The Fad Diet Paradox

Millions of overweight people put their wants before their needs. Multinational food manufacturers and restaurants contribute to the obesity crisis by fulfilling peoples wants.

Popular fad diets, like low carb and gluten-free, do not solve the root cause of obesity and chronic diseases.

In this video:

• What is a fad diet? 00:44
• Can you lose weight and feel better eating a fad diet? 1:21
• Anecdotal health benefits. 2:09
• Science based fad diets. 2:44
• Popular fad diets. 3:18
• Why your diet should be unique to you. 12:43

The Never Say Diet Weight Loss Plan

Every year millions of people do on a special weight loss diet. For most overweight people, excess weight (body fat) is due to a diet providing too many calories. Excess calories are converted to body fat. The human body is very efficient storing body fat.

Conversely, millions of  people eat foods banned by many diets and live long, healthy lives. This video shares why and how to cut calories and lose weight without eliminating foods you love.

In this video:

• What is a diet? 00:42
• When to omit foods from your diet. 2:16
• Do you need dietary supplements? 5:48
• Nutrients and calories. 7:24
• Cutting calories not foods you love. 10:02

2022 Food Calorie Quiz

Losing and maintaining your weight depends on knowing how many calories are in your food. This video checks your knowledge of over 40 common foods and beverages.

In this video:

• What are calories? 00:34
• Calories and diet. 1:32
• Food calorie test. 2:39

2021 Video Comments Retrospective

YouTube viewer comments are welcome, but some people and organizations use comments to sew doubt and dispense misinformation. Interestingly, controversial topic receive negative comment with minutes go publication. In one case, two supposedly different viewers left identically worded comments. Like most websites, there are many fake YouTube comments.

This video highlights some interesting comments about my 2021 videos.

Mindful Eating Part II

Mindful eating is a diet that provides the nutrients your body needs while reducing the risk for chronic diet related disease. Obesity and chronic diet related disease are usually caused by diets high in prepared foods engineered to satisfy wants and not your bodies needs. Part II of this of this two part video provides mindful eating tips.

In this Video:

• Mindful Eating tips.

Mindful Eating Part I

Mindful eating is a diet that provides the nutrients your body needs while reducing the risk for chronic diet related disease. Obesity and chronic diet related disease are usually caused by diets high in prepared foods engineered to satisfy wants and not your bodies needs. In Part I of this two part video:

Part I
• Diet versus dieting. 0:38
• Wants versus needs. 2:03
• Letting food be your medicine. 4:32
• Why fad diets fail. 5:53

Part II
• Mindful Eating tips.

Big Toe Bow Pose

Big Toe Bow pose is a difficult back bending pose requiring more flexibility than Bow pose. It is a very challenging pose for people with limited flexibility especially with limited back flexibility.

English Name: Big Toe Bow Pose

Sanskrit Name: Padangustha Dhanurasana

Difficulty Level: 9

Start Position: Reclining on your belly

Instructions:

Step 1.

Placing your hands on the floor under your shoulders straighten into a back bend.

Step 2.

Bending both knees, stretch one arm overhead to grad both feet.

Step 3.

Stretch your other arm overhead grabbing your right foot with your right hand and your left foot with your left hand.

Step 4.

Bend your elbows and arch your head back touching your head to your feet.

Physical Benefits:

  • Stretches ankles, calves, thighs, and spine
  • Strengthens the spine and back muscles
  • Opens up the chest
  • Opens up the throat
  • Aids digestion

Mental Benefits

  • Stimulates the mind
  • Reduces stress
  • Relieves mild anxiety & depression

Contraindications:

  • Pregnancy
  • Knee, ankle, should or wrist injury
  • Neck or back injury
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