A monthly column on diet, exercise and my weight loss journey.
In the course of doing a daily radio show, a lot of information comes across my desk, much of it having to do with diet, health and exercise. Here’s just a sampling of some recent reports.
GET HEALTHY BY SIMPLY TAKING THE STAIRS
Using the stairs at work instead of taking elevators could be a life saver. A small Swiss study found that walking up and down stairs for three months increased levels of fitness dramatically. Subjects also saw marked reduction in waist size, body fat, blood pressure and cholesterol — all of which are known risk factors for heart disease.
HOW MUCH WEIGHT LOSS?
There are all sorts of extreme diets around that result in people losing 10 or more pounds in a week. That’s not good for your body, say doctors in an article in Men’s Health. The general rule of thumb to lose weight and stay healthy is just about 1 to 2 pounds per week.
DRAW A FOOD PICTURE FOR AN INSTANT MOOD BOOST
Want an instant mood boost? Just draw a picture of your favorite fatty snack food. Researchers discovered that people who sketched pictures of pizza, cupcakes, and strawberries saw their mood boost by 28 percent. Veggies, as you would suspect, had no effect.
AC DIET TRICK
Here’s a way to save money, help the planet, and lose weight: Just turn off your air conditioning. When your body temperature is comfortable, you eat more, but when you’re hot, hunger levels go down. So warm up and reap the benefits according to the book Toxic Fat, by Barry Sears, Ph.D.
Need more than just random tips? Consider connecting with the professionals. Dr Lodge and his team of professionals at Cool Springs MD. Twelve years ago, I lost 65 pounds in 16 weeks thanks to Dr Lodge and his team. If you are frustrated with your weight loss journey, consider partnering with the knowledge, and encouragement that comes with physician driven weight loss at Cool Springs MD.
This monthly column is a two-way street. I would love to hear from you. What has helped you lose weight? Any tips you would like to share? I welcome your feedback, thoughts and ideas and look forward to sharing them in a future article. You can email me at [email protected] or feel free to call me during my live radio show – weekdays between 3 pm – 7 pm on 94 FM The Fish. (800) 826-3637
