Empty Nest Mamas http://www.emptynestmamas.com Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:57:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 en Diet Fitness Explained http://www.emptynestmamas.com/diet-fitness-explained http://www.emptynestmamas.com/diet-fitness-explained#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:14:00 +0000 admin http://www.emptynestmamas.com/diet-fitness-explained Despite the rise in obesity and weight problems in general, a growing number of people nowadays are very conscious about their own health and fitness. It would be easy to put the blame on one single thing but the truth is, despite the obesity pandemic the world is facing we are still a society that pays great attention to the looks. Consequently gyms, health spas, fitness clubs and equipment manufacturers are all doing very well with what everyone hopes is not just another short-time trend.

Although to be honest, pretending the subject is of minor importance is not easy with amount of advertising that goes on to promote diet fitness. What isn’t emphasised enough though is the responsibility we all have to eat healthy as part of this regime and not just to expect exercise and fitness to be a cure for all. We need to keep in mind the fact that our bodies require a certain level of nourishment if they are going to be able to regenerate at a decent rate and stay healthy and diet and fitness go hand in hand. The subject is broad and many different, often opposing, opinions are aimed at us and because of this it is often confusing deciding on which course of action to take like the high-carb versus the high-fat debate which seems to continue without being resolved.

The first thing you need to know is the core differences between these two diet approaches because as the name implies, high-carb diets concentrate on taking in foods rich in carbs while high fat diets focus on fat-rich foods. The fans of eating high carbohydrate foods believe these are best owing to the amount of glycogen that can be stored in the muscles ready for instant release.

Fats, on the other hand, are well-known for being the richest source of calories. The choice is yours but unless you want to put on extra weight in the form of body fat, you are advised not to follow both programs.

If your are aiming at losing body fat then you will need to stick to a diet fitness routine but remember this is not just a short term goal. Research shows that sustainable loss of fat can only be achieved on a diet which takes into consideration the individual food preferences, lifestyle and medical profile.

The problem with most diets is that people can’t wait to come off them but if one can be tailored made for you then there is a greater chance you will stay on it and eat in moderation and a variety of food groups. Having made that point, it is only fair to say that as part of a healthy diet to lose weight, certain vitamins and other nutrients essential for good health must still be taken if the body wants to remain strong and make the most of the benefits of healthy eating.

]]> http://www.emptynestmamas.com/diet-fitness-explained/feed Permanent Weight Control With Leptin Diet http://www.emptynestmamas.com/permanent-weight-control-with-leptin-diet http://www.emptynestmamas.com/permanent-weight-control-with-leptin-diet#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:54:00 +0000 admin http://www.emptynestmamas.com/let-leptin-lighten-your-load A new book, Mastering Leptin, by clinical nutritionist Byron J. Richards, claims permanent weight loss is possible.

He found that the majority of overweight individuals develop a problem called leptin resistance. “Leptin is the most important hormone controlling metabolic rate. Once a leptin resistance problem occurs, metabolism runs slow, weight is easily gained, and weight gain following any diet is automatic.”

Richards identified 5 key principles for eating that avoid leptin resistance. One is that ANY snacking between meals snack, seriously disrupts the natural rhythm of the leptin hormone, virtually dooming people to progressive weight gain and poor health.

Richards documents how leptin resistance is the primary cause of obesity-related disease that kills 300,000 Americans a year. He identifies the precise mechanism behind leptin induced breast cancer, prostate cancer, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart disease. This is the first time this information has ever been clearly explained.

Best of all, the solution is easy — just follow 5 rules for eating. Doing so enables metabolism to run at a more optimal level, getting more energy from less food. Cravings and binge eating disappear, along with that unwanted abdominal body weight. This is not a diet, it is a lifestyle.

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