Diet Blog

Comment from rav
Time: November 12, 2006, 9:51 am

hey, i think i might have something which could help people like you and i would like you to test it out if you want. totally free, no strings. this is my link http://www.bitesoftware.com/biteplanner10.html and i’d value your feedback. basically it’s a tool to help people think more about what they want to eat and its supposed to tell you what your diet does to your body.

thanks rav

Comment from samskpun
Time: November 14, 2006, 11:00 pm

Program looks good. I give it a try later. It is good, i sure will let everyone know about it

Comment from tony rocks
Time: November 27, 2006, 2:28 pm

Dude, Weight Watchers online is the best. Showsy you how to eat just about anything and still lose weight. Plus you don’t have to go to those dumb meetings.

Comment from Raymond
Time: November 29, 2006, 3:11 am

Hi there, best of luck with your journey. People often underestimate how difficult overhauling your physical health and fitness is. I wish you all the best.

On another note I’ve heard the Abs Diet is a reasonable choice. It looks good to me since “dieters” can still pretty much eat their favourite food within reason!

Comment from cat
Time: December 25, 2006, 5:06 am

hey, my name is cat. i stumbled on your blog and have a strange desire to help you lose weight in a more effective way. i’m about your age and have spent the last year and a half transforming myself from a bit chubby to quite fit. send me an email if you want some tips…

Comment from samskpun
Time: December 25, 2006, 11:39 pm

Thanks for your support Cat.

I really need help this time cause i went crazy during Christmas…i ‘ve lost control and keep eating..all my hard works is gone…

Comment from Jenn
Time: December 26, 2006, 11:05 am

Good luck with your weight loss. I know it can be difficult. I struggled through losing a good bit this year, and still want to lose more next year. I put together a list of my favorite workout materials. Maybe some of it will help you too. :)

Comment from Diet Ed
Time: February 5, 2007, 7:19 am

Hi

We’ve just started a diet blog on our website and have added this site into our blog roll. If you could return the favour that would be great

Comment from Mike
Time: February 7, 2007, 3:53 pm

Hello !

I share the opinion that most diets are unrealistic for the working adult. There are so many diets being marketed in the world, it’s so easy to get lost or overwhelmed.

Like many people, I have struggled with my body-weight. I have been athletic most of my life, however, I have always had a large appetite, and always eat meals to “feel” full, which maintains a belly, regardless of how much I go to the gym or how intense my workouts can be.

The reason why most diets fail is because people remain hungry between meals… and hunger is an instinct that usually overcomes will-power to diet. I wanted to take a moment to share a concept with you and your readers that really seems to work for me.

Here’s my quick story…

I was raised in a military family and also served in the military myself. In that atmosphere, a large meal is provided, you eat everything on your plate… nothing goes to waste. Also, meal-time tends to be very quick… usually less than ten minutes.

A quick note about the human body: When your body requires nutrients, your body sends “signals” to your brain, indicating “hunger,” which in turn, activates eating behaviors. The human body takes time to send and receive these hunger signals… usually 20 minutes or so. The same time frame is needed to send “fullness” signals as well.

If people eat too quickly, the body is still sending the hunger signal to the mind… so what do you do?… You keep eating, even though there is enough food to satisfy the body. The “full” feeling that most people interpret is actually from the stomach being stuffed beyond capacity, not from the body communicating that it’s no longer needs nutrients at that time.

So here’s what I have learned to do… Get an 8 ounce bowl, measuring cup, etc… and fill it with food… (don’t worry about what food for right now) get a small spoon/fork and for each bite, chew 20 times. It will probably take 15 - 20 minutes, just to finish those 8 ounces. Your jaw will probably be tired from all the chewing! The point here, is that the hunger signals have been allowed enough time to communicate between the mind and body, and you physically feel full… with only 8 ounces!! (I sometimes find it difficult to finish 8 ounces!)

If you really add it up, most people eat three meals a day, probably between 24 to 40 ounces per meal, plus a snack between meals. (72 – 120 ounces per day, not counting the snacks). I eat 5 to 6 meals a day, 8 ounces each (40 - 48 ounces a day). So, doing the math on that, I am eating significantly less than what most people eat on a daily basis!

It has been suggested in many research studies that smaller, more frequent meals (5 - 6) though out the day, is optimal for digestion and will also boost the metabolism. I try to eat a meal every 2 – 3 hours. (Just as an example, most bodybuilders follow this eating frequency.)

I usually will have a tall glass of water with each meal. Just remember to take a multi-vitamin daily, and drink water through the day. Another piece of info that I learned is that feeling of thirst can often be mis-interpreted as hunger… so I always keep a water-bottle with me.

Once I got used to this system of eating (about 3 weeks later), then I started looking at the actual content of my diet. I find that foods rich in fiber and protein are filling AND low in calories. I began to phase out most fast-foods and other “junk” foods.

Just the fact that you are consuming far-less food quantity is enough to lose weight. An added bonus is that your metabolism goes up also, giving you more energy. If you exercise at all, you are only improving your equation.

I know that this way of eating will require some discipline, however, my results say it all. I dropped 26 pounds in less than three months, and kept the weight off. The best part about this method is that I was never hungry… and I lost weight. I rarely count calories.

Diet and Exercise are part of a lifestyle! Temporary goals will only offer temporary results.

I understand that everyone is different in terms of upbringing, lifestyle, and physiology. As always, you should consult a doctor regarding changes in diet, etc…

I just wanted to share this experience. It definitely worked for me.

Comment from samskpun
Time: February 11, 2007, 10:29 am

Thank you mike for sharing your opinion. What you are saying is right.

I had been lost in the sea of diet plan too. I used a plan for a weeks, see some book that promise faster weightloss. Spent a week reading the new book(and not dieting at the same time because i am “learning” the new diet”). At the end, my weight didn’t change and i have tons of book and unused supplement.

I am going to try your way to eat slower. That is one of my problem. Even tough i have 1 hour lunch break at work. I tend to finish it within 5 minute so that i can read some book or take a nap.

Also, i read from putting more kind of flavor (not making it salty, but add more herb and spice) will make you eat less because you brain think that you are eating a lot of different food at the same time.

Comment from Mike
Time: February 12, 2007, 2:43 pm

I know what you mean about eating faster during your lunch, so you can have time to do other things. I try to walk or do something “active” after a meal (especially after lunch), to avoid getting sleepy. I have also read that walking after a meal, aids the digestive process. (Not sure exactly how) Perhaps keeping the body in a vertical position and in motion, helps gravity in moving the food down the digestion tract. (just my guess)

I strongly agree that herbs and spices can help. I can say that I love spicy food… the hotter the better! I think it is interesting to note that there are several benefits to herbs and spices…

First… Spicy food generally makes me eat smaller bites and eat a little slower. Even I can only handle so much heat per bite.

Second… I tend to drink more water with a spicy meal, which fills me up even faster.

Third… When I eat spicy food, I usually end up sweating, which is a physiological response that raises the metabolism and burns extra calories.

Fourth… Some herbs/spices (i.e. garlic, ginger, various peppers and onions, etc.) have strong anti-bacterial properties, as well as vitamins, minerals, etc. Great for the immune system and other body functions.

Fifth… Adding herbs/spices to meals will add very few calories if any at all.

I try to avoid adding extra salt to meals, because there is already enough sodium in the content of most food, plus it also makes the body retain water.

You can prepare the most basic meals with minimal ingredients, then spice them up differently as often as you like. I think herbs, spices, and variety are a great way to stay motivated and on track with healthy weight-loss goals, as well as keeping meals interesting.

Comment from samskpun
Time: February 13, 2007, 10:44 am

I love spicy food too. Spicy Ramen is taste so good. I don’t stop until i am sweating all over and tears come out from my eye.

Go easy on curry though. Usually it is make with coconut milk, which has a lot of oil.

proof of spicy food help burn extra calories
http://diets.aol.com/newsandtrends/spicyfoods

how to use spicy food to boost your metabolism
http://www.lifescript.com/channels/food_nutrition/food_for_thought/boost_your_metabolism_with_spicy_food_from_around_the_world.asp?page=1

things to do for better digestion
http://www.wholeapproach.com/diet/digestion.html

Comment from Jen
Time: February 19, 2007, 5:54 pm

hi, i just want to say it’s so courageous of you to start a diet blog and to want to diet. i’m an 18 year old chinese girl and i gained around 25 pounds after coming to canada for university. my parents and friends say they cant recognize me on webcam and its a struggle for me too to watch what i eat.

stay strong,
jen

Comment from samskpun
Time: February 19, 2007, 9:35 pm

Thanks a lot Jen.

I feel you pain. When i first come to US for college(which is like 7 years ago). I gain around 30 pound! (An extra 15 pound on top of the freshman 15. Food in dorm was horrible. Lucky i move out in the second years and start cooking for myself.

Spend sometime to do grocery and cook for yourself. 25 pound is not that bad and you are still young (i wish i am 18 again)

Comment from Dan
Time: May 2, 2007, 12:45 am

Hi! I LOVE your blog and think it is so great. I noticed that you’ve posted some YouTube videos in your posts, and I just wanted to see if you’d be interested in posting a blog post about this video. It’s really, really funny in a sick and twisted way. Especially since you had a whole blog post about Lean Cuisine, this seemed appropriate!

Please email me at danackermangreenberg…..gmail .com with your thoughts about posting a blog post about this video!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=7D34RvmHz1g