Misleading again.....

A friend was watching television the other day and asked me a question about a statement Dr Oz made on one of his shows. Dr Oz stated that if a person wanted to lose weight and rev up their metabolism all they had to do is put their hands on hips, stand tall and feet shoulder width apart. I watched him do this stance and then I said, “So how’s it working?” He looked at me and said, “He’s misleading me again?” my response, “Yup”.
I really am getting sick and tired of this so called doctor misleading the public. If I mislead the public as much as him I could not sleep at night. I understand that congress just tore him a new one a few weeks ago. Well, now is my turn.
Dr Oz, and I use that term really lightly, I think that you really have only one thing on your mind, making as much money as you possibly can. You don’t really care about the health of others or you would be more careful about what you put on the air. Just because it may seem like the flavor of the day does not make it right. Just because it may seem like it is cutting edge doesn’t make it right to spread thru the media. How can you say that if a person eats a specific food that they could lose tons of weight? That is a big lie on so many levels. The food we eat is there for the purpose of fueling our bodies and nothing more. It is our activity that helps us lose weight and get us healthy.
Dr Oz, you are a con artist. You tell lies to people and give them false hope and security. I wonder about your morals and if you truly know right from wrong, the truth from lies. You cannot be trusted nor should you be trusted. In this great country of ours, yes we do have the right to say anything thru freedom of expression and freedom of speech. But does that give any one person the right to lie to the public? You spread many false truths and give false hope to the needy. You, in effect, steal people’s money by giving them false hope in the products that you endorse and sell.
I have been a Certified Personal trainer for over ten years now and I have always looked up to the medical community and I must say you, to me, are nothing more than a clown. If I needed to have surgery for an illness and you were the only surgeon available and the only one that could do the surgery, I would rather die first then let you near me.
Do you not do your own research? Do you really believe everything you say? Do you hear everything you are saying? I know that it is great to be on the cutting edge of new and innovative ideas, but what you are conveying to your audience is just not, well, it’s a big lie.
There are people that are so desperate to believe in something that they will follow every word that comes out of your so called PhD mouth. This is not time to lie or tell half truths, but to give them something that is going to benefit them into their future. You can have such a great influence on so many in a positive way, why are you killing it by spreading lies. I could give you examples of the lies that you have told but this letter would read like a novel and that is not my point, you know what lies you have told.
You say you do research, but where is it based and what is your population size and is that population size big enough to really make a good conclusions.
As an example, by putting your hands on your hips, you cannot raise your metabolism. Where the heck did you get that? Really? Drinking Green Bean Coffee Extract will not help you reduce weight. Do I have to give you a lesson in the real purpose of food? Is it only about making money with you? I believe it is and that you will do and say whatever you need to in order to make the millions you want to make. I would ask how you sleep at night but I already know that answer.
Dr. Oz I am calling you out to a debate. I only have a BS degree from Rutgers University but enough is enough. I dear you to debate me on the topic of weight loss and what it really takes to just not get off that unwanted weight but to keep it off for life. I dear you to debate me! However, I don’t think you will because in the end all you are is phony and mere shell of a man. DEBATE ME!

Type AB blood diet

Type AB blood is one of the rarest types of blood that exists today. Less than 5 percent of the population actually have this blood type. People with AB blood share a lot of the characteristics of people with either A type or B type blood. This person lacks enough stomach acid to metabolize meats so for the most part any meat that is eaten is stored as fat in the system somewhere. Type AB people also have the same insulin reaction as B type people have when they eat lima beans, corn, buck wheat, or sesame seeds. Inhibited insulin production results in hypoglycemia, a lowering of blood sugar after meals and leads to fewer metabolisms of the foods we consume.

AB people should avoid Alcohol and caffeine at all costs especially when dealing in stressful situations. Once again AB people have both A and B characteristics in them. For AB people their stomach is much more sensitive to acquiring stomach cancer due to the consumption of alcohol and caffeine. The best foods that AB people should be eating are vegetables, seafood, fruit and some types of dairy. These foods should be the majority of their daily diet. Now this is not to say that they cannot have meats or chicken. they should and can have these things however, in smaller quantities. It is best to have smaller quantities than to have large portions because this way it gives the stomach time to digest what they have consumed.

I have a member that for several years I have been working with. After her initial weight loss, it just seemed that we were making no progress. Everything she did seemed to have no effect on her losing of weight. One day, a few months ago, I asked her the $1,000,000 question, “what is your blood type?” and when she told me she was AB the light went on in my head and we began the process of changing her eating habits. Not to bore you with the details, after changing her diet to higher fruits and veggies and lower meats and starch, she told me that she began to feel more energy and I began to notice that she could finish all the workouts. I noticed an energy in her that did not exist just a few weeks prior. Now, several months later, she is down an additional 40 pounds and she tells me that she feels great. Her goal weight has been met and she is now working on achieving other things outside of that.

Is your blood type AB? Then you have rear blood and the diets that most Americans can eat, you should not. This is not to say that you can have a good steak or hamburger now and then, but what it states is that the steak or hamburger should not be the major part of the diet. I know that some of you are thinking that I am trying to be the party pooper, but I am not, I am trying to free you from all the issues we all have by eating the wrong stuff. I am trying to free you from diabetes, high blood pressure, High cholesterol, Obesity, heart disease, etc.

A person goes to the doctor and tells the doctor that they have a problem with their stomach. After the doctor gives them several tests they conclude that it is a specific food that they are eating. You thank the doctor for their help and they leave. Several weeks later they find yourself back in the doctor’s office complaining about the same issue. The doctor than takes further tests and comes up with the same findings. They thank them and walk away. Several weeks later they find themselves back in the doctor’s office complaining about the same thing and once again more tests and the same diagnosis. They thank them and walk out. Several weeks later they decide to go to another doctor with the same problem and still they tell them the same thing. Over this time period, what really has been accomplished? In a nut shell they have made the doctors richer and they still have the same problem that if they had followed the doctor’s advice the first time, would have saved them all those other trips. Think about it.

Blood type B Diets

Once again, I need to begin by stating I don’t believe in nor do I define diets like most Americans do. What I believe in is a way a person should eat every day. I have become a strong believer in the notion that our blood type can have a significant role in telling us what we should be eating. If you recall “A” type people have low acid in their stomach and small intestines so eating red meats should not be of high priority. Fruits and vegetables should be top on their list. Why? Because their bodies can efficiently use those foods to give them the strength and energy they need everyday. Now I am not saying that they cannot have red meats but what I am saying is that it should not be a priority or a main course.
Now there is “B” type blood. These people are much different than both A and O type people and because of that, can be susceptible to different diseases as well as how they generate their energy. Type B blood does not do well with corn (nobody does actually), wheat, buckwheat (remember the Little Rascals), lentils, tomatoes, peanuts and sesame seeds. Why? Because for their bodies to efficiently metabolize each one of these foods, it has to work twice as hard which spikes our sugar levels, which in turn, once those levels come down, we will crash (a feeling of total fatigue). Another type of food that Type B people should reduce in their diet is chicken. Chicken contains a Blood Type B agglutinating lectin in its muscle tissue. Although chicken for the most part is a lean meat (I guess some have just not had southern barbecue), this lectin can cause havoc in the blood stream of a type B person. By eating these things in your diet, it can lead to weight gain and many other more serious issues.
Things that we should be consuming as a type B are as follows: green vegetables, eggs, beneficial meats (goat, lamb, venison, rabbit, lean ground beef), and low fat dairy but watch the dairy you consume, so much of it has an abundance of estrogen in it. This is important because, well, too much estrogen in a man’s diet can cause physical issues. When these foods replace the ones in the previous paragraph, weight control, more energy and greater overall strength can be achieved much easier.
My next blog will be on Blood type AB.

Blood Type A

As I mentioned a few weeks back I believe that there is a correlation between a person blood type and what type of diets they should be on. Now don’t get me wrong, you know I don’t believe in “diets” as Americans define them, but what I am referring to is the way a person should be eating to get the most out of their every day existence. I have no problem with any of the types of food we consume, I just think that we consume way too much at the wrong times for the wrong reasons and then we do nothing to allow our bodies to use the fuel we have given it. With that said now let’s move onto people with blood type A.
According to Dr. D. Amato people that have this blood type should get their nutrients primarily from carbohydrates sources. People with blood type “A” have low levels of hydrochloric acid in the stomach and high intestinal disaccharide digestive enzyme levels permit the more efficient digestion of carbohydrates. Take also into consideration that these people have low levels of intestinal alkaline phosphatase (which is located in the small intestine), this makes it difficult for Type A’s to digest and metabolize animal proteins and fats.
Now once again I need to make sure that you understand that when I say diets I am not talking about a weight loss program. What I am referring to is the way one should be eating to get the very best out of their bodies. Food is nothing but a fuel to ignite and sustain our bodies. We need to remember that.
Now imagine that we are at a car dealership and we are buying the top of the line sports car. This car is going to cost us in the end over $250,000. Right before we take this car off the lot the dealer gives us instruction on what to do and what not to do. One of the things they tell us not to do is use regular gas. They specifically states that we need to use only high octane fuel. You ask them however, what would happen if we just put in regular gas and they stated that the car would run but not at its peak and did you not pay all that money to feel the power that car has?
So at first for months we follow their advice and we put in the high octane gas but we see that the prices are going up so much that we just can’t see logically spend all that money when we can get a cheaper grade, so we do. At first we see no difference in your sports car so we continue to use that cheaper gas. But then things start to happen. The fuel injector needs replacing, it begins idling funny, it begins to get slow off the line. So because we spent so much money for this car and it now seems as though it is spending more time in the dealership being fixed than out on the road you have a conversation with the dealership about the lemon we were sold. While in the heat of the moment the dealership asks us one question,” what type of fuel are we using?” Of course we lie to them and tell them that we are using high octane but we know the real truth, we stopped using it because there was something cheaper and we did not think it would do anything to the car engine. After repairing all the parts that needed to be replaced we went back to the high octane fuel and low and behold our weekly visits to the dealership stopped and we really began to enjoy our new and now improved sports car.
Our bodies are the same way. The major part of their diet needs to be more vegetarian based and less meat based. This is the kicker if ywe are accustomed to eating meat, we will lose weight and have more energy once we eliminate the toxic foods from our diet. Dr. D. Amato says, "I can't emphasize enough how this critical dietary adjustment can be to the sensitive immune system of Type A. With this diet you can supercharge your immune system and potentially short circuit the development of life threatening diseases." Having said that, the three words I want to leave for you are pure, fresh and organic should be your mato when thinking about what you should be consuming.
Enough said, now my question to you is do you want to be at your most efficient? My next blog will be on type B blood type.

Diet Plans part two

Type O:
According to Dr Michael Lam type O people thrive on intense physical exercise and animal proteins. Unlike other blood types these people have a slightly higher acid base in their stomachs. Type O people can easily metabolize meats because they tend to have high stomach acid content. The success of the Type O Diet depends on the use of lean, chemical-free meats, poultry, and fish. Type Os don't find dairy products and grains quite as user friendly as do most of the other blood types. The initial weight loss on the Type O Diet is by restricting consumption of grains, breads, legumes, and beans. The leading factor in weight gain for Type Os is the gluten found in wheat germ and whole wheat products, which interferes with insulin efficiency and slow down metabolic rate. Another factor that contribute to weight gain is certain beans and legumes (lentils and kidney beans) contain lectins that deposit in the muscle tissues making them less "charged" for physical activity. The third factor in Type O weight gain is that Type Os have a tendency to have low levels of thyroid hormone or unstable thyroid functions, which also cause metabolic problems. Therefore it is good to avoid food that inhibits thyroid hormone (cabbage, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, mustard green) but increase hormone production (kelp, seafood, iodized salt).
Because of the high acidity stomach, Type Os should eat fruits of alkaline nature such as berries and plums..
Type Os should severely restrict the use of dairy products. Their system is not designed for the proper metabolism. If you are a Type O of African ancestry, you should eliminate dairy foods and eggs altogether.
Type A: According to JC Jones and Ryan Wallace After "the cultivation of grains and livestock changed everything" for humanity, this blood type developed based on "the need to fully utilize nutrients from carbohydrate sources." Thus, the type A diet plan emphasizes soy proteins, grains, and vegetables, restricts red meat. Type A people have a lower acid base in their stomachs so trying to break down meats is very difficult. For a type A person to get the best energy and to have the most efficient body they are as close to being a vegetarian than anyone else.
Type B: According to D'Adamo, this blood type possesses "potential for great malleability" and is associated with a flexible digestive system. Type B dieters can tolerate dairy products and can also enjoy meat and most produce. This plan restricts corn, wheat, lentils, tomatoes, and peanuts, while suggesting moderate exercise.

Type AB: As the name implies, this blood type shares characteristics with types A and B. Type AB dieters are encouraged to avoid meats but can safely eat tofu, seafood, dairy, and most produce. This plan suggests a mix of calming and rigorous exercises for a balanced fitness routine. Carbohydrates can be your friend if you have AB type blood.
Well, do you know your blood type? Depending on your blood type should dictate to you how you should be eating. Enjoy!

Diet Plans

Well it’s been a while since I have written anything for you guys to read and I think that this is a great subject to start with, diets.
Here we are getting ready to go into summer and most of you are looking in the mirror and telling yourself that it is time for you get into summer shape. Now you all know that my response to that would be that you should not have waited so long but never the less some of you would have just rolled your eyes at me and told yourself that you will just stop eating for a period of time to lose those extra pounds. UGH! You know just how to get to me, don’t you!
Well, this has been a subject of major concern since the beginning of mankind. (I even think that Adam and Eve struggled with it once they were kicked out of the garden). The question that I wanted to answer was if there is a way a person could eat, without making it a diet plan, but still give their body all the vitamins and nutrient it needs daily. I remember thinking to myself, “There are no two people alike. Some seem to be able to eat one way and it seems to work for them, while others seem to eat in that same way and their body don’t respond in the same way. I know some people whose diet consists of nothing but carbohydrates and they are lean and full of energy. Whereas I know some others that eat that same diet and boy they have problems from digestion to obesity. What makes them different? Is it their exercise levels? No they exercise pretty regularly. Is it their intensity levels? No they really hit it when they are here at Parker’s Place. Is it the time of day they eat? No, I have seen their daily logs and that seems to all be in line. Then what is it?
One day I was talking to a gym member and we started talking about the subject of diets and she brought up something that I thought was very interesting. Depending on your blood type should be the type of daily diet you should be on. WOW! That really makes a lot of sense when you think about it. If you have “O” type blood then your body can take certain things that an “A” or “AB” may not be able to. So I did some research and in my next blog I explain what I discovered.
First let us define what blood types are. Blood types are inherited from our parents and essential to how our bodies perform and react to outside stimuli. There are several forms of blood types and they are O-, O+, A-, A+, B-, B+, AB-, AB+ and each one of those types has specific characteristics that make them unique when it comes to how the body will break down the food that we consume. So in my next blog we will get into how each blood type responses to the food we eat and what your diet should look like given your specific blood type.

Giving Up?

Giving up
Have you given up? Are you giving up?
Just the other day I had a member come into my office and tell me that the large sweat shirt I gave him was too small. He wanted to get an extra large shirt now. At first I was going to give it to him but then I remember, just a year ago he was complaining about his diabetes and that fact that he had to lose some weight and that he was sick and tired of wearing XL’s. What happened? Well in a nut shell, he lost the weight and his medications were reduced and he was feeling good, so little by little his OLD life style began to creep back into the picture. Now he is drinking those beers and soda’s again and over eating just like he did just a year and a half ago.
I asked him to sit down and just as he did that, the excuses began to fly. Everything from hereditary issues to family issues however, the best excuse he gave me was…he was content with being the way he was. I sat back and took a deep breath, as my blood pressure began to rise I got up and went to my closet and took out a XXXL and handed it to him. He looked puzzled and stated, “I wanted a XL not a XXXL.” He began to hand it back and I pulled my hand back and refused to take it from him. I stated, “Why stop at an XL. Soon enough the XL will be too small so let’s not play games here and just go to finished product.” I then wished him a good day and turned my chair around and got back onto my computer.
Ten minutes later he comes storming into my office, “You are a piece of work! Give me my large back! You are right, I was giving up. I have come so far and I have gone back to a lot of my old ways and I need to get back on track. You are right.” I turned around handed his old shirt back to him, took him out to the floor and had a great workout.
Are you giving up and just don’t realize it. Have you gone back to those old bigger cloths thinking that they are just more comfortable? Think about the consequences of you going back to your old habits. Is it really worth it? Think about it.