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Forecasters have predicted temperatures will climb to a scorching 30 degrees in June 2022. News of a summer heatwave shouldn't typically be surprising - but this is the UK, after all, and summer so far hasn't been on top form.

For many of us, the prospect of exposing our bodies to the elements, however clement will be filling us with dread. The lack of good weather so far in the year might mean comfort food has been eaten and workouts have been limited - and yet now were forced to consider the prospect of going out with our knees and arms exposed

Weight loss, however, doesnt have to be an undignified dash towards a crash diet and a frantic HIIT session. There are some easy habits that started now, will start to take effect immediately. Many of them will have added benefits to your general health and wellbeing.

Heres how to slip into the sizzle season with ease and grace.

If you enjoy sleep then heres a weight loss tip youll be happy to get into bed with. A 2022 study led by Professor Esra Tasali at the University of Chicago Medical Centre found that going to bed 75 minutes earlier each night helps you consume 270 fewer calories each day the equivalent of three biscuits.

When were sleep-deprived, our body produces more ghrelin (the hunger hormone) and less leptin (a hormone that makes you feel full).

So if youve ever reached for the frying pan after a late night its because tiredness is making you hungry.

If this is a task you regularly delegated to other two-legged family members then its time to put your boots on. A study at the University of Missouri showed that walking your dog was actually more effective for weight loss than having a membership in a gym or joining a diet plan.

If you weigh about 10st 7lbs try to walk briskly; you can burn up to 135 calories for every 30 minutes you walk.

Dr Jeff Foster, medical director of H3health, says: In addition to the physical benefits of walking, walking a dog is also good as it helps provides time to reflect, and improves mental health and wellbeing. Feeling better in yourself will help you to make positive food choices for the rest of your day.

Now is the time to be in the garden. In more ways than the obvious. Yes, making the effort now will mean you can reap the rewards later in the year.

Gardening is also an amazing source of exercise. According to nutritionists at Loughborough University, mowing, digging and planting for two to three hours can help burn off up to one pound a week.

Just half an hour weeding can burn up to 150 calories, and heavier tasks like hedge trimming can burn over 400 calories per hour.

Foster says: In the same way going for a run would be, gardening is a really positive way or burning calories, staying active, and being outside. Simply being outside we know is better for our mental health, reduces the risks of depression and seasonal affective disorder, and improves our vitamin D levels naturally.

If youve resisted the ice cream but crumbled at the sight of a cold glass of wine, then youve fallen into a common misapprehension about the calorie content of alcohol.

In February 2022, the Alcohol Health Alliance UK (AHA) revealed adults can exceed their recommended daily limit of sugar by drinking just two glasses of wine. A pint of beer can have as many calories as a Mars bar, and a large glass of white wine could be the same as an ice cream

Foster says: We know that alcohol is bad for us, but in terms of calories, alcohol and other liquid calorie drinks are just wasted fuel we dont need.

Whether you find it easier to skip breakfast or have an early dinner, there are lots of potential benefits to intermittent fasting.

A 2021 study published in the British Journal of Nutrition by the University of Nottingham showed that a group of women aged 18-45 who ate their last meal of the day between 7pm and 7.30pm for 12 weeks lost more weight and more centimetres from their waistlines than women who ate between 10.30pm and 11pm.

Intermittent fasting can improve your metabolism because it helps you burn through your carb stores during the fasting period and helps use more fat for fuel. Thus promoting weight loss.

Ulrike Kuehl, dietitian at Lumen,, a portable device and app that measures your metabolism in real time with just your breath, explains: Time restrictive eating is a type of intermittent fasting that has shown to significantly increase metabolic health due to improvements on insulin sensitivity, oxidation and inflammatory levels and even the weight by just restricting the 'eating window' during the day, more specifically, between no more than 8-10 hours during daytime.

If youre eating as you read this, you might want to put your fork/sandwich/chopsticks down. A 2019 review by the World Obesity Foundation found that mindful eating was just as effective for weight loss as limiting energy intake and restricting food choices.

Dr Foster explains: Your satiety hormone is called leptin. And it makes you feel full when it is released, but like most hormones, they take time to work and therefore by eating quickly you can get more food in before you feel full. The opposite is also true eating slowly will still stimulate leptin, making you feel full but you simply wont have eaten as much and you wont fancy any more.

Yes, eating more vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and legumes could help you lose weight.

A 2019 study in the Journal of Nutrition showed that increasing fibre intake was the strongest predictor of weight loss, with 4g of extra fibre consumed daily being associated with an extra 3.25kg of weight lost over six months.

"Studies show that individuals who consume more fibre tend to be at a healthier weight, but this does not prove outright that increasing fibre causes weight loss," says Dr. Nadja Auerbach, Clinical Operations Associate at Thriva.

"Other studies looking directly at the impact of adding fibre supplements for weight loss have shown mixed results

"Theoretically, eating foods in high fibre can result in a greater feelings of fullness, and better regulation of blood sugar levels which can help with efforts to lose weight, and minimise cravings."

Sometimes its about resorting to shock tactics. Logging your food, either in a hand-written journal or an app, can help you keep track of what you've eaten so that you can understand the impact of your nutrition choices on your weight loss progress.

"The theory behind food journals is that by recording everything you eat, you are keeping yourself accountable," explains Dr. Nadja Auerbach. "This has been backed by research, which suggests that those who keep a food diary can lose more weight than those who dont."

Hara hachi bu is a Japanese term meaning Eat until you're 80% full. It originated in the city of Okinawa, where people use this advice as a way to control their eating habits. Eating slowly, see above, will help you to do this. As will using small plates so you arent tempted to give yourself a huge portion.

Try looking at your plate and deciding how much might make you feel full. Then estimate what 80 per cent of that amount would look like. Perhaps its two-thirds of the food on your plate.

"One doesnt have to focus on 80 per cent as an exact number," says Dr. Nadja Auerbach. "The aim is to stop eating once you feel satisfied, rather than overly full. You want to feel content, not hungry and not overly stuffed.

Its sensible to stay on top of your water intake when its hot. However if youve ever reached for a snack when really you should be having that delicious glass of tap water, then youre one of the 37 percent of people clinical studies have shown mistake thirst for hunger because thirst signals can be weak.

As well as reducing your calorie intake, its been suggested that drinking water increases the efficiency of lipolysis, the way the body burns fat for energy.

However, you dont have to be glugging back the glasses. The idea of drinking 8 glasses of water a day really has no evidence behind it and is just an urban myth, says Dr Foster. We need about 2-2.5 litres per day depending on activity and body shape and age.Twenty per cent of this comes from food already, so actually a better marker is to look at your urine if its light you're drinking enough.

What can be nicer on a sunny day than a jolly cycle? Youd be forgiven nowadays for thinking that youre not a cyclist unless youre in lycra. However the benefits of cycling arent exclusive to those who work up a sore sweat.

A 2016 study by the University of Colorado Boulder found that using an electrically-powered bicycle on a regular basis can provide riders with an effective workout while improving some aspects of cardiovascular health, especially for riders who previously had been sedentary. While a Norwegian study showed that electric bikes cause people to cycle longer and more often. The effect was strongest on women.

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Throughout the years, trendy diets have come and gone. But while some diets of yesterday may seem quite ordinary, others are a bit more shocking. For example, in the 1920s there was a diet that just consisted of cigarettes. Another surprising one cropped up during the Victorian era when people ingested tapeworm pills because they thought this would help cut down calorie intake. From the mundane to the extreme, diets have existed in all different forms, some are harmless but ill-advised, while others are downright dangerous! Here are eight old-fashioned diets that you should never follow.

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Nataly Komova, RD and fitness expert at JustCBD points out that one antiquated diet you should never follow is the cigarette diet. This diet, which was popular in the 1920s, advised people to smoke a cigarette whenever they felt hungry instead of actually eating food. This was thought to help lower daily calorie intake. "Though it can help you lower your food and calorie intake, the cigarette diet can increase risks of serious health conditions such as cancer," says Komova.

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In the 1960s, Sleeping Beauty wasn't just a popular fairytale character but also the name of a harmful diet. "This was an unhealthy diet to promote weight loss that encouraged people to sleep more even when hungry," says Komova. "This diet can lead to a sedentary lifestyle and lack of essential nutrients, hence why it is among the old-fashioned diets to avoid."

Perhaps one of the most surprising and unnerving old-fashioned diets out there is the tapeworm diet. "This diet entailed consuming more food without minding if it's healthy or not as people were meant to believe ingesting tapeworms in pill form could support weight loss regardless of the calorie intake," explains Komova.

This diet, although popular in the early 1900s, came with a laundry list of harmful side effects. Komova points out that these tapeworm pills were linked to a higher risk of dementia, seizures, and brain, muscle, and eye damage.

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Sara Chatfield, MPH, RDN at Health Canal names the cabbage soup diet as an old-fashioned diet that should not be followed. "While the increased cabbage intake is healthful due to the fiber and antioxidant content, the diet overall is lacking in variety," says Chatfield. She explains that it encourages people to eat cabbage soup up to three times a day, alongside only a small amount of other food types, such as fruits and meats. "The diet is low in calories so it may lead to weight loss, but much of that weight will be water and muscle due to its low calorie and protein content, and it's not a sustainable way to eat long term," she shares.

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Chatfield shares that another old-fashioned diet trend is the low-fat diet, which was big in the 1990s. "[During this time] there was a boom of fat-free and low-fat highly processed snacks like cookies, crackers, and snack bars," she says. Chatfield points out, however, that today we understand that "low-fat" does not always equate to "healthy".

"Low-fat diets have not shown significant benefits for weight loss or disease prevention," Chatfield explains, "In fact, we now know that intake of healthful monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats from nuts, seeds, some oils, and fatty fish has health benefits." She shares that eating high amounts of highly processed low-fat products, which often have more sugar or refined carbs to take the place of missing fat, may lead to weight gain and chronic disease.

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The Scarsdale Diet, which was popular in the X, is a diet in which you only eat 1,000 calories each day no matter your size or how active you are. "You'll definitely drop some water weight and a little bit of fat, but you'll also be hangry and miserable and probably eat everything in sight as soon as it's over," advises Esther Avant, CISSN, PN 1 & 2, ACE, and owner of EA Coaching.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

"While you do need to be in a caloric deficit in order to lose weight, there's absolutely no reason to be so extreme in order to do so," Avant adds. "You'll find the process much more pleasant and your results more sustainable when you create a moderate deficit, continue to eat foods you enjoy, and acknowledge that weight loss is a process that takes time and patience."

A popular fad diet of the 1970s, the Atkins diet is one you may also want to steer clear of. "The Atkins diet was a low-carb fad created by Robert Atkins in the '70s, yet it is very much still around today," says Blair Persyn, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC, owner of Bites With Blair, LLC. This diet asks for people to avoid foods such as starchy vegetables, tropical fruits, breads, pastas, and sweets. "Think of it as an old-school keto diet with a little less emphasis on fats," she adds.

Persyn points out that while it is important to include healthy fats and proteins in our diets, the Atkins diet takes its restrictions too far. "Relying heavily on protein and fat sources in our diets can quickly lead to excess saturated fat intake, which has been associated with obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers," Persyn shares. Plus, she adds, carbs do not need to be cut out in order for a person to lose weight or be healthy. "Whole grains, legumes, fruits, and veggies provide us with an excellent source of fiber, which is beneficial for heart health, gut health, and weight management," she says.

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Even though the Master Cleanse has been mainstream for decades now, it doesn't mean that it is necessarily healthy or safe. "Unfortunately, cleanses like 'The Master Cleanse', also known as the Lemonade Diet or Maple Syrup Diet, first published in the 1940s, are still followed by individuals todayeven though we know that it is a true blow to the body," Valerie Orsoni, nutritionist, health expert and founder of LeBootCamp.

Orsoni explains that during this diet you consume only the "Master Cleanse Mix," which is a combination of lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and water, for between four and 14 days. "The result is extreme caloric restriction, which means you will lose weight very quickly, but your body will go into starvation mode and learn how to better store the next time you eat." she explains.

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Weight loss surgery is a major procedure, so youll need to meet certain conditions before getting the surgery. Youll also need to complete an in-depth preparation process.

In this article, well discuss the requirements of weight loss surgery and how to get approved for the procedure.

Keep in mind the information presented here are general guidelines. Your surgical team will have the most relevant information for your personal requirements.

You may qualify for weight loss surgery if you have:

In general, you may also be a good candidate for weight loss surgeries if the following scenarios apply to you:

To prepare for the actual surgery, you will need to complete the following:

Depending on your medical history and needs, you might need other evaluations not listed here.

The cost of weight loss surgery ranges from $10,000 to $20,000. In some cases, it might be more or less than this amount.

The exact cost depends on several factors, including:

Your health insurance may cover some or all of the costs. The amount youll need to pay out of pocket depends on your specific insurance provider and plan.

Medicare covers some weight loss surgeries. Youll still need to meet certain requirements set by your Medicare plan. Visit the Medicare website to learn how to estimate your weight loss surgery costs.

If youre thinking about getting weight loss surgery, talk with your primary care doctor. They can let you know whether youre a good candidate for the procedure.

When talking with your doctor, consider asking the following questions:

If your insurance provider covers weight loss surgery, youll also need to meet certain guidelines. You may need to provide proof of:

It can take 2 weeks to 2 months for your insurance provider to approve your surgery.

Weight loss surgery, like all procedures, poses a risk of complications. Some issues may develop soon after surgery, while others might take time to show symptoms.

Possible complications include:

If youre not a good candidate for weight loss surgery, or if you dont want the procedure, there are some alternatives.

Your doctor might recommend:

To get weight loss surgery, youll need to meet certain requirements. These guidelines are often set by your healthcare team and insurance company. You might be a good candidate if you have a BMI of 40 or higher and fully understand the risks and steps.

If youre interested in the procedure, talk with your doctor. They can let you know whether youre a good candidate for the surgery and how it may benefit you.

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Protein has become so synonymous with health and fitness that marketers have found it's a critical selling tool on food packaging. You'll see "high protein" trumpeted everywhere and not just on protein bars and whey protein powders in the health foods section of grocery stores. Now you can buy protein cookies (that taste like cardboard), high protein pasta, bread, bagels and cereal, protein coffee and water, and more. Even foods that are naturally rich in protein like yogurt, cheese, fish, and meats are often touted (redundantly) as "high in protein."

The problem with protein mania is that too many people assume just eating a food marked as "high protein" is all you have to do to lose weight and get in shape. It doesn't work that way. If you want muscle and strength, a fitter and healthier body, ignore the hype and get the facts about the best proteins to eat for stronger muscles.

"When it comes to increasing muscle strength and building muscle, there are three main components you need: eating adequate calories (a caloric surplus if looking to gain muscle/weight), eating the right kind and amount of protein, and strength training," says our Medical Expert Board member Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics and author of The Sports Nutrition Playbook. "Together, these three components can help make you stronger."

For the best results, Goodson recommends focusing on complete proteins, prioritizing animal proteins, for stronger muscles. Keep reading to find out what the benefits are of eating these specific types of protein, and for more, don't miss The Best Eating Habits for Stronger Muscles, Says Dietitian.

For stronger muscles, you need to eat a high-quality protein, known as a "complete protein," containing all nine of the essential amino acids that your body cannot make on its own. "These nine essential aminos are necessary for building and repairing lean muscle mass," says Goodson.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

When it comes to specifics, you're safe with all animal sources of protein. "All animal foods like beef, pork, poultry, fish, dairy, and eggs are considered complete proteins," says Goodson.

As for plant-based proteins, you have to be more selective. "A few plant-based proteins like soy foods, quinoa, hemp seeds, and pistachios are considered complete plant-based proteins," she says. Other plant-based proteins like beans, legumes, lentils, other nuts and seeds, nuts and nut butters, are considered "incomplete proteins," meaning they do not contain all nine of the essential amino acids.

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"If you want to build muscle and recover quickly from hard weight training, you need animal protein," says Elliot Torsney, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified personal trainer at Den of Fitness.

Animal proteins tend to be more bioavailable to the body because plant foods also have fiber and other compounds that compete with proteins for absorption during digestion. (But that fiber also makes plant-based protein foods fantastic sources of protein for overall health.)

"Does that mean you can't gain muscle if you eat a plant-based diet? No, but it does mean that you need to be strategic with your protein intake and eat a variety of plant-based proteins to ensure you are getting all of the essential amino acids that your body cannot make," Goodson says. "Someone eating 100% plant-based may just need a little more protein to ensure they are meeting their needs."

The long-held general guideline is 0.8 grams of protein for roughly every pound of body weight, but it's best to be a bit more specific, since "protein needs depend upon the size of the person and the type of physical activity he or she does," says Goodson.

For example, those who are moderately active and exercise a few days a week need 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight, those looking to lose weight while exercising should aim for 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram, and strength athletes need 1.6-1.7 grams per kilogram.

A simpler approach may be to just shoot for a certain number of protein grams per meal and snack.

Research suggests that around 30 grams of protein per meal and snack provides the body what it needs in addition to helping promote satiety and feelings of fullness, says Goodson.

"The important thing to remember is that excessive protein does not mean more muscle mass," says Goodson. "It's essential to eat that amount of protein you need, and distribute it over the course of the day, but balance that with high-quality carbohydrates and healthy fats."

In other words, eat some protein at every meal, about 30 grams.

And don't forget to consume 15 to 25 grams of high-quality protein within 45 minutes of finishing a workout. "For athletes who are larger in size you can go up to 40 grams of protein," says Goodson, "but research suggests that going over 40 grams of protein the body is not longer using it for muscle synthesis and will just convert it to energy."

Strength training breaks down muscle. Protein repairs muscle, making it grow and grow stronger. "The 'light switch' to muscle resynthesis is an essential amino acid called leucine, which is found in all animal foods and a variety of plant foods," explains Goodson. Whey protein (in the form of shakes, bars and milk), is ideal for post-workout muscle resynthesis it is naturally high in leucine and digests quickly, speeding protein into the muscles.

Goodson recommends pairing around 20 grams of whey protein with quick digesting carbohydrate for recovery. "Good examples include a shake made with whey protein, milk and fruit, ready-to-drink shake, low-fat chocolate milk, or a protein bar with 15 to 25 grams of protein," she says.

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Ever since girls are in their pre-teen years, the notion of being slim gets ingrained in their minds. It is not necessary that the family or peer group influence them but such is the all-pervasive nature of mass media that notions of beauty get standardized pretty early in life. From then on, the desire to look slim is a compulsive one. In the teen years, more or less, with a higher metabolic rate, many girls are still quite content with the way they look. Come late 20s, with hormonal changes, work-life imbalance, pregnancy blues among many other factors, the kilos start to accumulate.

In recent years, we have heard of a plethora of special diets - Keto, intermittent fasting, Mediterranean diet, Atkins diet among a host of others. The thing with dieting is that it is hard to maintain. Many enthusiasts get into various diet plans only to get disillusioned as they cant sustain the momentum. Then, the whole exercise routine - gymming, yoga, pilates, running, jogging - takes up all our attention and time in a desire to get slim.

However, there is yet another more holistic way of knocking off weight and that is by taking to health juices especially designed for weight loss. Aloe Vera, Banana stem, Apple Cider Vinegar among many other natural juices help in the process of weight loss. If you are keen then Amazon is a great place to begin your search and even place an order for some. We have curated a list of such products, which you must take a look at.

Kapiva Aloe Vera + Garcinia Juice

This drink has been especially formulated for weight management and detoxification. The Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA) in Garcinia peel helps restrict fat production and helps in weight management. This slimming juice is loaded with enzymes that help breakdown sugar, fat and carbs, to produce energy. It also enables the body to absorb more nutrients. Aloe Vera being an alkalizing food also helps in detoxification. It has no added sugar, no artificial flavours and no added colours.

Zandu Lean And Slim Juice

Enriched with the ingredients like Apple Cider Vinegar, Sunthi (dried ginger powder), Nimbu (lemon), and Madhu (honey), Zandu Lean and Slim Juice helps maintain healthy lipid levels. It also helps fortify gut health. It contains probiotics in its all-natural ingredients that are essential in maintaining and regulating gut health. It helps maintain a healthy weight and improves metabolism, contributing to holistic wellness.

Globus Naturals Banana Stem Juice

This is a drink for maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle.Among its major benefits is its ability to detoxify the body. It flushes out toxins from the body and, thereby, affects weight loss. It also increases the haemoglobin levels in the body. This drink also prevents acidity and gastric problems and regulates blood pressure and cholesterol. It also prevents urinary infections (UTI)And helps maintain kidney health. Lastly, it is good for treating constipation.

SANSU 100% Safe and Organic Lauki Juice

Lauki (Bottle Gourd) has many benefits. The vegetable is composed of all essential constituents required for good health and quality human life. It is rich in vitamins, iron, and minerals. It helps in losing weight quickly, because of its high dietary fiber, low fat and cholesterol content. It also cools the body, helps in weight loss, treats urinary tract infections and cures tummy troubles. It keeps your heart healthy too.

Sunchan Group Noni Juice

This juice is made from Noni (Indian mulberry, a tiny oval-shaped greenish-yellow fruit). This juice contains pure and organic Nonis. It helps in weight loss and has anti-ageing qualities too. It is known to provide relief from joint pain and is effective against diabetes as well. This juice also improves endurance during exercise and improves immune health.It is a natural sugar-free energy drink.

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While remote work during the pandemic has its own challenges, now that many people are back in the office in some capacity, they are finding it more stressful and anxiety-triggering than they anticipated.

According to a study by McKinsey, 1 in 3 employees say that returning to work has had a negative impact on their mental health, making them anxious and depressed.

Social anxiety may be a core reason a lot of people are nervous about going back into the office, said Naomi Torres-Mackie, PhD, clinical psychologist at Lenox Hill Hospital and head of research at the Mental Health Coalition.

Connecting over Zoom is very different from connecting in person, and two years into the pandemic, we are all a bit rusty when it comes to our social skills, she told Healthline.

Lingering COVID-19 anxiety and fear of getting sick is also partially to blame.

With the guidelines and situation changing daily, it can be difficult to feel secure that the pandemic is stable enough to be safe to return to in-person work, said Torres-Mackie.

Plus, change itself is never easy. For instance, pre-pandemic most people were used to leaving home and going in to their workplace. However, the pandemic forced many workers to adjust to remote work. And now, returning to the office is yet another adjustment.

Even positive adjustments can be difficult. There is psychological comfort in routine, and when a routine becomes upended, it can trigger anxious cognitions, feelings of worry and unease, and low mood, Torres-Mackie said.

Additionally, returning to a negative work environment can trigger stress, said Natasha Bowman, JD, founder of the Bowman Foundation for Workplace Equity and Mental Wellness.

While working from home, many have considered a safe place free from office politics, microaggressions, toxic work cultures, and the pressure to conform to corporate culture, Bowman told Healthline.

If heading back into the office is causing you stress, consider the following tips from health experts to help ease your return.

Because anxiety tends to get worse when you resist it or judge yourself for having it, Torres-Mackie said accepting your feelings can help process them.

If you can accept that youre having difficult feelings and normalize them for yourself many people are finding it stressful to go back to the office then youll likely find that the difficult feelings start decreasing in intensity and frequency, she said.

Natalie Christine Dattilo, PhD, clinical health psychologist, agreed. She said its best to resist the urge to assume something is wrong with you if you feel anxious, apprehensive, or nervous.

When thoughts like, It shouldnt be this hard, why do others seem to be doing okay? or whats wrong with me? come to mind, she said practice the following re-statements:

If youre given a choice as to how much you work in the office, consider starting with a few days a week and add on more days as you adjust.

Fear is best extinguished with slow, small steps towards doing the thing that most scares you. You might do this by going in just for a few hours a day for a while or by doing a test run on a non-workday of going to the office, said Torres-Mackie.

While you ease back into onsite work, try to be consistent. For instance, Bowman said decide what days and times youll be in the office, and plan your work around that.

Having a set routine can help reduce stress and make the transition back to the office easier, she said.

Take some time when you wake up in the morning or before you go to bed to make a to-do list of tasks and deadlines.

Staying organized and on top of things will help mitigate feelings of stress and overwhelm during this adjustment period. This will also help you prioritize your time and effort as you recalibrate, said Dattilo.

Getting comfortable with things you havent done in a while like dealing with a long commute, traffic, in-office distractions, a chatty coworker, or being in close proximity to others may take time, said Dattilo.

It makes sense that a part of us will feel hesitant to do the things weve been told for over two years are unsafe. You may have to repeatedly reassure your brains threat detection system that its safe and ok as it learns to respond to a new set of circumstances, she said.

As you adjust to being back, Torres-Mackie suggested scheduling activities that you enjoy and bring you stress-relief at the beginning and end of your workdays.

This means you will have an opportunity to receive anticipatory stress in the morning before work and residual stress that you bring home with you after work, she said.

And take breaks throughout the day, too, added Bowman.

[Both] to give your mind a rest and to get up and move around. Taking a few minutes can help reduce stress and improve your focus, she said.

If returning to work is stressful due to unacceptable conduct by coworkers or your employer, Bowman said inform the person crossing the boundaries that their behavior is unacceptable.

If that person is your manager, then report them to HR. Have a zero-tolerance for workplace misconduct from anyone, she said.

If you find yourself feeling agitated, impatient, or panicky around your coworkers, Dattilo said the feeling will likely go away over time. Talking to a friend or family member may help.

[But] if your anxiety persists or worsens, please dont hesitate to seek support or speak with your doctor, she said. Other scientifically-supported self-care practices to help mitigate the effects of anxiety include regular effortful exercise, natural sleep, social connection, gratitude practice, laughter or play, and meditation for relaxation or focus.

While returning to onsite work may stir up feelings of stress and anxiety, having coping strategies in place can help ease the transition.

As things heat up with the next COVID variant, the stress of returning to the office is only going to intensify. Start thinking of ways to cope with your anxiety about it as early as possible. If you can get ahead of the feelings, you will be better able to manage them when youre actually in the anxiety-provoking situation, said Torres-Mackie.

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Losing weight is not for a pushover. You need dedication, persistence, and patience to achieve long-term results. Cutting back on calories and spending long hours at the gym may not be enough to get rid of excess fat. Sometimes, you need to try new alternatives to see faster results.

There are a variety of flavorful gummies on the market to help you get over the hump. Our editorial team has compiled a list of the best weight loss gummies recognized to boost your metabolism and promote fat loss.

Our list comprehends some of the most popular selections that help you break through weight-loss plateaus and reach your ideal body shape.

After contacting manufacturers, wading through customer reviews, and doing some testing on our own, we came up with the best weight loss gummies on the market:

SlimCore is a saffron-infused gummy that supports weight loss by suppressing appetite, boosting energy, promoting satiation, and relaxing the brain and muscles. If you want to enjoy all the impressive benefits of saffron, you should start chewing this potent gummy every day.

The supplement can easily be added to all weight-loss regimens. It is a lifesaver for people who gain unwanted weight because of snacking.SlimCore is also infused with passionflower, which stimulates the GABA receptors to calm the brain and help you relax. It also enhances the appetite-suppressing effect of saffron.

With SlimCore, you can say goodbye to unhealthy cravings and effortlessly reduce your daily calorie intake. SlimCore may be better than other slimming supplements because of the exclusive mix of ingredients. You can take it shortly before hitting the gym to enjoy long-lasting energy boosts during workouts. Priced at $59, one bottle of SlimCore comes with 60 gummies.

Developed by Science Natural Supplements, Beach Ready Bites is a nutritional supplement that helps you shed stubborn fat from the hips, thighs, arms, and belly. It is designed by Dr. Sterling, who believes that low amylase levels in the body can cause fat buildup, leading to unwanted and excessive weight gain.

If you struggle to lose weight despite following a low-calorie diet and engaging in strenuous workouts, Beach Ready Bites may be the best nutritional supplement. It resolves amylase malfunction in your body to help it break down more food and produce less insulin. The supplement is also packed with optimal doses of essential nutrients that support your overall health.

Beach Ready Bites are incredibly soft, chewy, and easy to swallow. You must take two gummies after each meal to see noticeable results within six months. One bottle of Beach Ready Bites costs $59 and comes with 60 gummies.

SlimSweets is a powerful slimming gummy supplement developed by Prosper Wellness. The supplement makers claim that taking SlimSweets daily can help you lose up to 27 pounds within a month. The supplement is designed to reverse the age-related metabolic decline that makes it harder for you to lose weight.

By taking one serving of SlimSweets twice daily, you can ignite your metabolic furnace and speed up fat-burning processes in your body to shed excess fat. SlimSweets contains a well-balanced mix of three potent ingredients, namely pyridoxine, Griffonia simplicifolia, and monk fruit extract, all of which have appetite-suppressing metabolism-boosting effects. SlimSweets also promotes high energy levels, alleviates joint pain, revives libido, and improves memory and focus.

According to the makers of SlimSweets, the supplement can help you save thousands of dollars in healthcare costs by supporting multiple aspects of your health. The supplement works by activating brown fat, optimizing metabolism, and keeping brain chemicals like dopamine and serotonin.

SlimSweets is one of the most potent appetite suppressants on the market. It shuts down hunger by boosting serotonin levels in the brain. Regular intake of this all-natural supplement can help you eat less naturally. One bottle of SlimSweets costs $69 and contains 30 servings. A lifetime money-back guarantee also backs the dietary supplement.

Goli ACV is a premium-quality gummy supplement infused with apple cider vinegar. It is a 100% vegan, gluten-free, and kosher supplement manufactured in a GMP-certified facility in the United States. The dietary supplement is formulated to regulate your appetite, support fat-burning, and boost energy levels. It floods your body with optimal doses of essential nutrients and treats common nutritional deficits.

Each serving of Goli ACV comes with 500 mg of apple cider vinegar, 40 mcg of organic beetroot, 40 mcg of organic pomegranate, 200 mcg of vitamin B9, and 1.2 mcg of vitamin B12. The gelatin-free gummies support digestion, gut health, cellular energy production, cardiovascular health, immune system, metabolism, and nervous system.

The Goli ACV gummies can also be taken to treat mild to moderate digestive problems, such as bloating, flatulence, and even nausea. You can also take them to relieve stomach cramps. Priced at $16.15, one bottle of Goli ACV comes with 60 servings. The manufacturer of Goli ACV holds several certifications, including BRC Food, GMO-Free, Vegan.Org, and PETA Cruelty-Free and Vegan, all of which impart an extra layer of legitimacy to the supplement.

Kapple Keto ACV Gummies is a powerful dietary supplement that forces your body into ketosis to boost fat-burning. It is formulated to supercharge your metabolism and melt fat reserves in your body for energy, allowing you to lose weight quickly and efficiently. The gummies also help curb cravings by reducing your appetite.

Each Kapple Keto ACV Gummies serving comes with a potent dose of apple cider vinegar and beta-hydroxybutyrate, a fat-burning ketone on which an enzyme acts to kickstart ketosis. The supplement is particularly beneficial for people who struggle to lose weight because of junk food cravings.

The gummies stimulate the BHB in your body to activate your natural fat-burning furnace. By taking Kapple Keto ACV Gummies every day, you can have a healthy gut and lose weight efficiently.

The gummies help keep your blood sugar levels in check, improve your brain function and cognitive abilities, boost your metabolism, reduce your appetite, optimize digestion, enhance skin appearance, and promote lean muscle development. Priced at $59.99, one bottle of Kapple Keto ACV Gummies comes with 60 servings.

Hydroxycut Gummies is an on-the-go weight loss solution packed with 15 minerals and vitamins that work in synergy to boost your metabolism, improve energy levels, and speed up fat-burning. The flavorsome two-in-one gummy supplies your body with all essential nutrients required for optimal health,

According to the official website of Hydroxycut Gummies, the supplement can help you lose up to eleven pounds in two weeks. However, you must take the gummies with a low-calorie diet and strict workout routine. Unlike other potent over-the-counter weight loss solutions, Hydroxycut Gummies do not rely on caffeine or other CNS stimulants to improve your metabolism.

Each serving of Hydroxycut Gummies comes with 490 mcg of vitamin A, 20 mg of vitamin C, 3.3 mcg of vitamin D, 7.3 mg of vitamin E, ten mcg of vitamin K, two mcg of vitamin B12, 105 mcg of biotin, 10 mg of pantothenic acid, 53 mcg of iodine, 50 mg of calcium, 3.9 mg of zinc, ten mcg of selenium, and 15 mg of sodium. By taking three gummies twice daily, you can naturally maintain a healthy metabolism and avoid excessive weight gain.

Hydroxycut Gummies is developed by Americas number one weight loss supplement brand. One bottle of Hydroxycut Gummies costs $17.88 and contains 90 gummies. The supplement comes in a delicious mixed fruit flavor.

Orphic Nutrition ACV Gummies is an all-natural weight loss supplement containing clinically-proven doses of apple cider vinegar, pomegranate juice, and beetroot juice to support weight loss, digestive health, and blood sugar levels.

Each serving of Orphic Nutrition ACV Gummies also comes with 1 mg of vitamin B6, 400 mcg of folate, 2.4 mcg of vitamin B12, 100 mcg of iodine, 80 mcg of pomegranate juice, 80 mcg of beetroot juice, and 1000 mg of apple cider vinegar.

If you want to enjoy the metabolism-boosting benefits of apple cider vinegar but cannot deal with its bitter taste, Orphic Nutrition ACV Gummies are made for you. They are formulated to improve your energy levels, speed up your metabolism, and support your immune function.

The supplement takes a multiangular approach to treating metabolic slowdowns and unexplained weight gain. The gummies support your bodys natural detoxification system and cleanse your gut of harmful substances that may be slowing your metabolism. Priced at $14.99, one bottle of Orphic Nutrition ACV Gummies comes with 30 servings.

Keto Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies is an over-the-counter solution for stubborn belly fat that seems impossible to shed. The juicy gummies are infused with natural fat-melting ingredients that collectively balance your appetite, reduce cravings, and improve energy levels to help you lose weight.

Regardless of the underlying cause of your weight problem, you can rely on this fun candy to suppress cravings, maintain efficient digestion, and have a faster metabolism. The gummy bears promote satiation even without extra calories, allowing you to feel full for long periods between meals.

Each serving of these low-carb sweets comes with beta-hydroxybutyrate, a fat-burning substance that forces your body into the metabolic state of ketosis. The gummies use BHB to activate the existing ketones in your body to melt fat reserves for energy. You can also take the supplement to support your blood sugar levels, musculoskeletal system, and skin health.

Keto Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies contain a 100% clinically-tested formula that releases years of stubborn fat buildup and transforms your body within 30 days. One bottle of Keto Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies costs $62.50 and contains 30 gummies.

SkinnyMint Super Fat Burning Gummies are weight loss vitamins that purportedly reverse metabolic slowdown to promote weight loss. Developed by a Singapore-based health and wellness company, Super Fat Burning Gummies are packed with clinically-proven fat-melting ingredients, including coffee bean extract, sodium citrate, and garcinia cambogia.

According to the supplement makers, Super Fat Burning Gummies can help you lose significant weight in weeks. The sugar-free gummies work by inhibiting fat absorption in the body, suppressing cravings, alleviating hunger pangs, and accelerating natural fat-burning processes. The supplement also improves insulin sensitivity and provides blood sugar control.

SkinnyMint Super Fat Burning Gummies are exclusively designed for women. Priced at $39.90, one bottle of SkinnyMints Super Fat Burning Gummies contains 30 servings.

SkinnyFit Skinny Gummies are tropical berry-flavored sweets packed with apple cider vinegar, beetroot juice, and pomegranate juice. The chewy candies are the tastiest over-the-counter weight loss aid that can easily be incorporated into any weight loss program.

These gummies allow you to enjoy all the fat-melting benefits of apple cider vinegar without putting up with its sour taste. You will love these sweet, chewable candies because they are super easy to use. You can take them anywhere, anytime you want. However, the best time to take them is when you experience unhealthy cravings.

The slimming supplement supports immune strength, cardiovascular health, metabolism, and digestion. Priced at $49.95, one bottle of SkinnyFit Skinny Gummies comes with 30 servings.

While all weight loss gummies claim to transform your body, not all of them are equally effective. Our editorial team took many factors into account to separate the best weight loss gummies from the worst. They considered the following metrics:

Many weight loss supplements contain ingredients that have not been proven to support metabolism or fat-burning. We prefer supplements that contain well-researched, clinically-tested, and scientifically-backed ingredients.

Our team understands that low-quality ingredients can adversely impact the users health, and therefore, our list only comprehends supplements that contain premium-quality ingredients sourced from clinically-monitored farms.

While we preferred supplements containing vitamins and minerals and natural fat-melting ingredients, we were wary of products with the same ingredients label as multivitamins. All supplements on our list contain fat-burning, appetite-suppressant, and metabolism-boosting ingredients that aid in weight loss.

Most weight loss gummies contain smaller doses of active ingredients than weight loss pills. We preferred gummies that deliver the maximum value of each active ingredient present in the formula. All supplements on our list contain clinically-proven dosages of fat-melting ingredients.

Different weight loss gummies contain various ingredients, each responsible for a specific effect, such as suppressing appetite, boosting metabolism, and optimizing digestion. Its dangerous to have one impact be more significant than others. Therefore, we made sure all gummies on our list had the right amount of each ingredient.

The manufacturers reputation goes a long way in determining the quality of a dietary supplement. While some companies have been manufacturing high-quality weight loss supplements for years, some are relatively new to the market.

All gummies on our list come from highly reputable manufacturers with an impeccable track record of selling high-quality supplements. However, we were in no way biased against new health and wellness companies that offer quality products. The companys age was not the only factor we considered to determine its reputation. We considered several other factors, including doctors recommendations, endorsements by fitness experts, certifications, and customer reviews.

Many companies mislead customers by making delusive claims like losing 10 pounds overnight. Almost all weight loss gummies on our list claim to deliver results when incorporated into a well-designed weight loss program.

All weight loss gummies on our list have been advertised with honesty. We were careful of dishonest manufacturers making unrealistic claims about the results of their products. We included gummies from reputable manufacturers that run genuine advertising campaigns.

Most gummies available in the market contain a colorless, flavorless, translucent ingredient derived from collagen obtained from animal body parts. If you are a strict vegan or vegetarian, you cannot have a gelatin-containing weight loss gummy. While some weight loss gummies on our list contain gelatin, we also included supplements that use vegan alternatives like agar.

While some weight loss gummies use natural colorants obtained from renewable sources, some are packed with synthetic flavors and colors. All gummies on our list are infused with 100% natural ingredients and use natural colorants like red beetroot. Gummies containing artificial ingredients can neutralize the effects of others and cause adverse effects like cytotoxicity. We were extremely wary of such products while preparing the list.

You wont like taking a badly flavored gummy no matter how significant its effects are. Our list features delicious, flavorful gummies that feel less like a supplement and more like fruity candy. However, the flavor will never be too strong for you. We preferred gummies that are neither too sweet nor too sharp. Though the taste was not our first preference while preparing the list, we did take it into account.

While some people may want to splurge on weight loss gummies, some simply cannot afford to spend $100 a month on supplements. We understand that different people have different budgets, and therefore, our list features weight loss gummies from a wide range of price points. Whether you are on a budget or have plenty to spend, you can pick a weight loss gummy supplement from our list.

Different people struggle to lose weight because of various reasons. While some people have a slower metabolism, some cannot control their cravings. Most supplements on our list are designed to cater to all types of problems related to weight management. However, theres still a chance that a supplement does not cater to the underlying cause of your weight problem. Therefore, the gummies you buy must have some sort of satisfaction guarantee.

While preparing the list, we preferred weight loss gummies backed by a money-back or satisfaction guarantee so you can claim a refund if you are not satisfied with the results.

Though caffeine-containing supplements deliver quick results, they can adversely impact your health and cause side effects like insomnia, arrhythmia, anxiety, dehydration, shakiness, and headaches. Our list features gummies that are either stimulant-free or have less than 1% of caffeine or other CNS stimulants. We did not include gummies packed with hefty doses of stimulants regardless of how effectively they support weight loss.

You wont enjoy chewing a gummy if it does not have an ideal texture. A gummy should have a soft and semi-solid consistency that makes it chewable. Our list does not feature gummies with a sticky, dry, or hard texture. All gummies on our list contain enough gelation agents and have a perfectly soft texture.

Some weight loss gummies are designed by certified professionals like registered dietitians (RDs), medical doctors (MDs), and dentists (DMDs). However, some are created by marketing experts without any consultation from certified professionals. Professionals with years of experience formulate all weight loss gummies listed above.

Slimming or weight loss gummies help you reach your fitness goals quickly and efficiently. Heres how these delicious candies work to support weight loss:

The hardest part of any diet is getting started, especially when you habitually snack. People who struggle to bite the bullet can jumpstart their weight loss program with gummies. You dont even need to consult a doctor to take weight loss gummies. Gummies do not contain potent ingredients whose doses must be monitored, unlike weight loss pills or other OTC solutions. Most weight loss gummies are infused with apple cider vinegar and are safe to use.

Weight loss gummies allow you to reduce your calorie intake by curbing unhealthy cravings. They are packed with natural appetite-suppressants that affect the appetite-regulating region of your brain to block the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, thereby promoting satiety. Though drinking lots of water is also an effective way to curtail overeating, some people end up experiencing water poisoning.

You can take weight loss gummies to alleviate hunger pangs between various meals and snacks for long hours. Some ingredients present in weight loss gummies also affect the function of appetite-controlling hormones to promote a healthy appetite naturally.

Many people experience excessive weight gain due to metabolic slowdowns. A slower metabolism means that you store more calories than you burn. Weight loss gummies contain natural metabolism-boosting ingredients like apple cider vinegar that help you burn more calories at rest and during activity.

Some people do not gain weight despite eating a lot because they have a healthy metabolism. Weight loss gummies boost your metabolism and help you create an energy deficit to burn more calories than you consume.

Your body is a natural fat-burning machine that melts fat for energy. Many weight loss gummies are powered with ketones that force your body into a metabolic state where it starts using fat reserves for energy. The ketones activate the natural fat-burning mechanisms of your body to liberate fats from adipocytes (fat cells) into circulation to provide cells with the needed energy. Weight loss gummies support weight loss by improving fat metabolism, increasing fat oxidation during exercise, and impairing fat absorption in the body.

Most weight loss gummies contain apple cider vinegar as the primary ingredient. The acetic acid in apple cider vinegar may block starch-digesting enzymes to prevent a surge in blood sugar after eating starchy foods like pasta, rice, and bread. You can lower your insulin levels and post-meal blood sugar levels by taking weight loss gummies before meals.

Slimming gummies also contain muscle-supporting ingredients that promote muscle development by expediting muscle recovery during workouts. People who do resistance training can maximize muscle gains by taking weight loss gummies.

The gummies support muscle growth by improving how your body processes proteins, inhibiting protein breakdown, and activating stem cells required for muscle development. Some gummies may also stimulate anabolic hormones that promote muscle protein synthesis and tissue growth.

Most weight loss gummies have not been clinically tested as manufacturers are unwilling to invest in clinical trials. However, the ingredients in the above-listed gummies have been tested for their safety, quality, and effectiveness in promoting weight loss. Apple cider vinegar, green coffee bean extract, garcinia cambogia, beetroot juice, pomegranate, and other ingredients present in the gummies have been proven to help with weight loss in some way.

According to a small study involving 11 people, apple cider vinegar combined with a high-carb diet can lower post-eating blood sugar response. The subjects involved in the study consumed 200-275 fewer calories for the rest of the day. Some clinical evidence also suggests that apple cider vinegar slows stomach emptying.

In another small study, researchers concluded that taking apple cider vinegar with a starchy meal can slow how food leaves the stomach. Researchers also concluded that slow stomach emptying promotes satiety, allowing subjects to feel fuller for long hours. They also pointed out that some people have conditions that may make delayed stomach emptying harmful.

A few human-based studies support the fat-melting effects of apple cider vinegar. According to a 12-week study involving 144 obese Japanese adults, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to the diet can aid in weight loss. It can also help shed stubborn belly fat, reduce blood triglyceride levels, and decrease body fat percentage.

The subjects consumed either 1T of vinegar, 2T of vinegar, or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. They continued with their usual diet and activity. However, they were told to limit their alcohol consumption. The subjects that consumed 1T of apple cider vinegar lost 2.6 pounds on average. They also had a 0.7% decrease in body fat percentage, 0.5 inches decrease in waist circumference, and 26% decrease in triglyceride levels.

The individuals that consumed two tablespoons of vinegar lost 3.7 pounds on average. The subjects triglyceride levels dropped by 26%, waist circumference decreased by 0.75 inches, and body fat percentage reduced by 0.9% at the end of the study. Meanwhile, the placebo group gained 0.9 pounds and slightly increased their waist circumference.

In a six-week mice study, subjects were fed a high-fat, high-calorie diet. One group was given a high dose of apple cider vinegar, while one group was assigned a low amount. The former gained 10% less fat than the control group and 2% less fat than subjects in the low-dose group.

Green coffee bean extract has also completed many clinical trials for its weight loss effects. Empirical evidence suggests that green coffee beans do not produce significant weight loss results. However, a few small mice-based studies found that green coffee bean extract can cause a substantial reduction in fat buildup inside the body and total body weight.

Human studies on green coffee bean extract and its fat-melting effects have not been conclusive. While some human studies were not designed properly with sample sizes and short durations, some lacked consistency in results. More well-designed human studies need to be performed to substantiate green coffees efficacy as a weight loss aid.

Garcinia cambogia, on the other hand, has been proved to reduce appetite, block fat production, and decrease belly fat. Studies on rats show that subjects eat less when given garcinia cambogia supplements. Some human studies show that the plant extract suppresses appetite and promotes satiety.

While the working mechanism of garcinia cambogia is not fully known, rat-based studies suggest that the appetite-suppressing effects of the plant are attributable to an active ingredient that increases serotonin in the brain. Researchers concluded that garcinia cambogia reduced appetite by increasing blood levels of serotonin, an appetite-suppressing neurotransmitter.

Some studies have observed no difference in appetite between the subjects taking garcinia cambogia and the placebo group. According to several human and animal studies, the plant extract may reduce high-fat levels in the blood and minimize oxidative stress in the body. One clinical study suggests that garcinia cambogia may effectively decrease belly fat accumulation in obese or overweight individuals.

According to another study involving moderately obese people, taking 2,900 mg of garcinia cambogia daily for eight weeks can significantly improve total cholesterol levels, blood triglycerides, fat metabolites, and other risk factors for disease. Researchers concluded that these effects were attributable to the plant extracts ability to inhibit citrate lyase, an essential enzyme in fat production.

Though weight loss gummies are generally safe to take, taking more than the recommended dosage can cause side effects. Here are some of the potential side effects associated with weight loss gummies:

As most weight loss gummies contain apple cider vinegar, exceeding the recommended dosage can cause acid reflux or indigestion. Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid, and some people may not experience these side effects even if they take the recommended servings. The side effects are more likely to occur when the gummies are consumed before lying down.

Some studies also show that the appetite-suppressing effects of apple cider vinegar are attributable to nausea caused by it.

Taking too much weight loss gummies can erode your tooth enamel. However, this only happens if the gummies you are taking contain apple cider vinegar. This type of permanent damage to your tooth enamel can occur despite taking the recommended number of servings every day. You can avoid it by not using gummies for more than six months.

If you already have damaged enamel, you should take a weight loss gummy that does not contain apple cider vinegar. You can also prevent damage to your tooth enamel by rinsing your mouth with water before taking the gummies.

Weight loss gummies contain a moderate amount of caffeine and are safe for most healthy people. However, individuals who are not tolerant to caffeine can experience adverse symptoms like sleep disturbances, increased blood pressure, and anxiety.

Furthermore, the laxative effect of caffeine can sometimes cause diarrhea or loose stools. If you take a stimulant-containing gummy, you must stick to the recommended dosage. People intolerant to caffeine can experience side effects even after taking the recommended number of servings.

Long-term intake of weight loss gummies containing hefty doses of green coffee bean extract can cause calcium depletion in your bone tissue, harming your bone health.

Some weight loss gummies may lower potassium levels in your blood. If your gummies contain apple cider vinegar, you must avoid taking certain drugs that lower your blood potassium, such as diuretics and diabetes medications.

We get zillions of questions about weight loss gummies every day. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions:

A: A weight-loss gummy is a flavorful, chewable candy packed with appetite-suppressant, fat-melting, and metabolism-boosting ingredients that work together to help you lose weight.

A: Weight loss gummies contain milder ingredients than weight loss pills. While weight loss pills may deliver quicker results, gummies are less likely to cause serious side effects.

A: Weight loss gummies are packed with optimal doses of fat-shedding ingredients like apple cider vinegar, garcinia cambogia, pomegranate, beetroot extract, and green coffee bean extract, and essential vitamins and minerals.

A: No, weight loss gummies are not sour or bitter like apple cider vinegar. While most gummies contain apple cider vinegar as a primary ingredient, they are also packed with natural flavoring agents that neutralize vinegar taste.

A: Weight loss gummies come in many flavors. While some gummies taste like sweet candies, some do not have a strong flavor.

A: All weight loss supplements deliver powerful results only when combined with exercise and a low-calorie diet. Weight loss gummies contain natural ingredients that maximize the effects of your weight loss regimen. They are less likely to deliver significant weight loss results on their own.

A: You dont have to take keto gummies if you follow a keto diet. Keto gummies are designed to force your body into the state of ketosis. When you follow a low-carb or keto diet, your body automatically goes into a metabolic state where it starts burning fats for energy.

A: Keto gummies contain beta-hydroxybutyrate, a substance that forces your body to enter ketosis. These gummies supply your body with BHB, which activates other ketones in the body to kickstart ketosis.

A: No, not all weight loss gummies are vegan. Some gummies contain an animal-based compound as a gelling agent. Vegan gummies contain agar as an alternative for gelatin obtained from animal collagen.

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If you want dessert, you should eat it! It's as simple as that. But many strict diets out there will try to tell you that you should refrain from sweets or your favorite dessert foods in order to lose weight. However, this not only robs you of food that brings you joy, but it often backfires against your weight loss goals in the long run.

If you're a lover of dessert but want to lose weight, there are plenty of healthy dessert habits that dietitians recommend so that you don't have to give up your favorite sweet treats! Continue reading to learn more about what they suggest, and for more healthy dessert ideas, check out 7 Weight Loss Desserts That Actually Satisfy.

Just because you're trying to lose weight doesn't mean you have to stop eating dessert. Instead, paying attention to your portion sizes can work wonders.

"While eating appropriate amounts of dessert can be a part of a weight loss-friendly diet, eating large portion sizes can work against your health goals. Pre-portioned desserts, like a fruit pop made with real fruit or an individual-sized treat, are nice options for those who want to manage their weight," says medical board expert Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, author of The First Time Mom's Pregnancy Cookbook and Fueling Male Fertility.

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You may not automatically associate drinking tea with eating dessert, but the combination of the two can not only be deliciously cozy, but healthier as well. This is why Manaker suggests trying green tea.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

"Green tea contains caffeine and a compound called EGCG, both of which have been shown to support weight loss," says Manaker.

If you're a fan of fruit, try leaning on your favorite kind of fruit for your dessert options every now and then.

"Eating fruit can help satisfy a sweet tooth while providing your body with satisfying fiber, which can help control appetite and promote satiety. Or, you can make simple fruit-based desserts, like this kiwi-orange sorbet," says Manaker.

Sometimes, limiting ourselves too much in order to lose weight can result in the opposite effect.

"When we limit foods and don't allow ourselves to eat foods we crave, the craving will only increase," says Taylor Wesely, RD, owner of Radiate Nutrition LLC. "The craving will continue to increase until you most likely give in. At this point, you are more likely to eat more of the actual dessert than if you would have just eaten it right away."

"It sounds counterintuitive to eat more dessert to lose weight, but it can really help you sustain weight loss in the long run," Wesely continues. "The more often you give in to your cravings and eat dessert, the less 'thrilling' or 'special' it becomes. Over time, you will think about it less and your portion sizes will naturally get smaller. This is especially true when you are pairing this behavior with a nutrient-dense diet and regular activity."

It's also important to eat your dessert after you've already had a nutrient-dense meal for dinner. If you try to eat dessert on an empty stomach or after a nutrient-lacking meal, it can have some negative effects on your health goals.

"Skipping meals is going to leave you ravenous when a dessert is placed in front of you because it's a normal reaction to overeat to account for the missed calories that your body needs," says Wesely. "Also, eating high carbohydrate meals, especially those in refined carbohydrates raise your blood sugar quickly. These types of meals will also increase your appetite for sugary desserts."

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Getting in daily physical activity is important for just about everyone at every age and stage of life. Not only will a little workout boost your energy level and mood, but being physically active can also increase your longevity. In addition,daily exercise can help you sleep better andprevent many health conditions, including some forms of cancer, high blood pressure, arthritis, type 2 diabetes, and more. If all of the benefits of being active haven't convinced you yet, know that physical activity can better your brain function and decrease your risk of dying. Another major reason to get in your daily fitness? It's a great way to keep your weight in check and burn calories. But, we totally get itsometimes you're in a time crunch and it's difficult to fit in workouts. Or perhaps you totally hate the thought of exercising but would like to shed a few pounds. Whatever your reason may be, we have some foolproof ways to lose weight without "exercising," and you're going to likedare we say lovethem!

We reached out to Tim Liu, C.S.C.S., fitness and nutrition coach and member of the Eat This, Not That! Medical Expert Board, who shares some simple ways you can lose weight without exercising. And guess what? There are many sneaky things you can do throughout your day to help speed up your weight loss journey. Read on to learn more, and next, be sure to check out The 6 Best Exercises for Strong and Toned Arms in 2022, Trainer Says.

First off, if you're looking to lose weight without exercising, Liu suggests playing a sport. Bring a fun activity back into your life like tennis or bowling, or try something totally new! Pickleball, for example, has been gaining so much popularity recentlyand for good reason. The sport is a mashup of badminton, wiffle ball, and ping-pong, and it's such a fun way to get social. Research shows this moderately intense form of exercise can decrease depression, boost cardiovascular fitness, and improve blood pressure. It's also a solid calorie-burneryou can apparently torch between 8 to 11 calories each minute, depending on how intense the game gets (via Pickleball Guide).

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There arealsoa few sneaky ways to get in extra steps during the day without feeling as though you are actually "exercising." Forone thing, try taking the stairs instead of an elevator whenever possible. If you're rolling your eyesthinking why evenbother, you'll be surprised tolearnthat each time you opt for the staircase instead of the elevator, you burn calories and show your heart health somelove.According to Livestrong, a person who weighs 160 pounds and walks up the stairs can burn 29 calories in just 3 minutes. If they choose the stairs four times a day, they'll burn around 116 calories.

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Another super easy thing to do is plan long walks with friends. Walks don't really feel like your typical exercise, because you can talk, enjoy your favorite caffeinated beverage, and catch up on so many things. The time will pass quickly, and you'll be so glad you made the plan. By the time you're done? Well, according to New Health Advisor, if you weigh 150 pounds and do a walk and talk with friends for 30 minutes at 2.0 mph, you can burn around 90 calories. A 200-pound individual can torch 120 calories walking at 2.0 mph for 30 minutes, while a 250-pound person can burn 150 calories. Keep in mind that the faster you walk, the more calories you burn.

Don't stop at just walking with friends, either. Liu also recommends that you "have a daily step goal to hit." It's easy to take the long route in your house and also park further away in a parking lot.

We're not done yet! Doing chores around your house and simple cleaning is a perfect way to torch those calories away. Not only will your house sparkle, but you'll be surprised to know that by vacuuming the house for a half-hour, you can burn around 124 calories if you weigh 150 pounds (and about 166 calories if you weigh 200 pounds), according to WebMD. And don't stop therepull out the mower, and cut the grass. A person who weighs 185 pounds can burn around 200 calories just by mowing the lawn for a half-hour. Get the picture?

These are just a feweasyexamples, but the opportunities to get active without hitting the gym are endless. Liu also pointsout simple things like haulingyour groceries from your car back into the house in one shot.Heexplains toEat This, Not That!, "There's something called NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis), which is the activity we get outside of our workouts." Headds, "It can account for up to 15% [to 30%] of our total daily calorie expenditure, which is pretty significant. Even though you may be getting in workouts, if you're not moving outside of them, you're considered sedentary, so it's important to get daily movement."6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

It's necessary to fill your weight loss journey with some key habits on the regular. Liu suggests modifying your carb intake based on your activity level. Keep in mind that if you're going to have less movement, that means consuming fewer carbs. Liu warns that being sedentary is a major no-no. He says a great idea is to set a timer for every hour to get up and move around. Heyit may be time to grab a vacuum or mower!

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Trying to lose weight quickly is an endeavour that will lead you towards some debatable ideas about what's healthy and effective.

There are plenty of claims promising amazing results if you only follow specific rules on food, nutrition and exercise.

And if you've ever Googled phrases like 'foods to make me lose weight' or 'how to burn fat fast', you may have stumbled across some questionable tips out there.

However, these dramatic dietary claims can have a seriously negative impact on both your mental and physical wellbeing, and might actually mean you're missing out on crucial nutrition.

We asked nutrition experts to talk us through four of the most common diet claims

Maybe your mum or grandma told you something along these lines that your body will not burn carbs consumed in the evening and will instead convert that sugar directly into fat, so best to avoid them post-6pm.

Sounds legitimate, right? Actually, it's not that simple.

According to Lola Biggs, registered dietician at Together Health, "it's more about what you are eating, and how much of it, rather than when you are eating it.

"There's nothing wrong with eating healthy carbs after 6pm, if you choose foods such as nuts, seeds, legumes, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.

"Whether or not you eat carbs in the evening, the focus is more on portion size and making sure you are burning more calories than you eat daily," Biggs adds.

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That said, some experts do think eating within a timeframe or window can be beneficial (but this isn't the same as strictly saying you must ban carbs in the evening!), and eating too close to bedtime might not be the best idea for various reasons.

Pauline Cox, functional nutritionist at Wiley's Finest, explains that "eating within an eight-hour window gives your body the chance to lower blood glucose levels outside of that eight-hour window, lowering insulin and increasing glucagon levels, triggering fat-burning.

"Eating late at night, increases often an already-extended window of eating, leaving little time for blood sugar levels to drop and trigger fat-burning."

Cox adds: "The high blood sugars of late-night eating can also disturb sleep, leading to disruption of hunger hormones the following day."

You may have noticed the rise in gluten-free options and people opting for a no-gluten diet.

This is great news for anybody with Coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity, who need to steer clear of gluten for health reasons.

Where it can get muddled, though, is when people imply gluten-free options are just 'better' than their gluten-packed counterparts and that gluten-free diets aid weight loss.

"Getting enough heart-healthy wholegrains in your diet is important, as they can lower cholesterol levels and are good sources of key vitamins and minerals such as iron, magnesium, and B vitamins," says Biggs.

Have you been attracted to 'fat-free' labels on cheese or yoghurts at the supermarket, thinking this means they're healthier, and an easy way to eat nice food but still lose weight?

Well, consuming fat does not necessarily make you fat. And fat-free does not necessarily mean something is healthier.

"Too much fat in your diet the saturated fats kind can be bad for you, but there are some full-fat foods that can actually be good for you," says Biggs.

"Low-fat versions can often be stripped of natural ingredients and instead stuffed with artificial sweeteners, flavouring and sugars to improve the taste."

Maybe you've been chugging apple cider vinegar, eating grapefruit early in the morning, or cooking everything in cayenne pepper because you've heard these things will make you burn fat.

Again, it's not that black and white.

Certain foods or ingredients will not automatically make you thinner, and you may find yourself eating some strange things if you think this is the answer.

According to Melissa Snover, registered nutritionist and founder of Nourished, it is more important to focus on feeling full and satisfied, and getting a good range of vitamins.

"Nutritious foods high in protein and good fats are beneficial for offsetting hunger over long periods, which is an important tool for weight loss, as it lowers your overall food intake," says Snover.

If you want to ensure youre eating a healthy diet, which helps you maintain a healthy weight, making sure you're getting a good balance and variety of foods and nutrients is a wise way to go.

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