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Archive for March, 2010

What is one thing cavemen knew much better than we know now? How to survive in the wild? Yes. But more importantly, they knew how to survive in the healthiest way possible. There were no diet programs in those days nor were there shelves full of diet books. What cavemen knew instinctively was exactly what the best diet that works for them.

Let’s all take a quick lesson from our ancestors and see which elements of their diet are tips we can begin to incorporate right way to lose unwanted body fat and improve our health.

1. Cavemen only ate what they could kill or find in the wild. By no means am I suggesting you begin to kill and hunt for your own food (we do have grocery stores now a days, thank goodness) but we still would benefit greatly by following this method in our own 21st century kind of way. If the food on your plate is not something your fellow caveman friend could have hunted, gathered and found himself, chances are you shouldn’t be eating that food. For example, a plate of lean hamburger and vegetables, followed by fresh fruit is perfect (for you and your new friend) but add a piece of bread or some pasta and now you have confused your fellow cave friend. These are not foods that existed during those times and are foods we are much healthier without.
2. Cavemen only drank what they could find. Do you know what people have been able to find for centuries? That?s right, good old fashioned H2O (water that is). Water is truly the magic potion to weight loss and increased health. Unfortunately a great majority of people are walking around severely dehydrated and suffering from many negative side effects which could all be easily resolved by drinking more water. Hunger, headaches, constipation, and digestive discomfort are just a few of the many symptoms that can easily be resolved by a few cups of water. Make sure to drink half of your bodyweight in ounces of water each day (i.e. 200 lbs should drink 100 ounces).
3. Cavemen stayed active for a majority of their day. I know this isn’t exactly part of their Best Diet but it is an essential and integral part of fat loss and optimized health. Tell your new caveman friend that he has to sit in an office chair all day and then go home and sit on the couch for the rest of the night and he will look at you like you are crazy (not that he doesn’t already think you are crazy but this would make matters worse). Move, move, move. Movement doesn’t always mean formal exercise. Take the stairs to your office, walk the parking lot a few extra times, get up and walk around the office a minimum of once per hour, anything to prevent you from sitting all day long. Today if modern man even tried to keep up with the daily activity and regimen of a caveman, they would quickly fall over in exhaustion.

The Best Diet and the Best Lifestyle plan can be easily established by just modeling the daily activities and food choices of cavemen. Use this question today to establish your own caveman habits ?Is this food or drink something I could have found in the wild thousands of years ago?? If the answer is no, don?t eat it and find yourself a food that is more natural. Of course, don?t forget to share with your new caveman friend!

About Isabel Del Los Rios – Isabel De Los Rios is a certified nutritionist and exercise specialist who has already helped over 25,000 people all over the world lose incredible amounts of weight, regain their health and permanently change their lives. She is the author of The Diet Solution Program and the Owner of New Body ? Center for Fitness and Nutrition in New Jersey.

By Pamela Kleiner

The psychological effects of being heavy – and obesity – can be devastating. People with a weight issue are often made fun of by others who have normal weights. Jokes poking fun at overweight and obese people are familiar in our society. Heavy people are forced to suffer a torrent of psychological barbs not to mention other social discrimination’s. Because of this, the can suffer from low self-esteem, sometimes feel inadequate and are viewed as the source of their own problems.

Every social situation is potentially awkward for a person with excess weight. Appearing in the beach or at public swimming pools, where they wear clothes that are more revealing, is a difficult time. If an overweight person decides to play competitive sports he will often suffer the disgrace of being the least wanted. Quite often, in school, obese or overweight children perform poorer when measured academically than ‘normal’ weight peers – they also tend to have lower grade point averages. When they finally leave school, they have more difficulty gaining acceptance into college and securing jobs and future promotions. Hardly surprising, then, that such life experiences tend to lead to poor self esteem and self-confidence. So starts a succession of social isolation, emotional withdrawal, depression, inactivity, more overeating, and quite often further weight gain.

The distortion of body image and overall body disappointment among obese and overweight people are often implicated in the development of negative self-worth, and can act as risk factors for the development of depression and unhealthy eating patterns. Body image may be affected and partly determined by a person’s cultural values and beliefs regarding beauty and attractiveness.

Many overweight people like to blame any overweight on personal medical conditions like thyroid disease. The simple fact is that, fewer than 1% of those who are overweight or obese have a genuine hormonal imbalance, or other condition. While there isn’t a single reason that 100 explains this phenomenon, likely causes are poor nutrition, bad eating habits, and.

But there are some very simple things an obese or overweight person could do to enhance his/her self-esteem. For starters they could seek the advice of their doctor to determine just how significant the problem is, or if there really is a problem at all. Of course everyone is different and many seem to be fat when compared to family and friends are really just within a normal range for themselves.

Limiting the amount of TV they watch would be a good start. Not surprisingly, there’s a link being overweight and watching television. The average person watches an average of 3 hours of TV every day, – do you know what is the product most commonly advertised purchase item on TV? Food. What’s the most likely thing people do while watching television? Eat – that’s what they do. TV would probably be better limited to a reasonable time, say a couple of hours, every day. More beneficially, TV viewing could be done while exercising.

Those who are overweight have a responsibility to shield themselves from the physical and psychological harm brought about by being overweight. Establishing patterns of healthy eating and exercising sensibly, they can defeat this enemy so that they can live and enjoy life without being weighed down because of being bigger than the ‘average weight.

Pamela Kleiner is a blogger, researcher and an expert on Health and Wellness Tips. Click this link to get more practical Weight and Self Esteem Info. at this site: Weight and Self Esteem.

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Healthy restaurant eating is possible and can be much easier than you think. If your schedule has your traveling a lot or opting for take out often, use the ideas below to stick to your healthy meal plans while still enjoying your meal out.

Eating Out Can Be Healthy. Here is my plan of attack whenever I am on vacation, traveling for business or just in a situation that has me ordering out more than I am able to cook.

I do what I call ?damage control?: Do the best I can, with what I?ve got and have an awesome time on my trip!

Prepare my “emergency kit”. I will pack and take with me: walnuts, almonds, almond butter, organic turkey and beef jerky, apples and pears. None of these need refrigeration so they will keep well wherever you are. If I?m in a situation where there is no protein handy (like when it?s time for a snack), I’ve got my nuts and jerky to tie me over. If you don?t have something handy, you just may find yourself grabbing pretzels and potato chips (or whatever other horrid food people eat while away).

Breakfast

There is always a protein on the menu, no matter what. Omelets, or smoked salmon are my favorite choices but I’ve even gone to places that now carry turkey bacon and turkey sausage on the menu. Stay away from the heavy and deadly pancakes and waffles. This is a blood sugar disaster waiting to happen. Eating a sugar loaded breakfast like this will only set you up for hunger and cravings the rest of the day. And, just may ruin an otherwise great day.

Lunch and Dinner

I have said this before. Most of us know what is healthy on the menu but we still continue to order the crappy stuff. Yes, I do believe in a treat and a cheat meal once or twice a week, but definitely not every night of your vacation. Some people eat and choose items off the menu like they are being sent to starvation camp when they get home. This is not an ?all or nothing? deal. You’ve committed to eating healthy for a lifetime. Don?t worry. The food will always be there whether you eat it all at once or space it out over a lifetime.

Ok, back to my point. First, items on the menu that you know are drenched in heavy sauces are an instant No-No. Fettuccine Alfredo? Come on now. Are you serious? Can you get the steak, veggies and salad instead and be just as happy? Or, the Chicken Cacciatore with a side of broccoli rabe? (Yes, we’re at an Italian restaurant). Often times, our taste buds are really just as happy with a healthier choice. No, this is not deprivation. This is choosing to feel good, be healthy and eat good food at the same time. Comprende?

Desserts

I love desserts too and I will definitely get myself a yummy piece of apple pie or chocolaty treat while I am away. But if the piece of dessert is bigger than the size of my head, I will not eat the whole thing. There is no need. My taste buds are just as happy with a few bites (and my body is happier too). Remember, we?re not going to starvation camp after this. Trust me, there is enough apple pie, chocolate or (insert your favorite dessert here) to have a small amount at a time for the rest of your life.

The Trolls

The who? Yes, you know who the trolls are. Those people who tell you to ?just eat what you want?, or ?don?t torture yourself?. These people always seem to come out of hiding when dining with you at a restaurant. (They are also present at parties and family functions. Be afraid. Be very, very afraid). Don?t let anybody else tell you that taking care of yourself and feeling great is a bad thing. I don?t mean to talk bad about your family and friends, but chances are they are not too thrilled with their current weight and health and really just upset that you actually started to eat healthy and take control of your life.

Remember, there is no need to avoid restaurants and vacations (but please do avoid fast food joints). You just need to focus on the healthier options and have a great time!

About Isabel Del Los Rios – Isabel De Los Rios is a certified nutritionist and exercise specialist who has already helped over 25,000 people all over the world lose incredible amounts of weight, regain their health and permanently change their lives. She is the author of  The Diet Solution Program and the Owner of New Body ? Center for Fitness and Nutrition in New Jersey.