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24 year old Claudia Murray, had tried to lose weight several times over the years, trying everything from weight loss shakes, to all the fad diets under the sun but to no avail.

I would lose a few pounds, but of course as soon as I stopped, Id just gain it all back she admits.

However, it was after just six weeks after the birth of her youngest son, now a year old, she knew enough was enough.

Weighing over 17 stone, the young mum who also has twin four year old daughters, admits that her weight had got so bad, her little girls eventually stopped asking her to play with them, knowing all too well what the answer would be.

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I was constantly on the couch just eating and it was really affecting the kids she says.

It was heartbreaking to have to tell them no all the time but anytime I would try to get up to do anything I was left out of breath.

I couldnt run around with them, I coundt get on the trampoline with them and eventually I noticed they had stopped asking me.

They had obviously realised there was no point and that really gave me a wake up call that I needed to get my ass in gear and do something about it.

In fact things had gotten so bad, Claudia admits she had to stop doing her weekly shop, when she became so heavy, she struggled to simply walk around the store.

I couldlnt get around the store without having to sit down to rest as Id gotten so heavy, it was that bad.

Claudias sister had already lost eight and a half stone with Slimming World, so she decided to sign up with her mother for moral support in May, 2018 and has not looked back since.

In less than a year, she had lost over five stone, dropping from a size 22 to a size 10-12. and is now a Slimming World Consultant herself, running groups in MountRath and Naas in Kildare.

Nothing worked for me before, but this was just learning tiny changes that make a massive difference she explained.

You dont have to cut anything out and you can still eat anything you want, just tweak it. For example, rather than cooking with ordinary oils, getting one calories spray like Fry Light.

Youre not cutting out any carbs, you can still have those, if you do want any more treats like a bar of chocolate you can still have those using your Syns.

The idea is not to deprive yourself of anything. That made all the difference to me, before I would have cut out bread, and pasta, I thought you couldnt have any of those foods when youre trying to lose weight. Now none of that is off limits.

Claudia also revealed, her partner lost four stone without even joining the group himself, as the entire family switched from eating out and takeaways to home cooked meals.

And the entire family has benefited from the change as Claudia got a whole new lease of life, telling us, I just love that I dont have to say no to my kids anyway I can go out and play with them and that is incredible.

That was my goal from the beginning, that I could go for a walk with my kids, get on the trampoline with them and play with them without feeling like I was on my deathbed.

And sharing her advice to others struggling with their own weight, Claudia urges them not to be afraid to join a weight loss group.

I never thought I could lose weight and here I am after losing more than five stone she says. My family didnt think I would stick to this,and now nearly a year later, Im still at it, and even got a new career out of it, when I became a Slimming World Consultant.

The hardest part of starting is walking in those doors,the first time, but I guarantee when you do, you will be welcomed with open arms, there is absolutely no judgement. I know its so scary but take the first steps because your life will change completely.

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Weight loss at home or perhaps more accurately, avoiding weight gain at home is suddenly a big deal for a lot of us. A few weeks into self isolation and/or social distancing and you start noticing something peculiar: although you are not eating more, your favourite jogging pants feel a bit tighter than they used to. That's because you do less physical activity than before; but even that is the case, with our handy tips, you'll see that it is not all that difficult to avoid weight gain in isolation.

Managing your weight is beneficial for both your physical and mental wellbeing. With a few simple tricks and lifestyle adjustments, you can make sure the pounds stay off and who knows, you might even shed a few kilos in the process. The fact is, the best way to lose weight fast is to pay close attention to your diet. Not surprisingly, the best way to get a six pack is to eat right (and, to some degree, to work out).

The tips below can be used on their own or you can even combine them as you see fit. Very important, however, is not to overdo it and do vigorous exercising while not eating much at all. That is just plain dangerous and can get you injured in no time. Be sensible and if you had any issues with obesity before or really unfit, consider talking to a health professional first before you implement any drastic changes in your lifestyle.

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It's really not rocket science: if you don't want to out on weight, you have to stop eating more than your body needs. Even if before the mandatory isolation you have been living a relative sedentary lifestyle, being indoors for 99% of time means you are burning less calories than you used to. And this means you should eat less to adjust to this new lifestyle.

Of course, you can offset the lack of outdoor exercising with indoor exercising but there are other ways to keep the waist slim that doesn't involve gruelling physical activity. And the best of them all is to be more mindful about how and what you eat.

Without trying to convert anybody to mindfulness and being present, try stopping for a second anytime before you raid your cupboard for some food. Ask yourself the question: am I hungry or just bored? Was there anything I was supposed to do before I decided to eat? Something I had to deal with? Unhealthy eating habits often stem from procrastination and us not wanting to deal with the task at hand.

If you are a big fan of fried food, one obvious way to reduce calorie and fat intake is to get one a best air fryer. Air fried food isn't necessarily as delicious as deep- or even shallow-fried, but it does retain a fried/roasted taste and mouth-feel whilst using as little as a tenth of the fat of frying or roasting. We know they're in demand right now, cos they keep selling out.

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Another way to to eat less is to face how much we eat in general. Considering the amount of processed food we eat, it's easy to count the amount of caloriesand macronutrients (lipids[fat]/carbs/protein) we consume by using apps that scan barcodes of food items and does the adding up for us.

The best known of these apps is MyFitnessPal, but there are many other apps that can do the same thing. Garmin watches can integrate with it o you can see calories consumed vs calories burned on your wrist. Fitbit does a similar thing with its Fitbit Premium service. You can currently grab a free, three-month trial of Fitbit Premium, which should hopefully belong enough

By realising just how many calories are in certain food items we eat, we can make more educated decisions about snacking in the future. Can you eat a box of Jaffa cakes in one sitting? That's 450 'bad' calories consumed and to burn it off, you would have to do an hour of HIIT workouts. Which you probably won't.

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Even if you don't want to swap out Mars bars for kale and broccoli, you can drastically reduce calorie consumption by only eating in a certain time-window a day. Probably the most popular way is to do intermittent fasting. There are two ways to go about it: either the 5:2 diet or the 16:8 fast diet.

With the 5:2 diet, you restrict calorie intake for two days a week, down to 700-800 calories, while for the rest of the weeks you eat normally. The 16:8 diet is a daily fast, where you eat only in an 8-hour window. With the latter, the most convenient way is to fast while you sleep: have your last meal at around 8 pm, and have the next one at 12 pm the next day. This way, you sleep through most of the fats, making it super easy to do so. Well, somewhat easier anyway.

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Drinking more water is beneficial for a lot of reasons and now that we are all grounded in our homes, people can't really use the usual excuse not to drink more, which is "I'll need to go to the toilet more often", since the loo is really always available at home (we hope so anyway).

Drinking plenty of water can help metabolism and, most importantly, it can also help you feel fuller for longer. The best combination is eating more fibrous food more vegetables, mainly and drinking plenty of water. Cold-pressed bars are okay as a snack too with lots of water, although they are by nature quite high in sugar.

Low-sugar protein bars and savoury snacks like beef or vegan jerky are a great alternative to chocolate bars as a mid-afternoon snack. Nuts are okay although they are very energy dense (high in good fats) so you should only eat a small portion at the time.

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Although we are stuck indoors, having a fitness tracker or running watch around your wrist can still be beneficial. One of the more casual feature of these fitness wearables is the 'movement reminder' that prompts you, once every hour, to get up and walk for a bit. Now, being in isolation doesn't help but getting off from the sofa periodically can be beneficial for your overall wellbeing nevertheless, even if it is just to have a stretch or to put away some washing.

Fitness trackers and running watches also measure calories burned so you it can adjust your calorie consumption to your calorie expenditure. These devices are not ultra precise but they will give you a good estimate nevertheless.

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Should you be considering doing HIIT workouts, we have an article about why should you try HIIT and also an ever expanding list of free apps and online workouts that can help you get started. Or you can follow along Joe Wicks' daily HIIT workouts for kids on Youtube as well.

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How to lose weight at home and avoid weight gain: our 7 best tips for home weight loss - T3

Just like their younger counterparts, people who have reached a certain age also strive to lose weight. Some for medical reasons and others for being able to keep fit and healthy. However, it might be a little difficult to lose weight once you reach the age of 50. Lowered metabolism, a drop in hormone and conditions like menopause in women of this age all contribute to making weight loss a difficult journey as you grow older. It also risks certain nutritional deficiencies that may lead to other health complications further on in life.Here are six tips you can follow to make the journey of weight loss after 50, safer and healthier.Concentrate on metabolismThe bodys metabolism is the rate at which it can burn fats. The slower your metabolism, the more time it will take to burn fat. It is said that the bodys metabolism slows down by 2% every decade after you turn 20. Given this, you have to be consistent in your weight loss journey to see results. Here are a few ways you can accelerate your metabolism. Drinking cold water is known to increase your metabolism. Room temperature, on the other hand, does not amp up your rate of metabolism It is advisable to choose to stand rather than sit whenever possible Green tea is a good antioxidant and also increases your metabolism Adding zinc to your diet is a good way to amp up your metabolic rate. Oysters, red meat and poultry are good sources of zinc

Keep a track on your dietAs you grow older, your level of activity during the day reduces. Given this, you need to take extra care of your diet. Here are a few tips to help you watch what you eat in a day.

It might be a good idea to practice intermittent fasting. It keeps your metabolism up and gives your gut much needed rest. It also keeps a check on your insulin levels leaving you more active. Increase the amount of protein you consume. It helps in your metabolism and is also necessary for the upkeep of your muscles thus saving you from muscle degeneration which commonly begins at this age. Eat vegetables before you eat carb-rich foods. Vegetables make you feel fuller, reducing the number of carbohydrates you have. It is important for you to have a balanced diet so that you leave out no essential nutrients. Nutrient deficiencies are common at this age, which can lead to other complications at later stages.

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Dr. Michelle McMacken says those hoping to lose weight should 'start from a place of kindness' towards themselves (Photo: Adobe. Do not use without permission)

A leading plant-based medic has shared everything you need to know about losing weight on a whole-food plant-based diet in this exclusive Plant Based News video.

Michelle McMacken, MD is Assistant Professor of Medicine at NYU School of Medicine and the director of Bellevue Hospital Weight Management Clinic.

According to Dr. McMacken, her first weight loss tip is to 'start from a place of kindness to yourself'.

She adds: "I say that because having directed a weight management program for 15 years, what I've seen is that people get incredibly frustrated. It's a challenging process, and people can get really down on themselves because ultimately there are a lot of factors outside of our control that can go into maintaining our body weight.

"And so, while there are lots of things we can do to address our body weight, it's important to start from a place of compassion and kindness to yourself."

Dr. McMacken pointed out some of the specific difficulties people can have when losing weight, one being that many get to a point where it becomes more difficult to lose weight.

"That's not anyone's fault, or a lack of willpower," she said. "It's just biology. So it's important to be realistic about where you're going with it, and not be hard on yourself, and to minimize the shame you might feel if you slip-up, because again, everybody is human.

"So what I often will tell patients who come to see me when they are trying to lose weight, is that I'd like very much not to focus on the number on the scale. In fact, I have patients when they come to see me who we don't even check their body weight, because that can actually frustrate people more if it's not going as quickly as they would like or if it's going in the wrong direction."

She recommends instead focusing on tracking the behavioural changes you're making - as that is something tangible people are in control of.

Dr. McMacken's third tip is not to rely on willpower, which she joked 'extinguishes by about 1pm'.

"It's not really a good strategy for longterm weight loss - to rely on denying yourself, and willpower, and trying to white-knuckle yourself through a dietary plan," she said.

"What I think is much more important is to change your environment, and that looks like changing the foods that you just happen to have in your home, working with whoever you live with to help strategize with you...changing your routine - so that if you know you have a habit of walking past a certain bakery each day and getting a donut, it would be better just to walk on a different block so you're not tempted to do that."

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When 35-year-old Surya Gaur was diagnosed with pre-diabetes and hypertension, he knew he had to change the way he was living his life. On top of that list was getting back in shape and reducing all the extra kilos. A teacher by profession, Surya chose the mantra he often taught his students i.e. persistence is the key to success. The journey did test his determination and will power, but he certainly came out as a winner! Here is his immensely inspiring weight loss journey.Name: Surya GaurOccupation: Teacher

Age: 35 yearsHeight: 5 feet 7 inches

City: New Delhi

Highest weight recorded: 90 kgs

Weight lost:18 kgs

Duration it took me to lose weight: 8 months

The turning point: A lot of people dont realise that more than the weight itself, it is all the lifestyle diseases that haunt someone who is overweight. I was in my 30s when I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes and hypertension. I realised that I must be doing something really wrong that my health is in such poor shape, so early in my life. I did not wish to lead the rest of my life feeling exhausted and lethargic because of all the extra kilos that I was shouldering. That was the point I decided to lose weight and get back in shape. Since that day there has been absolutely no looking back and I feel like a completely different person now.

My breakfast: A bowl of wheat flakes with milk

My lunch: A portion of brown rice and a bowl of dal

My dinner: 1 chapati made of the multigrain flour and a bowl of sabzi

Pre-workout meal: A cup of black coffee

Post-workout meal: Protein shake

I indulge in: I did not believe in the concept of cheat days. So, I did not have any cheat days or cheat meals for 6 whole months.

My workout: I stuck to the basics when it came to working out. I made it a point to go for a brisk walk for at least 45 minutes every morning, without fail. I finished it off by drinking a glass of lukewarm water mixed with a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar (ACV).

Fitness secrets I unveiled: On my journey, I have realised nothing quite pays off like being persistent. So, you need to continue even when the going gets tough and understand that there are no shortcuts to losing weight.Low calories recipes I swear by: I vouch on boiled chicken with brown rice.

How do I stay motivated? I had promised myself that if I am able to shed all the extra kilos, I will get the hair treatment I had wanted for so long! This was enough to keep me motivated to continue my weight loss journey.How do you ensure you dont lose focus? I weighed myself every Monday and also clicked a picture. I had made it a target to lose around 500 grams per week. This short yet achievable goal made sure that did not lose my focus.Whats the most difficult part of being overweight? When you are overweight, you tend to feel lethargic and lazy all the time. I felt as if I did not have enough energy to make it through the day.

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Currently, living donors are urged to go ahead with the preliminary steps in the process remotely, but in-person appointments and transplants are largely on hold. Deceased-donor transplantations deemed essential surgeries are moving forward, but surgeons are having to use their best judgment to determine whether the kidney's donor was infected with COVID-19.

Rapidly evolving concerns about the effect that COVID-19 is having on kidney transplants was a hot topic at the virtual National Kidney Foundation 2020 Spring Clinical Meetings.

The COVID-19 concerns are being added to longstanding issues in the transplant community, such as the debate about whether patients who are obese should be required to lose weight before they can be considered for kidney transplantation.

Obesity can cause complications in kidney recipients, experts agree, but views on how much emphasis should be put on pretransplant weight loss differ.

"Kidneys are a limited resource and we can't transplant everyone," said Kenneth Woodside, MD, a transplant surgeon and associate professor of surgery at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor.

The implications of obesity for transplant patients were discussed in a virtual presentation by Woodside and Meera Harhay, MD, associate professor of medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia.

A link between obesity and death from cardiovascular disease after kidney transplantation was seen in a previous study. The meta-analysis showed that patients who are obese are twice as likely to die from cardiovascular disease after kidney transplantation as patients with a healthier weight, Woodside explained.

Cost to the healthcare system is also higher for kidney recipients who are obese, Woodside said.

Average accumulated Medicare payments for the first 3 years after transplantation ranged in cost (in 2012 US dollars) from $109,623 for living-donor recipients who had body mass index (BMI) of less than 18.5kg/m to $143,529 for those with a BMI over 40kg/m, according to an unpublished study of more than 8000 patients by Tayyab Diwan, MD, and colleagues from the University of Cincinnati.

"You really see a jump at the BMI 30 mark," Woodside pointed out.

There are practical concerns as well, he explained.

"It takes longer to sew in kidneys in obese patients, so there's more delayed graft function," he said. And "to sew vessels, you need to be able to see the vessels. Retractors are only so long."

There is no question that surgical complications are a big factor in patients who are obese, said Harhay, but there are several problems with mandated pretransplant weight loss and BMI cutoffs at transplant centers.

One is the steady increase of morbid obesity in the United States, which would limit access to an ever-rising number of patients.

Although there is no national standard BMI cutoff, 66 of 67 transplant programs in the United States use a BMI cutoff of 35 to 40kg/m, according to a previous study.

And 21% of transplant programs did not list any candidate with a BMI of 40kg/m or higher from 1995 to 2006, according to a study of all waiting-list registries in the United States.

"What that means is that in the United States, if you have end-stage kidney disease and morbid obesity, your access to a kidney transplant might depend more strongly on what transplant program you live near what they're willing to do than your own health status," Harhay explained.

"A BMI cutoff of 35kg/m would exclude about one in five adult incident dialysis patients in the United States from a kidney transplant evaluation, and a cutoff of 40kg/m would exclude one in 10 incident dialysis patients," she said, citing data from the US Renal Data System.

In addition, BMI does not equal body composition. "A person with a high BMI could be muscular, and that could be protective," Harhay said. "BMI doesn't differentiate between where fat is stored."

Importantly, it's hard for anyone to lose weight, let alone people who are on dialysis and perhaps also working. "Dialysis is an exhausting procedure and end-stage kidney disease is an exhausting condition," she emphasized.

But tips for patients with end-stage kidney disease who want to lose weight were provided at the virtual meeting by Karen Greathouse, RD, a transplant dietitian from the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor.

"The key to successful weight loss is not just losing the weight, but being able to maintain that for 5 or more years," she said.

The big problem with many diets is the lack of programs to support people. "We're trying to give handouts and expecting people to go with it," she explained.

Diets that include unusual combinations of food or that have a particular eating sequence are not sustainable, Greathouse pointed out.

She said she recommends individualized action plans with a dietitian for people with end-stage kidney disease. Dietitians will stress lifestyle changes and the importance of combining dietary changes with exercise, she noted.

And smaller goals relieve anxiety and increase the chances of success. Some people are given instructions to lose 50pounds, which "puts them at the bottom of a well trying to climb out," she explained.

And healthcare providers often tell people to limit fruits and vegetables because they contribute to fluid complications or high potassium levels.

"I can't tell you how many times I've heard patients say they've been told not to eat salad because it contributes to fluid," Greathouse said.

"When you're increasing fruits and vegetables, you're having better bowel movements, you're lowering your potassium deposits and fluid," she explained. "Processed foods have more potassium than the fruits and vegetables, and that's what a lot of our patients are eating."

National Kidney Foundation (NKF) 2020 Spring Clinical Meetings. Presented March26, 2020.

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Lisa Riley, is best known for playing Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale as a guest appearance on the show in 1995 and joined the regular cast permanently in 1996. She left in 2001, however later returned in 2019. She has recently opened up about her battle with her weight and confidence. Lisa - who has gone from a dress size 28 to a size 14 - has been showing off her weight loss on social media and it hasnt gone unnoticed by fans, with many flooding her Instagram photos with comments.

The Emmerdale star said she now looks at old photos of herself and asks whos that girl as she no longer recognises her old self.

Lisa slimmed down after giving up alcohol and junk food in 2012, but was left with a huge amount of excess skin.

The actress relied on a simple trick to slim down. At the beginning of her weight loss journey, Lisa watched her portion sizes and has now added a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise a day to her lifestyle.

Opening up about her decision to lose weight, Lisa told the Mirror: I started thinking about my own health.

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People forget how gigantic I was. With the skin removal I lost 12 stone, one pound.

The surgeon chopped off one stone, four pounds. Since then my weight has more or less stayed the same.

Commenting on her new diet, Lisa added: Now, for lunch I eat either a bowl of soup or a plain jacket potato. Im never going to be a size 28 again.

The actress is known for playing Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale, but the soap has been suspended temporarily because of the coronavirus outbreak and Lisa is currently self-isolating at home.

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Over the weekend, Lisa shared a selfie, encouraging her followers to stay at home.

The sun is shining but I beg you PLEASE stay inside and respect the lives of EVERYONE.

Last year she shared a clip of her workout routine on a cruise with Strictly Come Dancing.

She captioned the video, which showed her sweating as she worked out on a machine: So here I am doing what I do best working out HARD.

Fans soon commented on the Instagram video as they encouraged her on her fitness journey.

You really are enjoying exercise, one comment read.

Wow you are so beautiful. A second added.

In 2012, the soap star shared her secret to maintaining her new weight loss.

I was the classic over-eater but I have completely changed my attitude towards food, said Lisa, whose favourite foods were crisps, crumpets, white bread and pasta.

I used to go out for a meal and have a starter, main and pudding. No wonder I was gaining weight.

Lisa Rileys Honesty Diet book was released last year and retails at 16.99. The diet plan came out on top five weeks running as the cheapest way to lose weight on ITVs Save Money: Lose Weight - costing just 11.79 for every pound lost.

Lisas Honesty Diet focuses on eating lots of fresh food and working out, with the focus on enjoying what youre eating and being as inexpensive as possible.

In 2017 she filmed a documentary detailing her weight loss titled Lisas Baggy Body Club.

Speaking in the film, she said: I feel like a balloon thats had all its helium taken out.

This encouraged her to open up about the battle on her ITV documentary. The actress underwent a tummy tuck, surgery to remove the loose skin from her thighs and the removal of excess skin on her arms.

Despite the tummy luck leaving scars behind, Lisa shared that it was worth it to get rid of the saggy skin.

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But in fact, that is not at all times potential. A house train bike is a very sensible planfor these with youngsters, since mother and father can preserve an ear out whereas nonetheless squeezing in time for themselves with out having to plan their regimes round childcare.

And in accordance to Rhian Stephenson, the CEO of cult indoor cycling studioPsycle, research have proven that highway cyclists who use stationary bikesfor shorter, excessivedepth interval coaching can considerably enhance efficiency on the highway with out having to put in hours and hours of labor.

Plus, this is a type oftrain which is just about accessible to anybody, no matter expertise and prowess. Its a great place to begin when you lack confidence. Its low skill pretty much anyone can use a staticbike regardless of coordination, which means you can train hard without having to worry too much about mastering technique. Its easierto progress at the start, and newer bikes can give you output readings like watts, distance, and calories,so you can easily track your workout.he says.

Stephenson agrees. Most people feel comfortable riding a bike so theres very little barrier to entry. One of the great things about indoor bikes is that you can have a class with a huge spectrum of capabilities all ridingtogether. As youre in control of your resistance, you can train with anyone and work at your own pace.

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Personal finance writing is particularly off-putting, often littered with turgid terminology such as credit utilization rates and expense ratios. It plods through well-worn territory with uninspiring views (how to make the best use of your tax refund). It resorts to outright finance shaming (do you really need that latte?).

With her recent book Napkin Finance it was released before the coronavirus pandemic ravaged financial markets and caused massive job layoffs Tina Hay takes a decidedly more lively and lighthearted approach to this serious subject. A New York Times reviewer called it the best personal finance primer I have read in years.

It is indeed good, but Napkin Finance works as much because of its visuals as the words. Each browsable chapter is fronted by simple, whimsical sketches the kind someone might draw on a napkin during an endless Zoom meeting. The drawings make complicated subjects such as asset allocation, estate planning, and IPOs less imposing.

Theres also an element rarely found in the finance genre: humor. And could we ever use some of that now. IRAs and 401(k)s can make you rich enough that your grandchildren will want to stay in touch with you, Hay writes. And, When youre starting a start-up, youll sleep like a baby. Youll wake up every two hours and cry a lot.

Hay says she realized the need for a different approach when she was working on her MBA at Harvard Business School, from 2000 to 2002, dazed and confused by the dense language of money matters. She spoke from her home in Los Angeles.

With the spectacular collapse of the economy, many people are just trying to cope with the day-to-day. But should those with a retirement or savings portfolio be doing anything differently today than they were a few months ago?

What people should not be doing is trying to time the market by guessing when to buy or sell or taking action when the market is headed down. What you can do is focus on the factors under your control. This includes reviewing your portfolio and asset allocation and making sure your investments are diversified to enable you to weather the storm and remain invested for the subsequent recovery.

Tell me more about the idea behind the books format.

I use images and sketches to understand topics, as many people do. Visual learning has been used by da Vinci, Mozart, Freud, and many others to solve problems. Its more digestible, fun, and engaging than traditional financial content.

It sounds like Harvard Business School came as a shock.

Id never taken a finance course or an economics class. I went in very intimidated, especially since I was sitting next to bankers and consultants. I found that visual learning and images were more comprehensible than anything else I was learning. Not just in money and finance, but in so many aspects of our lives, we feel overwhelmed when its just text.

Most people dont consider finances amusing, but you rely on humor to get your points across.

The power of comedy to help people relate to a topic; its worked in politics this is kind of like the Jon Stewart of that. Comedy can make everything more friendly and approachable.

A lot of this comes down to debt. Dave Ramsey (the radio show host whose 2003 book The Total Money Makeover serves as a roadmap for his many) preaches that the only acceptable debt is a home mortgage. Is that kind of tough-love approach realistic?

Im a big fan of Dave Ramsey. What hes done for so many people is amazing. But to say that you should avoid any kind of debt does not apply to every person. The general way to think about it is that good debt is anything that helps you increase your net worth. That can be your education, that can be investing in different assets. Bad debt is money borrowed to buy anything that loses value. Even a home equity loan can be looked at as good debt in some cases because usually the interest rates are lower than other types of debt. On the other hand, you have things like credit card debt and car loans.

Is borrowing money to buy stuff endemic to US consumers?

Americans now have more consumer debt (almost $14 trillion) than they did even at the peak of the [2008] financial crisis, which is so mind-blowing, but its not just an American issue. Taking on too much credit card debt and not being able to pay it back can negatively affect your financial well-being in so many ways. Most people approach debt without a plan and whats really important is to take small steps. to manage it like starting with your smaller balances and tackling those first.

Its easier than ever to spend. Alexa tells me its time to reorder dog treats and all I have to do is say yes. There used to be more of a connection to spending.

Right. You knew how much money you had in your wallet, for example. Its also a budgeting issue. Many people dont have a budget in place. Thats key to understanding how your moneys getting spent, and how you can save. Its understanding where your money is coming from, where its going, and balancing those two.

Lets talk about one of the worst investments: a new car. I see a lot of expensive SUVs in front of modest homes.

There is an auto loan crisis. There have been more delinquent car loans over the last 10 years or so. Its definitely not the best investment, or debt to carry. But for some reason, a lot of people are deciding to put money into cars they cant afford.

Whats the most common mistake people make with their finances?

One of the most important ones is not having an emergency fund. Forty percent of Americans couldnt pay an unexpected $400 expense. An emergency fund is really the basis of having financial security. Starting one can be automated like any other financial goal, and the key is to have three to six months of living expenses saved up.

Whats the dumbest thing youve done financially?

My biggest mistake was not investing earlier. Most women are not investing their money, or theyre passing [that job] along to someone else to help them out. If I had taken advantage of the opportunity to grow my money, I would have seen significant changes in my financial portfolio now. You can invest with a dollar a day. Its that simple, to get in the habit of saving.

Most of us dont talk openly about money.

It can be a source of shame for many people. You see a lot of families where parents have never talked about money with their kids. It is common to have secrecy, for people to hide their financial situation.

Does money really change everything?

It buys you peace of mind, and it can buy you access. It can be a virtuous cycle or a vicious cycle. People can grow their money or they can be stuck in student-loan debt early on and have that as a burden that they take with them throughout their career and their lifetime. It really impacts every aspect of your life, from your health to where you live and how you live, to how you spend your time. Having money means [being able to] give back through philanthropy. There are a lot of opportunities that money can buy.

This interview was edited for clarity and length.

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