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Obesity Rates in the usa

runeatblog:

Here’s a little research done by the Centers for Disease Control that shows you by state what the obesity rate is.  There was not one single state in the US last year that had an obesity rate BELOW 20%.  I haven’t taken a look at the overweight statistics yet, but if you haven’t heard it before, both these populations are at risk for heart disease, diabetes, joint pain, knee problems, and the list goes on.  We have to do something about this guys and gals, because it’s not getting any better.  

My question here is are there other factors we’re not seeing with this animation? Like the US Health Standards being changed over the years. I don’t doubt we need to lose weight as a nation. I just question the overall data.

(Source: trainerjackw)

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My 12th day on the diet/exercise plan - Cruise phase of Dukan diet

Breakfast: Vanilla non-fat yogurt with 2 tablespoons oat bran

Lunch: Lean turkey slices and low-fat swiss cheese

Mid-afternoon snack: Celery stalks and non-fat yogurt ranch dressing

Dinner: Not hungry

Late night treat: Not hungry

Exercise: Didn’t exercise

Water: 64 ounces

Today is a PV (protein *and* veggies - yeah!) day

I was more than a bit off feeling today - mood thing. So after mid-afternoon, I worked on some writing, watched some movies and moped about. Not sure what was causing it but feeling better now :)

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My 11th day on the diet/exercise plan - Cruise phase of Dukan diet

Breakfast: Vanilla non-fat yogurt with 2 tablespoons oat bran

Lunch: 1 lean hamburger patty with mustard

Mid-afternoon snack: Lean turkey slices and low fat swiss cheese slices

Dinner:  Low fat hot dogs (2) with mustard

Late night treat: Vanilla/Cappuccino chip non-fat frozen yogurt shake 

Exercise: 30-40 minute walk to store with oldest (grocery run)

Water: 64 ounces

Today is a PP (pure protein) day

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My 10th day on the diet/exercise plan - Cruise phase of Dukan diet

Breakfast: Vanilla non-fat yogurt with 2 tablespoons oat bran

Lunch: 2 scrambled eggs (w/skim milk) and salsa

Mid-afternoon snack: Massive amount of broccoli with yogurt ranch dip

Dinner: Hamburger patty with salsa

Late night treat: Nothing - was watching a movie and a bit full

Exercise: 30 minute afternoon walk (again, a bit humid and muggy)

Water: 64 ounces

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Making a good habit

Somewhere (the location has alluded me) I read that it takes 30 days of doing something to make it a habit. Once you’ve done something for that length of time, it becomes second nature. You miss it when you *don’t* do it after 30 days.

So, with this in mind, I’m reminding myself that I need to go for a walk, every day, for the next 21 days (I’ve done 9 days with a 20-40 minute walk each day). I’ll make sure that I drink my 64 ounces of water each day as well. This way, even if I fall off the diet portion of my “get fit” regimen, these 2 crucial bits to getting healthier will remain in full force.

This was rolling in my head as I took my walk this morning. Oh, and it’s so very humid out here in WA state. I started to sweat as soon as I walked one block. The previous paragraph became a mantra to keep me from saying “screw it” and turning back home :)

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My 8th day on the diet/exercise plan - Cruise phase of Dukan diet

Breakfast: Vanilla yogurt with 2 tablespoons oat bran (you’d think I’d be sick of this for breakfast but I’m not…I look forward to it, actually)

Mid-morning snack: Going to just get rid of this from here on out. I’m finding I am just not that hungry.

Lunch: 2 scrambled eggs (with skim milk) and salsa (yummy!)

Mid-afternoon snack: Nothing - wasn’t hungry

Dinner: A plate full of broccoli and red pepper slices, accompanied by 2 tbls of yogurt ranch dressing (low fat)

Late night: Non-fat vanilla yogurt shake, strawberry cheese cake cupcake…turned out more like custard which was still good!

Exercise: 40 minute walk w/oldest - afternoon, grocery store run (extra bit of burning!)

Water:

(today is a  PV - protein and veggie - day)

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Calories, Not Protein or Carbs, Are Key to Weight Loss

Interesting study. It seems that both high protein and high carb diets are equally effective as long as the calorie intake is watched as well. The one difference is that high protein diets tend to show weight loss improvement right off the bat before leveling out to the same as high carb diets.

My run with the Dukan diet is to shake my body and its metabolism up a bit. I’ve never been one to eat a lot of protein. I think the combo of meats and the carbs I was eating tended to make my stomach go a bit nuts. So far, completely eliminating the carbs has curbed that particular issue.

Anyway, the article is an interesting read!

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My 7th day on the diet/exercise plan - Cruise phase of Dukan diet

Breakfast: Vanilla yogurt with 2 tablespoons oat bran

Mid-morning snack: 1 lean hamburger patty with mustard

Lunch: 2 lean hot dogs

Mid-afternoon snack: Nothing - wasn’t hungry

Dinner: Vanilla yogurt (non-fat) shake with skim milk and ice (this is super filling, btw)

Exercise: 30 minute afternoon walk (was going to do more but it’s warmer than it’s been in a while and I didn’t want to push it just yet)

Water: 64 ounces

(today is a PP - pure protein day so no veggies)

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To: Murphysbride

I’m not sure how much weight I’ve lost thus far - it would be hard to tell anyway as I managed to start this just before the beginning of that time of the month (yah bloating!).

But yeah, cupcakes I’m missing. I’ve switched to Coke Zero and between that and the non-fat vanilla yogurt shakes I make in the evening, I’m managing my sweet tooth :D

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