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Novo Nordisk, manufacturer of the weight-loss drug Wegovy, said this week at least 25,000 people are starting on the drug weekly in the U.S., up from about 5,000 in December, causing the maker to boost manufacturing to keep up with demand. Another obesity medicine maker, Eli Lilly, which makes Zepbound, also raised its sales outlook this week. While many GLP-1s have existed for years to treat diabetes, they are only recently driving sales for obesity treatments, which could soar above $80 billion by 2030, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.

Currently, less than 1% of Americans are on the GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, though Morgan Stanley equity analysts expect that figure to grow to 10% by 2034.

Not all doctors are jumping at the chance to prescribe the medication for their patients. Atlanta Plastic Surgery decided not to become a prescriber because of liability concerns about the drugs possible side effects, Nguyen said. Instead, the practice refers patients to primary care doctors.

Still, he estimated that 10% to 20% of his business comes from patients success losing weight after taking the drugs. Most of those patients request body contouring to remove excess skin after weight loss, he said.

Almost daily, Shady Grove Fertility in Sandy Springs has to revamp its treatment plan upon learning a client is taking a weight loss drug, according to medical director Desire McCarthy-Keith. Theyve become popular in the past year. Notwithstanding the data, it may affect pregnancy and fertility.

For some overweight clients, shedding pounds on the drugs can increase ovulation and reduce the medical issues experienced by women with polycystic ovary syndrome, which decreases fertility, said McCarthy-Keith, an ob-gyn and reproductive endocrinologist. Losing weight also reduces the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, miscarriage and pregnancy complications. But doctors advise caution when trying to get pregnant.

A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine in December reported the use of medications such as GLP-1 drugs does not raise the risk of birth defects when compared to insulin use.

But more studies are needed. For now, doctors recommend patients stop the drugs before trying to get pregnant.

This class of medication can stay in your system longer, so its recommended to try to put off getting pregnant for two months after stopping the weight-loss drugs, she said. The extra time allows the drug to work its way out of the body, reducing the risk to the fetus. It can be hard on them, McCarthy-Keith said about couples seeking fertility treatment. They are anxious to be pregnant. Its difficult to put their plans on hold.

Fertility specialists also recommend clients discontinue using weight loss drugs for up to two weeks before fertility treatments that require anesthesia, such as invitro fertilization, she said.

Dr. Jessica Rubin of Reproductive Biology Associates in Atlanta also has seen an increase in women using weight loss medicine to achieve the body mass index recommended to start fertility treatments. I would estimate an average of 2 to 5 patients a week have recently been on the weight loss medications.

The medication is also being used to supplement bariatric surgery, according to Dr. Benjamin Flink of Bariatric Innovations, a general and bariatric surgeon who specializes in medical weight loss management.

Flink said he prescribes medications, including the new injectable GLP-1s, to those seeking them for weight loss and to patients who use them to kickstart their weight loss before bariatric surgery. Doctors generally recommend bariatric surgery to patients who have severe obesity or weight-related health problems, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Bariatric procedures remain an effective option for those who do not want to take obesity medicine, are tired of taking it, or dont achieve the weight loss they desire from the medicine alone, Flink said. There are also patients who do not respond to medical weight loss or have not lost weight on multiple different medications.

He recounted how a patient took the injectable medicine for 9 months, losing enough to be considered a healthy weight, but then experienced severe stomach pains and had to stop taking the drug.

A lot of people think of weight loss medications, including the new injectable drugs, as a cure-all for obesity. They dont consider that these are maintenance drugs that only work while you are taking them and the potential long-term effects of taking these medications for a prolonged period of time.

He advises patients using the drugs to work with a nutritionist and to exercise so they dont lose excessive muscle mass, which is one of the potential long-term side effects of the medicine.

Abby Jellinek-Johnson of Harmony Nutrition described two types of patients she sees on the medication. First, those who start on the drugs without first seeking a nutrition assessment, lose weight and then plateau. It suppresses their appetite, so they forget to eat. We have to re-teach our patients what hunger might feel like and to remember to eat small balanced meals throughout the day in order to maintain their lean muscle mass and metabolism.

The second type of patient will work with a nutritionist before starting weight loss medication. There is a small subset of patients who are very diligent in implementing lifestyle changes and still dont see the weight loss they are working towards. Sometimes diet and exercise just isnt enough. And we find that in some cases these medications are the right choice for them as an individual. Many of these patients do end up being successful with long-term weight loss when they combine a medical approach with dietary and lifestyle changes.

Vicki Feldman has a similar philosophy. Like with any transformation, none of it really works without changing lifestyle, said the Marietta health coach, personal trainer, and group exercise instructor. Feldman works at two large gyms and for a leading weight loss program that recently partnered with a prescriber of the new drugs. Among some three dozen clients, she is currently helping four people develop healthy habits while taking the weight loss medicine.

Muscle loss is a prime concern. As we age, its natural to lose muscle mass. But that can be compounded by the rapid weight loss, she said. The people Im working with are very focused on maintaining or increasing their lean mass because they know thats going to be the key to maintaining their weight.

Many on the medicine probably arent aware of the muscle loss risk, said Maxim Nazaire, founder and owner of Safe Haven Fitness in Roswell. He estimates about 10% of his 120 clients have tried the weight loss drugs at some point. Trainers often learn about their clients use of the medication when reviewing fitness and wellness goals with them.

To build lean muscle, trainers focus on weight-bearing, multi-joint exercises such as squats, deadlifts, shoulder and chest lifts, he said. We monitor the intensity to manage the safety of the exercise as well.

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Kelly Osbourne has spoken out on accusations that she used Ozempic to lose baby weight, admitting it can be a 'miracle' drug if used in the correct way.

Kelly has been candid about her weight loss journey, particularly after she gave birth to her son.

The 39-year-old has been accused of using Ozempic, a medication used to treat type two diabetes but that has also been used for weight loss.

Although she has continuously insisted that she lost the weight on her own, Kelly has defended Ozempic.

Speaking to People magazine, the TV personality said: "I just have to clarify, I've never taken Ozempic.

"I don't know what Ozempic does to you other than what I saw it do to my mom.

"I think that it is the miracle drug in the right hands.

"The pros outweigh the cons, and if you really do research, the kind of medication and what it can do for you cognitively and what it does for the rest of your body, like I said, it's a miracle drug."

Kelly's mom Sharon lost 42 pounds on Ozempic, though she has admitted she feels she's now lost 'too much' weight.

Oprah Winfrey is another fellow famous face who has admitted to using the medication to slim down.

Kelly said she doesn't understand the criticism that has been directed towards Ozempic users: "For some reason, society is trying to paint it out to be a bad thing. And I don't understand why.

"If you need to lose some weight, who cares how you do it, as long as you're doing it in a healthy way."

Despite Kelly's defence of Ozempic, her mom has given a stark warning about its use.

The former X Factor judge said: "You can lose so much weight and its easy to become addicted to that, which is very dangerous.

"I couldnt stop losing weight and now Ive lost 42lb and I cant afford to lose any more."

In particular, the 71-year-old has insisted that teenagers shouldn't use the medication, calling it 'too easy'.

While speaking to Bill Maher on his podcast, Sharon opened up about the side effects of Ozempic: "I just throw up all the time and you feel so nauseous. However, the nausea didn't last forever, and after it passed.

"You're just not hungry."

Despite the unpleasant side effects, Sharon doesn't regret her Ozempic use as it helped her address her 'weight struggles'.

Sharon stopped using the drug in November, worrying that she had become too 'gaunt'.

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In 2023, prescription drug spending grew 13.6% compared with 2022 and semaglutide was the highest selling drug due to a recent increase of weight-loss classifications.

Expenditures for semaglutide doubled last year, making it the new top-selling drug in the US, replacing adalimumab, which treats autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease, wrote the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists in a press release.1 Adding to the weight-loss category, spending on the diabetes drug tirzepatide grew an astounding 373% even though its approval for weight loss came late in 2023.

Drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide were originally classified as diabetes medications but have since been approved for weight-loss indications. According to researchers, the evolution of weight-loss medications is following a continuous trend of increased spending beyond 2023.

In 2024, they predict US prescription drug spending to increase another 10% to 12%. And while weight-loss drugs led the charge by the end of 2023, demand for endocrine and cancer drugs continues to fuel spending.2

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In 2023, Novo Nordisk saw combined sales of $21.1 billion from its drugs Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsus. | image credit: K KStock / stock.adobe.com

Whether patients are using these drugs for weight-loss or diabetes management, in 2023, Novo Nordisk saw combined sales of $21.1 billion from its drugs Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsus. This accounts for an 89% revenue increase for the Danish drug manufacturer from these 3 drugs alone, according to a Pew Research study.3

Furthermore, 71% of worldwide semaglutide sales came from the US, a country where almost 75% of adults over 20 are considered obese (42%) or overweight (31%).3

For now, the public has modest expectations for the impact drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy will have on obesity in the United States. Only 16% of those familiar with these drugs think they will do a great deal or quite a bit to reduce obesity, while 35% think they will do some and 33% expect they will do not much or nothing at all to reduce obesity in the US, wrote Tyson and Kikuchi regarding another Pew Research study.4

Between the mixed-use of drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide for either weight-loss or diabetes, and the countrys modest sentiment supporting their use for weight-loss, what exactly Americans are using these drugs to treat is a bit uncertain.

Just 12% of those familiar with these drugs say they are good options for people who want to lose weight butdonothave a weight-related health condition. A far larger share (62%) say these drugs are not good options for people without a weight-related health condition, while 26% arent sure, continued Tyson and Kikuchi.4

These statistics show that the recent rise of semaglutide sales could be further enforced by increased marketing and public attention. Beverly Tchang, MD, endocrinologist, and assistant professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and New York Presbyterian Hospital, recently expressed her concerns about weight-loss drugs in an Everyday Health article addressing a semaglutide shortage.

I worry more that people who do not have obesity or diabetes are buying semaglutide at its out-of-pocket cost to get skinnier, likely stirred on by TikTok videos or Variety articles. Patients with diabetes and patients with obesity both deserve treatment, and the shortage of semaglutide in general affects both populations, she said.5

But regardless of their preferred uses, the rise in semaglutide and tirzepatide sales have manufacturers ready to roll out a larger inventory of their weight-loss drugs and researchers are certain of their continued increase.2

Several new drugs that will influence spending are expected to be approved in 2024, wrote the authors.2 Because of their uses among diabetics, overweight individuals, and healthy individuals trying to lose weight, it is not nave to predict that weight-loss medications will occupy future lists of newly accepted medications.

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A COUPLE has shared videos of their incredible weight loss transformation after losing a combined 150lbs together.

Natasha Perhson and her husband David posted clips of themselves before and after losing weight.

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The videos have received millions of views on TikTok and received thousands of likes on Instagram, with people flooding to the comments to ask how they achieved their jaw-dropping transformation.

The mum of four - who says she wants to empower other mums to love their postpartum body - weighed over 200lbs after having her third baby.

Natasha said she gained 50 pounds with each pregnancy, managing to shed it quickly only to gain again when she became pregnant.

After her third pregnancy, the mum knew she needed to change her approach.

Meanwhile, Natasha told Fox News that David has "never really struggled with his weight," but had "slowly put on over 50lbs" over the first nine years of their marriage.

When they started their weight loss journey, Natasha said she weighed 233lbs and David weighed 268lbs.

To lose a whopping 150lbs combined, they embarked on the notoriously tough 75 Hard challenge, Natasha shared in a post.

The viral challenge was created in 2019 by entrepreneur Andy Frisella, who described it as a transformative mental toughness programme" rather than a fitness challenge.

It involves:

These six "non-negotiable" rules need to completed for 75 days straight and if you slip up, you're back at square one.

Pretty intense, right?

Fitness experts have criticised the challenge for its restrictiveness and long-term sustainability.

Natasha shared that doing 75 Hard with her husband had been a help and had also brought them closer.

"Doing 75 Hard together has strengthened our marriage in so many ways!" she wrote.

Now the fitness influencer - who shares snippets of her exercise and eating habits on social media and has launched her Body Confidence Academy to help others lose weight - seems focused on sustaining the results of her weight loss long-term.

"I lost 100 pounds without counting calories, points, or macros," she wrote in a separate post.

"I stopped restricting foods and taking extreme measures to lose weight as fast as possible," she explained.

"Instead I started to focus on making small changes and changed my mindset around food and weight loss because I didnt just want to lose the weight - I wanted to lose it AND keep it off!

"I knew the only way to do that would be making a permanent change."

Sustainable weight loss is also supporting your overall well-being while on your weight loss journey

Natasha dropped 100lbs before inbetween having her third and fourth babies and said her postpartum journey had been radically different the fourth time round thanks to maintaining health habits during pregnancy and focusing on long-term lifestyle changes.

"I knew after baby three that we still wanted another one - and being 100 pounds overweight, I was terrified to lose the weight just to gain it all the back during pregnancy," she wrote in a post.

"So after baby three, I made a pact with myself.

"Not to lose the baby weight, but instead focus on changing my habits and lifestyle so the weight would come off AND also so Id be setting myself up for future success.

"I mean after years of yo-yoing, I knew I needed a different approach so I went with the lifestyle change."

Natasha was candid about the fact that losing weight wasn't an easy journey.

But keeping up with her kids and doing daily activities like walking up the stairs was also hard when she was at her heaviest, she explained.

"Working out when I was over 200 pounds was hard. Walking up stairs was hard. Going to the pool with my kids was hard. Shopping for clothes was hard.

"Basically everything was hard and my thoughts about how overweight I was and how much I had to lose consumed me.

"Losing the weight was also hard. Forcing myself to drink water over Diet Coke was hard. Passing up late night desserts was hard.

Often when people start a weight loss journey, all they think about is what exercises they need to do and what food they should be eating

"But the results were worth it. All of the things that were hard because of my weight are now easy.

"It feels good to be living my life confidently and focused on the memories Im making rather than how self conscious I use to feel and what others might be thinking about me."

Natasha has shared her golden rules for weight loss, which centre around changing your mindset about shedding pounds.

They include shifting your focus from calorie counting, to making sure you're getting enough sleep.

Natasha wrote: "Everything changed for me when I stopped trying to lose the weight as fast as possible and instead focused on making small changes I knew Id be able to continue for a long time.

"The internal struggle of what I should or shouldnt be eating/doing stopped.

"I no longer lived in states of either feeling starved from deprivation or stuffed from overeating."

And to her surprise, Natasha watched the pounds melted off her.

Her weight loss was "slower than it would have with a crash diet".

"But it felt effortless, maintainable, and I was able to keep going until I hit my 100 pound goal."

The mum has shared what she eats in a day to keep trim and energised, starting with protein drinks before and after her morning workout, oats with peanut butter and banana for breakfast, a Mediterranean salad with chicken, chickpeas, peppers, cucumber and quinoa for lunch and minced beef with cauliflower rice for dinner.

Weight loss isn't just about calorie counting, Natasha shared in a clip posted to her Instagram.

"Often when people start a weight loss journey, all they think about is what exercises they need to do and what food they should be eating."

But the mum said sleep and stress levels also make a big difference to the numbers on the scale.

"I started prioritising self care and doing more thing to help manage my stress, like deep breathing a taking baths, making sure that I'm getting enough sleep.

"Sustainable weight loss is also supporting your overall well-being while on your weight loss journey," Natasha said.

Natasha has worked regular exercise into her routine, but she stressed that we shouldn't just be working out to lose weight.

"One common misconception is that exercise should primarily be about burning calories to shed those extra pounds," she wrote in a blog post.

"Regular exercise has a profound impact on your mental well-being.

"When you make it a habit to move your body daily, youll notice a significant improvement in your stress levels and overall mood.

"Those endorphins released during exercise can work wonders in reducing anxiety and enhancing your sense of well-being.

"Its a natural mood booster that can make a bigger difference than you might initially realise."

Losing weight should be a long-term commitment to healthier living, rather than any drastic measures.

The NHS tips - which can be adopted slowly - include:

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Melissa lost 50 pounds in 2015just by changing the way she thinks about her weight, according to Life & Style.

"I truly stopped worrying about it," she told the magazine. "I think there's something to kinda loosening up and not being so nervous and rigid about it that, bizarrely, has worked."

Melissa also attributed her weight loss to, well, not doing much of anything at all: No trick, nothing to tell, just super-boring life," she told ExtraTV. "You bring it real down, you dont do anything fun, and you go to bed at 7:30that's the trick."

That said, Melissa has also made it clear that shes not trying to be a certain weight. I have [lost weight], but I'll be back again," she told Refinery29 in 2016. I'll be up, I'll be down, probably for the rest of my life. The thing is, if that is the most interesting thing about me, I need to go have a lavender farm in Minnesota and give this up. There has to be something more."

In her July 2019 interview with WSJ, she also said that she keeps her home life simple: She gets up at 4 a.m. ("Im like a weird old man," she says), prepares breakfast, takes out the familys two dogs, gets her and the girls ready for the day, and then she or her husband drives them to school.

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Published 14:34 22 Apr 2024 GMT+1Updated 14:41 22 Apr 2024 GMT+1

Kelly Osbourne has dismissed the idea that she used the popular weight-loss drug Ozempic, despite previously calling it amazing.

The drug Ozempic has caused concern in recent months despite many a celebrity who said it helped them quickly lose weight. The drug is primarily aimed at helping people manage type 2 diabetes, and many have slammed its use by celebrities.

Kelly Osbournes mother, Sharon Osbourne has publicly explained that she was able to lose significant amounts of weight while taking the drug, but also shared a warning.

Sharon said: "You can lose so much weight and its easy to become addicted to that, which is very dangerous."

However, Kelly wanted to address the rumors that she was using the drug following the birth of her son, Sidney, in 2022.

Speaking in an interview with Extra, she said she rapidly lost the weight simply by cutting out sugar and carbohydrates.

I know everybody thinks I took Ozempic. I did not take Ozempic. I don't know where that came from. My mom took Ozempic, she said.

I had gestational diabetes, and I had to lose the weight that I had gained during pregnancy, otherwise I was at a higher risk of actually getting diabetes, which I did not want.'

I cut out sugar and carbohydrates and I rapidly lost weight.

While Kelly has said she hasnt used the drug, her mother has been candid about her use and its impact.

After she stopped taking the drug in November of last year, Sharon said she now felt she looked too gaunt.

"Im too gaunt and I cant put any weight on.

"I want to, because I feel Im too skinny. Im under 100lb and I dont want to be."

She also explained some of the less than favorable effects of the drug she encountered since she started taking it in December 2022.

Speaking on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Osbourne said of feeling nauseous: "You dont throw up physically, but youve got that feeling, and I was about two, three weeks where I felt nauseous the whole time.

"You get very thirsty, and you dont want to eat. Thats it."

She also said the drug needed to be kept out of the hands of teenagers who may see it as a shortcut to healthy weight loss.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has addressed the side effects that some people experience and said that 'the benefits of Ozempic outweigh its risks'.

The full statement issued to UNILAD said: "The FDA maintains that the benefits of Ozempic outweigh its risks when used according to the approved labeling."

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Its that hold-your-breath moment, often at the start of the day: The numbers on the scale can have so much influence on your sense of self-worth. Each one of us is so much more than the figure that flashes upyet research has shown that consistently weighing yourself is one of the most effective ways to lose weight and subsequently keep it off.

But when can you take a step back from all that vigilance over your food intake, exercise, and weight? A study conducted by researchers from the University of Florida and the University of Virginia set out to determine how often an individual should weigh themselves to effectively keep weight off.

The results and analysis were published in March 2024 in the journal Obesity. Led by scholars of metabolism, cardiovascular health, and psychology, the study followed 74 adults who were overweight or obese with an average age of 50. The study tracked these participants throughout a nine-month maintenance period after completing a three-month-long weight loss plan, asking them to monitor their weight, food intake, and activity and to report on the days they tracked every week.

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The researchers found that weight re-gain correlated with the frequency per week that the participants monitored their weight. Those who continued monitoring their weight, diet, and activity at least three days per week were likelier to have maintained their weight at the end of the nine months. Participants who tracked their values for five days or more each week were more likely to continue losing weight. And interestingly, tracking for one to two days per week was associated with significant weight gain.

The researchers were encouraged by the results because in this study, maintenance was attainable with just three to four days of monitoring per week. These results provide support for using modified schedules of self-monitoring during maintenance, with the potential to lower self-monitoring burden and ultimately improve long-term adherence and weight-loss maintenance, they said.

Additionally, they note that the data support the idea that a slow and steady approach is more effective than bursts of weight monitoring. Also, consistently reporting metrics three to four days per week worked much better than reporting seven days one week and then only one day on another week.

This modified maintenance is encouraging for people who want to be a little more flexible, but still mindful, with their diets after weight loss.

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There's widespread uncertainty about whether or not dairy is good for you, especially when it comes to weight loss. Some concerns stem from the fact that many dairy foods are high in saturated fats associated with heart disease and weight gain or that consuming dairy may lead to inflammation. Additionally, many people are lactose intolerant and avoid dairy altogether. However, recent studies and expert opinions have challenged these beliefs and highlighted the benefits of consuming dairy foods for weight loss.

Dairy naturally contains important nutrients like calcium and protein, and research has shown that it can absolutely be a part of a balanced weight loss diet. One 2019 review found that dairy foodseven whole-fat optionsdon't lead to weight gain. In fact, they may decrease body fat and increase lean body mass. Additionally, consuming fermented dairy products, such as yogurt and cheese, is not only linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease but may also protect against type 2 diabetes.

S what are some of the best products for those looking to add dairy to their day, and how can these items specifically help with losing weight? We answered these questions by talking with a dietitian about the healthiest dairy foods and drinks. Read on to learn more, and check out these Easy 5-Ingredient Meals for Weight Loss.

People may often assume that they can't have milk when they're trying to lose weight, often because it contains fat and natural sugars. But this simply isn't true! According to Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, 2% milk can help you achieveyour goals.

Manaker says, "2% milk can be a valuable component of a weight loss diet due to its balanced nutritional profile." For starters, "It delivers a moderate amount of fat, enhancing satiety and reducing the frequency of snacking on less healthy options," she says. 6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

Manaker also adds that the protein content in 2% milk "aids in muscle repair and growth, which can be particularly useful after exercise sessions."

Beyond providing fat and protein to keep you full and help you build muscle, Manaker adds that the calcium it contains "is not only pivotal for bone health but may also play a role in body weight regulation." She adds, however, that "more data is needed to confirm this."

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Whether you eat it with granola or berries, yogurt can be an extremely healthy part of your weight loss goals.

Firs, this dairy product contains protein, which can help you feel more satiated, boost your metabolism, and help you build lean muscle mass. On top of its protein content, yogurt is fermented, making it an excellent source of probiotics. These probiotics can directly improve your gut microbiome, and a healthy gut has been linked to greater weight loss and management.

According to a review of over 20 research studies published in the International Journal of Obesity, consuming yogurt has been linked to lower body weight, smaller waist circumference, and lower body fat.

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Greek yogurt is similar to regular yogurt; it just goes through an extra straining process that removes the whey liquids, which gives it a thicker texture and a tangier flavor.

Aside from the flavor differences, Greek yogurt is also naturally lower in sugar and higher in protein than regular yogurt. Protein can help you lose weight for many reasons, and some people choose to cut down on their sugar intake because of the link between high-sugar consumption and weight gain.

This makes Greek yogurt a great choice for those looking to increase their protein and reduce their sugar intake as part of their weight loss plan.

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Throwing another type of yogurt into the mix, Skyr is an Icelandic dairy product that Manaker says works great as a part of a weight loss diet.

"The protein in skyr helps promote satiety, making one feel fuller for longer periods, which can lead to a reduction in overall calorie intake," she says. "Furthermore, the probiotics present in skyr aid in improving gut health, which is crucial for maintaining a healthy metabolism."

Kefir is a fermented product made from dairy milk, and according to Manaker, "this beverage is rich in probiotics, proteins, and various vitamins and minerals," and it makes for an excellent healthy dairy item for your weight loss goals.

"Its unique fermentation process, involving the culture of kefir grains in milk, results in a tangy, slightly carbonated drink that supports digestive health through its probiotic content," she says. "These beneficial bacteria may boost metabolism and enhance the body's ability to digest and assimilate nutrients effectively."

She also adds that "kefir's high protein content can increase feelings of fullness, reducing overall calorie intake and supporting weight loss efforts."

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Cottage cheese stepped into the spotlight a few years back when people started realizing you can use it in a variety of recipes like smoothies, ice cream, dips, and even bread.

Because of how easy it is to add to your favorite foods, and the fact that it has a lower fat content and tons of protein, cottage cheese is an excellent dairy food for those trying to lose weight.

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If you haven't tried labneh yet, you're missing outnot just because of its health benefits but because of its addictingly tasty flavors.

"A creamy, tangy cheese made by straining yogurt to remove most of its whey, labneh is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine known for its versatility and health benefits," says Manaker. "Its high protein content makes it an excellent choice for those aiming to lose weight, as it can help in feeling fuller for longer periods, reducing overall calorie intake."

She adds, "the probiotics found in labneh assist in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, which is crucial for digestion and may play a role in weight management."

Nope, string cheese isn't just for your kid's lunchbox. This snack is perfect for your weight loss goals because it's already portioned out so you don't have to worry about consuming too much. And on top of that, each stick contains a helpful dose of protein to keep you full until you're next meal. For instance, it of course depends on the type of cheese and brand, but a standard string cheese contains about 7 grams of protein for only 80 calories!

If you want to add some fiber to your snack, which is a nutrient that can also help you feel more full, add some apple slices or some whole-wheat crackers to your plate.

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Any time you go to the store, you know there are rows and rows of different types of milk to choose from. Although we've already discussed that dairy milk comes with helpful nutrients like fat, protein, and calcium, you can also buy fortified cow's milk, which means certain vitamins have been added to the milk in addition to what's naturally there.

Fortified milk most commonly contains vitamins A and D, both of which have been linked to potentially helping with weight loss efforts.

According to a study published in the International Journal of Preventative Medicine, deficiency in vitamin D has been connected to a greater risk of obesity, and supplementing this vitamin can help with weight loss. Another study found that there is a possible connection between vitamin A and weight loss (as well as abdominal fat loss, specifically), but this was an animal study and more research is needed overall.

Because dairy milk in general can be helpful in people's efforts to lose weight, buying fortified milk when you feel you may be lacking in certain vitamins can help you even more.

Similar to string cheese, pre-portioned cheese wedges are a great weight-loss snack. Many brands make spreadable cheese that comes individually wrapped and are lower in calories while still maintaining their protein and calcium content.These snacks work great for weight loss because you can keep your calories at bay and still enjoy a savory snack.

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Our Super Fitness Weight Loss Challenge host, Kelly Heidbreder, has upped the toughness meter on this month's challenge with a HIIT workout.

OHIO, USA We are just one month away from the finale of the Super Fitness Weight Loss Challenge, and our challengers are working hard to make some changes.

Our Super Fitness Weight Loss Challenge host, Kelly Heidbreder, has upped the toughness meter on this month's challenge with a HIIT workout.

HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. The challengers will tackle seven intense skills, taking a break after each one, until Kelly says stop. This challenge is called the "Minute to Mean It Challenge."

The first station is the rope pull, where challengers pull as hard as they can for one minute, followed by a one-minute rest.

The next station is the lateral raise, with ladies using five-pound weights in each hand and men using ten pounds each. After a minute of intense workout, they take another one-minute break.

Still working the upper body, the challengers move on to the lateral pull machine, where they see how many they can do in one minute, before taking a one-minute break.

The next skills are the Air Dyne bike, bicep curls, box squats and ball slams.

Congratulations to our top challengers: fourth place Ron Riffle, third place Lori Cook-Gearhart, second place Nikki Orlowski, and challenge winner Gina Lundquist.

In addition, we also handed out the Game-Changer Award, which recognizes the challenger who has made major changes in their life. It's not just a routine, it's a lifestyle. Tracy Harris is the winner of this award, as she has been involved in all events, works out with a trainer at Super Fitness, and she coaches others along the way.

Get serious about your weight loss journey right now," Kelly said. "Step out of your comfort zone and give it all youve got."

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New research shows that negative conversations and attitudes around weight can have a lasting effect on people specifically, those who feel pressure to lose weight in their teens can struggle with body image decades later.

The study, which was published in the Lancet Regional Health, analyzed data from more than 4,000 31-year-olds who participated in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, which is a cohort study of children born in the former county of Avon, England, during 1991 and 1992. The researchers analyzed each participant for a range of factors, including their weight as a child and current views of their bodies.

The researchers found that people who felt pressure as teenagers from family to lose weight, experienced weight-related teasing by family members and felt pressure from the media to lose weight had higher levels of internalized weight stigma by age 31, regardless of their body mass index (BMI). (Internalized weight stigma is when a person takes negative views or beliefs about body weight and applies them to themselves.) There was also a link between being bullied as a teen and young adult and having internalized weight stigma.

Females and people who did not identify as heterosexual were most likely to internalize weight stigma than others, along with people who spent more of their 20s not in education, employment or training, or whose mothers had fewer educational qualifications. Ultimately, the researchers concluded that "pressure to lose weight from family and the media in adolescence may have long-lasting effects on internalized weight stigma."

Weight bias is common. Two in five Americans with a BMI that's considered higher than "normal" have internalized weight bias and the latest study found that even people with normal BMIs experience this internal struggle over their own weight.

"This adds to the evidence that it really matters how we talk about weight in families, schools and society at large, because the effects can be long-lasting," lead study author Amanda Hughes, a research fellow at Bristol Medical School, tells Yahoo Life.

Dr. Daniel Ganjian, a pediatrician at Providence Saint Johns Health Center in Santa Monica, Calif., tells Yahoo Life that teens are "particularly vulnerable" to hearing talk about weight. "Teens are developing their sense of self-identity and are more likely to be influenced by comments from family, friends and media," he says.

Media can also "present unrealistic beauty standards that can make teens feel insecure about their bodies," he says. If a teenager experiences weight stigma during this time in their life, it can end up being "emotionally damaging," leading to a negative body image, Ganjian says.

Hughes points out that the study participants were all born around 1991 and grew up before social media took off. As a result, their influences came from TV and magazines. But today's kids are exposed to those elements, as well as social media, which can also influence body image. It's just unclear exactly how social media impacts teens around weight. "Social media may increase pressure on teens, but it can also be a source of support, and can be used to promote body positivity," Hughes says. Ultimately, more research is needed to see how social media affects teens when it comes to weight, she says.

Still, "content which says that 'thin equals good' and 'not thin equals bad' tells teens that their value as people is dependent on their weight," Hughes says.

Teens are "under a lot of pressure" and they're starting to form their adult identity, Hughes adds. "In this context, teens may be extra vulnerable to messaging that undermines positive self-concept," she says.

"Teens are particularly at risk for pressures from weight bias because they are at a point in their lives where they are searching for belonging, affirmation, identity and self-confidence," Dr. Danielle Grant, a pediatrician at Texas Children's Pediatrics, tells Yahoo Life. "Pressure and teasing about weight can easily escalate into bullying and cyberbullying."

There are a few things teens and their families can do to fight this stigma. First is to develop a healthy relationship with food and exercise, which families can also promote as a whole, Ganjian says. He also recommends "surrounding yourself with positive people who support you for who you are."

"Teens can also unfollow accounts on social media when they notice they cause them to feel negatively about themselves," suggests Grant.

If weight is a concern for a teen, Ganjian suggests talking to a trusted adult, like a parent, counselor or doctor. But families should also try to have positive conversations around weight when it comes to teens and to be mindful that their words have an impact, Thea Gallagher, a clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Health and co-host of the Mind in View podcast, tells Yahoo Life. "We need to be very careful about how weight is discussed at home not only the weight of children but your own weight," she says. Hughes agrees. "The family we grow up in is, after all, a huge influence on how we see ourselves," she says.

Gallagher recommends that families steer the conversation away from comments about shape, weight, appearance and attractiveness and focus on positive conversations about health and what your body can do for you. But Ganjian says it's also important not to be dismissive of teens' thoughts and feelings about weight. "Create a supportive environment where teens feel comfortable talking about their concerns about weight and body image," he says.

Hughes says that there needs to be a cultural shift around perceptions about weight too. "Its the responsibility of society as a whole, not just of teens, to remember that a persons worth is not about their weight," she says. "Be mindful of how you talk about weight this can have a real impact on the people around you."

Gallagher points out that a lot of people have internalized some societal views about weight. "We're all a little messed up around shape and weight," she says. "A lot of people don't realize how much this impacts them."

Doing your best to pivot negative thoughts about weight toward positive ones, like focusing on how your legs help you get around or your arms allow you to lift heavy objects, can be helpful, Gallagher says. "But if weight is coming to your mind often or you're adjusting your behaviors and it's taking up a significant portion of your thinking, it's probably worth talking to a therapist about," she says. "A lot of us have a complicated relationship with food, shape and weight. It's important to unpack it."

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