Skip to main content

This Just In

I am an average Joe who decided to take his health more seriously. I was overweight almost to the point of obese. I didn't go on a diet--I changed how I ate for all times. My last physical, which included blood work, indicated I was in exceptional health in all categories measured.

One of the changes I did not make was my coffee habit. I have always had a fondness for black coffee, especially dark roast. If you follow my author's blog, you'll know I'm pretty passionate about it. The media goes back and forth with reports of whether or not coffee is healthy for you. Honestly, I don't think it's a health drink, per se. Is it bad for you? I guess if it keeps you up at night, then yes. If you add a bunch of goop in it like on and in lattes and whatever-pacino concoctions, then I have my doubts.

Anyway, according to news reports, it's healthy for you again! So, yeah! Here's the news from ABC (the American network, not the Australian one). Don't like coffee? What is wrong with you? Just kidding! If you don't drink coffee, that's fine.

Just be careful, coffee drinkers! You have to still change how you eat and get physical activity. You can't be a couch potato, drink coffee, and say you're going to be healthy. Well, you can say it, but it won't be true. Like goop in your coffee? Just don't do it all the time. When you have one, get the small. Also, read Eat This, Not That for more information concerning coffee. Go back to my first post of this blog if you want a link to the book.

The following is an NBC report concerning the recent coffee news:


Comments

Popular posts from this blog

New You University

I'm just going to say this right now: Don't Skip Breakfast! Skipping breakfast is like saying, "I'm not really serious in changing my health." If that's you, then anything I write won't help you at all. Whatever plan you develop in changing to a healthy life style must ultimately YOUR plan. You have to own it, mold it, tweak it. You must accept responsibility for it. However, don't skip breakfast. Remember, you have to eat to do stuff, including a workout. (For that matter, don't skip lunch and dinner, either). What should you eat for breakfast? For me, breakfast is when I consume much of my carbs, fiber, and whole grains for the day. My initial protein intake of the day comes at breakfast. Calcium and vitamin D are part of this as well. A couple of eggs for breakfast is a good choice, just don't overdo eggs. Add some whole grain toast to it. Certain cereals can be used. Concerning cereal...cereal can be a decent part of breakfast. ...

Before You Start...

Wait!  Before you get started... My biggest mistake before I started my journey toward a healthy lifestyle was not getting any kind of physical or consulting with anyone. It's in my nature to do things myself. I read information in book form and online sources. I went to WebMD to calculate my BMI which is based on weight and height. Unfortunately, I missed a step. I didn't know anything else about my condition. I knew my blood pressure was normal, but it was moving towards the high zone. I didn't know the condition of my heart. Because I was 39 at the time, I didn't think my heart was a problem. The good news is that my heart did not give out. However, when I first started an exercise routine, I needed to get my heart in condition. Yes, I felt pain in my arms and legs from my muscles which is to be expected. However, until my heart and lungs began to get stronger, I had little endurance. This could have been disastrous. Had my heart been in worse shape I coul...

Just Don't Eat So Damn Much!

"Just don't eat so damn much!" That quote came from my grandfather. Assuming you've got medical check-ups and professional advice, let me tell you the number one aspect to your fitness goals-- how and what you eat!   No! No! No! Sorry hot dog dude! You are a sometimes food. I'm not saying you must give up indulging once in awhile. I still eat hot dogs, but just not all the time. Most of the time I'm eating oatmeal for breakfast, Greek yogurt for lunch (along with a sandwich), and a well-proportioned dinner.  Why do I emphasize the food aspect? It's the hardest part. I don't know the science on this, but I have a hunch we humans can consume more calories in five minutes than we could lose in one hour of exercise. So in upcoming posts, I'll give more of my thoughts and my own examples of how I deal with this aspect of fitness.  No, I won't just leave you with the advice my grandfather had given. Just know this, you won't have ...