this is a very good article,gives you a reason to complate and to something
Ethel
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From: <LindainNanuet@...>
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Sent: Monday, October 15, 2007 10:18 PM
Subject: [OSSG-Protein] Research I came across


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> Ok...I'm posting this to multiple wls lists because this is really cool
information I came across while researching a paper (I'm currently working on a
dual master's program--Master's of Science in Nursing and Master's of Healthcare
Administration) on promoting employee-sponsored weight loss programs.
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> First, the importance of protein (which we all know about from a malabsorption
point of view) from another point of view...From an article written by a
registered dietician:
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> "Start your day with protein.? It increases the brain's production of
dopamine, a neurotransmitter that helps keep you alert."? (Just as an aside, too
little dopamine also contributes to depression so a protein-rich diet will help
manage depression--not from this article but from a conversation with my
psychiatric nurse practitioner.)
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> Second, from a University of Illinois study on the interaction of a
protein-rich diet and exercise...
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> " Everyone knows that a good weight-loss program combines diet and exercise
but a new study reports that exercise is much more effective when it's coupled
with a protein-rich diet.? There's an additive interactive effect when a
protein-rich diet is combined with exercise. The two work together to correct
body composition; dieters lose more weight and they lose fat, not muscle. The
protein-rich diet dramatically lowered triglycerides and had a statistically
significant effect on trunk fat, both of which are risk factors associated with
heart disease. Exercise helped dieters lose an even greater percentage of body
fat from the abdominal area."
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> Third, from the Diabetes Forecast magazine...
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> "Keep records of the food you eat. This technique has been shown to result in
the greatest amount of weight loss.? In a recent study, people who recorded
what, when, and how much they ate at least half the time lost more than TWICE as
much weight as those who did so infrequently."
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> Last but not least, from the Family Health magazine on the process of change
(which it seems that so many of us are struggling with):
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> "Learning about the process of change and understanding the stage you are in
can help you break an unhealthy habit. In other words, there is nothing wrong
with you. You aren't weak or lazy. Maybe you just tried to take action when you
were still at a stage where you were considering change. Health professionals
tend to take the approach that if they simply tell you to change, you will just
do it. Even if you successfully change for a few weeks, you may have trouble
maintaining your healthy behavior if your are not really ready.
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> "The six stages of change...
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> Pre-contemplation - "Get off my back!" If you don't see a problem with your
behavior, you're not likely to change. To resolve this stage, you need some
facts about the consequences of failure to change your behavior. It helps to
hear specifics about what needs to change and why. You may not be ready to jump
in yet but you might move on to the next stage and consider changing.
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> Contemplation - "I want to stop feeling so stuck." To take the next step
towards successful change often requires some soul searching. What is most
important to you? Are you giving your time and attention to your true
priorities? What's in the way of starting healthy behaviors or giving up bad
habits?? Identify the barriers that get in the way of changing such as lack of
time. List the pros and cons of making a change. There are always reasons for
our bad habits but see if you can make the list of benefits longer.
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> Preparation - "I need a plan." Setting goals and seeking out information and
resources to help you achieve these goals is essential for success.? Setting
small, short-term goals will help.? Give yourself time to make changes.
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> Action - "Here I go!" You are putting your plan into action. YOu have changed
your behavior for several months now.? It's still not easy. You have to watch
that you don't slip back into your old habits. Try to think ahead to situations
that might make it hard to stay with your plan and come up with solutions. You
realize that it is normal to have trouble meeting your goals all the time. You
don't get discouraged. You keep on trying. You share your commitment to making a
change with others and seek their support.
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> Maintenance - "Keep moving forward." You have successfully changed a behavior
for at least six months. You are still motivated and want to keep on track. To
stay focused, reflect on what has helped you meet your goals and build on these
strengths. Don't let yourself get bored.
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> Relapse - "Oops! Better get back on track." Sometimes you slip back to your
old habits. This is a normal part of the change process. Figure out which stage
you slid back to and try the recommended strategies. Think about how good you
felt when you changed your behavior. Take a different approach. See the relapse
as an opportunity to learn more about how you can change successfully.
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> "Change is a process. Carefully considering and planning change, rather than
leaping straight into action, means you will have greater success changing a
habit for good."
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> This is not meant to be preaching at anyone.? It's just stuff I found that is
helpful to me and I thought might be helpful to someone else.
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> Linda
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