Health and Nutrition That Is AboveNBeyond

Picking up from a previous post, Avoid The Gimics, Change Habits, It’s never to late to consider changing your habits. If your current lifestyle has lead you to realities that you are currently not happy with, then consider this article a wake up call.

Consider the years you’ve spent that lead you there. If you spent the same amount of time doing the same things from this point forward, where will you be later?

If this sounds like you or someone you know, it has to be understood, that it will take time for changes to have an effect. But, a consistent, ongoing effort will be needed to make the difference. It will not always be easy.

Now, as to why changes should be made. It has to be considered what is wanted now and later in life.
While there is never any guarantees, why ask for trouble? Here is one example about me: Over 20 years ago, I drank 2 cases of soda a week (48 12oz cans). Where would I be today, if I continued all these years to drink that volume of soda? One thing is for sure, I would either have or be a candidate for diabetes from drinking all that liquid candy.

There are those choices or habits that while even though you like them, they be of such that you need to lighten up with them or do away with them altogether.

With television, radio, Internet and other forms of media, we are all constantly inundated by many companies promoting their Fast Food as the best.

Some Fast Facts on Fast Food:

1. High fat and sodium content
2. Grease
3. Lower nutrition value
4. Increased chances of weight gain

Yes, it tastes good, and looks good, but, the truth of the matter, it’s not good. The body needs food to sustain itself. Besides the taste and how good it looks, the only good thing about Fast Food is that it’s fast and convenient. You are going down the highway on a trip and everyone is hungry. So you stop at the nearest Fast Food joint to satisfy everyone’s hunger. You pay the place, eat and then you are gone. But, also is the nutrition factor. There is only one way to say this, “Garbage in garbage out”. In 1992, my wife and I stopped at a local Fast Food restaurant because we were hungry. It was quite a few years since we even had any of this kind of food. Not more than 45 minutes after we were done eating, we both felt sick from the food. We both immediately realized why we were sick. It was the grease from the food. I challenge you to try something — Stop eating Fast Food for several months, then have some and see what you think. You should get the point. Oh, yes, everyone eats it, but, that doesn’t make it good for you. Here is a crude comparison — in the previous article, I mentioned that Soda was nothing more than “liquid candy”. Well, Fast Food could be described as “Candied Food”. Looks and tastes good, but not good for you. Candy tastes good, but is not good for you. It’s the same thing. We’re all putting stuff in us that isn’t doing anything for us. Isn’t it time to change the course and live better?….. You decide.

Since I was really young, I loved soda. That great tasting liquid in a can or bottle. There was a time that I used to drink 2 cases of soda a week. That was when I was in my mid 20’s. I couldn’t get enough of it. For me “Coke Is It!” Yes, even today, I still drink it, but, seriously, no where near like I did back then. What we really need to realize is that soda is nothing more than “liquid candy”. Regardless if it is diet or calorie free, it’s still liquid candy and not meant to be healthy for you. Yes, we all have our favorite and the taste is great too! But, do we want to turn into our favorite soda? If you were drinking 2 cases of soda a week like I did way back when and if you kept that up or increased as you got older, where would your health be later on in life? All that sugar, and/or other additives being consumed day in and day out year after year.

Consuming soda each day is a way you take in lots of calories without even thinking about it. This can lead to weight gain and obesity, diabetes, dehydration, increased risk of Osteoporosis, dental issues and many more health related problems.

So, the next time you grab for your favorite soft drink, maybe you should consider how much of it you are drinking?

See Also:

How Much Do You Like Your Soda

It’s amazing how making simple choices can lead to huge outcomes. If you start making changes now, in a while, those little changes will start a ball rolling that will make a big difference in your life. Nothing good happens over night and without effort. No one said that it had to cost much too! Let’s say that weight loss is your goal. Here are a few choices you could start with:

1. Control your portions: Start limiting your portions to a reasonable size and stop eating excessively.
2. Nutrition Labels: Pay attention to the Nutrition Labels on any food or drink items.
3. Vitamins: Get some, such as a multi-vitamin.
4. Exercise: You don’t have to belong to a gym for this one
5. Research: Get online and learn more!
This is a good starting point to get that ball rolling and your feet moving. After a while, you’ll begin to notice a new you. Be patient, it’l take some time, but you are worth it. Oh, don’t let age keep you from making changes. It was April of 1997 when I became a runner at age 34. Changing your life makes all the difference in the world. A year later, I gave up alcohol (beer) and haven’t looked back since. There were those who said I was crazy for not drinking beer anymore. Well, if they knew what I know now. I’m not complaining. By giving up beer, you also give up certain eating habits that go along with alcohol. I admit, that I completely removed beer and some other items from my life, but you don’t have to do as I did. You can try and limit those items to start with. Then later give them up as you want.
Start making small choices today, and tomorrow, you will start reaping the rewards of those simple choices.

Can’t do without the things you like? Candy, Soft Drink, Chips, Cookies etc? Who says you have to? Consuming in moderation and controlling your portions is the key. Just because you change your lifestyle, doesn’t mean you have to say good bye to the things you like. You may have to S L O W down or even stop a bit to get your health and weight going in the right direction for a while. But, that is a small price to pay for your long term health.
There is nothing being said that you couldn’t indulge yourself later after your course has been corrected and progress is being made. If you continue to indulge, then weight loss is not that important to you as what you are eating or drinking. Your actions prove what your priority is. Progress does take time and patients is required. So the next time you go to eat or drink something, stop and think about what you are dong. Is that candy bar really that important to you? We have chocolate fudge protein bars that are just as good, if not better than some of those candy bars you find in the stores only in this case, the protein bar is far better for you.

You could think of it this way, when you go to put gas in your car, you have choices as to the grade of gas you want or need to use. Well, you have your choices as to the quality of food or drink that you consume each day. Think about it…..

You see them all the time. Additives listed on the nutrition label on every product. They can range from sugars, salt, caffeine, oils and the list goes on. While each additive (ingredient) effects the product in some way, the effect can go beyond the product as well. We’ve all done it, we all go blindly and pick up something we like to consume each day or week. But, are we realizing what we are putting into our mouth each day?

Some impulses are automatic when grabbing something you want. One time I went to get a drink and I caught myself and thought “Why am I getting a drink, I’m not thirsty!” How does this example fit with this subject? It’s the same thing, we all grab for things we want out of habit not even realizing what each item’s additives or ingredients may contain. Whether it’s a soda, chips, or even salad dressing, we can all be impulsive to the things we want. We all can unknowingly add to the calories we take in on a daily basis. Isn’t it time to get smarter and not fatter?
Oh, and what about those people who never seem to get fatter? Size isn’t always the issue either! In their case, ask yourself this question – What’s going on inside? Never judge a book by it’s cover. Though, they may look good on the outside, who knows what’s going on inside! Consider that the next time you see someone who looks good!
This is why good Cellular Nutrition is important. We ALL need it!

Each time you reach for a soda, you are grabbing for some liquid candy. That’s all it is minus a wrapper like a candy bar would have. A can or bottle with liquid, sugars and other additives that are not healthy. Want to loose some more weight? Stop drinking this stuff and you’ll see the picture. So, how much candy did you have today? Think about it.

See also: How Much Do You Like Your Soft Drinks?

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When I was a kid, I just loved soda. I could not get enough of it. In fact, eventually, I was drinking up to 2 cases of this great tasting liquid candy a week. Yes, I said 2 cases a week. Back then, I could eat and drink anything and not gain a pound! Oh, and yes, that is correct, soft-drinks are nothing more than liquid candy. Water with lots of additives, sugars, and who knows what else all bottled or canned up for those who can’t wait for the next drop.

I just heard of a new study that shows that people who drink diet soft drinks don’t lose weight. In fact, they gain weight. This was from a 8 year study conducted by Sharon P. Fowler, MPH, and colleagues at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio.

The chart below shows the percentages of risk for becoming overweight:

I’ve been on a downward progression with drinking soft-drinks and reading about this only makes me want to dive further downward. As far as the above chart, I probably fall somewhere on the first or second line for either category. Though, I don’t drink as much diet soda as compared to regular soda. Actually, since I’ve been with Herbalife, I’ve been drinking far less soda and more Liftoff and other “healthy” drinks.

Herbalife offers some great alternatives to soft drinks:

Liftoff Energy Drink
H3O Fitness Drink
Wild Berry and Mango Protein drinks

I’ve tried all but the Wild Berry and they are great!

If taste is the only driver for drinking your favorate soft-drink, then why not compromise and drink something that will work for you and not against you. My new thought with sodas is as follows:

Soft-drinks are like an enemy in hiding. In some cases you don’t know what is happening until it’s to late.