Archive for the 'Low Carb' Category

Way back in January 08 the LC Golfer talked about the causes of a slice, particularly as it relates to men, saying that belly fat was a huge problem.  Well, it's s a much bigger problem than I thought with implications that abdominal fat, if allowed to get out of control, WILL eventually lead to diabetes and heart issues. Speaking for myself,  60 years-old, overweight, yet still "healthy" I have been dodging bullets too long. Now it's a question of when, not if, something weird will happen and believe me, I do not want that!

Healthy Perspectives is the New Low Carb

Don't we have enough problems already? To throw health problems on top of everything else, when we have the power to do something about it? Seems a shame, doesn't it? So what better time for me (or anyone else) to get serious about a plan to get control of my body back?

Fortunately the answer to all my problems may have just arrived on the scene in time to save me from myself. There may be a way after all to eat low-carb and not have to overload on protein. Been there done that!

Healthy Perspectives just opened their doors in my home town, and after attending several of their functions, tasting the food, perusing their shelves, I am excited about the possibilities.  Healthy Perspectives is about "creating your best quality of life "Naturally"

I attended their  grand opening and open house on April 16th and I got to sample some of the things you get to eat when you join their program. More about that later on but as an Atkins and South Beach advocate for many years I can tell you that this place is different. Last night I attended an introductory session given by Healthy Perspectives owner, Cindy Bryant. All I can say after that is – where do I sign?

This next bit is totally amateur video at it's finest but I was in a hurry to get it posted so I could talk to Cindy about my role in getting the word out about this wonderful program. And demonstrate to her and Daniel, her husband, just what a genius I am at online promotion and social media marketing!

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Here is a tip from a former marine who gained too much weight after leaving the Marine Corps.

You don't have to dedicate yourself to any diet plan or low-carb regimen to lose weight. Just substitute what you might eat in carbs with fat instead, bacon vs donuts, cheese vs cereal, or a sandwich with mayo without the bread.  Doing this will have much less impact on insulin levels, where upswings cause weight gain.

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Remember the Dagwood Sandwich?

When I was a kid I used to watch in awe as my Dad chowed down on a sandwich he made with liverwurst or other deli items  (usually a Dagwood size, if you recall what that was and if you are too young to know about a Dagwood sandwich, well, just think huge). He would rub his hands together in anticipation, open his mouth as wide as he could, and take these monster bites, rolling his eyes and moaning with pleasure. He didn't restrict his great white shark bites to just sandwiches either, just about anything he consumed was done in a manner that suggested it might be his last meal.

Take All You Want but Eat All You Take

Of course, later on when my mouth could handle it I too started eating like my Dad,  a way that I convinced myself had me enjoying food more. I didn't just pick up this eating style during my stint in the Marine Corps, although I ate fast most of the time because I was extremely hungry or was in a hurry to get somewhere. The marines will tell you "take all you want, but eat all you take". (more…)

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Get Me OUTSIDE!

I don't like treadmills in the spare bedroom, garage, working out at health clubs or other forms of indoor exercise,  other than they are boring, boring, boring, wall mounted TV or not. I don't care if Oprah has Michelle Obama, Tom Cruise, David Letterman, Ellen, Donald Trump and Tiger Woods on the same show! (wouldn't that be a show?), indoor workouts just don't work for me, even if I have a window to look out of.

If you ever wondered why your new year's resolution to exercise and lose weight lost it's momentum after only a few weeks here is a clue:

Hello! It's winter out there, cold, rainy, gloomy, etc. Your brain wants to be doing something outdoors, walking, hiking, just about anything as long as it's outside while your body cringes at the thought. Some refer to exercising outdoors as eco-therapy, or green exercise, although I think that word green is overused. Did you know for example that the color green balances the nervous system and is supposed to have a calm, soothing, effect?

When there isn't a whole lot of green around during winter where you live it can be tough to get motivated, much less stay that way until spring. But don't despair, just by seeking the natural world you can reap the benefits of re-connecting with the environment – a reduction in anger and stress levels only to mention a couple. Take the dog for a walk, bundle up and breathe the fresh air.

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