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GT Food Challenge – the Last 3 Days
I wish that I could help people who struggle with Obesity more efficiently than telling them to eat more fruits and vegetables, but that’s all I did to lose -5lbs in 8days – this is not a diet, this is life
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Warren Co Schools Turns Head Against Obesity Issue
This Picture was on the front page Daily News and when I saw it my blood boiled!! I’m all about family enrichment ideas but how in the world can you promote a doughnut eating program targeting kids?
Kentucky school children are fighting the worst Obesity epidemic this country has ever faced and then the Warren Co School Board and Rockfield Elementary promote doughnut eating.
The thing that upsets me the most is that Warren Co School Board already voted down a proposed Physical Activity Bill because Mike Wilson said “I think we do a pretty good job of tracking food and nutrition anyway. It causes problems for us when Frankfortcomes out with something like this.”
Kids in this country today are expected to die sooner than ever before. High blood pressure, type II diabetes, ADHD, irritable bowl, joint inflammation, and all sorts of adult health problems are being seen in the population of the young. I believe the heart attack of today at 45yrs old will be the heart attack at 25 for kids born after 1995. If you are a doctor, nurse or pharmaceutical sales then that’s good for job security but for me it’s very frustrating because our kids are the future.
Kentucky is one of the worst in production, income, education but leading the nation in Obesity and health problems.
Something has to change and I’m here to help, just ask!!
Just my opinion, What’s yours?
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GT Get Fit Tip: Chocolate Milk has too much Sugar
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Give your kids chocolate flavored milk in moderation.
Chocolate milk is high in sugar and will contribute to Obesity if drank without responsibility. White milk has about 14 grams of sugar per serving and chocolate has about 20 grams. Thats almost as much sugar in a regular coke.
When I was younger there were a lot of “milk does a body good” commercials, not so much anymore. Some schools may ban chocolate milk over added sugar to eliminate the extra calories from school lunch.
British TV chef Jamie Oliver is on a milk kick trying to add nutritional value to school lunches and uses a California beach’s sand to show how much sugar school kids actually drink. Watch “Food Revolution” for some useful info.
My personal opinion is that the chocolate milk sells better so they continue to market it as healthy so they can keep profits up. Milk does have good protein, calcium but telling kids its healthy is not exactly the truth. The extra calories in food will make kids fat.
Too much of anything is not good – gluttony of food is not good.
Will your kids be upset if they don’t have chocolate milk at school?
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Bulky Women: Say it Ain’t So
Have you ever seen a bulky woman?
I believe these to be bulky women, these are not soccer moms.
They lift weights, they EAT.
They lift weights, they EAT.
They lift weights, they EAT.
(On the 4th day they take steroid injections)
Woman are not naturally made to have “BULKY” muscles
Some men aren’t either.
The only way a human body can grow muscle tissue and become “BULKY” is to workout and provide that muscle with calories and nutrition so it can grow. There is no other way it can or will happen.
If you are male or female and want to look/feel bulky then you have to evaluate your training and nutrition program. Muscles need the surplus of calories plus a proper physical stimulation to hypertrophy.
People who eat too many calories and do not workout properly will store more body fat and become Obese.
Muscle is your metabolism and the main way to burn calories and lose body fat, without muscle you have no metabolism.
On the flip side a muscle will atrophy or get smaller if you malnourish it and reduce the amount of calories it recieves. A strong healthy muscle will lose density if you starve yourself and don’t eat.
Skinny people don’t eat enough, Obese people eat too much.
If you have any questions about burning more body fat or what exercises you need let me know, I can help.
Get Fit Tip: Exercise for Older Adults
repost of my story from
http://www.bgdailynews.com/articles/2011/04/19/the_amplifier/lifestyle/doc4d90995ade2b1559473488.txt
“A man’s health can be judged by which he takes two at a time – pills or stairs”. ~Joan Welsh
Physical activity is vital to human existence and when we cease to move, we diminish are ability to live our life. The health of any individual lies on the balance and quality of a physical, social, and mental well-being. As Americans we spend more on healthcare than most countries yet as a nation our health is poorly ranked. We now have ability to easily obtain food and therefore have to work less to prevent hunger.
Muscle mass deteriorates as we age so naturally overtime we lose strength, balance and agility. The difference between exercising and being physically active when you are 40-60yrs years of age could have a direct impact how much strength you have to care for yourself when your +65yrs old. The downside to not having enough strength for independent living is the family spending up to $3500 a month to give you assisted living.
Setting longterm goals to achieve overall health, reduce medication costs and delaying the onset of disability are all major benefits for older adults who participate in structured exercise programs where the desired result may be for health concerns versus just to lose weight. You don’t have to be training for a marathon to be considered physically active and get in shape, in fact the US Surgeon General recommends a minimum of 20 minutes physical activity most days of the week to stave of cardiovascular disease.
Daily living chores like house cleaning, walking the dog, outside yard work and going to the grocery are all considered physical activities that require adequate heart, lung, upper and lower body functions to perform . People who suffer from joint pain and obesity may not have the stamina for such activities.
When looking for activities or exercise programs to join always keep socialization fun a top priority, because you will participate more if you’re having fun too. Find activities that don’t add extra joint pain and discomfort but encompass the adequate aerobic intensity, flexibility strength, and balance exercises that help minimize falls while incorporating preventive and therapeutic approaches to achieve results. Here is a list of activities and estimated calorie burn for each activity.
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GT Get Fit Tip: Bad Habits Can Make You Fat
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Packing around some extra pounds?
Here are 5 BAD habits that keep people from losing body fat:
1. Eating to feel pleasure or comfort (u feel guilty/ugly after)
2. Night snacks (average person eats 500 calories after supper)
3. Buying too much food at the grocery ( don’t buy it, don’t bring it home, don’t eat it)
4. Eat on impulse (don’t go eat just because your friend called or somebody brought cookies to the office)
5. Living to eat NOT eating to live
Some bad habits are hard to break but the first phase of any weight loss program is becoming aware of what and why you eat. Think of the big picture and making little changes along the way that will add up and lead you to a healthy fulfilling life.
These are just a few of the bad habits I encounter most
If you have others or need help/advice leave a comment
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Mexico Puts School Children on a DIET
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We should lead, not follow when it comes to children’s health. I will have workouts going for kids to participate in this summer when schools out.
Mexico Puts Its Children on a Diet
By ELISABETH MALKIN
Published: March 13, 2011
MEXICO CITY — Mexico put its schoolchildren on a diet at the beginning of the year. But as often happens with New Year’s resolutions, there are many ways to cheat. Here is some of what is allowed for sale in schools under new guidelines that are intended to combat childhood obesity: lollipops, potato and corn chips (in multiple guises), and cookies (complemented by marshmallow or chocolate filling).
By all measures, Mexico is one of the fattest countries in the world, and the obesity starts early. One in three children is overweight or obese, according to the government. So the nation’s health and education officials stepped in last year to limit what schools could sell at recess. (Schools in Mexico do not provide lunch.)
2011′s Top 5 ways to Burn more FAT
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2011 has started and we are on a mission to lose 2011 lbs – I personaly want to acheive this goal by August and will be happy to do so anytime before.
Make no mistake about it (Bushism) I want to burn FAT, not just “lose weight” and in order to achieve optimal results GET yourself in a fat losing environment.
1. Think before you eat -don’t eat to “feel” something, eat so you can have energy to burn more fat
2. GET SOME SLEEP - go to bed on time, and take naps or just rest your eyes
3. eat more fish - fish has Omega 3 and great source of minerals, such as iron, zinc, potassium (helps build muscle to burn more fat)
4. Lift Weights – benefits of weight training range from increase in bone, heart, and lung strength to metabolism boosting, lowering stress and confidence knowing you can crush that whimp that complains all day at work
5. Help yourself - now in 2011 is the time to take care of yourself so you can be more productive and help others. Our society in Ky is deteriorating because of the health of our people. Motivate yourself to lose some fat and your results will motivate someone else. The best help is self help.
We all want to be healthy and the best way to do that is to rid yourself of all that extra body fat .
Obesity kills – kill Obesity
All of us can, if you will
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Here are 5 proven ways to promote health and wellness
in your family. Give yourself and your family the chance to
adjust and make plans as you go. Encourage every member
to provide input and be a part of something that is positive
and benefits the family as a whole.
Be the Example
Time after work should incorporate leisure activities outside of the home. Get MOTIVATED, incorporate structured physical activities like sports or exercise. Join a gym or go to the park for a nature walk. Take advantage of the local parks. Kereiakes, Preston Miller, Roland Bland and H.P. Thomas, as well as Lost River Cave & Valley all offer walking or nature trails. This is a fun and free way to promote exercise within your family.
Don’t use Food as a Reward
Success of a measured outcome deserves parental acknowledgement but that reward does not have to encompass food. Take kids to a movie or add up points for a favorite vacation destination.
Limit Tv, Game, Cell Phone, and Computer Time
Spending excessive amounts of time in front of the TV or computer can lead to mindless snacking causing weight gain and weight-related health problems. Try to make it a rule to eat all meals and snacks while sitting at the table.
Teach your Kids to Cook
Show them what is included in a healthy meal and how to incorporate fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean meats. Teach children what foods are healthy and allowed to eat; not what is forbidden!
Family Time
Parents that are too tried after work to provide a nutritious meal for their family will often resort to restaurants. While dining out, it is hard to control portion size when you are paying top dollar for a plate of food. Preparing meals at home not only provides balanced nutrients but also can be a way to promote family time and enjoy the opportunity to get involved in your children’s lives.
Obesity kills, help stop obesity related diseases in Kentucky. All of us can if you will. For more information or to find out where I am training feel free to contact me by email at: dnucksfit@yahoo.com.
About the authorDavid has made physical fitness and healthy living a lifelong quest. He is the owner of a local fitness studio in Bowling Green. He holds a M.S. in Exercise Science from WKU and has been certified by the American College of Sports Medicine.
Repost: http://www.bgparent.com/articles/obesity.html
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