The Doctor Weighs In : Yoga

Meanwhile, back at the Ranch...

“Eat more, weigh less” sounds like a slogan for the type of weight loss products you find on the back pages of your favorite woman’s magazine. But, a study in the August 2006 issue of Journal of the American Dietetic Association has found that people who eat diets containing a lot of low energy density foods, such as fruits and vegetables, eat more than people who eat diets rich in energy-dense foods (such as chips and other snack foods with high fat contents). Despite eating a greater amount of food, by weight, people eating a low energy density diet consume fewer calories. So, they can indeed eat more and weigh less than people who eat high energy dense diets. Read More

posted by: Pat, Wednesday, August 02, 2006 7:30 PM 2 Comments
Filed Under: Weight loss behaviors, Yoga, Fitness, Aging, Portion control, Healthy eating, Serving size, Weight loss

Exercise! No more excuses

Excuse #1: "Why bother?" Because there is "irrefutable evidence" that consistant exercise lowers the risk of many illnesses, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, depression and osteoporosis. Excuse # 2: "I'm too busy" Hobson points out that regular exercisers are busy too. They just make exercise a priority. It is an expected part of their everyday lives. Regular exercisers have two jobs, two kids, too much to do, and too little time...just like non-exercisers....but they still find time for regular physical activity. Hey, couch potatoes--if they can find the time, you can too! Excuse #3: "I hate going it alone" Ok, so find a buddy or hire a trainer. PEERtrainer is a great place to look for an exercise buddy...so is Craig's list...so is your local YMCA. Read More

posted by: Pat, Saturday, July 08, 2006 6:16 PM 1 Comments
Filed Under: Exercise (benefits), Weight loss behaviors, Inspiration/motivation, Yoga, Fitness

This one is for the toddler's moms

Rebecca is visiting gramma. She is 2 years and 4 months old...smart as a whip and sweet as a sugar pie. We read books and play with toys and sometimes we just hang out. But when it comes to exercise, forget it. It is Read More

posted by: Pat, Friday, March 17, 2006 7:05 PM 5 Comments
Filed Under: Exercise (benefits), Yoga, Children

Yoga may protect against cardiovascular disease

We often picture yoga practitioners as being young, slender, and supple -- like the beautiful people that grace the covers of Yoga Journal—every one of them perfect pictures of presumably perfect health. However, the population of yoga lovers is Read More

posted by: Pat, Monday, February 13, 2006 3:55 PM 66 Comments
Filed Under: Exercise (benefits), Study design, Yoga