Going on a liquid diet during the holidays could plummet your actual diet instead of help you stay healthy. Holiday beverages are filled with calories lurking beneath the surface of their yummy exterior. Being educated on what is really in your drink could save you a lot of calories this holiday season.
Eggnog is a Christmas classic. A beverage made of milk, cream, eggs and liquor just cannot be good for you! It sounds a little like ice cream in a liquid form. In one cup you could pack as much as 19 grams of fat. There are light eggnogs on the shelves that offer five grams of fat per cup. It still isn't exactly healthy, but for those that cannot go without the nog it might be the answer.
Every coffeehouse is rolling out the red carpet for peppermint mochas and pumpkin spice lattes during the winter. If they are made with whole milk and whipped cream you are looking at 470 calories and 13 to 22 grams of fat packed in 16 ounces! Skim or soy milk will help the calories as well as if you go for the sugar free syrup if it is provided.
The holiday business parties might be hard to get through without an alcoholic beverage. Margaritas made with limeade and tequila don't have fat, but beware of the sugar and over 400 calories packed into ten ounces of drink. The biggest problem with alcoholic beverages is that in moderation they are just fine, but most people down a few at holiday gatherings. The calories add up quickly. Martinis,mojitos and champagne only have about 185 calories. Keep it to one or two drinks and you are okay, but over that you might not only be full of calories, but also making a fool of yourself.
There are a million ways to make hot chocolate. It is usually made with milk, chocolate syrup and whipped cream. The sugar intake will skyrocket if you are not careful. Inhaling 16 grams of fat might not be the best idea so going with skim or soy milk and leaving the whipped cream off will save many calories.
One holiday drink where you usually cannot go wrong is cider. With under 150 calories in an eight ounce serving you sip it slowly as it is hot and you don't usually drink a few in one sitting.
The temptation of warm beverages doesn't end after the holiday season so decide now what is best for your body and make good decisions when surrounded with the temptation to drink your calories.
The Davisson Clinic
Diet by Design
Weight Loss Center
Dr. Harvey G. Davisson
12900 Preston Rd. Suite 1250
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 918-0000
dcdietbydesign@gmail.com
www.davissonclinicwellness.com
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Davisson Clinic: The Psychology of Losing Weight During the Holidays
It's hard enough to lose weight without the added stress of everyone telling you the holidays just are too hard to lose that weight and maybe you should just wait. This statement only proves even more that losing weight can be more psychological than physical. Yes, there are more goodies tempting you during the holidays, but goodies are available year round at the grocery store and gatherings. It's a choice whether to overindulge. Dieting is about a lifestyle change of choices.
You must make the decision to lose weight. Nothing will happen until you mentally decide it is time to shed those pounds. You may have a day or two where you fall off the wagon and eat like a horse. You have to realize that is just fine and you better jump right back on the wagon instead of giving up.
At first it is easy to tackle the dieting lifestyle. You are ready to see results and get to the end of the journey. The problem with this thought is that over time you might get bored with eating well and not seeing the exact results you want. Remember pounds don't just jump away overnight. As you slip into the slums of dieting and the excitement fades remember the goal you had in mind. Remember the benefits you will reap at the end of this journey. It's easy to jump back into old habits, but it isn't healthy. Make being healthy exciting to you so once you think of that journey you smile instead of frown thinking about healthy foods and that treadmill. The journey should be exciting and the beginning of something new for you and your entire future.
There are a million tricks out there that say you can lose five pounds in a day. It sounds all good, but those five pounds are probably just water weight. The only diet at this time that will help you safely lose over one pound in a week is the HCG diet where prescription shots or drops are given to help fat be eaten away faster. The rest of the diets only deplete water and muscle. This journey is not a fast race as the human body cannot keep up with it if it was a race! The changing of eating habits might be slow as you slowly choose the foods that are better for you and learn to incorporate them into each meal.
There are not many dieters in the world who can honestly say they never cheat. No one is a perfect dieter and no one is a competitive diet winner. There is no such thing as our bodies all work differently. The dieters that succeed are the ones who do not take their eyes off the prize. You may eat horribly one day and feel horrible because of it. Hopefully this feeling will help boost your confidence back into the dieting ring. Do not let guilt keep you fat. Let that guilt guide you to a better tomorrow.
As the holidays lure you with their goodies just remember to keep your eye on the journey. The holidays are not the enemy, but can be a welcome friend. While others are gaining the weight that society claims they just have to gain, you can be shedding those pounds because you know the holidays cannot hold you hostage from your goals.
Davisson Clinic
Diet by Design Weight Loss Center
Dr. Harvey G. Davisson
Dallas, TX
You must make the decision to lose weight. Nothing will happen until you mentally decide it is time to shed those pounds. You may have a day or two where you fall off the wagon and eat like a horse. You have to realize that is just fine and you better jump right back on the wagon instead of giving up.
At first it is easy to tackle the dieting lifestyle. You are ready to see results and get to the end of the journey. The problem with this thought is that over time you might get bored with eating well and not seeing the exact results you want. Remember pounds don't just jump away overnight. As you slip into the slums of dieting and the excitement fades remember the goal you had in mind. Remember the benefits you will reap at the end of this journey. It's easy to jump back into old habits, but it isn't healthy. Make being healthy exciting to you so once you think of that journey you smile instead of frown thinking about healthy foods and that treadmill. The journey should be exciting and the beginning of something new for you and your entire future.
There are a million tricks out there that say you can lose five pounds in a day. It sounds all good, but those five pounds are probably just water weight. The only diet at this time that will help you safely lose over one pound in a week is the HCG diet where prescription shots or drops are given to help fat be eaten away faster. The rest of the diets only deplete water and muscle. This journey is not a fast race as the human body cannot keep up with it if it was a race! The changing of eating habits might be slow as you slowly choose the foods that are better for you and learn to incorporate them into each meal.
There are not many dieters in the world who can honestly say they never cheat. No one is a perfect dieter and no one is a competitive diet winner. There is no such thing as our bodies all work differently. The dieters that succeed are the ones who do not take their eyes off the prize. You may eat horribly one day and feel horrible because of it. Hopefully this feeling will help boost your confidence back into the dieting ring. Do not let guilt keep you fat. Let that guilt guide you to a better tomorrow.
As the holidays lure you with their goodies just remember to keep your eye on the journey. The holidays are not the enemy, but can be a welcome friend. While others are gaining the weight that society claims they just have to gain, you can be shedding those pounds because you know the holidays cannot hold you hostage from your goals.
Davisson Clinic
Diet by Design Weight Loss Center
Dr. Harvey G. Davisson
Dallas, TX
Monday, November 28, 2011
Getting Back On The Diet Track After Thanksgiving Indulgence
A few days of eating a Thanksgiving feast and all of its leftovers could leave you struggling to fit in your pants as you get ready to go back to work. Eating and drinking too much over the holidays can actually lead to feeling sick and not wanting to get out of bed. This is not such a good feeling when the treadmill is where you should be after the calorie intake. The diet does not have to crash because you got derailed by those yummy calories.
Start slowly by eating right. Green is the way to go. Not only do vegetables have fiber to help flush the toxins away, but they are good for you, too. They help detox the body. Fiber can be a key ingredient to helping you feel better. Breakfast is a great place to start the fiber grubbing. Eating a good breakfast will help the day start off right and that fiber will help keep you fuller longer.
Drink up. We aren’t talking about eggnog here either. That drink of eggnog could have amped up your calorie intake by a few hundreds. Water and tea are the best forms of beverage to help get back on track. Sodium is packed in the Thanksgiving dinner so your tummy could be feeling a bit bloated. Water will help release this feeling. Water is good for everything, but especially great for helping flush away the toxins. Tea helps with digestion. Ginger and chamomile tea give relief as well. Green tea has been shown in studies to rev up metabolism giving it a double whammy effect on those killer calories.
After you’ve had that nice breakfast with a big glass of water make a plan to help get yourself back on track at the gym or in the wintry air. We all can agree the holiday gathering and goodies don’t end with Thanksgiving. It’s best to have a form of attack against the plates glaring at you just wanting you to indulge. A little indulgence is always okay, but without a plan you might find yourself devouring the entire plate of cookies. Most gyms are crammed with people after New Years that have failed and just want to lose that weight. The best feeling could be you are miles ahead of those people both literally on the treadmill and figuratively in the healthy world.
A friendly game of football, basketball or soccer can help your motor get running. Shopping in the crowds for those perfect gifts will also help the body get going. Anything that makes your heart rate soar will help get back on track. During the Thanksgiving holidays you may have been in the recliner enjoying football on the television. Now it’s time to throw the couch potato on the floor and get to being active. Decorating the house for the holidays will not only get your inner child glowing, but will burn calories as you rush around.
As the holiday gathering invitations begin to cover your refrigerator be prepared for the food and fun of it all. You don’t have to eat all of the food at the gathering. You can nibble on a few goodies and move on with the social aspect of it all. If you find yourself having a big meal again just wait a bit for the dessert and you might not even be as hungry as you thought. Those pants will fit and you will get a running start on the traditional New Year’s resolution to stay healthy.
The Davisson Clinic
Diet by Design
Weight Loss Center
12900 Preston Rd. Suite 1250
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 918-0000
dcdietbydesign@gmail.com
www.davissonclinicwellness.com
Start slowly by eating right. Green is the way to go. Not only do vegetables have fiber to help flush the toxins away, but they are good for you, too. They help detox the body. Fiber can be a key ingredient to helping you feel better. Breakfast is a great place to start the fiber grubbing. Eating a good breakfast will help the day start off right and that fiber will help keep you fuller longer.
Drink up. We aren’t talking about eggnog here either. That drink of eggnog could have amped up your calorie intake by a few hundreds. Water and tea are the best forms of beverage to help get back on track. Sodium is packed in the Thanksgiving dinner so your tummy could be feeling a bit bloated. Water will help release this feeling. Water is good for everything, but especially great for helping flush away the toxins. Tea helps with digestion. Ginger and chamomile tea give relief as well. Green tea has been shown in studies to rev up metabolism giving it a double whammy effect on those killer calories.
After you’ve had that nice breakfast with a big glass of water make a plan to help get yourself back on track at the gym or in the wintry air. We all can agree the holiday gathering and goodies don’t end with Thanksgiving. It’s best to have a form of attack against the plates glaring at you just wanting you to indulge. A little indulgence is always okay, but without a plan you might find yourself devouring the entire plate of cookies. Most gyms are crammed with people after New Years that have failed and just want to lose that weight. The best feeling could be you are miles ahead of those people both literally on the treadmill and figuratively in the healthy world.
A friendly game of football, basketball or soccer can help your motor get running. Shopping in the crowds for those perfect gifts will also help the body get going. Anything that makes your heart rate soar will help get back on track. During the Thanksgiving holidays you may have been in the recliner enjoying football on the television. Now it’s time to throw the couch potato on the floor and get to being active. Decorating the house for the holidays will not only get your inner child glowing, but will burn calories as you rush around.
As the holiday gathering invitations begin to cover your refrigerator be prepared for the food and fun of it all. You don’t have to eat all of the food at the gathering. You can nibble on a few goodies and move on with the social aspect of it all. If you find yourself having a big meal again just wait a bit for the dessert and you might not even be as hungry as you thought. Those pants will fit and you will get a running start on the traditional New Year’s resolution to stay healthy.
The Davisson Clinic
Diet by Design
Weight Loss Center
12900 Preston Rd. Suite 1250
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 918-0000
dcdietbydesign@gmail.com
www.davissonclinicwellness.com
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
A Sodium Packed Thanksgiving Meal
One meal can ruin an entire month's worth of work. The Thanksgiving meal can pack a hefty amount of calories in one sitting. 320 calories sit in the pumpkin pie slice. Not too bad, but most people don't just stop at one piece. They also pair that piece of pie with a plate piled high with Thanksgiving goodies. It is one meal. Think of it this way and you won't jump into the bowl of gravy. There will also be leftovers so you don't have to eat the entire buffet in one sitting.
Another big shocker for most is that Thanksgiving food is packed with sodium. You already know you are going to unbutton the pants after dinner so why feel like a floating blowfish at the same time? The traditional turkey is not packed with sodium, but if you buy it from the deli already sliced make sure to double check the fine print. Stuffing brings a whopping 600 milligrams, gravy adds about 300 more and if you used canned goods then you are turning up the temperature to about 350 milligrams each. Preserved foods use sodium. The family members and friends that bring side dishes baked out of a box are the ones bringing the excess salt to the table.
It all goes back to the elder's way of cooking. The oldest at the feast will probably tell you their Thanksgiving meals were cooked from scratch with feast from the farm animals. If you don't live on a farm then don't fret either. The cook can have control over the sodium if they are making everything from scratch. Most cooking aids do come in low sodium these days. You can watch how you make the foods from scratch. Potatoes are better with a touch of salt, but not much. They can be given flavor in other ways. Many spices and herbs can give taste to food as well. Just be careful those spices aren't hiding salt. Food never has to be bland, but does not need salt to spice it up. The elders will tell you they never lacked in the taste department at a holiday gathering.
Making good choices will help save the month and not leave you in a food coma on the couch after dinner. One meal does not have to mean the diet is doomed and you are ready for failure. Enjoy the good meal in small portions and wake up ready to tackle the holiday festivities.
Another big shocker for most is that Thanksgiving food is packed with sodium. You already know you are going to unbutton the pants after dinner so why feel like a floating blowfish at the same time? The traditional turkey is not packed with sodium, but if you buy it from the deli already sliced make sure to double check the fine print. Stuffing brings a whopping 600 milligrams, gravy adds about 300 more and if you used canned goods then you are turning up the temperature to about 350 milligrams each. Preserved foods use sodium. The family members and friends that bring side dishes baked out of a box are the ones bringing the excess salt to the table.
It all goes back to the elder's way of cooking. The oldest at the feast will probably tell you their Thanksgiving meals were cooked from scratch with feast from the farm animals. If you don't live on a farm then don't fret either. The cook can have control over the sodium if they are making everything from scratch. Most cooking aids do come in low sodium these days. You can watch how you make the foods from scratch. Potatoes are better with a touch of salt, but not much. They can be given flavor in other ways. Many spices and herbs can give taste to food as well. Just be careful those spices aren't hiding salt. Food never has to be bland, but does not need salt to spice it up. The elders will tell you they never lacked in the taste department at a holiday gathering.
Making good choices will help save the month and not leave you in a food coma on the couch after dinner. One meal does not have to mean the diet is doomed and you are ready for failure. Enjoy the good meal in small portions and wake up ready to tackle the holiday festivities.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Stay Fit Through The Holiday Stress
It seems these days the holidays might as well start in September. Christmas decor slowly starts springing up as the holidays inch closer and closer. This means for many people the stress is beginning earlier each year as well. Don't let stress contribute to that holiday weight gain.
Truthfully it is a myth that the holidays make us gain weight. It isn't the holidays. It's the lack of self willpower around the holiday goodies. This is just one thing of many that can cause us to stress. Once we stress our bodies make more cortisol making us crave sweet foods and lead to weight gain.
Time with the family can definitely cause stress leading you to stuff cookies in your mouth. Family knows the most about us and knows just how to push our buttons. On the other hand a family gathering can force people to be in a room with relatives they hardly know just grasping at anything to chat about. That type of awkward conversation can lead to grazing just a bit too much to comfort ourselves.
A season should not lead you to pack on the pounds. It is all up to you how to think about it. If you let the stress of shopping for an entire list and making the best food and having the cleanest house for the parties then those inches could creep on. You know if you are an emotional eater. If you find yourself reaching for the pretty Christmas M&M bag when you are feeling overwhelmed, you might be an emotional eater! Ask yourself if you really want that piece of chocolate or are you just postponing thinking of other things at that very moment. Instead of eating reach for those car keys and go to the mall to get those gifts you are stressing about and blow off some steam at the same time.
The economy isn't back to where it was a few years ago so no one expects a million dollar gift. It is in the back of our minds to please everyone with gifts. Most people would be touched with a heartfelt gift that was made with your own hands. Most people don't expect diamond earrings no matter what the commercials tell you. Putting stress on your pocketbook will only put more stress on your body.
If you don't follow any of this, ask around. Friends and family will tell you the exact same thing. All of the advertisements at this time of year make us think the world is our oyster of gifts. The amazing photos in the magazines showing perfectly decorated homes are actually set up by publishers and photographers. Most of those homes just don't exist. If those homes had a few kids and a few pets then their house would look just like ours. A disheveled home full of homemade Christmas decorations by the kids and presents scattered under the tree in an unorganized fashion show the world you are living it up. You are living with love. Don't let the anxiety of having a picture perfect holiday season overshadow the true reason for the season.
With all of this said it's just fine to reach for an occasional treat. If you don't then you could be setting yourself up to eat an entire table of desserts. Wait a little bit to indulge then take what will fill you up and make you happy. Don't stress about it. Just eat it and enjoy every little morsel then move on with life.
The holidays are a time of loved ones. Gifts are wonderful and thoughtful, but remember it is always the thought that counts. Cortisol does not need to rule your holiday season.
Stress should never take the place of the joy and happiness the season holds. Try to hold on to the goodness and don't get swept up in the commercialization. If you do all of this then once that New Year rolls around you will be ready to tackle it with enthusiasm instead of just stressing some more about time on the treadmill.
Davisson Clinic
Diet by Design Weight Loss Center
Dr. Harvey G. Davisson
Dallas, TX
Truthfully it is a myth that the holidays make us gain weight. It isn't the holidays. It's the lack of self willpower around the holiday goodies. This is just one thing of many that can cause us to stress. Once we stress our bodies make more cortisol making us crave sweet foods and lead to weight gain.
Time with the family can definitely cause stress leading you to stuff cookies in your mouth. Family knows the most about us and knows just how to push our buttons. On the other hand a family gathering can force people to be in a room with relatives they hardly know just grasping at anything to chat about. That type of awkward conversation can lead to grazing just a bit too much to comfort ourselves.
A season should not lead you to pack on the pounds. It is all up to you how to think about it. If you let the stress of shopping for an entire list and making the best food and having the cleanest house for the parties then those inches could creep on. You know if you are an emotional eater. If you find yourself reaching for the pretty Christmas M&M bag when you are feeling overwhelmed, you might be an emotional eater! Ask yourself if you really want that piece of chocolate or are you just postponing thinking of other things at that very moment. Instead of eating reach for those car keys and go to the mall to get those gifts you are stressing about and blow off some steam at the same time.
The economy isn't back to where it was a few years ago so no one expects a million dollar gift. It is in the back of our minds to please everyone with gifts. Most people would be touched with a heartfelt gift that was made with your own hands. Most people don't expect diamond earrings no matter what the commercials tell you. Putting stress on your pocketbook will only put more stress on your body.
If you don't follow any of this, ask around. Friends and family will tell you the exact same thing. All of the advertisements at this time of year make us think the world is our oyster of gifts. The amazing photos in the magazines showing perfectly decorated homes are actually set up by publishers and photographers. Most of those homes just don't exist. If those homes had a few kids and a few pets then their house would look just like ours. A disheveled home full of homemade Christmas decorations by the kids and presents scattered under the tree in an unorganized fashion show the world you are living it up. You are living with love. Don't let the anxiety of having a picture perfect holiday season overshadow the true reason for the season.
With all of this said it's just fine to reach for an occasional treat. If you don't then you could be setting yourself up to eat an entire table of desserts. Wait a little bit to indulge then take what will fill you up and make you happy. Don't stress about it. Just eat it and enjoy every little morsel then move on with life.
The holidays are a time of loved ones. Gifts are wonderful and thoughtful, but remember it is always the thought that counts. Cortisol does not need to rule your holiday season.
Stress should never take the place of the joy and happiness the season holds. Try to hold on to the goodness and don't get swept up in the commercialization. If you do all of this then once that New Year rolls around you will be ready to tackle it with enthusiasm instead of just stressing some more about time on the treadmill.
Davisson Clinic
Diet by Design Weight Loss Center
Dr. Harvey G. Davisson
Dallas, TX
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Wintry Workouts Without The Work
The cold winter air offers a plethora of activities outside for the family to keep fitness on its journey during the holidays. As the holidays grow closer and closer families are swarmed with a busy calendar. Sometimes it is hard to fit a workout in the schedule of party after party, but there are many ways out there to keep fit without getting on the treadmill.
Holiday goodies lurk everywhere you turn as you shop, attend parties and are given gifts. You can nibble on some in moderation as long as it doesn't turn into a daily holiday activity. If you realize these monsters are lurking to jump out at you make sure you try to exercise in the morning before the temptations begin. If you can fit in a morning workout then go right ahead. The rest of the day will be free for that busy schedule.
Shopping alone or with the family will burn many calories without even having to do that morning workout. Some malls offer multiple levels for you to climb in search of the perfect gifts. Heavy bags create weights to lug around the mall as you walk burning calories as well. Kids in tow is even better as they drag you to store after store. Their endless energy will be contagious and keep you going.
Wintry weather often brings snow and ice. It may be cold, but it provides a list of outdoor fun. Ice skating rinks offer a great workout wrapped in family fun. It is an activity for all ages and all sizes. Skiing, sledding or snowshoeing are also wonderful ideas for a winter workout if you live in a place that offers these types of activities. If not there are other things you can do outside with the family keeping fitness in order. Walk around the neighborhood looking at the bright holiday lights. You won't even notice it is a little workout because you will be amazed with the beauty. Playing sports with kids in the yard will help you forget the cold winter air. You can also engage family and friends in a leave raking party. Raking leaves is a great workout for the entire body and will leave you feeling the burn.
Get the whole family involved with the fitness fun. Kids have a lot of energy and burn off those holiday goodies a lot quicker than adults. It doesn't mean they get to skip out on keeping healthy during the holidays as well. The holidays are not an excuse to pack on the pounds just to shed them later. They can be a time to eat some goodies and burn them off in a fun way. Once you think of fitness as fun the holiday goodies won't see so scary and the wintry workouts won't seem like workouts at all.
The Davisson Clinic
Diet by Design
Weight Loss Center
12900 Preston Rd. Suite 1250
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 918-0000
dcdietbydesign@gmail.com
www.davissonclinicwellness.com
Holiday goodies lurk everywhere you turn as you shop, attend parties and are given gifts. You can nibble on some in moderation as long as it doesn't turn into a daily holiday activity. If you realize these monsters are lurking to jump out at you make sure you try to exercise in the morning before the temptations begin. If you can fit in a morning workout then go right ahead. The rest of the day will be free for that busy schedule.
Shopping alone or with the family will burn many calories without even having to do that morning workout. Some malls offer multiple levels for you to climb in search of the perfect gifts. Heavy bags create weights to lug around the mall as you walk burning calories as well. Kids in tow is even better as they drag you to store after store. Their endless energy will be contagious and keep you going.
Wintry weather often brings snow and ice. It may be cold, but it provides a list of outdoor fun. Ice skating rinks offer a great workout wrapped in family fun. It is an activity for all ages and all sizes. Skiing, sledding or snowshoeing are also wonderful ideas for a winter workout if you live in a place that offers these types of activities. If not there are other things you can do outside with the family keeping fitness in order. Walk around the neighborhood looking at the bright holiday lights. You won't even notice it is a little workout because you will be amazed with the beauty. Playing sports with kids in the yard will help you forget the cold winter air. You can also engage family and friends in a leave raking party. Raking leaves is a great workout for the entire body and will leave you feeling the burn.
Get the whole family involved with the fitness fun. Kids have a lot of energy and burn off those holiday goodies a lot quicker than adults. It doesn't mean they get to skip out on keeping healthy during the holidays as well. The holidays are not an excuse to pack on the pounds just to shed them later. They can be a time to eat some goodies and burn them off in a fun way. Once you think of fitness as fun the holiday goodies won't see so scary and the wintry workouts won't seem like workouts at all.
The Davisson Clinic
Diet by Design
Weight Loss Center
12900 Preston Rd. Suite 1250
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 918-0000
dcdietbydesign@gmail.com
www.davissonclinicwellness.com
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Metabolism Boosters to Lose Weight Faster
There is no magic genie that can transform flab to fit in the blink of an eye; however, there are things we can do to make this happen in almost that blink of the eye.
Drink up. No, not that kind of drink. We are talking about green tea and water. Water is the best thing for you at any time, but green tea will spark metabolism. Drinking three cups of green tea each day will jolt the metabolism into overdrive helping to burn calories. Drinking ice cold water forced the body to use extra calories burning away the coldness.
Most dieters know skipping meals can crash the entire diet. Skipping breakfast is the worst. Breakfast is the engine starter for metabolism. The engine is now started, but if the engine is not given fuel every few hours it begins to slow down burning less and less fat. Every three hours it is good to have a healthy snack to keep the body regulated. Eating every few hours does not mean having a chocolate bar for one snack and a few cups of ice cream for another snack either. Shut down the eating machine after 6 PM to help the body digest and allow us to sleep better.
Some women swear doing strength training makes them weigh more. Yes, but muscle weighs more and looks better than fat. Strength training speeds the metabolism and burns more calories. Free weights are better than machines as they force the person working out to use more muscles. Cardio activity is also important to burning calories. It's best to rotate speeds on the treadmill or elliptical making it go fast for a few minutes then back down to walking for a few minutes. Thirty minutes of cardio a day whether it is in ten minute intervals or a straight workout will help keep the extra calories at bay.
Spicing up food will actually boost your metabolism. Those things that make your mouth burn, your eyes cry and leave you grabbing for the water are a great thing for weight loss! They also taste pretty good, too. Chili peppers, jalapenos, hot sauce and hot mustard are just a few things that will help us burn an extra 75 calories over three hours. Eating the food that takes a while to burn also boosts the metabolism. Fiber and protein take the body longer to digest.
Nothing happens overnight. It takes a decision to make a difference in our body and go after that decision. Eating right and exercising will always help a dieter reach that goal, but doing little things mentioned in this article will speed up the journey to the goal.
The Davisson Clinic
Diet by Design
Weight Loss Center
12900 Preston Rd. Suite 1250
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 918-0000
dcdietbydesign@gmail.com
www.davissonclinicwellness.com
Drink up. No, not that kind of drink. We are talking about green tea and water. Water is the best thing for you at any time, but green tea will spark metabolism. Drinking three cups of green tea each day will jolt the metabolism into overdrive helping to burn calories. Drinking ice cold water forced the body to use extra calories burning away the coldness.
Most dieters know skipping meals can crash the entire diet. Skipping breakfast is the worst. Breakfast is the engine starter for metabolism. The engine is now started, but if the engine is not given fuel every few hours it begins to slow down burning less and less fat. Every three hours it is good to have a healthy snack to keep the body regulated. Eating every few hours does not mean having a chocolate bar for one snack and a few cups of ice cream for another snack either. Shut down the eating machine after 6 PM to help the body digest and allow us to sleep better.
Some women swear doing strength training makes them weigh more. Yes, but muscle weighs more and looks better than fat. Strength training speeds the metabolism and burns more calories. Free weights are better than machines as they force the person working out to use more muscles. Cardio activity is also important to burning calories. It's best to rotate speeds on the treadmill or elliptical making it go fast for a few minutes then back down to walking for a few minutes. Thirty minutes of cardio a day whether it is in ten minute intervals or a straight workout will help keep the extra calories at bay.
Spicing up food will actually boost your metabolism. Those things that make your mouth burn, your eyes cry and leave you grabbing for the water are a great thing for weight loss! They also taste pretty good, too. Chili peppers, jalapenos, hot sauce and hot mustard are just a few things that will help us burn an extra 75 calories over three hours. Eating the food that takes a while to burn also boosts the metabolism. Fiber and protein take the body longer to digest.
Nothing happens overnight. It takes a decision to make a difference in our body and go after that decision. Eating right and exercising will always help a dieter reach that goal, but doing little things mentioned in this article will speed up the journey to the goal.
The Davisson Clinic
Diet by Design
Weight Loss Center
12900 Preston Rd. Suite 1250
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 918-0000
dcdietbydesign@gmail.com
www.davissonclinicwellness.com
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Deadly Sugary Drinks for Women
Most restaurants do not offer an entree of 25 packs of sugar. It just is not on the menu. Shouldn't it be on the menu if consumers throw down more sugar than just 25 packs in a usual day? It may sound absurd, but consumers are downing this much sugar in as much as one soft drink. The health factors of sugar have been crammed down our throats for decades, but there is a new fear stemming from sugar intake that not many people had brought to the table.
This fear focuses on women's intake of sugary drinks. Drinking two or more sugary drinks each day puts women at a very large risk for high triglycerides and diabetes as well as lowers good cholesterol. Sugary drinks are easy to stack up on each day. The woman may chug an energy drink or coffee filled with sugar and cream in the morning then a soda with lunch and sugary fruit juice with dinner. Though the woman may not feel she is overindulging on sugar the body is being attacked by sugar particles threatening her health.
For years we've heard sugary drinks cause women and men to pack on the pounds. Sugary drinks expand the waistline over time leading to weight gain. This might cause some with a small frame to think they have the green light to drink whatever they want because the pounds just never seem to stick. The truth is that sugary drinks affect all women big or small the same way in the bloodstream. Fructose in these drinks is toxic and metabolized in our bodies from glucose. Also heavy soda consumers produce fat that affects blood pressure which directly affects heart disease and diabetes. This type of belly fat is not only hard to get rid of, but can be toxic to the body.
Men should always keep an eye on sugar intake, but sugary drinks do not seem to hit their system the same way as women. Women's bodies need less energy for metabolism than men making it so that one soda for women may equal three for men.
Some women may still want to order those 25 packs of sugar to get their dose of sugary goodness. Sugary drinks are something that even in moderation may not be worth the health disadvantages. If one drink can lead to heart disease just think what a few orders of that 25 pack sugar special will do to the body over time.
The Davisson Clinic
Diet by Design
Weight Loss Center
12900 Preston Rd. Suite 1250
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 918-0000
dcdietbydesign@gmail.com
www.davissonclinicwellness.com
Monday, November 14, 2011
Regular Dental Visits Help Prevent Heart Disease
Brushing your teeth could save your life. Good dental hygiene can lead to a longer healthier life because it can actually help prevent heart attacks. It's simple as brushing your teeth gets rid of plaque and bacteria. If this mess is not scraped away it will build up escalating to gum disease which allows the bacteria into the blood stream causing arteries to inflame. The bacteria that is present in the plaque can cause blood clots in the arteries as well. Arterial plaque can come loose and travel to other parts of the body that can create a blockage in the brain causing a stroke.
Dental health can be genetic meaning some people just make more plaque and are prone to gum disease; however, some people just do not give their mouth the attention it needs to stay healthy. Either way it is important to get regular cleanings and brush teeth daily for your overall health. Infections that lead to gum disease do not spring up overnight. Bacteria slowly builds and slowly thickens the artery walls. It is important to realize gum disease is not the cause of heart disease, but it can be a contributing factor.
There are many types of infections lurking in the mouth. Gingivitis is one of the best known infections in the mouth. It affects the gums causing them to be inflamed, swollen and bleed. Bacteria within plaque lead to chronic inflammation of the gum line and tooth loss. Pericoronitis is caused when the wisdom teeth do not emerge completely from the gums causing a gap. When food particles get accumulated they start decaying and weaken the roots of the teeth causing discomfort and pain.
Researchers have found that people who regularly see the dentist to get a deep cleaning reduce heart attack risk by almost 25 percent. Dental hygienists use special tools to scrape the bacteria from the teeth and gums. Scraping away this bacteria will help detour its journey to the heart. If infection is found in the mouth during cleaning local antibiotics are usually given to help eliminate bacteria as well. It is then imperative to brush your teeth as well as floss twice a day.
Deep cleaning, brushing and flossing will not eliminate the possibility of a heart attack. These things can never replace the healthy ways to keep the heart beating like diet and exercise, but they are easy steps to get rid of bacteria that can threaten your life.
The Davisson Clinic
Diet by Design
Weight Loss Center
12900 Preston Rd. Suite 1250
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 918-0000
dcdietbydesign@gmail.com
www.davissonclinicwellness.com
Dental health can be genetic meaning some people just make more plaque and are prone to gum disease; however, some people just do not give their mouth the attention it needs to stay healthy. Either way it is important to get regular cleanings and brush teeth daily for your overall health. Infections that lead to gum disease do not spring up overnight. Bacteria slowly builds and slowly thickens the artery walls. It is important to realize gum disease is not the cause of heart disease, but it can be a contributing factor.
There are many types of infections lurking in the mouth. Gingivitis is one of the best known infections in the mouth. It affects the gums causing them to be inflamed, swollen and bleed. Bacteria within plaque lead to chronic inflammation of the gum line and tooth loss. Pericoronitis is caused when the wisdom teeth do not emerge completely from the gums causing a gap. When food particles get accumulated they start decaying and weaken the roots of the teeth causing discomfort and pain.
Researchers have found that people who regularly see the dentist to get a deep cleaning reduce heart attack risk by almost 25 percent. Dental hygienists use special tools to scrape the bacteria from the teeth and gums. Scraping away this bacteria will help detour its journey to the heart. If infection is found in the mouth during cleaning local antibiotics are usually given to help eliminate bacteria as well. It is then imperative to brush your teeth as well as floss twice a day.
Deep cleaning, brushing and flossing will not eliminate the possibility of a heart attack. These things can never replace the healthy ways to keep the heart beating like diet and exercise, but they are easy steps to get rid of bacteria that can threaten your life.
The Davisson Clinic
Diet by Design
Weight Loss Center
12900 Preston Rd. Suite 1250
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 918-0000
dcdietbydesign@gmail.com
www.davissonclinicwellness.com
Friday, November 11, 2011
How To Stop The Dieting Rollercoaster
Dieting is like riding a rollercoaster. You wait in line for hours just to finally decide to start the diet. You begin and it is rocky. Finally you go down the hill throwing your hands in the air so excited that you are seeing the pounds fly off. Then you trudge uphill and hit a plateau. The flat part of the rollercoaster as it leads you to another drop. It seems like you are stuck forever putting along this part of the ride. Dieting will have these plateaus and not getting stuck in the rut during these times is essential to the outcome.
Think back to time when you were just hungry. Dinner seemed so far away and the hunger began to rip across your stomach. You became irritated, angry and anxious. Many dieters feel this way as well because their normal habits are interrupted. They are no longer eating the food filled with fats and the snacks filled with sugar. Their minds are confused and can get a bit antsy. Diet associated symptoms are caused by the decrease of serotonin in the brain. Seratonin is made when carbohydrates are eaten with little to no protein. Blood sugar changes react to a sudden calorie restriction. Some dieters may ask if this is a side effect then why even get on the ride? Life does not have to nosedive in order to lose weight. It can be done with a happy heart.
Dieting is about changing a lifestyle. It does not happen overnight because our minds do not work in this way. As the weight slowly falls away we will one day look in the mirror and smile. Having a good sense of how you see your body is very important. It is imperative to set realistic goals and give yourself ample time to reach those goals. The weight will fall off over time, but it is not going to suddenly jump out of your body after one day. Finding peace in this fact will help ease the anxiety.
Listen to your body. Eat when hungry, but do not eat out of boredom or anxiety. Always ask yourself if you are truly hungry. Make good choices for your body as well. Fried fish versus baked fish is a small decision that can come with big regret.
Exercise pumps up endorphins. Exercise for a bit and see if that will lift the mood. Imagine yourself walking off those pounds. It will put a smile on your face as you go through the motions.
Some people ride the diet rollercoaster all of their lives. They treat dieting as a diet rather than a lifestyle. Shoving butter in your mouth is not a lifestyle. If you laugh at that thought just remember as you are eating that piece of cake it is filled with a big ole stick of butter. The body runs on the food we put in it just like that rollercoaster runs on its little track. The ride will end once we realize keeping the weight off is just something we must work at each day. We must make right decisions and have the right goals in mind in order to stop the ride and enjoy the amusement park of life.
The Davisson Clinic
Diet by Design
Weight Loss Center
12900 Preston Rd. Suite 1250
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 918-0000
dcdietbydesign@gmail.com
www.davissonclinicwellness.com
Think back to time when you were just hungry. Dinner seemed so far away and the hunger began to rip across your stomach. You became irritated, angry and anxious. Many dieters feel this way as well because their normal habits are interrupted. They are no longer eating the food filled with fats and the snacks filled with sugar. Their minds are confused and can get a bit antsy. Diet associated symptoms are caused by the decrease of serotonin in the brain. Seratonin is made when carbohydrates are eaten with little to no protein. Blood sugar changes react to a sudden calorie restriction. Some dieters may ask if this is a side effect then why even get on the ride? Life does not have to nosedive in order to lose weight. It can be done with a happy heart.
Dieting is about changing a lifestyle. It does not happen overnight because our minds do not work in this way. As the weight slowly falls away we will one day look in the mirror and smile. Having a good sense of how you see your body is very important. It is imperative to set realistic goals and give yourself ample time to reach those goals. The weight will fall off over time, but it is not going to suddenly jump out of your body after one day. Finding peace in this fact will help ease the anxiety.
Listen to your body. Eat when hungry, but do not eat out of boredom or anxiety. Always ask yourself if you are truly hungry. Make good choices for your body as well. Fried fish versus baked fish is a small decision that can come with big regret.
Exercise pumps up endorphins. Exercise for a bit and see if that will lift the mood. Imagine yourself walking off those pounds. It will put a smile on your face as you go through the motions.
Some people ride the diet rollercoaster all of their lives. They treat dieting as a diet rather than a lifestyle. Shoving butter in your mouth is not a lifestyle. If you laugh at that thought just remember as you are eating that piece of cake it is filled with a big ole stick of butter. The body runs on the food we put in it just like that rollercoaster runs on its little track. The ride will end once we realize keeping the weight off is just something we must work at each day. We must make right decisions and have the right goals in mind in order to stop the ride and enjoy the amusement park of life.
The Davisson Clinic
Diet by Design
Weight Loss Center
12900 Preston Rd. Suite 1250
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 918-0000
dcdietbydesign@gmail.com
www.davissonclinicwellness.com
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Adult ADHD
Everyone has experienced atleast one of the symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder. Once in everyone's lifetime they have fidgeted throughout a discussion, daydreamed during class or made an impulsive decision. ADD and ADHD are only diagnosed when many symptoms are presented and are severe enough to get in the way of everyday life. Adult Attention Deficit Disorder is diagnosed many years after the onset of symptoms. Many adults are not even aware they have had this their entire life, but symptoms can be traced back to childhood.
Many times adults with ADHD can look at their social and professional lives and see a trend. They often get bored and hop from job to job. They cannot hold a lasting close friendship many times either. Often they will begin a job as the star and hit a few homeruns. They will end up getting fired after they stop performing due to their own boredom. Many find it difficult to focus and prioritize leading to missed deadlines and forgotten meetings or social engagements.
Diagnosing ADHD is not as simple as just telling a doctor one has symptoms. Many disorders can be almost identical to ADHD. Anxiety and depression show many of the same signs. Doctors sit down with the patient to discuss their life as far back as early childhood. They ask questions about performance in school and social activities. Symptoms must be present from childhood and must show interference in the professional and social life.
A diagnosis of ADHD does not need to get in the way of everyday life. An accurate diagnosis will actually help that patient get back on track and live life to the fullest. Stimulant medication is a common and effective treatment for adult ADHD. Antidepressants are used at times as well. Treatment of adult ADHD may also include forms of anxiety or stress management.
In order to decide if one needs to seek a doctor to see if they have ADHD it is important to evaluate each day. If there is a problem every day to pay attention combined with hyperactivity and impulsive behavior it is time to seek a doctor. ADHD in adults will not go away without proper treatment.
Many times adults with ADHD can look at their social and professional lives and see a trend. They often get bored and hop from job to job. They cannot hold a lasting close friendship many times either. Often they will begin a job as the star and hit a few homeruns. They will end up getting fired after they stop performing due to their own boredom. Many find it difficult to focus and prioritize leading to missed deadlines and forgotten meetings or social engagements.
Diagnosing ADHD is not as simple as just telling a doctor one has symptoms. Many disorders can be almost identical to ADHD. Anxiety and depression show many of the same signs. Doctors sit down with the patient to discuss their life as far back as early childhood. They ask questions about performance in school and social activities. Symptoms must be present from childhood and must show interference in the professional and social life.
A diagnosis of ADHD does not need to get in the way of everyday life. An accurate diagnosis will actually help that patient get back on track and live life to the fullest. Stimulant medication is a common and effective treatment for adult ADHD. Antidepressants are used at times as well. Treatment of adult ADHD may also include forms of anxiety or stress management.
In order to decide if one needs to seek a doctor to see if they have ADHD it is important to evaluate each day. If there is a problem every day to pay attention combined with hyperactivity and impulsive behavior it is time to seek a doctor. ADHD in adults will not go away without proper treatment.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Six Types of ADD
There is so much information out there on Attention Deficit Disorder that people often do not know which thing to even begin to believe. Some say it is overdiagnosed. Some say it is a rising problem. The truth about ADD is that it can be seen in the brain. Scans of the brain show that ADD affects the prefrontal cortex, the anterior cingulate gyrus, the temporal lobes, the basal ganglia and the deep limbic system. There are actually six main types of ADD. By knowing which type a patient different treatments are prescribed.
Classic ADD is the age old disorder by which most people categorize patients with ADD. Most with this type will have difficulty paying attention and leave tasks unfinished. They also are usually hyperactive and impulsive.
Inattentive ADD can often be described as a patient that is a daydreamer. They exhibit most of the common features of ADD, but they are not hyperactive. They actually have little to no energy. They are sluggish and enjoy to drift away from paying attention.
Overfocused ADD has all of the regular traits of ADD, but the patient may have trouble shifting attention and be negative. This type of patients worries excessively and is argumentative.
Temporal lobe ADD patients are often inattentive, irritable and aggressive. They often have memory and learning problems. This type of patient will show severely impulsive behavior traits in their decisions.
Limbic ADD is basically the basic ADD combined with depression. This patient is usually not motivated and has low energy.
The Ring of Fire ADD patient will show signs of ADD combined with bipolar disorder. They are not only moody and agressive, but will also show large swings of anger to contentment.
Children are by nature hyperactive bouncing from topic to topic. This is not ADD. ADD comes into question when they begin to show signs of impulsive behavior such as darting across a crowded parking lot, when procrastination becomes a glaring problem when it comes to schoolwork or when a child cannot focus on schoolwork at all and will stare at a page for what seems like hours.
ADD is being more properly diagnosed these days than many years ago; thus, the rise in it. Some studies suggest that society, dietary changes, excessive television watching and video games contribute to ADD. Correct diagnosis and treatment are key to helping the ADD patient. Most facilities will conduct a comprehensive evaluation to determine which one the patient has. When the precise dosage of medication is prescribed which corrects the specific chemical imbalance in the brain, there is often a swift and dramatic improvement.
Davisson Clinic
12900 Preston Road Suite 1200
Dallas, Texas 75230
Phone: (972) 480-0000
Classic ADD is the age old disorder by which most people categorize patients with ADD. Most with this type will have difficulty paying attention and leave tasks unfinished. They also are usually hyperactive and impulsive.
Inattentive ADD can often be described as a patient that is a daydreamer. They exhibit most of the common features of ADD, but they are not hyperactive. They actually have little to no energy. They are sluggish and enjoy to drift away from paying attention.
Overfocused ADD has all of the regular traits of ADD, but the patient may have trouble shifting attention and be negative. This type of patients worries excessively and is argumentative.
Temporal lobe ADD patients are often inattentive, irritable and aggressive. They often have memory and learning problems. This type of patient will show severely impulsive behavior traits in their decisions.
Limbic ADD is basically the basic ADD combined with depression. This patient is usually not motivated and has low energy.
The Ring of Fire ADD patient will show signs of ADD combined with bipolar disorder. They are not only moody and agressive, but will also show large swings of anger to contentment.
Children are by nature hyperactive bouncing from topic to topic. This is not ADD. ADD comes into question when they begin to show signs of impulsive behavior such as darting across a crowded parking lot, when procrastination becomes a glaring problem when it comes to schoolwork or when a child cannot focus on schoolwork at all and will stare at a page for what seems like hours.
ADD is being more properly diagnosed these days than many years ago; thus, the rise in it. Some studies suggest that society, dietary changes, excessive television watching and video games contribute to ADD. Correct diagnosis and treatment are key to helping the ADD patient. Most facilities will conduct a comprehensive evaluation to determine which one the patient has. When the precise dosage of medication is prescribed which corrects the specific chemical imbalance in the brain, there is often a swift and dramatic improvement.
Davisson Clinic
12900 Preston Road Suite 1200
Dallas, Texas 75230
Phone: (972) 480-0000
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Eating Out of Boredom
Boredom never killed anyone, but it can lead one down the path to death. Eating when bored is something many people do when alone just trying to get through the moment or the day. Combating this ailment does not have to be that difficult.
Sitting in traffic with only the repetitive sounds of the engine and the radio can begin to put you in a lull. You look over to the passenger seat and that bag of cookies you took for a portion of lunch sits right there. What better to pass the time? Are you really passing the time by mindlessly eating though? No. Pop in an audiobook and enjoy an uplifting book that will take you away to a fantasy land and before long the cars will suddenly be moving. Make a mental list of things you need to do or think a hard decision through while you sit in the parking lot of traffic.
Couch potatoes get the name from mindlessly scarfing down potato chips on the couch for hours on end. It just seems the tradition is to munch while you watch. Ask yourself why you are reaching for that snack? Does the television show really warrant throwing down some extra calories? If you just have to watch your show then put the snacks away and concentrate on the show.
Being with a group of friends or acquaintances out to dinner can lead to eating out of pure boredom. If you feel uncomfortable or out of the conversation reaching for the chips or the bread bowl seems so much easier than engaging in the topic. This is hard one to overcome because it is an emotional type of eating. The best thing to do is try to find a place where you fit in the conversation and jump right in. No one will yell at you for joining the talk. If you still feel like you have nothing to add then push the food away from your reach and listen to what the others have to say. Dinner cannot last all night so one day you will escape!
Everyone gets bored with the day. If you find yourself reaching for the pantry just ask yourself if you really need it. After the minutes it takes to eat a snack you will just be bored again. Those minutes are not worth the time and effort it will take to get your body and mind back on track. Instead of walking to the pantry walk down the block. Write a letter or send an e-mail. Reorganize your bathroom drawers. There is always something left undone that is just crying out for repair. Boredom can always be quickly turned into being so busy you don't have time to be bored!
Sitting in traffic with only the repetitive sounds of the engine and the radio can begin to put you in a lull. You look over to the passenger seat and that bag of cookies you took for a portion of lunch sits right there. What better to pass the time? Are you really passing the time by mindlessly eating though? No. Pop in an audiobook and enjoy an uplifting book that will take you away to a fantasy land and before long the cars will suddenly be moving. Make a mental list of things you need to do or think a hard decision through while you sit in the parking lot of traffic.
Couch potatoes get the name from mindlessly scarfing down potato chips on the couch for hours on end. It just seems the tradition is to munch while you watch. Ask yourself why you are reaching for that snack? Does the television show really warrant throwing down some extra calories? If you just have to watch your show then put the snacks away and concentrate on the show.
Being with a group of friends or acquaintances out to dinner can lead to eating out of pure boredom. If you feel uncomfortable or out of the conversation reaching for the chips or the bread bowl seems so much easier than engaging in the topic. This is hard one to overcome because it is an emotional type of eating. The best thing to do is try to find a place where you fit in the conversation and jump right in. No one will yell at you for joining the talk. If you still feel like you have nothing to add then push the food away from your reach and listen to what the others have to say. Dinner cannot last all night so one day you will escape!
Everyone gets bored with the day. If you find yourself reaching for the pantry just ask yourself if you really need it. After the minutes it takes to eat a snack you will just be bored again. Those minutes are not worth the time and effort it will take to get your body and mind back on track. Instead of walking to the pantry walk down the block. Write a letter or send an e-mail. Reorganize your bathroom drawers. There is always something left undone that is just crying out for repair. Boredom can always be quickly turned into being so busy you don't have time to be bored!
Friday, November 4, 2011
HCG Dietary Errors
Diets allow wiggle room, but too much wiggling will lead to no weight loss. The HCG diet protocol is one diet where everything must work together for a recipe to attain success. If you color too much out of the lines you will not notice a difference.
Coloring out the lines will happen to many dieters. The first thing is to admit the mistake and move past it. Weight loss consultants see this every day and will not be angry, but they do want you to be successful.
We have heard thousands of times how important water is for the body. While on HCG it is that important times one hundred. If water is not consumed throughout the day on the diet the body is forced to withhold water from the kidneys. Excessive water is forced to be taken from the intestines making the feces hard and dry. Water flushes out the system helping the body rid of any toxins. It also makes the stomach feel full allowing less calories from food intake.
Excessive sodium is not good for the body whether on a diet or not. There are no rules regarding no intake of sodium on the HCG diet, but it must be kept consistent. An increase in the intake of salt is one of the most common causes for an increase in weight from one day to the next. Yes, you can eat salt here and there, but a sudden increase will be shown on the scale. In order to hold one teaspoonful of salt the body requires one liter of water. If a person eats one teaspoonful of salt the weight will go up by more than two pounds as soon as this salt is absorbed from his intestine.
HCG is strict on the amount of calories paired with the amount of food that the body can take on during the diet. The blood is saturated with food and the blood volume has adapted itself so that it can only just accommodate a certain number of calories which come in from the intestinal tract. Any additional calories cannot be accommodated and the blood is forced to increase its volume sufficiently to hold the extra food. Eating a larger quantity of meat or eating a few pieces of bread will change the dynamic and force the body to withhold the fat.
Of course, getting out of line does not crash the entire diet. There are plateau days of eating apples and there is even a day of steak to get back on track. The body reacts to certain foods like chemistry. The foods combined with the diet protocol will react together to lose pounds and inches. After the diet is over you can go back to eating normally in moderation. A lifestyle change is hard and does not happen overnight, but once you feel the effects of the chemistry working in your body you will want to stay on path for a better tomorrow.
Davisson Clinic
Diet by Design Weight Loss Center
Dr. Harvey G. Davisson
Dallas, TX
Coloring out the lines will happen to many dieters. The first thing is to admit the mistake and move past it. Weight loss consultants see this every day and will not be angry, but they do want you to be successful.
We have heard thousands of times how important water is for the body. While on HCG it is that important times one hundred. If water is not consumed throughout the day on the diet the body is forced to withhold water from the kidneys. Excessive water is forced to be taken from the intestines making the feces hard and dry. Water flushes out the system helping the body rid of any toxins. It also makes the stomach feel full allowing less calories from food intake.
Excessive sodium is not good for the body whether on a diet or not. There are no rules regarding no intake of sodium on the HCG diet, but it must be kept consistent. An increase in the intake of salt is one of the most common causes for an increase in weight from one day to the next. Yes, you can eat salt here and there, but a sudden increase will be shown on the scale. In order to hold one teaspoonful of salt the body requires one liter of water. If a person eats one teaspoonful of salt the weight will go up by more than two pounds as soon as this salt is absorbed from his intestine.
HCG is strict on the amount of calories paired with the amount of food that the body can take on during the diet. The blood is saturated with food and the blood volume has adapted itself so that it can only just accommodate a certain number of calories which come in from the intestinal tract. Any additional calories cannot be accommodated and the blood is forced to increase its volume sufficiently to hold the extra food. Eating a larger quantity of meat or eating a few pieces of bread will change the dynamic and force the body to withhold the fat.
Of course, getting out of line does not crash the entire diet. There are plateau days of eating apples and there is even a day of steak to get back on track. The body reacts to certain foods like chemistry. The foods combined with the diet protocol will react together to lose pounds and inches. After the diet is over you can go back to eating normally in moderation. A lifestyle change is hard and does not happen overnight, but once you feel the effects of the chemistry working in your body you will want to stay on path for a better tomorrow.
Davisson Clinic
Diet by Design Weight Loss Center
Dr. Harvey G. Davisson
Dallas, TX
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
hCG's Behavior Modification Program
Food does not make you fat. Behavior makes you fat. Of course, no one is dismissing the fact certain disorders in the pituitary glands, hypothalamus and thyroid can make the body gain weight. Why we eat, when we eat, how we eat are all factors that can pack on the pounds. Diets are not a cure for this obesity. Diets are a lifestyle change that should lead to a leaner body.
The hCG protocol is an approach to the treatment of obesity that also includes a behavior modification program that will help keep off the pounds lost on the diet. Human chorionic gonadotropin is a glycoprotein hormone produced during pregnancy that is made by the developing embryo after conception. For over 50 years hCG has been used in many formats (mostly injections and drops) to lose fat instead of muscle. When the diet is followed properly the result is rapid weight loss and improved body shape after treatment. The program insists the dieter follow a behavior modification program to lose weight and keep it off.
You've probably heard it before. A friend says they haven't eaten all day because they were just too busy to stop to eat. Another friend says they have grazed all day on snacks because they were bored. It's all in the behavior. The dieter must look at themselves and ask why they are engaging in unhealthy activity. It's a tradition to eat popcorn and watch a movie so some people think every time they watch a movie popcorn and candy is needed or the movie just cannot be watched! Some people eat when they are stressed, sad or bored. Some people eat to reward themselves. Before you pop that piece of candy in your mouth ask yourself if you really want it or are you just bored?
It is difficult to change a bad habit. You've probably done the same behavior with eating for years and years. What we must do is work with the bad habit by replacing it with routines that will work for us, not against us. This can be as easy as sitting down to eat with the family instead of shoving the food in your mouth in front of the TV. Instead of grabbing food when you are stressed out, go for a walk to ease your mind. It's about making a conscious effort to make a change.
The hCG diet stresses keeping a food journal. In this journal not only are the foods eaten that day written down, but you can write down feelings and thoughts about the diet. You can look at behavior patterns and see where it could be affecting your weight. You can also write down daily exercise. This needs to become routine as time passes and more weight falls off. Writing down goals will also help those goals be met. When you begin to do an activity that once lead to gorging yourself think about these goals.
The best thing to combat weight gain due to behavior is to buy healthy groceries. Do not buy candy and ice cream that is just lurking to ruin your diet. Prepare healthy meals for the family. If you have to snack on something while watching TV make sure it is something healthy in moderation. If there are no potato chips to munch on while watching a movie then you probably will just enjoy the movie and forget the chips. The mind will begin to comprehend that you don't need these things to enjoy life.
After you've conquered the thoughts of eating an entire gallon of ice cream after a long day it's time to reward yourself. In the past you may have rewarded yourself with a piece of cheesecake. Now you will reward yourself with things that make you happy that are NOT food. This is the behavior of positive reinforcement that puts yourself first.
hCG can change a dieter's life forever. The diet combined with the new lifestyle changes will make the journey ahead so much easier. The food did not make the dieter fat. The food is fuel that will now keep the dieter going. Changing your destiny is not the hard part. The hard part is making the decision to change all of the behaviors that lead you to where you are, and making that first step to better your future.
Davisson Clinic
Diet by Design Weight Loss Center
Dr. Harvey G. Davisson
Dallas, TX
The hCG protocol is an approach to the treatment of obesity that also includes a behavior modification program that will help keep off the pounds lost on the diet. Human chorionic gonadotropin is a glycoprotein hormone produced during pregnancy that is made by the developing embryo after conception. For over 50 years hCG has been used in many formats (mostly injections and drops) to lose fat instead of muscle. When the diet is followed properly the result is rapid weight loss and improved body shape after treatment. The program insists the dieter follow a behavior modification program to lose weight and keep it off.
You've probably heard it before. A friend says they haven't eaten all day because they were just too busy to stop to eat. Another friend says they have grazed all day on snacks because they were bored. It's all in the behavior. The dieter must look at themselves and ask why they are engaging in unhealthy activity. It's a tradition to eat popcorn and watch a movie so some people think every time they watch a movie popcorn and candy is needed or the movie just cannot be watched! Some people eat when they are stressed, sad or bored. Some people eat to reward themselves. Before you pop that piece of candy in your mouth ask yourself if you really want it or are you just bored?
It is difficult to change a bad habit. You've probably done the same behavior with eating for years and years. What we must do is work with the bad habit by replacing it with routines that will work for us, not against us. This can be as easy as sitting down to eat with the family instead of shoving the food in your mouth in front of the TV. Instead of grabbing food when you are stressed out, go for a walk to ease your mind. It's about making a conscious effort to make a change.
The hCG diet stresses keeping a food journal. In this journal not only are the foods eaten that day written down, but you can write down feelings and thoughts about the diet. You can look at behavior patterns and see where it could be affecting your weight. You can also write down daily exercise. This needs to become routine as time passes and more weight falls off. Writing down goals will also help those goals be met. When you begin to do an activity that once lead to gorging yourself think about these goals.
The best thing to combat weight gain due to behavior is to buy healthy groceries. Do not buy candy and ice cream that is just lurking to ruin your diet. Prepare healthy meals for the family. If you have to snack on something while watching TV make sure it is something healthy in moderation. If there are no potato chips to munch on while watching a movie then you probably will just enjoy the movie and forget the chips. The mind will begin to comprehend that you don't need these things to enjoy life.
After you've conquered the thoughts of eating an entire gallon of ice cream after a long day it's time to reward yourself. In the past you may have rewarded yourself with a piece of cheesecake. Now you will reward yourself with things that make you happy that are NOT food. This is the behavior of positive reinforcement that puts yourself first.
hCG can change a dieter's life forever. The diet combined with the new lifestyle changes will make the journey ahead so much easier. The food did not make the dieter fat. The food is fuel that will now keep the dieter going. Changing your destiny is not the hard part. The hard part is making the decision to change all of the behaviors that lead you to where you are, and making that first step to better your future.
Davisson Clinic
Diet by Design Weight Loss Center
Dr. Harvey G. Davisson
Dallas, TX
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