“Women who consumed between 1.5 and 3 drinks daily had a 27 percent and 61 percent lower risk of becoming overweight or obese, respectively, than women who didn’t drink at all, according to the study, which was published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.”
Interesting, but unfortunately not a statistic that should inspire us to increase our alcohol consumption.
“I think [the study] suggests that there’s no need to quit or avoid alcohol if it’s something you enjoy.”
–Scott Kahan, M.D.,the co-director of the George Washington University Weight Management Program
Another doctor stated this theory, that I have often suspected (and hoped) is true:
“Many other studies that are not nearly as well done or as large as this suggest that calories from alcohol are metabolized differently. The alcohol calories probably don’t count as much as calories from a Hershey’s bar.”
–”R. Curtis Ellison, M.D., the director of the Institute on Lifestyle and Health at the Boston University School of Medicine, says this study is the strongest evidence to date that calories from food and booze are not created equal.”
All quotes are from Anne Hardig’s article in which she offers several studies for you to consider and that I found to be quite interesting.
You know I’ve had both Botox and Restylane injected by Dr. Bobby (in NYC),but I’ve never brought you into the room during the procedure.
As I’ve stated in the past, I have the procedure for two reasons:
The lines in my forehead are very deep for someone my age.
I want to prevent wrinkles around my eyes and mouth from intensifying.
In this episode, I introduce Dr. Patronella (in Houston) to explain the difference between the various injectables. Then we record the actual process, which (per usual) causes me to get a little nauseous.
You’ll notice the purple spots all over my face. Dr. Patronella marked each site so you could see where he was going to inject. This is not standard procedure so you won’t look like a spotted monster when you leave the office.
My Doctor’s Info:
Dr. Chistopher Patronella
12727 Kimberley, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77024
713-799-9999
www.patronellamd.com
(Full Disclosure: Products and services were comped for Life Experiment episode.)
You’ve all asked for a discount and now I’m so happy I can answer with a code you can use whenever you are ready to start juicing.
You know how much I love it, and I believe you’ll enjoy the experience and the impact it has on your lifestyle too! Juicing is not a quick fix starvation diet. It’s a way to flush out the impurities we consume in processed food and refresh our bodies to crave real food as it exists in nature, without the extra crap. In one day, drinking one bag of 6 juices from BPC gives you the nutrient equivalent of eating 24 pounds of vegetables!
Afterwards, fruits will taste so sweet, and fiberous veggies will be filling in a way you only thought you could be satisfied after eating starches. You won’t crave cake or cookies, you’ll want natural sugars instead.
Before you cleanse, do your research, and consult a doctor to make sure it’s right for you.
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I’m not cleansing, but I’ve missed the juice so much I asked owner and long time friend Erica to send some over last week for NYFW. Honestly, I didn’t think it would make it today, but minutes ago it arrived!!
If I was cleansing, I would greatly appreciate their effort because I would have prepared mentally and organized my schedule to accommodate the 3-5 day juice routine.
You can see from the picture, I ordered Juice ‘Til Dinner – 4 juices from the Foundation cleanse (my favorite), and 2 yummy vegan dishes.
I plan on throwing a juice and snack in my purse to take to the tents so I can stay healthy on the go between meals.
(Full disclosure: Juice Til Dinner provided for free.)
This just in: spotted Mermaid was seen running around Houston late this afternoon after another battle with Botox. From the looks of it, she lost.
She tried to run from us, she tried to hide, but then for the sake of a good LOL, she surrendered the photos on her iPhone from her office visit with one Dr. Christopher Patronella. The only witness to scene was apparently holding a Kodak Zi8 and shooting one of her “life experiment” episodes. Our research tells us next week’s installment will be the much anticipated taser video in which she voluntarily has electricity shot through her ass. As reporters, we find this much more entertaining than her previous rectal water stunts.
Below, see the beast in question. Warning: might not be suitable for young children.
Apparently the issue started on her forehead -
and AGE spread from there.
Mermaid turns 28 this month and seems to think she can stop Father Time from stomping all over her face.
(Full Disclosure: Botox and fillers comped by Dr. Patronella for Life Experiment episode.)
Those of you that have been following along at home know that as part of the Winter Shape Up Challenge, I’m going vegan for this week. You may also know that otherbloggers have also taken on the challenge of going vegan. What you may not yet know: Why going vegan might be a good idea!
As a disclaimer, let me clarify that I’m not trying to preach veganism to any of you. Though much of what I eat is naturally vegan, I’ve only been officially, completely vegan for three days. I don’t think it’s the right lifestyle for everyone. But there are many benefits, and I’m here to highlight those for you.
10 Reasons to Go Vegan:
You’d be giving a little boost to our lovely planet. Producing meat and dairy consumes a lot of fossil fuel. Eliminating them from your diet drastically reduces your carbon footprint.
It will probably save you money. Meat is more expensive than vegetarian forms of protein. Enough said.
It might help you eat more whole foods. Yes, there are processed vegan foods (tons of them). But lots of processed foods are not vegan, so you might be forced to cut many of them out of your diet.
You could lower your risk for chronic disease. Much of the heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity in this country can be partially attributed to our over-consumption of meat and dairy.
Vegan food tastes good! Though your palate might not be used to it at first, vegan food is very flavorful. In fact, in my short experience with veganism, I feel like I’m able to taste the flavors of my food more.
It forces you to get creative in the kitchen. I’ve been in a slump with my cooking lately, and going vegan has really forced me to pull myself out of it.
Going out to eat will only seem desirable when the restaurant is worth it. When you’re vegan, most restaurant food is off limits. You’ll only want to splurge when you know the restaurant will have options for you, and that equals a healthier body and wallet.
As a global community, more people can be fed on a plant-based diet than a meat-based one. The amount of vegetable protein fed to U.S. beef would feed almost the entire populations of India and China.
Eating animal products isn’t biologically necessary! Why spend the extra money if you don’t have to? Why increase your carbon footprint if you don’t have to?
A vegan diet can be just as gluttonous as an omnivorous one. Vegans can still drink beer and eat french fries (as long as they’re not cooked in lard!), so don’t think you’ll be deprived if you go vegan.
All that said, will I be vegan (or even vegetarian) for the rest of my life? Probably not. But I have been, and will continue to be, a LOT more picky about where my meat and dairy come from if I decide to incorporate them into my diet. I’ll try to buy free-range, organic, vegetarian-fed meat and dairy, as well as buying from local farmers when I can. I’ll also strive to keep at least 1-2 of my daily meals vegan, as even decreasing your meat and dairy a little bit can have an impact on the environment (and you’re also voting with your mouth!).
If you’re wary about veganism, try going vegan for just a day… TODAY! Michelle and Katy have declared today Vegan 4-A-Day. Katy says:
On Thursday, November 19, we are asking that you devote one or all of your meals to being vegan. We just kindly ask if you could link back to either my blog or Michelle’s when you make your posts about Vegan Week. We will be compiling a list of all who participate throughout the day, on our blogs under the ‘VeganWeek’ tabs. If you could make sure to either send us the link and/or leave it in the comment section of the ‘Vegan 4-A- Day’ official post on Thursday then we can give you proper accolades.
If you know of any other friends, bloggers or not, who are up for the challenge…spread it around! Everyone who takes part will have a chance at a really cool prize — details of that to come soon!
My view from the inside. As you can see, it’s actually pretty roomy in here. My ears were popping at first, but now I’m comfortable enough to take a nap for the next 45 minutes. Apparently, the increased oxygen helps strengthen all of the systems in your body. With more oxygen circulating, your immune system and heart are stronger and more efficient to prevent and fight diseases such as cancer. The video I linked to in the post below says that many parents are using the chambers to treat their austistic children.
This morning I’m going to shoot a video in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber. My initial research says the alternative therapy is safe and an effective way to treat some diseases and keep our bodies healthy.
I hope so! RT @sarahashley@bobbaer just dozed off in a cab and was dreaming we were on a beach drinking mojitos. Must be a premonition. ;) #3 hours ago
@yelapamexicana my friend text me "I'm at that place u mentioned called Yelapa on Richmond. Found a mosquito in food. It happens. But wow" #3 hours ago
@hollice I'm leaving tomorrow ;( would have loved to meet you too! #3 hours ago
