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The aftereffects of West Virginias 2018 elk stockings have reared their ugly heads.

Almost one-third of the 46 elk cows and calves imported from Arizona died of brainworm in 2019, said Randy Kelley, elk project leader for the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.

Kelley believes the U.S. Department of Agricultures insistence on keeping the elk penned up for 120 days, and then requiring an additional disease test, so weakened the animals physically that they were unable to survive.

If we had been able to release those elk promptly, and without having to recapture each one of them individually for re-testing, I think a lot more of them would have survived, Kelley said.

In 2016, when West Virginia imported its first batch of 24 elk from the Land Between the Lakes Elk and Bison Prairie in western Kentucky, the animals were captured, tested for diseases, and kept in Kentucky for 30 days before being shipped to the Tomblin Wildlife Management Area in Logan County for release.

But in 2018, when West Virginia obtained 60 elk from the state of Arizona, USDA officials insisted on a much more stringent handling protocol. The elk 50 cows and 10 bulls were tested and held for 30 days in Arizona, then were held an additional 90 days in West Virginia. Four of the cows died during that period, from injury or from stress.

We poured the feed and water into those elk, but the extra quarantine period lasted into June, Kelley said. Despite our efforts, those animals lost weight. And then, just before we released them, we had to capture them again for that second disease test. They were badly stressed when we finally released them.

The Arizona elk were set free just three months before the mating season began.

Between the extended quarantine and the stresses of the mating season, those animals were in poor condition headed into the winter, Kelley said. But then spring popped around, and thats when they should have had the opportunity to put on a lot of weight.

Indeed, the elk gorged themselves on West Virginias abundant greenery. But when they did, some of them accidentally ingested brainworms.

Brainworms are common in West Virginias white-tailed deer. The parasites dont appear to affect whitetails, but they can be deadly to other antlered animals, particularly elk and moose.

Kelley said elk dont get brainworms directly from deer; instead, they get them from snails or slugs.

The deer excrete brainworm eggs, and the eggs get ingested by snails and slugs, he explained. When elk graze on grass, they pick up the snails by accident. The worms work their way out of the elks rumens, get into the bloodstream and end up in the brain.

Once there, the brainworms burrow through the elks brains, creating holes that cause the animal to lose control of eating and other bodily functions.

The animal ends up wasting away, Kelly said.

Had the Arizona elk been in better condition, or had the spring of 2019 not been as wet as it was, Kelley believes more of the animals would have survived.

The wet spring meant we had a lot more snails and slugs than usual, he said. And, unfortunately, the cows and calves we released in 2018 started the spring of 2019 with low body weights after their long quarantine. That made them a lot more susceptible to brainworm infestations.

DNR officials expected to lose what Kelley calls a few elk a year to the parasite.

Anywhere elk are present in the eastern United States Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania some of them die from brainworm, he said. However, the losses we incurred last year were far beyond what we expected.

In ordinary elk populations, natural reproduction tends to compensate for brainworm-related losses. Kelley said West Virginias overstressed cows were unable to do that.

For us, overcoming losses is hard because we have so few elk on the ground, he added.

Headed into last spring, Kelley estimated the size of the states nascent elk herd at 85 to 95 animals. After the losses, he dropped the estimate into the 75-80 range.

That number should be over 100 by now, he said. If not for the [USDA], it would be.

Kelley said DNR officials are working to obtain more elk, but a recent recommendation by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies is stalling the effort.

Last year, they recommended against transporting cervids across state lines, he explained. A lot of state agencies have taken that recommendation to heart. Until something changes, were pretty much on hold.

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Turmeric has long been touted as a superfood, due to its compound curcumin that is known to have health-promoting properties. Turmeric is used in dried or fresh form in cooking, cosmetics and traditional medicines. It has numerous bioactive compounds that endow several medicinal benefits to this spice. Other compounds that are present in turmeric are volatile oils, potassium, omega-3 fatty acids, linolenic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, fibres, and more. Not only does turmeric help in keeping your body healthy, but it also helps in losing weight.A cupful of turmeric tea is the answer to your weight-loss woes. Read ahead to know more-

Inflammation is directly associated with obesity or excessive fat deposition in the body. Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory spice item that helps reduce inflammation and associated oxidative stress. Thus, turmeric is useful in losing weight.

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Metabolic syndrome is another prevalent risk factor linked to obesity. Fat accumulation around the abdomen causes metabolic changes that cause metabolic syndrome. Turmeric helps reduce the risk of cholesterol, triglyceride levels and blood sugar levels that act against the condition.

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Regular consumption of turmeric tea helps increase the bile production present in the stomach. It is a digestive juice that helps in emulsifying fat and its metabolism. This process makes this spice a great way to lose weight.

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Turmeric tea helps regulate sugar levels and prevent insulin resistance. As a result, excess fat is not retained in your body. Therefore, the drink helps you loose weight.

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A good digestive system is the key to lose weight. Turmeric tea helps relieve stomach disorders like gas, bloating. It further improves bowel movements that help you lose weight.

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So youve embarked on a diet and exercise routine with the goal of losing some weight, and its going well. Youre doing everything as you should, and the kilos are coming off. But then you hit a week where the time to exercise suddenly disappears due to other commitments.

What do you do?

Well, answer number one is to scale down your exercise to a more manageable time-frame. If you were spending 2 hours in the gym, maybe just do a 30 minute circuit instead. Youll still get benefits from that.

Just do as much as you can in the amount of time that you have. What if its only 5 minutes? Then do a tabata (Google it) of squats or pushups. Again, youll be pooped in no time.

But what if you really cant do ANY exercise at all?

If your goal is to lose weight, then your diet is what REALLY matters.

Exercise is important for building and maintaining strength, toning, and burning a few extra calories, but it is not the thing thats going to make you lose the most weight.

So if you cant make the gym this week, thats okay. Just dont let your diet slip, too. Stay on track with the diet and get back to training as soon as you can. Thats all there is to it.

Take a look at the articles below for more information on the little things that make a big difference to your weight-loss goals:

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Bhumi Pednekar is known for her simple yet powerful performances in all her films till now. Starting from her first film Dum Laga Ke Haisha, the actor has never ceased to amaze her audiences with her choice of films and effortless acting. Bhumi has always been a game for transforming herself according to the requirement of the character in any film.

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As per agency reports, the actor only follows one simple rule to keep up her fit and fabulous appearance onscreen. Bhumi Pednekar revealed that she has never consulted any dietician or nutritionist for her weight issue and believes that the masterstroke for losing weight is "eating homemade food". The actor, who had to gain a lot of kilos for her debut film, said that she has always relied on her mother and the food cooked at home to lose weight.

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Bhumi added that she avoids refined sugar and controls her carbohydrate intake by herself and has never consulted a dietician to guide her about food. She also revealed that she loves cooking and has never deprived herself of eating ghee or butter. Another thumb rule that the actor adheres to is the intake of fatty foods only in moderation.

The actor had left her fans astounded with her weight loss post the release of her debut film Dum Laga Ke Haisha, directed by Sharat Katariya, for which she won a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Bhumi hadsported a svelte and rather a fit frame in all her films after that.

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Bhumi was last seen in the Mudassar Aziz directorial Pati Patni Aur Woh opposite actors Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday. The actor will be seen next in Dharma Productions' upcoming horror film Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship along with Uri actor Vicky Kaushal. Bhumi will also have a special appearance in Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Hitesh Kewalya film Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan. Both films are scheduled to release on February 21, 2020.

The actor has recently started filming for her next film Durgavati, the horror-thriller film in which she will be playing the titularrole of an IAS officer. She will also feature in Karan Johar's period drama film Takht along with an ensemble cast.

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Slimmer Sam Currie pulled on her hiking boots and walked her way thin shedding a whopping four stone and clocking up more miles in a year than a John OGroats to Lands End round trip.

Mum of one Sam (48), a civil servant from Penicuik, combined healthy eating with an increased exercise regime after hitting 16st and joining Slimming World in January 2018.

She wasnt happy in her size 18 clothes, but reckons she was kidding herself she was still fit and healthy because she was a regular gym goer.

Its only now, after shedding the extra pounds and dropping down to 12st and a size 12-14, that she sees how unhealthy her old lifestyle had really been.

Its in stark contrast to her routine now, which sees her easily walk an average of 40 miles a week 2000 miles in total in 2019.

She said: I thought that because I was going to the gym four times a week that I could eat and drink what I liked, but I was very wrong.

I ate lots of takeaways, and I enjoyed beer and wine whenever I wanted. And in between those gym visits, I didnt do much else to be active.

I only joined Slimming World because my sister-in-law was a newly-qualified consultant and I wanted to give her moral support.

When I stepped on the scales though, I got such a shock. I had no idea I was that heavy and burst into tears.

The tables had been turned. Id showed up to give my sister-in-law my support in her new job, but it was me who needed her support to get my weight under control once and for all.

Sam began to gain weight in her late teens. She was around 12st in 2001, aged 29, when she married husband Scott, now 47, a specialist plasterer.

While pregnant with son Lochlan, now 18, Sams weight soared to 15st 8lbs. She managed to lose around 4st with Slimming World, but she stopped attending her group and her weight rose as she yo-yo dieted on her own through her 30s and 40s.

Slimming Worlds recent Mind Your Language report looked at how using critical language around weight and body image can have a negative impact on self-esteem and can hinder attempts at weight loss, something Sam says she can relate to.

The report found that 60 per cent of British adults have struggled with their weight or body image and, of those, 74 per cent have used self-critical language when referring to their body image.

Sam said: Id convinced myself I was comfortable in my own skin before losing weight. I wasnt.

Id still refer to myself as chubby and talk about being bad if Id eaten something I shouldnt.

It wasnt until I got closer to my target weight that I realised I hadnt been comfortable in my own skin at all and that Id been so self-critical, so self-deprecating.

I had to change my mindset and Slimming World really helped me to do that.

My sister-in-law Caroline, also my consultant, pointed out the language I was using about myself and said that if I wouldnt dream of talking that way about someone else then I shouldnt talk about myself like that either.

Massive lifestyle changes also helped with Sams weight loss during her journey to losing four stone, with walking making the most difference.

Walking is her exercise of choice these days and as a trustee of the Tartan Army Childrens Charity she completed four 26-mile Kiltwalks for the fund last year.

After deciding to get rid of her car, she now walks at least 45 minutes per day and at least once a week she makes the nine-mile journey home from work on foot instead of taking the bus.

Sam added: I can now walk up Arthurs Seat and hold a conversation at the same time and thats a massive achievement for me.

I wasnt looking for a quick fix and I realised early on that you cant compare your weight loss journey to the person sitting next to you. Im 48 and menopausal Im not going to lose weight at the same rate as I did when I was in my 20s. But thats no reason to give up you can still do it. I feel 10 years younger and my energy levels are through the roof. If thats not a reason to smile then I dont know what is.

Sam also says menopausal symptoms including night sweats and hot flushes have greatly improved now shes leading a healthier lifestyle.

She said: I love that I can still enjoy foods like pasta and rice without having to weigh or measure it. Greatly reducing the amount of oil I cook with has been a revelation for me I only use low-calorie cooking spray now.

Most of all I love that the whole family eats what I do and they really enjoy it.

Slimming Worlds Mind Your Language report found that nearly three quarters of their members said their group made them feel as though they were not alone a sentiment that strikes a chord with Sam Currie.

She added: Attending my group every week is what keeps me going and motivates me to maintain this new healthy lifestyle.

Its like a second family. We all support each other and that support has been key in me achieving my goal.

Sam, whos 5ft 8ins, has completely transformed her eating habits.

Her days used to start with a bacon roll for breakfast, a cheese-laden baguette for lunch, and a calorific takeaway of a pizza or kebab washed down with a few beers for dinner along with crisps and sweets as snacks in between.

These days she prefers a breakfast of overnight oats with fresh fruit, a healthy lunch of leftover low-fat homemade spaghetti bolognaise, and a delicious dinner of home-made chicken and lentil curry to satisfy her love of Indian food.

Midweek drinking has been knocked on the head and Sam instead likes to have a few spirits with diet mixers at the weekend instead of beers.

It took 17 months for Sam to hit her target weight of 12st in June last year. Losing four stone through simple adjustments to her daily life in that time.

Medication she had taken for a decade for reflux was no longer needed after just one month following her new eating plan and her persistent insomnia faded too.

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I dont feel useless anymore. Ive got a purpose in life.

This time last year Daniels scales were telling him his weight stood at 24 stone.

Now, seven and a half stone lighter, the 27-year-old has seen his diabetes go into remission, he is cured from a sleeping disorder and his overall mental health has improved dramatically.

Looking back on what has been a pivotal year in his life, Daniel said: I feel losing weight has made me a better person. Ive learnt I can push myself more.

With the support Ive got, I feel that I can do anything. Previously Ive not felt that.

Its given me a massive confidence boost.

The simple thing of being able to go into a shop and buy jeans without going online and being able to wear a PNE shirt because I can fit into it now is amazing.

Daniel, who also has autism, had tried to lose weight a number of times before he finally struck gold and got his weight down to 16 and a half stone.

I knew I needed to change because Ive got a lot of health problems, he said. Im diabetic.

I struggle with a lot of pain in my hips, thats why I walk with a crutch.

Ive been told I have high cholesterol.

I had joined Slimming World a few times but I just put the weight back on. This time last year it was Christmas and I knew I needed to get going again.

I was trying to put it off until my birthday on January 18 but I had that many people say I needed to go (to Slimming World) I decided to bite the bullet and I went back on January 9.

This time Daniel decided he had to be really strict with himself over his diet and exercise regime so he followed the Slimming World plan to the letter.

Slowly Daniel built up his trips to the pool for his aqua aerobics sessions and in a massive boost to his confidence, he was also selected to stand as a Conservative councillor. He was successfully voted onto Preston City Council to represent Sharoe Green in May.

Daniel said: I was doing a lot of campaigning in May, getting out and about. I was also doing aqua aerobics once a week, slowly climbing to three or four times a week. I love the personal trainers, they are absolutely amazing.

Having the confidence to stand as local councillor and being selected as well has driven me.

My family has been amazing. I cant thank my mum Dawn and dad David enough. I have had a lot of support this year.

I have cured my sleep apnea by bringing my weight down. I used to have to wear a machine at night which looked like an oxygen mask. I was in that for quite a number of years. I dont need that machine anymore.

I always struggled sleeping and I couldnt just doze off like that. I was really low in energy and very fatigued so I was put on the machine to help me.

Now my energy levels are better because Ive lost the weight and Ive also managed to put my diabetes in remission.

Just by losing the weight I have managed to improve a lot of the conditions that Ive got.

I didnt expect it because Ive done Slimming World before and I always lost three or four stone then fell off the bandwagon again.

Even my mental health improved.

I still struggle with depression but my mental health has improved overall. I feel I have more to live for.

I dont feel useless anymore. Ive got a purpose in life.

Over the last year there have been a lot of highlights for Daniel but its not all been plain sailing either.

Daniel has a slipped upper femoral epiphysis which means he suffers quite a bit of pain in his hips and has to walk with a crutch.

He said: Although I lost all this weight Im still in a bit of pain. Im on a lot of medication to help the pain.

With my hips the swimming isnt a problem because it doesnt put any pressure on them.

I want to lose more weight in 2020. I am now 16 and a half stone. I started at 24 stone. Im aiming for 14 stone.

If I dont see things happening I get really downhearted. I like to lose weight the next day but thats not going to happen.

Ive been told I look younger, its been great.

People have been following my progress on Facebook. The amount of comments Ive got saying Dan you look so well.

I even did a charity sleep out even though Im disabled. It was my idea to do it as a Conservative group.

I think I was holding myself back by not losing weight. Last year was the first time I went abroad on my own as well. I went to Benidorm and rented a scooter, it was amazing.

This year I just want to build on what I did last year, level out and maintain what Im happy with.

I just want to make my mum and dad proud.

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POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry If You're Trying to Lose Weight, Stop Doing These 5 ThingsWhile some have tried pretty shocking techniques to lose weight, there are also some common, long-held techniques that seem like a good idea - and may even work at first - but are absolutely going to backfire and end up causing weight gain. If you're on a quest to a slimmer you, avoid doing these five things.

If you've heard that you shouldn't eat past 6, 7, or 8 p.m. in order to lose weight, that's just not true. Food eaten at night doesn't automatically get stored as fat, as previously believed. What time you stop eating has nothing to do with how much weight you'll gain or lose - it's the total calories you consume in a day that matters. If you are a late-night snacker, opt for healthier options that are easy to digest.

Whether it's all carbs, all gluten, all sugar, all baked goods, or all whatever, certified dietitian Leslie Langevin, MS, RD, CD, of Whole Health Nutrition believes this is not a life your pizza-ice-cream-pasta-loving self can sustain. After a period of forced deprivation, most people will just throw in the towel and devour an enormous plate of whatever they're living without, says Langevin. Or, if they are able to go through a period of elimination, once they go back to eating these foods, the weight they lost will slowly creep back on. When it comes to maintaining weight loss, moderation is key.

Going no fat or low fat was a huge trend back in the '90s, a fad that we are glad has mostly passed. Most low-fat foods are packed with sugar to add flavor, and as a result, they end up causing weight gain - especially belly fat. Also of importance is that we've since learned that eating healthy fats like avocado, olive oil, and nuts can actually help to increase metabolism and can burn away belly fat. Healthy fats also fill you up longer, so go ahead and add nuts to your smoothie, avocado to your soup, or roast your veggies in olive oil.

In order to lose weight, you need to create a calorie deficit. And while reducing the number of calories in your diet is one way to do this, skipping an entire meal is not the way to go. Starving the body can slow down its metabolism and lead to overeating later. And let's face it, if you're running on empty, you won't have the energy for a calorie-crushing workout later. Beyond adopting a healthier diet in general, the best way to reduce your calorie intake is to find ways to make healthy swaps in your favorite foods and also by choosing lower-calorie foods that are high in fiber, protein, or whole grains, which can better keep you full.

Working out is definitely part of the weight-loss equation, but if you think it means you can eat whatever you want, you're not going to be happy with the results. Keep in mind that a 30-minute run at a pace of six mph (10 minutes per mile) burns about 270 calories. In order to lose a pound a week, you need to burn or cut out 500 calories a day. So that means coupled with your 30-minute workout, you still need to cut out 220 calories from your diet, which most likely does not translate to eating everything in sight. Research actually proves that "abs are made in the kitchen," which means that what you eat - focusing on eating healthy portions throughout the day - can be even more important than how much you work out.

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Is your new year's resolution is to lose belly fat and get fit? Although there's no magic bullet, there are ways to burn belly fat (or 'lose weight' as we used to call it) that are tried, trusted and true. That doesn't make them easy or quick, and this is not about telling you how to get a six pack although we have plenty of articles on that topic. No, this is just a six pack of tips to getting a healthier life and feeling comfortable with the girth of your stomach.

We've got proven advice, a few cheeky shortcuts and key tips to lose belly fat quickly, healthily and sustainably. As we just said, there are no quick fixes here; we want you to develop habits that ensure you'll stay trim for good.Weve also got the lowdown on the best exercises to lose belly fat, and all the gear youll need to get started although, of course, the most important 'gear' is the bit between your ears.

There's no hard-and-fast rule for slim-down success: the best way to lose belly fat is the way that works around your lifestyle. If you follow an unsustainable plan, you won't last: it's as simple as that. In this article we lay out six principles that are applicable to everyone, whether you're a total beginner starting your weight-loss journey or a seasoned pro who fell off the wagon over Christmas.

These guiding lights will keep you on the straight and narrow, whether you've got time to hit the gym every day or a shift worker looking to manage your schedule. Dont try to take on more than you can reasonably fit into one day. And, despite the name of this feature, don't fixate on 'belly fat'. It's important to reduce visceral fat, which does tend to lurk around the belly area, but that is best achieved by trying to slim down and tune up overall.

Here are six strategies to help you start losing weight.

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The short answer to the question of how to lose belly fat is to burn more calories than you consume on a regular basis. In the fitness world, this is known as achieving a "calorie deficit".

If this sounds like a waking nightmare, there's a trick to it: what you need to do is ensure youre eating the correct kind of food to make sure you feel full and sated, even when consuming fewer calories than you're burning off. Certain foods are "empty calories" while others release energy slowly, keeping you fuller for longer.

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Intermittent fasting is becoming more and more popular. It involves significantly cutting calories or abstaining from food altogether for a portion of the day or week, and then cramming all your calories into a much shorter time window.

The best-known intermittent fasting plan is the 5:2 diet, where you eat as you normally would (although hopefully a bit healthier) for five days a week, then scoff no more than 600 calories two days a week.There are also variants of this diet where you consume almost no calories, two days per week. This is much more doable than it sounds, so long as you are in good general health, but it's not exactly fun.

However, for trainees who are serious but not that serious, there's the 16:8 diet. With this diet you have only 8 hours a day to fit all your meals in, but can only drink water (and maybe some black coffee, if you're feeling naughty) within a 16 hour fasting period outside of those 8 hours. Most choose to eat from 10am to 6pm, but as long as you stay within an eight hour window, you can start and finish at any time of the day. This isHugh Jackman's strategy, so if you have ever wanted to be in Wolverine shape

Why try fasting, though? Well, during the fasting period the body will run out of sugar to run on, and so will start eating up the bodys fat stores. The big negative is the adjustment period: if you're used to a big breakfast or an early dinner, a 16-hour fast feels tough at first, especially if you're exercising. You're going to get seriously cranky.

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Dead set on having chips? An air fryer can deliver a lot of the delicious taste with less of the not-quite-so-delicious oil

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If you eat fried food all the time, switching to an air fryer will definitely cause you to lose weight unless buying one causes you to start eating loads of chocolate because you've reduced your fat intake. No, it doesn't taste as delicious as proper fried food of course not but it turns out meals with a good fried/roasted taste, but with up to 80% lower fat content.

If you don't eat fried food all the time but like to treat yourself now and then, switching to an air fryer could still help with you to lose weight. Even with a solid balanced diet and a good workout ethic, there will come a time when your willpower will falter and you'll want to fall back on your old favourites, like fried chicken, fish, chips and all the other foods you love normally dripping with grease. If you schedule in cheat days and do this in a controlled way, it's good to know you're cooking these foods in a way that still helps you hit your goals.

Enter the air fryer. The best air fryers are revolutionary pieces of kit that use hot air combined with a teaspoon of oil (as opposed to the gallons of oil found in the deep-fat variety) to cook your crispy favourites. If kitchen space and budget is no object, you can cook a whole chicken in the Philips Airfryer XXL, but if you're after something a little more economical, Ninjas AF100UK Air Fryer is lightweight, compact and versatile, perfect for portion control. Check it out below.

Ninja AF100UK Air Fryer | was 119.00 | now 89.00 at AmazonFry food guilt-free using comparatively very little oil and a blast of hot air. If you're a junk food addict, it's one of the best ways to arrange your cheat days so that you're still having guilt-free food while fitting your macros, calorie count or diet of choice. The Ninja model is lightweight, compact and versatile, also capable of roasting, dehydrating and reheating food in addition to the air fry function.View Deal

This is just one way to have your (fried) cake and eat it too. Swapping high-calorie pints of ice cream to the low-calorie versions like Halo Top or Oppo, or switching out cholesterol-laden butter for a healthier olive spread, are other easy ways you can make relatively simple lifestyle choices and still keep weight off.

There are two main types of exercise: cardio training and weights, otherwise known as resistance training.Although cardio burns a lot of calories while you do it, weight training builds muscle which burns more than fat as you go about your day. The more muscle mass you have, the more calories you'll burn even when not working out.

Resistance training may seem scary if you're doing it for the first time, especially in the gym when the area's dominated by serious lifters, but you dont have to start adding big plates to the bar right now. There's plenty of ways to get started at home with smaller weights such as dumbbells, kettlebells and even medicine balls.

Were not going to list every single lifting exercise, so why not pick the body part you want to start toning up and check out some of our muscle-building how-tos. One you've done that, grab one of the best dumbbell sets on the market. They're not just for arms: you can use a dumbbell to work your core, shoulders, and even your legs with combination movements. Once you're comfortable in your own home, you can move on to more advanced equipment at the gym.

BodyPower 20 kg Cast Iron Spinlock Dumbbell set | was 59.99 | now 39.99 from Fitness SuperstoreYou just can't beat a good old pair of cast iron weights, and a testament to this is the fact they can be found under the beds of dads and granddads up and down the country. Get your own and they will last a lifetime and for all of their noisy, palm-chafing downsides, there is a kind of nostalgic loveliness to the spin collar set-up.View Deal

All of this aside, dont neglect cardio, as regular cardio workouts are important for fitness and stamina.

Electric Muscle Stimulation can help your muscles recover faster

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It may seem gimmicky when you unwrap your new six-pack vibrating belt, complete with a picture of Ronaldo on the box, but don't roll your eyes just yet. While you can't just sit there eating crisps and expect to get ripped, Electric Muscle Stimulators can help as part of a controlled dietary and exercise plan.

EMS can cause the muscles to contract, essentially tensing and untensing rapidly. During downtime post-workout, you can continue to encourage muscle growth with EMS, while the right bit of kit can also encourage faster recovery, allowing you to get back in the gym all the quicker. According to the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, EMS stimulates the muscle in the same way as a massage, prepping it for the next go-round.

It's not a bona fide shortcut to a six-pack, but it can speed up the muscle-building process with regular use.

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Our top choice is always SIXPAD as used by Cristiano Ronaldo, a man who takes great pride in his body. Perhaps a little too much pride, the unkind or jealous might say. Amazon also sells all manner of abs belts by brands we have never heard of, for about 20. Needless to say we dont recommend these.

PowerDot 2.0 - Smart Electric Muscle Stimulator | now 185 at AmazonAlternatively, the PowerDot 2.0 is a smartphone-controlled muscle stimulating monster.This neat muscle stimulator works from your phone, allowing you to control intensity, stimulation and goal. Reduce your recovery time and increase muscular performance, as the PowerDot working to support your gym schedule. This model has two stimulators, but you can scale up to four for 325View Deal

Planks are a tough abs workout and a great end-of-workout finisher

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As well doing both muscle-building and cardio exercises, if you want to lose belly fat its also important to switch up the pace of your workout.

Every time you workout, you should exercise using both steady state (working hard but not at max capacity, such as during brisk jog) and high intensity (going flat out, like sprinting) to torch your abdominal fat.

Steady state or aerobic exercises include cycling, running or uphill hiking.Its a crucial part of losing belly fat because it burns through your fat stores. However, it also uses your sugar stores for energy first, so you need to do steady-state for long enough to use up all that sugar before it eats into your fat reserves.

High intensity workouts use mainly sugar for fuel, so they don't hit the fat right away, but it does help in building muscle, which will help you torch fat even on days you're not exercising. Explosive weight lifting, sprinting and HIIT-friendly exercises like mountain climbers are all great high-intensity exercises.

A good fitness tracker will help you to gauge the intensity of your workout by monitoring your heart rate. For overall fitness trackers, check out the Fitbit Versa Lite above, but for a dedicated running watch, you can't beat the Garmin Forerunner 645, the best on the market right now.

Find out more about heart rate zone training

Garmin Forerunner 645 | now 276.93 at AmazonGarmin dominates the running/fitness watch category so totally, it's almost embarrassing for the competition. The most recent addition to their premium line, the Garmin 645, incorporates GPS and wrist heart-rate tracking, which is good for monitoring your resting and all-day rates. The 645 crunches a lot of data to suggest recovery times, make a decent stab at estimating your VO2 Max, tell you how optimal your training load and lots, lots more.View Deal

FitBit Aria 2 smart bathroom scale | was 119.95 | now 105.00 on AmazonThis clever scaletells you your weight, BMI and body fat percentage which is all a lot of people want. It then reports this to your Fitbit account, so you can monitor your weight trends and use it alongside your Fitbit wearable's daily calorie-burn estimates. Add MyFitnessPal or Fitbit's own dietary features and you can then sync your meal-plans, daily calories consumed and weight goals, if you want.View Deal

The most important thing to bear in mind is this: losing weight takes time. You'll have setbacks and slip-ups, but if you stay committed to your goal, you'll be fitter and healthier in 2020, building up great habits for many years ahead.

Need some help to get started? Check out all the latest deals on the kit you'll need to get fit in 2020.To start with, you'll need a killer playlist and a good set of workout headphones to listen to it on:

Beats By Dre Powerbeats Pro | now 219 on AmazonPowerbeats Pro are a 'game changer' for Beats; the quality of them is over and above anything the brand has produced before. Designed for workouts and running, the clever design of these true wireless buds means they stay still in your ears during even the most arduous physical jerks. Battery life is way better than most true wireless buds at 8-9 hours and they recharge incredibly fast.View Deal

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How to lose belly fat: 6 easy ways to burn fat and reveal your abs in 2020 - T3

RHOCs Emily Simpson flaunted her impressive figure during her weight loss journey as it was just confirmed she will be back for season 15 of the Bravo show.

The Real Housewives of Orange County star, 44, posted a picture that showed off her body in tight workout gear as she stretched against a wall.

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The reality star previously said her resolutions going into 2020 were to focus on her fitness: New year, New hip, New me, she wrote referring to the hip replacement surgery she had done in October 2019.

My goals this year are to get back in shape, be more active with my kids and be more adventurous (hiking anyone?!) now that I feel so much better!

The Ohio native has been candid with her followers about her weight loss ambitions and regularly posts her progress to her devoted fanbase.

In one shot, the sexy mother-of-three rocked a one-piece red bathing suit on the beach that showed off her curves and backside.

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In another, you can see Emily - who revealed in December she had already lost 15 pounds - in a body-hugging black ensemble.

"I was in chronic pain, I was depressed and I weighed more then I ever have in my whole life, she confessed in November.

"Not only did I want to lose weight to feel and look better, but I wanted to be healthier and set a good example for my kids!

I havent felt this good in a long time and with a new hip, and 15 pounds off Im finally able to keep up with my kids and be more active.

The brunette TV personality - who joined the franchise in season 13 - admitted her most recent health goals have been inspired by the popular Netflix series Cheer.

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Working out hard to make mat! Thats a#Cheerreference and if you havent watched it yet, she wrote alongside the snapshot.

Go to@netflixright now and watch it! Youll laugh, youll gasp, youll cry and youll stand up and cheer like a crazy person (like I did ) when they compete in Daytona!

Its such a testament to how anyone (regardless of circumstances) can accomplish anything they set their mind to with dedication, hard work, consistency and perseverance.

If you want to make a difference in your life and your health start NOW right now!

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Yesterday, The Sun Online exclusively revealed that Emily was confirmed to come back to the long-running Bravo series along with Shannon Beador, 55,Gina Kirschenheiter, 35,Kelly Dodd, 44, andBraunwyn Windham-Burke, 42.

The casting news comes justafter themessy departureof longtime starsTamra Judge, 52, andVicki Gunvalson, 57, who were axed from the series.

After being deemed the OG in OC since she appeared on the show since season one, Vicki announced on Instagram earlier this month she wasnot going to returnafter being offered a demoted friend role for the second time from the network.

Tamra - who joined RHOC in season three -revealed earlier this weekon an Instagram Live with Bravo bossAndy Cohen, 51, that she was actually fired from producers for demanding too high of a salary after also initially being offer a VERY limited role.

Im not cheap Andy, and thats why I got fired! she said to the Watch What Happens Live host who agreed she was expensive.

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We all expected keto diet to be just another diet fad that would die its own death. But this diet is booming and increasingly getting adopted. The biggest reason being that it helps people lose weight in a shorter span of time. To give you a brief about how this diet works, you have to get most of your daily calories from fats (60 per cent), followed by moderate protein (30 per cent) and minimum carbs (10 per cent). When your body does not get enough carbs, it utilises fat for energy. While it helps people lose weight faster and has even helped many manage their diabetes and skin issues, there are others who complain of issues like constipation, headaches and irritability - because it lacks fiber! So when it was observed that the keto fever was far from being over, entered a new version of the diet dubbed Keto 2.0. The new version of the diet has been launched with a few changes in the original plan:- Keto 2.0 is more flexible.- It addresses the concerns of the medical fraternity about the high intake of saturated fats.

What exactly is Keto 2.0?

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What is keto 2.0 and is it better than keto for weight loss? - Times of India

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