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why do we eat
boredom
hunger
restlessness
stress
depression
social activity
why do we gain weight
overeating
growth spurts
increased age (metabolism slows, activity level slows but eating stays the same)
weight training (muscle weighs more than fat)
the energy eqn to maintain weight
calories in= calories out
energy eqn to lose weight
more calories out than calories in
burn more and/or take in less
energy eqn to gain weight
more calories in than out
take in more than are burned
EASE when balancing eqn
E= enjoyable activity (like it and start slow)
S- smart eating (portion control, food substitution,)
portion control tips
eat on smaller dishes
eat slower
drink water 5 minutes before you eat
take smaller bites
don’t have bowls of snacks out
drink ___ glasses of water per day
athletes drink ______ glasses per day
4-6 glasses
6-8 glasses
food substitution tactics
low calories foods for high calories foods
swap cakes and cookies for fruits
English muffin instead of cheese danish
the key to weight control is __________
behavior modification
discipline, you have to want to do it
yo-yo dieting
95% of people who lose a lot of weight in a short period of time revert back to their fatter bodies
Doctors recommend losing ____ pounds a week for an effective and long lasting weight loss journey
1-2
negative feel bad cycle of weight control
too much exercise too soon - injury and soreness which leads to
negative feelings about working out leads to
feeling guilty leads to
depression leads to
running to fridge leads to
negative feelings spilling over into relationships and work
positive ‘feel good’ cycle of weight control
gradual, enjoyable exercise leads to
eating smart leads to
feeling in control of life leads to
feel good about yourself leads to
being generous and contributing to work and personal relationships
nutrients
carb, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, water
carb
main source of energy for intense exercise
protein sparring effect - secretes more insulin
burned first/fastest
protein
maintain structure of all cells
essential in hemoglobin for o2 transport
fat
largest store of potential energy
cushions vital organs and nerves
vitamins
regulates metabolic reactions that help the release of energy bound in food molecules
controls the process of tissue synthesis
minerals
provide structure in the formation of bones and teeth
helps maintain heart rhythm, muscle contraction, and neural conduction
water
temp stabilization
dissolves substances
1 Ib fat = _____ cals
3500
1 gram fat= ______ cals
9
1 gram protein = __________ cals
4
1 gram of carbs= __________ cals
4
basal metabolic rate
calories consumed while in a resting state
basal metabolic rate ____ with ____
decreases, age
BMR eqn
Kcals/m² /hr x surface area