For the next several weeks I will be blogging about lessons learned from "The Biggest Loser". Anyone who has been following my blog for a while knows that I like to watch that show and see the transformations. I then started to wonder if everyone understands the lessons that can be learned from the experiences of these people. So I am going to write about it and encourage you to comment back.
The first episode of the show aired last night. There are three important things to take away from this show.
Take Away #1: They started the competition off with a challange before they even entered the ranch. All the contestants were to run 1 mile. Now, to me 1 mile is not a big deal. But to people who weigh well over 300 and 400 pounds, it is a huge deal. One woman took off faster than everyone else and had a sizeable lead in the beginning. The problem came later as she started to run out of energy. She collapsed before the finish line and had to be helped (practically carried) to the finish line. There she proceeded to pass out and was non-responsive. They had to fly her out on a stretcher in a helicopter. The point is that NO ONE should EVER try what they are doing on this show. This is an extreme weight loss program that is monitored by health and emergency professionals 24 hours a day. This is a prime example as to why.
Take Away #2: All contestants are required to list medical conditions. A doctor asked a 29 year old male how someone who is over 300 pounds and considered obese can say he has no medical conditions. The contestant stated that he doesn't have anything like Type II diabetes and the doctor interrupted him and said that he does. I hear this and read about so many very large people saying that they do not have any problems. The doctor actually stated it correctly, he is in denial. So are all these other people. If you are over weight to obese, you do have problems and you need to face that fact now. Do not lie to yourself and say you are happy with the way you are because that is also a lie. One fact I want to point out here. Look around, you will notice that there are NO obese elderly people. That is because obese people WILL die prematurely if they do not lose the weight.
Take Away #3: The reason most people will not lose the weight is because they are lazy and quitters. A bold statement I know but proven last night. A 30 year old woman who weighs 476 pounds would not climb a ladder for 20 seconds. She walked out and then came back after some thought. She had previously said she never quits anything, that she is strong, and has 476 reasons to work hard. All words. I give her credit though for coming back. She lost 17 pounds that first week. Let's see if she can stay with it.
So, stop with the excuses and deal with your denials. If you want to live a normal, longer life, than find someone who can motivate you in the right direction. Also check out my products at www.askcoachb.com. For those in the Orlando area, I will do personal sessions and will work with groups. So get some freinds and get fired up.
Showing posts with label obesity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label obesity. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Time is Short
Time is a valuable asset. I have known this for years along with many of you who are reading this post. But yet we still waste it. As I get older I see how much I waste and I am not liking it. Once time has past you can not get it back.
My original profession in finance has really shown how valuable time is. It also has taught me to look for ways to better use time. That is how I have come up with my exercise programs. I use to spend 1 1/2 to 2 hours a day in the gym. Unless your profession is some sort of athlete, this is actually a huge waste of time. It is also the reason (read 'excuse' here) that many people do not exercise. Now I spend 20 to 30 minutes working out. And I am in better shape now then I was then!
Look at my programs. I promise you it won't be a waste of your time. As a matter of fact, if you email me at coachb@askcoachb.com, I will send you the 'Welcome Edition' of my newsletter to you absolutely FREE!
Try the exercises for a month. They will challenge you, and you will see a difference after that month. The recipe in there is also very good and flexible for any taste. You'll want to have more. Read my previous posts in this blog to hear about my other recipes.
This is NOT a diet. It is not a 'get fit quick' program (hint: there is no such thing). After the month is over and you see the change, go on to my web site and sign up for the monthly newsletter (www.askcoachb.com).
But you need to hurry. The Charter Subscription rate is going to end very soon. By the end of July you will have to pay twice as much if you don't act before then.
Trust me, I know the value of time and I will not waste yours. I would also like to hear what you think of my program after you try it. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
My original profession in finance has really shown how valuable time is. It also has taught me to look for ways to better use time. That is how I have come up with my exercise programs. I use to spend 1 1/2 to 2 hours a day in the gym. Unless your profession is some sort of athlete, this is actually a huge waste of time. It is also the reason (read 'excuse' here) that many people do not exercise. Now I spend 20 to 30 minutes working out. And I am in better shape now then I was then!
Look at my programs. I promise you it won't be a waste of your time. As a matter of fact, if you email me at coachb@askcoachb.com, I will send you the 'Welcome Edition' of my newsletter to you absolutely FREE!
Try the exercises for a month. They will challenge you, and you will see a difference after that month. The recipe in there is also very good and flexible for any taste. You'll want to have more. Read my previous posts in this blog to hear about my other recipes.
This is NOT a diet. It is not a 'get fit quick' program (hint: there is no such thing). After the month is over and you see the change, go on to my web site and sign up for the monthly newsletter (www.askcoachb.com).
But you need to hurry. The Charter Subscription rate is going to end very soon. By the end of July you will have to pay twice as much if you don't act before then.
Trust me, I know the value of time and I will not waste yours. I would also like to hear what you think of my program after you try it. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Obesity Tax
I am sure you have been following along as our new President tries to fix our ailing economy. But have you been paying attention to what some of the States want to do?
They are hurting jst as much as everyone else. There are a lot of states, if not all, that are having to cut budgets and are coming across shortfalls. The chances are that any tax breaks we get from the federal government are going to be offset by higher taxes by the states.
The one that really caught my attention is the one they call the 'obesity tax'. It is called that because there are some states that want to tax those items that are contributing to obesity. The State of Florida is looking at taxing all non-diet soft drinks.
I don't know about you but I don't need anymore taxes, especially on food. Luckily, I don't drink soft drinks. Most people shouldn't.
My tip to you this week will not only help your waist line but also your pocket book. Drink more water. Yes. It is that simple. Our bodies were made to drink a lot of water, not all of these sugary drinks. That is especially true during the hotter months. The sugar drinks will not rehydrate your body the way it needs to be.
Definetly stay away from sports drinks. They are made for athletes or people who work out intensly for more than an hour at one time. My son and I drink it when we train for soccer but that is because we will spend from 2 to 5 hours training in 75 to 85 degree weather. It is a myth that anyone who sweats should drink it.
I have many tips you can learn throughout the year through my newsletter. I only scratch the surface in this blog. Go to www.askcoachb.com and subscribe today.
They are hurting jst as much as everyone else. There are a lot of states, if not all, that are having to cut budgets and are coming across shortfalls. The chances are that any tax breaks we get from the federal government are going to be offset by higher taxes by the states.
The one that really caught my attention is the one they call the 'obesity tax'. It is called that because there are some states that want to tax those items that are contributing to obesity. The State of Florida is looking at taxing all non-diet soft drinks.
I don't know about you but I don't need anymore taxes, especially on food. Luckily, I don't drink soft drinks. Most people shouldn't.
My tip to you this week will not only help your waist line but also your pocket book. Drink more water. Yes. It is that simple. Our bodies were made to drink a lot of water, not all of these sugary drinks. That is especially true during the hotter months. The sugar drinks will not rehydrate your body the way it needs to be.
Definetly stay away from sports drinks. They are made for athletes or people who work out intensly for more than an hour at one time. My son and I drink it when we train for soccer but that is because we will spend from 2 to 5 hours training in 75 to 85 degree weather. It is a myth that anyone who sweats should drink it.
I have many tips you can learn throughout the year through my newsletter. I only scratch the surface in this blog. Go to www.askcoachb.com and subscribe today.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Weight Matters
As I wrote in my last post, we are getting fatter as a nation. I just read that the military is starting to have trouble meeting their recruitment numbers because they have to turn away more people because they are too heavy. They are turning down potential recruits for being overweight far more than for any other reason. They say the same is happening to fire fighters.
My wife, son and I are in the process of adopting. Part of the process is a medical examination of my wife and I. Weight, or more specifically, BMI is taken into account on determining if you can adopt. BMI is body mass index and calculates your height and weight to come up with this number. A BMI under 25 is considered a healthy weight. A BMI between 25 and 30 and you are overweight. Over 30 is obese.
When we applied for the adoption you could have a BMI of over 30 and still adopt. New rules went into effect in May of 2007 that stated the BMI could not be over 30. Hundreds of people were denied the opportunity to adopt because of this. Is it fair? That is a different debate for a different blog. Is there help? Yes, and I can provide it.
If you want to join the military, become a fire fighter or police officer, or just want to adopt but can't because of your weight, my program can help. Log on to www.askcoachb.com and subscribe to my newsletter. You will be able to lose weight.
And to help you start losing now, I will give you two free reports that will give you some easy changes to lose weight the first week and keep it off. A $50 value for free. Let me be your personal coach and together we will make your dreams come true.
My wife, son and I are in the process of adopting. Part of the process is a medical examination of my wife and I. Weight, or more specifically, BMI is taken into account on determining if you can adopt. BMI is body mass index and calculates your height and weight to come up with this number. A BMI under 25 is considered a healthy weight. A BMI between 25 and 30 and you are overweight. Over 30 is obese.
When we applied for the adoption you could have a BMI of over 30 and still adopt. New rules went into effect in May of 2007 that stated the BMI could not be over 30. Hundreds of people were denied the opportunity to adopt because of this. Is it fair? That is a different debate for a different blog. Is there help? Yes, and I can provide it.
If you want to join the military, become a fire fighter or police officer, or just want to adopt but can't because of your weight, my program can help. Log on to www.askcoachb.com and subscribe to my newsletter. You will be able to lose weight.
And to help you start losing now, I will give you two free reports that will give you some easy changes to lose weight the first week and keep it off. A $50 value for free. Let me be your personal coach and together we will make your dreams come true.
Monday, January 12, 2009
America is Getting Fatter
Congratulations America! The number of obese American adults now outnumber those who are merely overweight! 34% of Americans are obese while 32.7% are overweight. Just under 6% are morbidly obese. There are over 72 million people who are obese!
Let's compare that to previous years. There were 33% overweight which means that there are still the same number of overweight people. There were only 22.9% obese compared to 34%. That means more people went from overweight to obese. The morbidly obese was a mere 2.9% and is now a whopping 6%! That means the number of people with weight problems continues to grow.
You have heard this before and I am going to say it again. Being overweight or obese raises the risk of heart disease, diabetes, some cancers, arthritis and other conditions.
It is already bad enough that most Americans fit in this category, but in May, the CDC reported that 32% of US children fit the definition of being overweight, 16 percent were obese and 11% were extremely obese. I am not making these numbers up, you can check for yourself. Americans are raising FAT KIDS!!!!! STOPPPPPP!!!!!!!!
This issue gets me so mad because it can be prevented. I hear excuse after excuse as to why someone is fat (I am no longer going to be PC on this. A dog is a dog and fat is fat). I'm too busy, its too hard, its too expensive and on and on and on. Why don't people just act like adults and admit that the real reason is that they are just too LAZY! It requires a little effort.
I have a program that eliminates all of the excuses. The exercises are not too hard and can be done at your own intensity level. It is not too expensive because it requires no gym membership or expensive equipment. It requires very little time, about 10 to 20 minutes a day. You are given all the tools to create a better lifestyle. The only cost is $9.95 per month. Check out what you get at my web site at http://www.askcoachb.com/.
Just think, people maintaining a proper weight are in the minority. I feel and look good. You can too. Go to my site and sign up now. I want to help.
As an added incentive, if you leave a comment on this blog on how you are going to change your life for the better, then sign up for my newsletter, I will give you a chance to get 6 months of the newsletter cost back. After you have worked with my program and you have achieved success, write to me and tell me how your life has changed for the better. Include before and after photos. If I use you as a testimonial on my web site I will refund 6 months of the newsletter back to you. That is it. There is no limit on the number of people who I may pick. If I feel it is a really good story to share with others than I will use it.
When you sign up for my newsletter you will get an email to contact me with questions. You get a personal trainer at a fraction of the cost. go now to my site at http://www.askcoachb.com/ now.
Let's compare that to previous years. There were 33% overweight which means that there are still the same number of overweight people. There were only 22.9% obese compared to 34%. That means more people went from overweight to obese. The morbidly obese was a mere 2.9% and is now a whopping 6%! That means the number of people with weight problems continues to grow.
You have heard this before and I am going to say it again. Being overweight or obese raises the risk of heart disease, diabetes, some cancers, arthritis and other conditions.
It is already bad enough that most Americans fit in this category, but in May, the CDC reported that 32% of US children fit the definition of being overweight, 16 percent were obese and 11% were extremely obese. I am not making these numbers up, you can check for yourself. Americans are raising FAT KIDS!!!!! STOPPPPPP!!!!!!!!
This issue gets me so mad because it can be prevented. I hear excuse after excuse as to why someone is fat (I am no longer going to be PC on this. A dog is a dog and fat is fat). I'm too busy, its too hard, its too expensive and on and on and on. Why don't people just act like adults and admit that the real reason is that they are just too LAZY! It requires a little effort.
I have a program that eliminates all of the excuses. The exercises are not too hard and can be done at your own intensity level. It is not too expensive because it requires no gym membership or expensive equipment. It requires very little time, about 10 to 20 minutes a day. You are given all the tools to create a better lifestyle. The only cost is $9.95 per month. Check out what you get at my web site at http://www.askcoachb.com/.
Just think, people maintaining a proper weight are in the minority. I feel and look good. You can too. Go to my site and sign up now. I want to help.
As an added incentive, if you leave a comment on this blog on how you are going to change your life for the better, then sign up for my newsletter, I will give you a chance to get 6 months of the newsletter cost back. After you have worked with my program and you have achieved success, write to me and tell me how your life has changed for the better. Include before and after photos. If I use you as a testimonial on my web site I will refund 6 months of the newsletter back to you. That is it. There is no limit on the number of people who I may pick. If I feel it is a really good story to share with others than I will use it.
When you sign up for my newsletter you will get an email to contact me with questions. You get a personal trainer at a fraction of the cost. go now to my site at http://www.askcoachb.com/ now.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Live Healthier Today, Guaranteed!
Well, it is finally here. My web site is up and I am now taking subscriptions to my monthly coaching newsletter. My site is www.askcoachb.com.
This newsletter will guide you through to living a healthier lifestyle. it is not another diet or exercise program. I do not believe in diets and do not train anyone to diet. I teach people how to change thier lives a little at a time so there is very little effort. It becomes second nature after awhile.
The exercises are set up to be completed in 10 to 20 minutes. Anyone can do them from the young to the old, the fit to the not-so-fit, men and women. You determine your intensity which determines your results. No equipment or gym membership is needed. You save thousands a year over traditional methods that don't work for everyone.
On top of all that, you will get two reports for free when you sign up. These reports provide you with the tools needed to start losing weight NOW! There is much more information on my site so go to www.askcoachb.com now.
For $9.95 a month you have little to lose (except for weight) and a lot to gain. You can also email me directly at coachb@askcoachb.com. What are you waiting for? It is almost the new year!
This newsletter will guide you through to living a healthier lifestyle. it is not another diet or exercise program. I do not believe in diets and do not train anyone to diet. I teach people how to change thier lives a little at a time so there is very little effort. It becomes second nature after awhile.
The exercises are set up to be completed in 10 to 20 minutes. Anyone can do them from the young to the old, the fit to the not-so-fit, men and women. You determine your intensity which determines your results. No equipment or gym membership is needed. You save thousands a year over traditional methods that don't work for everyone.
On top of all that, you will get two reports for free when you sign up. These reports provide you with the tools needed to start losing weight NOW! There is much more information on my site so go to www.askcoachb.com now.
For $9.95 a month you have little to lose (except for weight) and a lot to gain. You can also email me directly at coachb@askcoachb.com. What are you waiting for? It is almost the new year!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
The Only One That Matters is YOU!
There are so many reasons that people go on diets or start an exercise program. They may want to look good for a vacation, family pictures, class reunion or any other event where they don't want to look "bad". Other reasons are because someone says something to them. It could be someone being mean or someone who means good. It could be a friend, a spouse or even your doctor.
Most, and I mean close to all, fail to accomplish their goal or stay at the proper weight. It is because they are not doing it for the most important reason. YOU!
You have to want to do it for yourself, not for someone else. If you want it, you can do it properly and stay with it. This is the number one reason why people who have become successful at maintaining a healthy weight stay there with little to no trouble.
A case in point is from the show "The Biggest Loser" which just ended the season a couple of days ago. A couple of weeks back, one of the trainers (Bob) was trying to explain to one of the women that she needs to want to lose the weight for herself, not just to win the game. He used the first season winner as an example. That person was so intent on 'playing the game' that when he left the show, he didn't know what to do. He gained all of the weight he had lost plus!
To add more to this point, the woman who won was not concerned with the game. Her first priority was to repair her relationship with her mother. She accomplished that and realized that as they got deeper into the season. Her second focus was on losing the weight. This became her only focus after her mother was voted off. She wanted to feel better about herself. The result was that she lost almost half her body weight. The women who was so intent on winning the game came in third.
Bottom line, look deep down inside. If you are overweight you know you have some problems. Look to find what causes you to eat poorly. Don't say that you are happy with yourself if you are overweight to obese. You are lying to yourself and anyone else you say this to. But that doesn't matter. You need to want to get healthy for yourself.
Once you have decided this, act on it. My monthly newsletter will be available next week. It will guide you to a better and happier lifestyle. It is going to be an easy transition. No diets, bland or complicated foods. No spending hours in gyms or running miles and miles. It will become second nature and you will wonder why you didn't do this before.
Stay tuned to this blog for the release of my web site.
Most, and I mean close to all, fail to accomplish their goal or stay at the proper weight. It is because they are not doing it for the most important reason. YOU!
You have to want to do it for yourself, not for someone else. If you want it, you can do it properly and stay with it. This is the number one reason why people who have become successful at maintaining a healthy weight stay there with little to no trouble.
A case in point is from the show "The Biggest Loser" which just ended the season a couple of days ago. A couple of weeks back, one of the trainers (Bob) was trying to explain to one of the women that she needs to want to lose the weight for herself, not just to win the game. He used the first season winner as an example. That person was so intent on 'playing the game' that when he left the show, he didn't know what to do. He gained all of the weight he had lost plus!
To add more to this point, the woman who won was not concerned with the game. Her first priority was to repair her relationship with her mother. She accomplished that and realized that as they got deeper into the season. Her second focus was on losing the weight. This became her only focus after her mother was voted off. She wanted to feel better about herself. The result was that she lost almost half her body weight. The women who was so intent on winning the game came in third.
Bottom line, look deep down inside. If you are overweight you know you have some problems. Look to find what causes you to eat poorly. Don't say that you are happy with yourself if you are overweight to obese. You are lying to yourself and anyone else you say this to. But that doesn't matter. You need to want to get healthy for yourself.
Once you have decided this, act on it. My monthly newsletter will be available next week. It will guide you to a better and happier lifestyle. It is going to be an easy transition. No diets, bland or complicated foods. No spending hours in gyms or running miles and miles. It will become second nature and you will wonder why you didn't do this before.
Stay tuned to this blog for the release of my web site.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Take Me Off Your Email List
Everyone who has followed my blog knows that I am creating a newsletter to help anyone who wants help in living a better lifestyle. Statistics have shown that obesity is on the rise. There are also studies showing that weight problems rise even more during economic tough times. This is due to the fact that everyone looks for "cheap" meals which almost always happen to be very high in calories, fat, sugar and carbohydrates.
Now I am going to stray from what this blog is about. I get these "chain emails" from friends and family and their friends and family and so on. They range from polictial to religious to items about animals, kids, global warming, the war, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera. I don't mind much. I'll glance through them and then delete. I usually do not pass them on though unless I think there is some real value to someone.
This is where I have a problem. I used these emails to obtain a list of people to start sending out early notices and information about my upcoming newletter. They are the same people who are on every list. And we don't get just one. So what I am getting at is these people don't mind getting these mindless, and sometimes highly controversial, eamils. They don't ask to be removed from the email list because they keep getting them. So why do they want to be off mine? I am not asking for anything. It is not controversial, political or religious.
The point is that something of value, where there is greater than a 60% chance they need, they don't want! Why? I am sure they are many people who can give me their theories but will we truly know? Probably not. Does it matter? No.
The final point here is that I am available to help whoever wants my help. If you are even slightly over weight and say you are fine with that then so be it. You are not only lying to me but to yourself. No one is happy being over weight. There may be pyschological issues to deal with but you are not happy. Or you may have just settled on this state because it is easy.
If you ever get a chance to meet me you will see that I mean what I say. I truely want to help as many people as I can. Maybe it will be you or someone you know. I don't want people to waste a lot of money and not see any results. My system works for those that choose to participate. Keep following and you will soon see my new web site and program for those that wnat to change.
Have a safe Thanksgiving and don't eat too much!
Now I am going to stray from what this blog is about. I get these "chain emails" from friends and family and their friends and family and so on. They range from polictial to religious to items about animals, kids, global warming, the war, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera. I don't mind much. I'll glance through them and then delete. I usually do not pass them on though unless I think there is some real value to someone.
This is where I have a problem. I used these emails to obtain a list of people to start sending out early notices and information about my upcoming newletter. They are the same people who are on every list. And we don't get just one. So what I am getting at is these people don't mind getting these mindless, and sometimes highly controversial, eamils. They don't ask to be removed from the email list because they keep getting them. So why do they want to be off mine? I am not asking for anything. It is not controversial, political or religious.
The point is that something of value, where there is greater than a 60% chance they need, they don't want! Why? I am sure they are many people who can give me their theories but will we truly know? Probably not. Does it matter? No.
The final point here is that I am available to help whoever wants my help. If you are even slightly over weight and say you are fine with that then so be it. You are not only lying to me but to yourself. No one is happy being over weight. There may be pyschological issues to deal with but you are not happy. Or you may have just settled on this state because it is easy.
If you ever get a chance to meet me you will see that I mean what I say. I truely want to help as many people as I can. Maybe it will be you or someone you know. I don't want people to waste a lot of money and not see any results. My system works for those that choose to participate. Keep following and you will soon see my new web site and program for those that wnat to change.
Have a safe Thanksgiving and don't eat too much!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Rising Risk for Obese Kids
Ultrasound imaging reveals accelerated evidence of heart disease in obese children. What this means is that they have middle-aged arteries! A glimpse inside the neck arteries of obese children and teens reveals cardivascular systems more like 45 year olds. This has been seen in children as young as 10 years old!
Obese children and teens, especially those with abnormal cholesterol levels, should focus on diet and exercise to prevent early aging of their arteries, new research suggests.
A study at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine says that more than half of the 70 youngsters ages 10 to 18 enrolled in the Children’s Mercy Hospital study had a “vascular age” about 30 years older than their actual age, putting them at risk for early heart attacks, stroke — and death. That finding might also hold true for many more young people in the United States, where more than a quarter of kids ages 2 to 19 are considered obese.
Changing diet and increasing exercise can slow and perhaps stop deterioration. This new research is a reminder to take steps to prevent obesity and high cholesterol before children’s arteries grow older than their years.
This is a sad state. Parents who keep feeding their children a poor diet and not get them to exercise are only hurting them. They are actually putting them in danger of shortening their lives. But I believe the problem is with the whole family. Typically, fat parents will raise fat kids. This may be a bold statement and hard for people to hear but it holds a lot of truth. If you don't believe me, spend some time at one of the Walt Disney parks and just observe the people.
One way to reverse this is to live a healthy lifestyle as a family. Eat balanced meals and better snacks. Does that mean a child has to forgo the cake at a birthday party? No it doesn't. If you eat well all week, ONE piece of cake will not hurt. Do some physical activity as a family.
My monthly coaching newsletter is a great place to start. There are tips on how to change to a healthier lifestyle so that it becomes second nature. There are great tasting, easy to make recipes that the family can enjoy. The exercises can be done by anyone at any age and in any physical condition. Make it a family affair.
My newsletter will be out soon. Follow this blog for future news. Until then, celebrate life; be good to yourself.
Obese children and teens, especially those with abnormal cholesterol levels, should focus on diet and exercise to prevent early aging of their arteries, new research suggests.
A study at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine says that more than half of the 70 youngsters ages 10 to 18 enrolled in the Children’s Mercy Hospital study had a “vascular age” about 30 years older than their actual age, putting them at risk for early heart attacks, stroke — and death. That finding might also hold true for many more young people in the United States, where more than a quarter of kids ages 2 to 19 are considered obese.
Changing diet and increasing exercise can slow and perhaps stop deterioration. This new research is a reminder to take steps to prevent obesity and high cholesterol before children’s arteries grow older than their years.
This is a sad state. Parents who keep feeding their children a poor diet and not get them to exercise are only hurting them. They are actually putting them in danger of shortening their lives. But I believe the problem is with the whole family. Typically, fat parents will raise fat kids. This may be a bold statement and hard for people to hear but it holds a lot of truth. If you don't believe me, spend some time at one of the Walt Disney parks and just observe the people.
One way to reverse this is to live a healthy lifestyle as a family. Eat balanced meals and better snacks. Does that mean a child has to forgo the cake at a birthday party? No it doesn't. If you eat well all week, ONE piece of cake will not hurt. Do some physical activity as a family.
My monthly coaching newsletter is a great place to start. There are tips on how to change to a healthier lifestyle so that it becomes second nature. There are great tasting, easy to make recipes that the family can enjoy. The exercises can be done by anyone at any age and in any physical condition. Make it a family affair.
My newsletter will be out soon. Follow this blog for future news. Until then, celebrate life; be good to yourself.
Monday, October 27, 2008
20 Million Under the Age of Five are Obese
Here is some more information backing up some of my last blog entry. Another study finds that eating fast will contribute to someone becoming over-weight.
"People who eat quickly until full are three times more likely to be overweight, a problem exacerbated by the availability of fast food and the decline of orderly dining habits, Japanese researchers said on Wednesday. The findings, published in the British Medical Journal, highlight how eating styles, and not just what or how much is eaten, can contribute to an obesity epidemic fueled by the spread of Western-style affluence in many parts of the world."
Around 400 million people are obese according to the World Health Organization (WHO). What is really disturbing is that 20 million of them are under the age of five. Being obese raises the risk of diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart problems. One way adults can help children not become over-weight is to encourage them to eat slowly and provide a calm atmosphere during their meals.
The child obesity problem is a very said fact. Children should be out running around having fun. When I went to school I can only remember two kids in my class that were considered over-weight, one was probably obese. Now it is normal to have a class full of over-weight kids.
My exercise program, along with monthly coaching tips, can be imnplemented with children. None of the movements are complicated and there is no equipment needed. It combines cardio with strength training using body weight. This program is not for body builders. They need a special program. It is for everyone else who is looking to live a better, healthier life.
Stay tuned for more information on becoming part of this monthly coaching session. If you are over-weight or looking to loose a few pounds, I guarantee you will loose weight with this program. It can be a family event on a daily basis for 10 to 20 minutes. You will feel better after the first month and will want to keep going.
"People who eat quickly until full are three times more likely to be overweight, a problem exacerbated by the availability of fast food and the decline of orderly dining habits, Japanese researchers said on Wednesday. The findings, published in the British Medical Journal, highlight how eating styles, and not just what or how much is eaten, can contribute to an obesity epidemic fueled by the spread of Western-style affluence in many parts of the world."
Around 400 million people are obese according to the World Health Organization (WHO). What is really disturbing is that 20 million of them are under the age of five. Being obese raises the risk of diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart problems. One way adults can help children not become over-weight is to encourage them to eat slowly and provide a calm atmosphere during their meals.
The child obesity problem is a very said fact. Children should be out running around having fun. When I went to school I can only remember two kids in my class that were considered over-weight, one was probably obese. Now it is normal to have a class full of over-weight kids.
My exercise program, along with monthly coaching tips, can be imnplemented with children. None of the movements are complicated and there is no equipment needed. It combines cardio with strength training using body weight. This program is not for body builders. They need a special program. It is for everyone else who is looking to live a better, healthier life.
Stay tuned for more information on becoming part of this monthly coaching session. If you are over-weight or looking to loose a few pounds, I guarantee you will loose weight with this program. It can be a family event on a daily basis for 10 to 20 minutes. You will feel better after the first month and will want to keep going.
Friday, October 3, 2008
What Exercise and Drug Abuse Have in Common
There is a study that found that youngsters and teens who reported exercising daily were half as likely to smoke as thier sedentary counterparts, and 40% less likely to experiment with marijuana.
Now if that isn't motivation to get your children away from the TV and outside getting some good ol' fashion exercise, than I don't know what will. That is definetly a big relief for me because my son is very active playing sports. He still loves his video games but we monitor the amount he plays and so far so good. I know this doesn't get me off the hook as far as drugs are concerned but it should keep the odds in our favor that he will never touch them.
But it is not just children this applies to. As you have heard from me and probably countless others, exercise is good for your weight, your heart, your bones and many other things. But now there is some evidence that it could also help to prevent addiction to drugs or alcohol.
Exercise is already being used in drug treatment clinics as a distraction to the cravings. To this point there has been little formal research on the effects. Research is now starting to determine the effects on preventing addictions.
Brown University has done some research where they took smokers to the gym three times a week as part of a smoking-cessation program. What they found was that this doubled women's chances of successfully kicking the habit.. They also gained half as much weight as women who managed to quit smoking without exercise.
Here are some other benefits from exercise performed with lab animals and people:
Now if that isn't motivation to get your children away from the TV and outside getting some good ol' fashion exercise, than I don't know what will. That is definetly a big relief for me because my son is very active playing sports. He still loves his video games but we monitor the amount he plays and so far so good. I know this doesn't get me off the hook as far as drugs are concerned but it should keep the odds in our favor that he will never touch them.
But it is not just children this applies to. As you have heard from me and probably countless others, exercise is good for your weight, your heart, your bones and many other things. But now there is some evidence that it could also help to prevent addiction to drugs or alcohol.
Exercise is already being used in drug treatment clinics as a distraction to the cravings. To this point there has been little formal research on the effects. Research is now starting to determine the effects on preventing addictions.
Brown University has done some research where they took smokers to the gym three times a week as part of a smoking-cessation program. What they found was that this doubled women's chances of successfully kicking the habit.. They also gained half as much weight as women who managed to quit smoking without exercise.
Here are some other benefits from exercise performed with lab animals and people:
- Rats were less likely to ingest amphetimines if their cages had running wheels.
- In people, exercise acts as a mild antidepressant and relieves stress.
- Baby monkeys who do not play enough in childhood have problems controlling aggression when older. They also tend to bunge-drink when offered alcohol.
- In rats, physical activity increases production of growth factors and stem cells in key brain regions important for learning and mood; increases formation of blood vessels; and strengthens communication networks between brain cells.
With all of these benefits and so many more, why isn't everyone exercising? There are lots of excuses but they can all be overcome. I am creating a monthly coaching newsletter that will give instructions on what you should accomplish during the month. There will be work out routines that require no equipment and little space. The routines will take between 10 to 20 minutes to complete. Anyone can do this in the morning 3 to 5 times a week. You WILL lose weight and feel better. Your children will even be able to perform these routines with you. Stay tuned for more information on how you can be a part of this.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Miracle Weight Loss? NOT!
I have heard a lot about gastric-bypass surgery and have even attended training seminars on how to train people who have undergone this process. There is a "menu" of bariatric operations to chose from. But this is not the miracle weight loss solution that everyone should be looking at. In fact, 4 in 10 patients develop complications within the first six months! I was hesitant to undergo shoulder surgery to repair major damage so there is no way I would consider someone cutting me open and messing with my intestines and stomache.
One procedure actually sections off part of the stomache to limit food consumption and then shortens the intestine so that less is absorbed through your system. Guess what? This means you have to learn how to eat differently. So what is the difference between having an invasive procedure to just eating better on your own? Both are creating new habits but the surgery is adding risk, not to mention the cost of the surgery and post-operative care.
After the suregery, they teach you how to eat tiny, frequent meals. A good trainer or nutritionist can do that without lifting a knife. You also have to take supplements to get the vitamins you are not receiving because of the quick passing through you intestine. You can take supplements without surgery ( I recommend a good multivitamin at a minimum, even if you are eating properly).
One woman profiled had lost 160 pounds after 15 months. That is 2 to 2 1/2 pounds per week. You can do that with a proper diet and exercise too. This same woman also said that after 7 months from the surgery, she had developed an agonizing ulcer on the new inner seam bewteen her stomache and intestine that required another operation. You wouldn't get that with a proper diet and exercise.
She was also rushed into emergency surgery one day when she doubled over in pain. She had an intestinal hernia. Her bowel had snagged on a slit in her abdominal wall. That wouldn't have happened with a proper diet and exercise.
She had to have a fourth procedure to ease the pain of the abdominal scarring. The gastrointestinal pain had become so severe she could barely eat. One day she couldn't flex her right foot then within weeks her limbs began to tingle, her energy evaporated and her weight plummeted. She stopped menstruating and she felt like dying. She had a disorder called bariatric beriberi. A new term based on extreme thiamine deficiency caused by the surgery. That wouldn't happen with a proper diet and exercise.
There is a general perception that this is a shortcut to being thin. It is not. It takes just as long as if you had a proper diet and regular exercise, yet all of the risks are eliminated. The media hypes this surgery and it is deceiving. They even go as far as to say that this surgery can help type 2 diabetes. Well dah...! If you loss weight you reduce the risk and can even reverse it in some cases. Why are they associating this with the surgery when it is the weight loss? They also say in one study that obese people who have the surgery extend their lives up to 7 years over those that don't. Again...dah...! Weight loss does that too. it is a sales pitch and a very dnagerous one at that.
Here are some more sombering statistics. The death rate for gastric bypass surgery is between 1 in 1,000 and 1 in 200. Other problems patients have had after surgery include vomiting, diarrhea, infections, hernias and respiratory failure. Up to 40% can suffer nutritional deficiency, potentially resulting in anemia and osteoporosis; siezures and paralysis have been reported in extreme cases. Some have even had bizarre neurological problems.
Here is the summary on gastric-bypass surgery. You can shed up to 70% of excess weight within 18 months but will gradually regain 20 to 25% of what was lost (because you haven't learned to exercise). If you are extremely obese (BMI > 40) you merely shift to obese. Obese can drop to overweight (BMI of 25 to 29.9). Only 10% ever drop to a normal BMI of 18.5 to 24.9. You risk all of the probelms listed above. You have to relearn how to eat properly as a lifetime commitment.
Here is exercising and proper diet. You can shed ALL of your excess weight within 18 to 24 months (depends on how much you need to lose). You relearn how to eat properly without starving yourself. You get more energy. You feel good. It is a lifestyle change that is easier and pain free if done correctly with a good trainer.
Final word here is to stop looking for the easy way because there is none. Human beings are meant to exercise and eat balanced, natural foods. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Cut out sugars and processed food. Trust me. You will be better off and will live a longer, healthier and more productive life.
One procedure actually sections off part of the stomache to limit food consumption and then shortens the intestine so that less is absorbed through your system. Guess what? This means you have to learn how to eat differently. So what is the difference between having an invasive procedure to just eating better on your own? Both are creating new habits but the surgery is adding risk, not to mention the cost of the surgery and post-operative care.
After the suregery, they teach you how to eat tiny, frequent meals. A good trainer or nutritionist can do that without lifting a knife. You also have to take supplements to get the vitamins you are not receiving because of the quick passing through you intestine. You can take supplements without surgery ( I recommend a good multivitamin at a minimum, even if you are eating properly).
One woman profiled had lost 160 pounds after 15 months. That is 2 to 2 1/2 pounds per week. You can do that with a proper diet and exercise too. This same woman also said that after 7 months from the surgery, she had developed an agonizing ulcer on the new inner seam bewteen her stomache and intestine that required another operation. You wouldn't get that with a proper diet and exercise.
She was also rushed into emergency surgery one day when she doubled over in pain. She had an intestinal hernia. Her bowel had snagged on a slit in her abdominal wall. That wouldn't have happened with a proper diet and exercise.
She had to have a fourth procedure to ease the pain of the abdominal scarring. The gastrointestinal pain had become so severe she could barely eat. One day she couldn't flex her right foot then within weeks her limbs began to tingle, her energy evaporated and her weight plummeted. She stopped menstruating and she felt like dying. She had a disorder called bariatric beriberi. A new term based on extreme thiamine deficiency caused by the surgery. That wouldn't happen with a proper diet and exercise.
There is a general perception that this is a shortcut to being thin. It is not. It takes just as long as if you had a proper diet and regular exercise, yet all of the risks are eliminated. The media hypes this surgery and it is deceiving. They even go as far as to say that this surgery can help type 2 diabetes. Well dah...! If you loss weight you reduce the risk and can even reverse it in some cases. Why are they associating this with the surgery when it is the weight loss? They also say in one study that obese people who have the surgery extend their lives up to 7 years over those that don't. Again...dah...! Weight loss does that too. it is a sales pitch and a very dnagerous one at that.
Here are some more sombering statistics. The death rate for gastric bypass surgery is between 1 in 1,000 and 1 in 200. Other problems patients have had after surgery include vomiting, diarrhea, infections, hernias and respiratory failure. Up to 40% can suffer nutritional deficiency, potentially resulting in anemia and osteoporosis; siezures and paralysis have been reported in extreme cases. Some have even had bizarre neurological problems.
Here is the summary on gastric-bypass surgery. You can shed up to 70% of excess weight within 18 months but will gradually regain 20 to 25% of what was lost (because you haven't learned to exercise). If you are extremely obese (BMI > 40) you merely shift to obese. Obese can drop to overweight (BMI of 25 to 29.9). Only 10% ever drop to a normal BMI of 18.5 to 24.9. You risk all of the probelms listed above. You have to relearn how to eat properly as a lifetime commitment.
Here is exercising and proper diet. You can shed ALL of your excess weight within 18 to 24 months (depends on how much you need to lose). You relearn how to eat properly without starving yourself. You get more energy. You feel good. It is a lifestyle change that is easier and pain free if done correctly with a good trainer.
Final word here is to stop looking for the easy way because there is none. Human beings are meant to exercise and eat balanced, natural foods. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Cut out sugars and processed food. Trust me. You will be better off and will live a longer, healthier and more productive life.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Aging Baby Boomers
Baby boomers is the largest generation in the history of the US. These are people born between 1945 and 1964 and account for 76 million people. I am at the tail end of this and have had to deal with plenty of issues because of it. That would be a whole different type of blog.
What I want to address is the health of these and the many Americans that are older. Do you realize that there are 41 countries with longer life expectancies than the US? The life expectancy in the US ranges between 69 and 80 with an average of 77.6 years. There are three main reasons for this: poor insurance coverage, large immigrant population and the obesity epidemic.
Face it, Americans live in excess. Have you seen how many all-you-can-eat buffets there are? I live in the largest tourist destination in the world and we have a bunch of those. I was at a fitness seminar this weekend in the heart of the tourist area and I ate at one of those restaurants. There was very little that was healthy for you and people piled up their plate, several times, and ate everything!
I digress. Approximately 85% of all baby boomers will have the following chronic diseases by the age of 65: hypertension, coronary artery disease and diabetes. That is over 64 million people! And to top it all off, 75% of all American deaths are due to stroke, coronary artery disease and cancer. These can be prevented.
Of the three reasons for the US life expectancy being shorter than other countries I am going to address one of them here. It is the poor health insurance issue. Most of the countries that have longer life expectancies have health plans that are monitored or controlled by the government. The people pay higher taxes so everyone is covered. I am not advocating this only pointing out a fact. So the first issue is that everyone is covered, not just the people who can afford it.
The second, and I think most important, is that our health care system treats diseases, not prevent it. There needs to be prevention so the health care system can be used more effectively to take care of the real issues caused by accidents, genetics and natural causes.
This is where exercise comes in to play. Contrary to what some people may believe, exercise can not cure any disease. Exercise prevents deconditioning which preserves function and independence. It will also improve the quality of life.
It is never too late to start. Programs can be started at any age with any conditions. A good personal trainer will be able to work with you and any issues you may have. If you are diabetic, you can still work out. You just need to take a few precautions that others may not have to take.
My recommendation is that if you are not exercising and eating properly than you need to start now. Seek advice from knowledgable professionals. Once you start to feel better you will not want to stop.
What I want to address is the health of these and the many Americans that are older. Do you realize that there are 41 countries with longer life expectancies than the US? The life expectancy in the US ranges between 69 and 80 with an average of 77.6 years. There are three main reasons for this: poor insurance coverage, large immigrant population and the obesity epidemic.
Face it, Americans live in excess. Have you seen how many all-you-can-eat buffets there are? I live in the largest tourist destination in the world and we have a bunch of those. I was at a fitness seminar this weekend in the heart of the tourist area and I ate at one of those restaurants. There was very little that was healthy for you and people piled up their plate, several times, and ate everything!
I digress. Approximately 85% of all baby boomers will have the following chronic diseases by the age of 65: hypertension, coronary artery disease and diabetes. That is over 64 million people! And to top it all off, 75% of all American deaths are due to stroke, coronary artery disease and cancer. These can be prevented.
Of the three reasons for the US life expectancy being shorter than other countries I am going to address one of them here. It is the poor health insurance issue. Most of the countries that have longer life expectancies have health plans that are monitored or controlled by the government. The people pay higher taxes so everyone is covered. I am not advocating this only pointing out a fact. So the first issue is that everyone is covered, not just the people who can afford it.
The second, and I think most important, is that our health care system treats diseases, not prevent it. There needs to be prevention so the health care system can be used more effectively to take care of the real issues caused by accidents, genetics and natural causes.
This is where exercise comes in to play. Contrary to what some people may believe, exercise can not cure any disease. Exercise prevents deconditioning which preserves function and independence. It will also improve the quality of life.
It is never too late to start. Programs can be started at any age with any conditions. A good personal trainer will be able to work with you and any issues you may have. If you are diabetic, you can still work out. You just need to take a few precautions that others may not have to take.
My recommendation is that if you are not exercising and eating properly than you need to start now. Seek advice from knowledgable professionals. Once you start to feel better you will not want to stop.
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