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Posted: April 22, 2017 at 1:47 am
Abby Lee Miller broke down in tears ahead of her weight loss surgery on Friday.
The former Dance Moms star sat down with Entertainment Tonight prior to going under the knife in Los Angeles for a sleeve gastrectomy.
Wiping away tears from her eyes before entering the operating room for the surgery, which will remove nearly 80 percent of her stomach, the reality star expressed her fears and concerns.
Theres nobody freaking out if something happens to me, Miller, 50, tearfully says in the interview, which will air Monday.
In the clip of the interview, Miller can be seen wearing a hospital gown and cap and laying down on the table as the medical team prepares for the surgery.
Im scared. Im nervous, Miller admits.
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In March, the dance instructor announced her resignation from the reality series in an Instagram post, accusing officials behind the popular Lifetime show of treating her like dirt after she wrapped filming for season 7B.
Speaking with PEOPLE after her exit, Miller said that her departure was a long time coming for me, and said Nobody knew. I was just so irate.
Although Miller claimed she hasnt heard from the network since quitting No silver watch was sent to me overnight, she said she is open to returning to the show but only if things change.
Never say never, Miller admitted about the possibility of going back. It just sickens me when people get creative credit with our ideas.
A lot of things would have to change. Just the way they pull things out of their butts the last minute and it makes the costuming exhausting, she continued. They want me to come to meetings, pre-production, but on my own dime.
Posted: April 22, 2017 at 1:47 am
Millions of Americans suffer from an eating disorder or know someone who does. People are now using over-the-counter laxatives to help them lose weight, but the consequences can be painful and even deadly.
Laxatives affect the colon, and as a result overuse can cause diseases like colon cancer, or worrisome symptoms such as seizures, dehydration and heart arrhythmias. If that's not bad enough, there's also uncomfortable symptoms like cramping, bloating, and gas.
"People that end up getting into laxative abuse really, really have a difficult time stopping because the colon gets dependent on the laxatives," said Dr. Steve Crawford, a psychiatrist at Sheppard Pratt.
"The problem is that the laxative is working on the colon which is where all the calories have been absorbed already. It causes some additional water loss... but it does not affect real weight loss," he continued.
Eating disorders are typically associated with anxiety and depression.
Dietitian Rebecca Hart said the best road to recovery starts with treatment and a proper diet.
"We recommend having three meals a day with one-to-three snacks. We're very big on having variety, balance, and all the food groups," she said.
"There's definitely hope and people do recover," Dr. Crawford said. "It's taking the first step and reaching out and asking for help and acknowledging that you have a problem."
For more information on eating disorders and to find help visit the National Institutes of Health website.
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Posted: April 22, 2017 at 1:47 am
Forbes | Serena Williams May Be Pregnant, But Her Career's Not Over By A Long Shot Forbes Gaining weight is natural during pregnancy (the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommendations are 25 to 35 pounds for women who are normal weight and 15 t0 25 for those who are overweight). Expecting to lose weight quickly ... |
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Posted: April 22, 2017 at 1:47 am
Life & Style Weekly | How Much Does Kim Kardashian Weigh in 2017? See Her Most Recent Slim Down! Life & Style Weekly After setting a goal to drop 70 pounds, 60 of which were gained during pregnancy while she had been an extra ten pounds up for the last few years, Mrs. West buckled down and dropped major weight very quickly. Dropping over 40 pounds by March of 2016 ... Khloe Kardashian Praises Sister Kim's Fit Figure: 'Hands Down Best Body Ever!' |
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Posted: April 22, 2017 at 1:47 am
eMaxHealth | Not Every Weight Loss Plan Is Sustainable, Ask These 4 Questions eMaxHealth Weight loss can be achieved through simpler, cost-effective approach. Take for instance the weight loss people ALWAYS experience during CONSISTENT annual religious fast. This weight loss results from reduced intake of food while normal activities ... |
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Posted: April 22, 2017 at 1:47 am
Do you ever wonder how TLC's Dr. Younan Nowzaradan gets such dramatic weight-loss results from his gastric bypass patients on "#My 600-lb Life"? Thanks to the good doctor, show participants like Chad Dean and Sean Milliken (to name recent ones) have shed hundreds of pounds. The reality television surgeon dished up his famous baratric surgery diet. And what's on the menu might surprise you!
Before gastric bypass surgery on "My 600-lb Life," patients must lose weight. Does this shock you? Many people think #Bariatric Surgery will fix obesity in one fell swoop. They don't realize that there is "homework" before they can have a gastric sleeve (or other device) implanted. The purpose of this is two-fold. Most patients come to the reality TV show far too overweight to safely undergo surgery. Steven Assanti weighed 853 pounds. Losing weight before surgery is also an act of good faith. It proves to Dr. Now that patients will follow through.
With the morbidly obese, the bariatric surgeon doesn't have time to mess around. They are dying of infections like cellulitis. Crippling lymphedema tumors destroy joints and become infected, and not one vital organ isn't hurt by extra weight. Diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, heart failure and other diseases compound health risks. Dr. Now is well nicknamed as he literally has to act now. He expects patients to lose 50 pounds a month, and they do on his rigid 800-calorie a day diet.
Patients often think that Dr. Nowzaradan expects them to lose weight too fast. 50 pounds in a month is a lot for a normal sized person. But these are abnormally obese people whose weight is snowballing. They can shed 50 pounds in a month because they gain that fast, eating 5-10 times what the average person eats. 800 calories is extreme but only temporary while they're in the hospital. Patients are allowed 1,200 calories daily living independently prior to surgery. Those who follow the bariatric surgery diet, like Chad Dean, lose. Those that don't, like James K, don't.
The diet focuses on daily nutrient quantities as much as calories. Dr. Now talks in ounces of food, recommending 6-8 ounces of protein for men and less for women. But he also makes patients eat 60 grams a day. So protein sources have to be lean and efficient. He encourages dairy for protein and calcium. Bread sources need to contain high fiber to burn fat. The diet cuts soda, refined sugar and transfat and boosts MUFAs (monounsaturated fatty acids). But Nowzaradan realizes that patients need some sweets or they'll never manage. He recommends fruits with seeds (blueberries and strawberries) for fiber. After surgery, patients avoid vegetables as they add bulk without curbing hunger. Later, veggies are added in.
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Posted: April 22, 2017 at 1:47 am
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After losing 175 pounds together, Brian and Erin LeBlanc are enjoying their shrinking bodies and bulging wallets.
Shes still a carboholic, while he enjoys ice cream, but the Edmonton, Alberta, couple shed weight by eliminating most fast food, focusing on portion sizes and becoming passionate about exercise. They're saving money in the process.
Were happier than weve ever been, Brian, 30, told TODAY. Making the changes that we have has really allowed us to live life to the fullest.
Erin and Brian LeBlanc often went out to eat before they started their weight-loss plan.
He weighed 250 pounds when he decided to slim down two years ago. Erin, 31, joined his effort one year ago, topping the scale at 190 pounds. Hes since lost half his body weight and Erin has shed 50 pounds.
They did it by no longer going out to eat, minimizing alcohol consumption, and changing their grocery shopping habits steps that also allowed them to save more than $500 a month, they said.
Brian has lost 125 pounds, half his body weight, and Erin has lost 50 pounds. At Brian's heaviest, this belt would not fit around his waist and now, it can hold both Brian and Erin.
Here's their advice for weight-loss success:
The LeBlancs say one of the most powerful things they did was buy a food scale and weigh everything they ate. The scale should have a golden aura around it because its so magical, Erin said.
Once you start measuring and weighing what youre eating, its shocking how much you can underestimate what youre actually eating, she noted.
For me, it was just portion control, he added.
The couples basic motto is: calories in, calories out. You have a certain amount of calories in the day to work with, and you have to balance what you eat with how much you burn, otherwise youll gain weight.
After previous false starts, Brian believes this weight-loss plan stuck because he and his wife took the time every day to log and measure everything they were eating. Brian has been logging his calories for more than 640 days.
The couple used the MyFitnessPal app to figure out their caloric needs: During the weight-loss phase, they both ate about 1,300 calories a day. To maintain, Brian is now up to 2,200 calories and Erin tries to eat no more than 1,800.
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Erin describes herself as a carboholic who loves cereal and pizza, so cutting out carbs was out of the question. The couple still enjoys ice cream and potato chips, but in sensible portions.
Denying yourself those things that you really enjoy can be really problematic. In our experience, its been a recipe for disaster, Brian said. We still eat food that we enjoy; we just eat less of it.
When it comes to ice cream, theyll have half the serving listed on the label or about a quarter of a cup of ice cream. Theyll add half a slice of cake for a dessert thats about 200-250 calories.
Instead of having a whole Big Mac meal at McDonalds, Erin now enjoys a kid-size Happy Meal once in a while.
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Brian tried running in 2015 and really liked it. Running clears his head, helps him deal with stress and makes him feel better, he said.
Erin? Not so much. I am not a runner, I dont get that runners high, she said. She even has a T-shirt with the slogan: I hate running. But she loves lifting weights, finding it rewarding and empowering.
The key lesson: Find an activity you like, look forward to and get satisfaction out of.
The couple eased off fast food slowly to make that change more manageable. Brian started running small distances and counting his steps; he now runs half marathons. Erin began going to the gym twice a week; she now goes almost every day. Pacing yourself is important, they say.
Go for very small, slow changes that built up over a long period of time to be sustainable, they advised.
The LeBlancs used to buy enough fruits and vegetables for a week or two and had the best intentions to eat those healthy foods, but would then get bored and go out and eat fast food instead. Erin estimates about 50 percent of their food would get thrown out, which is insane.
They now go to the grocery store two to three times a week and buy what they are going to eat in the next couple of days for maximum freshness and zero food waste.
Brian and Erin both grew up in places where food was a big part of the culture, with big, big servings for everyone. Their family still practices that food philosophy and its been difficult for some of their relatives to adjust to the couples new lifestyle.
When we go to visit, well say no, we just dont want to eat all that food, Erin said. Were not going to eat a giant plate of food just to make other people happy.
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Posted: April 20, 2017 at 11:43 pm
Dion Waiters admits now that he could have been in better shape earlier in his career.
He made conditioning a priority this season with the Miami Heat, finishing the season in the best shape of his career.
Waiters tweeted a picture on Wednesday showing his weight loss from when he signed with Miami in July to when he finished the season.
During his exit interview, Waiters said the Heats culture helped him get his body (and career) back on track. Via the Palm Beach Post:
Them staying on top of you and making sure you do what you got to do.
Most important is getting your mind and body right. Thats one thing they preach over here, just get in the best shape of your life.
As you can see with some of the guys coming in including myself, just getting your body right. It showed with the performance on the court.
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Posted: April 20, 2017 at 11:43 pm
Life & Style Weekly | Blac Chyna Flaunts Her Post-Baby Weight Loss and Rob Kardashian Is Going to Lose His Mind! Life & Style Weekly Khlo Kardashian should invite Blac Chyna to be a guest on her show Revenge Body! The 28-year-old, who gave birth to daughter Dream in November 2015, showed off her incredible post-baby weight loss in a super sexy Instagram photo on Wednesday, ... |
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Posted: April 20, 2017 at 11:43 pm
ABC27 | Weight loss pill could pose serious health risks ABC27 You may have seen television commercials for the prescription weight-loss pill Contrave. Contrave is the combination of two older drugs the antidepressant bupropion and the addiction-treatment drug naltrexone. Its ads say the drug works on the brain ... |
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