A startling fact is that carbohydrates are not responsible for making people fat. Don’t feel too badly though, you are not the only person who was sold on the idea that a high protein, low carb diet was the only way to lose weight.

You may wonder about the science involved here. After all, many of those folks promoting the low carb diets are well educated, aren’t they? Being well educated doesn’t mean that you are infallible. Besides, the same science that supports the low carb diet also supports the high carb diet. They didn’t get it wrong, they just didn’t consider the whole story.

That might sound like a contradiction, but it isn’t. I’m going to explain why in just a moment. First, let me give you the science on this. You most likely are not a biochemist or a physiologist and neither am I. But I have studied the subjects a bit. Don’t focus on the technical jargon in the next paragraph,just try to grasp the overall point. You don’t need to be a scientist to use common sense and basic reasoning skills. Ready?

Consider this bit of biochemistry. Malonyl -CoA exists in high amounts when there is plenty of metabolic fuel present. Thus,carnitine acyltransferase is inhibited and this in turn prevents acyl-CoA from crossing into the cell’s mitochondria. Another enzyme is inhibited by the presence of NADH and Thiolase is also inhibited by the presence of Acetyl-COA. In short, when a lot of glucose is present, fatty acid metabolism is inhibited.

It is the last sentence that clues us in here. Basically, a cell will not convert fat into energy if there is glucose present. When the cell has carbs and sugar to work on, it will not convert the fat to energy, thus the fat gets stored.

This is why the low carb diets work, with little to zero carbohydrates and subsequently glucose to work on, the fat will be used for energy. This is exactly why the high carb diet works too. When no or little fat is present, it won’t be stored as fat.

In addition to this, it is important to realize that it costs the body quite a bit of energy to take carbs and store them as fat. This alone is actually a positive. There really needs to be some form of fat present to make it easier.

This should help you understand that whatever your diet consists of, if you want to remain or get thin, you need to avoid mixing fats and carbs together. A fat consists of a fatty acid head and a carbohydrate tail. This means when you mix your fats and carbs together you are asking for trouble, assuming you care about weight, that is.

So now it should be clear why so many people in North America have a weight problem as the NIH was happy to point out a few weeks ago. Think about the typical American diet. It generally consists of lots of combinations of fat and carbs.

As Dr. Neal Barnard points out in his book, “Foods That Cause You To Lose Weight”, It is fat that makes people fat.

Don’t want to be a vegetarian? I don’t blame you. Really, you don’t have to be one. Just quit mixing your proteins/fats and carbohydrates together.

Don’t overlook the obvious, there is ton of candy and desserts out there that are a mixture of fat and sugar. Meat and potatoes – perhaps this classic is a serious blunder in seperating fats and carbs. Armed with this knowledge,you can probably come up with dozens of examples of potentially fattening mixtures of food on your own.

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The body mass index (BMI) indicates a person’s fat excess, as it is a quantity factor. When this exceeds normal limits, some may not like the image reflected in the mirror. First, a few extra pounds start showing, then we use the term overweight and when not contained, it becomes obesity.
The sooner the weight gain is stopped the better a person’s chances towards achieving a healthy lifestyle. Small changes in daily nourishment and physical exercise can contribute to a healthier lifestyle.

The human body needs approximately 40 different kinds of nutrients. Essential nutrients are nutrients that the body cannot make by itself and must receive from the diet. Basic nutrients are carbs, proteins and fat. The body also needs a proper energy source, fiber, nitrogen, water and vitamins to function properly. Their proper balance leads to a healthy eating style, which is not always easily achievable in today’s busy world. But it is not impossible. Try to eat at least five or more fruits and vegetables every day, because they are an important part of a healthy diet. Combine them with whole grains, lean meats, low fat dairy products, nuts, seeds and legumes by mixing them in with delicious salads.

Don’t leave out meat, as it is an excellent source of protein. Proteins are also necessary to maintain a proper nitrogen balance. Fiber aids in the elimination process, they come from plants and cannot be digested by the body. Diets high in fiber also lower the risk of cardiovascular and digestive diseases. Highly soluble fibers lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. You may also benefit from taking a multi-vitamin and minerals supplements. Be sure to have enough omega 3 fatty acids, CoQ10, basic vitamins, plant enzymes, trace minerals, and antioxidants.

Our daily food intake is each person’s responsibility. A healthy diet doesn’t mean avoiding certain foods, just limiting them. The secret lies in thinking about your diet first. After all French fries come from a vegetable but they hardly count as a healthy food.

I found something that makes using the hydrofloss a lot more effective. Here is what I do, after brushing and flossing my teeth.

1. I use the hydrofloss [AFF] on my teeth and gums. I Use one tray for my entire mouth.

2. I Fill the tray for a second run, this time I add oxygenated mouth wash [AFF] (2 capfuls) , and aim the water jet at my gums on a lower setting.

3. Repeat twice per day. See if you don’t notice a difference in two weeks. You should be very pleasantly surprised.

Note: make sure you are working with your dental professional on this so they can monitor your progress and make sure they approve before starting.

Once you start using the oxygenated compound you should see the effectiveness of your hydrofloss increase quite a bit. At least that was my experience.

The hygienist, prior to my use of the hydrofloss, wanted to do a ‘root scaling and planing’. I declined.

After I started using the hydrofloss for about 5 months, I went in for a checkup. This time, the hygienist actually said that I did NOT need the procedure, the tarter was above the gum line and the gums were healthier.

The Hydrofloss, [AFF] If you don’t have one – get one.

I’m glad I did my own research and did not get the scaling and planing done. It sounds a bit painful and messy.

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This is a seemingly complicated and confusing subject for a lot of people.

You can lose weight. I want to assure you of that fact.

There are certain things that are important to keep in mind.

When I was little, my father always used to tell me that ‘ you go where your head goes’.

He actually meant it literally when we were wrestling around.

But it is a beautiful metaphor for a truth. Your mind is a powerful guide to where you ared headed in life.

You are what you think. So losing weight has to start in the mind.

In his book, Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle Tom Venuto talks about setting goals first.

He doesn’t talk about setting them last. You start at goal setting and that is why he put it at the beginning of his book. He specifically says, “all the knowledge in the world is useless if you don’t know how to apply it”.

Tom goes on to spend quite a bit of time on how to get your mind set right on your goals.

Here are a few additional things that I have found useful for weight loss that people seem to miss.

- Drink lots of water. This is a big one. Water is essential to almost every body function. Your metabolism is slowed by a lack of water

- Eat lots of Essential Fat. This sounds counterintuitive, but it works.

- Pay attention to WHEN you exercise. To burn off fat, you have to deplete the bodies short term energy supply. If you don’t, you will never burn fat .

- You MUST do something to strengthen your muscles while losing weight. If you lose muscle mass you are hurting yourself in two ways.

1. You will be a flabby skinny person. Skinny without tone looks terrible.

2. You will slow your ability to burn calories. Resting muscle burns more calories than resting fat.

- Your body needs adequate protein. There are plenty of formulas on what adequate protein is.

Opinions vary, even among the experts in human nutrition. Here is one take: .8g per kg of your weight or .36g per pound of body weight.

You need a complete protein and enough of it, every 8 hours. If you don’t get it your body will burn your muscle tissue and for the reasons we already talked about you don’t want that to happen.

That ought to be helpful. See your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. (ToBeInformed – Copyright 2006 and beyond)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hi David,

Really appreciate your response. I knew it would be hard to evaluate my situation without knowing all details, but I suppose you have to have a starting point!

I have always worked my core muscles. I work my upper body using free weights on a Monday. Tuesdays is a session for stomach. Wednesdays is leg strengthening, ie squats, lunges
etc. Thursdays is stomach again. I do these in the morning or at lunchtime, as I run in the evening. Fridays, Sat & Sun I just do my normal training without these additional
sessions.

Perhaps I should shave a little bit off my meals? Here is example of my diet, being totally honest :

Breakfast – 1/4 bowl of porridge with tbl spoon all bran, few shredded wheat, topped with tbl fresh fruit – skimmed milk & tbl spoon of honey. Small glass fresh fruit juice.

Mid morning Рcaf̩ latte with skimmed milk and 1/4 tsp sugar.

Lunch : 1 x slice bread with low fat spread with cheese or lean chicken. Small tub natural yogurt with tbl spoon fresh chopped up fruit, sprinkled with sesame seeds. Handful of grapes.

2pm – apple or other fruit.

4pm РCaf̩ latte with skimmed milk & 1/4 tsp sugar + 2 x crispbread

On route to training – handful fruit gums.

Evening training 6pm

Cereal bar on way home after training.

Evening meal – Chilli con carne with brown rice

Small glass port or red wine + couple of handfuls of nuts (naught!)

During the day, I sip water, but I know I should drink more. On a good day I’ll get through 1 litre of water.

I have trained for lots of years and I’m wondering if my body has just adjusted to this. Need to know what to do to kick start my metabolism so to achieve my 5lb weight loss. I did think about eating my main meal at lunchtimes as I thought eating quite late may not be helping, but think I
might feel too sluggish during the day if I try this.

Appreciate your comments.

Thankyou & kind regards.

Linda

MY REPLY

Hi Linda,

Yes, those details are a little more helpful.

Right off the bat, I see two problems with your diet.

You are not drinking enough water. Most experts agree that drinking TWO liters a day is bare minimum.

And My biochemistry teacher in school was very adamant about drinking a full gallon a day.

sounds to me with the amount of working out you do, plus your consumption of alcohol, which dehydrates the body further + your latte (coffee also dehydrates the body) + only getting a liter a day is probably slowing your metabolism a bit.

In addition, that amount of water intake is probably causing your body to function less than optimal.

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One of the biggest factors that determine athletic
performance is lack of adequate water. This is serious
stuff.

Drinking adequate water can actually help you lose weight,
have more energy, look and feel better.

Since you are working out a lot plus the other factors that
I mentioned above, If I were you, I would drink at least
three liters of water per day.

It’s hard to drink water, I know. I’ve found that I drink
more water when I add some minerals to the water. I like to
use concentrace minerals which you can find at any health
food store. Two drops is plenty for an entire liter. You
will find it easier to drink the water.

The second problem that I see, is that you are not getting
enough essential fats in your diet.

Eudo Erasmus, an expert on essential fats talks about this
in one of his books. I don’t remember the exact figure and
I’m too lazy to look it up, but I think if you increase your
total caloric intake of essential fats, you will actually
help yourself lose weight. Again, it sounds
counterintuitive, but there you have it.

Maybe you could replace those nuts with Eudo’s formula for
essential fats – you can also find that in the health food
store.

I hope you find this reply helpful.

Once again, my disclaimer:

This email is for information and entertainment purposes
only. You are advised to NOT follow any of my advice and
instead you should consult with a doctor. That goes for if
you have any health conditions or think you might have, or
if you are changing you diet or exercise level.

All the best,

Dave

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