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Spring is in the air, and so are new diet plans. Everyone wants that certain body type or to get rid of a few extra pounds before its time to pull out that summer wardrobe, and there are hundreds of diets out there promising results.

Most focus on weight loss, but weight loss alone isnt always an indicator of health. And diets that call for extreme eating changes arent always healthy or palatable long-term. You may be able to eat only cabbage soup for a week, but not for the rest of your life!

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And often the fast weight loss these diets promise is gained back just as quickly, a phenomenon thats well-documented andmay be the result of diets that are too restrictive.

It might be time for something new on the diet scene. U.S. News and World Report has released its diet rankings for 2017, and a diet youve never heard of has taken the fourthslot in the overall rankings, is thirdin heart-healthy diets, and ranks 18thin weight loss. Its called the TLC diet, and its initials stand for Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes. It doesnt sound trendy, and thats because its not.

Though weight loss is often a byproduct of the diet, it doesnt promise a supermodel body or results within a certain time frame. It was developed to combat heart disease the number-one killer of Americans by tackling high blood cholesterol with healthy lifestyle changes, but by adjusting your caloric goals you can target healthy weight loss, too.

Cut saturated fat to less than 7 percent of your calorie intake. For a 1,500-calorie diet, thats less than 10 grams of saturated fat.

Theres a lot of flexibility within the diet that allows people to eat things they enjoy. Like most effective plans for weight loss, the TLC diet involves counting calories and staying close to the range recommended for your height, weight, and activity level. You might have to get out your calculator for the first few weeks, but the guidelines are simple and quickly become habit.

Cut saturated fat to less than 7 percent of your calorie intake. For a 1,500-calorie diet, thats less than 10 grams of saturated fat, which often means less full-fat dairy and fatty meats. Trans fat, found mostly as hydrogenated oils, in products such asmargarine and packaged foods, should be avoided if at all possible and is one of very few ingredients the TLC diet tries to cut out entirely. Theres no limit on unsaturated fats, but keep in mind that foods high in fat tend to be high in calories, so keep that calorie limit in mind when choosing foods that are high in healthy fats.

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Saturated fat actually has a bigger impact on blood cholesterol levels than dietary cholesterol, but cholesterol should still be kept under 200 mg a day. Full-fat dairy products, shrimp, egg yolks, and organ meats are all high in cholesterol. These foods arent forbidden, though. A 3.5-ounce serving of shrimp contains 189 mg of cholesterol. Just ditch the cream sauce and opt for olive oil and herbs instead to stay under your cholesterol limit.

The TLC diet also recommends getting a lot of soluble fiber, at least five to 10grams a day but preferably 10to25 grams a day. While insoluble fiber passes through the digestive tract pretty much undigested (giving your colon a nice workout), soluble fiber dissolves into a substance that actually coats the walls of your intestines and keeps them from absorbing dietary fat and cholesterol. Cereal grains such asoatmeal, whole fruits, and beans are all good sources of soluble fiber.

Because of research that shows heart benefits for omega-3 fatty acids, the diet recommends two fish meals a week. It also recommends avoiding foods high in sodium and restricting alcohol intake to one drink a day for women and two a day for men.

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The last key part of the TLC diet is an important one get 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity most days of the week, preferably every day. Gardening, golfing (without a cart), playing tennis, biking, and brisk walking are all examples of moderate-intensity activities, and its important to pick something you enjoy. Join a group, class or club to stay motivated!

Always check with your doctor before starting a new diet, and you can check out the complete guide to the TLC diethere.

Dr. Manny Alvarez serves as Fox News Channels senior managing health editor. He also serves as chairman of the department of obstetrics/gynecology and reproductive science at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey.This Fox News article is used with permission; it first appeared on AskDrManny.com.

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Pope Francisbroke the ice with First LadyMelaniaat theVatican on Wednesday by asking ifa traditional Slovenian dish contributed to President Donald Trumps large stature.

As Melania shook hands with the pope during the visit, Pope Francis saidin Spanish through his interpreter pointing toward Trump, What do you give him to eat?! Potica?

Potica, yes, the Slovenian-born first lady said with a laughbefore stepping aside.

The pontiff was referring to a sweet bread usuallyfilled with nuts (but can also include poppyseed, cottage cheese, hazelnut, chocolate, honey or other ingredients)from her homeland and not pizza, as some onlookers mistakenly heard.

One of the popes attendants also gave Melania a small object, which she hadPope Francis bless.

The presidents eating habits have been the talk of Twitter before, notably when Trump shared a photo of himself using silverware to eatan eight-piece bucket meal from KFC with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy. Hesalso known to eattwo scoops of ice cream during dessert, while his guests receive just one.

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During a September interview withDr. Mehmet Oz, a health exam from a doctorshowed that Trump is overweight for his heightat63 and 236 pounds.

I think I could lose a little weight, Trump admitted. Ive always been a little bit this way. I think that if I had one thing, Id like to lose weight. Its tough because of the way I live. But the one thing I would like to do is be able to drop 15 to 20 pounds. It would be good.

Despite the joking exchange with the first lady,onlookers described the meeting between Pope Francis and the president as stiff. In the first minutes of the meeting, the pope did not say anything to Trump and did not smile.

Melaniaand First DaughterIvankastrictly stuck tothe dress code,wearing long-sleeved black dresses and veils for thevisit to the Vatican just days after they ditched headscarvesin Saudi Arabia.

Per Vatican protocol, women who have an audience with the pope are required to wear long sleeves, formal black clothing, and a veil to cover the head, Stephanie Grisham, the first ladys communications director, told CNN.

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Jinder Mahal stunned WWE fans worldwide Sunday night at Backlash in Chicago, where he defeated Randy Orton to become the new WWE World Champion.

Mahal'srise to the top of the SmackDown Live roster has occurred seemingly overnight,and his victory over Orton was historic. He became the first Indian WWE Champion, a decade afterThe Great Khali held the World Heavyweight Championship.

Prior to his first appearance on SmackDown as a champion Tuesday night, Mahal spoke to Fox Sports about the reaction to Backlash, his relationship with Vince McMahon, and his workout regimen.

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Jinder Mahal: Very crazy, you know, Ive just been so busy. I havent taken the time to really let it sink in. Im sure when I go home tomorrow itll all sink in. But right after I won I was in the gym the next day training, [had] a live event yesterday, trained again today and Im on SmackDown.

That moment when I won and when I came back through Gorilla the best thing thats ever happened to me. 15 years Ive put in work, hard work to get to this point. Obviously I went through being released from WWE being signed at a young age to debut when I was 24. So, you know, its been quite the roller coaster but at that moment it was all worth it. I look forward to once I get home and have a minute to reflect and some alone time.

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Jinder Mahal: I think the response has been great from the rest of the boys. You know, Im an example that in the WWE there are opportunities for people who work hard, improve constantly. I think its great for morale, too, for guys who are lower on the card. Sometimes you get unhappy with your position. I was there with them. I was in the opening match, losing to El Torito in the opening match in 30 seconds - and now Im WWE Champion just through coming back every week and being relentless and wanting to improve everything. My promos, my look, my physique. I think, all in all, its a great change in WWE it showed theyre willing to reward hard work.

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Jinder Mahal: He was very happy, shook my hand. He was standing up when I came back through Gorilla. I get a lot of advice from Vince. I believe hes a genius, so a lot of promos and everything the last couple weeks after a match or a promo, Vince is the first person that I come to talk to. He was very happy, he could see that I was improving, and Vince is one of those guys if you care, he cares about you. I have a great relationship with Vince now, which is one of those things I never had before, because I would kind of avoid him. But now I come back and Vince is the first person that I see every week.

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Jinder Mahal: That building, just the way the acoustics are its a taller arena, but it gathers a large capacity. It is one of the rowdiest crowds.

Leading up to this match, I had no idea what the reaction was going to be. Whether they were going to be silent, whether they were going to boo me or cheer, its just so unpredictable. Chicagos one of those places where truly dont know, but once I was out there the reaction was great.

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Jinder Mahal: He is right. I was 23, I was right out of college, and then I debuted, I was on the SmackDown roster when I was 24. So it was a little bit too much too soon. Ill be the first to admit that I wasnt quite ready for the responsibility inside the ring and outside the ring. I got sidetracked.

Now, looking back, being released was one of the best things that ever happened to me because I developed so much as a performer and as a person outside the ring. Inside of the ring, I got my confidence back. I had lost my confidence just working short matches, losing in like three minutes. I had to wrestle in these 20-minute long matches, main-event style matches, and I got my confidence back. So that was very important.

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Jinder Mahal: Everybody here aspires to be world champion. Its like all football players aspire to win the Super Bowl.

Yeah, at a certain point I had kind of maybe given up on the dream. Maybe it wont happen. But I saw when I got back, as soon as I started caring, as soon as I started putting in more effort, things just started happening in a positive way, so it just motivated me to work even harder. Writing down my goals is one of the things I started to do about a year ago. Every day I write down [goals], I have my organizer.

I messed up, I didnt write become WWE Champion, I would write become a champion in WWE.

Its one of those things that I put it out there and I worked at it and now Im WWE Champion.

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Jinder Mahal: Maharaja means the grand king. Maha means grand, and raja, is king.

Fox Sports: What does it mean for you personally to refer to yourself as the Maharaja?

Jinder Mahal: Its just an attitude that I have I believe in my mind that Im one of the best in WWE, and now I have the WWE Championship, so it kind of cements it. If you believe it, you can achieve it.

If I aspire to be the king of WWE, one day if I keep working at it, I will be the king of WWE.

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Jinder Mahal: That moment actually came before I signed back with WWE. I was kind of in a slump and I was eating junk food every day, drinking too much, and I actually weighed about 260. Just kind of real soft.

So one day I just decided that enoughs enough. I stopped drinking, I still dont drink. Its been almost a year now, itll be a year next week. I just ordered [from] a meal prep company called Nutrition Solutions, I ordered a meal prep and thats virtually all I ate. And I started training again, and just, you know, caring about myself. Two months later I was signed back to WWE. Whereas I sat out for two years, nobody called me, nobody cared about me. As soon as I started caring, two months later I was signed back to WWE. It just sparked something in me, if I keep working If I care, they care. And doors start to open.

I havent eaten a cheat meal in months, but Im not even tempted to because I see the results that Im getting and its giving me confidence, which in return [makes] me more aggressive in the ring, and helps make me more believable as a superstar. Its motivating me even more. Diet hard, train hard.

After the world championship, no cheating, just had chicken and rice and I was in the gym the next day early in the morning. Im going to keep working hard, and hopefully this is just the beginning.

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Jinder Mahal: Its not hard, you just have to make it a priority.

So, first thing I do when I wake up in a hotel room or at home is I do empty-stomach cardio. Sometimes 45 minutes, sometimes 20 minutes, sometimes half and hour, just before I eat. I drink some water and I just do the elliptical trainer. So that kind of puts me in a fat-burning state for the rest of the day.

What I do normally is I do the cardio, then Ill eat - protein shake, oatmeal, banana - then Ill hit the gym, and Ill be in the gym for two hours.

Ill train for about an hour and a half, stretch for 30 minutes, and thats it for exercise. Cardio, stretch and train six days a week, one day rest day.

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Jinder Mahal: Hes a powerhouse. You could see he whipped me so far back my head hit the rope. Hes strong, hes a big boy. If WWE is something that he wants to pursue, Im sure he could easily do it. He could become a great WWE superstar.

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With summer right around the corner, now just might be thetime to give in to the program everyone has been talkingabout Whole30.

The purpose of the dietis not specifically to lose weight, but rather to reset your relationship with your health and with food, according to the co-creator and the Whole30 Cookbook author Melissa Hartwig.

For 30 days, you eliminate foods deemed problematic by researchsuch as additives, sugar and refined carbs then you slowly reintroduce those foods to track changes in how you feel.

The program has taken the social media world by storm, withpeople posting their recipes, tips and encouraging each other to stick to it for the whole month.

If you havent jumped on board just yet, here are a days worth ofrecipes to help get you started. As youll notice, the key to sticking to the diet whilestaying full is hearty proteins (yes, even bacon) balanced with large portions of fruits and veggies.

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2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 medium-size sweet potato, peeled and cut into 8 (-in.-thick) rounds tsp. table salt, divided tsp. black pepper, divided 2 tsp. white vinegar 4 large eggs 1 garlic clove, minced 4 oz. baby spinach 4 Whole30-compliant bacon slices (such as Wellshire), cooked crisp and broken in half Whole30-compliant hot sauce (such as Tabasco)

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add sweet potatoes in a single layer, and cook until fork-tender and browned on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

2. Fill a wide saucepan with 3 inches of water. Add vinegar, and bring to a boil over high. Crack each egg into a separate small bowl. Gently slide each egg into boiling water. Remove pan from heat, cover, and let stand 3 minutes for soft yolks or 5 minutes for firm yolks. Using a slotted spoon, remove eggs from pan, and place on a plate lined with paper towels.

3. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium. Add garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in spinach, and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in remaining 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

4. Stack 2 sweet-potato rounds, and top evenly with spinach, bacon and poached egg. Top with a dash of hot sauce.

Serves: 2 Active time: 5 minutes Total time: 25 minutes

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3 tbsp. white wine vinegar 1 tsp. Whole30-compliant Dijon mustard (such as Annies) 10 pitted kalamata olives, finely chopped 1 anchovy fillet, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil tsp. black pepper 4 small Yukon Gold potatoes 1 tsp. table salt 6-8 fresh asparagus stalks, trimmed 8 oz. baby arugula 2 (5-oz.) cans water-packed wild albacore tuna, drained and flaked 2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and quartered 1 large tomato, cut into wedges Small fresh basil leaves (optional)

1. Whisk together vinegar, mustard, olives, anchovy and garlic in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle oil into bowl, whisking constantly until emulsified. Sprinkle with pepper.

2. Cover potatoes with water in a large saucepan over high; add salt. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer, uncovered, just until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain potatoes, reserving 1 inch of water in pan. Transfer potatoes to a small bowl, cut in half, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Bring reserved water to simmer over medium. Add asparagus to pan; cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Immediately place in ice water to cool. Drain.

3. Divide arugula between 2 plates. Divide tuna, eggs, tomato, potatoes and asparagus evenly between servings. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette; sprinkle with basil if desired.

Serves: 2 Active time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes

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2 tsp. chili powder tsp. table salt, divided 3/8 tsp. black pepper, divided 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice, divided 4 (1-in.-thick) boneless pork loin chops (about 6 oz. each) 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon, chilled cup thinly sliced red onion 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving Lime wedges

1. Preheat a grill to medium (350 to 400). Combine chili powder, tsp. salt and tsp. pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in 2 tbsp. each of the olive oil and lime juice. Brush both sides of pork chops with oil mixture. Grill chops on oiled grates, uncovered, turning once, until internal temperature reaches 145, 7 to 9 minutes. Let rest 3 to 5 minutes.

2. For the salad, combine watermelon, onion and cilantro in a medium bowl. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp. each olive oil and lime juice. Sprinkle with tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper; toss gently to coat.

3. Serve pork chops with watermelon salad. Serve with lime wedges, and sprinkle with additional cilantro.

Serves: 4 Active time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes

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Not all public health experts say you must cut out diet sodas completely, however. In response to the recent Stroke study, Rachel K. Johnson, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D., past chair of the American Heart Associations Nutrition Committee and professor of nutrition at the University of Vermont, said that limiting sugars is still important for health, and until we know more, people should use artificially-sweetened drinks cautiously.

In a statement following the Stroke study, The Calorie Council, an organization representing the diet food and beverage industry, said theres no reason to give up your diet soda habit just yet, because artificial sweeteners have been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration and are deemed safe, and that evidence of their health impacts is still limited.

In the end, the occasional sodawith sugar or artificial sweetenersis probably fine. But your best bet the vast majority of the time, says Avitzur, is to stick with water, plain or sparkling. If you find unflavored water boring, add a splash of bitters with a slice of lemon or lime.

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Believe certain dark corners of the internet and weight loss can seem incomprehensibly complicated. Every weight loss plan contains nuggets of dietary truth, padded out with a heap of creatine crap peddled by people who have done little to no research.

Well, we have done some research and filleted all that conflicting information into the only rules to follow to lose weight. And keep it off. Forget palaeolithic diets; this is the 21st-century way to a better body.

Its not just bodybuilders who should reach for muscle food. According to a study published in the , upping your protein intake is proven to increase satiety (how full you feel).

That means that unlike carbohydrates, which spike the bodys blood sugar and cause the crash that leads to doughnut cravings, with some extra chicken breast in your lunch youll forgo the afternoon snack run.

The average gym session burns around 500 calories. Fit in four a week and one 12-inch pizza will cancel out all that work. To stoke the fires, you need to move more, all the time. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) is the energy expended for everything we do that is not sleeping, eating or sports-like exercise, says Rob Aitken, a senior trainer at Matt Roberts gyms.

Three hours at a stand-up desk adds 750 calories a week. Get off your tube or bus a stop early to walk and get another 570 calories back. Swapping lift for stairs could add another 300 calories. Just dont consider that carte blanche for a stuffed crust.

Lying down could be the best way to burn fat. People who dont get enough sleep have elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which reduces feelings of satiety. Decision-making is also impeded, which means that not only are you hungry, but you pick a bacon sandwich, not a muesli pot.

To ease your way to the land of nod, stop all screen time 30-minutes before bed, says Aitken. He also recommends investing in blackout curtains, to cut out street light; taking a bath before bed and calming an overactive brain with a pre-snooze brain dump. Write down everything thats worrying you. The brain knows that its on a pad, so stops trying to hold on to all that work stress and will actually let you sleep.

Complicated diets can work, but only if you stick to them. Thin, white women on Instagram might tell you to cut out meat and gluten to achieve better wellness, but its not much use when youre in a restaurant and the only thing your diet plan allows is chips. So dont overthink it.

Its all about choosing the right foods and keeping it varied, says Dylan Jones, founder of P4 Body. Then you will be able to stick to it for longer and are less likely to fall off the wagon.

Build every meal around lean protein and make sure there are at least three different colours on your plate. Ideally vegetables, not ketchup, mayo and barbeque sauce.

To burn fat, eat fat. Just make sure that its the right kind. Like protein, fat makes you full, and if the fats you eat are from vegetables and not bacon, they can also reduce the risk of certain cancers and type-2 diabetes.

Theres a reason why youve never seen a tubby squirrel: according to research published in the , people who eat fatty nuts like almonds or cashews seven or more times a week die later than those who avoid them and, according to a study in the journal , are also 43 per cent less likely to be overweight. Have a handful whenever the cravings for ready salted kick in.

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This just in: Getting your period once a month means you have a toxic body and a toxic diet. That's what a couple popular vegan bloggers think, at least.

In a controversial YouTube video called "How I lost my period on a RAW VEGAN Diet ," vlogger Freelee the Banana Girl explains she thinks "menstruation is toxicity leaving the body" and "people are having these heavy, heavy periods and painful periods because they have a toxic body or have a toxic, [high-fat] diet." Freelee says switching to a high-carbohydrate raw vegan diet got rid of her regular period . Now, the vlogger goes without a period for nine months at a timeand when she does menstruate, she experiences "mega-light" bleeding. "If it's so unhealthy for me to go through a period of not having my period, then why did I feel so amazing?" she asks in her video, which has been viewed nearly 400,000 times.

And Miliany Bonet, the 19-year-old behind the blog RawVeganLiving , echoed these claims. "A non-menstruating body indicates the body is clean," Bonet told Broadly . "The industry has done a great job of brainwashing too many women into thinking that if they do not get their periods on a monthly basis, that something is wrong with their body and hormones."

I'm sorry, what?

Did you get your period this month? Me too. That doesn't make us "toxic"that makes us normal human women. And it's not "toxicity" leaving your bodyit's blood, thickened endometrial cells, and sometimes clots. "Aiming for no periods makes no sense," Jacques Moritz, M.D., ob/gyn at Weill Cornell Medicine, tells SELF. For many women, having no period is an actual medical problemMoritz says many of his patients come to him because they're not getting their periods on a regular basis and they're worried that's a sign of dysfunction.

Remember, there are plenty of reasons you can miss your period like stress, an extreme shift in your fitness routine, menopause, or pregnancy. You might also be using a form of birth control that alters your menstrual cycle. Some of these reasons (like stress) might concern you, while others (like birth control), shouldn't. But you can always talk to your gynecologist if you're worried about something.

Though Moritz hasn't personally treated these bloggers, he suspects their plant-based diet has severely decreased their level of body fatwhich, in turn, lowered the amount of estrogen in their bodies. When your estrogen level gets low enough, your body stops ovulatingand you stop experiencing menstruation, as a result. "Basically, your body is protecting itself from getting pregnant when you're in this kind of 'starvation' state," Moritz explains.

Eating in a way that makes your period stopor grow excessively lighterlikely means you're not getting enough nutrients or overexerting yourself without fueling properly. Not only is this unhealthy when it's happening, but it can also have longterm consequenceslike thyroid dysfunction, infertility, and osteoporosis. A "non-menstruating body" isn't a "clean body"many times, it's a body in severe stress. "If that's what we're aiming for, our world has become a sad place," Moritz says.

There's not a lot of research looking into high-fat diets, veganism, and menstruation, Christine Greves , M.D., an ob/gyn at Comprehensive Women's Healthcare, tells SELF. So not only is it incorrect to say that a high-fat diet will cause heavy periods and cramping , it's controversial to make any definitive statement about changing your diet to improve your period in the first place. (Not to mention, the data that does exist suggest that menstrual irregularity is more common among vegetarians than it is among non-vegetarians.)

A menstrual pattern typically consists of about 3-7 days of light to heavy bleeding once a month, according to Greves. But of course, that varies from person to person. You're the expert on your own periodso if longer, heavier periods (or shorter, lighter ones) are your norm, that's probably OK. Go to your gynecologist with any questions you haveinstead of, you know, trying to train your body to stop having a period by severely altering your diet.

If your period is heinous enough that you're tempted to overhaul your diet to get rid of it, you should consider talking to a gynecologist. Look, some people do have extremely heavy periods with severe cramping . That can interrupt their quality of life and be a sign of a very real problem, like polycystic ovary syndrome or endometriosis. No one should have to suffer in silence or think that kind of pain is normal or acceptableand they certainly shouldn't be encouraged to eat so little they "lose" their period entirely. If this is something you're experiencing, a doctor can help you identify and address the source of your discomfortand to do so safely and effectively. Please talk to your doctor, and don't try this "losing your period" thing at home.

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We know the drill Jan. 1 arrives, and we make our enthusiastic New Year's resolutions. We buy the gear, sign up for the gym and stock our refrigerators with healthy food.

But oftentimes, a few weeks in, the couch looks more inviting than the treadmill, and the sugary

snacks start calling from the pantry. Before we know it, were staring summer right in itshot, sticky face, and weve made little progress on our resolutions.

After talking to some area fitness experts, we have found the general consensus is this: some things can accelerate your fitness results, but to reach your goals in a way thats safe and effective, youre going to have to dig up somegood, old-fashioned determination and put in hard work.

It may seem like common sense, but the first thing you need to do is determine what yourgoals are, and be sure they are reasonable.

Maybe you want to be bigger and stronger; maybe you want to be smaller. Whateveryour goals are, planning and consistency are important, says Josiah Lorentzen, owner ofThe Foundation, formerly Quad City CrossFit, in Davenport and Moline.

And people dontalways like to hear it, but losing anything more than one to two pounds a week is a lot,unless someone is really heavy.

Experts agree that safety must be one of your mainconcerns. If you injure yourself right out of the gate, your progress immediately will be slowed.

It doesnt matter how much weight you can lift or how fast you can complete an exercise or series of exercises if they are done with poor form. Not only do you riskinjury like this, but you dont get the full benefit of the exercise, says Jon Hunt, ownerof 8 ONE 8 Fitness, Davenport.

Also, an important side note, if you dont know how todo a particular exercise, dont just follow the first YouTube video that you come across,and dont just watch people at the gym. Oftentimes those people will not know any morethan you and have just mimicked someone else. When in doubt, ask for help.

Whether your workout of choice is lifting, running or yoga, you tend to get what you put in, according to Kela Ganzer, who owns Backwards Yogain Eldridge.

Even in a slower, gentle, candlelight yoga class, you could receive a great physicalbenefit from that versus a power yoga class if your mind is right, Ganzer says.

The most resounding piece of advice among our experts is to avoid the get fit quickmentality, but if you are trying to get results quickly, they want you to do it safely. Often,that means turning to professionals.

They suggest looking for certification from coaches, trainers and teachers, checking tosee how long they have been in business and finding someone who feels like a good fitfor you or, as Hunt says, someone who is not just going to bark orders and count reps.

Mixing up your workouts is another key.Lorentzen says thats one of the things that made CrossFit-style workouts so successful. They specialize in not specializing; its one of the greatest statements in CrossFit, but its true. Its all about GPP, or general physical preparedness; it gets you in general goodshape like nothing else, Lorentzen says.

Ganzer says mixing things up applies to yoga as well.

You want your body to receive the full benefits from yoga and working out in general. Each movement is using different muscles, and you want to maximize the energy in thosemuscles. I would recommend if you go to the gym or CrossFit or you run, you shouldoffset your usual routine with yoga at least twice a week. If you regularly attend yogaclasses, you should offset your usual routine with a cardio workout at least twice aweek, Ganzer says.

Rest also is key, but that doesnt mean sitting on the couch especially if your end goalis to see increased results.Proactive rest, like walking, playing a sport or playing with your kids, is good for a restday, Lorentzen says.

And your best results arent created just by moving your body what you put into yourbody is just as important.

Nutrition is probably the most important factor in achieving any real, lastingresults," Hunt says. And simply cutting calories tosome arbitrary number is never the best or safest way to achieve a desired result.

Hunts team includes a nutrition specialist as well as stand-alone nutrition servicesbecause he feels a one-size-fits-all approach doesnt work for everyone.

No amount of training and no exercise/training program will negate the need for propernutrition, he says.

Lorentzen adds that its not always about cutting something out of the diet, but addingsomething in.

Were big on vegetables here, Lorentzen says. If we could change one thing, it wouldbe to cut back the sugar intake theres way too much in the typical American diet and(add) in more vegetables two or three servings per meal.

Ganzer adds one more word to that advice: Hydrate. Its great advice for all workouts, but especially in a hot yoga studio such as Ganzers.

Definitely hydrate before, during and after a hot class. Be prepared to sweat its goodfor you.

Above all, use common sense.

Pick something that works and makes sense for you, Hunt says. Dont follow trends orthe latest fitness craze just because it may seem like the hot thing right now. Figure outwhat you really want to achieve, do a little research and find the best course of action foryou.

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Senior care leader, Home Care Assistance, will be hosting a Grand Opening Event in cooperation with the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 24th from 5 pm to 7pm

ome Care Assistance of Greater Burlington is pleased to announce the grand opening of its office in Essex Junction, VT. The Grand Opening Event will be held on Wednesday, May 24th from 5pm to 7pm. The Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce will be present for a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5 pm followed by an office tour, light hors d oeuvres and beverages, professional networking and a special presentation on Home Care Assistances exclusive programs. I am excited to share what makes Home Care Assistance unique in the home care industry, said Tom Lee, co-owner. Please RSVP to 802-876-7258 or TLee@HomeCareAssistance.com by May 22nd.

Based on the scientific studies of the worlds healthiest seniors, the Balanced Care Method promotes five key lifestyle behaviors correlated with healthy longevity: healthy diet, physical exercise, active social ties, mental stimulation and a sense of purpose and calm. Caregivers are professionally trained to incorporate the Method into daily care to encourage healthy mind, body and spirit. We will be demonstrating the unique and proprietary Cognitive Therapeutics Method, an activities based program that is designed to delay the onset and slow the progression of cognitive decline associated with various forms of dementia including Alzheimers, vascular dementia, Parkinsons and Lewy Body disease. Cognitive Therapeutics addresses five cognitive domains in the brain including memory, language, attention, visual-spacial relationship and executive functioning says co-Owner and Client Care Manager Stacy Lee. This service is provided, at no additional cost, to clients receiving 20 hours of care per week or more.

Home Care Assistance is very selective in screening and hiring caregiver applicants. Background checks, reference checks, drug testing, and work authorization are all completed along with a Caregiver Personality Screening. The screening is used to verify applicants suitability for a caregiving career by assessing traits such as honesty, kindness and conscientiousness. Tom explains, We spend time matching the client with the best skilled caregiver for his or her needs and personality. We are also one of the few area homecare providers that conduct a full 10-panel pre-employment drug screening prior to placing a caregiver in a seniors home. With the opioid epidemic so pervasive we take significant steps to protect our clients best interests.

Home Care Assistance provides hourly and live-in services, allowing seniors to remain safely in their homes. Having an experienced and professional caregiver in the home also provides family members respite and peace of mind. Caregivers utilize a holistic approach to aging, encouraging independence and engaging clients in physical, mental and social activities, in addition to assisting with meal preparation, personal hygiene, bathing, medication reminders, transportation and more.

Home Care Assistance of Greater Burlington serves clients in Chittenden, Grand Isle, Addison, Lamoille, Washington, and Franklin Counties and is a member of the Vermont Elder Resource Group and the Vermont Association of Homecare Providers. Call 802-876-7258 or visit http://www.HomeCareAssistanceBurlingtonVT.com to learn more about the companys superior in-home care services and schedule a free in-home assessment.

ABOUT HOME CARE ASSISTANCE

Home Care Assistanceis the leading provider of home care for seniors across the United States, Canada and Australia. Our mission is to change the way the world ages. We provide older adults with quality care that enables them to live happier, healthier lives at home. Our services are distinguished by the caliber of our caregivers, the responsiveness of our staff and our expertise in daily care. We embrace a positive, balanced approach to aging centered on the evolving needs of older adults. A 2016 Franchise500, Inc. 5000 Company and one of the50 fastestgrowing women-owned companies worldwide in 2016, the company was recognized as a2016 Endorsed National Providerby the home care industrys leading research firm, Home Care Pulse. Home Care Assistance CEO Lily Sarafan was also named Health Care Executives2016 Woman of the Year. For more information about Home Care Assistance, visithttp://www.homecareassistance.com.

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Try "Potomac Poutine" with tater tots, half smoke gravy, cheese curds, and bacon.

Laura HayesUpdate: At the time WCP reported and wrote this story, Diet Starts Monday had pulled a highly controversial item from its menu, a cocktail called "The Pill Cosby." We were not aware that the drink existed because the most current menus we viewed are the ones at the bottom of the story.

Diet Starts Monday is the perfect name for a restaurant that cranks out crinkle-cut fries and bacon-wrapped, foot-long hot dogs. But before it was a 14th Street NW bar, restaurant, and retail store, Diet Starts Monday was a clothing brand founded by Davin Gentry and John Geiger.

We named this on procrastination," Gentry says. "How many people put things off? And diet is the thing people procrastinate the most on. Sometimes that Monday never comes."

A self-proclaimed "foodie," Gentry says the idea of opening a restaurant has always been a distant dream, but when Eric and Ian Hilton approached him about taking over the space that formerly held The BBQ Joint, he jumped at the opportunity. A third partner, Scooty Hallums signed on and they hired Chef Jourdan "Red Beard" Davis to run the kitchen.

The name Diet Starts Monday foreshadows that the menu is full of fat-boy finesse. There's fried chicken served on a glazed donut bun ($13), a Chinatown cheesesteak that's part Philly classic, part banh mi sandwich ($15), and "Potomac Poutine" with tater tots, half smoke gravy, cheese curds, and bacon ($13). The menu is concise, but Gentry says they're still making changes. (Find the full food menu below.)

Cocktails include the "Marion Barry" with tequila, burnt maple syrup, and bitters ($14) and the "Dave Chapelle" with tequila, ginger beer, cucumber jalapeno syrup, lime, and triple sec ($14).

Diet Starts Monday is currently open Thursdays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. (kitchen closes at 11 p.m.), Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. (kitchen closes at 11 p.m.), and Sundays from 2-10 p.m. They don't take reservations.

"Our seating is a little different than a traditional restaurant because we still have that boutique SoHo vibe to the layout of the space," Gentry says. "Its almost like an art gallery but with limited seating." There are chairs for about 20 people, plus bleachers in the back.

"Its an eat, drink, shop, dance kind of place," Gentry says.

Diet Starts Monday,2005 14th St. NW;dietstartsmonday.us

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