Weight Loss ‘AHA’ Moments

May 27, 2009

Have you ever had a sudden moment of clarity where a light-bulb goes off in your head and you think: ‘AHA! That’s IT!!’? These moments are very exciting and powerful, because they mean that you have experienced a subconscious shift. When you start to think differently about the things you have been doing this can inspire you to make powerful and positive changes not just with weight loss, but in all areas of your life. When you experience this kind of shift, you find that what may have seemed a foreign concept to you in the past, now just feels ‘right’.

To give an example of what I mean, many people who come to see me are stuck in what I call ‘rollercoaster’ thinking. That is, they are accustomed to going on a diet and being ‘good’ for a certain number of weeks or months. But what happens at the end of this time? Well most people go right back to their original eating patterns. With the abandonment of the ‘diet’ come overindulgence, self-hatred and usually more weight gain. Not a great result for all that effort.

You see for most of us, it’s pretty easy to be perfect for a short time. The problem is that when eventually we tire of this. We get sick of being ‘good’ all the time while others around us are being ‘bad’. So eventually we crack; and then we find ourselves right back where we started; overweight and unhappy. This is the dichotomy of the diet; it doesn’t change your attitude towards food. Yet many people are so used to being stuck in the ‘diet rollercoaster mindset’ that anything else is extremely foreign to them. Here are some of the most common elements of the diet mindset;

* I must follow my diet perfectly or not at all;

* There are either ‘good’ foods or ‘bad’ foods. I must avoid all ‘bad’ foods and eat only ‘good’ foods;

* If I have a small piece of chocolate, I have been ‘bad’, therefore I have failed and I must start all over again;

When ‘Anna came to see me, her weight loss ‘AHA’ moment came after her second consultation. She realized that she held a very strong subconscious belief that no matter what weight loss program she tried, she could never expect to complete it in full or, as she put it, ‘to do it properly.’ As part of my weight loss program, I recommend that my clients eat some of the things they enjoy, without going overboard. I call this a ‘free meal day’. This process is designed to assist clients to shift away from the ‘all-or-nothing mindset and move into manageable lifestyle adjustment.

The problem is that many people fall into the trap of mistaking their ‘free meal day’ as a blunder or a slip up. When ‘Anna’ finally came to terms with her old outdated belief, she was able to embrace her ‘free meal day’ and enjoy it for what it was. Instead of punishing herself for being ‘bad’, or for not ‘doing it properly’, she began to look forward to this special day in the week. All along, ‘Anna’ WAS actually following the program properly; it’s just that she wasn’t used to allowing herself some of the foods she enjoyed. As you change your attitude towards food and eating, you will lose weight and you will be able to keep that weight off in the long term.

‘Karina’ was a beautiful and vibrant 45 year old woman who was stuck in the past. She had a strong belief that her body was not acceptable as it was, and that she ‘must’ look like a 15 year old model. She was approaching menopause, yet continued to chastise herself because she did not look the way had looked years ago when she was in her youth. ‘Karina’ was also stuck in the pattern of behaving like a young person; drinking too much, avoiding exercise and generally expecting her body to bounce back from the abuse she dished out in the same way it had when she was younger. When her ‘AHA’ came to her, she realized what she was doing. She began to accept her body and treat it the way it deserved to be treated; with care and respect.

Whatever your block to weight loss is, you can find the solution, and it all starts with self-awareness. Find out which beliefs or ideas are holding you back. As you do this, you will find many ‘AHA’ moments coming to you. These will allow you to move through your blocks and maintain a healthy weight for your age.

Being Obese – Why Obesity is a Serious Threat to Your Health

May 23, 2009

Increasing weight of the body which is actually more than the limitation of physical requirement and skeletal, and as a result, excessive accumulation of the fat in body.

It is well known to everyone that obesity might cause risks to your health and it would be more stressful than finding the cloths which fit you perfectly. Obesity is actually viewed by several, particularly by the companies of insurance and is taken in as severe medical condition. Several people do not understand as to how critical it actually is for obese individual to obtain a perfect insurance; this is because the health risks that an obese person faces might cost a huge amount of money to the company.

One amongst the common reasons as to why the insurance companies would reject the application is due to the over weight of the person which is regarded as a superior threat pre existing state. If an insurance company decides to take in an obese patient as their client, then they frequently boost up their premium to approximately twice the money that they take from a normal person.

If you have a feeling that this condition is superiorly unfair and prejudiced against individuals who are facing weight problem, may be you might be right, but the prejudice against individuals with chronic or pre existing conditions is considered to be a normal practise in the insurance market, in the end, the company of insurance is a commerce which render proper care to their clients and have to make money too. Actually 2004 ruling given by the Federal government, where the insurance company are permitted to charge superior premium for the obese infected individuals and this actually encourage individuals to lose weight and help them to be normal and healthy.

A fascinating fact is even though the insurance companies identify obesity as superior risky chronic condition, which ever treatments towards decreasing the heaviness (inclusive of weight loss treatments) have been excluded. However this policy is even applied to which ever chronic condition which is developed by client before taking in the insurance plan.

Listed below are few of health conditions which worry the insurance companies that their obese clients may develop:

-Increase of blood pressure

-Type two diabetes

-Heart stroke and disease

-Osteoarthritis

-Some kind of cancer

-Gallbladder disease

-Sleep apnea

-Liver disease

All these above medical conditions are considered to be a severe threat to an individual’s health and needs medical treatments which frequently come to the astral total cost. If an individual turns to be an obese and comes across to one of the above stated health conditions later to the commencement of the insurance policy, and at such time, the cost for the treatment has to be covered, however not for the obesity itself.

In short, the obesity must be taken as life time threatening condition and not just mere esthetic matter. May be in the forthcoming, the companies of insurance would take a decision to include the obesity treatment in medical cover, however till then try to stay healthy as well as fit because by this you will be benefited and so your wallet.

To Your Health!

Weight Loss Help For People Starting Out

May 22, 2009

There are many tips available for people who wants to lose weight online today. But the question is, do these tips help those who know absolutely nothing about weight loss? Not all information readily available online are for beginners.

Weight loss Tips for Beginners:

The main difference between a normal diet and one for weight loss beginners is that the former have more control over their diets but the latter requires self-discipline. Those not on a weight loss program can order their meals whenever they like and how much they desire but the ones trying to lose weight need a lot of self-discipline. In view of that,here are some easier tips for beginners starting out:

* First, contact your doctor if this is the first time you are trying a diet program or taking new supplements for safety purposes.

* Your mind must be constantly guided by your goals. Ask yourself a series of questions like why you want to lose weight; what is the real reason for your weight gain and how much you want to lose. These are good questions to ask yourself to ascertain your goals.

* To ensure the efficiency of you losing weight, you need to adjust your diet. Watch what you eat and how much you eat.

* Set small goals first, you do not want to get disappointed right from the start.

* Eat healthy and balanced diets with all essential nutrients. Avoid eating processed food and fatty food, especially food that have more saturated fat than normal.

* Exercising is a must. Exercise with a cardiovascular program that is moderately intensive to help you get started. It may be a simple jog or just a fast walk. The best time to exercise is either in the early morning or just before you sleep.

* You can join a gym if you want to but it is not compulsory. However, bear in mind that high intensity exercises should be done in moderation.

Having said all that,these methods alone will not help you lose weight fast. What must be accompanied are some programs customized to help your diet and your mental strength. A good diet can help you lose up to 20 pounds of fat in a few weeks. Best of all, it has no side effects. Inefficient metabolism is the main cause of weight gain. The next step is to improve your metabolism so as to burn fat naturally. Check out my blog below to find out how.

Obesity – The Link Between Obesity and Periodontal Disease in Children

May 15, 2009

Obesity and periodontal disease often appear to be tethered to one another. In children, that link requires parents and health care providers to monitor each variable in an effort to maintain the overall health of those they care for.

One explanation is the change in eating and drinking habits of children. More sugared sodas, power drinks and fruit juice substitutes make up our young adults beverages of choice. Ironically milk and “healthy”- 100% juices given to children in bottles and sippy cups also contributes to the problem. The array of snack food available is overwhelming. The low fat variety, although at first glance may appear healthy, actually contains more sugar than the high fat variety. A lot less vitamin C and calcium are ingested per calories by children today. All of these factors add to the total number of empty calories consumed by children.

This change in diet along with less physical activity adds weight to children, particularly those predisposed to obesity. The average number of hours in front of a television set or computer grows each year.

One explanation for the link between obesity and periodontal disease is through the pathway of insulin resistance. Those who are obese produce more cytokines, putting the body in the state of constantly fighting infection and producing insulin resistance. Another, yet proven hypothesis for the link between obesity and periodontal disease is that the bacteria from gum disease may be interfering with fat metabolism.

Unfortunately the symptoms of periodontal disease are often not noticeable until the disease is advanced. A dentist can diagnose the disease in the early stages, prior to parents realizing their children have it. Thus, it is important that children receive regular six-month oral check ups and cleanings.

Periodontal disease is controlled by a disciplined and meticulous oral cleaning regimen, both at the dental office and at home. Professional treatment may require below the gum line scraping, three-month check ups instead of the traditional six-month, and a prescription oral rinse. Home treatment requires thorough plaque removal by brushing and flossing at least twice a day. Because it is a laborious task to floss, most children (and adults) don’t.

Many children are negligent about their tooth brushing and flossing. As a parent it is important to find a way to enhance the experience, make it an expectation and a part of a twice daily routine. Remember studies now show that oral health is critical to total health.

Want to learn more on how to have a white and healthy smile and manage periodontal disease? I have designed and developed a home dental cleaning system that uses the technology of the professional Prophy-Jet to power wash between your teeth and around the gum line.

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