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Drastically cutting back on caloric intake to lose weight ahead of competition is commonplace among athletes. However, this type of 'dieting' doesnt just diminish performances, it can also compromise their immune systems. These are the findings of a new study from the University of Copenhagen.

Whether selected to swim, row or run in the Olympics, or gearing up to ride in the Tour de France, achieving the 'right' weight has been a focal point of many elite athletes for decades. It could be to look lean and mean in a swimsuit or jersey, or to qualify for a certain weight category. But there is also a belief that losing weight enhances performance.

As such, it is a widespread phenomenon among athletes especially in endurance sports like running, swimming, cycling and rowing to reduce their dietary intake in the run-up to competition.

It is particularly problematic among female endurance athletes. Many athletes focus heavily on weight in their respective sports. Consequently, they tend to go into short-term, but intense periods of weight loss with the expectation of performing better."

Professor Ylva Hellsten of the University of Copenhagen's Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports

She and PhD student Jan Sommer Jeppesen are two of the researchers behind a new study on the effects of low energy availability among female athletes.

"We know that the phenomenon of not eating enough is associated with many things that are harmful to health including missed periods, compromised bone health and changes in metabolism. But there is still plenty that we don't know. As such, we investigated some of the possible consequences more closely," says Jeppesen, who is the study's lead author.

For the study, the researchers recruited twelve female triathletes, all of who had a normal energy intake. During one part of the trial, the athletes were given enough calories for 14 days, after which their performance was tested. The same athletes also went through a 14-day period during which they consumed only about 50% of their energy needs while sticking to their normal intensive training schedule.

During the period with insufficient calories, athletes lost an average of roughly 4% of their body weight, about half of which was muscle mass. And they experienced a loss in performance:

"The fourteen days of insufficient food intakereduced their performance by 7.7% in a 20-minute time trial on a bike, which is quite significant. And during a more intense short-term test, their performance slid by as much as 18%. So there is no doubt that this practice greatly impairs one's performance as an athlete, even over shorter periods of time," says Jan Sommer Jeppesen.

In addition to sports performance, the researchers examined the effects on athletes' immune function:

"Among other things, we saw that insufficient energy intake was associated with increased systemic stress. The athletes had a large increase in cortisol, a stress hormone, and a dramatically increased stress level in immune cells. This suggests that there is a quite severe impact on several aspects of the immune system if one doesn't eat enough. This may potentially contribute to athletes being more exposed to illness," says Jeppesen.

The researchers hope that the results of the study will help create more awareness of the phenomenon:

"Many coaches continue to pressure athletes to lose weight. For many years, it has been a part of the culture in the sports world and remains so. We need to shed light on the phenomenon and ask critically: What are we actually doing to our athletes both physically and psychologically?" says Ylva Hellsten.

Team Denmark, the Danish elite sport organisation, welcomes the new research results with open arms.

"It focuses on a really important topic and challenges the attitude that lighter is always better. The theory and culture remains prevalent in many sports. I experience many athletes who trim their weight in the weeks leading up to a competition, but without understanding the consequences of doing so," says Majke Jrgensen, a sports nutritionist and manager at Team Denmark.

She sees the results as useful knowledge that can support a message that Team Denmark has been trying to promote:

"My experience is that elite athletes and coaches are curious, but need research that backs up any critiques of the phenomenon. Here, the fact that the test subjects are actual athletes is a major strength, so that the results can be transferred to the athletes and coaches that Team Denmark supports. We will use these results to support what we are already trying to communicate, both when we sit down with athletes one-on-one, as well as during workshops and presentations in these types of contexts," says Jrgensen.

After fourteen days of low energy availability (LEA), the athletes underwent a three-day "refeeding" period as part of the trial, during which they were provided plenty to eat.

"We had expected that the three days of enough food would restore their performance and maybe even improve it but there was absolutely no effect. Their performance was just as degraded as prior to the three days. This tells us that the negative effects cannot be reversed by quickly replenishing energy stores, which is a strategy used by many athletes," says Jeppesen.

According to the research literature, men tend to be more resilient when it comes to insufficient energy intake.

"Based upon the rather limited research in this area, it seems that men are able to tolerate reduced energy intake before it affects us negatively. This indicates that women in particular are a vulnerable population in this respect," says Jan Sommer Jeppesen.

The gender difference is partly due to the fact that low energy availability can cause a woman's estrogen levels to drop drastically. Since estrogen protects the circulatory system, muscles and bones, etc., estrogen loss has extensive effects on a woman's physiology. Ylva Hellsten points out that the harmful effects of not eating enough for long periods of time, especially in women, can therefore also be lifelong.

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Jeppesen, J. S., et al. (2024). Low energy availability increases immune cell formation of reactive oxygen species and impairs exercise performance in female endurance athletes.Redox Biology. doi.org/10.1016/j.redox.2024.103250.

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90 Day Fianc star Darcey Silva is revealing how she looks now after her 40-pound weight loss in a rare video with one of her daughters. Darcey is a 49-year-old mom of two from Connecticut who romanced much younger boyfriend Jesse Meester on Before the 90 Days. Since her split with Jesse, Darcey is now married to Bulgarian man, Georgi Rusev. Darcey is infamous among fans for constantly altering her look. Darceys many makeovers have made fans jaws drop, and now its time for Darceys remarkable weight loss to take centerstage. Darceys looking very different in a dance Reel.

Darcey Silva, whos appeared in multiple 90 Day Fianc spin-offs since her 2017 debut, has changed her lot over the past few years. In 2024, Darcey has lost more than 40 pounds.

Darcey doesnt usually appear in videos revealing her full body and even less in videos with her kids.

However, 90dayfianceupdate has reposted a video originally posted by Darceys daughter, Aniko Bollok, which shows her dancing with her mom and aunt Stacey Silva. The twins wore matching cowboy hats while dancing with Darcey opting for an all-black look with a sleeveless crop top and slim pants.

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Darcey was last seen in Darcey & Stacey season 4. The show didnt give a resolution to Darceys relationship with Georgi, but the duo announced that they had been married in November 2023. The couple has sparked split rumors multiple times since then but is back together for now. Their relationships ups and downs have entertained fans for four seasons now and fans wouldnt mind watching her again, especially to know her current relationship status with Georgi and to find out how Darcey lost weight.

Darcey has credited her weight loss to Ozempic and weight loss surgery. She often thanks her surgeon for making her look fit and slim in her photos. Darcey underwent an endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) where the size of a persons stomach is reduced using stitches. Darcey has also recorded a video of her getting a shot of a weight loss drug which she said could help curb her appetite and make her lose weight. 90 Day Fianc spin-offs lately do follow weight loss surgeries of some cast members such as Angela Deem or Loren Brovarnik.

The same could happen in Darceys case if she shows up soon in a new season of Darcey & Stacey. Darceys sister Stacey and Staceys husband Florian Sukaj are rumored to appear in 90 Day: The Last Resort season 2. Darceys next move in the 90 Day Fianc franchise is unknown. Darcey is focusing on personal growth and getting healthier by losing weight. Shes perhaps letting her other cosmetic procedures take a back seat as she focuses on shedding her extra pounds and getting the curvaceous Barbie look shes always wanted.

90 Day Fianc: Happily Ever After airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EDT on TLC.

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90 Day Fianc is a reality TV series that follows the trials and tribulations of Non-U.S. citizens who travel from abroad each season to meet their potential spouses utilizing a K-1 visa. This three-month visa gives the pair 90 days to determine whether or not their romantic and life goals are aligned before they're forced to return home unmarried. Drama and tension unfold as the couples navigate the tricky dynamics of international marriage.

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If you lived in Los Angeles in the late 1970s, your choices for an aerobic workout class were truly slim. You could go to Jane Fondas studio in Beverly Hills, where everyone breaking a sweat was feather-to-lightweight, according to one observer. You could try a few dance studios where the professionally beautiful actresses, models, media personalities willed their bodies to become even more so. If building muscle was your goal, you could stop by Golds Gym or other palaces of pump, where an almost entirely male clientele strove for hard bodies in the image of Arnold Schwarzenegger.

It was against this backdrop of fitness exclusivity that Richard Simmons kicked, shouted and shimmied to the forefront of the workout scene, inviting the people he encountered to move with him first at his Los Angeles studio and then in their own living rooms, through his home workouts on TV and VHS.

With his trademark crown of frizzy hair, sequined tank tops, short-shorts and guy-next-door physique, Mr. Simmons, who died on Saturday at 76, did not look like a god, and he spoke to those who didnt aspire to look like a god, said Daniel Kunitz, the author of the book Lift: Fitness Culture, From Naked Greeks and Acrobats to Jazzercise and Ninja Warriors.

While other fitness evangelists promoted the idea that exercise was for every body, Mr. Simmons danced the dance, so to speak, and helped break down barriers for all sorts of people who didnt see themselves reflected in the fitness cultures of the time, Mr. Kunitz said.

And yet, despite his embrace of the overweight and overlooked, Mr. Simmons was singularly focused on helping his followers shed pounds, seemingly convinced that while you didnt need to aspire to look like a supermodel to be happy, losing weight was ultimately the key to health and well-being.

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The next big thing in weight loss drugs isnt weight loss.

Wall Street Journal pharma reporter Peter Loftus made the case on Monday that the next wave of GLP-1 drug sales will be driven by the discovery of new medical uses for these slimming treatments.

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The current market leaders of the GLP-1 space are Novo Nordisk, which produces Ozempic and Wegovy, and Eli Lilly, the maker of Mounjaro and Zepbound. GLP-1 drugs work by mimicking a gut hormone that regulates blood sugar and suppresses appetite. They were initially sold to treat Type 2 diabetes but their medical use has expanded to help combat obesity.

But with some health insurers still resistant to covering the treatments which can cost up to $1,300 a month solely for obesity, pharma companies are now testing these drugs for wider uses. Theyre being researched as possible treatments for heart, kidney, and liver diseases in effort to expand insurance coverage, and those efforts are starting to pay off.

The Food and Drug Administration expanded the approved use of Wegovy in March to include reducing heart risks for adults who are obese or overweight, allowing Medicare to cover the drug and opening access to Wegovy to about 3 million more Americans.

BMO Capital Markets analysts estimate that the new use of Wegovy for heart conditions will generate an additional $3.2 billion in annual sales for Novo Nordisk, Loftus reported.

In April, Eli Lilly announced that the drug behind Zepbound was found to help alleviate sleep apnea in patients with obesity in late-stage clinical trials. The pharma giant said its planning to seek approval from the FDA to expand the use of the drug to include treating the condition.

Jefferies analysts estimate this could increase sales for Zepbound by $5 billion.

It builds this wall of evidence, Derek Asay, senior vice president of value and access at Eli Lilly, told Loftus about trials looking at other uses for GLP-1 medications. It helps give that reason to believe theres more than weight loss here.

Unrelenting demand for for these drugs have transformed Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly into the the largest pharma companies in the world, by market cap. Demand for these drugs has been so high that it has led to ongoing shortages and even boosted Denmarks GDP last year.

Morgan Stanley analysts anticipate the global market for these drugs will reach $105 billion by 2030.

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A new study has found that tirzepatide, Mounjaros active ingredient, may be more effective at helping people lose weight than semaglutide, Ozempics active compound.

The research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, revealed that people on tirzepatide were significantly more likely to achieve weight loss than those taking semaglutide.

Both tripeptide and semaglutidepart of a class of medications called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonistsare injectable medications.

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Mounjaro and Ozempic for type 2 diabetes, but some doctors prescribed them off-labelor for a different purpose than approved by the FDA, a permissible practiceto help with obesity. More recently, the FDA has approved Wegovy, which also contains semaglutide, and Zepbound, which contains tirzepatide, for weight loss.

Tirzepatide and semaglutide work to promote weight management in part by stimulating insulin production in the pancreas and delaying stomach emptying, making people feel fuller for longer.

Experts said the studys findings will help provide doctors who prescribe these relatively new drugs with more insight into their effectiveness.

These medications have changed the way doctors treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, but little data exist to compare the effectiveness of the two most common, Ozempic and Mounjaro, Tricia Rodriguez, PhD, MPH, principal applied scientist at Truveta Research and study author, told Health. This research with real-world data has the power to greatly improve our understanding of how these medications are being used in everyday practice and the effect that theyre having.

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The study authors wanted to explore the differences between tirzepatide and semaglutide to shed more light on two drugs that have been growing in popularity, Rodriguez said.

With over 70% of US adults having overweight or obesity, GLP-1s have the potential to be used by a large number of people, she said. There has been evidence that these medications are effective for weight loss, but it hadnt been clear just how effective they are, particularly in relation to each other.

For the study, Rodriguez and her team analyzed the electronic health records of 18,386 people taking either tirzepatide or semaglutide between May 2022 and September 2023. The mean age of the participants was 52 years old, 70% were female, and the majority77%were White. Just over half had type 2 diabetes.

The team tracked how much weight the participants lost three, six, and 12 months after starting the medications.

Our findings were broadly consistent with placebo-controlled clinical trials, finding that the majority of patients on both medications experience clinically meaningful weight loss within a year of treatment, Rodriguez said. However, patients on tirzepatide were over two times more likely to experience a 10% weight loss and three times more likely to experience 15% weight loss within a year, compared to patients on semaglutide.

This could be because, in addition to activating receptors for the hormone GLP-1, tirzepatide also stimulates another gut hormone called glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), Dusty Price, APRN-CNP, a nurse practitioner at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center specializing in weight loss, told Health. This adds another mechanism for producing weight loss.

That small polypeptide alone could be life-changing if youre suffering from overeating, Price explained.

GLP-1 agonists can come with side effects, and gastrointestinal symptoms are among the most common. Nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea have all been linked to the medications.

On this front, theres no evidence to suggest tirzepatide is better than semaglutide. While tirzepatide was significantly more effective than semaglutide, patients on both medications experienced substantial weight loss, and we observed no difference in the risk of GI adverse events, study author Nick Stucky, MD, PhD, an infectious disease physician at Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, Oregon, and vice president of Truveta Research, told Health.

Both drugs are great options, and both have comparable side effects, added Reena Bose, MD, an obesity medicine specialist at Cleveland Clinic.

Many factors inform a doctors decision about whether to prescribe tirzepatide or semaglutide, Bose told Health.

When Im deciding, [Im asking,] Are these drugs on the patients insurance plan? Is it going to be cost-effective? she said. Many insurance [companies] are still taking their time to include these medications in coverage.

The medication a patient ends up taking could depend on their insurance plan or the final cost of the drug. Availability is also a factorsome doses of GLP-1 agonists are often hard to access.

There are a lot of challenges, so for each patient, I individualize their care, Bose said.

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Dempsey Wilkinson from 90 Day Fianc: The Other Way has drastically changed her appearance by losing over 20 pounds since her time on 90 Day Fianc: Before the 90 Days. The British woman met her American partner, Statler Riley, through social media. Impressed by each other's personalities, the couple dated for over seven months before deciding to meet in person. Dempsey has faced challenges since childhood - she lost her sister to carbon monoxide poisoning at just 16 years old. This tragedy greatly affected her, heightening her natural sensitivity. Statler's approach to life is more carefree.

Dempsey and Statler faced numerous challenges in their relationship, such as their differing lifestyles and future aspirations. However, they decided to try and work through their differences. One major source of disagreement between them was their conflicting views on having children. Dempsey wanted to be a mother, while Statler wasn't interested in parenthood. This disagreement often caused tension in their relationship, and made them question the future of their partnership. Eventually, after finishing filming 90 Day Fianc: Before the 90 Days season 6 together, the couple chose to take a short break before reconnecting.

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Dempsey has drastically changed her appearance since her debut on the show. She was never overweight but had a curvy body with softer features. In the 90 Day Fianc spin-off, Dempsey was seen wearing casual outfits with minimal makeup. She had a voluptuous figure and a round face, which reflected her lifestyle and mental state. Though Dempsey didn't appear unhappy, she seemed somewhat preoccupied with the heartbreaking events in her life. As a result, she rarely allowed herself to be fully open in front of the cameras.

Dempsey shared the reason for her weight gain in July 2023 by posting a photo of herself at her highest weight. She wrote, "I went from a size UK 4 to a UK 12," informing fans of how her size changed dramatically in two years. Dempsey added, "I started to feel unhappy in an area of my life so I started to binge eat and I couldn't stop myself." The 90 Day Fianc franchise star revealed that she had felt insecure about feeling "fat" and mentioned that she was at her heaviest while filming the show.

Dempsey began her weight-loss journey shortly after appearing on 90 Day Fianc: Before the 90 Days. She started by eating nutritious foods, including a lot of greens, and incorporated exercise into her routine. She was trying to find a healthy balance in her life. According to Dempsey, making healthier choices was the main reason why she lost a significant amount of weight. Not only did it improve her appearance, but it also boosted her confidence. In the past year, Dempsey has lost a total of 20 pounds. She seems cheerier at a lower weight.

Dempsey looks amazing after her weight-loss transformation. She is now more fit than ever and enjoys showing off her toned figure on social media.

In December 2023, Dempsey posted two photos of herself, comparing her current athletic appearance to how she looked in the past. She captioned it, "I feel healthier and I know I'm a lot happier!" Dempsey's leaner body and updated style make her resemble a fitness model. Her face, neck, shoulders, waist, arms, and legs are all more toned thanks to her active lifestyle, which includes a gym routine.

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The weight loss has helped Dempsey with toning and slimming down her facial features.

In May 2024, Dempsey shared a photo of herself sitting beneath palm trees. The picture displays her profile, revealing how her face has become more defined. She may have achieved ideal facial contours. The image also showcases that Dempsey's toned face now appears noticeably smaller than before, making her short hair look quite voluminous. Her facial features, including her nose, cheekbones, and chin, appear more sculpted than they did in 2023.

In January 2024, Dempsey posted a photo of herself enjoying coconut water at the beach. She stood under the sunlight, allowing it to highlight her radiant skin and well-defined muscles. The 90 Day Fianc: The Other Way cast member wore a blue bikini that mirrored the beauty of the blue sky and ocean. With a big smile on her face that further enhanced her toned appearance, Dempsey titled her post, "I really do trust in myself and the universe." She clearly has newfound confidence in herself and her decisions.

Dempsey's face looks very different after losing weight due to her newly defined jawline. Previously, she had a round face, giving her facial features a soft appearance. She had a youthful and innocent baby face.

In 2024, Dempsey's face appears more toned and her jawline is chiseled, giving her a sculpted look. In June 2024, she proudly displayed her glowing face and impressed fans. She talked about her active lifestyle and her healthy diet, which includes fresh fruit, coconuts, and guacamole. She enjoys watching sunsets, visiting beaches, and the great outdoors in general. She admires flowers, eats mangos and hangs out in treehouses.

In late 2023, Dempsey shared a close-up selfie displaying her confident smile. She looked stunning with her shoulder-length hairstyle and subtle makeup. Many 90 Day Fianc viewers commented on her appearance, with one saying, "you're gorgeous and one of my favorites so down to earth," urging her to avoid plastic surgery.

Another fan wrote, "Dempsey, you are beautiful inside and out-don't settle," advising her to set the bar higher. The 90 Day Fianc: The Other Way star's relationship might have its flaws. However, her amazing physical transformation shows how much happier and healthier she has become.

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90 Day Fianc: The Other Way flips the script on the original series. Couples who have never met face to face and have 90 days to get married switch roles. The Americans in the relationship will now head overseas for their culture shock. India, Mexico, Ethiopia, and Russia are just some countries where the show observes the blossoming (or faltering) 90-day relationship that will end happily ever after or a one-way ticket back home alone.

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Nicole Mary Kidman is a popular Australian and American actress and producer who has worked in films and television productions across multiple genres. The 57-year-old personality is the first Australian actor to receive the AFI Life Achievement Award honor in 2024.

In addition, her accolades include a BAFTA Award, an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and six Golden Globe Awards. Apart from her professional accomplishments and career growth, Nicole Kidman's weight loss journey has also become a matter of public discourse.

Nicole has sported a lean figure for years. However, since 2023, her dramatic weight loss grabbed all attention, leaving fans and well-wishers jaw-dropped. Reportedly, the 5-foot-11 actress was about 25 pounds below the average weight for her height. Her red-carpet appearances and social media posts spark concerns about her health.

Fans blamed the stars relentless work schedule, which might have taken a toll on her health. Her slender frame has shocked nearly everyone. However, she broke the silence after her appearance at the CMA Awards in December 2023.

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Nicole Kidman is a renowned actress, producer, entrepreneur, and humanitarian. She was born on 20 June 1967 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She started her career at the age of 16 and made her film debut in a remake of the Australian holiday classic Bush Christmas. Gradually, she gained recognition due to various Australian television programs, including the 1987 miniseries Vietnam, for which she bagged her first Australian Film Institute Award.

In 1989, her portrayal of Rae Ingram in the thriller film Dead Calm proved to be her breakthrough role, following international recognition. In 2004, she was honored as a "Citizen of the World" by the United Nations. Moreover, she is one of the world's highest-paid actors. Nicole Kidman has been shooting back-to-back for a couple of acting projects and also doing advertisements and producing. In 2023, she took on the job as a brand ambassador of Balenciaga.

Throughout the years, she has made her own space in the film and production industry, elegantly establishing her personal style and iconic presence worldwide. On the other hand, Nicole Kidmans health, dramatic body transformation, and toned appearance have grabbed large eyeballs.

In 2023, Nicoles red carpet looks accentuated her drastic weight loss and sparked concern among fans regarding her health. Although, the Bombshell star rocked all of her red carpet looks and erratic social media posts, her skinny appearance caused fans and audiences to whisper about how bony she was.

Reportedly, Nicole Kidmans unrelenting schedule and intense workout regime are the two reasons behind her shedding pounds. In the past three years, Nicole has filmed five TV shows and three movies, as if she didnt have enough on her plate. As per research, workaholism may have contradictory physical, psychological, and social effects (1).

Audiences and near and dear ones too wanted to know what was wrong with her. In reality, Nicole had been working herself ragged, and that was what taking a toll on her physical and mental health. In one of her interviews, she expressed that certain things penetrate in a really deep way. She also added that even her children have noticed the changes in her body.

As a practitioner of the method acting style, she once admitted her preparation for roles was crazy. Her busy career and commitment to method acting sometimes comes at the cost of her physical health. Research states that workaholics deny the presence of fatigue and try to push themselves way too much, due to which physical complaints prevent them from working and compel them to seek help (2).

After the making of the 2020 series The Undoing, Nicole confessed that she was down for a week. She loses herself so much in the character that it becomes difficult for her to get back to normal.

In another interview, the Being the Ricardos star claimed that she is not interested in being a role model for anyone. Responding to people who try to box her in with specific expectations and rules, she said that she prefers to keep a lot of distance and shield herself well.

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In August 2022, the Big Little Lies actress showed off her abs on one of the magazine covers leaving fans curious about her weight loss and health. Through an interview, she expressed that she is actually not that strict with her diet. She eats anything but in moderation, striking the right balance between eating healthy food and allowing herself to indulge regularly.

Eating in moderation is basically the attempt to monitor and limit the intake of energy-dense food. As per research, it is a promising strategy for the prevention of weight gain (3).

For Nicole, it is walking an 80-20 diet path that is ultimately 80% healthy. Addedly, she urges people to find natural health remedies that work the best for themselves. She is glad to find one as her source of energy.

Nicole once mentioned carbs and cheese being her treats of choice. The high content of fat and protein in cheese makes it an energy-rich and nutritious food. It is also a rich source of essential nutrients, particularly, proteins, bioactive peptides, amino acids, fat, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals (4). On the other hand, evidence suggests that carbohydrates are beneficial for the well-being and growth of gut microorganisms (5).

Kidman also confessed that she is a bread lover and in an interview, she mentioned homemade warm bread with Reggiano, an Italian hard-cooked type of cheese, as her favorite. The cheese is characterized by positive nutritional qualities (6). Whereas bread provides several nutrients such as sugar, protein, iron, calcium, and a variety of vitamins (7).

She is also a big fan of burgers. In 2003, she celebrated her first Academy Award win by eating french fries and a burger on the floor of her hotel room with her family.

Kidman comes from a family of marathoners. In addition to yoga and regular exercise, she enjoys a wide range of physical activities to stay in shape such as running, hiking, skiing, and horseback riding. Research states that a blend of exercise and physical activity therapy is recommended to combat health challenges and preserve mental wellness (8).

During an interview in August 2014, she shared that variety is what helps her to stay fit. She thinks that if you are going to wake up and decide to run five miles every morning for the rest of your life, you will get bored and hit the snooze button after a week.

Though Nicole has always been shy and slightly quirky, she has managed to entertain her fans and audiences all across the world with her splendid on-screen performances. However, Nicole Kidman's weight loss bothered her fans and beloveds. Nevertheless, it is good to know that she didnt vouch for any weight loss drugs or medications to shed pounds. She did it naturally with the help of a healthy diet and exercise routine.

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American rapper Ice Spice has been the subject of intense speculation over her apparent weight loss. A clip of her dancing on stage, posted by TheNeighborhoodTalk on Instagram, has led to claims that she has used drugs to lose weight.

In the video, Ice Spice is wearing a black lacy catsuit and performing a rendition of Think U The S**t (Fart). The comment section is filled with users questioning if she was on Ozempic to lose weight.

However, rapper and artist Sexyy Red defended Spice and wrote:

Ozempic, also known as "Hollywoods worst-kept slimming secret," is a drug meant for diabetics. According to Columbia Surgery's Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery, the drug can also lead to significant weight loss.

Recently, when fans saw Ice Spice's leaner body, they assumed she was consuming the drug to achieve such results. Spice, however, posted a series of photos, one of which indicated a sweaty gym seat. The other photos included the rapper flaunting her body in a bikini. Even under that post, the comment section had been flooded with Ozempic rumors.

The artist reportedly hasn't addressed the rumors yet. Ice Spice is, however, not the first person to have been accused of consuming the drug. In May, Scott Disick was facing rumors of being on Ozempic.

Kelly Clarkson too faced allegations of using Ozempic. She, however, responded that while she was using a weight loss drug, it wasn't Ozempic.

Meanwhile, there is a list of celebrities who have been quite open about using Ozempic for losing weight. This includes comedian Claudia Oshry, who also described it as a difficult journey for her. In June 2023, in a conversation with Andy Cohen, actress Amy Schumer also revealed taking the drug for a brief period.

While several netizens went all out bashing and mocking Ice Spice for her apparent weight loss, Sexxy Red has given them a strong reply. Red herself has experienced massive physical transformations, especially after having two children.

Meanwhile, Ice Spice is reportedly busy with her upcoming album Y2K!, which is set to release on July 26, 2024. The title of the album honors her birth date January 1, 2000.

She recently had an interview with Entertainment Tonight, where she talked about the collaborations in different parts of the album.

Spice didn't reveal the names of the collaborators, and only confirmed that there would a couple of them. She has also released a few tracks of the album, the latest of which was Did It First, dropped on July 11, 2024.

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