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What were you weight loss goals at the beginning of the year? Have you met your weight loss goals? Are you moving in the right direction? Is it hard to stay on track?

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There are plenty of adverts and websites that promise to share secrets on how to suppress appetite, or which foods will keep hunger at bay. Protein drinks are frequently sold with the promise of meeting these expectations.

Foods are often developed with the aim of increasing satiety or satiation, but what exactly is meant by these terms? Appetite is our desire to eat. And while hunger is a cue from our body, appetite is a cue from our brain. Satiety and satiation are often used interchangeably in relation to appetite but actually have different meanings.

Satiation is the process that leads us to stop eating, whereas satiety is the feeling of fullness that persists after eating, potentially suppressing further energy intake until hunger returns. In simple terms, what makes us put down our knife and fork is satiation, and what keeps us from starting our next snack or meal is satiety.

Despite sophisticated mechanisms in the body to control food intake, people often still eat when they feel satiated or resist eating when hungry. There are many other factors that influence eating behaviour as well as the bodys satiety signals, such as portion size, tastiness and emotional state.

Worldwide, data reveals that around 42% of adults have tried to lose weight. In terms of New Years resolutions, 44% of Britons set weight loss as their goal for 2020. This inevitably opens the floodgates for fad dieting and the marketing of appetite-suppressing products.

Currently there is limited evidence to support the effect of satiating foods in obtaining a healthy body weight. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) does not consider a reduction in appetite to be a beneficial physiological effect in maintaining healthy weight and no health claims can be made or placed on food products with regards to appetite.

But many food and supplement brands still appear to advertise these benefits, regardless of health claim regulations particularly outside the EU. A prime example is the Flat Tummy Cos appetite-supressing lollipops which claim to contain Satiereal, a clinically proven safe active ingredient extracted from natural plants.

The product is marketed to maximise satiety but in terms of evidence, there is no robust science to support these claims. This is because there is insufficient evidence characterising appetite and weight, with most studies focusing on one or two days effects. But other claims can be made on foods such as high in fibre or high in protein. These credentials are recognised by consumers as contributing to satiety and can be used without the need for an appetite health claim.

Research from consumer surveys suggest that foods with enhanced satiety are bought not just for weight control but for managing hunger. One of the main reasons people stop dieting is because of hunger or being deprived of their favourite foods. Foods that suppress hunger may not cause people to lose weight but may help them adhere to their diet, which consequently will help them with weight loss.

A lot of focus goes into decreasing appetite, but appetite research is not only concerned with reducing food intake and making people feel fuller. In fact, often the opposite is true. For instance, many older people report having diminished appetite for a variety of reasons.

These may include physical factors such as slower emptying of food from the stomach, and social factors such as bereavement, depression or isolation. Reduced physical function (which can make food preparation difficult), sight, smell and taste impairments (which can make food less appetising), medication and dental problems can all influence appetite.

The elderly usually eat less than younger people. They experience fewer hunger pangs and satiation at meals is faster. Together these factors can result in a reduction in appetite and a reduced desire to buy and prepare food, which affects their nutritional health. In this group, foods that promote appetite and encourage increased food intake are required to prevent malnutrition.

Another challenge for older people is that the type of foods they require need to be good sources of protein. Protein is considered to be the most satiating nutrient, but it can increase mouth drying and, if it is meat-based, may require longer chewing, which makes it difficult to consume. Much is still unknown about appetite responses in older people, and more research is needed to explore how appetite can be increased in this population.

At present, there is convincing evidence for the short-term satiating effects of some foods and nutrients, but much less evidence on the longer-term impact of these foods on weight control. More studies specifically designed to demonstrate a causal link, if any, between appetite and weight control are needed. Research which focuses on helping those who have reduced appetite is also crucial, given our growing ageing population and risks associated with malnutrition.

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Kelly Brook is known for her talents as a model, actress and television host. Fans of the TV star might have noticed her new slim frame in recent months. What has she said about weight loss?

She explained she followed a SlimFast diet programme to drop one stone in two months.

The actress has since reportedly lost another seven pounds bringing her total weight loss to 1st 7lb.

Speaking to OK! Magazine earlier this year, Kelly revealed she also slimmed down by three dress sizes.

She told the publication: "Its about encouraging women to be the best versions of themselves and not be ashamed of it. Diet shouldnt be an anti-feminist, dirty word.

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Ive gone from a size 16 to embarking on this SlimFast journey with the Vitality campaign and getting to a size 10 to 12, which for me is a dream.

She used social media to document her progress and would regularly post on Instagram when slimming.

In a sponsored partnership Instagram post last year, she wrote: "Not only were the @SlimFastUK weight loss capsules great for helping me get back on track, but they fit so well into my every day too!

I take three capsules and drink a large glass of water with each, before having my healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner. Discover your #IWillPower today!

Speaking to OK!, Kelly explained she had been slim but unhappy in the past and was now focused on looking after her body.

She said: In 2007 I was so skinny and I dont even remember it. Id lost my dad, I was doing Strictly, Id moved house, Id broken up with my fianc and Id moved back from America.

There was so much upheaval and that took a toll on my body. I wasnt happy. Ive had some amazing experiences and some awful ones and the bad ones make you more empathetic.

As well as following the diet plan, the model has credited regular exercise for her new look.

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Youd be lucky to have my Aunt Margaret as a friend on Facebook. Whyyou ask? Honestly, shes the best thing on social media. Most recently, she brought this timely question to our attention: Do you think most people will gain more weight or lose weight in the next 3 months?

Aunt Margaret, it is a valid question. The pandemic 15 you all know is a thing, like The freshmen 15meaning the pounds youll gain during your quarantine.

Are you a stress eater? Not allowed to leave the house? Sounds like you could use a diet right now. Isnt it true that high stress and elevated cortisol levels can lead to bad health stuff, even weight gain? Rather than prohibiting certain foods or food groups, let me suggest a portion-control method that Im pretty sure is unprecedented.

Like stacking Jenga blocks, balancing foods upon a grapefruit is a challenge youll be determined to win.

The balance on a grapefruit method.

Growing up, my mom was almost always on a diet, she was a Weight Watchers lecturer, and participated in most fad diets or ate those foods which promised weight loss. As a kid, it was hard and weird to me, as I never thought of her as overweight, she just said she was. But those fears of gaining weight were inherited and have followed me my whole life, as they have many of us.

So, while Im all for a healthy weight and lifestyle choices, I decided to veer off the diet pathway a bit, be a little kinder to myself and not so extreme about that right now. As a should I eat determiner, I chose to balance the food I wished to consume on a grapefruit, inspired by The Grapefruit Diet which was a real trend at some point (my mom ate quite a lot of them). Like stacking Jenga blocks, balancing foods upon a grapefruit is a challenge youll be determined to win. For example, I wanted that gluten-free apple pie so badly, I ended up sticking it on with tape. All is fair with this method, make your own rules, and most importantly enjoy what you choose to eat.

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Its been medically proven that exercise can lift your spirits. Doctors and fitness experts have said exercising, even just a small amount a day, can make an improvement in your mood.

Andrea Marcellus is a fitness expert, and author of the book The Way In: 5 Winning Strategies to Lose Weight, Get Strong and Lift Your Life. Shes sharing a few exercises you can do at home between commercials or binging episodes of Tiger King. Marcellus says her methods are perfect for people looking to get moving while practicing physical distancing.

You can actually achieve the greatest fitness level of your life without going to a gym and without cutting out the foods you love.

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She has created an app called And/Life that works in tandem with her book and has been uploading workouts to it every day. It also features fitness classes, food strategy and goal setting options. She says anyone can achieve a healthier lifestyle in as little as 4 minutes at a time, 3 times a day.

Everybody can do 4 minutes. And you check that off, even that checking it off can release dopamine, Marcellus says. So we counteract the stress hormones.

Watch the video above to see the quick and easy exercises she recommends whether youre working at home or taking a TV break.

You can learn more about Andrea Marcellus on her website, andreamarcellus.com.

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As Finnick Odair said before his untimely reptilian demise in The Hunger Games, It takes 10 times longer to put yourself back together than it does to fall apart. While deadly giant lizards may not be peering over your shoulder as you navigate the dieting process, trying to lose weight once it is gained can still feel like your own personal dystopia.

Over the years, a plethora of diet plans have promised to help anyone trying to lose weight, gain muscle mass, or just stay healthy, but most achieved a limited level of success, had no plan for long term sustainability, and/or advocated behavior that ran contrary to any kind of common sense. Fletcherism in the early 1900s encouraged followers to chew their food until it was completely liquefied before swallowing. It cut back on dinner conversation and failed to produce any lasting results. The pray your weight away approach popular in the 1950s was equally ineffectual, as was the grapefruit diet; and, the once-popular cookie diet did lead to some weight loss, but it produced some embarrassing side effects that made even eating cookies seem less than desirable. The sleeping beauty diet might have seemed like a dream come true, but since it advocated the use of sedatives to avoid overeating it was, in fact, extremely dangerous and ultimately deemed a form of extreme eating disorder.

Subway sandwiches, cabbage soup, baby food, apple cider vinegar, liquid diets, only fruit, no fruit, no protein, only protein each scheme had its day of reckoning with the American weight-conscious public, but most either didnt produce results, were impossible to maintain, or, in the case of some pre-packaged food plans, were unreasonably expensive for most people to pursue.

Experts agree that what makes a good diet and what needs to be the cornerstone of any weight loss plan is first and foremost practicality. If too much work is involved in finding and preparing food or if the program completely excludes the possibility of enjoying a meal with others who arent scrounging the earth for the exact balance between ingredients or consuming products that only come in mail-ordered cellophane, it will not be a sustainable diet. Dieters should find a program that stays within the USDA dietary safety guidelines and wont threaten overall health by depriving the body of essential nutrients or, in the case of the sleeping beauty diet, keep the person under sedation. Ideally, sugar should be decreased significantly, sodium limited, fruits and vegetables emphasized, and sleeping pills should not be any part of the equation.

Protein is still a big part of current healthy eating habits, and dairy, especially the low-fat variety, seems to be making a comeback. Puffs, rather than chips, are the new go-to snack food, and cauliflower, dehydrated pea protein, and quinoa are replacing the traditional grain ingredients in many carb-heavy entrees. Below are the top 2020 diet plans, some of which incorporate many of these fashionable food trends and all of which promise both long-term results and sustainability.

Mediterranean Diet

Ranked No. 1 in health benefits, weight management, and ease of implementation by many diet experts, the Mediterranean diet emphasizes the consumption of plant-based rather than meat-based foods. It probably will not satisfy those seeking a quick fix for being overweight, but it may reduce the risk of heart-related illnesses, improve overall health, and, when followed consistently, result in some weight loss.

Named due to its reliance on foods typically eaten in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea, this diet focuses on healthy fats, such as those found in olive oil and fatty fish, vegetables, fruits, beans, and eggs. Herbs and spices replace a reliance on salt, whole grains are encouraged, and some dairy products may be eaten in moderation. While red meat is not completely forbidden, small lean portions consumed only occasionally are allowed. And adding to its high marks in both popularity and sustainability, red wine is on the yes, you may in moderation list.

Flexitarian Diet

This diet is similar to a vegan or vegetarian diet but with much more flexibility, thus the name. The goal is to add more plant-based foods without taking any choices completely off the table. The founders encourage a three-four-five approach to eating: 300 calorie breakfast, 400 calorie lunch, and 500 calorie dinner, plus two 150 calorie snacks. Depending on body size and activity level, these numbers can be changed because, again, its flexible. And while non-meat proteins, such as beans and eggs, as well as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains are the primary foods consumed, the occasional red meat entry or sweet dessert is permitted.

Flexitarian enthusiasts claim that it is an easier and thus more sustainable diet method than other stricter plans that allow for no compromise. At the same time, it still yields a slow yet steady rate of weight loss while simultaneously lowering the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Because of its lack of absolute constrictions, the number of flexitarian recipes that fit into the guidelines are endless; however, if you are not a huge fan of fruits and vegetables or dont enjoy preparing many of your own meals, this might not be for you.

DASH Diet

Promoted by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, this Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension is one of the top diet plans for 2020. Once again, the emphasis is on plant-based foods, but DASH also strictly regulates sodium intake, starting with a beginning daily allowance of 2,300 milligrams that is ultimately streamlined to 1,500 milligrams of sodium a day. Full-fat dairy products, red meat, and sugar-sweetened desserts and beverages are discouraged, promoting instead the consumption of lean proteins, low-fat dairy, vegetables, and whole grains.

The primary goal of the DASH diet is to stop or prevent high blood pressure, but if followed long term, it may also lead to weight loss and better overall health. Followers do have to be responsible for much of their own cooking to keep the salt at bay, so if spending time in the kitchen is not an enjoyable experience, long-term sustainability may not be achievable.

Whole30 Diet

While the flexitarian diet naturally promotes flexibility and the Mediterranean and even the more rigorous DASH diets allow for a little give and take now and then, the Whole30 does not, especially during those first 30 days.

An offshoot of the popular Paleo diet, which allows only clean unprocessed foods, the Whole30 diet starts with a 30-day strip down of everything participants put in their mouths. The rules are unyielding: the first 30 days prohibit the consumption of any processed foods, alcohol, dairy, sugar, grains, and legumes. No cheat days, no nibbling contraband, and no special occasion sipping are allowed. The goal is to eliminate unhealthy food cravings and to reset hormonal, digestive, and immune systems.

On day 31, some forbidden foods may slowly be reintroduced into the diet one item at a time, allowing the participant to assess his or her bodys reaction to the newly allowed food. If no ill effects occur, then that food may stay on the only occasionally list, but if the reintroduction produces any sort of negative symptom, physical or emotional, then it needs to be eliminated completely.

Participants do tend to lose weight quickly during those first 30 days, but some individuals may have difficulty committing to that level of minimalist eating, which is even harder to follow long term, even after the 30-day commitment is completed.

Keto Diet

Any diet that advocates eating chocolate, albeit the extremely high in cacao and low in sugar version, is going to be popular. Designed to help followers lose weight through the elimination of body fat, Keto followers ironically consume mostly foods that are very high in fat. Proponents of this extreme rendition of a low-carb diet argue that eating mostly fat will cause the body to start burning body fat rather than carbs, and they suggest a daily food intake breakdown of 70 percent fat, 20 percent protein, and 10 percent carbs or sugar. The goal is to enter a state of ketosis, in which stored body fat is broken down and fat, rather than sugar, becomes the primary energy source.

While Keto followers will lose weight quickly, the strict limit on carbs may be too stringent for some to use as a long-term approach to dieting, and it could have negative health effects as well.

Intermittent Fasting

Unlike other diets, no foods are forbidden and calories are generally not counted during mealtimes, although healthy, low-fat foods are encouraged. Instead of sticking to strict, unyielding guidelines to what they eat, proponents of intermittent fasting pay attention to when they eat. The most popular method is the 16/8 plan: followers eat only during an eight-hour period, perhaps 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and then abstain from all food and beverages, with the exception of water, for the remaining 16 hours. Other versions of this diet plan include the 5:2 method, in which food is eaten normally for five days in a week, but severely (500 calories or less) limited the remaining two days a week; or the Eat-Stop-Eat method, in which nothing at all is eaten one or two days a week, but a normal, healthy diet is encouraged at all other times.

The goal for fasting plans is similar to the Keto diet: encourage the body to use fat, rather than sugar, for energy. In addition to losing weight, intermittent fasting followers also claim to have a more positive relationship with food, making healthier choices when eating is permitted.

A couple of possible red flags come with intermittent fasting. Some experts suggest that there is a risk, especially during exercise, of burning both body fat, which is good, and muscle mass, which is not. Another concern is that fasting may eventually lead to a slowdown in body metabolism. On the positive side, while changing patterns of eating may be difficult initially, the diet has very few constraints. And since the actual dieting, i.e. fasting, time is limited to certain periods of the day or week, normal interaction with non-dieters is much easier to maintain.

Like the diet crazes of yesteryears, time will tell whether these popular programs will help lead weight conscious followers to positive results and long-lasting health benefits. But if we learned nothing else from The Hunger Games, we know that hope is stronger than fear and that to succeed at anything you need to be your own victor.

May the dieting odds be ever in your favor!

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Intermittent fasting is a popular diet that is followed by a large population and advocated by celebrities as well. It involves not eating for particular periods in the day and is considered to be effective for weight loss. It helps you consume lesser number of calories. The three types of intermittent fasting that are followed by people are, alternate day fasting, whole-day fasting or time restricted fasting. The 16:8 format of time-restricted fasting is the most famous with people starting the diet. However, it's possible that even after giving it your all, you might not be losing weight. If this is the case, you might be making one of these three mistakes.Youre consuming too many calories To determine the success of your intermittent fasting schedule its important to monitor the number of calories you consume. It is helpful to keep a log and keep a check on the number of calories you consume. It is good to know how many calories your body requires to reach the desired weight. Once you have determined the number of calories you are allowed to eat, you need to keep a strict tab on the kind of food you eat. If you end up consuming a lot of calories during the time you are not fasting, the diet will have no actual effect on your body weight.You are underestimating proportionsIf you have been able to keep your calorie intake under check and still struggling to lose the amount of weight you wished you would, the next step is to check your portion sizes. You often miscalculate how much you are actually eating, which amounts to more calories for the day. You have to be extra careful with calorie-rich foods like cheese. Thus, it is important that you calculate and monitor your food habits very closely.Youre not eating enoughYour body gets used to whatever you throw at it. If you are experiencing a plateau in your weight loss graph, then it may be because you are not eating sufficient calories. Your body will learn to function on the number of calories you provide it with. Therefore, you should reduce your calorie intake slowly and aim for only moderate weight loss. Moreover, you should only cut enough calories to lose half-a-kilogram a week.

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'The Biggest Loser' documents the weight-loss journey of twelve brave people who have decided to make some changes in their life and adopt a healthy lifestyle. After a hiatus of nearly two years, the show returned but made some major changes to its controversial show format. While the previous seasons placed emphasis only on weight-loss with little to no-aftercare provided for the contestants following the show's end, the reboot version shifted its focus from weight-loss to overall wellbeing. This meant that the contestants had access to nutritionists, dietitians and support groups to help them on their journey to achieve a healthier life. The icing on the cake was the fact that these resources weren't restricted to just during their time on the show, but also after their elimination and are provided free of cost for a year.

We saw a live demonstration of how these little measures go a long way in ensuring that the contestants who came on the show remain healthy irrespective of whether they are on the show or not. The eliminated contestants were given an opportunity to compete for an at-home challenge of working out at their home and continuing to lose weight, and the winner of this challenge would be rewarded with a prize money of $25k. When we saw these previously eliminated contestants walk into the room and flaunt their post-weight-loss bodies, it was extremely hard to believe that these were the same people we saw in the pilot episode. Each of them exuded confidence and seemed genuinely happy with themselves. One common thing which all the contestants revealed was how the show encouraged them to take care of themselves and prioritize themselves first. While we can go on and on writing about how heartening it was to see these strong individuals own their bodies and be happy with it, we think their before-after pictures might do a lot more justice. Here are the pictures of the contestants from 'The Biggest Loser', from before they came on the show, and after they left the show.

Robert Richardson III

Robert was eliminated within the first week, but he didn't let that get to him. He continued training and working on himself, and returned back for the final weigh-in 48 pounds lighter!

PhiXavier Holmes

Phi had quite some emotional baggage weighing her down, which the show helped her identify. As soon as she got eliminated in the second week, Phi was ready to turn a new leaf in her life. She reached out for help and got herself a dietitian, personal trainer, and even a therapist to help her get her life in order. After seeing her in the final episode, we have to admit that she does look like a different person, and we couldn't be happier for her. She also managed to lose 17 pounds!

Domenico Brugellis

Dom's elimination from the show left his trainer Erica Lugo questioning her training skills. Turns out she had nothing to worry about, for Dom continued working to get healthy and kept exercising and eating clean despite not being on the show anymore. This New Yorker came on the show weighing 323 pounds, and lost a total of 50 pounds when we saw him last during the final weigh-in.

Delores Tomorrow

Delores who works with at-risk teenage girls of color, came on the show hoping to set an example for the girls, and boy did she. She was initially very upset after getting eliminated from the show, but she soon bounced back and made some small but significant changes in her life, which ensured that she didn't go off-track from achieving her goal of getting healthy and fit. Delores lost a total of 36 pounds since coming on the show.

Katarina Bouton

Katarina or Kat as she is lovingly called by her fellow contestants was one of the youngest members of the show. She got eliminated despite working really hard. To say that things weren't easy for this Florida native when she got back home would be an understatement. After enduring a breakup, Kat was more determined than ever to get fit and healthy and live her life to the fullest. With 64 pounds lighter, we sure think she is living her best life.

Megan Hoffman

Megan continued working hard and eating lean even after her elimination, and that reflected when during the final weigh-in it was revealed that she lost a whopping 83 pounds since appearing on the show. Needless to say, she bagged the at-home prize of $25K.

Kim Davis

Although she was the oldest among the lot, she never let that come in the way of her dream to achieve a healthy life. She took quite a lot from the show, after her stint on the show, Kim made some huge changes in her life, which all turned her into a more beautiful and confident woman. She filed for a divorce from her husband, got her own place, and is focused on taking care of herself. Losing 38 pounds is just the tip of the ice-berg for this strong woman.

Kristi McCart

Although Kristi just had her baby, she made the difficult decision of coming on the show to ensure that she is healthy enough to have another child. Kristi never wavered from her goal and trained diligently to achieve it. So it came as no surprise when it was revealed that she lost 73 pounds.

Teri Agular

For Teri her journey from being a beauty pageant winnerto finding herself on 'The Biggest Loser' was nothing short of a roller-coaster ride. Even on the show, Teri became an inspiration to may when she displayed her resilience by continuing to train despite her leg injury. Now that she is 70 pounds lighter, Teri reveals that she is slowly getting back to enjoying her little swimming sessions.

Kyle Yeo

Kyle not only learned how to get healthy but also to be himself and love himself on the show. Kyle's beautiful bond with his father left fans in tears, after watching the father-son work out together and be there for each other at every step of the way. He lost 86 pounds since being on the show.

Micah Collum

Micah may not have won the competition but he certainly won several fans on the show. His tough childhood made him turn to food for solace. Micah was ready to put his rough past behind him and start a new chapter, which brought him to the show. He lost 99 pounds since being on the show.

Jim DiBattista

Yes, that's the same person! Jim's transformation on the show is nothing short of magic. He came on the show hoping to get healthier so that he can be there for his wife and children. His determination clubbed with hard work helped him lose an impressive 144 pounds, making him the winner of the show. Alongside the title, he won a prize money of $100k and a vacation to Universal Studios.

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Prepare this drink with cumin seeds and ginger for effective weight loss

Several weight loss drinks have gained attention in the past years. From green tea to fenugreek water several drinks enhance the weight loss process. To lose weight you need to burn more calories than you consume. Some foods and drink can enhance the weight loss process in some way or the other. Similarly, a powerful combination of cumin and ginger can be prepared for effective weight loss. Jeera water is a famous weight loss drink. You can combine it with ginger to prepare an effective weight loss drink.

Cumin seeds have properties that can help in weight loss. These seeds also contain anti-inflammatory properties. Cumin seeds can also help you reduce bloating, acidity and other digestive issues. Cumin seeds support the overall weight loss process.

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Ginger is also a common ingredient present in every Indian kitchen. It is also helpful in fighting digestive issues. Metabolism is also an important factor that affects your weight loss process. Better metabolism results in better weight loss. Adding ginger to your diet will improve your metabolism.

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To prepare this drink take around two glasses of water. Add one tablespoon of cumin seeds and few slices of fresh ginger. Bring this to boil and reduce it to half. Strain and drink this when lukewarm. You can also add some lemon to this drink to taste.

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This drink can boost the weight loss process but for effective results you should also consume restricted calories. Adding more physical exercise to your routine will burn calories and give you desired results.

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BAGSVRD, Denmark, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Novo Nordisk today announced that the New England Journal of Medicine published results of a phase 3 trial evaluating the investigational use of Saxenda (liraglutide 3.0 mg) in adolescents (aged 12<18) with obesity.1 The study was accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San Francisco, US, and will be published in a supplemental issue of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.2 Saxenda is currently indicated for chronic weight management in adults with a BMI 30 kg/m2, or 27 kg/m2with one or more weight-related comorbidities, as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.3,4

The trial was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Saxenda in this population and achieved its primary endpoint demonstrating that Saxenda, compared with placebo, was superior in reducing Body Mass Index (BMI) standard deviation score (SDS) at 56 weeks with a -0.22 estimated treatment difference (ETD).1,2BMI-SDS is a measure of relative weight status adjusted for age and gender in children and adolescents.2,5The study was a post-marketing requirement of the FDA6 and the EMA in agreement with Paediatric Investigation Plan (PIP),7,8both of which aim to ensure treatments are safe and effective for children and adolescents.

Over the last 20 years, the global prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents has doubled from 1 in 10 to 1 in 5.9However, current treatment options for this population are limited, highlighting a considerable and growing need for additional strategies.10

"Most adolescents with obesity are likely to have obesity as adults and are at increased risk for developing other weight-related diseases, which is why it's so important to address weight care and support early on," said Dr Aaron Kelly, Professor of Pediatrics andCo-Director of the Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine at the University of Minnesota. "Today, treatment options beyond behavioural counselling are limited for adolescents with obesity. Anti-obesity medications could provide a key option as part of a personalised, complete care plan to help them lose weight and keep it off."

In the trial, following 56 weeks of treatment, there was a difference in change in BMI (kg/m2) with adolescents in the Saxenda arm achieving a 4.29% reduction in BMI, compared to a 0.35% increase with placebo. In addition, 43.3% of adolescents treated with Saxenda had a 5%, or more, reduction in BMI at week 56 (compared to 18.7% on placebo) and 26.1% had a 10%, or more, reduction (compared to 8.1% with placebo).1,2

"We are encouraged by these results and the progress made to provide a treatment option for healthcare professionals caring for adolescents living with obesity," said Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen, executive vice president and chief science officer of Novo Nordisk. "It's vital that families affected by obesity have the tools and resources needed to address this health issue. These data add to the extensive evidence for the clinical use and value of Saxenda and support Novo Nordisk's commitment to improving the lives of people with obesity."

There were no new safety signals identified, and no severe hypoglycaemias were reported, and adverse events were similar to those observed in adults. During the 56-week treatment period, 64.8% of adolescents on Saxenda reported gastrointestinal adverse events, compared to 36.5% of those receiving placebo. Three adolescents on Saxenda reported serious adverse events, versus five in the placebo group. A greater number of adolescents discontinued treatment due to adverse events with Saxenda (10.4%) compared to placebo (0%), primarily related to gastrointestinal side effects.1,2

About the phase 3 trial (NCT02918279)

The trial was a phase 3a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial investigating the effect of Saxenda (liraglutide) injection 3.0 mg compared to placebo for weight management in 251 adolescents living with obesity as an adjunct to lifestyle therapy, defined as counselling in healthy nutrition and physical activity for weight loss. The trial included a 12-week run-in of lifestyle therapy, a 56-week treatment period (including dose escalation of 4 to 8 weeks) on Saxenda or placebo and a 26-week follow-up period without Saxenda or placebo. All participants received lifestyle therapy beginning with the run-in period and during the 56-week treatment period and 26-week follow-up period.1,2

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In the trial, the primary endpoint was change from baseline inBMI-SDS at week 56. BMI is a calculation of weight (kg) divided by the square of height in metres. BMI-SDS is a measure of relative BMI status that accounts for age and gender.2,5

About Saxenda

Saxenda (liraglutide 3.0 mg) is a once-daily glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogue with 97% similarity to naturally occurring human GLP-1,4,11a hormone that is released in response to food intake.12 Like human GLP-1, Saxenda regulates appetite by increasing feelings of fullness and satiety, while lowering feelings of hunger, thereby leading to reduced food intake.4,11,13As with other GLP-1 analogues, Saxenda stimulates insulin secretion and lowers glucagon secretion in a glucose-dependent manner.4,13 Saxenda for use in adults with obesity was evaluated in the SCALE (Satiety and Clinical Adiposity Liraglutide Evidence) clinical trial programme. Since launch in 2015, more than 1.5 million patients have been treated with Saxendaglobally.6

Saxenda is currently indicated for chronic weight management in adults with a BMI 30 kg/m2, or 27 kg/m2with one or more weight-related comorbidities, as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.3,4

About adolescent obesity

Obesity is a chronic disease that is influenced by multiple aspects, including physiological, psychological, genetic, environmental and socioeconomic factors.14 80% of adolescentswho live with obesity are likely to have obesity as an adult.15Adolescents with obesity are also more likely to develop weight-related diseases, like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, at a younger age.16Just like other chronic diseases, obesity requires long-term management.17-20The global increase in the prevalence of obesity is a public health issue that has severe cost implications to healthcare systems.21,22Globally over 100 million children and adolescents have obesity.23

About Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 42,700 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. For more information, visit novonordisk.com, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube.

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