Welcome to a very special edition of Living Healthy.
On this episode, we speak with Dr. Neel Doshi, DO, a psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente Orange County, about the importance of mental health and how exercise can act as an additional form of treatment for combating mental illness.
Dr. Doshi is double board certified in Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Doshi’s comprehensive treatment approach focuses on an individual’s total health: mind, body, and spirit. He believes that by identifying and addressing underlying causes, implementing healthy lifestyle changes, psychotherapy, and taking medication when necessary, he can determine the best treatment plan and work with his patients to restore their emotional and mental well-being.
If you’d like to share your personal story with us, leave it in the comments section below and use the hashtag #curestigma or send us an email at blog@fitnessintl.com.
This podcast should not replace any exercise program or restrictions, any dietary supplements or restrictions, or any other medical recommendations from your primary care physician. Before starting any exercise program or diet, make sure it is approved by your doctor.
Intro
Begins at 0:01
Psychiatrist Dr. Neel Doshi joins the show
Begins at 0:43
Does Everyone Experience Mental Illness?
1:10
Learn More – NAMI.org
1:54
The Different Categories – AMI vs. SMI
2:22
What Separates a Mental Illness from Just Having a Bad Day?
3:00
The Stigma with Mental Health
4:23
What Are Some Ways You Can Reach Out and Help Others?
5:42
NAMI Cure Stigma Campaign
6:47
Does Mental Illness Come from Genetics?
8:23
The Social Feedback Loop
9:43
The Chemical Side of Things
12:04
How Can the Body Help the Mind – Exercise and Mental Illness
13:53
Neuroplasticity
14:45
The Future of Depression and Anxiety
15:11
Pushing Through to Get Better
16:05
Producer Matt Joins the Show
17:03
Have Patients Had Success with Exercise?
22:55
The Chemical Impact of Exercise – The Legal Drug
23:59
Actionable Advice
26:28
Outro
28:38
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If you ask any fitness maven walking (or more likely running) down the street, they will immediately condemn the idea of “fasted cardio”, referring to the method of not eating before a workout in order to burn and lose body fat. They will tell you it is ineffective and potentially dangerous, and then probably start describing the simply seasoned chicken breast or protein-packed omelet (depending on what time of the day it is) they chowed down before they laced up their sneakers.
In order to get the full benefits of exercise, you need a healthy and balanced diet. Whether you’re hiking outdoors or sweating it out in a spin class, the right foods before and after a workout provide you with more energy and aid your body in recovering faster.
The best food pre-workout is going to be packed with carbohydrates and proteins. Carbs are your muscles’ main energy source and protein helps to improve your muscles’ growth and recovery. You want to avoid eating too much fat before a workout as that will cause you to feel more sluggish and heavy, although healthy fats like avocado have been shown to be a good source of fuel for moderate-to-low intensity workouts. Ideally, you’ll want to eat 2-3 hours before a workout, so that your body has time to digest. Good sources of protein pre-workout include:
As your pre-workout time ticks down, eating a meal that contains mainly carbs and some protein is ideal to ensure digestion. Simple carbs like bananas, dried fruit, and fruit smoothies with a dash of protein powder provide a quick energy boost for a 30-60 minute workout, whereas complex carbs are slow releasing energy sources and have a slower metabolism rate.
Sources of carbs include:
Many of these foods can double up as energy sources post- workout as well. Complex carbs and proteins are a necessary foundation as the body rebuilds itself post workout. Proteins are key to help repair and rebuild muscle tissue. It’s recommended to eat your post-workout snack/meal within 30 minutes after the treadmill slows to a stop. And of course, make sure you are replenishing fluids to further help your recovery. So, get cooking, get running, happy workout and bon appétit!
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Welcome to the 10th episode of the Living Healthy Podcast, presented by LA Fitness.
On this episode of Living Healthy, we speak with LA Fitness, registered dietitian, Debbie James, who helps give it to us straight. We talk about the good and bads of dieting, how you should mentally approach it, and how to avoid common dieting mistakes.
How Are We Doing?
This podcast should not replace any exercise program or restrictions, any dietary supplements or restrictions, or any other medical recommendations from your primary care physician. Before starting any exercise program or diet, make sure it is approved by your doctor.
Introduction
0:01
Registered Dietitian, Debbie James Joins the Show
Begins at 0:33
The Perfect Diet?
Begins at 0:42
Nutritional Guidelines About Diets
Begins at 1:34
The 8-Week Goal
Begins at 3:38
Can Your Taste Buds Really Change?
Begins 5:04
Dieting and Metabolism – What to Look Out For
Begins at 6:30
The Trouble with Cutting Calories Drastically
Begins at 7:40
What Can You Do to Avoid Failed Diet Relapse?
Begins at 8:29
The Baby-Step Approach
Begins at 11:40
Data Analysis – Tracking
Begins at 13:42
Why is it Hard to Break a Bad Habit?
Begins at 15:03
Do Unhealthy Food Cravings Subside Over Time?
Begins at 15:51
The Mental Approach to Dieting
Begins at 16:32
Andrew Shares His Advice, “Memories Over Macros”
Begins at 17:45
Let’s Talk About Portions
Begins at 19:21
Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself
Begins at 12:38
Product Password
Begins at 20:50
Actionable Advice
Begins at 22:56
Outro
Begins at 24:29
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Welcome to the 9th episode of the Living Healthy Podcast, presented by LA Fitness.
On this episode of Living Healthy, we speak with LA Fitness Master Trainer, Geoff Fox, and get his advice on persevering even when you feel like quitting.
How Are We Doing?
This podcast should not replace any exercise program or restrictions, any dietary supplements or restrictions, or any other medical recommendations from your primary care physician. Before starting any exercise program or diet, make sure it is approved by your doctor.
Introduction
0:01
Show Begins
0:20
Master Trainer, Geoff Fox Joins the Show
Begins at 1:38
Why Do We Quit?
Begins at 1:51
Biggest Culprit Leading People to Quit
Begins at 2:39
Plateaus
Begins at 3:26
Learning to Move Forward
Begins at 6:54
Working Out with Others
Begins at 11:07
Changing Your Thinking
Begins at 13:05
Embrace the Struggle
Begins at 16:38
Ask a Trainer Throwback Break
Begins at 19:39
Actionable Advice
Begins at 21:28
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Welcome to 5 Steps to Jump Start Your Diet, the 47th episode of the Living Healthy Podcast. Today we discuss 5 Steps to Jump Start Your Diet with Registered Dietician, Debbie James. Debbie has broken them down into the anacronym H.A.B.I.T so they are easy to...
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We’ve heard time and time again that eating healthy and exercising does wonders for our bodies, but to what extent? See how maintaining a nutritious diet and hitting the gym lead to good health.
Eating healthy presents many physical benefits such as preventing cancer, improving your immune system, and maintaining blood pressure levels. Upping your fruit and vegetable intake and eating enough calories throughout the day ensure you stay energized and control your weight.
But what’s considered a nutritious diet? A balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates which, in addition to making you energized, leads to tissue growth and repair, bone strength, and healthy digestion.
It’s also important to eat foods with significant nutrients like Vitamin C, B vitamins, and iron. Vitamin C builds collagen, a protein essential to the healing of skin tissue; B vitamins lead to the creation of amino acids, which create muscle tissue; and iron encourages cells to grow and function. Foods containing these nutrients include fruits, vegetables, fish, and meats like chicken or turkey.
Make sure you’re also getting enough calcium, a nutrient that keeps your bones and teeth strong, and vitamin D, which properly absorbs the calcium. Stick to foods like cheese, seeds, yogurt, and lentils and beans.
Aim for 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise. Like good nutrition, exercising can also control weight, combat diseases (like heart disease) improve your mood, boost energy, and help you sleep better.
There are many studies on the benefits of exercise. One, by The National Center for Biotechnology Information, showed that six weeks of regular exercise reduced feelings of fatigue for 36 people who had persistent fatigue.
Looking for a clearer and brighter complexion? An active lifestyle can help with that, too. Regular exercise helps your body produce more antioxidants, stimulate blood flow, and decrease the appearance of aging.
There are many exercises out there, but if you want to benefit your entire body, perform total body workouts. These consist of exercises that target all of your muscle groups at once. Total body workouts burn calories faster, increase strength, and build more muscle. If you’re a beginner, sign up for classes at a local gym and you’ll get stronger in no time.
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