Small Steps to Health

Thoughts on Child Obesity

November 28th, 2008 by asithi · 3 Comments

Tagged Child Obesity, child obesity, Weight Issues

Photo by: Colin Rose.

Though I do not have any children of my own yet, the idea of child obesity is terrifying. I am living in a time period where the possibility of a generation full of sick or dying people due to chronic diseases could be a reality. And when you consider that it is all preventable – that kids are sitting and eating themselves to death – it is staggering.

I think most parents do not make the connection that by taking the easier route they are compromising the future health of their child. It is a duty that deserves equal if not more consideration than which educational toys to put in the nursery or planning for a college education.

Should I Workout When I am Sick?

November 25th, 2008 by asithi · 5 Comments

Tagged Fitness, Motivation, exercise

Photo by: Danny Williams.

Most people in my situation would be perfectly happy to skip a few workout sessions. But I am starting to feel fidgety.

Why I feel the urge to work out while I am sick?

All of us need a mantra or a motivational phase to get us to stick to a regular workout schedule. Mine is that “if I do not workout after 3 days, my back will start to ache.” That is what keeps me exercising.

Sick in the Head

November 22nd, 2008 by asithi · No Comments

Tagged Off topics, Weight, blogging

Nothing worst than knowing on Friday that you will be spending the upcoming weekend sick in bed. That’s me. Looks like I caught whatever bug my husband is recovering from earlier in the week.

A part of me cannot help but wonder if I will drop a couple of pounds due to my lack of appetite. I know - it is a stupid thought.

slotMusic – Don’t Quit Fitness Bundle Review

November 17th, 2008 by asithi · 4 Comments

Tagged Workout Products, Workout Products

I regularly listen to music or podcasts with my ipod when I do my aerobic workouts.

This post will discuss the Don’t Quit Fitness Bundle – what I like and dislike about this product. Let’s just say that I am disappointed.

Emotions Associated with Weight and Denial

November 13th, 2008 by asithi · 3 Comments

Tagged Weight, Body Image, diet, Weight Issues

Photo by: Loic Le Meur.

The entire spectrum of human emotions can be associated with weight in our culture. You can be jealous, disappointed, frustrated, angry, happy, etc either about your own weight or someone else’s weight.

A hundred years ago, the primary concern with weight is rather you are well fed and disease free. Now diet is a dirty four letter word. It changed from what you can eat that will not kill outright to what you cannot eat to keep your hips pubescent.

Is Soy Isoflavones Good for You? - Part 2

November 9th, 2008 by asithi · 3 Comments

Tagged Healthy Eating, Hormones, healthy eating, hormones, menopause, soy

Photo by: mdid.

This is the second post of my soy series. This post will discuss how Chinese families eat soy, soy isoflavones, and who should limit soy in their diet.

While soy is no stranger in our diet, it only amounts to 2 ounces daily (7-8 grams of soy protein). Remember how I mentioned in my last post that most Chinese families do not eat the FDA recommended daily 25 grams of soy protein in order to get its cholesterol lowering effect?

Is Soy Good for You? - Part 1

November 6th, 2008 by asithi · 4 Comments

Tagged Healthy Eating, food marketing, healthy eating, soy, Supplements

Photo by: Chrys Omori.

This is a two part series discussing the marketing of soy, the soy controversy (including the estrogen factor), how Chinese families generally eat soy, and who should probably not eat soy.