I was looking through my file of topics this morning, and I 

discovered a stack of articles I had saved about diet soda,

and other "no calorie” foods. In my fat period, I was a Coke

man, straight up, no chaser. That’s not exactly right, because

I was usually chasing a pizza with the Coke. Today, I guess

they call what I drank Classic Coke, which was a full calorie

product.

Today, we are assaulted with advertisements for diet, low, or 

no calorie foods, almost everywhere we go. There may be 

more ads for these foods than for what we should be eating, 

or drinking.

In addition, the unlearned media fall hook, line and sinker for

what they are told about these products by the ever slick public 

relations people, employed by these ernormous companies. If you

watch television, you have probably seen the ad for high fructose

corn syrup…which paints this product as safe… with an air that is 

almost mind boggling. 

Nothing could be further from the truth.

If you’re a dieter, and using one, or several, of these low, and

no calorie products, you’re headed for failure. 

Why?

Because almost all people who use these products overeat.

And, if you overeat, you’re going gain weight. 

It doesn’t help that many low fat, low calorie foods are packed

with sugar, so you’re getting the worst of both worlds. You’re 

ingesting no calorie chemicals, but a boatload of sugar, too. Is

any wonder that your body is confused? 

The best thing you can do is ditch all these foods, which 

really aren’t food at all, but synthetic versions of food, which

your system isn’t built to process. 

Successful dieters, or those who have made lifestyle changes,

will tell you that after detoxifying from these items (at least six

months without synthetic food), the taste of what they used

to eat and drink makes them sick. That’s because they have

rebalanced their system and their bodies don’t want that crap,

A reader wrote me about a post from last week where I talked 

about simple lifestyle changes, and she had a good question.

(All questions are good questions and if you’re confused, you
should always ask.)

The gent in the post included walking as part of his new routine, 

and she wanted to know why I previously bashed long slow cardio

as being "useless."

It’s a matter of situational relativity. (Don’t I sound like a Democrat 

now?) But bear with me. When I talk about long slow cardio, versus

something much more efficient at ramping up your metabolism, like

high intensity training, I probably shouldn’t use the word "useless."

In writing that, I was thinking of people in the gym who walk and walk,

or run and run, for much longer than they should. 

Now…if you’re an out of shape couch potato, like a great many people,

or you’ve had an illness, or surgery, or a serious medical condition, 

you have to start at walking. You can’t just walk out your front door and

start high intensity training…because someone will have to carry you back,

and I hope you’re still breathing, when they do. 

Many people I know do nothing but walking and they get good results, over

time. High intensity training will get you bigger results faster, but you should

never attempt it without laying a strong foundation, first. That’s why babies 

walk, before they run. If you haven’t done any exercise for years, you don’t 

enter a 10K race. You go to the park, or walk the neighborhood, like I did when

I started. And if you live in an area with hills, you can add that to your walking.

You start slow and build up your endurance. Then, if appropriate, you can start

high intensity training. But you do that slowly, too, to start. I remember the first

time I sprinted 40 yards. My body said, "What the hell are you doing?"

But gradually, over some months, it got used to the idea. What took me over 

an hour to do, now took 15 minutes. (I like efficiency.) But I still walk, because 

I like too, and I find it clears my mind. (There’s a good bit of stuff stored there, 

and walking clears the clutter.)

What I am against is long running, which is long slow cardio. As a guy who 

replaced hips and knees for a living, I can tell you that long distance running

accelerates damage in the joints. And a good cardiologist will tell you that long

distance running will actually cause your lungs and heart to…what did Steve

.Martin used to say? ..GET SMALL! (I couldn’t resist.)

So, in summary, walk before you run. High intensity training will get you better

results faster, but there is a place for walking in all training programs. 

Here are a few tips:

1)  Get good walking shoes, and make sure they fit correctly. If you walk

5 -7 days a week, replace the shoes after six months (or sooner, if they

look very worn). 

2)  If you graduate to high intensity training, 2-3 days a week is sufficient,

unless you’re an Olympic hopeful.

3)  You can mix both styles together, alternating between them each day.

4)  Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. (1/2 ounce per pound, per day.

230 pounds is 115 ounces of water. 120 pounds is 60 ounces. If you’re in

a hot zone, like I am, you may need to increase this amount.)

5.) Train smart. Avoid injury.

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Dr. Bill

After watching the big, fat, dissheveled slob, Michael Moore, on the

television Saturday, I had to take a walk to get him out of my system.

It’s beyond me why anybody listens to what this buffoon has to say…

but he’s actually held in high regard, in some circles.

Whenever he’s on the telly, I imagine I am the late Hunter S. Thompson

…and sitting right next to me, on the coffee table, are half a dozen loaded

.44 magnum pistols. I can pick any make or model, and then blow the 

screen to smithereens. What a feeling of satisfaction!

Saturday, Moore was pontificating as only he can, with host Bill Maher

agreeing with everything he said, and egging him on. The trouble is that

Moore wouldn’t know the truth if it him over the head with a cast iron 

skillet. First, he was a tax and finance expert…then, he moved on to health

care.

Most people don’t know that Michael Moore is a very rich guy. His net

worth is estimated at well over $100 million dollars. At the same time 

he criticizes corporate America, he himself is heavily invested in the 

stock market. This is a fact that he gone to great lengths to hide, and

whenever he’s asked about it, he dodges the questions like a ballerina.

Like Warren Buffett, he talks a good game, while using every tax

loophole he can to put more money in his own pocket. 

What irritated me most was Moore’s statement that "patriotic Americans"

would wait…or gladly stand in line for healthcare. Yeah. That’s what I need…

This genius telling ME what a "patriotic" American will do. (How would HE know?)