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We've reached that time of year when the average overweight American (which, as
you know, is most Americans) will start gaining about a pound a week for the
next five weeks (between the Thanksgiving Day holiday, November 25, and New
Year's Day, January 1).
Unfortunately, they will not lose that weight in the first five weeks of the New
Year, nor even in the 37 weeks after that, before the next Thanksgiving Day
holiday comes back around. Do the math and it's not hard to understand why so
many people suffer from overweight and obesity.
One way to avoid this eventuality is to pay attention to the many vital balances
that under gird health and wellness. Between now and the end of the year, these
Wellness Pathways will describe one vital balance per week, including:
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The Calorie Balance. In the end, weight gain comes to an imbalance
between calories in and calories out. This Pathway will recap our
recommendations for staying in balance.
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The Calcium Balance. People take calcium to avoid osteoporosis --
thin, porous, and brittle bones that tend to break easily. But calcium intake
may not be the problem. Too much animal protein can result in so much calcium
going out that the vital balance is disrupted.
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The pH Balance. One reason that too much animal protein can result in
excessive calcium loss is because meat, along with cereals, dairy products,
legumes, fish, and eggs, are acid-rich foods. Fruits and vegetables, on the
other hand, produce alkaline loads to help the body maintain a healthy pH
balance.
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The Fatty-Acid Balance. The problem with modern diets is not just that
they are high-fat, it's that they are loaded with primarily unhealthy fats,
including Saturated Fat, Trans-Fat, and other Omega-6 Fats. By eating more
Omega-3 Fats, we can bring this important ratio back into balance.
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The Potassium-Sodium Balance. Although some people are more salt
sensitive than others, everyone would do well to minimize or eliminate their
consumption of salt at the table and in prepared foods. But the ratio of
potassium to sodium in our diets may be the culprit behind high-blood pressure
and kidney function. We need to balance our consumption of salt with
potassium-rich foods.
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The Work-Rest Balance. All work and no play is not only a formula for
burnout, it's a formula for injury, illness, and even death. We need to balance
our exertion and recovery periods if we hope to stay at the top of our game.
I hope you will join me in the weeks ahead not only in the commitment to gain
little or no weight over the holidays, but also in maintaining those vital
balances for health and wellness.
Coaching Inquiries: Is your diet in balance? Are your workouts in balance? Is
your life in balance? How could paying attention to balance assist you to avoid
weight gain over the holidays?
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Email Bob.
May you be filled with goodness, peace, and joy.
Bob Tschannen-Moran
LifeTrek Coaching International
121 Will Scarlet Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23185-5043
U.S.A.
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