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Weight loss could be crucial for patients that are overweight or obese. Around 25 per cent of all adults in the UK are obese, and long-term lifestyle or diet changes are encouraged to help those individuals to lose weight.

Taking weight loss supplements could provide patients with the kickstart they need for their new diet plans.

The best way to lose weight is to make some small diet or lifestyle swaps, said the NHS.

But, taking daily capsules might help overweight patients, according to US medical practice CentreSpring.

In particular, omega-3 supplements could be the key to shedding the pounds.

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"Of course, healthy, natural weight loss comes from a well-rounded diet and exercise routine, not commercial weight loss pills," it said.

"The body has hundreds of reactions and metabolic processes going on at any given time, and supplements for weight loss that work facilitate processes involved in fat oxidation [burning], steady energy levels, and the healthful use of body fat for fuel.

"Fish oil and omega-3s have become one of the most recommended supplements by conventional and functional medicine doctors alike.

"Diets low in omega-3s are linked to higher inflammation, which leads to decreased insulin sensitivity in cells. The less sensitive our cells are to the message insulin sends, the more body fat were likely to store."

If you'd rather not take the supplements, but still want to top up on omega-3, you could simply choose to make a fe changes to your daily diet.

Oily fish is one of the best sources of omega-3, including salmon, tuna, mackerel, and herring.

Alternatively, omega-3s are also found in nuts, seeds, and some plant oils.

Without enough omega-3 in your diet, you might develop scaly skin, as well as red, swollen rashes.

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In a previous article, I told you about two researchers, Glenn A. Gaesser from Arizona State University and Siddhartha S. Angadi from the University of Virginia, who asked a provocative question: should weight loss even be the primary focus of obesity treatment?

The data about dieting is discouraging, they correctly claimed. The more weight we gain, the more weight we attempt to lose There are ample challenges to dieting, and only few, temporary success stories It is one thing to lose weight; it is even harder to keep the weight off.

They write that the prevalence of both obesity and of weight-loss diets have increased in parallel over the past 40 years. And that this indicates that weight loss is not an effective strategy in the treatment of obesity.

Their research showed that the risk of mortality associated with obesity is significantly reduced, or almost completely eliminated by high levels of physical activity. In other words, overweight individuals who are engaged in moderate or high level of physical activity have the same, or almost the same risk of mortality as that of thinner individuals.

And after they extensively reviewed multiple research studies on the subject, Gaesser and Angadi concluded that weight loss shouldnt be the primary focus of obesity treatment. Instead, they suggested, doctors and their obese patients should focus their attention on physical activity and on fitness.

Should we indeed abandon our individual and collective attempts to lose weight and start vigorously walking around the block? The proposition is, I admit, tempting.

Then, I gave the idea some thought. I wanted to examine this question in light of another: what are we, as individuals and as a society, trying to achieve?

If our main goal is to decrease the risk of mortality, or live longer, then physical activity in the face of obesity might be a satisfactory solution. But is decreased mortality, or longevity, the measure against which we should define success in the treatment of obesity? What about quality of life?

A cycle of repeated, futile attempts at losing weight wont add to ones happiness, or quality of life. And still, many individuals manage to lose a substantial amount of weight and keep the weight off for long periods of time. And I have described, here, the strategies successful weight-losers use in their weight management programs. It requires not only a change of habitsdiet and exercisebut a more profound change in the way one thinks about weight, lifestyle, and health. These success stories prove that lasting weight loss isnt impossible, and should not be entirely abandoned because diets dont work.

And here is more information about the question of longevity vs. quality of life? Being heavy and at the same time physically active may keep your risk of mortality in line with that of a thin person, but carrying extra weight is likely to impact your quality of life. Osteoarthritis of the knee is one example. Osteoarthritis of the knee is more prevalent in obese people who are more likely to require knee surgery. Knee surgery in heavy individuals tends to be technically challenging, and the rate of complications and the need for re-operation is higher.

To better understand the impact that carrying around extra weight would have on my own quality of life, I picked up, and then carried around the house, two dumbbells, 10 Lbs each, one in each hand. After twenty minutes or so, my wife looked at me puzzled, thinking that I had lost my mind, and I felt like Atlas, the Greek mythological Titan who was condemned to hold the heavens for eternity.

There is one more consideration here, perhaps two. The first is about human nature. There is an assumptionmade by Gaesser and Angadithat somehow convincing people to be physically active would be easier than convincing them to lose weight. I am not sure that this assumption is true.

The second consideration, when I come to think about it, is also about human nature. There is an assumption that if physical activity is as successful in preventing death as losing weight is, the two approaches are somewhat of equal value. To which I strongly disagree. Havent you seen pictures of movie stars and celebrities, and of some of your more attractive friends on Facebook and on Instagram? In those photos, they look fit and happy, and we all want to look like them! Call it vanity, call it a natural desire to look at your bestthese images often controls our minds. The end of dieting isnt near.

Dr. Shahar Madjar is a urologist working at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital. he sees patients in Laurium, Houghton and LAnse. Contact him at smadjar@yahoo.com

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Beer belly, muffin top, middle-age spread, spare tire, jelly belly, paunch whatever you want to call it, extra fat around the middle is often a frustrating part of growing older. You may not even weigh more than you did in your younger days, but still, you find that your pants are getting tighter. Women after menopause especially notice a shift to more belly fat due to decreased estrogen production.

As we age, losing muscle and gaining a few pounds isnt uncommon. Nevertheless, where your body stores the extra fat can make a difference in your overall health.

We store two kinds of fat: subcutaneous and visceral.

Subcutaneous fat is stored just beneath the skin and is all over the body. Its the jiggly fat that you can pinch at your waist or under your arms. This type of fat is normally harmless. It helps insulate our bodies and provides cushion for our bones, and it is how the body stores energy. Of course, you can have too much subcutaneous fat, which eventually will lead to health problems.

Visceral fat is stored deep in our abdomens around our vital organs. This fat is biologically active and interferes with our balance of hormones. It also produces substances that increase inflammation in the body. People with more visceral fat are at greater risk for insulin resistance.

Too much visceral belly fat has been shown to:

Increase the risk of heart disease. The inflammation triggered by visceral fat contributes to atherosclerosis and heart disease.

Increase insulin resistance, which can lead to diabetes.

Result in poorer cognitive performance and later an increased risk of dementia.

Increase the risk of stroke.

Increase cancer risk, especially breast and colon cancers.

Lead to gallbladder problems.

Increase sleep apnea.

Increase the risk for high blood pressure

How do you know if you have too much visceral fat? Without sucking in, measure your waist at your belly button. More than 40 inches for men or more than 35 inches for women indicates an unhealthy amount of visceral fat. Smaller people should check their hip measurement, as well. Your belly measurement should not be greater than your hip measurement.

So what can you do to lose belly fat? (Hint: Abdominal crunches and magical belly fat reducing supplements arent going to cut it.)

Vigorous exercise helps reduce circulating insulin, which contributes to fat storage. It will take 30 to 60 minutes of exercise most days of the week to lose weight. Losing weight overall will help lessen belly fat.

Watch your diet. Calories matter, but so does what you eat. Too much sugar and processed foods lead to weight gain and a slower metabolism. Concentrate on more fiber-containing foods, such as fruits and vegetables. Make water your beverage of choice.

Get good sleep. Poor sleep or getting less than five hours a night is associated with packing on the pounds.

Add some weight training to your exercise. Building muscle increases your calorie burn, making weight loss a little easier.

Watch the alcohol. Its not called a beer belly for no reason. Men especially gain weight in the abdomen when they get too many calories from alcohol.

De-stress as much as possible. When under stress, we release cortisol, a hormone that contributes to belly fat.

Finally, focus more on how your clothes fit rather than the number on the scale. As we age, a little extra fat can be a good thing. There is no need to try to return to your high school weight, but losing excess fat around the middle is beneficial to your health.

Apple Cider Chicken

Serves 4

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

tsp salt, divided

tsp ground pepper, divided

2 Tbsp olive oil, divided

2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and thickly sliced

cup finely chopped shallot

1 tsp dried thyme

cup apple cider

cup unsalted chicken broth

1 Tbsp reduced-fat sour cream

1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Season chicken with tsp each salt and pepper. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, and cook, flipping once, until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 Tbsp oil, apples, shallot and thyme to the pan. Cook, stirring, until softened, 2-3 minutes. Add cider and broth; bring to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.

Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan; adjust heat to maintain a simmer. Cook until meat registers 165 degrees using a meat thermometer, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a platter. Stir sour cream, parsley and the remaining salt and pepper into the sauce. Spoon over the chicken to serve.

Nutrition Information: 251 calories, 10 g fat, 16 g carbs, 24 g protein, 2 g fiber, 367 mg sodium.

Anita Marlay, R.D., L.D., is a dietitian in the Cardiopulmonary Rehab department at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, Missouri.

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This is one of my favourite recipes from my book Lose Weight and Get Fit, where my focus was on creating high-flavour recipes for dieting and fitness. This Malaysian-style beef curry really ticks all the boxes. Here, galangal, tamarind and lemongrass introduce more subtle flavours than the often fiery heat of a classic Indian curry.

Making a spice paste from scratch is so quick and easy and worth the extra few minutes it takes. Give it a try to make a change from your usual curry paste.

I use lean stewing steak as its high in protein and very low in saturated fat less than 2 per cent, compared with other cuts of beef. Its a great recipe for batch cooking too, just let the curry cool then freeze in portions. Defrost fully overnight in the fridge, then reheat in a pan over a medium heat until hot all the way through.

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Serves 4

Ingredients650g lean stewing beef1 tbsp vegetable oil1 litre fresh beef stock1 cinnamon stick2 star anise2 kaffir lime leaves150ml tinned coconut milk1 tbsp tamarind pasteSea salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the spice paste8 shallots, quartered4 garlic cloves, peeled2 dried chillies, stalks removed2 long red chillies, deseeded2.5cm piece fresh ginger, diced2.5cm piece fresh galangal, diced2 lemongrass stems, coarse layers removed, chopped1 tsp ground turmeric

To serve500g cooked brown rice (freshly cooked and drained or two pouches)A handful of coriander leaves1 long red chilli, finely sliced

Method

1 First, prepare the spice paste: put all the ingredients into a food processor along with 1 tsp salt and blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if needed.

2 Cut the beef into 2.5cm cubes. Place a large non-stick saucepan over a high heat and add the oil. When hot, add the spice paste and cook, stirring, for one minute or until fragrant.

3 Add the beef and cook, stirring regularly, for five minutes until starting to brown. Add the stock, cinnamon, star anise and lime leaves. Bring to a low simmer, cover and cook gently for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the lid and cook for a further 20 minutes or until the sauce is thickened and the beef is tender.

4 Increase the heat, stir in the coconut milk and tamarind paste and cook for a further five minutes. Meanwhile, if using pouches of rice, heat up according to the packet instructions. Season the curry with salt and pepper to taste and discard the cinnamon stick and star anise.

5 Divide the rice and curry between warmed bowls and top with coriander leaves and chilli slices to serve.

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From age-old tips to new-age hacks, a plethora of options are available for people who want to lose weight. The most important thing about weight loss which individuals have to understand is that you cannot lose kilos overnight. A healthy and sustainable weight loss is a result balanced eating habits and regular exercising. The simple tricks on the internet or the generation-old hacks can only support the process. Many people rely on some popular drinks, but does it really work? Can a drink help you to cut fat? This is not true.

In a recent Instagram post, Dr Siddant Bhargava stated that when will people stop looking for quick hacks to lose weight? He said that 3 drinks which are popularly known for their weight loss benefits, are not really beneficial. The only thing that will help you lose weight is being consistent in a calorie deficit, he added.

Apple cider vinegar

In recent years, Apple cider vinegar has become a popular drink for weight loss. ACV has a number of health benefits, including it takes care of heart health and also reducing the risk of diabetes. But when it comes to weight loss, ACV does not actually help. It can only make one feel fuller for longer but it cannot change their body mass index. In fact, consumption of ACV can lead to acidity, digestive issues, and oral health problems. People who are on medications like laxatives and insulin, should avoid consuming ACV.

Green tea

Almost everyone will suggest you to drink green tea for weight loss. A lot of people consume 3-4 cups and even more of it in the hope that it will help to lose weight. It is true that green tea is health in one perfectly brewed cup". But consuming it in the morning, empty stomach, cannot help your weight loss.

Ginger, honey and lemon water

A hot cup of lemon water with ginger and a dash of honey is tasty and soothing. People feel drinking it on an empty stomach can help with weight loss but that is not true. The drink is good for your immunity and keeps you hydrated. Remember that no drink can do no magic when it comes to burning fat.

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Patients are flocking to the first new obesity medicine to reach the market in years, boosting returns for drugmaker Novo Nordisk A/S.

In a field starved for options, demand is exceeding supply for Wegovy, a weekly injection launched in June that dampens patients appetite and helps them to lose about 15% of their body weight. The Danish drugmakers obesity-drug revenue surged by an unprecedented 41% last quarter.

The pandemic may have played a role in motivating people to lose weight amid evidence that carrying extra pounds can worsen the outcome for Covid-19 sufferers, Chief Executive Officer Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen said Wednesday. But the drug is also the first slimming prescription medicine to gain clearance for seven years in the U.S., where a majority of adults are overweight and struggle to either shed pounds or keep them off.

Demand is strong, Fruergaard Jorgensen said on a conference call Wednesday. Its of course unfortunate that we cant help all patients. The company is working through supply constraints to produce and package as much of the medicine as possible, he said, and the imbalance should resolve early next year.

Novo, best-known for its diabetes treatments, is pivoting to treat the global obesity epidemic -- a related chronic ailment with untold growth potential. Many drugmakers have tried and failed to harness the market, offering medicines that either disappointed or turned out to be risky.

The world will have an estimated 1 billion people considered obese by 2025, raising the risk of diabetes, heart disease and cancer, and driving health-care costs higher. In the U.S., the number of states where more than a third of adults are obese has nearly doubled since 2018.

Judging by analysts estimates, Wegovy will become a blockbuster next year, with annual revenue climbing to $3.2 billion in 2024. The drug works by mimicking a hormone called GLP-1 that targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake, and its not without side effects. Patients report symptoms ranging from vomiting to acid reflux.

Novo last week raised its profit and sales outlook for the year a second time on the back of the strong demand. Given its performance lately, the upper end of the outlook should be readily achievable, according to Peter Welford, an analyst at Jefferies.

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My name is Nicole Frey (chunkynicoolgetsfit), and I am 30 years old. Im from Lawton, Oklahoma, and I am a stay-at-home mom. I wanted better for my family and myself, so I wanted to lose weight and keep it off. While the keto diet did work, it wasnt something I could do long-term. So, I tried Weight Watchers and started exercising every day. Together, they helped me lose 94 pounds.

Ive always had a larger body from as far back as I can remember. We ate a lot of fast food. There wasnt much cooking going on. I binged a lot and ate my feelings often. I tried losing weight dozens of times. When things werent progressing quickly enough with previous diets or workouts, I gave up very quickly.

I remember seeing a video of myself during Christmas 2019 and was horrified at what I was looking at. I knew then something had to change. I wanted better for me and my family.

It really did do wonders, but it wasnt something I saw myself doing in the long run. I started to stress myself out thinking if I had too many carbs, I was going to lose control. Not a healthy mindset for the long haul.

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Once I started working out in March 2021, I switched to staying in a calorie deficit.

I prep all three of my meals for each day of the week so there are no surprises. I like the ease of being able to open my fridge or freezer and know exactly what Im going to grab. It wasnt difficult for me to make these changes. I enjoy all types of food, so finding a variety that I wont get burned out on is a fun challenge for me!

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I use recipes from the WW App. I like the WW point system, which assigns points to food based on the amount of calories, saturated fat, sugar, and protein it has. I am quite strict when it comes to dieting, so this gives me freedom.

Heres what I eat in a day now:

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I just stuck to my diet changes to make sure I didnt jump head first too fast like Ive done so many times before. I started going to the gym in March 2021, and started slowly. Now, I love working out. Heres what a week of workouts look like:

Honestly, I love everything I do. I go in every day and strive to be better than I was on the previous day. I raise my weights, take on an extra set, or do a couple more reps. I never want to stop improving.

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These three changes have led to my weight loss success.

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I have lost a total of 94 pounds.

Weight loss isnt everything. Finding that inner confidence is what has made me the happiest person today. I feel more beautiful and confident at 30 than I ever have. I am so grateful to have been able to lose the weight the way I have. It has taken a lot of hard work, so many tears and ups and downs. Its worth it in the end.

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Weight loss journeys are never easy, but planning your weight loss journey can make the process easier. This article will discuss how to plan a successful weight loss journey, so if you want to know more, keep reading. Why is it important to plan your weight loss journey? Weight loss journeys are not easy. You have to be willing to set a goal and reach for it, but theyre also not impossible. In order to achieve your weight loss goals, you may need to take some time planning. Planning can help you understand yourself better and what resources or things that will help push you forward. It will also help keep all aspects of your life on track while dieting, since its easy to let other parts of life slip while focusing on weight loss goals.

If you have been wondering how to lose weight in the face or specific parts of your body, planning your journey will make it easier to accomplish set goals. Its always best to plan rather than wonder what to do next.

Small goals are easy, and theyre a great way to stay motivated and keep you on track. For instance, if your weight loss journey goal is to lose 50 pounds in 2 months, thats a lofty goal that can be difficult to achieve even with hard work and determination. If you break that down into one pound per week, its easier to reach the same result by losing 14 pounds (one pound each week for 7 weeks). When planning out small goals, make sure theyre not too easy, or else youll never get the motivation you need to continue moving forward. Small goals help you focus on eating healthier foods rather than just limiting your calorie intake.

When planning to lose weight, you need to plan out how much time you will be exercising each week. If you are not currently working out, its important to start slowly. Dont try to jump right into an intense workout for fear that you wont stick with it or that it will take too long. You should start by walking 15 minutes a day at least 5 days a week and build from there as your endurance allows until youre able to do more intense cardio workouts several times per week for 30 minutes or more at a time depending on the intensity of the exercises selected. By starting small, youre more likely to stick with your workouts and less likely to get discouraged when you dont notice a difference in your body after a week or two.

Keeping a food journal can be a big help in keeping you accountable. A simple notebook or app on your phone is all you need. Record what foods youve eaten and how you felt after eating them. Over time, this will make for great feedback if certain foods dont work well with your body and instead of wasting money eating something that's not going to give your weight loss journey the boost it needs, youll have a better idea of which healthier options are going to be best for your body even if theyre more expensive than the unhealthy items that didnt agree with your system.

When you plan a weight loss journey, its important to be realistic with what you want to achieve and with the time needed to reach that goal. For example, if your weight is currently 300 pounds, it might seem daunting to lose 100 pounds (ca. 45 kg) in 3 months even with planning and working hard at it. It would look more feasible if you also said that you wanted to lose 25 pounds each month for 4 months until youve reached your goal of 100 pounds lost. This will keep your expectations more manageable, so they dont feel overwhelming.

Many people have a hard time letting go of the number they see when looking down at their scale. This is especially difficult for women whose goal weight is often seen as an unrealistic number that cannot be reached no matter what they do. We all know people who are thin enough to fit into childrens clothes but are still unhappy with themselves because they dont feel good about the numbers they see on the scale. While it can be helpful to set a goal based on your ideal weight, which will help you determine how much weight loss you should expect in order to stay within a certain healthy body fat percentage, its not necessarily going to make you feel better about yourself.

If youve always been a bigger individual, your doctor may be very familiar with your weight and the health problems that may come to mind when thinking about keeping it off. He will have useful feedback about what your ideal weight should be based on your height and build. He will also let you know how much weight is too much for your particular body type, so if necessary, they can help you set up realistic goals.

Keep in mind that weight loss isnt an overnight thing. It takes time and patience, especially if youve struggled with your weight for a while. Dont be discouraged by your current weight or by any accidents which might have slowed down your progress. Instead, focus on the progress you did make over the past week, month, etc. Over time, this will add up to better health and more energy. By planning your weight loss journey, youll be more likely to stick with it and less likely to get discouraged when you dont notice a difference in your body after a week or two. Its important not to try to lose too much weight too quickly because this is just going to discourage you and waste money that you could have spent on trying out new healthier recipes instead.

In, conclusion, the article provided several steps that were simple for anyone to follow, but they do require some work on your part. However, if you follow the steps and plan your weight loss journey accordingly, it will be much easier to lose weight and keep it off for good.

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Its been decades, but Dan Marino still cant walk down the street without hearing it: Laces out!

Its one of the most iconic lines from his star-turn cameo in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. And even though the movie premiered in 1994, fans still shout it at the nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback.

Its fun. I enjoy it, the NFL Hall of Famer says of being approached by the movies long-time fans. I tell them: I played all those years of football, but that was my best work.

But the people parroting those Ace quoteables to the Hall of Famer arent kids anymoretheyre in their late 30s and beyond. And Marino isnt the 33-year-old quarterback of a perennial playoff contender anymore, either: The Dolphins legend is 60 now. And instead of racking up eye-popping stats on the gridiron (even in todays much pass-happier league, Marino still ranks in the top 10 all-time for completions), hes a regular guy thats dealing with the same issues as many other American menknee pain and pandemic weight gain.

During shelter-in-place orders due to COVID-19, Americans gained around two pounds per month, according to statistics from a Journal of the American Medical Association report. For people who were less active for a year, that could mean 20 to 25 pounds gainedthe amount Marino put on during that period. But it wasnt just from sheltering in place: The former QB also had both of his knees replaced during the past year, looking to help with pain that has plagued him since his playing days. Recovering from those surgeries meant less time to be activeand additional weight.

You dont have to have thrown 8,300 NFL passes to feel that kind of pain: According to some older statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in five Americans suffers from knee painonly low back discomfort is more common. And replacements like the one Marino had are becoming more common: The governments Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality says knee replacements doubled between 2002 and 2012, with as many as 40 percent of these surgeries being performed on people 45 to 64 in 2015.

So you may not have a bust in Canton, but you could be at risk for the same maladies that affect Marino. Heres how hes fighting backand how you can use his advice to strengthen your knees and reduce your risk for surgeries later on.

Dropping pounds can reduce your pain and slow damage to your knees: A 2015 study of 506 obese individuals found that losing 10 percent or more of their body weight significantly reduced the amount of cartilage lost in their knees.

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It makes sense: The more weight youre carrying, the more load your knee bears with every step. And with the 20-plus pounds hed gained convalescing from two knee surgeriesbeing less active, and more inclined to down a plate of pasta or twoMarino knew hed be feeling the effects.

Mainly, its getting started: You start losing weight, you see progress, and you want to lose more, he says. That meant getting off the couch to get active again, with more walking, cycling, and pool work. And returning to his hour-long morning training sessions with Terry Kirby, a former tailback and Dolphins teammate who has been Marinos trainer for years.

It also meant getting his eating on track. Marino has lost weight withand appeared as a spokesperson forNutrisystem in the past, and returned to the diet again this year to drop his pandemic pounds.

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It makes it simplethey just send it right to your house, he says. The foods that are delivered now have larger portions than in his previous go-rounds with the company, but he says they still helped him lose weight. They have new foodsburritos and soups and pastas, and Ive always liked that.

As a player in the 1980s and 90s, Marino says quarterbacks basically did the same workouts as players at other positionsonly lighter.

We did a lot of the same things: Lots of bench press, though I didnt lift as heavy, he says.

His training has evolved over the decades. Today, Kirby and Marino are focused on keeping his knees healthy by strengthening his quadsincluding via blood flow restriction training at a rehab facility.

Performing this type of trainingwhere blood flow is restricted with a cuff around the leghelped participants in a 2017 study reduce their knee pain more while lifting less: Those performing blood flow-restricted leg extensions and leg presses with 30 percent of their one-rep max for eight weeks had greater pain relief than those performing with 70 percent of their max without the restriction.

The problem? Its tough to do blood flow restriction training properly without specialized equipment. But Marino is also working with Kirby to strengthen his quads with bodyweight squatsand you can relieve knee pain with lower-intensity work, too.

When scientists at Wake Foresthad people with knee pain perform a six-exercise leg workout with low or high intensity for 18 months, those who performed the moves at 30-40 percent of their one-rep max for three sets of 15 reps had similar reduction in knee pain as those who used 80-90 percent of their one-rep max for 4- to 8-rep sets.

The moves they used: Hip abduction, hip adduction, leg curl, leg press, leg extension, and seated calf raises.

Kirbys quad-strengthening protocol with Marino also trades some strength work for time on the stationary bike. And science backs this up for knee pain, too: In a research review from earlier this year, scientists found that stationary cycling was effective for relieving achy knees.

In one study from 2012, participants with mild-to-moderate knee pain who took stationary bike classes twice per week for 40 to 60 minutes per class significantly reduced their pain after 12 weeks.

So jump on the bike for two sessions weekly: And you dont have to go all out. In the studys classes, participants pushed their heart rates to an average of 70 to 75 percent of their max.

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Novo Nordisk A/S CEO Lars Jorgensen said the pandemic may have motivated people to lose weight.

Patients are flocking to the first new obesity medicine to reach the market in years, boosting returns for drugmaker Novo Nordisk A/S.

In a field starved for options, demand is exceeding supply for Wegovy, a weekly injection launched in June that dampens patients' appetite and helps them to lose about 15% of their body weight. The Danish drugmaker's obesity-drug revenue surged by an unprecedented 41% last quarter.

The pandemic may have played a role in motivating people to lose weight amid evidence that carrying extra pounds can worsen the outcome for Covid-19 sufferers, Chief Executive Officer Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen said Wednesday. But the drug is also the first slimming prescription medicine to gain clearance for seven years in the US, where a majority of adults are overweight and struggle to either shed pounds or keep them off.

Drug pricing is coming down in US even if consumers are facing higher co-payments, Jorgensen said during the interview.

"Demand is strong," Fruergaard Jorgensen said on a conference call Wednesday. "It's of course unfortunate that we can't help all patients." The company is working through supply constraints to produce and package as much of the medicine as possible, he said, and the imbalance should resolve early next year.

Novo, best-known for its diabetes treatments, is pivoting to treat the global obesity epidemic -- a related chronic ailment with untold growth potential. Many drugmakers have tried and failed to harness the market, offering medicines that either disappointed or turned out to be risky.

The world will have an estimated 1 billion people considered obese by 2025, raising the risk of diabetes, heart disease and cancer, and driving health-care costs higher. In the US, the number of states where more than a third of adults are obese has nearly doubled since 2018.

Judging by analysts' estimates, Wegovy will become a blockbuster next year, with annual revenue climbing to $3.2 billion in 2024. The drug works by mimicking a hormone called GLP-1 that targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake, and it's not without side effects. Patients report symptoms ranging from vomiting to acid reflux.

Novo last week raised its profit and sales outlook for the year a second time on the back of the strong demand. Given its performance lately, the upper end of the outlook should be "readily achievable," according to Peter Welford, an analyst at Jefferies.

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