Starvation, a common weight loss practice, results in the loss of your body's lean body mass or (LBM). The loss of the very muscle that is needed to burn the unwanted fat.
Western Weight Loss Institute of Meeteetse Wyoming utilizes the latest in nutritional science for weight loss and weight management. In order to provide personalized nutrition plans for individual protein diet needs that are based on lean body mass, weight loss goals, lifestyle and body composition.
Protein is needed, not only to maintain LBM, it also is needed to help control hunger and support increasing muscle mass and muscle replenishment. The average daily protein needs range from 88-92 g for men and range from 63-66 g for women. Additional protein needs must also be taken into account during periods of growth, pregnancy, lactation, intense strength and endurance training and for most elderly individuals.
The quality of protein intake is therefore, essential. The fat content of the protein source must be evaluated in the protein consumption. High fat intake hinders any weight loss process and therefore proteins that are low in fats; fish, lean meat, poultry, whole-wheat cereals and grains, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy are essential to the weight loss diet.
Lean protein contributes on average 10-35% of daily calorie intake. The remainder of calories consumed must provide the essential fibers, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fats and macro nutrients for healthy living.
UCLA research demonstrates that protein consumption of 0.8 gram per pound of lean body mass or 0.36 g per pound of total body weight, diminishes hunger and ensures maintenance of lean body mass. This is a general calculation and defines a range of protein intake of between 10-35 % of total caloric intake from protein for all diets.
Diet supplementation of the 9 essential proteins or Amino Acids ensures the quality and availability of sufficient protein intake and diminishes the loss of lean body mass during dieting, exercise or illness. Meal supplements, available over the counter and too numerous to name, often work against improving health. The only clinically proven and effective protein and meal supplements are available at www.breakthedietcycle.com
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Success is found, not in eating less, but in eating more of the right foods and the right proteins. Lean proteins do not expedite the weight loss process. The intake of lean protein food or supplements ensures the maintenance of lean body mass and avoids the loss of 1 pound of muscle to every 4 pounds of body weight that may be associated with many starvation or deprivation diets.
The precise optimum protein intake, individualized to each body's lean mass and activity level is the ideal determination of healthy protein requirements. Protein required to maintain energy balance, lean body weight, satiety and macro nutrient intake supports the adherence to any weight loss program, while also promoting health and supporting lean tissues in order to reduce risk of chronic diseases.
Ondi Shepperson RN-BSN /Western Weight Loss Institute
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Thursday, November 16, 2006
Is It Thirst? OR Is It Hunger?
Hunger, Thirst & Hydration-
Water has been called the ‘elixir of life’. We can survive a month without food, but we may not last a week without water. Water constitutes 75 percent of our body and adequate hydration is essential for its function. Water makes the metabolism burn calories 3% faster and makes one feel more energetic. Learn more from Western Weight loss Institute here.
Adequate hydration has other intangible benefits.
- Regulates appetite
- Improves skin torpor
- Decreases risk of some cancers
- Reduces the risk of kidney stones
- Maintains normal bowel function
- Cleanses the body of waste products
- Helps reduce blood pressure and cholesterol
Affects of Dehydration-
With the innumerable processes that need water, it is hardly surprising that the body does not tolerate dehydration very well. Slight deficits in hydration may have serious effects on our body. Studies show that a 2% drop in the water surrounding the cells of the body may lead to a 20% decrease in energy levels. An insufficient amount of water in the body may cause a reduction in blood volume, which means that less oxygen reaches your muscles.
With increasing levels of dehydration, the blood becomes concentrated with salts and waste products. These solutes withdraw water from the salivary glands, creating thirst. Thirst is not an index of dehydration or lack of water. It is believed that, by the time you are thirsty, you might already be dehydrated. Normal thirst develops after dehydration and is quenched before normal hydration is achieved.
Do We Need a Drink Without Thirst?
Therefore, if you drink water only if you are thirsty, you might not be getting enough. The recommended quantum of water consumption for most of us is around eight to ten glasses per day. Thirst is however, useful, as an indicator to a structured form of drinking. For example, thirst occurs naturally, during, before or after exercise and prompts one to drink water.
Another indicator of the level of hydration is the color of urine. Darker urine indicates that a person needs more water. If the color of urine is clear, it indicates that the person is adequately hydrated. If you an athlete you might want more to use more accurate measures of hydration. The nude body weight before and after exercise is one such indicator. Replace every pound of weight you loose during an activity with 2 cups of water. Drinking sufficient amounts of water before and during exercise will also help boost your performance!
Sometimes Hunger and Thirst Get All Mixed Up-
Researchers have made some interesting observations regarding hydration, thirst and hunger. Their studies show that thirst and hunger are often triggered together. Thus, thirst is often confused with hunger. Most food stuffs contain water. We might actually be eating them for the water they contain, instead of the energy they supply. So how do we tell the difference? Easy! Try drinking a glass of water if you think you are hungry. If you feel satisfied, it was only thirst! Western Weight Loss Institute is here to help.
For these reasons, Psychologists believe that drinking water with meals decreases food intake, while providing adequate hydration at the same time. Drinking water before snacks or about half an hour before meals is another way to check your intake. Water may even prevent sagging of the skin that sometimes follows weight loss.
Learning these subtle nuances between thirst and hunger will help you keep your body well hydrated. Why load up those extra calories, if all you need is water?
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AMERICANS ARE OVEREATING AND STARVING THEMSELVES TO DEATH
67% of Americans are clinically obese today. Yet, these people are often starving nutritionally. This affects one’s health condition, resulting in lost work and school time.
Poor nutrition today stems from diets high in calories, grains, starches, nicotine, trans- and modified fats, alcohol and cholesterol. Diets deprived of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, mineral, mono (unsaturated) fats, water and micro nutrients contribute significantly to the onset of obesity. When a person eats foods lacking in the needed vitamins, proteins and other nutrients, not only do they cheat the body of the needed nourishment, but that lack of nutrients prevents them from being sated, resulting in overeating.
Americans spend over $30 million dollars annually feeding pets and livestock optimally. Yet, they spend only $40 per week feeding themselves and their children adequately. When their salaries increase, they often spend less money on food, and the quality of the food they buy decreases.
Western Weight Loss Institute was established to educate the hundreds of thousands of Americans whom are eating poorly about how they can eat smartly. Western Weight Loss Institute is a team of physicians, dietitians, nurses and other trained nutrition coaches, who are passionate in helping people to achieve weight-loss success and to sustain healthier eating habits throughout their lives.
Businesses spend $48 billion annually to cover healthcare costs associated with obesity and the associated insurance claims, loss in business productivity due to missed work days and preventable diseases and injuries. Business owners can save thousands by providing employees with wellness plans that can be found at the Western Weight Loss Institute at www.breakthedietcycle.com.
Resources available at www.breakthedietcycle.com enable people to make healthier dietary choices, thus providing the public the means to experience optimum nutrition. Invaluable benefits of better health, prolonged life expectancy, increased energy, increased self confidence, improved mental alertness and sexual performance, along with reduced health care costs, are reasons to begin improving Americas' eating habits today with help from The Western Weight Loss Institute.
Extended learning opportunities and additional research and statistics may be found at www.breakthedietcycle.com. For more detailed imformation, or to schedule a health assessment, please call Ondi Shepperson, Chief RN, at 307-899-5232, or e-mail her at support@breakthedietcycle.com.
Poor nutrition today stems from diets high in calories, grains, starches, nicotine, trans- and modified fats, alcohol and cholesterol. Diets deprived of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, mineral, mono (unsaturated) fats, water and micro nutrients contribute significantly to the onset of obesity. When a person eats foods lacking in the needed vitamins, proteins and other nutrients, not only do they cheat the body of the needed nourishment, but that lack of nutrients prevents them from being sated, resulting in overeating.
Americans spend over $30 million dollars annually feeding pets and livestock optimally. Yet, they spend only $40 per week feeding themselves and their children adequately. When their salaries increase, they often spend less money on food, and the quality of the food they buy decreases.
Western Weight Loss Institute was established to educate the hundreds of thousands of Americans whom are eating poorly about how they can eat smartly. Western Weight Loss Institute is a team of physicians, dietitians, nurses and other trained nutrition coaches, who are passionate in helping people to achieve weight-loss success and to sustain healthier eating habits throughout their lives.
Businesses spend $48 billion annually to cover healthcare costs associated with obesity and the associated insurance claims, loss in business productivity due to missed work days and preventable diseases and injuries. Business owners can save thousands by providing employees with wellness plans that can be found at the Western Weight Loss Institute at www.breakthedietcycle.com.
Resources available at www.breakthedietcycle.com enable people to make healthier dietary choices, thus providing the public the means to experience optimum nutrition. Invaluable benefits of better health, prolonged life expectancy, increased energy, increased self confidence, improved mental alertness and sexual performance, along with reduced health care costs, are reasons to begin improving Americas' eating habits today with help from The Western Weight Loss Institute.
Extended learning opportunities and additional research and statistics may be found at www.breakthedietcycle.com. For more detailed imformation, or to schedule a health assessment, please call Ondi Shepperson, Chief RN, at 307-899-5232, or e-mail her at support@breakthedietcycle.com.
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