Dieting Living

Hey, I do high intensity boxing sessions 4 or 5 days a week 40 - 45 minute sessions. I’m totally new to Keto but I’d like to get my health in check in the new year. I’m 5,4- 157lbs, female. I have been working out consistently the last 7 years.

I’m not sure where to start on this Keto journey and if I should be increasing my carb intake to more than just 20g a day due to my workout intensities. Any tips from current dieters on a workout plan would be great!!

LeBron James is a beast, and there's plenty of information out there on the workouts that have helped him achieve G.O.A.T. status. But there's been less focus on what the 6'8, 250 lb., NBA star eats in a day to keep himself going. James has dropped tidbits about his diet over the years, and his social media posts reveal the different nutrition tactics he undertakes depending on what his needs are at the time.

Here's how James evolves his diet, just like he evolves his gameplay.

LeBron James' Diet for Weight Loss

In 2014, James posted a picture in which he looked noticeably slimmer, which sparked rumors that the NBA player had switched up his diet.

According to Business Insider, ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported James was on a diet on a podcast with Grantland's Bill Simmons. Windhorst didn't confirm how he knew about James' diet, but the well-connected sportswriter has been covering the NBA player since his days as a high school freshman in 1999. He said James was probably in "the worst shape he's been in in a while" at the start of the 2013-14 season, and he got off to a "slow start" that season. That season came after he won the NBA Finals with the Miami Heat in June 2013 and got married to longtime girlfriend Savannah Brinson.

James himself poked fun at his diet with an Instagram post, and he opened up about it to reporters about a month later.

"I had no sugars, no dairy, I had no carbs," the father of three explained during an event to unveil his "LeBron 12" sneakers, as reported by Sports Illustrated. "All I ate was meat, fish, veggies and fruit. That's it. For 67 straight days."

During that time, James ate meals like lobster salad with asparagus and mango chutney, as well as an arugula salad with chicken, fruit, and nuts, topped with olive oil and lemon vinaigrette dressing.

He was so dedicated to his diet, he didn't eat the dessert a resort made for him when he was on vacation in Greece.

Some outlets reported his diet was a low-carb one, while others said it was paleo, probably due to the fact that James' former Miami Heat teammate Ray Allen started a paleo diet in 2013. Both diets have a lot of overlap, with the guiding principle of limiting processed foods and foods high in carbohydrates, and instead reaching for foods like lean meats, fish, and vegetables.

LeBron James' Training Diet

NBA games run for 48 minutes, but that doesn't count when the clock is stopped for fouls and timeouts, or when games go into overtime. That's a lot of active time, and that means athletes need a lot of calories before the big game.

In 2016, James spoke with Business Insider about how he fuels up before game time. "Before competition for me would be like a chicken breast and maybe a little pasta. The carbs help because you're going out and playing a lot of minutes," he said. "But a salad and some veggies will have me perfectly fine. And before the game I might have a protein shake and some fruit, and I'll be ready to go."

Comparing himself to swimmer Michael Phelps, who is known to eat massive omelets, stacks of pancakes, and full-size pizzas during training, James said he'll "wait for that after the game. I can't do that before the game."

And as Stack reports, the NBA star slightly changes his approach when it's playoffs time. "The thing that I started cutting down is the sugars. When it comes to the playoffs, it kinda slows down the process of recovery. Throughout the regular season it's okay to have a little bit of it. But in the postseason, optimal recovery—whoever can recover the fastest from game to game is going to put themselves in position to be successful the next game, he said during a video on his UNINTERRUPTED platform. "So the sugars I kinda cut out, but the carbs I kinda ramp up. Because you're losing so many calories, you're burning so many calories, burning all your energy throughout those games. So I kinda go heavy on the carbs because it gives you energy. It's worked for me."

Post-game, James rehydrates with a combination of water and a carbohydrate-rich recovery fluid provided by his personal trainer, Mike Mancias, to replace fluids lost. As CBS Sports reports, this helps to refill his levels of glycogen, which is a stored form of carbohydrate found in the liver and muscle tissue that helps to provide the body with energy.

He then eats a meal with high quality-protein and carbs, much like his pre-game meal.

James was also known to get drinks from The Juice Spot post-workout. The now-closed juice shop was owned by his wife Savannah, and it offered juices, smoothies, and acai bowls. The "Peanut Butter Dream" smoothie that James was seen drinking on his Instagram featured ingredients like almond milk, peanut butter, whey, maca, cinnamon, and agave.

© Nomad/Getty Images Heads up, fellas. It's time to drop the "tough guy" act. Fostering emotional health can help improve your relationships, body confidence, and feelings of sexual satisfaction—for both partners.

In the aftermath of the #metoo movement, one of the focal points of discussion has been the way that toxic masculinity is harmful to both women and men. Our outdated views of masculinity–especially the notion that men need to keep all of their feelings bottled up–has serious consequences.

A recent episode of NPR’s “The Hidden Brain” highlighted the way that the lack of male bonding negatively impacts a man’s physical health. An analysis of nearly 150 studies has found that people with strong social bonds have a 50 percent lower mortality risk than those who do not. The shocking data has led some sociologists to conclude that men who feel lonely or isolated have an even greater risk of death than people who don’t exercise or are clinically obese.

Now, Japanese sexual health and wellness company Tenga has pulled back the curtain on some of the other effects of outdated assumptions of masculinity, in a recently-released report based on results on the responses of 13,000 adults between the ages of 18 and 74 across 18 countries. Much of the survey focused on how men viewed having and expressing feelings and the result this attitude had on their wellbeing.

Approximately 90 percent of American men said they believe men value traditionally masculine traits such as aggression, assertiveness, and physical strength. But 88 percent of men claimed to be in touch with their emotions, and 77 percent said they were comfortable talking about their feelings or personal challenges, indicating that perhaps men are actually changing, and not as many men value traditionally masculine characteristics as you would think.

This is particularly true of younger generations, since 50 percent of Baby Boomers, 59 percent of Millennials, and 62 percent of Gen Xers defined themselves as men who “Feel More”—in other words: are open about their feelings and desires.

This is great news, because the survey found that being men who reported feeling more enjoyed a variety of wellness benefits. Their emotional connection with their partner was 20 percent better, they had much higher levels of body confidence, and they are 20 percent more happy with their sex life than the average man. They are 23 percent more likely to use sex toys, and are 18 percent more sexually satisfied with their partner.

They are also happier with their lives in general, and have better overall health. Men who “feel more” were even found to be 11 percent more likely to be part of a gym than those who play things close to the chest. And we all know how much exercise impacts our physical health and extends our lifespan.

As society changes, women’s sexual preferences change as well. A recent study, for example, found that women are no longer interested in flashy men with lots of resources, and another study found that while a woman might enjoy a strong-jawed man for a brief sexual fling, she’s more likely to choose one with feminine features, that denote empathy and understanding, for a long-term partner. This implies that never crying in front of a woman is no longer a prerequisite for someone to think you’re a “real man.”

This research corroborates with the Tenga study, which found that 91 percent of people looking for a male partner said their ideal man was comfortable discussing sex and mental health, cared about social issues, and was in touch with his feelings and those of the people around him.

“It’s important we realize being empathetic and open to the needs of yourself and those around you isn’t weak or taboo, but rather a necessity to break down social stigmas and allow everyone to be their authentic selves,” Dr. Chris Donaghue, PhD, LCSW, CST, ACS, licensed sex therapist and Tenga brand ambassador, said. “These social stereotypes tell men to disconnect from their emotions, objectify women and resolve conflicts through violence which, as we’ve seen, end up hurting men and women at large, on a global level.” If you’re looking for ways to get in touch with your feelings, master the 20 Easy Ways to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence.

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I haven’t belonged to a gym in about 5 years, but I’m finally committed to keto eating (5 weeks now) and I know that I need to get into the gym not only to boost my weight loss, but also to get myself active again. With all of these Black Friday deals on gym memberships today, I’d like to know what gyms you all use and love. Your help would be so appreciated!

I always hear a lot about going minimal, and hey, I even write about going minimal, but I never applied it to my bathroom. Sure, it made sense to cut out kitchen clutter and stop wasting food. And thanks to Marie Kondo, I’ve been ditching non-joy-sparking trinkets around the rest of my living space with regularity.

But until recently, I’ve never valued my bathroom as a part of my daily routine. It’s always been a pain to clean and I had not nearly enough energy to tackle it, drained by all the obligations and responsibilities competing for my attention. It’s a messy problem; once loose products and hairs begin piling up, the less you want to maintain the space. You’ll know you’ve reached this stage when your bathroom is a complete and utter mess. If your countertop is chaotic with skincare products and bottles, your hairdryer still hangs from the outlet, and everything that should be beneath the sink is on top, you might need a change. I know I did.

Fortunately, it’s not too much work to minimize your clutter and improve your morning routine. Take it from me — you’ll feel better once you’ve put everything in its proper place and cleaned up a little. Once you’ve finished, you’ll see an enormous difference in your mood each morning.

1. Throw Away Unnecessary Items

It’s the first step to reducing your clutter, and often the most difficult. As you survey your bathroom countertop, look for items which you no longer need or use, like empty containers, an extra hairbrush or stained towels. Collect everything that doesn’t add value to your morning routine and throw it away.

For me, skincare was the real killer here. Since I’ve been blessed with chronic acne, my shelves were overflowing with cleansers, chemicals, and other products I’d tried for a week or two and never touched again. These bottles overwhelmed me and made my skincare routine feel like a huge chore every morning. And now? Decluttering has made a huge difference. I’ve stuck to a simplified routine that includes only 3-4 items, and I keep the products neatly arranged in the order I need them in. In the morning, I have just a few things to worry about instead of a daunting reminder of how much work I’ve put into my skin over the years.

Once you discard all your unnecessary items, only the necessary items will remain. You’ll find what you need without any trouble. While it only takes an extra few seconds to sort through junk, these “few seconds” compound over time.

2. Simplify and Compartmentalize

Once you’ve reduced the number of items on your sink, you can begin to group them. If you have multiple toothbrushes, place them in the same holder, and relocate bars of soap to a designated area. It might seem obvious, but it’s a necessary step to ensure your countertop is neat and orderly. Luckily, my landlord let me install a little board with hanging mason jars next to my sink. These are a cheap and convenient way for me to store my hairbrushes and other random trinkets, including hair ties and clips that were previously constantly disappearing into the mess that was my bathroom.

You might not have this type of flexibility, but there are lots of bathroom accessories you can find to compartmentalize your items. Just take a quick trip to your local department store at the end of the day and pick up anything you need. A little structure will lend peace of mind and convenience in the morning when you’re tired and bleary-eyed.

3. Take Advantage of Cabinets

As I mentioned earlier, if everything that’s meant to be beneath your sink is on top, you might need a change. Store these items out of sight, and you’ll begin to feel better almost immediately. Physical clutter often results in mental clutter, linked to inefficient mental processing. Studies have shown that a comfortable environment is essential to maintaining “mental hygiene,” which you can compromise if you don’t take care of your home. As you can see, the consequences of clutter are very real.

If you have cabinets in your bathroom, use them! The organizational tools I mentioned can help keep them neat, but just the act of clearing up your countertop and shelves can make your bathroom that much more minimalist. Store your medicines, cleaning supplies and other random necessities out of sight so that they’re also out of mind.

4. Embrace Minimal Design

A minimalist bathroom doesn’t just mean a junk-free bathroom. It also means you can play around with some basic design principles to create a more optimal space.

Mirrors make an area appear more spacious, popular among designers for their ability to expand a smaller room. After you’ve cleaned up your countertop and organized your items, you should consider hanging another mirror or two on the wall. The illusion of more space can contribute to your morning peace of mind, especially if you rent a space as small as mine. My long, skinny bathroom looks a little less cramped these days.

5. Give Yourself a Little Reward

While the previous four steps are simple, they’re tough to start when you’re not working toward any kind of incentive. You deserve a small reward for your effort — a little gift at the end of the process that makes the transformation feel truly complete. It might seem like this suggestion isn’t in line with the others, but it is. You’re attaching greater value to your bathroom, and because of this value, you’re more likely to clean and care for the space in the future.

Of course, fancy upgrades might not be in your budget, or you might be limited in a rented apartment. But there are affordable investments you can make that won’t break your budget. I traded in my old college towels for fluffy, matching ones, which weren’t too expensive but made my space look much more appealing.

Minimalist Bathroom Life

Since I’ve revamped my bathroom, my morning routine has been much easier. I’m no longer digging through spare products or feeling discouraged by how much cleaning I need to do. I can head out the door feeling a little more optimistic about my space, and that attitude carries into the rest of my day.

Decluttering your bathroom doesn’t mean you have to change your entire lifestyle. I still love my assorted face masks, after all. I’m just better at neatly stacking them in a bin. While I’ll probably never go fully minimal, embracing a few of the movement’s mentality and design principles has done wonders for my daily routine. And I hope it helps you too!

Holly Welles believes anyone can learn to make the most of their space. She’s a real estate writer with her own blog, The Estate Update. Find more of her tips on Twitter @HollyAWelles.

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And it's not "don't drink."

Alcohol is commonly referred to as “liquid courage” because without it, many of us would never be brave enough to dance like fools or socialize with people who might be less than friends. Drinking responsibly is an enjoyable experience! It’s fun and it’s freeing — until the next day when you feel the repercussions. “I’ll never drink again,” is something we’ve all muttered from the fetal position before proceeding to drink again the very next weekend.

There are tons of old tricks for halting a hangover. You’re likely familiar with ones like eating a substantial meal beforehand, drinking a glass of water or Gatorade between alcoholic beverages or popping a pre-party ibuprofen or consuming the hair of the dog that bit you. What you might not know is that there’s another preventative action hiding within your medicine cabinet: multivitamins.

“Taking a multivitamin (or two or three) before a night of drinking can help a great deal when it comes to hangovers, as preventing them is much easier than dealing with them the next day,” seasoned anesthesiologist and world-famous hangover specialist Dr. Jason Burke told The Daily Meal in an email. The Duke University alum founded Hangover Heaven IV Hydration Clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada, where there’s probably (OK, definitely) a high demand for his services.

“My staff and I treat thousands of hangovers with IV treatments, and I would much prefer to see patients prevent hangovers than suffer the next morning,” Dr. Burke said. “By taking multivitamins and antioxidants before drinking, you give your body the tools it needs to help process alcohol and its breakdown products, thus neutralizing the hangover before it starts.”

The North Carolina native suggests starting with a high-quality multivitamin. From there, Dr. Burke suggests adding antioxidants like alpha lipoic acid, milk thistle, EGCG or curcumin, which are available at your local vitamin store. Some B vitamins and antioxidants occur naturally in red meat and green leafy vegetables should you aspire to consume some of your nutrients via dinner.

“Drinking high-quality clear vodka is another good strategy to not feel like death warmed over the next morning,” Dr. Burke added. “In the end, it is much better to do something to prevent a hangover than to do nothing — especially if you’re over 30, as hangovers get much worse as the years go by.”

None of us are getting any younger, unless someone has discovered the secret to everlasting youth — and if you have, get at me — so even if you’re still in your 20s, it’s probably a good idea to start adopting these tactics to turn them into habits as soon as possible. But believe it or not, hangover prevention isn’t the only life skill you should have by age 30.

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Das vielleicht verlogenste Exemplar der türkisen Polit-Truppe

Einer, der nur zum Handaufhalten da ist. Senkrecht im Parlament. Waagrecht im Wahlkreis.
Einer, der nur sich selbst vertritt. Sein öffentliches Agieren: eine einzige endlose Selfiestrecke. Seine Facebookseite: eine ununterbrochene Abfolge von Anmaßungen. Und ein Tsunami an Phrasen.
Schlimmer ist, wie er noch am Wahltag seine Wähler betrogen, womöglich sogar im strafrechtlichen Sinne betrogen hat.

Im Zuge seiner penetranten Vorzugsstimmenkampagne hat Dominik Schrott auch mit einem Gewinnspiel um Aufmerksamkeit geworben. Tagessieger erhielten ein T-Shirt mit den verfremdeten Konterfeis von ihm und Sebastian Kurz (hier). Als Hauptpreis war eine Snow Card Tirol im Wert von 797 Euro ausgesetzt.

Über den Gewinner oder die Gewinnerin dieses Hauptpreises sollte unter den 23 Tagessiegern das Los entscheiden.
Sollte.

Türkis getürkt

Im Glückstopf (unten) waren 23 Loszettel.
Auf allen 23 Loszetteln stand derselbe Name: „Karin K.“

Die Glücksfee kam auch nicht aus Schrotts Wahlkreis Oberland, sondern wurde von Sarah Ziegler gegeben, einer in Innsbruck wohnhaften Mitarbeiterin seiner Innsbrucker Wahlkampfagentur Smart Ventures GmbH:

Gewonnen hat „Karin K.“:

Karin K. gibt es nicht.
Karin K. steht für Karin Kirchmair, ein auf Schrotts Facebook-Seite eingesetztes Fake-Profil seiner Agentur zur Unterstützung der Wahlkampagne. Als ihr fiktiver Wohnort wird Innsbruck angegeben. Die Teilnahme am Gewinnspiel war aber auf Personen mit Meldeanschrift im Tiroler Oberland beschränkt (hier).

Schrotts Wahlkampfagentur Smart Ventures, bei der er selbst bis Ende Oktober 2017 angestellt war, betreut auch die „Zillertaler Trachtenwelt“. Dort musste Sarah Ziegler, die oben noch als Glücksfee Sarah für „Karin Kirchmair“ den Hauptgewinn gezogen hatte, wenig später selbst als Karin Kirchmair auftreten:

Sarah Ziegler alias Karin Kirchmair musste „ihr neues iPhone X“ im Wert von knapp 1000 Euro gleich nach dem Fototermin im Zillertal wieder abgeben und bekam für ihre Schauspielerei einen 50-Euro-Einkaufsgutschein für die Trachtenwelt in die Hand gedrückt.

Mit dieser ÖVP gibt es absolut nichts zu gewinnen

Auch die Namen der übrigen Gewinner beim türkisen Glücksspiel wurden verräterisch abgekürzt. Warum das?

Ich meine: Mit Schrotts Gewinnspiel in Zusammenhang gebracht zu werden, war ja nicht rufschädigend.
Ich meine: bis zur Aufdeckung dieser Geschichte.

21.8.2018

Interview by Karen Cannard. The interview was originally published in the Bury Free Press, where Karen is also a regular columnist.

Many people who have followed The Rubbish Diet, will recognise Rachelle Strauss as one of my long-standing ‘rubbish’ friends. Our paths crossed online in 2008 as a result of us both blogging about waste, long before the topic had become mainstream. Within months of us getting to know each other’s rubbish, Rachelle and her family attempted their very first Zero Waste Week challenge and launched a national campaign to get others involved. With the 11th Zero Waste Week starting very soon on 3 September, I’ve caught up with Rachelle to find out what inspired her, how this incredible grassroots campaign has developed over the last decade and, more importantly, how you can get involved this year.

People are motivated to take more responsibly for reducing their waste for different reasons. What was the key motivating issue for your family?

My motivation came from experiencing, first hand, the devastating floods at Boscastle in 2004. I was on holiday with my family when, after torrential rainfall, two rivers burst their banks at the same time as the tide came in. This resulted in 10 feet of flood water pouring through the village washing away livelihoods, possessions and the bridge out of the village. 100 people had to be airlifted to safety, and, as I was standing with my daughter in my arms, wondering whether I’d ever see my husband alive again my thought was “everything I’ve been reading about climate change is happening – not in 100 years time, but right now!” Whether that’s true or not doesn’t matter, what matters is that seeds were sown for me to be part of the solution.

Tell us more about your very first Zero Waste Week campaign.

The first campaign has very humble beginnings. Three months after my family and I started to reduce our waste, your good self challenged me to have a Zero Waste Week at home. I was up for the challenge, but nervous and needed moral support, so asked my blog readers if they’d like to join me. 100 people said yes. After the week was over participants said they’d enjoyed themselves, had fun (NOT a word I expected to hear in the same sentence as ‘waste’!) and wanted to do it again. In that moment, the annual Zero Waste Week campaign was born!

Ten years have passed since that first campaign week. How has it changed over the last decade and what have been your personal highlights?

The campaign has certainly evolved! What started as a simple comment thread on one blog post, now has a dedicated website and social media channels of its own. There’s also been a shift from blogging and newsletters to social media. People want soundbites, images and quick hits, whereas ten years ago participants would engage with much more text. It’s a sign of the times I guess! Because of its longevity, Zero Waste Week has now been recognised as a campaign with sticking power and impact – and last year there were tweets from notable organisations such as GreenPeace, Penguin books and the Energy Saving Trust. Even Deborah Meaden gave us a mention! Vivienne Westwood photographed herself promoting the week, media coverage has included everything from local newspapers to the Guardian and Readers Digest and I’ve even appeared with Jeremy Irons in the film ‘Trashed’ where I took him shopping for a naked cucumber.

My personal highlights have been: watching the #ZeroWasteWeek hashtag reach 56 million impressions; Being put forward for an Early Day Motion in parliament; seeing the hashtag trend for two days – alongside Kate Middleton’s announcement of her third pregnancy no less!; being voted number 1 mover and shaker in the Recycling and waste sector by Resource magazine; the fantastic emails I get from people telling me about the changes they have made.

What have been the key challenges to minimising your own household waste over this time?

Time is the number one thing that determines our success rate. If I have time I can keep on top of things – checking daily in the fridge to see what needs using up, making good choices when I shop, having the headspace to know what is coming up and what we need to plan for all keep things ticking over. If one of us gets ill, my workload increases or something unexpected happens (you couldn’t make this up – last month a rat chewed through a cable that housed a water heater and set it on fire – we ended up with charred plastic to throw away!), the best laid plans tend to fall apart. That’s when I end up with slimy bags of salad in the back of the fridge and getting to the checkout without my own reusable bag.

What advice would you give to readers who would like to get involved in Zero Waste Week this September?

I’d say jump right in and give it a go! The term ‘zero waste’ can feel intimidating, overwhelming and impossible, but Zero Waste is just an aspiration- all you have to do is take ONE STEP towards reducing your landfill waste during the week.

You’ll get plenty of encouragement and suggestions in the daily newsletters and I promise it will be easier (and more fun!) than you think.  Here’s what previous participants have said:

“I loved the interaction with others. The sense of community with common purpose is powerful.”
“If you stop to think too much about the environment it’s overwhelming, but Zero Waste Week makes you feel you can do something.”
“This week was a real eye opener. I have discovered amazing products I had no idea about before.”

There are a couple of green buttons on zerowasteweek.co.uk that will get you onto the mailing list. You’ll also receive a free PDF outlining the ways my zero waste week lifestyle saves me £1500 per year. If that’s not motivation to get signed up, I don’t know what is!

How can readers keep motivated once the main campaign week has ended? 

I think of the week itself as a bootcamp for bins. It’s like an intense workout where all the focus is on reducing landfill waste. Once the week is over, you’ll find that one or two things you’ve tried have saved you money, have been easier than you anticipated, or, you feel so good about the changes that you WANT to keep them up. Throughout the rest of the year you’ll find me talking rubbish on social media. The Facebook group is reportedly one of the friendliest on Facebook (a claim to fame if ever I heard one!) and there are thousands of people that are engaged and sharing their questions and advice. You can also find me on Twitter (@myzerowaste) where I’m on hand to answer questions and I share relevant and helpful articles. I don’t inundate people’s inboxes with newsletters once Zero Waste Week is over, so you might get two or three throughout the year until the next campaign starts.

It’s been an exciting decade. What can we expect next? 

From the feedback I receive about the campaign, it’s clear many people want to reduce their waste but don’t know how or don’t have the time to research.  So you’ll find me helping individuals, businesses and organisations implement a successful zero waste strategy of their own.

Through resources and consulting, I share priceless information they won’t find anywhere else, simple-to-follow guidelines that get amazing results and they’ll get full support, not only to start a Zero Waste strategy but to achieve all their goals. I’ve also got this crazy idea of offering a short course for householders to reduce their waste once and for all.

As for Zero Waste Week itself, well, let’s get that trending all week long, the lead story in all the mainstream media publications and a selfie from the Queen showing her support, shall we?

Zero Waste Week 2018 takes place 3-8 September. For more information about how you can take part at home or at work, visit www.zerowasteweek.co.uk.