Summary: There are thousands of hormones in the human body. Which of these hormones can we manipulate to help us lose weight? Russ' wife asked about a couple of hormones that she read about in YOU: On a Diet. The hormones, leptin and ghrelin, as well as the hormones secreted by the thyroid can have an impact on your weight loss. Even though she probably won't ever hear this show, Russ and Jeff take a look at these hormone and give you the scoop. Three emails are answered this show. First, Terry wrote in and asked about forefoot running. In particular, she wanted to know about the Vibram 5 Fingers shoes and whether they are a worthwhile purchase. Second, Amanpal asks whether his genes will pre-determine whether he will be fat. His parents are overweight and he seems destined to follow in their footsteps. Last, Becc wants to know if she can bank her workout calories from the weekend instead of working out every day. Her new work schedule has caused this change to her workouts. In the Web Report, Jeff has been watching Kirstie Alley's Big Life. There are definitely better shows on TV, but that's the way he rolls. She's now peddling weight loss pills that she "developed" after she gained back the weight she lost on Jenny Craig. Russ has an article that reports on a study that showed sitting for many hours a day does more harm than you might think. Even if you are working out once a day, it may not be enough to counteract the long sedentary hours at your desk. Links Mentioned in the Show: Thyroid hormones Sitting for prolonged periods is bad for you Kirstie Alley, staying big NIH research on Leptin and ghrelin Forefoot Running in Flip Flops NJ Sports Med Videos on Forefoot Running Newton Running forefoot video Forefoot running article on That's Fit Recipe of the Week: Protein Pancakes Homework: Fat loss is all about making those little decisions every single day, that over time add up to improving your health. The homework this week is to make "intentional substitutions". The goal is to make 1 food substitution and 1 exercise substitution every single day to something that is more healthy. So for example, if you are about to order your regular sandwich and fries, substitute a garden salad for the fries. If you are about to park in the closest spot to the shopping center, substitute that spot for one at the back of the parking lot. Over time, these substitutions will add up, and the more that you do, the healthier you will become. Listen here, or subscribe to automatically receive future shows.
