Fasting is popular around the world; many faiths practise it occasionally. Lately, a form of fasting, known as intermittent fasting (IF), has received much attention as an effective way to lose weight. IF is constantly promoted by celebrities, fitness enthusiasts, and influencers who claim it to be a quick way to lose weight.

Scientific evidence supports the use of IF for weight loss. Based on a review of literature conducted in 2021 on intermittent fasting and obesity, diabetes, and multiple sclerosis, IF appeared to have beneficial effects on the lipid profile, while also being associated with weight loss in obese and type 2 diabetes patients.

In addition, the authors noted that glycemic levels were better controlled. According to this research, IF can help with weight loss, thereby reducing the risk of complications related to diabetes. The question, however, remains of whether people with diabetes can practise IF safely. Based on the evidence released so far, it appears IF can be done safely, but people with diabetes face the risk of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia caused by fluctuations in blood sugar during and after periods of not eating. Lets explore this further.

What is intermittent fasting?

IF diet entails limiting your meals to a fixed window of time followed by a fixed period of eating little or nothing. Fasting can last from a few hours to several days. The pattern involves alternating cycles of eating and fasting. Perhaps it is popular because it does not fundamentally change what you eat, but when you eat. You can also choose from six different types of fasting. Fasting for 16 hours followed by eating for eight hours is the most popular intermittent fasting.

Two or three equally-proportionate meals or two large meals and three small snacks can be consumed during this window. The other popular method is the 5:2 intermittent fasting diet, which involves eating normally for five days of the week and eating 500600 calories on the other two days. The eat-stop-eat method involves a complete 24-hour fast once a week. Fasting allows the consumption of water, black coffee, and zero-calorie drinks. Another popular method of intermittent fasting is Alternate Day Fasting (ADF), which promotes one day of fasting and one day of eating. A modified version of ADF allows you to consume about 500 calories on fast days.

Intermittent fasting and diabetes benefits

Type 2 diabetes is the outcome of prolonged insulin resistance, characterised by high blood glucose levels and several complications. ADF and intermittent fasting are proven to be effective in reducing insulin resistance and reducing blood glucose levels.

A 2019 study observed beneficial outcomes from administering 6 hours of eating followed by 18 hours of fasting, including decreased inflammation, reduced insulin levels, improved markers of illnesses such as asthma and arthritis, as well as reduced damaged cells, which could increase the risk of cancer.

The lipid profile and blood pressure levels were also improved. A small study from 2021 found that IF lowered insulin resistance in 13 adults with type 2 diabetes. This study also reported diabetes remission within five months, with a high-efficiency rate of 85 per cent. Another review reported that most of the available research demonstrates intermittent fasting is effective at reducing body weight, decreasing fasting glucose, reducing fasting insulin, reducing insulin resistance, decreasing levels of leptin, and increasing levels of adiponectin. Some studies found patients were able to reverse their need for insulin therapy during therapeutic intermittent fasting protocols with supervision by their physician. A 2018 case report involving 3 patients living with diabetes demonstrated the effectiveness of therapeutic fasting to reverse their insulin resistance, resulting in cessation of insulin therapy while maintaining control of their blood sugars. In addition, these patients were also able to lose significant amounts of body weight, reduce their waist circumference and glycated haemoglobin level.

According to these studies, IF can decrease insulin resistance and improve diabetes markers. There is, however, a lack of research thus far to determine if it is an effective measure to control diabetes or not. There are risks, too.

Intermittent fasting and diabetes potential risks

Diabetes patients may be at risk from intermittent fasting. If you use insulin or medications and suddenly reduce your portion size, your blood glucose may drop drastically, resulting in hypoglycemia. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), hypoglycemia can cause shakiness, confusion, irritability, sweating, chills, dizziness, etc. People who skip meals may also make poor diet choices, which can negatively affect their waistline and blood sugar.

A carb-heavy pastry or plate of pasta may seem more appealing if you have not eaten for hours. Bolus eating may lead to hyperglycemia and multiple complications. Animal studies indicate IF may impact insulin sensitivity and pancreas function. An experimental study published in 2020 found that alternate-day fasting for 12 weeks resulted in a rise in belly fat, damage to insulin-producing pancreatic cells, and signs of insulin resistance in rats.

To conclude Intermittent fasting can result in weight loss. It, however, is not proven to help people with diabetes stop using insulin or control blood glucose levels. More research is warranted. It is important to note that IF can cause hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in diabetics due to fluctuations in blood sugar during and after fasting periods. Consult your physician and diabetes care team before beginning fasting. You can lose weight safely and sustainably.

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If you had the power to make your life better in just 30 seconds, would you use it? Well, that power is yours. With the simple push of a button, you can blend up weight loss smoothies that turn your body into a hyper-efficient fat-burning machine. Weight loss smoothies rev up your metabolism, tone and define your muscles, and turn off the genes that contribute to fat storage and a myriad chronic health issues.

All you need is a blender and the perfect weight loss smoothie.

Healthy smoothies for weight loss are made with the right blend of weight loss foods that are scientifically proven to decrease body fat. Some of the common ingredients we include in these smoothies for weight loss are:

When you replace your standard breakfast with a weight loss smoothie, you can lose weight.

On the Zero Belly Smoothies diet, a 39-year-old emergency-response adviser from Katy, Texas, Fred drank Zero Belly Smoothies as part of his weight-loss program. "I noticed results in the first week," he says. "It really was amazing." Fred lost 21 pounds and 5 inches off his waist over the next six weeks.

Ohio's Martha Chesler, 52, who lost 21 pounds and 7 inches off her waist in less than 40 days, had the same experience. "I saw results immediately," she says.

In fact, in our original Zero Belly Test Panel of more than 500 men and women, many lost up to 16 pounds in the first 14 days. Now you can achieve results like these even more quickly with this carefully created, highly effective collection of Zero Belly Smoothies.

Here's just a selection of the amazing weight-loss smoothies you'll find in the book Zero Belly Smoothies!

For this selection, I asked the country's top nutritionists to share with me their favorite weight loss smoothies, keeping the best weight loss foods in mind, and the results are all delicious and nutritious. Pay attention to the protein countsif it's under 25 grams, you don't want them as a meal replacement, but rather paired with a meal.

All recipes serve one unless otherwise indicated.

by Isabel Smith, MS, RD, CDN

"I really love this weight loss smoothie because it tastes super-decadent, but in reality is just loaded with a ton of natural, unprocessed, and healthful ingredients. The cocoa powder is a good source of flavonoids that are both brain and heart-healthy, and also makes the smoothie taste like I've added a ton of chocolate. In addition to the healthy cocoa, this smoothie also has other healthy ingredients like raspberries that are a source of immune-boosting vitamin C, and the spinach that's a source of energizing B vitamins. If I have this smoothie post-workout, I'll also add a plant-based protein like sprouted rice or pea protein to help my muscles recover more quickly."

NUTRITION: (With scoop of protein) 391 calories / 15 g fat / 38 g carbs / 12 g fiber / 12 g sugar / 34 g proteinNUTRITION: (Without scoop of protein) 257 calories / 15 g fat / 32 g carbs / 11 g fiber / 10 g sugar / 8.6 g protein

by Kristin Reisinger, MS, RD, CSSD,founder and owner of IronPlate Studios

"Combining a non-dairy, low-calorie smoothie first thing in the morning with a roughly even portion of high-quality protein and good carbs is a great start to anyone looking to lose weight and be healthy. Starting the day off with a smoothie such as this will pull your body out of it's overnight fasting state, and the carbohydrates from healthy, mixed berries combined with high-quality protein will give you the quick energy and protein uptake your body needs first thing in the morning without being 'too much."

NUTRITION: 230 calories / 2.5 g fat / 20 g carbs / 5 g fiber / 7 g sugar / 26 g protein

by Cassie Bjork, RD, LD of Redefined Weight Loss

"This is my go-to smoothie recipe for weight loss because it contains a balance of protein, fat, and carbs which promote stable blood sugar levels, and in turn, your pancreas can secrete your fat-burning hormone, glucagon! And it's so good, you can drink one every morning and not get sick of it."

NUTRITION: 315 calories / 21 g fat / 26 g carbs / 4 g fiber / 9 g sugar / 14 g protein

by Lyssie Lakatos, RDN, CDN, CFT and Tammy Lakatos Shames, RD, CDN, CFT, The Nutrition Twins

With such a low protein count, this smoothie wouldn't qualify as a meal replacement, but it does pair well with an omelet, as the nutritionists suggest. Serves 3.

NUTRITION: 58 calories / 0 g fat / 14 g carbs / 3 g fiber / 5 g sugar / 2 g protein

by Jennifer Cassetta, MS, CN, clinical nutritionist, personal trainer

"Pumpkin pie without the pie, all year round? Yes, please! Pumpkin is a good clean burning carbohydrate and when you add the protein powder you'll balance your blood sugar as well as add the perfect components for a post-workout recovery meal."

NUTRITION: 331 calories / 10 g fat / 42 g carbs / 11 g fiber / 17 g sugar / 24 g protein

Fruits are like people: They come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, colors, and styles, and each has its own temperament. Some are so sweet you can barely stand it, others so bitter you avoid them at all costs. But regardless of their individual qualities, all fruits have something to offer and deserve our utmost respect.

That said, my favorites are red fruits. While there are studies linking nearly every kind of fruit to some sort of health benefit, the most evidence tends to pile up around fruits that are red or reddish, like purple or orange fruits. For example, a study in the journal Nutrition & Metabolism found that eating half a red grapefruit before a meal may help reduce visceral fat and lower cholesterol levels. Another study found that tart cherries reduce belly fat; blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries have also been linked to lower abdominal fat accumulation.

So while a number of different fruits will show up in Zero Belly Smoothies, expect many of your smoothies from this chapter to have a cool red or purple hue. That's a sign that you're getting a massive hit of antioxidants and fat-fighting fiber.

All recipes make one serving.

Pink Lady apples are among the most nutrient-rich varieties, according to a study at the University of Western Australia. This smoothie combines the apple with vanilla and cinnamon flavors to give you a uniquely autumnal fruit drink.

NUTRITION: 273 calories / 7.4 g fat / 27 g carbs / 5.5 g fiber / 15 g sugar / 26 g protein

Like a light, summery bowl of oatsthis is comfort food in a glass. Unless it's August and the peaches in your neck of the woods are perfect, opt for frozen peaches instead. The vanilla in the protein powder will combine with the peaches for a bright, warm, and hearty drink.

NUTRITION: 277 calories / 4 g fat / 33 g carbs / 6 g fiber / 14 g sugar / 28 g protein

Ginger packs high levels of health-boosting phytonutrients. But use fresh ginger: Chances are you bought that powdered ginger in your cabinet three years ago when you made a pumpkin pie, and it's been losing potency ever since. To keep fresh ginger on hand, break it into small chunks and freeze it, then allow to defrost before grating.

NUTRITION: 264 calories / 5 g fat / 26 g carbs / 6 g fiber / 11 g sugar / 29 g protein

Those Hulk-colored nuts have their own special fat-burning powers. In a recent Nutrition study, two groups followed nearly identical diet and exercise regimens; however, one of the groups was fed unsalted pistachios, while the other group was not. Surprisingly enough, the pistachio group members lost more belly chub and showed better improvements in their blood glucose and cholesterol levels than the control group participants.

NUTRITION: 266 calories / 9 g fat / 18 g carbs / 5 g fiber / 8 g sugar / 30 g protein

Valentine's Day in a glass. Don't underestimate the healing powers of dark chocolateit's not there as a gimmick. When you combine fruit and dark chocolate (at least 70 percent cacao), you accelerate the release of butyrate, a compound made in your large intestine that tells your fat-storage genes to chill out.

NUTRITION: 280 calories / 3 g fat / 35 g carbs / 6 g fiber / 17 g sugar / 28 g protein

As fruits go, bananas and peaches are polar opposites: bananas provide fiber and a rich consistency, while peaches add antioxidants for very few calories.

NUTRITION: 287 calories / 3 g fat / 36 g carbs / 5 g fiber / 22 g sugar / 29 g protein

Popping into a juice bar for a cold cup of extruded kale juice may be all the rage, but when it comes to both nutritional impact and weight-loss power, juices can't hold a candle to smoothies.

Next time you want to drink your veggies, blend up one of these seriously nutritious recipes from the book Zero Belly Smoothies.

All recipes make one serving.

Putting lemon in your blender is like taking out a nutrition insurance policy for your smoothie. That's because a significant percentage of the antioxidant polyphenols in any food or drink break down before they reach your bloodstream. But researchers at Purdue University discovered that adding lemon juice to the equation helped preserve the polyphenols.

NUTRITION: 254 calories / 7 g fat / 20 g carbs / 5 g fiber / 10 g sugar / 30 g protein

This is the world's most overlooked superfood: Studies show that parsley is actually denser with nutrients than kale, dandelion greens, or romaine lettuce. Combine it with superheroes like watercress and chia and you've got a mighty fat-fighting drink.

NUTRITION: 214 calories / 2 g fat / 22 g carbs / 4 g fiber / 10 g sugar / 28.5 g protein

We think of romaine lettuce as the crispy stuff at the bottom of a Caesar salad, but it's one of the 10 most nutritious vegetables around, and higher in fiber than almost any other form of lettuce. And because it's mostly water, it makes this smoothie a real thirst-quencher.

NUTRITION: 280 calories / 5.8 g fat / 27 g carbs / 10 g fiber / 12 g sugar / 201 g protein

Combining hemp and chia seeds gives you a superdose of omega-3 fatty acids. And hemp seeds, by weight, provide more protein than even beef or fish.

NUTRITION: 270 calories / 6 g fat / 26 g carbs / 6 g fiber / 10 g sugar / 29 g protein

I can't recommend green tea enough as a smoothie enhancer. In fact, people who drink green tea regularly have nearly 20 percent less body fat than those who don't, according to one 10-year Taiwanese study. And EGCG, the unique ingredient in green tea, can deactivate the genetic triggers for diabetes and obesity.

NUTRITION: 245 calories / 6 g fat / 23 g carbs / 5 g fiber / 11 g sugar / 26 g protein

Have you ever heard of the "health halo"? It's a term nutrition experts use to describe foods that use a healthy-sounding word like natural on their labels, or add ingredients that people think of as good for you ("Now with chia!"), but which are really junk at heart.

These smoothies are the reverse of that theory. These drinks are tremendously nutritiouspacked with as much, or more, fiber, protein, and healthy fats as any other drinks in the whole book. But they seem like they're bad for you. How can drinks that seem like they came right from the ice cream shop flatten your belly so effectively?

These are the drinks you'll whip up on a night when you want something to satisfy your ice cream jones. They're the recipes you'll lean on when your kids are complaining that they want something sweet for dessert. And they're the drinks you'll use to reward yourself after a hard day at work or in the gym. Deep, comforting, and delicious, these filling smoothies taste more like dessert than what they really arepowerful weight-loss weapons, compliments of the new book, Zero Belly Smoothies.

All recipes make one serving.

If you want your weight loss smoothies to taste like dessert, this recipe should be your go-to. Four words that combine to sound like a jam session at Ben & Jerry's house. The density of the banana will have you convinced you're drinking a milkshake, while the omega-3s in the walnuts will keep your mind sharp and your belly lean.

NUTRITION: 229 calories / 11 g fat / 26 g carbs / 7 g fiber / 10 g sugar / 28 g protein"

Confession: This recipe is adapted from one of our favorites from Zero Belly Cookbook. We loved it so much we had to include it here as well. For 150-plus recipes that melt belly fat firstfeaturing foods you lovecheck out the cookbook today.

NUTRITION: 300 calories / 9 g fat / 34 g carb / 11 g fiber / 9 g sugar / 25 g protein

Beans? In a smoothie? Use canned or pre-cooked beans for a thick, earthy protein and fiber punch. One study found that people who ate cup of beans daily weighed 6.6 pounds less, on average, than those who didn't, even though the bean eaters took in more calories.

NUTRITION: 280 calories / 3 g fat / 31 g carbs / 7 g fiber / 9 g sugar / 31 g protein"

One of my favorite almond butters is Justin's. It's made with dry-roasted almonds and a bit of sustainably-sourced palm fruit oil, which lends the spread its creamy texture. (They also make all-natural peanut butter cups that will make you question everything you thought you knew about the PB-chocolate combo.)

NUTRITION: 340 calorie/ 15 g fat / 36 g carbs / 10 g fiber / 13 g sugar / 20 g protein

A smoothie can be a lot of things: a pre- or post-workout boost, a cold and refreshing thirst quencher, a thick and creamy dessert, a perfectly balanced breakfast. But one thing most of us never think of when we think of smoothies: comfort food.

These recipes, from the book Zero Belly Smoothies, stake out a new territory in the smoothie landscape, a culinary point of departure into a taste realm you might not have considered. While these smoothies are still cold and refreshing, they're going to taste more like a savory soup than a bright pick-me-up.

This one has a kick to it, softened by the cherry aftertaste.

NUTRITION: 232 calories / 2 g fat / 28 g carbs / 3.5 g fiber / 10 g sugar / 26 g protein

Bananas and sweet potatoes both add starch, but that's why the cinnamon is in there. Adding cinnamon to a starchy meal helps stabilize blood sugar and ward off insulin spikes, according to a series of studies printed in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

NUTRITION: 280 calories / 5 g fat / 34 g carbs / 6 g fiber / 14 g sugar / 28 g protein

You won't even taste the secret ingredient here.

NUTRITION: 340 calories / 4.5 g fat / 53 g carbs / 11 g fiber / 14 g sugar / 24 g protein

The nutty, roasted flavor of nutmeg steps in brilliantly here as a base for a delicious smoothie that will have you reminiscing about the Thanksgivings of your childhood.

NUTRITION: 283 calories / 5 g fat / 35 g carbs / 7 g fiber / 14 g sugar / 28 g protein

Unlike the pumpkin spice lattes you love, this drink has actual pumpkin in it. One-third cup of pumpkin provides protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and 16% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin C a nutrient researchers say is directly related to the body's ability to burn through fat. In fact, one study by researchers from Arizona State University showed deficiencies of vitamin C were strongly correlated with increased body fat and waist measurements.

NUTRITION: 292 calories / 5 g fat / 33 g carbs / 7 g fiber / 14 g sugar / 29 g protein

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An intensive1-year behavior therapy program aimed at changing a person's response to food "cues" might help people with obesity lose a modest amount of weight, a randomized clinical trial suggests.

"Patients who are food-cue sensitive often feel out of control with their eating; they cannot resist food and/or cannot stop thinking about food," said lead author Kerri N. Boutelle, PhD.

"Behavioral weight loss skills are not sufficient for these individuals," so they designed this new approach, Boutelle, of the University of California San Diego, La Jolla, explained in a press release.

The regulation of cues (ROC) intervention trains individuals to respond to their hunger and to resist eating highly craved foods (internal management), in contrast to behavioral weight loss programs that focus on counting calories (external management), Boutelle explained in an email to Medscape Medical News.

The results of the Providing Adult Collaborative Interventions for Ideal Changes (PACIFIC) clinical trial, including follow-up out to 2 years, were published May 18 in JAMA Network Open.

Patients in the behavioral weight loss therapy group or the combined ROC and behavioral weight loss therapy group lost more weight at 6 months than patients in the ROC group but then they slowly regained weight (whereas patients in the ROC group did not).

At 24 months, the three groups had a similar modest weight loss compared with a control group that did not lose weight.

"We believe these internal management strategies are more durable over time," said Boutelle.

However, two obesity experts, who helped develop the Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines, cautioned in emails to Medscape Medical News that the intervention is very labor-intensive with less than 5% weight loss.

The trial was conducted at the Center for Healthy Eating and Activity Research at the University of California San Diego from December 2015 to December 2019.

Researchers randomized 271 adults with a mean BMI of 35 kg/m2 to one of four interventions:

Regulation of cues: Patients were not given a prescribed diet, but instead were given skills to tolerate cravings and respond better to hunger or satiety cues.

Behavioral weight loss therapy: Patients were advised to follow a balanced, calorie-deficit diet based on their weight and given related skills.

Combined regulation of cues plus behavioral weight loss therapy.

Control: Patients received information about nutrition and stress management plus mindfulness training and were encouraged to find social support.

Therapy was given as 26 group sessions, 90 minutes each, over 12 months, with 16 weekly sessions, four biweekly sessions, and six monthly booster sessions.

Participants were asked to take part in 150 minutes of moderate to high intensity exercise each week and aim for 10,000 steps/day. All patients except those in the control group received a pedometer.

The patients were a mean age of 46 years, 82% were women and 62% were White.

At the end of the 12-month intervention, mean BMI had dropped by 1.18 kg/m2 in the ROC group and by 1.58kg/m2 and 1.56 kg/m2 in the other two groups, compared with the control group, where BMI was virtually unchanged.

At 24 months follow-up, mean BMI was similar (roughly 33.5 kg/m2) in the ROC, the behavioral weight loss therapy, and the ROC plus behavioral weight loss therapy groups.

There was weight regain from 12 months in the latter two groups but not in the ROC group.

"This is a nice study, but in no way is it practical," Sean Wharton, MD, summarized.

"I think it may have difficulty finding its way into everyday practice," said Wharton, adjunct professor at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Also, "it does not compare ROC to pharmacotherapy," he added, which is "quickly becoming the gold standard for obesity management. We have learned that adding intensive behavioral therapy more visits and possibly a liquid diet as part of the weight management and some light group counseling to pharmacotherapy does not add much."

However, Wharton conceded that if an individual did not want, or could not take, pharmacotherapy and had access to ROC sessions, this might be a good option.

"The challenge will be offering this labor-intensive tool to 40% of Americans living with obesity," he said.

The ROC intervention "is very different than a GP's office that may see a patient two to three times/year max, with limited supports," Wharton pointed out.

"It is labor-intensive, not reproducible in most places, and cannot be sustained forever. There is no evidence that the learning remains past the treatment interval. For example, 2 to 3 years later, are patients still adhering to ROC? Is weight still decreased or do they need to come to classes every month forever?"

Similarly, Arya M. Sharma, MD, said: "While this [ROC] approach may be helpful for some individuals, given the rather modest weight loss achieved (despite considerable efforts and a cash incentive), the long-term clinical benefits remain doubtful."

The weight loss of less than 5% over 24 months is "in the ballpark of other behavioral weight-loss interventions," said Sharma, of the University of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and past scientific director of Obesity Canada.

"I'm not convinced" about less weight regain, he added. "The difference between the groups is minimal. While this approach may well help individuals better deal with food cues, it does not change the underlying biology of weight regain."

"This approach at best may help prevent future weight gain in susceptible individuals," he speculated. "I would consider this more as a weight-stabilization than a weight-loss strategy."

Insurance doesn't always cover weight loss with a mental health professional, Boutelle agreed. "However, there are eating disorder categories that also apply to many of our food-cue-sensitive patients, including binge eating," she noted.

"We believe that ROC is an alternative model for weight loss that could be offered to patients who are interested or for whom behavioral weight loss has not been successful...who are highly food-cue-responsive."

The group is writing a manual about the ROC program to disseminate to other behavior therapists. They are also studying ROC in another clinical trial, Solutions for Hunger and Regulating Eating (SHARE). The ROC program is being offered at the UC San Diego Center for Healthy Eating and Activity Research, of which Boutelle is director.

The study was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health. The researchers have reported no relevant financial relationships. Wharton has reported receiving honoraria and travel expenses and has participated in academic advisory boards for Novo Nordisk, Bausch Health, Eli Lilly, and Janssen. He is the medical director of a medical clinic specializing in weight management and diabetes. Sharma has reported receiving speakers bureau and consulting fees from Novo Nordisk, Bausch Pharmaceuticals, and AstraZeneca.

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Are you trying to lose weight but not getting anywhere? It may be because you are buying into common misconceptions about weight loss. These days everyone wants to look slim and trim and to attain it, people work very hard toward this. To look in a desired form people also adopt different methods to reduce their body weight. Some people want to attain it within a night or within a week and with this thinking people play with health.

Many people think of different ways to lose weight quickly. And in this hurry somehow they create problems for their body. Like people skip food to look slim within a week. Heres a list of few of those myths:

Fact- it is completely wrong that if you want to reduce your weight, you have to be hungry. Hunger cannot reduce your weight or maintain your body. You may think that skipping meals and snacks results in weight loss. But by this, you only get the frustration, irritability, going off your diet, and quickly regaining weight because you can not keep yourself hungry for a long period. And to remove your hunger you will eat more food as compared to your decided diet.

Fact- it is completely wrong that if you want to lose weight then avoid eating healthy foods because healthy foods contain more fat. Even you have to eat healthy food because healthy foods are full of fibers, carbohydrates, vitamins, and a plate full of all of these will always keep you disease-free. Healthy foods in a proper diet never help you in gaining weight.

Fact- if you think that healthy foods taste bland and that highly processed, sugary, and fatty foods taste good, then your taste buds may need a change. Added sugars, artificial sweeteners, and man-made fats can hijack your taste buds. Once you start eating more natural foods, your taste buds come to appreciate it.

Fact-you can not quit carbohydrates if you want a healthy diet. Foods that contain a good amount of carbohydrates are beans, grains, fruits, etc. and without carbohydrates, your body can not enjoy a healthy diet. And which results in body weakness. so it is completely wrong that if you skip carbohydrates from your plate you will lose weight in a rapid manner

Fact- you need to make lifestyle changes according to your age and as per the requirement of your body. Your metabolism will continue to slow down and gradually more over the years, so always keep your food and exercise flexible.

Sudden changes in your food and exercise will not suit your body and also create harm to your body. And before trying to adopt any change in food and exercise, always be concerned with a health expert.

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As per a recent study, a drug has been developed that has been recorded to help lose weight among obese and overweight people at a much faster rate. As per Science Alert, this drug, Tirzepatide, is equivalent to the surgical options and has delivered incredible results among the participants of the trial. Participants lost as much as 16% of their body weight or more in 72 weeks.

The American company Eli Lilly and Company has developed the drug, and it is given in the form of an injection just once a week. Tirzepatide mimics the naturally found hormone activity, the incretins, which help lose weight. This natural hormone regulates metabolism by decreasing sugar levels in the blood post-meal.

The drug Tirzepatide comprises two specific forms of the hormone incretin: the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). Though GLP-1 was previously approved as a drug for weight loss in 2021, the new weight loss formula appears to be more promising for losing weight quickly.

Phase three of this ongoing study has shown promising results from the seventy-two-week clinical trials that involved more than 2500 participants who were morbidly obese. The participants were also asked to reduce their calorie intake and increase physical activities. The drug was injected either in the quantities of 5, 10, or 15 mg once a week. Regardless of the amount of drug administered, the participants in the study have reported observing great results.

Despite the promising results, Tirzepatide may not suit everybody who takes it. A few people reported adverse effects post consumption of the medicine. Side effects like nausea, vomiting, and constipation were the most common effects reported after consuming the drug.

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Carrot soup is also very nutritious, and it is effective against weight.

Almost all of us have become too conscious of gaining weight. Resultantly, we are focussed on our eating habits. And the solution is to include high protein recipes that can be easily made, are super healthy, and of course, are delicious. Soups and weight loss have always had a good bond.

Here are the 5 best soups, which will make you lose weight instantly.

Gourd Soup: Gourd Soup helps reduce weight quickly. The gourd has very few calories, and it is also very easy to digest. Consuming gourd soup does not cause problems like acidity and indigestion.

Spinach Soup: Spinach soup plays a good role in reducing weight. Loaded with nutrients, you can include spinach soup in your lunch and dinner.

Carrot Soup: Carrot soup is also very nutritious, and it is effective against weight. Vitamin A present in it also gives great benefits to your eyes, so you can also include carrot soup in the diet.

Pumpkin-Garlic Soup: Pumpkin and Garlic Mix Soup is also a better option for weight loss. This is a low-calorie soup and very easy to digest. It also helps in making your immunity strong.

Cabbage Soup: You can also include Cabbage Soup in your diet to lose weight. This soup not only keeps the stomach full but through this, the extra fat of the body can be easily burned.

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Lizelle DSouza, who lost more than 40 kilos recently, has finally opened up about her weight loss journey. Taking to Instagram recently, Lizelle revealed how regular walking, along with following a Keto diet helped her achieve fitness goals.

I do cheat a lot but I am happy with the progress as my as my inches have dropped. I do get to indulge, so I am happy with the scale going down 500 grams or one kg a week, she wrote on Instagram.

How did she make it happen?

Three weeks of just walking, no weight trainingnothing just steps and yoga and eating basic, normal food. Honestly, Keto does magic by dropping weight daily. Neha Ranglani is the best as she has helped me so much on my journey. She is so understanding that she lets me take my breaks and then bounce back according to my body reacting differently every time as it has come a long way. But I think my body had got stubborn and was just not reacting and suddenly a lot of digestive issues happened. Then I thought I need a break, so started normal calculative eating and just putting in steps, she shared, adding that she has started to love cardio.

Her trainer Prateek Kumar, too, appreciated her efforts and wrote, Keep inspiring the world!, on the social media site.

What Is Keto diet?

Ketogenic diet, also known as the Keto diet or KD, is a diet plan in which an individual eats fats in high amount, protein in adequate amounts and very less carbohydrates, explained Dr Manjari Chandra, consultant, functional nutrition, Daivam Wellness, in an earlier interview.

One of the most immediate and dramatic benefits of the Ketogenic diet is that it helps reduce excess body fat. It is very filling and usually does not require calorie counting. The diet is an effective weight loss measure thats well-supported by evidence. According to a study Long-term effects of a Ketogenic diet in obese patients published by National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), it is safe to use a Ketogenic diet for a longer period of time than previously demonstrated, she expressed.

How does it happen?

Under normal circumstances, our body gets its energy supply from the carbohydrates, proteins and fat present in the diet we consume. But in a condition when carbohydrates supply is cut off (atypical of Keto diet), the body quickly utilises the available carbohydrate reserves, the expert noted. Once these small stores are depleted, the body is left with no option but to look for alternative sources to derive energy, she added.

Is it for everyone?

Keto diet has protocols and regimens to be followed. They are to be clinically monitored and need an experts planning and control, especially when used for therapeutic purposes. As a result, the chances of the diet failing in terms of compliance and effectiveness are high, added Dr Manjari.

Keto dos

*Eat two to three times a day.*Do use your muscles in the morning. Stretch, move around for a bit, or hold a squat position.*Use 3-4 tablespoons of fat at each meal time.*Include vegetables in every meal. It is, however, advised to stay away from vegetables that are high on carbs.*Stop eating when you are full.

*Mix up the fats youre using. Remember there is ghee, olive oil and avocado oil in the cupboard. It need not to be butter all the time.*Simplify breakfast: You could choose one Keto breakfast you like, and eat it every day. Like scrambled eggs. Or just a bullet coffee and some nuts. This not only saves you time and money, it may also raise your Ketone levels.

Keto donts

*Dont obsess over your macros, just do what you can to get it right and listen to your body.*Dont test your blood glucose and ketone levels more than twice a day. Theres no need and those strips are expensive.*Dont wait until later to drink water. Drink it like its going out of fashion.*Dont forget your salt. Its no good putting out a spoonful away and not keeping a track of it.*Dont forget to take your supplements.

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