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This article contains spoilers for 'Dare Me' Season 1 Episode 1 'Coup d'tat'

'Coup d'tat', the first episode of USA Networks' 'Dare Me', depicted the overthrow of a highly angst-filled group of teenagers. While Beth tried to come to terms with Coach Collete now running the show, Addy saw this as an opportunity for recognition outside the town. In the midst of the coming-of-age thriller, there were undeniable hints of social issues that hit a sensitive nerve, one of which was the portrayal of teenage girls utilizing bad habits to lose weight.

Athletes have to compete against more than just their colleagues and the teams around their state, they're competing against thousands of other athletes who want the same golden ticket they do. This brings about the pressure that some can cave under, while some may like the intensity of it. The need to be better, and prove yourself is a hard cross to bear, and the show highlights the strict diligence of teenage girls who want to make it big.

The first episode was quite direct in showcasing the 'fit' bodies of these young women and what they are willing to put their bodies through. With comments that could be considered vile, Coach Collete runs a tight ship. She holds the belly fat of a junior squad member, saying, "This, we don't do this" while demeaning their "gummy bear" thighs. Understandably, coaches focus on strict training especially with a body taxing sport like cheerleading but how much is too much?

Intense athletic training is a must when it comes to teams that are competing on a regional level, but scenes like young girls purging and fantasizing about protruding rib cages isn't the right way to go about that. While Addy who adores the new coach zooms in on Collete's ribs on a picture, she epitomizes the obsession young woman have with weight and idolizing society's body ideals. In another scene, Beth kicks a young cheerleader who is trying to purge, in the gut, to help her vomit - another inkling of what it's like growing up under the intense pressure to not only be great at something but to look 'good' doing it.

While perfect flips and wobbly handstands seem to be the least of the cheerleader's concerns, it looks like weight loss may not be the only thing that strikes off-balance socially. We don't know where the storyline takes us as of yet, and although it may look like portrayals of young women like this can influence young minds, it may be so that it brings up a conversation about a mindset that plagues far too many young women. We really hope it's the latter.

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Eddie Hall is the former Worlds Strongest Man, best known for his record-holding 500kg deadlift in 2016 and winning the title of Worlds Strongest Man in 2017. After announcing his retirement from the strongman competition, the 31-year-old has since slimmed down by an incredible five stone, citing health fears as his motivation - how did he do it?

Today, Eddie appears on ITVs The Chase Celebrity Special, hosted by Bradley Walsh, alongside Dani Harmer, Chemmy Alcott and Alex Horn, going up against the Chasers.

Previously, it was reported that Eddie had chosen to go on a weight loss journey, citing health fears as his motivation, in order to drop five stone.

The decision to overhaul his lifestyle comes as no surprise after he cast light on the grueling daily routine he put his body through during his quest to become the strongest man in the world.

In 2017, the strongman released a tell-all book, titled Strongman: My Story, where he recalled the weeks leading up to setting the world record and recalled how it put his relationship with his family under strain.

He wrote in 2017: Being a foul-mouthed history-making cheeky behemoth does come at a cost.

Ever since agreeing to do the lift I have had to virtually ignore my wife and kids and, over the last six months, I have spent no more than a few hours in their company.

That in itself has obviously been a massive sacrifice for all of us but, in truth, its just the tip of the iceberg.

"My daily routine has been to eat, sleep, train, recover and repeat and in addition to a couple of short but extremely severe bouts of depression, which I think were triggered by stress and isolation, I have gradually become less mobile.

Eddie went on to explain why it was critical for him to follow the strict regime.

He added: In order to lift such a massive weight I had to put on an extra 15kg in weight and right now I am just over 31 stone.

My God, its been hard though.

I have suffered all kinds of pain over the years, but preparing for this has been a different kind of Hell and even now I am in a very, very dark place.

After winning the title in 2017, the athlete became concerned about his health and decided to slim down.

He said: When I won the worlds strongest man at 29, I was 31st 7lb, thats what I had to be the strongest man on the planet.

I had a few health implications, working with blood doctors and nutritionists I got a bit worried.

So, how did Eddie Hall lose weight?

Hall revealed he cut back on carbohydrates in a bid to shape up and managed to drop around five stone.

I cut my carbs out and over the last two years I lost a total of 30kg, or five stone, and I feel a lot better for it and am enjoying my life better for it.

Hall previously revealed to Express.co.uk that he used swimming, among other cardio exercises to shed the weight and get back into a slimmer shape.

He said earlier this year: What I do now is Ive thrown in a couple of boxing sessions a week.

I do a land-based training session, I do a swimming session, and then I bought a push-bike as well so Im doing a lot of cycling.

Ive probably piled on about five or six hours a week in cardio on top of my weight training.

Ive got a six pack and Im quite happy to stay at this, until I get a bit older [in his late 40s and 50s] when maybe Ill have to reduce the weight a little bit more.

As well as including cardio exercise to burn off the weight, Hall reduced his daily calorie intake from the whopping 10,000 calories he was used to.

He explained removing unhealthy carbs can be the best way for dieters to get into shape.

The best tip I have would be cut the carbs a little bit, they are the source of all health and obesity problems in this country, Eddie claimed.

That was the easiest thing I did, up my proteins and fats and cut the carbs a little bit and it worked for me first hand.

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Regular consumption of coriander juice will work wonders for your body and helps you in shedding those extra kilos. Find out how?

Weight loss and weight control predominantly depend upon a strict workout and diet plan. None of them should be avoided to lead a healthy life. Our diet plan includes different things keeping different health benefits in mind. Good digestive system and correct metabolic rate are prime factors for weight loss and weight gain. So, our diet chart should have things which can regulate these two. In case you didnt know, coriander juice can help you to lose weight.

Coriander is an annual herb which is found in the Apiaceae family. It is also known as dhania, Chinese parsley and cilantro. The leaves and dried seeds of the plant have been used in cooking since ages. Apart from cooking, it is also good for health due to its several health benefits. Coriander juice, if consumed daily, can work wonders on your body. Regular consumption of coriander juice regulates metabolic rate, bowel system, digestive system to help in losing weight.

How does coriander help to lose weight?

Coriander can regulate the enzymes and juices of the digestive system, which power up our digestive system. Coriander is also rich in fibre that regulates the bowel system. And we know that a healthy digestive system is a key to lose weight.

Drink coriander juice instead of high-calorie beverages

Coriander juice can replace all high-calorie beverages. Through some coriander leaves in a bowl of water and drink it slowly throughout the day. Coriander leaves are packed with quercetin, which helps to fasten metabolism too. It also works as a great detox drink. Detoxification removes all toxins from the body, thus helping in weight loss.

How to make coriander juice

Wash the leaves well and grind them in a blender. Add half a cup of warm water, a tsp of lemon juice and honey to it. Start to have this drink every morning on an empty stomach.

DISCLAIMER: This article is based on research and easy accessibility of ingredients. However, it is always advised to consult a doctor or before adopting any tips into your daily diet.

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Benefits of Coriander Juice: Heres how you can lose weight by consuming coriander juice - PINKVILLA

ANDREA Norris knew she had to do something about her weight asher confidence hit rock bottom and she endured a vicious cycle of yo-yo dieting.

She'd reached a staggering 16 stone after piling on the pounds after having two children and was depressed with being the "biggest one out of her friends".

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Watching the TV one day, Andrea caught a segment about the Elipse Balloon a non-surgical weight loss treatment which involves swallowing a capsule-encased balloon, that is then inflated to keep the stomach feeling full.

After a consultation, the primary school teacher, who lives in Littlehampton, West Sussex, decided to have the procedure in May 2019.

She has shed an impressive five stone in just nine months and now feels happier than ever.

Andrea said: "I am feeling one thousand times better about myself.

"Its crazy to think that this time last year, I hadnt even heard of the Elipse Balloon. Its all happened so quickly."

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Andrea first started gaining weight after falling pregnant with her eldest child around 16 years ago.

And busy with her new life as a mum, getting in shape took a back seat as she begun eating huge portions leading to the pounds slowly piling on.

She said: "Ive always cooked fresh meals from scratch, so wasnt eating loads of junk food or anything like that.

"Breakfast would be toast, yogurt and fruit, and lunch a salad but then for dinner, Id have massive portions of whatever Id made for the family.

"We have these huge dinner plates and now I look back and wonder how I ever managed to pile them high and eat the lot."

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As Andrea grew to a size 22, shebecame embroiled in a vicious cycle of dieting, whereby she would lose two stone, only to regain it and pile on additional pounds too.

I had tried every diet under the sun," she said.

"Each time, I would lose around two stone, only to gain it all back plus more.

"I absolutely hated being the biggest person in my friendship group, and those negative thoughts I had about myself kept chipping away."

I absolutely hated being the biggest person in my friendship group

By the start of 2019, Andrea was completely fed up and had virtually no self-confidence.

Her size was also causing her physical problems, like terrible knee pain, making exercise virtually impossible.

At 5ft 6in, this put her body mass index used to gauge if a person is a healthy weight at 36.1, compared to the healthy range recommended to by the NHS of 18.5 to 24.9.

However, in February, Andrea stumbled across a TV segment about the Elipse Balloon.

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"I was intrigued and right away thought, Heres something I havent tried yet'," she said.

I liked that it was non-invasive. It seemed less drastic than something like a gastric band.

"I got straight on finding out where I could get it done near me and made an appointment right away."

After a consultation, Andrea decided to go ahead and had the procedure in May 2019, performed by Mr Simon Monkhouse, a consultant weight loss surgeon at Spire Gatwick Park Hospital in Horley, Surrey.

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She said: Beforehand, I had a long appointment with a dietitian, who talked me through all the things Id be able to eat afterwards.

"I had a whole programme set out, including a few days of being on a liquid diet, while my body got used to having this alien object in my stomach.

"There was so much to think about that I was almost on the journey before Id had the procedure. It was really exciting, though."

During the procedure itself, which took around 20 minutes, Andrea swallowed a thin polymer film balloon, which was encased in a capsule.

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"It was almost like swallowing a big tablet," she said.

"It did feel a little strange but it was all over so quickly."

Then, the Elipse Balloon was inflated in her stomach with 550ml of liquid to keep her feeling full.

At first, she followed an all-liquid diet and, other than a little nausea in the days immediately following the balloons insertion, she recovered virtually instantly.

In the first week alone, she lost just under a stone and, soon moving on to solid food, she worked closely with a dietitian to ensure she was putting the right things into her body.

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Week after week she was losing more weight and also noticed a huge shift in her mindset.

One of the biggest things I have learnt is how to identify when Im actually hungry, she said.

"Before, I thought I was hungry almost constantly but now I know I wasnt, I just wanted food.

Every pound I lost gave me that push to keep going

"Id emotionally eat, or do it out of boredom, or because the food was there not because I actually had to.

"Spire Gatwick Park Hospital also gave me fantastic support, which spurred me on even more.

"I found reading other Elipse Balloon success stories really motivating, and every pound I lost gave me that push to keep going."

After four months, the balloon naturally deflated and passed out of Andreas body painlessly through her gastrointestinal tract.

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"I had been dreading the balloon deflating, as I worried thatd mean going back to my old ways, like I had so many times before," she explained.

"But by then, my habits had changed beyond all recognition."

Now, as she looks back and reflects on just how drastically her body has changed in the past year, Andrea believes her bad habits are behind her for good.

These days, she will have a protein yoghurt for breakfast, chicken salad for lunch and fresh vegetables with fish in the evening.

And she always eats from a smaller side plate, so she can control her portion sizes also reducing the amount of calorie-packed alcohol she drinks.

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How can a gastric balloon help you lose weight?

The balloons reduce the free volume in the stomach and therefore constrict how much a person can eat before feeling full.

It can be taken under the supervision of a medic, nutritionist or dietitian in a process that lasts just 15 minutes.

Patients swallow the pill with a glass of water, and once it hits the stomach, the balloon is filled with a pint of water through a tube.

The tube then detaches from the balloon and it pops after four months and passes out painlessly through the body.

Experts have said the pill could be used to fight the UKs obesity crisis, which raises risks of type 2 diabetes, heart and liver disease and cancers.

Professor Jason Halford, from the University of Liverpool, said: Potentially millions could benefit.

It is cost-effective. If the studies are there, it should be considered on the NHS.

Dr Simon Cork, of Imperial College London, added: A device which doesnt require surgery is a positive step forward.

"I used to drink five nights a week, but now, moderation is key and I know that I have the power to make my own choices," she said.

"I dont have to drink just because other people are."

No longer requiring any painkillers for her knees, Andrea hits the gym three times a week for a workout session, exercise class or a swim.

By speaking out, she wants to give hope to others trapped in a cycle of yo-yo dieting, just like she once was.

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I am enjoying life so much more now, she concluded.

The Elipse Balloon is available at private clinics in the UK (from 4000) for adults over the age of 18 and with a BMI of 27 and above.

For more information visit the Elipse Balloon website here.

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Mannequin Rosie Huntington-Whiteley says struggling to lose weight after having her baby was humbling.

The 32-year-old who welcomed her first son, Jack, with Jason Stratham in 2017 mentioned it took a few 12 months to get again to her pre-baby weight.

I gained an affordable quantity of weight, she informed Ashley Graham on her podcast, Fairly Massive Deal, just lately, including that she gained round 55 kilos. Hear, I loved myself. I let the reins go. Its a brand new expertise, so that youre sort of like, Nicely, lets see how this goes. And 6 months in I was like, What? That is loopy!

Huntington-Whiteley mentioned she felt empowered by her being pregnant and even spent the final month strolling round her home bare. Nonetheless, she admitted that shedding the weight wasnt as simple as she thought it was going to be.

I might look within the mirror and I was like, Ive 35 to 40 kilos to lose, and I am going to the gymnasium, go to the gymnasium, go to the gymnasium. Its not falling off, its not coming off, she defined. It was very humbling for me, as a result of having had a sure physique kind for many of my life Folks would all the time ask me about my physique, my exercise and also you hear your self saying, you realize work out thrice every week.

The mannequin says she used to inform individuals about her exercise routine and now feels dangerous about how simple it made it appear to lose the weight.

Ill say figuring out within the gymnasium and looking out again at myself and feeling like st, I was like, Now I perceive how laborious its for some individuals to get to the gymnasium, she mentioned, including, I can not inform individuals how to really feel about their our bodies, as a result of everyone has a special expertise.

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One of the biggest myths surrounding weight loss routines is that you will have to restrict your meals to only a boring and bland variety of food in order to shed a couple of pounds which is not true at all, exclaims 18-year-old Garvit Kawatra.

Garvit tells us that he recently lost 49 kgs and trimmed from 118 kgs to 69 kgs by undertaking the following steps and weight loss diet.

"I commenced my weight loss journey by going for an early morning swim daily for 2 weeks. Post which, I joined a gym. I didnt skip a single swimming session or gym workout session for a month and started noticing changes in my body consequently. This motivated me to include running in my daily routine as well and swap my regular meals with the below low-carb diet plan.

Breakfast: One apple or banana with a cup of black coffee

Lunch: Oats/brown rice/a bowl of salad/idli sambar/ besan chilla and sometimes one chapati with seasonal veggies

Evening snack: 5 almonds + a cup of green tea

Pre-workout: A cup of black coffee

Dinner: Protein shake + 1 papaya

Apart from sticking to this diet plan, I upped my water consumption a lot and also started eating a lot of fruits and raw veggies. Actually, heres a pro tip for anyone who hates oatmeal - mix a packet of Maggi masala in your bowl of oats to make them satiable. This was my go-to meal for a very long amount of time.

ALSO READ: Follow this 7-day Indian low-carb diet plan to lose weight

"Swimming comprised my morning cardio and evenings were reserved for weight training at the gym. From Monday-Friday Id follow a dedicated workout regime targeting only one part of the body, such as Monday - back, Tuesday - bicep-triceps, etc and Saturdays were reserved for abs. On Sundays, Id go for a 2-3 kms run in the evening, which used to be very difficult initially but as time progressed, I eased into this routine.

ALSO READ: Here's how many calories you can burn by swimming for an hour

1. Starving yourself will not help you lose any weight at all.

2. When tired, rest. Quitting should never be your option!

3. Focus on why you commenced on this journey in the first place and you will be motivated enough to carry on.

4. Comparison is the thief of joy! Do not compare your results with someone else's. We are all on our own journeys.

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

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From scientific studies we know that lots of very successful people commit to their goals for the ... [+] year ahead in writing.

In less than two weeks, television shows will be sending their reporters out onto the streetsas they do every yearto ask shoppers and people heading back to work what goals they have set themselves for 2020. Time and again, these sidewalk interviews feature cliched figures like the overweight man who says he has set himself the goal of losing weight as he pops a French fry in his mouth and laughs. He is laughing at himself because he has already abandoned his New Years resolution within days of making itas he does every year.

According to a study conducted by the University of Scranton, only 8% of people actually achieve their New Years resolutions by the end of the calendar year, while around 80% have failed to live up to their good intentions to improve their lives by as early as mid-February, says U.S. clinical psychologist Joseph Luciani. Given findings such as these, some experts advise people that it is better to set no goals at all, or to set smaller, more easily achievable goals, in order to avoid guilt-driven remorse and frustration. When it comes to setting goals, the terms small and realistic are frequently used as synonyms. By this logic, small goals are seen to be reasonable and attainable while ambitious goals are unrealistic and unachievable.

The Greater The Goal, The Greater The Motivation

But isnt it true that anyone who has failed to achieved their goals in the past is likely to fall short with small goals in the future? With every failure, they have proved that they have the wrong mindset and, above all, that they are not serious about setting goals. In many ways it is actually easier to achieve challenging goals than small ones because bigger goals are the source of far greater motivational power than small goals. In any case, it is always important to formulate them in the most specific terms possible. For example, rather than saying I want to lose weight and have a more attractive figure, effective goal-setting involves precise targets, such as, I want to weigh 75 kilograms by 31.12.2020.

Numerous scientific studies into goal-setting theory have confirmed that demanding and specifically formulated goals lead to better outcomes than easy goalspeople who set specific goals are always more successful than people who set vague goals, do your best goals, or no goals at all.

From the biographies of some of the worlds most successful people, it is clear that they set themselves extremely challenging goals from very early in their lives:

Dream More Than Others Think Practical

Howard Schultz was born the son of an unskilled laborer in Brooklyn in 1953 and grew up in a deprived neighborhood. He turned his company Starbucks into a leading brand with more than 27,000 branches worldwide. He prefaced his 1997 autobiography by advising readers: Dream more than others think practical. Expect more than others think possible. Larry Page, the cofounder of Google, is a strong proponent of what he calls a healthy disregard for the impossible. He lives by the maxim: You should try to do things that most people would not. Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, which was at one time the largest corporation in the world, explained the secret of his success by saying: Ive always held the bar pretty high for myself: Ive set extremely high personal goals. The legendary entrepreneur and billionaire Richard Branson was equally clear on the subject of setting goals: The lesson I have learned throughout all this is that no goal is beyond our reach and even the impossible can become possible for those with vision and belief in themselves. Setting easy goals, unambitious goals or no goals at all in order to avoid potential future frustration is tantamount to giving up before you even start.

The Superrich Overwhelmingly Commit To Their Goals To Writing

In The Wealth Elite, a study into the psychology of the superrich, interviews were conducted with 45 exceptionally successful individuals, most of whom were self-made entrepreneurs with net assets of between $30 million and $1 billion.

For many of the interviewees in The Wealth Elite, committing to their goals in writing was a crucial component of the goal-setting process. Some followed the advice of popular wealth literature to the letter. They set themselves specific financial goals and exact deadlines for achieving them. An overwhelming number of interviewees described a process of detailed goal-setting, which they carried out once a year. They took the time to define milestones for the next year, while also reviewing the goals they had set for the previous year in order to assess what they had achieved.

A number of the interviewees carried out their reviews at shorter, more regular intervalsevery month and, in some cases, even on a daily basis. Such planning needs to be done in writing, they emphasized. After all, only written and quantifiable goals are ultimately verifiable. A number of the studys interviewees extensively documented the goals they set. They developed life plans, seven-year plans, five-year plans, monthly plans, which in extreme cases filled thick folders or huge Excel spreadsheets on their computers.

Many described the detailed visualization techniques or other rituals that they were convinced had helped them reach their goals. One of the interviewees had worked with a feng shui consultant to create a wealth corner in his house, where he prayed for the achievement of his financial goals every day. Another had fixed an aspirational $1,000,000,000 in large figures above his office door. Another formulated 200 detailed questions that he regularly answers in writing. Yet another spends one week at the beginning of each year fasting and setting goals for the year ahead.

And many of The Wealth Elites interviewees do not restrict the process of goal-setting to setting financial targets. One interviewee, for example, also sets goals for his body weight. Another once wrote the precise dates of his future engagement and marriage on stones and gave them to his future wife. One reported that he had set down in writing a precise description of how his next girlfriend should look. If you define your goals as precisely as you can, then you have the greatest chance of working instinctively towards them, in order to actually achieve them, emphasized one interviewee who, incidentally, was among those who didnt set themselves financial goals but later regretted not having done so. I really should have done that; it would have made things a lot easier, he confessed.

Nevertheless, not all of the interviewees employed such goal-setting techniques. A number explained that, although they set revenue targets for their companies, they do not formulate personal financial goals. Others expressed general skepticism and questioned whether it is at all possible or even worthwhile to spend time setting long-term, life-spanning goals.

But when so many extremely successful people tell you they have always committed to their goals in writing, why not give try it for yourself? I have been committing my goals to writing every New Years Eve for the last 25 years now. I use a book to write down my goals, which include different areas of life, such as fitness and finances. On the following New Years Eve I review my goals and check off those that I have achieved. In my experience, it works. If it didnt work, I wouldnt have been doing it year in, year out for the last 25 years. Of course, I dont always achieve every single goalif I did, that would be an indication that I hadnt set my goals high enough.

Dont Be Afraid Of Falling Short

Gordon Moore, the American IT Pioneer and cofounder of Intel, once observed that, If everything you try works, then you are not trying hard enough. Being a winner doesnt mean being somebody who never fails. On the contrary, winners set themselves ambitious goals and experiment until they achieve them. They dont ask for foolproof guarantees before trying something. They realize and accept that a lot of the things they try wont work. As the acclaimed film director Woody Allen once said, If you dont fail now and again, its a sign youre playing it safe. And the founder of Nike, Phil Knight, once observed that it is not that we are making too many mistakes, but that we are making too few. Even a financial genius like Warren Buffett has to stand up in front of his shareholders every year and report on the investments that didnt work out. Nobody can get things right 100% of the time. But it is important to get things right more often than wrong. Anyone who is on the verge of a potentially risky endeavor and doesnt feel scared of the next step may have to acknowledge that the next step is nowhere near as bold as it ought to be.

So, set ambitious goals for 2020goals that are challenging enough to really motivate you. And dont be afraid of falling short. Always bear in mind the lyrics of the famous Rolling Stones song: You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you find get what you need. Have you ever really thought about what these simple lyrics actually mean? They tell us that we rarely get more out of life than we want and that we may not always get precisely what we were aiming for. Nevertheless, we should still aim as high as possible because the effort of trying to achieve challenging goals is rewarding in and of itselfand will eventually give us what we need. On the flipside, if we are too timid even to strive for what our hearts desire, what we really want, we will never be successful in life. These lyrics encapsulate Mick Jaggers philosophy of life, which has made him one of the most successful, if not the most successful, rock musician of the 20th century. The German sociologist Max Weber said essentially the same thing: Certainly all historical experience confirms the truththat man would not have attained the possible unless time and time again he had reached out for the impossible.

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If you've overindulged over the festive period you may be thinking about joining a slimming group.

Most of us have eaten too much over Christmas and spent all day on the sofa which can lead to some extra pounds piling on.

Although we can always embark on diets by ourselves, thousands will look up the details of the nearest slimming club, knowing we need a helping hand to shed the pounds.

And it's big business at this time of year. January is the peak time for people joining slimming clubs, closely followed by Easter and after the summer holidays.

But what exactly happens in those church halls and community centres?

BirminghamLive went along to a group in Rubery to lift the veil and see what really happens inside a class.

Where are classes held?

Both WW (WeightWatchers) and Slimming World classes across all sorts of different venues.

We went to one run by Slimming World at the Royal British Legion club in Rubery.

The consultant is Paula Hooper, who holds five classes there on a Monday at 10am, 12pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm.

Mum-of-two Paula, aged 46, has been a Slimming World consultant for 16 years, after losing over three stone herself with the group.

All Slimming World consultants are former members who have successfully lost weight with the plan.

What happens when I walk through the door?

The main thing which puts people off is the fear of walking into a class for the first time.

Many think "Will I be left standing on my own with no-one to talk to?"

Paula says: "No, definitely not! The moment you walk in a member of the team is there to greet you.

"You'll be asked your name, offered a hot or cold drink and then introduced to the consultant. You will be invited to then sit in and watch the meeting and see what happens. After that, I come over and chat to you in more detail."

How do I pay?

Before you are weighed, you move to the payment section where cash and cards are taken.

Currently, the cost is 4.95 per class, but there are discounts available if you buy blocks of six or 12 weeks.

Both the weigh-in and payment desks are manned by Slimming World members who volunteer for the roles.

What happens in a group?

At every session, the procedure is the same. The first half hour of the class is the weigh-in.

This is done discreetly. You take off your shoes (and whatever else you want to take off!), step onto the scales and your weight is recorded and goes onto your electronic record and also written into your book.

The person doing the weighing doesn't tell you your weight, instead you are told how much you've gained, lost or stayed the same. And it is said quietly, so nobody else in the queue can hear.

What happens after I've been weighed?

You can either leave straight away, or stay for the rest of the meeting.

After weigh-in, the consultant stands in front of the members and gives "her talk" - officially known as Image Therapy.

This is where she reports on how much weight the group as a whole has lost that week.

The theme of the talk is tailored to when in the year it is, so it's often about how to survive the party, wedding, or summer holiday season and not put on too much weight.

Individual members are invited to talk about their weight loss, how they achieved it, and any tips they can give others although if you aren't comfortable talking in front of others you can tell your group leader.

There is no obligation to stay for the Image Therapy talk, and lots of members do leave after being weighed.

How many people will be there?

It all depends on the group you go to, usually between 10 - 50 people.

I work shifts - can I still go to a group?

Yes, once you've registered with one group you can go and get weighed at any group in the UK.

All you'll need is your pass card, so even if you're on holiday in Devon you can still get weighed!

Will I be pressurised into joining and losing a certain amount of weight?

After Image Therapy, time is set aside for new members.

This is when Paula speaks to new faces and asks if they are interested in joining.

She said: "We never pressurise anyone into joining. If they sit through a meeting and decide it isn't for them, that's fine. But if they do want to join we ask them how much they'd like to lose and set that as their target.

"If they decide they want to lose more as the weeks go on, then we can adjust their target weight."

Don't loads of people join in January? Won't it be heaving with long queues?

Although January is the busiest time for new members, groups allow for this and allot extra time to ensure everyone is seen and enrolled properly.

There might be lots of new people in January, but that can be a good thing because everyone can learn the ropes together.

To find your nearest Slimming World class, visit http://www.slimmingworld.co.uk

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I love New Years resolutions.

I first started making resolutions in my mid twenties, just after my grandfather passed away. Home life in my teen years had been challenging, marked by divorce, a tumultuous coming out, a high-pressure education, and an uncertain future. In the midst of all that, my grandfather emerged as a steady, loving force who was always in my corner. I wouldve done anything for him, and he would have done the same for me.

When he passed, it happened quickly. There were only a handful of months between his lymphoma diagnosis and his death. I still remember the wave of grief that crashed over me, and the thought that came to me, sudden and certain as a thunderclap: I wont have to miss him if I become him.

That year, I made my first in over a decade of resolutions designed to reflect my grandfathers values and step into a fuller version of myself. At 26, I aimed to be both direct and compassionate in my communication with friends and colleaguesas my grandfather so often wasand saw my relationships transform as a result. At 29, I committed myself to lead with humility, sharing openly my failures and lessons learned with those around me, a small antidote to the pressure to be perfect that my grandfather so happily shrugged off. At 31, my attention shifted to nutrition, and I launched an experiment to see how many days I could get 100 percent of my vitamins, minerals, and fiber from the foods I ate alone, without supplements.

At 36, I remain dedicated to these periods of reflection and resetting. And with each resolution, I find myself growing stronger: a stronger sense of self, a stronger character, stronger relationships, stronger values, and a stronger connection to the person I love so dearly and miss so much. Resolutions offer me a rare prompt to reflect, to set the course for the year ahead, and to more closely marry the person I want to be with the person I am today.

But as much as I love resolutions, resolution season is something Ive come to dread. As a fat person, Ive become painfully accustomed to hearing family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors talk at length about everything theyre doing to avoid looking like me. Its surreal to live in a world in which my body is so readily described as a bogeyman, a terrifying future to which the thin people around me are desperate to avoid. And its almost dissociatively strange to hear their plans to finally lose those last 20 pounds and be expected to validate them, tacitly agreeing to the premise that bodies like mine are a fate to dodge.

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