
Reality T.V. Weight Loss- Part 1:
I am glad that reality television has brought weight loss, exercise and healthy eating to the minds-eye of the American public, but I think we have to be careful not to make those “biggest loser” contestants into our role models for healthy long term lifestyle changes.
Why? Because weight should not always be confused with fat. Weight loss can be comprised of water, or lean tissue. It is also important to remember that extreme bodyweight loss rapidly achieved is often gained back.
People who lose weight and keep it off, do it by a complete change of lifestyle habits, including a commitment to exercise and a complete change in their eating patterns (including what they eat, protions control, and reducing the amount they eat.
Tomorrow we’ll discuss some controversial plans on how to achieve these long-term weight loss goals. See you then!
Workout 9/15/10: Wednesday
Treadmill- 30 minutes
Strength train- legs: gym
Hoist leg extention-66lb
Leg Curl-97 lb
Abductor- 50 lb
Adductor- 60 lb
Rear kick-70 lb
Calf raises-45 lb
Food Diary 9/15/10: Wednesday
Breakfast-
4 egg whites, 1 cup spinach(110 cal.)
1 cup bluberries (67 cal)
A.M. Snack-
1/2 cup non-fat cottage cheese, 1/8 cup non-fat yogurt ( 105 cal)
Lunch-
3 low fat triscet crackers, 1 string cheese (120 cal)
Salad- 1 cup spinach, 1/2 sweet pepper,11/4 cup yellow squash, 1/8 cup cucumber (60 cal.)
1 cup high fiber cereal- 120 cal
P.M. Snack-
1 whole wheat tortilla, 2 tbls organic almond butter, 1/2 apple slices (210 cal)
Dinner-
5 oz Mahi Mah i(120 cal)
1 cup steamed broccoli (25 cal)
7 asparagus spears (22 cal)
1/3 cup brown rice(75 cal)
Dessert-
2 oz dark chocolate( 130 cal)
apple ( 57 cal)
1 wine (100 cal)
TOTAL CALORIES-1348