Traditionally we are told that we should be free of any distractions while eating, so that we can focus on what and how much we are eating, notice when we are full, and properly digest our food. I personally eat very slowly, chew my food thoroughly, and oftentimes put my utensils down between bites. I would consider that a healthy way of eating. However, I usually am not that focused or free from distractions when I eat. Now I've tried eating free of distractions, but what happened was that I would finish my meal in record time. I would eat bite after bite without putting my silverware down and … [Read more...]
MedWell123 – The Diet Is Dead: Long Live The Latest Fad
September 24, 2008 By View Comments
With statements like "healthy comfort foods" and "easy weight loss", you'd have to be stupid to buy into this latest fad - MedWell123. The patented process they claim to use to bake their goods alone scares the hell out of me. Has this been tested on rats? I hate to break it to you, but weight loss is not easy, and diet alone does not work in the long-term. All diets work short-term, none are a solution to the ever growing obesity problem. "Oh darn, you mean I actually have to eat real food (the ones you are supposed to add to the MedWell123 diet) like fresh vegetables … [Read more...]
Your New Year’s Resolution – It’s not too late! – Part 1
January 23, 2008 By View Comments
If you are like me, you probably had New Year's resolutions that included a new exercise routine and better nutritional habits. I for one wanted to be a brand-new person starting January 1st! Unfortunately it's not an overnight miracle. It is good to have goals for the new year, but just like any other goals they need to be broken down into smaller intermediate steps. So let's say your goal is to do resistance training three times a week and cardiovascular training five times a week. The first thing to work on is frequency. You can simple start at one workout each (weights and cardio) a week. And … [Read more...]
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