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In addition to your workouts, try sneaking in some movement during the day. Get up once in a while and walk around. Instead of calling or interoffice email, walk over to that person's desk. If your building has stairs, use them instead of the elevator. If you drive to work, park as far away from the building entrance as…
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Put that scale away and don't get it out again for another week. Weight fluctuates constantly, even hour to hour. I can weigh myself ten times a day and get ten different numbers. Same thing if I weigh myself daily. Those numbers mean nothing. All that constant weighing will just stress you out and discourage you to the…
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Coupons. Also, buy at discount markets such as Aldis, Bottom Dollar, Save-a-Lot. Even if you don't like the food they sell, buy those non-food expensive items there, such as laundry detergent, household cleaners and paper products. The money you save on those items you can spend for food.
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I'm diabetic and still eat pasta, but maybe once a week and in reasonable amounts. My Italian mother's family ate pasta either as an appetizer or a side dish -- certainly no more than a cupful. None of them were diabetic or overweight. Eating enough pasta to fill a huge dinner plate is actually an American concept. That's…
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If I listened to every pundit who claimed this or that is harmful, I wouldn't eat anything. Seems like every day some study comes out claiming a food is harmful. Look at coffee. Coffee has been studied to death. One day a study claims coffee is bad for you. The next day, another study claims coffee is good for you. Be…
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My major problem with eating out in general is the sodium content. Subway, for example, has some good sandwiches, but because it uses processed meats, the sandwiches are high in sodium. If you are like me -- high blood pressure and a tendency to retain fluid from too much sodium, you should try to limit eating out.
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Per McDonalds' website, the ingredients: Ingredients: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Natural Beef Flavor [Wheat and Milk Derivatives]*, Citric Acid [Preservative]), Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (Maintain Color), Salt. Prepared in Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Corn Oil,…
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Sweet!
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Looked him up once. He's a real doctor. Cardiac surgeon. University of PA med school, I believe. But somewhere along the line he for into this "alternative medicine" which for some things is ok, but he's crossed the line into hawking stuff that is useless or downright dangerous, particularly in treating serious health…
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If you are cutting out fats from your diet, tht could be part of the problem. The body needs a certain amount of healthy fat to keep all the parts moving along, including digestion. About 2 teaspoons of a low saturated oil (such as olive oil) will do the trick. Also, try adding nuts and seeds to your diet (in moderation,…
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All I have to do is drink milk or eat anything with milk in it. Boy, do I get cleansed!
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I'm diabetic. Potatoes do not spike my blood sugar...in moderation, of course.
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Sorry to say your daily menus are really unhealthy. A few skipped meals, plenty of junk food, fast food, prepared/packaged food and too much sugar and sodium. Definitely get some meal planning advice from a professional and follow it.
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My aunt wouldn't eat bananas. She said they make you fat. (Typing this post as I eat a banana)
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I did well with WW, but I had to give it up when my financial situation changed and I had to cut out some things. I think WW is a good program -- much healthier than a number of other weight loss programs. I still follow some of the basics of the program -- for example, the Good Health Guidelines -- to he sure I'm eating…
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Artificial sweeteners actually increased my appetite. So no more diet sodas. I do keep a can or 2 of regular soda around in case I have a major episode of hypoglycemia. But my beverage of choice these days is water or during cold weather, hot tea.
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A friend and I usually take in several shows -- our annual DMB Road Trip, but I can only do one show this year -- Pittsburgh. My friend is going to Jones Beach and the Gorge. I'm bummed that I'm only doing one show this summer. I might consider a trip in the fall if the band has a tour. Charlottesville, maybe?
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Your diary doesn't track sodium, and sodium could be the culprit. Modify your diary to track sodium and see if you are over. I believe MFP sets an upper limit of 2500 mg. of sodium per day, but even that may be too much for you. Too much sodium can cause you to retain water and that might hinder weight loss.
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None of my blood relatives have or had a weight problem. One aunt did, but she was related by marriage. So no, genetics had nothing to do with my weight gain.
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2500 mg. is the standard upper limit, but for many people, that amount is too high. People with high blood pressure or a family history of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and/or kidney disease may need to lower their sodium. Your doctor should advise you as to what your daily limit should be. Don't rely on the…
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And kidney disease.
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Read this page: http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/dr-oz-sparks-debate-raspberry-ketone-supplements-203100416.html
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A former employer brought in a trainer for a few sessions. He was good as far as exercise goes, but he was also a salesman -- constantly hawking supplements, protein powders, etc. And his philosophy about nutrition was too out there for my tastes. As long as you find a trainer who spends time training you and not selling…
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You can also tell the neighbor that there are lower sodium hams out there and offer to buy one for the dinner.
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Did the Special K diet years ago back when it involved only cereal, not the shakes and bars also used now. But as others pointed out, the program is not sustainable long term. I lost 6 pounds the first week, which could have happened on any diet. Nothing earth shaking there. But by the next week, I was bored out of my…
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The study you mentioned, done somewhere in Europe, was debunked ny Harvard researchers. However, there are reputable studies which suggest that a low salt diet does not necessarily prevent heart attacks. That makes sense because heart disease can have a number of other causes such as diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking,…
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"I also believe that our country needs to focus more on preventing health issues rather than treating them." Great, but I don't see how cleanses accomplish this. The body does a good job of processing waste on its own if you eat well. No good comes from forcing your body to push out so much waste with so much frequency.…
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I don't hate Biggest Loser, but I am concerned that encouraging people to lose weight rapidly is not healthy. People have died from extreme diets and exercise. I'm surprised some of the contestants haven't croaked as a result of this competition. No thank you, I'll stick to my routines. So I lose maybe a pound a week…
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That sugar macro is misleading in that includes all sugars, both natural and refined. Refined sugars, such as those in candy, pie, cake and cookies, are the culprit. Natural sugars, such as those in fruit, are not. Unless you are severely diabetic, eating a reasonable amount of fruit, say, 2-3 servings, is actually good…
