Comments for Dr George's Blog http://dr.blair-west.com Dr George Blair-West latest thoughts Thu, 03 May 2012 02:36:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Why Exercise? To lose weight? Nope; For cardiovascular fitness & for stress? Absolutely! by Dr George Blair-West http://dr.blair-west.com/psychology-of-weight-loss/why-exercise/#comment-1404 Dr George Blair-West Thu, 03 May 2012 02:36:44 +0000 http://dr.blair-west.com/?p=672#comment-1404 Hi Claire - Thanks for the feedback. Call my office on 07 38781222 and my secretary will organise an advance copy for you for $25 (RRP is $29.95) - as a special thanks I will include the postage. All the best. Hi Claire – Thanks for the feedback. Call my office on 07 38781222 and my secretary will organise an advance copy for you for $25 (RRP is $29.95) – as a special thanks I will include the postage. All the best.

]]> Comment on Why Exercise? To lose weight? Nope; For cardiovascular fitness & for stress? Absolutely! by Dr George Blair-West http://dr.blair-west.com/psychology-of-weight-loss/why-exercise/#comment-1403 Dr George Blair-West Thu, 03 May 2012 02:31:47 +0000 http://dr.blair-west.com/?p=672#comment-1403 Both. Over the twenty years this research has been collected around the world, researchers have looked at both forms - obviously exercise designed to increase muscle bulk will be less likely to show overall weight loss - in which case good studies, like the Heritage and Donnelly studies define actual fat loss. It is important to realise that the experts who have reviewed this issue of relative contribution were actually hopeful of finding a greater effect of exercise with weight loss. Many of the studies were run or supervised by exercise physiologists who were keen to show a benefit. I have been regularly looking into this field every couple of years for the last ten years, but I would be interested in seeing any studies that you or readers can find that meet the inclusion criteria which are: 1) long term - ideally 12 months - prospective trial, 2) diet is kept unchanged, 3) control group, 4) exercise 4/7 for 45m minimum and most important: 5) published in a respected peer-reviewed journal. I look forward to hearing from you. Both. Over the twenty years this research has been collected around the world, researchers have looked at both forms – obviously exercise designed to increase muscle bulk will be less likely to show overall weight loss – in which case good studies, like the Heritage and Donnelly studies define actual fat loss. It is important to realise that the experts who have reviewed this issue of relative contribution were actually hopeful of finding a greater effect of exercise with weight loss. Many of the studies were run or supervised by exercise physiologists who were keen to show a benefit. I have been regularly looking into this field every couple of years for the last ten years, but I would be interested in seeing any studies that you or readers can find that meet the inclusion criteria which are: 1) long term – ideally 12 months – prospective trial, 2) diet is kept unchanged, 3) control group, 4) exercise 4/7 for 45m minimum and most important: 5) published in a respected peer-reviewed journal. I look forward to hearing from you.

]]> Comment on Why Exercise? To lose weight? Nope; For cardiovascular fitness & for stress? Absolutely! by Michael http://dr.blair-west.com/psychology-of-weight-loss/why-exercise/#comment-1402 Michael Thu, 03 May 2012 01:31:20 +0000 http://dr.blair-west.com/?p=672#comment-1402 Hi, Do you know if in these studies, the exercise was aerobic only, or a combination of aerobic and weight training? Hi,
Do you know if in these studies, the exercise was aerobic only, or a combination of aerobic and weight training?

]]> Comment on Why Exercise? To lose weight? Nope; For cardiovascular fitness & for stress? Absolutely! by Therese http://dr.blair-west.com/psychology-of-weight-loss/why-exercise/#comment-1357 Therese Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:03:39 +0000 http://dr.blair-west.com/?p=672#comment-1357 Alleluia! A friend was telling me last week that when she wants to drop some weight she STOPS her PT sessions, as she finds that she gets too hungry and so finds the dietary restriction too hard. Alleluia!
A friend was telling me last week that when she wants to drop some weight she STOPS her PT sessions, as she finds that she gets too hungry and so finds the dietary restriction too hard.

]]> Comment on Why Exercise? To lose weight? Nope; For cardiovascular fitness & for stress? Absolutely! by Claire Smith http://dr.blair-west.com/psychology-of-weight-loss/why-exercise/#comment-1356 Claire Smith Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:50:57 +0000 http://dr.blair-west.com/?p=672#comment-1356 Hi Dr G, once again you have nailed the issue so succinctly!! The upside is that I am "mindful" not to negate the benefits of exercise by eating the wrong things so casually! I would like to purchase your latest book because I love the way you express ideas. Can you pls let us know if we can buy it directly through your site or where we can purchase off the shelf. Once again, always love to read your wise and wonderful and often witty "west" words (sorry got carried away there!) Best wishes, Claire S Hi Dr G, once again you have nailed the issue so succinctly!! The upside is that I am “mindful” not to negate the benefits of exercise by eating the wrong things so casually!

I would like to purchase your latest book because I love the way you express ideas. Can you pls let us know if we can buy it directly through your site or where we can purchase off the shelf.

Once again, always love to read your wise and wonderful and often witty “west” words (sorry got carried away there!)

Best wishes, Claire S

]]> Comment on Life Meaning – the treatment for unhappiness by Jill Brooks http://dr.blair-west.com/finding-meaning/meaning-the-treatment-for-unhappiness/#comment-1257 Jill Brooks Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:16:27 +0000 http://dr.blair-west.com/?p=594#comment-1257 I am looking forward to news about your upcoming book. My husband needs a purpose in life and maybe your book will help him to find it. I am looking forward to news about your upcoming book. My husband needs a purpose in life and maybe your book will help him to find it.

]]> Comment on What is a true friend? Someone with whom you can dare to be yourself by Mandy http://dr.blair-west.com/relationship-therapy/a-true-friend-is-someone-with-whom-you-can-dare-to-be-yourself/#comment-1232 Mandy Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:42:19 +0000 http://dr.blair-west.com/?p=612#comment-1232 I absolutely loved this poem and thank you for sharing it with us.I know others feel the same,but where is he for me?!! I absolutely loved this poem and thank you for sharing it with us.I know others feel the same,but where is he for me?!!

]]> Comment on Life Meaning – the treatment for unhappiness by Janelle http://dr.blair-west.com/finding-meaning/meaning-the-treatment-for-unhappiness/#comment-1127 Janelle Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:32:42 +0000 http://dr.blair-west.com/?p=594#comment-1127 I remember asking you how do I find what I'm passionate about. I get it now! Finding meaning and purpose is finding what you are passionate about! I remember asking you how do I find what I’m passionate about. I get it now! Finding meaning and purpose is finding what you are passionate about!

]]> Comment on Life Meaning – the treatment for unhappiness by Mandy Harbison http://dr.blair-west.com/finding-meaning/meaning-the-treatment-for-unhappiness/#comment-1126 Mandy Harbison Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:06:16 +0000 http://dr.blair-west.com/?p=594#comment-1126 I look forward to your next book. The first has been invaluable to my gradual healing. Many thanks, Mandy. I look forward to your next book. The first has been invaluable to my gradual healing. Many thanks, Mandy.

]]> Comment on Life Meaning – the treatment for unhappiness by Flat Food Larry http://dr.blair-west.com/finding-meaning/meaning-the-treatment-for-unhappiness/#comment-1125 Flat Food Larry Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:01:55 +0000 http://dr.blair-west.com/?p=594#comment-1125 ..and on deeper reflection.. we instinctively look for love and friendship before food... example; we will often look for people to have lunch with before we decide what to have for lunch ..and on deeper reflection.. we instinctively look for love and friendship before food… example; we will often look for people to have lunch with before we decide what to have for lunch

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