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 Chantix, made by Pfizer (makers of Viagra) is a drug that helps smokers  become quitters.  This is not just any drug, but a drug that if successful can help decrease the 500,000 deaths each year related to tobacco smoke.    Studies have shown up to 44% quit rate at 3 months, which is far better than any other option out there.  I have had numerous patients quick smoking after being  put on this medicine.  I was shocked and dismayed to hear there may be a problem.  However, it appears the FDA is looking into reports of “erratic behavior” and suicidal tendencies.   As unfortunate as  it is that there have been problems, preventing 500,000 deaths each year is monumental and should be top priority.   I look forward to seeing what becomes of this.

FACT: 3500 calories is 1 lb of fat.  What is a calorie?  1 calorie is the amount of energy needed to raise 1 Liter of water 1 degree centigrade.

Do you count your calories?  I would not recommend it however, you should count the amount of calories your don’t eat.  Cutting your daily calorie intake by 200 to 500/day  will help you loose from 20 to 52 lbs over the course of 1 year.   1- 12 0z soda/day is 150 calories so you can see how it could add up quickly.

This is real important and few people know it.  If your body only needs 1500 calories a day to function, and you eat 2000 calories/day. At the end of 1 week, or 7 days, (7 days x 500 calories = 3500 calories) you will gain 1 lb of fat.   If you do this for just one year, you will gain 52 lbs at the end of the year.

The importance of art, art therapy and health is well known.  Artistic thought, expression and imagery plays an important role in healing of the human body, mind and soul.   Stanford Medical school even taught a course on health and art.  With this in mind, I must admit that I come from a family of artists.  My aunt painted murals in her own house and I have some of her work in my home.  In addition, I have “masterpieces” drawn by my grandmother and  aluminum sculptures from a great friend from my youth.   I would encourage all to explore art as a way of self healing and a means to bringing piece and tranquility to your life.  I would like to encourage you to visit the artwork of  E. Moises Diaz and consider adding some of his work to your home or office.

1/3 of the US is normal weight according to BMI, 1/3 is overweight and 1/3 is obese. What can we do to decrease our risks for obesity. Below are some ideas that I think you will find useful. 

Risk Factors for Obesity

1. Not Eating Breakfast increases your risk for obesity by   450%

2. Eating Breakfast away from home increases your risk for obesity by   137%

3. Going to Bed Hungry (>3 hours after last snack/meal) increases your risk for obesity by   101%

4. >33% of meals in restaurants increases your risk for obesity by   69%

5. Eating > 3 hours after waking up increases your risk for obesity by   43%

6. Dinner biggest meal of day increases your risk for obesity by   6%

7. Eating at least one midday snack  decreases your risk 39%

   Reference: 6 week abs, Men’s Health 2006

    

Solution:

1. Breakfast (Oatmeal with ground up flaxseed (Trader Joe’s/Henrys/Wild Oats), Wheat toast with Trans Fat Free Peanut Butter.

2. Snack #1 at 10:30: Granola, Yogurt, Apple, Banana, Protein Bar, Atkins Bar, Almonds, etc. Organic vegetable preferred.

3. Lunch: Healthy lunch, sandwich, soup, etc. Consider not eating all the bread.

4. Snack #2: between 3 and 4PM (Granola, Yogurt, Apple, Banana, Protein Bar, etc, Almonds

5. Dinner: Healthy dinner with vegetables, protein, carbohydrates. Avoid eating foods after 7PM.
   

*Although it seems like more food, you will lose weight.

*If you eat 1 or 2 meals a day, your body will go into FAT SAVING MODE! EVERYTHING YOU EAT WILL BE STORED AS FAT! Your Body “thinks” food is in short supply so stores fat.

*Eating more frequently, you speed up your metabolism and your body will go into fat burning mode.

• The South Beach Diet Book (even if you don’t follow the diet, read the first 116 pages as they will help you learn more about good fats, bad fats, good carbs and bad). Audio Version Available also. I personally prefer this over the Zone diet and Atkins diets as its easier to follow. Weight Watchers is also a good option. 
  

Don’t:

• Eat White Bread  (Eat Rye, Whole Wheat instead)

• Drink Sodas (1 -12oz can has 10 teaspoons/sugar)

• Eat High Fructose Corn Syrup- Increases likelihood of diabetes, obesity

• Eat Trans-Fats ( ie hydrogenated oils, partially hydrogenated oils

• Have more than 2 alcohol beverages/day. More inhibits fat metabolism

Do:

• Eat more fruits and vegetables. Make a fruit smooth for meal replacement. Don’t add ice cream

• Exercise 150 minutes/week. Important to get heart rate up (break a sweat).

• Consider nutritional supplements if recommended.