I watched a show tonight that highlighted a young girl (in her late teens, early 20s) who spent several months sequestered over the summer between high school and college with a personal trainer to lose weight. In the footsteps of her parents, she had been overweight all of her life, had horrible eating habits and did not exercise at all. Through grueling workouts, the trainer pushed her to the point of pain and crying with a goal of running a 10 minute mile (running at 6 mph for a mile). She does lose weight, accomplishes a 10 minute mile, and feels good about her accomplishments – but I question the judgment of the premise. Goals are great and very necessary – but crying during workouts and unrealistic (possibly dangerous) challenges do not make sense. Successful, lifetime weight management does not take torturous workouts and running foot races. Successful, lifetime weight management takes thought, consistent behavior modification, planning, visualization, determination and brains. Running competitions definitely have their place, but should not be the focus of initial weight loss or successful, lifetime weight management. Personal trainers and chef prepared meals are great for those who can afford – but even Oprah has shown the world that LOTS OF MONEY does not make a lasting, lifetime impact on weight management.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
"Pig Outs" are for pigs!
Check out this funny column (I've been following) @LaTimesHealth Two Guys Lose Weight: I want to pig out at Fatburger! http://lat.ms/eMBpoo
Losing weight or "burning off a high fat meal" is a simple math equation. One must burn 3,500 calories and not replace them to lose one pound, regardless of when or how the calories are eliminated - in one "biggest loser" type of work out or gradually over any period of time. Eating any high fat meal (such as the one you described) will not only add calories to your Fat Bucket, but will put you at risk for coronary artery plaque rupture (which causes a heart attack or stroke or both) due to the wicked changes in the chemistry of the body as it tries to metabolize the fat food. Additionally, elevations in cardiac risk markers (associated with inflammation and not regularly measured at an annual check up) can cause plaque rupture even in very small blockages following a high fat meal. Even if you are successful at "burning off" the calories of a high fat meal, your risk for heart attack and stroke increases with these binges. High fat, fast foods are designed to lure you into multiple feeding frenzies, which in turn keeps you fat and the vendor happy. www.drstaceyhiltondavis.blogspot.com
Losing weight or "burning off a high fat meal" is a simple math equation. One must burn 3,500 calories and not replace them to lose one pound, regardless of when or how the calories are eliminated - in one "biggest loser" type of work out or gradually over any period of time. Eating any high fat meal (such as the one you described) will not only add calories to your Fat Bucket, but will put you at risk for coronary artery plaque rupture (which causes a heart attack or stroke or both) due to the wicked changes in the chemistry of the body as it tries to metabolize the fat food. Additionally, elevations in cardiac risk markers (associated with inflammation and not regularly measured at an annual check up) can cause plaque rupture even in very small blockages following a high fat meal. Even if you are successful at "burning off" the calories of a high fat meal, your risk for heart attack and stroke increases with these binges. High fat, fast foods are designed to lure you into multiple feeding frenzies, which in turn keeps you fat and the vendor happy. www.drstaceyhiltondavis.blogspot.com
It's all in your head!
Take some each day (at least 10 minutes) time to calm your mind, relax, and meditate. During this peaceful time, picture yourself as being slim, healthy and fit. Picture yourself being strong, smart and determined. Picture yourself - and actually feel yourself - making the right choices when it comes to food selection and getting plenty of exercise. Keep this positive image of yourself with you and WiTHIN You Now!™ at all times.
A positive visual of yourself increases your opportunity for true success. Be free from negative thoughts as you move toward increasing the quality of your life today and tomorrow.
Overweight and obesity are preventable.
A positive visual of yourself increases your opportunity for true success. Be free from negative thoughts as you move toward increasing the quality of your life today and tomorrow.
Overweight and obesity are preventable.
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