The XDL Diet is a short-term, calorie reduction, high protein, moderate fat, low carb diet that includes a scheduled carb spike (Hale, 2005). The diet also provides suggestions for manipulating water, potassium, and sodium intake. The diet is used when rapid weight loss is the objective (e.g. athletes need make weight, photo shoots, beach vacations, […]
Continue readingDiet is an important factor contributing to health. Many eating strategies can lead to positive outcomes. There isn’t A Best Diet that applies to everyone in all situations. Some key points from the research on different diets (Freedman et al.,2001): Obesity-related conditions are often improved with modest weight loss- 5%-10%. Calorie balance over a prolonged […]
Continue readingHatfield (1993) defines fitness as “Your ability to meet the exigenics of your lifestyle with ease- and room to spare for life’s little emergencies. Thus, what constitutes ‘fitness’ for one person isn’t necessarily fitness for another” (p.419). Hatfield goes on the list 15 components of general fitness. Siff (2000) provides the following definition: “physical fitness […]
Continue readingMost people have a general idea of what qualifies as nutritious food and the steps involved with weight gain or weight loss. The primary question is how to make it easier to adhere to the behaviors, and form a thought process that makes eating nutritious foods more likely? How do I make it easier? I […]
Continue readingAt Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) we are examining an array of factors associated with eating. Studies involve standard nutrition protocols, as well as those involving standard social / cognitive / behavioral examinations of eating. We are interested in physiological and psychological mechanisms and their interactions. Cognitive Behavioral Nutrition After my first meeting with Geza Bruckner, […]
Continue readingIt isn’t unusual to skip the Results section when reading a research report. The Results, in a quantitative research paper, consist of statistics (numerical representation of collected data). In many cases a lack of understanding, or an under appreciation of the relevant stats is the reason the Results section aren’t read. There are a wide […]
Continue readingLactate is not lactic acid; lactate is proton consuming. Acidosis is a condition that tends to lower ph levels (increases acidosis). An acid may be proton donating, or may be defined as a molecular substance that releases positive hydrogen ions in a neutral, aqueous solution. Lactate buffers against acidosis. In an experimental study conducted by […]
Continue readingIn the past 50-60 years there has been an increase in obesity. Some suggest that increases in obesity are driven by genetic and psychological factors. Both of those variables are unlikely to be the key driving forces regarding obesity. “[G]enetic factors cannot account for the sharp increase in the prevalence of obesity in society. The […]
Continue readingThis is the first in a series of articles discussing a wide range of topics. Discussions are not presented in a specific order, and the length of discussion varies. If there are topics you would like to see discussed message me and let me know the topic of interest. Fitness & Health Fitness is not […]
Continue readingDiet Revolution or Diet Sham? Critical diet dissections and real diet solutions (Hale, 2010- e-booklet) consists of information that was originally part of Should I Eat the Yolk: To Get You Lean, Fit And Healthy (Hale, 2010). The publisher decided to drop the info…from the book; they said it was “too controversial.” The information is […]
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