It really cracks me up when I hear people talking about how many calories they consume. It is not to say that you can eat as many calories as you want. I just have to wonder how many of you actually break down your caloric intake to each of the food groups. Make sure that you are getting all of your vitamins and minerals. Read Ask Dr. Weil
We all need calories for energy so we can get through the day. Miss a full day of eating and check your energy level, I promise that it will not be as strong as if you had consumed a reasonable amount of calories through out your day.
You just basically make sure you eat a variety of foods according to the food groups. The actual number of calories depends on how fast you metabolize and digest the foods that you eat. What that number is, I don't have the slighest idea and I won't try to guess. That is for a conversation with your doctor and/or nutritionist.
Remember that even if you consume the right amount of calories for your body to metabolize at its optimal level you also need to be concerned with other nutrients such as fiber, calcium, etc.
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Eating Out vs Eating In
I get so tired of people saying that it is so hard to eat in at home. Here are a few reasons why I beg to differ with that statement.
1: Eating in is cheaper.
Fast food is expensive. You can make the same thing at home for a fraction of the cost and make more of it for a family.
2. Eating in is healthier.
Fast food and restaurants are notorious for adding extra sugars, oils, and other fattening ingredients and you don't know what is added. At home you have more control of how something is prepared.
3. Eating in is more convenient.
There are a million recipes that you can prepare the day beforehand, you can utilize your freezer by making a lot one day and then freezing the rest.
4. Eating in is boring.
You can cook a wonderful meal with your family, have friends over, or just experiment with different types of food.
Yes it is alright to eat out on occasion, but it should not be the norm. Get the whole family involved and spend quality time together as a family. It is by far much healthier. As a nation, we need to be extremely careful about eating at fast food restaurants and teaching our children that it is the norm. Watch this video and learn why traditional fast food restaurants are making us more obese.
1: Eating in is cheaper.
Fast food is expensive. You can make the same thing at home for a fraction of the cost and make more of it for a family.
2. Eating in is healthier.
Fast food and restaurants are notorious for adding extra sugars, oils, and other fattening ingredients and you don't know what is added. At home you have more control of how something is prepared.
3. Eating in is more convenient.
There are a million recipes that you can prepare the day beforehand, you can utilize your freezer by making a lot one day and then freezing the rest.
4. Eating in is boring.
You can cook a wonderful meal with your family, have friends over, or just experiment with different types of food.
Yes it is alright to eat out on occasion, but it should not be the norm. Get the whole family involved and spend quality time together as a family. It is by far much healthier. As a nation, we need to be extremely careful about eating at fast food restaurants and teaching our children that it is the norm. Watch this video and learn why traditional fast food restaurants are making us more obese.
Friday, January 23, 2009
10 Rules Fit People Do In Their Everyday Lives
There are some basic rules that everyone that is fit follows on a day to day basis. If you notice, they are not difficult, but if you adhere to them, they will make you healthier.
Rule #1 They have a understanding that "DIET" simply does not exist. They do not count calories or jump on the diet bandwagon every week. Diets change like the weather. They eat a healthy "BALANCED" diet in moderation.
Rule #2 They have a exercise program that they follow. They may not follow a plan religiously, but they have some sort exercise that they do regularly. They keep reinventing their program so they don't get bored.
Rule #3 They only eat when they are actually hungry. They do not subsitute food for other feelings and emotions. They have a schedule that they eat meals and snacks. They eat in smaller portions so their metabolism is always functioning at it's optimal level.
Rule #4 They make sure they get enough sleep. They follow a sleep schedule. When your body is not properly rested, it can not perform at it's optimal level.
Rule #5 They drink a lot of water. The amount that is needed is up for debate, but it keeps your system flushed out of impurities. Unless you are on a vitamin regime, your urine should be a pale yellow or even clear.
Rule #6 They know when to relax. They have a venue in which they release stress. It has been proven that stress is the leading cause of many health issues such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cardio vascular disease, and stroke.
Rule #7 They have a good social network of friends and collegues. We are taught throughout the Bible that God wants us to give to others and that our gift is for us to give to our neighbor. He did not intend for us to be alone.
Rule #8 They eat breakfast every morning. There have been countless studies that prove that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It gives you energy to get your day started and gets your metabolism working.
Rule#9 They are on some type of vitamin regime. Unfortunately, with all of the processing that our food goes through, a lot of the natural nutrients and vitamins are lost. We need to take extra vitamins to supplement our food intake. Speak with a nutritionist or doctor prior to beginning a regime to check for conflict and dosage.
Rule #10 They stop eating when they are full. Unless it is Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner you should not be eating until you feel like you are going to bust. Stop eating when you are full, even if you don't clean your plate. Put it up for later.
Rule #1 They have a understanding that "DIET" simply does not exist. They do not count calories or jump on the diet bandwagon every week. Diets change like the weather. They eat a healthy "BALANCED" diet in moderation.
Rule #2 They have a exercise program that they follow. They may not follow a plan religiously, but they have some sort exercise that they do regularly. They keep reinventing their program so they don't get bored.
Rule #3 They only eat when they are actually hungry. They do not subsitute food for other feelings and emotions. They have a schedule that they eat meals and snacks. They eat in smaller portions so their metabolism is always functioning at it's optimal level.
Rule #4 They make sure they get enough sleep. They follow a sleep schedule. When your body is not properly rested, it can not perform at it's optimal level.
Rule #5 They drink a lot of water. The amount that is needed is up for debate, but it keeps your system flushed out of impurities. Unless you are on a vitamin regime, your urine should be a pale yellow or even clear.
Rule #6 They know when to relax. They have a venue in which they release stress. It has been proven that stress is the leading cause of many health issues such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cardio vascular disease, and stroke.
Rule #7 They have a good social network of friends and collegues. We are taught throughout the Bible that God wants us to give to others and that our gift is for us to give to our neighbor. He did not intend for us to be alone.
Rule #8 They eat breakfast every morning. There have been countless studies that prove that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It gives you energy to get your day started and gets your metabolism working.
Rule#9 They are on some type of vitamin regime. Unfortunately, with all of the processing that our food goes through, a lot of the natural nutrients and vitamins are lost. We need to take extra vitamins to supplement our food intake. Speak with a nutritionist or doctor prior to beginning a regime to check for conflict and dosage.
Rule #10 They stop eating when they are full. Unless it is Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner you should not be eating until you feel like you are going to bust. Stop eating when you are full, even if you don't clean your plate. Put it up for later.
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