Overeating Survey: Chocolate May Be a Gateway Drug

May 18, 2010 -- People have joked about the power of chocolate for years, but a new survey now suggests chocolate may actually act as

a "gateway" to difficulties with other food."Participants who couldn't resist chocolate were MUCH more likely to report a multitude of food difficulties" says Sharon Livingston, Ph.D (www.MyChocolateProblem.com) who conducted the fascinating survey with over 2,400 respondents. In fact, those who had trouble resisting chocolate were 54.2% more likely than others to have trouble with at least 9 other foods! (This was particularly true for women over 40 years old, or those who lived alone).

"The findings are consistent with what we know about emotional overeating" says Dr. Livingston, who's previously consulted for Weight Watchers, Atkins, and South Beach, and now works with overeaters directly.

"Our previous studies found people turn to chocolate when they're unhappy, whereas they go for carbohydrates when feeling overstimulated. Chocolate-Cravers have a harder time because they don't always know WHY they're unhappy. So when the chocolate wears off, the sadness returns, and they look for a solution in other foods. Carbo-Cravers, on the other hand, can often solve their problem with a little alone time"

Surprisingly, Dr. Livingston doesn't suggest giving up chocolate. "There's certainly nothing wrong with eliminating chocolate if you can't stop overeating (http://www.emotionaleatingsecrets.com/Over-Eating-4b2-Choc-Gateway-PRweb.html)", she says, "but most chocolate lovers I've met would rather die first"

Rather, says Dr. Livingston, people need to learn a kind of Jedi mind trick which allows them to pause long enough find out why they're unhappy.

"As crazy as it sounds, if you're craving chocolate, you need to ask yourself 'what's the most perfect chocolate I could imagine eating, where would I get it, where would I eat it, and how much would it take to satisfy me?' Make sure you take every question seriously and explore it in detail. And if you still really want it when you're done, by all means, have it, and enjoy every bite without guilt.

Kirstie Alley’s Organic Liaison™ Launches Chubby Buddy™ Volvo Giveaway Contest

Kirstie Alley’s Organic Liaison, the new organic weight loss program, launched the “From Chubbys to Champions” Contest in

partnership with Volvo Cars North America. Contestants and their Chubby Buddy will each have the chance win a brand new Volvo C30. Additionally, Organic Liaison is offering a special 10 percent referral discount for its members.

Los Angeles, California May 18, 2010 Organic Liaison, the new weight loss company from Kirstie Alley, officially launched the “From Chubbys to Champions” weight loss contest on Monday, May 17th, 2010.

First place winners will each win a new Volvo C30. Second place winners will each receive a year’s worth of Organic Liaison Rescue Me™ kits and new Apple iPads, and third place winners will receive a new iPad each. All six winners will win a trip to Los Angeles to meet Kirstie Alley.

Each contestant must be an Organic Liaison member for at least three months before the end of the contest on December 24th, 2010. Contestants are required to purchase at least three Rescue Me kits during the time of their membership, and need to maintain their membership until the end of the contest. Contestants have to submit a two-minute video explaining why they should win. Organic Liaison members must read the official terms and conditions before entering.

Contest Information: http://clicky.me/OLCarContest

In addition to the contest, Organic Liaison is offering a referral discount. Members who refer friends and family to join Organic Liaison’s weight loss program will receive 10 percent off their next Rescue Me™ kit. If you refer 10 people, your next Rescue Me kit will be free, plus your friend will receive 10 percent off the price of their first Rescue Me kit as well.

Visit OrganicLiaison.com or click here, http://clicky.me/OLCarContest , to enter the “From Chubbys to Champions” Contest, or follow Organic Liaison on Phitter.com and Twitter at @organicliaison.

With Nutrition, Timing is Everything

May 20, 2010 -- Consuming nutrients at the right time and in appropriate amounts can take fitness and performance to a new level. The complex science behind nutrient timing, however, requires the help of

sports nutritionists, usually restricting the practice to elite athletes working with professional ‘food coaches’.

Now, renowned sport nutritionists Heidi Skolnik and Andrea Chernus—who work with elite athletes from New York Giants football players to Julliard School dancers—break down the nutrient timing issue for all types of athletes in a hands-on guide. In "Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance" (Human Kinetics, June 2010), they advise when to eat what so nutrients have their greatest impact on athletes’ bodies.

“The timing of nutrients can have a big impact on an athlete’s energy,” claims Skolnik. “Plus, when and how much you eat can help not only with muscle hypertrophy but also with immune function.” She adds that staying well fueled can also reduce the risk of injury.

Skolnik and Chernus explain in layperson’s terms the science behind nutrient timing and detail nutrients like carbohydrate, protein, smart fat, essential vitamins and minerals and the role of fluids and supplements. With that base of information, they provide the strategies, plans and sample menus to help people develop their own individualized Nutritional Blueprints incorporating the Nutrient Timing Principles (NTP).

Before exercise, for example, the authors suggest specific strategies for ingestion of carbohydrate, protein and fluids. Carbohydrate before exercise provides a “topping off” of fuel reserves and blood sugar, says Skolnik helping athletes stamina, concentration and skill remain strong. Pre-exercise protein, meanwhile, may be difficult to tolerate, but small amounts may aid in reducing muscle soreness. Strength athletes, specifically, benefit from a small amount of high-quality protein to aid insulin release, inhibit muscle breakdown and facilitate muscle repair. However, “it need not be immediately before exercise in any special form,” adds Skolnik.

Fluid needs vary by individual, but the authors generally advise drinking 17 to 20 ounces of fluids two to three hours before exercise to supply optimal fluid to muscle tissue in advance of the workout and for any excess to be excreted. They also advise drinking 7 to 10 ounces of fluids 10 to 20 minutes before exercise. “This will help ensure that blood plasma is hydrated,” explains Chernus. “This timing strategy also ensures that there is some fluid in your stomach so that as you drink during your training, absorption will be faster than if you began with an empty stomach.”

The authors go on to provide advice for fueling during and post-exercise, and they give specific guidelines for strength and power athletes, endurance sport participants and stop-and-go athletes.

“Our goal is to help athletes formulate an eating plan to meet their goals,” says Skolnik, “whether they are male or female, compete seriously, participate for fun, or are training for health, well-being and aesthetics.”

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