Hi Joanne,
Thank you for the words of encouragement.
The website has made visualizing my goals so convenient.
I would log my days more often if my internet connection was not so bad.
I love the meals and the portion sizes. For me the portion size is the most important thing. I had never measured out my food and being a competitive swimmer for 22 years I had gotten used to eating whatever I want. To weigh out 2 oz of turkey meat was a big eye opener.
I was a little shocked too when Sara took my body fat the other day. I feel great and could tell I was leaner, but was not expecting a 4% drop.
I am very excited to continue with the program and see what I can achieve with my body. Thanks again, love the site it is such an easy way to learn how to eat for your body
. Renee
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Monday, December 1, 2008
SLEEPING LESS IS LINKED TO WEIGHT GAIN
Women who sleep 5 hours or less per night weigh more on average than those who sleep 7 hours, according to a study to be presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference
The study found that women who slept for 5 hours per night were 32% more likely to experience major weight gain (defined as an increase of 33 pounds or more) and 15% more likely to become obese over the course of the 16-year study compared with women who slept 7 hours.
Women who slept for 6 hours were 12% more likely to have major weight gain and 6% more likely to become obese compared with women who slept 7 hours a night.
The study included 68,183 middle-aged women who were enrolled in the Nurses Health Study. They were asked in 1986 about their typical night's sleep, and were then asked to report their weight every 2 years for 16 years.
On average, women who slept 5 hours or less per night weighed 5.4 pounds more at the beginning of the study than those sleeping 7 hours and gained an additional 1.6 pounds more over the next 10 years.
"That may not sound like much, but it is an average amount--some women gained much more than that, and even a small difference in weight can increase a person's risk of health problems such as diabetes and hypertension," said lead researcher Sanjay Patel, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH.
Dr. Patel noted that this is by far the largest study to track the effect of sleep habits on weight gain over time. "There have been a number of studies that have shown that at one point in time, people who sleep less weigh more, but this is one of the first studies to show reduced sleep increases the risk of gaining weight over time."
The researchers looked at the women's diets and exercise habits to see if they could account for part of the findings. "Prior studies have shown that after just a few days of sleep restriction, the hormones that control appetite cause people to become hungrier, so we thought that women who slept less might eat more. But in fact they ate less," Dr. Patel said. "That suggests that appetite and diet are not accounting for the weight gain in women who sleep less."
The researchers also asked women about how much they participated in exercise activities such as running, jogging or playing tennis. But they didn't find any differences in physical activity that could explain why women who slept less weighed more.
"We don't have an answer from this study about why reduced sleep causes weight gain, but there are some possibilities that deserve further study," Dr. Patel said. "Sleeping less may affect changes in a person's basal metabolic rate (the number of calories you burn when you rest).
The study found that women who slept for 5 hours per night were 32% more likely to experience major weight gain (defined as an increase of 33 pounds or more) and 15% more likely to become obese over the course of the 16-year study compared with women who slept 7 hours.
Women who slept for 6 hours were 12% more likely to have major weight gain and 6% more likely to become obese compared with women who slept 7 hours a night.
The study included 68,183 middle-aged women who were enrolled in the Nurses Health Study. They were asked in 1986 about their typical night's sleep, and were then asked to report their weight every 2 years for 16 years.
On average, women who slept 5 hours or less per night weighed 5.4 pounds more at the beginning of the study than those sleeping 7 hours and gained an additional 1.6 pounds more over the next 10 years.
"That may not sound like much, but it is an average amount--some women gained much more than that, and even a small difference in weight can increase a person's risk of health problems such as diabetes and hypertension," said lead researcher Sanjay Patel, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH.
Dr. Patel noted that this is by far the largest study to track the effect of sleep habits on weight gain over time. "There have been a number of studies that have shown that at one point in time, people who sleep less weigh more, but this is one of the first studies to show reduced sleep increases the risk of gaining weight over time."
The researchers looked at the women's diets and exercise habits to see if they could account for part of the findings. "Prior studies have shown that after just a few days of sleep restriction, the hormones that control appetite cause people to become hungrier, so we thought that women who slept less might eat more. But in fact they ate less," Dr. Patel said. "That suggests that appetite and diet are not accounting for the weight gain in women who sleep less."
The researchers also asked women about how much they participated in exercise activities such as running, jogging or playing tennis. But they didn't find any differences in physical activity that could explain why women who slept less weighed more.
"We don't have an answer from this study about why reduced sleep causes weight gain, but there are some possibilities that deserve further study," Dr. Patel said. "Sleeping less may affect changes in a person's basal metabolic rate (the number of calories you burn when you rest).
Exercise And Rest Reduce Cancer Risk
Exercise is good for more than just your waistline. A recent study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research's Seventh Annual International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research suggests that regular physical activity can lower a woman's overall risk of cancer – but only if she gets a good night's sleep. Otherwise, lack of sleep can undermine exercise's cancer prevention benefits.
Greater participation in physical activity has consistently been associated with reduced risk of cancer incidence at several sites, including breast and colon cancers," said James McClain, Ph.D., cancer prevention fellow at the National Cancer Institute and lead author of the study. "Short duration sleep appears to have opposing effects of physical activity on several key hormonal and metabolic parameters, which is why we looked at how it affected the exercise/cancer risk relationship."
Researchers assessed the association between physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE), sleep duration and incidence of overall, breast, and colon cancer in 5,968 women at least 18 years old with no previous cancer diagnoses. The women completed an initial survey in 1998 and were then tracked through the Washington County Cancer Registry and Maryland State Cancer Registry for nearly 10 years.
Out of those 5,968 women, 604 experienced a first incidence of cancer, including 186 breast cancer cases. Women in the upper 50 percent of PAEE showed significantly reduced risk of overall cancer and breast cancer. Among women 65 or younger when surveyed and in the upper half of PAEE, sleeping less than seven hours a day increased overall cancer risk, negating much of the protective effects of physical activity on cancer risk for this group.
Research is expanding rapidly on the effect of insufficient and prolonged sleep duration on many health outcomes although few studies have examined the association of sleep duration with cancer risk. This novel study examining the interaction of sleep and physical activity suggests another future focus of research on health behaviors and cancer outcomes
Greater participation in physical activity has consistently been associated with reduced risk of cancer incidence at several sites, including breast and colon cancers," said James McClain, Ph.D., cancer prevention fellow at the National Cancer Institute and lead author of the study. "Short duration sleep appears to have opposing effects of physical activity on several key hormonal and metabolic parameters, which is why we looked at how it affected the exercise/cancer risk relationship."
Researchers assessed the association between physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE), sleep duration and incidence of overall, breast, and colon cancer in 5,968 women at least 18 years old with no previous cancer diagnoses. The women completed an initial survey in 1998 and were then tracked through the Washington County Cancer Registry and Maryland State Cancer Registry for nearly 10 years.
Out of those 5,968 women, 604 experienced a first incidence of cancer, including 186 breast cancer cases. Women in the upper 50 percent of PAEE showed significantly reduced risk of overall cancer and breast cancer. Among women 65 or younger when surveyed and in the upper half of PAEE, sleeping less than seven hours a day increased overall cancer risk, negating much of the protective effects of physical activity on cancer risk for this group.
Research is expanding rapidly on the effect of insufficient and prolonged sleep duration on many health outcomes although few studies have examined the association of sleep duration with cancer risk. This novel study examining the interaction of sleep and physical activity suggests another future focus of research on health behaviors and cancer outcomes
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
PROFESSIONAL REFORMER FOR SALE
Hi to all, I recieved this email from a lady that I met whilst training for the Pilates Certification .. if anyone is interested please contact Heidi directly .. many thanks
joanne
I live in Las Vegas and I am selling one of my STOTT PilatesProfessional Reformers
if you or any of your clients are interested. Theprice is $3700 and includes the box, strap, jumpboard, mat converter andpadded platform extender. Let me know if you or any of your clients are interested.
Thanks!Peace,
Love & Happiness,
Heidi Limerick
http://www.hpfitness.com
joanne
I live in Las Vegas and I am selling one of my STOTT PilatesProfessional Reformers
if you or any of your clients are interested. Theprice is $3700 and includes the box, strap, jumpboard, mat converter andpadded platform extender. Let me know if you or any of your clients are interested.
Thanks!Peace,
Love & Happiness,
Heidi Limerick
http://www.hpfitness.com
Sunday, November 9, 2008
WEIGHT LOSS SEMINAR .. THIS SATURDAY 15TH
Hello to Everyone!
Well this always seems the craziest time of the year for me. The lazy summer days are over, you’ve just dressed up for Halloween, now it’s the run up to Thanksgiving, then we approach the New Year and all the organizing that entails.It seems like once we get past Labor day time just speeds up and its non stop. next thing you know its 2009 and you’re exhausted!Myself, I have quite a few things on the go and I am very grateful to say all of them are GREAT.First of all, let me boast a little if I may.
Well this always seems the craziest time of the year for me. The lazy summer days are over, you’ve just dressed up for Halloween, now it’s the run up to Thanksgiving, then we approach the New Year and all the organizing that entails.It seems like once we get past Labor day time just speeds up and its non stop. next thing you know its 2009 and you’re exhausted!Myself, I have quite a few things on the go and I am very grateful to say all of them are GREAT.First of all, let me boast a little if I may.
Trainer of the Month
Yep, that’s me! Bodybuilding.com awarded me Trainer of the Month, they came out to Los Angeles and interviewed me and one of my clients Shawn Wayans. You can see the interview on http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/personaltrainer_joanne_lee.htm click on the photo to be directed straight to the page. There is also an Q&A where you can find out even more about me and what I’m all about. I must apologize in advance as I just watched the video and I had no idea I still sounded so English... There are no subtitles – sorry!
Santa Monica Sports Medicine
My Nutrition Consulting business is now located in Santa Monica Sports Medicine. If you are in the Los Angeles area please come check us out, we’re on 9th and Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica. Mary Trumpi DC is a long time friend and it’s a match made in Heaven as Mary has such a fantastic reputation with her chiropractic sports designation and very unique office set up. To find out more about SMSM please go to http://www.santamonicasportsmedicine.com/, you’ll see how much there is to offer there, from a great gym with specialized trainers to multiple massage rooms for bodywork.
Nutrition & Weight Loss Seminars
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15th - 9am & TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18th - 7 pm
November brings with it Thanksgiving and then we have Christmas and some of you have already enjoyed a whole host of holidays that go with this time year. It therefore seemed the perfect time to hold a “Nutrition & Weight Loss Seminar”In November we will be holding two seminars at Santa Monica Sports Medicine in Santa Monica.
One will be held on Saturday morning (Nov 15 9am) and we will repeat it for those who cant make that time and hold it again the following Tuesday evening (Nov 18 7pm)
The seminar is free and I plan to explain and unravel a lot of the issues and confusion relating the weight gain, fat loss and that four letter work DIET.
I have a lot of information I want to pass on so if you are in the Los Angeles area I really hope you can make it.Please RSVP by Nov 10 and let us know which date you plane to attend RSVP to joanne@joannelee.com or call Santa Monica Sports Medicine at 310 458 1259.
I'm going to address:
Why weight loss programs fail
The most common mistakes
Metabolism
Stress
The Yo Yo affect
The solution!!
Implementing the right tools for success
The Venice Nutrition Nutrition Program
The Venice Nutrition Nutrition Program
For all those who attend we will be booking appointments for FREE body fat testing. There will also be draws for massages and body work at SMSM.
My New Website: J
oanneLee.com!
Out with the old and in with the new.I have a new web site and I love it! Many thanks for Sean of Einstein computers (310 500 0933) who has saved my life a zillion times with computer issues,
Out with the old and in with the new.I have a new web site and I love it! Many thanks for Sean of Einstein computers (310 500 0933) who has saved my life a zillion times with computer issues,
.JoanneLee.com will direct you to all aspects of my business… From the Nutrition program options to Corporate Wellness, training, supplements and so much more .. love to have your feedback, you can always post it nice or nasty on my blog – also on the new website.Better Body, Better Life... for life!Joanne Lee
NEW WEBSITE WWW.JOANNELEE.COM
To let you know that my new website is up and running. Same address at www.joannelee.com there still a few things that need to be done, but I wanted to get it up asap. It is now a lot easier to navigate and to get to my Nutrition software.
many thanks to Sean of Einstein computers (310 500 0933) ... if you want a website contact Sean .. if you have computer problems contact Sean ... if you want outstanding service and just a fabulous person .. contact Sean !
many thanks to Sean of Einstein computers (310 500 0933) ... if you want a website contact Sean .. if you have computer problems contact Sean ... if you want outstanding service and just a fabulous person .. contact Sean !
Friday, October 17, 2008
No Cooking involoved .. got to love that !!
Mary has left a new comment on your post "Recipes .. thanks Anne Marie":
Thanks to both you and your friend! the recipes seem to be very good!
I am gonna try them soon.
Here is a protein powder recipe that i find really good. You may try it too...
Protein Peanut Butter Balls:
* 3/4 cup peanut butter
* 1/4 cup honey
* 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder
* 1/2 cup raw oats
All you got to do is mix all the ingredients in a bowl and form into small balls.
Place in the fridge for a few hours and then enjoy them at your leisure.
This way you can pop in these protein balls whenever u want to..
You get the protein, you get the fibers in the oats, the sugar in honey and of course the butter..
A sumptuous nutritious snack that tastes good too!!!
Thanks Mary .. one of my other clients/friends has a fantastic almond butter cookie recipe .. she brought me some this week .. I'll get recipe, they were sooooo good and no flour, butter etc. I'll post it asap
A favorite of mine (and I'm no cook) is turkey meatballs
Ground turkey with onion, sun dried tomatoes and avocado
You can use the 99% turkey for this but they'll stay really really moist because of the avocado .. great texture
Keep 'em coming
Joanne x
Thanks to both you and your friend! the recipes seem to be very good!
I am gonna try them soon.
Here is a protein powder recipe that i find really good. You may try it too...
Protein Peanut Butter Balls:
* 3/4 cup peanut butter
* 1/4 cup honey
* 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder
* 1/2 cup raw oats
All you got to do is mix all the ingredients in a bowl and form into small balls.
Place in the fridge for a few hours and then enjoy them at your leisure.
This way you can pop in these protein balls whenever u want to..
You get the protein, you get the fibers in the oats, the sugar in honey and of course the butter..
A sumptuous nutritious snack that tastes good too!!!
Thanks Mary .. one of my other clients/friends has a fantastic almond butter cookie recipe .. she brought me some this week .. I'll get recipe, they were sooooo good and no flour, butter etc. I'll post it asap
A favorite of mine (and I'm no cook) is turkey meatballs
Ground turkey with onion, sun dried tomatoes and avocado
You can use the 99% turkey for this but they'll stay really really moist because of the avocado .. great texture
Keep 'em coming
Joanne x
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