Dietary Program

Question: A reading program with bad dietary rewards? Pizza Hut used to have this reading program called "Book It" in which they try to get kids to read in exchange for free pizza. As a parent I'd like to ask...why would people reward kids with something harmful for doing something helpful?

Answer: Anything that gets kids to read is a good thing. If parents are doing their job and feeding their children healthy food the majority of the time, and are keeping them active, then one free pizza a month (or even one every couple weeks) is no big deal. It's ok to have some "bad" things now and then as a reward. As in all things in life, the key is moderation.

Question: i`m on a diet program right now, is eating french fries good for my dietary program?

Answer: no

Question: Does the dietary Supplement Lipo Fire have any banned substances that violate the NCAA drug testing program? I am just wondering if it is illegal to take these fat burning pills...

Answer: They appear to contain.. Caffeine, L-tyrosine, green tea, advantra-z, raspberry ketone and niacin. All of these ingredients are intended to naturally raise the metabolism and increase thermogenesis and most of them are proven to do so. Having proven ingredients is a necessary thing to look for and with them included, you can feel a lot more confident about the pills being effective. In other words a cup of coffee or tea with a meat sandwich would be a lot cheaper and far more tasty. It would be natural and would not be making wild claims as to what it can do for you. You can always email and ask them. There is nothing that increases metabolism and burn fat but exercise. No pill, tea, herb, whatever can do so. How they are allowed to make such claims I will never know. The bloggers are fiction. There are other lipo pills possibly with different ingredients and there are other pills with he word fire in their name. All of them are a waste of money, have no FDA approval and no medically proven track record. If you do decide to buy some find out exactly what ingredients they contain before you buy, if they are think they are going to make a sale they will give you info. Then Google each ingredient.

Question: Is it okay to use dietary supplements when i am on the air alert II vertical leap program?

Answer: 5'11" 160 7'8" reach. i just did air alert 4 for 3 weeks and have taken 2 weeks off since. i gained 7-9 inches to this day from the above. i was also doing strength weight training too. i can grab my colleges side rims. im convinced air alert and strength training work. i didnt have knee problems, probly cuz i was alos doing normal strength training. i dont care though, i dont have time to think about obstacles, i focus on doing to achieve a gain. if i hesitate because of what some people say i would never know for sure if it worked. since i see gains now and quickness gains, im gonna start all over from week 1, and finish the whole 16 weeks. im sure i will dunk after that.

Question: good dietary program for 6 pack? i am 6 feet tall, 15 years old, not muscular, but built in a way, high shoulders, good chest, but i have that last layer of fat that everyone hates, and i want to get rid of it. any ideas? please dont put websites on this, just put exact information. thanks :)

Answer: weight train at least twice a week with an upper body routine one day and a lower body routine on the other. run daily for at least 30 minutes. combined with a good enough diet over a period of 6-12 weeks you could see your abdominal wall with some definition. it's not easy if you have no idea about the nutritional side of things. it would be worth your while reading up on carbohydrates, cutting diets, obtaining a six pack, etc... and also, everyone is different, so what will work wonders for someone else may have the complete opposite effect on you. diet wise, your best bet is to adopt a vegetarian style eating plan, but add meat to your meals... so lots of vegetables and meats. avoid processed carbs like cakes sweets, biscuits, and anything else that contains refined sugar basically... losing body fat efficiently takes time and dedication.

Question: whats an easy dietary/workout program for an introverted 17yr-old? my best friend wants to slim down, but he loses his motivation fairly easily and leads himself off course. when he's really happy he can lose 10kilos in less than a fortnight, but he'll gain it all two-fold when he gets upset, coz every time he's sad he eats. i care about him very much and want him to be happy, but i can't seem to motivate him enough. he's prone to spells of depression, which i am normally able to help him with, but lately i have moved to a different island and now there's only so much i can do via phone and text. i REALLY want to help him understand that i'm here for him and that he can do this, with or without me being there. Please help me help him. . . So my question is: Are there any ways to help a 17 year old lose weight, if he doesnt get out much and isnt into sports (other than Wii Sports, that is)? his family isnt much for healthy dieting, so there is always something unhealthy to chew on in the house. any tips regarding that? thank you so much, people. i appreciate any help you can give me. malice? what's that mean? what source of evil. serious answers please. if that was supposed to be a serious answer, then i would appreciate it if you could put a little more effort into giving a few more details... thank you.

Answer: try the lil Jack workout http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKCGe2Ezris

Question: Does a certified dietary manager need additional education to do well? dietary manager certificate or dietetic service supervisor is only a one yr certificate program, Will this certification alone without additional education be able to make money and find a job when completed? no assocaites, no bach.....what would this certification enable me to do? How much would the salary be?

Answer: You should look into Appalachian State in NC. They have a good dietitian program. It cannot hurt for you to go for the four-year degree if it is in your field of interest. The page I have listed below also has good information on the job outlook and salary.

Question: What foods should I, a very thin (150 6'0) man eat while starting a new weight training training program? First and foremost I must say I know my body type. I am not like alot those people who think after doing a very extensive weight train program I will be big and muscular. I am 99% sure I will not get bigger. If anything I will be "cut" or more defined. I am one of those people that can eat anything (and I do mean anything) and never gain a pound(yea the kinda thing that all the ladies wish they could do). I need to know if I need to be eating pasta and chicken breast or pasta and veggies. I am seeking educational and expert advice on a dietary plan. If you can include some sort of intermediate workout plan for chest, biceps and triceps you will get bonus points.

Answer: Hello, The grass is always greener on the other side as they say-I'm able to add mass to my muscles but really fight off the fat-you're an ectomorph and are working to grow muscle. Here's some things I know work. In terms of eating anything and not gaining-there are weight gaining supplements-its a HIGH calorie protein drink that you can get at GNC or at Bodybuilding.com. In fact bodybuilding.com gives workout tips too. I'm not an employee of them-I just know the site is useful. Two exercises that add strength and size to upper body are dips and bench press. You likely already knew those-but let me tell you-there is no better exercise for working out almost all of your upper body than dips-the ones where you are suspended between two iron bars-your legs are bent at the knee behind you and you slowly lower your body down by bending your elbows and then raise your body back up. This is tough if you've never done it-or if you haven't done it in a while. There's a machine at most gymns where you can use weight to assist you in doing the dips if you desire the help. Curls and tricep pulldowns are good for your biceps and triceps respectively. The dips work your chest, your triceps, your trapezius, your biceps, and some of your upper back as well. A great overall mass builder and also relatively quick if you only have time for three or four sets of something. If you can do dips easily then there are belts that you can wear around your waist and attach weights to them. There's an exercise called Military press too that builds your shoulders-its basically pushing a straight bar with weight on the ends-like a bench press type bar up and down over your head while you hold the weight in front of you and you're in a sitting position. If you do these exercises-the ones that work on large muscle groups like the chest and triceps then wait forty eight hours before working them again. Recovery of the muscle is as important as the working of the muscle. Also eat protein at least within the first 30 minutes of your workout if at all possible-it really helps recovery. Eat a lot of chicken, beef, fish, egg whites or whole eggs, black beans, etc. Definitely consider the weight gain supplement. If you don't use that-then just buy a protein supplement powder they carry them at Wal Mart or GNC, or just about any grocery store these days. Look for ones that have at least 20g of protein per serving. Buying the cheapest one is not bad-sometimes people think they have to have designer protein. Also Whey protein supplements are better than Soy. Check that fact at the site I gave you. Good luck man-I've written an epic here-hope some of it helps. Peace, Dwight

Question: What is the best way to treat chronic constipation naturally? Like a good dietary program, or some products that can be used or taken daily and long run. Thanks!

Answer: Yes pupa.parva, you correctly have noticed, if you have a health diet - you kill problem with constipation naturally. Constipation is mainly due to poor eating habits, insufficient exercise, not getting enough fiber and not drinking enough water. Yes, constipation is quite uncomfortable and most everyone knows when they have it. One way to help get things moving is to increase your intake of potassium through eating foods it naturally occurs in. You remember your grandmother telling you to eat prunes to relieve constipation, right? Well that is because prunes are high in potassium! Potassium works wonders on the walls of the colon and helps to stimulate peristaltic action which makes your bowels move. It also helps to clean out layers of mucus and dried fecal matter that have built up along the colon walls. Other foods that contain potassium include: tomatoes, broccoli, cucumbers, kale, sesame seeds, wheat germ, brewers yeast, pineapple and cauliflower. Also you should include eating more fiber which is found in fresh fruit (bananas, apples, papaya, grapes and oranges), fresh vegetables, whole grains and pulses. You should drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water each day or juice. And exercise. Jason Homan

Question: Is GNC 7 day weight loss an effective product? I am interested in trying GNC's 7 day weight loss program but my wife is unhappy with the idea. She thinks that dietary programs are basically scams. Has anyone tried it and how did it go for you?

Answer: I would not say they are a scam.. I would just say that is not the healthy way to lose weight. What is easier is rarely healthier. These products will make some people lose weight, and they may kill some other people. I have read and heard some horror stories about those products.. Eat well, and exercise.. I bet your wife would not have a problem with that.. Check out this great weight loss program...

Question: What is the best dietary supplement to lose weight? I am going to start a work out program and want something extra to help lose weight. I will be working out for at least 1 hour a day. Something healthy and ranging in price from $0-60 dollars. And I'm a 22 year old female if that helps. Thanks!

Answer: A year ago, if someone told me that I would be happy with my weight in just over a month I would have laughed. Losing 30 pounds seemed so incredibly daunting – I was completely terrified of the process and thought I was destined for failure, so I never bothered trying. I was so completely scared of losing weight and the major change that it included. I’d tried things in the past, but nothing worked for me. I thought I was destined to have the extra weight on forever. I tried a weight loss program and was shocked to discover what an impact my hormones could have on my weight! Carefully following their special regimen, I was shocked to see how much weight I lost in a month. I was nearly at my goal weight already! They taught me exactly how to eat and control my diet, what to eat, when to eat, how to prepare it and how to think about food. Their fabulous system completely changed my life – I’ve never been happier with my weight, and I’ve never been able to think about food and the way I eat normally, and now I’m totally happy. I love my new body, and I am finally confident. As compared to all those weight loss pills and supplements, the weight loss program is a good alternative. It is beneficial for your health, it will help you lose weight efficiently, and it will offer long-lasting weight loss advantages. You will even be able to eat almost normally and still manage to lose weight. Read more info at http://www.powerfulremedies.com/safe-weight-loss/22-safe-weight-loss-tas-7611

Question: I want to start a running program to get in shape? Here is what I am thinking but have some questions along the way... To start... Run 1 mile every day. Gym Monday-Friday working on my muscles. I alternate upper body/abs then lower body so I am not working the same muscles every day. I also use the machines for most of this - Are free weights better or are the machines ok? As my stamina improves I will add distance - I will be running outside in my neighborhood so can add two blocks at a time. Ideally, I would like to be doing 30 minutes of running every day, probably with Fridays off. Any tips/suggestions would be much appreciated. Dietary advise also welcome.

Answer: Starting a running program is an admirable goal. There's no better aerobic fitness activity than running. First, if you haven't run before, I would suggest not starting with any preset distance goals. When I first started, one lap around the track made me feel like my legs were about to fall off. It took me several weeks to build up to a mile and a few months to build up to running 30 minutes continuously, so don't be discouraged if it takes some time to reach those goals. I would recommend running every other day at first instead of every day to allow your body to ease into this new activity. At first, I would suggest a run/walk program, where you alternate short periods of running with walking breaks. The length of time you run will depend on your fitness level. It may be a couple minutes of running followed by five minutes of walking to recover, it may be only 30 seconds of running....whatever you can handle is ok. Once you catch your breath and feel up to it, start running again, and repeat. What this will do is allow you to ease into your running program with less stress on the body. It will also allow you to extend your workouts beyond what you could do with just continuous running. As your stamina improves, you'll gradually increase the length of your running intervals and shorten your walking breaks until you're running continuously. Using the gym in parallel with your running is a good idea. It will help to develop the lean muscles that will improve your running and will also help to strengthen those areas of the body which are not heavily utilized in running, such as the upper body. Free weights will generally give you a more complete workout because you have greater range of motion and the surrounding muscles need to work harder to stabilize the weight. However, if you're new to strength training, I would suggest starting with machines because they're easier to work with than free weights. Definitely alternate muscle groups while strength training. Have days where you focus on upper body, core strength, and lower body and rotate them so that each muscle group has a day or two to rest and recover between workouts. Remember that your muscles get stronger on rest days....work days are where the muscles are torn down, rest days are where the muscles are rebuilt stronger. Bear in mind that running is going to put stress on your lower body, especially your knees and quadriceps. You will probably want to avoid strength training the lower body on days where you also run. Most important, take it slow to avoid injury and let your body adapt. Don't be discouraged when first starting out....if you stick with it, your stamina will improve steadily. Also, I'd suggest checking out some good running-related websites for more training information and tips. Here are my two favorites.... Runner's World (www.runnersworld.com) Cool Running (www.coolrunning.com) Good Luck!

Question: Can anyone suggest a website where I can check up on dietary supplements for fat loss and its disadvantages? I'm planning a weight training program soon. It was suggested that I start taking a supplement. I went to its website and read all the advantages. But now I think there could be disadvantages like health risks. I have gotten the ok from my physician. I would like to start taking the supplements to reduce fat while exercising with weights.

Answer: Here are websites that review the dangers surrounding weight loss supplements. Article on weight loss - Using supplements for weight loss. www.fatburn.com/article_show.asp?article_id=12 New Danger in Weight-Loss Pills www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/hl/nutr/vita/alert10302000.jsp Weight Loss Pills: Fact vs. Fiction www.mealsmatter.org/EatingForHealth/Topics/article.aspx?articleId=11 Dangers & Benefits of Chromium Picolinate www.hairlosssupplements.com/mineral-health-supplements/chromium.shtml Weight Loss Pill Information on MedicineNet.com www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=52039

Question: what is a good weight training-cardio program for a diabetic trying to lose 17 pounds by June 2008? Any dietary recommendations?

Answer: Assuming you want to lose the 17 lbs by the early part of June, you need to lose two pounds a week. Since you are on a set carb plan, you can closely watch your protein servings to make sure they are no larger than a deck of cards. In addition to your current activity, you need to add both cardio and weighlifting to reach your goals. I would say 4x per week should help you accomplish your goals. Cardio 60 min per workout and 30 mins for weights and stretching. Now go grab your gym membership card and get to it!

Question: Which is more harmeful: dietary cholesterol or saturated fat? I have read recently that dietary cholesterol isn't as great a contributor to cholesterol in "my" system as are dietary saturated fats. But, is that true (can I eat an egg every now and then?) or is it the saturated fats I need to worry about? I'm on a diet and exercise program to lose fat weight and replace it with muscle weight (mass).

Answer: Trans-Fat is Satan.. No amount is good for you.

Question: Is it possible for me to lose weight? Since college has started I am either too tired or too busy to really workout. Only days I really have are Friday. My workout plan is, Wednesday- Weekly hockey game. Friday (10 hours of tennis.) Is it possible for me to lose weight working out this little? I eat under my recommended calorie intake by around 200 calories every day that I don't work out .(I use a dietary program)

Answer: It is possible to lose weight with no exercise. I lost 7.5 pounds in the last month just by eating healthier. You need to cut out more calories though.