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Are you pondering what kind of resolutions you can adopt to start this upcoming decade off on the right foot?

Well, this research from last year shows that taking part in Dry Januarya New Years challenge in which people abstain from drinking booze for a monthhelps people to regain control of their drinking, have more energy, improve their skin, quit smoking, lose weight, and drink less during the following months.

The research, led by University of Sussex psychologist Dr. Richard de Visser, was conducted with over 800 people who took part in Dry January back in 2018and the results show that the participants were still drinking less in August.

They reported that the average amount of participants drinking days fell from 4 to 3 per week; their average amount of drinks per drinking day fell from 8.6 to 7.1; and the average amount of times they reported being drunk dropped from 3 times per month to 2.

The simple act of taking a month off alcohol helps people drink less in the long term: by August, people are reporting one extra dry day per week, said Visser.

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There are also considerable immediate benefits: nine in ten people save money, seven in ten sleep better and three in five lose weight, he added. Interestingly, these changes in alcohol consumption have also been seen in the participants who didnt manage to stay alcohol-free for the whole monthalthough they are a bit smaller. This shows that there are real benefits to just trying to complete Dry January.

The University of Sussex research also showed that:

93% of participants had a sense of achievement;88% saved money;80% feel more in control of their drinking;76% learned more about when and why they drink;71% realized they dont need a drink to enjoy themselves;70% had generally improved health;71% slept better;67% had more energy;58% lost weight;57% had better concentration;54% had better skin.

Furthermore, if quitting smoking is one of your New Years resolutions, you might want to consider cutting back on your drinking, too.

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A separate study from Oregon State University found that heavy drinkers who are trying to stop smoking may find that reducing their alcohol use can also help them quit their daily smoking habit. Heavy drinkers nicotine metabolite ratioa biomarker that indicates how quickly a persons body metabolizes nicotinewas reduced as they cut back on their drinking.

Past research has suggested that people with higher nicotine metabolism ratios are likely to smoke more and that people with higher rates have a harder time quitting. Slowing a persons nicotine metabolism rate through reduced drinking could provide an edge when trying to stop smoking, which is known to be a difficult task, said Sarah Dermody, an assistant professor at Oregon State University and the studys lead author.

It takes a lot of determination to quit smoking, often several attempts, Dermody said. This research suggests that drinking is changing the nicotine metabolism as indexed by the nicotine metabolite ratio, and that daily smoking and heavy drinking may best be treated together.

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The study was just published in the journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research.

Use of both alcohol and cigarettes is widespread, with nearly 1 in 5 adults using both. Cigarette use is especially prevalent in heavy drinkers. Drinking is a well-established risk factor for smoking, and smoking is well-established risk factor for drinking.

Dermody and colleagues at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, Canada, wanted to better understand the links between the two. They studied the nicotine metabolite ratio, an index of nicotine metabolism, in a group of 22 daily smokers who were seeking treatment for alcohol use disorderthe medical term for severe problem drinkingover several weeks.

Whats really interesting is that the nicotine metabolite ratio is clinically useful, Dermody said. People with a higher ratio have a harder time quitting smoking cold turkey. They are also less likely to successfully quit using nicotine replacement therapy products.

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However, they found that as the men in the study group reduced their drinking from an average of 29 drinks per week to 7, their nicotine metabolite rate also dropped.

The researchers findings for men replicated those of an earlier study that found similar effects and provide further evidence of the value of the nicotine metabolite ratio biomarker to inform treatment for smokers trying to quit, Dermody said.

The nicotine metabolite ratio was thought to be a stable index, but it may not be as stable as we thought, Dermody said. From a clinical standpoint, thats a positive thing, because if someone wants to stop smoking, we may want to encourage them to reduce their drinking to encourage their smoking cessation plan.

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The holidays have come and gone so it is time to look forward to 2020. With the incoming New Year comes resolutions. And every year, people love to make a resolution that they will live a healthier life. Trying to live a healthier life means changing up your diet. Changing up your diet isnt the easiest thing in the world, so a little help can be necessary. With the lifestyle app Noom, you will have all the help you can hope for.

Everything these days has an app, so it shouldnt be surprising that there is a lifestyle app like Noom. An app designed to make your journey to healthy living a lot easier. An app that has all the features you could possibly use that will make the transition to a new diet a smooth journey.

What makes Noom so great isnt just all the features that it has, which is plenty. But it is that all these features are there to work towards the goal that Noom wants you to achieve, which is to break out of bad habits. Bad habits are the main reason why changing a diet can be hard. Those mental blocks can be a real killer, so Noom has been designed from the bottom up to break those chains.

One of the best ways to break through the mental clutter is to have support. Having people cheer you on and pick up when you stumble is key. And with Noom, the community at your beck and call is huge. Post whatever you need and someone will be there to help you. Be it someone in the community or a personal trainer, which Noom has plenty of help, on-call at all times.

Changing a diet can be difficult because you may not know all the best meals that fit into that diet you can enjoy. With Noom, there are countless recipes on there to help you plan out your meals for the week. And more keep getting added every day because of the ever-growing community.

Getting set up with Noom is easy. All you have to do is sign up for a two-week trial and then you are given a highly detailed quiz that will allow Noom to personalize a plan for yourself. Its really simple and self-explanatory. If you wanna lose weight quickly or take your time, theres a plan for you. Wanna go on Keto or go straight vegetarian? Noom has a plan to make that change easy for you.

Every year, people make a resolution to live a healthier life. But the sad truth is plenty of people fall off after the first few weeks of the year. Well, if you get Noom you wont fall off. Youll get started on a healthier journey that will make life a lot more enjoyable.

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WICHITA, Kan. - We are bringing in a new year and some new resolutions. According to GoSkills, exercise more tops the list of most common resolutions with lose weight close behind. Business Insider says 80 percent of resolutions fail by February. Devin Roberts is a personal trainer and group exercise instructor. He shares tips to help make your resolutions stick.

1. Invest in professional advice. You dont have to work with a personal trainer forever. Start with a few sessions until you learn what exercises work best for you and build your knowledge base

2. Make short, attainable goals. Have an overall goal, but also set smaller goals and set deadlines along the way.

3. Choose a schedule that fits with your lifestyle.. Roberts says adding yet another commitment into your life can be hard. Its just the stress of work and the reality of the situation comes into play and since a lot of times people just go so hard into fitness, when youre thinking about things that you need to give up or things that you dont have time for, a lot of times, fitness is the first thing that you chop off. He suggests exploring work outs at different times of the day to decide which works best for you.

4. Make health your goal, not weight loss. Roberts encourages being proactive instead of reactive. He says you can hope to lose pounds or inches, but you should also have a goal of increasing your overall health and longevity of life. Youre investing in yourself. So would you rather pay up front for this training or would you rather wait until its too late and you have to do medication and have diabetes and different things like that, Roberts says, Sometimes we have to bring that harsh reality to the situation that sometimes you want to be proactive.

5. Find someone to hold you accountable. Roberts says you should have a network of support. Share your goals with people to encourage you along the way. This doesnt have to be a friend, family member or spouse. Its also the role of a personal trainer or group exercise instructor. You have somebody whose job is to either keep you coming to your training sessions or keeping you coming to your group fitness classes. Your group fitness instructors if you miss a couple classes, they will reach out to you.

6. Stepping into a gym for the first time can be intimidating. When you dont feel comfortable in a gym, it makes your fitness goals even harder to fulfill. You see all this equipment and all these fit people and youre like I dont know if this is for me, Roberts says, But you will find something that works for you if youre open to trying. He encourages you to try different classes to discover what you enjoy.

7. Take advantage of free resources. Most gyms offer free orientations with a trainer to learn where everything is and learn how to use the equipment. Roberts says its a way to get free advice from a trainer. Even if its something like I dont want to do training, and training is not in my budget right now, still going to those sessions to learn about the equipment and the anatomy of the body, asking questions while youre doing that session is really key.

8. Ease into it. Roberts says if you go too hard too quickly, you could injure yourself of be too sore to continue. He says start with going one, two or three times per week. How are you feeling after that? You feel good? Hey, you want to add another day, lets add another day, Roberts says.

9. Find something that you enjoy. Sometimes it starts with a Zumba class. You work up your endurance, then can move into the weight room as your body gets stronger. The first step into it was finding what was fun for them. Then once they found something that was fun, then they started to work on the other issues they needed to work on, Roberts says. He suggests trying a class three or four times. It gets easier each time, but if youre not having fun, try something else.

10. Understand results take time. Roberts says you didnt gain weight overnight, so you shouldnt expect to lose it overnight either. Some weeks youre going to do great. You might lose a lot of weight, you might build a lot of muscle. Whatever your goal is, you might do great that week. Then the next week, you might be a bit stagnant, but dont let getting stagnant keep you from continuing to go, Roberts says.

11. Learn proper technique. It is important to know what youre doing. If you get injured, you wont be able to work out. It could cause you to fall out of your routine and give up on your resolution.

12. Pick a diet and stick with it. If eating better is part of your resolution, dont change diets too often. Your body gets used to whatever you eat and if you diet for a bit then change too quickly, you could gain the weight back. Youre just damaging your metabolism and your efficiency to burn calories, Roberts says.

13. Not all diets are for everyone. Just because your friend lost weight on the Whole 30 diet doesnt mean you will too. With so many fad diets circulating the internet, you need to understand the diet. They try to make their lifestyle fit to that diet, not pick a diet that fits their lifestyle, Roberts says. Its ok to talk to friends and look on the internet and see what works for others, but you should talk to a professional for the best long-term results

14. Cheat meals are OK. Roberts says rewarding yourself when you accomplish a goal can be positive in your fitness journey. He says if you eat too much fast food, you dont have to quit cold turkey. You can just cut back the amount of times you go. Ill go once a week or twice a week, but Im only going to go if it work out three times this week. That will help keep you motivated, Roberts says.

15. Get professional advice. Roberts says talking to an expert and asking questions about fitness or diet for your body specifically is worth the investment.

16. Know that trainers and instructors are excited to see you. If its your first time, introduce yourself to the instructor. They are happy to see youre taking the first step and will support you. Come and just try it. We want to see your face there. We want to reach you and show you what fitness is about, Roberts says.

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Always consult your doctor before undertaking a new diet or fasting routine.This is not medical advice, but it is information you can use as a conversation-starter with your physician or nutritionist.

Fasting has become extremely popular as a tool for weight loss, anti-aging and longevity, and for its benefits to mental and physical health.

All this can take its toll on your energy levels, affect your mood, and of course make it more likely youll gain weight.

You may not choose to try intermittent fasting during the holidaysI get it. But its worth a reminder, as we enter the season, that paying attention not only to theWHATof your diet, but also theWHEN, matters for sleep, as well as for your mood, cognitive performance, and overall health.

What is intermittent fasting?

When you practice intermittent fasting, you designate regular, specific times to eat nothing, or to consume very few calories. When your body goes into a fasting mode, your digestive system quiets. Your bodyuses this timetorepair and restore itself at a cellular level. Fasting also triggers the body to use its stored fat for energy, making it a potentially effective strategy for weight loss.

The period of nightly sleep is a natural fast we undertake every night, most of us without even realizing thats what were doing. Indeed, a waking fasting state and a sleep state share several characteristics, including a body with cells engaged in repair, and a body that is taking a rest from the demanding work of digestion.

How does intermittent fasting work?

Creating a fasting routine isnt complicated. (But you should always talk with your doctor about making changes to your diet, and before you begin a fasting regimen.) There are a number of routines that are commonly used with intermittent fasting.

People choose to restrict their eating toperiods of 6, 8, or 10 hours a dayallows for a consistent fast to occur every day in the remaining 14-18 hours.

Some people undertakea full 24-hour fastone or two days a week (they drink water)

A routine known as5:2 fastingcombines single days of calorie restriction (eating around 500 calories) every 2-3 days, with normal eating in between.

Its worth noting that despite all the attention its getting, fasting isnt a new practice. People have used fasting for thousands of years as a cultural, religious, spiritual and health practice.

The health benefits of fasting

A growing body of research shows the potentialbenefits for health and disease protection from intermittent fasting. Fasting can result in weight loss, according to research. Studies showfasting can improve insulin sensitivity, lower inflammation, and improve markers for heart disease including lowering levels of unhealthful LDL cholesterol. Intermittent fasting has been shown to have the potential totreat some cancers, as well asneurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimersand Parkinsons. Theres also evidence that fasting may help reduce risk for developing cancer.

Time restricted eating can improve immune function and enhancethe bodys ability to repair cellsand DNA. Fasting induces a cellular process known asautophagy, which is when the cells of the body clears itself of damaged cells, spurring the growth of new, healthy cells. Autophagy is one way the body maintains more youthful, functional cells and protects against disease, by eliminating aged cells that behave dysfunctionally, and clearing the body of toxins that build up in older cells.

Intermittent fasting increases the bodysnatural production of human growth hormone. Human growth hormone encourages fat burning and protects lean muscle mass, aids in cellular repair, and may help to slow aging. Fasting can reduce unhealthful inflammation and boost the bodys ability to protect itself against oxidative stress, which is one significant contributor to aging and disease.

The science of fasting and sleep

Eating and sleeping are two fundamental processes that are also deeply entwined. Both are essential for survival. Both are regulated by internal, homeostatic drives and also by circadian rhythms. Many people know circadian rhythms play a big role in regulating sleep. But eating, hunger and digestion have their own circadian rhythmicity.

Eating and sleeping arent just influenced by circadian rhythms. They alsoexert influences back on those rhythms themselves. An irregular sleeping routine can de-synchronize a well-timed circadian clock, and throw daily rhythms off course. Thetiming of meals also affects our circadian clocks, and the function of circadian rhythms that exert a powerful influence over our sleep.

A growing body of research indicatesfasting has a strengthening effect on circadian rhythms, helping tokeep circadian clocks synchronized. Because circadian rhythms exert a strong influence over nearly all the bodys processes (as well as most of our behavior), a more robust, synchronized clock has profound effects on health. Well synchronized clocks support healthy metabolic activity, stronger immunity, andbetter, more restful and restorative sleep-wake cycles. Disrupted circadian clocks are closely linked to aging and disease. Keeping the bodys master bio clock in sync is one criticalway to slow biological aging and potentially extend lifespan.

Other recent research has demonstrated effects thatfasting can have directly on sleep, and also on conditions that affect sleep. For example, one study in mice found that a24-hour fasting period, followed by a meal, led to deeper levels of non-REM sleep. Research has shown that fasting may help toreduce chronic pain,elevate mood and decrease inflammationall conditions to which improvements will also benefit sleep.

A lot of people turn to intermittent fasting and to calorie restriction as a means to lose weight. Studies indicate periodicfasting can help with weight loss,including helping to push beyond a weight loss plateau. Its important to note that researchincludingthis 2018 studyshow that even when fasting doesnt lead to weight loss, it canimprove underlying cardiometabolic health,increasing insulin sensitivity, reducing blood pressure and cholesterol, lowering inflammation, bringing appetite under control (including reducing cravings for sugar). Maintaining a healthy weight, protecting cardiometabolic health, and adhering to a healthful diet will all translate into more restful, plentiful, high quality sleep.

Whether you explore fasting as a practice with the guidance of your doctor, or begin to pay more mindful attention to your daily eating patterns, a greater awareness of thewhenof your eating will make you feel and sleep better, right through the holidays and beyond.

Sweet Dreams,

Michael J. Breus, PhD, DABSM

The Sleep Doctor

http://www.thesleepdoctor.com

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Jessica Simpson is lookingsleek and slim on her family ski vacation in Aspen, and fans cant help butapplaud her weight loss efforts! The 39-year-old mother of three shared photosto her Instagram that showed her decked out in ski gear and enjoying a day onthe slopes. Even under the bulky coat and pants, it was obvious that Simpsonssilhouette looked severelyslimmed down compared to earlier this year.

Skiing with the kiddos today. This is far as Igot, Simpson wrote in the caption, which showed her beaming for the camera.Vacation, skiing, family bonding, and chic new look Simpson has somany reasons to be smiling!

This photo wasnt the first time Simpson showedoff her trimmer-looking figure. After the birth of daughter Birdie in March2019, Simpson got to work with her trainer to help shed the weight she hadgained during the pregnancy.

Celebrity trainer Haley Pasternak explained the unique challenges of shedding weight while being a mom. Once you become a mom, its not about you anymore, he toldUs Weekly. Youre living for something else, for someone else, and so you have to really be efficient with your time and you have to do things that are not quick fixes, [but] that are long fixes.

Thanks to hard work and the assistance of her trustedtrainer, Simpson was able to lose a whopping 100 pounds in just six monthsafter having the baby. How did she do it? A smart, efficient workout plan,better sleep, and a new way of eating that eliminated alcohol completely.

There are certainthings that are more conducive to weight loss and certain things that are goingto hurt you when losing weight, and alcohol is absolutely one of them, Pasternakconfirmed.

This seemingly simple fix worked wonders for Simpson. She revealed her slimmed-down look on Instagram. 6 months. 100 pounds down (Yes, I tipped the scales at 240, Simpson shared on social media. My first trip away from #BIRDIEMAE and emotional for many reasons, but so proud to feel like myself again. Even when it felt impossible, I chose to work harder.

Even though Simpson lost a massive amount of weight, she didnt accomplish her goals by starving herself or insane amounts of exercise. Instead, Simpson made practical choices and stuck to her regimen for the entire time.

Besides the strict alcohol avoidance, Simpsonadhered to Pasternaks Body Reset Diet, which recommends three meals with twosnacks daily. Those food options included protein, fiber, and healthy fat to keepSimpson feeling full instead of deprived.

Plus, the busy working mom made sure to get plentyof walks in and strived to hit 12,000 steps per day minimum. Ultimately, theseactions were more impactful than her sweat sessions. Its not about the workouts, Pasternak toldUs Weekly. You dont lose weight doing biceps curls and lunges. You loseweight by changing your diet, hitting your step goal, working on your sleep those were the things she did so well.

Though she looks fantastic at every size, fans couldnt help but notice how much Simpson is glowing and happy in her latest Instagram photos. You look amazing! gushed one fan. Looking fit and trim Momma!! Have a blast!! echoed another.

Its all proof that hard work pays off. Hopefully, Simpson allows herself a tiny bit of champagne to celebrate her success in the new year!

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Intermittent fasting is a pretty popular way of dieting at the moment, especially the 5:2 diet.However the 16:8 diet could be better option. For those who dont know, the 5:2 diet plan involves eating normally for five days a week, and then restricting yourself to between 500-600 calories for the other two days. However, a new study published in the journal Nutrition and Healthy Aging suggests that the lesser-known 16:8 diet is perhaps a better method for losing weight fast.Make it part of your strategy to get fit in 2020.

The 16:8 diet involves eating any type and quantity of food between the hours of 10am and 6pm every day, but nothing at all outside of those hours. Only water is allowed during the 16 hour fasting period.

The idea is that by fasting, the body runs out of carbs to burn and so begins to take energy from the bodys fat stores this is the same principle for all intermittent fasting diets, whether you opt for the 16:8, the 5:2, or any other plan.

The study monitored a small group of 23 obese men and women whilst they followed the 16:8 diet for 12 weeks, against a control group who ate normally. Over three months, the 16:8 group lost on average 3% body fat, and saw their cholesterol decrease.

Most interesting is that the 16:8 group consumed 300 calories less a day than the control group on average. Both groups were allowed to eat whatever they wanted for either eight hours, or for an entire day.

The fact that the test group contained fewer calories were not gorging during their eight hour of free eating, as may be the temptation when you know you wont eat for another 16. This suggests, perhaps, that the key isnt necessarily the intermittent fasting, but the calorie reduction that it encourages.

Whilst were not 100% convinced by the practicality of the 16:8 diet, we definitely think theres something to be said for cutting out evening snacking, as often these calories arent used by the body and so just arent needed.

In reality, the 16:8 diet is impractical for most people. For those who can eat breakfast at work at 10am it could really work, but for anyone working shifts, in retail or as schoolteachers to name just a few not being able to eat before 10am could mean a long wait before getting their first meal of the day, negatively impacting brain power and performance.

Equally, not eating after 6pm works if you make it home in time to cook and eat before then, but for most five oclock finishers, this is unrealistic.

On the surface not eating before 10am or after 6pm sounds like a healthier way to lose weight than fasting for two days a week, but in reality it is highly impractical for many people. Its effectiveness will also vary hugely on what you consider a normal diet to be.

With the 16:8 plan, dieters are able to eat whatever they want for eight hours a day, but we think youre more likely to lose weight quickly by eating healthy, but filling meals, whether youll be fasting after 6pm or not.

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Q: I went to see my doctor and was complaining of feeling dizzy and light-headed when I turn my head or stand up quickly. After several questions and after my physical exam, he said that he wanted to run a few tests and check my neck for some blockages. What does that mean, and is it something serious?

A: Your doctor likely wants to do a carotid ultrasound to check if there is any plaque buildup in your carotid arteries. The plaque buildup in our carotid arteries may lead to a stroke and can also cause you to feel dizzy or light-headed when you turn your head very quickly because it may be cutting off the circulation to your brain for a few seconds. The ultrasound is a quick test and should give your doctor an idea if it is the cause of your concerns.

Q: What is the best diet for the New Year? I really want to lose weight and I want to know what you would recommend.

A: I would recommend to "not diet."Change what your relationship is with food. Do not overeat when you are stressed out or upset. And train your brain tonot overeat. Easier said than done, I know. Diets never work because they are not sustainable or realistic. No one ever sticks to their diet because they are forcing themselves to follow someone elses meal plan or food choices. My best advice is always to eat what you like, but cut down your portions and never eat a second helping. I also do not believe in drinking sodas regularly. Dietand regular sodas are bad for you. Eating out on a regular basis. Fast food, even when considered healthy, is never a good idea. You alsomust exercise regularly in order to lose weight and be fit and healthy. Best of luck.

I look forward to your questions at askayneamjad@gmail.com. Happy New Year to you and your family and remember that 2020 is the start of a New Year and a New You.

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DES MOINES, Iowa-- As we get ready for the new year, people will be setting weight loss as a New Years Resolution. Many will be trying different diets to shed some pounds. The organization, All Home Connections did a study to see what was the most googled thing in every state in 2019. One of the top most googled questions in Iowa was, should I fast? Local, registered dietitian at Hy-Vee, Anne Cundiff said people already fast when we get eight hours of sleep in. Fasting intentionally, however can possibly lead to weight gain.

You take so much time off from eating and you just think about all the things you want to eat. And then you eat a whole bunch of calories at that next meal time, Cundiff said. So it can be kind of kind of counterproductive to do a fast intentionally.

Cundiff did say there were some chemical and physical benefits of fasting. It can help give your digestive system a rest and give your body a chance to reset during the day. However, if you want to lose weight, dietitians are suggesting doing a plant based diet in 2020. Doing a plant based diet doesnt mean becoming a vegetarian. It simply means consuming more nuts, healthy oils, legumes and of course fruits and vegetables. Cundiff said if youre doing any diet for a short period of time it isnt going to work. The goal is to turn these healthy eating habits into a lifestyle.

Any diet you start, you need to do it for the rest of your life. Because if you don't do it for the rest of your life, then it's not gonna work. So if you think of it more as a lifestyle change and not a diet, then therefore your going to have that long term benefit from it, Cundiff said.

Along with going plant based, Cundiff suggested being more mindful of portion sizes. Its no secret that Americans are known to overeat. The International Business Guide reported that Americans consume more calories a day than any other country. Cundiff said we actually have a measuring cup on us at all times, our fist. So you should never be eating more than a fistful of one thing in each meal.

If you need help with your health goals in 2020, Hy-Vee dieticians are currently offering free sessions in January to help you kick of the new year on a good foot. To find a dietician near you, go to Hy-Vee.com

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Losing weight and keeping it off is a lot easier when you have expert guidance from the leader in weight loss and its supportive community. WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers) just rolled out its most customized program ever, and it's poised to continue to help millions of members around the world accomplish their weight-loss and wellness goals in 2020. With myWW, each new member takes a personal assessment which matches them with a customized program that can make losing weight easier.

While many members follow and succeed on the WW program using the WW app, those who would like a little extra expert guidance and consistent support swear by the weekly WW Workshops to keep them accountable and help them stay on track. WW Coaches host weekly 30-minute Workshops at over 800 studios nationwide.

Andrea Sias is a WW member at the WW Studio Springfield. Learn more about her weight-loss journey and get inspired!

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Andrea: I joined WW in January of 2019, 11 months after giving birth to my son. While I was pregnant, I gained over 50 pounds. Then I was juggling being a new parent, breastfeeding and going back to work, and I put myself on the back burner. I decided I needed to lose weight to get healthier and to set a positive example for my son. I needed to regain ownership of my body because I was feeling like it wasn't my own anymore. Since joining WW, I've lost 88 pounds and gained a newfound sense of confidence!

Andrea: I love the freedom and flexibility of the program! I think the key to weight loss and wellness is commitment. It's too easy to make excuses, so it's important to find a plan that you can actually stick to that fits within your lifestyle. My husband joined WW shortly after me (he's down more than 70 pounds) and he said that, after about a week, he felt better no more heartburn! He said there was no looking back, just based on how he felt. Once you commit and find a plan that works for you, the rewards (WW gives you free swag at milestones throughout your journey) along the way help you stick to it. For me, as I made small changes and saw the weight coming off, it was motivation to keep at it.

Andrea: Supportive, funny, inspirational, kind, creative.

Andrea: Lisa Rogers is so helpful and supportive! She is never judgmental, always encouraging, and makes every member feel welcome and valued.

Andrea: I love seeing other members share their successes and challenges it's great to feel like you are not alone in your journey.

Andrea: Product and recipe recommendations from other members have been so helpful! After our Sunday Workshop, members frequently meet up at the local grocery store and share tips and tricks in the aisles! It's nice to now be able to share some of the things that I have learned with newer members. In terms of fitness, the biggest tip that worked for me is to find something you enjoy, and it won't feel like work.

Andrea: I think there is a misconception that WW is for old ladies. My husband and I go in for meetings and feel like we belong, even though we are not that demographic. Weight loss and wellness is for every age, ethnicity and gender. It's not "easy" for anyone despite what critics might say. It takes commitment, planning and hard work to lose the weight and keep it off.

Andrea: I can't pick one favorite ZeroPoint food, but I love chicken breast, eggs and fruit! (WW's proprietary SmartPoints system simplifies complex nutritional information into a simple number to easily guide your eating decisions to support weight loss. ZeroPoint foods form the foundation of a healthy eating pattern and are foods you don't have to track! Depending on your customized plan, they can include foods like chicken breast, fat-free Greek yogurt, all vegetables and more.)

As far as treats, lately I've been into strawberries and apples in chocolate hummus! YUM! I add in some pretzels to dip if I have the SmartPoints to spare!

Andrea: Center Square Grill in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, is our favorite date night destination! The 6-ounce filet mignon with mushrooms and garlicky greens is my go-to order, and it never disappoints! And there is always a great wine selection to indulge in!

Andrea: Before WW, I was tired, unhealthy and impulsive (with food decisions). After WW, I'm confident, energized and healthy.

Andrea: I think this is the first New Year's where weight loss wasn't on my mind for a New Year's resolution! My resolution is to maintain my healthy lifestyle and build many beautiful memories with my family!

Andrea: For those considering WW, I say DO IT! The plan is easy to follow, the app is user-friendly and, quite simply, it works. I've never felt deprived or hungry as I have on other diets in the past. Having the support of family and my WW tribe has been invaluable, and know that there is a tribe out there for you, too! Weight loss can be hard and stressful at times, but it's worth it. YOU are worth it!

WW is a weight loss program that takes a people-focused, science-backed approach to promoting weight loss and healthy living. Its new program, myWW, is fully customized to make losing weight easier for you.

When you join myWW, you'll start with a personal assessment that asks a range of questions about your unique food preferences, activity level, lifestyle and approach to weight loss. Based on your responses, WW will scientifically match you with a customized proven weight-loss plan that can make losing weight easier.

Every person in the WW Studio is on your side! The friendly guides and expert Coaches will quickly become your greatest motivators and sources of support to make 2020 the year you reach your weight loss goals!

Workshops held at WW Studio locations cover topics that are relevant to weight loss, health and wellness. You can participate as much or as little as you want. There are WW Workshops during the morning, afternoon and evening, seven days a week. This gives you flexibility to attend the Workshop time/day/location that works for during any particular week and ensure your accountability network is always accessible.

Based on years of research, the WW Workshop curriculum is always evolving to bring the best science-backed techniques to help you lose weight and build healthy habits for life.

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The best and the easiest way to lose weight is by sticking to dedicated routine that doesnt just take your diet into account but also gives you the leeway to workout at the gym and at home to shed that excess body fat. 32-year-old Raashid Amin Chowhan tells us that he trimmed from a whopping 113 kgs to 93 kgs in 6 months by following one such lucrative weight loss routine. I was motivated to whip myself in shape after my then girlfriend (now wifes) father told me that he wouldnt let me marry her as I was unfit, he says.

This one statement led him to create the below 4-step weight loss plan to lose 20 kgs.

I commenced my weight loss journey by making these 4 changes in my diet and daily routine":

1. Early start to the day - I started waking up early (at 4:30 am) and going for an 8 km run everyday (except on Sundays) after drinking 2 glasses of water.

2. Ditch the junk - I swapped my regular meals with healthy proteins, rice and salads.

3. Sweat it out - Apart from running, I also started hitting the gym daily to indulge in a light weight training routine in the evenings.

4. Early end to the end - Id be off to bed by 10:00 pm daily and follow this routine all over again the next day.

Along with the junk, I also ditched salt and carbs from my diet, and followed this meal plan made in accordance with limiting my daily calorie intake:

Whole Eggs - 2

Cheese - 25 gms

Milk/Yogurt - 200 gms

Whey Protein - 1 gm

Paneer - 100 gms

Veggies - 100 gms

Bread Slices - 4

Cheese Slices - 4

Guava - 100 gms

Meal 4:

Rice or Wheat/Jowar/Bajra Roti(s) - 70 gms

Chicken - 150 gms

Veggies - 100 gms

All my food was either cooked in 30 gms of Oil/Ghee. I also indulged in one cheat meal every 15 days.

QUICK READ: How many calories should you eat every day to lose weight?

"Follow a simple routine like I did by keeping these points in mind:

- Early to bed early to rise

- Ensure you are eating protein and good fats

- Drink lots of water 5-6 litres a day

- Rest well"

Disclaimer: The diet and workout routines shared by the respondents may or may not be approved by diet and fitness experts. GQ India doesn't encourage or endorse the weight loss tips & tricks shared by the person in the article. Please consult an authorised medical professional before following any specific diet or workout routine mentioned above.

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