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Thursday, June 16, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
im AS HEALTHY as a HORSE .. ARE you ?
What Your Bowel Movements Are Telling You About Your Health
It may not be a topic typically talked about at the dinner table or a cocktail party, but most people are actually somewhat obsessed with it. And with good reason: The state of your gastro-intestinal tract (as well as the quality and quantity of its output) is a great barometer of the health of your body. “The GI tract is a processing unit that metabolizes all of the nutrients you take in and eliminates all of the body’s waste,” explains Dr. Amy Foxx-Orenstein, president of the American College of Gastroenterology. “What comes through it is reflective of how well or how ill the body is.”
Hard and dry
The amount of time it takes for the food you eat to make its way through the gastro-intestinal system and exit into the toilet will have an impact on the consistency of your stool. “Intestinal transit averages 40 to 45 hours from when you eat to when it comes out,” says Foxx-Orenstein. If it stays in the GI tract for longer than that, fluid is re-absorbed into the body and the stool becomes harder and dryer. Certain medications—like blood pressure drugs, antidepressants and histamines—can slow down the GI tract. Constipation, which has a myriad of causes, will lead to harder, drier stools (since you’re going less often, your stool will stall in the system and the fluid re-absorbed). For some people, a diet high in dairy can be a cause of constipation, so if you are experiencing problems going (and have dry, hard-to-pass stool when you do finally go), it is worth reducing your dairy intake for a week or two to see if that helps. And being dehydrated can also lead to this problem because if the body is lacking in water, it will draw it—and conserve it—from wherever it can find it.
The amount of time it takes for the food you eat to make its way through the gastro-intestinal system and exit into the toilet will have an impact on the consistency of your stool. “Intestinal transit averages 40 to 45 hours from when you eat to when it comes out,” says Foxx-Orenstein. If it stays in the GI tract for longer than that, fluid is re-absorbed into the body and the stool becomes harder and dryer. Certain medications—like blood pressure drugs, antidepressants and histamines—can slow down the GI tract. Constipation, which has a myriad of causes, will lead to harder, drier stools (since you’re going less often, your stool will stall in the system and the fluid re-absorbed). For some people, a diet high in dairy can be a cause of constipation, so if you are experiencing problems going (and have dry, hard-to-pass stool when you do finally go), it is worth reducing your dairy intake for a week or two to see if that helps. And being dehydrated can also lead to this problem because if the body is lacking in water, it will draw it—and conserve it—from wherever it can find it.
Little lumps
“An ideal stool looks like a torpedo—it should be large, soft, fluffy and easy to pass,” says Foxx-Orenstein. But when conditions are less than ideal, the stool may become more like little deer pellets. Again, transit time may be part of the issue because slow-moving stool will lose fluid, making them less fluffy and lumpier. A lack of fiber in the diet may also to be to blame. Beware if you’re following a weight-loss plan (such as Atkins) that focuses on increasing protein and decreasing carbohydrates, since that can leave you with a diet that’s low in fiber. And since fiber holds on to fluid, a lack of it will lead to harder, pellet-like poops that may be more difficult to pass.
“An ideal stool looks like a torpedo—it should be large, soft, fluffy and easy to pass,” says Foxx-Orenstein. But when conditions are less than ideal, the stool may become more like little deer pellets. Again, transit time may be part of the issue because slow-moving stool will lose fluid, making them less fluffy and lumpier. A lack of fiber in the diet may also to be to blame. Beware if you’re following a weight-loss plan (such as Atkins) that focuses on increasing protein and decreasing carbohydrates, since that can leave you with a diet that’s low in fiber. And since fiber holds on to fluid, a lack of it will lead to harder, pellet-like poops that may be more difficult to pass.
Too liquid
Your body secretes about eight liters of fluid during the course of a day—from the stomach, salivary glands and pancreas—to help your food get broken down and make its way through the digestive system. Under normal, healthy conditions, the majority of that fluid is absorbed along the way, resulting in those sought-after soft, fluffy stools. But if food passes through too quickly, there isn’t enough time for all of that liquid to absorb, and the stool emerges in a too-soft state. The reasons for such super-quick transit could include a sudden increase in fiber in the diet, or a bacterial or viral infection. “When there is an infection, the body produces toxins which cause water to be released,” says Dr. Michael Farber, director of the Executive Health Program at Hackensack University Medical Center. “Things move through very quickly through your system because the body wants to get rid of them.”
Your body secretes about eight liters of fluid during the course of a day—from the stomach, salivary glands and pancreas—to help your food get broken down and make its way through the digestive system. Under normal, healthy conditions, the majority of that fluid is absorbed along the way, resulting in those sought-after soft, fluffy stools. But if food passes through too quickly, there isn’t enough time for all of that liquid to absorb, and the stool emerges in a too-soft state. The reasons for such super-quick transit could include a sudden increase in fiber in the diet, or a bacterial or viral infection. “When there is an infection, the body produces toxins which cause water to be released,” says Dr. Michael Farber, director of the Executive Health Program at Hackensack University Medical Center. “Things move through very quickly through your system because the body wants to get rid of them.”
Pencil thin
Thin may be the preferable state for many things—figures, cell phones, television screens—but when it comes to bowel movements, thin is definitely not a good thing. Specifically, thin stools could be an indicator of colon cancer, or its precursor, polyps in the colon. “Whenever you have mass in the colon that creates blockage, anything that needs to be pushed past that mass will become thinner,” Farber says. “If you are seeing thin stools on a consistent basis, that it something you should have looked at by your doctor.”
Thin may be the preferable state for many things—figures, cell phones, television screens—but when it comes to bowel movements, thin is definitely not a good thing. Specifically, thin stools could be an indicator of colon cancer, or its precursor, polyps in the colon. “Whenever you have mass in the colon that creates blockage, anything that needs to be pushed past that mass will become thinner,” Farber says. “If you are seeing thin stools on a consistent basis, that it something you should have looked at by your doctor.”
Looking pale or gray
Normal stool can come in a range of colors (influenced by what you eat and what medications you take, among other factors). But if your stool has an unhealthy hue, particularly if it’s pale or grayish in tone, you could have problems somewhere along your digestive tract. The liver excretes bile to help break down fats in the food you eat, and that bile also adds color to the stool. But if there’s a blockage in the liver—or in the tubes through which the bile travels—the stool might take on a too-pale appearance. Also, if you are suffering from a pancreatic disorder, the stool might look gray because it will be lacking the color imbued by the digestive enzymes produced in that organ.
Normal stool can come in a range of colors (influenced by what you eat and what medications you take, among other factors). But if your stool has an unhealthy hue, particularly if it’s pale or grayish in tone, you could have problems somewhere along your digestive tract. The liver excretes bile to help break down fats in the food you eat, and that bile also adds color to the stool. But if there’s a blockage in the liver—or in the tubes through which the bile travels—the stool might take on a too-pale appearance. Also, if you are suffering from a pancreatic disorder, the stool might look gray because it will be lacking the color imbued by the digestive enzymes produced in that organ.
Bright red
Your first instinct upon seeing red-colored stool in the toilet would probably be to panic. But before you speed-dial your doctor, think about what you ate several hours ago—if it was beets or bright red popsicles, that might be the culprit for creating those colored stools. But if it’s obviously a streak of red blood in the stool, in the toilet, or on the toilet paper, then it’s a given that you’re bleeding somewhere inside. There’s still not necessarily any reason to panic—the cause could be something as benign as a hemorrhoid or just a small fissure caused by straining to go. That said, it’s a wise idea to discuss with your doctor if you are straining often since that can lead to painful hemorrhoids. Also, if you’ve never seen blood before it’s definitely worth having your doctor rule out more serious causes—like colon cancer.
Your first instinct upon seeing red-colored stool in the toilet would probably be to panic. But before you speed-dial your doctor, think about what you ate several hours ago—if it was beets or bright red popsicles, that might be the culprit for creating those colored stools. But if it’s obviously a streak of red blood in the stool, in the toilet, or on the toilet paper, then it’s a given that you’re bleeding somewhere inside. There’s still not necessarily any reason to panic—the cause could be something as benign as a hemorrhoid or just a small fissure caused by straining to go. That said, it’s a wise idea to discuss with your doctor if you are straining often since that can lead to painful hemorrhoids. Also, if you’ve never seen blood before it’s definitely worth having your doctor rule out more serious causes—like colon cancer.
Too dark
If your stool is suddenly black and looks sort of tar-like, the culprit could be lurking in your daily vitamin pill. Iron supplementation (on its own or when it’s included in a multi-vitamin) can have that effect on the stool. But if you haven’t recently started taking extra iron and you see this sort of change, you should make an appointment to see your doctor. “If there is bleeding higher up in the GI tract—like the stomach or esophagus—the result can be stool that looks black and tar-like,” says Foxx-Orenstein. “It’s very useful information for the doctor to know if what you’re seeing is black or bright red because that gives a clue to the location of the bleeding.” In either case, she strongly urges anyone who is seeing blood in their stool to get checked out by their doctor.
If your stool is suddenly black and looks sort of tar-like, the culprit could be lurking in your daily vitamin pill. Iron supplementation (on its own or when it’s included in a multi-vitamin) can have that effect on the stool. But if you haven’t recently started taking extra iron and you see this sort of change, you should make an appointment to see your doctor. “If there is bleeding higher up in the GI tract—like the stomach or esophagus—the result can be stool that looks black and tar-like,” says Foxx-Orenstein. “It’s very useful information for the doctor to know if what you’re seeing is black or bright red because that gives a clue to the location of the bleeding.” In either case, she strongly urges anyone who is seeing blood in their stool to get checked out by their doctor.
It floats (and stinks!)
Those ideal torpedo-like poops should sink when they hit they hit the toilet. But when the body isn’t properly absorbing fat from the food you eat, it ends up being excreted in your stool. The result: stool that’s yellowish in color, greasy in consistency, foul smelling, and that floats in the toilet. Certain medical conditions, like celiac disease, can cause these malabsorption problems. And since essential nutrients could also be lost along with the un-absorbed fat, it’s important to see your doctor if you experience this problem. These fatty, smelly stools are also one of the more unpleasant side effects of eating foods that contain Olestra (the faux fat found in some chips and other fried snacks) or of taking the weight loss drugXenical or its over-the-counter cousin, Alli.
Those ideal torpedo-like poops should sink when they hit they hit the toilet. But when the body isn’t properly absorbing fat from the food you eat, it ends up being excreted in your stool. The result: stool that’s yellowish in color, greasy in consistency, foul smelling, and that floats in the toilet. Certain medical conditions, like celiac disease, can cause these malabsorption problems. And since essential nutrients could also be lost along with the un-absorbed fat, it’s important to see your doctor if you experience this problem. These fatty, smelly stools are also one of the more unpleasant side effects of eating foods that contain Olestra (the faux fat found in some chips and other fried snacks) or of taking the weight loss drugXenical or its over-the-counter cousin, Alli.
Not going
How often is normal? How much is too much? Or not enough? Everyone wonders if they’re spending too much—or too little—time on the toilet. Turns out, there is no one right answer. “There is no true ideal for how frequent your bowel movements should be,” Foxx-Orenstein says. “What’s ‘normal’ is going to be different for different people.” Once a day, three times a day, every other day—all of these could very well fall within the definition of normal and healthy bowel movements. But if you experience a change in your normal pattern, then you need to look at what might be causing it. If you’re suddenly going too much, it could be because you’ve recently increased the amount of fiber in your diet. That’s a good thing, but it will take the body a little while to adjust to the change. And if you are suddenly dealing with constipation, look first at what changes you’ve made to your diet. “If you’re not eating enough fiber, not eating breakfast [which helps get things moving in the morning], or just not eating enough food, you may be constipated because your body’s not able to produce enough waste,” says Foxx-Orenstein.
How often is normal? How much is too much? Or not enough? Everyone wonders if they’re spending too much—or too little—time on the toilet. Turns out, there is no one right answer. “There is no true ideal for how frequent your bowel movements should be,” Foxx-Orenstein says. “What’s ‘normal’ is going to be different for different people.” Once a day, three times a day, every other day—all of these could very well fall within the definition of normal and healthy bowel movements. But if you experience a change in your normal pattern, then you need to look at what might be causing it. If you’re suddenly going too much, it could be because you’ve recently increased the amount of fiber in your diet. That’s a good thing, but it will take the body a little while to adjust to the change. And if you are suddenly dealing with constipation, look first at what changes you’ve made to your diet. “If you’re not eating enough fiber, not eating breakfast [which helps get things moving in the morning], or just not eating enough food, you may be constipated because your body’s not able to produce enough waste,” says Foxx-Orenstein.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
GET up ! GET out ! & DO SOMETHIN'
i ENCOURAGE everybody WHO doesn't DO anything ACTIVE to get out , WALK , join a GYM , do PILATES , EAT carrots , SOMETHING !!! if you look at yourself and DON'T really like what YOU see , CHANGE it for YOURSELF !
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
THESE will save your LIFE !!!
will have you looking SLIMMER , LEANER , TONED , and ADDICTED !!!
i SWEAR by THESE .. iam a ADDICT !!!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
30 days til the NEW YEAR EVE workout PLAN
GYM , TAN , FAST LIFE ... lol
UPDATE --> my BOOTY is getting alil BIGGER .. so excited LOL maybe i wont need BOOTY PADS
WORKOUT REGIMEN :
- 6 days a WEEK
- Sundays off .. the BIBLE says so ( lol i'm soo SERIOUS )
- 3 Protein Shakes a day
- 3 days of 3 MEALS
- 3 days of 3 6 SMALL meals
ACTiViTiES :
- GYM 3x a week
- YOGA/PILATES 3x a week
20lbs to LOOSE , wanna look AWESOME for New Years Eve .. who's WITH me ? ahahaa
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Pilates = RELAXATiON
What is Pilates? An innovative system of mind-body exercise evolved from the principles of Joseph Pilates.
Pilates dramatically transforms the way your body looks, feels and performs. It builds strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek, toned body with slender thighs and a flat abdomen.
It teaches body awareness, good posture and easy, graceful movement. Pilates improves flexibility, agility and economy of motion. It can even help alleviate back pain.
Professional dancers have known the benefits of Pilates for decades. Top athletes use it for strength, flexibility, and injury prevention. Hollywood celebrities and supermodels use it to maintain beautiful physiques.
A miracle? Not really. Pilates is a safe, sensible exercise system using a floor mat or equipment, that will help you look and feel your very best. No matter what your age or condition, it will work for you.
Pilates gets your mind in tune with your body. By emphasizing proper breathing, correct spinal and pelvic alignment, and complete concentration on smooth, flowing movement, you become acutely aware of how your body feels, where it is in space, and how to control its movement. The quality of movement is valued over quantity of repetitions. Proper breathing is essential, and helps you execute movements with maximum power and efficiency. Last but not least, learning to breathe properly can reduce stress.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Yoga and Weight Loss By Margaret Furtado, M.S., R.D.
Yoga... it means union of mind and body, and you probably know what sets it apart from stretching or calisthenics: the deep and distinct connection with your breath.
Did you know, though, that even gentle yoga can help with weight loss? Scientists at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center showed that regular yoga practice helped:
-prevent middle-age spread in people of healthy weight
-promote weight loss in those who were overweight
Along with colleagues, Dr. Alan Kristal, a professor of epidemiology at the Hutchinson Cancer Center, developed a study that looked at yoga's effect on people's eating habits (and therefore on their weight). The researchers first developed a questionnaire or feedback form, which determined how mindful and focused each participant was while eating. By filling out the questionnaire, participants could see when they were eating while distracted, eating despite already being full, or using food to mask emotional distress.
All the participants were physically active, following regimens that included walking for at least 90 minutes per week, and one group regularly practiced yoga.
Simply put, what the scientists found was that a consistent yoga practice was strongly associated with mindful eating. In fact, the study found that yoga--regardless of whether it was practiced vigorously or not--was the only physical activity consistently associated with attentive eating.
So what's so great about mindful eating, you ask? The researchers explained that the people who ate mindfully were aware of why they were eating and were thus more apt to stop eating when they were full; that is, focused eaters tended to eat because they were hungry and not because they were trying to mask anxiety or depression. The yoga participants also weighed less, had lower body mass indexes, and were less likely to be obese than were the subjects who were not as mindful while eating. (In fact, the lower a participant's BMI was, the higher was his or her awareness rating on the questionnaire.)
I've mentioned in the past that if you're eating mindfully, chances are you're eating more slowly. And if you're eating slowly and paying attention to what you're doing, you're going to be more apt to notice when you're feeling full--your brain gets the stomach's signal of fullness more promptly when you're paying attention.
This study is one more vote for including yoga in weight-loss programs, over and above its ability to reduce stress and lower blood pressure.
Here are a couple of resources I recommend to clients who ask me how they can get started with the practice of yoga:
* To find a yoga class. Go to YogaFinder.com to find teachers in most nations of the world. The United States is listed as "USA," in the last column to the right.
* To find yoga poses with specific therapeutic benefits. Go to the Yoga Journal Web site and run your cursor over the "Poses" heading at the top. In the drop-down menu that appears, click on "Therapeutic Focus." There you'll find a list of about 20 ailments or symptoms; click to see illustrated poses that might help alleviate them. (Note: Please also pay attention to any "Contraindications," which are also listed for each pose.)
* Yoga DVDs for beginners. A DVD series with the unfortunate title of "Yoga for Dummies" happens to be a great teaching device. It shows plenty of modifications and alternative poses. Another good one for beginners is "AM/PM Yoga" from Gaiam, with Patricia Walden and Rodney Yee. For a sample of moves, try these Everyday Yoga with Rodney Yee videos on Y! Health.
Monday, April 26, 2010
HOW ii LiVE
MY " grocery list " can and/or should consist of :
- Romaine Lettuce or fresh Leafy Greens i.e. Leafy Lettuce , Spinach , Arugula
- String Cheese
- Fresh Fruits - Blueberries , Mango's , Strawberries , Pineapple , Grapefruit , Apples , Cantaloupes , Oranges , Bananas , Peaches , Grapes
- Pita and/or Flat bread ( whole wheat )
- Pasta , Bread ( whole wheat )
- Soups low-calorie/low-fat i.e. Chicken Noodle
- Water
- Acai Green Tea
- 100 calorie yogurts
- Egg Whites
- Whey or Casein Protein
- Chicken Breasts , Salmon (wild Alaskan) , Turkey Breast (lunch meat) , Top Round Steak & Flank Steak (grass fed beef) , Lean Ground Turkey , Bison & Buffalo , Trout
- Vegetables i.e. Broccoli , Asparagus , Mushrooms , Cucumbers , Zucchini , Green/Red/Yellow Bell Peppers , Onions
- Oatmeal Old Fashioned
- Yams
- Sweet Potatoes
- Brown Rice
- Multi-Grain Hot Cereal
- Beans
* include healthy fats like :
- Walnuts , Almonds , Extra Virgin Olive Oil , Flax seeds , Flax seed Oil (supplement) , Avocados
* Compliance rate of 95% ( meaning you have to give at least 95% of dedication ) means take 2 or 3 meals per week and have WHATEVER you want . Pizza , Sushi , Big Fatty Restaurant Steaks , etc ...
start off by working at least 3x a week . 40 mins or Cardio & 20 minutes of weights <-- do this if your trying to drop weight fast .
so what is the moral of ALL this --->
Recipe for Weight Loss (promise)
95% of that DiET
+
3x a week of working out . 40/20
with
a garnish of hard work & patience
shake & strain . pour over ice
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
10 Weight loss Foods - that will help you get six pack ABS
* Top 10 natural starchy Carb and Whole Grains
- Oatmeal ( old fashioned )
- Yams
- Brown Rice
- Sweet Potatoes
- Multi-Grain Hot Cereal
- Whites Potatoes
- 100% Whole Wheat Bread
- 100% Whole Wheat Pasta
- Beans
- Cream of Rice Hot Cereal
* Top 10 Veggies
- Broccoli
- Asparagus
- Spinach
- Salad Greens
- Peppers ( Green, Red, Yellow )
- Onions
- Mushrooms
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
* Top 10 Fruits
- Pineapple
- Grape Fruit
- Apples
- Blueberries
- Cantaloupe
- Oranges
- Bananas
- Peaches
- Grapes
- Strawberries
* Top 10 Lean Proteins
- Egg Whites
- Whey or Casein Protein
- Chicken Breasts
- Salmon ( Wild Alaskan )
- Turkey Breast
- Top Round Steak
- Flank Steak
- Lean Ground Turkey
- Bison or Buffalo
- Trout
NOTE : Include healthy FATS as well as Walnuts, Almonds, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Flaxseeds, Flaxseed Oil ( Supplements ), Avocados .
NOTE : Compliance rate of 95%, which means take 2 or 3 meals per week of whatever you want to eat. Eat stuff NOT on these lists. i.e. Pizza, Sushi, Big Fatty Restaurant Steaks, etc ...
- Oatmeal ( old fashioned )
- Yams
- Brown Rice
- Sweet Potatoes
- Multi-Grain Hot Cereal
- Whites Potatoes
- 100% Whole Wheat Bread
- 100% Whole Wheat Pasta
- Beans
- Cream of Rice Hot Cereal
* Top 10 Veggies
- Broccoli
- Asparagus
- Spinach
- Salad Greens
- Peppers ( Green, Red, Yellow )
- Onions
- Mushrooms
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
* Top 10 Fruits
- Pineapple
- Grape Fruit
- Apples
- Blueberries
- Cantaloupe
- Oranges
- Bananas
- Peaches
- Grapes
- Strawberries
* Top 10 Lean Proteins
- Egg Whites
- Whey or Casein Protein
- Chicken Breasts
- Salmon ( Wild Alaskan )
- Turkey Breast
- Top Round Steak
- Flank Steak
- Lean Ground Turkey
- Bison or Buffalo
- Trout
NOTE : Include healthy FATS as well as Walnuts, Almonds, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Flaxseeds, Flaxseed Oil ( Supplements ), Avocados .
NOTE : Compliance rate of 95%, which means take 2 or 3 meals per week of whatever you want to eat. Eat stuff NOT on these lists. i.e. Pizza, Sushi, Big Fatty Restaurant Steaks, etc ...
Thursday, February 25, 2010
after i lost 80lbs ..
before ...
after ...
in the gym 6 days a week , cut back on your alcohol ,& taking in 1500 calories & 45 grams of fat a day will make you shed pounds ...
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