To add more to this point, the woman who won was not concerned with the game. Her first priority was to repair her relationship with her mother. She accomplished that and realized that as they got deeper into the season. Her second focus was on losing the weight. This became her only focus after her mother was voted off. She wanted to feel better about herself. The result was that she lost almost half her body weight. The women who was so intent on winning the game came in third.
Bottom line, look deep down inside. If you are overweight you know you have some problems. Look to find what causes you to eat poorly. Don't say that you are happy with yourself if you are overweight to obese. You are lying to yourself and anyone else you say this to. But that doesn't matter. You need to want to get healthy for yourself.
Once you have decided this, act on it. My monthly newsletter will be available next week. It will guide you to a better and happier lifestyle. It is going to be an easy transition. No diets, bland or complicated foods. No spending hours in gyms or running miles and miles. It will become second nature and you will wonder why you didn't do this before.
Stay tuned to this blog for the release of my web site.
Most, and I mean close to all, fail to accomplish their goal or stay at the proper weight. It is because they are not doing it for the most important reason. YOU!
You have to want to do it for yourself, not for someone else. If you want it, you can do it properly and stay with it. This is the number one reason why people who have become successful at maintaining a healthy weight stay there with little to no trouble.
A case in point is from the show "The Biggest Loser" which just ended the season a couple of days ago. A couple of weeks back, one of the trainers (Bob) was trying to explain to one of the women that she needs to want to lose the weight for herself, not just to win the game. He used the first season winner as an example. That person was so intent on 'playing the game' that when he left the show, he didn't know what to do. He gained all of the weight he had lost plus!
To add more to this point, the woman who won was not concerned with the game. Her first priority was to repair her relationship with her mother. She accomplished that and realized that as they got deeper into the season. Her second focus was on losing the weight. This became her only focus after her mother was voted off. She wanted to feel better about herself. The result was that she lost almost half her body weight. The women who was so intent on winning the game came in third.
Bottom line, look deep down inside. If you are overweight you know you have some problems. Look to find what causes you to eat poorly. Don't say that you are happy with yourself if you are overweight to obese. You are lying to yourself and anyone else you say this to. But that doesn't matter. You need to want to get healthy for yourself.
Once you have decided this, act on it. My monthly newsletter will be available next week. It will guide you to a better and happier lifestyle. It is going to be an easy transition. No diets, bland or complicated foods. No spending hours in gyms or running miles and miles. It will become second nature and you will wonder why you didn't do this before.
Stay tuned to this blog for the release of my web site.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Lose 25 lbs and 3 Inches From Your Waist!
A study from the University of North Carolina discovered the people consume 450 calories a day from beverages. This is two times as much as what was consumed 30 years ago. This will add an extra 23 pounds of weight per year that needs to be burned (most likely just carried around as extra weight)!
Beverages are the most difficult calories to gauge because there are no visual clues like other foods. However, these are the easiest to cut from your diet. Reviewing what you consume and making better choices will help you lose weight. People have lost as much as 25 pounds and 3 inches off their waist from just changing this one aspect of their daily diet.
Here are the 20 “worst” items to drink:
Worst Light Beer
Samual Adams Light (12 oz)
· 124 calories
· 10 grams carbohydrates
Worst “Healthy” Drink
Glaceau Vitamin Water (20 oz)
· 130 calories
· 33 grams sugar
Worst Soda
Sunkist (12 oz)
· 190 calories
· 52 grams sugar
Worst Beer
Sierra Nevada Stout (12 oz)
· 210 calories
· 20 grams carbohydrates
Worst Lemonade
Minute Maid Lemonade (20 oz)
· 250 calories
· 68 grams sugar
Worst Tea-Like Substance
SoBe Zen Tea (20 oz)
· 275 calories
· 70 grams sugar
Worst Energy Drink
Rockstar Original (16 oz)
· 280 calories
· 62 grams sugar
Worst Iced Tea
Lipton Iced Brisk Lemon Iced Tea (20 oz)
· 325 calories
· 81 grams sugar
Worst Juice Imposter
Arizona Kiwi Strawberry (23.5 oz)
· 360 calories
· 84 grams sugar
Worst Chocolate Milk
Nesquik (16 oz)
· 400 calories
· 10 grams fat (6 grams saturated)
· 60 grams sugar
Worst Chai Tea Drink
Caribou Coffee Large Chai Tea Latte
· 420 calories
· 47 grams sugar
Worst Kid’s Hot Beverage
Cosi Kid’s Hot Chocolate (12 oz)
· 436 calories
· 60 grams sugar
Worst Summer Cocktail
Pina Colada
· 625 calories
· 75 grams sugar
Worst Coffee Alternative
Starbuck’s Venti White Hot Chocolate
· 640 calories
· 23 grams fat (15 grams saturated)
· 76 grams sugar
Worst Hot Coffee
Starbuck’s Venti 2% Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha
· 660 calories
· 22 grams fat (14 grams saturated)
· 95 grams sugar
Worst Blended Fruit Drink
Baskin-Robbins Pomegranate Banana Fruit Blast Smoothie (32 oz)
· 1,020 calories
· 232 grams sugar
Worst Frozen Coffee Drink
Cosi Gigante Double OH! Arctic (24 oz)
· 1,033 calories
· 35 grams fat
· 177 grams carbohydrates
Worst Smoothie
Jamba Juice Peanut Butter Moo’d Power Smoothie (32 oz)
· 1,170 calories
· 169 grams sugar
Worst Milkshake
Baskin-Robbins Large York Peppermint Pattie Shake (32 oz)
· 2,210 calories
· 103 grams fat (64 grams saturated)
· 281 grams sugar
Worst Drink in America
Baskin-Robbins Large Heath Bar Shake
· 2,310 calories
· 108 grams fat (64 grams saturated)
· 266 grams sugar
The Worst Drink in America by the Numbers:
73: the number of ingredients in this milkshake
66: teaspoons of sugar in this drink
11: the amount of Heath Bars you have to consume to equal the calories
12: average number of minutes to consume the drink
240: minutes on the treadmill, running at a moderate pace, to burn off these calories
My advice is to stick to water: no calories, no fat, and no carbohydrates. If you need to have a little more flavor, make sure you check out these 3 items on the nutrition label. You need to get these as low as possible. When you cut out these calories, you will lose weight.
This is a sample of the coaching tips I will be giving in my newsletter. Stay tuned for the first issue to come out soon. Until then, follow this simple tip and see the results
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Rising Risk for Obese Kids
Ultrasound imaging reveals accelerated evidence of heart disease in obese children. What this means is that they have middle-aged arteries! A glimpse inside the neck arteries of obese children and teens reveals cardivascular systems more like 45 year olds. This has been seen in children as young as 10 years old!
Obese children and teens, especially those with abnormal cholesterol levels, should focus on diet and exercise to prevent early aging of their arteries, new research suggests.
A study at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine says that more than half of the 70 youngsters ages 10 to 18 enrolled in the Children’s Mercy Hospital study had a “vascular age” about 30 years older than their actual age, putting them at risk for early heart attacks, stroke — and death. That finding might also hold true for many more young people in the United States, where more than a quarter of kids ages 2 to 19 are considered obese.
Changing diet and increasing exercise can slow and perhaps stop deterioration. This new research is a reminder to take steps to prevent obesity and high cholesterol before children’s arteries grow older than their years.
This is a sad state. Parents who keep feeding their children a poor diet and not get them to exercise are only hurting them. They are actually putting them in danger of shortening their lives. But I believe the problem is with the whole family. Typically, fat parents will raise fat kids. This may be a bold statement and hard for people to hear but it holds a lot of truth. If you don't believe me, spend some time at one of the Walt Disney parks and just observe the people.
One way to reverse this is to live a healthy lifestyle as a family. Eat balanced meals and better snacks. Does that mean a child has to forgo the cake at a birthday party? No it doesn't. If you eat well all week, ONE piece of cake will not hurt. Do some physical activity as a family.
My monthly coaching newsletter is a great place to start. There are tips on how to change to a healthier lifestyle so that it becomes second nature. There are great tasting, easy to make recipes that the family can enjoy. The exercises can be done by anyone at any age and in any physical condition. Make it a family affair.
My newsletter will be out soon. Follow this blog for future news. Until then, celebrate life; be good to yourself.
Obese children and teens, especially those with abnormal cholesterol levels, should focus on diet and exercise to prevent early aging of their arteries, new research suggests.
A study at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine says that more than half of the 70 youngsters ages 10 to 18 enrolled in the Children’s Mercy Hospital study had a “vascular age” about 30 years older than their actual age, putting them at risk for early heart attacks, stroke — and death. That finding might also hold true for many more young people in the United States, where more than a quarter of kids ages 2 to 19 are considered obese.
Changing diet and increasing exercise can slow and perhaps stop deterioration. This new research is a reminder to take steps to prevent obesity and high cholesterol before children’s arteries grow older than their years.
This is a sad state. Parents who keep feeding their children a poor diet and not get them to exercise are only hurting them. They are actually putting them in danger of shortening their lives. But I believe the problem is with the whole family. Typically, fat parents will raise fat kids. This may be a bold statement and hard for people to hear but it holds a lot of truth. If you don't believe me, spend some time at one of the Walt Disney parks and just observe the people.
One way to reverse this is to live a healthy lifestyle as a family. Eat balanced meals and better snacks. Does that mean a child has to forgo the cake at a birthday party? No it doesn't. If you eat well all week, ONE piece of cake will not hurt. Do some physical activity as a family.
My monthly coaching newsletter is a great place to start. There are tips on how to change to a healthier lifestyle so that it becomes second nature. There are great tasting, easy to make recipes that the family can enjoy. The exercises can be done by anyone at any age and in any physical condition. Make it a family affair.
My newsletter will be out soon. Follow this blog for future news. Until then, celebrate life; be good to yourself.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Exercise Can Prevent Bone Disease
Osteoporosis, or bone disease, is a condition where bones become brittle and break easily. It is most common in women but can also affect men. There is an estimated 10 million Americans that are affected by this disease. A strong family history of osteoporosis is a big risk factor.
Peak bone mass is achieved in your 20's. From childhood up to about 30 years old weight-bearing exercises such as jumping and running can help build sronger bones. After 30 you should avoid smoking and excessive drinking. You should also get good nutrition including calcium and vitamin D. Studies show that weight-bearing exercises help prevent bone loss, maintaining your current bone strength.
Exercise must be weight-bearing to stimulate the bones to become strong and dense. Perform weight-bearing aerobic activities like running, jumping, racquet sports, dancing, basketball, hiking and high-impact fitness classes. My "Journey to 300" routines utilize body weight or dumbbells along with aerobic activity that lasts between 10 to 20 minutes per session. Low or no-impact activities such as cycling and swimming are good for overall fitness but don't help bone mass.
Older people should also perform flexibility and balance routines to avoid bone-breaking falls. Statistics show that one in two women over 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture, most commonly of the hip, spine or wrist.
Unfortunately there are no guarantees that this will prevent osteoporosis. It can help it from getting worse so don't delay another day. Start exercising and you will have a long and productive life.
Keep an eye out for my monthly newsletter coming soon. It will have nutrition information, great tasting receipes, my "Journey to 300" exercise routine (a new routine every month), sport specific exercises and much more. I guarantee you will lose body fat and start to feel better within the first month. I am going to launch it with a special offer of $9.95 per month. You would be locked into this rate for as long as you continually subscribe. The price will go up for new subscribers after the initial offer but you will receive even more information for the same low price of $9.95. I will also be throwing in a special report for free. Details to come soon.
Peak bone mass is achieved in your 20's. From childhood up to about 30 years old weight-bearing exercises such as jumping and running can help build sronger bones. After 30 you should avoid smoking and excessive drinking. You should also get good nutrition including calcium and vitamin D. Studies show that weight-bearing exercises help prevent bone loss, maintaining your current bone strength.
Exercise must be weight-bearing to stimulate the bones to become strong and dense. Perform weight-bearing aerobic activities like running, jumping, racquet sports, dancing, basketball, hiking and high-impact fitness classes. My "Journey to 300" routines utilize body weight or dumbbells along with aerobic activity that lasts between 10 to 20 minutes per session. Low or no-impact activities such as cycling and swimming are good for overall fitness but don't help bone mass.
Older people should also perform flexibility and balance routines to avoid bone-breaking falls. Statistics show that one in two women over 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture, most commonly of the hip, spine or wrist.
Unfortunately there are no guarantees that this will prevent osteoporosis. It can help it from getting worse so don't delay another day. Start exercising and you will have a long and productive life.
Keep an eye out for my monthly newsletter coming soon. It will have nutrition information, great tasting receipes, my "Journey to 300" exercise routine (a new routine every month), sport specific exercises and much more. I guarantee you will lose body fat and start to feel better within the first month. I am going to launch it with a special offer of $9.95 per month. You would be locked into this rate for as long as you continually subscribe. The price will go up for new subscribers after the initial offer but you will receive even more information for the same low price of $9.95. I will also be throwing in a special report for free. Details to come soon.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Miracle Weight Loss? NOT!
I have heard a lot about gastric-bypass surgery and have even attended training seminars on how to train people who have undergone this process. There is a "menu" of bariatric operations to chose from. But this is not the miracle weight loss solution that everyone should be looking at. In fact, 4 in 10 patients develop complications within the first six months! I was hesitant to undergo shoulder surgery to repair major damage so there is no way I would consider someone cutting me open and messing with my intestines and stomache.
One procedure actually sections off part of the stomache to limit food consumption and then shortens the intestine so that less is absorbed through your system. Guess what? This means you have to learn how to eat differently. So what is the difference between having an invasive procedure to just eating better on your own? Both are creating new habits but the surgery is adding risk, not to mention the cost of the surgery and post-operative care.
After the suregery, they teach you how to eat tiny, frequent meals. A good trainer or nutritionist can do that without lifting a knife. You also have to take supplements to get the vitamins you are not receiving because of the quick passing through you intestine. You can take supplements without surgery ( I recommend a good multivitamin at a minimum, even if you are eating properly).
One woman profiled had lost 160 pounds after 15 months. That is 2 to 2 1/2 pounds per week. You can do that with a proper diet and exercise too. This same woman also said that after 7 months from the surgery, she had developed an agonizing ulcer on the new inner seam bewteen her stomache and intestine that required another operation. You wouldn't get that with a proper diet and exercise.
She was also rushed into emergency surgery one day when she doubled over in pain. She had an intestinal hernia. Her bowel had snagged on a slit in her abdominal wall. That wouldn't have happened with a proper diet and exercise.
She had to have a fourth procedure to ease the pain of the abdominal scarring. The gastrointestinal pain had become so severe she could barely eat. One day she couldn't flex her right foot then within weeks her limbs began to tingle, her energy evaporated and her weight plummeted. She stopped menstruating and she felt like dying. She had a disorder called bariatric beriberi. A new term based on extreme thiamine deficiency caused by the surgery. That wouldn't happen with a proper diet and exercise.
There is a general perception that this is a shortcut to being thin. It is not. It takes just as long as if you had a proper diet and regular exercise, yet all of the risks are eliminated. The media hypes this surgery and it is deceiving. They even go as far as to say that this surgery can help type 2 diabetes. Well dah...! If you loss weight you reduce the risk and can even reverse it in some cases. Why are they associating this with the surgery when it is the weight loss? They also say in one study that obese people who have the surgery extend their lives up to 7 years over those that don't. Again...dah...! Weight loss does that too. it is a sales pitch and a very dnagerous one at that.
Here are some more sombering statistics. The death rate for gastric bypass surgery is between 1 in 1,000 and 1 in 200. Other problems patients have had after surgery include vomiting, diarrhea, infections, hernias and respiratory failure. Up to 40% can suffer nutritional deficiency, potentially resulting in anemia and osteoporosis; siezures and paralysis have been reported in extreme cases. Some have even had bizarre neurological problems.
Here is the summary on gastric-bypass surgery. You can shed up to 70% of excess weight within 18 months but will gradually regain 20 to 25% of what was lost (because you haven't learned to exercise). If you are extremely obese (BMI > 40) you merely shift to obese. Obese can drop to overweight (BMI of 25 to 29.9). Only 10% ever drop to a normal BMI of 18.5 to 24.9. You risk all of the probelms listed above. You have to relearn how to eat properly as a lifetime commitment.
Here is exercising and proper diet. You can shed ALL of your excess weight within 18 to 24 months (depends on how much you need to lose). You relearn how to eat properly without starving yourself. You get more energy. You feel good. It is a lifestyle change that is easier and pain free if done correctly with a good trainer.
Final word here is to stop looking for the easy way because there is none. Human beings are meant to exercise and eat balanced, natural foods. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Cut out sugars and processed food. Trust me. You will be better off and will live a longer, healthier and more productive life.
One procedure actually sections off part of the stomache to limit food consumption and then shortens the intestine so that less is absorbed through your system. Guess what? This means you have to learn how to eat differently. So what is the difference between having an invasive procedure to just eating better on your own? Both are creating new habits but the surgery is adding risk, not to mention the cost of the surgery and post-operative care.
After the suregery, they teach you how to eat tiny, frequent meals. A good trainer or nutritionist can do that without lifting a knife. You also have to take supplements to get the vitamins you are not receiving because of the quick passing through you intestine. You can take supplements without surgery ( I recommend a good multivitamin at a minimum, even if you are eating properly).
One woman profiled had lost 160 pounds after 15 months. That is 2 to 2 1/2 pounds per week. You can do that with a proper diet and exercise too. This same woman also said that after 7 months from the surgery, she had developed an agonizing ulcer on the new inner seam bewteen her stomache and intestine that required another operation. You wouldn't get that with a proper diet and exercise.
She was also rushed into emergency surgery one day when she doubled over in pain. She had an intestinal hernia. Her bowel had snagged on a slit in her abdominal wall. That wouldn't have happened with a proper diet and exercise.
She had to have a fourth procedure to ease the pain of the abdominal scarring. The gastrointestinal pain had become so severe she could barely eat. One day she couldn't flex her right foot then within weeks her limbs began to tingle, her energy evaporated and her weight plummeted. She stopped menstruating and she felt like dying. She had a disorder called bariatric beriberi. A new term based on extreme thiamine deficiency caused by the surgery. That wouldn't happen with a proper diet and exercise.
There is a general perception that this is a shortcut to being thin. It is not. It takes just as long as if you had a proper diet and regular exercise, yet all of the risks are eliminated. The media hypes this surgery and it is deceiving. They even go as far as to say that this surgery can help type 2 diabetes. Well dah...! If you loss weight you reduce the risk and can even reverse it in some cases. Why are they associating this with the surgery when it is the weight loss? They also say in one study that obese people who have the surgery extend their lives up to 7 years over those that don't. Again...dah...! Weight loss does that too. it is a sales pitch and a very dnagerous one at that.
Here are some more sombering statistics. The death rate for gastric bypass surgery is between 1 in 1,000 and 1 in 200. Other problems patients have had after surgery include vomiting, diarrhea, infections, hernias and respiratory failure. Up to 40% can suffer nutritional deficiency, potentially resulting in anemia and osteoporosis; siezures and paralysis have been reported in extreme cases. Some have even had bizarre neurological problems.
Here is the summary on gastric-bypass surgery. You can shed up to 70% of excess weight within 18 months but will gradually regain 20 to 25% of what was lost (because you haven't learned to exercise). If you are extremely obese (BMI > 40) you merely shift to obese. Obese can drop to overweight (BMI of 25 to 29.9). Only 10% ever drop to a normal BMI of 18.5 to 24.9. You risk all of the probelms listed above. You have to relearn how to eat properly as a lifetime commitment.
Here is exercising and proper diet. You can shed ALL of your excess weight within 18 to 24 months (depends on how much you need to lose). You relearn how to eat properly without starving yourself. You get more energy. You feel good. It is a lifestyle change that is easier and pain free if done correctly with a good trainer.
Final word here is to stop looking for the easy way because there is none. Human beings are meant to exercise and eat balanced, natural foods. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Cut out sugars and processed food. Trust me. You will be better off and will live a longer, healthier and more productive life.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Anti-Aging Trick
I just read an article about the best anti-aging trick that backs up my coaching on overall health. The experts say that the closest you can get to the Fountain of Youth is ... drum roll please... start eating less!... cymbal crash.
Restricting your calories can add up to 5 years on your life. Even the scientists who are cautious about anti-aging hype say it works. Eating less cuts the risks for some diseases and by allowing all body cells to hang in there longer.
"There is plenty of evidence that calorie restriction can reduce your risks for many common diseases including cancer, diabetes and heart disease," says Saint Louis University researcher Edward Weiss. "And you may live to be substaintially older."
At the University of Florida's Institute on Aging a study showed that eating just 8% less and exercising a little more over a lifespan can reduce or even reverse aging-related cell and organ damage.
Scientist still do not know why this works. They theorize that it lowers the metabolic rate and causes the body to generate fewer damaging "free radicals". One theory is that it decreases a thyroid hormone which then slows metabolism and tissue aging.
So how much less are they talking about here? The experts say that the general rule of thumb is to start eating about 15% less starting at age 25. But this is based on a typical healthy adult diet of about 2,000 calories. Thast means that this really applies to less than 1/3 of the population.
So what about everyone else? It is logical to state that this relates to all people no matter what thier shape or current health is currently. Start slowly by cutting 300 to 500 calories out of your diet today. Skipping desert or substituting a turkey sandwich (without nayonnaise or any special dressings) for that fast food burger will cut your calorie intake by at least 300 to 500 calories. A nutritional diet and exercise are important to any weight management program. After a few weeks look for ways to cut out another 300 to 500 calories. If you continue to do this along with an exercise program, you will lose weight and gain years on your life.
Eating fewer calories also reduces age-related chronic diseases such as cancers, heart disease, and stroke. That's important because it suggests ways to not just make us live longer, but allow us to age more gracefully, healthwise. The best way to implement all of this is to get a good personal trainer.
Restricting your calories can add up to 5 years on your life. Even the scientists who are cautious about anti-aging hype say it works. Eating less cuts the risks for some diseases and by allowing all body cells to hang in there longer.
"There is plenty of evidence that calorie restriction can reduce your risks for many common diseases including cancer, diabetes and heart disease," says Saint Louis University researcher Edward Weiss. "And you may live to be substaintially older."
At the University of Florida's Institute on Aging a study showed that eating just 8% less and exercising a little more over a lifespan can reduce or even reverse aging-related cell and organ damage.
Scientist still do not know why this works. They theorize that it lowers the metabolic rate and causes the body to generate fewer damaging "free radicals". One theory is that it decreases a thyroid hormone which then slows metabolism and tissue aging.
So how much less are they talking about here? The experts say that the general rule of thumb is to start eating about 15% less starting at age 25. But this is based on a typical healthy adult diet of about 2,000 calories. Thast means that this really applies to less than 1/3 of the population.
So what about everyone else? It is logical to state that this relates to all people no matter what thier shape or current health is currently. Start slowly by cutting 300 to 500 calories out of your diet today. Skipping desert or substituting a turkey sandwich (without nayonnaise or any special dressings) for that fast food burger will cut your calorie intake by at least 300 to 500 calories. A nutritional diet and exercise are important to any weight management program. After a few weeks look for ways to cut out another 300 to 500 calories. If you continue to do this along with an exercise program, you will lose weight and gain years on your life.
Eating fewer calories also reduces age-related chronic diseases such as cancers, heart disease, and stroke. That's important because it suggests ways to not just make us live longer, but allow us to age more gracefully, healthwise. The best way to implement all of this is to get a good personal trainer.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Simple Fixes to Delay Diabetes
There is plenty of research and documentation on diabetes. The number of people who have diabetes keeps rising year after year. There are about 246 million adults world wide that have diabetes and this accounts for 6 percent of all global deaths. Type 2 diabetes accounts for about 90 percent of all diabetes and is closely linked to obesity and physical inactivity. The International Diabetes Federation estimates more than 380 million people will have a form of diabetes by 2025.
There is now new research that backs up my style of keeping healthy. Researchers stated that the study shows that lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Drinking less alcohol, eating more vegetables and exercising can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes.
"This study has shown that ... group-based interventions targeting lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise produce a durable and long-lasting reduction in incidence of type 2 diabetes," the researchers wrote.
This goes back to my five factors for a healthy lifestyle. Those factors are nutrition, supplementation, resistance training, cardiovascular training, and personal assistance. The fifth factor is what is mentioned in the previous comment by the researches of this latest study, "group-based interventions".
Diabetes can damage the eyes and kidneys, and also leads to heart disease, stroke and limb amputations. Does anyone really need any more reason than that to want to live a healthy lifestyle?
There is now new research that backs up my style of keeping healthy. Researchers stated that the study shows that lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Drinking less alcohol, eating more vegetables and exercising can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes.
"This study has shown that ... group-based interventions targeting lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise produce a durable and long-lasting reduction in incidence of type 2 diabetes," the researchers wrote.
This goes back to my five factors for a healthy lifestyle. Those factors are nutrition, supplementation, resistance training, cardiovascular training, and personal assistance. The fifth factor is what is mentioned in the previous comment by the researches of this latest study, "group-based interventions".
Diabetes can damage the eyes and kidneys, and also leads to heart disease, stroke and limb amputations. Does anyone really need any more reason than that to want to live a healthy lifestyle?
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Calories in Water?
Since when does water have calories? I have been seeing all of these commercials on water that has less calories than another water. Why? Because every business is looking for an edge. Beverage companies are now adding flavors, vitamins, minerals and other things in water in order to increase their market share.
Water should have zero calories, zero fat, zero protien, zero carbohydrates, zero everything! Just plain old water is what your body needs. There are some waters that have flavorings. As long as they have zeroes on the nutrition label you are fine.
Now I am going to take this a little further. Sports drinks. The adds say "if you sweat you lose electrolites and they need to be replaced". That is not entirely accurate. If you work out for 20 to 30 minutes you should be sweating. but you do not sweat enough that you need to drink a sugary sports drink. Sports drinks are good if you work out for more than an hour. Even then I would recommend you drink the less sugary stuff like Gatorade's G2. The regular sports drinks are really made for athletes that work long and hard almost every day. Water is plenty good for the rest of us.
My recommendation for anyone trying to lose weight is to look at what you are drinking every day. Even drinking diet colas should be replaced with water. I like to use the guideline of one ounce of water for every pound of weight. For instance, if you weigh 180 pounds then you should drink 180 ounces of water every day. that equates to 11.25 16 ounce bottles of water. That is a lot of water but it is effective in keeping you hydrated when working out and will aid in losing weight. You could also be more conservative and figure out how many cans of soda you drink in a day and aim to drink that much in water instead.
The bottom line is plain water is the best thing for you. Never mind the hype.
Water should have zero calories, zero fat, zero protien, zero carbohydrates, zero everything! Just plain old water is what your body needs. There are some waters that have flavorings. As long as they have zeroes on the nutrition label you are fine.
Now I am going to take this a little further. Sports drinks. The adds say "if you sweat you lose electrolites and they need to be replaced". That is not entirely accurate. If you work out for 20 to 30 minutes you should be sweating. but you do not sweat enough that you need to drink a sugary sports drink. Sports drinks are good if you work out for more than an hour. Even then I would recommend you drink the less sugary stuff like Gatorade's G2. The regular sports drinks are really made for athletes that work long and hard almost every day. Water is plenty good for the rest of us.
My recommendation for anyone trying to lose weight is to look at what you are drinking every day. Even drinking diet colas should be replaced with water. I like to use the guideline of one ounce of water for every pound of weight. For instance, if you weigh 180 pounds then you should drink 180 ounces of water every day. that equates to 11.25 16 ounce bottles of water. That is a lot of water but it is effective in keeping you hydrated when working out and will aid in losing weight. You could also be more conservative and figure out how many cans of soda you drink in a day and aim to drink that much in water instead.
The bottom line is plain water is the best thing for you. Never mind the hype.
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