blog #94 trend on the rise: baby food diet for adults?!

check out this video

While doing some of my usual food/health and nutrition research, I came across this video and felt compelled to post about it. 

The baby food diet is said to be created by celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson. The diet involves eating 14
servings of baby food a day followed by a healthy adult dinner. "I developed a cleanse where you can still eat and it's a lot of puree foods. I was very careful about the foods I chose to put in it," Tracy told.

A 6 oz jar labeled 'Third-Stage Foods' contains:



Calories 110, 

Fat 0g, 

Total Carb 25g
, Fiber 2g, 
Sugars 15g

, Protein 1g

I have heard of ...

"The Baby Food Diet is likely to inspire some good chuckles and grimaces as its popularity grows. From a nutritional perspective, the diet is clearly packed with veggies and fruits and thereby full of vitamins and minerals; and it does have the portion control element going for it too. As for its long-term ability to keep off any lost pounds? That still remains to be seen."

Want more info?  check this out

So How do you reach your goals the right way?

Follow a healthy lifestyle and document what you eat. I know it’s a pain to keep track of, but it really makes you aware of what foods might be sabotaging your weight loss. I heard a dietitian say on the Tyra Banks show a few months back say: 

"If you bite it; write it."

I like that. Catchy. I recommend keeping a digital log. Why not try a smartphone application? Check out my blog post about smartphone apps that help you manage your calorie consumption.

blog #93 treadmill rules

1. ALWAYS walk/jog/run at a one-percent incline at least. 

2. NEVER hold on to the treadmill. Keep your arms moving (no hands on hips, NO HANDS ON TREADMILL)

3. Running or jogging for 30 minutes is equivalent to walking for an hour

4. A brisk walk or light jog at a high incline really focuses on the back of the legs (hamstrings).

5. It’s OK to take breaks and try intervals (which are great for fat loss), such as running at a one-percent incline and then brisk jogging at an eight-percent incline.

Why?

1. Moving on the treadmill with at least a one-percent incline is most similar to real life. Anything under that is more like walking at a decline.

(check out this abstract)

check out this article from runner's world: 

“Research has shown that when you set the treadmill at a 1-2% incline, it will simulate the "intensity" of outdoor running (make up for the lack of wind resistance in outdoor running). “

I recommend increasing the incline and manipulating your speed to optimize your workout.

2. You are not burning optimal calories if you are hanging onto the treadmill. Decrease the speed/incline, or stop and take a break, but DON’T HANG ON. 

You burn more calories when you move more body parts, so pump those arms! The faster your arms move, the faster your lower body moves too. Try it. (please read my former cardio post) 

3. Walking is great exercise and should not be discounted. However, you have to walk twice as long to reap equivalent benefits of running.

4. A lot of bodybuilders and athletes trying to preserve muscle do this high-incline running, because it strengthens the hamstrings (back of thighs), which tend to be less developed than the quadriceps (front of the thighs).

5. I’d rather my client take a break then hang onto the machine. Mix up your workout constantly and cross-train.