Sunday, March 1, 2009

Healthy Living: Weight Loss and Memory Improvement

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Recently a friend shared with me a new weight loss program he was on; but what fascinated me the most, was the core concept of variation and keeping the mind guessing were the same concepts I had heard applied to the prevention of memory loss and Alzheimer's disease. Below are the details and more ideas on keeping your body and mind healthy.

The Wende Diet:
A variation on the Weight Watchers diet created by a lady who did not lose any weight following the Weight Watchers program.

For each week have one day where you eat 10 points more, and one day where you eat 10 points less following the Weight Watchers diet point system. (The point system and other resources are listed at the end of this article.)

The concept is that by varying your calorie intake throughout the week you keep your body and mind guessing, without putting it into starvation mode, keeping your body and mind active and alert thereby keeping your body from plateauing, and helping it to find your body's natural ideal weight for you.

This same concept can be applied to exercise and driving patterns. By creating variation in your exercise routine, and the routes that you travel to get to your usual destinations you are keeping your mind stimulated. It presents new information and stimulus for your brain to process keeping your mind active and alert. Keeping your mind active and alert by doing and learning new things is a key prevention to memory loss and Alzheimer's disease.

I am a strong believer that if you want to stay young and healthy observe and follow the patterns of children:
  • Use your Imagination
  • Have Variety in your Friends and Activities
  • Balance Work and Play
  • Look at the World with Fresh Eyes
  • See Life as a Great Adventure
Adding variety and creativity to all areas of your life will help you achieve a happy, healthy mind and body.

RELATED LINKS:
* Please note this blog in no way endorses Weight Watchers, but provides the following links as resources that may be of benefit to my readers. There are many weight reduction programs available, please choose the lifestyle pattern that is most beneficial for you. *

Peer Trainer Overview of the Weight Watcher program and offers a variety of helpful resources and information

Peer Trainer article excerpt:
How Many Weight Watchers Points Per Day Am I Alloted?

This is just a rough guide. You'll need to attend a meeting to find an accurate daily points target that meets your own needs and profile.
less than 150 pounds 18-23 daily points
150 to 174 pounds 20-25 daily points
175 to 199 pounds 22-27 daily points
200 to 224 pounds 24-29 daily points
225 to 249 pounds 26-31 daily points
250 to 274 pounds 28-33 daily points
275 to 299 pounds 29-34 daily points
300 to 324 pounds 30-35 daily points
325 to 349 pounds 31-36 daily points
more than 350 pounds 32-37 daily points

Weight Watchers Points Calculator
Weight Watchers Food Lists Food List with Weight Watchers points
Weight Watchers
FitDay Free Diet and Weight Loss Journal
Self Free Calculators and Programs for Good Health
Shape Free Fitness Tools and Programs for Good Health

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