Is Pomelo (Suka/Lukban) a Weight-loss Food?

Your Weight-Loss Food: Eat Your Grapefruit

YOUR DAILY DIET TIP

By James Beckerman, M.D.

Published November 12, 2012

Most fad diets are based upon some science. For every Cigarette Diet, Tapeworm Diet and Drinking Man’s Diet out there, you will find a weight-loss program highlighting the potential benefits of acai berries, peppermint, or even grapefruit. Although grapefruit is known to interact with a number of medications, it also is a great weight-loss food to incorporate into a balanced diet.

Grapefruit is somewhat unique among citrus fruits because it reduces insulin levels, which means you will be less likely to crave other sweet treats. Grapefruit also has high water content, so it will fill you up, especially if you eat it before a meal.

A 2006 study published in The Journal of Medicinal Food found that eating grapefruit or even taking grapefruit capsules was associated with losing at least three pounds. If you are not crazy about eating grapefruit every day, then capsules are a safe, somewhat more expensive choice. Remember to discuss this solution first with your doctor to make sure that the grapefruit will not significantly interact with any medicines you might be taking.

Always look up!
Jamie  

MY THOUGHTS

I missed grapefruit all of a sudden. This was a regular, daily staple when I was in Japan.  And it has every right to be called  a healthy weight-loss fruit.  

Sad, that, although grapefruit is available here, it's very expensive.  Of course, there's pomelo.  I just found out that the grapefruit is a hybrid of pomelo.  No wonder the sweet, juicy pomelos here are also quite expensive.

But then, if it's about weight-loss and not weight gain, can't this be considered an investment?

If You're for Weight Loss and not Weight Gain, Exercise on an Empty Stomach

Exercise Before Breakfast

YOUR DAILY FIT TIP

By Jorge Cruise

Published November 11, 2012

 

 Not sure when is the best time to work out? Here’s a little secret: Do it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.

Research has shown that you’ll burn more calories if you perform cardio before breakfast than if you eat first, according to a study at Kansas State University.

Another study confirmed this and found that fat loss increased only when the study participants exercised in a fasted state. Why? Because your body fasts at night when you are sleeping, and your metabolism naturally slows down because your body needs less energy.

Exercising first thing in the morning will rev your metabolism.

So tomorrow morning, throw off the covers, lace up your sneakers and take an energy-boosting power walk! 

 

My Thoughts

 

Of course, I agree.  I want weight loss not weight gain.  But, for sure, this is going to be a struggle.  To wake up early and hit the road without even coffee?  That's not too bad.  Except, early mornings have started to  get colder.  Don't you just hate getting out of a warm bed when there's a certain chill in the air?  And don't you just hate failing in your weight loss goals because your decisions are all for weight gain?

Drink Milk if You Want Weight Loss

Milk: the Perfect Post-Workout Drink

 

YOUR DAILY DIET TIP

By Leah Greenbaum, Special to Lifescript

Published September 05, 2012

 

Next time you finish a tough workout, you may want to reach for Nesquik instead of Gatorade. One study shows that muscles recover more quickly when a person drinks low-fat chocolate milk after strenuous exercise, rather than high-carbohydrate recovery beverages.

In a James Madison University study, 13 male college soccer players trained for a week, drinking either chocolate milk or an energy drink branded as a “recovery beverage.” While both groups performed and rated their muscle soreness similarly, the milk-drinkers had far lower levels of cretine kinase, an indicator of muscle damage. Researchers say the chocolate milk has an ideal ratio of carbohydrates to protein and was more effective in repairing muscle damage.

Other studies suggest that when consumed after exercise, milk's blend of high-quality protein and carbohydrates can help refuel exhausted muscles. Milk also rehydrates the body, and is packed with essential minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium that need to be replaced after strenuous activity.

The two-hour window after a workout is a crucial, yet often a neglected part of a fitness routine. A good recovery routine should replace fluids and nutrients lost in sweat, and help muscles recover.

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My Thoughts

 

Okay, I'm letting the cat out of the bag.  Actually, I'm letting 2 cats out:  I've been working out (finally!) and I have not been drinking milk.

 

Well, the workout is far from strenuous.  Still, I'm getting some weight loss success here.  Strenuous or not, the workouts are "working out".  But, I'm sure my muscles are freaking out, too! After years of being sedate, inactive, undisturbed - my muscles are creaking (literally)!  However, I shouldn't let my muscle pains stop me from my weight loss attempts.

Therefore, I'm making sure I get milk later.  Today is groceries day.  I don't buy much but I spend more than an hour doing my groceries - making sure I walk quickly through all the aisles.  Another weight loss strategy of mine.  And that, is the 3rd cat I've let out.  What am I talking about?

Is Exercise More Important Than Diet?

Diet or Exercise - What's More Important?

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By Jorge Cruise

Published September 03, 2012

 

 

Fitness is important, but remember to pay attention to your diet too. What you eat is 80% percent of your health, so try to eat no more than 15 grams of sugar and 6 servings of carbs a day.

Why? Some researchers now say that diet – not exercise – is the key to losing weight. A Loyola University Health System study compared African American women in Chicago with women in rural Nigeria, and found that the Windy City women weighed an average of 184 pounds – 57 pounds more than their Nigerian counterparts. The researchers had predicted that the thinner Nigerian women burned more calories because they were more physically active, but they were wrong! They found that the two groups actually burn the same amount of calories a day, suggesting that their physical activity levels are equal.

So why are Nigerian women slimmer? Because Nigerian women eat foods high in fiber and carbs and low in fat and animal protein. In contrast, almost 50% of a Chicago woman’s diet is comprised of fat. Deep dish pizza may taste great, but it wreaks havoc on your waistline. So ditch the fatty, processed foods – it’s critical to your weight-loss goals.

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My Thoughts

 

If you're for weight loss, and not weight gain, how do you feel about this news?  I think it depends on how much you want weight loss instead of weigh gain.

 

Personally, I feel happy about this news that if I want weight loss and not weight gain, I should focus more on my food in take. Obviously, I'm not an exercise buff.  I always find one excuse or another.  I try to squeeze in some dancing and dumbbells.  I would prefer walking but it's too much effort to go out.

But, I've been steadily losing pound and inches the past 3 months.  It seems that my weight loss and not weight gain goal is going to be a success-despite the small amount of time I give for physical activity.   The reason for my weight loss and not weight gain is in the food that I eat.  More fiber, almost no sugar, nothing fried and all.  I think if I can give up my love for bread, I would have lost more weight.

Even with the carbs, though, my weight loss, and not weight gain, goal is well on it's way.  And this is because I load up on fiber.  Veggies and fruits, whole wheat bread and brown rice, things non-fat.  Protein is necessary but I hardly ever eat meat.  Fish and eggs do the trick.

So, for weight loss and not weight gain, exercise is important.  But healthy food choices do the trick.

Will you start weight loss tomorrow?

Tomorrow Is Too Late

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By Jorge Cruise

Published August 17, 2012

 

From “I’ll start my diet on Monday” to “I can overeat today and make up for it by eating less tomorrow,” there are endless excuses for putting off healthy lifestyle changes. It’s not that waiting one day – or weekend – to put down that donut and pick up a dumbbell is bad, but rather that those “tomorrows” never arrive. This is a form of procrastination, and it always results in disaster.

Few people actually start their diet on Monday and stick with it or make up for today’s excess calories “tomorrow.” And those who do go all out on Monday or eat less to make up for yesterday’s indulgences end up starving themselves and slowing their metabolisms. When you truly respect your body, you’ll stick to healthful food portions all the time and never punish yourself by waiting until “tomorrow.”

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My Thoughts

 

Guilty, Your Honor!  No other evidence needed.  Just look at me. Look at my closet, full of clothes I cannot wear.

But look at my refrigerator - full of veggies and fruits.  No soda.  I am for weight loss, not for weight gain.  I just need to stop procrastinating about the exercise. Maybe tomorrow...

 

Making Weight Loss Work

Stick to It

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By The Lifescript Editorial Staff

Published May 19, 2012

 

Diets work. Exercise works. There’s no doubt about it. However, in order to make them work for you, they need to be tailored to your unique needs.

Don’t just dive head first into any old weight-loss program; experts agree that the #1 reason people don’t lose weight is that they just can’t stick with their chosen program long enough. In other words, don’t start a low-carb diet that worked for your co-worker if you can’t honestly see yourself skipping grains, veggies and fruit while you chow down on meat, eggs and cheese all day long. Likewise, don’t sign up for a fitness boot camp if you’re more of the yoga persuasion.

Tailor your program to your personality. Consider your likes and dislikes when you make your fitness plan. If you don't try to stick your square peg into a round hole you'll be less likely to quit and you’ll get long-term results only if you can stick with your program long-term.

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MY THOUGHTS

 

That's the real problem for weight loss attempts. Weight loss turns to weight gain because we never stick to the diet and the exercise.  And it's hard to stick to the weight less program because it's not the right one.

 

What's important, I realized (again!), is a weight loss strategy that's doable.  While, weight loss should be a lifestyle, it shouldn't require too much effort that you feel you are punishing yourself.  

 

Something has to change if we want to convert weight gain into weight loss.  Very true.  But that change should not be too drastic.  Or you'll end up not changing at all.  

 

In Weight Loss, For Matters

Form Matters

YOUR DAILY FIT TIP

By Jorge Cruise

Published February 19, 2012

 

I can’t stress enough the importance of good form. When you perform an exercise the right way, you’re concentrating the stress on the muscles you’re attempting to work. And that’s the way it should be. For example, when you do a biceps curl with proper form (keeping your elbows tucked in to your sides and lifting the weight with muscle strength rather than momentum) the full force of the exercise is targeted only on your biceps. If you compromise your form, you allow other muscle groups like your shoulders or your back to support the weight. Bad form, therefore, cheats you out of a truly effective workout.

Not only is bad form a waste of time spent in the gym, it could even lead to debilitating injuries that may prevent you from working out for weeks on end! And that’s a risk you don’t want to take. If you’re not sure how to use proper form, enlist the help of a personal trainer or helpful staff at your local gym. Even a one-hour tutorial is worth the cost – time and money – it will save you later.

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My Thoughts

 

We hear these often enough from exercise videos: keep your back straight, chin up, tummy in, level arms, etc.  And this is why.  Better take heed, then. Otherwise, the exercise is simply a waste of precious time.