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The Pillsbury Throwboy is ready to get serious about his weight.

Former Giants quarterback Jared Lorenzen was listed at 285 pounds when he was cut by the Colts in 2008. With his weight ballooning to 500 pounds last year, the ex-QB also dubbed The Hefty Lefty has launched a video project that will chronicle his endeavor to regain his health and inspire others to lose weight.

The Jared Lorenzen Project will be documented on the Now Lets Get Fit Foundation website, Nowletsgetfit.com, which will include weekly workouts and nutrition plans for those who want to follow and participate in the 36-year-olds journey.

Right now, if I didnt wake up tomorrow, it wouldnt be a shock to many people, Lorenzen said in a video posted on the projects Facebook page on Friday. Well, yeah, you know, look how big he is? Damn.

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Lorenzen, who backed up Eli Manning in 2007, last played in 2014 as quarterback for the Northern Kentucky River Monsters in the Continental Indoor Football League. His girth on the gridiron, however, drew most of the attention.

As he continued to struggle with his increasing weight, Lorenzen met the man he now hopes will help change his life forever.

The project is the creation of filmmaker Anthony Holt, who first connected with Lorenzen at the debut of Holts 2015 documentary Gone In An Instant, which told the story of Antoine Walker. Walker went from multi-million dollar NBA stardom to bankruptcy, and has since remade himself.

We started spitballin and thats where we came up with the idea of doing it, Lorenzen told Kentucky.com. Theres going to be a lot of me everywhere, but hopefully, when were done, there wont be as much of me.

Giants waive backup quarterback Jared Lorenzen

Lorenzen, a record-holder in his college days with the Kentucky Wildcats in the early 2000s, said he doesnt have a target weight for himself but added that he plans to take a mobile gym on tour for workouts with children, who are a focus of the project.

We want to make sure kids get involved, he said. My (part) is going to be the educational side of it with the kids. Letting people know that, Hey, you need to have halthy choices in food, you need to exercise, you need to do some of tose things you hear about or you could become big like this. I fight my demons every day, so Ive got to continue to work at it.

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If you're considering weight-loss surgery, Melissa Jurado's inspiring story will help you decide whether it's right for you. But surgery wasn't the magic cure! It helped her drop the first 90 pounds, but it took hard work and determination to lose the rest.

POPSUGAR: When did you start your weight-loss journey? What made you decide to?

Melissa Jurado: I started my journey in February 2015. I was in such a bad place. My weight and health were in bad shape, and so was my mind. I knew they were connected. I knew I needed to change.

PS: What was your starting weight? How much weight have you lost so far?

MJ: My starting weight was 310 pounds. I have lost 152 pounds and gained a whole new life.

PS: How did you do it? Did you have a special diet or exercise routine?

MJ: I had bariatric surgery in February 2015. The first year, I lost 90 pounds. It was amazing what that boost of weight loss did for me. It ignited a passion inside me I never knew existed. After my first year, I changed to a low-carb diet and transitioned to eating keto in March 2017. Being 300 pounds, I could barely walk on the treadmill. Now I exercise every day. Every workout is a celebration of my body. I do yoga, Spinning, and weightlifting. I am probably the happiest looking person at the gym.

PS: Can you explain what "VSG/Lifestyle/Keto" means on your Insta profile?

MJ: It stands for the way I achieved and maintain my weight loss. "VSG" means vertical sleeve gastrectomy it's the procedure I had. It is the safest of the weight-loss surgeries. The size of your stomach is reduced by 80 percent, but you still have a fully functioning stomach. "Lifestyle" meaning lifestyle changes to tackle the behaviors associated with my weight. And "keto" is the way I am nourishing my body. It is a diet that is high-fat, moderate-protein, and low-carb.

PS: What are some nonscale victories you've experienced?

MJ: I could list a million nonscale victories. My favorites have to be wearing a little black dress and heels (an outfit that I never knew could be so empowering), fitting in a restaurant booth, and being able to keep up with my kids (who are 18, 13, and 10).

PS: How do you stay motivated?

MJ: Motivation is something that fades in and out, especially when progress is slow or at a stop. I count on my good friend "discipline" to carry me though until I can kick it up again. Looking back at old pictures is more than enough motivation to keep pushing myself.

PS: What does a typical day of meals look like for you now?

MJ: I start my morning with coffee. Many don't know this, but while I sip my coffee, I recite positive affirmations. I am a busy mom and working woman. Oftentimes the only mindful moments I get are when I drink my coffee. After my coffee, I will typically have an egg omelet. I love eggs!! Snacks are typical low-carb foods like deli meat and cheese. And lunches and dinners are always some protein and veggies with an added healthy fat. Being on keto, healthy fats are important for my energy.

PS: Any advice or tips for people on their own journey?

MJ: If you find yourself lost or just starting, take a blank sheet of paper and draw your ideal self. What are you wearing? How do you feel? What do you think about? What do you do for fun? Now go live like that person. Be that person. Transform yourself!

Although I have done it with ease, it does not mean this journey is easy. You have to lose the fear and find the courage to be seen. As a fat person, you hide from the world. There is nothing wrong with being seen. Show yourself and work hard! Show up and show out!

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If you have trouble losing excess weight, its likely that your body and mind are conspiring to keep that extra weightonyou. When youre bored or sad or upset, the brains natural tendency is to make the body do something to feel better, and food provides the immediate gratification.

However, bodies ofresearchshow that hypnosis works in partnership with weight-reduction therapy by revealing the subconscious motivations for keeping you trapped in unhealthy behaviors, such as eating in response to emotional distress. These hidden traps are why willpower alone is so often ineffective.

Using the mind to reprogram your response so that youre not reaching for food all the time is an effective way to regain control of eating. The technique involved in hypnosis not only helps you understand why you want to eat when youre not hungry, but also why you dontfeellike changing the behavior that, consciously, you know would be best for you.

Here are five ways that hypnosis addresses subconscious behaviors and leads to sustainable weight loss:

We often act on beliefs and habits that are stored in our subconscious without even realizing it. Hypnosis helps tap into the subconscious mind for insights into what is really going on that can be keeping you from successfully having a healthy relationship with food.

Hypnosis brings clarity to the emotions that have been holding you back and allows you to discover if the emotions are even validbased in reality or based on a misperception. Once understood, you can release the hurtful emotions, leaving you with insights that help guide you toward better decisions. By discarding emotional baggage, you feel lighter and better. You reduce emotional eating and begin to feel in control of your life.

Hypnosis creates new pathways in your brain. If your go-to response for stress is to eat ice cream, you may have linked the feeling of stress with the response of eating ice cream and now it has become a well-worn path in your brain. In hypnosis, you work on removing the cause for the underlying stress itself, but also on updating your response to stress by changing that old habit to a new one. For instance, drinking warm tea in response to stress provides a relaxing alternative that doesnt carry the hidden price tag of excess weight gain.

By reaching deep down inside and tapping into your own inherent power, you can actually see and hear things differently. Whats filtered and brought to your conscious awareness changes. For instance, you can put food back into its proper place by seeing it for what it really is: energy and nutrition for the body. You come to realize that the only one putting food in your mouth is you, and thatyouhave all the control over your eating.

Hypnosis gives you the ability to reprogram your subconscious mind toward the future you want. Imagine doing the activities that lead to weight loss, like grocery shopping for healthy food and eating healthy meals. See yourself as a smaller size and imagine walking around in your lighter body. Hypnosis lets you say to your subconscious mind, This is the path were on; this is where were headed. The change you want to achieve is then accepted by the subconscious mind as true, and you see results quickly.

Keep in mind that hypnosis itself doesnt change peopleinstead, it helps rid them of the real or artificial barriers to a healthy outlook and returns them to their joyful selves.

Erika Flint is an award-winning hypnotist, author, speaker and co-host of the popular podcast series Hypnosis, Etc. She is the founder of Cascade Hypnosis Center in Bellingham, Washington, and creator of the Reprogram Your Weight system. Her book,Reprogram Your Weight: Stop Thinking About Food All the Time, Regain Control of Your Eating, and Lose the Weight Once and for All(Difference Press 2016), unveils how hypnosis taps into an individuals inherent power for weight loss success. VisitCascadeHypnosisCenter.com.

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"Real Housewives of Orange County" star Shannon Beador gave fans an update on her weight loss journey with Andy Cohen on Monday night's "Watch What Happens Live."

After gaining 40 pounds between seasons, Beador told Cohen that her issues stemmed from worrying how spousal abuse allegations made against her husband, David Beador, would play out on the show.

"All that stress for five months, until I saw that episode, I was a mess about it, so I ate and drank way more just to mask it all" she explained.

Beador revealed that her weight gain had gotten to the point where she was "at that borderline of a heart attack."

She added she has since lost 15 pounds and has been "doing what I can to lose the weight," including cutting back on alcohol.

When Cohen called out her trainer as being "kind of harsh," Beador stuck up for him by saying, "I appreciated his honesty, it snapped me into gear."

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Mama June Shannonis virtually"unredneckonizable" from herHere Comes Honey Boo BooandToddlers and Tiaras days.

The37-year-old mother of four lost more than300 poundsover the past year and her weight loss transformation was documented onWE tv's Mama June: From Not to Hot.

The show showed not only the process of June'sphysicaltransformation but also her family's reactions toher new look and lifestyle. June, who weighed 460 pounds at her heaviest, gotgastric sleeve surgery in 2016. With the help of personal trainer Kenya Crooks, she also begana new diet plan, with the goal of fitting into a red, long-sleeve size 4 dress she planned on wearing at her ex Mike "Sugar Bear" Thompson's wedding to his new girlfriend.

Crooks helped June lose 84 pounds over the course of three months, according to his Instagram posts.

June also underwent a breast augmentation, had excess skin removed from her neck and got veneers.

June debuted her slimmer look for the first time exactly four months ago, in lateMarch.

After her mom's makeover was revealed in thepenultimate episode of From Not to Hot, her daughterAlana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson, 11, said her mom resembledMarilyn Monroe.

"She looks great," she said. "I'm really proud of her."

This past May,Juneshowcased her slimmer figure in a bright red halter gown with a keyhole neckline at her first red carpet event since her dramatic transformationWE tv'sGrowing Up Hip Hop: Atlantapremiere in Atlanta. That month, it was revealedJune weighs137 pounds.Sheattended the event with Alana.

Both the childand sister Lauryn "Pumpkin" Shannon initially did not support their mother'sweight loss efforts.

"At first, we didn't want to participate in the fact that she was eating healthy and things like that," Lauryn told E! Newsin March. "But as I went along, we could tell that she really needed the support so me and her both decided that it was just something that we needed to do what support her. So we did the meal plans with her."

Alana said her motherlooked "fine" before and emphasized that she herself did not plan on following in her footsteps.

"I'm not jumping on any bandwagon, unless it has like, cheeseburgers and stuff," the childsaid on the show.

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Amanda Keller, 22, grew up very skinny but never strong and in shape.

When she fell pregnant, Amanda panicked at not gaining any weight during the first half of her pregnancy and went on over-indulge in junk, gaining three stone eight pounds, resulting in her highest weight of 13 stone six pounds and a UK dress size of 14.

After months of severe chest pains, visiting the hospital several times with high blood pressure and fearing for her and her daughter's health, Amanda decided to make a change.

She found Kayla Itsines' Bikini Body Guide (BBG), and followed her workout routine as well as lowering her junk food intake. Amanda lost four stone six pounds in just 21 months and landed on the slender weight of nine stone and a UK dress size two.

Since being introduced to BBG, an eBook containing 12 weeks worth of 28 minute resistance workouts, all aspects of Amanda's health have improved.

The Arizona, USA, local said: I felt really sluggish and unhappy with my body. I wasn't happy with how the weight made me feel; physically and emotionally. I also had no energy.

"I decided to lose the weight because of two reasons; one - I just didn't like being overweight. I was a stay-at-home mum when I started working out and before I was working out, I was very depressed.

"Another reason was that I was constantly having severe chest pain for months. I went to the hospital several times and I had high blood pressure, but they could never figure out the chest pain.

"I was really worried, since I had a young baby at the time, so I decided to try to become healthier to see if that would help - and it did. The chest pain went away after losing the weight.

"I'm so much more healthy now. I don't have chest pain anymore. It helped me get out of my slump of always being indoors and depressed. I have so much more energy to keep up with my daughter now.

"I feel more positive about myself. I am proud of what I've accomplished. I've always liked playing sports a bit but I never liked running or workouts.

"I feel like I'm a much healthier person than I've ever been in my life. I'm much more positive and I feel as though I can get more done every day because of the energy it gives me."

Amanda admitted changing her diet has been the most difficult part of the weight loss process.

She said: I don't diet but I just try and remind myself when I go to grab an unhealthy snack to find healthy alternative instead.

"I didn't workout at all before, even before my pregnancy. I wasn't overweight before I got pregnant, but I was weak and had no muscle.

"I was very out of shape and would be out of breath from the simplest of activities. Now I workout three times a week and I can handle a lot more.

"I think the hardest part of losing weight is watching what you eat. It's hard to change unhealthy eating habits.

"A lot of people are surprised at how much I've lost and will ask me what I did in order to lose weight.

"My husband and friends are proud of me. I always tell people that my goal now is not to lose more weight, but to gain muscle. I am aiming to be strong, not skinny.

"Ease yourself into it and expect a few fall-backs. I gave up and started back up again several times. It's OK to take a week break if you feel like you need it.

"Do not be too hard on yourself. Also, to stay motivated, take progress photos. When I am not feeling motivated to workout, looking at my progress helps me get back in the mood to workout.

"I would also say drop all fizzy drinks, juices and alcohol. I only drink a cup of coffee in the morning and water for the rest of the day. I very rarely ever drink alcohol. We don't have fizzy drinks or juice in the house."

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Stay-at-home mum Amanda Keller grew up very skinny but never strong and in shape.

When she fell pregnant, the 22-year-old panicked about not gaining any weight during the first half of her pregnancy and ended up gorging on junk.

The youngster from Arizona, US, gained 3st 8lbs and hit her highest weight of 13st 6lbs and a UK dress size 14.

But her bulk caused health problems and Amanda ended up in hospital several times with high blood pressure and severe chest pains.

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Elora Harre, 23 has lost eight stone

Fearing for her and her daughter's health, Amanda decided to make a change.

She found Kayla Itsines' Bikini Body Guide (BBG) online and began following her workout routine while ditching the junk food.

Amanda incredibly lost 4st 6lbs in just 21 months and landed on the slender weight of 9st.

She said: "I felt really sluggish and unhappy with my body. I wasn't happy with how the weight made me feel; physically and emotionally. I also had no energy.

I'm so much more healthy now

"I decided to lose the weight because of two reasons; one I just didn't like being overweight.

"I was a stay-at-home mum when I started working out and before I was working out, I was very depressed.

"Another reason was that I was constantly having severe chest pain for months.

"I went to the hospital several times and I had high blood pressure, but they could never figure out the chest pain."

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Amanda continued: "I was really worried, since I had a young baby at the time, so I decided to try to become healthier to see if that would help and it did.

"The chest pain went away after losing the weight.

"I'm so much more healthy now. I don't have chest pain anymore. It helped me get out of my slump of always being indoors and depressed.

"I have so much more energy to keep up with my daughter now."

Since being introduced to BBG an eBook containing 12 weeks worth of 28-minute resistance workouts all aspects of Amanda's health have improved.

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She said: "I feel more positive about myself. I am proud of what I've accomplished. I've always liked playing sports a bit but I never liked running or workouts.

"I feel like I'm a much healthier person than I've ever been in my life.

"I'm much more positive and I feel as though I can get more done every day because of the energy it gives me."

But the most difficult part of her weight loss journey was overhauling her diet.

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Amanda said: "I don't diet but I just try and remind myself when I go to grab an unhealthy snack to find healthy alternative instead.

"I didn't workout at all before, even before my pregnancy. I wasn't overweight before I got pregnant, but I was weak and had no muscle.

"I was very out of shape and would be out of breath from the simplest of activities. Now I workout three times a week and I can handle a lot more.

"I think the hardest part of losing weight is watching what you eat. It's hard to change unhealthy eating habits."

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Now people flock to Amanda for her best diet and fitness tips.

She added: "A lot of people are surprised at how much I've lost and will ask me what I did in order to lose weight.

"My husband and friends are proud of me. I always tell people that my goal now is not to lose more weight, but to gain muscle. I am aiming to be strong, not skinny.

"Ease yourself into it and expect a few fall-backs. I gave up and started back up again several times. It's OK to take a week break if you feel like you need it.

"Do not be too hard on yourself. Also, to stay motivated, take progress photos. When I am not feeling motivated to workout, looking at my progress helps me get back in the mood to workout.

"I would also say drop all fizzy drinks, juices and alcohol. I only drink a cup of coffee in the morning and water for the rest of the day. I very rarely ever drink alcohol. We don't have fizzy drinks or juice in the house."

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SHIP BOTTOM, NJ - Research has shown that losing weight and keeping that weight off is challenging. Out of the 50 million Americans who start a diet each year, just one to five percent manages to keep lost weight off.

For overall health and wellness, and for effective weight loss, doctors emphasize the adoption of healthy habits like exercise, cutting alcohol intake and managing stress as much as food choices.

Did you know stress can cause weight gain? Your hot tub can help lower your stress level, and in turn, help you lose weight.

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Hot tub use is a very effective stress management technique. Here, we discuss how warm water hydrotherapy in your hot tub helps to keep stress at a manageable level.

HOW STRESS MAKES US FAT

The stress hormone cortisol

The hormone cortisol translates environmental signals into physical responses. Faced with a threat, this hormone helps body and mind to make the fight or flight decision. While this alarm system was incredibly beneficial to our ancestors, their stress was intermittent. Quick, stress-inducing incidents punctuated predictable routines among well-known family and friends.

Todays career and family pressures, on the other hand, trigger stress almost constantly. High stress levels exacerbate other debilitating conditions,including obesity. The American Psychological Associations on-goingstudy on stressin America has revealed that stress is the new normal for most of us. Columbia University'sFirstWorldHappinessReportranks the United States below 24 other countries in average life satisfaction.

Persistent, cortisol-triggering stress leads to weight gain for a number of reasons.

Lower stress leads us to eat better, take the time to exercise and interact with friends more often. Use your hot tub as a tool to combat stress.

LET YOUR SPA LOWER YOUR STRESS

Our owners rave about how well the spa helps them relax. One HotSpring Grandeeowner explains, every time I get in it, I get that 'died and gone to heaven' feeling, Ahhhh!!! A HighLife Sovereignowner says, My husband and I look forward to our relaxing, quality time together in the spa about 5 nights a week! Hydrotherapy is a wonderful thing!

These owners hit on the bodys physiological changes that come withimmersion in warm water. The raised temperature dilates blood vessels, and blood flows more easily. The heat and additional buoyancy lets the heart beat with increased power and steadiness. Improved circulation delivers oxygen rich blood tomore parts of the body. Soakers feel better overall.

But wait . . . theres more! When the heart pumps blood more easily, breathing slows. Controlling breath, a central aspect of meditation and mindfulness, has a calming effect. Deep, regular breathingreduces cortisol secretion. Lower cortisol can lead to fewer cravings for fatty, salty and sweet foods.

IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR SLEEP TO LOWER STRESS

Millions of Americans struggle to sleep at least one night each week.The hot tub is a powerful sleep aid. People can get away from the white-light-emitting screens that interfere with the brains ability to kick into night mode.

Stress can keep any of us awake. Even worse, sleepless nights can lead us straight to the fridge.

Before-bed hot tub soaks elicit the relaxation response, calorie-free.

Time in an outdoor hot tub is relaxing

University of Utah cognitive behaviorist Dr. David Strayerbelieves that time in nature allows the prefrontal cortex, the brains command center, to dial down and rest, like an overused muscle. He found that as the brain enters a more relaxed state, production of cortisol decreases.

In a similar study, Japanese researchers sent 84 subjects to seven different forests. They dispatched the same number to city centers. The forest explorers experienced a 16 percent decrease in cortisol, a 2 percent drop in blood pressure, and a 4 percent drop in heart rate.

Our bodies canrelax in natural surroundings.

The hot tub can transport you to a place under the stars, experiencing your natural surroundings. One hot tub user found that It is a fabulous relaxing experience to be in the spa at night looking up at the stars as the snow comes down around us. Another relates, We can gaze down on the trees below or up at the stars and it's always a heavenly experience. The sights of trees and stars have profound physiological effects.

Did you know that justone in 10 American teens spends time outside every day? The endless responsibilities parents have keeps adults indoors as well.

The hot tub gets owners outside in full view of the majesty of nature. Who knows what youll see from your hot tub: shooting stars, a swooping owl. Even staring at backyard flowers for a few minutes can spark a sense of wonder that makes life rich.

EXPLORE THE STRESS AND WEIGHT CONNECTION

For years, this nation has asked, Whats behind Americas obesity epidemic?

Its all of these, but many researchers now conclude that stress many be the primaryunderlying cause of obesity.Given the amount of stress we experience today, a hot tub could be the relaxing reward to the battles we engage in every day.

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LBI Hot Spring Spas has served hundreds of Stafford and LBI residents over the years.

LBI HotSpring Spas, owned and operated by Jack Dennis, was established in 1987. Theyhave very dedicated and hardworking employees, many of them have been with the companysince day one. Originally the companystarted out as a landscape, deck, and retail store. Since then theyhave evolved into strictly selling HotSpring portable spas. Setting themselves apart from their competitors, the company did that by selling the best, Hotspring Portable Spas. LBI Hotsprings Spas isall about quality, service and experience.

Retail Excellence Award for Outstanding Service Department presented to LBI Hotspring Spas of NJ. From left: Vice President of Hotspring Mike Dunn, Amy Woodring, Jack Dennis, Ally Dennis, owner Jack Dennis, President of Hotspring Steve Hammock.

In 2002, LBI Hotsprings opened theirsecond showroom in Lavallette, NJ to better serve all of Ocean County. Youll find a spa in their showroom for every budget and backyard. S

Since the inception of LBI HotSpring Spas they have taken trade in spas. By doing so theyenable theircustomers to upgrade their HotSpring Spas to a new model when theyre ready. Then the company willtake their used spa and refurbish it for resale. A good used HotSpring Spa has years of life in it and can be a first time spa for someone who is on a tighter budget or wants to see if a spa or hot tub is right for them.

The company putsa lot of time and effort to their spa customers. Theyoffer same-day and next-day service plus their showrooms are open 7 days a week for your convenience. "We are serious about customer service," says LBI HotSpringowner Jack Dennis.

Owning a spa is a lifestyle, no longer a luxury, but a necessity to feeling better. Today, more than three million Americans are enjoying the therapeutic benefits of hot tubs in the privacy of their own backyards. Their growing popularity can be directly attributed to the many healthful advantages derived from sophisticated, state-of-the-art spas. HotSpring Spas are just that and more.

LBI Hotspringsis featuring a "Splash into Summer" special sales events. There are sale prices in all in stock spas. These are heavily discounted, Ace salt water tubs are also on sale. Financing is available.

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Carbohydrates are the macronutrient that fuels your body. In fact, they represent over 50 percent of Americas daily calories. Carbs are a complicated mixture of sugars, nutrients, fiber and calories. But all carbs are not created equally. Too much pasta, cookies and starchy carbs can lead you down the road to stress, weight gain and overall poor health. So, when I found myself packing on the pounds, depressed and retaining water due to a sluggish thyroid, I decided to go cold turkey literally.

For some, cutting out carbs may seem drastic. For me, I needed to see positive changes, fast. When it comes to dieting, Im more of a fast and furious type of gal. After a drastic reduction in carbs I noticed some extreme changes in my body and health. Some were awesome and motivated me to push on. Others, not so awesome, which is why I only chose to follow this diet for one month.

The carbs I chose to cut from my diet included sugar (and anything that contains sugar), potatoes and all starchy vegetables, rice and pasta, wheat breads, crackers and cookies, legumes, fruit, milk and of course all junk food. Although, I cut out the starchy and sugary carbs from my diet, I still included lots of healthy greens like broccoli, kale and spinach. I also indulged in homemade ground almond or coconut flour biscuits. However, I also eliminated any extra salt from my diet, and even avoided salty foods like bacon and processed meat. Heres what happened.

For someone like myself who struggles to lose a pound due to hypothyroidism, I was pleasantly surprised to find myself losing weight, quickly. In fact, in the first week, I lost eight pounds! I know what youre thinking water weight. Lets face it, we are much more diet-savvy these days. So, its understandable that critics of low-carb diets would suggest the weight loss is attributed to water weight. And they would be right, at first anyway. But, thats not such a bad thing. Retained water can add 10, 20 or more pounds to a persons body, depending on how large the person is.

The initial weight loss is exciting and a definite motivator, but it eventually slows to one, two or three pounds per week. By reducing calorie-dense carbs, you reduce the calories you consume daily, which forces your body to burn fat stored around your midsection. After one month, I lost 19 pounds in total!

After long days in front of the computer, it was common for me to look down and see that my feet were somewhat swollen. The Mayo Clinic suggests that mild cases of edema or water weight may be the result of sitting or staying in one position for too long, eating too much salty food and even premenstrual symptoms. For me, it was all the above. I propped my tootsies up and tried various herbs, but nothing seemed to relieve the swelling. However, when I cut carbs from my diet, I noticed that my feet no longer swelled up.

Theres good reason for that. Diets high in carbs and sodium force the body to store water between cells. The average person retains about 1.5 pounds of water weight just from carbs on a regular basis. When you overdo the carbs, your body naturally increases water. But, your body doesnt really need this extra water. So, when you cut out carbs, your body eliminates the excess water, resulting in weight loss.

When you cut carbs to the bare minimum, your body enters a state called ketosis, where your start burning fat for fuel instead of the usual carbs. Funny thing about ketosis, it turns your breath a bit funky. And, since it comes from within, no amount of brushing or flossing can change that.

No surprise here, sugar is highly addictive and extremely difficult to quit. Ive never smoked, but I imagine that it may be as difficult as quitting cigarettes. In fact, it may be worse. And boy did I struggle through cravings. One study from France shows that sugar addiction may induce reward and craving that are comparable in magnitude to those induced by addictive drugs. In retrospect, cutting carbs and increasing good fat is probably one of the healthiest and easiest ways to quit sugar. After one month, sugar had lost its appeal. I now prefer natural sweeteners and rarely choose processed sugar.

Few carbs and too much protein left me bloated and constipated. I was no longer getting the fiber I was used to and that meant I was no longer regular. Its probably the worst thing I experienced when cutting carbs. However, a little senna tea went a long way for relieving my symptoms.

When youve been living off carbs as a primary fuel source, its no wonder that your body needs to adjust to a low-carb diet. If it wasnt for my morning coffee, you probably would have found me snoring, face-down on my keyboard. When carbs are limited, the body begins to feel weak and energy becomes depleted. As your body adjusts to the lack of carbs, it soon switches from burning carbohydrates for fuel to burning fat. This requires extra energy, which not only left me feeling lethargic but also a little brain dead.

My brain needed carbs to stimulate the production of the mood-regulating hormone serotonin. When I removed carbs from my diet I felt irritable. And Im clearly not alone on this one. An Australian study published in JAMA evaluated overweight adults. They found that those who followed a strict low-carb diet for one year reported more crankiness compared to those who followed a higher-carb, low-fat diet, even though both groups lost similar amounts of weight.

Theres something to be said for taking control of your diet, rather than allowing your diet to control you. The simple (or not so simple) act of eliminating carbs gave me back a sense of control that my diet was sorely missing. Yes, there were cons to eliminating carbs from my diet, but for what its worth, it also gave me a sense of empowerment.

Katherine Marko

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