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Nov 19

WW launch a new range of slow cooked ready meals exclusive to Morrisons – goodtoknow

If youre dieting, it can be difficult to resist comfort food. But WW has launched their brand new slow cooked ready meals, which are based off classic recipes.

WW, formerly known as Weight Watchers, is selling two brand new meals exclusively in Morrisons, and theyre described as being convenient, wholesome and delicious.

First up is their Chicken Tikka Masala, which is made with a creamy, mildly spiced sauce. Its got a value of 3 SmartPoints per 150g serving.

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Then we have the Korean Chicken which has a mildly spiced ginger and chilli glaze. This one has 4 SmartPoints per 150g serving.

SmartPoints are a daily budget, which is assigned to you when you join WW, and its entirely up to you how you spend them. Your balance depends on the information you give WW.

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According to their website, When you download the app, youll be prompted to provide details including your age, height, weight and gender. Based on this information, youll receive a personalised SmartPoints Budget. This is formulated to ensure you lose weight while getting all the nutrients you need.

Read more: How to use a slow cooker: tips, tricks and recipes

So if you are interested in losing some weight, you can still enjoy these meals while you do it, as theyve been created using WWs nutritional expertise to ensure they are the perfect choice for anyone who wants a meal that promotes healthy habits for real life.

Both recipes are made with pieces of succulent chicken breast in a deliciously tasty sauce, slow cooked, using a sous-vide method, to lock in all the moisture and fragrant flavours.

Better yet, theyre quick to cook, which makes them ideal for busy lives. They cook in the microwave in three minutes or in the oven in 21 minutes, depending on your time or preference.

Sounds good to us!

The new slow cooked meals are not currently available online, but you can order other WW meals in your online grocery shop.

Other WW meals available at Morrisons include Bolognese, Jerk chicken, and Hunters chicken. Each meal costs 2.50.

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Nov 18

Mary Cain started the conversation we needed to have – Canadian Running Magazine

On Thursday, November 7Mary Cains New York Times story started a conversation about a pervasive culture in runninga culture that has persisted for years and that needs to be changed. Cains story is a particularly difficult pill to swallow for running fans and members of the sport because of the underlying theme of her narrative: that thinner means faster.

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Fortunately, I believe the more devastating elements of Cains story, including her self-harm and suicidal thoughts resulting from her coachs relentless focus on her weight, are not experienced by most runners. But the ethos that got her there is one that almost all runners are aware of and have experienced on some level. Im referring to the culture of disordered eating and weight loss in the pursuit of becoming faster.

Ive been involved in track and field for over ten years. I remember my parents bringing me to my first race the summer before I entered grade nine. I wonand thats when I started to love the sport. Running is really simple, and thats one of the things that has always attracted me to it. In my case, its two laps around an oval as fast as you can run. But over the past few months it has become clear that when you scratch the surface, running is more complicated. It is now obvious that running has some big problems.

I consider myself lucky. Ive only ever had coaches who were supportive, kind, responsible and professional. Ive never felt outside pressure to lose weight, compete when injured, or do anything for a coach that jeopardizes my emotional or physical safety. Its unfortunate that I have to say I consider myself luckywhat Ive experienced shouldnt be exceptional. It should be the standard.

Despite my solid support network, Ive struggled with my weight, my body image and my confidence at times. As a varsity runner, eager to achieve, I found myself wanting to do everything possible to get better. In my mind, and in the mind of many runners, this includes losing weight.

When I was 19, I committed myself to a strict diet for about six months, one that excluded foods like chocolate and pasta. My list of bad foods included carb-heavy, sugary foods that would make me gain weight, and therefore (so I thought) make me slow. As I continued with this diet I got thinner and faster. But I didnt get away with this for long. Despite having what would be the best cross-country season of my life, my support network intervened. Instead of reinforcing my actions, the people around me noticed a change, and were quick to help me correct it. Had I not had such vigilant supporters, my story could have ended quite differently. I have never had a better cross-country season than that fall, but since reconsidering my relationship with food I have improved enormously on the track, which is where my big goals still are.

A lot of runners dont have people around them who see them as a whole person. Like Cain, they have parents, coaches and support staff who are seeing only their performances.

When girls and women drop weight beyond what their body needs to fuel their training and racing, theyre at risk of losing their period and compromising their bone health, which leads directly to stress fracturessomething Mary Cain experienced five times. Had I only been seen for my performances four years ago, I likely wouldve ended up with a string of injuries, and become discouraged to the point of deciding to pursue something other than running. Thankfully, Im still running today.

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Dylan Wykesis a co-founder of Mile2Marathon, one of Canadas largest coaching companies. Hes also an Olympian and one of the countrys best-ever marathoners. Wykes has seen both sides of the coin, with experience both coaching runners and as an elite runner himself, competing at the highest level of sport. Hes reflected a lot in the days since Cains story came out, and he plans to make changes in his own coaching going forward. During my time as an elite marathoner, I recognized if I was bit a lighter I was also a bit faster. But it was a slippery slope. Theres a big difference between optimal race weight and optimal training weight, and I was trying to maintain this race weight all year round. This makes you fragile. I had a lot of sickness and stress fractures, and that led to a few years of inconsistency. Its a hard thing to get over once youve fixated onto a number on the scale.

Wykes believes that creating a support network for athletes is part of a coachs responsibility and that coaches shouldnt underestimate their influence on a runner. Especially when working with young women and men, a coach needs to consider how much of their role is about performance versus supporting the growth of a human being. Thats what we as coaches and as a sport need to address. Is our role to get people to run as fast as they can, or is it more than that? How can we contribute more to a young runners life?

Eric Gillis is the head coach at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish and an Olympian over the marathon distance. Gillis speaks to Wykes point, and says that when he started coaching at the university level he realized he could do more harm than good in the short time he has to coach young runners. I only have these varsity athletes for four short years. In that time, they have a lot going on. I could do more wrong than right if Im not careful.

The coach also says that he holds himself accountable when it comes to listening to the athletes and mediating the culture on his team. I had a year where the scale meant too much. It wasnt me trying to lose weight, it was me trying to control things. I know that feeling well, and I know it doesnt lead to better performance. One little notion can easily turn into something bigger. I try and listen for red flags in conversations.

Like Gillis and Wykes, many coaches are looking for ways they can do better for their runners. A 2014 study from the Journal of Medicine and Science suggests that one way to discourage disordered eating is spending time fostering good relationships with athletes. The study found, athletes who describe a poor quality relationship with their coach, characterized by high levels of conflict and low levels of support, report higher levels of eating psychopathology than those who describe a good relationship.

Jennifer Sygo is a registered dietitian and sports nutritionist who works with Athletics Canada, among other sporting organizations. She says that across endurance sport theres a 30 to 50 per cent rate of signs and symptoms of RED-S in athletes. These are things like menstrual disruptions, disordered thoughts and stress fractures. This all exists in non-endurance sport as well, but its certainly more common in sports like distance running.

Sygo mentions that theres been a lot of improvement with regard to athlete resources over the past few years, but that theres still a long way to go. Not all Canadian universities have a dedicated dietician on staff. I still see runners in my practice who were referred to me by a sports medicine doctor because their school didnt have these resources.

Her advice to coaches is two-fold: one, that talking about an athletes menstrual cycle shouldnt be taboo. And two, that a coach shouldnt be responsible for every level of an athletes care, but they are responsible for providing them with the tools to keep them healthy.

RELATED: What to do if you think you have RED-S

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Nov 18

How people with Type 2 diabetes can get the benefits of exercise while reducing the risks – Folio – University of Alberta

Adults with Type 2 diabetes may have more to gain by participating in physical activity and exercise than healthy adults, but they may also have more to lose, according to University of Alberta exercise and diabetes physiology researchers.

Exercise can improve ones glucose levels, which can help slow the progression of diabetes and reduce the need for additional medications, said U of A diabetes researcher Normand Boul. On the other hand, (people with Type 2 diabetes) have more risk factors for cardiovascular events with exercise and, depending on the medications they take, may be at greater risk for low blood sugar, which can result in a variety of harmful symptoms such as shakiness, or even loss of consciousness.

According to the 2018 Clinical Practice Guidelines for Physical Activity and Diabetes co-authored by Boul, who is also the director of the Physical Activity and Diabetes Labat least 150 minutes per week of aerobic exercise and at least two sessions per week of resistance exercises are recommended for adults with Type 2 diabetes.

The guidelines also suggest reducing sedentary activities and recommend trying to interrupt sitting time by getting up every 20 to 30 minutes. Boul noted that incorporating a healthy, appropriate diet with exercise can help further reduce glucose levels for people with Type 2 diabetes.

Jordan Rees, a PhD student in Bouls lab, said finding an achievable balance between exercise and diet requires planning.

The overall health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity can help adults living with diabetes reach a variety of goals, such as increased fitness and energy levels, help with glycemic control, decreased insulin resistance, and reduction and maintenance of weight loss, she said.

Boul and Rees are recruiting subjects for a study to compare exercise in the morning, after an overnight fast, with the same activity performed after breakfast. In recent years, the importance of the timing of exercise has been a topic of debate and led to conflicting recommendations. The researchers hope the results can offer people with Type 2 diabetes simple strategies for more effective exercise.

Until then, Boul and Rees encourage people to start a regular exercise program by following a few simple steps:

Step 1: Have a conversation with your doctor about the risks and benefits of exercise, and discuss what may be best for you as part of your current treatment plan.

Step 2: Consider your past history with sport, exercise and physical activity to help determine which activities you most enjoy and feel comfortable participating in.

Step 3: Set achievable goals. Rees suggests a walking program is a great place to begin, and simple strategies like walking with friends or family, or joining a walking club, can increase your likelihood of sticking with it over time.

While incorporating a physical activity program is important for all adults, Boul said everyone has preferences and barriers for physical activity and exercise, and setting achievable, realistic goals is an important part to help favour participation.

For some people, exercise may not improve glucose levels as effectively as it does for others, or the rate of weight loss may not come as fast for some as it does for others, he said. Whats important to remember, however, is that for people with diabetes, exercise is not just about glucose or body weight; there are many other benefits such as improving your fitness, which substantially lowers mortality in people with diabetes and helps increase your quality of life.

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Nov 17

‘I hope mum has inspired them’ – incredible weight loss journey as woman loses more than 11 stone – Glasgow Live

Leanne Lovett had always struggled with her weight.

Ever since she was a teenager, she'd battled a "rollercoaster of binging", and the need to feed her emotions with food.

After years of misery and failed dieting attempts, the mum-of-three was at her heaviest ever, weighing 24 stone and 4lbs.

But it was a question posed to her by a relative that fuelled her to completely transform her life.

"What have you done to yourself?" the family member asked, and something within Leanne instantly changed, prompting her to get some help and join up with WW (the new Weight Watchers).

And now, after losing more than 11 stone and dropping an absolutely incredible six dress sizes, the Troon native says she can't thank her loved one enough for the brutal reality check.

Leanne, 39, explained: "These are the words that stung, and finally made me realise that I had to do something about my ever-increasing weight, and poor health.

"This wasnt said to hurt me but, but it really made me think about what people thought about me, and if this was a family member saying this, then what were other people saying.

"I'd battled for years, Id even tried CBT therapy in the hopes of overcoming my problem, which sadly didnt work for me, but instead it was those words.'what have you done to yourself' .. that made something click inside.

"I was now the biggest Id ever been, and I was disgusted with myself, but it made me more determined."

Leanne wasn't without reservations at first but, thanks to the encouragement of another loved one, this time in the shape of one of her friends, she was soon on her way to starting her new chapter.

She added: "I was a busy mum with three daughters and my everyday life was becoming a real struggle. My husband works away during the week, meaning Im at home alone looking after my three active girls.

"I was getting out of breath, exhausted, tired and found I was sleeping more - I really wanted to lose weight but more importantly get fit and healthy.

"I asked a friend for help, a friend who had lost weight and was really getting into fitness, so I knew she could help and felt comfortable speaking to her. She told me she had a plan and we would go out for a walk one night, and while out walking she told me we were going to WW (the new Weight Watchers).

"I wasnt having it.I was not joining WW and starving myself!

"Like most people starting a 'diet' I wanted to eat before I got on the scales, because previously I was of the mindset that on a diet you were restricted, and I was going to feel cheated.

"Id been on many diets before,even a rapid weight loss program which resulted in me losing five stone in five months and then gain 10 stone when I fell pregnant and began to eat normal food again.

"I was after a quick and easy fix.

"But with some encouragement, I finally plucked up the courage and determination, and joined WW."

Leanne lost an amazing six stone during the initial days, before falling pregnant again and putting on four stone.

But she wasn't about to let that put her off her challenge - far from it in fact, and after the arrival of her newborn, she was back at it.

She said: "This time around my weight loss was slow but I kept at it even and on the days Id be fed up with the scales I tried to focus on the bigger picture.

"I would walk a little most days with my daughter in her buggy, until the time she wasnt happy sitting for any length of time, and at this point I did what I could to stay active until the moment she started nursery and I had time to really focus on my fitness.

"As I became fitter, Id not always see losses on the scales but would see a big difference in my shape and it was at this point I thought 11 stone lost would be my goal."

She added: "My journey might have been longer than other people, but I do believe its taken this long to get my head in the right mindset."

Luckily Leanne's decision to trust her pal and take a punt on the professionals at WW ended up being one of the best she's ever made, and she's feeling better than she ever has.

But it's her attitude to food that's changed as much as her physical appearance, and that's something Leanne now realises is key.

Leanne said: "WW has changed my life completely, and I can't thank my coach Morag enough.

"I've gone from hardly being able to climb stairs to now running up them. I feel amazing, mentally strong and can now tackle anything that life throws at me.

"I love eating anything I want, although I have learnt that everything must be in moderation, and I can have cake if Im sensible the rest of the day. Nothing is off limits if you track and stay active.

"I used to eat lots of chocolate, sweets, crisps, cakes and had no portion control, but WW has taught me to eat more, but change the foods Im eating, and now I have lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, chicken, fish and eggs.

"I now do lots of fresh home cooking, which all my family love. Healthier me healthier family."

She added: "At my heaviest I was wearing a size 24, but now I'm fitting into a size 12, and loving the new me.

"I also love the fact that Im a healthy role model for my daughters, and I teach them that its okay to have what you want. but in moderation.

"I hope their new mum has inspired them. Im so so happy I didnt give up and Im now determined to stay at my goal weight, and Im just getting stronger and healthier each day, and Im now onto the next chapter."

What an inspiration you are, Leanne!!

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Nov 14

Americans Got Fatter Over the Past Two Decades Despite Rise in People Trying to Lose Weight, Study Shows – Newsweek

People in the U.S. have gotten fatter over the past two decades, despite a rise in people trying to lose weight, according to a study.

The research involved 48,026 people aged between 40 and 64 who took part in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between 1999 and 2016. Participants answered questions about their current and past body mass index (BMI) and weight, and whether and how they had tried to lose weight. Researchers also performed physical examinations on the volunteers. The nationally representative findings were published in the journal JAMA Network Open.

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Between 1999 and 2016, the average BMI and weight of participants rose. But the proportion of people who said they had tried to lose weight also increased, from 34.3 percent to 42.2 percent.

At the same time, there was a decrease in people who were overweight or obese who considered themselves as such.

People who tried to shed pounds were most likely to try cutting back on food, exercise, and drinking water frequently. Between 2005 and 2016, when new questions were added to the survey, there was a sharp rise in people who said they ate more fruits, vegetables and salads, changed their eating habits, and ate less fast food.

The authors highlighted that while obesity is linked with chronic illnesses like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and early death, "losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight remain significant challenges."

Between 2007 and 2016, the number of obese adults in the U.S. spiked from 33.7 percent to 39.6 percent, according to a study cited by the researchers who saw parallel trends in BMI among their participants.

Referring to others studies in their paper, the team pointed out the disparity in people's perceptions and reality. For instance, a 2008 study found that while 65 percent of Americans said they hit the targets for recommended levels of physical activity, only 5 percent actually did.

"Taken together, these findings suggest that although 34.3 percent to 42.2 percent of adults in the United States in our study reported weight loss efforts, many of them might not have actually implemented weight loss strategies or applied a minimal level of effort, which yielded unsatisfactory results," the authors said.

However, the authors said the study was limited because they relied on the respondents being honest about their perceptions of weight and their weight loss methods.

People need help understanding how to lose weight effectively, the researchers said, including how to correctly cut down the calories they consume and through exercise. This might include coming up with strategies that consider a person's preferences and abilities, the researchers said.

Last week, a study which also shone a spotlight on food culture in America found most foods eaten in the U.S. including some marketed for weight losscontain ingredients which make people want more.

These so-called hyper-palatable foods contain certain combinations of sugar, fat, salt and carbohydrates that tap into the brain's reward system and make it hard for us to stop eating them, according to scientists who published a definition in the journal Obesity.

Tera Fazzino, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Kansas, who lead the study, told Newsweek: "[Writer] Michael Pollan had a great message when she said 'don't eat anything your great grandmother wouldn't recognize as food.' I think that recommendation applies well in this case too."

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Nov 14

‘I Used To Eat Fast Food In My Car And Hide The WrappersNow I’m Down 109 Lbs. And I Cook All My Meals’ – msnNOW

Taylor Register After learning she had high blood pressure, Taylor Register knew she needed to make a change. She joined WW Freestyle and has lost over 100 pounds.My name is Taylor Register. Im 23, born and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Im a hairstylist and makeup artist, and joining a WW program helped me lose over 100 pounds.

My entire life Ive struggled with my weight. Even as a child, I was the largest kid in all of my classes at school. My mom took me to see doctors and nutritionists at a young age because she was concerned about my weight, but no health care providers were able to pinpoint a particular reason for my weight issues growing up.

I would sneak snacks into my room and hide the packaging behind my bed. I would stuff wrappers into couch cushions. I started developing the habit of constantly overeating.

When I entered high school, I joined the marching band. It helped me keep my weight down, but when the season ended, I was no longer active and gained nearly a pant size before the start of the next season. This happened each year in high schooland I went up at least (if not more) four pant sizes.

After I graduated HS, I lost all motivation to be physically active in any way and relied on fast food for quick, easy meals. I became a closet eater, as I describe it; I would stop by any fast-food chain on my way home and order copious amounts of food, eat in my car, and proceed to eat another meal when I got home. These habits went on from 2014 through late 2017 and caused me to gain huge amounts of weight.

I remember feeling so anxious at the doctor that day, but my mother was concerned and I knew the appointment was well-intentioned. I weighed 320 pounds, which was more than Id ever weighed. I cried when my blood pressure was being taken because of how high it was.

When I met my doctor for the first time, I also remember being impressed with how non-judgmental she was in regards to my weight. Doctors have always shamed me about being overweight, and Id never felt welcome in a doctors office until that day.

She asked about my eating habits and lifestyle and also told me that she had recently lost some weight using WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers). All she said was, think about it! That night I signed up for WW and immediately began the next morning, on November 29, 2017.

The plan allows me to eat the foods that I love while teaching me to eat clean, whole foods. Its all about balanceI love that.

My meals change daily. Im not a meal prepper and become bored if I eat the same things all week long. But I strive to have one fruit or veggie, plus a protein, plus a carb with each meal.

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At first, I wasnt incorporating any exercise and was only making dietary changes, and I lost about 90 pounds. But in March 2019, I hit a plateau with my weight loss.

I ended up quitting WW (but only temporarily) and began counting calories. I did a bunch of research and calculating to land on an appropriate caloric deficit for my gender, height, weight, age, and activity leveland I tried several different deficits. But over a period of about four months, I saw no success with calorie counting.

So in late July of 2019, I rejoined WW. Since then, I've re-evaluated what and how much I'm eating and have found a happy balance of exercise and actively working at forming healthy habits that I can stick to long term. I feel like I'm back on track, and I have lost 109 pounds total thus far.

To start, never restrict yourself from any food. Restricting often leads to bingeing. I eat a balanced diet and Im successful because I make things that I love and enjoy everything in moderate amounts.

If youre not eating what you love, you wont be able to maintain your weight and live your new life as a lifestyle, as opposed to a fad diet. I actively look for ways to create some of my favorite less nutritious meals in healthier ways without compromising the taste. Plus, it keeps things fun and interesting.

I also have to remind myself not to feel guilt if I get off track. We are in charge of our feelings and how we respond to our actions. So now I choose to never feel guilt over food. Why? Because its *just* food, and I am always only one meal away from hitting the reset button. Take your day one meal at a time, and remember that you always have a fresh start tomorrow. One bad meal does not equal one entire bad day.

In a really weird way, at my largest, I never accepted myself for the size I really was. And I mean that in the opposite way you usually hear about. I saw myself in mirrors and posed odd ways so that I wouldnt look so big. I saw those pictures of me, that I had morphed, and BELIEVED I wasnt really that big. When I saw myself in pictures next to my (very healthy sized) family members... and I was double their size... I didnt believe it. I wasnt really that big, right?? The camera adds weight, right? To an extent, but mostly WRONG. Size aside, I couldnt accept how unhealthy I was. I had horrible habits, not much motivation, and I was really rude. Most people think of body dysmorphia as someone thin looking into the mirror and seeing someone overweight but in my case it was the other way around. Some days when I see before pictures of myself they slap me in the face HARD. How did I let myself go? Why didnt I listen to my mom? Why didnt I care about my health? I want you all to know that I didnt just wake up magically motivated one day to better myself. It honestly took the majority of my LIFE to find motivation. My mom tried to help me for years. I didnt want the help. I was fine. But I wasnt. I was crying for help inside. For this to work, you have to have a fire lighted inside of you. I dont know what sparked mine. I dont know why or how I finally found the motivation but I did. Im different now. When I look in the mirror, I see me for who I am. I love every inch of my body. (Except a little FUPA and back fat action but I still dont loathe it because it is a part of this journey.) On the left, I see a strong 320lb body that found motivation and sook help. She was able to put her pride aside and finally realize things had to change. Im really proud of her. SHE created the girl on the right. That girl is even stronger. She is motivated, goal-oriented, happy, loved, and healthy. Whatever youre struggling with and going through in your journey, whether you realize it or not, you are not alone. I never realized I had body dysmorphic thoughts or binge eating tendencies until I bettered myself. #transformationtuesday

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I wish I knew that I wouldnt necessarily lose weight consistently each week. It is a never ending rollercoaster ride, but it's so worthwhile and rewarding.

I want other women to know that a number on a scale wont make you love yourself or make you happy. You have to discover happiness in your own skin, at all parts of your journey. You cant just expect to arrive at some goal weight and love yourself now that youre smaller.

Always respect your body. Find ways to show love to even the parts of your body that are not your favorite- it will help your confidence soar. Start by wearing a cute outfit or fixing your hair/makeup. Do anything that will help you feel comfortable in your own skin. Confidence doesnt come from weight loss. Confidence starts in your heart and mind. I worked diligently to love and respect myself at all parts of my journey, and it has paid off! Im happier in my own skin than I couldve ever imagined.

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Nov 14

Individuals’ fat Reducing basics: Diet specialists uncover how to shed midsection weight FAST and it has nothing to do with carbs or what time they…

Specialists have uncovered what is extremely significant with regards to fat misfortune

While a calorie shortage is critical, things like exercise timing and cheat suppers are definitely not

A simple plan, a functioning way of life and sufficient rest come exceptionally prescribed

Australian nutritionist Susie Burrell uncovered why a few people cant lose fat

This is frequently down to a typical condition called insulin obstruction

A games nutritionist has broken the basics of fat misfortunes down in a straightforward yet educational realistic shared on Instagram.

Ryan Pinto, the author of High Performance Nutrition Australia and the nourishment supplier for the South Sydney Rabbitohs rugby group, posted the viral realistic on his online networking page to feature how straightforward fat misfortune is to accomplish.

On the off chance that you know the total essentials, you can pick and pick practices dependent on your very own inclination, they composed.

The weight reduction industry cherishes concentrating on the limits like You HAVE to eat six suppers every day to spike your digestion or You HAVE to prepare fasted for fat misfortune.

How about we make sustenance as basic as conceivable as opposed to over muddling it.

The realistic broke fat misfortune into four classes two of which were considered significant for fat misfortune and two that were named irrelevant.

A calorie shortfall was considered a non-debatable while things like nourishment evasion, cheat suppers, juice scrubs, weight reduction teabags and convenient solutions were named futile.

And keeping in mind that many think well known eating regimens, calorie cycling, supper amount, preparing times and post-exercise dinners are basic, these were among those named less significant.

Profoundly prudent propensities included simple plans, satisfactory protein, opposition preparing, a functioning way of life, nutritious nourishment and sufficient rest.

While these may appear to be straightforward enough, Australian dietitian Susie Burrell said if these propensities are being embraced and fat misfortune isnt accomplished, there could be different issues going on.

For any standard exerciser, the parity of activity and diet required to help weight reduction is commonly surely known eat less carbs and calories, get enough development and cardio and include a few loads to change body arrangement and increment metabolic rate, they composed on their site.

A fascinating situation emerges when it appears that regardless of what number of exercises you do, nor what a small number of carbs or calories they dont devour anything, appears to move.

The regular issue? Imbalanced insulin levels.

At whatever point I see a customer who is conveying 10-20 additional kilos, regardless of eating moderately well and practicing normally, I question whether their insulin levels might be crooked, they composed.

Insulin is the hormone that controls both glucose and fat digestion in the body, and significant levels of insulin after some time can make weight reduction troublesome.

Insulin obstruction is clinical and happens when the hormone liable for glucose levels isnt filling in as it should.

After some time, various factors remembering an eating routine high for handled starches, a moderately dormant way of life and frequently hereditary qualities insulin turns out to be less and less effective at preparing the glucose we devour in sugar based nourishments, for example, bread, grains, foods grown from the ground, they clarified.

The terrible thing with regards to weight control is that the higher the measure of insulin that you have flowing in the body, the harder it becomes to consume muscle to fat ratio.

This implies on the off chance that you have insulin opposition, you can be eating an incredibly solid eating regimen, practicing as prescribed and quite unfit to get in shape.

To treat or potentially avert this issue, Susie suggests a high protein, moderate sugar diet which disposes of however much prepared starch from the eating regimen as could reasonably be expected.

Getting the correct blend of development and high power preparing is a vital segment of overseeing IR long haul, as the correct sorts of activity can really show the muscle to consume sugars effectively once more, they included.

In a perfect world a blend of a lot of development through 10 000 or more stages a day, combined with 4-5, 30 brief high force cardio instructional meetings, for example, running, vigorous exercise classes or even Zumba are perfect.

they said that while loads preparing is regularly recommended, concentrating on cardio preparing and a lot of development is a superior alternative for this situation.

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Nov 14

Incredible transformation of Slimming World ‘Woman of the Year’ who lost more than half her body weight – Manchester Evening News

A woman who lost half her own body weight has been crowned Slimming World's Woman of the Year 2019.

Wendy Deacon, 49, from Dublin, shed an incredible 12 stone 4.5 pounds and is now unrecognisable following her transformation.

She says she was inspired to lose weight after her daughter began to fear she may "eat herself to death".

After originally weighing 22 stone 4.5 pounds Wendy has managed to lose more than half of that and now weighs in at just 10 stone.

Her journey saw her drop 11 dress sizes from a size 32 to a size 10 or 12.

Wendy said her weight began to make her not want to leave the house and despite coming across as "jolly and smiley", inside, she felt anything but.

She said: "I remember once a small boy pointed at me in the street and said 'look at that fat lady' to his mother.

"She tried to hush him, but the damage was done. I'd never felt so embarrassed, I just wanted the ground to swallow me up."

Wendy decided to do something about her weight when she found out that her daughter Amy was fearing for her life.

"Hearing that broke my heart and I knew I needed to change," Wendy said. "The thought of my daughter being so worried about my health really spurred me into action."

She said the weight-loss and recognition have given her the confidence to plan a wedding to her long-term fiance, and she is now looking forward to her 50th birthday in January.

"By far the best thing about losing weight though is seeing the pride in my family's faces, especially Amy's. I've finally started to feel proud of myself too - I've got my whole life back."

Wendy said she found it difficult to get used to cooking from scratch on the Slimming World plan - but was helped by her local group.

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Nov 14

Wellness Wednesday Opinion: Veto the keto diet – The Hornet

Diet culture has latched onto the concept of going keto as a trendy way to lose weight. Though this style of eating has been around since the caveman era, most medical professionals do not advocate keto as a truly healthy or sustainable way of living.

Keto is not the healthiest way you of eating for the majority of people; unless prescribed by a nutritionist or health care professional.

So what exactly does being ketogenic mean?

The goal of going keto is to alter and keep the body in a metabolic state called ketosis. When following the keto diet, the body will convert stored fat into energy molecules called ketones that breakdown fat into aminos. In simpler terms, ketosis means that the body is extremely limited on sugar and uses fat to produce energy for the body and brain.

The ketogenic diet is a meal plan largely based on the consumption of fats, high amounts of protein, and extremely low carbohydrates. Typically, the keto diet heavily revolves around poultry and meats, nuts, cheeses, avocado, oils and butter, eggs, and other fat sources. Keto stays away from carbs and goes as far as limiting fruits due to their sugar.

Ketogenic diet breakdown of carbs, fats, and proteins. Photo credit: photo credit: Medical Express

The dramatic restriction of carbs and sugar is the purpose of this diet in order to maintain ketosis.

Most of the population would agree that reducing carb and sugar intake is healthy, as foods mainly composed of sugar lead to storing extra fat. However, the keto diet takes this to an extreme and overcompensates with the intake of meat and fatty oils.

What are the dangerous side effects of going keto?

Most fad diets come with negative consequences when individuals rush to lose weight and are uneducated on the diet itself.

According to a study done by University of Chicago Medicine and their trial on the keto diet, it can lead to low-blood pressure, nutrition deficiencies, kidney issues, increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, blood clots, extreme changes in mood, lethargy, dizziness and major rebound in weight gain.

Individuals with underlying health conditions or diseases may want to avoid this diet completely as it can contribute to worsening effects.

This lifestyle can also become mentally unhealthy if the person using the diet takes it to the extreme. Keto can be very stressful to maintain, thus may lead to unhealthy behaviors with food in correlation with weight or body image.

What are the medical benefits of being ketogenic?

Nutritionists, doctors, and other medical professionals, may prescribe the ketogenic diet for specific patients diagnosed with a disease.

According to the CDC, keto is mainly prescribed to treat patients suffering from seizures or epilepsy. Other diseases treated by keto diets may include certain cancers, Alzheimers, Parkinsons, and Lyme disease.

Clinical trials show conclusive research and evidence that keto medically benefits the epileptic, however there is no evidence that suggests the average person should aim to be in ketosis for general weight-loss.

Consult a doctor or nutritionist for proper medical advice before going keto Photo credit: photo credit: healthline.com

There are many other ways to maintain a healthy life, build muscle, lose weight, and feel your best. Extreme diets are not always the solution, as it takes a toll on your body mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Keto may be widespread on social media as a trendy and quick way to get in shape, but it is not meant for everyone. Do not trust the media to guide your overall wellness decisions.

If you decide keto is your next diet of choice, be sure to consult with your doctor beforehand to make sure you are not at risk for any major health concerns. Educate yourself on how this way of eating may effect you.

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Nov 14

How to eat and live healthy in a Swiggy-Zomato-Uber Eats world – BusinessLine

A few years ago, mom told us that everyone at work was talking about it. So, I also gave the GM diet a try. Soon, it made me weak and I was not enjoying it. Over the years, juggling between not eating carbs or eating only fruits and soup, I fainted a few times due to low sugar or low blood pressure, says Aishwarya Bhosale (name changed), a 24-year-old post-graduate student. The GM diet, also known as the General Motors diet, promises rapid results for those looking to lose body fat rapidly, by having them eat select foods. It was apparently devised by the carmaker to help its employees lose weight.

Heena Parmar, a Chennai-based professional in the event management industry, has tried numerous diets because of her sedentary lifestyle. I saw a social media influencer posting her food habits, swapping rice with cauliflower rice, whole-wheat chapatis with coconut-flour rotis... A lot of other influencers were doing the same. Without doing much research I just followed her. A few days into the diet, I was ill and unhappy. The story is pretty much the same with Riya, Shruti and Rohan, all of whom have been wrestling with food and lifestyle changes.

While junk food has proliferated and is just a keypad touch away from ones doorstep, the same is the case with healthy food. The only problem: what exactly should one eat? Awareness about the need to eat and live healthy has grown but there are millions of advisers out there and it is hard to know which one to follow. A simple Google search can get you in touch with the diets of skinny models and actors. Hashtags such as #cleaneating, #detox and #diet will lead you millions of pictures on Instagram. Millions world-over watch lifestyle and diet videos on YouTube the latest fad is watching various What I eat in a day videos. The ample number of diets veto (vegan keto), paleo, Atkins, vegan, raw food, only-fruit, gluten-free and so on has created a sumptuous cocktail of myth and confusion.

According to a study by management consultancy RedSeer, entitled Indian habit of being healthy, India is home to 90 million Health Conscious Individuals (HCI). And, it says, this figure will touch 130 million by 2020.

The RedSeer report also states that a large segment of the HCIs consist of people who are highly concerned and aware of fitness needs but only make partial efforts.

Vicky Sinha, running on the corporate hamster wheel, says eating healthy food is a task. With everything being delivered at the doorstep, I keep slipping in and out of my diet plans. I think I might now start an intermittent fasting diet; I saw it on Instagram a few days ago, he says.

These short-term, quick-result diets give instant gratification. But they can also have adverse effects, both mentally and physically. Riya Chauhan, a college student, says she tried the only soup for dinner diet method. It gave me instant results. But once I stopped it, I gained double the weight I lost, in no time.

Vicky says that his mundane, desk job gives him no time to exercise. That is why he keeps trying the fancy diets. These diets help me feel a little less guilty of being in an unhealthy life situation, he says.

Kannan Raman, Nutritionist and co-founder of Daily9, a lifestyle coaching digital entity, says the most important aspect of living healthy is to sleep well at least for eight hours; eat well focussing on quality rather than quantity; and exercise regularly, in that order.

And if one wants to follow a diet, he says, simple and boring wins every time. Start slow and do not stop. Kannan has a basic thumbrule for anyone who wants to go on a diet. Do you see yourself sustaining this for a year? If the answer is no, then maybe this is not for you. Anyone who wants to go on a diet, he says, should be mentally prepared for change and be ready to sustain that change over the long term.

Dr M Meenakshi Sundaram, a Chennai-based general physician, says jumping on to the crash-diet bandwagon may not necessarily be the best choice for a person. Dietary restrictions are not required for youngsters, he says. People who are young and active need foods that will fuel their energy, and that has to come from carbs, he says.

Another myth that is being followed is the no-whites diet, which he says is not good for health, especially for youngsters. Salt, sugar and rice are required by the body. The brain needs sugar to function and the body needs some amount of salt. Youngsters should not avoid these completely.

Kannan and Dr Meenakshi both recommend that people stay close to their roots and eat the food from their culture rather than venturing out, in a manner of speaking, to distant places such as the Mediterranean to follow fancy diets alien to them. Any change in the diet should happen gradually, Kannan says. For instance, by adding an extra vegetable in meals, or gradually increasing the portion size of vegetables.

In the end, says Aishwarya Bhosale, who tried the GM diet: It is best to consult an expert and get a tailor-made diet, to avoid repercussions.

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