January 2019

Research: Intermittent fasting is safe and effective

Intermittent fasting for weight loss is safe and effective. Fasting Fasting is not a new practice.  Fasting is a practice that is older than many modern…

 

Weight loss tip: Have more sex and lose weight.


Research: Portion control a successful strategy for weight loss.

Portion control leads to higher level of weight loss success.   Portion Control Weight loss success in people is highly variable among individuals and what…

 

Editorial: Pizza is not a vegetable, but you gotta make foods kids will eat.

Michelle Obama was right but missed the mark in her methods.

Before you start reading, I am fairly conservative and a Ronald Reagan fan.  I consider him to be the best president in the 50 years I have been on this planet.  If this offends you, I suggest you stop reading now.  In preparing for this article, I read a few articles on the lobbies that tried to have ketchup and pizza declared a vegetable.  Various lobbies over the years have created an effort to get the US Department of Agriculture and the Department of Education to recognize them as a vegetable.

 

Recipe: Rotisserie Chicken Wrap

Rotisserie Chicken Wrap

This recipe is for a wrap that you and your family will love as a meal on the go or for dinner when you need a break.  The best part is that it can be made with leftovers.  

 

List: 15 Common sleep mistakes that pile on the pounds.


Progress report: 25 January 2018

Little progress and a little stagnation.  

This morning, I weighed in at 230.5 pounds, and I am down 3 pounds.  No terrible, but not great for two weeks.  I have not exercised as much as I would like.  I am having a night off, and I will start again tomorrow.  

 

Question: Is salt or sodium bad for me?


Weight loss tip: Take a nap.


Research: High levels of fitness reduces mortality

Cardiovascular fitness reduces all-cause mortality. Exercise Many patients ask me if they should add exercise to their daily regime.  Very few patients should be told…