Feeling motivated about this Fry it or Diet stuff. I have been doing a bit of reading about loads of different diets. Has anyone heard of diet by measuring? Talking to someone last night who reckons it doesn’t matter which type of diet your on, you have to get on your health scales every night and every morning and make up a little graph so you can see exactly how your weight is affected by the days activities and the amount of food you have.
I’m going back on the internet to see what else I can find out and will write some more later.
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This is now the second day of this diet by measuring routine. I've made up my own little graph and left a bit of space on it so I can add comments to it as well as weigh myself.Had a comfortable start to my diet and still feeling confident I will achieve what I have set out to do - lose some excess weight and get into a healthier lifestyle.Spoke to my mate again yesterday, and it was actually his sister in law who was talking about diet by measuring and the importance of using her weighing scales twice a day. Anyway, I have asked him to let her know about this blog and maybe she will make some comment.
As I said yesterday, back on the net to see what else I could find, so I've got a couple of things that might be of interest.The Atkins Diet
Dr. Robert Atkins published his first diet book in 1972, and caused considerable controversy by claiming that a successful diet would need high levels of protein and fat, whilst consuming very low levels of carbohydrates. These ideas seemed to be the absolute opposite of what had previously been accepted by health professionals. Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution was recently released, and became tremendously popular, and although he had updated some of his ideas he maintained his original stance in regard to protein, fat and carbohydrates.
Recent research conducted by the British Dietetic Association found that a third of people ended up heavier than their original weight after only a few weeks of dieting. Now, does that sound familiar to you? Researchers using A&D UC-322 health scales also discovered that if dieters were to incorporate weighing themselves twice daily on their own health scales, they were far more likely to succeed. This simple three-step strategy seems to be efficient regardless of what type of diet regime is being used. The first step is to make up your own personal calendar and record your exact weight every time you use your weighing scales. The second is to weigh yourself each and every morning before breakfast, and again every evening after your last meal. And finally, take a good look at your personal calendar at least twice a week. Notice the changes that are occurring, and how your diet by measuring is progressing. By seeing and recording these changes, you can adapt your diet on a daily level.
The GI Diet
At the University of Toronto in 1981, Dr. David Jenkins and his colleagues invented the concept of the GI diet (The Glycaemic Index), the idea was to introduce a ranking system for carbohydrates based upon their immediate effect on blood glucose levels. It compares carbohydrates gram for gram in individual foods, and provides a numerical, evidence-based index of post-meal glycaemia.
Fad diets are the kind of regimens where you eat a very restrictive diet or an unusual combination of foods for a short period of time, lose weight, lose interest and then pile the pounds back on again! It does seem however that whatever fad or regime you follow you are far more likely to lose weight if you stick to the principles of the diet and make sure you weigh yourself twice daily. The idea of diet by measuring is not rocket science, it is a very simple method of keeping a much more scientific eye on your natural day to day weight fluctuations. By using your health scales in this way, you can see at a glance just how successful your regime is, and by weighing yourself twice daily you become far more motivated to continue.
The Rosemary Conley Diet
This popular diet and exercise plan regards regular very low fat meals and high carbohydrate as essential. However what really distinguishes this particular diet organisation from its competitors is that they also incorporate a 45 minute aerobic workout with trained instructors. Rosemary Conley, CBE (b. 19 December 1946, Leicestershire) is an English businesswoman, author and broadcaster on exercise and health. She is the founder and president of Rosemary Conley Diet And Fitness Clubs, a franchise-based organisation that is, alongside Slimming World and Weight Watchers, one of the "big three" weight loss organisations in the UK. She is also well known for her many exercise videos and books.
And the second interesting thing I found:Great Healthy Snacks For Dieters
Snacking between meals may not sound like a good idea when your trying to diet, but there are some energy foods that will do you good and wont pile on the calories.
Almonds And Apricots ( 7 apricots and 20 almonds = 230 approx 230 calories )
Almonds are a fantastic source of protein, fibre, magnesium, and vitamin E. Dried apricots are actually much better than fresh and contain generous amounts of carotenes, potassium, iron, calcium, silicon, vitamin C and phosphorus. By combining these two, you get a great shot of energy, and a boost in your vitamin and mineral intake without using up your daily calorie allowance.
Apples And Pears ( 1 apple and 1 pear = approx 125 calories )
We all know that fruit is good for us, especially whilst on a diet. A 2003 study concluded that women on a diet that included 3 apples or pears a day lost more weight than those who had the same calorie intake but did not include fruit. Apples contain quercetin – a natural antioxidant, and pectin – a soluble fibre. They also have vitamin C and a high water content. Pears are also a good source of vitamin C and are high in potassium and a good source of fibre. Take these and you have had 2 of the 5 fruit a day that we are all recommended to have.
Avocado On Toast ( half of an avocado and 1 slice of toast = approx 220 calories )
Avocados are rated as a superfood because of the high content of vitamin E and vitamin B6. They are also high in monounsaturated fats and an excellent source of potassium. Toast 1 slice of wholemeal bread and spread the avocado over it, you can even experiment with a little spicy sauce.
Grapes And Cheese ( 30g of cheddar and about 10 grapes = approx 180 calories )
Its not all bad news if you’re a cheese lover, hard cheeses such as cheddar are a great source of calcium and phosphorus as well as vitamins B2 and B12. Eat with red grapes that are high in fibre and contain antioxidants and natural ellagic acid which is a phytochemical that fights cancer.
Dark Chocolate ( a 20g piece = approx 100 calories )
Not all chocolate is bad chocolate, dark chocolate that contains at least 70% of cocoa solids is actually a good source of flavinoids, the same antioxidants that are found in green tea and red wine. It will also help to reduce high blood pressure and is a good source of magnesium and iron as well as oleic acid which is also found in olive oil. You can treat yourself to the taste of chocolate and feel better for it.
Peanut Butter on Crispbreads ( 1 tablespoon on 2 rye crispbreads = approx 175 calories )
This really is an ideal combination of fat, carbohydrate, protein and fibre. The fat in peanut butter is the unsaturated type and the peanuts themselves are a fantastic source of vitamin E and magnesium. Because they have a low GI rating you won’t get an energy high followed by a crash. Peanut butter is also a great snack for vegetarians because of the high protein content.
A Homemade Smoothie ( berrie-rich flavour no sugar = approx 200 calories )
A fruit juice does count towards your all-important fruit and veg target, but it doesn’t offer any fibre content at all. A smoothie on the other hand contains all the pulp of the fruit and not just the juice. A recent university study found that liquid foods help you to feel fuller for longer and therefore less likely to overeat. Using a berry mixture will provide an assortment of vitamins minerals and will also help with hydration.
Hummus And Crudités ( 50g of reduced fat hummus with veggie sticks = approx 125 calories)
Hummus is much better when you make it yourself using chickpeas, however if you don’t have time, opt for the reduced fat variety. This will supply you with vitamin E, manganese, and disease-fighting garlic. Use raw vegetables such as beta-carotene-rich carrot sticks and potassium-rich celery to dip into the hummus as this will boost your fibre intake as well.
Yoghurt And Honey ( 120g of yoghurt and one tablespoon of honey = approx 140 calories )
All yoghurt is low in fat, high in calcium and is especially good for your gut. Recent research also concluded that people who got their calcium from yoghurt rather than other dairy sources lost more around the waist area. Low fat unflavoured varieties that contain probiotic bacteria are the best option and when you sweeten it with the honey it becomes a very useful tool in increasing the blood’s level of protective antioxidants. Honey is a much better sweetener than sugar or artificial options and can even help in reducing cholesterol.
Seed And Raisin Mix (1 tbs of sunflower and pumpkin seeds, + raisins = approx 240 calories)
Whilst it is true that seeds are high in fat, it is mostly unsaturated fat and they are a very good source of phytosterols which help to reduce cholesterol and enhance the body’s immune system. Many seeds also contain magnesium, copper, manganese, iron and vitamin E. Pumpkin seeds have also found to be helpful in preventing prostrate enlargement and have natural anti-inflammatory properties that are useful in curbing the symptoms of arthritis. So you get a really enjoyable low calorie snack that is also very good for you.
Yet another bit I've found:How To Know If You Are A Healthy Weight?
It is estimated that 20% of people in Britain are overweight and putting their health at serious risk. It is important that all of us understand that risk and if necessary do something about it. This includes calculating your body weight to height ratio, your Body Mass Index and checking your waist size.
The chart below will help you to understand your bodyweight to height ratio.
Understand What Your Body Mass Index Is (BMI)
BMI is one of the main ways of determining if your body weight is putting your health at risk.
Measure Your Waist Regularly
It is also very important to keep an eye on your waist size, research has shown that people who carry excessive weight on their waist ( sometimes referred to as ‘apple shaped’ ) are more vulnerable to heart disease than people who carry excessive weight on their hips and thighs ( sometimes referred to as ‘pear shaped’ ) Changing your food intake will help, as will becoming more active. If you are trying to lose weight it is important to be realistic and expect no more than one to two pounds (half to one kilo) a week. It is also very beneficial to diet my measuring, that is by using health scales to measure and record your body weight on a twice a day basis, not only does this give you regular updates on how your diet is working, but also gives you the motivation to continue with your diet.
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