Optimize Weight-Loss! Lose Weight Quicky, Weight-Loss N.Y., Eating Breakfast

Eat Breakfast NOW, Eat Less LATER

Studies have shown that people who skip breakfast are on a fast track to heart disease and weight gain. The study that was performed found that healthy women that skipped breakfast for 2 weeks ate more throughout the day, had increased insulin resistance, and developed higher “bad cholesterol, LDL” levels than women that ate breakfast everyday. High LDL cholesterol levels and increased insulin resistance are both major risk factors for heart disease

SOURCE: Farshchi, H. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, February 2005; vol 81: 388-396

It is common in a place like New York City that the population finds itself in a morning rush that breakfast is a meal that is often ignored. As time has passed the prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically in both urban and suburban environments. One of the common complaints a new patient will tell is that they lack energy and are tired throughout the whole day, especially from 1pm – 4pm. When I analyze the food diary presented to me 99% of these patients have either eaten an inadequate breakfast or skipped it entirely. The body will feel run down and tired from the afternoon to early evening if it does not receive adequate calories to burn as energy early in the day. As soon as I correct this mistake most patients see an immediate change in energy levels. I help these patients not only meal plan correctly but also provide idea’s and recipes to use that will fit into a hectic lifestyle and minimal time in the morning to devote to having a traditionally “sit down” morning meal. I am realistic and won’t expect that a person will have the time to make breakfast every morning due to time constraints, but I have ways to ensure you get all the necessary nutrients without spending all the time it might normally take to prepare a complete meal.

The most important results from the study showed that when the women ate breakfast, ate about 100 fewer calories per day (an average of 1,665 calories per day vs. 1,756 calories per day over a three-day measurement period). 100 calories less per day equals 700 calories per week and 2,800 calories per month! That’s a great start to losing weight, avoiding diabetes, and decreasing your chances of heart disease. Add to this even better eating habit throughout the day and resistance exercise 4 times a week and you will see monumental changes in your body within a month.

Learn more about nutrition and how to eat properly by enrolling in the Live Life Lighter program where you will learn new topics each week while changing your lifestyle to optimize weight-loss and help increase your metabolism by changing your eating habits.  Go to Http://Livinglifelighter.com to get more information about the program itself and the exact outline of each weeks topics and the focus of one-on-one meetings.  This combines both nutrition and an exercise program that can be performed at home or at the gym according to your limitations. Take the first step to changing lifestyles… IT’S NOT ABOUT DIETING!  It’s about consistent changes that are effective.  You can also email questions or concerns to GordonKuang@gmail.com or reply to any data collection pages on the a LIVING LIFE LIGHTER PROGRAM URL ,or call 800.980.9172

Dr. Gordon Kuang C.S.C.S.

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Read About Weight-Loss & Detoxification in Brooklyn Voice, Prevent Pain by Losing Weight

Article from Brooklyn Voice:

JULY 2010, Page 30

LIVING YOUR LIFE LIGHTER!

Do you need extra motivation to lose those extra pounds you’ve put on over the last year? Are you frustrated that the weight is getting harder to lose?
Stop guessing and start learning!

Not only lose weight but LEARN why you lost the weight so you never have to pay for a “FAD Diet” again… correct knowledge is power, the internet is NOT a reference and many contain misinformation. The program educates the participant about making the right choices during each meal and snacks.

In the past, those participating in the program lost 10-11.5% of body mass in 3-months, which equaled between 18-28 pounds!! This is perfect for those needing an extra bit of motivation to help lose those extra pounds. For more in depth details go to www.LivingLifeLighter.com or call 800.980.9172 to speak to someone now!

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Testimonials – Weight-Loss Brooklyn N.Y.

The next Life Life Lighter contest/program starts in 12 days and will help bring in the holidays for you… why wait until the new year to make a resolution? Thats the reason why most people don’t achieve goals; there’s no reason to wait until the 31st to think of something you want to change, there is no reason why people should only be merry during the holidays, and there is definitely no reason why you should have to wait for a special occasion to tell the important people in your life you love them!

Don’t just lose weight… Learn how you lose weight and how to apply positive lifestlye changes to any environment and any situation.  The first step is to plan your method of resolving a problem, without planning you will ultimately fail or yoyo back to the weight that just doesn’t seem to stay off permanently.  

Don’t just take my word though, If your interested in results please take a look at the average reponse a contestant has in the 3-month time span the contest is run via Testimonials

What are you waiting for? BRING IT!

Dr. Gordon Kuang C.S.C.S.

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Weight Loss Contest!! Lose Weight Brooklyn, Nutritional Counseling Brooklyn

Do you need extra motivation to lose those extra pounds you’ve put on over the last year? Are you frustrated that the weight just doesn’t seem to come off like it used to?

Start your weight-loss program off right! Not only lose weight but LEARN why you lost the weight so you never have to pay for a “FAD Diet” again… correct knowledge is power, internet sites are NOT references and most contain misinformation. This quarterly contest I oversee is a doctor run, scientifically based, program that measures overall percentage of body fat lost over a 3 month time period to decide the winner. The winner receives a “Spa day and complete makeover to show off the new and improved you!”

The NEXT CONTEST STARTS SEPTEMBER 15th 2010 (OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN) – goto livinglifelighter to find out the lecture schedule and specific information for this par

In the past, the winners have lost from 10-11.5% of total body weight in 3 months which translated to between 18-28 pounds!! This contest is perfect for those people that need an extra bit of motivation to push them over the top to lose those extra pounds they promised themselves they would lose. For more in depth details and how to sign up, go to the Living Life Lighter website focused on WEIGHT LOSS BROOKLYN Or call 800.980.9172

Let Dr. Gordon teach you how to eat out properly, shop for food, meal plan, start a basic exercise program, pick the right foods, and much more! Learn more about your body composition, click on CHECK YOUR BMI to enter your vitals to calculate your BMI. Remember, 25 or less is normal, 25-30 is overweight, 30-35 is obese, and 35+ is morbidly obese. Then make an appointment to get your body fat tested in the office, you’re only responsible for your copay! Get an individualized NUTRITIONAL PROGRAM or combination of nutrition and an exercise protocol; which could be completely covered by your insurance. Just follow the MEDICAL INSURANCE CHECK link to see if you qualify, and get started on your goals right away!

Dr. Gordon Kuang C.S.C.S.

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Brooklyn Chiropractor – Treatment of Pain – Back Pain – Neck Pain – Nutrition, Brooklyn – Decompression Therapy

For more information regarding nutrition, pain management including: Back pain, neck pain, sciatica, numbness/tingling, chronic stiffness, herniated discs, arthritis, sports injury, sprain/strain, shoulder pain, and all other pain related issues; please visit

http://www.optimumhealthcareny.com/index.html

Please feel free to email Drkuang@myrenewalcenter.com with any questions related to overall health and wellness

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Set Goals, Setting Nutritional Goals, Brooklyn, How to Succeed

Set Goals.. This is sounds easy but it really one of the more difficult parts of implementing a new medical protocol. Where do you begin when you want to drop a few pounds, gain strength, or simply enhance your overall performance? Start by defining your personal goals. The first step in any successful exercise program is proper identification of your ideal fitness goals. Once set, you can choose the best strategy to meet your own personal objectives.
The most common mistake people make when starting an exercise regimen lies within the approach. Unless properly trained, even when the motivation exists, many people have difficulty meeting their specific goals and eventually give up unsatisfied. Most tend to reuse equipment or rely on classes for direction; although these people are capable of meeting their goals, they fail to see results because their workouts lack the variety the body needs to perform at optimal levels.
Overuse of the same cardiovascular or strength-training equipment also tends to lead to workout fatigue or boredom, and can even lead to serious injury if used incorrectly.

Setting Realistic Goals
Goals should be realistic and measurable. Begin by identifying your long-term goals. This can be the total number of inches to loose, pounds to lift, or minutes of cardiovascular when endurance-training. Make sure you assign goals that require dedication to obtain but are not “unrealistic.” An unattainable goal only decreases motivation and self-esteem.
After you’ve written down your long-term goals and developed a realistic time frame in which to achieve them, break them down to smaller steps. For example, if you would like to lose 15 pounds to fit into a dress for a special occasion in three months time, set your monthly goal to a net-loss of around 5 pounds per month. Then break the same goal down further to twelve weekly goals of about -1.25 pounds. Try to visualize yourself attaining each step and finally reaching your goal.
Depending on your starting weight, if you’ve made the proper changes in diet and exercise, you will notice the pounds melting away—usually fastest at first then slowly stabilizing as your build muscle. It’s important to realize that your body weight varies slightly throughout the day, and for women, the phases of the menstrual cycle, so don’t get discouraged if the scale moves slightly in the wrong direction occasionally.
When strength training, begin by understanding the motions of the exercises, followed by stabilization and proprioception (balance), then machines with free weights to focus on building Strength. In no time, you will be on the way to benching your goal weight correctly and without risk of injury.

Record Your Progress
Weigh yourself weekly and record your progress in a fitness journal as you go. Goals can always be readjusted once you learn how your body reacts to training; so don’t feel pressured to remain within ironclad restrictions as long as you see positive changes. If you decide to revise your weekly goals, do so only to challenge yourself more rather than lowering the bar or consider expanding the time frame, but do not loose sight of your long-term objective.
Check off each step in your journal once it has been achieved. This will not only foster a sense of accomplishment, it will also ensure that you are focused and on track. If you progress more slowly then you had hoped or would like to learn how to further enhance your personal program, enlist the support of a trained professional. Your journal will serve not only to measure progress towards your goal, but also an accurate reminder of where you began.
In addition to weight loss, you will also notice improvements in REM sleep, energy levels throughout the day and overall sense of well-being.

Also Consider
When setting goals, take the following factors into account. It is important to know that although they will not determine what you can achieve, they are important when deciding on the best way to go about training.
· Starting weight
· Personal and Family History
· Risk Factors
· Age
· Persistent Medical Conditions
· Eating Habits
· Current Activity Level
· Occupation
· Time Constraints
· Other External Limiting Obligations

Checking your body fat percentage is also a good way to determine your body’s current condition. Women should never set weight loss goals below 12% body fat—which the female menses is partially dependent upon. This can be done with a help of a professional. Send questions to http://www.gordonkuang@gmail.com

Dr. G

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Toxicity in the Environment, Detoxification, Brooklyn, New York

Crazy report… although Reuters is not a source I consider a reference for medical knowledge… but from this report along with what I have researched about environmental toxicity and the effect it has on the human body it was a topic worth mentioning.

The original article was titled “Unborn Babies Soaked in Chemicals, Survey Finds” written by Maggie Fox on Thursday, July 14th 2005. The words that grabs peoples attention are: “Washington – Unborn U.S. babies are soaking in a stew of chemicals, including mercury, gasoline byproducts and pesticides, according to a report to be released Thursday.”

This was article was some time ago.. but WOW! In a world where there is an actual debate in congress on whether climate change exists and some questioning if humans as a whole are causing environmental problems as a result of pollution and over-consumption of a finite amount of resources; this takes the cake. Since when did survival and our planets health become a partisan issue? Because it requires money to study? Absolutely ridiculous… anyone that does not believe that due to the limited supply or resources such as oil, and exponential population growth is causing our world and the people within it to suffer is completely out of touch with reality. I am not going to discuss the politics, but I will discuss the dangerous and absurd consequences we as humans have created for future generations.

“The report by the Environmental Working Group is based on tests of 10 samples of umbilical cord blood taken by the American Red Cross. They found an average of 287 contaminants in the blood, including mercury, fire retardants, pesticides and the Teflon chemical PFOA.”

“Of the 287 chemicals we detected in umbilical cord blood, we know that 180 cause cancer in humans or animals, 217 are toxic to the brain and nervous system, and 208 cause birth defects or abnormal development in animal tests,” the report said. “Blood tests did not show how the chemicals got into the mothers’ bodies.”

That is ridiculous… its absolutely mind blowing… These kids aren’t even out of the womb yet and they are being bombarded with chemicals that are causing possible long term detrimental diseases. No wonder there has been a spike of those children afflicted with disorders such as autism, ADD (“the real kind),” inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, and although diabetes is mostly how they are raised by their family nutritionally there are strong genetic and general body health issues that play a role into this. It can be acknowledged that we are sending these kids into the world with a handicap in the game of life.

Among the chemicals found in the cord blood were methylmercury, produced by coal-fired power plants and certain industrial processes. People can breathe it in or eat it in seafood and it causes brain and nerve damage in large amounts. “Today, chemicals are being used to make baby bottles, food packaging and other products that have never been fully evaluated for their health effects on children – and some of these chemicals are turning up in our blood,” said New Jersey Democrat Sen. Frank Lautenberg, who plans to co-sponsor a bill to require more testing of toxic chemicals. Way to go Frank! Living in the Tri-State area, I can attest to never planning on eating any fish caught from this part of the Atlantic. Add onto that that testing the water in “upscale” neighborhoods in Long Island revealed trace amounts of antibiotics, hormones (Most likely from birth control pills), Viagra, and a slew of other chemicals that adults should not be consuming regularly let alone a child!

The same group analyzed the breast milk of mothers across the United States in 2003 and found varying levels of chemicals, including flame retardants known as PBDEs. What the mother ingests will be passed onto the fetus and child during feeding. It is safe to say that even without long term studies to back up allegations of the effects of toxicity on the body, no amount of toxins is a safe amount of toxins. People tend to forget that many toxins are also cumulative, meaning they build up within your body as time goes on, eventually leading to serious pathological disease. Those who are looking to lose weight, sleep better, decrease stress, increase muscle mass, strengthening they’re immune system, and improving blood markers are starting off on an unbalanced playing field when in such a toxic environment.

The worst toxins fall into a category of “metabolic disruptor’s,” one of the most commonly found food disruptor is MSG (Monosodium glutamate, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, and autolyzed yeast extract) which causes havoc in the body and ultimately unbalancing a sensitive energy cycle in the body such as the Kreb’s cycle which is responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP in our bodies. One of the common methods to combat these metabolic disruptor’s and/or free radicals is the consumption of foods containing a large amount of anti-oxidants. This is not enough, but a great place to start. The top ten whole foods that have the most anti-oxidant punch are: All berries (Blueberries, Strawberries, Blackberries, etc…), broccoli, tomatoes, red grapes, garlic, spinach, herbal tea (Green tea), carrots, Legumes (Red beans, pinto, black, etc…), artichokes, and apples. These foods contain the most TAC (Total Anti-oxidant Capacity).

You cannot lose weight, gain lean muscle mass, increase energy, aid digestion, or any other bodily process if your organs are not functioning correctly. Toxins have been medically proven to decrease the ability of your body organs to achieve optimal function. A good example would be an adrenal gland that has been overloaded by toxins and stress; if the adrenals do not function correctly then you will not effectively produce catecholamines, cortisol, and effect the production of other important hormones indirectly such as estrogen and testosterone. This is a prime example how something as simple as the water you are drinking and the food you are consuming can have disastrous end results if you are not careful about making sure what the product contains.

If you want to learn more about detoxification and how to make sure you know how to choose foods properly and avoid subjecting your body to our toxic environment more then it needs to be, contact me via email or click here. Remember, you cannot win every battle but learn to pick which ones are most important and you will see a difference in your overall health

Dr. Gordon

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The Danger of Artificial Sweeteners! Nutrition, Brooklyn

How many times do you drink diet soda a week?  How often do you put equal, splenda, or sweet n low in your coffee?  If you are consuming any of these food items its imperative you read on! Artificial sweeteners can cause significant health risks.  Some of those risks which were discovered in a 1994 Department of Health and Human Services study are as follows: seizures, chest pains, insomnia, weight gain, tremors, vertigo, arthritis, asthma, and migraine headaches.  Think to yourself…. In what types of products do we see a lot of artificial sweeteners?

If you answered diet products, you got it!  Does anything here seem a bit fishy?  Many of our diet products contain artificial sweeteners yet one of the side effects is weight gain. Artificial sweeteners may actually increase appetite including carbohydrate cravings.  The reason for this is because artificial sweeteners decrease the production of serotonin in your body.  How is this done?  Well eating sugar and other foods that are sweet has been shown to increase the natural production of serotonin, thats part of the reason why eating chocolate feels so good and actually can put people into a good mood.   Through time excess production of this brain chemical causes a decrease in the overeall natural production of this neurotransmmitter.  Think about it the same way a person’s pancreas becomes insulin resistant from ingesting too many sweets too often.

Serotonin is also a neurotransmitter that controls mood and sleep.  Mood has a direct effect on our appetite and therefore can cause weight gain and lack of sleep will sabotage any weight-loss since sleep is important recovery time and helps burn calories.

If you thought that was bad, it gets worse!!  Are you aware of what formaldehyde is?  It is a fluid that is used in embalming.  When our bodies enzymes break down certain artificial sweeteners in our small intestine, it breaks down into formaldehyde.  That formaldehyde gets broken down into formic acid.    That formic acid byproduct that is created can cross the blood brain barrier and is considered a neurotoxin. Don’t believe me? Click HERE for a YouTube interview with Dr. Mercola, a doctor of osteopathy and best selling author on health and wellness.

They have found that large doses of artificial sweeteners in laboratory rats has actually caused neurologic damage! Genotoxicity testing of artificial sweeteners have been disturbing to say the least! Notably aspartame, acesulfame-K, and saccharin.

I know what you are thinking.  If all of this is true why isn’t the FDA doing anything about it?  Its very simple, what does the world revolve around?  MONEY!!!  If you walk through the supermarket you will see that billions of dollars are made from products containing artificial sweeteners.  I urge you to be careful when making “healthy” choices.  If you ever have questions or concerns I’m here to help! I offer everything from an hour’s worth of nutritional counseling to full comprehensive 12-week wellness programs.  In conjunction with nutritional counseling I offer pain management and exercise to help fulfill to complete approach to health care – Chemical, emotional, and structural.

Don’t sabatoge your health, learn to read ingredients and know what you are putting into your body!

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