The document discusses metabolism and metabolic rate. It explains that metabolism has two main reactions: catabolism which breaks down molecules, and anabolism which builds molecules from simpler substances. Metabolic rate refers to how quickly the body converts stored energy and is determined by factors like body size, activity level, sex, age, and genetics. It also defines basal metabolic rate as the minimum energy needed for basic body functioning when at rest.
Brinks unified theory_of_nutrition_for_weight_loss_and_muscle_gainChef Central
Brink's unified theory of nutrition seeks to reconcile opposing views on the roles of calories and macronutrients in weight loss. It states that total calorie intake determines how much weight is lost or gained, while the ratios of carbohydrates, fats and proteins determine what is lost or gained (fat, muscle, etc.). Studies show diets with identical calories but varying macronutrient ratios can affect metabolism, appetite and body composition differently. The theory combines the view that calories matter for total weight changes, with evidence that macronutrient ratios influence the composition of weight lost or gained.
The document lists 10 members of a group including their names and student IDs. It then discusses a request from the UNIMAS Medical Department to create a BMI and BMR calculator app. The calculator would calculate Body Mass Index and Basal Metabolic Rate for UNIMAS students, staff, their families, and people aged 18-50. However, BMI has limitations and BMR calculators need to account for additional factors like activity levels. The proposal includes target users, problems with current approaches, design considerations, and provides a flow chart and screenshots.
3 important differences between white bread and whole wheatChef Central
There are three main differences between white bread and whole wheat bread. White bread only uses the starchy endosperm of the wheat berry, removing 30 key nutrients. Whole wheat flour uses the entire wheat berry, including the bran and germ, retaining all nutrients. Fiber content is much higher in whole wheat, providing health benefits like better digestion and weight control. Studies show people who eat high-fiber diets have lower risks of heart disease and diabetes. When choosing bread, read labels carefully as terms like "wheat flour" may mean mostly white flour with small amounts of whole wheat added.
1) The document discusses 3 common beliefs ("big fat lies") about personality development, healing from trauma, and relationships.
2) Regarding personality development, it argues that research shows the brain continues developing into late adolescence, contradicting the idea that personality is fully formed by age 5-6.
3) Regarding healing, it claims that simply waiting does not heal wounds- people must take active steps to process and move on from trauma.
4) Regarding relationships, it disputes that a first breakup is always the most painful, suggesting deeper hurt comes from investing more in relationships over time.
2 simple steps to effective weight lossChef Central
Exercise regularly through cardio and weight training 3-5 days per week. Watch your nutrition by avoiding unhealthy foods high in sugar and fat, and eating more whole foods like olive oil, chicken, fish, fruits and vegetables. Supplements can support weight loss when combined with exercise and a healthy diet. Drink protein shakes, get enough sleep, and eat whole grains to lose weight effectively through motivation and willpower over time.
1) Hypnotherapy can provide fast and lasting relief from hemorrhoids without drugs or surgery by using suggestions to shrink swollen veins and eliminate the condition.
2) Studies show holistic approaches are effective for many diseases because symptoms are often psychological and stress can influence gastrointestinal function.
3) A hypnotherapist helps clients address bad habits and subconscious programming related to hemorrhoids through diet, lifestyle, and direct hypnotic suggestions to reduce swelling and pain.
The document discusses metabolism and metabolic rate. It explains that metabolism has two main reactions: catabolism which breaks down molecules, and anabolism which builds molecules from simpler substances. Metabolic rate refers to how quickly the body converts stored energy and is determined by factors like body size, activity level, sex, age, and genetics. It also defines basal metabolic rate as the minimum energy needed for basic body functioning when at rest.
Brinks unified theory_of_nutrition_for_weight_loss_and_muscle_gainChef Central
Brink's unified theory of nutrition seeks to reconcile opposing views on the roles of calories and macronutrients in weight loss. It states that total calorie intake determines how much weight is lost or gained, while the ratios of carbohydrates, fats and proteins determine what is lost or gained (fat, muscle, etc.). Studies show diets with identical calories but varying macronutrient ratios can affect metabolism, appetite and body composition differently. The theory combines the view that calories matter for total weight changes, with evidence that macronutrient ratios influence the composition of weight lost or gained.
The document lists 10 members of a group including their names and student IDs. It then discusses a request from the UNIMAS Medical Department to create a BMI and BMR calculator app. The calculator would calculate Body Mass Index and Basal Metabolic Rate for UNIMAS students, staff, their families, and people aged 18-50. However, BMI has limitations and BMR calculators need to account for additional factors like activity levels. The proposal includes target users, problems with current approaches, design considerations, and provides a flow chart and screenshots.
3 important differences between white bread and whole wheatChef Central
There are three main differences between white bread and whole wheat bread. White bread only uses the starchy endosperm of the wheat berry, removing 30 key nutrients. Whole wheat flour uses the entire wheat berry, including the bran and germ, retaining all nutrients. Fiber content is much higher in whole wheat, providing health benefits like better digestion and weight control. Studies show people who eat high-fiber diets have lower risks of heart disease and diabetes. When choosing bread, read labels carefully as terms like "wheat flour" may mean mostly white flour with small amounts of whole wheat added.
1) The document discusses 3 common beliefs ("big fat lies") about personality development, healing from trauma, and relationships.
2) Regarding personality development, it argues that research shows the brain continues developing into late adolescence, contradicting the idea that personality is fully formed by age 5-6.
3) Regarding healing, it claims that simply waiting does not heal wounds- people must take active steps to process and move on from trauma.
4) Regarding relationships, it disputes that a first breakup is always the most painful, suggesting deeper hurt comes from investing more in relationships over time.
2 simple steps to effective weight lossChef Central
Exercise regularly through cardio and weight training 3-5 days per week. Watch your nutrition by avoiding unhealthy foods high in sugar and fat, and eating more whole foods like olive oil, chicken, fish, fruits and vegetables. Supplements can support weight loss when combined with exercise and a healthy diet. Drink protein shakes, get enough sleep, and eat whole grains to lose weight effectively through motivation and willpower over time.
1) Hypnotherapy can provide fast and lasting relief from hemorrhoids without drugs or surgery by using suggestions to shrink swollen veins and eliminate the condition.
2) Studies show holistic approaches are effective for many diseases because symptoms are often psychological and stress can influence gastrointestinal function.
3) A hypnotherapist helps clients address bad habits and subconscious programming related to hemorrhoids through diet, lifestyle, and direct hypnotic suggestions to reduce swelling and pain.
This document discusses the concept of salvation through belief in Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that salvation is a gift from God through faith in Jesus, who died for our sins. It warns that willful and continued sin can jeopardize one's salvation, though God will forgive repentant believers. The document also contrasts belief in God with needing to believe specifically in Jesus, and warns about Satan trying to deceive people from accepting Christ.
An estimated 97 million adults in the United States, over half the population, are overweight or obese. Obesity rates have increased the most in the last 10-15 years, especially among younger people and those with higher education. Weight gain occurs when energy intake from food exceeds energy expenditure. Maintaining a healthy weight requires eating smaller portions, avoiding distractions while eating, cooking smaller amounts, not getting second helpings, and incorporating physical activity into one's routine.
This recipe calls for making coconut-apricot haystacks by boiling a mixture of sugar, margarine, milk and cocoa powder before blending it with rolled oats, dried apricots, shredded coconut and chopped nuts. The blended ingredients are then dropped by spoonfuls onto waxed paper to cool completely before storing between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container.
This recipe is for a cocoa pudding cake that combines a cake batter with a chocolate pudding layer. The batter is poured into a baking pan and then a mixture of brown sugar, cocoa powder and water is poured over the top. It bakes for 45 minutes, with the pudding sinking into the cake during baking. The result is a chocolate cake with a fudgy pudding layer inside.
This document provides a recipe for a cocoa cake that is suitable for diabetics. The ingredients include cocoa, water, margarine, sugar substitute, vanilla, egg whites, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. The steps involve mixing the dry and wet ingredients separately and then combining them. The batter is poured into a prepared pan and baked for 30-35 minutes until a tester comes out clean. The cake is cooled, filled with diabetic jelly, and frosted with a fluffy frosting before being cut into 16 servings. Each serving provides 1.5 bread exchanges, 2 fat exchanges, 170 calories, 20g carbs, 3g protein, and 9g fat.
This recipe provides instructions for making a low-calorie citrus chicken dish. It involves seasoning and baking skinless chicken pieces, then making a sauce by combining orange juice, white wine, Worcestershire sauce and garlic and pouring it over the chicken before baking further. The pan juices are then thickened with cornstarch and water to create a sauce, which is sweetened with artificial sweetener before serving over the chicken. The entire dish can be prepared in under an hour at 375 degrees.
This document provides a recipe for a cinnamon sunrise bread. It lists the ingredients for both a small loaf and a large loaf, which include water, flour, dry milk powder, brown sugar, salt, butter or margarine, cinnamon, pecans, and yeast. It also provides instructions to place the ingredients in the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer and to use either the rapid bake cycle or standard cycle. Finally, it includes some basic nutritional information per serving.
Chronic depression disease_or_charcter_flawChef Central
1) A survey by the National Mental Health Association found that over half of Americans now recognize depression as a disease rather than a character flaw, though nearly a third still view it as a state of mind.
2) The survey also found that those with depression reported higher rates of unemployment and divorce than others.
3) While treatment is seen as effective, many people struggle to adhere to medication and psychotherapy regimens long-term. There is a gap between understanding the need for ongoing treatment and actually following through with it.
This recipe is for a Christmas coconut cake with a tutti frutti filling. It has four egg whites that are beaten with sugar and then folded into a batter made from flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and shortening mixed with milk. The batter is poured into two greased pans and baked for 35-40 minutes. Once cooled, the layers are filled with a tutti frutti mixture of egg yolks, sour cream, sugar and chopped nuts, raisins and cherries. The cake is frosted with whipped cream and can be served or refrigerated.
Organic farming avoids the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and instead promotes biodiversity and ecological balance. Strict standards govern what can be labeled organic, including requiring organic livestock to have access to outdoors and be fed 100% organic feed without antibiotics. Studies show organic soils have higher microbial content and organic farming uses less energy than conventional methods. While organic produce may contain some pesticide residues from the environment, children eating conventional foods have much higher levels of pesticides in their urine. Research also finds organic crops have higher nutrient levels than conventional ones.
The document discusses how the company you keep can influence how others perceive you and your opportunities. As a child, the author didn't understand a saying about hanging out with "eagles" or "turkeys". In the Navy, the author realized spending time with hardworking sailors led to extra privileges like joining the choir. Later, the author was grouped with undesirable friends who got in trouble, causing others to distrust the author for a long time. The lesson is that hanging out with "undesirables" leads to being treated that way, while spending time with "high speed" people allows you to be perceived as high speed too. The author asks the reader to consider who is increasing their speed and who is slowing them down
This 3 sentence summary provides the key details about the chocolate mousse recipe:
The recipe calls for unflavored gelatin, water, unsweetened cocoa, part skim ricotta cheese, chocolate syrup, thawed frozen dairy whipped topping, and dark chocolate to make individual servings of chocolate mousse. The gelatin is dissolved in water and cocoa and then combined with the ricotta cheese and chocolate syrup in a food processor until smooth before being poured into dishes and refrigerated until set. Each serving is then topped with whipped topping and grated chocolate.
This recipe provides instructions for making chocolate marshmallow nut squares using gluten-free ingredients. It calls for melting chocolate chips and peanut butter together and mixing in corn syrup. Pureed red kidney beans and cinnamon are then stirred into the chocolate mixture. Mini marshmallows and chopped nuts are added last and the entire mixture is pressed into a pan and chilled before being cut into squares. Each square contains 94 calories and provides 1 fruit and vegetable serving along with 1 fat serving containing 5 grams of total fat and 1 gram of saturated fat.
This recipe provides instructions for making a low-calorie chocolate cream mousse. It involves mixing together chocolate pudding mix, skim milk and liqueurs, then letting it cool before folding in whipped egg whites and fructose. The mousse is then served in dishes topped with low-calorie whipped topping. The full recipe makes a chocolate dessert with only 150 calories per serving.
This recipe provides instructions for making a chocolate chiffon mold in 3 steps:
1) Soak gelatin in cold water and beat egg yolks with cocoa, salt, and milk until thick. Cook mixture over simmering water and add vanilla, chocolate extract, and artificial sweetener.
2) Fold beaten egg whites into partially thickened chocolate mixture and spoon into a mold lined with ladyfinger halves.
3) Chill mold for 3-4 hours until set, then unmold and slice into 6 servings along with 2 ladyfinger halves each. Each serving contains 103 calories.
This recipe provides a chocolate banana supreme shake that contains 1 protein, 1 fat, 1 fruit, and 1 milk exchange. To make it, diet chocolate soda is frozen in an ice cube tray and combined in a blender with half a frozen banana, chocolate shake mix, and frozen peanut butter until smooth and thick. The resulting shake contains one serving and provides a filling snack or dessert while staying within weight watchers points.
This recipe combines ground beef or turkey, macaroni, green beans, tomatoes, chili peppers, and cheese to create a hearty chili macaroni dish. The meat and vegetables are simmered together with seasonings like chili powder and garlic salt before the macaroni and beans are added to cook until tender. The casserole is then served topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
Chicken wings gumbo_style_from_tony_burkeChef Central
This recipe is for chicken wings cooked gumbo style. It involves browning chicken wings, bacon, bell peppers, and celery. Ground beef, tomatoes, chicken broth, and spices are then added and simmered. Later, lima beans and corn are added to cook through. The finished gumbo is served over steamed rice and topped with the reserved bacon.
This document provides a recipe for chicken soup. It includes instructions to simmer chicken carcasses, bones, and giblets in water for half an hour before adding chopped vegetables like parsnips, carrots, swede, onion, celery and parsley stems. The soup simmers for two hours then strains, reserving the carrots and giblets. Salt is added to taste before returning the sliced carrots and giblets. Fine noodles are separately boiled and added to soup plates before ladling the hot broth over top. The soup is served sprinkled with chopped parsley.
This recipe provides a low-calorie chicken pate made by blending cooked chicken, Neufchatel cheese, onion, sherry, mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce, nutmeg, and paprika. The blended mixture is poured into a mold and chilled overnight before being unmolded and sprinkled with paprika to serve with crackers or toast. Each tablespoon contains only 28 calories.
This document discusses the concept of salvation through belief in Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that salvation is a gift from God through faith in Jesus, who died for our sins. It warns that willful and continued sin can jeopardize one's salvation, though God will forgive repentant believers. The document also contrasts belief in God with needing to believe specifically in Jesus, and warns about Satan trying to deceive people from accepting Christ.
An estimated 97 million adults in the United States, over half the population, are overweight or obese. Obesity rates have increased the most in the last 10-15 years, especially among younger people and those with higher education. Weight gain occurs when energy intake from food exceeds energy expenditure. Maintaining a healthy weight requires eating smaller portions, avoiding distractions while eating, cooking smaller amounts, not getting second helpings, and incorporating physical activity into one's routine.
This recipe calls for making coconut-apricot haystacks by boiling a mixture of sugar, margarine, milk and cocoa powder before blending it with rolled oats, dried apricots, shredded coconut and chopped nuts. The blended ingredients are then dropped by spoonfuls onto waxed paper to cool completely before storing between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container.
This recipe is for a cocoa pudding cake that combines a cake batter with a chocolate pudding layer. The batter is poured into a baking pan and then a mixture of brown sugar, cocoa powder and water is poured over the top. It bakes for 45 minutes, with the pudding sinking into the cake during baking. The result is a chocolate cake with a fudgy pudding layer inside.
This document provides a recipe for a cocoa cake that is suitable for diabetics. The ingredients include cocoa, water, margarine, sugar substitute, vanilla, egg whites, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. The steps involve mixing the dry and wet ingredients separately and then combining them. The batter is poured into a prepared pan and baked for 30-35 minutes until a tester comes out clean. The cake is cooled, filled with diabetic jelly, and frosted with a fluffy frosting before being cut into 16 servings. Each serving provides 1.5 bread exchanges, 2 fat exchanges, 170 calories, 20g carbs, 3g protein, and 9g fat.
This recipe provides instructions for making a low-calorie citrus chicken dish. It involves seasoning and baking skinless chicken pieces, then making a sauce by combining orange juice, white wine, Worcestershire sauce and garlic and pouring it over the chicken before baking further. The pan juices are then thickened with cornstarch and water to create a sauce, which is sweetened with artificial sweetener before serving over the chicken. The entire dish can be prepared in under an hour at 375 degrees.
This document provides a recipe for a cinnamon sunrise bread. It lists the ingredients for both a small loaf and a large loaf, which include water, flour, dry milk powder, brown sugar, salt, butter or margarine, cinnamon, pecans, and yeast. It also provides instructions to place the ingredients in the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer and to use either the rapid bake cycle or standard cycle. Finally, it includes some basic nutritional information per serving.
Chronic depression disease_or_charcter_flawChef Central
1) A survey by the National Mental Health Association found that over half of Americans now recognize depression as a disease rather than a character flaw, though nearly a third still view it as a state of mind.
2) The survey also found that those with depression reported higher rates of unemployment and divorce than others.
3) While treatment is seen as effective, many people struggle to adhere to medication and psychotherapy regimens long-term. There is a gap between understanding the need for ongoing treatment and actually following through with it.
This recipe is for a Christmas coconut cake with a tutti frutti filling. It has four egg whites that are beaten with sugar and then folded into a batter made from flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and shortening mixed with milk. The batter is poured into two greased pans and baked for 35-40 minutes. Once cooled, the layers are filled with a tutti frutti mixture of egg yolks, sour cream, sugar and chopped nuts, raisins and cherries. The cake is frosted with whipped cream and can be served or refrigerated.
Organic farming avoids the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and instead promotes biodiversity and ecological balance. Strict standards govern what can be labeled organic, including requiring organic livestock to have access to outdoors and be fed 100% organic feed without antibiotics. Studies show organic soils have higher microbial content and organic farming uses less energy than conventional methods. While organic produce may contain some pesticide residues from the environment, children eating conventional foods have much higher levels of pesticides in their urine. Research also finds organic crops have higher nutrient levels than conventional ones.
The document discusses how the company you keep can influence how others perceive you and your opportunities. As a child, the author didn't understand a saying about hanging out with "eagles" or "turkeys". In the Navy, the author realized spending time with hardworking sailors led to extra privileges like joining the choir. Later, the author was grouped with undesirable friends who got in trouble, causing others to distrust the author for a long time. The lesson is that hanging out with "undesirables" leads to being treated that way, while spending time with "high speed" people allows you to be perceived as high speed too. The author asks the reader to consider who is increasing their speed and who is slowing them down
This 3 sentence summary provides the key details about the chocolate mousse recipe:
The recipe calls for unflavored gelatin, water, unsweetened cocoa, part skim ricotta cheese, chocolate syrup, thawed frozen dairy whipped topping, and dark chocolate to make individual servings of chocolate mousse. The gelatin is dissolved in water and cocoa and then combined with the ricotta cheese and chocolate syrup in a food processor until smooth before being poured into dishes and refrigerated until set. Each serving is then topped with whipped topping and grated chocolate.
This recipe provides instructions for making chocolate marshmallow nut squares using gluten-free ingredients. It calls for melting chocolate chips and peanut butter together and mixing in corn syrup. Pureed red kidney beans and cinnamon are then stirred into the chocolate mixture. Mini marshmallows and chopped nuts are added last and the entire mixture is pressed into a pan and chilled before being cut into squares. Each square contains 94 calories and provides 1 fruit and vegetable serving along with 1 fat serving containing 5 grams of total fat and 1 gram of saturated fat.
This recipe provides instructions for making a low-calorie chocolate cream mousse. It involves mixing together chocolate pudding mix, skim milk and liqueurs, then letting it cool before folding in whipped egg whites and fructose. The mousse is then served in dishes topped with low-calorie whipped topping. The full recipe makes a chocolate dessert with only 150 calories per serving.
This recipe provides instructions for making a chocolate chiffon mold in 3 steps:
1) Soak gelatin in cold water and beat egg yolks with cocoa, salt, and milk until thick. Cook mixture over simmering water and add vanilla, chocolate extract, and artificial sweetener.
2) Fold beaten egg whites into partially thickened chocolate mixture and spoon into a mold lined with ladyfinger halves.
3) Chill mold for 3-4 hours until set, then unmold and slice into 6 servings along with 2 ladyfinger halves each. Each serving contains 103 calories.
This recipe provides a chocolate banana supreme shake that contains 1 protein, 1 fat, 1 fruit, and 1 milk exchange. To make it, diet chocolate soda is frozen in an ice cube tray and combined in a blender with half a frozen banana, chocolate shake mix, and frozen peanut butter until smooth and thick. The resulting shake contains one serving and provides a filling snack or dessert while staying within weight watchers points.
This recipe combines ground beef or turkey, macaroni, green beans, tomatoes, chili peppers, and cheese to create a hearty chili macaroni dish. The meat and vegetables are simmered together with seasonings like chili powder and garlic salt before the macaroni and beans are added to cook until tender. The casserole is then served topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
Chicken wings gumbo_style_from_tony_burkeChef Central
This recipe is for chicken wings cooked gumbo style. It involves browning chicken wings, bacon, bell peppers, and celery. Ground beef, tomatoes, chicken broth, and spices are then added and simmered. Later, lima beans and corn are added to cook through. The finished gumbo is served over steamed rice and topped with the reserved bacon.
This document provides a recipe for chicken soup. It includes instructions to simmer chicken carcasses, bones, and giblets in water for half an hour before adding chopped vegetables like parsnips, carrots, swede, onion, celery and parsley stems. The soup simmers for two hours then strains, reserving the carrots and giblets. Salt is added to taste before returning the sliced carrots and giblets. Fine noodles are separately boiled and added to soup plates before ladling the hot broth over top. The soup is served sprinkled with chopped parsley.
This recipe provides a low-calorie chicken pate made by blending cooked chicken, Neufchatel cheese, onion, sherry, mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce, nutmeg, and paprika. The blended mixture is poured into a mold and chilled overnight before being unmolded and sprinkled with paprika to serve with crackers or toast. Each tablespoon contains only 28 calories.
5 proven ways to safely make positive life changes
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5 Proven Ways to Safely Make Positive Life Changes
One of the most important aspects of living a healthy and prosperous life is understanding
"risk." By this I mean knowing how to understand and analyze situations in life that affect
health. Being able to accurately weigh benefits and risks when making health decisions is
very important! Too often decisions are based on incomplete or inaccurate information and
this is a huge mistake with significant consequences!
Failure to accurately assess risk keeps people locked in all kinds of unhealthy situations
including poor eating and exercise habits (lifestyle), relationships and jobs. Sometimes
people are just afraid to step out and make a change. They see "risk" in making a change
when the REAL risk comes from NOT making a change. From my perspective, living with the
stress, unhappiness and frustration of indecision and poor health is the greatest risk of all,
and one that is definitely not worth taking!
Accessing "risk" is nothing more than collecting information, weighing the alternatives and
then making appropriate decisions based on the information.
Some risks to our health are more "real" than others. For example, it is common knowledge
that obesity is associated with a wide variety of health problems. On the other hand, there
are some health risks that are so remote we rarely think about them. On a practical level,
eating highly processed foods and avoiding a daily dose of fresh fruits and vegetables is
rarely considered serious. But, as too many have already discovered, the long range
consequences of this practice are real and devastating.
Failure to accurately assess risk limits us in many ways. We imagine the "risk" of talking with
our children about drugs, dating or sex and we put off having the "talk," even though the risks
of NOT talking are infinitely greater. Fear of flying and public speaking are two more "risks"
affecting millions of people. But practically speaking, these fears are unfounded. People ride
in cars every day, even though cars are far more dangerous than commercial aircraft! It's a
failure to accurately assess risk, and it limits our health, prosperity and pleasure in life.
The goods news is that failure to accurately access risk is reversible! The effects of those
decisions to eat inappropriately or NOT to exercise are, as the common expression goes,
"do-overs." We can effect positive change in our lives by following a few simple steps to
accurately access risk:
1. Accurately define your present situation and access your health "risks". Are you eating a
healthy diet? Are you getting enough exercise and good quality sleep? What are the
consequences if you DON'T change? Weigh the benefits of healthier living vs the potential
risks such as increased cost, inconvenience or discomfort.
2. What do you stand to gain if you change your present circumstances? Assess the "up-
side" potential. Too often we look only at the "downside" risk and forget the benefits. What
good things might happen if you take the risk and win?
3. Limit the "down-side" if you happen to make a wrong decision. Don't continue down a path
if it does not produce results. This is especially important when following weight loss
programs. If the pounds are not coming off or if the weight loss is only temporary, find a new
2. program! You not only want to lose weight, but want to sustain the weight loss for as long as
possible. Take steps to ensure this will happen. Clear, concise, realistic objectives will
definitely help.
4. Reduce your risk by being smart! Understand the situation and seek the advice of experts
in the field of health and nutrition. This includes finding and forming partnerships to receive
support and get good advice.
5. Have a fall-back position. If the decision you make fails to produce the desired results, be
prepared to take a long, hard look at the circumstances and be prepared to change what you
are doing.
Everything in life involves some element of risk. Driving your car, meeting someone new,
crossing the street...but we do them every day. Winners in life are willing to accept the risk
and continue on their way! Get involved, be smart about how you play the game, come
prepared for a few failures along the way, but don't quite. You will reap the benefits for your
effort and live a happier and healthier life. I like to remember the words of the great Winston
Churchill when he said, "Never, never, never give up!"
The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended
to medically diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Consult a health care practitioner before
beginning any health care program.
Emily Clark is editor at Lifestyle Health News and Medical Health News where you can find
the most up-to-date advice and information on many medical, health and lifestyle topics.