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On My Way To Health Revival After 50 Years Of bad Carbs

September 9, 2014

1964 50 years later 2014

11/07/2014

I went back to get on scale and I have lost another pound (wearing exact clothes). One pound loss. I am OK with that. Here is an interesting point. My blood pressure has always been about 130/80. Not really bad, but start of hypertension. Blood pressure is 107/72 today. I will let you know how I am doing.

11/03/2014

This article was originally written on August 11, 2014. I had all of the best intentions to start dieting and exercising. Well that lasted about 1 week, and then I fell off the wagon, like so many of us do. In fact, about 6 weeks ago, I had a follow up appt. with my doctor. I jumped on that scale and boom, I had gained 3 more pounds. Now, I was 258 pounds.

Still, I did not commit to going back to dieting and exercising. but I did start eating better and cutting my portions. I did not write any plan down, just cut back and eliminated some bad foods. About 5 days ago, I went to an Pharmacy clinic to get my annual flu shot(as you should) and I jumped on their scale. Lo and behold, I had lost 18 pounds down to 240. I could not believe my eyes. I was thrilled.

So here is the deal. If I could lose 18 pounds in 6 weeks, just by cutting my food portions, I am back on that wagon. I know, there is no way to get to 180 by Jan 1st, 2015. So, with some steady exercising and good eating, my new goal is this 205 by Jan 1st. 35 pounds in a little over 7 weeks. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas.

America has approx. 36% obese people. I’m just another one of them. The before picture, I was 180 pounds. The after picture, I am 255 pounds. Where did those 75 beautiful pounds come from? They came from every fast=food restaurant you can think of. Tacos, french fries, hamburgers, sugar filled soft drinks, and the list goes on and on.All that processed food with bad carbohydrates helped me get here.

Until recently, I have led a sedentary lifestyle, which means, I sat around and watched tv or the computer for hours and ate anything I wanted. So many of us are addicted to the tv and our computers. I knew, I had to make a change in my lifestyle. Either that, or get ready for the “BIG ONE”. I have started going to the gym and walking the treadmill. Starting off easy. Two miles per hour for 20 minutes, which knocks off about 100 calories. I will increasing time and speed as I progress. Within the next two months, I hope to be walking at 3 mph for 60 minutes.

I calculated that to maintain my 255 pounds, I would have to eat between 2250 to 2450 calories each day. Well, that is pretty easy to do. Let’s figure it out. Breakfast of 2 fried eggs, 4 strips of bacon, hash brown potatoes and coffee w/3 spoonfuls of sugar. Lunch could be a double cheeseburger, large order of fries and a chocolate malt. Dinner, ah dinner, one of my favorites. Three slices of a 14 inch, deep dish, double meat supreme pizza and a couple of diet cokes. There, I have succeeded in maintaining my grandiose figure. Sound familiar? That is all about to change.

Since my goal is 180 pounds, I have calculated that I would need to eat 2141 calories per day. At that rate, it would take me another 50 years to get to 180. To reach my goal in 8 months, I need to eat approx 1500 calories per day. Here is my planned diet consisting of 1500 calories per day. Low fat content(20-25 %), 75 grams of protein and approx 250 grams of unprocessed carbohydrates. Unprocessed carbohydrates are raw or cooked fresh fruits and vegetables. In fact, fresh frozen fruits and vegetables are great because they are picked and frozen when perfectly ripe.

I have been on this diet for 7 days and have averaged 1517 calories. I have not weighed myself, but 3 pairs of pants that hadn’t fit, do fit now.

Come back and visit CarbaholicAnonymous to see my progress. Try it for yourself. Let’s get back in shape together. Contact CarbaholicsAnonymous with any questions you may have. Hey, don’t forget to press the “Subscribe” button. See you next month.

Examples Of Good Carb Foods To Add To Your Diet

August 24, 2014

Kevin Angileri

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Have you been avoiding carbs like the bubonic plague? Well, guess what? You don’t have to. Various weight loss programs have been demonizing carbohydrates for years. Yet the truth is that not all carbs are bad for your dieting efforts. Want some examples of good carb foods to add to your diet? Check out the highlighted options below!

Fruits Full of Antioxidants

Vibrant fruits are full of vitamins and healthy antioxidants. So it’s a real shame to hear that some people actually go out of their way to avoid eating them—especially when there’s no real reason to justify doing so. Fruits eaten in its raw form won’t do you any harm. It’s only when you start juicing the fruits that you will encounter a great spike to your blood sugar level. Therefore, steer clear of over the counter fruit juices and smoothies. But feel free to treat yourself to some fresh fruit. They are the healthiest dessert options.

Green Leafy Vegetables

When it comes to vegetables, just about anything green is good for you. Spinach and kale are especially known for their nutritious properties. Therefore, don’t be afraid to eat your veggies! They’re part of a healthy diet for preventing diabetes. Remember, Greens are great, eat lots.

Fresh Veggies in all Colors

Forget about eating rainbow Skittles. If you really want to “taste the rainbow”, then you should sample different types of vegetables. The roughage found in veggies help to keep you full and regular. Hence, they should be a part of your healthy diet. Try this for a month. Every week, try a different kind of vegetable. One, you have never eaten before. You may find a few new favorites.

Satiating Beans

Looking for the ultimate example of good carbs to add to your diet? Look no further than the dried beans aisle of your local supermarket. Beans are low glycemic. Therefore, they don’t affect your insulin level. Plus they are full of protein. They’ll keep you feeling satiated for hours after you have finished eating. Besides, bean are so versatile, you can eat them with almost anything.

Fluffy Brown Rice

Beans are mighty good on their own, but they’re even better with a bowl of brown rice. Unlike white rice, brown rice is full of fiber. So there’s no reason for you to fear eating this filling carbohydrate. When you eat beans and brown rice together, they form the perfect protein.

Whole Grain Pasta

Being a healthy eater doesn’t mean you have to give up on eating spaghetti and other tasty pasta dishes. It only means you need to opt for the whole grain variety. And with the right sauce, whole grain pasta can be just as good as the not-so-healthy kind you might have grown up eating. Pasta Primavera(pasta with slightly cooked fresh vegetables) is a wonderful and lo-cal dinner.

Again, Carbaholics Anonymous would like to take the time to thank everyone for there support. As you know Carbaholics Anonymous is fighting against Obesity, and Diabetes. We believe we can win this fight with everyones help. Carbaholics Anonymous would also like to thank everyone for asking great questions. We promise to get to everyones email in due time.

Six Anti-Cancer Superfoods

August 10, 2014

Kevin Angileri

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Summertime is a wonderful season to get all of the wonderful fruits and vegetables, we love so much. And all of these fruits and vegetables are foods to make us healthier. But some are better than others. Here is CarbaholicsAnonymous top six picks of anti-cancer superfoods.

1. Green beans.

No matter which variety, they all one thing in common. Green beans help to prevent diabetes, stroke and heart disease. They also reduce the risk of blood clotting in the cardiovascular system and the brain,..Green beans are rich in calcium, fiber and iron and minerals like silicon and manganese.

2. Avocados.

Avocados contain healthy mono-unsaturated oils. Good fats. Avocados raise good cholesterol, while lowering bad cholesterol and strengthening artery walls. Avocados have proven results in reducing stroke and heart attack. Doctors recommend adding avocados to your diet plans in place of butter.

3. Tomatoes

There are so many good things to say about tomatoes. They are a powerhouse food loaded with a high concentration of the antioxidant lycopene. They have the potential of reducing the risk of prostate, breast, colon, lung and other forms of cancer.

4. Berries

You have your choice of many berries and all have antioxidants the build your immune system. Blueberries have been shown to lower cholesterol, prevent heart disease and diabetes.

5. Grapes.

Grapes are filled with compounds that fight cancer and help reduce most age-related diseases. Red grapes produce resveratrol, which is shown to treat and/or prevent breast cancer.

6. Mangoes.

Everyone thinks of mangoes as this exotic fruit, that is hard to open and eat. Not true. Mangoes contain lots of vitamins and minerals and a long list of phytochemicals. But best of all, mangoes contain enzymes and fiber to aid in digestion.

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