Would it surprise you to know that "humans are programmed to be lazy and eat a lot when the opportunity arises".
Dr. Lorraine Lipscombe, an endocrinologist at Women's College Hospital in Toronto and research fellow at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) says this sloth and gluttony helped early humans save energy while coping with the uncertainty of when they'd have their next meal.
She told attendees at the Women's Health Matters Forum and Expo in Toronto in January 2008 that people today eat too much food and live much too sedentary lives. As the pounds pile on, there's a growing risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Now, how serious is the recent concern about Diabetes? Do you think all this media attention on Daibetes doesn't apply to you? In Ontario, Diabetes was responsible for one-third of heart attacks and strokes, two-thirds of amputations, and half of the patients starting kidney dialysis.
In the US alone, there are 20.8 million children and adults with diabetes - and many of them don't know it. Do you know if you're at risk for having or developing Type 2 Diabetes? Take this simple quiz from The American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org/risk-test.jsp
For the record, men's waists should measure less than 40 inches, and women's less than 35 inches. Obesity is the one risk factor that we can all do something about.
Don't eat out as often. Send me an e-mail and I will forward you a shopping list to take to the store with you. It includes foods for meals and snacks. Eat a higher quantity of healthy, fresh, quality foods - rather than limiting quantities.
Choose an activity that you can commit to doing regularly. Sign up for a local 10K and train with others, or join a fitness class series.
Lose weight slowly, 1-2 pounds a week.
And, of course, hire a coach. The accountability that comes with a weekly visit or phonecall is invaluable for keeping you on track!
Chek out my website at www.billiesinclair.ca for more info. And e-mail anytime! Billie
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