Friday, August 31, 2012

Fitness Finally, A Study About Eating Regular Meals!

Yes, I say finally. Although it has always been recommended to have at least 3 meals a day and to not skip meals, there hasn't been a study that can really

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... study which found that eating after dark could be a contributing

Yes, I say finally. Although it has always been recommended to have at least 3 meals a day and to not skip meals, there hasn't been a study that can really back this up. Now there is!

This is a constant battle with my husband who thinks that because he is a mechanic, does a lot of physical work and eats one or two times a day he should be at a better weight and healthier. I know he is not alone in his thinking.

There are two recently published articles referring to the same study at different time frames indicating that having regular feedings is better than having one big meal a day. First, it was observed that, although there was slightly more weight loss in those that had one meal a day, these individuals also had significant increases in total cholesterol, LDL or bad cholesterol, and blood pressure.

The second article includes further analysis of the same group and showed that morning fasting blood sugar levels were higher in the one meal group. This group also had higher blood sugar levels throughout the day and a delayed response to insulin compared with the three-meal-a-day group.

So, are a few more pounds worth getting sick over? I don't think so, and I will surely show this to my husband when he gets home!

Ivelisse, BS, LD/N
Nutrition Specialist

Take Care, Take Control and Enjoy!

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Question :

Losing the college weight?

Hi all,

I m graduating from college soon and I ve gained a lot of weight (about 17 pounds) as an undergrad. Part of it was getting healthy (I was a bit underweight before freshman year), and part of it was getting fat by not exercising enough. Sleep deprivation, doing tons of activities and studying, and eating more junk food has taken a toll. I don t drink much at all.
However, in general, I am a healthy person -- I like to be active, it s just that my schedule is so irregular and unpredictable in college that I can t seem to make regular time for workouts.
Basically, my question is (for all those who ve graduated college already): Did you find it feasible to lose weight after college? Did getting into a routine (like a 9-5 job) and a better sleep schedule make you healthier? How many of you got into better shape after college? I m holding out hope that maybe I can finally get my fitness back after I graduate from here.

Thanks so much for any advice.
Answer :
I had weight gain creep up on me, like a lot of people do, but not specifically related to college. It did include not enough sleep, bad choices in eating, not enough exercise. Also with time passing, a change in metabolism is pretty common.

I was always active and ate fairly healthy, but moving toward eating more whole foods and avoiding processed and restaurant foods really helped. Also adding more fruits and veggies.

I did cardio exercise all my life and never really saw big improvements. When I started strength training, that really turned things around for me in dramatic ways. A pound of muscle burns 50 calories a day, but a pound of fat just 5. It is so easy to lose muscle over time, which is a big part of why metabolism slows down.

If I had to pick what made the biggest change, I would say switching to strength training. You only need to work out 15-30 minutes three times a week. But do also eat a healthy diet and make wise choices there.
Question :

Losing weight after college?

Hi all,

I m graduating from college soon and I ve gained a lot of weight (about 17 pounds) as an undergrad. Part of it was getting healthy (I was a bit underweight before freshman year), and part of it was getting fat by not exercising enough. Sleep deprivation, doing tons of activities and studying, and eating more junk food has taken a toll. I don t drink much at all.
However, in general, I am a healthy person -- I like to be active, it s just that my schedule is so irregular and unpredictable in college that I can t seem to make regular time for workouts.
Basically, my question is (for all those who ve graduated college already): Did you find it feasible to lose weight after college? Did getting into a routine (like a 9-5 job) and a better sleep schedule make you healthier? How many of you got into better shape after college? I m holding out hope that maybe I can finally get my fitness back after I graduate from here.

Thanks so much for any advice.
Answer :
p90x

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Question :

Will I lose weight if I follow this plan?

I am a 27 year old man and I weight 260 pounds. (Some muscle but mostly fat.)
I have been literally overweight my entire life. I have had eating problems when I was younger, but I eat a more balanced diet now. The problem has been that I haven t eaten enough. My doctor told me I was essentially putting my body in "starvation mode" because I don t eat often. I have never been good about eating breakfast, and often only eat one meal a day. I have studied nutrition and fitness and I want to implement what I have learned and finally change my lifestyle permanently.
I m sick of being trapped in this body, sick of being overweight. No one makes fun of me, but I ve always been my own worst enemy if you know what I mean.

(I have Rheumatoid Arthritis so I have to try and keep things low impact and easy on the joints.)

Exercise plan starting out: Walking 4-4.5mph for an hour 6 days a week, Light weight lifting 2-3x week (free weights at first and later gym equipment.) Mainly concentrating on increasing upper body strength and alternating muscle groups. Muscle burns calories right?

Getting plenty of sleep is important and something I need to work on.

Diet: I have been eating an average of 2000 calories a day sometimes less sometimes more. Mostly frozen pre prepared stuff. :/

I plan on increasing the calorie count to 3,000 calories a day and making my meals on a regular schedule. 4 small meals and a couple of snacks. Small portions and eating more often should speed up my metabolism I think. I want to include lots of high fiber veggies which is the hardest part for me. I get plenty of fruit, but will continue to eat as much raw veggies as I can.
I have already started drinking nothing but water and juice with juice being 100% and only very sparingly.

One question in particular would be if the "V8 V-fusions" are healthy? I like these and they are supposed to provide a full serving of fruits and a full serving of vegetables. Is there any downside as long as I don t over do it on that juice?

I have had hypothyroidism before but I have recently got that corrected and now my thyroid hormones are perfect according to the tests.

Any specific tips for getting out of the "starvation mode"? Is there anything wrong with my plan so far? My goal is just to overall be healthier and happier, but also I want to lose at least 60 pounds (I would be ecstatic with losing even 30.) and figure it will take at least a year. Is this correct? I don t expect results overnight. Thanks for any input or advice!

It s going to be a lot of work, but I have the free time now, and I am excited to get this done!
Answer :
Changing diets can be SUPER STRESSFUL, in my opinion. Yes, as you said, it will be hard in the beginning, but get into a lifestyle that you can live with that you don t have to think about every second of every day. That can make you resort back to old eating habits. I m in your same boat, only I m on the track to gain weight. The exercise you mentioned sounds good and dandy, but you might, just might, get sick and tired of doing that same thing over and over again. I would suggest mixing things up a bit, dancing, rollerskating, cycling, etc. Also, if you re looking for a straightforward plan to eating without have to stress about buying the right food and whatnot, just eat all foods natural and whole...which means, if it comes in a box, it s probably not going to be the best option. Also, try making your own breads the old way (yeast and ferment overnight instead of instant), as a homemade wheat bread will greatly contribute to your diet. Having things like this will set your appetite straight, whereas those empty calorie junk foods and supposed packaged "health foods" were leaving you craving sugars, sodium, etc. If you re looking for juice, juice the fruits and veggies yourself. Grab up one of those nifty juicer machines, grind in tons of vegetables, and I find that apples/grapes/carrots sweeten it up a bit so all the veggies don t taste extreme (I would also suggest eating kale this way, an extremely healthful food that your body needs).
As for getting out of starvation mode, the simple grazing technique should do the trick. Don t give up treats though. Treats like: red wine, organic coffee, dark chocolate, etc. still pack plenty of healthful benefits while still giving a sense of pleasure.
All in all, turn this into a lifestyle that you can live with and not stress about. It seems like you have the motivation and drive and I say, strive on!

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