Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Double Your Weight Loss, Save Plants and Trees
Go Green and Save Plants by Losing Weight
Seriously, hadn't really thought of it this way, but did you know your fat loss efforts actually release carbon dioxide and help out the plants and trees around you? Great reason to get fit and go green at the same time!
Big Pharma Wants YOUR Choices
Here is another great example of Big Pharma trying to take over. Apparently, it's not good enough that there is a huge market for weight loss supplements out there, so certain companies are pressing the FDA for tighter regulations. It sounds good on the surface and I'll be the first to admit most weight loss products are bunk, but do I really want the pharmaceutical industry stepping in? I don't think so ... I like the choice we have and the ability to educate ourselves. More control from Big Pharma just seems like a faster road to prescription drugs instead of educating people about the lifestyle choices they can make instead. Read about the rest of it by clicking here.
The Ultimate Pain Killer: Death?
I'm often asked why I refuse to take pain-relief medication when I have headaches or aches and pains from training, etc. My reply is that I believe in general pain is a natural response by the body and suppressing that signal isn't going to do any good for helping me heal myself. Now I do understand some people have conditions that may require the use of this medication, but for the most part people are over-medicated and overdosing on pain medication. Just read this disturbing article that covers the death toll which is on the rise from people taking prescription pain-killer (the emphasis being on "killer") medications.
Diary Doubles Weight Loss
Lots of buzz out there about keeping diaries, and how they can double your weight loss. All the more reason to get on our forums and start writing down your success!
Back Pain Round Table
What are the specific treatments that cover various types of back pain? Listen to a free audio that covers a panel discussion with some of the best in the business when it comes to your back. Click here to listen to Back Pain Treatments Reviewed.
Weight Loss Surgery for Teens? What Were They Thinking?
According to Dr. Thomas Inge, "I think the average person who is hearing about weight loss surgery for teenagers, and thinks, 'Oh my gosh, what are (they) thinking?' are not able to put themselves in the shoes of the people we are seeing."
Oh, wait, isn't that what I just said?
Seriously, though, this is one we have to think long and hard about, because they are seeing children who weigh 400 pounds. It's one of those calls that is, "Despite the risk, can this save a life?" Read the rest here.
Cinnamon to the Rescue
I've always been a fan of cinnamon. It tastes great, adds almost no calories, and has numerous health benefits. In fact, it may be the perfect spice for those looking to lose fat, as it has properties to help stave off insulin resistance.
How Low Can You Go?
It's not enough that millions of Americans have been duped into taking cholesterol-lowering medication by the cholesterol scare (more on that at Truth About Cholesterol). Now we're targetting children as well — read how cholesterol drugs recommended for some 8-year olds.
Are Vitamins Killing Us?
This topic seems to keep coming up, which is why I have a permanent article at my website. Now there is a great post about this online that has some interesting statistics. The media keeps covering how dangerous these are, yet "According to statistics compiled annually by the American Association of Poison Control Centers, multivitamins kill no one. On the other hand, in 2003, there were 59 deaths from aspirin alone." Hmmm ... we don't seem to keep hearing about the horrors of aspirin, do we?
Less Calories Means More Years
I'm always given a hard time for my lower calorie nutrition plans. The fact is, I hardly ever trim down unless I'm at less than 2,000 calories. It seems every trainer wants to advertise how cool it is to lose fat while eating large amounts of food. I'm not sure if that's to appeal to the psychology of bigger portion sizes and irrational fear of starvation, but evidence time and time again poitns to the fact that fewer calories means longer lives. I think one problem is people think of 1800 calorie diets and look at protein bars and shakes and say, "That's not much." When you eat 1800 calories with nothing but raw fruits and vegetables and lean proteins, it's a different story entirely.
That's it for now ...
Seriously, hadn't really thought of it this way, but did you know your fat loss efforts actually release carbon dioxide and help out the plants and trees around you? Great reason to get fit and go green at the same time!
Big Pharma Wants YOUR Choices
Here is another great example of Big Pharma trying to take over. Apparently, it's not good enough that there is a huge market for weight loss supplements out there, so certain companies are pressing the FDA for tighter regulations. It sounds good on the surface and I'll be the first to admit most weight loss products are bunk, but do I really want the pharmaceutical industry stepping in? I don't think so ... I like the choice we have and the ability to educate ourselves. More control from Big Pharma just seems like a faster road to prescription drugs instead of educating people about the lifestyle choices they can make instead. Read about the rest of it by clicking here.
The Ultimate Pain Killer: Death?
I'm often asked why I refuse to take pain-relief medication when I have headaches or aches and pains from training, etc. My reply is that I believe in general pain is a natural response by the body and suppressing that signal isn't going to do any good for helping me heal myself. Now I do understand some people have conditions that may require the use of this medication, but for the most part people are over-medicated and overdosing on pain medication. Just read this disturbing article that covers the death toll which is on the rise from people taking prescription pain-killer (the emphasis being on "killer") medications.
Diary Doubles Weight Loss
Lots of buzz out there about keeping diaries, and how they can double your weight loss. All the more reason to get on our forums and start writing down your success!
Back Pain Round Table
What are the specific treatments that cover various types of back pain? Listen to a free audio that covers a panel discussion with some of the best in the business when it comes to your back. Click here to listen to Back Pain Treatments Reviewed.
Weight Loss Surgery for Teens? What Were They Thinking?
According to Dr. Thomas Inge, "I think the average person who is hearing about weight loss surgery for teenagers, and thinks, 'Oh my gosh, what are (they) thinking?' are not able to put themselves in the shoes of the people we are seeing."
Oh, wait, isn't that what I just said?
Seriously, though, this is one we have to think long and hard about, because they are seeing children who weigh 400 pounds. It's one of those calls that is, "Despite the risk, can this save a life?" Read the rest here.
Cinnamon to the Rescue
I've always been a fan of cinnamon. It tastes great, adds almost no calories, and has numerous health benefits. In fact, it may be the perfect spice for those looking to lose fat, as it has properties to help stave off insulin resistance.
How Low Can You Go?
It's not enough that millions of Americans have been duped into taking cholesterol-lowering medication by the cholesterol scare (more on that at Truth About Cholesterol). Now we're targetting children as well — read how cholesterol drugs recommended for some 8-year olds.
Are Vitamins Killing Us?
This topic seems to keep coming up, which is why I have a permanent article at my website. Now there is a great post about this online that has some interesting statistics. The media keeps covering how dangerous these are, yet "According to statistics compiled annually by the American Association of Poison Control Centers, multivitamins kill no one. On the other hand, in 2003, there were 59 deaths from aspirin alone." Hmmm ... we don't seem to keep hearing about the horrors of aspirin, do we?
Less Calories Means More Years
I'm always given a hard time for my lower calorie nutrition plans. The fact is, I hardly ever trim down unless I'm at less than 2,000 calories. It seems every trainer wants to advertise how cool it is to lose fat while eating large amounts of food. I'm not sure if that's to appeal to the psychology of bigger portion sizes and irrational fear of starvation, but evidence time and time again poitns to the fact that fewer calories means longer lives. I think one problem is people think of 1800 calorie diets and look at protein bars and shakes and say, "That's not much." When you eat 1800 calories with nothing but raw fruits and vegetables and lean proteins, it's a different story entirely.
That's it for now ...
Labels: back pain, cinnamon, counting calories, pain killer, vitamins, weight loss, weight loss journal
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