It is clear when exploring the research on obesity that people have no idea how many calories they are consuming (see my prior post on the topic Why you can’t be trusted for more info). What has happened is that the size and calories of our foods have steadily increased over the past few decades in an imperceptible way. In addition, the size of our population has also grown. What this creates is a situation where a new normal is created. We all judge what is normal by an evaluation of the world around us. If everyone around you is a healthy weight, then a healthy weight is normal. If everyone around you is overweight then overweight becomes the new normal. Continue reading “What 2,000 calories looks like…”
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
Since we’re heading into the depths of winter, I think it’s important to find for you some recipes to warm you up. I think the slow cooker is the way to keep you warm this winter. You throw a bunch of ingredients into the pot, turn it on, and crawl back in your warm bed for a few hours. That’s my kind of cooking! My wife found this one on www.gimmesomeoven.com. It’s a great high protein recipe that’s easy to put together with only 10 minutes of prep time. Enjoy!
This is what happens when you drink 10 cans of Coke every day….
It think it all started with the attempts by former NYC mayor Bloomberg to restrict the size of sugary drinks sold in the big apple. Like, many, the idea seemed ridiculous. I mean, what’s the difference between a large coke and a piece of chocolate cake? Calories are calories, right? I was inspired set off on a bit of a research project and came across some interesting literature about the difference between drinking your calories and eating them (you can click here to read more about that). I also became fascinated about the research on the difference between calories obtained from carbs vs. other nutrition sources. I can already feel your boredom. Ugh, there he goes again with all that boring science. I hear you. Continue reading “This is what happens when you drink 10 cans of Coke every day….”
The Weight Loss Counter Revolution 