Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concernsThe environmental effects of artificial sweeteners
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
Lee County Parks & Recreation to offer free parking this weekend for certain locations Lee County Parks & Recreation sites offering free swimming or free parking this weekend to include parks, beaches and boat ramps.
Tim Aten Knows: Construction expanding Shoppes at Vanderbilt in North Naples Two outparcel buildings under construction simultaneously on the north and west side of the CVS pharmacy at Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach roads will have new spaces for restaurants, stores and a variety of additional service concepts at the Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, said P.J. Hill, leasing manager for the sprawling retail center in North Naples.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
Lee County Parks & Recreation to offer free parking this weekend for certain locations Lee County Parks & Recreation sites offering free swimming or free parking this weekend to include parks, beaches and boat ramps.
Tim Aten Knows: Construction expanding Shoppes at Vanderbilt in North Naples Two outparcel buildings under construction simultaneously on the north and west side of the CVS pharmacy at Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach roads will have new spaces for restaurants, stores and a variety of additional service concepts at the Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, said P.J. Hill, leasing manager for the sprawling retail center in North Naples.
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Whether it’s sleeping through breakfast, working through lunch, or getting home late and heading straight into bed, skipping meals can have a negative effect on your health and weight loss goals. Wink News Fitness Expert Mike Drumm is here with his fitness tips and why you shouldn’t skip meals and the importance of sticking to a regular eating schedule. We’re all sometimes tempted by what we think is a shortcut, only to realize we in fact took a detour. In an attempt to lose weight quickly, many turn to fasting or skipping meals. When done a few times, it doesn’t present a big problem. It’s when it becomes a habit or a part of a dieting strategy that it can have negative effects on the body. In fact, not only does it usually make it harder for you lose weight, many times you ended up GAINING weight! Despite everything you’ve heard about “calories in, calories out,” the links between meal skipping and losing weight are tricky. More studies suggest the weight you lose may come from muscle, not fat, which is hardly ideal. Low Blood Sugar When you skip a meal, you’re not supplying your body with the fuel it runs on. Your blood sugar becomes compromised within four to six hours of your last meal or snack, and having low blood sugar means your body needs to use less efficient methods to keep its normal processes going. Low blood sugar can also impact your memory, concentration and mental or physical performance. Energy Dip Eating regular meals keeps your energy levels consistent throughout the day. When you skip a meal, on the other hand, your energy and blood sugar levels will dip and surge throughout the day. Low energy and blood sugar levels can make it difficult to focus and may also cause mood swings, fatigue, headaches, shaking or sweating. You become what I refer to as being “HANGRY”. Hungry+Angry. You feel fatigued, sluggish, and moody! If you regularly exercise for health or weight loss, skipping a meal may also make you more likely to skip your workout, since your energy and fuel levels will be lacking. Fasting to Feasting Skipping a meal is likely to make you feel hungrier at your next meal than you would otherwise. That intense hunger makes it harder to focus on eating what’s nutritious and easier to grab the first foods that come your way, which may not be the healthiest choices. Your brain is in a fog. It’s the “fast-now, binge-later effect” When you deny your body food, it only wants it more — making your appetite insane and sending you reaching for sugary and starchy diet no-no’s. Skipping Meals Changes Your Metabolism When you increase your metabolism it becomes much easier for you to lose weight, you essentially burn calories faster with less effort. However, when you skip meals, this slows the metabolism down. With no new supply of calories your system shifts into starvation mode. In an effort to conserve energy the food you do eventually take in isn’t burned off very efficiently and transforms into fat more readily and gets deposited in all the places you don’t want it to be. With time, the body gets used to the shortage and starts holding on to fat stores, while reducing your lean muscle tissue which SLOWS metabolism. Completely the opposite of what you are trying to accomplish. It’s referred to as Metabolic damage and is VERY common. What you Can do? The smart strategy? Lose weight by eating smaller, healthier meals throughout the day. Make sure what you do eat is high-quality, nutrient-rich food: lean protein combined with carbs from whole grains and some monounsaturated good fats. PLUS you know I want you to ramp up your workouts so you burn more calories, as well. Losing pounds slowly by keeping your food intake up means your system will barely notice the difference—and you’ll also be less miserable in the process. Conclusion Proper nutrition is very important to your health. There are no shortcuts, and in the long run, skipping meals will only harm you. It’s much better to design a sustainable eating and exercising plan and make it a part of your daily life. Bottom line: Not only does skipping meals take a toll on your system, it conspires against you, setting you up for a slower metabolism and crazy hunger pangs that are tough to resist giving in to.