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My name is Rachel Sharp. I am 26 years old and live in Lees Summit, Missouri. I am the mortgage operations assistant at a local Credit Union. I finally found a weight-loss strategy that works for me and dropped over 100 pounds in a year.

I had been overweight ever since I was a little girl. I was badly bullied for it all through school. My weight made me shy and prevented me from making friends. I lacked confidence and self-esteem.

After graduating high school, I tried multiple methods to lose weight. I counted calories, I worked out, and at one point I was even on a prescription weight-loss pill from my doctor. It was frustrating and sank me deep into depression. I was also in an abusive relationship from the ages of 18 to 21. After that relationship ended badly, I felt even more lost than ever, and the weight seemed to pile on even more. Before I knew it, I was at my heaviest: 236 pounds.

It was only two miles long, but I could barely keep up even a mile in. My feet hurt, my knees ached, and I was struggling to breathe. It was embarrassing, and I was so ashamed of myself. Something had to change.

My boyfriend was doing the 16:8 method for his own health reasons, and we had briefly talked about it. I was skeptical at first. But after finding an inspiring first-person article by someone who had success using intermittent fasting, I figured maybe it might work for me.

The woman whose article interested me followed the 4:3 method of alternate-day fasting, where she fasts for three days and eats for four, along with counting calories. It was then (on September 5th, 2017) that I decided while munching on a snack of mixed nuts that I would commit to IF.

I decided to start my own method of complete intermittent, alternate-day fasting (ADF), where I would go every other day (or 36 to 40 hours) without eating, also counting my calories as I went.

When I first started ADF I calculated what my calorie needs would be for my body using a total daily energy expenditure calculator. During my first week of fasting, I allowed myself up to 500 calories on my fasting day to wean myself into going 40 hours without food. In reality, I didnt change much of what I was eating, besides just watching the number calories I was taking in. The second week of fasting, I was able to go the whole fasting day without intaking any calories. Intermittent fasting was a *lot* easier than I thought it would be.

For example, I changed little things, like my 2 percent milk to almond milk, or started measuring out my pasta per serving instead of just using the whole box. The small changes can really add up to a whole lot of success. Within my first month of ADF I lost 16 pounds. I was elated that I had finally found something that worked for me.

Heres what I typically eat in a day now:

Breakfast: Overnight oats or banana oatmeal

Lunch: Cauliflower rice with lemon pepper shrimp or braised beef, or spinach with a sweet potato, hard boiled egg and salsa

Snacks: Mixed nuts, or a protein bar, or I also make my own tortilla chips with high-fiber, low-carb Xtreme Wellness tortillas

Dinner: Two-ingredient dough pizzas or baked chicken with veggies

Dessert: Breyers Low-Carb Vanilla Ice Cream with cookie butter mixed in, or frozen fruit blended in a food processor (healthy sorbet!)

Before intermittent fasting, I never worked out. Now that I had lost some weight, I didnt feel as heavy and thought I would actually be able to really push myself and help my body grow even stronger and healthier. I started using a couch-to-5k running app and took my time, not exactly following the program, but it helped tremendously. I went from hardly being able to jog for two minutes, to running for 20 to 28 minutes without stopping.

Eventually, after a year of ADF, running every eat day, and losing 98 pounds, I also introduced weight lifting into my life with the help of my boyfriend. I worked my way up to my current exercise routine. I run on every fasting day and try to walk two miles on my breaks at work. I lift on the days I am not fasting. Ive found this is the perfect balance for me.

So, I run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and weight lift on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. I rest on Sundays.

There have been times when I just wanted to give up and not care anymore. IF is not easy; it takes time and patience. Going without eating can be difficult. But it has had so many more health benefits for me other than weight loss.

I've also found that if I am busy on my fasting days, I am much more likely to stick with it. But if you need to, you can eat up to 500 calories without it disrupting anything. You have listen to the signs of your body. But if it nags at you, just eat. Its definitely okay.

My weight-loss experience has revealed the true me, and I dont ever want to go back to the girl I used to be. I wish I knew I had this type of willpower and strength in me all along because I have overcome so many obstacles since starting that I never thought I would achieve.

And I also wish I knew there would be people who still criticized me after losing weight. Now, the criticisms I get are not so much about my size, but about my method. People tend to discourage what they dont understand or don't agree with, and I find that IF is one of those prickly topics. (Note: A fasting plan might not be right for everyone, and there are pros and cons to consider, so talk to your doctor or a dietitian first! This is just what worked for me, and I like to be totally honest with people and my social media followers about my approach.)

When you find what works for you, as long as you're in a good place physically and mentally while you do it, that's great. You just have to ignore them and trust the process. No one can control your life except you.

Since starting ADF, I have lost 108 pounds over one year and two months. I am gaining muscle and my body is still changing every day.

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Weight loss: If you want to eat less and reduce calorie intake to lose weight, try eating alone

Tips for weight loss: If you are planning to cut down on your daily food intake to get into shape, better dine alone as a new research has found that people tend to eat more with friends and family.

Eating "socially" has a powerful effect on increasing food intake relative to dining alone, said the study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

"We found strong evidence that people eat more food when dining with friends and family than when alone," said research leader Helen Ruddock from the University of Birmingham in Britain.

Previous studies found that those eating with others ate up to 48 per cent more food than solo diners and women with obesity eating socially consumed up to 29 per cent more than when eating alone.

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For the study, the researchers evaluated 42 existing studies of research into social dining.

The researchers found that people eat more with friends and family because having food with others is more enjoyable and social eating could increase consumption.

Social norms might 'permit' overeating in company but sanction it when eating alone and providing food becomes associated with praise and recognition from friends and family, strengthening social bonds.

The researchers called the phenomenon of eating more with friends and family "social facilitation".

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They found that this social facilitation effect on eating was not observed across studies which had looked at food intake amongst people who were not well acquainted.

"People want to convey positive impressions to strangers. Selecting small portions may provide a means of doing so and this may be why the social facilitation of eating is less pronounced amongst groups of strangers," Ruddock said.

The researchers explained that ancient hunter gatherers shared food because it ensured equitable food distribution.

In the case of social facilitation, we have inherited a mechanism that now exerts a powerful influence on unhealthy dietary intakes, the researchers said.

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Weight loss is no rocket science. Leading nutritionists and health experts are of the opinion that a healthy and balanced diet combined with regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle is the key to quick and sustainable weight loss. Following are tips you must follow for healthy, sustainable and quick weight loss that doesn't lead to any nutritional deficiencies:

1. Balanced diet: Do not exclude any major food group like fats and carbs from your diet. Prefer home-cooked most of the times and avoid consumption of refined carbs (bread and pasta), deep fried, junk, processed and packaged food at all times Practice portion control to manage your calorie consumption and preventing overeating.

2. Get regular with exercise: You need to burn more calories if you want to lose weight and this is what exercise is meant for. Do cardio exercises for losing weight but do not forget weight training and strength training. Weight training and strength training is required to build muscles, tone your body and also improve your physical strength.

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3. Take less stress: If you are stressed, weight loss is going to be more difficult than you can imagine. Stress can also lead to diabetes, thyroid, PCOS and other issues related to hormonal imbalance. Stress can be detrimental to your health and weight loss goals. Change your attitude towards stress and indulge in activities that you enjoy to feel less stressed. You can also try yoga and meditation.

Also read:Weight Loss Diet: Essential Nutrients You Need For Losing Weight Quickly

4. Sleep well: Lack of sufficient sleep can be a cause of weight gain and also why you have been unable to lose weight despite trying. Getting 8 hours of sleep every day, without fail, is important for losing weight quickly and efficiently.

5. Quit smoking and alcohol: These sedentary lifestyle habits can not only make you prone to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, liver issues and cancer, they can also make weight loss more difficult than usual. Quit them today to lose weight quickly and efficiently.

6. Try intermittent fasting: Intermittent fasting is a technique which involves eating for only a certain part of the day and fasting for the rest. Fasting period in intermittent fast can begin after you have an early dinner-say around 7 pm or 8 pm. You can fast for 12, 14 or 16 hours (whatever makes you feel comfortable, do not starve yourself and listen to your body). Eat a balanced diet during eating phase. This lifestyle change can restore good digestion and also help you lose weight easily.

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The way you see yourself is the only image that matters. It should also be the only reason you want to change something about yourself your hair colour, your sense of style or your body weight. 21-year-old Hritvik Jha, a final year medical student, tells us that his perception of himself made him want to lose weight to get rid of a general feeling of uneasiness that started growing on him after he turned 15.

I was a pretty lanky guy up until I turned 15, but after that, a sudden load of studies and inactivity associated with the pressure of doing well in boards along with clearing the pre-med entrance test took a toll on my health. I was forced to stop all kinds of physical activities. In fact, during this time, I started indulging in a habit of snacking while I studying to cope with the stress, he recalls.

Hold on, it gets worse! Every time, my mom would ask me to go for a walk or stop snacking, I would excuse myself by saying that I can either concentrate on studying or maintaining my health for now!"

But as it turns out, a vicious cycle of inactivity and frequent stress eating can turn even the lankiest of guys into an inflated blob of fat. Over time, I grew out of all the M-sized clothing that I used to wear; nothing would fit me except an XL and XXL. Also, a general sense of unease started growing on me, every time I moved around. I would get tired easily, walking 100 meters felt like participating in a marathon. My feet would ache even after a small stroll around the block. Every time Id look at myself in the mirror it'd just feel wrong. This wasnt me. This was just some fat dude, who even I didn't recognise," he adds.

So, when the pre-med entrance results were out and I had cleared it, I was left with surplus time to finally do something about my body. I vowed that I would do my best to reduce as much weight as I could without harming my health. I weighed 84 kgs when I commenced on my weight loss journey and in a little over a years time I was able to lose 23 kgs and trim to just 61 kgs."

To lose weight, the first thing I did was - quit my habit of snacking frequently. I used to gorge on the empty calories of biscuits and chips."

"I replaced them with fruits such as watermelon to satiate my hunger as one should not suddenly cut their entire diet. It can lead to Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Hypoglycemia is extremely detrimental and may lead to episodes of fainting. One should gradually reduce their caloric intake to give their body the time to adjust a new change. Your body is your ally and not your enemy. Try to understand its needs and make changes gradually. It will cooperate!

"To accomplish exactly this, I started monitoring my net caloric intake on a daily basis. I included lots of fruits and salads (all well within my calorie range) in my diet to keep my stomach satisfied. I also started drinking a lot of water, I believe it really helped me lose weight faster.

QUICK READ: How many calories should you eat every day to lose weight?

The second step I took on this journey was - include a lot of cardio exercises as a part of my daily weight loss workout routine. I started to run a lot and also bought a skipping rope. Apart from this, swimming was one such exercise that helped me reduce my weight very drastically. I'd also like to add here that its very important to include exercising as a part of the weight loss regime as any sort of physical activity leads to a net caloric drain in the body. The body compensates for the same by burning off the accumulated fat. Initially, it may seem like a Herculean task it did for me, but gradually my body adapted to a new diet and exercise regime.

"This is the weight loss workout routine that I followed":

Early Morning:

Jump ropes (15 minutes)

Swimming (10-15 laps in a 50 m pool)

Morning Gym Session:

2.4 kms of jogging (6 laps of a 400m circuit) for pre-workout warmup

30 mins on the treadmill at a speed setting of 8 with 60 secs of sprint bursts at the speed of 13

3 sets of 10 push-ups

3 sets of 50 squats

3 sets of 10 reps of deadlift

3 sets of 10 reps at the pulldown machine

3 sets of 10 reps of bicep curls

Evenings:

Jump ropes (15 minutes)

4 kms of jogging (10 laps of 400m circuit)

Sprints of 100m (5-6 times)

Stretching exercises

QUICK READ: Heres how many calories you can burn by swimming for an hour

Pre-swimming (An hour before): A bowl of oats

Breakfast (After morning workout): 4 slices of bread with jam + a small cup of milk and some fruits

Mid-morning snack: A bowl of sprouts

Lunch: 3-4 Chapattis/Rice + a bowl of dal + a vegetable preparation + a bowl of curd

Evening (Pre-workout): A bowl of sliced watermelons

Dinner: A bowl of soup + 2 chapattis + 250 grams of chicken

Presently, I weigh 70 kilograms. 61 kgs was a bit too thin for my height, so I started working out in the gym a little harder to build a bit of muscle mass without gaining a lot of fat. And let me tell you that it takes a lot more time to gain weight purely via muscle mass. I have been able to maintain this weight by exercising a lot of control over the things that I eat. I maintain a detailed account of my caloric intake and expenditure.

Diet control is the first and foremost thing to keep in mind when it comes to weight loss. Try to monitor the caloric intake by downloading a calorie counter app, it helps a lot. If you want immediate results, I highly recommend swimming. Swimming is a low impact exercise and does not hurt the joints. It also helps relax the mind. I can ascertain that I you go for swimming 4 to 5 times, a week and maintain a healthy diet, you will start seeings results within 2 weeks. Also, drink a lot of water, it clears of the toxins and aids healthy weight loss.

QUICK READ: Here's how drinking water at regular intervals can help you lose weight and increase your metabolism

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Intermittent Fasting (IF) is one of the world's most popular fitness and weight loss trends. It aids rampant fat loss, increases energy, lowers bad cholesterol and also improves memory.

As the name suggests, Intermittent Fasting is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. 25-year-old, Dr Dhruvish Kapadia tells us that he was able to trim from a whopping 102 kgs to 67-68 kgs by following a 100 per cent vegetarian IF plan after trying almost every diet plan available in the book.

Through my childhood I was a chubby yet athletic kid. But all my physical activities stopped around the tenth grade and I resorted to stress eating! This messed-up lifestyle led to an excessive weight gain. And by the time I was done with the 12th grade, Id already crossed 100 kgs! he says.

Around the same time, I also flunked my medical entrance exam. This was the first time I understood the implications of a bad lifestyle. I knew I had to take strict measures to get my life back on track starting with improving my fitness levels. It was simple logic: if I am fit, Ill have energy to study for longer hours (back when I was super-fat, I was also super lazy and felt sleepy 24x7).

Kapadia explains that his weight loss journey has been a very topsy-turvy one, in a years time he was able to lose 18 kgs and crack his med entrance exam but once college started, he realised that most doctors actually lead very unfit lives. I wanted to be the kind of doctor whod "Walk the Talk" when it came to giving health and fitness related advises.

Consequently, he researched and followed multiple diet plans before he realised the health benefits of the 16:8 IF diet pattern and started following the below weight loss plan.

I've tried and tested almost every diet plan available in the book Vegan, Keto, High protein, High carb, GM and Military and according to me, the best results can only be availed by following a clean diet that it is supported by healthy eating patterns and regular exercising.

To be able to the same for myself, I cut down on refined sugars, fried food, junk food and most of dairy products from my diet. I also made salads my best friends and started practicing Intermittent Fasting.

Intermittent Fasting is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. It doesnt specify which foods you can or cannot eat. It only focuses on when you should eat them. There are many IF plans and patterns (12:12, 16:8, 5:2, Eat-Stop-Eat, etc.) that you can follow, but the most effective one, according to studies, is the 16:8 IF diet. The 16:8 IF diet entails one to observe a 16-hour fasting period, followed by an 8-hour eating window.

Initially, I started with 12:12 split i.e. eating 2-3 meals during a 12-hour window and fasting for rest of the 12 hours. But as my body got used to it, I felt more confident, and started following the 16:8 diet pattern, he informs.

You can commence a 16-hour fast at 10:00 pm in the night, after you eat your last meal of the day and go to sleep thats 7-8 hours gone right there. You can break the 16-hour fast at 2:00 pm with your lunch and eat small meals till 10:00 pm this makes up the 8-hour eating window. Alternatively, you can also begin your fast at 8 pm and break it at 12 pm, the next day.

In addition to this, FASTED WORKOUTS did wonders to accelerate my fat loss. When I wasnt fasting, I was following the below diet plan.

Id eat only 2 or 3 meals in my 8-hour eating window.

Meal 1: Protein smoothie (30 grams protein powder in 200ml soymilk blended with handful of walnuts + almonds + pistachios and flax seeds)

Meal 2: A bowl of either semi-raw sauted vegetables OR a salad comprising fresh greens - lettuce/cabbage, capsicum, red and yellow bell peppers, carrots, tomatoes, cucumber and apples

Meal 3: Oats in water/soymilk with cocoa powder and chia seeds for heavy training days or to fuel before long runs

During the fasting period, Id consume 2-3 cups of green tea and black coffee (pre-workout).

Just like with my diets, I also experimented with various forms of exercises and fitness activities to lose weight.

I started with gymming working out at least 6 days a week and following a weekly routine focusing on the following body parts each day: Back, Chest, Lower Body, Core, Cardio, Shoulder and Arms.

Then, I moved onto Distance Running I would train for it by running 3 times a week and cross-training - 2 days a week. Cross-training would include lower body, core exercises and cycling.

Since the last few months, I have moved onto Bodyweight Training along with CrossFit and Mixed Martial Arts. In addition to these forms of exercises, I play Basketball or go for 10K runs, every weekend.

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I have been able to maintain my weight at 67-68 kgs by following an intuitive eating approach clubbed with Intermittent Fasting, and following the above mentioned workout routine.

Set an easy and practically achievable goal for yourself. Do not compare yourself with anybody. Everyone has a different starting point and a different body type. Approach this fat loss mission with positivity. Dont make it seem like you have to "sacrifice" bad eating habits and cravings. You are doing it to feel better and healthier!

Disclaimer: The diet and workout routines shared by the respondents may or may not be approved by diet and fitness experts. GQ India doesn't encourage or endorse the weight loss tips & tricks shared by the person in the article. Please consult an authorised medical professional before following any specific diet or workout routine mentioned above.

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Theres never going to be a good enough time to start losing weight, eating healthy or switching your lifestyle unless you decide otherwise! You are the only person responsible for your future, and if you want to make fitness a part of it, you need to get up and get moving to lose that extra weight and burn the excess fat thats holding you back. And thats exactly what 26-year-old Vidit Gupta did to lose 60 kgs!

At my highest, I weighed a whopping 124 kgs with a waistline that expanded up to 48 inches. Not ideal, right? To top this, I was also I was a diabetic and suffered a high cholesterol and thyroid problem. But its not like I suddenly gained weight, even as a kid I was always on the heavier side of things and would hardly fit into XXXL or XXXXL-sized clothes, he says.

All my life, my parents, friends and relatives would give me long lectures on how and why I should lose weight but it wasnt until my uncle, a cardiologist and diabetologist (who I also hold in the same regard as my father) told me that hes been watching me getting fatter, each year, and is now very worried about my health and psyche. So as I kept climbing the obesity ladder, he requested me to lose weight for his sake. He said, Vidit, for me, could you please try and shed your excess weight? In this moment, I promised myself that no matter what happens, I will lose weight and bid adieu to my obese self for good.

And I stayed true to my own promise! I trimmed from 124 kgs to 64 kgs with waist size of just 32 inches in 9 months by following the below weight loss plan.

Gupta says that the first step he took to lose weight was waking up earlier to change his lethargic way of life. This also enabled him to dedicate a decent amount to a gym routine that forbade him from practising fast-paced workouts. Id wake up very early in the morning, and start my day with a glass of warm lemon water. At, 6 am, sharp, Id leave for the gym and workout for 3.5 hours. And this was just round 1 at the gym. Id go again in the evening and workout for 1.5 hours.

For the first 7 months, I focused majorly on cardio - every day. In fact, Id pack two t-shirts in my gym bag every day as Id sweat through the first one in just one hour. Post an hour-long cardio session, Id work on my abs and leg muscles; and in the evenings Id indulge in a strength training routine.

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While this took care of the physical aspects of my weight loss journey, I cracked the code to a perfect weight loss diet plan for my body by completely refraining from fats, carbs and sugar, and only sticking to the below meal plan.

Morning (Post-workout): Protein shake

Breakfast: A slice of brown bread + oats in milk + fruit salad + sprouts + a bowl of museli or poha

Lunch: A bowl of dal + a small serving of brown rice OR a bowl of salad

Dinner: A bowl of soup OR fibre-rich fruits, veggies or beans

QUICK READ: A simple diet plan that can help you lose weight in a healthy manner

Presently, I weigh around 75 kgs after losing so much weight, I had to put on some back to tighten my loose skin. However, I have been able to maintain this weight by following a calorie deficit diet pattern and practising compound exercises. I also run for 20 minutes, every alternate day.

A calorie deficit diet pattern is one of the easiest and the most recommended weight loss diet patterns. The basic principle of this diet is to ensure that you consume lesser calories than your body can burn on a daily basis.

This diet pattern does involve a little bit of mathematics as it requires you to calculate how many calories your body needs to consume to function smoothly without feeling hungry, and how much deficit you need create without harming your health. Keep in mind that the number of calories required to create a deficit is different for different body types. You can calculate yours online via a calorie calculator.

To lose weight, the first thing you need to do is say NO to sweets, shakes, ice-creams, and any other high calorie meals. Second: Trust yourself enough to go through the entire journey and not give up during a weight loss plateau be a gym freak and enjoy the journey while updating yourself with new fitness trends.

Disclaimer: The diet and workout routines shared by the respondents may or may not be approved by diet and fitness experts. GQ India doesn't encourage or endorse the weight loss tips & tricks shared by the person in the article. Please consult an authorised medical professional before following any specific diet or workout routine mentioned above.

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Words by Martina Cziraky

You know how some people have a visceral reaction to the word moist? Thats me with the word fat.

Fat is my moist. I cringe every time I hear it because its usually being thrown at someone to hurt them. Its usually preceded by, Wow, so and so got so FAT or Why is he he dating her? Shes so FAT, and my personal favourite, OMG, Im so FAT.

Nine out of 10 times the person is not fat - or maybe they are and maybe people just need to keep their comments to themselves.

I was one of those OMG, Im so fat people. I loved describing myself that way.

As a matter of fact, one of the events leading up to me making a change was when I referred to myself as a fat bastard in front of my father and he went ballistic. I thought I had overstepped with using the word bastard but it was actually fat that set him off.

Where did this come from? Did her friends say something to her? Did someone make a comment? my father asked my mother.

No, they wouldnt say anything like that to her, she replied calmly. I dont know where it came from.

But she knew. She knew this came from years of fitting room meltdowns, from years of feeling less than my thin friends and family members.

Years of feeling like I didnt fit in literally. She knew that there was some truth behind every self-deprecating joke I made, a little jealousy whenever I heard that someone was having success on their own weight loss journey.

She just knew. Of course, she did, shes my mom. But how could she tell my father that the apple of his eye felt less than a-peel-ing?

I knew that losing weight had to be a decision that I made on my own. There was no amount of coaxing, bribing, shaming or even dressing-room crying that would get me to do anything I didnt want to do.

For a very long time, I didnt want to do anything except wake up having lost at least 50 pounds overnight.

Martina said she was "one of those OMG, Im so fat people." before her weight loss. Photo: Supplied

At the time this seemed totally reasonable. I knew it was going to be a ton of work but I just wasnt ready to work for it. Ive learned a lot about myself on this journey and it turns out, Im full of surprises.

The final straw came in April 2018 after I saw photos from a particularly enlightening brunch with two of my friends. All the time I spent choosing an outfit, doing my hair and makeup, and pulling myself together was for night.

In the photos, I looked like a hot mess. I looked like I was truly struggling. Sweaty, uncomfortable, just gross.

You look like you cant breathe, I said to myself while shaking my head. Most of this could have been due, in part, to the (many) mimosas I had knocked back but, you know as the saying goes, When in Rome or at brunch...

It stops NOW Martina, I thought, as I sighed and scrolled through the rest of the pictures.

Later that week I signed up for the program formerly known as Weight Watchers (now WW) and I havent looked back. It might take me awhile to get in the pool, but once Ive made the decision to jump, Im off the deep end, watch as I dive in. And just like that, a star was born.

At first, I only told close friends and family that I had signed up for WW. My co-workers dont even know yet. Part of the reason I didnt tell the world right away was a fear of failure. If I failed, at least no one would know and those who did would still love me anyway.

After my initial sign-up, I went on an Instagram following spree of WW accounts that would help keep me motivated. I was definitely a bit choosy with who I followed.

I wanted people who lived in my general region simply so that we would have access to the same grocery stores. It might seem a little ridiculous, but it helped.

Martina said the 'final straw' came in April 2018 when she saw this photo from a brunch with two friends. Photo: Supplied

I also appreciate and tend to gravitate to people who either post the point value of the food theyre eating and sharing on social media or at the very least, link or tag who or where their inspiration came from. Ill hunt for good food and ideas, but help a sister out. Were in this together!

As an online member, I dont have access to weekly meetings. The WW app features a Connect portion, which serves as an alternative to a meeting. Members can post their recipe ideas, struggles, scale and non-scale victories (NSVs as they call it).

I never use this feature. Im a rebel, I know, but I prefer Instagram. Its a younger crowd, for one, and it offers the same kind advice, support, ideas and motivation, if not more.

Ive also tried to break into Reddit but its confusing and frankly scary. This old dog doesnt need any new tricks.

Losing weight didnt feel real until I hit the 50-pound milestone and I felt like I was finally able to see the fruits of my labour. That was when I started to release the breath I was holding.

Now, Ive lost over 90 pounds, which is insane. Ninety. Sometimes I have to remind myself how big that number is.

When Im squeezing past someone or something I repeat to myself, Over 90! I wouldnt have fit 90-ish pounds ago.

I still go through periods of disbelief where I feel like Ive daydreamed the whole thing. Ill always hold a little bit of breath. Weight loss is more than just physical, its almost entirely mental; habits have to change and break. You have to believe you can do it and then believe you did t!

I still remember the first time I saw my collarbone. I was in my bathroom, getting ready for work and I went to put my toothbrush back on the counter, something that I do every morning, but this morning was different.

I happened to catch my reflection and there was a dip next to my shoulder. What in the world? I whispered as my hand rushed to feel around the area. Hm. My collarbone. Thats new.

Martina has revealed how her life has changed since losing 45kg. Photo: Supplied

It might sound like a little thing, but trust me, I get excited every time it makes an appearance. Seeing my body change has been a rush.

Some weeks I wont have a loss on the scale, but my clothes feel baggier. My hands look thinner. My feet have gotten smaller. Speaking of my feet, they dont hurt so much so fast if Im doing a lot of walking and I dont get winded as easily either. Im looking good and feeling good!

I was never bullied because of my weight. When I was younger, there was maybe a comment or two made from some cruel kids, but by and large (no pun intended), my weight was a non-issue when it came to how I was treated.

As I got older, I tried to ignore my weight and hoped that everyone else would, too. Almost like seeing a bear in the wild; if you dont move, it will leave you alone. I hid behind my personality and sense of humour and for the most part, it worked.

Im only noticing now that people are more willing to strike up random conversations with me. Im a shy and awkward person by nature so this is slightly excruciating, but every time it happens, I wonder if that person would have talked to me two years and almost 90 pounds ago. What makes me so approachable now? Should I be flattered?

Being shy, its easy to curl up inside my shell and hang out there. I find that although its not my favourite thing in the world, its getting easier to come out of that shell. To be clear, I wasnt a wet mop wallflower over 90 pounds ago, but I didnt (and still dont) initiate conversation.

Ive, however, noticed that Ive acquired a whole new type of confidence. I was out recently with some friends and, long story short, gave my number to a guy I found attractive.

That was something Id never, ever do before I lost weight. Did it feel good? For a little while, I guess. Would I do it again? I mean, if I had to - but hopefully next time Im getting someones number shoved into my hand instead.

If there were one thing I thought losing weight would magically change, it would unequivocally be men. Specifically finding one of my own.

As much as I complain, I actually am OK with being single, but Id be lying if I said I didnt want someone to pay attention to me and send me flowers. I was tired of being seen as just the (fat) funny friend. I wanted to be seen as a viable option.

"If there were one thing I thought losing weight would magically change, it would unequivocally be men," Martina said of her journey. Photo: Supplied

I know how ridiculous that sounds, especially because deep down, I knew that I would be the same amazing person no matter if my pants were a size 4 or a 24.

I just thought that maybe losing some weight would bring some boys to my yard. Spoiler alert: thats not how it works.

I know its whats on the inside that counts, but my insides werent doing me any favours. I cant tell you how many times Ive used a $10 word and watched a guys face change when he realised there was something in-between my ears.

Ive been cast into the friend zone so often that Ive thought about running for its presidency, and Im pretty sure Id win by a landslide.

Maybe it was never my weight, but its very hard to believe that it could be anything else when youre told how great you are by everyone except who youre waiting or wanting to hear it from.

Coming into this, I knew I would lose weight. I knew my body would change. My clothes would get too big, my skin would sag I didnt realize how much and from where, but I digress.

I knew I would start to feel better physically. What I didnt expect was to gain a new kind of confidence. Its not an I can take over the world kind of confidence, but more of a I finally fit here confidence.

Literally and figuratively. If Im with a group, I dont feel like the biggest person in the room anymore. Its a new feeling. But its also such a natural feeling, like this is how Im supposed to feel.

I feel more like myself than I ever have, which was unexpected because how could you go from never not feeling like yourself to feeling so much more like yourself?

Wild. I didnt expect to lose my boobs. I didnt expect it to take so long for my face to slim down. I didnt expect to be so surprised on how small my new-size pants look when I hold them up. I feel downright dainty! Its the little things, but also the big things. And the little things that turn into big things.

Am I happier since Ive lost weight? No, not really. Ive always been a happy person. There were things in my life I wanted to be different, but I was just too scared to do anything about until I finally couldnt take it anymore.

Im happy that I took the steps and made the change, but losing weight by itself has not made me a happier person. Am I a better person? No, but, was it the best decision Ive made in a very long time (lets be real ... my whole life)? Without a doubt.

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Man v Fat is an FA-endorsed initiative where the biggest loser is the winner. The aim is to use football as a tool for weight loss, thus improving both physical and mental health.

Teams play a 30-minute game every week, says founder Andrew Shanahan.

They are supported with resources such as behaviour-change tools and peer support. Uniquely, the league position is decided not just by the points won on the pitch, but by the pounds lost off it. Players score bonus goals for weight loss and this is added to the match scores to give a new league table.

Although losing weight might be what originally drew the majority of players to Man v Fat, many use the safe space for football to improve their mental fitness, too.

Sean Hawes says Man v Fat has helped improve his whole outlook

Truck driver Sean Hawes, who has been as heavy as 24 stone, suffered deteriorating mental health after breaking his leg in 2008. It resulted in suicidal thoughts in June this year. Man v Fat has given him a support structure in which to talk about his feelings and thus improve his mental health at the same time as his physical health.

Man v Fat is kind of like therapy for me, says the 32-year-old Ipswich fan, whose team is OB City.

I played a lot of football before my leg break. When I stopped I put on a ton of weight. I knew I had to do something about it because I got breathless very quickly in the garden when trying to play with my two kids.

I signed up for Man v Fat to shed some pounds and I am now down to 20 stone, but, just as importantly, being here has taken a huge weight off my mind. I suffer from depression and anxiety and football gives me something else to focus on to keep the dark thoughts away.

I dont feel alone now. You have people here of mixed ability, sizes and ages. They all have their own battles and its reassuring to know I'm not the only one who is going through depression and anxiety.

I had a mental breakdown four months ago, and part of the reason I think it happened is because I bottled up my feelings for so long. I was on a delivery one day and things just got on top of me. I snapped. The easiest way to describe it is you get a blank expression on your face and are in a weird daze.

I didnt know what was going on or where I was. It was pretty scary. Imagine driving a 44-tonne truck and having no idea what you are doing. I just had dark thoughts. I didnt want to be on this earth and thought about crashing my lorry into a car or tree.

Looking back now, I now realise the consequences of doing so wouldnt have just affected me and my family. I could've killed someone else. Its like having a pebble and chucking it into a pond, the ripples would keep going. It took me a while to admit that I had a problem and the best advice I can give anyone who is in a similar position is dont be afraid to talk about it.

Players weigh in before each game to check their weight

Thursday 10 October marks World Mental Health Day, and this season we in partnership with Royal Foundation-backed mental health charity Heads Together have launched our biggest ever mental health campaign. Heads Up will run throughout the 2019-20 season, ending at the Emirates FA Cup Final next May.

As well as promoting open dialogue around a wide range of mental health issues, it will provide not only players and staff but the entire football community with tools to improve their mental fitness.

"A lot of the guys here in Ipswich are fighting a battle between both their hips and ears, says crane driver Monty Freeman, who plays for Game of Stones.

Both my parents have died quite recently, so I have suffered from mental illness and getting fitter physically has really improved my mental health.

I think the campaign will teach men that talking about their feelings isnt a taboo subject. It was also important to hear Danny Rose speak about his battle with depression because that shows guys like me that the disease doesnt discriminate.

On the weight loss side, footballers dont tend to be obese, but retired ones sometimes develop weight issues. I loved watching Harrys Full English on television recently. The show was about a bunch of ex-players who had to lose some weight to play a game against Germany. Neil Ruddock was amazing. He has suffered mentally and physically and watching him shed some pounds was so inspiring.

Man v Fat now has around 7000 players in over 100 leagues across England. One of the most popular leagues takes place on the Astroturf pitch right outside Ipswich Towns Portman Road where, ahead of World Obesity Day on October 11, trials for Man v Fats eighth season are underway.

We're growing really fast, says Man v Fats head of marketing Matt Hudson. To be eligible you need a minimum body mass index (BMI) of 27.5 per cent for men of Asian descent and 30 for everyone else.

We use football as a vehicle to help players stick to their weight-loss programme. It's a very inclusive environment and I think thats why The FA support us. So if you love football and are considering losing weight on or around World Obesity Day why not give Man v Fat a go? Youll see proven results and wonder why you didnt join earlier.

Man v Fats results are indeed nothing short of astonishing. 95 per cent of players lose weight across each 14-week season with two out of three hitting their five per cent body-weight-reduction target.

Players are provided with coaching on the field and nutritional resources off it. As importantly, they receive peer support.

I joined Man v Fat with my brother six months ago and have already lost over a stone, says Freeman. I can now up my exercise regime because I'm visibly more mobile.

I've always carried a fair bit of timber since I was a teenager, but for the past 18 months I've been more aware of it. Driving a crane involves a lot of sitting around, so football's what keeps me active.

Last season we won the football-only league and finished fifth in the combined pitch-and-weight-loss league. We have pretty much the same squad this season, but we're going to change the team name to Olympique Mayonnaise.

The defending champions in Ipswich are KFC Wimbledon, who won eight of their 14 games to narrowly pip Real Madrass and Cholesterol Palace to the title last campaign. All matches have a familiar football feel, but the pre-match routine involves a special weigh-in instead of the traditional team-talk.

Mark Storey outside Ipswich Town's Portman Road, where the Man v Fat games are staged

Players weigh in and if they lose weight on any given week they get half a goal, says 54-year-old assistant coach Mark Storey, who has gone from 17 to 14 stone in two years and recently completed his first triathlon.

If they lose weight three weeks in a row then they get a hat-trick and we award that team a bonus goal.

And once players lose five or ten percent of their entire body weight they get three extra goals, which is massive. What it means is a team of weight losers will always beat a team of good footballers. I have seen teams lose 5-0 on the field and still win games and thats the beauty of the concept.

As the name suggests, Man v Fat has always focused on men because 67 per cent in England are either obese or overweight.

But according to the National Health Service, 62 per cent of women also suffer from weight problems. As a result, the initiative is open to catering for both sexes in the future.

We've all seen the growth of womens football, so are obviously considering Women v Fat and any other variants of the initiative that make us as inclusive as possible, says Hudson. Football is the most popular sport in the world and we want to offer it to as many people as possible to help improve their health.

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Weight gain can be extremely frustrating, especially when you dont know whats causing it.

While diet typically plays the largest role in weight gain, other factors such as stress and lack of sleep may contribute as well.

Here are 9 causes of unintentional weight gain.

Many healthy foods, such as oats, frozen fruit, and yogurt, are minimally processed.

However, highly processed foods, including sugary cereals, fast food, and microwave dinners, pack a slew of harmful ingredients, as well as added sugars, preservatives, and unhealthy fats.

Whats more, numerous studies link highly processed food to weight gain, in addition to rising obesity rates in the United States and around the world (1).

For example, a 2019 study in 19,363 Canadian adults found that those who ate the most ultra-processed foods were 32% more likely to be obese than those who ate the least (2).

Highly processed foods are typically packed with calories yet devoid of essential nutrients, such as protein and fiber, which keep you feeling full.

In fact, in a 2-week study in 20 people, participants ate about 500 more calories per day on an ultra-processed diet than on an unprocessed diet (3).

Thus, you should consider cutting out processed meals and snacks, focusing instead on whole foods.

Regularly downing sugary foods and beverages, such as candy, cakes, soda, sports drinks, ice cream, iced tea, and sweetened coffee drinks, can easily enlarge your waistline.

Many studies link sugar intake not only to weight gain but also an increased risk of chronic health conditions, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease (4).

In particular, sugary beverages are the largest source of added sugar in the United States and strongly associated with weight gain.

For instance, a review of 30 studies in 242,352 children and adults tied sweetened beverage intake to weight gain and obesity (5).

One study in 11,218 women revealed that drinking 1 sugary soda per day led to 2.2 pounds (1 kg) of weight gain over 2 years meaning that cutting out sweets might have the opposite effect (6).

You can try gradually reducing your sugar intake to ease the process.

Inactivity is a common contributor to weight gain and chronic diseases (7, 8, 9).

Working a desk job, watching TV, driving, and using a computer or phone are all sedentary activities.

A study in 464 people with obesity and excess weight found that their average daily sitting time was 6.2 hours on working days and 6 hours on non-working days. Work-related tasks were the largest contributor, followed by watching TV (10).

Making a few simple lifestyle changes, such as exercising and sitting less, can make a big difference.

For example, a 3-month study in 317 workers found that replacing just 1 hour of sitting with 1 hour of standing during the workday reduced total fat mass and waist circumference while increasing lean muscle mass (11).

Research has also shown that engaging in excessive screen time contributes significantly to unintentional weight gain (12, 13, 14).

Even small adjustments, such as taking a walk after dinner instead of watching TV, working out or walking during your lunch break, investing in a standing or treadmill desk, or riding your bike to work, can counter weight gain.

Yo-yo dieting refers to cycles of intentional weight loss followed by unintentional weight regain.

Notably, this pattern is linked to an increased risk of weight gain over time (15, 16).

In a study in 2,785 people, those who had dieted within the previous year had greater body weights and waist circumferences than those of non-dieters (17).

Other studies reveal that restrictive eating and dieting may lead to future weight gain due to your bodys physiological responses to such behaviors, such as changes in hunger and fullness hormones (18, 19, 20).

Plus, most people who lose weight through restrictive dieting gain back most or all of it within 5 years (15).

To keep weight off long term, you should focus on sustainable lifestyle changes. These include exercise, cutting out processed and sugary foods, and eating nutrient-dense, whole foods rich in fiber and protein.

Although many lifestyle factors contribute to unintentional weight gain, certain medical conditions may also play a role. These include:

Other conditions, such as diabetes and Cushings syndrome, are likewise associated with weight gain, so its important to get the right diagnosis from your medical practitioner.

Whats more, certain medications, including antidepressant and antipsychotic drugs, can lead to weight gain. Speak to a health professional if you believe youre gaining weight due to your medicine.

Sleep is essential for overall health and well-being. Insufficient sleep may trigger weight gain, among other negative effects (27).

A study in 92 women demonstrated that those who slept fewer than 6 hours daily had the highest body mass index (BMI) and the highest levels of visfatin (a protein secreted by fat cells), compared with women who slept 6 hours or more per day (28).

In a 2-week study in 10 adults with excess weight following a low-calorie diet, those who slept 5.5 hours per night lost 55% less body fat and 60% more muscle mass than those who slept 8.5 hours per night (29).

As such, increasing your sleep time may aid weight loss.

Some evidence associates 7 or more hours of sleep per night with a 33% greater likelihood of weight loss, compared with sleeping fewer than 7 hours (30).

If you have poor sleep quality, you can try limiting screen time before bed, reducing your caffeine intake, and going to sleep at a consistent time.

If you regularly eat processed foods, switching to a diet thats higher in whole foods is an easy and effective way to promote weight loss and improve many other aspects of your health.

In fact, the most important factor in weight loss is choosing whole, minimally processed foods.

One study divided 609 adults with excess weight into groups that followed either a low-fat or low-carb diet for 12 months (31).

Both groups were instructed to maximize their vegetable intake, restrict their intake of added sugars, trans fats, and refined carbohydrates, eat mostly whole, minimally processed, nutrient-dense foods, and prepare most meals at home.

The study found that people in both diet groups lost similar amounts of weight 12 pounds (5.4 kg) for the low-fat group and 13 pounds (5.9 kg) for the low-carb group. This demonstrated that diet quality, not macronutrient content, was the most important factor in their weight loss (31).

Incorporating whole foods into your diet doesnt have to be difficult. Start by slowly adding more nutrient-dense whole foods, such as vegetables, fruits, beans, eggs, nuts, and seeds, into your meals and snacks.

Chronic stress is a common problem that can affect your weight (32).

High levels of the stress hormone cortisol have been shown to increase hunger and your desire for highly palatable, calorie-dense foods, which can cause weight gain (33).

Whats more, studies indicate that people with obesity have higher cortisol levels than those without this condition (34).

Interestingly, stress management may promote weight loss.

In an 8-week study in 45 adults with obesity, those who engaged in relaxation techniques like deep breathing lost significantly more weight than those who only received standard dietary advice (35).

To reduce stress, try incorporating evidence-based relaxation practices into your routine. These include yoga, spending time in nature, and meditation (36, 37, 38).

Overeating remains a prominent cause of weight gain.

If you take in more calories than you burn per day, youll likely gain weight (39).

Mindless eating, frequent snacking, and making calorie-rich, nutrient-poor dietary choices all promote excessive calorie intake.

It can be difficult to determine your calorie needs on your own, so consult a registered dietitian if you struggle with overeating.

Some simple ways to avoid overeating include paying attention to hunger and fullness cues by eating mindfully, following a high-fiber, high-protein diet rich in plant foods, drinking water instead of calorie-rich beverages, and increasing your activity level.

Many factors can contribute to unintentional weight gain.

Poor sleep, sedentary activities, and eating too many processed or sugary foods are just some of the habits that may increase your risk of weight gain.

Yet, a few simple steps such as mindful eating, exercise, and focusing on whole foods can help you reach your weight loss goals and improve your overall health.

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GEMMA Collins continued to showcase her stunning two stone weight by taking a slimline selfie in a pair of tight white jeans.

The reality diva, 38, is feeling fantastic and healthy after shedding the pounds this year, and her new look is going down a treat with her Instagram followers.

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Teaming the trousers with a warm grey jumper, Gemma wrote: "FABULOUS DAHHHLING looking for some gorge looks head over to my collection ."

The comments came thick and fast, with one follower writing: "I love this look Gem !!

Another posted: "You look absolutely amazing Gemma."

A third shared: "You look amazing."

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Meanwhile, on her BBC podcast this week Gemma claimed a full moon makes her boobs heavier and she has supernatural powers like Stranger Things heroine Eleven.

She was typically frank as she delved into her childhood and told how she was able to see paranormal phenomena.

She said: "When I was younger like I didnt really understand that I could feel things that maybe other people didnt or see things that other people didnt.

"Its only when I watched Stranger Things now I feel like Millie Bobby Brown and I get it."

And the GC claimed her breasts are affected by Luna activity, that causes them to swell to the point she struggles to move.

"I dont know about you but my breasts get so heavy on a full moon," she said. "Literally I can barely move.

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"They fill with water. When I looked into this, the moons made up of water and that can affect water within."

And sticking with the other-worldly topic, she sent out a plea to aliens to visit her on earth.

She went on: "Aliens, if you can hear me, please, Ive got lots of land here where we live.

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"Theres lots of green fields. Land your UFOs where I live, I wanna talk to you, I wanna hug you, I wanna meet you. Im not scared of aliens."

On last week's show Gemma claimed that she was so poor growing up, her parents couldnt afford a toaster.

She said that she had no idea what the kitchen appliance was, because she and her brother had to toast bred on forks over the fire.

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Speaking on her BBC Sounds podcast, she claimed that toasters were a total mystery to her because she never saw one as a child.

"My parents were very strapped for cash when we were growing up, she says.

"We did not have a toaster growing up.

"Me and my brother Russell used to get our forks in the bread, put it on the gas fire and that's how we made toast.

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