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How to Measure Weight Loss Without a Scale
Losing weight can be very stressful. If you have recently tried to lose weight,
then you probably already know that it can be incredibly challenging. Most
people that diet do not want to jump on the scale every single day in order to
find out how many pounds they have lost. Luckily, there are several ways for
you to measure your weight loss efforts without becoming scale obsessed.
Rings
A ring that you wear every single day can be used as a way to measure your
weight loss efforts. If you are successfully losing weight, then you will probably
notice your rings becoming looser and looser as time goes on. At one point,
your rings may even feel like they are about to fall off because you have lost so
much weight and in this case, you may want to consider getting them resized
so that you do not lose them. If your rings become tight, then you know that
your body has bloated up a little bit and it may be time to get back on track with
your diet and lifestyle changes. Rings can be a very accurate measure of your
weight loss efforts.
Belts
Although you probably already realize that jeans can be used as another way to
measure your weight loss efforts, don't forget about belts. One of the things
that belts have to offer that jeans do not is many holes. Sometimes when
people lose weight, they do not necessarily go out and buy a new pair of jeans
in the correct size, mainly due to financial reasons or the fear of gaining back
weight. Belts, on the other hand, can be worn by people of many sizes. A size
large belt, for example, may fit women pants sizes 9 to 15. The more holes that
you are able to skip, the better off your weight loss efforts are going. Once you
find that the belt no longer fits you at all because it is too big, you may want to
consider investing in some new jeans.
Bras
When most people lose weight, they lose it everywhere. With continuous and
successful weight loss efforts, your old bras may become a bit too large for
you. Once your bras become too big, it is likely that your shirts will also become
too big, but it really depends on the person that is losing weight. While some
people may lose weight in their chest area, they may not see an inch disappear
in their stomach area. Keep in mind that it is very important for women to wear
bras that fit the right way. If your bra becomes too big, you may want to
consider bra shopping in order to find the right bra size.
These are just some of the many different ways to measure your weight loss.
Although many people do not realize it, things that you wear, such as clothing
or rings, may be a much better measure of weight loss. The main reason is
because the scale can actually show that you have gained weight, particularly if
you have gained muscle while eating the right foods and working out.
Losing weight can be very stressful. If you have recently tried to lose weight,
then you probably already know that it can be incredibly challenging. Most
people that diet do not want to jump on the scale every single day in order to
find out how many pounds they have lost. Luckily, there are several ways for
you to measure your weight loss efforts without becoming scale obsessed.
Rings
A ring that you wear every single day can be used as a way to measure your
weight loss efforts. If you are successfully losing weight, then you will probably
notice your rings becoming looser and looser as time goes on. At one point,
your rings may even feel like they are about to fall off because you have lost so
much weight and in this case, you may want to consider getting them resized
so that you do not lose them. If your rings become tight, then you know that
your body has bloated up a little bit and it may be time to get back on track with
your diet and lifestyle changes. Rings can be a very accurate measure of your
weight loss efforts.
Belts
Although you probably already realize that jeans can be used as another way to
measure your weight loss efforts, don't forget about belts. One of the things
that belts have to offer that jeans do not is many holes. Sometimes when
people lose weight, they do not necessarily go out and buy a new pair of jeans
in the correct size, mainly due to financial reasons or the fear of gaining back
weight. Belts, on the other hand, can be worn by people of many sizes. A size
large belt, for example, may fit women pants sizes 9 to 15. The more holes that
you are able to skip, the better off your weight loss efforts are going. Once you
find that the belt no longer fits you at all because it is too big, you may want to
consider investing in some new jeans.
Bras
When most people lose weight, they lose it everywhere. With continuous and
successful weight loss efforts, your old bras may become a bit too large for
you. Once your bras become too big, it is likely that your shirts will also become
too big, but it really depends on the person that is losing weight. While some
people may lose weight in their chest area, they may not see an inch disappear
in their stomach area. Keep in mind that it is very important for women to wear
bras that fit the right way. If your bra becomes too big, you may want to
consider bra shopping in order to find the right bra size.
These are just some of the many different ways to measure your weight loss.
Although many people do not realize it, things that you wear, such as clothing
or rings, may be a much better measure of weight loss. The main reason is
because the scale can actually show that you have gained weight, particularly if
you have gained muscle while eating the right foods and working out.
There are plenty of self-styled fitness experts and gurus out there who claim to have the real
secret to making weight loss work. Some have good ideas, and some are complete quacks, but
all who claim to be the only ones with the true secret, are lying. These are the most important
things I can tell you as a real expert...
It takes discipline and effort. There is no magic pill that will give you the drive to just up and
workout. YOU have to be the one to do that. You have to battle the urge to sit on the computer all
day eating chips and crap, and you have to be the one to take that first step out the door and into
the street to start walking every day... You have to be the one to go to the weight room, get on the
treadmill, go to the gym, or your own room on the floor, wherever you chose to fight your battles
with weight. You need to take the first steps.....Baby steps, but make those steps. (exercises)
It's never easy in the beginning, You're going to have to work for it. Anyone who claims to have a
"light, easy solution to weight loss" is a liar. There is one weight loss program that I know of that
works for 100 percent of those who follow it: boot camp. Why do recruits into the Marines, Army,
Navy, police academies all over the world, football teams, etc. emerge in so much better shape
than they came in with? Because they worked HARD for it.
They were up early, sweating, pushing through their mind's barriers, continuing the workout
when they just wanted to quit. Men and women both. And it's worked. You can learn something
from these young recruits - that getting results from your workout is a matter of HARD WORK.
Nobody ever lost big weight numbers by putting in minimal effort on the treadmill while reading a
book and/or watching tv, or lifting pink 5-lb dumbbell weights. You have to push yourself It
happens in the kitchen. This is where the most important facet of your weight loss occurs. Your
workouts will amount to FAR less results if you continue eating fast food and potato chips, with a
side of ice cream, and loading your body with hydrogenated fats and high-fructose corn syrups.
Cut out the crap.
Learn how to cook recipes that are delicious involving foods that are fresh, raw and whole.
(recipes)
Eat lots of green vegetables. Replace fried and breaded meats with lean meats. Oh sure, you can
eat a treat once in awhile, and you still have to take in the right amount of healthy calories to keep
your metabolism going, but you can't make the UNhealthy calories the big staple of your diet
anymore. And remember to eat at least 5-6 small meals or bites of food per day - as cliche as it
sounds, it works.
It keeps your metabolism going.
And do not skip breakfast, if you can help it.....
And drink lots of water. (tips)
Your circumstances do not prevent you from putting in the work. Unless you are medically
diagnosed with a condition, do not blame your weight gain on genetics, birth control, or any other
medications or outside circumstances.
You are using them as an excuse to not put in the work, if you do this, and it doesn't take long
periods of time to work out - doing 10 minutes per day worth of sprinting can shape a person up
very quickly.
Money does not prevent you from eating healthy - eating healthy is actually cheaper than buying
junk food constantly.
There is no one program that cures all. There are many weight loss programs that can work for
you. All you have to do is put in the necessary work and discipline, and keep it going. It's all about
your own drive to succeed, and your own sacrifices and hard work. If you haven't found a
supplement yet, try the sample pack and find a solution... (click here)
secret to making weight loss work. Some have good ideas, and some are complete quacks, but
all who claim to be the only ones with the true secret, are lying. These are the most important
things I can tell you as a real expert...
It takes discipline and effort. There is no magic pill that will give you the drive to just up and
workout. YOU have to be the one to do that. You have to battle the urge to sit on the computer all
day eating chips and crap, and you have to be the one to take that first step out the door and into
the street to start walking every day... You have to be the one to go to the weight room, get on the
treadmill, go to the gym, or your own room on the floor, wherever you chose to fight your battles
with weight. You need to take the first steps.....Baby steps, but make those steps. (exercises)
It's never easy in the beginning, You're going to have to work for it. Anyone who claims to have a
"light, easy solution to weight loss" is a liar. There is one weight loss program that I know of that
works for 100 percent of those who follow it: boot camp. Why do recruits into the Marines, Army,
Navy, police academies all over the world, football teams, etc. emerge in so much better shape
than they came in with? Because they worked HARD for it.
They were up early, sweating, pushing through their mind's barriers, continuing the workout
when they just wanted to quit. Men and women both. And it's worked. You can learn something
from these young recruits - that getting results from your workout is a matter of HARD WORK.
Nobody ever lost big weight numbers by putting in minimal effort on the treadmill while reading a
book and/or watching tv, or lifting pink 5-lb dumbbell weights. You have to push yourself It
happens in the kitchen. This is where the most important facet of your weight loss occurs. Your
workouts will amount to FAR less results if you continue eating fast food and potato chips, with a
side of ice cream, and loading your body with hydrogenated fats and high-fructose corn syrups.
Cut out the crap.
Learn how to cook recipes that are delicious involving foods that are fresh, raw and whole.
(recipes)
Eat lots of green vegetables. Replace fried and breaded meats with lean meats. Oh sure, you can
eat a treat once in awhile, and you still have to take in the right amount of healthy calories to keep
your metabolism going, but you can't make the UNhealthy calories the big staple of your diet
anymore. And remember to eat at least 5-6 small meals or bites of food per day - as cliche as it
sounds, it works.
It keeps your metabolism going.
And do not skip breakfast, if you can help it.....
And drink lots of water. (tips)
Your circumstances do not prevent you from putting in the work. Unless you are medically
diagnosed with a condition, do not blame your weight gain on genetics, birth control, or any other
medications or outside circumstances.
You are using them as an excuse to not put in the work, if you do this, and it doesn't take long
periods of time to work out - doing 10 minutes per day worth of sprinting can shape a person up
very quickly.
Money does not prevent you from eating healthy - eating healthy is actually cheaper than buying
junk food constantly.
There is no one program that cures all. There are many weight loss programs that can work for
you. All you have to do is put in the necessary work and discipline, and keep it going. It's all about
your own drive to succeed, and your own sacrifices and hard work. If you haven't found a
supplement yet, try the sample pack and find a solution... (click here)
Celebrity Red Carpet Diet/ Runway Model Diet...
Okay, so how do most of the celebrities and runway models get themselves into
shape before going in front of the public today?? You have to look fabulous and
thin and that goes for both Males and Females!! Okay, so here is the real scoop
and the real deal. It does really start with what most would call the "healthy diet"
and then it is combined with an assortment of supplements. The supplements are
broken up into 4 weeks due to the fact most celebrities and runway models give
themselves 30 days to get in shape. Not like most of us who think it can happen in
a week, they can't take that chance of just thinking they have to see these results
and see them within those 30 days.
A healthy diet is not nearly as difficult as most people imagine it to be. In fact,
many people shy away from eating a healthy diet because so many negative
factors are associated with the word diet. Many kinds of diets can be bad for you
and difficult to maintain. However, a healthy diet is very good for you and should
become a way of life. A healthy diet can even help you extend your life by
lowering your risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes.
Maintaining a healthy diet does not necessary mean cutting down your food
supply if you are not looking to lose weight, it simply means eating right. Of
course when losing weight you want to watch your quantity!!!
The combination of supplements during these 30 days is the pops, the spray, the
shots and the BSP.
You eat the healthy meal plan below and you combine this regime to it and viola
you lose weight like crazy over a 30 day period!!!
In the morning the shot is put in the coffee, tea or smoothie etc.
You take 1 BSP and drink a glass of water and choose what you would like to eat
from the healthy meal plan below.
Remember to watch your portions and quality of what you eat counts!!
Within an hour before lunch or your next snack or meal....You drink 8oz of water
and have 1 BSP and one pop remember to always have another glass of water
after the pops to flush the fat and activate the hoodia...
You eat your lunch or snack ... by this time I know you are not really hungry.. try to
take 2-3 bites of something just to keep those old fires burning in your
metabolism...
The spray is only used in case you feel the need to cheat or for certain
cravings...The spray also contains hoodia and such, but once used it makes food
taste bad for an hour so usually your cravings pass and if you are a compulsive
eater and the food taste bad usually you don't eat it.
For dinner you always eat the lightest meal of the day!!
Here are some tips to help get you started:
Eat five or more servings a day of green, yellow, and orange fruits and vegetables.
They taste great plus they are loaded with antioxidants, which can help ward off
cancer and other diseases.
Make sure to include high-fiber foods in your daily diet.
Foods in this group include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans.
These foods will supply your body with necessary dietary fiber plus many other
nutrients that will help keep you healthy.
These foods will make you full plus they are low in calories.
Limit the amount of sugar, salt, and refined flour that you eat.
Cut back on products like white bread, soda, and potato chips.
Restrict your intake of red meat. Eating too much red meat can lead to high
cholesterol. Instead, eat more poultry and lean meats.
Instead of using butter and margarine, use olive oil and canola oil. It tastes great
and is much better for your body.
Do not consume more than 300 milligrams of cholesterol per day. Cholesterol is
found in dairy products, egg yolks, meat, and poultry.
Increase your intake of fish and nuts. They contain unsaturated fats, which are
good for you.
It is best to get your vitamins and minerals from the foods you eat instead of
supplements. Although they may be helpful, supplements are not nearly as
effective as eating a healthy diet. I take supplements and eat right, that is your
choice, (click here for good2thelastshop.com the best choice on the web for
vitamins and minerals)
Make sure to get enough calcium. The best ways to do this are by drinking skim
milk and eating low fat yogurt. Take a calcium supplement if needed.
If you consume alcohol, do so in moderation. Drinking alcohol can add hundreds of
empty calories. It can also lead to health problems.
Exercise three to four times per week. This exercise can be anything that keeps
you moving for twenty minutes or more.
If you follow these tips, you will be on your way to developing and maintaining a
healthy diet. You will soon feel better and look better. Once you get started, you
will find out how easy this new lifestyle really is.
What is a Healthy Diet?
What constitutes a healthy diet? This simple, seemingly obvious question has
generated one of the most provocative scientific debates of modern times.
Despite hundreds of millions of dollars invested in nutrition studies over the past
half century and thousands of papers published on nutrition in major medical
journals, such as The Lancet and The New England Journal of Medicine, the diet
debate rages. Why has it been so difficult to unravel the truth about healthy eating?
According to award-winning science journalist Gary Taubes, author of the
best-selling book, "Good Calories, Bad Calories," the controversy over the
modern notion of "healthy diet" emerged in the 1950s, spurred by the research of
a handful of charismatic and powerful figures, such as Dr. Ancel Keys. Keys and
his like-minded colleagues became convinced by a slate of studies that the
prevailing notion at the time - that a healthy diet was low in carbohydrates - was in
fact dubious. In its place, these researchers posited that a healthy diet should be
one that's low in fat and cholesterol. They noted the high degree of correlation
between high cholesterol levels and the incidence of so-called "diseases of
civilization" - namely type-2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.
Keys and fellow advocates of the low fat diet battled researchers - such as the late
Dr. Robert Atkins - who rejected the hypothesis that the low fat diet was healthy
and offered an alternative hypothesis that suggested that a low carbohydrate diet
was in fact the true "healthy diet." During the 1970s, these two schools of thought
on the subject of healthy diet battled for the hearts and minds of the scientific
community. Despite ample research that suggested that the low fat diet
hypothesis was not well confirmed (or at least was dubiously confirmed) through
laboratory and clinical studies, the low fat school prevailed, and the notion that "a
low fat diet is a healthy diet" became incorporated as dogma at institutions as
revered as the American Heart Association and the U.S. Surgeon General's office.
In the wake of this seismic shift, public health authorities began prescribing low
fat, high carb diets en masse. Curiously, data show that the current "obesity
epidemic" afflicting the United States corresponds very well with this
recommendation to eat more carbohydrates and fewer fats.
Advocates of the "low carb is a healthy diet" school, like Taubes, have a long way
to go to pierce the low fat dogma that has accumulated over decades. But
mounting research suggests that the low carb hypothesis may in fact be vastly
more correct and that a true healthy diet is one in which refined sugars and
starches are severely curtailed.
Okay, so how do most of the celebrities and runway models get themselves into
shape before going in front of the public today?? You have to look fabulous and
thin and that goes for both Males and Females!! Okay, so here is the real scoop
and the real deal. It does really start with what most would call the "healthy diet"
and then it is combined with an assortment of supplements. The supplements are
broken up into 4 weeks due to the fact most celebrities and runway models give
themselves 30 days to get in shape. Not like most of us who think it can happen in
a week, they can't take that chance of just thinking they have to see these results
and see them within those 30 days.
A healthy diet is not nearly as difficult as most people imagine it to be. In fact,
many people shy away from eating a healthy diet because so many negative
factors are associated with the word diet. Many kinds of diets can be bad for you
and difficult to maintain. However, a healthy diet is very good for you and should
become a way of life. A healthy diet can even help you extend your life by
lowering your risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes.
Maintaining a healthy diet does not necessary mean cutting down your food
supply if you are not looking to lose weight, it simply means eating right. Of
course when losing weight you want to watch your quantity!!!
The combination of supplements during these 30 days is the pops, the spray, the
shots and the BSP.
You eat the healthy meal plan below and you combine this regime to it and viola
you lose weight like crazy over a 30 day period!!!
In the morning the shot is put in the coffee, tea or smoothie etc.
You take 1 BSP and drink a glass of water and choose what you would like to eat
from the healthy meal plan below.
Remember to watch your portions and quality of what you eat counts!!
Within an hour before lunch or your next snack or meal....You drink 8oz of water
and have 1 BSP and one pop remember to always have another glass of water
after the pops to flush the fat and activate the hoodia...
You eat your lunch or snack ... by this time I know you are not really hungry.. try to
take 2-3 bites of something just to keep those old fires burning in your
metabolism...
The spray is only used in case you feel the need to cheat or for certain
cravings...The spray also contains hoodia and such, but once used it makes food
taste bad for an hour so usually your cravings pass and if you are a compulsive
eater and the food taste bad usually you don't eat it.
For dinner you always eat the lightest meal of the day!!
Here are some tips to help get you started:
Eat five or more servings a day of green, yellow, and orange fruits and vegetables.
They taste great plus they are loaded with antioxidants, which can help ward off
cancer and other diseases.
Make sure to include high-fiber foods in your daily diet.
Foods in this group include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans.
These foods will supply your body with necessary dietary fiber plus many other
nutrients that will help keep you healthy.
These foods will make you full plus they are low in calories.
Limit the amount of sugar, salt, and refined flour that you eat.
Cut back on products like white bread, soda, and potato chips.
Restrict your intake of red meat. Eating too much red meat can lead to high
cholesterol. Instead, eat more poultry and lean meats.
Instead of using butter and margarine, use olive oil and canola oil. It tastes great
and is much better for your body.
Do not consume more than 300 milligrams of cholesterol per day. Cholesterol is
found in dairy products, egg yolks, meat, and poultry.
Increase your intake of fish and nuts. They contain unsaturated fats, which are
good for you.
It is best to get your vitamins and minerals from the foods you eat instead of
supplements. Although they may be helpful, supplements are not nearly as
effective as eating a healthy diet. I take supplements and eat right, that is your
choice, (click here for good2thelastshop.com the best choice on the web for
vitamins and minerals)
Make sure to get enough calcium. The best ways to do this are by drinking skim
milk and eating low fat yogurt. Take a calcium supplement if needed.
If you consume alcohol, do so in moderation. Drinking alcohol can add hundreds of
empty calories. It can also lead to health problems.
Exercise three to four times per week. This exercise can be anything that keeps
you moving for twenty minutes or more.
If you follow these tips, you will be on your way to developing and maintaining a
healthy diet. You will soon feel better and look better. Once you get started, you
will find out how easy this new lifestyle really is.
What is a Healthy Diet?
What constitutes a healthy diet? This simple, seemingly obvious question has
generated one of the most provocative scientific debates of modern times.
Despite hundreds of millions of dollars invested in nutrition studies over the past
half century and thousands of papers published on nutrition in major medical
journals, such as The Lancet and The New England Journal of Medicine, the diet
debate rages. Why has it been so difficult to unravel the truth about healthy eating?
According to award-winning science journalist Gary Taubes, author of the
best-selling book, "Good Calories, Bad Calories," the controversy over the
modern notion of "healthy diet" emerged in the 1950s, spurred by the research of
a handful of charismatic and powerful figures, such as Dr. Ancel Keys. Keys and
his like-minded colleagues became convinced by a slate of studies that the
prevailing notion at the time - that a healthy diet was low in carbohydrates - was in
fact dubious. In its place, these researchers posited that a healthy diet should be
one that's low in fat and cholesterol. They noted the high degree of correlation
between high cholesterol levels and the incidence of so-called "diseases of
civilization" - namely type-2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.
Keys and fellow advocates of the low fat diet battled researchers - such as the late
Dr. Robert Atkins - who rejected the hypothesis that the low fat diet was healthy
and offered an alternative hypothesis that suggested that a low carbohydrate diet
was in fact the true "healthy diet." During the 1970s, these two schools of thought
on the subject of healthy diet battled for the hearts and minds of the scientific
community. Despite ample research that suggested that the low fat diet
hypothesis was not well confirmed (or at least was dubiously confirmed) through
laboratory and clinical studies, the low fat school prevailed, and the notion that "a
low fat diet is a healthy diet" became incorporated as dogma at institutions as
revered as the American Heart Association and the U.S. Surgeon General's office.
In the wake of this seismic shift, public health authorities began prescribing low
fat, high carb diets en masse. Curiously, data show that the current "obesity
epidemic" afflicting the United States corresponds very well with this
recommendation to eat more carbohydrates and fewer fats.
Advocates of the "low carb is a healthy diet" school, like Taubes, have a long way
to go to pierce the low fat dogma that has accumulated over decades. But
mounting research suggests that the low carb hypothesis may in fact be vastly
more correct and that a true healthy diet is one in which refined sugars and
starches are severely curtailed.
LOW-CALORIE DIET.-The low-calorie diet is useful in the treatment of obesity, but it may
also be used to control weight in medical conditions such as arthritis, hypertension,
diabetes, cardiac disease, or hypothyroidism. Aloss of 1 to 2 pounds per week is the
medically acceptable limit for weight reduction. A low-calorie diet consists of 1,000 to 1,800
calories per day. Calorie levels are determined by physicians and dietitians to help meet
specific individual patient weight-loss goals. The daily intake of proteins should be at least
0.8 g/kg of standard body weight. Supplemental vitamins may be ordered if the prescribed
diet is less than 1,200 calories.
Patients on low-calorie diets should be instructed by the dietitian (if available) or other
medical personnel knowledgeable in proper eating habits. The dietitian conducts patient
interviews to learn the patient's eating behaviors, usual portions, preparation of foods, meal
patterns, nutritional adequacy, exercise, and so forth. Individual programs should then be
recommended to assist patients to attain and maintain their ideal weight.
The Handbook of Clinical Dietetics, published by the American Dietetic Association, lists
the following formula for determining ideal body weight. For females, the basic weight for 5
feet is 100 pounds. Add 5 pounds for every inch over 5 feet. For males, the basic weight for
5 feet is 106 pounds, with 6 pounds added for every inch over 5 feet. Adjustments must be
made for body build. Reduce desired weight by 10 percent for a small frame; increase it by
10 percent for a large frame. Total caloric requirements are based on ideal body weight
plus activity.
Many patients on low-calorie diets experience hunger. To satisfy this hunger or appetite,
low-calorie foods such as raw vegetables, broth, black coffee or tea, and other
unsweetened or diet beverages should be provided. Water and sodium need not be
restricted unless there are cardiac complications or edema, and the restrictions are
ordered by the physician.
LOW-PROTEIN DIET.-As the name implies, the low-protein diet is made up of foods that
furnish only small amounts of protein and consist largely of carbohydrates and fats (e.g.,
foods such as marshmallows, hard candy, and butter). This diet is used in renal diseases
associated with nitrogen retention or liver disorders. Limited amounts of protein are
sometimes advocated in certain kidney diseases (such as chronic nephrotic edema).
Low-protein diets for renal failure are usually restricted in sodium and potassium, because
these two elements are not excreted properly during this condition. In some cases of
chronic renal insufficiency, the protein content of the diet is varied, usually between 40 and
60 g per day, so that there will be sufficient complete protein to maintain nitrogen
equilibrium.
In some metabolic disturbances, such as amino acids in the urine, protein restriction may
be of therapeutic value.
HIGH-RESIDUE DIET.-The high-residue (high-bulk, high-fiber, high-roughage) diet is
indicated in atonic constipation, spastic colon, irritable bowel syndrome, and diverticulosis.
This diet encourages regular elimination by stimulating muscle tone, creating softer and
larger stools that are more easily propelled through the colon, thereby reducing the pain
and cramping that accompany spastic colon or irritable bowel syndrome.
The patient is given a regular diet, with the inclusion of high-residue foods. The main
sources of fiber are whole-grain breads and cereals, bran cereals, fresh fruits, and
vegetables that are raw or cooked until tender. Whole grain breads and cereals that contain
wheat bran have a greater laxative effect than fruits and vegetables, because the bran acts
to absorb water within the colon, creating a bulk effect. Fiber intake should be increased
gradually to minimize potential side effects of bloating, cramps, and diarrhea. At least one
serving of 100 percent wheat bran cereal is recommended daily. Cereals such as raisin
bran, Bran Flakes(r), Shredded Wheat(r), and oatmeal may be used occasionally, but they
contain less than half the amount of fiber found in All-Bran(r) or Bran Buds(r). Fresh fruits
and vegetables with edible skins, such as apples and grapes, are higher in fiber content
than canned fruits or vegetables and their juices.
Dietary intake of refined sugars and starches should be decreased because they are poor
sources of fiber. Also, limit white flour products, refined cereals, pies, cakes, and cookies.
Too little fluid in the high-residue diet may cause dehydration and lead to constipation. The
patient must drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water or other fluids daily, particularly
when consuming the recommended amount of bran. Drinking too much alcohol, beverages
containing caffeine (such as coffee, cola, tea, and soft drinks), however, can irritate a
sensitive colon and can cause dehydration. When possible, use decaffeinated coffee. One
or two glasses of water in the morning help to stimulate peristalsis. Excessive intake of
foods like dried beans, fruits with seeds and skins, nuts, popcorn, and strong spices may
cause irritability, especially during the inflammation period of colon disease states. These
foods should be individualized to the patient.
When one is progressing from a low-residue diet after an acute infection or diverticulitis,
increase fiber in the diet gradually. Start by adding one serving of 100 percent bran cereal
and three servings of whole-grain bread to the low-residue menu pattern. Gradually
increase the amount of raw vegetables and fresh fruits to at least four servings per day.
LOW-RESIDUEDIET.-The low-residue diet is indicated in ulceration, inflammation, and other
gastric disorders (such as partial intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis). It is also used in
certain posto- perative states that affect any part of the GI tract, e.g., a hemorrhoidectomy.
Low-residue diets are also used in treating dysenteries of long duration.
The purpose of this diet is to provide non- stimulating, non-irritating, and easily digested
material that leaves little residue, thus avoiding mechanical irritation of the GI tract. Various
commercially prepared low-residue elemental diet supplements may be given to provide
complete nutrition.
LOW-SODIUM DIET.-A low-sodium diet consists of foods containing a very small
percentage of sodium, with no salt added in preparation or by the patient. It is impossible to
prepare an absolutely sodium-free diet.
The low-sodium diet is indicated when edema is present, in renal diseases, hypertension,
and certain cardiac conditions.
The nephrotic patient is often unable to excrete sodium in a normal manner because the
kidneys' retention of sodium leads to edema. Alow-sodium diet is thus indicated, with no
restriction on salt-free liquids. Such patients should be encouraged to drink 2,000 to 3,000
milliliters (ml) of low-sodium fluids daily.
The allowance of sodium in a strict low-sodium diet is 250 to 1,000 mg daily. The allowance
of sodium in a moderate low-sodium diet is 2,000 mg or 2 g. Regular diets with no salt
added contain 2.4 to 4.5 g of sodium.
Any diet in which the amount of sodium is drastically reduced has possible side effects.
The patient who is on this diet regimen must be constantly observed-particularly in warm
climates-for lassitude, complaints of weakness, anorexia, nausea and vomiting, mental
confusion, abdominal cramps, and aching skeletal muscles. Electrolyte imbalances can
have serious consequences. If you observe symptoms such as those described above,
notify a medical officer.
BLAND DIET.-Abland diet may be helpful for gastritis, hyperacidity, hemorrhoids, peptic
ulcers, and other GI disorders. Dietary management of patients with chronic ulcer disease
has been the subject of much controversy. Bland diets have traditionally been used for
these patients. However, experiments show that there is no significant difference in the
response of patients with an active duodenal ulcer to a bland diet. Known irritants to the
gastric mucosa include alcohol, black pepper, caffeine, chili powder, cocoa, coffee, certain
drugs, and tea.
Emphasizing how to eat is as important as indicating what foods to eat, since there are
individual responses to bland diets. Offer the following suggestions to the patient:
· Avoid worry and emotional upsets at mealtime
· Chew food well and eat slowly
· Rest before and after meals
· Avoid foods of extreme temperatures
If fruits and juices between meals cause distress, try including them with meals. Meals
must be kept small to reduce gastric acidity and distention. Among foods to avoid in the
bland diet are
· fatty meats,
· fried foods,
· whole-grain breads and cereals,
· dried beans and peas,
· cabbage-family vegetables,
· chocolate,
· nuts and seeds, and
· carbonated beverages, caffeine, coffee, and tea.
Patients on a bland diet may use spices and condiments such as allspice, cinnamon, mace,
paprika, sage, thyme, catsup, cranberry or mint jelly, and extract and flavorings without
chocolate or vinegar.
The bland diet allows a more liberal food selection than other restrictive diets. This diet
reduces the number of meals to three, and increases the quantity of foods given.
Individualize the diet to the patient.
The "Regular-No Stimulants Diet" (also called "liberal bland"), a type of bland diet,
eliminates only those items that have been shown scientifically to irritate the gastric
mucosa (i.e., alcohol, black pepper, caffeine, chili powder, cocoa, coffee, certain drugs, and
tea).
Decaffeinated coffee may be restricted in most types of bland diets. Recent studies show
that it causes increased gastric acid secretion and esophageal pressure causing gastric
acid reflux in the esophagus. Decaffeinated coffee is only offered on the bland diet and the
regular-no stimulants diet if it is tolerated by the patient.
Chronic and excessive use of antacids to treat hyperacidity and related conditions may
result in thiamin deficiency, presumably because of alkaline destruction of thiamin within
the bowel lumen. Excessive intake of milk with antacids may cause systemic alkalosis and
hypercalcemia. Milk may be contraindicated in patients with allergic reactions or lactose
intolerance.
LOW-CARBOHYDRATE, HIGH-PROTEIN DIET.-Alow-carbohydrate, high-protein diet is used
in the treatment of hypoglycemia. This diet limits simple carbohydrates that are quickly
absorbed into the blood. Amarked rise in blood sugar stimulates the yes"> pancreas to
overproduce insulin, which leads to a hypoglycemic state as too much sugar is transported
out of the blood.
Individualize the diet to the patient, since hypoglycemic reactions may occur at any time
for various reasons. For example, meal skipping, inadequate calorie intake with excessive
energy expenditure, and drinking alcohol may precipitate a low-blood-sugar reaction.
The foods may be divided into three to six or more small meals. Liberal amounts of protein
and fat are used, as they are more slowly digested and absorbed. The diet includes meats,
fish, poultry, cheese, eggs, fats, low-starch vegetables, and limited amounts of
unsweetened fruit and juices, breads, cereals, and high-starch-content vegetables (like
corn, peas, and potatoes). Because milk contains the sugar lactose, limit it to 2 cups a day
for an adult.
Sweets such as candy, sugar, jams, jellies, soft drinks, and pastries should be avoided to
help prevent hypoglycemic reactions. They should be consumed only when necessary to
quickly increase blood-sugar levels during a hypoglycemic reaction. If reactions are
frequent, it is helpful to carry hard candy for quick and easy use. Handy high-protein snacks
to help prevent hypoglycemic reactions may include cheese, peanut butter, milk, and
hard-boiled eggs.
SUMMARY
Fulfilling the daily requirement of eating a wide variety of foods, in the correct amounts,
will contribute directly to a healthy lifestyle. Well-nourished crewmembers with good
health are much more able to resist infections, are able to sleep soundly and awake with a
pleasant demeanor. By using your knowledge of diet therapy and nutrition to train and treat
your crew, your job will be made significantly easier.
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also be used to control weight in medical conditions such as arthritis, hypertension,
diabetes, cardiac disease, or hypothyroidism. Aloss of 1 to 2 pounds per week is the
medically acceptable limit for weight reduction. A low-calorie diet consists of 1,000 to 1,800
calories per day. Calorie levels are determined by physicians and dietitians to help meet
specific individual patient weight-loss goals. The daily intake of proteins should be at least
0.8 g/kg of standard body weight. Supplemental vitamins may be ordered if the prescribed
diet is less than 1,200 calories.
Patients on low-calorie diets should be instructed by the dietitian (if available) or other
medical personnel knowledgeable in proper eating habits. The dietitian conducts patient
interviews to learn the patient's eating behaviors, usual portions, preparation of foods, meal
patterns, nutritional adequacy, exercise, and so forth. Individual programs should then be
recommended to assist patients to attain and maintain their ideal weight.
The Handbook of Clinical Dietetics, published by the American Dietetic Association, lists
the following formula for determining ideal body weight. For females, the basic weight for 5
feet is 100 pounds. Add 5 pounds for every inch over 5 feet. For males, the basic weight for
5 feet is 106 pounds, with 6 pounds added for every inch over 5 feet. Adjustments must be
made for body build. Reduce desired weight by 10 percent for a small frame; increase it by
10 percent for a large frame. Total caloric requirements are based on ideal body weight
plus activity.
Many patients on low-calorie diets experience hunger. To satisfy this hunger or appetite,
low-calorie foods such as raw vegetables, broth, black coffee or tea, and other
unsweetened or diet beverages should be provided. Water and sodium need not be
restricted unless there are cardiac complications or edema, and the restrictions are
ordered by the physician.
LOW-PROTEIN DIET.-As the name implies, the low-protein diet is made up of foods that
furnish only small amounts of protein and consist largely of carbohydrates and fats (e.g.,
foods such as marshmallows, hard candy, and butter). This diet is used in renal diseases
associated with nitrogen retention or liver disorders. Limited amounts of protein are
sometimes advocated in certain kidney diseases (such as chronic nephrotic edema).
Low-protein diets for renal failure are usually restricted in sodium and potassium, because
these two elements are not excreted properly during this condition. In some cases of
chronic renal insufficiency, the protein content of the diet is varied, usually between 40 and
60 g per day, so that there will be sufficient complete protein to maintain nitrogen
equilibrium.
In some metabolic disturbances, such as amino acids in the urine, protein restriction may
be of therapeutic value.
HIGH-RESIDUE DIET.-The high-residue (high-bulk, high-fiber, high-roughage) diet is
indicated in atonic constipation, spastic colon, irritable bowel syndrome, and diverticulosis.
This diet encourages regular elimination by stimulating muscle tone, creating softer and
larger stools that are more easily propelled through the colon, thereby reducing the pain
and cramping that accompany spastic colon or irritable bowel syndrome.
The patient is given a regular diet, with the inclusion of high-residue foods. The main
sources of fiber are whole-grain breads and cereals, bran cereals, fresh fruits, and
vegetables that are raw or cooked until tender. Whole grain breads and cereals that contain
wheat bran have a greater laxative effect than fruits and vegetables, because the bran acts
to absorb water within the colon, creating a bulk effect. Fiber intake should be increased
gradually to minimize potential side effects of bloating, cramps, and diarrhea. At least one
serving of 100 percent wheat bran cereal is recommended daily. Cereals such as raisin
bran, Bran Flakes(r), Shredded Wheat(r), and oatmeal may be used occasionally, but they
contain less than half the amount of fiber found in All-Bran(r) or Bran Buds(r). Fresh fruits
and vegetables with edible skins, such as apples and grapes, are higher in fiber content
than canned fruits or vegetables and their juices.
Dietary intake of refined sugars and starches should be decreased because they are poor
sources of fiber. Also, limit white flour products, refined cereals, pies, cakes, and cookies.
Too little fluid in the high-residue diet may cause dehydration and lead to constipation. The
patient must drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water or other fluids daily, particularly
when consuming the recommended amount of bran. Drinking too much alcohol, beverages
containing caffeine (such as coffee, cola, tea, and soft drinks), however, can irritate a
sensitive colon and can cause dehydration. When possible, use decaffeinated coffee. One
or two glasses of water in the morning help to stimulate peristalsis. Excessive intake of
foods like dried beans, fruits with seeds and skins, nuts, popcorn, and strong spices may
cause irritability, especially during the inflammation period of colon disease states. These
foods should be individualized to the patient.
When one is progressing from a low-residue diet after an acute infection or diverticulitis,
increase fiber in the diet gradually. Start by adding one serving of 100 percent bran cereal
and three servings of whole-grain bread to the low-residue menu pattern. Gradually
increase the amount of raw vegetables and fresh fruits to at least four servings per day.
LOW-RESIDUEDIET.-The low-residue diet is indicated in ulceration, inflammation, and other
gastric disorders (such as partial intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis). It is also used in
certain posto- perative states that affect any part of the GI tract, e.g., a hemorrhoidectomy.
Low-residue diets are also used in treating dysenteries of long duration.
The purpose of this diet is to provide non- stimulating, non-irritating, and easily digested
material that leaves little residue, thus avoiding mechanical irritation of the GI tract. Various
commercially prepared low-residue elemental diet supplements may be given to provide
complete nutrition.
LOW-SODIUM DIET.-A low-sodium diet consists of foods containing a very small
percentage of sodium, with no salt added in preparation or by the patient. It is impossible to
prepare an absolutely sodium-free diet.
The low-sodium diet is indicated when edema is present, in renal diseases, hypertension,
and certain cardiac conditions.
The nephrotic patient is often unable to excrete sodium in a normal manner because the
kidneys' retention of sodium leads to edema. Alow-sodium diet is thus indicated, with no
restriction on salt-free liquids. Such patients should be encouraged to drink 2,000 to 3,000
milliliters (ml) of low-sodium fluids daily.
The allowance of sodium in a strict low-sodium diet is 250 to 1,000 mg daily. The allowance
of sodium in a moderate low-sodium diet is 2,000 mg or 2 g. Regular diets with no salt
added contain 2.4 to 4.5 g of sodium.
Any diet in which the amount of sodium is drastically reduced has possible side effects.
The patient who is on this diet regimen must be constantly observed-particularly in warm
climates-for lassitude, complaints of weakness, anorexia, nausea and vomiting, mental
confusion, abdominal cramps, and aching skeletal muscles. Electrolyte imbalances can
have serious consequences. If you observe symptoms such as those described above,
notify a medical officer.
BLAND DIET.-Abland diet may be helpful for gastritis, hyperacidity, hemorrhoids, peptic
ulcers, and other GI disorders. Dietary management of patients with chronic ulcer disease
has been the subject of much controversy. Bland diets have traditionally been used for
these patients. However, experiments show that there is no significant difference in the
response of patients with an active duodenal ulcer to a bland diet. Known irritants to the
gastric mucosa include alcohol, black pepper, caffeine, chili powder, cocoa, coffee, certain
drugs, and tea.
Emphasizing how to eat is as important as indicating what foods to eat, since there are
individual responses to bland diets. Offer the following suggestions to the patient:
· Avoid worry and emotional upsets at mealtime
· Chew food well and eat slowly
· Rest before and after meals
· Avoid foods of extreme temperatures
If fruits and juices between meals cause distress, try including them with meals. Meals
must be kept small to reduce gastric acidity and distention. Among foods to avoid in the
bland diet are
· fatty meats,
· fried foods,
· whole-grain breads and cereals,
· dried beans and peas,
· cabbage-family vegetables,
· chocolate,
· nuts and seeds, and
· carbonated beverages, caffeine, coffee, and tea.
Patients on a bland diet may use spices and condiments such as allspice, cinnamon, mace,
paprika, sage, thyme, catsup, cranberry or mint jelly, and extract and flavorings without
chocolate or vinegar.
The bland diet allows a more liberal food selection than other restrictive diets. This diet
reduces the number of meals to three, and increases the quantity of foods given.
Individualize the diet to the patient.
The "Regular-No Stimulants Diet" (also called "liberal bland"), a type of bland diet,
eliminates only those items that have been shown scientifically to irritate the gastric
mucosa (i.e., alcohol, black pepper, caffeine, chili powder, cocoa, coffee, certain drugs, and
tea).
Decaffeinated coffee may be restricted in most types of bland diets. Recent studies show
that it causes increased gastric acid secretion and esophageal pressure causing gastric
acid reflux in the esophagus. Decaffeinated coffee is only offered on the bland diet and the
regular-no stimulants diet if it is tolerated by the patient.
Chronic and excessive use of antacids to treat hyperacidity and related conditions may
result in thiamin deficiency, presumably because of alkaline destruction of thiamin within
the bowel lumen. Excessive intake of milk with antacids may cause systemic alkalosis and
hypercalcemia. Milk may be contraindicated in patients with allergic reactions or lactose
intolerance.
LOW-CARBOHYDRATE, HIGH-PROTEIN DIET.-Alow-carbohydrate, high-protein diet is used
in the treatment of hypoglycemia. This diet limits simple carbohydrates that are quickly
absorbed into the blood. Amarked rise in blood sugar stimulates the yes"> pancreas to
overproduce insulin, which leads to a hypoglycemic state as too much sugar is transported
out of the blood.
Individualize the diet to the patient, since hypoglycemic reactions may occur at any time
for various reasons. For example, meal skipping, inadequate calorie intake with excessive
energy expenditure, and drinking alcohol may precipitate a low-blood-sugar reaction.
The foods may be divided into three to six or more small meals. Liberal amounts of protein
and fat are used, as they are more slowly digested and absorbed. The diet includes meats,
fish, poultry, cheese, eggs, fats, low-starch vegetables, and limited amounts of
unsweetened fruit and juices, breads, cereals, and high-starch-content vegetables (like
corn, peas, and potatoes). Because milk contains the sugar lactose, limit it to 2 cups a day
for an adult.
Sweets such as candy, sugar, jams, jellies, soft drinks, and pastries should be avoided to
help prevent hypoglycemic reactions. They should be consumed only when necessary to
quickly increase blood-sugar levels during a hypoglycemic reaction. If reactions are
frequent, it is helpful to carry hard candy for quick and easy use. Handy high-protein snacks
to help prevent hypoglycemic reactions may include cheese, peanut butter, milk, and
hard-boiled eggs.
SUMMARY
Fulfilling the daily requirement of eating a wide variety of foods, in the correct amounts,
will contribute directly to a healthy lifestyle. Well-nourished crewmembers with good
health are much more able to resist infections, are able to sleep soundly and awake with a
pleasant demeanor. By using your knowledge of diet therapy and nutrition to train and treat
your crew, your job will be made significantly easier.
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