Showing posts with label nutrition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nutrition. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
EXERCISE HELPS PREVENT STROKES BEFORE THEY STRIKE
If you are health-conscious, you know how important our lifestyle is in preventing a host of serious diseases and other medical conditions, including stroke, which is the third leading cause of death right after cancer and heart attacks.
It is now a good time to learn about some preventive measures to protect ourselves from the debilitating “brain attack,” which kills or disables someone in the United States every 45 seconds. Not coincidentally, High Blood Pressure, is a symptom-less condition that can, if left untreated, lead to strokes. Stroke happens when a blood clot blocks an artery, interrupting blood flow to the brain. We do know, however, that physical activity helps prevent the formation of blood clots by stimulating circulation.
While strokes usually happen to people over 55, a disturbing new report recently released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says the incidence of strokes is on the rise among young people, possibly due to the increase in obesity and generally unhealthy lifestyle.
Among controllable and treatable factors that increase a stroke risk are heart disease, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.
The good news, is that many of the stroke-inducing risk factors can be prevented or reduced with simple steps anyone at any age can take– such as a healthy diet and regular exercise. Numerous studies indicate that exercise has significant benefits when it comes to reducing the incidence of strokes. Research also shows that people who are physically active before suffering a stroke may have a less severe loss of brain function and recover better than those who did not exercise before. Either way, physical activity is a stroke of luck – no pun intended.
What workouts are best for stroke prevention?
Any vigorous and sustained physical activity that tackles each of the risk factors will be beneficial. In other words, exercises that raise your heart rate, improve the overall quality of your blood vessels, lower your blood pressure, and reduce or maintain your weight, will be very useful.
For example:
Brisk walking, jogging or even jumping jacks or jumping rope “will strengthen your cardiovascular system and increase the volume of blood and oxygen that moves through your body.”
Strength training “will reduce your body fat and blood pressure, lower your cholesterol level, and build up your endurance, keeping your heart healthy and strong.”
Interval training “combines bursts of high intensity work with periods of rest, so it provides a terrific all-body training without the inconvenience of long and tedious workouts.”
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Crash Dieting May Increase Stress-Induced Binge Eating
There have been studies conducted on the health benefits of weight loss for the long term through calorie restriction, but not many studies have looked at the stress levels and how this calorie restrictive weight loss affects hormones.
A study at the University of Pennsylvania examined hormone changes and behaviors of mice that were fed a calorie restricted diet, which produced significant weight loss over three weeks.
Previous studies have shown that withdrawal from a high fat diet has been shown to increase stress levels. This study showed that the mice that were dieting had higher levels of the stress hormone corticosterone. They also showed symptoms of depression when in stressful situations.
What I think is even more significant is that the mice had altered DNA after they were done dieting that showed changes in the genes that control appetite and stress. These changes even remained after the mice were re-fed and reached their pre-diet weights.
What this research shows is that repeated crash dieting may not only increase stress levels, but also make successful weight loss more difficult. It may make the brain more susceptible to increase future binge eating of high fat foods.
It may actually reprogram how the brain responds to these situations.
Since humans do not usually live in a restricted environment these types of stress level indicators could be important in determining the chances of long term weight loss success.
Now that they have seen these types of results in mice it will be interesting to see if humans increase the same corticosterone hormone and if human genes that control appetite and stress are modified.
A study at the University of Pennsylvania examined hormone changes and behaviors of mice that were fed a calorie restricted diet, which produced significant weight loss over three weeks.
Previous studies have shown that withdrawal from a high fat diet has been shown to increase stress levels. This study showed that the mice that were dieting had higher levels of the stress hormone corticosterone. They also showed symptoms of depression when in stressful situations.
What I think is even more significant is that the mice had altered DNA after they were done dieting that showed changes in the genes that control appetite and stress. These changes even remained after the mice were re-fed and reached their pre-diet weights.
What this research shows is that repeated crash dieting may not only increase stress levels, but also make successful weight loss more difficult. It may make the brain more susceptible to increase future binge eating of high fat foods.
It may actually reprogram how the brain responds to these situations.
Since humans do not usually live in a restricted environment these types of stress level indicators could be important in determining the chances of long term weight loss success.
Now that they have seen these types of results in mice it will be interesting to see if humans increase the same corticosterone hormone and if human genes that control appetite and stress are modified.
We have many solutions that are better than a magic pill, infomercial claims and crash dieting. It is time to get control of your health the right way instead of wasting money on products that do not work! How much money do you spend on supplements that claim they help you lose weight? There is only one proven way to lose weight for good...A life that includes proper eating for your body type and a well rounded fitness program..we are looking forward to helping you live a healthier life!
Source:
Diana E. Pankevich, Sarah L. Teegarden, Andrew D. Hedin, Catherine L. Jensen, and Tracy L. Bale Caloric Restriction Experience Reprograms Stress and Orexigenic Pathways and Promotes Binge Eating. Journal of Neuroscience. December 1, 2010 • 30(48):16399 –16407
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
BAN THE NEW YEAR SLUGGISHNESS WITH ENERGY-BOOSTING EXERCISES
The New Year is upon us and the holiday season will be over! Even if you are one of those people who can’t get enough of the festivities and celebrations, you are probably feeling tired by now. Let’s face it: all this holidaying can be pretty exhausting. What do you do if you feel worn out and dragged out? Do you reach for that extra cup of coffee, an energy drink, or - even worse- a candy bar?
All you probably want to do is curl up and sleep. But here is what scientific studies and anecdotal evidence tell us: Exercise, not hibernation, is the best fatigue-busting and energy-boosting technique. Research has found that people who participate in physical activity decrease their tiredness level by as much as 60 percent and increase their energy by 20 percent. Exercise energizes and recharges not only your body, but also your mind. There is no better way to invigorate you from head to toe.
What are the best pick-me-up exercises? Virtually anything that keeps you moving at a brisk pace and increases your heart rate will be effective. Walking, biking, jogging, swimming, doing jumping jacks, even dancing and rope-skipping, will rev you up. Fitness Boot Camps, Martial Arts Fitness Programs, TRX Training and Metabolic Conditioning based exercise programs are excellent energy boosters because they combine a variety of cardiovascular, strength, endurance, speed, agility, and flexibility workouts.
Whatever exercises you choose, you should schedule your workout first thing in the morning. Exercising any time during the day is beneficial, but if you tire easily, you may not feel motivated to exercise later in the day. But if you start early, you will create energy that lasts all day. And, as an added bonus, a morning workout will raise your metabolism that will burn calories throughout the day.
Another energy-bolstering tip is eating a healthy breakfast. You probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day – and it’s true. It is extremely beneficial if your breakfast includes a serving of whole grains, low-fat protein and dairy, as well as fruit.
Skipping breakfast may make you binge later in the day, when hunger pangs strike. Not only will you feel tired, but also probably end up eating something that you can quickly grab on the go – like junk food. And it’s no secret that eating too much junk food, which is full of saturated fats, as well as sugar or salt, will leave you feeling sluggish and fatigued – exactly the opposite of what you want to accomplish.
You definitely want to find a program that fits your lifestyle and helps you achieve improved physical fitness and health. JMB Fitness offers a variety of programs to fit into your life and our programs focus on you!
All you probably want to do is curl up and sleep. But here is what scientific studies and anecdotal evidence tell us: Exercise, not hibernation, is the best fatigue-busting and energy-boosting technique. Research has found that people who participate in physical activity decrease their tiredness level by as much as 60 percent and increase their energy by 20 percent. Exercise energizes and recharges not only your body, but also your mind. There is no better way to invigorate you from head to toe.
What are the best pick-me-up exercises? Virtually anything that keeps you moving at a brisk pace and increases your heart rate will be effective. Walking, biking, jogging, swimming, doing jumping jacks, even dancing and rope-skipping, will rev you up. Fitness Boot Camps, Martial Arts Fitness Programs, TRX Training and Metabolic Conditioning based exercise programs are excellent energy boosters because they combine a variety of cardiovascular, strength, endurance, speed, agility, and flexibility workouts.
Whatever exercises you choose, you should schedule your workout first thing in the morning. Exercising any time during the day is beneficial, but if you tire easily, you may not feel motivated to exercise later in the day. But if you start early, you will create energy that lasts all day. And, as an added bonus, a morning workout will raise your metabolism that will burn calories throughout the day.
Another energy-bolstering tip is eating a healthy breakfast. You probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day – and it’s true. It is extremely beneficial if your breakfast includes a serving of whole grains, low-fat protein and dairy, as well as fruit.
Skipping breakfast may make you binge later in the day, when hunger pangs strike. Not only will you feel tired, but also probably end up eating something that you can quickly grab on the go – like junk food. And it’s no secret that eating too much junk food, which is full of saturated fats, as well as sugar or salt, will leave you feeling sluggish and fatigued – exactly the opposite of what you want to accomplish.
You definitely want to find a program that fits your lifestyle and helps you achieve improved physical fitness and health. JMB Fitness offers a variety of programs to fit into your life and our programs focus on you!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Starvation Diets Can Cause Deadly Heart Rhythms
Starvation Diets Can Cause Deadly Heart Rhythms
Weight loss typically reduces blood pressure, improves blood sugar regulation and blood fats, and enhances metabolic Rapid weight loss through starvation diets (800 calories or less per day) often causes decreases in muscle tone, and heart rhythm disturbances.
Bulgarian scientists, in a study of 29 obese adults on starvation diets, found that 20 of the subjects developed a potentially fatal heart rhythm called ‘acquired long QT syndrome.’ This greatly increases the risk of ventricular fibrillation and sudden death.
In the normal heart, impulses travel across the chambers and cause a uniform contraction of the atria and ventricles (upper and lower chambers of the heart). Starvation alters cell health and impairs normal conduction of the impulses.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Get off the Couch and Start Moving
When it comes to physical fitness, we are not exactly a nation of movers and shakers. In fact, according to a just-released survey, a staggering 95.9 percent of respondents lead mostly sedentary lifestyles.
The study, published in the October 2010 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, reports that only 5 percent of 80,000 Americans surveyed for this research, engage in physical exercise on any given day.
These findings are truly alarming! Regular exercise is essential for our health, but far too many people prefer inactivity, exposing themselves to many diseases and even premature death. It is a well-established fact that sedentary lifestyle along with poor dietary habits can lead to type 2 diabetes, obesity, certain forms of cancer, heart disease, strokes, and a host of other chronic ailments.
According to US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), another major study linked sedentary lifestyles to 23 percent of deaths from major – and mostly preventable - chronic diseases.
The good news is that many medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease - the number 1 killer of Americans - could be prevented with sensible eating and regular exercise.
DHHS says physical activity can reduce the risk of developing or dying from heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, and high blood pressure. On average, people who are physically active outlive those who are inactive.
It is absolutely mind-boggling that many serious and potentially fatal diseases could be prevented with something as simple as exercise. Fortunately, getting – and staying - in shape is easy, just take a look at the Physical Activity Guidelines recently issued by the DHHS.
They are the most comprehensive recommendations ever published and they stress the importance of exercise. Of particular interest is the recommendation that, for optimum effect, people should do a variety of workouts, such as moderate and vigorous-intensity activities, as well as muscle-strengthening exercises.
It may not be clear to a lot of people just what kind of exercises they should be doing. They may be totally motivated to start getting fit but then they hit a brick wall because they have no clue which exercise works best on which part of the body or muscle group. This is where fitness camps and programs designed by a reputable professional are really a great value. Because they vary exercise routines, focusing on resistance, flexibility and interval training, boot camps are very effective not only for cardiovascular health but also for weight loss, improved immunity, stronger bones, joints and muscles, and overall physical and mental well-being.
In view of the frightening statistics reported by the new study, I am issuing a “call to action” to all those who’d rather sit in front of TV than exercise: “Wake up and smell the coffee. But after you drink it, start working out like your life and health depended on it – because they do!”
The study, published in the October 2010 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, reports that only 5 percent of 80,000 Americans surveyed for this research, engage in physical exercise on any given day.
These findings are truly alarming! Regular exercise is essential for our health, but far too many people prefer inactivity, exposing themselves to many diseases and even premature death. It is a well-established fact that sedentary lifestyle along with poor dietary habits can lead to type 2 diabetes, obesity, certain forms of cancer, heart disease, strokes, and a host of other chronic ailments.
According to US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), another major study linked sedentary lifestyles to 23 percent of deaths from major – and mostly preventable - chronic diseases.
The good news is that many medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease - the number 1 killer of Americans - could be prevented with sensible eating and regular exercise.
DHHS says physical activity can reduce the risk of developing or dying from heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, and high blood pressure. On average, people who are physically active outlive those who are inactive.
It is absolutely mind-boggling that many serious and potentially fatal diseases could be prevented with something as simple as exercise. Fortunately, getting – and staying - in shape is easy, just take a look at the Physical Activity Guidelines recently issued by the DHHS.
They are the most comprehensive recommendations ever published and they stress the importance of exercise. Of particular interest is the recommendation that, for optimum effect, people should do a variety of workouts, such as moderate and vigorous-intensity activities, as well as muscle-strengthening exercises.
It may not be clear to a lot of people just what kind of exercises they should be doing. They may be totally motivated to start getting fit but then they hit a brick wall because they have no clue which exercise works best on which part of the body or muscle group. This is where fitness camps and programs designed by a reputable professional are really a great value. Because they vary exercise routines, focusing on resistance, flexibility and interval training, boot camps are very effective not only for cardiovascular health but also for weight loss, improved immunity, stronger bones, joints and muscles, and overall physical and mental well-being.
In view of the frightening statistics reported by the new study, I am issuing a “call to action” to all those who’d rather sit in front of TV than exercise: “Wake up and smell the coffee. But after you drink it, start working out like your life and health depended on it – because they do!”
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Exercise Boosts Your Immune System
With autumn officially here, we become more prone to colds, coughs, sneezes, sniffles, runny noses, and sore throats that will make us feel miserable through the winter months.
As seasons and weather change, our immune system becomes more vulnerable and less resistant to various infections
Fortunately, finding ways to bolster your immune system is not exactly rocket science.
The good news is that something as simple as regular exercise can keep all those pesky viruses, germs and bacteria at bay. Among many other benefits of physical exercise is that it is a great immunity booster.
In fact, research cited by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), a leading organization in sports medicine and exercise science,shows that regular exercise can help boost the immune system by either stopping viruses in their tracks before they attack us, or by reducing the duration of cold symptoms by half as compared to those who do not exercise.
These findings are borne out by various studies demonstrating that regular exercise produces macrophages, the cells that defend the body against bacteria.
During a moderate workout, these cells circulate through the body, killing viruses and bacteria. And although the immune system returns to its pre-exercise levels very quickly, each workout session appears to reduce the risk of infection over the long term.
That may explain why – as studies indicate – people who work out regularly report fewer colds than non-exercisers.
Certainly, exercise is not a cure-all for whatever ails you, and even the most ardent fitness aficionados will get sick once in a while. However, there is all this compelling evidence suggesting that exercise may lower your risks of common infections.
Now that you know just how beneficial regular workouts can be for your immune system, what kind of fitness regimen should you choose?
Luckily, exercises that are most effective in strengthening the immune system are also those that are great for your heart, weight control, and your health in general, so it’s a ‘win-win’ situation. Boot camps and functional training are really terrific because they focus on the entire body, as well as on core and cardiovascular fitness, balance, strength and agility.
And since boot camp workouts are fun and varied, there is less risk of getting bored than with a regimen that is either monotonous or depends heavily on gym equipment.
If boosting your immune system – and health in general – is your goal, then you certainly shouldn’t choose a fitness routine that will get you into a rut and will make you want to give up. The point is to make exercising so enjoyable that you will want to continue. And our progrms do just that.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Dehydration can it be chronic?
Well we are in the midst of another heat wave here on the East Coast and the biggest concern for us, is staying hydrated. Be sure to drink enough water throughout the day, especially if you are exercising outside. So we emphasize greatly to our Boot campers to hydrate, stay away from caffeine, alcohol and sugary drinks and stick with fresh water, fresh fruits and veggies to help you hydrate. Yet ironically enough you could already be dehydrated before the heat wave started?
How is that possible? And how do you know?
Many things can be a factor in causing your body to be in a state of dehydration, the obvious things would be caffeine, alcohol, soda pop. But have you ever taken a medication that has a warning label stating it may cause dry mouth? Or do you find it difficult to consume just plain old water, so you add a little flavoring in the form of a powder and you think that will help you get hydrated? Are you currently consuming prepackaged, processed foods such as hot dogs or lunch meats? Or maybe you are someone who likes to add salt even before tasting your food. Anything that has high levels of sodium could be depleting your body of water as well.
Unfortunately there are quite a few factors that can contribute to dehydration; but their are quite a few symptoms you could be experiencing that could tell you if you are dehydrated.
1. Fatigue and Energy loss
2. Constipation
3. Digestive Disorders
4. High or low blood pressure
5. Gastritis or stomach ulcers
6. Respiratory troubles (even misdiagnosed asthma)
7. Acid-Alkaline imbalance
8. Excess weight and obesity
9. Excema
10.Cystitis, urinary infections
11. High Cholesterol
12. Rheumatism
13. Early Aging
So take the time today to notice if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. Be aware of what are the factors causing your dehydration. Remember if you are experiencing fatigue and hunger you might just be thirsty. If you are experiencing excessive joint pain you could be lacking on water. So don't discount the healing factors of water, just start drinking.
You should start by moderately increasing your water intake, everything in moderation.
One thing I do need to disclaim, anything in excess can be detrimental, so chugging gallons of water all in one sitting will not help you get hydrated it can be deadly.
Till next time or the next heat wave.
Try to maintain a healthy balance in your life with regular exercise, healthy eating and drinking lots of water...
How is that possible? And how do you know?
Many things can be a factor in causing your body to be in a state of dehydration, the obvious things would be caffeine, alcohol, soda pop. But have you ever taken a medication that has a warning label stating it may cause dry mouth? Or do you find it difficult to consume just plain old water, so you add a little flavoring in the form of a powder and you think that will help you get hydrated? Are you currently consuming prepackaged, processed foods such as hot dogs or lunch meats? Or maybe you are someone who likes to add salt even before tasting your food. Anything that has high levels of sodium could be depleting your body of water as well.
Unfortunately there are quite a few factors that can contribute to dehydration; but their are quite a few symptoms you could be experiencing that could tell you if you are dehydrated.
1. Fatigue and Energy loss
2. Constipation
3. Digestive Disorders
4. High or low blood pressure
5. Gastritis or stomach ulcers
6. Respiratory troubles (even misdiagnosed asthma)
7. Acid-Alkaline imbalance
8. Excess weight and obesity
9. Excema
10.Cystitis, urinary infections
11. High Cholesterol
12. Rheumatism
13. Early Aging
So take the time today to notice if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. Be aware of what are the factors causing your dehydration. Remember if you are experiencing fatigue and hunger you might just be thirsty. If you are experiencing excessive joint pain you could be lacking on water. So don't discount the healing factors of water, just start drinking.
You should start by moderately increasing your water intake, everything in moderation.
One thing I do need to disclaim, anything in excess can be detrimental, so chugging gallons of water all in one sitting will not help you get hydrated it can be deadly.
Till next time or the next heat wave.
Try to maintain a healthy balance in your life with regular exercise, healthy eating and drinking lots of water...
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Workout 4 A Cause Charity Event - August 14th
Most of us saw the news and or read the story in the Daily Local News over the past month about a local man, Kevin Mengel Jr., who was killed by his wife and her boyfriend.
Many of us also know that this young man’s father is Kevin Mengel Sr. - owner of FastSigns in Exton. Kevin Mengel Sr. is a member and strong supporter of our On Tap Network, he is also a long-time member of the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce, former Chairman of the Board and a good friend to all.
Great Valley Adventure Boot Camp will be holding a Special Saturday Boot Camp in the West Chester Area on August 14th at 9am. All proceeds will go directly to the "Kevin Mengle Jr. Children's Trust.
Many of us also know that this young man’s father is Kevin Mengel Sr. - owner of FastSigns in Exton. Kevin Mengel Sr. is a member and strong supporter of our On Tap Network, he is also a long-time member of the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce, former Chairman of the Board and a good friend to all.
Great Valley Adventure Boot Camp will be holding a Special Saturday Boot Camp in the West Chester Area on August 14th at 9am. All proceeds will go directly to the "Kevin Mengle Jr. Children's Trust.
The donation for each attendee is $5 or more, to help the children through this difficult time and have a significant impact on their future.
Please Help Us Make this event Successful.
When: Saturday August 14th 9:00AM
Where: West Goshen Community Park, West Chester
What to Bring: Exercise Mat, Water, and a Towel
Please Note: Each Participant will be asked to complete a brief medical history and release in advance of attending camp to be sure we are aware of any conditions for which you will need modification of exercises.
Register or make a Donation at http://www.Workout4ACause.com
Thursday, January 7, 2010
"Confessions of a Realilty Show Loser", the real story behind "Biggest Loser"
Biggest Loser, anyone heard of it?? Silly question right!? So what happens to all those winners or "losers" as they would call them after the show? No longer in the fishbowl of the cameras, no longer on the "ranch" with Jillian or Bob coaching or yelling, giving them their workouts, no longer provided with a pantry full of the right foods, no longer the support of others trying to reach the same goal. What truly happens to them?
If you are truly curious, you need to catch the new show on Discovery Health about Eric Chopin, Season 3 winner named "Confessions of a Reality Show Loser".
Wow, talk about reality check. Not to give the whole show away but Eric has succeeded in returning to his former self, the man he was that brought him to the "Biggest Loser" in the first place. He not only gained almost (just under 40lbs of his previous weight) all his weight back, but he has managed to find himself in a place of no purpose, working for his father-in-law and hating it, a man struggling to find himself. Or is it, that he never truly lost that man with the excess weight, he only lost the weight?...
What I have learned with my own struggles in the world of weight loss is that you are human and that your journey never ends when the weight comes off. If some of you know me, know that I was once a bodybuilder and trained just as hard as Eric did on the "Biggest Loser" and achieved what some may call the perfect body. Yet achieving the perfect body means that you are expecting perfection from yourself each and everyday. And although you may look the part you certainly don't feel the part of the perfect body.
See the belief is that if you look good on the outside then everything is perfect, you are a successful, happy and you have no worries or problems. So if you are overweight and see someone with the "perfect" body you want to achieve that "perfect" body to make all your troubles go away. But did you know that you still take the mind of your "fat" self with you. Politically incorrect or not when someone is truly overweight the thoughts they experience are loaded with unwanted fat, garbage, trash. Yes there are some who experience weight gain due to medical conditions etc. however they are few and far between.
In a journey to “lose weight” one needs to address those “fat” thoughts in order to achieve a sustained and maintainable “weight loss”. As you will see in Eric’s journey back to “weight loss” he is addressing his true realities of being “fat” in his thoughts.
Although I am not a big fan of the “Biggest Loser” on many levels I do see some lesson’s to be learned. You can see the show addressing on a small scale the emotional “fat loss” journey, as well as this year they addressed the financial “fat loss” journey. However the need, for emotional and physical fat loss, that brings most of the contestants to the show gets lost in the game for the big bucks, as Eric Chopin learned the hard way.
If you are a fan or not a fan of the “Biggest Loser” I recommend you catch an episode of “Confessions of a Reality Show Loser” and what it really takes to lose weight.
If you are truly curious, you need to catch the new show on Discovery Health about Eric Chopin, Season 3 winner named "Confessions of a Reality Show Loser".
Wow, talk about reality check. Not to give the whole show away but Eric has succeeded in returning to his former self, the man he was that brought him to the "Biggest Loser" in the first place. He not only gained almost (just under 40lbs of his previous weight) all his weight back, but he has managed to find himself in a place of no purpose, working for his father-in-law and hating it, a man struggling to find himself. Or is it, that he never truly lost that man with the excess weight, he only lost the weight?...
What I have learned with my own struggles in the world of weight loss is that you are human and that your journey never ends when the weight comes off. If some of you know me, know that I was once a bodybuilder and trained just as hard as Eric did on the "Biggest Loser" and achieved what some may call the perfect body. Yet achieving the perfect body means that you are expecting perfection from yourself each and everyday. And although you may look the part you certainly don't feel the part of the perfect body.
See the belief is that if you look good on the outside then everything is perfect, you are a successful, happy and you have no worries or problems. So if you are overweight and see someone with the "perfect" body you want to achieve that "perfect" body to make all your troubles go away. But did you know that you still take the mind of your "fat" self with you. Politically incorrect or not when someone is truly overweight the thoughts they experience are loaded with unwanted fat, garbage, trash. Yes there are some who experience weight gain due to medical conditions etc. however they are few and far between.
In a journey to “lose weight” one needs to address those “fat” thoughts in order to achieve a sustained and maintainable “weight loss”. As you will see in Eric’s journey back to “weight loss” he is addressing his true realities of being “fat” in his thoughts.
Although I am not a big fan of the “Biggest Loser” on many levels I do see some lesson’s to be learned. You can see the show addressing on a small scale the emotional “fat loss” journey, as well as this year they addressed the financial “fat loss” journey. However the need, for emotional and physical fat loss, that brings most of the contestants to the show gets lost in the game for the big bucks, as Eric Chopin learned the hard way.
If you are a fan or not a fan of the “Biggest Loser” I recommend you catch an episode of “Confessions of a Reality Show Loser” and what it really takes to lose weight.
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