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Articles tagged "healthy diets":
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Can't Stand Tax And Spend? Then Why Deal With Diet And Gain?
Stop taxing your body and wasting your money on diets that don't work. Learning to become "at peace with food" will allow you to give up those diets and free you to spend your time and energy in areas of your choice. While the decision won't be easy, consider it, shall we say, a long term investment.
Know Why My Friends Think I'm So Smart?
My friends think I have become really smart lately, and do you know why? It's because I have been listening to news and medical podcasts while I'm walking. Not only do I get my exercise in, but I'm learning something while I'm out there. And, sometimes, I may even go the extra step just to get to the end of the story. So even if you don't whistle while you work, you certainly can listen while you walk.
Trust Me, Your Body Is Not Toxic
Body cleansing is quite the fad these days. People want to believe they can drink a potion, take a pill or fast and get rid of "toxins" in their bodies. What we don't understand is that our body is quite capable of taking care of us, if we trust ourselves to take care of our body. We need to learn how to make healthy choices, and not be afraid of the occasional snack or drink. We are capable of taking care of ourselves. Trust me.
She Ate It Because She'd Heard "It's Good For Me"
At the movies I overheard a woman say she force fed herself dark chocolate every night (until she couldn't eat any more) because "I know it's good for me." Don't ever use this as a reason to eat something (especially chocolate), unless you have a medical condition. This leads to very unhealthy behaviors and, even worse, unhealthy attitudes towards food. Eat because you want to. If it happens to be good for you, that's a bonus.
Save Your Energy, Buy Food, Not Supplements
Too many people think taking pills and powders is the best way to attain good health. Judy Foreman, health write for the Boston Globe, writes that the studies on these topics have proven false. It is time to throw away the expensive pills and start buying healthy food. Your body, and your wallet, will thank you.
Being upset about weight may be a cover for some other issue of concern. It is easier to be angry about one's weight than to worry about work, family, friends, or, in this case, getting older. Figuring out what's really eating you (pardon the pun) may help save energy for what's really important.
Who's Holding A Gun To Your Head?
No one is forcing you to eat. You are the one in charge. If you are dining out (at a restaurant, or a friends), and you know you may overeat, try eating a little less during the day, or walk a little more. But remember, you are responsible for your eating behavior-unless someone is holding a gun to your head.
A New Way To Watch Your Weight
If you are a person who weighs yourself all the time, try giving yourself a week off-you know you deserve it. Pay attention to how you are feeling, emotionally. If you can learn to trust yourself not to rely on a single number, you will be able to learn to trust yourself to make healthy choices for yourself. Perhaps…over time.. you may discover a way to lose weight-a whole new way.
It is difficult to take care of yourself when you are setting unrealistic goals. You find yourself saying "I should eat better," "I should exercise more." Learn to set small, realistic goals and give yourself time to meet them. Learn to take care of yourself because you want to, not because you should.
Lower Your Risk For Heart Disease: It Does A Body Good
While no one can promise you will never have disease, you can reduce your risk for this condition by modifying certain lifestyle behaviors. Let's look at some of the changes you can make to reduce your risk for disease and make sure you stay around for a long time.
Energy Drinks, Or Energy Drains?
Energy drinks are another name for flavored sugar (or artificially sweetened) water, with caffeine. Sometimes vitamins may be added to boost their claim. There is no science to support these claims. You need to get your energy from real foods, not drinks.
Will I Gain Weight If I Eat After 8pm?
Will you gain weight if you eat in the evening? It's all about BALANCE. When you eat more calories than your body uses, you will gain weight (it's called "positive energy balance." You may develop heartburn, you may not want to eat breakfast the next morning (which may lead you to overeat the rest of the day!), but unless you eat more calories than your body uses, your weight should not change.
You Know You Don't Like Exercise-So Now What?
What happens when there is no activity you are interested in? How do you"fulfill" your exercise recommendations when you don't even want to get started? If you are truly interested in changing your behaviors, then you need to work on your attitude. Looking at exercise from a "cost/benefit" perspective may help you get off your chair and start walking. You know why to do it-you just need help getting started.
How Do I Possibly Eat All Those Fruits And Vegetables?
It's difficult to figure out where to put all the fruits and vegetables you're supposed to eat. Once you know how large a serving size is, and a few helpful hints, you'll see it's not so difficult. And, by following these suggestions, you may also help yourself lower your risk for heart disease and cancer. Eat well!
Making Sure You Pick The Right Yoga Class
Regardless of the type of yoga you choose to do, make sure you find a class with an instructor who knows how you are doing, physically and mentally. If you want to get the most of the class, for your mind and body, you must pick an instructor who asks you, before you start the class, how you are, physically and mentally. Once that information is known, you can safely move into the wonder of yoga.
Weight And The "New" Middle Age
Regardless of how you define middle age, it is important to stay active, especially to prevent weight gain. Activity helps maintain muscle mass-and muscle is a tissue that burns more calories than fat tissue. Muscle tissue keeps our metabolism (the rate at which our body burns calories) high. While in many ways we in our 50's feel like we're still in our 30's, metabolism slows down with age. Let' stay active and keep that metabolic rate high.
Don't Be Afraid Of Exercise-Keep Moving
Some people hate the word "exercise" and it keeps them from being active. Whether you hike or walk, join a club or ride a bike on your own, the important thing is to stay active. Set small goals and build on them.
People want to know what is the BEST exercise to do and when is the BEST time of day to do it. My answer? Pick the activity your like and do it when you have the time. As long as you are doing something you enjoy, and are doing it when you have the time, you will be successful.
Tonight Was The Night I Wanted Cake
Tonight was one of those nights when I ate because it looked good, and I just felt like it. Afterwards, I realized I felt bad about myself, guilty about overeating and I wanted to start dieting-immediately. But then, I got hold of myself. This type of eating is not my usual pattern, and I need to allow myself these "let them eat cake" times. So tomorrow, I start again, with no guilt, no fear. Just moving forward.
Want To Lose Weight? Don't Skip Meals!
If you think skipping meals will help take off that holiday weight quickly, think again. Your metabolism (the rate at which your body burns calories) slows down when this happens, because it doesn't know when it's next meal is coming. Your body wants to survive at all costs, even if that means burning calories slowly, and preventing weight loss. Eat small regular meals, be active, and chew with your mouth closed!