Archive for March, 2010
WDS TV- Episode 7- Snacks, Snacks, Snacks!!!
on March 31st, 2010 by Rob
moreThe big FAT deal about FATS!!
on March 29th, 2010 by Rob
Gram for gram fat has about twice the calories as carbohydrates or protein. This is why you see so many people worrying about the amount of fat that they eat. This is also why you have seen over the years so many diets and diet plans that have focused on fats.
But, here is the deal…. not all fats are completely bad. This is ESECIALLY true if they are eaten in moderation. Before I got into all of this diet, exercise and general health stuff, I was fairly confused about proteins, carbs and fats. Well, here is the skinny on fat.
There are basiclly three kinds:
1. Unsaturated fats- these don’t raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol but just a little and can improve the HDL (good). Walnuts (a personal favorite), fish (very big for me not only during the challenge but all my life), olives, and vegetable oils (canola, corn, peanut, safflower, soybean and sunflower).
2. Saturated fats- raise LDL cholesterol significantly- fats from animal sources primarily make up this category (meat and dairy) but also includes some vegetable oils (palm and coconut)- I have to tell you, it is SCARY how much palm and coconut oil is in candy…. just check it for yourself, it seems like it is in EVERYTHING in the convenience store.
3. Trans fats- this is kind of a new one…. well, at least I had never heard of it till just a few years ago. Trans fats are the worst because not only do they raise the LDL (bad) but they lower HDL (good)- just try to avoid these all together…. this is becoming easier because so many food manufacturers are starting to see that consumers are keying on the lack of this poison. This is going to include things like- some margarines (especially hard ones) and many processed foods (cookies, crackers, do-nuts)—- notice the Mississippi spelling!!
And that is the BIG FAT DEAL!
moreI just don’t dig on swine!!
on March 27th, 2010 by Rob
I don’t really know what to say! Other than MMMMMMM- BACON! Did Homer Simpon ever say that?? Sounds like something he would say!
moreTeamwork is the only way to succeed!!
on March 27th, 2010 by Rob
moreHug your colon
on March 26th, 2010 by Rob
Regular exercise helps people with colon cancer.
According to a study in the December 14, 2009 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, Boston Mass. researchers looked at over 600 men who had the disease. Those that exercised regularly were 53% less likely to die… well, we will all eventually die, but they were prone to stick around for at least another 8 years.
The ones that did the best were the ones that exercised at least 6 hours per week.
moreIts pretty easy being green!!
on March 25th, 2010 by Rob
Ah… St. Paddy’s day. Does anyone remember that commercial a few years back where the guys decorated a keg of Guinness like a Christmas tree? Very funny stuff.
Well, since I got on the health bandwagon… instead of going to the parade and drinking Guinness all day (like I did when I was younger… and fatter)- I ran the 5K race.
The Team!!
A big pat on the back for Garland… he wanted to break 32 mins for a 5K time. HE SHATTERED IT!!! 31:10— good job my man!!
Joel and I
See- you can be healthy- and run- and do things other than drink beer all day! Well, I just drank beer later that day.
BTW- Beth, I know you are out of town and everything, but I did NOT hit on her… it was difficult, but I restrained myself!!
moreDiabetes Awareness Day!!
on March 23rd, 2010 by Rob
moreWDS TV- Episode 4- Teamwork!!
on March 22nd, 2010 by Rob
moreWill this make a good TV show??
on March 22nd, 2010 by Rob
Now that I have started vlogging… doing a video blog, it has started to come up. That is… now I sit around and think about what would be good.
In the Clarion-Ledger the other day, I read about a girl from Mississippi that apparently will make a good story. It seems that Dr. Oz is going to have her on the show.
In 1994 Cathea Simelton was Ms. Tippah county (are you familiar with the caviar from there???- if not, visit Newk’s)- she is living in D.C. now and appareently has put on a few pounds.
What I thought was interesting about this article though, was not that she was once a beauty queen and has now become overweight… I mean, heck, that could happen to anybody. What is interesting is that she has a degree in biology and a masters in food and nutritional science. Well… you would think she would know better.
But that just goes to show you, this really can happen to anybody… even beauty contestants and nutritionists… its because this is such a complex problem… being overweight. Its not as easy as eat less and exercise more. There are a hundred things that go into it… and it is so hard to change.
I hope that I can help others make some changes and I don’t want to lead anyone to believe that I don’t struggle with changes as well.
Oh, and don’t forget to try the caviar!!!
moreWDS TV- Episode 3- Books
on March 19th, 2010 by Rob
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