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What Is Your Perfect Body Shape?
What is
Perfect Body Shape? Perfection, for our purposes, is a process; in
fact it is a process of Constant And Never Ending Improvement. To
that end, it is up to YOU to determine YOUR Perfect Body Shape. We
will certainly be focusing on losing unwanted pounds of fat and
adding lean muscle mass. However, we will also be looking at the
shape we are in, from a cellular perspective as well. Our cells are
our bodies' basic building blocks; they ultimately determine what
shape we are in.
To understand how to attain your Perfect Body Shape, we need to
understand two basic concepts: Body Mass Index and Glycemic Index.
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Today's Health Note
When I consider how many Americans are overweight or obese, and how hard the vested interests in the "food-industrial complex" push their sugar- and trans-fat-laden products, sometimes it's hard to imagine that I can make a difference.
But then I think about how many people I know whose fitness has benefited from what I have to offer, and how many lives those people have in turn touched, and then I realize that I can make a difference. We can make a difference, working together to change things for the better.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead |
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Testimonial
After
giving birth to my kids, I thought I would NEVER be able to take
off the weight.
Hi, my name is Jodi Kruse and I was sick of being fat, tired,
and pretty depressed about how I looked and felt. But after being on
this system for only 7 months, I lost over 90 inches and
45lbs. I am now active and feel happier, healthier and more
energetic than ever.
If I can do it, so can you! |
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What is Body Mass Index?
Body mass Index
(BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that
applies to both adult men and women.
A frequent use of
the BMI is to assess how much an individual's body weight departs
from what is normal or desirable for a person of his or her height.
The weight excess or deficiency may, in part, be accounted for by
body fat, although other factors such as muscularity also affect
BMI. Human bodies rank along the index from around 15 (near
starvation) to over 40 (morbidly obese).
This statistical spread is usually
described in broad categories: underweight, normal weight,
overweight, obese and morbidly obese. A BMI of less than 18.5 is
typically considered underweight and may indicate malnutrition, an
eating disorder, or other health problems, while a BMI greater than
25 is considered overweight and above 30 is considered obese. These
ranges of BMI values are valid only when applied to adults.
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Testimonial
I can't
even begin to tell you how tired I was of being fat,
unhappy, and ... tired. But I stuck to the system for five
months, and in that time I lost 32 pounds and went from being a size
12 to a size 5.
If I can do it, so can you!
- Tracey Muir |
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What is Glycemic Index?
The
Glycemic Index: A Rational Alternative to Dieting
What is the
Glycemic Index and Why is it Important?
The Glycemic Index
(GI) measures how quickly foods that contain carbohydrates, raise
your blood glucose level. The GI is measured by taking a person's
blood glucose levels at regular intervals. Foods like cooked white
potatoes have a high GI because they raise blood glucose at almost
the same rate as eating pure sugar. Foods like raw broccoli have a
low GI because it takes a long time for those carbohydrates to
increase blood glucose levels.
When we eat high
GI foods, our bodies respond by releasing insulin, the hormone that
transports glucose to your cells. Here's why this is so important:
Our bodies are in fact designed to use glucose as our fuel, when we
eat low GI foods, this fuel is absorbed at a gradual pace, allowing
our body to burn this fuel as we need it. On the other hand when we
eat high GI foods, they are converted to glucose very rapidly, which
will often trigger a release of too much insulin into the blood,
otherwise known as an insulin reaction.
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Health Note for March 19, 2007
Creating your Perfect Body Shape is a journey, not a destination. It's a process best facilitated by a coach who understands the importance of supporting you and knows how to do it.
Please visit www.perfectbodyshape.com for more information.
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BMI in the News
Free Health Screenings This Week (WRBL Columbus)
1/7/09
The Walgreens ?Take Tare Health Tour? is coming to our area as part of a 300-city, 12-month nationwide health screening tour. Cholesterol levels, blood pressure, bone density, glucose levels, waist circumference and body mass index.
Exercise Improves Old Brains (LiveScience.com via Yahoo! News)
1/5/09
The moment of truth has arrived, again. The holidays have passed, the leftovers are dwindling and you have renewed your annual New Year's resolution to get back into shape... for real. Don't worry, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 63 percent of Americans have a Body Mass Index (BMI) in excess of 25 (defined as overweight), while a quarter are greater than ...
Cedar Grove Health Department schedules winter screenings/testing dates (Cedar Grove/Verona Observers)
1/6/09
Body Mass Index (BMI) Friday, Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. BMI is a number calculated from a person?s weight and height. BMI is just one of the numerous risk factors related to developing a chronic disease; however, BMI is not a diagnostic tool. As BMI increases, the risk for some diseases increases. The program is free but registration is required.
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GI in the News
Treat Acne with a Low Glycemic Diet (PIZZAHEROS)
1/7/09
An interesting article published recently in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition described improvements in teenage acne using a low glycemic diet. I have written many articles before on the glycemic index.
A low glycemic index has benefit in diabetes --- HealthandAge (HealthandAge)
1/2/09
A low glycemic index diet has been compared to a high fiber diet for blood glucose control in diabetes and also for its impact on cholesterol profile. On these measure, the low GI approach comes out on top, which has implications for those managing diabetes through lifestyle measures.
Controlling Type 2 Diabetes With Low-Carb Diets (Medical News Today)
1/6/09
In a six-month comparison of low-carb diets, one that encourages eating carbohydrates with the lowest-possible rating on the glycemic index leads to greater improvement in blood sugar control, according to Duke University Medical Center researchers.
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