Thank you, again, to my friends at the Mayo Clinic and their Enewsletter.
Stroke First Aid
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-stroke/FA00012
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Diabulimia: How are diabetes and eating disorders related?
Thank you to the Mayo Clinic – I subscribe to an Enewsletter of theirs.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabulimia/AN01737
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Thank you to Yahoo – this is something that I’ve wanted to hear for YEARS!!!
“Drinking is healthy, exercise is healthy, and doing a little of both is even healthier . . “
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080109/ts_nm/drinking_health_dc
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Sometimes it’s hard to eat out. A little help from Yahoo about dishes to order and avoid:
http://food.yahoo.com/blog/editorspicks/7112/make-take-out-healthier-dishes-to-order-and-avoid
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Thank you, Yahoo, for putting this out there. This is a big part of our Nutrition Seminar. . . If you read the ingredients in the Fat Free Cooking Sprays, you will plainly see that the ingredients themselves are not calorie-free and fat free, so how can they list Fat Free or Calorie Free on the label???
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/joybauernutrition/24072/are-fat-free-sprays-really-fat-free/
It’s all in the portion sizing and the labeling. . . . It’s not magic.
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Good morning, friends!
A quick personal update – my weigh-in this week was 153.5. I’ve lost 5 pounds since I started tracking my numbers seriously again. Yah me!
I am a little over where I should be, based on my Goal Chart I should have lost about 3 pounds and I lost 5. I’m sure that much of that is water weight, as I started getting better about drinking my water again. I fell off the wagon both with watching my calories AND with drinking water, I’m much better at both now.
Congratulations to all of us that are happy with where we wanted to be the last weekend in January. Yah us!
Not where you wanted to be? Checkout our Weight Management website and learn how we can help you:
MoveMoreEatLess.org
Have a good weekend!
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Thank you to Apex.
Q – How long do I have to eat right and work out before I start seeing results?
A:
http://my.apexfitness.com/vip/content/q_a_detail.php?story=95
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Thank you to Apex.
Q – If I have excess fat around my thighs, how can I make sure that I get rid of the fat there rather than somewhere else?
A:
http://my.apexfitness.com/vip/content/q_a_detail.php?story=42
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Thanks, again, to Apex:
Q - What happens when my daily calorie deficit exceeds 1000 calories burned? Am I still losing only fat or am I also losing LBM? My average daily deficit for the past 30 days was 1500.
A:
http://my.apexfitness.com/vip/content/q_a_detail.php?story=336
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Thank you to Apex:
Q – What do you know about the supplement Hodia as an appetite suppressant? I tried it. It seems to really diminish the feeling of hunger but of course I’m interested in your prespective.
A:
http://www.consumer.gov/weightloss/bmi.htm
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http://www.consumer.gov/weightloss/setgoals.htm
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Being physically fit after age 60 helps people live longer, regardless of body’s fat content.
From the National Institute of Health website:
http://www.nih.gov/news/research_matters/december2007/12172007fitness.htm
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This was taken from the Weight Control Information Network:
“Experts recommend at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, if not all, days of the week. This amount of physical activity may reduce your risk for some chronic diseases.
To lose weight, experts recommend that you do 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity on most days of the week. In addition, you should follow a nutritious eating plan and consume fewer calories than you burn each day. Remember that your weight may be affected by the balance of “calories-in” and “calories-out.”
In order to maintain your weight after weight loss, experts recommend that you do 60 to 90 minutes of daily moderate-intensity physical activity while continuing to eat nutritious foods that do not exceed your calorie requirements. Studies show that physical activity is very important to successful long-term weight control.”
Their website - http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/physical.htm#Physical_Activity_and_Weight_Control
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Now that your favorite show is back on and ‘all new’ are you back in front of the TV again?? It’s kind of a Catch-22, the holiday eating is finally over but now you’re sitting on your rear end in front of the TV!
STAND UP to watch your favorite program – you burn more calories standing than sitting. Walk in place and increase that calorie burn even more. Leave the room during commercials. You don’t need a reason, just walk out of the room so you don’t get bored!
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Another great article from the CDC website:
Nutrition for Everyone – While you know it is important to eat a healthy diet, it isn’t always easy to sort through all of the information available about nutrition and food choices. The CDC has compiled a variety of resourced with healthy eating tips and information.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/nutrition_for_everyone/index.htm
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I’m out of town again for a couple of days – back to Florida helping my Dad settle in to his new Winter home.
The Mayo Clinic has some great Weight Management Articles to keep you entertained for the next few days:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/weight-loss/WT00001
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I copied this from the Mayo Clinic’s website.
Make healthy eating interesting and enjoyable!
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-eating/NU00641
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Another great article from Yahoo – this type of thing is always a good reminder.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20080106/hl_hsn/fitnessbeginsathome
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Another great article from our friends at Apex.
http://my.apexfitness.com/contactcommerce/images/content_newsletters/JAN_07_CC_FINAL1167758880.pdf
Do you have any questions about weight management or vitamins? Let me know – that’s what we do! No obligation, of course!
Wishing you a New Year of Health and Happiness,
Sharron
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Okay, so you hear the talk about the Body Mass Index – blah blah blah… right?? Well, here’s a link so you can figure out what your BMI is.
http://www.consumer.gov/weightloss/bmi.htm
There’s a calculator at the bottom of the page, but there’s also a chart so that you can see the numbers first hand. This is another great website of information – Consumer.gov… aren’t those the people in Pueblo, CO, that I remember seeing commercials about ordering free brochures when I was a kid? (yes, I’m talking 30 years ago) I’m betting it is….
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Happy Day One of the Playoffs!!
Unless you don’t care about football, then – Happy Saturday!!
I’ve had a great week. My weigh-in was on Wednesday and I’ve been able to maintain just at my 500 calorie a day deficit (reminder – deficit means that I need to burn 500 calories MORE a day then I eat). I woke up this morning with a stuffy nose and sore throat, so (in the name of trying to prevent a cold from creeping in) I’ve been a little less active today then usual. I’ve increased my Vitamin C intake, took Zycam, made sure to take my regular vitamins, and took a nap in the middle of the day. This decrease in activity means that I’m burning less calories then I normally do. I’ve been good about my eating to balance the lack of calorie burn:
Breakfast – Quaker Instant Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal (with water) 160 calories
Lunch – Campbells Select Chicken and Rice Soup 100 calories, and 30 Wheat Thins 300 calories
During the holidays, I noticed that I was drinking less water – so I’ve increased my water intake, too. Yes, the more you drink the more you visit the potty. But it your body really needs and thrives off of an increase in water; it’s good for your organs, including making your skin brighter and clearer. You will eventually stop making so many trips to the potty, too, once you start drinking water and get into the habit your body stops retaining so much water….thereby, less trips to the potty!
I’m feeling really good about losing that pound this week and being successful on Week One! Will keep you updated. Have a great weekend!!
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A quick reminder that this Blog does not provide medical advice. It is intended for general informational purposes only. Consult your physician before beginning any exercise regimen or seriously altering your diet in any manner.
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I found this on Good Housekeeping’s website… Somehow I got to it from WebMD’s website. Not sure exactly how I got there, but thought it definitely worth sharing!
Yours in Health, Wellness, and Beauty,
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Good evening!
Well, now we all now – it happens to absolutely all of us. Even though I have this fabulous tool in my hands and wear it every single day, I’ve not been good about updating my Food Log so that I can balance BOTH ends of the calorie numbers (both numbers = Calories Burned and Calories Consumed).
So, instead of going through all of the excuse – I’m ready to get back on the bandwagon and track my incoming calories…. Starting today. Here’s my day (don’t worry, I don’t plan on doing this every day – but what better way to commit yourself???)
Weigh in 158.5
Breakfast was 2 pop tarts (400 calories)
Lunch was 2 hot dogs (each with a 110 calorie bun and a 70 calorie turkey dog, and one slice of dill pickle, and a total of .25 cup of cheddar cheese)
Total calories consumed so far = 814
I have had a fairly typical day, drove to Waldorf and back (sat in a two hour meeting), light grocery store trip, then to the gym where it was MOBBED so I only did 30 minutes of cardio and about 20 minutes of weight training (all arms). Total calories burned through about 5:50pm = 1831
That’s a deficit of 1017 calories (deficit means that I BURNED more calories then I ate, which is the entire point of the program if you want to lose weight). My Goal? To lose 8.5 pounds, I’m going to start a little aggressive and lose a pound a week. After about 4 or 5 pounds, I’ll probably cut myself back and be a little less aggressive (allowing myself either more food or less exercise every day). Once I lose the first 5 pounds or so, probably no one but me will notice the rest of the weight….. so why push myself so hard?
In case you were wondering, dinner’s going to be pasta with Ragu (Traditional Ragu – I use it very lightly, just coloring the pasta – then add cheese, of course). I don’t always use light or fat free products, because I like the taste of the ‘real’ stuff, so I either eat less of the ‘real’ stuff or add in a little extra physical activity to make up for the calories (although sometimes there’s not a huge calorie difference between ‘light’ and ‘regular’ – watch those labels).
Have a great evening. Good luck to everyone that’s taken on the Weight New Year’s Resolution!!!
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WebMD.com helps you Dine Out Wisely:
This article is great, she actually goes in to a few of our favorite chain restaurants:
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/order-smart-at-food-chains
Is your favorite not listed? Go out to their website before you eat there next time, and you can be better prepared. Even some of the smaller non-chain restaurants can help you eat healthier – to help control their costs, they have the kitchen staff weigh the pasta or meat before they cook it. This allows you the ability to track what you’re eating (when you’re counting your own calories at the restaurant, be sure to ALWAYS add a couple of tablespoons of butter or olive oil, even if you don’t taste it – they generally use one of these to add flavor).
You can always contact me to learn more about weight control, that’s what I do….
Have a great 2008!
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Happy New Year!
This has nothing to do with fitness or weight loss…. But a great topic to kick off the New Year.
The last on the USA.gov website’s New Year’s Resolution list is Volunteer More. Looking to do that yourself and don’t know where to start? Here’s their link:
http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/
Wishing you the best in health with this New Year,
Sharron
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