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New study, evidence of a body weight set-point
This is the result of an Alberta researcher's study, just published. This was a rat study, by the way. TL:DR Not all rats gobble up the cookie dough. Some like it, some do not. Only the cookie dough lovers gained weight. When returned to rat chow, the cookie dough lovers continued to over-eat. Brain scans showed their…
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Stress and Health
I blogged this today. It is a major and sustained effort to wrestle weight to the ground. What if life events and stress get in the way? Is a vital, healthy life possible when there are overwhelming demands? Here's a life index change scale where you can see just how much stress you might be facing today.…
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Great dudes who have come far
This nine minute clip (Over 450 pounds lost!) includes the stories of three dudes who have successfully lost significant weight, with a little before-and-after. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svWYYyo-fRA Theirs is the voice of experience, well worth the listen. It might sound boring but taking the long view and "making it…
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A table that helps you cook
Built in scale. http://youtu.be/qD60cBQOABY IKEA 2025 concept table. Do you gotta have one?
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Hard Candy as a Strategy
It's been smoky around here lately and the air quality is grim. Something to do with forest fires south of here. I blame that smoke for a tickle on the back of my throat and I've taken a soothing Eucalyptus lozenge a few times. There's no way I can rush a candy like that, so it rattles around in my cheek for a good long…
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New method of muscular recovery may help athletes
I heard this on doctor radio this week. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11858977/tourniquet-training-change-way-athletes-recover-injuries A low pressure tourniquet with light reps speeds muscle recovery after injury.
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Besides the scale, any other favourite kitchen gadgets?
For weight loss? I can think of a few.* Fine grater for lemon zest and parmesan * My Mandoline vegetable slicer - great for zucchini or eggplant "noodles" * Ziploc bags for portioning out lunch * Mason jars for salads and refrigerator oats * Oil mister * Slow cooker for more home cooked meals - control the fat, sugar, and…
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Coming up to my first anniversary
Hi, I had my bypass surgery nearly a year ago, mid-June. I've been very, very lucky with no complications and few long-term food intolerances. My weight loss has slowed, but frankly I enjoy where I am now, ninety pounds down from where I started. (I lost thirty pounds on my own before being referred for surgery). I am…
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Why is Belgium so Skinny?
I've been analysing cluster diet data published by the WHO, comparing against a world obesity map, and I'm finding unusual results. Belgium and the Netherlands do not have an obesity problem (less than 10% of the population), even though they consume almost 3,000 grams a day; higher than North America's diet of just over…
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Ickkkkk Hamburger Helper Lasagna
In the interests of domestic bliss, hubby got to pick dinner tonight. It's been consecutive nights of "clean eating" including a paleo apple Chicken slow cook last night. He said it was OK but could I skip the apple next time? He picked the Lasagna. I followed the instructions to the letter, no hidden creative touches. So…
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Health IQ Quizzes us on Activity Trackers
It sources several studies on their relative accuracy (up to 20% off). Do you agree with the studies? I scored 90%. (hint: potato chips are sneaky!) http://www.healthiq.com/p/1210/u/6957?c=cp&i=d
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WHO said limit sugar? The world picture
I recently discovered that since March 5 of this year, the WHO has finally come out with guidelines on the portion of our diets are to come from "free sugars", which include honey and other added sugars (i.e. not those found naturally in fruit). Their guidelines are between 10% and 5% of the diet (60 and 30 g's of free…
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In Praise of Thighs
Have you noticed that thighs seem to spread all out of proportion, like leavened bread ready for punching? We need those big wide thighs for strength and leverage. Love those thighs. http://jgnatbuzz.blogspot.ca/2015/03/thighs.html
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2015 Dietary Guidelines Scientific Report
Just out. http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015-scientific-report/ This document will be guiding government policy and the public is invited to respond through May 8. Lots of healthy eating guidelines that we are familiar with; less salt, less refined sugar, less saturated fat, fewer processed foods, more whole…
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Meals around the world
Here are some interesting meal plans. http://twentytwowords.com/diets-from-around-the-world/4/
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The same advice over, and over, and over....
I notice at times there is an edge to the advice from a long-time poster, just a smidgen of impatience. We also have a few "pet peeve" threads running strong. I get it. A newbie stumbles on here, eager to loose those extra pounds, and somehow breezes right past the anchored threads helpfully titled, "Read This First". It's…
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All macros are special
The macros are carbohydrate, protein and fat. We need them all. As a former type 2 diabetic, I was educated to try and get all three in every meal, minimal fat. And here's why: Diabetics have trouble regulating their blood sugar. Type 2's don't produce enough insulin for their needs, and type 1's don't produce any insulin…
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Losing Weight is not a Goal
I see lots of posts where the dieter sets a goal to lose a certain number of pounds, sometimes within a short time-frame. Understandable, considering that's the first thing MFP does is ask you to set a target weight. I've learned however that target weights do not have the elements of a good goal. Good goals are Specific,…
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Meaghan Ramsey: Why thinking you're ugly is bad for you
This recent Ted talk is a real eye-opener. Do you see yourself in Meaghan's talk? When is the last time you kissed your image in the mirror? It's got me thinking, let me tell you.
