Metabolic Syndrome: Part 2-
Diagnoses of metabolic syndrome in the United States have been on the rise since the 1990’s. Many people feel that the nation’s dependence on processed/carryout foods, and the sedentary lifestyle of many children and adults, is a factor.
There are five commonly measured criteria as risk factors for metabolic syndrome:
Abdominal obesity (waist circumference of 35 inches or more in women, and 40 inches or more in men) http://www.cincinnati.md/oh/cincinnati/con-article/656686/abdominal%20obesity/extra_pounds_a_deadly_risk_factor_for_black_women_study.htm
Elevated fasting triglycerides.
Low HDL cholesterol (greater than 50 mg. for women, and greater than 40 mg. in men. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cholesterol.html
High blood pressure
High fasting glucose http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/diabeticdiet.html
Regular visits with your physician will help you monitor your factors and develop a plan of action involving lifestyle changes (exercise, healthy eating, and regular adequate amounts of sleeping), medication to change the progression of the syndrome.
Positive changes can be made if you are diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. Stay informed and fight for your best health!
Wednesday 04/18/12 – Workout Diary:
Pure Barre- 55 minutes
Strength train- biceps
biceps curl- 15lb
hammer curl- 12 lb
standing cable concentrated curl, on Bosu- 1 tube
single arm curl in plie- 10 lb
biceps curl, turned out- 12 lb
Wednesday 04/18/12- Food Diary:
Breakfast-
grapefruit (40 cal)
1 cup organic egg whites, 1 cup organic spinach, 3 asparagus (120 cal)
whole wheat toast, 1 tbls no sugar added jam ( 80 cal)
A.M. Snack-
whey protein shake (125 cal)
grapefruit (40 cal)
Lunch-
3 1/4 mahi mahi ( 80 cal)
8 oz. Salad- organic spinach, 3 asparagus, 1/4 cup brocolli slaw, 1 orange sweet pepper (88 cal)
3 oz adamame, thawed from frozen (130 cal)
P.M. Snack-
1 whole wheat, low-carb tortilla, 1/4 cup balck beans, spoon of 0% Greek yogurt (190 cal)
Dinner-carryout (approx. calories)
3 1/2 oz filet mignon- no sauce(194 cal)
1 sweet potato-dry (121 cal)
5 asparagus(30 cal)
spinach salad, onion, light amount of gorganzola, balsamic vinegrette (130 cal)
Dessert:
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, sprinkle of cinnamon (80 cal)
TOTAL CALORIES:1635
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