Sunday, April 26, 2009
#1 DIET MYTH THAT MAKES US FAT
Low-carb andno-carb strategies make it harder, not easier, to lose wieght. You actually need carbs to burn fat, according to Nancy Snyderman, MD, chief medical editor for NBC News and author of DIET MYTHS THAT KEEP US FAT AND THE 101 TRUTHS THAT WILL SAVE YOUR WAISTLINE---AND MAYBE EVEN YOUR LIFE. Why? Because your body uses carbs to fuel its energy-producing system. Try whole-grain cereals and breads, brown rice, and, YES, potatoes.
GOT MY NEW HEALTH MAGAZINE!!!
I really love this magazine. I learn something every time it comes in the mail. Here are a couple of interesting things that I read in this one.
3.1 That's the speed, in mph, at which you'll burn the most fat if you have 10 or more pounds to lose!!!! They say this came from the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine.
Bike off you diabetes risk---in 3 minutes! Go all out on an exercise bike for just 3 minutes and your body may get 23% better at using insulin to move sugar from your blood to you muscles, according to a new European study. Researchers thing the large muscles you use to pour it on may be the most efficient at using insulin.
3.1 That's the speed, in mph, at which you'll burn the most fat if you have 10 or more pounds to lose!!!! They say this came from the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine.
Bike off you diabetes risk---in 3 minutes! Go all out on an exercise bike for just 3 minutes and your body may get 23% better at using insulin to move sugar from your blood to you muscles, according to a new European study. Researchers thing the large muscles you use to pour it on may be the most efficient at using insulin.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Down 100.6 pounds!
Well, I finally broke the dam on the 100 pounds! In celebration(?) of this, I posted the fat pic and the not-so-fat pic on the right side! Gonna get daughter to take a new one soon.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Very interesting!
I love estate sales. I usually go to a couple each weekend. Yesterday I went to one and bought another old low-fat cookbook. It was published in 1956. It said that the average American back then took in 100 grams of fat or even more a day! Well, that made me wonder about the average now. I looked on the net and found this:
Weight Management: The American DilemmaThe problems of obesity and lack of nutrition awareness also seem to have a cultural component. Take a look at fast food restaurants. Most of these restaurants offer "super-size" or "value" meals, which often contain an entire day's worth of calories and fat.
Statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture reveal that Americans' total daily caloric intakes have risen by 148 calories per day since 1980. This amount reflects an extra 15 pounds every year.
Interestingly, the same studies show that the amount of fat in the average American diet has decreased from 40 percent of total calories to 33 percent during the same period. So even though calories from fat have decreased -- at nine calories per gram of fat versus only four for a gram of carbohydrate or protein -- Americans have more than made up for their lower fat intakes with larger portion sizes of other types of foods. Larger portion sizes equal more calories. And more calories lead to weight gain, regardless of the source of the calories -- fat, protein, or carbohydrate.
Fat provides a feeling of fullness, which can help some people avoid eating to excess. By cutting fat out of their diets, people may loose this signal to stop eating. In addition, many "low-fat" and "no fat" foods can be just as high -- and in some cases higher -- in calories compared to the regular versions.
How to Estimate Portion Sizes
What's a portion size? According to the American Dietetic Association, you can use the following "models" to approximate portion sizes:
One deck of playing cards equals one serving (three ounces) of meat, poultry, or fish (can also use the palm of a woman's hand or a computer mouse).
Half a baseball equals one serving (one-half cup) of fruit, vegetables, pasta, or rice (can also use a small fist).
Your thumb equals one serving (one ounce) of cheese.
A small hand holding a tennis ball equals one serving (one cup) of yogurt or chopped fresh greens.
Now I would venture to say that personally, I would be willing to bet that I was eating possibly triple the average fats, at least! One article says that most fast food meals contain A WHOLE DAY's worth of calories and fat. I used to eat at the Golden Corral almost every day. After reading their nutrition page, I quit that! Lord have mercy, no wonder I weighed 300+! I hope this can be helpful to someone out there.
Weight Management: The American DilemmaThe problems of obesity and lack of nutrition awareness also seem to have a cultural component. Take a look at fast food restaurants. Most of these restaurants offer "super-size" or "value" meals, which often contain an entire day's worth of calories and fat.
Statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture reveal that Americans' total daily caloric intakes have risen by 148 calories per day since 1980. This amount reflects an extra 15 pounds every year.
Interestingly, the same studies show that the amount of fat in the average American diet has decreased from 40 percent of total calories to 33 percent during the same period. So even though calories from fat have decreased -- at nine calories per gram of fat versus only four for a gram of carbohydrate or protein -- Americans have more than made up for their lower fat intakes with larger portion sizes of other types of foods. Larger portion sizes equal more calories. And more calories lead to weight gain, regardless of the source of the calories -- fat, protein, or carbohydrate.
Fat provides a feeling of fullness, which can help some people avoid eating to excess. By cutting fat out of their diets, people may loose this signal to stop eating. In addition, many "low-fat" and "no fat" foods can be just as high -- and in some cases higher -- in calories compared to the regular versions.
How to Estimate Portion Sizes
What's a portion size? According to the American Dietetic Association, you can use the following "models" to approximate portion sizes:
One deck of playing cards equals one serving (three ounces) of meat, poultry, or fish (can also use the palm of a woman's hand or a computer mouse).
Half a baseball equals one serving (one-half cup) of fruit, vegetables, pasta, or rice (can also use a small fist).
Your thumb equals one serving (one ounce) of cheese.
A small hand holding a tennis ball equals one serving (one cup) of yogurt or chopped fresh greens.
Now I would venture to say that personally, I would be willing to bet that I was eating possibly triple the average fats, at least! One article says that most fast food meals contain A WHOLE DAY's worth of calories and fat. I used to eat at the Golden Corral almost every day. After reading their nutrition page, I quit that! Lord have mercy, no wonder I weighed 300+! I hope this can be helpful to someone out there.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Veggies are good for us!
I was getting a little bored of the same things though. I tend to do that. Today is the 5th anniversary of my mom's parting with this life, so I've had her on my mind this week. I think that's what got me craving these dishes that I grew up on! I hope ya'll will try them. Veggies are good. Summer's coming and these are really good when it's hot! I just made a big ol' bowl of marinated cucumbers and put it in the fridge. I have a pot of potatoes cooked and cooling for potato salad too! You can't even beat these recipes with a stick!
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