Hans & Others Tips & Info

Hans & Others Tips & Info		han
		Aug 06 2006 18:06
ALSO Hay i would realy love it if people would add some little bits of Knowldge that they have found along their weightloss journy. Can be anything...From how many cals is in a stick of cheese to the best ab exercises. Any hints and tips too... c'mon guys show me and the rest of us what you know!! go ahead and type!!
Edited Nov 30 2006 02:16 by Erik Reason: Post description

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#41	blurredkh	Aug 14 2006 09:12
Great thread. What I find very useful is to try and make little allowances in my head for where the calories will go. For example, I know that I am a mean snacker and I don't like going for 5 hours without any food at all, so I try to keep my meal allowance at 300-400-500 for breakfast, dinner and tea. That way I get to 1200 and it leaves me enough for 3 snacks or compensating a rather large dinner. It works differently for everyone though. I know my boyfriend doesn't tend to snack at all and instead eats bigger meals. Whatever works best for you is your ideal way of doing it, rather than some Atkins or South Beach nonsense. Water helps put you through hungry zones or those of cravings. Trust yourself. I've just gone through a 4 week plateau, it would appear. Know that as long as the formula of calories in vs calories out works out the right way (deficit of 500-1000), you are fine and it will shift eventually.
#42	cypherphreak	Aug 16 2006 17:11
I have heard that eating small portions actually helps metabolism because its always on. Can anyone confirm this or have any opinions on that study? little clip I found("fair play"): If you want to lose fat, develop muscle mass, and improve insulin sensitivity, you want to eat many small meals (5-6) throughout the day. Forget about the old 3 meals a day routine. Eat more meals, at the right times, and with the right foods. warning cuz im not sure if you can post offsite links guess ill find out, link to 3rd party website any information exchanged is not the responsibility of anyone but yourself. source
#43	han	Aug 17 2006 23:04
*Why has spirulina powder been called a superfood? (info from the net not my own)* *Spirulina the superfood* Spirulina is green/blue algae that are one of the many organisms that give the green color to stagnant ponds. Producers are careful to propagate only the pure strains of it. It is grown in large basins. The first thought might be to shun it, but actually, it is an excellent food and has the highest concentration of nutrients known, including having 60% protein content. Spirulina and its relative, Chlorella, were introduced to the market in the 1970?s. In the fall of 1981, an advertising campaign created a huge market and many suppliers entered the market. *Benefits of spirulina* Since then, the benefits of spirulina in the diet have expanded greatly and it is one of the most beneficial of all dietary supplements known. At 60 to 70% protein, it is higher in protein than any other natural food. Spirulina is rich in vitamins and minerals and other nutrients. Because of spirulina powder's extremely high concentration of nutrients, it is very satisfying, leaving one with little desire to continue eating after having some spirulina. *Health benefits of spirulina* Ingesting only 2 grams of spirulina, daily, effectively reduces the level of interleukin-4 in the body, thereby greatly reducing allergy symptoms. Spirulina also inhibits production of viruses. *Where to get spirulina* Spirulina available in health food stores and it is relatively inexpensive, costing about US$5 for 100 tablets, making it one of the best foods that you can use for your health. Also from Holland and Barret as a protein powder. it comes in Strawberry falvour and tastes realy good.
#44	han	Aug 26 2006 10:01
protein is used to build and repar cells and is provded by foods like pulses and nuts. Too litte protein can cause loss of lean tissue, which leads to tirdness then depression. EXTRACT FROM Qulified Nutrtionest (soz about spelling) recommened protein intake, is that it reprecents 10% of the bodies daily intake example a person that consumes 2,400 cas a day needs 240 cals of protein. ONE gram of protein is 4 cals S0 thats 60g a day...u need to work ur own out 4 ur cal intake ME: ten percent of 1, 600 is 160 cals of protein.. So mine is 40g.. so Nymo is eating lots more than is rec, but the rec still seems low to me
#45	brittmille2514	Aug 26 2006 14:20
I have two that have helped me alot. #1 - Chew sugarless gum as you prepare your food because it will help you from snacking as you do so and the second reason to chew gum is also the #2 topic that helps me out and that is to brush your teeth before you eat. First of all between chewing gum or brushing your teeth, we don't want to eat mint with high calorie or fat content foods and secondly, you're also taking care of your teeth and gums at the same time. I end up brushing my teeth maybe 3-4 sometimes five times a day!
#46	han	Aug 27 2006 11:29
DIGESTION BAD (gas and uncomfyness) Grain with dairy or meat = gas Fruit and veg = gas fruit and meat = gas fruit with grain or dairy = gas GOOD (no gas) fruit by itself grain and veg pasta and veg beans and veg fish or meat with veg pusles and beans with grrains the problem lies with food digestion speeds. Some foods like protein needs diff enyzmes and conditions than carbs, etc. Thus if you eat them togever it can make proper digestion inpossible,.
#47	han	Sep 06 2006 08:28
*SNACK ATTACK*!! hans tips for healthy snacks and their benifits! melon - harbours lots of stress busting magnesium and is great for those sugar cravings apples - sluggish digestion aid! NUTS - mixed (Selenium, magnisum and folic acid, zinc) these help with mood, fight stress, aids the immune system and peeps up your digestive system too! Seeds - packed full of minireals baby corn - great when you want something crunchy like a biscuit. Full of fibre musli WITHOUT MILK - good source of carbs and good for enegy banna - stres busting quilties kiwi - vitamin C provider. manderine or tangerine - helps fight irrabilty Berrys- packed full of nutrients and mind boosters! pears - stop sugar cravings dried apricots - make ya poo!
#48	han	Sep 06 2006 22:50
"I eat my lovely, scrumpous, carbolious breakfast cereal too damn quick and want seconds!" ME TOO!! my tip? HEAT IT IN THE MICROWAVE FOR A MINITE..no matter what it is, Cinammon grahams, musli..oats.. anything!! pop it in there so the milk gets warm too (or not, if you prefure) the savour that nice, comforting warm meal! i love doing this with plain corn flakes, it makes a 5 minite brekki become anything up to 30 mins if you eat it slow enough! and it will pep up digestion!
#49	shardyvh	Sep 07 2006 21:46
Hi, I'm pretty new to the site, but this is what I've learned... I don't eat nearly enough protein and don't like fish, eggs, or most dairy, so my trick is to hide the protein. · When I make turkey burgers I mix egg whites into the turkey before cooking. · When making French toast, use egg whites and chocolate flavored protein powder (healthy chocolate French toast, yum!). · Buy yogurt that tastes like something you crave. My favorites are Yoplait light Apple Turn-over (for sweet tooth) and Key Lime (doesn't taste like a dairy product). I look forward to taking my vitamins everyday because I use the Viactiv Chocolate multi-vitamin chews. I get a little piece of chocolate everyday and take my vitamins at the same time, win-win. Eating healthy saves money you would otherwise be spending on fast food (water is free; a large soda is 2 bucks!). When grocery shopping most of the food you want is around the perimeter. You don't need to walk down most isles (unless you want the exercise). Mentally the things I've learned: · If the scale goes up, you probably gained muscle. · If the scale goes down, you lost fat, YAY! · The grown up side of your brain needs to control the little kid side of your brain that wants the 5 pieces of cake even though your stomach will be well stuffed after 1. I wasn't even aware I had a grown up side to my brain until recently :(
#50	han	Sep 26 2006 00:14
YOGHURT (bio/plain) - health benifits: helps maintain a healhty balance opf bacteria in the gut aids digestion boosts the immune system good soucre of calcium, phosphrus, b2 and b12
#51	han	Sep 26 2006 00:15
UK - Avg Womens RECOMMEND intake of protein 67, or to make it easier 70g of protein.
#52	han	Oct 18 2006 09:47
adding onto above, its 0.4g protein per pound of body weight for protein (man and women, no matter of physical activty) to much protein (over 100g a day) can cause organ damage with little or no sign of illness. can be fatal as it can overload your system.
#53	han	Oct 18 2006 09:49
*EAT FOOD TO FAST? Picking at night?* make sure you take 20 mins to eat your food - it takes this long for your body to even know there is ANYTHING in your tummy! make a large filling dinner, even a little high in (good) fats. you wont pick! if you have a salad for dinner..your more likly to want to pick than if you had oily fish or something that uses your cals up WARM IT UP!! even Slimfasts taste better warm, and will be easier for you to digest. The same foods warm will fill you up so much more than if they were cold :)
#54	laurenaddict	Oct 18 2006 15:43
Eating 5-6 small HEALTHY meals a day, walking and strength training add up to a well balanced diet and body. EVERYTHING TAKES TIME- to notice the changes, others to notice changes, muscle building, getting into a habit, planning your meals, realizing this is not only a way of eating but a way of life.
#55	gypy04	Oct 18 2006 15:45
Han, Your the best... Your such a motivating person... Okay... Lets see... what have I learned..... Ummm... Here's my 10 dieting myths post... http://www.calorie-count.com/forums/post/14075.html Metabolism... http://www.calorie-count.com/forums/post/14752.html Gypsy
#56	han	Oct 29 2006 08:25
*royal jelly honey* try and get honey that contains 'royal jelly' the queen bee is fed exclusivly on this and lives much longer than any other bee. It also contains tons of amino acids and minerals.. much more than just honey alone. It can be found in most super markets. Aim for honey with at least 2% or more royal jelly inside it. Or, if you like - take royal jelly in tablet form. From any good health store
#57	christins73	Oct 29 2006 12:26
A good sublingual liquid B-12 vitamin helps regulate the metabolism and gives you a boost of energy, natural energy, not the jittery I drank 3 pots of coffee feeling that things like caffeine and such give you. B-12 also has other health benefits as well. A little cinnamon sprinkled on your food and in your morning coffee helps to regulate the blood sugar naturally and keeps you from having the spikes and crashes (for those of us hypoglycemic it is wonderful!) It also tastes yummy Get movement in, even if you don't have time in the day to devote a full half hour or hour to exercise itself there are things you can do to move more and therefor increase your metabolism. One of my tricks, when watching a favorite show I jog or lift dumbells or do pilates moves during the commercials. When you brush your teeth you can do squats or plies, don't just stand idle move... every few seconds/minutes of extra movement adds up and it also gives you more energy. eliminate self-loathing and berating behaviors. I got rid of my little critical voice by envisioning it as a little monster.. in my case it looked like one of those little spiky ball critters and you can envision yourself picking it up and giving it a hug or loving it to death whatever... but work on the negative self talk. The visualization is kind of goofy lol, but it makes you more aware of when you are engaging in the self-sabotaging behavior therefor allowing you to take control of it. I also believe that our thoughts are made of energy and that energy tends to manifest. What we believe is a self-fulfilling prophecy so if your negative voice is always sabotaging you.. well... you get the idea. Counter negative with positive.
#58	ravenlark	Oct 29 2006 15:28
Shopping is a GREAT way to burn calories witout even realizing it! Unfortunately.....It also burns money without even realizing it too...
#59	bevvbevv	Oct 29 2006 19:16
I lose more and feel more efficient during the day if breakfast is my biggest meal, lunch smaller, dinner smaller still. Snacks, of course, are welcome, and usually consist of hummus and veggies (great way to sneak in some more protein), fruit, or sugar-free yogurt. Han (or anyone else who can answer!), quick question-- I thought that spirulina looked like a wonderful way to get some more nutrients. Do you have any brands/retail outlets that you've had a good experience with? Thank you!
#60	han	Oct 29 2006 21:13
Yep Bevv!! Holland and Barret do a great Strawberry Or Plain Spirulina powder drink that contains a ton of good stuff and under 130 cals a scoop. Mixed with skimmed milk it makes a fantasic tasting and filling lunch! protein powder (what i use) powder Also you can get it in tablet form from any health food store.
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