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Corine Asks in Category Nutrition & Dieting: |
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Hello, |
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There is so much written about what we can and cannot eat that the whole industry fascinates me. Firstly I wanted to ask you what proportions of food you generally recommend people to eat. I am surrounded by people not eating carbs or eating food replacement meals. There is weight being lost but my instincts are saying that excluding any food types isn't a good thing to do. What are your thoughts? I do a reasonable amount of exercise (ju jutsu 2 or 3 times a week, some running and lots of walking) and am quite slim. I am putting a little weight on but I'm not anxious I just want to ensure I stay roughly the same. I eat really big portions, I eat really quickly and I'm often hungry after meals. I try to avoid processed food, take aways and snaking between meals. I would like some general no nonsense guidelines please. |
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My second question relates to working in the fitness/nutrition industry. I am doing a sports massage course and am interested in doing a nutrition course. I'm based in the UK so you may not be able to help but could you recommend a course or a way into the industry. I'd like to educate myself and then educate others because there seems to be so much rubbish written (i.e. one article said that if you drink milk you will become less able to make independent decisions because cows are herding animals!). |
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Any advice would be greatly appreciated. |
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Corine, |
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You have made interesting observations about health and fitness. Your instincts are right. People will lose weight on any program where they are finally focused on a goal and working actively toward it. |
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Also, it seems as if you are referring to the Atkins diet or some similar version, where they eliminate carbs. IT CAN'T LAST!!! It is not natural. It will never be a lifestyle change. Any weight lost will be TEMPORARY! |
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Eliminating food groups from the diet is never a good idea, and tends to lead to cravings and binging because the body will demand it and ignoring a demand will create an urgent drive until that demand is satisfied - kinda like sex. We can pretend we dont need it, and we can go without for so long, but at some point... we have to do something - even if it is to take matters into our own hands. Thank God for the institution of marriage! |
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Educating yourself on sound fitness information is a GOOD THING! The industry is very dynamic - meaning it is ever changing. 5 year old information is often OLD information in this business. Trainers have to keep up with what is new to maintain their certification. I must say I had never heard the comment about milk contributing to mental challenges - but hey - that is why it will be a good idea for you to get into the business. I know you are in the UK, but if you ever come to Tampa, Florida, I can help you get your international fitness certification. |
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All the best in health and fitness |
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Trudy Beerman |
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Health Coach |
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www.heatlhcoachplus.com |