The Only Diet That Works
September 7th, 2008 by Go Weblog
We know that diets don’t work, although there is one diet that does.
It doesn’t have anything to do with what you eat, rather what you see and hear.
What is it?
The “media diet”.
You avoid the media - including radio, television and newspapers.
Have you noticed when you watch, read or listen to the news, it’s almost all negative? With a constant input of negativity, it’s more difficult to have a positive outlook, to reach your health and life goals, and enjoy your life. Nothing supresses your immune system more than bad news and negativity.
And when you’re watching television programs, you’re watching others enjoying their lives (or ruining them) while they make a great living at it! Usually, these actors are attractive, wealthy and healthy looking.
Why spend your life listening to all the negative things going on in the world and watching others enjoy their lives? Make your own life the best ever!
You might ask, how will I find out what’s happening in the world without getting the news? Well, you’d be surprised how little it all means to your personally. Let me ask you to try this. Don’t watch or read the news for 1 week. Then don’t watch television for a week. Then try it for a month and see how your life has changed. What do you have to lose other than gaining more time?
Just imagine what you could do with an extra 10-15 hours a week:
-You can start an exercise and activity program to lose weight and increase your health.
-You can read on a topic of your interest.
-You can spend more time with your family.
-You can learn a new skill
-You can become more valuable to your employer and increase your income
-You can start or get back to a hobby.
-You can start a new business.
-You can learn how to overcome a health challenge
-You can learn how to prepare healthy meals
-You can become an expert at something you enjoy.
-You can volunteer and help others.
A recent study of the habits of members of the National Weight Control Registry a group of about 5,000 people who have lost an average of 73 pounds and kept off at least 30 of them for more than six years found that most watch fewer than 10 hours of TV a week.
Members of the Weight Control Registry that increased TV viewing habits were more likely to gain weight.
I’ve been on the media diet for just under a year now and it’s made a significant impact on my life. Sure, I watch a tv program or movie a few times a month just for fun. With the extra time (some studies report that American families watch television over 52 hours a week) I’ve been able to reach more goals, make new and enhance existing relationships, help others more often and better my health.
You’re Awesome and YOU can do it!
Mark Idzik is an author, health and weight loss coach and natural health advocate. Get his free 37 Tips To Permanent Weight Loss Ecourse.
Tags: diet, food, health, inspiration, lose weight, resolution, tv, weight loss, wellnessHealthy Diets - Is this the World’s Healthiest Diet
June 7th, 2008 by Go Weblog
The Japanese enjoy one of the healthiest diets on earth. Japan’s population has the lowest level of obesity in the developed world and people tend to live longer than any other country.
The Japanese diet is an easy and fun diet to follow.
Healthy Diets should be Effortless
There are major concerns over low or no carb diets, such as the Atkins diet. These diets are not natural, and aside from health concerns, many people find them difficult to follow.
The Japanese diet is natural and a sensible way to eat (similar to the Mediterranean diet) and like most healthy diets it is not difficult to follow.
The Perfect Healthy Diet for Everyone
The traditional Japanese diet is very low in cholesterol, fat, and calories and high in fiber and here are the eight secrets of its success:
1. Eat Rice
How many times in a week do you eat rice? For the Japanese it is normally daily.
Rice is rich in carbohydrates and proteins it is the basis of the Japanese diet.
2. Eat More Fish
The Japanese eat about 70kg of fish per person per year, that’s four times as much as the average for the rest of the world.
Eating fish (particularly oily fish) lowers the risk of disease and increases vitality.
3. Eat Soya
The Japanese eat 10 times more Soya produce than any other nation. Low in calories and fat and high in protein Soya is also packed with plant oestrogen.
4. Variety
A recent study showed that Japanese people eat an average of 100 different foods a week, compared to just 30 in other western countries. This well balanced diet provides all the nutrients the body needs.
A premium is also placed upon freshness and natural flavor; people like to eat ingredients at their “shun” or “now-in-season” in Japanese.
Eating the ingredients in season provides variety and a better way to get all the nutrients you need naturally; also a lot of raw foods are eaten that have a higher nutritional value than heavily cooked foods.
5. Portion Control
Portions tend to be smaller and are savored, and it is this portion control that stops binging and over eating.
Each portion is eaten slowly, so the stomach has more time to register when it is full. Eating slowly also aids digestion and absorption of the nutrients in the food.
6. Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, giving a boost of energy and preventing hunger pangs later.
A typical breakfast might include green tea, steamed rice, miso soup with tofu, spring onions and maybe omelette and grilled salmon. Sounds better than Muesli to me!
7. Cook Light
In the Japanese diet, food is usually steamed, pan-fried, simmered or stir fried over intense heat. This method of cooking helps the food retain more of the nutrients and particularly anti ageing antioxidants.
8. Enjoy Sweets
The Japanese diet has room for these treats.
They love chocolate, pastries, ice cream and cookies.
The difference is they view them as a regular treat and do not overdo the portions.
One of the Best Diets on Earth
When looking at healthy diets it is clear that the Japanese have one of the best diets on earth:
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Healthy Diets - Ten Steps to Easy Weight Control
May 16th, 2008 by Go Weblog
Healthy diets promoted by many companies and gurus are anything but healthy diets - in fact, they can be harmful to your long-term health.
So if you are looking for healthy diets then you should consider if they take into account the 10 points below, which are universal in scope and are actually not that difficult to follow.
1. Balance Fat and Protein
Fat should supply around 30% of your total daily calories. Limit your intake of fat by having more vegetables in your diet.
Eat lean meats, light-meat poultry without the skin, fish, and low-fat dairy products. In addition, make sure you limit vegetable oils and butter in your diet.
Protein should be around 15% of your calorie intake. Don’t fall for the myth of so-called healthy diets that recommend eating protein at the expense of fat, it’s not natural and can cause health problems.
2. Limit Your Intake of Saturated Fat
This is the kind of fat, found mostly in animal products, that increases blood cholesterol levels and has other negative health effects. It should supply less than one-third of the calories derived from fat.
Keep your cholesterol intake below 300 milligrams per day.
3. Eat Foods Rich in Complex Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates should contribute around 55% of your total daily calories. Don’t fall for the hype that carbohydrates are bad for you they are not, just make sure you eat complex carbohydrates.
To help get the right sources, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and six or more servings of whole grains. This will help you obtain the 25 grams of fiber you need each day.
4. Avoid too Much Sugar
Many foods that are high in sugar are also high in fat. Look at the labels to see how much sugar is in a product - many products say they are low in fat, but they are high in sugar, and this turns to fat.
5. Eat Green, Orange, and Yellow Fruits and Vegetables
Examples would be broccoli, carrots, cantaloupe, and citrus fruits. The antioxidants and other nutrients in these foods are increasingly important in helping protect against a variety of diseases.
6. Variety
Eat a variety of foods - this really is the key to a balanced diet. Don’t try to fill your nutrient requirements by eating the same foods every day - it won’t work.
7. Limit Sodium Intake
Your sodium intake should be a maximum of 2,400 milligrams per day. This is equivalent to about a teaspoon of salt. Therefore, Avoid salty foods and be careful to check food labels carefully for sodium content.
8. Vitamins and Minerals from Food
Supplements cannot substitute for a healthy diet, which supplies nutrients and other compounds besides vitamins and minerals. Foods also provide the “synergy” that many nutrients require so that they can be effective, and be broken down in the body and utilized correctly.
9. Maintain a Desirable Weight
Don’t ignore exercise, it only needs to be moderate, you don’t have to kill yourself in the gym! The two biggest causes of obesity are processed unnatural foods and our modern lazy life style.
10. Enjoy your Food
If you drink alcohol, eat chocolate, crisps etc you can - but don’t overdo it. Why shouldn’t you eat what you really enjoy? There is no reason why you can’t.
Healthy Diets are Balanced Diets
There are many healthy diets to choose from, and they’re all different, but the basis of any healthy diet should take into account the 10 points outlined here.
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