Comments on: Focus on Fitness http://www.jdroth.com/focus-on-fitness/ Relishing the richness of life Sat, 18 May 2013 10:36:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: homerica7 http://www.jdroth.com/focus-on-fitness/#comment-5291 homerica7 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 19:47:33 +0000 http://www.jdroth.com/?p=406#comment-5291 @Bella, can you provide a link that says this? I've been reading Mark's Daily Apple for years and I have never seen that recommendation. He usually focuses his actual products towards athletes. In general, I would say he recommends copious amounts of vegetables (i.e. Big Ass Salad), but says not to be afraid of fats (except trans-fats and fats with large amounts of Omega-6 fatty acids), and if you need to eat carbs, stay away from wheat and other gluten-based carbs. He also recommends avoiding processed food and trying to eat grass-fed, free range meats. @ Tyler, while his approach is paleo-based, he includes numerous links in the articles to the studies from which he bases his approach. It is absolutely "science-based". For example, scroll down to the the question about first aid (http://www.marksdailyapple.com/antibiotic-ointments/#axzz2JrnffThZ). There are numerous links to books and scientific studies in that article alone. If you don't agree with the principles, that is fine, but I would hardly say the approach is not science-based. @Bella, can you provide a link that says this? I’ve been reading Mark’s Daily Apple for years and I have never seen that recommendation. He usually focuses his actual products towards athletes. In general, I would say he recommends copious amounts of vegetables (i.e. Big Ass Salad), but says not to be afraid of fats (except trans-fats and fats with large amounts of Omega-6 fatty acids), and if you need to eat carbs, stay away from wheat and other gluten-based carbs. He also recommends avoiding processed food and trying to eat grass-fed, free range meats.

@ Tyler, while his approach is paleo-based, he includes numerous links in the articles to the studies from which he bases his approach. It is absolutely “science-based”. For example, scroll down to the the question about first aid (http://www.marksdailyapple.com/antibiotic-ointments/#axzz2JrnffThZ). There are numerous links to books and scientific studies in that article alone. If you don’t agree with the principles, that is fine, but I would hardly say the approach is not science-based.

]]> By: Detox - More Than Money http://www.jdroth.com/focus-on-fitness/#comment-4650 Detox - More Than Money Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:45:18 +0000 http://www.jdroth.com/?p=406#comment-4650 [...] updates. Or, if you'd prefer, subscribe to the RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!As part of my renewed focus on fitness, I’m doing a 30-day detox. Since January 6th, I’ve had no caffeine, no alcohol, and no [...] [...] updates. Or, if you'd prefer, subscribe to the RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!As part of my renewed focus on fitness, I’m doing a 30-day detox. Since January 6th, I’ve had no caffeine, no alcohol, and no [...]

]]> By: bon http://www.jdroth.com/focus-on-fitness/#comment-3519 bon Tue, 15 Jan 2013 02:46:37 +0000 http://www.jdroth.com/?p=406#comment-3519 roiboos tea ("red tea" or "african red tea") is caffeine-free and tastes fantastic. Another great and healthy option is organic ginger tea. You can also start experimenting with simply pouring boiling water over different combinations of fresh herbs (rosemary, mint, ginger, lemongrass, tumeric) and maybe add a touch of honey roiboos tea (“red tea” or “african red tea”) is caffeine-free and tastes fantastic. Another great and healthy option is organic ginger tea. You can also start experimenting with simply pouring boiling water over different combinations of fresh herbs (rosemary, mint, ginger, lemongrass, tumeric) and maybe add a touch of honey

]]> By: Kathi http://www.jdroth.com/focus-on-fitness/#comment-3506 Kathi Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:58:36 +0000 http://www.jdroth.com/?p=406#comment-3506 Does anyone have experience with the "set-point" theory as it relates to keeping weight off? Supposedly if you can stay the same weight for 6-12 months, your body "sets" to this weight and it is easier to maintain after that... Does anyone have experience with the “set-point” theory as it relates to keeping weight off? Supposedly if you can stay the same weight for 6-12 months, your body “sets” to this weight and it is easier to maintain after that…

]]> By: stellamarina http://www.jdroth.com/focus-on-fitness/#comment-3504 stellamarina Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:25:10 +0000 http://www.jdroth.com/?p=406#comment-3504 mmmmm.....just had a look at the Wikipedia section you recommended. Actually now I understand now why he, as a heart surgeon, is so interested in alternative therapy....because he has seen it work from his wife's work. I think the fact that he is willing to check out all sides of the story is very good. I find some stuff just too new age and airy-fairy for me but I do know that some alternatives do work. ( I was a nurse many years ago) The mind-body connection is a big part of health. mmmmm…..just had a look at the Wikipedia section you recommended. Actually now I understand now why he, as a heart surgeon, is so interested in alternative therapy….because he has seen it work from his wife’s work. I think the fact that he is willing to check out all sides of the story is very good. I find some stuff just too new age and airy-fairy for me but I do know that some alternatives do work. ( I was a nurse many years ago) The mind-body connection is a big part of health.

]]> By: Olga King http://www.jdroth.com/focus-on-fitness/#comment-3498 Olga King Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:42:24 +0000 http://www.jdroth.com/?p=406#comment-3498 To re-set the taste buds I would recommend Whole30 plan. My sugar-addicted husband (pancakes, cereal, PBJ and pasta kind of guy) is finding it extremely hard - yet fascinating. Way to go on no drugs though! I don't take stuff, but melatonin is my friend a couple times every week, so I can get at least 6 hrs of sleep (if lucky). Awesome to hear you re-committing to exercise! Any kind is a good kind, as long as you give it effort and are consistent. Limiting alcohol in the future - and salt from now on - should be good for body composition AND health. To re-set the taste buds I would recommend Whole30 plan. My sugar-addicted husband (pancakes, cereal, PBJ and pasta kind of guy) is finding it extremely hard – yet fascinating. Way to go on no drugs though! I don’t take stuff, but melatonin is my friend a couple times every week, so I can get at least 6 hrs of sleep (if lucky). Awesome to hear you re-committing to exercise! Any kind is a good kind, as long as you give it effort and are consistent. Limiting alcohol in the future – and salt from now on – should be good for body composition AND health.

]]> By: Peter http://www.jdroth.com/focus-on-fitness/#comment-3481 Peter Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:00:37 +0000 http://www.jdroth.com/?p=406#comment-3481 Should steer away from anything that is "Decaffeinated" This is usually done by using chemicals to remove it. You can remove most of the caffeine yourself by steeping the tea in hot water for 20sec or so, then transfer the tea bag to your tea pot or mug and steep it again. That pre soak will remove most of the caffeine. Should steer away from anything that is “Decaffeinated” This is usually done by using chemicals to remove it.

You can remove most of the caffeine yourself by steeping the tea in hot water for 20sec or so, then transfer the tea bag to your tea pot or mug and steep it again. That pre soak will remove most of the caffeine.

]]> By: Tyler Karaszewski http://www.jdroth.com/focus-on-fitness/#comment-3452 Tyler Karaszewski Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:28:11 +0000 http://www.jdroth.com/?p=406#comment-3452 Go read the "controversy" section on his Wikipedia article if you're actually interested. Go read the “controversy” section on his Wikipedia article if you’re actually interested.

]]> By: stellamarina http://www.jdroth.com/focus-on-fitness/#comment-3430 stellamarina Sun, 13 Jan 2013 22:38:54 +0000 http://www.jdroth.com/?p=406#comment-3430 I do not know why everybody is giving Dr. Oz such a bad rap. I cannot but help think that they have never really listened to his advise or know anything about Dr Oz's background experience. Wish you well JD in your new year goals. I do not know why everybody is giving Dr. Oz such a bad rap. I cannot but help think that they have never really listened to his advise or know anything about Dr Oz’s background experience. Wish you well JD in your new year goals.

]]> By: Matt Henderson http://www.jdroth.com/focus-on-fitness/#comment-3416 Matt Henderson Sun, 13 Jan 2013 19:08:47 +0000 http://www.jdroth.com/?p=406#comment-3416 Hi JD, After reading Gary Taubes, "Good Calories, Bad Calories" and his easier-to-follow "Why we get fat", our family has been on the Paleo diet for 2.5 years. http://www.thisux.com/2011/10/01/a-personal-experience-with-the-paleo-diet/ My wife recently had a blood analysis done, and the results were so good that the doctor called her in to talk about it. In particular, she wanted to know about her diet. When my wife said we eat something called, "Paleo" (not very well known here in Spain), the doctor responded that she and her husband (another doctor) are also paleo (and acknowledged that it's a pity the information about low-carb diets isn't more wide-spread yet here.) Matt Hi JD,

After reading Gary Taubes, “Good Calories, Bad Calories” and his easier-to-follow “Why we get fat”, our family has been on the Paleo diet for 2.5 years.

http://www.thisux.com/2011/10/01/a-personal-experience-with-the-paleo-diet/

My wife recently had a blood analysis done, and the results were so good that the doctor called her in to talk about it. In particular, she wanted to know about her diet. When my wife said we eat something called, “Paleo” (not very well known here in Spain), the doctor responded that she and her husband (another doctor) are also paleo (and acknowledged that it’s a pity the information about low-carb diets isn’t more wide-spread yet here.)

Matt

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