Comments on: Dear Mark: Contest Questions http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-mark-contest-questions/ Serving up health and fitness insights (daily, of course) with a side of irreverence. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:23:32 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: Andre Chimene http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-mark-contest-questions/#comment-460536 Andre Chimene Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:10:22 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=8232#comment-460536 Hey Mark, please give a look at this article and respond. Healthy eating and healthy debate. A bit of backlash but from a good resourse. Help a fellow Primal understand. http://diabetesupdate.blogspot.com/2009/09/lets-not-twist-history-to-support-our.html?showComment=1253654409916 Hey Mark, please give a look at this article and respond. Healthy eating and healthy debate. A bit of backlash but from a good resourse. Help a fellow Primal understand.
http://diabetesupdate.blogspot.com/2009/09/lets-not-twist-history-to-support-our.html?showComment=1253654409916

]]> By: CardioJunkie http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-mark-contest-questions/#comment-460463 CardioJunkie Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:26:40 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=8232#comment-460463 I am currently pregnant and having a heck of a time keeping my carbs in check. While I don't want to be completely obsessive about it, I also don't want to gain a ton of excess fat that will make it that much more difficult to get back in shape later. Any suggestions? I'm hoping for a light at the end of the tunnel (end of the first trimester) to help, however I think part of the problem is in my head, that well, I'm going to gain weight anyway, what difference does it make? Ugh! Also, on the exercise. What is the effect of going above 140bpm, and is the reason to avoid contact sports the risk of impact / abdominal injury? I am always hearing about what NOT to do, but I need more information on why. My doc has always recommended that I should continue to do what I feel good doing. While I have stopped running (didn't feel good anymore), I am continuing to play soccer which I love, in addition to walking and some minimal strength training (mostly body weight stuff). If the problem with contact sports is in fact abdominal trauma, I think I'm ok for a while, but is there something I'm missing? Thanks! I am currently pregnant and having a heck of a time keeping my carbs in check. While I don’t want to be completely obsessive about it, I also don’t want to gain a ton of excess fat that will make it that much more difficult to get back in shape later. Any suggestions? I’m hoping for a light at the end of the tunnel (end of the first trimester) to help, however I think part of the problem is in my head, that well, I’m going to gain weight anyway, what difference does it make? Ugh!

Also, on the exercise. What is the effect of going above 140bpm, and is the reason to avoid contact sports the risk of impact / abdominal injury? I am always hearing about what NOT to do, but I need more information on why. My doc has always recommended that I should continue to do what I feel good doing. While I have stopped running (didn’t feel good anymore), I am continuing to play soccer which I love, in addition to walking and some minimal strength training (mostly body weight stuff). If the problem with contact sports is in fact abdominal trauma, I think I’m ok for a while, but is there something I’m missing? Thanks!

]]> By: adrienne mason http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-mark-contest-questions/#comment-460378 adrienne mason Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:27:31 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=8232#comment-460378 I love the website. I have a question for your wife. I'm not one to eat based on cravings, knowing full well that craving chocolate doesn't always mean your body needs it. I do have a question about where those cravings come from. As is has to do with a female's monthly cycle. It seems that at certain times of the month all I crave is veggies, meat, "earth foods" etc.. however, these cravings slowly morph, about two weeks later into an all or nothing type appetite of either I get to eat these carbs, or I'm not interested in eating at all. It's very strange, almost as if I'm repulsed by the same meals I was eating a few weeks earlier. I love the website. I have a question for your wife. I’m not one to eat based on cravings, knowing full well that craving chocolate doesn’t always mean your body needs it. I do have a question about where those cravings come from. As is has to do with a female’s monthly cycle. It seems that at certain times of the month all I crave is veggies, meat, “earth foods” etc.. however, these cravings slowly morph, about two weeks later into an all or nothing type appetite of either I get to eat these carbs, or I’m not interested in eating at all. It’s very strange, almost as if I’m repulsed by the same meals I was eating a few weeks earlier.

]]> By: PG http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-mark-contest-questions/#comment-460361 PG Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:29:44 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=8232#comment-460361 Re Primal fitness in pregnancy: FYI there is a version of CrossFit uniquely modified for pregnant and post-partum/breastfeeding women that focuses more on maintaining strength and mobility than on power output; none of the workouts is for time. If the movements are unfamiliar, find a CF trainer who is onboard with the physical and metabolic changes that take place thoughout your pregnancy. Checkout CrossFit Mom: http://crossfitmom.com Great post, Mark! Re Primal fitness in pregnancy: FYI there is a version of CrossFit uniquely modified for pregnant and post-partum/breastfeeding women that focuses more on maintaining strength and mobility than on power output; none of the workouts is for time.
If the movements are unfamiliar, find a CF trainer who is onboard with the physical and metabolic changes that take place thoughout your pregnancy.
Checkout CrossFit Mom:
http://crossfitmom.com

Great post, Mark!

]]> By: penstalker http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-mark-contest-questions/#comment-460328 penstalker Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:52:00 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=8232#comment-460328 I've cut back on my intake of rice, which is the main food here in the Philippines. For the past month, I've been eating more veggies, meat and fish. But I still need better planning of my daily meals. I’ve cut back on my intake of rice, which is the main food here in the Philippines. For the past month, I’ve been eating more veggies, meat and fish. But I still need better planning of my daily meals.

]]> By: Apurva Mehta http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-mark-contest-questions/#comment-460206 Apurva Mehta Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:14:13 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=8232#comment-460206 Hey Mark, that was a nice Q&A post. I have a question of my own regarding dietary supplementation. Loren Cordain's latest Paleo Diet newsletter says that for a person following the paleo diet, supplementation of antioxidants shows no substantial benefit, and in fact may do more harm than good. An excerpt from his email: Dietary supplementation with antioxidants may do more harm than good Consumption of antioxidant supplements has become widespread. It is estimated that about one third of adults in developed countries consume antioxidant supplement. The past decade has produced a large number of studies that assessed both the costs and benefits of antioxidant supplementation. Unfortunately, this research has shown that dietary supplementation with antioxidants may do more harm than good. For example, a meta-analysis (a scientific review combining results of related research) of antioxidant studies found that supplementation with beta-carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E did not increase lifespan. In fact, some reviews have suggested antioxidant supplementation may increase the risk of early death. For example, a meta-analysis of supplementation with beta carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E suggested an increase in overall mortality among people taking supplements. (End of Excerpt.) I'd be interested to know your thoughts on this topic. Generally his advice and yours is not so diametrically opposed. I could send you the whole email if you don't have it already. Thanks, Apurva Hey Mark, that was a nice Q&A post. I have a question of my own regarding dietary supplementation. Loren Cordain’s latest Paleo Diet newsletter says that for a person following the paleo diet, supplementation of antioxidants shows no substantial benefit, and in fact may do more harm than good. An excerpt from his email:

Dietary supplementation with antioxidants may do more harm than good

Consumption of antioxidant supplements has become widespread. It is estimated that about one third of adults in developed countries consume antioxidant supplement.

The past decade has produced a large number of studies that assessed both the costs and benefits of antioxidant supplementation. Unfortunately, this research has shown that dietary supplementation with antioxidants may do more harm than good.

For example, a meta-analysis (a scientific review combining results of related research) of antioxidant studies found that supplementation with beta-carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E did not increase lifespan.

In fact, some reviews have suggested antioxidant supplementation may increase the risk of early death. For example, a meta-analysis of supplementation with beta carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E suggested an increase in overall mortality among people taking supplements.

(End of Excerpt.)

I’d be interested to know your thoughts on this topic. Generally his advice and yours is not so diametrically opposed. I could send you the whole email if you don’t have it already.

Thanks,
Apurva

]]> By: CastleGrok http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-mark-contest-questions/#comment-460198 CastleGrok Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:42:48 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=8232#comment-460198 Grains will make you regular... a regular farter! Grains will make you regular… a regular farter!

]]> By: Bourgogne http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-mark-contest-questions/#comment-460185 Bourgogne Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:50:38 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=8232#comment-460185 My husband and I eat the same meats, vegetables, and fruits, but he also eats grains. He has a problem with regularity; I, who do not eat grains, have no problem with regularity. My husband and I eat the same meats, vegetables, and fruits, but he also eats grains. He has a problem with regularity; I, who do not eat grains, have no problem with regularity.

]]> By: Mikeythehealthycaveman http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-mark-contest-questions/#comment-460164 Mikeythehealthycaveman Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:19:16 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=8232#comment-460164 On the vegetarian girlfriend issue: I'd go easy on her. It is impressive that she has changed her diet so much in a couple months. It takes time to realize that conventional wisdom is screwed up, and if you push someone to much it can backfire! I have some vegetarians in my life that you could not force or reason with... I'd say her eyes are open, just not focused yet. On the vegetarian girlfriend issue: I’d go easy on her. It is impressive that she has changed her diet so much in a couple months. It takes time to realize that conventional wisdom is screwed up, and if you push someone to much it can backfire! I have some vegetarians in my life that you could not force or reason with… I’d say her eyes are open, just not focused yet.

]]> By: SassaFrass88 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-mark-contest-questions/#comment-460160 SassaFrass88 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:14:28 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=8232#comment-460160 It's true that for your colon, adequate amounts of animal fat stimulate the release of bile, which is your body's own, natural 'laxative/ stool softener'. No fiber pills & no prescription laxatives required! ;-) It’s true that for your colon, adequate amounts of animal fat stimulate the release of bile, which is your body’s own, natural ‘laxative/ stool softener’. No fiber pills & no prescription laxatives required! ;-)

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