So I’m usually like, “hey, fats are good, eat ‘em suckaz!” This time I wanted to get specific though, because true virgin coconut oil is a powerful substance deserving special attention. Coconut oil’s affect on the body can be so noticeable, particularly for those who have been avoiding fats for many years, that is seems almost druglike. I’d go so far as to say that the only people who wouldn’t notice a dramatic physiological effect from consuming coconut oil are those with a high metabolism, those already eating lots of utilizable fats, or those who have particularly stable blood sugar otherwise. The most noticeable effects are a rise in body temperature, increased energy, and lack of hunger and sugar cravings. Coconut oil has a long litany of other less noticeable… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Weight Loss
Plower vs. Force
There are two distinct paths to proper weight management. One is to be a “plower” who mows down large quantities of nutritious unprocessed food, never skipping meals or watching portion size. The other way is through force – exercising extremely hard and eating so little that the body cannot slow down its metabolism enough to keep body weight from dropping. One of these routes is fully sustainable and keeps the physical/mental/emotional body balanced, strong, resistant to both chronic and infectious disease, etc. The other route is a one-way ticket to bone and hair loss, physical injury, a compromised immune system and the fun that comes along with it, erratic moods, and a damaged metabolism resulting in the eventual inability to eat normal amounts of food without blowing up like a… Read more »
Oops I Did It Again Part I
Many people experience things as truth, the gospel, and then stick to it no matter what. Like my favorite comedy rant of all time by Stephen Colbert (who usually isn’t that funny), many people, like presidente W, “believe the same thing on Wednesday that he believed on Monday: no matter what happened on Tuesday.” Well, my fad beliefs come and go with relative ease, and much humility. I change my “absolute truths” more in a given year than most people do in a lifetime. It uh, has its advantages and disadvantages. In short, I’m starting what will inevitably be an ongoing series (if the future is anything like the past), called “Oops I did it Again.” The purpose is to quickly and efficiently expose something I held as the gospel… Read more »
Dieter’s Dilemma
At my place of work/lounge n’ read, the topic of weight loss is well, prevalent let’s say. Sometimes I mention to customers that “x” weight loss product is our best selling item, and that we sell more of it than any other product for any other purpose. Most people snicker and say, “well, has anybody ever heard of putting less food in their mouths!” or “it’s called eat less and exercise more, duh.” Weight loss sure sounds simple. All you have to do, according to these very sure people, is exercise more and eat less. Hey, what is the track record of this plan anyways? More Americans are significantly overweight than at any point in history. The human race is fatter than it’s ever been in history. If a study… Read more »
The 10-Week Transformation Project
This is the first official call for a group of volunteers willing to follow a simple set of dietary guidelines for a period of 10 weeks. I know that the nutritional principles are sound, and I’ve put all of the following concepts to use in my own life with great success, but I’m curious to see if it’s “that simple” for others. To join the group you can live anywhere on earth but you must: 1) Be overweight.2) Not be too physically active.3) Have a history of dieting, calorie restriction, lowfat/carb attempts or both, etc.4) Have a moderate list of physical “imperfections,” such as low energy, sporadic changes in blood sugar levels, headaches, bladder/prostate issues, sexual dysfunction or infertility, PMS, hot flashes or other menopausal symptoms, chronic ailments, frequent infections,… Read more »
Postnatal Essentials
New mothers are faced with a difficult challenge. On one hand there is an immediate desire to lose fat and restore vigor and physical appearance. On the other, there is an essential need for nursing mothers to eat an abundance of nutritious foods to make sure breast milk is rich and nourishing for the infant. Although this task is simple and easy, when books, doctors offices, universities, magazines, and television are saturated by misinformation ranging from partial truth to absurdity, it becomes quite a difficult task. The fact that nearly every American has nutritional deficiencies in varying degrees, particularly menstruation-aged women and pregnant and nursing mothers, the need for proper nutrition is desperately needed. To restore vibrant health while supplying an abundance of nutrients to your child, it is mandatory… Read more »
