Workout and weight loss on wheels- honesty healthy

Those 2 words are often not used together when it come to this topic. Often we say what we think people want to hear. Sometimes we even lie to ourselves; if we continue to do that what happens? I just finished a food awareness program with 7 year olds. They insisted that they always ate healthy snacks. Then the one girl said the Frosted Flakes was healthy. That works for awhile but what happens when she grows up and becomes diabetic? At some point we must be accurate with what we eat and how much we exercise. That's why I believe strongly in a food journal because if we write it down that we can't pretend it doesn't exist.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- in the beginning

Prior to string this blog I had the idea of starting a cooking program for people with challenges. I am no cook but I was continually striking out when surfing the net in search of help for people with disabilities who want to cook but need adaptions. Unfortunately, I could not start that because I was just one person and I can't have a program for myself. I decided to read books, write a few lessons, and start this blog. While I am enjoying this experience, I still wanted to start a class....until now. It turns out that I won't have to start one, one is already starting. The person contacted me so with the support of one other person I will be working from both ends- organizing and learning. Eventually, this blog and the lessons will become part of the overall program. A comprehensive program that will teach cooking skills and also offer and education component about food awareness.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- eating in pairs

Two foods that go together- you may give examples of peanut butter and jelly spaghetti or spaghetti and meatballs, but you would be incorrect. The pairings are for health reasons. Many foods heal the body but f two specific foods are ingredients in the same meal, the healing power may be higher. There has been proof that the following foods eaten at the same time results in bigger success. Black beans and rice- the first is a good source of iron and the second is vitamin C but if they're eaten at the same time, the body will absorb he iron times faster. Tomatoes and olive oil- they raise a body's anti oxidant level so make that bruschetta on toast for an appetizer and you eat a tasty and healthy appetizer. Dark chocolate and apples- The first is an anti-oxidant and the second is an anti-inflammatory. Together you may offer the same effect as blood thinners. Tumeric and black pepper- use them as a marinade on chicken. There are many more combinations.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- seizing seizures with food

Following a special high-fat low carbohydrate diet, called the Ketogenic Diet. This is suggested after several failed attempts to use medication. The main guideline is to provide 3 to 4 grams of fat for every 1 gram of carbohydrate and protein. Usually the body uses carbohydrates for energy in this diet fats become the primary fuel. The goal is higher ketone levels which lead to improved seizure control. The diet is not suggested for adults, due to limited food choices; however, it has worked with adults. It works well for children with focal seizures, but will not result in becoming seizure free. Before implementation, it must be discussed with a doctor. Foods such as butter, heavy whipping cream, mayonnaise, and oils are best. Restrictions on carbohydrates and protein are crucial, therefore meal preparation is important. Even toothpaste may be prohibited. It is best for the hospital to get the child started in case of a negative react. Usually there is at least a 50% or greater reduction in the number of seizures. Children continue the usual seizure medicine but often it is in fewer doses.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- How can I help YOU?

In the interest of helping you I'd like to know why you visited this site? I enjoy doing research so if there's anything you want to know please let me know. I can save you time and I'm sure others would benefit also. Therefore, you are certainly not being selfish by requesting a topic for "conversation" rather just the opposite. I recently spoke with a friend who is interested in the connection between diet and seizures. If her child or your child or you could eat specific foods rather than take medicine wouldn't that would seem the best option? At least having the knowledge of dietary options.

Workout and weight loss while on wheels- don't eat out... cook out

Sure, choosing to grill you food may reduce the caloric value of your restaurant meal but to truly decrease the meal just cook out. Consider these meals: IHOP's Grilled Tilapia, Outback's New Zealand Lamb, Ruby Tuesday's Rib Eye, Red Lobster's Plank Salmon, TGI Friday's Pulled Pork, Chevy's Grilled Chicken Fajita's, Applebee's Steak Fajita's, Olive Garden's Grilled Sausage and Pepper's, and Chilli's Smokehouse Burger. You'd think these meals are low calorie choices on the menu. However, The least fattening among those choices in 695 calories and it increases to 2310...for just one meal! Your stomach will be just as satisfied with these meals: classic ribs, balsamic lamb chops, teriyaki hot dogs, stuffed meat loaf, grilled fish tacos, and blackened chicken and mango salad. The calories range from 270 to 520. What is even better is that since you are cooking these meals you know exactly what the ingredients are.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- smaller is better

If you're snacking chances are, you aren't famished so why eat a whole bag or container of something? Just take a small amount, a handful, rather than have the whole box or bag. You'll feel just as satisfied if the size is small. Chances are, if you eat too much you will feel badly psychologically and physically. Spend a small time, 5 minutes, outside every day. That will equal almost a half hour a week. Check in regularly with just 1 person, that's all you need to stay accountable and active. Smaller is better.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- the best for last.

Ever since I was a child I would eat the carrot and broth before the noodles. I would then look forward to all of the noodles. I do that a lot and don't even realize I'm doing it. I start every meal with the most healthy item on my plate may not taste as good and then I have something yummy to look forward to at the end. I find that that works in life too, get something less desirable out of the way (like exercise?)and then go watch television. Another idea is to clean the house first or in increments and take fun breaks in between- so it doesn't seem as bad. Sometimes the habits we learn early are the best ones.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- Limit your choices

Why have unhealthy food as an option? Why tempt yourself? Just replace all dried fruits and fruit juices with whole fruit and other healthy alternatives. Eventually you'll encourage others to do the same. Surely you can find some fruits that taste good to you. So many times we just aimlessly choose the chips and dip over the orange. You learned to eat junk food; you can learn to eat healthy. If you are really tempted to choose a packaged food or drink, read the label see, you are likely to be surprised. Do not make these packaged foods an option either. Most everything that comes in a package comes fresh too. Widen your horizons, your palate, your mind. You will become a healthier, happier, more stronger you. Soon people will be giving you positive feedback. The lesson is that happiness, and everything else, is a choice- choose wisely.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- How healthy is ham?

In terms of healthy it is not one of the best meat options. Ham provides protein, some vitamins, and some minerals but it is high in sodium and fat. Choose extra lean version over regular version, this will save you both fat and calories. Look for varieties that are low in sodium like deli meats, these have increased nutritional value of the food and no nitrates. These varieties of ham are better for you as well. Use lean ham to make a protein-packed sandwich, or chop it into small pieces and add it to your breakfast omelet. Add ham chunks to a pasta salad, or scatter pieces over a tossed green salad.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- making untasty, tasty

I have 12 chicken pieces. Now I have never met a chicken dinner I haven't liked. However these are so spicy that when I bite into them I taste nothing but fire. I'd rather have my teeth pulled than waste food. So, what do I do? First I gave them a thorough wash and scraped and scraped. Then I submerged them in honey, then in salad dressing...still spicy. I have decided to make the most of the "flavor" so I'll cut it up in pieces and mix in with noodles on some days and rice on others. There's never a problem without a solution for it. That goes for cooking and life too.

Workout and weight loss on wheels-plan to slim down

The whole process is a lot of work but it's easier if you structure your life in a way that will lend to losing weight. Here are some examples: 1) Plan your day so that you eat more in the mornings, less food later, and nothing after diner. The earlier it is the more your body's metabolism will increase. Since the earlier it is the more energy your body needs it make sense to switch lunch with dinner by making it the bigger meal. 2)The key is activity, even if what you are doing is usually done laying down, watching television, have movement while doing it. Lift weights, use a treadmill, do stretches. Eating and working is usually done sitting so limit it to 2 hours. 3) Don't spend a lot of time doing electronic messaging during the hour your go to bed. You need to have pure motionlessness while sleeping so your have optimal functioning in the morning.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- specific is realistic

Often we talk about goals, especially around the new year. However, in order for the goal to be achieved it should be verbally stated, committed to paper, and posted in a few of the places you look on a regular basis. Remember to be as specific as possible if you want to be successful. If it's in a few places you are bound to see it so you can't say you forgot about it. If it's specific and includes the time of day and number of times you will do the activity you can't find an excuse not to follow it. For example "At 7pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday I will walk around the block five times then increase it every two weeks." This identifies a specific goal for your activity, how much it will change, and when it will happen. Write it down, add a deadline, and share it with others. Structure your day to follow that routine and it will soon be automatic.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- get your zzz's

You've heard that sleep is important. It is more than just a good thing, it is crucial. Sleep to restores brain chemicals and rests the body. Research has proven that the brain organizes and stores memories during sleep. Lack of sleep can affect our daytime functioning, hormonal balance, appetite, and immune system. We have internal clocks that tell us when we need to sleep. They cause us to feel alert when the sun is up and drowsy when it’s down. We are sleepiest between midnight and 6 a.m. , and between 1 and 3 p.m. So in addition to working out and eating healthy, when you are planning to work on something that requires a great deal of learning and thinking, go to bed early.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- Kitchen Accesible

It doesn't take a lot of money just creativity. Since I use a wheelchair, that's my perspective. 1) Do most of your prep work at a table near the kitchen. In order to have knee space just remove cabinet doors and move the items inside or place them on a cart in a room nearby. 2)Since it's hard to see while sitting, hang a mirror above stove burners to supervise cooking from a seated position. 3)Use carousel trays; these make 360-degree turns to store a lot in one place.4) Have linoleum or tile floors since it's easier to roll over and clean. 5) If purchasing a new stove, make sure nobs are in front. 6)If purchasing a new fridge, get one with the freezer on the bottom. If using an oven/stove is too hard use a toaster oven or microwave. 7) purchase a rolling utility cart to allow you to move a heavy pot of water. 8) Arrange ingredients and tools to efficiently direct your flow of activity. 9)Tools, seasonings, and pots can surround your work area. 10)Leave items, such as dry goods, vegetables, and spice racks to make it easier.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- "better functioning" food

Some foods are known to improve the body's functioning or improve one's sex life. Foods high in sugar and saturated fat can spur inflammation. They cause over-activity in the immune system, which can lead to joint pain, fatigue, and damage to the blood vessels. To counter act the damage choose beets, fish, tomatoes, peppers, berries, and garlic. Food with aphrodisiac tendencies are rich in unsaturated and low in saturated fat, they are good for your heart and arteries. Foods that keep a heart beating keep blood flowing; men with underlying heart disease are twice as likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction so eat avocados, almonds, bananas, seafood, and grapefruit.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- limit the choices

If you want to lose weight just be logical. Sure there's temptation of unhealthy food everywhere but there's just one rule to follow. Choose to remove yourself from the situation and choose another. Here are some meal examples, when in the grocery store rather than walk up the junk food aisle just skip it. When cooking for the family rather than watch your kids eat chips and friend chicken just don't cook that type of meal. When selecting restaurants don't offer to eat at one that sells fast food just chose a local diner. Here's an exercise example, if you are tempted to skip a workout. You know that the hardest part is choosing to get started so just do it automatically. Don't make it a conscious choice and over-think it. Consider it as if it's part of getting dressed. Eventually it will become automatic. Once you feel the desired effects, it will become a welcome routine. Watch television while doing it, the thoughts you have should be distracting. Anything that will cause you to focus on "the pleasant" not "the undesired." Try limiting your choices and see what happens.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- Involving everyone is better.

Tips for improving fitness can benefit the entire family. If the whole family is involved then it is more likely that the goal will be reached. Also it can be more enjoyable because if you make it a game you can challenge each other to come up with as many types of activities as possible. Therefore ask everyone to come up with two easy ways to add activity around the home and in the neigh-borhood. Perhaps you can even get neighbors involved. Another challenge is to come up with something green to eat every day. Make a trip to the store to find items. Surely you will all expand your palate. Third, determine ways to reduce noise in order to help them improve sleeping habits. As with anything, there is more success and solutions to choose when more than one person is challenged to come up with answers.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- Experiment on yourself

"Experts" offer a lot of ideas directly or indirectly about losing weight. They report proof based on studies so why not try a few of those ideas? Everyone's different so they may not all work successfully for you but perhaps some will so why not try? Do not expect it to offer immediate results so test it out over a week but you have nothing to lose. One suggestion is about the importance of sleeping 8 hours a night. Sleeping adds to your overall attitude and performance during the day. It also helps medically since The body needs time to regenerate itself, digest your food intake, and manufacture the minerals it is meant to such as magnesium, potassium, and melatonin. Experiment on yourself by keeping your bedroom 2 or 4 degrees cooler at night. See if it helps you fall asleep and stay asleep. Another idea is based on an important diet principle regarding portion size. Eating less is more than half of the solution to losing weight. So it's logical that if we use smaller cups, plates, and serving sizes we will eat less. Do we really eat with our eyes? If this is true then the big portions at restaurants are some of the reason for our weight gain. There are a lot of experiments you may be pleasantly surprised after trying a few times.

Wheeling through your life- easy changes

Easy changes are possible to make, we don't always realize this because we are accustomed to usual choices. This is true in the case of eating out. There really are many other foods we can eat before a meal besides bread. So even if you are at a restaurant, when offered complimentary bread with a meal, ask for a healthy alternative or simply pass. Another simple change is to eliminate one type of red or processed meat from your diet for good. Hot dogs, frozen meat loaf dinners, bacon, canned stew, etc. They require strong stomachs and may leave you feeling ill. Often these foods don't even taste very good. Once we're in the habit of actively choosing healthy foods you will feel better inside and out. It will seem unnatural to eat meals we used to have and you probably will not even miss them. Eventually you may even wonder why we even made such unhealthy choices.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- see just the positive

I life to see and do things from the positive angle. Therefore, when you receive junk food rather than putting it in the nearest trash can, take it to a day care or find a place where people can benefit from it. Once it "has a good home" remember how much better it is in that location rather than your own stomach. Remember the positive reaction you felt. At first it may be ambivalence but eventually you will see it as a positive experience. When you see a friend making a good decision about what to eat, give credit and encouragement. This is a compliment and hopefully it will spurn a discussions and maybe even a new friendship. Rather than saying " Avoid using the snooze button on your alarm for the next week." Think of how good it would be to start your day right away. After all, what is the benefit of delaying the inevitable?

Workout and weight loss on wheels- motivated to move

There is some sort of movement you can make every day. Whether it is in the form of walking up and down the stairs to your kids rooms to the basement, or walking up and down the aisles of the grocery store; it is movement thus, it counts as exercise. Consider this schedule- Monday- laundry, Tuesday- cleaning, Wednesday- shopping, Thursday- yoga, weight lifting, stretching, or some sort of planned exercise, Friday- dancing. If you have a dog that surely covers your exercise quota. Choose a motivation to move more and put it to music, make it a poem, repeat it as mantra. Eventually you won't have to consciously remind yourself it will be automatic. Remind yourself of it daily with a photo of yourself doing it or find a quote about the importance of movement.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- temptations

Carbohydrates produce a natural, physical high caused by dopamine. Once released the body wants more of it. Eating carbs has a similar effect on the brain's pleasure center as cocaine. This is why you my start thinking about pasta, rice, bread while you are doing your taxes. Symptoms of withdrawl include anxiety, headache and irritability. Salt addiction is due to the reaction your body has with the reward center of your brain making it hard to control your intake. Gum chewing can give an addictive feeling and gives some of the same habitual feelings as with drugs. Coffee is a stimulant and if skipped you can become sluggish and headache, thus, caffeine is very addictive. This goes for tea, energy drinks, soda & chocolate. Low - fat foods leave you overeating since you think they're less calories you end up eating more. Actually, these foods may not be nutritious and include additives. Chocolate releases serotonin into the brain and leaves you with a happy feeling. This effects brain cells related to mood, appetite, social behavior and sexual desire we crave. When sugar enters the bloodstream the pancreas releases insulin that gives you a sugar high. Cheese contains opiates, morphine, and casein in tiny amounts, all which have an addictive affect. Ice cream is delicious, and is packed with sugar (see above). Pizza has MSG is as an ingredient in the dough. This tricks the brain to believing that what you are eating tastes so great that you want more of it.There's more but - it is possible for you to get a fast food fix.

Workout and weight loss - the temptations

Realistically if you want to eat healthy cut out fast food completely. Since that may be unrealistic, consider choosing among the menu items below. McDonald's Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken and low-fat balsamic vinaigrette + Yogurt Parfait; 375 calories OR Grilled Honey Mustard Snack Wrap + small fries 480 calories; Taco Bell Fresco Steak Burrito + black beans 430 calories OR Chicken Soft Taco plus Pintos 'n' Cheese 330 calories;Dunkin' Donuts Egg White Veggie Wake-Up Wrap + hash browns 350 calories OR Tuna Salad Sandwich on an English muffin 390 calories; Subway6" Subway Club on 9-Grain Wheat Bread with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, cucumbers, sweet onion sauce + apple slices 445 calories OR Oven Roasted Chicken Salad with tomatoes, green peppers, onions, olives, and cucumbers with honey-mustard dressing + Yogurt Parfait 400 calories;StarbucksChicken & Hummus Bistro Box + banana 380 calories OR Zesty Chicken & Black Bean Salad Bowl + Seasonal Harvest Fruit Blend 450 calories Chipotle3 Barbacoa Tacos on soft corn tortillas with lettuce and tomato salsa 405 calories OR Vegetarian Burrito Bowl with brown rice, black beans, fajita vegetables, lettuce, and roasted chili-corn salsa 385 calories; Wendy's Large Chili + Garden Side Salad (no croutons) with fat-free French dressing 375 calories OR Ultimate Chicken Grill Sandwich + apple slices 440 calories; Panera Half Smoked Turkey Breast on Artisan Whole Grain Loaf + Low-Fat Garden Vegetable with Pesto Soup 320 calories OR Power Mediterranean Chicken Salad (no bacon) + Baked Lays Chips 430 calories;Burger King Whopper Jr.(no mayo)+ Value-Sized Onion Rings 410 calories OR Veggie Burger + apple slices; 440 calories KFC4 Hot Wings + Sweet Kernel Corn; 380 calories OR Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast + mashed potatoes (no gravy) 310 calories

Workout and weight loss on wheels- the temptation

Many people who have disabilities do not cook independently. Instead they may opt t have meals at the local McDonald's. However, keep in mind the following information. Those who eat a lot of meals at fast food restaurants may become overweight and become insulin resistant. Despite all the attention to healthy there has been an increase in cutomers over the lasat 30 years. Regardless of some of the healthy choices, most of the foods are high in fat, sugar, sodium, cholesterol, calories and low in fiber, vitamins, and nutrients. People need to think about how often they eat out at these places. A single meal contains enough calories for the whole day. Suggestions when eating are ask for mayo on the side, choose baked potato, broiled not fried and/or wraps not burgers. One cheeseburger is 1,020 calories and 65 grams of fat. Nutritional information is not readily available, some may be on the website. Diet can be a factor contributing to poor growth resulting in physical problems, brain development, or motor skills development.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- the temptation

Food is the worlds strongest addiction. Otherwise, choosing a diet of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fish that has proven to lower the risk of heart attack by 47% would be a no - brainer. If foods are guaranteed to improve your health, then why are fast foods muti million dollar industries? If only healthy food could be marketed differently to appear more apppealing and result in the more popular choice. It is a shame that a large number of people who are health concious didn't start out to be that way. After experiencing serious health risks, they were strongly encoraged by doctors to change their food intake. The most important thing is not why the person suddenly became aware of the detriments of bad foods but the full future they can look forward to due to their choices of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, fish and poultry.

Workout tand weight loss on wheels- food to reduce pain

In addition to medicine and exercise,foods are also good for decreasing pain. Below are some that serve as anti-inflamatories: Coffee- It can reduce headaches and decrease some cancers; Cherries-these neutralize the free radicals and help stop the bad tiissue from spreading; Olive oil- this can decrease the chance of stroke is simililar to over the counter medicine; Sage- is an herb with healing qualities it also can boost memory; Ginger- helps stomach aches and heart problems; Green tea- reduces free radicals; Salmon- is filled with antioxidants and the fatty acid lubricates bad joints; Cayenne- has an ingredient that is found in ointments and creams; Cinnamon- is a healing spice for the heart; Brocolli & Cauliflower- clear carcinogens before they damage cells and repair DNA; Pineapple- helps reduce swellling in osteoarthritis.

Workout and weight loss on wheels -fitness to reduce pain.

Bed rest may be doctor's orders for pain management but studies prove that movement through excercise is a better prescription. It is important to keep muscles flexible in order to increase the pain threshold. Some simple stretches include lie on a carpet and put your legs on the couch; lie on your belly on top of an exercise ball; lie on your back holding your knees to your chest; stand up and bend your knees (squat). Other activities include yoga, swimming or walking. Three movements that are not recommended include running, jumping, basketball and golf (if you have back pain).

Workout and weight loss- schedule yourself

An important activity to successful weight loss is documentation of food eaten. It's not just about what you eat but also when you eat. Schedule your snacks and meals are a good use of your time. Here are some of the reasons why: 1) You will consciously be making good food choices rather than blindly eating whatever fattening snacks are within reach. 2) By planning ahead, you will have time to gather ingredients necessary for a healthy meal rather then ordering a cheeseburger and fries at McDonalds because there is no food in the houe and no time to cook. 3)Eating every four hours results in more even hunger levels. Not eacing breakfast or lunch results in being ravenous for dinner. 4)Documentation results in having a more structured day; you know you will have a break at a designated time so you know whether or not to beging a long project or when to stop for a bit between. 5) When you know what time you will be eating you can focus on other things during the day; food won't be a distraction which can be quite common.