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Do Arguments About Weight Loss Have Any Effect?

One topic of interest to almost everyone today is weight loss. There seems to be no end to the arguments about proper weight and health. The facts stand on the side of weight loss. Being overweight is detrimental to optimum health and longevity. Overweight persons experience more health problems and disabilities related to weight issues.

On the other side stand many overweight people who argue right back that they are healthy and happy just the way they are; that the key to happiness is not weight loss, but self acceptance. Overweight is easy to identify at a glance, and that leads some overweight persons to feel that they are being discriminated against and judged.

Arguments continue and the debate can get quite heated. There does seem to be a solid interaction between body image and body size, mental perception and self acceptance.

Overweight people can do one of two things:

1. They can learn to accept the way their body looks and ignore those who offer advice about losing weight and being healthier.
2. They can give weight loss a try to see if their lives, health and self image do improve.

Unfortunately for all involved, the arguing over weight loss does have an effect on proponents of both sides of this weighty issue. Those who argue for losing weight feel frustrated at not being able to get those on the other side to see their concern with health issues. Those who argue against weight loss run into a constant barrage of criticism about the very thing they are trying to accept. No one wins this argument.

Perhaps a better way to approach the whole issue of weight and what is best for everyone is to understand that no program and no recommendation is right for every person. There are too many individual variables involved that brought about the issues in the first place.

1. No one can fight their DNA, not even with a Dr. Oz publicized DNA diet. DNA determines basic body formation and structure, based on inheritance.
2. Environment plays a huge role in maintaining body weight. A child who grows up eating pizza, French fries and soda pop will probably weigh more than a child who was offered fruits, vegetable, and water.
3. Existing health issues affect the ability to gain or lose weight. Metabolism is a major factor in how a body uses calories.
4. Lifestyles are another component of the weight debate. But at least lifestyles offer a chance for change.

Changing lifestyles, instead of the constant bickering over what weight is optimum and healthy, may do more for the overweight person’s ability to accept and/or change their weight than any argument.

A doctor supervised program for weight loss will include a food program, exercise, mental and spiritual care. These all work together with support from family and friends to help improve anyone’s weight, health and happiness.

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An Acne Diet You Should Follow

For those who don’t know if there is a relationship between your acne condition and the foods you eat, let me tell you that there is. You might have heard that oily foods cause acne, but this isn’t entirely true. Oily foods have caused internal changes including high cholesterol levels, but they don’t really have a huge impact on the skin condition. When does oil affect skin conditions such as acne? The only time oil would affect your acne condition, is when you use cosmetic products that have animal fats, oils and additives. Most of the makeup products and skin care products on the market today have oils added to them.

One thing you should begin doing is purchase herbal skin care products that contain no oils or preservative chemicals. These additional chemicals and oils will only cause harm to your skin condition. For those who have acne, it is never a good idea to use tons of makeup. Makeup may seem like a great way to hide your acne, but it surely does not make things any better. The types of food you eat will affect your overall acne condition. The following are some of the foods you should and shouldn’t limit on a daily basis, if you intend on controlling your acne.

The calcium rich fluid we all love drinking could be bad for your acne condition. Milk has been a great addition to any breakfast meal, but it could lead to your acne getting worse than it already is. Since milk originally comes from cows, there is a significant amount of fat and hormones which could cause an imbalance in your acne condition. I am not saying that you should stop drinking milk, but it would help if you could limit your daily intake. If you are someone who drinks milk several times a day, it could be a problem for your acne.

The one type of oil that is considered to be a helper in your acne condition is Omega 3 fat oils. All types of fishes have this fish oil in them, and they have been known to prevent acne and keep skin looking fresh. Whether you are cooking the fish or simply having some sushi, it is considered to be great for your skin and overall health. Apart from the acne benefits of fish, you would also be taking in some much needed proteins.

Oranges and berries are two amazing types of fruits you should eat at least once a day. When I say berries, I mean all sorts of berries; whether it is strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or blackberries. Berries and oranges have high antioxidant content along with nutrients that help with skin development and acne prevention. By eating such fruits, you’ll be able to get rid of the bad skin cells, which allows for new skin development. During skin development, one thing you should do is drink lots of fluids. Water and concentrated juices are the best, as they give your body the hydration, vitamins and energy.

I hope this you can incorporate parts of this acne diet into your everyday meals, so that you can get rid of all the acne and live a young and healthy life.

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Paleo diet foods list, Paleo diet Guidelines

Before there were packaged goods, processed foods, GMOs and an ongoing debate between organic or not, there was dirt, seeds, water and roaming animals. It may be hard to consider now, but the dawn of man produced hunters and gatherers and humans had to get their own food – not by heading to the supermarket.

There were no sprays to kill insects, no chemicals or genes added or modified. No extra-large tomatoes or vibrant yellow bananas. Food was simple. It was either found, picked or hunted. And although there weren’t doctors or research scientists to confirm the benefits of such eating, it seems that when it comes to dietary habits, eating like our ancestors has some merit.

Diets come and diets go, but one in particular seems to have staying power and for good reasons as well. It’s based on eating similar to that of prehistoric man and it’s being touted as one of the best way to eat. It’s called the Paleo diet.

What is the Paleo diet?
The Paleo diet was created by Loren Cordain, a now-famous author, speaker and professor of health and exercise science at Colorado State University, who specializes in disease and diet. The Paleo diet itself reflects food items and methods of eating similar to our Stone Age ancestors – that’s right, this diet is framed around eating like cavemen. Through scientific research and peer-reviewed studies, Cordain has uncovered many health benefits to eating the Stone Age way.

There are seven premise on which the Paleo diet guidelines are based:

High protein
Low carbohydrates and low glycemic index
High fiber
Moderate to high fat intake – monosaturated and polysaturated fats with omega-3s and 6s

High potassium, low sodium
Net dietary alkaline balances dietary acid – some foods produce acid (meat) and others are alkaline (fruits and vegetables). Eating a balance of both alkaline and acid foods can have positive health effects.

High intake of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and plant phytochemicals.

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