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Obesity and Google Plus Thread

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OBESE MAN
Mitzi Vines  –  Nov 4, 2011  – Somebody needs to offer this guy some help!
James King – I look at this picture and wonder why anybody would allow themselves to become like this.
Shannon Fortenberry  –  I think he’s a hottie! 😉
Eduard Burt  –  Does he really need to eat more? He looks pretty bloated already.
David DeVore  –  There are lots of factors for why people get fat, most of the time they don’t “allow” themselves to get that way. Thin people don’t get it Nov 5, 2011    +2
Mitzi Vines  –  I know why I have stretch marks (not from kids, 180 in 7th grade) & it’s from donuts, little debbie cakes & southern eating. That reminds me everyday why I eat healthy & workout. YOU make the choice what goes in your body. I have too many obese people in my family & it’s by their choice!!!!! You don’t go to an all you can eat buffet & get 5 plates of food……Duh, your gonna look like the guy in the picture. Nov 5, 2011
Mark Young  –  Obesity is a disease of psychology not physiology. As soon as people get that we’ll on our way to a solution rather than telling them to eat less and move more. I’m pretty sure they’ve heard that before. Nov 5, 2011
Mitzi Vines  –  I totally disagree. Your not born with nore can get obesity. You get a disease. You don’t get obese! YOU make yourself obese!
Same as I said above. 2 aunts of mine, obese most of their life (by eating too much) were told by dr that if they didn’t do someting they would die. So what happened. They changed their eating habits, started walking & Bam they lost weight! It’s been proved too many times that it works!
Nov 5, 2011
Mark Young  –  I agree that obesity is caused by an intake that is greater than output. But the real solution can only be reached when we figure out WHY people are eating more and exercising less and addressing those issues.Truth be told, telling people to eat less and exercise more rarely solves the problem. Obese people do know this. They aren’t necessarily stupid and/or lazy. Obesity can be protection from a history of abuse, it can be cause by treating loneliness with food, it can be caused by non-walkable communities. There are so many factors.But ultimately, I think we need to stop criticizing obese as though this form of discrimination were any different than insulting gays or people of any other race or religion. Rarely does tearing anyone down build them up.And I’m happy for your aunts that have lost weight. But it is important to remember that 95% of people who lose weight will regain some or all of that weight within a year. The solution is not simple…and it certainly doesn’t come from insulting those who are in the most need of help. Nov 5, 2011   +3
Dave Ward  –  Good points. I also think people simply do not understand what happens when they eat certain foods, most particularly simple carbs and sugar. In my experience, when people understand the metabolic process associated with food intake and what happens after they swallow, they start to change. The care and feeding of the human body isn’t that hard. People just don’t know how to do it. We shouldn’t be surprised. We teach kids simple arithmetic, but not how to balance a budget. We drill them in PE, but don’t teach basic nutritional theory (not that the Food Pyramid would help much). Therefore, it shouldn’t be a big shock that our Government can’t balance their budget and our people can’t figure out how to eat. Obesity is far more complex than education, but in my experience working with people that are very overweight, few of them understand these issues. They focus on calories in and calories out, but are unaware that calories are simply not created equal. In any event, isolating people and making them feel less than “normal” doesn’t help. It’s part of the problem and we need to be part of the solution.  Nov 5, 2011    +3
David DeVore  –  Eating is addictive, for some more so than drugs. Our culture promotes recreational eating, because people will buy more if they enjoy it. On top of the marketing agenda, most of the processed foods we eat today have chemicals in them that make them addictive. When people have low self-esteem (because they don’t look like a magazine model), people can become depressed. Eating is a favorite way for people to cope with depression, because it releases endorphin’s for a little bit, which will make the person think they feel better when they eat. Another factor that causes people to eat chronically is stress, and we are the most stressed out now than we have ever been, as a nation. People often resort to stress-eating because of the same endorphin high, but also because of the dopamine, which temporarily calms people down. The other reason people overeat is because the processed foods most people eat, because of whatever reason, is calorie rich, and nutrient poor. So the body is going to keep sending hunger signals because people are mal-nourished, even while being over-fed. I agree, people must be accountable for their lives, but it is shallow to look at them and think they are dumb for being flawed.  Nov 5, 2011    +3
Dave Ward  –  Very true +David DeVore. When I explain this fact to people they are absolutely surprised. The food companies label their food in such deceptive ways. They use buzz words like “Fat Free”, “No Sugar Added” and “Gluten Free” on foods that shouldn’t have any of that in them anyway. The label has a big “FAT FREE” sign on it, but the food is loaded with sugar. People pick that up and think they are putting something good in their body. It’s a massive misinformation campaign designed to keep people eating more and more food that they think is healthy for them, but is not. Tony Horton told me once “eat more things with one ingredient in them, like a strawberry. You know what that is, because it’s a strawberry. You don’t need to google that.”Nov 5, 2011    +3
Mitzi Vines  –  So very true +David DeVore & +Dave Ward Very good info & points. I totally agree. I had a lady that told me that she literally thought Micky D’s was trying to make her fat. I laughed (to myself) but then tried to explain how much money she could save & better choices she could make by cooking at home. It’s all about trying to educate & help people!  Nov 5, 2011
Eduard Burt  –  Excellent points everyone. Individuals must understand what they eat and make educated choices of what goes inside of their bodies. After all we are what we eat. I think I might use this thread for a new blog post and include everyone’s profile in it. If anyone objects please let me know. Nov 5, 2011  +1
Dave Ward  –  Cool with me. Off to roast some calories with some sprints and my kettlebell on the beach.  Nov 5, 2011    +2
Eduard Burt  –  Awesome +Dave Ward. Going to ride my single Speed MTB before 6 hours flight to NYC   Nov 5, 2011  +1
Andre Deveaux  –  Until you dig deep into the psyche of why a person overeats, it is difficult to have them adopt a healthy lifestyle. It is not as simple as cutting calories and increasing activity. There are so many different factors in play that often such a simplistic solution just will not address the true problem. Overeating for the most part is not the problem, but a symptom of a more serious problem.  Nov 5, 2011    +2
Mitzi Vines  –  Ok with me too +Eduard Burt Today is my rest day but may have to go jump on the Treadmill!!!!!  Nov 5, 2011
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Foods That Are Good For Your Bones

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BONESThe secret foods to having Strong bones

As we age, our bones become stronger. But as we grow older or reach middle age they begin to thin out and become fragile than they used to be. Women often feel it or would suddenly feel the change in their bones after reaching the menopausal stage. And we can prevent this from happening or we can prepare our body for it by eating right. Proper diet could help you prevent a lot of conditions that may develop as a person age. Knowing the right foodsto eat will definitely give a positive result. Here are some of the good foods you should include in your diet every day.

Sardines

Sardines are good source of calcium, a mineral that is important in developing your bones and making it stronger. Just by eating 3 ounces of sardines has more than enough source of calcium you need a day.

Drink your Milk

Milk is the most common source of calcium and everybody should at least drink an 8 ounce glass of milk every day. Not only kids need their milk as adults should also drink a single glass of it for their bones.

Other dairy products are good

If you can’t stand drinking milk every day then why not try out other dairy products which are also a good source of calcium? A cup of yogurt or an ounce of swiss cheese is as good as a cup of milk. There are a lot of dairy products that are lactose free for those people who are lactose intolerant.

Fortified Foods

When you do your groceries try to check the nutritional level of the food that you are buying. That way you can still enjoy the food you love to eat but you are also helping your bones get the minerals they need to stay strong. There are a lot of fortified foods in the market which contains a good amount of calcium per serving.

Going Vegetarian

Eating green vegetables have a lot of benefits and having strong bones is one of them. There are a lot of vegetables which naturally contains calcium like Chinese cabbage and kale. Turnip and collard also has a lot of calcium.

Supplements

Calcium supplements are probably one of the easiest ways to increase your calcium intake. But remember taking too much can also bring harm to your body so never exceed the 1,000 milligrams of calcium per day. If you can already eat foods that are rich in calcium then there’s no need for you to take supplements.

Salmon

Aside from sardines, salmon is also a good source of calcium. It also has a lot of vitamin D which helps in calcium absorption.

Soy Foods

Eating a little amount of tofu a day will make your bones stronger. Just about half a cup of tofu contains 258 milligrams of calcium.

Just a little salt

Salt and calcium don’t go too well inside your body. The more salt you take the less calcium gets absorbed by your system. Calcium tends to be washed away by urine when you take too much salty foods.

Nuts and Seeds

Having nuts and seeds like almonds and sunflowers seeds for snacks are a healthy way of eating. This food can help in strengthening your bones with their high calcium content.

Things you can do for your bones

Performing weight-bearing exercises

Doing fun activities such as brisk walking, tennis, dancing and yoga can help make your bones and muscles stronger. Studies show that the more stress you put in your bones and muscles the more material your body would supply to your bones to develop.

Sunshine

It’s free and abundant. Though sunshine is not food but you need it for your body to be able to absorb all the calcium you have taken. Vitamin D that your body will be produced in response to exposure to sunlight will help make your bones stronger.

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Nutrition And Your Health

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NUTRITION AND YOUR HEALTHNutrition is indeed very important to our body. We eat in order to survive. However, if the food that we eat does not contain enough or the right amount of nutritional elements, our organism will not be able to function well, grow and cope with every day stress.

Women need nutrients such as omega-3 so they would function properly. Here is a link to a great post: “11 Omega 3 benefits for women.”  We needs nutrients, simply put, and we get them from the foods we eat whether they are healthy to us or not. The healthier your diet is the better your body will function. There is a saying: “You are what you eat.” We still obtain some of our needed nutrients from fatty foods or from junk foods though they are not in the level that our organism requires. And taking more of these foods wouldn’t be healthy, not because they don’t have the nutrients we need, but because they have more of the sugar or fat that our body does not need much at all.

Having a good nutrition means we eat the right type of foods that provides us needed nutrients. Nutrients have 6 classes and they are protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins & minerals and water. All these essential elements have their own role in our wellbeing. Protein is the food of the muscles and they also make our immune system strong. It helps in the repair of cells that have been damaged and it also builds new tissues. Carbohydrates give us energy and the lack of it can lead to ketosis which is a condition resulting from the body’s production of ketones. Fat, just like Carbohydrates, also gives us energy. We may think we don’t need fat since it is, after all, fat! But truth is we still need portions of fat in our diet to absorb vitamins such as Vitamins A and D. Vitamins and minerals are important which is why we take them in pure forms sometimes because we don’t get enough of them from foods we eat. They regulate different biochemical processes. Water is very important and we should keep us hydrated in order to stay alive. After all, our body consists of 80% of water.

Knowing the amount of each of these essential elements that our we require and eating the right foods make up the good nutritional base. If we eat too much of the bad stuff and not get enough of the necessary nutrients, then we are depriving our body of good nutrients. Too much fats and carbohydrates is not good for our health, becasue it increases body weight.

Recommended nutrients of people vary depending on age, weight, gender, blood type and even ethnicity. As we get older, our recommended nutritional requirements change so it’s best to learn about how much of each nutrient your body needs based on your new data. For example, pregnant women, have high requirements of certain nutrients for the benefit of the baby growing inside her and to keep her fit and healthy as well.

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14 Best Tips for Dieting

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DIET TIPSAll of us know that in order to lose weight we need to eat less and increase our physical activities. This sounds simple but in real life, this is nothing simple at all. So, how come there are successful people who achieve their weight loss goals while others are left eating and gaining more pounds? To find out, experts were asked about the best tips for dieting and they came up with the 14 of them.

The first tip is simple. Just drink plenty of water. This is because we often mistake our thirst with hunger so instead of drinking more fluids, we tend to eat more. That means we take in more calories when our body doesn’t need it but only needs a glass of water. If plain water isn’t good enough, you can add some citrus or juice flavors or perhaps infuse some peaches or mango teas which make it more flavorful but without the calories.

2nd tip- Look for physical signs to know if you are indeed hungry. Hunger tells us that our body needs food to fuel it. If we are not hungry and we eat, our cravings won’t really be satisfied. When you eat and you are hungry then you will feel satisfied. If you eat and you are not hungry, then you’ll most likely feel bloated or tired. Keep reasonable portions when you eat. After all, our stomach is only the size of our fist so it doesn’t really take a lot to fill it up.

The 3rd tip- focus on what you can add and not on what you can take away from your diet. Focus on getting about 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables. This way you get to meet your required amount of fiber and you’ll also feel more satisfied so it’s definitely worth it. Fruits and vegetables make you eat less too because they displace the fat from your diet. On top of that, fruits and vegetables are really nutritious and definitely good for you. Phytochemicals that are found in fruits and vegetables prevent diseases and many studies have proven this already. For vegetables, since they are not as appealing to us as fruits especially for children, it’s best to place them in our meals instead of serving them as is or as side dishes.

4th tip- Avoid coping with stress through foods. This means you need to find other means of coping up with stress than digging in on some food. You can try to listen to some soothing music or start writing your own journal or go and meditate. There are other ways out there, so ask yourself what you really want to do and try to do that instead of indulging yourself on foods.

5th tip is by eating your treats somewhere else and not at home. This way you consider it as a fun adventure that takes place outside of the house and not inside it. You can also choose to stock up your kitchen with healthy foods such as fruits instead of some high calorie desserts.

6th tip is to enjoy the foods that are your favorite. If you limit your favorite foods then you trigger the rebound of overeating and you end up gaining more weight. Instead of taking them away, just be a wise shopper and buy only small portions. This way you can still enjoy the foods that you like but you eat them in small portions.

7th tip- Spices! Add some spices or chilis to your food so you would feel more satisfied after each meal. This is because the flavors are stimulating your taste buds so you feel satisfied with little amount of food.

8th tip for dieting- Choose your nighttime snacks. When you finally are able to relax and just sit down, usually after dinner, that’s when we eat without thinking. Best way to prevent this is by keeping ourselves away from temptations by either closing down the kitchen during certain hours or has just some low calorie snacks available. Once you are already satisfied with zero calorie snacks, then you can go for zero calorie beverages such as tea.

9th tip- order small portions when you’re in a restaurant. Did you see those children’s portions? You can order those for yourself so you can control your portions. Or, perhaps use small plates so you will feel like you’re eating more portions than you really do.

10th tip- Better eat several small meals in your day. If you eat small portions at a time then you can lose weight as you divide the calories into small portions so you can enjoy each portion. Just make sure the last meal is dinner and not a midnight snack.

11th tip- Choose vegetables over pasta. Convert your pasta cravings to some vegetable dishes. This way you can lose weight by simply cutting back on your pasta and bread and adding more vegetables to your diet.

12th tip is to have protein in your every meal. Protein satisfies us better than fats and carbohydrates so it’s considered as the newest way to control our weight. If you have a high protein diet with moderate carbohydrates following a regular exercise will help you to lose weight. This is because protein preserves your muscle mass and burns fat.

13th tip- Eat seasonal foods on its season. Some fruits and vegetables don’t taste their best when they are out of season so it’s best to eat them during their season so you can enjoy their full flavors.

14th tip- Be more active. Don’t exercise as punishment for your overeating or to give you the right to eat some more. This gives it a negative image and that makes you hate to exercise. Better focus on how it makes you feel afterwards, how great it feels to perspire and how well you can sleep at night when you do some exercises during the day. Being active is really good for you.

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