Yes Ladies....your gents are about ready to disappear from you on Sundays for lots of hours...if you men out there are anything like me, Sunday means football....and football means being fixated at an HD tv from 12 noon (although the diehards start at 11am witht he NFL channel pregame show) and lasts until the highlights ending midnite....a true couch potato day
Inherent to the football season is the food...chips, beers, and sundry other sources of high-caloric foods. Especially people who attend the games and "tailgate", the intake of the alcohol and high-carb foods wioll derail your weight loss efforts.
Enjoy the games, root for your team (Go Giants!) but do NOT fall prey to the eating and drinking behaviors that will make you less healthy and less happy.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
weight loss and frustration
I strongly advise my patients NOT to weigh themselves everyday. Due to fluid changes, salt intake the day before, etc., you may see the weight go up despite following a very aggressive dietary intake. Once a week, when we weigh our patients, sometimes the patient will experiecne a minimal weight loss, no weight loss and even a weight gain without any reason for this. The affected person usually gets a very defeated, frustrated look on his/her face and I try very hard to pump the person up, explain how this can happen, and implore the affected individual to NOT get frustrated.
After frustration comes the "give up"mentality and that affectively ends the person's efforts to lolse weight. Psychologically, the attitude becomes: "why even bother?" and then the efforts to become healthier cease.
As mentioned previously, each week will be its own battle and sometimes the battle will not be won. That is okay. the next week(s) will be big "wins". Do not let frustration set in!
After frustration comes the "give up"mentality and that affectively ends the person's efforts to lolse weight. Psychologically, the attitude becomes: "why even bother?" and then the efforts to become healthier cease.
As mentioned previously, each week will be its own battle and sometimes the battle will not be won. That is okay. the next week(s) will be big "wins". Do not let frustration set in!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
weight loss and approaching loved ones
It is a very sensitive issue when a loved one, whether it be a spouse, child or close friend is overweight and you are concerned about their health/wellness and are not sure whether you have a "responsibility" to become involved.
If you are overweight as well, it becomes easier because then the approach cab be something like.."I am very concerned about my weight and I am going to become very proactive in losing this weight and making myself healthier and happier. How about we both do this together?"
If you do not have a weight issue, this becomes a much more sensitive arena, espeially when it is a spouse, because you fear hurting his/her feelings if you bring up the weight problem.
Please remember that in many cases, overweight people do not see themselves as being overweight. As weird as that sounds, there are many of my patients who tell me that the weight increase "sneaks up on them" and it takes seeing a picture of themselves to make them aware of the weight problem.
Approaching a loved one and intervening with their weight problem can be a life-saving intervention. If you saw a loved one about ready to accidentally get hit by a car, would you not shout and try your very hardest to keep them out of harms way? Why is being silent about a loved one's life-threatening weight problem be any different?
Be supportive, caring , non-judgemental, but do become involved.
If you are overweight as well, it becomes easier because then the approach cab be something like.."I am very concerned about my weight and I am going to become very proactive in losing this weight and making myself healthier and happier. How about we both do this together?"
If you do not have a weight issue, this becomes a much more sensitive arena, espeially when it is a spouse, because you fear hurting his/her feelings if you bring up the weight problem.
Please remember that in many cases, overweight people do not see themselves as being overweight. As weird as that sounds, there are many of my patients who tell me that the weight increase "sneaks up on them" and it takes seeing a picture of themselves to make them aware of the weight problem.
Approaching a loved one and intervening with their weight problem can be a life-saving intervention. If you saw a loved one about ready to accidentally get hit by a car, would you not shout and try your very hardest to keep them out of harms way? Why is being silent about a loved one's life-threatening weight problem be any different?
Be supportive, caring , non-judgemental, but do become involved.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
weight loss and group meetings
People are often very different as this relates to the value of discussing their issues in front of a group. Whether it be parenting issues, substance abuse or weight issues, some people are very "private" about receiving help and others thrive with a group support. Specifically focusing on weight loss efforts, Weight Watchers has done a great job in having members come together for group meetings and shared support.
We are offering group meetings now as part of our program, and these groups will be facilitated by Kymberly Posner. Yeah, same last name as the old doctor guy. Kymberly is currently enrolled in the graduate program at George Mason University in the psychology/counseling department and she has just received an invitation, by virtue of her 4.0 performance, to be a member of the Counciling Honor Society. Kym will bring with her much passion and enthusiasm in helping our patients reach their weight loss goals via the added services of group meetings.
Space in these meetings is limited and if you are interested in this wonderful, FREE service we are offering , please contact Kym at: kposner@spdiet.com.
We are offering group meetings now as part of our program, and these groups will be facilitated by Kymberly Posner. Yeah, same last name as the old doctor guy. Kymberly is currently enrolled in the graduate program at George Mason University in the psychology/counseling department and she has just received an invitation, by virtue of her 4.0 performance, to be a member of the Counciling Honor Society. Kym will bring with her much passion and enthusiasm in helping our patients reach their weight loss goals via the added services of group meetings.
Space in these meetings is limited and if you are interested in this wonderful, FREE service we are offering , please contact Kym at: kposner@spdiet.com.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
new scale
Our new inbody scale from GE is now all set up and we are now able to provide you with information about your percentage body fat, lean muscle mass in the 4 extremities and other really great data about your body composition. We plan on scanning everyone on their first, sixth and final visits. If you have been in the program previously and want a scan please feel free to come in for one. No charge!!!
The changing of your body with weight loss is more than just a number on the scale. Changing fat and muscle composition are also vital pieces of information and now we can deliver these results to you.
The machine is quick to ujse, easy and there is absolutely no pain involved. The information we get is MUCH more sensitive than many other fat-measuring devices. We are very proud to offer this new state of the art piece of equipment to our program!
The changing of your body with weight loss is more than just a number on the scale. Changing fat and muscle composition are also vital pieces of information and now we can deliver these results to you.
The machine is quick to ujse, easy and there is absolutely no pain involved. The information we get is MUCH more sensitive than many other fat-measuring devices. We are very proud to offer this new state of the art piece of equipment to our program!
Monday, August 10, 2009
weight loss and America
At ballparks, race tracks, concerts and other public events, the food served at these places are contibuting to the obesity epidemic. From the chili dogs to the beers to the ice cream...the owners of these venues know full well what we cannot resist. The dilemma is that these are profit-driven facilities that are not focring these foods down our throats...we can opt to eat before we get to the event and drink diet sodas or water. However, for most of us , (including me) part of the fun of these events are consumming those great looking food sources. The response to these challenges should include planning your day before you go to include eating BEFORE the event. Most places do not allow you to bring food in..therefore eat before. Moreover, limit yourself to one "indulgence" and not 5 or 6. Once again, this is not easy to do, but always remember you are making the choice to be healthier, happier, look younger etc. Your choice is a good one.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
weight loss and health
There are special times in everyone's lives when you feel that you want to live forever...watching your child involved in a graduation ceremony picking up a diploma, holding your first grandchild, standing on a beach watching the sunset on a secluded beach....these times and many others amplify just how great life can be and you would pretty much do anything to allow youself to live as long as possible to partake of all of these times.
Then there are other times in which you may go through stresses such as job unhappiness, financial deterioration, relationships gone sour, negative world events etc, and you feel that "what the heck, who cares whether I am around to see/be involved with this s--t?
What does this have to do with weight control? The answer is that when we focus on the "good times" we will be more apt to work out to stay healthy, and part of this most certainly is being aggressive in your weight loss efforts. Reducing caloric intake, exercising, etc will ne more likely to occur. Conversely, during negative times/thoughts we really do not care how many double stuffed oreos we eat..it just doesnt matter.
I ask my patients to think about the loved ones in their lives...spouses, children, other extended family, friends, etc, and think how they would feel if you were not around to be involved in their lives. Sometimes this type of thinking will motivate the person to rise up and allow the intellectual part of the brain win out over the instincyual part of tbe brain. The choices then will be the healthy ones and you will, in fact, have a much higher chance to be here to see those grandchildren grow and more peaceful sunsets on the beach.
Then there are other times in which you may go through stresses such as job unhappiness, financial deterioration, relationships gone sour, negative world events etc, and you feel that "what the heck, who cares whether I am around to see/be involved with this s--t?
What does this have to do with weight control? The answer is that when we focus on the "good times" we will be more apt to work out to stay healthy, and part of this most certainly is being aggressive in your weight loss efforts. Reducing caloric intake, exercising, etc will ne more likely to occur. Conversely, during negative times/thoughts we really do not care how many double stuffed oreos we eat..it just doesnt matter.
I ask my patients to think about the loved ones in their lives...spouses, children, other extended family, friends, etc, and think how they would feel if you were not around to be involved in their lives. Sometimes this type of thinking will motivate the person to rise up and allow the intellectual part of the brain win out over the instincyual part of tbe brain. The choices then will be the healthy ones and you will, in fact, have a much higher chance to be here to see those grandchildren grow and more peaceful sunsets on the beach.
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