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By M.Rameshon
Bsc (Hons) Degree in Physical Education, Loughborough University (1992-1994)
Masters in Education (University of Western Australia, 2005-2008)
Three ways to reduce weight.
After reading the Yahoo news on the desire of many Singaporeans to lose weight, I was thinking of giving my two cents worth advice to runners and public before they read the Yahoo news.
From experience, I always believe that performance in running depends on 50% diet and 50% training. In Loughborough University, in 1995, I read a book that also stated that training comes first and then diet is something that we need to be aware of. Exercise, according to an author, Sharkey, of a physiology book called Physiology of Fitness, stated that is of paramount importance as compared to diet. It is exercise first and then diet.
Also, studies show that if you exercise for the sake of weight loss, you may lose weight and gain weight over a period of time. If you say that you want to exercise for life long. This becomes a long term habit to lose weight throughout. Your intentions are very important in losing weight.
One who wants to lose weight should also follow religiously a structured program with some sub-goals.
Yahoo News. By Kai Fong 9th March 2012
Do you think you are overweight?
If you do, chances are you are trying to lose weight by dieting.
A latest study on healthy eating and food labelling revealed that almost 1 in every 2 consumers in Singapore consider themselves overweight.
54 per cent of respondents are also said to be trying to lose weight, with 78 per cent opting to shed the unwanted pounds through dieting.
Three-quarters of respondents who are dieting or who plan to go on a diet will first look to reduce their intake of fat before considering cutting down on sugar and food portions, the study by Nielson also showed.
If you have never understood the content of what you are eating – perhaps because you don’t believe that the claims on product packaging are accurate – guess what, you are not alone.
According to Nielsen’s study, almost two-thirds of consumers in Singapore said they do not fully understand nutritional information panels on food packaging. One-third of consumers understand nutritional labels “mostly” and six per cent do not understand them at all.
Of 10 different product claims studied, only two – “calorie content” and “vitamin content” received a complete believability rating by more than 20 per cent of consumers. This implies a low level of confidence in the information provided by food manufacturers on their products.
Commenting on the survey findings, Joan Koh, managing director of Nielsen Singapore, said, “Food is considered a national pastime for many Singaporeans. What’s interesting is that a significant number of Singaporean consumers believe they are overweight and want to do something about it.”
Reflecting the desire of many in the country for healthy eating, when dining out of home, Singaporeans are also looking for information such as calorie counts in food outlets to help them manage their diets. According to the study, 58 per cent of consumers surveyed say that fast food restaurants should always include calorie information on menus, and 31 per cent indicates that the restaurants should sometimes do so.
If you do, chances are you are trying to lose weight by dieting.
A latest study on healthy eating and food labelling revealed that almost 1 in every 2 consumers in Singapore consider themselves overweight.
54 per cent of respondents are also said to be trying to lose weight, with 78 per cent opting to shed the unwanted pounds through dieting.
Three-quarters of respondents who are dieting or who plan to go on a diet will first look to reduce their intake of fat before considering cutting down on sugar and food portions, the study by Nielson also showed.
If you have never understood the content of what you are eating – perhaps because you don’t believe that the claims on product packaging are accurate – guess what, you are not alone.
According to Nielsen’s study, almost two-thirds of consumers in Singapore said they do not fully understand nutritional information panels on food packaging. One-third of consumers understand nutritional labels “mostly” and six per cent do not understand them at all.
Of 10 different product claims studied, only two – “calorie content” and “vitamin content” received a complete believability rating by more than 20 per cent of consumers. This implies a low level of confidence in the information provided by food manufacturers on their products.
Commenting on the survey findings, Joan Koh, managing director of Nielsen Singapore, said, “Food is considered a national pastime for many Singaporeans. What’s interesting is that a significant number of Singaporean consumers believe they are overweight and want to do something about it.”
Reflecting the desire of many in the country for healthy eating, when dining out of home, Singaporeans are also looking for information such as calorie counts in food outlets to help them manage their diets. According to the study, 58 per cent of consumers surveyed say that fast food restaurants should always include calorie information on menus, and 31 per cent indicates that the restaurants should sometimes do so.
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By Narayanan
He also has a Coaching group and he trains them on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm at Botanic Gardens. Those interested can call him at 91004369 for coaching assistance, to improve performance. There is also personal training that he does for many in a week. You can e-mail him at swift.rameshon@gmail.com.
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By Narayanan
Rameshon has taught in Hwa Chong Institution, plus several schools, and Republic Polytechnic as well. He has won many accolades and he was awarded Merit Award for 1991 marathon performance in breaking the national record of Singapore, at that time. He has made 22 male athletes do a marathon in sub-3hrs. He has made 7 female runners do sub-4 hours for the marathon, as well. He was inducted to the ‘Roll of Honour’ by the then College of Physical Education, organised by Singapore Olympic Academy, in 1998, for breaking the National record repeatedly 4 times, till he did 2hr 24min 22sec).
He also has a Coaching group and he trains them on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm at Botanic Gardens. Those interested can call him at 91004369 for coaching assistance, to improve performance. There is also personal training that he does for many in a week. You can e-mail him at swift.rameshon@gmail.com.
