11 – Fast food survival tactics

(duration 18:03) Scientists claim junk food is as addictive as heroin http://www.grist.org/article/scientists-claim-junk-food-is-as-addictive-as-heroin/ The more junk food you eat, the more you’ll find yourself having to exercise Rodents are really a poor model to understand human psychology and even physiology Lots of carbs coupled with lots of fat is a double metabolic wammy! “Addiction” label can easily turn into self-fulfilling prophecy Self-responsibility is key to taking charge of your own healthy and fitness The 30 Worst Fast Food Restaurant Choices http://features.fitnessmagazine.com/30WorstFastFoodRestaurantChoices.html Beware big buns, which equate to excess carbs and thus fat storage Look for fresh veggies, rather than deep fried madness (which can be loaded with free radicals) If you need to do damage control for a bad meal, make sure you supplement with anti-oxidents Beware a high carb to protein ratio (aim for 1 to 1) Use nuts to obtain your good fat and energy and look for healthy salads with adequate protein Nutrition protein bars will do in a bind much better than most fast food Study: 40% of U.S. May Be Obese by 2018 http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/11/17/health/main5683256.shtml The Obese Don’t Always Know It http://www.livescience.com/health/091117-obesity-body-size.html Self-acceptance is a major component to coming to terms with one’s health and fitness ideals Life is about flourishing instead of doing damage control! Feel free to rate and/or review our show on iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=332309038 bumper music “All In My Head” (Remix) – http://www.kosheen.com Also, please sign up – upper right corner of http://healthymindfitbody.com – to get the bonus audio on the 3 Pillars Of Achieving Your Perfect Weight Using The Mind/Body Connection, as well as the newsletter And please comment with your current weight loss or fitness challenges!