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Obesity and Google Plus Thread

November 10, 2011 by drburt Leave a Comment

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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hCG Diet Methods and Principles

February 18, 2011 by drburt Leave a Comment

Losing weight has become a complex task with different methods and principles being practiced by people all over the world. Some methods are popular because many people believe that it works and one of these many diet methods is known as the hCG diet (human chorionic gonadotropin). Now, the question often begs to be answered is, does human chorionic gonadotropin diet really work?

The hCG diet was developed way back in 1969 by a team of British endocrinologist. It attempts to be the most efficient and comprehensive way of proper dieting that affords people to quickly shed off their excess pounds without putting too much dent on their body and help avoid pressure on their diet program. The main core of this diet is the human chorionic gonadotropin. This type of hormone is the one that sends out signals to the brain to trigger and chop down the breakdown of fat stores into different parts of calories during pregnancy.

The said calories are used to provide room for growth and development to developing fetus. In theory, hCG diet when used by a non-pregnant woman can be a helpful to chop away stored adipose tissue in body parts like the hips, waist and thighs. This produces a dual purpose of weight loss and energy levels booster.

Sounds good, but just like any other diet programs there is always a catch as no diet program is perfect. First, all scientific and clinical data pertaining to hCG diet hasn’t been backed up solidly as fact. The hCG diet formulations on the market aren’t really 100% sure guaranteed to be safe for everyone as it may work on some and not on others based on different body scenarios and conditions.

The hCG diet however, mix the hormone principle and other well tested and proven diet solutions such as an exercise regimen coupled with a low-calorie food intake. This makes the hCG diet work for most people and makes this diet extra special because it not only relies on the hormone angle singlehandedly but only uses it as a supplement to other well proven diet solutions.

Over-all, the hCG diet works out fine if supplemented with other dietary regimen such as a healthy and active lifestyle. If concentrated mainly on its hormonal effects, it tends to work out differently for different people with varying body types. This diet comes well recommended for most people and offers generous results but should not be the main program of one’s diet loss program

The question whether does hCG diet really work? It depends on the individual itself to supplement it with hard work, dedication and patience through its implementation with other weight loss programs such as a dependable exercise regimen, healthy food intake and a positive mind set focused on achieving weight loss through healthy living.

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14 Best Tips for Dieting

January 28, 2011 by drburt 5 Comments

All 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.

4^th 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.

6^th 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.

7^th 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.

8^th 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.

10^th 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.

11^th 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.

12^th 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.

13^th 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.

14^th 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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