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A mechanic was removing a cylinder-head from the motor of a Harley motorcycle when he spotted a well-known cardiologist in his shop. The cardiologist was there waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his bike when the mechanic shouted across the garage ” Hey Doc, want to take a look at this?”

The cardiologist, a bit surprised, walked over to where the mechanic was working on the motorcycle. The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a rag and asked, “So Doc, look at this engine. I open its heart, take the valves out, repair any damage, and then put them back in, and when I finish, it works just like new. So how come I make $39,675 a year (a pretty small salary) and you get the really big bucks ($1,695,759) when you and I are doing basically the same work?”

The cardiologist paused, smiled and leaned over, then whispered to the mechanic…

”Try doing it with the engine running.”

10 tips for easy weight loss

The following easy weight loss tips will help you lose weight in a health way

TIP 1 Find out how many calorie do you need per day

Daily calorie requirement [DCR]=body weight [Ib]*15+

Moderate activity [mins/day]*3.5

Since you wish to loose weight, your target=DCR-500 kcal

For instance, your weight 140 Ib and you perform 20 mins of moderate

Activity (e.g. brisk walking) every day.DCR of this example = (140 * 15) %(20 * 3.5) =

2100 + 70 = 2170 kcal.DCR minus 500 kcal ; it would be 2170 – 500 = 1670 kcal.

Therefore 1670 kcal is the target in this example to losing 1 ib (0.45kg) per week

TIP 2. Eat at least 3-5 serving of fruits and vegetables per day

Fruits and vegetables are packed with beneficial fibers, vitamins and antioxidants. They fill up your

Your stomach fast so you feel full earlier. They are also low in calories and help to keep your calorie count low.

TIP 3. Watch for portion size

One serving of pasta means ½ of cooked pasta. However, most restaurants serve a pasta dish with 4 serving of pasta!!! You do not need to finish and clean off the plate every time. You can simply ask to take home the leftover.

TIP 4. Do not skip meals

Eating small frequent meals help to balance your calorie intake throughout the day

And also keep your blood sugar level balanced. Instead of eating 3 big meals, try to eat 5-6 smaller meals throughout the day. Periods of extended fasting increases insulin resistance and may cause metabolic syndrome.

TIP 5. Go for wholesome fresh foods

If possible, purchase fresh foods and avoid package (processed)

and conventional foods such as fast food. packed and conventional foods are often higher in sodium and fat content. Many people are amazed that they can easily lose weight by packing a home – cooked lunch to work instead of eating out.

TIP 6. Don’t be over restrictive

Everyone has his or her favorite treats. Simply allow yourself a little indulgence, but watch out for the frequency and the quantity. Having a small treat once in a while can be rewarding to your weight loss experience. Cutting too much of your favorite treats usually lead to an early relapse.

Tip 7. Understand food claims and labels

A product with a fat – free claim does not mean that is low in calories. similarly a product as low-sugar or low-carb does not mean it is low in fat calories. Always read the nutrition table on the packing.

TIP 8. Watch for the surgary drinks

Juices , pop, cream and sugar in your coffee or tea all add up.

Opt for drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day. In addition to providing hydration to your boby, it will also help you fell full.

TIP 9. Keep a food dairy

Keeping a food diary helps you pin point your eating pattern and will enable you to easily modify it. Possible, have a registered dietitian your diary.

TIP 10. Exercise regularly

Most authorities recommend 30 – 60 minutes of physical activity a day to stay healthy. Also try adding weight – bearing exercise at least 2 times a week. This will help burn some of the unwanted calories.

(NOTE . 1 POUND = 0.45 kg)

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Weight loss surgery may be linked to deficiencies in calcium and vitamin D and bone loss, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

With the growing epidemic of obesity, many people are opting for surgical procedures to help promote weight loss. While these procedures result in significant and sustained weight loss and reverse many of the complications of obesity, this new study shows there may be harmful effects on calcium and bone metabolism.

“Our research shows that deficiencies of calcium and vitamin D absorption occur following gastric bypass surgery,” said Dr. Shonni J. Silverberg, professor of medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons in New York, N.Y., and coauthor of the study. “When analyzing hip bone density, we found that those who lost the most weight also lost the most bone.”

In this study, researchers evaluated 23 morbidly obese men and women who underwent gastric bypass surgery. Dr. Silverberg and her colleagues measured serum calcium, vitamin D, and parathyroid hormone levels before surgery and at three, six, and twelve months after surgery. Researchers also measured bone mineral density before and after surgery using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). One year after weight loss surgery, patients had lost an average of 99 pounds and had significant declines in hip bone mineral density (both total hip and femoral neck measurements).

“The calcium and vitamin D deficiencies may be due to the alterations in the gastrointestinal tract that take place during these procedures,” said Dr. Silverberg. “These deficiencies may be restored if the amount of calcium and vitamin D supplementation is increased appropriately.”

The findings from this study highlight the importance of assessing calcium sufficiency and skeletal health in the increasing numbers of individuals undergoing these procedures, said Dr. Silverberg. She adds that further studies are needed to discover how these findings relate to bone quality and fracture risk.

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Article adapted by Medical News Today from original press release.
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Other researchers working on the study include J. Fleischer, E.M. Stein, M. Della Badia, D.J. McMahon, M. Bessler, N. Restuccia, and L. Olivero-Rivera of Columbia University College of Physicians in New York, N.Y.

The article “The Decline in Hip Bone Density Following Gastric Bypass Surgery is Associated with Extent of Weight Loss,” will appear in the October issue of JCEM.

Source: Aaron Lohr