In a (very) long term study of nearly 400,000 participants aged 50-71, it was found that those eating low fat diets had significantly reduced overall mortality “by 18%, cardiovascular mortality by 16%, and cancer mortality by 18%” (1). The study differentiated between healthy and unhealthy diets for both low carb and low fat versions. ForContinue reading “In the News: Low Fat vs. Low Carb Diets’ Effects on Mortality”
Tag Archives: Mayo Clinic
Food Prep: Cook Smart, Eat Well
Cook Smart, Eat Well by Jennifer Welper is a new cookbook published by the Mayo Clinic Press. It does not strictly adhere to the Mayo Clinic Diet, but is based upon the principles of the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid. According to the Mayo Clinic, the foundation of our diet should consist mainly of fruitsContinue reading “Food Prep: Cook Smart, Eat Well”
What Is Skinny Fat?
Today I read a Facebook post that mentioned “skinny fat.” I thought that this unfortunate phrase could be either a typo or a joke, but instead discovered that it’s a true health concern. Metabolically-Obese Normal Weight (MONW) is a real condition that increases your risk factors for the same diseases as typically found with obesityContinue reading “What Is Skinny Fat?”
Basal Metabolic Rate / Resting Energy Expenditure – Calculations and Accuracy
As you may know, I’ve been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to visit the Mayo Clinic Bariatric Center in Jacksonville, Florida. While there, they performed many tests, including my resting energy expenditure (REE) and basal metabolic rate (BMR). These terms are sometimes used interchangeably though there are slight differences. REE includes some lowContinue reading “Basal Metabolic Rate / Resting Energy Expenditure – Calculations and Accuracy”
BMI, Waist Circumference & Waist-to-Hip Ratios
Many experts agree that weight and body mass index (BMI) are insufficient to assess our health. This is because exercise, which is clearly healthy, builds muscle mass. Muscle is significantly more dense than fat, so it is possible to gain weight and actually be thinner and healthier than you were at a lower weight. BMIContinue reading “BMI, Waist Circumference & Waist-to-Hip Ratios”
Food Prep: Valentine’s Day with The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook
Valentine’s Day is another holiday that we tend to associate with decadent foods. Are you thinking of chocolates or cheesecakes? Maybe a big steak dinner or lobster tails dipped in lemon and butter? Sorry, but we are not going there! Instead, let’s use this day to try out another cookbook. There are at least threeContinue reading “Food Prep: Valentine’s Day with The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook”
In the News: Maintenance After Stopping Ozempic and Other Anti-Obesity Medications
Preface Note: There is a lot of personal history in this post. If you want to get straight to the facts, skip the following paragraphs in blue and start with The Struggle Is Real. As you may know, when I began my last diet, I went to a Bariatric Center at The Mayo Clinic inContinue reading “In the News: Maintenance After Stopping Ozempic and Other Anti-Obesity Medications”
Medical Challenges to Weight Maintenance
I’m not looking for something to blame; I’m looking for something to explain. This is how I feel about the medical conditions and medications that have an association with weight gain. If we can understand the reasons, we will be closer to finding the solutions. Please speak with your own physician to find out ifContinue reading “Medical Challenges to Weight Maintenance”
The School of Hard Diets
The opinions below are based on my personal experiences. Please work with your doctor or registered dietician to find a plan that will work for your individual needs. Like most Americans who have struggled with maintaining a healthy weight, I’ve embarked on countless diets. I started early, when I actually was not overweight but believedContinue reading “The School of Hard Diets”
Exercise: Rowing
Strength training is important, but just not my thing. Does that sound familiar? Or do you love lifting weights, but can’t quite get to the cardio part of your workout? It turns out there is a solution for both types of people – rowing! There is widespread agreement that rowing is a total body workout.Continue reading “Exercise: Rowing”
Sustainability
You’ve likely heard this term before, often involving environmental issues. But the same concepts can be applied to many aspects of our lives, including weight maintenance. Can we continuously support our dietary, exercise, and other healthy lifestyle habits? I’m not writing about eco-friendly eating here, though it’s definitely a concern. I want to keep thisContinue reading “Sustainability”
Food Prep: The Mayo Clinic Diet 2nd Edition, Recipes Only
The 2nd edition of The Mayo Clinic Diet does not have as much focus on recipes as the 3rd edition. For this reason, if you are mainly buying a book for recipes, this is not the best choice. I’m including the 2nd edition here as I would be remiss to omit the book that helpedContinue reading “Food Prep: The Mayo Clinic Diet 2nd Edition, Recipes Only”
Food Prep: The Mayo Clinic Diet 3rd Edition, Recipes Only
Today I will begin sharing ideas on the recipes found in healthy cookbooks as well as a few diet books. Since the focus of this blog is weight maintenance rather that weight loss, I won’t comment (much) on diet content. What better way to maintain our weight than to find recipes that are tasty –Continue reading “Food Prep: The Mayo Clinic Diet 3rd Edition, Recipes Only”
In the News: 60 Minutes on Obesity
60 Minutes started off the new year with a compelling segment on obesity and one of the promising new weight loss medications. According to the report, nearly half of American adults are obese, or rephrased properly, have obesity. Yes, I noticed their subtle phrase which recognizes that obesity is actually classified as a disease. ThisContinue reading “In the News: 60 Minutes on Obesity”
Be Part of the 9%
As we approach New Year’s Eve, many of us are considering our goals, those annoying yet invigorating New Year’s Resolutions. There are countless articles on the failures of these well intentioned goals. Some cite as much as 91% failure by the end of the year (1)! How can we do better to achieve our maintenanceContinue reading “Be Part of the 9%”
Mayo Fangirl
Nope, not the condiment, but the clinic! This was bound to come up at some point, so I’ll just address it now: I am a fan of The Mayo Clinic. This applies to both weight management and health conditions. I’ll get into why I love their diet shortly, but I wanted to share this videoContinue reading “Mayo Fangirl”
Maintain Weight Loss 