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Ask Justine – Difference Between Soy Protein and Whey Protein?

Posted February 23rd 2012

Dear Justine,

What is the difference between soy protein and whey protein? Is one better than the other?

Soy protein, in a nutshell, is terrible for you. It actually slows down the thyroid function, so it slows down your metabolism and you burn LESS calories throughout the day! There are two types of soy – unfermented and fermented. Nobody should ever have unfermented soy, which is basically any soy product that has been processed, such as soy protein powders, protein bars, tofu, soy milk, fake “burgers,” etc. Protein bars especially love to have “Soy Protein Isolate” as their first ingredient! That is definitely what you do NOT want. So, check your labels. Unfermented soy also has been shown to have carcinogenic properties and can also be toxic to the human body. In addition, it can increase the estrogen in men and lower their testosterone, which can affect fertility. Fermented soy, on the other hand, is okay in small amounts, which is basically tempeh, miso, and natto. To read more about soy, click here: http://www.naturalnews.com/022630.html

Whey protein actually comes from a part of milk. Iit is easily digested, contains all the amino acids we need especially to help our muscles recover after working out, and is the better choice from soy. If a person doesn’t want to consume dairy, or is lactose intolerant, then I would actually recommend egg white protein, which comes in a powder form and is usually available where all the other protein powders are in the health food store. My favorite brand for both whey and egg white protein powder is Jay Robb. http://www.jayrobb.com. You can find it in HEB and in any health food store like Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s. To read an objective review of the Jay Robb products, click here! http://www.naturalnews.com/001524.html

Be sure to consume your protein powder WITHIN 30 MINUTES of your workout! The it goes right to your muscles to help them recover faster and get stronger, which means you’ll burn more calories throughout the day! The body can process up to 40g of protein in one sitting, so have 1-2 scoops of protein after your workout. I just put my two scoops in a shaker bottle with a little water, shake it and chug it. Quick and efficient!

Enjoy!

Tags: exercise, fitness, health, protein, soy protein, whey protein

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Posted January 4th 2012

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Tags: calories, diet, drink water, eating, exercise, fitness, food, health, losing inches, losing weight, new year's, nutrition, resolutions, weight loss, weight loss program

Ask Justine – Q&A

Posted July 1st 2011

Dear Justine-

Is it really possible to gain 10 pounds in one day? Last year I gained 10 pounds after July 4th weekend. Yikes! Please help!

From, Putting on Poundage in Robbinsville, NJ

Dear Putting on Poundage,

In order to actually gain 10 pounds in one day, you would have to consume around 35,000 extra calories, which is nearly impossible to do in such a short period of time! 1 pound of weight = 3,500 calories. What you probably gained was mostly water weight! Sodium from those hot dogs and potato chips, extra carbs, sugar, and alcohol can cause serious bloating, and most people consume all four culprits during a July 4th holiday weekend. My advice – don’t step on the scale the next day! Drink LOTS of water to get rid of the bloat, start exercising, and weigh your self about a week later. Then you should be back to normal

Yours in Health, Justine

Tags: bloat, diet, drink water, eating, exercise, fat burning, health, holidays, hydrate, July 4th, losing weight, nutrition, snacking, snacks, weight, weight loss, weight loss program, working out

Ask Justine – Q&A

Posted June 25th 2011

Dear Justine,

What kind of cardio equipment burns the most calories? Treadmills, bikes, or ellipticals?

From, Crazy for Cardio in Hamilton, NJ

Dear Crazy for Cardio,

On every type of cardio machine, the more you push yourself, the more calories you will burn! When you are on a treadmill, running burns the most calories. If you don’t like running or get bored with just doing one thing, try intervals! Walk for 2 minutes, run for 1 minute… walk for 2 minutes, run for 1 minute…. Repeat for 10-20 minutes (or more, but if you do intervals right, you should be tired!) You can also do intervals of 1 minute walking, 30 seconds running, and repeat. Intervals can be done on a bike or elliptical as well! Go at a moderate pace for one or two minutes, and then go as FAST as you can for 30 seconds or a minute! Intervals burns more calories than just walking on a treadmill at one pace or riding on a bike or elliptical at just one pace. So go ahead – give those intervals a try!

Yours in Health, Justine

Tags: burn calories, calories, cardio, exercise, fat burning, fitness, gym, losing weight, metabolism, weight, weight loss, working out

Ask Justine – Not Jersey Shore Ready!

Posted May 16th 2011

Dear Justine,

I can’t believe that it is May already and the summer is just around the corner! Is there a quick way to get bathing-suit ready? I’d like to be able to enjoy the Shore without scaring everyone else on the beach!

Not Jersey Shore Ready in North Jersey

Dear Not Jersey Shore Ready,

First of all, when you are at the beach, take a good look around. You will see people of all shapes and sizes, most of which don’t seem to care what anyone else thinks, so you shouldn’t either! The good news is that if you want to get a little more fit before summer, there is still time. You can change your body quite a bit in one month!

Healthy weight loss is 1-2 pounds a week, so you can potentially lose one dress size in a month! Aim to do resistance training 3 times a week, and on the other days do at least 30 minutes of cardio. Eat 200-300 calorie meals 5-6 times a day and drink lots of water. You’ll be Shore-Ready in no time!

Tags: bikini ready, fitness, health, Jersey Shore, nutrition, summer

Ask Justine – Berry Confused

Posted April 1st 2011

Dear Justine,

I read that the acai berry is really good for you. What does it do?

Berry Confused in Baton Rouge

Dear Berry Confused,

The acai berry is one of the superfoods that comes from the Amazon rainforest. The acai berry is packed full of antioxidants – more than blueberries or even pomegranates! They are also full of amino acids, essential fatty acids, and dietary fiber. You can consume acai in pill supplements, juice, or in its natural berry form. Just be to check the sugar content if you drink the juice – unsweetened is better for you.

Tags: acai berry, amino acids, dietary fiber, essential fatty acids, health, nutrition

Ask Justine – Pondering Protein

Posted March 25th 2011

Dear Justine,

Why should I eat protein after I workout? What does it do?

Pondering Protein in Pasadena

Dear Pondering,

Protein is essential to building muscle after a workout! You should have between 15 and 40g/protein within 45 minutes of a workout. A quick way to do this is by drinking a protein shake or bar. Or, if you don’t have those handy, you can eat chicken or eggs. The body can only process up to 40g of protein at one time. Personally, I always have a protein shake ready to go! Jay Robb and Isagenix make some yummy kinds!

Tags: exercise, fitness, health, Isagenix, nutrition, protein, protein bar, protein shake

Ask Justine – Fishy in Fresno

Posted March 18th 2011

Dear Justine,

I’ve heard that it’s important to take fish oil and omega 3’s, but I have no idea why. What do they do?

Fishy in Fresno

Dear Fishy,

Fish oil and omega 3’s are ESSENTIAL to every bodily function! They are an anti-inflammatory, so anyone who has joint pain or arthritis should take fish oil every day. Also, those that have depression or anxiety issues should as well. Fish oil is great for the brain, skin, hair and nails and is a “healthy fat”. Most disease is caused by inflammation in the body, so they are extremely important! When buying fish oil, make sure the label says “Pharmaceutical Grade and Molecularly Distilled. No PCB’s, heavy metals, or pesticides.” Nordic Naturals makes a great product and so does Isagenix. Take at least 1000mg/day. Or, you can eat a lot of Wild Alaskan Salmon! It’s the best kind of fish with no mercury in it!

Tags: anti-inflammatory, anxiety, arthritis, depression, fish oil, health, Isagenix, joint pain, Nordic Naturals, nutrition, omega 3, Pharmaceutical Grade and Molecularly Distilled, Wild Alaskan Salmon

Ask Justine – Confused About Exercise

Posted March 11th 2011

Dear Justine,

I’ve made a resolution to get in shape, but how often do I actually need to work out to see results?

Confused About Exercise in Robbinsville

Dear Confused,

Aim to workout 3x/week minimum. If you can do more, great! I’d say 5-6 days/week is the max you would want to work out. Always let your body rest for at least 1 day to recover. If you can only workout 3x/week, be sure to do strength training AND cardio on those days. A circuit-training workout, like what we offer at Ladies Workout Express, is great because you achieve both in only 30 minutes! Plus, you can burn 400-600+ calories per workout!

Tags: cardio, circuit training, exercise, fitness, health, ladies workout express

Ask Justine – Putting on Poundage

Posted March 4th 2011

Dear Justine-

Is it really possible to gain 10 pounds in one day? Last year I gained 10 pounds the day after Christmas. Yikes!

Putting on Poundage in Mercerville

Dear Poundage,

In order to actually gain 10 pounds in one day, you would have to consume around 35,000 calories in one day, which is nearly impossible to do. 1 pound of weight = 3,500 calories. What you probably gained the day after Christmas was mostly water weight! Sodium, carbs, sugar and alcohol can cause serious bloating, and most people consume all four culprits during their holiday meal. My advice – don’t step on the scale the next day! Drink LOTS of water to get rid of the bloat and start exercising!

Tags: drink water, health, holidays, nutrition, putting on pounds, weight gain

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