Logical Weight Loss

What's the Deal With Maltodextrin? So I noticed that in my new Advocate Spark (I love the grape) that it included Matlodextrin. Then I looked at their really yummy Chocolate protein drink. What did I find? You guessed it Maltodextrin. At first, I thought Advocare was trying to fool me (the box of Spark shows "Sugar-free." Then I looked at the awesome low priced Chocolate Wehy Protein f...

Listen to the show at www.logicalloss.com/348 Thanks to "the Kims" who left some kick butt comments last week, and basically saying they encourage me to keep trying, but maybe Advocare is not the best way to go. In the end its Food, Water, Sleep, and Activity that lead to weight loss.  So I said I was going back to what I use to do. Then I had to take a look at what I am doing now and comp...

Today I took a long look at where I have been, what works and what didn't I lost 30 lbsa year ago. I went to a place called Slimgenics, and just about the time I was at goal weight I quit going. Why? It was expensive. Sometimes 300-400 a month. I wasn't sure what I was putting in my body. So here I am a year later and back where I was. I had to ask myself, do I really care how I lose the w...

In the past, I've said one way to achieve your goals is to break them into small baby steps. If you think about it, we really just need to worry about the next meal. Yes, exercise is important, but the food is the real place to focus. So here is what I'm going to do. My goal is 1900 calories. If I'm going to eat three meals and three snacks, I look at it as my snacks should add up to o...

I purchased the  Fitness Reality TR3000 Maximum Weight Capacity Manual Treadmill with ‘Pacer Control' & Heart Rate System  on a black Friday sale. A manual treadmill means there is no motor. You make it go. Here are my thoughts: Listen to the show here The setup was easy. It took about 10 minutes. It is NOT like a motorized treadmill, so it's going to feel different. When I do a lot of...

Step Bet is Complete I made it through all six weeks of my step bet and ended up making $9 (a 22% return on my $40).  Still Trying to Get Back on Track I've got over my cold but pulled muscles in my back. The bad news is I'm now really down to zero in momentum.  I realize that the next step isn't going to be easy. I'm back to square one. I know that but I also know if I push throug...

Committed to Weight Loss Are You? What does commitment mean? According to Merriam-Webster: a :an agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison; especially :an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date b :something pledged the commitment of troops to the war c :the state or an instance of being obligated or emotionally impelled...

This week I didn't get to my weight lifting, I go all my steps in (more on that later) but I'm up .4 lbs. I'm not going to cry over that, but I need to get back to the gym. While you can't exercise yourself out of a diet, I want to continue with my weight lifting.  Do Fitbits Realy Motivate People? There is a study from Harvard about using Fitbits (or any activity trackers). They h...

Get Paid For Walking with Step Bet Step Bet is the sister to Diet Bet. With Step Bet you put in some money, and it reads the data from your fitness Tracker ( Fitbit , Garmin , Apple Watch)  and assigns you a goal. You have active days (a smaller goal) and a stretch goal. For me, my goals are  9922 steps for active days and 12, 222 for a stretch days. (Your goals will be different based on your pre...

So after reading the book Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle  by Tom Venuto, I got re-inspired to really try weight lifting. I HATE WEIGHT LIFTING due to the soreness that always follows. So what changed my mind? I shut up and did. I got up at six AM and went to the gym. The next day, as expected my muscles were sore, but I only notice when I move. So going from standing to sitting, sitting to standing,...

I was listening to a book (from Audible ) (get a free book when you sign up) called the Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck , and to summarize it: You can only have 1 number one priority. If you try to do everything, you may be able to do a lot of stuff, but you more than likely will not be doing any of it well. Thus, some things you have to blow off and not worry about it. I've mentioned before t...

I've been listening to the Book, "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson. It's an interesting book (get it on Audible.com)  Here are some key points: 1. You only have so much capacity to care without stressing out. Pick what you care about and apply it to those things that matter. 2. While things in your life may not be your fault, it is your responsibility to do the right...

If you've listened to this podcast you know last year I lost 30 lbs. I looked so much better, felt better, and just about the time I was going to reach my goal, I started reverting back to my old habits. I thought I would coast across the finish line. I listened to 25 Days: A Proven Program to Rewire Your Brain, Stop Weight Gain, and Finally Crush the Habits You Hate - Forever by Drew Logan (A...

Today we talk with Roger Anderson of the Kitchen Counter Podcast . The Kitchen Counter podcast is dedicated to helping aspiring home cooks grow their skills and confidence in the kitchen so they can start cooking up memories with their family and friends. Whether you want to learn to cook or just need some simple food inspiration, we will cover recipes, kitchen tools, and interviews with experts t...

I lost thirty pounds last year, and while it's taken me months to do this, I've now found 20 of those pounds and stuck them right on my belly. When I went over 215, I really scratched my head. I was still drinking lots of water, getting 7 hours of sleep most nights, and eating vegetables, chicken, etc ( most of the time ). You Don't Age Most of the Time - You Age a Little Every Day So...

Keeping Your Self on Track - Revisiting Beeminder I was using the free trial of Beeminder. I use a wi-things scale , and I love that when I wake up and weigh in I can see if I'm on track to meet my goals (via wi-fi it logs my weight). So I had a friend of mine who had a death in the family. As always when there is an event in people's lives we meet together with food. So I helped my friend...

Call into the show 888-563-3228 I've watched a ton of movies on Netflix in preparation for this episode. Cowspiracy  - which explains how much resources it takes to create a cow (acres of land, gallons of water) What the Health - Which shows the benefits of eating a plant based diet (both of these movies are done by the same team). Overfed and Undernourished - Examines a global epidemic and ou...

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Today I share my first impression with a new app Beeminder which I'm using to replace the PACT app. The pact app was slick, polished, and I loved it (you pledged to give money if you didn't hit a goal and it was distributed to those who made their goal). Beeminder works similarly in that it takes money out of your bank account if you don't hit your goal every time you miss your goal (s...

I've heard a few different people talk about the Five Minute Journal and how it changed their attitude, their lives, and their productivity. According to the creators, "With a simple structured format based on positive psychology research, you will start and end each day with gratitude. Side effects may include increased happiness, better relationships, and becoming more optimistic." ...

So as my old desk was falling apart, it was time to buy a new desk and I wanted to get a standing desk as I now work from home. I use to stand for 8 hours a day as an instructor but now I sit on my butt all day and something needed to change.  What Standing Desk Did I Buy I bought the Smart Desk 2 from Autonomous.ai  and they start at $299, I went for the $399 model as it goes a little higher, and...

I just watched That Sugar Film on Amazon . (prime for free, but you can rent it), and I was amazed. In it, the filmmaker went on a diet that included 40 teaspoons of sugar per day (this is what people eating "healthy" diets get). Here are some fun stats. He gained 18 lbs HIs developed "Fatty Liver Disease" He added 4 inches of visceral fat around his waste Meanwhile, he was eating...

Welcome to episode 327 of the Logical Weight Loss Podcast, I appreciate you stopping by. If you like what you hear/see do consider subscribing to the show. If you're new to subscribing to a podcast, see www.learntosubscribe.com  New Logical Losers Support Group People have been asking how they can support the group, and I've been wanting to create a facebook group, so I've put the two...

Keep Your Progress in Front Of You Sometimes when we think about how far we need to go, it can be overwhelming. Here are some visual tools that you can use to keep you motivated Two Jars : One marked pounds to go, and the other marked pounds destroyed Clothes Pins and String - the Same concept with one pin representing a pound. Two strings labeled pounds to go and pounds destroyed. Monthly Calenda...

The proportion of American adults who were either overweight or obese has been growing steadily for decades, rising from about 53% a generation ago to roughly 66% more recently. But the share of these adults who had gone on a diet dropped during the same period, researchers reported in the Journal of the American Medical Assn . Basically Fat is the new normal. If we are all fat, we don't stand...