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I went to a meeting recently for women in government. It was attended mostly by women who work in government, which I do, but I attended in my role as an elected woman in government, not as an employee. The meeting was held in a beautiful old Town Hall overlooking a classic New England style Town Common. There was a large group of women in attendance and the meeting consisted of an opening discussion on creating good habits, followed by two speakers meant to inspire us with their stories. The speakers, one a judge and one a retired school administrator, were excellent. They talked about breaking the glass ceiling, they talked about the pressures of being a working mother and juggling career opportunities and family commitments. They were relatable and engaging and inspiring.

The opening discussion, on the other hand, failed completely. And heres why:

Despite the concept being a valid one who doesnt want to promote better habits? the presentation of the concept was completely devoid of work and career habits.While that would be fine at a gathering of women for socializing, this was a gathering for women working in government. I expected empowering and motivating discussion. I expected ideas about how to get shit done at work, how to manage my time efficiently, how to be strong and empowered in a mans world.

Rather than any of that, though, every example they provided on creating habits was related to weight management or weight loss. They talked about sleeping in your gym clothes so that you will go to the gym as soon as you wake up. They talked about requesting a takeout container at a restaurant and putting half of your meal in the container as soon as it arrives at the table. They talked about exercise buddies and weight loss apps to track food andusing dry shampoo to avoid having to do your hair and on and on. While Im certain their intentions weregood, itfelt like an epic fail to me.

I couldnt help butthinking, if this were a room full ofmentalking about good habits they wouldnotbe talking about weight loss. They would not be concerned about how they look in a particular dress or how to make time to do their hair after they finish at the gym and are on their way to work. Instead, they would be talking about ways to tackle challenging assignments. They would be talking about using good habits to secure promotions. They would be brainstorming about actions to take and ways to get ahead. And they would order a cheeseburger at lunch and not a salad.

Ive beenconsidering my feelings aboutthis a lot lately. Ive started a blog post about this more than once and then deleted it because this is a sensitive subject. But today Im going for it. It ties in with some work Im doing on body acceptance and vulnerability and also the challenges I face being the only woman on a three-member elected board. And it makes me think that women need to rise up and lean in and change the way were communicating with each other. I mean, there I was in a room full of strong women leaders, and thewomen in chargeweretalking about dieting. In a moment when the audience was entirely female. In a moment when there would be no mansplaining, no competition to be heard or get your ideas across, no criticism for showing emotion or using the wrong tone of voice, they chose to talk about body image.

Sigh. We can do so much better than this. We deserve so much more than this.

Friends, we need a call to arms. We need to stop squandering our opportunities when were together. We need to not shame each other because of weight or size. We need to break the cycle of internalized sexismand stop believing that successful women must be skinny, that strong women are bossy and ruthless, and feminists are man-hating bitches. We need to stop judging each other for how we look and what we eat. Instead, we need to support each other, we need to be vulnerable with each other, and we need to become role models and mentors for the next generation of women. I think we do that bydemonstrating leadership, by advancing in our careers, and by being our authentic selves.

Im taking back my power. I hope youll join me.

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LeBron James is an incredible basketball player who has always been in phenomenal shape.

But that doesnt mean he robs himself of eating some tasty food. By now we all know he enjoys his Taco Tuesdays but apparently he enjoys starting his day with a delicious and high calorie breakfast.

And he LOVES dessert.

The Athletic shared a story on LeBron today that had many people close to him sharing their favorite LeBron stories. One of those people was former teammate Tristan Thompson, who said that LeBron has the worst f diet ever, which includes a lot of French toast and a big omelette in the morning.

This is great:

He has the worst f diet ever. Ask him what he eats for breakfast. He has like five french toast, drowns it in syrup with strawberries and bananas. Then he has like a four-egg omelette and then he goes and just f dunks on somebody. It doesnt make sense.

He eats desserts with every meal. Hell come with his one-week diet, vegan crap, but he literally eats like it doesnt make sense. Hes really a specimen. He eats like s. I remember one year I tried to eat like he ate and it just didnt work out. I started gaining weight and said, F this. I mean it works for him. He loves sweets. He loves sweets. He eats desserts and French toast. Its crazy how his body just burns it.

That sounds very much like some breakfasts Ive had except for the dunking on someone part, of course.

And yeah, desserts are fun, too.

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Maintaining a heart healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons against aging and disease.

Age doesnt really matter because its never too early or too late to make simple changes that can have a big impact.

Each year, the County of San Diego through Live Well San Diego encourages residents to take a 31-day resolution challenge that encourages families to eat more vegetables, drink only water for a day or plant a tree or flower and watch it grow.

For more tips on how to live well every day, visit http://www.LiveWellSD.org/31-Day.

Access to fresh and affordable foods, like fruits and vegetables isnt always available. Learning how to grow your own is a wonderful way to begin living well.

Sprouts Farmers Market has taken steps toward improving the landscape of health in San Diego by supporting student gardening. Theyve been working with Sage Gardens here in San Diego to create 25 new learning gardens by the end of the year!

Sage Garden Project is one of the few programs to offer nutritional science at the elementary school level. By providing equipment, training, funds for an educator, and standards-based curriculum, its teaching students to grow and cook fresh food for themselves. The Sprouts Healthy Communities provided multi-year funding that has already allowed the Foundation and Sage Garden Project to sustain successful school programs, as well as expand into 25 new campuses for the 2019-2020 school year.

Thinking about making a diet change for other reasons? Perhaps youre looking to go Vegan, try the Paleo diet or focus on being Dairy or Gluten free but dont know what to cook?

Heres one of many recipes you can find on the Sprouts Farmers Market website: Chipotle Chicken Cobb Salad This smoky, chipotle cobb salad with homemade dressing is the perfect recipe for spring picnics. Recipe provided by Sprouts blogger friend, Lauren, at Bon Appeteach. Ready in just 20 minutes, it also makes a great weeknight dinner.

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Whats your gym setup like when youre out on the water?

It depends on the boat. If there isnt a gym, Ill take some weights with me or Ill buy some when were docked. If theres a local gym, Ill hit that. Sometimes I'll have to break the workout up throughout the day. A lot of times I take workout bands with me. I have some that are thick and braided, and you can get a serious workout in with those. I'll use them in my room when there's not a gym available, or I'll go up early in the morning on deck, because I like working out outside. It just really puts you in a great frame of mind to start your day.

I almost always position myself where it's gonna go unnoticed [by charter guests]. Or I'll chase the camera boys out. They're like, "Cap, I'm just doing my job!" I'm, like, "Get the fuck outta here!"

What is your sleep schedule like?

I'm a morning person. Usually I get up at six. When we're filming, I go to bed anywhere between midnight and two in the morning. Its not nearly enough sleep, so I try to squeeze in a power nap in the afternoon. Sleep is a premium. You get it when you can.

Does your diet change substantially when you're on the water?

It's hard to get my protein fill on the water, but I just eat what the chef makes. I'll tell him that I don't need a lot of pasta. Pasta is my weak spot. God, I love it. If I'm having a cheat day, I'm going straight for a big old plate of pasta. I mostly try to avoid large amounts of anything.

Is there anything you absolutely never eat?

Kale. Its like somebody just cut their lawn and put it on a plate. So disgusting. There are other ways you can get the benefit of kale without actually ingesting it. In my morning smoothie, I used to add raw eggs, but my wife would get pissed at me. I said, "I've been doing it for years and it hasn't killed me!" Anyway, now I hard-boil the eggs first to make my wife happy. Then I add 50 grams of protein, usually just whey, plus a banana, two cups of blueberries, two cups of strawberries, and two cups of spinach. I'll have that around nine, and it'll carry me through until the early afternoon. I don't do a lot of snacking in between meals, because usually it's something that I shouldn't be having. When I get the urge, I'll grab a protein bar.

Between the exposure the show gives you, the drama on set, and the wealth youre surrounded by as a yacht captain, do you ever find it difficult to keep your head screwed on straight?

I'm a firm believer that you should dance with the girl you brought to the prom. I make a concerted effort not to change anything about myself for the cameras. If I find myself drifting in that direction, I kind of slap myself upside the head and say, "Get a grip!" You have to stay disciplined and focused, and I do my job the same way I've been doing it for the last 30 years.

There's an old saying: What's the difference between God and a captain? God doesn't think he's the captain. A lot of captains think they're God. It's hard to keep things separate sometimes, and you have to be careful that you don't get carried away. But I make a concerted effort to be fair and firm. My wife helps me stay grounded. I talk to her every day. And before wireless cellular, it used to get quite expensive. Then she'd holler at me for calling her. Sue me!

How do you like to unwind?

With a good steak and a nice glass of Pinot Noir.

I read somewhere that you use the hot tub on boats when they have them.

Yep. The boat we have this year has a sauna and a hot tub. Last time we had a sauna, the sound techs filled it up with storage. I said, "Nope. That's not happening this year." I prefer a steam room, though, because you don't have to get it as hot as a sauna, and you get that instant sweat. I love to sweat. I live in South Florida. Doesn't bother me a bit.

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

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We caught up with Kurt Perryman, technical sales manager at Micronutrients, a Nutreco company, during the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Georgia to hear more about the research it is doing in relation to poultry diets and hydroxy trace minerals.

Micronutrients has been exploring the possibility of reducing the amount of its zinc hydroxy chloride product that is used in poultry diets while maintaining production, he said. Our main drive is efficiency, so we can use less zinc.

The recommendation is between 100 and 120 ppm and most people feed about 120ppm we recommend 80, he said. Thats a pretty substantial drop to prevent excess mineral excretion and we also get the better performance from the birds better feed conversion, which means less ingredient inputs so that saves our customers money and also its better for the environment.

Zinc is an important mineral for birds and is involved in many of the enzymes that function within a layer, said Perryman. During heat stress, it is involved with the process that removes carbon dioxide from the blood and helps balance the ph.

When a bird is panting it exhales more carbon dioxide than it takes in and theres less carbon dioxide in the blood, so their blood becomes more basic, he said. If their blood is basic they cant dissolve calcium from their bones to put into eggs so their production is going to drop.

The heat stress feeding trial was done in conjunction with researchers at Texas A&M, said Perryman. During the 52-week long feeding trial, layers experienced four weeks of conditions where temperatures reached or exceeded 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Celsius).

The heat stress period started at about 30 weeks into the trial when the layers were in their main laying period, he said.

During the heat stress study, production for birds on all the diets dropped during the high-heat period, he said. However, birds on a diet with zinc hydroxy chloride, instead of zinc oxide, generated eight additional eggs and used 3.1% less feed.

We attribute that to the differences in the availability of our minerals, he said.

The company is now working on a new layer study seeking to use lower levels of zinc during production, said Perryman. The 40-week layer trial uses four diets but does not include a stress challenge.

The four diets include a traditional zinc sulfate diet, a diet with hydroxy chloridezinc at 30% of the recommended amount, a diet with the same reduced amount but in zinc sulfate and a low IntelliBond zinc diet with additional manganese, he said. Manganese is important for eggshell formation, he added.

Details from the study are expected to be available at the start of 2021, he said.

In addition to the layer trials, the company also is working on a series of research projects looking at the use of bioavailable copper in the diets of broilers including those raised without antibiotics, Perryman said. We were just trying to answer some questions weve got a lot of papers coming out of the University of Auburn on feeding length and amount.

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With the citys proposal to slow down Ayd Mill Road from four to two lanes, we are seeing yet another local transportation infrastructure venture catering to squeaky-wheel special interests while ignoring those who actually need to get to work or school on time. The disruptive Green Line, at 17 mph, is no faster than the bus it replaces, while the proposed 15 mph Riverview Modern Streetcar will actually be slower. Very few get to work faster or gain access to more jobs using these conveyances despite the billions spent and promises made.

Sadly, the Ayd Mill plan is really no different, slowing auto and future transit traffic over another key commute corridor to 80% of current speeds and to about half of what a reimagined thoroughfare could be. All this because the city lacks resources to rebuild AMR in kind, much less connect it to I-94, but yet has the funds to repave two of the AMR lanes as trails, even though less than 10% of city commutes are bike and hike while over 80% are transit and autos. Where is the equity in that?

The AMR corridor can, however, be redone to benefit all relevant stakeholders.

For starters, recognize that it is a regional thoroughfare and that the state, not the city, should rebuild it. An attractive option, then, would be a two-lane, limited access, auto/transit parkway fully connected to I-94, with neighborhood on/off points limited to the Allianz Field area and Randolph Street endpoints.

At quiet, 45 mph, nonstop parkway speeds, it would be more efficient than the stop-and-go city plan for AMR and more effective at keeping city and suburban cut-through traffic off nearby city streets.

The parallel bike and pedestrian trails would then move to the west side of the right-of-way to be more easily and safely connected to the neighborhood street/sidewalk grid and to trailside development opportunities. As such, there would be no stoplights encountered by cars, bikes or walkers and no additional right-of-way needed except for several acres where the I-94 connection would be built.

This Parkway Connector concept addresses some inconvenient realities:

First, auto traffic via the corridor is not going away because corridor jobs are not going away.

Eagan on the south end has over three times the industrial and office acreage as St. Pauls Midway area on the north. That differential will only grow as Eagan fills in and the Midway converts to apartments and condos to accommodate St. Pauls growing population and changing lifestyle preferences. These residents need efficient access to Eagan jobs as much as Eagan residents will still need to reach jobs in the cities. They might be in 50 mpg cars that drive themselves or 60-foot long bus trains, but they wont be riding bikes.

Second, the I-94 connection will help secure critical bi-partisan, regionally focused funding support that will need to go much deeper than the cash-strapped city plan.

There will be faster commutes, increased mobility, transportation-oriented development and construction jobs for one political stripe; transit equity, sustainability, bike paths and construction jobs for the other. What is there not to like or not to vote for?

And finally, the citys 2050 sustainability plan will be attained through technology, lifestyle changes and the fair and full pricing of carbon emissions, not punitive road diets that further congest neighborhood streets and frustrate neighborhood drivers.

Los Angeles, of all places, points the way here. Their air today is much cleaner than in 1970 thanks to catalytic converters, higher mileage cars and better transit, even though population is up 80%. That air will be cleaner still in 2050 for similar reasons.

If you agree that an AMR parkway connector concept can benefit all users, tell your elected officials Republicans and/or Democrats as much. Tell them that a better, safer AMR is possible that would also, for a change, be faster. What a novel idea.

Jerome Johnson, St Paul

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Start (Dec. 31): 447 lbs.

Two weeks ago: 433 lbs.

This week: 437 lbs.

Total lost in 2020: 10 lbs.

Shortly after writing these words two weeks ago, I began to struggle: Although I have not yet struggled with any major issues so far this year, I know that eventually life will knock me down again, and Ill have to work hard to get back up.

Yup, I got knocked down, and now Im back up again.

It all started with my new work schedule and a special project that required a lot of long days, extra attention to detail and creativity. Needless to say, it took a lot of energy out of me, and when I dont have the energy, I dont have the will power to behave. Ill start making excuses as to why I cant exercise and justifications as to why its OK to eat that junk food or drink that beer.

When things get busy at work, sometimes the dishes dont get done in a timely manner, and after a long day, the last thing I want to do is wash dishes so I can cook a healthy meal. I end up choosing the quicker option of picking up food, such as frozen pizza, that I can just pop in the oven. The next day, its something else, then something else, and before I know it, Im out of control.

A little extra sleep helps. So does exercise, especially when you are forced to get the exercise.

After the snowstorm last Friday, for example, I had to shovel about 18 inches of snow out of the driveway so we could get the cars out. On Friday night, I moved all the snow from my wifes side of the driveway to my side of the driveway in front, behind and on top of my 2012 Ford Focus. You couldnt see my car at all.

On Saturday, I was busy announcing the Gala Parade in front of the town hall for the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival and was too tired afterward to shovel.

On Sunday, I spent three hours shoveling my car out, taking breaks by sitting on the front steps of my house and listening to the blue jays make all kinds of noise. It had warmed up, too, so it was pleasant. I actually enjoyed it. It was meditative, if that makes any sense. I was at peace while I was out there. It helped me recharge and get back on track.

Even with two weeks of questionable behavior eating junk food, meat and drinking a six pack of beer Im still 10 pounds down for the year.

I have a feeling my struggles will continue in the coming months, as I feel cabin fever setting in, and spring isnt coming anytime soon. Thats usual this time of year. With almost four months of winter weather, its getting me down, and I feel the need more than ever to reach for comfort food.

In April 2014, when I was down 60 pounds on the first round of the Lake Placid Diet, I wrote about cabin fever and how I was self-medicating:

I keep placing sunshine on my daily list of positives when the sun is out. Even then, I continue to find myself in a dark place this time of year.

With the long winter almost over, tax day reminds me of finances, which always give me stress, especially after learning last week that its going to cost $700 to fix my car. I hate money problems.

I also hate this time of year. Ive been suffering from cabin fever for almost three months, and its getting worse. There is no spring break in my world, so theres no hope Ill get better any time soon. My spirits could be lifted if I took a small break, but where would I go? I cant afford to travel. And spring break in the Adirondacks doesnt cure cabin fever, not with fresh snow on the ground this week. So Im stuck with the urge to self-medicate with food.

I go through short periods of depression once in awhile. Thats normal, isnt it? I even find myself enjoying the melancholy. Its a good time to reflect on whats important in life. But the depression is always deeper in March and April.

Before starting this column, I shut the blinds in my office, closed the door and turned off all the lights except for a warm antique desk lamp my mother gave me. Its just me, the light, and the computer, and Im doing what I like best writing. Its therapeutic.

Foods always been my answer to depression, not alcohol, illegal drugs, medication, therapy or religion. I keep rubbing my eyes, searching for answers and not finding any. I just find more questions and the uneasy craving for food, knowing all the time that stuffing my gut wont solve a thing.

Still, it makes me feel better in the short term. Over and over, one day after another, giving myself a high with food, kept me going for years. But its an addiction I want to break, one that the Lake Placid Diet was designed for.

I spent years looking forward to dinner as the highlight of my day, and on weekends, it would be breakfast, lunch and dinner. I would just eat and eat and eat. It was a time to enjoy food behind closed doors, leaving the stresses of everyday life for a short time while I indulged in the guilty pleasures on my plate, feeding myself well past the feeling of being full. I dont drink a lot of alcohol, and I dont smoke or do drugs. Food is my addiction.

I cant promise that when I see you next Ill be out of this funk, but I will promise to try not to self-medicate with food. And Ill still be seeking that sunshine until I finally feel better.

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The combination ofgreen tea extract and exercise reduced the severity of obesity-related fatty liver disease by 75% in mice fed a high-fat diet, according to Penn State researchers, whose recent study may point to a potential health strategy for people.

The outcome is important, explained Joshua Lambert, associate professor of food science, because nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is a significant global health problem that is expected to worsen. Because of the high prevalence of risk factors such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease is forecast to afflict more than 100 million people by 2030. And there are currently no validated therapies forthedisease.

In the study, mice fed a high-fat diet for 16 weeks that consumed green tea extract and exercised regularly by running on a wheel were found to have just a quarter of the lipid deposits in their livers compared to those seen in the livers of a control group of mice. Mice that were treated with green tea extract alone or exercise alone had roughly half as much fat in their livers as the control group.

The results of the experiment are shown clearly in these slides showing liver tissues. Mice that consumed green tea extract and exercised regularly had just a quarter of the lipid deposits in their livers compared to those seen in the livers of a control group of mice. Mice that were treated with green tea extract alone or exercise alone had roughly half as much fat in their livers as the control group.

IMAGE: Joshua Lambert research group/Penn State

In addition to analyzing the liver tissues of mice in the study, which was published recently in Translational Animal Science, researchers also measured the protein and fat content in their feces. They found thatthe mice that consumed green tea extract and exercised had higher fecal lipid and protein levels.

By examining the livers of these mice after the study concluded and by screening their feces during the research, we saw that the mice that consumed green tea extract and exercised actually were processing nutrients differently their bodies were handling food differently, Lambert said.

We think the polyphenols in green tea interact with digestive enzymes secreted in the small intestine and partially inhibit the breakdown of carbohydrates, fat and protein in food, he added. So, if a mouse doesn't digest the fat in its diet, that fat and the calories associated with it pass through the mouse's digestive system, and a certain amount of it ends up coming out in its feces.

It may be significant, Lambert explained, that mice treated with both green tea extract and exercise had higher expression of genes related to the formation of new mitochondria. That gene expression is important, he said, because it provides markers that will help researchers understand the mechanism by which green tea polyphenols and exercise might work together to mitigate fatty liver deposits.

People should engage in more physical activity, and replacing high-calorie beverages with decaffeinated, diet green tea which has no calories is a smart move, according to Penn State researcher Joshua Lambert. Combining the two might have health benefits for people, he added, but we don't have the clinical data yet to prove it.

We measured the expression of genes that we know are related to energy metabolism and play an important role in energy utilization, Lambert said. In the mice that had the combination treatment, we saw an increase in the expression of genes that wasn't there before they consumed green tea extract and exercised.

More research is needed to see if there is a synergy created by green tea extract and exercise working together to reduce fat deposited in the liver, or if the effects are simply additive, Lambert pointed out. His research group in the College of Agricultural Sciences for 12 years has studied the health benefits of polyphenols often called antioxidants from green tea, cocoa, avocados and other sources.

In previous related research, Lambert and colleagues demonstrated that green tea extract and exercise together sharply reduced body mass and improved cardiovascular health of high-fat-fed mice. But because no human trials assessing the health benefits and risks of green tea combined with exercise have been conducted, he urges caution for people who decide to experiment with the health strategy on their own.

I believe people should engage in more physical activity, and replacing high-calorie beverages with decaffeinated, diet green tea which has no calories is a smart move, he said. Combining the two might have health benefits for people, but we dont have the clinical data yet.

Also involved in the research were Weslie Khoo, Benjamin Chrisfield and Sudathip Sae-tan, graduate students in the Department of Food Science.

The National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Agriculture supported this work.

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Atop a royal purple blanket arranged on the floor of a midtown Manhattan hotel, surrounded by about as many handlers and press people as your average presidential candidate, Siba is resting. Her immaculately styled hair, all enviable volume and glossy Bettie Page bangs, looks better than mine ever has in my entire life. Siba is noticeably silent and refuses to make eye contact, mostly because it is impossible to see her face under the hair. Multiple people approach asking to say hello, which she will graciously oblige, but only after this interview is over.

Siba is a 3-year-old black standard poodle, though from far away and also from up close, she doesnt resemble a dog as much as a topiary somebody wished would come to life. Every sculpted fur tuft is as close as one can come, mathematically, to a perfect sphere. But not only is she a dog, she is currently Americas most famous dog: on Tuesday, Siba won the coveted Best in Show at the 2020 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, a victory that was followed by a whirlwind day of press appearances and a celebratory lunch at Sardis.

Her win was a fraught one, though, as the obvious crowd favorite was a 5-year-old golden retriever named Daniel who had the audience going wild chanting his name. (Daniel, for his part, is recovering well: his owner told the New York Times that the morning after his loss, he dug himself a nice hole in the backyard and decided to lie in it.)

We love to see it.

GQ spoke to Sibas handler, Pennsylvania resident Connie S. Unger, about her dogs dietSiba famously ate a McDonalds grilled chicken sandwich before the competitionelaborate grooming routine, not being the crowd favorite, and more.

GQ: What time does Siba wake up in the morning?

Connie S. Unger: She wakes up when I do. If I want to sleep in, she wont get up. So sometimes its 6:30 in the morning, sometimes its 8:30. And then she goes out for her run.

Whats the run like?

She has a pretty big paddock field that she goes out in. She really likes to run there, and then shell go out with my son and they just kind of do shenanigans.

Does she play fetch or do anything like that?

She plays fetch with himshe fetches him. He runs and giggles and laughs and she just runs circles. And if he runs away, its actually awesome, because she will go get him and bring it back.

How much active time does she need a day?

To keep her in condition for this show, a fair bit. We actually have her outside running for maybe two hours a day. But when shes not in a competitive condition, sometimes we get lazy. She turns into a couch potato. She eats lots of pancakes.

Pancakes, really?

She has a really great food shes on, ProPlan, and its always chicken-flavored. And then she pretty much gets any snack my son feeds her.

Yeah, I read that shes really into chicken. Is that a poodle thing?

Loves chicken. I think thats a her thing. Her kibble has to be chicken, her treats have to be chicken. Its all about the chicken.

With handler Connie S. Unger post-victory.

Can you tell me more about her grooming routine? Her hairstyle is even more involved than I was expecting.

Its a lot. Her bath usually takes about two to three hours. She has a very dense, thick coat and to properly blow it out takes about two, three hours.

And how often does she get that treatment?

Once a week.

What are the shampoo and conditioner brands that you use?

There are some dog brands the shampoo and conditioner we really like is Coat Handler. Every now and then well switch to a people thing, well use Pantene and different products like that.

How do you go about sculpting her, and how often does she get a trim like this?

Its all scissors. I do everything myself. Thats the nice thing about poodles: the hair will just grow and grow and grow. So she gets trimmed like this for every competition but in between, we dont really bother. She can get pretty scruffy.

Does she ever get stressed out, and how does she relax?

She never gets stressed out by the competition at all. In fact, I think she would be more stressed out if we were to ever leave her at home. A lot of show dogs that really love this, they live off that energy, the constant attention. Poodles just absorb that attention, thats all they want.

I think you said in another interview that she knows when shes won. Can you elaborate on that some more?

She definitely knows shes won. For example, last night, the energy in that building was so intense that she was just on her toes the whole time. She gave 110% the whole night.

What was the preparation like going into the show?

Actually, she slept most of the day. And then we got to the show around 5 oclock in the afternoon. She got her feet washed and stuff like that. We perfected the trim a little bit more.

Was there one moment when you thought shes clinched this?

Not at all. He said the poodle and I just remember standing there, thinking, that cant be right. And then everyone came up and congratulated me and here we are.

I read some reports that she was not the crowd favoriteDaniel the golden retriever was. How have you two been handling that?

Actually, I think its so funny because the dog show community is a smaller community but it is one big family. And we all think its so funny hearing the crowd react like that. The lady that shows the golden is a dear friend of mine, she is so professional, so amazing, I look up to her so much and that dog is beautiful. Any of us couldve won last night and we all wouldve been so happy for the other. I know shes happy for us.

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Think back to what foods humans may have eaten before the development of agriculture 10,000 years ago, when they were living as ancient hunter gatherers, and you have the basis for this modern-day Stone Age diet.

It consists of meat, poultry and seafood along with eggs, fruit and vegetables.

Cereal grains such as wheat, along with dairy foods and anything processed is not allowed as part of this regime.

The Paleo or Paleolithic diet first appeared in the 1970s, but has received renewed interest over the past few years, with a number of versions, including some promoted by marketers of so-called paleo products.

It is claimed the diet reduces body weight and helps prevent conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood cholesterol, stroke, osteoporosis, and inflammatory diseases.

Nutritional aspects of the diet equate to:

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Breakfast: Omelette with prosciutto, fruit and herbal tea.

Snack: Sliced lean grass-fed beef, fruit.

Lunch: Chicken and avocado salad with an olive oil and lemon dressing, herbal tea.

Snack: Apple slices, walnuts.

Dinner: Beef curry with cauliflower rice, broccoli, carrots, plus blueberries, raisins and almonds.

The foods available to our ancestors were very different from those available to us now, and in practice, we can no longer eat a true paleo diet.

For instance, the meats eaten by our ancestors were wild and very lean compared with the meat most people eat today, which with the exception of kangaroo is from domesticated animals.

Life expectancy was also low so fewer people lived long enough to develop many modern health problems.

One key problem with the rationale behind the diet is that experts in evolutionary biology and archaeology say grains, legumes and foods related to the modern potato were in fact consumed at least 30,000 years ago.

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With its restrictions, it is likely followers of the Paleo diet may lose weight and this may have health benefits.

There are some useful messages in the diet, including the need to avoid salt, most types of alcohol, and processed foods and to eat more fruit and vegetables.

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However, valuable types of dietary fibre from grains and legumes are absent, calcium intake may be low because dairy food is not permitted and there is a risk of eating more red meat than is recommended for good health.

The World Cancer Research Fund says a high intake of red meat, especially processed meat, raises the risk of bowel cancer.

Current guidelines in Australia suggest eating a maximum of seven serves of lean red meat a week, which is equivalent to around 655g raw red meat a week.

Cutting out whole food groups in this case dairy products, legumes and all grains is contrary to the recommendations in evidence-based dietary guidelines and will likely lead to deficiencies in important nutrients.

This is general information only. For detailed personal advice, you should see a qualified medical practitioner who knows your medical history.

This story, which was originally written by Pamela Wilson and published by ABC Health and Wellbeing, has been reviewed by Dr Rosemary Stanton OAM, nutritionist and visiting fellow, School of Medical Sciences, University of NSW, and was updated in 2019.

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