Comments on: Changes for Better Health

By: Liz

Liz — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:47:53 +0000

I gave up black tea with milk and flour products.
the black tea was the hardest thing to give up – I was told by a doctor that my iron levels were low – asked me how much black tea I drank and when I said about 10 cups per day he told he I had to stop.

Also the milk I was having in it was also causing me lots of gas so I stopped that too…

I gave up white flour products (bread cakes pasta etc) for weight loss and now I can’t imagine eating them… it has changed my life… I now love experimenting with green teas – my current favourite is Japanese green tea and I probably drink around 10 cups a day so I now have a good habit instead of a bad one…

I have lost weight and feel fantastic…

By: Ann S

Ann S — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:24:51 +0000

I will be the first to admit coffee is a weakness for me, I think that we spend so much time looking for the right things to eat and drink we have to at times treat ourselves. I am a firm believer that in moderation is ok, when you spend a morning drinking a pot of coffee or eating a bag of candy whatever your weakness, it is all down to habit. Habits can be broken but over indulging is where I believe the true issue lies, one maybe two coffee’s a day are all we really need, but in actual fact do we need it all. I enjoy my morning coffee, but just one and my body is satisfied. Remember don’t eliminate your pleasures in life, just stay focused on the task of not over doing it. In time 1 coffee a day will become your habit.

By: fitnessbuff1

fitnessbuff1 — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:52:09 +0000

Oops, didn’t finish my sentence! *It was hard at first, but after learning about all the health benefits from green tea such as potential to fight heart disease and cancer I realized I made the right switch.

By: fitnessbuff1

fitnessbuff1 — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:34:49 +0000

I have also started slowly switching from coffee to green tea. It was hard at first, but after learning about all the health benefits of green tea such as potential to fight heart disease and cancer. If you are trying to get off the caffeine, green tea also comes in caffeine-free forms. Read more about it here:

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/health-benefits-of-green-tea

By: Joncravefit

Joncravefit — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:32:11 +0000

I did something similar to this about five years ago now, became completely addicted to working out and exercise, but also realized i needed to make changes to benefit from the hard work and long hours i was putting in. Back then i gave up ALLLL fast food pizzas, chinese foods, fast digestion carbs (except post workout, I.E potato) ice cream and pretty much anything that could add fat to my stomach.. I still to this very day have not eaten any of them, not even on a cheat day. It feels great not waking up to go to the toilet every few hours after a friday night of pizza and beer. Alcohol on the other hand, if you like the right ones than it really is not that bad for you. I drink tanquery mostly, usually i will have it straight with a lemon.. on occasion i will have it with sprite zero( yeah i know its weird, but tonic is nasty to me) Most of the time its not the alcohol being consumed, but the foods that are following close behind. Beer is usually paired up with fast foods, or pizza shops, but besides the alcohol its the sugars and refined ingredients that are entering the body and mixing with the beers. Gin has no sugar and no carbs so straight up it has no effect. The cleaner your overall diet, you can get away with your drinks a little easier. just dont be washing down a pizza slice at 230am with budweiser and wonder why beer makes you gain weight. Mind over matter, its easy if you put your mind to it….

By: Liam | EverythingZing

Liam | EverythingZing — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:08:35 +0000

I think the UK would be a far better place without alcohol. Drinking in moderation is something we’re just not very good at. The problem is that drinking… and drinking a large amount… is such an integral part of our culture and social lives. Personally if I gave up alcohol I know my fitness would reach all new levels but my social life would take a hit.

You’ve done very well to give up alcohol and I’m sure your body feels great for it.

By: Jhazel

Jhazel — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:07:29 +0000

I agree with the previous comment that it is not necessary to give up coffee and alcohol. Alcohol is not as bad as you think as long as you take them moderately.

By: Studio Element Personal Training

Studio Element Personal Training — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:35:44 +0000

I don’t think it is totally necessary to give up regular coffee and alcohol. Coffee and caffeine do have their benefits, but can definitely be overdone. There are better choices to be made when drinking alcohol. Eat this, Not That is a great source for this. I am very realistic with my personal training clients in St. Louis and do not ever tell them to stop drinking coffee or alcohol- just to limit both and make better choices.

By: Ravi Sagar

Ravi Sagar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:00:12 +0000

@greg – Yeah it is easy to give up sodas. Now I take fresh juices everyday.

By: Greg at Live Fit

Greg at Live Fit — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:17:09 +0000

I used to have 2-3 20 ounce sodas each day. I gave them up, pretty much completely. Now I can hardly stand the taste of them.