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Thursday, March 27, 2008

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Monday, March 24, 2008

Love gives meaning to our lives – as do friendship, or art or faith in God. These are factors of true happiness, of inner peace, of feelings of harmony, allowing meaning to our existence.But there is the other side. There is the cruelty of life, the pain, the evil, not to talk of death. They are the hidden tigers, ambushed and ready to attack the imprudent, to use an image present in the Buddhist Scriptures. Is between these pendulums - the positive, the one that gives happiness and meaning, and the negative - that our lives are lived. And when we meditate about all that, we arrive at a diverse and disagreeing set of thoughts about the meaning and purpose of life.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

For many people, losing weight is a source of great pride and accomplishment. After all, dieting can be a grueling endeavor, and the pounds you've shed represent a lot of hard work. Once you've lost the weight, you have both a slimmer body and improved health to show for your efforts.But if weight loss is so satisfying, why is "diet" still considered a four-letter word? Sadly, most dieters' success is fleeting.According to researchers who analyzed 31 long-term diet studies, only a very small percentage of study participants managed to sustain their weight loss, while the vast majority put the weight back on. In some cases, the subjects eventually gained even more weight than they'd initially lost.

The Dangers of Yo-Yo Dieting

If any of this sounds familiar, chances are, you're a yo-yo-dieter-and the constant ups and downs are may be undermining your weight-loss efforts and your health. In addition to the discouragement that may accompany rapid weight cycling, according to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), yo-yo dieting has been linked to long-lasting negative impacts on metabolism.

What's more, a study by the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research in Dallas showed that men who are yo-yo dieters are more likely to suffer heart attacks, high blood pressure, and diabetes than non-dieters. Further, yo-yo dieters may experience physical problems such as a decrease of muscular strength and endurance, thinning hair, loss of coordination, fainting, weakness, and slowed heart rates, the NEDA reports.

Stopping the Cycle
Creating a food plan is a great idea-it can help you lead a healthier life and reach your goal weight. But take a closer look. Does yours restrict certain foods completely or promote eating from only certain food groups? Did you find it in a magazine at the grocery-store checkout? Is it really more like a diet than a healthy food plan? If so, it could put you at risk for yo-yo dieting.

Instead, talk with your doctor or nutritionist about finding a meal plan that will meet your long-term dietary needs. In addition, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that you make sure your plan meets the following criteria:

• It enables you to burn at least as many calories as you take in.

• It encourages you to eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods.

• It emphasizes vegetables and fruits, as well as whole-grain, high-fiber foods.

• It includes fish, lean meats, and poultry without skin, cooked without added saturated or trans fats.

• It helps you cut back on beverages and foods with added sugars.

• It cuts back on foods containing partially hydrogenated vegetable.

In addition to eating a healthy meal plan, you should be sure to combine it with at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week.

Monday, March 17, 2008

Summer is just around the corner, and that means beaches, bikinis, and (almost) bare bodies. If the thought of being seen in a bathing suit seems as frightening as a scene from Jaws, you might be tempted by diets that promise quick and easy weight loss. But will they really work? Here's a look at seven diets that don't live up to their promises

These weight-loss plans promise that you’ll shed pounds by flushing out your system, preventing your body from absorbing fat, or tricking your metabolism. Can you believe their claims?

Detox Diet. A detox diet (also known as the lemonade diet, master cleanser, or maple syrup diet) promises to cleanse your body of toxins and flush out fat. Experts say the diet may cause you to lose weight because of the severe calorie restrictions, but you’re likely to regain it very quickly. It can also cause serious side effects, such as irritability, fatigue, and digestive problems.
Diet Pills. Most diet pills promise extreme weight loss, either by suppressing your appetite or preventing the absorption of fat. Despite the dramatic claims, diet pills are generally ineffective and can have dangerous side effects, most commonly causing digestive problems.
Calorie Shifting. This plan claims that if you restrict calories on some days and eat more on other days, you’ll “trick” your metabolism, losing weight without worries of regaining it later. Calorie shifting may require dieters to eat a dangerously low amount of calories, leading to dizziness and lightheadedness.

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