Friday, December 11, 2009

Bite Size Matters

Are you shoveling food into your mouth?

Do you practice mindful eating?

A new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that people eat 25% more foods by taking tablespoonful bites than teaspoon-sized ones.

Another research shows that people eat 20% less by using a salad plate instead of dinner-sized plate.

Cornell University researchers found that people eat 53% more ice cream when using a large spoon and a large bowl than using a smaller spoon and dish.

Hmmm, really foods for thought?

Thursday, December 10, 2009

What Does Tiger Woods Do to Stay in Top-Shaped Best Golfer?

Why are you getting fat?

Now we know that you can't simply blame your weight gain on your genes.

Another poor modern-world life style is that we're too obsessed with foods. Eating become a recreational pastime. We're eating too often.

When we meet or call our friends, we would say "let's get together for a cup of coffee." It may turn into lunch or dinner plus drinks. We go out to eat often due to work and family schedule.

Many people find their comfort from foods due to stress, boredom, being tired, depressed, nervous o happy. Social gatherings tend to cirle around foods and drinks.

Packaged foods tend to be high in fat, sugar and calories. They ofen lack nutrtional value or fiber.

So what can you do about it?

Depending on your schedule and program, your daily food intake should consist of three meals and two snacks.

Many people try to cut calories when on a diet to lose weight. Often they cut the calories too low and miss out important nutrients.

A simply way to cut calories is eat few processed foods which are usually high in sugar, fat, or salt and of course, calories. Replace them with fresh fruit,vegetabls and whole grains.

Another strategy is to have healthy snacks such as yogurt, nuts, or fruit.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

What's up with Acai Pills for Weight Loss?

Acai pills have been highly promoted as the magic to fast weight loss. Is it really that miraculus?

So far, there's no proof that acai supplements help with weigh loss or have any other migical power.

The berry is very high in antioxidants (similar to wolfberries, blueberries and red grapes) and contains heart-healthy essential fats. More research is neeeded before it can claim to fight cancer, lower cholesterol, or anything benefits.

The bottom line is that acai is a healthy fruit you can include in your diet. If you want to try it, buy fruit juice not the capsules.

9 Key Questions to Weight Loss Success

Here are 9 key questions to ask youself when you want to lose weight by doing what you enjoy and what's realistic to you, designed by Professor Hensurd of Preventive Medicine and Nutrition at the Mayo Clinc.

These 9 questions will help you identify your weight-loss personality.

1. The door of your refrigerator is most likely covered with.

2. The bumper sticker most likely to be on your car.

3. The kind of people you most admire.

4. What energizes you the most?

5. At a job interview, what do you make sure to find out?

6. When you need motivation to finish a big work project, what would you do?

7. What do you do in your ideal day?

8. What are your favorite magazine articles and books about?

9. If you were to sign up for a continuing education course at the local college, what would it be?

Stop Using Your Genes as an Excuse

Have you been trying very hard and can't seem to lose weight?

Most people blame their weight gain on their DNA. It may some merit but it's not the only or even the main culprit.

Genes do play a role in how your body burn calories and store fat. Yet a bigger culprit than your chromosomes is your behavior, especially the unhealthy lifestyle choices you make.

Even if you have inherited genes toward gaining weight, it's YOU who makes the choice about how you eat and exercise.

So what can you do about your genes, behavior and lifestyle?

Stop making excuses. Refuse to let your genes keep you from adjusting your diet program and exercise routine to help you slim down.

Research shows hat losing 5 to 10 precent of your current weight can lower your blood pressue and can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and diabete.

How to Enjoy Your Favorite Holiday Treats and Still Lose Weight

Holiday Nutrition Makeover Seminar

Morris County Fitness and Weight Loss Group will be holding next monthly meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 3056 Rt. 10 West in Denville.

The feature presenation is "Drop 7 Pounds in This Holiday Season: How to Enjoy the Holiday Treats and Still Lose Weight" by fitness expert Carey Yang.

For details and to RSVP, visit http://weightloss.meetup.com/1591/. Call (973) 303-2424 for more information.

Contact:
C. Carey Yang
(973) 303-2424
carey@careyforfitness.com

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