Monthly Archives: July 2006

Carbohydrates & depression 2

Posted on Thu, 27 July 2006 by Mel Green

I do pretty well avoiding the black hole nowadays. Over the years (I’m now 47) I’ve worked through a lot of the emotional components that stem from my own family background & life history, & although I stay informed, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Carbohydrates & depression 1

Posted on Tue, 25 July 2006 by Mel Green

Recently I learned of a dietary theory propounded, apparently, by the Dr. Richard Heller & Dr. Rachael Heller, authors of the The 7-day Low-Carb Rescue and Recovery Plan & various titles related to their diet known as the “Carbohydrate Addict’s … Continue reading →

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Interval training

Posted on Thu, 20 July 2006 by Mel Green

Wikipedia’s definition of interval training: Interval training is broadly defined as repetitions of high-speed/intensity work followed by periods of rest or low activity. Most of Wikipedia article at this writing is a discussion of interval training as used by long … Continue reading →

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Turbulence Training

Posted on Wed, 19 July 2006 by Mel Green

Today I learned about a good intensive exercise plan for fat loss called <a href=”http://terveys.turbulence.hop.clickbank.net/”>Turbulence Training, which combines interval training (for cardio) & weight training in workouts of about 45 minutes each, three days a week. I trust the source … Continue reading →

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When it's real, & when it's not

Posted on Wed, 19 July 2006 by Mel Green

Sharing Your LossBy Sally SquiresTuesday, July 18, 2006; HE01Washingtonpost.com Losing 71 pounds isn’t enough for actress Kirstie Alley: She recently announced that she plans to shed another 15 pounds by November to wear a bikini on “Oprah.” Oh boy. Can’t … Continue reading →

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Low GI in the diet

Posted on Mon, 10 July 2006 by Mel Green

In late December I started eating low glycemically for diabetes prevention — i.e., for control of blood sugar & fat loss both (not weight loss per se — I’d like to keep & add to my lean muscle weight), as … Continue reading →

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Nutrition or training — which is more important?

Posted on Fri, 7 July 2006 by Mel Green

Tom Venuto’s Burn the Fat Blog today has some fine advice in answer to the question “Nutrition or training – which is more important?” Venuto writes: The first thing I would say is that you cannot separate nutrition and training. … Continue reading →

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High carb, low carb, or moderate carb?

Posted on Fri, 7 July 2006 by Mel Green

The good folks at the Glycemic Index Newsletter have been engaged in some argument with low-carb proponents about whether low-carb diets are good for you. The GI people say “Slow carb not low carb”, but a fellow named James Krieger, … Continue reading →

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Organic hot dogs!

Posted on Fri, 7 July 2006 by Mel Green

Happy day! Hot dogs from animals not only raised organically, but in pasture — health grass-fed animals instead of the grain-fed, feel lot, antibiotic-filled animals that most people still eat. For Natural Dogs, a Growing AppetiteBy KIM SEVERSONNew York TimesJuly … Continue reading →

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