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Should we all be eating more protein? – Medical News Today

Posted: December 30, 2019 at 6:41 pm

A recent review and meta-analysis investigating protein intake conclude that consuming the recommended daily allowance is fine for most people, most of the time. However, more protein is not necessarily beneficial.

Many of us enthusiastically indulge in holiday treats, which means that come New Year's Day, beginning a weight loss program is a common resolution.

An increase in the consumption of protein often over the recommended daily allowance is the cornerstone of many diets, but does eating more protein make sense for everyone?

A new study by nutrition scientists at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, finds that increasing the intake of protein only provides benefits in certain circumstances. The findings of the research appear in Advances in Nutrition.

The bottom line is that if you are not explicitly dieting for weight loss or weight training, there is no clear benefit to consuming more protein than the minimum daily requirements that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have established.

"[T]here is so much encouragement, advertising, and marketing for everyone to eat higher protein diets, and this research supports that, yes, under certain conditions, including strength training and weight loss, moderately more protein may be helpful, but that doesn't mean more is needed for everybody at all times," explains the lead author, Joshua Hudson.

Commenting on the study's narrow focus, Hudson says:

"This research was not designed to assess whether or not adults would benefit from consuming more protein than they usually consume. This distinction is important because the recommended dietary allowance is the standard against which to assess nutrition adequacy; however, most adults consume more protein than what is recommended."

According to the USDA's Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI), the desired daily amount of protein is 0.8 grams (g) per kilogram of body weight, which equates to about 0.36 g of protein per pound each day. Based on this, 56 g per day is suitable for the average, generally healthy sedentary male, while a similar female should aim for 46 g. It is important to note that these recommendations do not apply to people with type 2 diabetes.

The USDA list a range of food sources from which to get that protein, including seafood, meats, poultry, eggs, nuts, seeds, and soy products.

Hudson and his colleagues began by looking at more than 1,500 articles on nutrition that they found in nutritional databases. From these, they identified 18 papers for closer examination.

The authors chose these papers for their inclusion of healthy adults and their focus on certain topics, including protein consumption, physical activity, and weight loss. Together, the research encompassed 22 interventions involving 981 individuals. The sources of protein that the participants consumed included lean and minimally processed meats, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, and legumes.

The data revealed that for everyday life when individuals are neither gaining nor losing weight eating more than the recommended amount of protein does not do anything for body composition.

The study reports no harmful consequences, simply no effect at all, be it negative or positive.

A higher intake of protein only enhances lean mass in people who are consciously dieting or engaging in weight training.

Too little protein, however, is a problem, says study co-author Campbell, who explains, "This research is clinically more important for women and especially older women who are known to typically consume lower amounts of protein and should be maintaining a healthy body weight and regularly strength training."

As far as holiday eating goes, Campbell offers the following advice: "If you are going to start losing weight, don't cut back across all foods you usually consume, because you'll inadvertently cut back protein. Instead, work to maintain, or even moderately increase protein-rich foods. Then, cut back on the carbs and saturated fat-containing foods."

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Trying to lose weight? Consider time-restricted eating – The Irish Times

Posted: December 30, 2019 at 6:41 pm

Have you enjoyed the festivities so far? Hopefully, a soupon of hedonism hasnt gone amiss, with more to come on New Years Eve.

But New Years Day remains synonymous with the making of resolutions, especially health ones, so I thought this weeks column might look at some novel ideas on achieving a healthy lifestyle.

Health resolutions mostly involve exercise or diet. Yes, drinkers and smokers may naturally focus on these habits, but almost everyone considers eating less or differently at some point in their lives.

One of the latest dietary angles involves intermittent fasting: diets that either restrict food intake to certain hours of the day or limit intake several days each week. Alternate day fasting and the 5:2 diet (eating normally five days a week, with a much restricted calorie intake on the other two days) are well established and have an evidence base. But the one that caught my eye recently is time-restricted feeding.

According to an article published last autumn on medium.com, the ancient Romans were obsessed with digestion and were somewhat repulsed by breakfast. While it seems well removed from the usual caricature of glutinous feeding in those times, historians confirm that the Romans were not in favour of more than one meal a day.

They may have been the first to promote a time-restricted diet involving the compression of eating including all meals and snacks into a six to eight hour daily window. It makes sense from an evolutionary perspective: were not designed for constant chewing and grazing.

Krista Varady, an associate professor of nutrition at the University of Illinois at Chicago said that in the short term people who time restrict their intake but dont change the type of food they eat, still lose weight. She co-authored a 2018 study that found obese men who ate only between 10am and 6pm lost an average of 3 per cent of their body weight after three months. And their blood pressure readings also improved.

Interestingly, Varady confirmed both time-restricted feeding and alternate day diets produce similar metabolic and disease-lowering benefits.

The obvious attraction of intermittent fasting is that it takes us away from the (in my experience) soul-destroying counting of calories and the intense focus on cutting carbs or fat. Weightwatchers undoubtedly works for some people; frankly I found it depressing.

Apart from its novelty, what makes time-restricted eating particularly enticing is that it doesnt focus on the content of our meals. I reckon people will find it easier to develop a habit around picking an eating window that suits. Skipping breakfast and morning snacks and then eating between 12pm and 8pm seems to be a popular choice. And from the new year resolution point of view, it sounds like a diet that will continue beyond the first few weeks of January, thus avoiding the fear of failure emotion many of us experience at this time of year.

Is there any evidence that intermittent fasting diets benefit people who are healthy? Theres not enough to support their use on healthy adults yet. Although certain groups who practice intermittent fasting for religious reasons experience health benefits, such groups tend to lead notably healthy lifestyles anyway, meaning long-term research will be needed to overcome any bias.

But if you are overweight or obese what isnt in doubt is the promise shown by intermittent fasting diets. Subject to your doctors individual advice, its where I would focus my efforts if a new diet is part of your resolution-making in the next few days.

Finally, I would like to thank readers for following my column over the last 20 years. Its been an absolute pleasure writing and interacting with you since January 2000. Please continue to email and write!

With sincere wishes for a healthy and happy new year.

mhouston@irishtimes.com

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Eating to Heal the Mind – PsychCentral.com

Posted: December 29, 2019 at 9:49 am

Generations of moms and grandmothers have gone to their gardens and cupboards to heal ailments of all kinds. Herbs, medicinal recipes (including chicken soup), and vegetables are gaining the attention of doctors and scientists, who rely on controlled studies rather than anecdotal evidence to prove what works in the body reliably and safely. Today, just as throughout history, in every culture, there are foods that can be used as medicine, but can what you eat affect your mental health as well? Is it possible to treat things like anxiety and depression with food?

Research is showing the Mediterranean Diet and the DASH Diet may help in two ways. The former focuses on healthy fats, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes, potatoes, whole grains, breads, herbs, spices, fish, seafood and extra virgin olive oil. Countries where these foods make up most of the daily diet may use meals that vary but do find long life and health in what looks like a sensible, well-rounded lifestyle. DASH, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, was designed in the 1990s through several projects funded by the United States National Institute of Health to combat hypertension (high blood pressure) and promote heart health. Limiting sodium intake to about 1500mg a day and removing products like sugar are recommended. Including the best foods for health and limiting those that damage the body seem to be a path to health. It takes both approaches to see success.

By now, this is commonly accepted thought for the physical body. But what about healing the mind? Are there really foods that help with mental health issues? According to the MooDFOOD program, which is a multidiscipline consortium involving thirteen organizations in nine European countries, the answer is yes. Their combined expertise in nutrition, preventive psychology, consumer behavior and psychiatry is used to investigate the potential of food in the prevention of depression.

Since 2014, their studies have examined the relationship between dietary factors and risk of depression through a randomized controlled trial of 1025 participants, behavioral studies and extensive literature reviews. Theyve found that a healthy dietary pattern of daily choices does reduce feelings of depression, and they offer specific tips for the public, health professionals, researchers, and policy makers to show how.

What foods do you like? Have you already noticed what brings on a migraine or settles nausea? Do you have access to foods that are organic, locally grown, or gluten-free? In all probability, you have a good idea of what works for you and what doesnt. From here, small steps can bring big changes in how you feel and how your body supports what you want to do. And the time is right. Grocery stores, friends, restaurants are all recognizing the need to do something better for health. If family or friends are not interested yet, be the one who leads the way. You dont have to make a big deal about your new focus. Be you. Others will follow.

Its not difficult to see how foods can promote or destroy health. The effect on the body can be seen in something as simple as a holiday turkey dinner that must be followed by a nap. Mental health is physical health and a part of the complex network that is the human body. Balance is important in caring for your body. Too much salt or too little can cause major problems, for example. What else can you find?

Starting your own research into what helps your mood is not difficult or time-consuming. Tracking what you eat and how you feel is an option. Talking to your doctor and a nutritionist or dietitian are good ideas. But just taking notice of what helps and what hurts is one easy way to start.

Medical News Todays What foods are good for helping depression? (August 19, 2019) by Jon Johnson lists foods containing selenium, Vitamin D, Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants (vitamins A, C, and E), B vitamins, zinc, protein, and probiotics as well as foods to avoid.

Obesity appears to raise the risk of depression, Johnson writes. The increased risk may be due to the hormonal and immunological changes that occur in people with obesity.

Eating whats good for your health and incorporating exercise into your day can be instrumental in reducing the dangers obesity can bring. That alone can boost mood and make it easier to find help with your mental health. Though it might not be easy or quick, the goal is worth pursuing.

Within the body, an entire universe is connected. Complicated issues might require more help, such as medications, cognitive behavioral therapy or other techniques, and more. But you are worth it.

Work with your doctor. Find out about the best treatments for you. If your depression is treatment-resistant, ask what other things you can try. Find support. Give yourself the best care possible.

And think back to your childhood kitchen. There, you might find some of the best tips handed down through your family, things that can be tools you can use to help you with all of your health needs, including anxiety and depression.

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What to expect as you transition to a healthy diet – yoursun.com

Posted: December 29, 2019 at 9:48 am

For many people, the road to a healthy lifestyle begins in the kitchen. People make changes to their diets of their own volition or at the recommendation of their doctors and those changes can have a profound effect that might surprise even the most devoted of healthy eaters.

According to the Center for Advancement in Cancer Education, 90% of all cancer cases can be prevented through environmental and lifestyle choices like deciding to eat a healthy diet. In addition, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, notes that a history of poor eating is one of the biggest contributors to the various nutrition and physical activity-related health challenges that now face the U.S. population. By simply altering their diets to make them more nutritious, millions of people across the globe can significantly reduce their risk for various chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

People who are committed to eating healthier should know that changing diets can produce some adverse, but typically temporary, side effects. The CACE notes that such side effects are predictable, as they are essentially just manifestations of the body's adjustments as it responds to eating better. People adopting healthier diets should discuss the appearance of the following side effects with their physicians while recognizing that they are not necessarily a cause for concern.

The CACE notes that people who have histories of recurring skin rashes or eruptions may experience such rashes as they adjust to healthy diets. That's because the skin is becoming more active and alive due to the healthy diet and expelling toxins that could potentially prove hazardous down the road. Doctors unfamiliar with patients' histories may mistake these rashes for food allergies, so it's important that patients be open and honest about their medical histories and remind their doctors that they are in the process of changing their diets for the better.

Colds or fevers can be another way the body indicates it's working hard to cleanse itself. Fevers should always be monitored closely, even while in the midst of changing one's diet for the better. But the CACE notes that colds or fevers, while unpleasant, can serve as a natural form of housecleaning as the body adjusts to a healthy diet. Persistent colds and fevers should be brought to the attention of a physician.

Some people may experience withdrawal symptoms like headaches and irritability as they transition from unhealthy diets to healthy ones. Such symptoms may be more likely to occur among people who suddenly adopt extreme diets. A gradual transition may help mitigate these symptoms, as can choosing a less extreme, balanced diet as opposed to one that demands certain foods be avoided entirely right off the bat.

Choosing to eat a healthier diet is a smart move that can pay long-term dividends. But the transition may require people to confront potentially uncomfortable side effects as their bodies adjust.

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Victoria Beckham Says Her Diet Includes ‘Lots of Tequila and Lots of Red Wine’ – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Posted: December 29, 2019 at 9:48 am

Victoria Beckhams opening up about her eating and drinking habits.

The former member of the Spice Girls, who heads up her own eponymous luxury label, shared what her diet includes in a YouTube video published on Dec. 11, 2019, where she answered the most Googled questions about herself.

The designer who shares four children with her longtime husband, David Beckham, offered up details about her diet in the five-minute video. Answering the first question, What is Victoria Beckhams diet? the 45-year-old shared whats included in her meals. While she reaches for fresh foods that are packed with good-for-you nutrients she admitted to making room for a treat or two.

Beckham called her diet healthy, saying [it includes] lots of fresh fish, fresh vegetables, fruit, [and] lots of water to keep hydrated. When shes not guzzling water like other celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez who is known to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate, the former pop star drinks lots of tequila and lots of red wine.

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While Beckham once told Vogue shed skip meals to fit into a tight dress later, as a mom she makes a point to go without food while eating with her family. She told Glamour shes adopted a positive attitude toward food.

You realize they notice everything, Beckham said. I would never sit down with my kids and skip a meal. You need to show little people how to be healthy and happy with who they are, she explained.

When shes not enjoying healthy meals with the occasional glass of red wine or tequila or working, Beckham can be found on the treadmill watching TV. The designer starts her mornings off with exercise by doing a mix of uphill fast walking, jogging, running, she told Womens Health. Thats the only time I watch TV boxsets, documentaries so I look forward to that, Beckham said.

After cardio, shes not done. Beckham continues with strength training.

She continues for at least another hour on other aspects of training. Beckham does 30-minutes legs, 30-minutes arms, toning and conditioning, then loads of planks and that kind of thing for my core, the designer said.

After her intense gym session is over, Beckham goes on with the rest of her day whether that means dropping her kids off at school, heading to the office, or traveling. While the time she spends in the gym might seem excessive to some, the mother and business owner works especially hard in the gym because she asks a lot of her body.

I expect a lot from my body Im 44, Ive got four kids, I work a lot, I travel, she told the publication at the time. For me to do all that, I have to eat healthily and work out.

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PA Live! Twin Hills Weight Loss Center in the Kitchen – PAHomePage.com

Posted: December 29, 2019 at 9:47 am

Posted: Dec 27, 2019 / 08:21 PM EST / Updated: Dec 27, 2019 / 08:21 PM EST

(WBRE/WYOU) Diane from Twin Hills Weight Loss Center was in the kitchen on the Thursday, December 27, 2019 edition of PA Live!

Diane was showing us how to make a steak dinner from the Twin Hills cookbook Healthy Eats that will help us stick to our healthy New Years resolutions. She also gave tips for people setting a resolution to eat healthier in the new year.

Twin Hills Weight Loss Center has two locations, one in Wilkes-Barre and one in Muncy. We would love nothing more than to see everyone eating healthier and feeling better in the new year!

You can pick up a copy of Healthy Eats at either of our two office locations in Wilkes-Barre, or Muncy and if viewers mention they saw us on PA Live, we would like to offer a special discount of 50 percent off the regular price. So you will receive 101 kitchen-tested, delicious, healthy, weight-loss-friendly recipes for only $6.

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Make Your Weight Loss Goals a Reality – The Southern Maryland Chronicle

Posted: December 29, 2019 at 9:47 am

(Family Features) Losing weight is a highly personal journey as a wide range of factors can affect a persons ability to do so. Theres no one approach to weight loss; rather, the best approach is the one that fits your life and body best.

Get motivated to reach your weight loss goals with these expert tips.

Set realistic goals. Most experts agree you shouldnt lose more than 1-2 pounds per week. More rapid loss may shock your system, and chances are youre depriving your body of important nutrients. More aggressive loss is also less likely to be permanent or sustainable; long-term results generally come with steady loss over a period of time.

Eat well. Regardless of what eating plan you choose, recognize the importance of nutrition in your weight loss program. Weight loss occurs when you burn more calories than you consume, so build your menu around nutrient-rich foods that fill you up. Strive for a well-balanced diet that encompasses all the food groups and, if necessary, discuss your goals with a doctor or nutritionist who can help you identify the best foods to enjoy and those to avoid.

Consider a supplement. If managing cravings or your appetite hinders your weight loss, a supplement may be a good solution. For example, RiduZoneis a patented supplement that gives your body more of a substance it already creates called Oleoylethanolamide (OEA). In essence, OEA tells your brain you are full and its time to stop eating. Developed and endorsed by Dr. Jay Yepuri, a board-certified gastroenterologist, the supplement is a non-stimulant that may help you feel full faster to reduce caloric intake and boost metabolism to burn stored fat.

Get active. Creating a calorie deficit is necessary to lose weight, and increasing your physical activity helps ensure youre burning calories. However, getting active isnt just about playing the numbers game. Physical activity also promotes overall wellness with numerous physical and mental health benefits, including improving circulation and stimulating feel-good endorphins.

Stay committed. Its easy to fall off your weight loss plan when unexpected circumstances arise. Give yourself a little grace and permission for occasional misses so you stay motivated to get back to your program. That may mean waiting for a cold to pass and doing less strenuous workouts at home or making extra healthy choices at mealtime in advance of an indulgent event. To help make keeping your commitments easier, consider an option like RiduZone to boost your bodys natural appetite-curbing power.

What is OEA?

Oleoylethanolamide (OEA) is a metabolite of oleic acid, a naturally produced substance that interacts with appetite-controlling receptors in the small intestine to signal the brain you are full. It also helps boost metabolism. However, as a result of food choices and excess body fat, naturally produced OEA may require supplementation to achieve the desired effect on appetite or body fat.

Created to mimic this naturally occurring metabolite, RiduZone is the only weight management supplement that contains OEA as an ingredient. Its production has been reviewed and is accepted as safe by the Food and Drug Administration.

Less fatA clinical study published in the Journal of Lipid Research shows higher blood levels of OEA, which is derived from oleic acid-rich olive oil, correlate to lower amounts of body fat. This means weight loss results may be more visible.

Fewer caloriesA prominent research study published in the journal Food & Function shows higher circulating levels of OEA can result in a significant reduction in calorie intake. Over time, OEA users become satisfied with smaller, healthier-sized portions.

Find more information to help jump-start your weight management program at RiduZone.com .

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Weight loss: Mum sheds SIX stone in a year after being shocked by pic of her looking fatter than Santa last – The Sun

Posted: December 29, 2019 at 9:47 am

A MUM has revealed how an unflattering picture of her looking "fatter than Santa" last Christmas pushed her to shed six and a half stone in a year.

Heather Blair, from Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, weighed 19 stone at her heaviest - after developing bad habits in her 20s.

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Now a healthy 12st 7lb, the 30-year-old former healthcare administrator was horrified when she saw the pic of her obscuring the Christmas tree, taken in December 2018.

At the time, she would eat McDonald's for lunch, takeaways for dinner and do no exercise because of her desk job, Heather told the Mirror.

Her size 20 trousers were a struggle to squeeze into and Heather was often forced to buy maternity wear pre-kids, cutting out the labels so partner of 12 years Craig didn't see.

"When I look at photos of me from this time last year it's hard to imagine how I ever got that big," the stay-at-home mum said.

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There was one where I was in front of the Christmas tree and you couldnt see it behind me. I was so wide.

I was mortified... I knew I had to do something or Id kill myself. I was clinically obese and had a family to think about now.

Heather, who gave birth to son Ollie with Craig, who works on the railways, last October, lost a stone and a half while pregnant due to extreme morning sickness.

But once Ollie was born, her weight started creeping back up.

I was mortified... I knew I had to do something or Id kill myself

After the Christmas photo spurred her into action, a school friend encouraged her to join Weight Watchers (now known as WW) where she'd had success losing weight.

Heather signed up on New Year's Day and has never looked back.

She learned to cook for the first time in her life and replaced the fatty takeaways with healthy home-made versions of the same meals.

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Heather, who still doesn't exercise, is now a slim size 12 and says she loves that her diet allows the occasional naughty treat.

In more weight loss news, this mum was also spurred onto diet by a "horrific" photo taken last Christmas.

While Kate Ferdinand has revealed she fought a 15-year battle with body dysmorphia and had panic attacks so bad her hair fell out.

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Weight loss: Three women on how they transformed their bodies after a break-up – The Sun

Posted: December 29, 2019 at 9:47 am

MANY women reach for a big tub of ice cream after a break-up, but these three ladies had something else in mind.

Charlotte, Alexa and Suzie talk about how their relationship breakdowns motivated them to transform their bodies.

Alexa Whitten, 48, is a publisher and book coach. She lives in Portsmouth with her son Oliver, 14.

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Slumped on the sofa, I opened my mouth and poured a tube of Pringles into it, washing them down with a glass of wine. Weighing almost 22st at 6ft 1in, and a size 22, I was uncomfortable and unhappy and not just with my body.

I knew my eight-year relationship was coming to an end. Paul, 52, lived in Manchester and I was in Portsmouth, both tied to those locations because of our children from previous relationships. The distance had taken its toll, and increasingly I felt I was the one making the effort, while also battling with body insecurities, which put a strain on our relationship.

Paul constantly reassured me about my size, but hed get frustrated when Id moan about my body then do nothing about it. And the bigger I got, the more our sex life suffered. My size was a physical barrier, and because I didnt feel self-confident it was an emotional one, too.

I was a size 14 and 16st when I met Paul on an online forum for James Bond fans in 2010. I felt fantastic at that size, but the pounds crept on, thanks to going out for fancy meals and cosy nights in together with a bottle of wine. But then I began to binge because I was bored and missed him when we were apart, or if wed had an argument.

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Living so far away from each other was hard and wed bicker about silly things. During the day I ate normally, but with crisps and a bottle of wine. Id easily put away 2,000 calories in just an evening. After a particularly disastrous weekend with Paul in March 2018, when Id walked out after an argument, I realised things were so bad I had to make a decision about our relationship.

I carried on comfort eating and hit rock bottom a month later in April 2018, when on holiday in Wales with my son Oliver I wasnt allowed on a zipwire at an outdoor adventure centre because of my weight. I was mortified. I knew then Id have to make some changes in my life or Id never be happy.

So I texted Paul and broke up with him. I told him I felt he was being indifferent and wouldnt share responsibility for the fact our relationship was breaking down. I was heartbroken, but knew Id done the right thing.A fter the split, I missed Paul but threw myself into a healthy lifestyle so I had a new focus and something to feel positive about.

I started lifting weights three times a week, as well as swimming and running, building up from 1k to 10k. I used an app to calculate my daily calorie allowance for my height and weight, which was 1,600. Id have fruit for breakfast, lunch was chicken salad with pitta and dinner soup or pasta.

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I stopped drinking during the week and swapped my weekend bottle of wine for a glass with a few crisps. I had more energy and loved seeing the scales go down, as well as buying new clothes. If I ever had a wobble, Id think of Paul and showing him what hed lost.

Since May 2018, Ive lost 7st. Im now size 10-12 and 14st. Im happy at this weight and am working on getting abs like Davina McCall! My plan for 2020 is to do a triathalon, something I never thought Id be able to do.

In April this year, I returned to that zipwire, and flying through the air was a symbolic moment. I dabbled in online dating, but a year after we split Paul and I reunited after I texted to say I missed him. When I sent him a photo of myself, he was gobsmacked. Were back together but still long-distance, though we FaceTime and make equal effort to see one another.

We plan to find a way to live together in the future. Im a different woman now without the body demons that put a barrier between us. And Pauls changed living without me made him realise Im who he wants. The spark we had is back. Were happier than ever. When were together we go to the gym and Ive encouraged him to take up running. Its a new chapter for both of us.

Suzie Jafar, 34, is a team manager for a global IT company. She lives in Hertfordshire with her five-year-old daughter.

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Gasping for breath, I wiped the sweat off my face and for the first time since my marriage ended, I felt a flicker of hope. It was October 2017, a month after my husband Tom* had moved out of our home, telling me he wasnt happy being with me. Id just finished my first kickboxing cardio class, after my sister Rayya had dragged me along to her local gym.

At 14st and a size 16 at 5ft 2in, Id feared Id be the biggest person there, unable to keep up with the class. If it hadnt been for her, Id have stayed at home and ordered a Chinese takeaway. Changing my body wasnt even on my radar at that time. Rebuilding my shattered confidence was my priority and it was my therapist, who Id been seeing since my separation, who suggested I try exercise as a way to keep my mind busy and give me a different focus.

By the end of that first exercise class, I knew Id found the coping mechanism that was going to help me through my divorce. I was a size 10-12 and weighed around 10st when I married Tom in 2013, but after Katie* was born the following year, I steadily gained weight. I suffered from post-natal depression and, apart from going to work, I didnt want to go out socially, so became increasingly isolated.

I grew lazy, ordering takeaways most nights instead of cooking, and during the day Id make bad choices, skipping breakfast then having something stodgy like fish and chips from the work canteen for lunch. As my marriage began to fall apart, I definitely ate my feelings, snacking on cake and chocolate.

Tom and I would argue, usually triggered by him telling me he wasnt happy, and me feeling never good enough. And the bigger I became, the more my weight affected our relationship, because I struggled to feel sexy or attractive and my mood was as low as my body-confidence.

Tom and I met in 2008, but over time we both had our doubts that we were right for each other. It wasnt a secret wed say so to each other, usually in the heat of an argument. For a long time, we persevered, especially because we had a child together, but neither of us was happy. It was still devastating when, during our only therapy session together in September 2017, he said he didnt love me and didnt want to work at rebuilding our marriage. I drove home, packed up his bags and when he came back, asked him to leave.

In the immediate aftermath of our split, I fell apart. My stress and anxiety levels were through the roof, I couldnt eat and I was frightened about facing the future as a single mum. Friends, family and colleagues rallied around me though, and Katie and I lived with my mum for extra support. After that first class, I started doing five sessions a week after work, while my mum looked after Katie.

Discovering the power of exercise was life-changing, and put me on a new, more positive, path. It was a physical release from all the negative emotions inside me. I cut out takeaways and started eating better having fruit for breakfast, mackerel and salad for lunch and chicken with veg in the evening. I didnt set myself a goal weight, I just wanted to feel better about myself. If I wanted a glass of wine or a pudding, I had one as a treat.

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From time to time, Id see Tom when I was dropping Katie off to spend time with him. I wanted him to see what hed lost, and he did compliment me, saying I was looking great. A meme Id read would run through my mind, which said: If you didnt love me then, you dont deserve me now. It made me feel empowered because although I wanted things to be amicable, I didnt miss Tom at all and knew I was happier.

Today I weigh 9st and am a size 8-10. Ive got my neck and waist back, Ive kept my curves, but my body is strong. Im happy with my weight now, but I want to keep toning up. I chucked out all my frumpy jeggings and tent-like tops and now I love bodycon.

I realise I could have easily gone the other way, and used food to cope, spiralling into morbid obesity and who knows what health problems. Im so grateful I discovered fitness instead. Now, Im happily single and just focusing on being the best mum I can. I have so much more energy for running around with Katie, and Im loving our life together.

I barely recognise that overweight, angry, sad woman I was two years ago. Today Im the best version of myself, physically and emotionally. I hope Ive shown my daughter its possible to come through a dark time with your head held high and feeling better than ever.

Charlotte Thomas, 25, is an accountant and entertainer. She lives in Merseyside with her family.

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Being ghosted by my ex Jack*, 26, was the best thing thats ever happened to me. Since he dumped me in October 2017, Ive lost 21/2 st, embarked on a new career and never felt better about myself. It hadnt been the happiest of relationships. We met on Tinder in 2016 and the first three months were great he was caring and we had fun when we went out together.

But then the cracks started to show, and when we rowed Jack would use my vulnerability about my body against me. At 5ft 6in, I was a size 14 and 121/2 st when we met, and not confident about my looks. During the year we were together I gained a stone and went up to a size 16, thanks to a combination of staying in with him and greasy takeaways, plus my terrible biscuit habit Id eat 15 in one sitting without even thinking about it.

I also drank fizzy drinks and, bored at work, would snack on bags of crisps all day. I hated my figure, especially my wobbly tummy. Id dress in black and wear sparkly make-up to detract attention from my body. When we argued, Jack would tell me I was a six, and he was a 10, and I was lucky to be with him.

I once overheard his mum calling me a big girl and he said nothing to defend me. Looking back, I cant believe I tolerated it, but my self-esteem was so low and I didnt think I deserved better. Then one day I noticed a Tinder notification pop up on his mobile screen. I couldnt help myself and picked up his phone, realising hed been chatting to other girls on the app.

I was devastated, but he refused to even discuss it with me when I confronted him. Upset, I left his house and that was the last time I ever saw or heard from him. He blocked me on social media and didnt respond to my messages. Just like that, it was over. I was heartbroken, and didnt know how I would ever get closure when hed just cut me off.

After we split I realised how unhappy I was, not just with how our relationship had ended, but also with my body, my job my entire life. Instead of wallowing though, I felt determined to change things. Id taken dance lessons in the past and dreamed of working as an entertainer. Even though my confidence was low and I was out of shape, I decided to step out of my comfort zone.

I quit my accountancy job and applied to work for a year at a holiday camp in North Wales, performing in shows and taking kids activities. Jack was barely on my mind, and I wanted to look forward not back. Living on site, I had access to a gym and started working out several times a week, as well as going for daily walks on the beach nearby.

The job was very active, performing every day, so I wasnt stuck at a desk any more. I needed energy, so salads, baked potatoes, chicken and vegetables were on the menu, and I ditched takeaways and crisps. And instead of bingeing on biscuits, Id have one or two squares of chocolate if I needed a sweet treat.

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After six weeks, Id lost a stone and my body felt firmer. I threw away my size-16 black clothes and bought dresses and shorts to show off my toned legs. Im now a size 10-12 and weigh 10st. Im able to wear clothes that have been at the back of my wardrobe since I was 20, the last time I was this size.

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Im working as an accountant again, but I continue to perform part-time at holiday camps and events, which keeps me fit, and I still eat healthily. Im happily single Ive been on a few dates this year, but I havent met anyone special yet.

I dont know if Jack is aware of how Ive changed, but if I saw him Id tell him he did me a favour spurring me into putting myself first and transforming my body and my life. I overhauled my body for myself, but Jacks cruel comments definitely motivated me not just to lose weight, but to grow in confidence. Id never let a man talk like that to me again.

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James Corden Gave Up This 1 Food and Lost 70 Pounds – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Posted: December 29, 2019 at 9:47 am

You may have already noticed recently that The Late Late Show host James Corden has slimmed down quite a bit. His weight has fluctuated over the years, but he seems to have finally found the trick for his body and his metabolism to win the weight loss war.

Find out which one food the 41-year-old has given up and in so doing, seen an incredible weight loss of 70 pounds.

Because of his extra weight, Corden felt he was stereotyped in every possible chubby buddy kind of role imaginable. He spoke with actor David Tennant, on Tennants podcast, about the experience of most overweight actors, of being relegated to unromantic, asexual roles because of their appearance.

If you only watch television or films, if an alien came back and they had to take a reading on planet Earth by just watching films or TV, they would imagine that if you are chubby or fat or big, you never really fall in love, you never have sex.

Certainly no-one really ever finds you attractive. You will be good friends with people who are attractive and often will be a great sense of comfort to them and perhaps chip in with the odd joke every now and again.

It felt like if the world of entertainment was a big banquet table, people are like, There isnt a seat for you here. I was like, If thats not going to happen then Im going to try to make something happen for myself.'

Corden went on to write and star in the hit BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey with Ruth Jones and now hosts The Late Late Show on CBS.

In September 2019, talk show host Bill Maher on his Real Time with Bill Maher, made the unfortunate comment that Fat isnt a birth defect and Nobody comes out of womb needing to buy two seats on the airplane. He shocked many when he stated, Fat-shaming doesnt need to end, it needs to make a comeback.

Corden couldnt remain silent after hearing Mahers divisive and controversial comments.

Theres a common and insulting misconception that fat people are stupid and lazy, and were not, Corden said on his late show. We get it, we know. . . Ive struggled my entire life trying to manage my weight and I suck at it. Ive had good days and bad months. . .

Were not all as lucky asBill Maher. We dont all have a sense of superiority that burns 35,000 calories a day, Corden joked.

In the meantime, Bill, while youre encouraging people to think about what goes into their mouths, Corden concluded, just think a little harder about what comes out of yours.

The actor and host has been sporting a much slimmer silhouette and recently revealed to The Daily Mail the surprisingly simple way he has accomplished it.

Ive cut out sugar and bread, and eat only at mealtimes now.

I didnt realize before that it wasnt OK to constantly graze all day, that this wasnt a thing and that it was frowned upon.

The Gavin & Stacey star sought out help from nutritional therapist Amelia Freer, who also has as a client Cordens friend Victoria Beckham.

Giving up sugary carbs, who knew?

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