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Diabetes. Will You Be Next?
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
If you “don’t have time” for any form of sport or exercise and eat fatty takeaways and fast foods, you could be a candidate for “metabolic syndrome.”
What is it and how do you avoid it?
Kate was a hard-working stockbroker. She worked long hours sitting at her computer and regularly took work home. Because of her busy lifestyle, she “didn’t have time” for any form of sport or exercise and existed mainly on fatty takeaways and fast foods. Breakfast was usually coffee and toast.
Her lifestyle eventually caught up with her. She put on weight around the waist and could not fit into her favorite jeans. She also became very tired and noticed an increased thirst. On the advice of both parents, she reluctantly visited her doctor. Her blood pressure at 135/85 was very high for her age and further tests revealed high LDL [bad] and low HDL]good] cholesterol levels. Her blood sugar level was also high.
Kate, at the age of 34 had a combination of factors called “metabolic syndrome” or “syndrome X”. These, plus a number of other factors can lead to type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Kate was very lucky. Her quick action meant that she could embark on a program of lifestyle changes to regain her health and fitness. Her doctor suggested the following 4 diabetes beating strategies.
Lose weight, particularly around the waist.
Exercise. Both aerobic and resistance.
Modify her diet.
Take healthy supplements.
HERE IS KATE’S PROGRAM.
Her biggest challenge and critical health issue, was to remove excess fat from her waist. Her waist measurement of 88cm [35 inches] indicated the possibility of insulin resistance or the decreased ability of her pancreas to convert sugar or glucose into insulin. Exercise and Diet became an important part of her program.
EXERCISE.
Kate joined her local health club and started a program including both aerobic and resistance exercises.
A study at Yale and reported in Journal of Applied Physiology, January 2006 showed that intense exercise is far more effective in preventing and controlling diabetes than exercising at a leisurely pace.
The most tissue damage occurs immediately after eating, when blood sugar levels rise the highest. After you eat, sugar goes from the intestines into the bloodstream. The only places that sugar can be stored are in your muscles and liver. When your muscles are not exercised, they are full of sugar and sugar has no place to go after it enters your bloodstream. This can result in increased body fat, particularly around the waist.
On the other hand, when your muscles are exercised, they empty their stored sugar. Then when you eat, sugar can go from the intestines into the bloodstream and then immediately into your muscles, preventing a high rise in blood sugar and suppressing fat formation.
If it is not convenient to join a health club, it is possible to enjoy similar benefits by taking a brisk 30 to 40 minute [minimum] walk before a meal, particularly your main meal of the day. According to University of Western Australia clinical professor of medicine, Dr Tim Welborn, many overseas experts are now saying that to prevent becoming overweight and at risk of a range of diseases including diabetes, people needed to get 60-90 minutes of mild to moderate physical activity every day.
A recent study at the University of Alabama found that women on a strength training program for 25 weeks lost significant amounts of belly fat, the dangerous kind that increases your risk of heart disease and diabetes.
DIET CHANGES.
Modifications to her diet included removing foods containing saturated fats and eating more low GI [glycemic index] foods. The glycemic index is a ranking of foods according to how rapidly there is a rise in blood sugar. High GI foods are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, sending blood sugar soaring, causing heavy insulin production and giving a rapid energy spike. This is soon followed by a crash that leaves you with flagging concentration and food cravings. Kate’s diet included a high proportion of high GI foods, including French fries, white bread, cakes and pastries, white rice, doughnuts and potatoes.
Research studies at Harvard University suggest that if you want to avoid type 2 diabetes, eating too many potatoes [especially from foods like French fries] raises your risk. Sweet potatoes have a lower glycemic load than white potatoes.
Dr Ray D. Strand, author of Healthy for Life [real life] recommends a healthful low GI diet that does not spike blood sugar. This includes fresh fruit and vegetables, many types of beans, brown rice, lentils and oatmeal. These high fiber foods trigger only a moderate rise in blood sugar, enter the bloodstream slowly and reduce food cravings. Other low GI foods include legumes, nuts and seeds.
Kate’s doctor “insisted” that she eat a breakfast including fruit and oatmeal or muesli. To this could be added blueberries and ground flaxseeds. The result is a substantial, low GI, high fiber meal which is absorbed slowly, reduces mid morning hunger pangs and is gentle on the pancreas. I always add blueberries to my morning cereals. They are high in fiber and antioxidants and as a bonus, taste delicious.
HEALTHY SUPPLEMENTS.
To boost cellular nutrition, Dr Strand suggests taking high quality antioxidants
[ including vitamins C and E] with each meal. Other helpful supplements include chromium, magnesium, fenugreek, potassium, omega 3 fish oil, apple cider vinegar and selenium.
Never start a new treatment before consulting your doctor, especially if you are currently taking medication. The information published in this article is not intended as a substitute for personal medical advice from your physician or other qualified health-care practitioner. It is for information purposes only.
Graeme Lanham
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/diabetes-will-you-be-next-69976.html
Reduce Your Double Chin
Saturday, May 1st, 2010
If you want to reduce your double chin there is no shortcut that can help you. You would have to reduce your overall body fat percentage in order to lose that unattractive flab from your face. A simple exercise that will reduce your double chin is convenient but you would have to work harder than that. You would require a new diet chart and some exercise to reduce body fat.
It is unfortunate that there is no fast and easy way to reduce your double chin but all is not lost for there is a fairly uncomplicated process by which you can achieve your objective. A double chin is nothing but fat accumulated around the neck, hence if you manage to reduce your gross body fat you will lose your double chin as well.
The good news is that while you try to reduce your double chin your general health will improve. Nothing is better for your body than losing some amount of weight provided it is done in the right way. Crash diets might seem to work in the long run but the weight eventually recurs. Moreover in the long run they completely ruin your system. You need to follow a proper routine that includes a healthy Diet and some exercise. This is pretty easy to do if you know what to do.
You should start by chalking out a diet plan. Always consult a doctor before going on a diet for you need to find a plan that suits your body time. What you basically need to go is cut out on the amount of fat you consume. So instead of munching on a packet of potato chips when you feel like snacking you can opt for carrots. Your regular food intake should include only 10-14% fat and liberal portions of protein, carbs and fiber. Fish is a great source of protein as apart from being low on saturated fat and it is also a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Some great vegetables you can have on the side are corn, cucumbers, red or green peppers and broccoli. They supply you with vitamins and minerals and speed up your metabolic rate that makes you lose weight faster.
Secondly, you need to get that heart pumping. Doing some cardio-vascular exercises like running or walking on a daily basis is necessary to burn fat. You can do other things besides running. Playing sport is a great idea. I used to play racquetball which apart from being fun also gives you a nice workout. But there’s no pressure if you don’t like sports. There are other options, like the treadmill for example.
Thirdly, you need some exercises that will tone your body and help you build muscle mass. They can be simple free hand exercises like push-ups, pull-ups and sit-ups. These three add shape to your body and burn fat. Eventually you will want to get into the gym and do some light weight lifting to strengthen your muscles.
The last thing that you must do is to make a schedule and set some workable goals. It is very satisfying when you achieve one of the targets you have set for yourself. If these tips on how to reduce a double chin have been helpful, you may want to create a professional plan for getting rid of body fat. Just believe in your self. Always remember that you can do it!
Jared Rothe
http://www.articlesbase.com/anti-aging-articles/reduce-your-double-chin-730353.html
Pause Being Fat to Encounter Portentous
Friday, April 30th, 2010
A healthy lifestyle is important for everyone and for many accounts. The leading is that it helps folk live longer. In addition, those who lead a healthy lifestyle could avoid some of the common diseases these as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
Leading a healthy lifestyle also means being more alive. These are the people who don?t breathe heavily after climbing a flight of stairs, or demonstrate problems playing at odds with with their children. They?re able to experience more things than those who eat a multitude crisps and other junk foods and seldom exercise.
Obesity is a serious problem facing individuals now, yet myriads folk don?t realise the problems associated with being overweight. Those who are overweight show more serious health risks and demonstrate a higher than normal chance of getting certain diseases like diabetes. Those who lose weight significantly reduce the possibility of developing one of these conditions.
Those who are overweight also face body issues because of their poor selfhood-esteem. They may reduce to fad or crash Diets to lose the extra weight, which may also lead to certain ailments. These individuals also have a high risk of developing heart problems in the future.
There are multitudinous ideas that a smoking addiction is bad for a individual?s health. The tar in a cigarette is one. Tar from the smoke being inhaled with each cigarette will gradually contruct up on a individual?s bronchial tubes, which leads to their lungs. The smoke from the cigarette will burn the cilia that help protect the lungs. Carbon monoxide is another perilous aspect of smoking. Smoke increases the amount of this deadly chemical within the lungs, and the gas becomes absorbed into the blood. This causes users not to carry oxygen as well, and the smoker therefore must exert more exertion for tasks than a non-smoker would. Higher levels of carbon monoxide also present the ability to impair a individual?s vision.
Exercise is extremely important in now?s world. With the rise of video games, computer games, desk jobs, and fast food, the body wants to exercise to stay healthy. Exercise could make you feel commendable. Numerous humans feel a ?rush? when they exercise hard; this is in fact a rush of endorphins. Endorphins make the body and mind feel well known. Exercise is important to keep your muscles flexible and to keep them from becoming atrophied, which means that a integral of the body starts to waste away. The more exercise a human gets, the more physically fit they are, and the more they are able to do. Exercise is also important when you need to lose weight, as diet alone might not always do it.
Multitudinous athletes who exercise regularly compliment this with a healthy diet. This doesn?t allude to overloading with lots of salad, but balancing meals and not eating too legions fats. The benefits to a healthy diet are basically the same as related to exercising. If they have a healthy diet, they could expect to be fond of greater moods, have more initiative, and feel confident not being over weight.
Leading a healthy lifestyle helps individuals live longer and happier lives. They feel better about their bodies, which helps improve their own-esteem. It also gives them more time to do the things they love, without worrying about how their bodies will feel later.
Those who lead healthy lifestyles also demonstrate the added benefit of living longer because they reduce their chances of catching certain diseases. Cancer, heart problems, diabetes, and high blood pressure are every one of conditions that may occur in those who lead less than healthy lives. Creating a thin changes though can help eliminate those worries.
Maria Literral
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/pause-being-fat-to-encounter-portentous-720859.html
If you are a nutritionist or personal trainer____ Is Calorie Cycling a Crash Diet?
Saturday, April 24th, 2010Is Calorie Cycling a Crash Diet? Does it work for permanent fat loss?
No acai berry suggestions please.
It can facilitate quick body fat reduction if done properly but only permanent changes to your diet will be sustainable. In other words once you reach your goal body fat percentage you need to adjust your intake to match your body weight. The only reason in theory people cycle their caloric intake is to avoid the eventual metabolic slow down that occurs on highly restrictive Diets. Athletes do basically the same thing in reverse by increasing the amount they eat on days they train to avoid running into a calorie deficit.
is it healthy to crash diet but have protein shakes?
Sunday, April 18th, 2010I’m going to crash Diet with a few protein shakes to keep up my muscle for a couple of months is it safe
crash dieting is never safe……but since you are prolly gonna do it anyway here are some tips
take a good "2 a day" multi-vitamin
stay hydrated with water
protein shakes will be good because they contain additional vitamins but done expect to keep all your muscles
What is a good crash diet so i can loose weight fast and keep it off?
Monday, April 12th, 2010Okay so I am currently trying to loose weight, my mid section is my only problem. Many people say crunches/sit ups, but I am more looking for a crash Diet. So i can loose weight fast. I also do not have much time to work out I hope by dieting and loosing some weight I will be motivated to work out. Help please? Every crash diet helps!
There is absolutely no way around it, to lose fat the healthy way you have to exercise and diet. You just have to be persistent and committed until you lose all the fat you want. I have started a diet and exercise plan Iām very happy with, check it out, maybe it works for you to.
it’s called BEAUTIFUL BODY EXPERIMENT, you can Google it. cheers and good luck!
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Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
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Tuesday, April 6th, 2010
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What sorts of food do you eat during a crash diet?
Tuesday, April 6th, 2010I know it’s definitely not healthy and there is almost a 100% chance that I will gain that weight back, but I am having difficulty losing more weight (lost about 10-13 pounds) and now I was to lose more instantly, confident that I can keep it off with my workout routine and diet. What are some things to eat that will make me lose weight instantly/how to do a crash Diet?
See a doctor before you do something potentially dangerous. Change your workout routine, eat more veggies and less carbs, eat more lean protein and use low fat dairy because it will help to coat your intestines and flush more fat from your system.