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January usually happens like clockwork: a slew of new self-help books, articles and slimming blogs encourage you to be your best self, often by adopting a radical new diet that promises to blitz those spare inches around your waist for good.

The problem is, many crash diets encourage periods of miserable fasting and cutting out sometimes entire good groups overnight, and demonise food to the point where youre whole relationship with eating can be under threat.

According to fitness guru Joe Wicks who has successfully helped thousands of people to lose weight staying on these restrictive diets for a long period of time is often unrealistic and unhealthy. Even if you do lose weight initially, its not unusual to gain it again (plus even more, in some cases) before the spring comes around.

Thankfully, attitudes around diet culture are changing. A new survey commissioned by recipe box company Gousto (gousto.co.uk) has found two-thirds (68%) of UK adults believe the one-size-fits-all model just doesnt work.

So, how can you shed those excess pounds in a safe and effective way? We asked Wicks to give us some quick tips

Why should people avoid restrictive diets in January?

Its the time of year now where everyone wants to make changes to their life, whether thats with exercise or food, but the last thing you want to do especially if youre someone who really loves food is to go on a low-calorie diet, says Wicks, 33.

Sure, it will work in the short-term and youll probably lose weight on the scales, but emotionally its going to absolutely ruin you. Youre going to be so exhausted, you wont enjoy it and its not going to be a sustainable approach.Joe Wicks is urging people to avoid jumping on the crash-diet bandwagon (Gousto/PA)

Try to think about a long-term vision, as opposed to a quick crash diet. Incorporate it with exercise and cooking with fresh ingredients at home; youre much more likely to succeed throughout the year.

Why do people fail at New Years diets?

Because theyre awful, arent they? Dieting is normally all about how little you can eat and how much exercise you can do. When you combine those two things, it effects your sleep, your mood and your energy levels.

If I could give you one tip, its to focus on getting yourself moving instead. I always tell people to start with 15-20 minutes a day of exercise at home; this will get your energy levels up and your self-esteem boosted. Exercising is going to have a massive effect on your food choices and your ability to go into the kitchen and cook yourself something healthy.

Trying to do everything all at once is a bit much, he adds. Focus on fitness first, and the rest will hopefully follow.

What other tips do you have for those looking to lose weight this year?

Have a look at your portion control. Im not saying to count calories, but to keep your plate to a healthy size. The good thing about exercise is that it elevates your mental health and your mood so much that you dont want to go and put junk food in your body afterwards.

Meal prepping is one of the best things you can do too. If you leave the house without food, youre going to grab options on-the-go, which will likely be unhealthy convenience food.

Thats fine to do once or twice a week, but if youre doing it a lot, youre never going to truly know exactly how much youre consuming. The simple act of making some overnight oats for breakfast, or a salad for lunch can make a huge difference over time when it comes to staying lean.

What are you favourite ingredients for healthy eating?

I really think its great to have chopped tomatoes, coconut milk, curry powder, spices and tins of lentils, pulses, grains and beans in your cupboard. With these key ingredients, you can make really amazing veggie curries, or you could throw some chicken in there for some extra protein. Rice is also a great staple for making quick stir-fries after work.

Theres no magic fat-loss food; its all about getting a good balance of everything and getting lots of fruits and veg in your diet.

Its good to be a bit intuitive with it ask yourself what foods make you feel energised and healthy? Dont think you have to jump onto a certain diet because everyone else is doing it.

Do you follow a flexitarian diet yourself?

Yes. I eat a lot of veggie meals and with Gousto, I get four recipe boxes delivered per week that I can make at home. Three of those will be vegetarian and one will be meat-based.

Thats a massive step for me. During the process of researching and writing my veggie cookbook, Veggie Lean in 15 (16.99, Pan Macmillan), I realised that you can get really amazing food as a vegetarian. Im still not fully committed to going hardcore vegan though.

Many people feel like they dont have time to cook healthily, do you think thats untrue?

I really think you have to remove that time barrier from your mind. We know full well that we can smash a Netflix series in a couple of days or watch our soaps, so we can all find half an hour to exercise or cook well if we prioritise it.

It doesnt need to be hours in the kitchen either. My whole philosophy with my Lean in 15 series is that you can make a really healthy and nutritious meal in just 15 minutes, and have some leftover for lunch the next day.

Its that kind of mentality of prepping in advanced and being organised that works in the long-run.

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What do you see in your home, office, or other living spaces that does not make you happy? What are things you put up with because they have always been there? January is a time for new beginnings, time to make changes in your life for the better.

Look around at how you are living. Sometimes we just stay in our same ruts when our lives could be so much better. We dont bother to make any changes as they involve effort on our part.

Take a look in the kitchen at your drawers and cupboards. Are they overflowing with things you never use? Think of the satisfying feeling you could have if you take everything out and put back only what you use, donating the rest. Then make a place to keep what you have so that you can easily find everything.

What about your bathroom? Do you keep samples of beauty products that you have had for years or colors of lipstick that you would never wear again? Maybe there are lotions, soaps, and shampoos that have been setting there for years. Purge them out of your closets and shelves so you just have the products you enjoy using, even if you once spent a lot of money acquiring them. It feels so good to start fresh.The same could be done with cleaning supplies.

Go from room to room and remove worn items that no longer make you feel content. How about your pictures on the wall? Sometimes no picture is better than an old, faded picture that no one is enjoying. My latest purge was an old TV in our basement that once was used for video games. When that went out the door, it created a large open space and gave me an ah feeling! It was a matter of getting the heavy thing up the stairs (one of my sons did so) and taking it to the dump. Everything takes some effort.

Magazines are something that can easily accumulate. When I get a new one I want to set aside time to sit and enjoy it. The month passes and I still have my magazine with the holiday they were featuring already passed. I just purged my December magazines by paging through them quickly and ripping out one item I want to read later. It felt good to toss them in recycling. New ones will soon arrive anyway.

What is in your closets and drawers? Perhaps it is time to donate clothes that no longer fit or that do not make you feel good when you wear them. I recently did so and do not miss a single item. What is fun is that I now can wear all the clothes in my closet. Keeping clothing that you might fit into after you lose weight can be depressing. If you lose weight, you deserve new clothes anyway.

What about gifts and memories of loved ones? Do you like them? Do they bring you joy or are you saving them out of guilt and maybe even put them out only when the person is coming over? Time to let things go. People are important, things are not.

Get rid of the stuff in your life that drags you down. This might even include unhealthy relationships you know are not right. It could be activities or organizations you no longer enjoy but put up with. Once you have dealt with saying no to unhealthy things, you can start doing what you really love doing.

January is the perfect month to make changes in your life. We can all think of things to purge if we look around at the way we live.

Happy 2020! Make it a year of positive changes!

Doris Puls, of D & O Decluttering and Organizing, is a professional organizer whose mission is to make a difference in the lives of the people she works with in homes and businesses. Contact her at organizealpena@gmail.com or at 989-356-9545.

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Obesity is a major problem in the US. To give you a better idea, it affects nearly 40% of the populationthats over 93 million people!

As it is, it can increase your risk of certain conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. In fact, its one of the leading causes of death in the country.

Fortunately, its preventable. It might take some effort, but its definitely possible to shed the excess body fat.

Looking for some life hacks to lose weight? If so, youre on the right page! Well be going over a few tips below.

To lose weight, you have to create a calorie deficit by consuming less than you burn. The opposite is also truethat is, eating more than you burn can lead to weight gain.

As far as maintaining your body weight goes, that happens when you consume the same amount of calories that you burn.

There are a number of things that you can do to lose weight. Here are some of them.

Reducing your sugar intake can help you lose weight. For one thing, youll be consuming fewer calories.

Not only that, but you wont get hungry as quickly (changes in blood glucose can increase hunger). As a result, youll eat less throughout the day, which will help with your weight loss efforts.

Given that, it may be hard to stay away from some of the snacks that you see on defineawesome.com. You can still have them; just eat them in moderation!

Studies have shown that those who keep food diaries are more likely to lose weight. It doesnt matter whether you use a paper journal or an appthe goal is to record everything you eat each day.

That way, youll be more aware of what, when, and why youre eating. You can also use it to track and measure your weight on a weekly basis.

Regular exercise is one of the best things that you can do for your body. First and foremost, itll help you burn extra calories, which will help you shed the fat.

Not only that, but itll lower your risk of various diseases such as osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers.

How often should you exercise? Aim for at least one hour of moderate-intensity activity per day.

Weight loss doesnt occur overnight; it takes time. So dont be discouraged if the numbers arent dropping as quickly as youd like them to.

The key is to stay positive. The last thing you want to do is to lose sight of your goal!

And there we have itfour life hacks to lose weight. If anything, the most important thing is to make a plan and stick with it!

Do you have any other tips that youd like to share? Let us know in the comments below!

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No banned foods, no recipes, no fads psychologist and addiction expert Shahroo Izadis weight-loss book is all about changing the way you relate to what you eat. Can it really work? Well, as she tells Stefanie Marsh, it certainly did for her

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Shahroo Izadi used to weigh 19st and now that shes thinner she says its as if shes gone undercover. The people who dont know that I used to be overweight treat me completely differently. They treat me with respect. Its unsettling. My body might have changed, but Im seeing through the same eyes.

Izadi is 35, a not irrelevant age given that so many of her clients are of her generation, with formative experiences to match, she says. They come to her because they want to lose weight. This will seem trivial to some readers. It seemed trivial to me. When I was asked to interview the author of a new book called The Last Diet I was circumspect. The fact that she sees her

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Stick-on weight-loss patches infused with Japanese mint are the newest get thin quick gimmick buzzing around the internet. The ads make them seem irresistible Have you tried to lose weight? This is a dream solution for you! But are these a true scientific breakthrough or another way to simply separate you from $7.99 plus tax and shipping?

According to some dubious-looking sites, these patches were supposedly developed by a Japanese doctor (different web sites give different names for this mysterious genius, but none provide any links to any research, nor do they even give a first name so you can look up the doctors credentials on your own), and they claim to eliminate all the pesky work of eating nutritious foods and exercising. You simply slap on the sticky patch, and within hours it will trigger fat cells to reduce body fat by a magical mechanism without making the skin loose, according to the very scientific description on one site.

Well, magical fat-reducing slimming patches are a dream solution, if by dream you mean a complete fantasy that evaporates as soon as you wake up.

If the solution to obesity were as simple as wearing a patch, then there would be no obesity epidemic with a whole field of science devoted to working on it, points out Rekha Kumar, M.D., medical director of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) and an assistant professor at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. Dr. Kumar does sympathize those who are curious about these products, however: The proven methods to lose weightcalorie-restricted dieting and exerciseare very challenging for so many people. You get hungry, you dont have the time to exercise, or youre scared about getting started, so the concept of a quick fix is very attractive.

You may be thinking, so, even it doesnt work, whats the harm in trying? Before you press checkout, heres what you should know:

Known by the scientific name mentha canadensis, Japanese mint is found, yes, in Japan, as well and other Asian countries such as China and Javabut its also found all over North America, where its called Canada mint or American mint. So, basically, this is a very common, very international variety of mint.

Mint has been used for centuries to treat all kinds of ailments, from nausea to bad breath to IBS, with limited research to back it up. But there is no evidence that mint can do anything on its own to speed up metabolism or melt away pounds. If you really want to try using mint as part of your weight loss plan, there is one surefire way: Replace all your calorie-laden caramel lattes and colas with calorie-free peppermint tea.

So here is where it gets interesting. Transdermal patches are used for many health reasonsbirth control, smoking cessation, and pain management. They release medication through the skin, where it enters the bloodstream. And there are also FDA-approved medications that are injected under the skin for weight loss, says Dr. Kumar. So, in theory, a transdermal patch could help with appetite control and weight loss, she says. However, Dr. Kumar points out, there are no clinically proven, FDA-approved patches on the market. And not only are the weight-loss patches you can order on the web not approved, there is absolutely zero evidence that any of the herbal ingredients in them can do a thing for weight loss. If you look at some of the ingredients listed in these patches, such as mint, aai berry, and green tea, they have all been touted for weight loss before, but none of them have been proven to be effective, she says.

If you cut calories and increase exercising while youre wearing the patch, sure, youll lose weight. But that will happen whether you slap on a Japanese mint weight loss patch or a sticker with a cute kitten on it from the dollar store. If you wear the patch and dont make any lifestyle changes, well, youll just have a very sweet-smelling decoration.

Once again, Dr. Kumar points out that none of these products are regulated, which means you really have no idea whats actually in that patch youre slapping on your skin. You have to be concerned about two things: Is what theyre saying is in there actually in there; and are there harmful ingredients in there that are not listed?

In the end, you should follow this rule about any product you buy on the internet that claims to have medical or weight loss benefits: Be skeptical, ask your doctor, and proceed with caution.

Meanwhile, if you want to lose weight, find a healthy diet that appeals to you, hit the gym, and save the mint for your mojitos.

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A low carb diet is the best option if you want to lose weight quickly. It is healthy and an ideal way to get fit. This diet can reduce your risk of diabetes, heart diseases and also help you maintain your body weight. It can also improve your cognitive abilities. According to a research at Ohio State University, a low-carb diet may have benefits for people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes even if they dont lose any weight. The Journal of Clinical Investigation Insight published this study.

But following a low carb diet for long may be a problem. This is because most people have carbs as a staple in their diet. If you avoid foods you have on a regular basis from your diet, it may not be possible for you to sustain the diet plan for a long time. It is for this reason that we have compiled a plan that will help you stay on course with your low carb diet. Let us take a look at how you can do it.

When you suddenly cut off carbs from your diet, you may face the problem of dehydration. To counter this, you need to drink more water. It will also give you more energy that you otherwise get from carbs. Have at least 3 litres of water every day.

You may get sudden cravings. Avoid giving in to temptations. Eat your fill at meal times and dont reach for snacks when you are not hungry. Most snacks contain carbs and you may end up making the wrong choice. Instead eat more filing foods that will fill you up for longer.

Eat lots of vegetables. In fact, heap your plate with it. These are rich in vitamins and minerals and very filling. Your bodys requirement of carbs will come from these veggies.

Add avocado and nuts to your diet. You can snack on almonds and walnuts. It will keep you full and these contain healthy fats. Have more of fatty fish to boost energy levels.

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By Deborah Kesten, VIP Contributor at Thrive Global

I was recently asked to write an article about hownotto overeat and gain weight during the holidays. I turned down the opportunity, because I believe that the holidays may be the perfect time to overeat. Friends. Family. Coworkers. Delicious, tasty food. Homemade meals. A celebratory atmosphere. What better time to perhaps overeat and to perhaps gain some weight? My opinion: Its what, how, why, where, when, and how much you generally, usually, sorta eat therest of the yearthat matters to your weight and well-being.

What if you never again need to make a New Years resolution to lose weight or go on a diet, because your most-of-the-time way of eating throughout the rest of the year empowers you to eat and weigh less? We have discovered that replacing the complex reasons you overeatwe call themovereatingstyleswith our scientifically sound Whole Person Integrative Eating (WPIE)TMdietary lifestyle(meaning, WPIE is a way of life; its not a traditional diet) may make weight-loss resolutions obsolete.

The Dietary Lifestyles:Overeating vs. Whole Person Integrative Eating

The 25 years of research on my Whole Person Integrative Eating (WPIE)TMdietary lifestyle1,2has revealed this: Overeating, overweight, and obesity may be halted, even reversed, by replacing our newly identified,statistically significant, new-normal overeating styles with the antidotethe ancient/new elements of our scientifically sound Whole Person Integrative Eating model and program.1-3

Here are the overeating stylesDo you see yourself in any of them?and the Rx for each: the elements of the Whole Person Integrative Eating dietary lifestyle.3

#1.Emotional Eating.If you turn to sugary, high-carb comfort foods to manage negative feelings such as anxiety or angerits likely the Emotional Eating overeating style is a key contributor of your overeating and weight gain.

Whole Person Integrative Eating Rx:Be aware of feelings and thoughts before, during, and after eating.

#2.Food Fretting.If you are often filled with thoughts about what you or others should or shouldnt eat, traditional dieting, the right way to eat, or how much is eaten, the Food Fretting overeating style may be a key contributor to your overeating.

Whole Person Integrative Eating Rx:Be grateful for food and its originsfrom the heart.

#3.Fast Foodism.A donut for breakfast; a McDonalds double burger with fries for lunch; and a pepperoni pizza for dinner with several soft drinks throughout the day. Not surprisingly, the Fast Foodism overeating style is strongly linked with overeating, overweight, and obesity.

Whole Person Integrative Eating Rx:Eat fresh, whole food in its natural state as often as possible.

#4.Sensory Disregard.Do you focus on the aromas, colors, or flavors of food? Do you appreciate the presentation? The life-giving gift inherent in food? Eating with your senses may lead to less overeating, overweight, and obesity, and enjoying food more.

Whole Person Integrative Eating Rx:Savor and flavor food with loving regard.

#5.Task Snacking.If you often eat while working, driving, or watching TVin other words, while doing other thingsits likely that the Task Snacking overeating style is increasing your likelihood of becoming overweight.

Whole Person Integrative Eating Rx:Bring moment-to-moment nonjudgmental awarenessto every aspect of the meal.

#6.Unappetizing Atmosphere.Both thepsychologicalandaestheticatmosphere when you eat can contribute to overeatingor not. The psychological element refers to emotions when you eat; the physical atmosphere includes your dining environs.

Whole Person Integrative Eating Rx:Eat in a positive psychological atmosphere and in pleasant aesthetic surroundings.

#7.Solo Dining.If you eat alone more often than not, the Solo Dining overeating style is part of your dietary lifestyle. Our Whole Person Integrative Eating research revealed that typically eating by yourself can contribute to overeating and ensuing weight gain.

Whole Person Integrative Eating Rx:Enjoy food-related experiences with others.

The Takeaway

The weight-loss power of Whole Person Integrative Eating (WPIE) was what research scientist and naturopathic physician Erica Oberg, N.D., M.P.H., experienced in her medical practice when she conducted published research on WPIE with her diabetic patients, many of whom were overweight. Overeating and obesity simply resolved as side effects of practicing Whole Person Integrative Eating, says Dr. Oberg.3

Indeed, that is the key takeaway of the Whole Person Integrative Eating dietary lifestyle: weight loss occurs as a side effect based on what and how you eat, not because youre on a diet. In other words, if your most-of-the-time way of eating includes some or all of the overeating styles, you are following a dietary lifestyle that increases odds of overeating and weight gain. Conversely, turning the elements of Whole Person Integrative Eating into your most-of-the-time way of eating means overeating lessens and odds of weight loss increaseas side effects. In this way, the WPIE dietary lifestyle may make going-on-a-diet New Years resolutions obsolete.

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The holiday decorations have been stowed away (right?), and now its time to look ahead to 2020. Entering the new year is an excellent opportunity to start with a clean slate and adjust some of our behaviors.

The most common New Years resolutions are wellness-related, like getting more exercise, losing weight and giving up that nightly glass of wine.

The problem with these broad resolutions is that they can feel overwhelming, and its easy to get discouraged and give up entirely when we dont see immediate results. If, instead, we opt for more specific, attainable New Years resolutions, were more likely to stick with them throughout 2020 and beyond.

We asked local experts for their tips on how to replace the common, overwhelming resolutions with more realistic ones that set us up for success. Heres what they had to say about diet, exercise and dipping into our vices in moderation.

One of the most common New Years resolutions is to start a diet, and the goal is often weight loss. But rather than focusing on a number on the scale, Christy Goff, a registered dietitian at Pacific Medical Centers in Seattle, suggests eating for energy instead. After all, each calorie is a unit of energy and eating enough calories per day is crucial to maintaining the stamina we need to go about our daily lives and engage in the physical activities we enjoy.

To eat for energy, you want to choose nutrient-dense foods to make sure your body is well-nourished, says Goff. This means maintaining a diet that includes protein, fats and carbohydrates.

Eating regular meals and snacks will regulate your blood sugar and ensure that youre consuming enough calories. Goff also recommends choosing foods that are rich in B vitamins and magnesium, such as vegetables, whole grains and nuts. Try to incorporate these foods into each meal. [They] assist in the energy production process in our bodies, she says.

Make sure youre drinking plenty of liquids throughout the day because, as Goff notes, dehydration is a common cause of fatigue and sleepiness.

Lastly, she suggests avoiding added sugars, excess caffeine and alcohol, and pre-packaged foods. Not only do they zap your energy, but they can also interfere with your sleep.

Another reason to shift your focus away from the number on the scale is because weight simply isnt the best indicator of health. We know that with healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices, we can be healthy at many sizes, says Goff. Health can be gauged more by how we feel emotionally, as well as what our blood labs and energy levels are telling us.

Furthermore, people who are not looking for a specific weight outcome tend to stick to their healthy diet habits for longer.

Getting in shape and striving for a rigid exercise regimen is another common New Years resolution. Rather than thinking of exercise as a way to lose weight or get killer abs, Cedric X. Bryant, the Redmond-based president and chief science officer at the American Council on Exercise, suggests thinking of exercise as a way to feel better mentally and emotionally especially because we kick off our resolutions during the dark and gloomy winter months.

A major benefit of exercising to boost your mood is that you feel the results almost immediately. Bryant says that youll quickly notice that youre better equipped to handle stress, youre sleeping better and your mood has improved. Getting that reinforcement so early in the process means youll be more likely to keep up your fitness regimen. In contrast, if you exercise with the goal of losing weight, it takes at least several weeks before you see any results and its easy to get discouraged and throw in the towel.

Whether its a glass (or three) of wine or eating a few cannabis edibles, its common to have a vice that we turn to after a rough day. If you feel guilty about your intake, it may seem like resolving to give up all your sinning is the perfect New Years resolution. But a more realistic resolution is to be mindful about your intake rather than attempting to give up everything forever.

Carolyn Watson, a Seattle-based mindfulness expert and certified pilates instructor at Balanced Body, explains that our vices typically trigger dopamine, which is a neurotransmitter that gives us pleasure and makes us feel good. The reason most vices are labeled as such is because many of them have potentially negative side effects if theyre frequently used.

Mindfulness is easier to maintain when people understand how much power they have to choose how they get their dopamine release, says Watson. Especially when the days are short and our region is engulfed in a perpetual blanket of gray, it can be challenging to feel good without actively seeking some type of stimulating activity.

Watson notes that in the winter months, many of her clients have an increased consumption of caffeine and alcohol, drinking coffee all morning and then switching to alcoholic beverages after dark. But she recommends diversifying the ways you get your dopamine fix. Exercise, food, water and kind touch all cause the release of dopamine, says Watson.

This is where mindfulness comes in rather than consuming three cups of coffee and two glasses of wine, and eating a cheese plate for dinner, make the conscious decision to engage in a healthier activity that also releases dopamine. For example, Watson suggests taking a 30-minute walk, cuddling with a pet or having a few ounces of chocolate. Eliminating all the vices can make many people feel depressed and quite unwell, says Watson. A better strategy would be to aim for diverse and moderate dopamine triggers.

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A woman who used to drink a bottle of wine a night and devour cheese boards was left too terrified to eat after suffering a heart attack - aged just 38.

Jenni Saunders had been feeling poorly at work and was rushed to hospital when her arm went numb.

Doctors later warned her she had to lose weight, so she made dramatic changes to her diet.

And she has since shed an impressive 3st 9lbs and now weighs 12st 2lbs.

Jenni, whose family have a history of heart conditions, said: I was at work in London and I felt unwell.

Luckily the girl at reception asked, did you say you couldnt feel your arm? I was rushed to hospital and it was a bit of a shock to the system when I found out I had a heart attack.

I actually lost quite a lot of weight at hospital because I was terrified to eat anything.

Soon after leaving hospital she joined Slimming World in Seasalter, on the recommendation of the British Heart Foundation.

And she quickly realised what changes she needed to make in her life to lower the risk of another heart attack.

I was eating loads of butter, cream, takeaways, processed food, great big sandwiches and ate out a lot, the 43-year-old says.

Cheese and wine has always been my weakness. I would get home from work and crack open a bottle of wine a night - then hack into some cheese.

Jenni has now incorporated more fruit and vegetables into her diet - and has stopped skipping breakfast and dodging carbs.

Now I have porridge with fruit or a fry-up - with lots of eggs, ham, Linda McCartney sausages and I can have unlimited homemade chips, she says.

For years I have stayed away from carbohydrates but now I dont. I always take a lunch into work which could be coq au vin, lasagne, curries and lots of stuff with vegetables now.

She praised the team at Slimming World and the members who have given her the motivation to lose weight.

It is just an incredible experience, she said.

I used to have quite bad back problems and I was taking lots of tablets.

But now I have a dog who I take out for walks, I feel happier and I have better mental health. The nice thing about it is you meet loads of nice people.

She still wants to lose more weight this year and has set a target of 11st 7lbs.

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If youre trying to lose weight fast, it can be easy to get caught up with fad diet or other 'quick fixes' that promise a flat stomach in days.That's especially true in January when you've just eaten your own bodyweight in poultry, or a vegan alternative, and are now thinking of next summer's beach holiday. Don't worry about it though; there are ways to lose weight that are tried and trusted. It might not be the easy and quick weight loss of your dreams, but it's very doable. We have nothing against the keto diet, for instance but a lot of people will find it is difficult to fit into their lifestyle. We've tried to keep these diet, workout and weight-loss tips as simple as possible so you can get fit and in shape, in 2020.

So, if you're serious about losing weight, you've come to the right place. We won't promise you'll get a six pack in as many hours, but we can guarantee expert advice and key tips for losing weight quickly, but in a healthy and sustainable way.Weve also got the lowdown on the best exercise for losing weight fast, and all the gear youll need to get started.

The best way for you to lose weight fast will depend on your starting point, your end goal, and your lifestyle. In this article we lay out ten strategies that are applicable to everyone, whether you're a fitness novice looking to shed several stone, or you simply require motivation to keep going.

Generally speaking the best way to lose weight quickly, and maintain that weight loss, is to follow a steady, manageable plan. Dont try to take on more than you can reasonably fit into one day, unless youre willing to make the sacrifice. Most likely sleep or your social life.

The NHS recommends that you aim to lose no more than 2 lbs (1kg) per week; anymore than that and you risk burning out and giving up.With that in mind, here are ten strategies to get you losing weight quickly.

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The short answer to the question of how to lose weight fast is to achieve a consistent calorie deficit. That is, burn more calories than you consume.

If you eat 2,500 calories a day the recommended daily amount for a man, although of course this can vary wildly depending on your height, weight and frame and burn 3,000, you are in a calorie deficit.

If, however, you burn 3,000 but have consumed 3,500, youre not in a calorie deficit, even though you've almost certainly been working out a lot have burned that much energy.

What you need to do is ensure youre eating the right food and doing the right exercise so that youre sufficiently full and satisfied even when consuming fewer calories than you burn. Here's how...

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As we alluded to above, a common pitfall that many people experience when trying to lose weight is that as they start exercising more, they feel like they need to eat more to keep their energy levels up and consequently fail to see results.Instead, we recommend adapting your diet to get the most out of your calories.

All foods have different energy densities. Foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains have low energy density, which means you will get fuller faster when eating these than you would high energy density foods.

Nutritionist Jenna Hope explains: Proteins and healthy fats promote more stable blood glucose levels, keeping you fuller across a time period and less likely to crave sugar or over eat, and so these are the kinds of foods you should get the majority of your calories from.

Consuming the same amount of calories as you are now (or fewer if possible), but getting more nutritional value from them will help you feel fuller for longer and lose weight more quickly as a result.

Cutting down on sugar will help reduce your waistline

We all know that some foods and some food groups are healthier than others, and that we need every type of food in our diet. The problem is that many of us arent getting the right balance.

Spoon Guru nutritionist Isabel Butler (MSc, ANutr) recommends that the best way to reduce weight and maintain the weight loss is by simply eating a balanced and healthy diet, without refusing yourself particular foods If you do cut out foods, you need to make sure your diet is still balanced and you are getting the nutrients your body needs from other sources.

For example, unless you're training to become a weightlifter, there's nothing wrong with carbs per se despite what keto diet fans might tell you but the biggest food culprit when it comes to hindering weight loss is the simple carbohydrate.

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Compared to complex carbs like beans, whole grains and vegetables, which break down and release energy slowly, thereby keeping you full and energised, simple carbs such as sugar and starchy foods which break down into sugars such as pasta and spuds give you a shorter boost of energy, then leave you wanting more.

The likelihood is that the more simple carbs you eat, the more youll end up eating overall, harming the balance of your calorie deficit.

One easy trick if you're a carb fan is to swap out white pasta or rice for courgetti, or noodles made from other vegetables like butternut squash. This can make an arrabiata, curry or stir fry much lower in calories. Youll hardly notice the difference when youre eating it, but youll be fuller for longer despite consuming fewer calories.

Spiralizing vegetables is a great alternative to pasta

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Sometimes its a real struggle to reduce the calories you take in, or even just to track them. If youre constantly on the move and dont have the time to count calories, or you have the best intentions and are cooking fresh with ingredients that arent all labelled with their nutrition info broken down, then accurately tracking calories can be a nightmare.

To ensure youre getting a good mix of nutrients, as well as all-important protein, you could try a food substitute such as Huel.

This is not marketed as a dietary aid, but it is highly nutritious, and makes calorie counting a lot easier. A word of caution though: Huel may replace meals from a nutritional standpoint, but slurping a cool, slightly slimy milkshake instead of getting your teeth into a warm, healthy paella isnt for everyone.

Some people thrive on intermittent fasting, which means significantly cutting calories or completely fasting for a portion of the day or week, and then eating normally for the rest.

The most popular form of intermittent fasting is the 5:2 diet, where you eat normally for five days a week but then eating no more than 600 calories two days a week.

Theres also the 16:8 diet, which is a bit different. With this diet you can eat anything for 8 hours a day, but can only drink water during a 16 hour fast. The recommended time to eat is between 10am and 6pm, although this can be flexible depending on what time youd prefer to start or end eating (as long as you stay within an eight hour window).

The benefits of intermittent fasting is that during the fast period the body will run out of carbohydrates to run on, and so start to take energy from the bodys fat stores, thus starting to burn that belly fat once and for all.

Drinking water will also rehydrate during exercise

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Drinking more water especially before a meal can help us to feel fuller, thereby helping us to stop eating sooner and consume fewer calories than we otherwise would have.

What's more, few of us consider what we drink when we total up our daily calorie count and so potentially hundreds of extra calories can sneak into our bodies. Replacing fruit juices, fizzy drinks and even tea and coffee with water means we can save up our calorie allowance for the good stuff: the food that fills us up.

Top tip: keep a reusable water bottle with you at all times and restrict what else you drink. This can feel like a hard habit to break at first, but is surprisingly easy to maintain once you have a zero calorie drink to hand 24/7.

Read more: These are the best reusable water bottles

Reducing the amount of alcohol we drink also comes with benefits. Most obviously, alcoholic drinks are often very calorific, so drinking less alcohol means consuming fewer calories. Simple.

Secondly, drinking alcohol increases our appetite, so were more likely to eat more than usual and more of the bad stuff when weve been drinking. Cheesy chips, Im looking at you.

Lastly, we all know how we feel after a night of heavy drinking. Ready for a session and the gym and a day eating fruit, veg and simple carbohydrates? We didnt think so. Drinking alcohol not only means we take in more calories at the time, but can affect our ability to function well and make healthy choices the next day.

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Now weve tackled diet and nutrition (calories in), its time to look at exercise (calories out).

Even if you're eating healthily and are reasonably active in your daily life, its unlikely youll be able to lose weight quickly without additional exercise, whether that's running, gym, crossfit, team sports, cycling or any of the other myriad activities available.

What's more, working out will make you look and feel better and in our view, once you start looking and feeling better, it gets a lot easier to find the will power needed to improve your diet.

When it comes to choosing what type of exercise you do, the most important thing is that it's something you enjoy and will stick to. Don't force yourself to run if chances are you'll be walking ten minutes in.

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There are two main types of exercise: cardio training and weight or resistance training.

Both burn calories, the difference is that whilst cardio burns a lot of calories upfront, weight training continues to to burn calories post workout.

This is because weight training builds muscle, and muscle burns more than fat as you carry out day-to-day tasks. In short, the greater your muscle:fat ratio, the more calories you burn even when you are standing still.

Weight training may seem daunting, but you dont have to join a gym and face up to the squat rack right away. There are so many weight exercises you can do at home with simple bits of equipment from dumbbells to kettlebells, and balls to ropes.

Were not going to cover all the exercises you can do with weights here, so why not pick the body part you want to start burning fat from and toning up, and check out one of our guides below:

All of this aside, dont neglect cardio, as cardio workouts are important for fitness and stamina, and will still burn calories.

Kettlebells are a very powerful weightloss tool

As well doing both cardio and weight training, if you want to lose weight its also important to vary the intensity with which you exercise.

In any given week, and within any given workout, you should exercise both aerobically (a little out of breath but not gasping) and anaerobically (going flat out, like when running for a bus).

Aerobic exercise needs oxygen to give muscles energy and generally requires moderate exertion. Examples include gentler running, cycling and swimming.

Its a crucial part of losing weight quickly because it uses both sugar and fat as its energy source, but to burn fat you need to do it for long enough that youve burned through your sugar stores first.

Anaerobic exercise, on the other hand, primarily uses sugar as its fuel. This doesnt mean that its not good for weight loss, though. Anaerobic exercise helps build muscle, and as we explained above, this will help you burn calories even when youre resting. Anaerobic exercises are generally high intensity, for example sprinting and weight lifting.

A running watch or fitness tracker will help you to know what intensity exercise you're doing. As they either have built-in heart-rate trackers or pair with ones you strap to your chest, they can show you how hard you're working out and let you know when you need to push it harder.

Find out more about heart rate zone training

Keep track of your weight loss and fitness goals with a running watch

Its important to decide how you want to measure your success and keep track consistently, understanding that you will see daily fluctuations due to things like digestive contents and water retention.

Running watches are the easiest way to track your progress, remain motivated and keep weight off. Depending how fancy you go, you can track pretty much any metric that works for you, certainly way beyond whether youve achieved your 10,000 steps. Whether its weight, BMI, resting heart rate, calories burned or activity level, the best running watch will track it all.

Many wearables branded as fitness trackers also have a stab at these more advanced metrics nowadays, but we'd always recommend a watch over a band.

Another way to keep track of your progress is the old fashioned method of weighing yourself. The great thing about modern bathroom scales is they don't just tell you your weight; they also let you know your body fat percentage.

The best bathroom scales to monitor weight loss

This is a much, much better metric to track than weight alone. If you're working out while dieting you can easily put on weight, even when running a calorie deficit, just because muscle is denser than fat so there can be less of you, yet weight more.

Now, although the calculations of body fat percentage scales produce are based on sound science, accuracy can vary. The key thing to note is that if the overall trend is going down, you're doing well.

We can't stress enough the importance of giving your body time to lose weight. You can lose weight faster by using the right gear and having the right knowledge and attitude, but you'll likely need to redefine what 'fast' means to you.

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