Showing posts with label diet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diet. Show all posts

Monday, November 29, 2010

3 Bad Diet Mistakes To Avoid At All Cost

3 Bad Diet Mistakes To Avoid At All Cost




Even though there is so much information available about weight loss, the same diet mistakes are being made over and over every day. We are not talking here about little slipups where you ate a slice of pie that was not on the plan, but big mistakes that lead to failure to lose the weight that you want to lose. Understanding these errors can help you develop the attitude that will lead to permanent weight loss for you.



1. The All Or Nothing Attitude



All or nothing dieters will often pick out a complicated diet that is almost impossible for them to maintain. Before beginning, they will search the kitchen for anything that does not fit the plan and throw it in the garbage. They are planning to be the perfect dieter, and so they will be, for one day, three days, seven days or even a couple of weeks. Then, inevitably, something happens that means they cannot keep to the diet one time. Immediately the whole thing is ruined in their eyes and the diet is over. They go to the store and buy all the things that went into the garbage last week and proceed to gain back all the weight that they lost, as fast as possible.



If you are this kind of dieter you need to ask yourself some tough questions. Do you really want to lose weight permanently, or just lose a few pounds so that you can enjoy putting them back on again? The way forward is to make small changes to what you eat so that you have a slow but steady weight loss.



2. The Attitude of Sacrifice



Another common mistake is to view your diet as a period of sacrifice. You do not allow yourself the foods that you enjoy most while you are on your way to your target weight. You may have a great diet plan and be very successful in losing weight, but what happens when you reach your goal? You have not learnt to eat 'bad foods' in moderation so as soon as you start, you are likely to go out of control. It is better to include a little of everything in your diet and learn to enjoy it in small quantities. Yes, even chocolate!



3. Goal Failure



Setting achievable goals is vital in any weight loss plan. Goals should be clear, realistic and set out in writing. While you probably do have an ideal weight in your mind, unless you are only very slightly overweight it is probably too distant to be useful. A more useful goal would be to lose two pounds per week for the first five weeks and then one pound per week after that. Some weeks you will lose more and some less, some weeks you may even gain, but if you track your progress on a graph you will see that ups and downs are natural and do not stop you progressing steadily toward your major goal.



If you have been making these mistakes, do not worry. The most important point in dieting as in so many other things is to move on. Learn from your failures as well as your success and do not use a mistake as an excuse for giving up. The only way to achieve your goal permanently is to make a commitment to become a healthier person. Remember that eating normally includes eating more some days and less others. Learn to enjoy food in moderation and you have every chance of avoiding these bad diet mistakes.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Resting Metabolic Rate: It is metabolism that matters!

Resting Metabolic Rate: It is metabolism that matters!



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Having a tough time jumping up just to let those jeans fit your thighs? Before a housemate complains about the mild earthquakes you create, think of doing your part of making an effort to commence a better and healthier life for your very self. What about a diet? It does not mean that you will starve to death but you just have to take efforts to lose weight.



Weight loss is as confusing as buying goods in a busy marketplace. Too crowded with methods that come with too many promises, it boggles up your mind. These promises come with the best advertisements and testimonials. But, did you know that you have the entire control of your weight? Did you know that it is all about how to know your metabolism and calculate your RMR or Resting Metabolic Rate?



What is RMR?



It is the total rate used up by the body in using fuel or burning calories but at times that we are just not doing anything or while resting.



There are factors that affect our RMR. One of these is age. As we become older, our muscles deteriorate and it leads to lower RMR. As a result, aging is accompanied with gaining of weight.



Dieting or any form of doing exercise is not at all an assurance that one could effectively lose weight. We have short-term effects only but what about the long-term ones? We know for a fact that the latter is more important than the former. Weight loss may mean losing your muscles instead of losing your fats. Muscles are essential for metabolism, so you may just get the other-way-around results. Choosing a more effective exercise really matters. Weight lifting is commendable.



As you take steps in increasing your RMR, you are pushing your self on your way to a lighter weight and healthier life as a whole.


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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Not That Low-Carb Diet!

Not That Low-Carb Diet!






Just before you think that low-carbohydrates diet would save you from getting fat, better think again and weigh things up for your self. There is indeed a misconception in the arena of dieting that one must get rid of the carbohydrates-rich food group. We just do not realize that these food included in carbohydrates’ circle are the major source of energy that we need to keep up with the hard work we do every day.



Did you now that this type of diet is only good for temporary purposes? On the other these low- carb diets even have long-term risks. They are so alarming but one need not panic- all you have to do is to start healthier this time around.

There is a risk of osteoporosis. Diets which are very high in protein like animal protein from meat heightens the risk for osteoporosis for women because the body takes calcium from the bone to neutralize the acids that build up in the blood as a result of digesting large amounts of protein.

In addition, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research, any low-carb diet which is low in fruits, vegetables and whole grains but high in animal foods increases the risk of acquiring kinds of cancers.

Low carb diets your body to take high fats. An international studies show that countries low rate of breast cancer, are countries that have high fat intakes while those with a high fat consumption have high rates. Diets which use high-fiber food are better and they would help to gradually overcome the risks of breast cancer.

The most alarming id the risk of heart diseases, yes it is. Over-consumption of saturated fat is a known risk factor for raised LDL cholesterol, heart disease and stroke.

This common misconception must be alternated by a new fact that for one to determine how to slim down or lose weight, metabolism affects how much a person could lose weight and not merely rely on the idea that ignoring rice, and all the nutrients they provide.


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Saturday, January 16, 2010

Why We Really Overeat

Fitness author Jon Benson sent this to me today. I found his frank approach refreshing.




Hope you enjoy it as well!



Michael



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A Rant:

Why We REALLY Overeat...



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Fair warning ... this one is a rant. It's probably a bit long, but take the time to read it.



I have some things to get off my chest ... and a lot of people reading this will find it refreshing.



We have a problem in this country... hell, this world... with people overeating.



Obviously overeating is one of the primary reasons people are struggling with bellyfat and excess bodyweight in general. The solution to this problem is not "don't eat so much", although that is the end goal.



The solution is to really, REALLY understand how your body uses fuel and how to create a dietplan that allows you to take advantage of it.



First, my rant.



You want to know why 99% of the people who fail to see results from my dietplans... or any dietplan for that matter... REALLY fail?



They do not understand how smart and powerful their bodies really are.



Look... no dietplan on earth will allow you to eat whatever you want every day. That's fatloss suicide.



No pills will cure this. No surgery.



Only this will cure it:



Use your body's own internal appetite mechanisms to your advantage.



I receive hundreds of emails every day from people who see results from my Every Other Day Dietplan.



But I won't lie to you: I also get emails from people who do not.



Welcome to the real world, right? Some people succeed, others do not. It's the same story no matter what your goals may be.



But in fatloss, the difference between success and failure, at least in the case of my readers, is NOT the dietplan... it's the need to fully appreciate how and why it works.



Let me explain...



Here is a picture of me (excuse the quality; this was snapped with a mirror and a cellphone...)





http://www.jonbenson.com/img/jbtowel.jpg



Obviously I have abs... and I'm lean... and because I love to lift weights I also carry a lot of muscle... but the real power behind this picture is what you do NOT see:



--> You do not see what I ate the night before; half a pizza.



--> You do not see how obese I was ten years ago... yes, 70lbs over-fat with a belly that looked like I swallowed a basketball.



--> You do not see how I set my body up to receive this pizza and actually get leaner after eating it.



In case you think I'm on some magical dietplan or taking some fatburning-stimulants... wrong.



I just woke up 5 years ago after studying nutrition for 15 years and finally put 2 and 2 together.



So, here's the facts.



My EODD Plan is build around a simple concept: Eat your favorite foods "frequently" and still drop the bodyweight you want.



And it works... not because it's a gimmick, but because it uses the science of metabolism, natural hormonal manipulation, and psychology to prepare your body to eat more calories.



Now those calories could easily come from, say, three yams... but I prefer pizza. ; )



If you've tried EODD with success, you know what I'm talking about. If not... then read on.



First, EODD never promises you that you can eat however MUCH you want every other day (or in my case, since I'm athlete, every three days)... no, no, NO!



It's whatever you want... not however MUCH you want. That is the sole reason a small fraction of my readers are not seeing the results they want.



Now, here's the beauty of it all:



After about 3 weeks following my System of eating, you simply cannot overeat... well, you can, but you'd have to force-feed yourself in order to pull it off.



You've been feeding yourself frequently for the day or two before your favorite food meals. The higher protein and very low starch content of the nutrition plan (with plenty of veggies) ensures that your body's metabolism stays elevated. BUT... and this is crucial... the amount of food consumed on these days before is not that much.



I'm never starving... I eat too frequently for that, plus the foods on my Plan curb your appetite. But I am not eating anywhere near my maintenance level of calories. I do not count calories (nor should you)... I just follow the System, which does the calorie-counting for me. Plus I know my body really well after all these years.



So, after days of eating enough to keep my metabolism relatively high, and right BEFORE it starts to slow down (your metabolism slows when you do not eat enough, bringing fatloss to a rapid halt) I hit the body with a lot of calories.



BUT... at the right time, and never at certain times.



And, please read this: I do not eat "however much" I want on my feed meals... I eat WHATEVER I want in reasonable portions. I don't have to fight to not overeat, even when it's pizza or burgers (my two favorite cheat meals.) Why? Because my body is set up to want more food, but also trained not to eat too much food at one sitting.



This is because I've been "grazing" -- eating small, frequent meals the days before my feed day. And the body learns to adapt... quickly.



The brain is actually re-trained to signal the stomach that you've had enough food... yes, even when it's dessert, or pizza, or whatever your favorite food may be.



So here's the deal: Yes, you can lose all the bellyfat and bodyfat you want eating like this... but like anything else that works, you have to follow a few simple rules.



The result is a dietplan where you never feel trapped. You always know that tomorrow, or possibly the day after, you can have whatever food you want. Just in reasonable amounts.



If you ask me, this is the perfect trade-off. No starvation, super-healthy eating at least 4 days a week, and you get to eat your cake as well (literally if you want.)



It's not magic -- it's science, and a bit of work on your part. Yes, work.



Nothing happens with effort. But put some effort into this System and boy... there's not a better dietplan on the face of the earth.



Click the link below and watch my full presentation on how and why this works...





http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/porkfree/video



Now, one more thing: I do take a few supplements to help the process along. I have a video on the Member's Only page that explains what I take and why.



The good news: Not one of these supplements are stimulants or dangerous. In fact they're all very healthy nutrients the body needs.



In conclusion, I like to think of The Every Other Day Dietplan as "The Thinking Person's Dietplan." Anyone who considers every angle of what it takes to shed bodyfat: Food you enjoy, freedom, a plan that's easy to follow, and flexibility will recognize this right away as the ideal approach.



But, like all ideal approaches, it requires you to re-think the way you eat.



You eat for fuel... period. But you CAN (and should) eat for pleasure too. As long as you keep FUEL as the main reason you are eating in the forefront of your mind, your body (and mind) will follow. Your body will adapt and begin to use both healthy and "not-so-healthy" foods as fuel.



Fuel to power your workouts, help you burnoff that bellyfat and bodyweight you don't want, and empower your sense of control.



Especially now, with the holidays upon us, "food as fuel first; food as pleasure second" should be carved into your dinner table. Because, let's face it: When all that holiday overeating is over with, you will be left with a bigger belly, feeling sluggish, and just one more step away from the body you desire.



My alternative offers the best of both worlds. You just have to be willing to re-think some things and give your body a few weeks to re-learn what it already knows --



When to signal you that you're full, and way before you overeat. And, believe it or not, you can (and should) do this by eating your favorite foods each and every week.



That's the only way to keep your MIND satisfied and happy. And your mind is the key to your body's success.



Thanks for reading.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Fatloss 4 idiots Accelerated Fat Loss

Introduction




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Monday, January 11, 2010

6 Strange Dietary Bedfellows

You know, fitness and nutrition guy Jon Benson has a humorous way of putting things that we all need to hear. I received this email from him today and had to share it with you. It's not only funny, it's true.




Read on...



Michael



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6 Strange Dietary Bedfellows



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What do these six things have in common?



--- McDonalds

--- Renee Zellweger

--- Epileptic children

--- Yours truly

--- Most bodybuilding and fitness competitors

--- Kiefer Sutherland



Give up?



All the above employ the strategies of the low-carb dietplan.



Recently researchers have found that low-carb nutrition plan reduced the number of seizures in epileptic children.



Most of the world's leanest physiques get that way on a regimen, limited or not, of low-carbs and higher protein.



Even McDonalds is getting into the act.



Even Renee Zellweger.



Even Kiefer Sutherland.



Even me.



Kinda.



Read on and I'll explain what I mean...



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Why Low-Carb Works



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When McDonalds starts counting carb grams in their food, you know someone is either jumping on a trend or finally seeing the light.



In this case, both -- but it is a good thing. Low-carb dietplans. They work.



For the masses, they work because they are the easiest nutrition plan to follow when you're busy.



McDonalds and stars like Kiefer Sutherland figured this out. The busy on-the-go guy or gal doesn't want to make the time to prepare six meals per day and carry them around in Tupperware.



When choosing my own lifestyle nutrition plan, time and convenience played a major role. I looked at role models who were very busy, formerly obese, and very lean.



Most of them rely in some form or fashion on a low-carb strategy.



Low-carb also works, much to the hem and haw of traditional doctors and nutritionists, due to the way the body processes fuel.



For those of us fortunate enough to grow up on whole grains and very low-sugar mealplans, a moderate to higher-carb nutrition plan may work just fine.



But most of us grew up eating junk.



Processed foods, fast foods, and downright junk was the cornerstone of our dietplans. That puts your body on the "carb defense."



After years of abuse the body becomes resistant to carbohydrates. The insulin they produce can cause all sorts of health issues, fat-burning problems, and more.



When carbs are removed, even healthy carbs like whole grains, the body has time to re-adjust.



In some cases, you can go back to a moderate-carb plan with whole grains and fruits after a period of time.



In others, you are a "low-carber" for life.



Guess which one I am?



Finally, low-carb works because you tend to eat less. Fat is very satiating, and most low-carb plans are fairly high in dietaryfat.



So, in recap:



--- Easy and convenient;

--- Metabolically important for carb recovery;

--- Lower in total food volume (eat less)



Do not make light of that first point. Any plan that is not simple is one very few people will stick to. Making your plan simple and tasty is key, even if that plan is not "perfect" by nutritional standards.



Now, by far, the best low-carb dietplan in the world (yes, I'm bias for good reason!) is this:



click.here ------> http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/porkfree/video



EODD works so well because your carbs are low for "most" of the time. Not "all" of the time. And the times when your carbs are not low you can enjoy your favorite foods.



Personally I enjoy pizza and burgers on my non-low-carb days. You can enjoy whatever you want if you just keep it reasonable.



You see, there's no need to diet-perfect.



Progress always trumps perfection.



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Why Low-Carb Fails



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There are two primary reasons for the failure of the low-carb nutrition plans: boredom and media bashing.



One causes irritability. The other, doubt. Unless you're certain that your plan will work, you will eventually go off of it.



This is true of any plan, no matter how ideal it is. Certainty rules.



That's why I believe in having a flexible, tasty plan like EODD.



Then boredom is easily solved.



I share my own unique ideas about "cycling" carbs and fats in the presentation here:



click.here ------> http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/porkfree/video



Using my cycle strategy you will rarely if ever become bored. And your body will burn more bodyfat too. It's just a cheap metabolic trick...but boy, it works.



The second reason is media and medical bias. One study after another has proven that low-carb plans, even the Atkins plan, works and is safe to use for most people.



Check with your doctor first, of course.



I've seen researchers get down-right angry when the results come back. In one study, carried out for a full year, the low-carb plan out-performed the so-called "healthy" Dean Ornish plan.



Lower blood fats, more fatloss, and more energy were the results.



My preference always comes back to low-carb nutrition. I just cycle it in a way that allows me to get plenty of veggies, some grains, and ample fiber.



Even a slice of cheesecake here and there... : )



Hey...I said "low-carb", not "low-life!"



P.S. One of these days the mainstream medical community will wake up to the fact that 90% of the population will never eat 15 servings of veggies per day.



While this may be "optimal", it's not at all practical. I'd rather give you down-to- earth practical nutrition advice that you CAN and WILL follow -- and enjoy.



Makes sense, doesn't it?



click.here ------> http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/porkfree/video

Thursday, January 7, 2010

3 reasons why obesity is... a disease?

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3 reasons why obesity is... a disease?



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I bet you didn't know this ...



Obesity...even being overfat... is a disease.



No, really.



At least that's what several social groups wish you to believe. "Suffers Of Obesity" is just one of those groups. Their entire stance is obesity (which, btw, can be only 30lbs or so over your ideal bodyweight) is an actual disease.



Well, is it?



Yes... and no.



Comedian Ricky Gervais has a hilarious go at this stance... that obesity is a disease. You sometimes have to laugh, you know? ; )



"No... it's not a disease... it's greed. You just love to eat," or so Gervais believes.



Well, in my first newsletter for 2010, a new decade with new ideas, I'm here to share a new idea with you:



We really need to redefine some words.



One of those words is "disease".



Case-in-point: Wikipedia.com defines disease...



"In human beings, "disease" is often used more broadly to refer to any condition that causes pain, dysfunction, distress, social problems, and/or death to the person afflicted, or similar problems for those in contact with the person. In this broader sense, it sometimes includes injuries, disabilities, disorders, syndromes, infections, isolated symptoms, deviant behaviors, and atypical variations of structure and function, while in other contexts and for other purposes these may be considered distinguishable categories."



Let's think about that.



If you bump your knee against a sharp object, is this a new disease called "bumpuskneeitis?" Er... no. It's an accident. Sure, it may 'cause' a specific set of symptoms that could broadly (as in as broad as the back-side of a barn) be considered a "disease", but ... no. It's an accident with biological consequences.



Social problems? So, if I decide to read 17 books on why my parents suck as a teenager and develop anti-social behavior, is this a "disease"? NO! This is the angst of youth combined, perhaps, with poor parenting! Sure, it can lead to mental issues that could be classified as "disease", but guess what?



It's totally within your control. No one force-fed the books to the teen. And no one is force-feeding you, or anyone you know.



That decision is yours and yours alone... and anyone, repeat ANYONE on the face of planet earth can change their behaviors and attitudes toward food.



Okay, some more thoughts on disease:



Let me give you a few examples of what is typically thought of as "disease"...



--- Leprosy

--- Cancer

--- Hypothyroidism



We'll just take three... there are thousands as you know.



Now, we can all agree that these three states represent true "disease". The first you could catch by accident; the second is a combination of genetics, environment, and who-knows-what-else, and the third is almost always genetic.



One, cancer, is something you 'may' be able to do something about. For example, lung cancer. 90% of lung cancer patients contract the disease from smoking.



Let's just cover these 90%, shall we?



And folks, I'm asking for an open mind here...



Is lung cancer, in the case of the 90%, REALLY a disease?



Or is it a biological consequence?



Sure, "cancer" is a disease. But what caused it in this case? Something involuntary? Hardly. Something that could not be stopped?



No way.



The 90% caused it. Period.



Welcome to the real world.



So, I propose this: We redefine "disease" as an abnormal biological condition that we DO NOT have direct cause or effect over.



Airborne viruses: Disease. Obesity: NOT a disease.



And yes, lung cancer in chain smokers: NOT a disease; it's a biological outcome. The end result should be treated as a disease, of course, but come on: Where is the responsibility folks?



Life, if you want to life it fully and without fear, is ALL about taking total responsibility. That's empowerment. Anything less is... well, LESS.



In our example, lung cancer is no more a "disease" than, say, me hitting myself over the head with a hammer every day and causing brain damage is a disease.



Brain damage (not self-induced) = disease.



Brain damage caused by self-inflicted hammer-hitting = biological consequence. In this case of sheer stupidity!



Now, one could (and many will) make the argument that I had a "mental" disease that caused me to WANT to hit myself over the head with a hammer... but... well...



At this point we need to redefine the word "disease" in my opinion. Here's why:



First, if this were the case, I could say that all criminals have a disease.



They all have a mental disease that makes them want to kill, steal... you name it.



This may in fact BE true... we do not know... but do we hold them NOT responsible if it is? No, we do not.



And that brings us back to obesity.



Obesity and being overfat is not a disease folks...

------ > it's a biological consequence.



And, with the exception of the extremely 'rare' cases of total glandular dysfunction from birth, obesity... your bodyweight... is your responsibility.



Period. End of story.



Sorry, but that's the way the ball bounces.



Am I being mean? No. I was obese. I have a right to speak my mind about it, and trust me: My depression (a disease... sorta... some genetic, but a lot of it was caused by eating too much sugar) definitely aided in my obesity.



Then how come I'm not obese any more?



I found a better way to eat. I re-trained my body to crave this style of eating (and exercise) over stuffing myself with pizza and burgers every day.



Here's what I use:



Click.Here-----------> http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/porkfree



It torches bellyfat... and it reprograms the body and mind to use food as fuel... especially if you use Jon's "7 Minute Body" workout system (you can get it at 77% off after you pick up EODD on the page above... ; )



So be brave. Be fearless. And be responsible.



Oh... and be sure not to catch "internetemailitis"... its a disease that causes you to want to check your email more than 10 times a day.



I have it. So be careful... may be contagious. : )



P.S. Author Jon Benson documents his journey from obesity to total leanness in EODD. He had to overcome 'real' diseases, like pituitary failure from a high fever (i.e. viral pneumonia that almost killed him) and clinical depression (partially what he calls "his fault"; partially not... i.e. half disease, half biological consequence.) He KNOWS what you can do once you have a solid plan in place and a determined mind.



Then no "disease" can stop you... at least the ones that do not kill you.



So go for it... be brave, be responsible... and be lean!



click.here ------> http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/porkfree


Michael

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Healthy Recipe:Cod With Balsamic Dressing

Lean protein in your diet is essential to healthy weight loss and weight maintenance. Cod is a great source of lean protein plus it's lower in fat than red meats.

Losing weight isn't about hunger, misery or crash dieting! By learning to make, delicious, easy-to-prepare, nutritious food your body needs and will enjoy – losing weight becomes exciting and energizing.

Instead of high calorie, fatty sources use spices to provide flavor to create exciting meals your whole family will enjoy. Pan Seared Cod With Balsamic Thyme is another recipe in a range of hunger fighting, low fat recipes to help you keep your weight under control. This irresistible, no hassle meal will help you conquer your weight loss goals  while still making mealtime a real treat.

Variety is the essential element of any successful health program. If you get bored with foods, you're much more likely to abandon your program completely. Experiment with spices to find thrilling alternatives. Try new recipes to help ad to your new variety of quick home cooked meals to replace take outs, frozen dinners and snacks. Your body will love you and your family will be elated.

Pan Seared Cod With Balsamic Dressing
Ingredients:

500g fresh cod fillet (or boneless, skinless chicken breasts)
2 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoon fresh thyme
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Sprinkle fish with salt and freshly ground pepper on both sides. Heat a large skillet for which you have a cover over medium-high heat. When hot, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, place the fish in the pan, lower the heat to medium and cook for five minutes or until the underside is brown and a curst begins to form.

Carefully turn the fish over, turn the heat down to medium-low and cover the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes more. Fish is done when it flakes with a fork. Remove fish from skillet and place on a plate. Bring the heat back up to medium-high, add the balsamic vinegar and cook quickly, scraping the pan with a spatula.

Turn off the heat, put the fish back in the skillet and turn over to coat both sides with the reduced vinegar. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves and serve immediately.

* Note: fish should cook for about 10 minutes for each inch of thickness. If you use chicken breast instead, it will need a total of about 15 minutes cooking time.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving:

Calories: 228
Protein: 40 grams
Fat: 6 grams
Carbohydrates: 1 grams

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Monday, August 31, 2009

Healthy Nutrition While On The Road





Sticking to a healthy diet while traveling can be the most difficult thing to do in your life. If you make smart choices, a healthy diet isn't that tough an accomplishment. Because of the mobility of the trucking industry this is probably the best time in which to start a healthy diet, and if you are currently making healthy choices in your foods , modifying your diet slightly to accommodate travel is not as difficult as it may seem.
As a trucker, a healthy diet may have to include fast food and truck stop food, which can often be poor for your health, depending on whats available. When you plan your trip, find your food options online if the information is available, check if a vegetarian dish is available. Vegetarian dishes are sometimes more nutritional, but it really depends on what they will be serving. Eat oatmeal meal and toast every morning except one. I use a reward system I call the fat Friday system. I eat oatmeal and healthy protein as much as possible and if I do a good job I reward myself with a big fattening breakfast every Friday and dessert in my evening meal. This works for me in maintaining my weight and energy levels. I haven't gained any weight while eating this way and if you add some body weight exercise you can gain some muscle tone and that helps the way you look and feel. You may be tempted to stop at fast food restaurants and eat the foods found there. Avoid this whenever possible but if you don't have a choice don't buy the super size and make the healthiest choice possible.

Remember that you can take your own food when trucking. Carrying a loaf of whole grain bread, some lean lunch meat, and low fat cheese in your cooler is the best way to avoid fatty, high cholesterol meals. These are better choices and you’ll save money.

Make smart choices when you eat out. Choose salads or pasta, get the dressing on the side and ask for low carb. Many places print these diet options in the menu for the healthy eater. Control your portions. Order smaller sizes or split the meal in half. Put the other half in a doggy bag, and you’ll be on your way to healthy eating, even on the road.
Eating healthy foods when you travel is a challenge. Your health is worth it. When you eat healthier foods, you will boost your immune systems ability to fight illnesses that you are likely to encounter when traveling and boost your alertness so that you can have a safer more enjoyable trip.

Friday, August 28, 2009

Does the Government Regulate the Vitamin Industry?


      The government regulates some of what we do and do not do. For what we put into our bodies, there are several things that come about. First off, the government regulates what we put into our bodies if these things are deemed illegal substances. Some regulated substances might be more harmful than others, and some substances that are not regulated by the government might be more harmful than the ones that are. Anyway it is hard to draw a line when it comes to government regulations concerning things like vitamin and mineral supplements.
      Government in most countries of the world regulate things that we put into our bodies that are labeled as drugs. Most of the vitamin and mineral supplements that we put into our bodies are labeled under the food category so they can get away with not being regulated by government.
      What this means for us is that we will not be able to rely on the government when it concerns making sure that the nutritional supplements you are putting into your body are safe. When it concerns most drugs, you can be sure that the government has tested them and has judged them safe for you to ingest. When supplements or vitamins are labeled food, it means that the manufacturer is responsible for their safety level. This means that you must put your trust and faith in the company that manufactured the supplements to make sure that they are safe for you to take.
      The fact that when a supplement is sold, there is no regulation that says it has to be tested and proven safe, or even useful remains to be the industry standard. This means that if there are illnesses or injuries that come about from taking certain supplements, the manufacturers are not responsible for telling the public any details.
      This means that when you decide to use vitamin and mineral supplements, it's up to you to make sure that you are using them properly. You must take responsibility to make sure that what you are putting into your body is safe!Nobody else is going to do it for you. If you have questions about what types of supplements you should be taking, you should ask your doctor to help create a plan for your best nutritional options.


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      Thursday, August 6, 2009

      Dietary Fiber Is Natures Miracle


      Dietary fiber is a natural substance obtained from fruits, vegetables and cereals. Dietary fiber is the term used to describe the total fiber content of food. Dietary fiber is made up of two main types, insoluble and soluble. Dietary fiber is known to enhance intestine movement to help people keep in shape and prevent the hardening of arteries by lowering cholesterol in the blood. Dietary fiber is the part of plant materials that our body cannot digest. Dietary fiber is probably best known for its ability to prevent or relieve constipation. Dietary fiber is widely recognized as an important part of the treatment and prevention of diabetes, colorectal cancer, gastrointestinal disorders, high cholesterol, heart disease and obesity.

      Fiber itself has no calories, yet provides a full feeling because of its water absorbing ability. Fiber is essential to human health in a number of ways. Fiber, particularly soluble fiber, can slow the absorption of sugar, which for people with diabetes, can help improve blood sugar levels. Fiber supplements are sold in a variety of forms from bran tablets to purified cellulose. Fiber ensures that the waste products move rapidly through the colon and in one way, they also help to prevent your risk of developing colon cancer. Fiber, especially in the absence of adequate water intake, can be so binding, as to cause severe constipation. Fibers that lower blood cholesterol levels include foods such as apples, barley, beans and other legumes, fruits and vegetables, oatmeal, oat bran and rice hulls. Fiber also appears to interact with intestinal bacteria and bile acids to process certain food substances. Fiber helps with lowering the risk of diabetes and heart problems. Fiber should come from a wide variety of natural foods. Fiber absorbs or binds with harmful fats, cholesterol, and toxins in the digestive tract, helping to carry them out of the body. Fiber has also demonstrated the ability to lower the risk of prostate cancer progression. Fiber supplements work by increasing the body's fiber intake.


      Dietary fiber comes from the portion of plants that is not digested by enzymes in the intestinal tract. Dietary fiber provides a feeling of fullness and adds bulk in the diet. Dietary fiber is a complex mixture of plant materials that are resistant to digestion by humans. Dietary fibers promote beneficial physiological effects including laxation, blood cholesterol attenuation, and blood glucose attenuation. Caution, dietary fiber also slows stomach emptying, which may worsen delayed gastric emptying.

      Foods high in Dietary Fiber, especially fresh fruits and veggies, are low in calories. Foods high in fiber often require more chewing, so a person is unable to eat a large number of calories in a short amount of time. Foods that provide dietary fiber can be found in three of the four food groups such as whole grain breakfast cereals, whole grain bread, fruit, vegetables, cooked beans, peas and lentils. Research proves that the higher the viscosity of soluble fiber, the better the control of blood sugar level in patients with type 2 diabetes.


      Health benefits of a high fiber diet is widely recognized as an important part of the treatment and prevention of diabetes, colorectal cancer, gastrointestinal disorders, high cholesterol, heart disease and obesity. Healthy eating is especially important in mid life and later. Healthy individuals who eat a balanced diet rarely need supplements. Healthy men and women who were overweight or obese but susceptible to diabetes were tested in a recent study. They were all given a dietary supplement that was high in soluble fibers. All the tested individuals showed reductions in the levels of blood sugar and insulin production as a result of the supplement use. Fibers are an essential nutrient for good health and are helpful in practicing preventive health care.

      Soluble fiber found in beans, oats, flax seed and oat bran may help lower total blood cholesterol levels by lowering low density lipoprotein, or bad cholesterol levels. Soluble fiber has some additional benefits to heart health. Soluble fiber has been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes by reducing total blood cholesterol and regulating blood sugar levels. Soluble fibers also may help control the rise in blood sugar following a meal and reduce insulin requirements in some patients with diabetes mellitus.


      Fruits and vegetables are overflowing with high fiber. Fruits are generally high in pectin while vegetables contain a high percentage of cellulose. Fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grain products and nuts provide fiber.


      Insoluble fiber helps bind water in the intestine and expands the volume of the intestinal contents, resulting in more frequent and softer stools. Insoluble fiber is most frequently found in whole grain products like whole wheat bread. Insoluble fiber passes through your digestive tract mostly intact. Insoluble fiber acts as a natural laxative that speeds the passage of foods through the stomach. Insoluble fibers do not dissolve in water and consist of cellulose, lignin and some hemicelluloses. Insoluble fiber such as cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin aid digestion, aid elimination, promote regularity, and contribute to bowel cleansing. Insoluble fiber is primarily found in chewy foods like whole wheat products, wheat and corn bran, the skin of fruits, and certain vegetables.

      Eating too much fat or cholesterol, has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Eating 3 grams a day of soluble fiber from oats or 7 grams a day of soluble fiber from psyllium has been shown to lower blood cholesterol levels. Eating a high fiber diet can also help improve your cholesterol levels, lower your risk of coronary heart disease, reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, and assist with weight loss.


      Research proves that the higher the viscosity of soluble fiber, the better the control of blood sugar level in patients with type 2 diabetes.


      Increase your consumption of dietary fiber very gradually to avoid digestive discomfort. The suggested goal for fiber intake is about 40grams a day, from various sources. Increase dietary fiber in your diet gradually over a period of a few weeks.
      Coconut
      Coconut dietary fiber has a higher fiber content than many other fiber supplements. Coconut dietary fiber especially, is highly effective in controlling blood sugar. Coconut has one of the highest percentages of fiber among all plant foods. Coconut does not contain phytic acid and does not remove minerals from the body.


      Dietary fiber is not found in animal products, such as milk and meats. Dietary fiber is known to slow down the absorption of sugars thus helping to keep blood sugar under control. Dietary fiber is generally obtained from plant foods, and consists of that portion of the plant which is not digested by man. Dietary fiber is not digested by the small intestine; instead, it passes to the colon unchanged. Dietary fiber is a very important link in the weight loss puzzle. Dietary fiber is also lacking in the majority of junk foods sold at so many fast food places. Dietary fiber is an essential part of a healthy diet. Dietary fiber is undoubtedly one of the most talked about nutrients for health promotion and disease prevention. Nutritionists recommend that we get 20-35 grams of dietary fiber a day. Bran cereal, wheat bread, oats, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, almonds, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts are fiber rich.



      Saturday, July 25, 2009

      How Social Groups Can Help With Obesity


      Obesity is a health problem that causes many severe diseases, besides hampering your normal personal and social activities. Obesity is a well-known risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Obesity is increasingly becoming a concern in many developed countries. Obesity is thought to have numerous causes with physical, emotional, environmental, endocrine and neurological problems. Obesity is not just a cosmetic problem, but a lot of health problems & complications are associated with it. Obesity is a function of social progress so there's no point in blaming unhealthy food. Obesity is a result of multiple factors like environmental (food access, sedentary lifestyle), behavioral, social, cultural and genetic factors.

      Obesity has become one of the major health problems worldwide. Obesity in adults is on the rise and is a major problem causing a significant rise in disease and death worldwide. Obesity itself is not a major risk factor for premature death until your body mass index is 40 or higher. Obesity is considered to be today's principal neglected public health problem, and is causing great harm to our society.

      Weight loss is becoming a social issue. Weight loss diets, drugs and surgery all have well-documented side-effects, most of which include weight regain and decreased health. Overweight and obesity are products of certain lifestyle factors and it's unclear whether the weight itself, the lifestyle or the combination of both is more important for disease risk.

      Obese people are at greater risk of cancer. Obese children are very likely to become obese adults who will have a significantly higher risk of developing medical problems. Obese children are more prone to vitamin deficiencies, especially Vitamin B12, which helps the body maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood cells.

      Abdominal adiposity is an important determinant of impaired pulmonary function, and it is of greater importance than overall adiposity markers such as weight and BMI. Abdominal fat is especially active hormonally, secreting a group of hormones called adipokines that may possibly impair glucose tolerance. Abdominal adiposity may restrict the descent of the diaphragm and limit lung expansion, compared to overall adiposity, which may compress the chest wall. Body fat index calculators are used to find out the percentage of fats in the body.

      Friends influence each others diet and exercise patterns. Friends who will commit to losing weight together can encourage each other along in healthy habits. Friends, siblings and spouses who agree to convert to healthy lifestyle habits and weight loss diets increase the chance of weight loss success for all concerned.

      Researchers found that when a friend loses weight that their social network may follow suit. Researchers studied many factors, including gender, natural weight gain, and the tendency of people to associate with similar people. Researchers think it's more than just people with similar eating and exercise habits hanging out together. Researchers found that a person had a increased chance of becoming obese if their social network was obese.

      Obesity is one of the major health problems increasing at an alarming rate. Obesity is not just a cosmetic problem, but it can lead to a lot of health problems and complications. Obesity is a public health problem which can translate into a large economic burden as steadily rising obese population can succumb to the medical complications of obesity and can threaten to overwhelm health services. Obesity is a growing problem among adults worldwide and the way to combat it is simple; eat less and eat more healthy food. Health is a big asset which requires proper care and nurturing.

      Wednesday, June 3, 2009

      My Diet Secret


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      My Diet Secret By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
      http://vur.me/michaelromero63/burn-fatcardioexerciseI'm not a "low-carb guy" by any means, but I have found something that works wonders for fat loss. And it does involve cutting back on whole-grains.
      Back in December, I substituted more fruits and vegetables for any whole-grains in my diet, and I was as lean as I've been in years with this approach. So if you're trying to lose fat and look better than ever this summer, try this approach.
      Here are some easy changes to make.
      a) Instead of having toast for breakfast, have an apple.
      b) Usually have a side of rice at lunch? Have 1 cup of broccoli.
      c) Typically have a bowl of cereal at night? Have an orange and an ounce of pecans (or walnuts or almonds), instead.
      Think I'm out to lunch?
      Check this study ...
      (For science nerds like me, here's the reference: Amer. J. Clin.Nutr. 85: 1465-1477, 2007.)
      Woman on a low-fat diet that ate more fruits and vegetables lostmore fat than another group of woman on only the low-fat diet.
      After 1-year, the low-fat, fruits and vegetables group (LF-FV) lost more weight than another group of woman on the low-fat (LF) diet only.
      Why?
      The LF-FV group reported being less hungry, thanks to being able to eat more food than the LF group.
      So you'll eat fewer calories if you are filling up on fruits and vegetables, while keeping un-necessary fat out of the diet.
      And isn't the summer a great time to implement this program? With watermelon, berries, apples, and cherries all in great abundance, you can satisfy your sweet tooth naturally, while burning fat with the Turbulence Training fat loss workouts at home.
      Sincerely,
      Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MSAuthor, Turbulence Training
      About the AuthorCraig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit http://vur.me/michaelromero63/burn-fatcardioexercise



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      Friday, May 15, 2009

      Speed Up The Metabolism To Burn More Fat

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      Introduction
      Metabolism is the process your body uses to break down the food that you eat, convert it to energy, or store it. Metabolism is the complex biochemical process by which the food you eat is converted into the energy your body needs to function. Metabolism is really only a small part of why it's harder to lose weight after 40. Metabolism is popularly associated with the consumption of food and weight gain or loss. Metabolism is a complex process that involves many different chemical reactions and organs in your body. Metabolism is the process of converting food into energy. Metabolism is essentially the speed at which our body's motor is running.>> http://vur.me/michaelromero63/fitness

      What's the best way to boost the metabolism, the way your body uses calories from the food you eat. Metabolism aids in digestive function as well as absorption of nutrients. Metabolism is the number of calories that you burn at any given moment. Metabolism is the engine that burns these calories. If you're concerned that you have a slow metabolism, talk to your doctor. Foods such as fish, dark green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, blueberries and other fruits, whole grains increase you body’s metabolism and this makes you lose weight, yet stay healthy because you are eating nutritious food or food that hold plenty of vitamins and minerals, as opposed to junk food. By decreasing or increasing our metabolism we can control the amount of stored body fat we carry around. In the diet and weight loss world metabolism is looked at more simplistically. Remember, metabolism is the process by which the body uses energy to create energy. If we cut to many calories our metabolism slows because the body is not getting the energy it needs to function. The key to losing weight is an increase in metabolism. Exercise and a healthy diet are the first steps to actively increasing our metabolism.>>http://vur.me/michaelromero63/diet
      Exercise
      Exercise is one of the best choices to help you increase your metabolism. Both aerobic exercise and weight lifting will help you in boosting metabolism. Aerobic workouts burn more calories while you participate in the exercise, and these workouts also boost your metabolism in the hours following your exercise. All weight loss and weight gain is directly related to metabolism and being able to do either in a healthy manner involves managing a healthy diet (nutrition), consuming plenty of water (hydration), and maintaining a healthy and productive level of exercise (physical activity). Rather, a smarter approach is to attempt to eat healthier, metabolism boosting foods, increasing daily exercise, and consuming more water (which also helps to keep the metabolism running at a high level). A big part of training metabolism is to vary heart rate during cardio, in specific intervals determined by exercise metabolic testing. The reason is that if you exercise at the same intensity, doing the same exercise, each day, you will not have the same effect. Many people, after adding rebounding to their exercise program report increased energy levels, along with improved muscle tone, trimmer waist lines, and a variety of other health benefits. When you add resistance and aerobic exercise to your everyday routine, you are ensuring that you are speeding up your metabolism. However, you can increase daily exercise and activity to build muscle tissue and burn more calories. Regular aerobic exercise, such as walking daily for 30 minutes or more, is an excellent way to burn calories. Strength training exercises, such as weight training, also are important because they help counteract muscle loss associated with aging. Even though regularly scheduled aerobic exercise is best for weight loss, any extra movement helps burn calories. In a healthy person, cardiovascular exercise creates a demand for more calories. So while exercise may increase metabolism, it must be paired with a good diet. Without doubt the best way to increase your metabolism is exercise.>>http://vur.me/michaelromero63/build-muscleburn-fatget-fit-fast
      Foods
      So, what are the right foods to eat or what is essentially a balanced diet. When your diet consist more of low fat foods, protein and vegetable, body’s metabolic rate is high and you lose weight. Conversely, high sugary foods (including many of the fat-free foods), saturated & hydrogenated fats and bleached, processed & refined carbs have little impact on stoking metabolism. In fact, many of these foods are considered empty in caloric value. Start with your diet and simply cut out fried food, vending machine food, and "white sugar" foods (Little Debbies, white bread, potatoes, white rice), and begin eating 5 small meals a day. There are several metabolism boosters or natural foods that boost metabolism. Compared to carbohydrates or fats, protein-rich foods require your body to burn more calories for digestion. Avoid foods that will cause your body to become inflammed. That is saturated fats, fried foods, partially hydrogenated found in margarines, chips and baked goods, cooking oils made from corn, sunflower or soy and sugary products. Instead integrate anti-inflammitory foods into your diet. Protein-rich foods as well some fats also have a positive effect on how the body burns calories. Ccertain foods can help in boosting metabolism. The body is actually burning large amounts of calories just to digest these foods, particularly if they are high in fiber. There is much talk that some foods may even be of the negative calorie variety.>>Get the best discount diet pills & nutritional supplements at WCN today
      Conclusion
      Metabolism is the physical and chemical processes within the body related to body functions. Slow metabolism is often much envied by people trying to lose weight. Body metabolism is up in the morning, but slows off after noon, so you need to have a good breakfast and lunch, but have less to eat at dinner time. Whether we are asleep or awake out metabolism is always running. Boosting metabolism is important because as people get older, metabolism inevitably slows down. Boosting metabolism is also an obvious way to lose weight, and many people do this through exercise. Your metabolism is, basically, the rate at which your body uses the energy in food.

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