Search Weight Loss Topics:

Page 1,538«..1020..1,5371,5381,5391,540..1,5501,560..»

Ashley Fought Stress-Induced Weight Gain and Lost 95 Pounds in 11 Months – POPSUGAR

Posted: June 1, 2017 at 2:41 am

Ashley Fought Stress-Induced Weight Gain and Lost 95 Pounds in 11 Months

Stress caused Ashley Witter's weight to reach an unhealthy range, and it wasn't until she got a tip from a family member that she realized she needed to get help.

After enduring some difficult life changes and dealing with a high-stress job, she turned to food as a comfort. Her aunt told her about a weight-loss treatment center called Structure House, where Ashley was able to lose almost 100 pounds in less than a year. But to her, it was less about pounds lost and more about how she felt she wanted the "old Ashley" back. She got what she hoped for, and then some. It took a lot of work, but Ashley quit her job, took matters into her own hands, and found happiness and health in the process.

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

Ashley Witter: I hit my breaking point in my high-level corporate job working numerous hours, not eating throughout the day, and not sleeping at night. I was turning to food, wine, cheese, and whatever I could find late at night. My energy level had depleted, and I had gained close to 40 pounds in a year and couldn't do it anymore. I was sick, so I finally decided enough was enough and put in my resignation at my job. I had to find my old self again and get better. That's when my family suggested I go to Structure House.

PS: What do you think contributed to your weight gain?

AW: STRESS! The first thing I was taught when I went to Structure House was why we overeat as humans. The three reasons are stress, boredom, and habit. I was stressed all the time. My cortisol levels were off the grid, and my metabolism was suffering. I was skipping meals and not eating the "right" foods. I was tired, had low energy, and wasn't getting the physical activity that I used to. Gradually, over the course of probably four years, I continued to gain more and more. The more stressed out I got, the more weight I packed on.

PS: What drew you to Structure House specifically?

AW: I chose Structure House because my aunt had been twice and told me about what a wonderful and safe place it was. I didn't think I had a problem denial at its best but I knew I needed help. My family tried to kindly tell me I had a weight problem and that they were worried, but I didn't want to listen. I felt like, "This was my life and these are the cards I was dealt." Once I hit my breaking point, I knew that I needed to go to Structure House and get help. My family was fully supportive of my decision and helped me along the way.

PS: Had you tried other methods of weight loss before Structure House?

AW: Unlike others, I never really struggled with my weight until the past four or five years. Bad breakups, high-level corporate jobs, and simply life itself began to take a toll on me. I was always very active, played sports, and loved the outdoors, but yes, I tried some weight-loss methods such as powdered shakes, staying away from gluten, quick-fix type of things. Besides losing some immediate water weight, none of these diets ever worked or were something that could be maintained. Plus, when I cut my portions too much, I would hardly have the energy to work out. I was doing it all wrong.

PS: What's your favorite way to work out?

AW: Again, I have always loved sports my entire life and even when I was heavier I kept pushing to be active. I love backpacking, hiking, kayaking, snow skiing pretty much anything outdoors. I have found in the past year that I really love boot camps and circuit training.

PS: What's your weekly exercise schedule?

AW: I was taught by Structure House to get at least 150 minutes of cardiovascular exercise a week. I do just that. I mix my workouts between cardio, strength training, and flexibility exercises. I hit the gym maybe three times a week as well as doing a group bootcamp class, running on the treadmill, or hitting the weights doing arm/leg workouts and repetitions. I love yoga, so I try to do a class or so a week of hot yoga. I wear a Fitbit and try every day to get at least 10,000 steps a day. That means when I am at work, I get up and move this is key. On the weekends I am hiking, kayaking, or running. I also allow my body to recover, so I believe in letting your body have rest days as well.

PS: How do you keep workouts exciting?

AW: I am all about changing it up and keeping it exciting. I love to exercise in general, so I find hiking and backpacking are my favorite activities. You can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors and not even realize sometimes that you are getting a great workout. I have also had fun running 5Ks with my boyfriend. He is active as well so we help keep each other accountable, while having fun at the same time.

PS: How much weight have you lost?

AW: Since my stay at Structure House in October 2015, I have lost 95 pounds in 11 months and have maintained that weight. My weight has plateaued, so now I am more focused on building lean body mass.

PS: What was the first big difference, other than the number on the scale, that really made you feel proud and excited?

AW: For me, honestly, it wasn't really about the pounds lost, but more that I felt so much better. I came back to life again, and my energy was back. I found the old "Ashley" again, and that is what made me so proud. I didn't ever think that would be possible.

PS: How do you track your weight loss?

AW: Structure House gave us a diary to record our food. When I left the facility, I continued to use my diary and maintain my 1,400-calorie intake. Every time I finished a book, I would call Structure House and have them send me a new one. I don't use my diary much anymore because I have a pretty good hold on what I am taking in terms of calories, but if I ever feel like I am slipping, I start recording again. It was a great way to hold me accountable for what I was eating.

PS: What's a typical day of meals and snacks?

AW: I follow myplate.com pretty much for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I make sure at every meal that I have a protein, plenty of veggies, fruit, a dairy, and carbs. I eat nutrient-dense food that keeps me full. I have eliminated as much salt as possible and make healthy choices. I am pretty consistent on what I eat lots of veggies (I love roasted brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes), lean meat, berries, Greek yogurt, and 100-percent whole-wheat options. I stay away from processed foods as much as possible. I read labels to make sure foods are low in trans and saturated fat and low in sugar and sodium. When I snack, I usually have a Kind bar or something simple made with whole ingredients.

PS: Do you count calories?

AW: Even though I have lost 95 pounds, I am still mindful of the calories that I am taking in. I am mindful and aware, and that is what has helped me be successful in my journey. Most people do not even realize the amount of calories they are taking in. So yes, I do keep track. I stick between 1,400-1,500 calories per day of nutrient-dense foods. If I eat something that is not as healthy, I am aware and only eat a little. Moderation is key in weight loss. Making change takes time, so having a treat every now and then is not a bad thing.

PS: What are the healthy staples that are always in your fridge?

AW: I eat egg-white omelets almost every morning, so I stock my fridge with good veggies and fruit. I buy a lot of chicken and lean meats so I have a protein. I buy a lot of 100-percent whole-wheat sandwich thins and wraps. I love avocados and salsa. I pretty much mirror my food choices based off of what was cooked for me at Structure House.

PS: How do you strategize for meals out?

AW: Again, I am pretty boring, so I eat the same thing a lot. I am pretty consistent with my meals, so it hardly seems like work anymore. When I go out to eat, I research the restaurant first to figure out the healthy options I can choose from. I love Longhorns because they have a calorie counter for all the food. I can have an incredible meal for 430 calories.

PS: Do you use a fitness tracker? Which one, and how do you think it helped you?

AW: I use a Fitbit. I have bought one for all my family members as well. It has helped me a lot, plus it is a great thing for everyone. I love that Fitbit allows you to compete against each other. My dad is now super competitive with my brother and me. It's a win for everyone. Also, I know when my steps are down that it is time to move.

PS: What role did Structure House play in your journey? Would you recommend it?

AW: Structure House changed my life! I have told this to all the staff: I wouldn't be the person I am today without them. They gave me the tools to regain my life back. Not only am I back to my old self, but I have never felt better. I now work at a job I love, and I got asked to teach the Health Coaching certificate program at an accredited university in Georgia. My work lets me run weight-loss challenges, and I am creating my own health coaching website to help others. I met an incredible man, and I just couldn't be happier. I have realized that you have to love yourself before you can love others. I can't thank Structure House enough.

PS: What advice do you have for anyone starting out on a weight-loss journey?

AW: Take a leap of faith and make yourself happy. You have one life to live, and make it the best it can be. There is no reason to go through life unhappy and unhealthy. We are all in charge of our own destiny, so why not make this life the best it can be? Also, you are not alone. So many people struggle with weight issues, but there is hope I promise.

Image Source: Ashley Witter

Who Has Selena Gomez Dated? Here Are All the Lucky Guys She's Been Linked To

by Macy Daniela Martin 5 hours ago

Maybe It's Him and Not Your Biological Clock

by Annie Gabillet 26 minutes ago

10 Colorful Travel Accessories That Will Turn Baggage Claim Into a Rainbow

by Macy Cate Williams 1 hour ago

The Power of Social Media Fueled This Woman to Weight-Loss Success

by Hedy Phillips 2 weeks ago

Realistic Expectations of What You Can Eat on Weight Watchers

by Dominique Astorino 1 week ago

I Made These 3 Changes at Breakfast, Which Helped Me Lose Weight

by Jenny Sugar 3 days ago

Cotton Candy Is the Sweetest Way to Upgrade Your S'mores

by Brandi Milloy 4 days ago

How a Mirror Helps This CrossFit Athlete Stay Motivated

by Jenny Sugar 5 days ago

Golden Milk: The Antidepressant, Debloating Wonder Drink

by Dominique Astorino 2 hours ago

I Missed Out on Decades of Fitness Because I Hated Sports

by Dominique Astorino 7 hours ago

Go Under the Sea with Ariel's Fish Sticks Recipe (Sorry Flounder!)

by Megan Lutz 2 days ago

The Heartbreaking Thing Prince William Told Diana After She Lost Her Title in the Divorce

by Brittney Stephens 26 minutes ago

Read the original post:
Ashley Fought Stress-Induced Weight Gain and Lost 95 Pounds in 11 Months - POPSUGAR

Fletcher Cox hopes weight loss helps him become more productive – Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia

Posted: June 1, 2017 at 2:41 am

Fletcher Cox hopes weight loss helps him become more productive

Fletcher Cox hopes less of him means more production.

Cox said Tuesday he plans to play this year about 10 pounds lighter than last year, when he was 320 pounds.

Im a little lighter," he said. "I slimmed up a whole lot. I did a few different things this offseason and kind of switched my body up a little bit. I got uncomfortable a little bit (with his diet), and it helped me.

"Last year I played at 320 and this year I want to play at 310, and this morning I tipped the scales at 312.

"I can move around a little bit more being a little bit lighter, but the big thing for me is can I stay as strong at 310 as I was at 320? Thats the main thing. I want to stay fast and obviously stay strong. I can be lighter and I can be where I was (strength-wise)."

Cox, the 12th player taken in the 2012 draft, signed a massive six-year, $102.6 million contract after his breakthrough 2015 season.

Cox had a good year last year but his level of play dropped from 2015, which may have motivated the weight loss.

He finished with 6 1/2 sacks, just threefewer than 2015. But during the eight-game stretch from the first Redskins game through the Bengals game he had no sacks and just 12 solo tackles. The Eagles went 2-6 duringthat stretch, falling out of the playoff hunt.

Cox still made the Pro Bowl, which made him the Eagles' first defensive player to make consecutive Pro Bowls since Asante Samuel in 2008 and 2009.

But for all his individual accolades, Cox has still played in just one playoff game in his five NFL seasons, a loss to the Saints after the 2013 season.

I went to the Pro Bowl, so I dont think that was a down year," he said. "I had a solid year. It could have been better and as a team we could have been better. Thats what we use this offseason for, to go out and get better.

"I like everything this organization is doing and I think this organization is moving forward. I love everybody (they acquired), especially Derek Barnett. I just go out and watch the kid. I have been here the whole offseason, and this kid has a lot of energy and hes going to be a big help for us."

TEMPE, Ariz. -- There are no grades for floor mopping or toilet cleaning at the NFL combine.

But Krishawn Hogan has done them both, right there at the Indianapolis Convention Center, which connects with Lucas Oil Stadium, the place draft hopefuls gather each year to try to show they have what it takes to make it on the game's biggest stage.

Hogan was a long way away from that back in 2013, when he failed in a bid to make it at NCAA Division II Walsh University in Ohio. He came home to Indianapolis, his dream of playing football still flickering, and got a job as a janitor at the convention center, working the midnight to 8 a.m. shift.

During the day, he worked at an inflatable indoor playground.

The NFL was a long way away.

So when Hogan walked into the arena this year, the only player from an NAIA school invited to the combine, he couldn't help thinking of those hours pushing brooms.

"It was pretty surreal just walking through the buildings," he said. "I just felt blessed the whole time to be there."

Browns: Top pick Garrett still not practicing BEREA, Ohio -- Myles Garrett wore a baseball cap at practice Wednesday instead of a helmet.

The No. 1 overall draft pick remains slowed by an injury the Browns insist is not serious but are choosing to keep secret.

Garrett stayed on the side and worked with a trainer while his Cleveland teammates continued their offseason workouts without the rookie defensive end. Browns coach Hue Jackson did not specify Garrett's injury or why he was kept out of practice.

"It's nothing major," Jackson said. "So I think we're right where we need to be."

Jackson said Garrett did practice on Tuesday, when the workout was closed to the media, but it's not known how much he participated.

"I know you guys want to see him in the worst way," Jackson told reporters. "He looked like Myles Garrett. Big, fast, tough. He's everything we think he is."

Last week, Garrett described the injury "as a little nick" and said the Browns were holding him out of practice as a precaution. He also said he expected to be "full tilt" for this week's workouts. The 6-foot-4, 272-pounder was slowed by an ankle injury during part of his junior season at Texas A&M, but Jackson said it's not related to his new ailment (see full story).

Vikings: Cook signs to put teams entire class under contract EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings have signed their second-round pick, running back Dalvin Cook, to put their entire rookie class under contract one month after the draft.

Cook's deal was done Wednesday. He was the last of the team's 11 draft picks to sign.

Cook was the 41st overall selection out of Florida State, the third running back off the board. He finished his career with the Seminoles as their all-time leading rusher with 4,464 yards and 46 touchdowns over three seasons.

Cook will compete with Latavius Murray and Jerick McKinnon for carries. Speaking to reporters after practice, a few hours before he signed his contract, Cook said he's had his "rookie moment" in adjusting to the speed of the defense during organized practices with the full team, which began last week.

Texans: Report details Mumphery punishment at MSU EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Police documents say Houston Texans wide receiver Keith Mumphery was expelled from a Michigan State graduate studies program last year for a sexual misconduct violation.

The Detroit Free Press reported Wednesday that Mumphery was accused of sexually assaulting a student in March 2015. A campus police report says they agreed to meet in her dorm room, but contains conflicting accounts of what happened and whether it was consensual.

Prosecutors opted not to file charges and the woman didn't return contact.

Mumphery has played two seasons with the Texans. The Texans declined comment in a statement to The Associated Press beyond saying team officials are "gathering information." Mumphery's agent, Kennard McGuire, declined comment.

The incident is the third case of alleged sexual misconduct involving several current and former Michigan State players during the past three years. One player has been charged.

They call it the Pony set. It's an apt name.

It's the moniker of the Eagles' two-running back formation when 5-foot-8, 176-pound rookie Donnel Pumphrey and 5-foot-6, 190-pound veteran Darren Sproles share a backfield.

"It creates a lot of mismatches because we have great wideouts on the field as well as Carson Wentz back there," Pumphrey said.

"With both of us back there, we can just do crossing patterns and keep the linebackers all mixed up. Even when we motion out, it's going to most likely be a linebacker on us and it's a mismatch on its own."

The Pumphrey-Sproles comparisons are unavoidable, yet understandable. While the two don't have identical body types, they're both small and it seems like Pumphrey will have a Sproles-like role with the Eagles.

Sproles, 33, previously has talked about retiring after the 2017 season, so the fourth-round pick could be his heir apparent. Pumphrey has also been working on returning kicks and punts during OTAs, something he didn't do much of in game action in college and he's looked comfortable doing it. It's yet another thing he can learn from Sproles.

"It's honestly been unbelievable to play under his wing, learn different stuff, different aspects of the game with him," Pumphrey said.

As the current round of OTAs began in the rain on Tuesday, the Pony set was scratched momentarily because Sproles was away for a family matter. It will return, but in the meantime, the Eagles have been showing the various ways they plan on using their new versatile weapon.

That means, in addition to his duties as a running back, Pumphrey will be used out of the backfield as a receiver and in the slot. On Tuesday, the Eagles stacked him as the back end in a bunch formation, almost hiding him behind bigger receivers.

"Pump is so laterally quick," Ertz said. "You see it out there. His change of direction is incredible. Obviously, the coaches are going to have unbelievable pieces to use in this offense between him, Sproles, myself, we added guys like Alshon (Jeffery) and Torrey (Smith). Hopefully the middle of the field will be a little more spaced out than in years past. So we're excited to use him in different ways.

"I mean, you put Sproles and him on the field, how is a defense going to match up? Are they going to play base, will they play dime? Sproles has obviously shown he can run between the tackles, we'll see how much Pump can do in the run game. I think guys are excited to see especially when the pads go on, live bullets, to see that lateral quickness."

Ertz said the Pony set will create problems for defenses similar to those occurring when he and Trey Burton come out in the Eagles' two-tight-end set. Which defense will teams choose to use?

And then Ertz questioned what teams would do if the Eagles come out with 176-pound Pumphrey next to 250-pound LeGarrette Blount in the same backfield. If Pumphrey is a pony, Blount is athoroughbred stallion; but each serves his own purpose in the offense.

"We've got a lot of chess pieces, so it's up to Doug (Pederson) and Frank (Reich) and [QB coach John DeFilippo] to kind of make the most of this," Ertz said. "But that's the good thing, they've shown they can do it in the past and we trust them as offensive players that they'll put us in situations to be successful."

See the original post:
Fletcher Cox hopes weight loss helps him become more productive - Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia

10 Things You Must Do To Lose Weight On The Whole30 Diet – Prevention.com

Posted: June 1, 2017 at 2:41 am


Prevention.com
10 Things You Must Do To Lose Weight On The Whole30 Diet
Prevention.com
But before you jump on the bandwagon for the sole purpose of losing weight, know this: At its core, Whole30 is an elimination diet focused on helping you feel your best; it's not a weight loss plan. There's no calorie counting, and people are only ...

Excerpt from:
10 Things You Must Do To Lose Weight On The Whole30 Diet - Prevention.com

VERIFY: Does tequila have health benefits? – KHOU

Posted: June 1, 2017 at 2:40 am

There have been posts and videos popping up on social media touting the medicinal benefits of the clear liquor, saying it helps you sleep, lose weight, and can even cure a common cold. But are those claims true?

Dana Thiede, KARE 5:40 PM. CDT May 31, 2017

(Photo: Thinkstock/Getty Images) (Photo: 5PH, 5PH)

There have been posts and videos popping up on social media touting the medicinal benefits of the clear liquor, saying it helps you sleep, lose weight, and can even cure a common cold. But are those claims true?

Our sister station,KARE11, spoke to two expert sources on the benefits of tequila:

Phelps brought up agave, a cactus varietal that is the main ingredient in tequila. Some experts tout its ability to replace sugars, aiding in weight loss. Agave's anti-inflammatoryand immune-boosting properties have also been cited, and the website sheknows.com claims the Aztecs used agave syrup to treat wounds because of its antibacterial properties. Three years ago, the American Chemical Society did report that a sweetener created from the agave plant could help certain people with diabetes lose weight.

So if tequila is made of agave it has to be good for you, right? Not so much, said Vander Laan.

"There's not even that type of sugar left in it because it's fermented out," Vander Laan said, talking about the process of distilling agave into tequila.

Does it really help you sleep?

"It's a depressant, so it might help you actually get to sleep, but I'm not sure it's that restful sleep," asserted Vander Haan. The National Sleep Foundation agrees, saying alcohol interrupts your circadian rhythm, blocks REM sleep and can aggravate breathing problems.

How about weight loss? "An ounce and a half of hard alcohol is about 80 calories," says Vander Haan, not even mentioning the sweet, caloric stuff tequila is frequently mixed with.

And that whole dead about curing colds? "They used to use it back in the 30's, back when you could order all sorts of crazy things for the Sears catalog, right? No, there's no evidence to support that," Vander Haan insisted.

At this point, we can safely say KARE 11 has verified that tequila is NOT good for you, despite some of the claims you may have seen on social media. Vander Laandoes say that moderate alcohol use of any variety may have some positive heart benefits for some, but alcohol is also hard on your liver, increases the risk of certain cancers, and can be addictive.

If you're going to drink tequila this Cinco de Mayo, Vander Haan says to do it in moderation, and if you're not a tequila drinker.... don't start swilling it for your health.

Elizabeth Vander Haan, Dietician, Allina Health Systems

Simeon Phelps, Beverage Director,Nico's Taco and Tequila Bar

%INLINE%

2017 KARE-TV

See more here:
VERIFY: Does tequila have health benefits? - KHOU

The weight gain plan – Mumbai Mirror

Posted: June 1, 2017 at 2:40 am

What do you do when youre on the other side of the battle against the scale? Heres how to pile on the pounds safely.

Two weeks ago, Disha Selarka was complimented on being really pretty, but too skinny, the 20-year-old student and freelance image consultant from Borivili tells us. She has been underweight since she was a toddler, and growing up, had a host of unflattering nicknames to contend with. Ive been called a twig, a stick...even sukha bombil (dried Bombay duck), Selarka tells us, sharing that, over time, shes learnt not to take the comments to heart. Selarka weighs 40.10 kg and is 54 tall. That makes my Body Mass Index (BMI) 15.5; ideally, it should be between 18.5 and 23; which means I need to put on a good eight kilos, she says.

Vashi resident, 38-year-old Ramkumar Sundaram assumes that his weight issue is a congenital problem. Hes 56 tall and weighs 68 kg. In his twenties, Sundaram tried hitting the gym, working with dumbbells, gulping protein mixes and shakes and just overeating. Nothing worked, he tells us. What keeps it down?

Genetically speaking, deficiency of ghrelin or the hunger hormone, can make it difficult to gain weight, says Dr Pratit Samdani, Consultant Internal Medicine at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre. Fitness coach Nawaz Modi Singhania adds, A small minority of people struggle to gain weight, and theyre usually envied. However, the reality is that inch and weight gain is harder to accomplish than inch and weight loss. Being underweight can come with a multitude of health problems. It could also be caused by health conditions like hyperthyroidism, so the first step is to seek medical advice.

Food, rest and massages

Juhu based dietician Sheela Tanna recommends that those who want to gain weight, include more carbohydrates (whole grains, pasta, bread and roti) and tubers like potatoes in their diet as these convert into fat and sugar, and serve to energise. "Also, consume dairy, because it helps build stronger bones, and helps with muscle gain.

She adds, Eat small meals through the day as this helps in assimilation and proper digestion. Massage is also advisable as this improves blood circul ation, improving digestion, which helps with fat deposition.

Compact servings of nutrition and calories

Health, wellness and fitness professional Kajal Khaturia cautions, Often, those who want to gain weight load up on junk food, so Ive had many clients come to me with this problem, and when tested, we found their lipid profile was haywire.

Khaturia therefore emphasises, Begin at the root of the problem. Is your low weight genetic or do you have a high metabolic rate? If your body burns calories from food fast, then Id recommend having many meals a day and keeping a little gap between meals these meals should be a combo of carbs, proteins and fats. For example, one may have vegetable paratha with a bowl of curd; wherever possible, opt for starchy vegetables, tubers and roots. Another great option is masala dosa as its a nutritive cereal and pulse combination. Fleshy fruits like bananas, chikoos and mangoes are good, healthy carbs. And, switch from wheat flakes to corn flakes, as the latter will not satiate, and youll be hungry again soon. Your calorie count should always be stepped up gradually.

Shake it up

Though it may seem counterintuitive, exercise is essential for weight gain but Khaturia points out, Where I may tell someone whos trying to lose weight to jog four times a week, to gain weight, my advice would be to cut down on cardiovascular workouts like jogging and concentrate on weight training, as this will help build muscle mass.

If you resistance train correctly, you will achieve volume, size and bulk in the correct way and in the correct places, says Singhania who recommends weight training every alternate day. I prefer compound weight training exercises that target many muscles all at once. The trick is to use heavy weights and do fewer reps, she adds.

See more here:
The weight gain plan - Mumbai Mirror

New weight loss clinic opening in the Clarence – Clarence Valley Daily Examiner

Posted: June 1, 2017 at 2:40 am

ARE YOU looking to lose weight? Well, the Grafton Weight Loss Clinic is opening in Grafton this Saturday.

Karen Austin will use her personal experience with the Cambridge Weight Plan, which in 2015 was voted the best weight loss plan in Australia, to help others achieve their weight goals.

"I accidentally stumbled on it on Facebook, I saw a compelling before and after picture," Ms Austin said.

"I lost weight quickly, and I lost a good amount of weight straight up and it kept me inspired to keep going."

Ms Austin said her aim was to help the Grafton community live a healthy lifestyle.

"I just want to help people feel better and be healthy and live a happy, healthy lifestyle," she said.

On Saturday, at 1 Eggins St, Grafton from 10am, Ms Austin will open her new business to the community.

See the article here:
New weight loss clinic opening in the Clarence - Clarence Valley Daily Examiner

Diet Doc Works to Address Underlying Cause of Weight Gain; Emotional Eating – GlobeNewswire (press release)

Posted: June 1, 2017 at 2:40 am

June 01, 2017 01:00 ET | Source: Diet Doc

Houston, TX, June 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Many people who struggle with weight loss believe that the solution can be found by simply changing what they eat. Fad diets are constantly changing or repackaging certain strategies that dont often tackle the common underlying issue, emotional eating. In our daily lives, there are a number of overt and hidden stressors bombarding us; whether they be job related, financial, health related, relationship-based or otherwise. Even when one doesnt feel emotionally stressed out, symptoms of stress can be sneaky, as managing and coping with ongoing stress can feel commonplace. A major symptom of stress emotional eating/food addiction, and this is what derails many dieters without them even realizing it.

The simple truth is, you may eating emotionally and not even know it. Many symptoms of emotional eating can seem quite benign, while others are more harmful. Some of the most common symptoms are:

Not only can emotional eating be a sign of larger issues, it is also very unhealthy, leading most commonly to:

Fortunately, Diet Doc has created a collection of great medical weight loss programs focused on helping individuals overcome the real problem, stress-based emotional eating. By tackling the true underlying cause Diet Doc is helping lose weight faster, and move towards long-term habit changing activities. Our doctor created and supervised medical weight loss plans combat emotional eating in many different ways, ranging from simple doctor supervision and evaluation to powerful prescription weight loss aids specifically designed to address the causes of emotional eating.

These medications can range from our Low Dose Naltrexone, which helps reduce appetite between meals and reduce stress levels in the body, our prescription Appetite Zap, a simple appetite suppressant designed to safely and effectively curb hunger.

Our clients who utilize our unique medical weight loss system experience:

Improvement in mood and a sense of wellbeing

Simply give us a call orsend us a messagefor a free, no-obligation consultation, and ask about our medically-supervised weight loss plans. Well get you on the path towards a better you! Diet Doc offers a team of doctors, nurses, nutritionists and motivational coaches, Diet Doc products and individualized coaching help individuals lose weight fast and keep it off. Existing patients are losing up to 20 pounds per month safely and effectively. New patients can get started immediately, with materials shipped directly to their home or office. They can also maintain weight loss in the long-term through weekly consultations, customized diet plans, motivational coaches and a powerful prescription program. With Diet Doc, the doctor is only a short phone call away and a fully dedicated team of qualified professionals is available 6 days per week to answer questions, address concerns and support patients.

Getting started with Diet Doc is very simple and affordable. New patients can easily visit https://www.dietdoc.com to quickly complete a health questionnaire and schedule an immediate, free online consultation.

About the Company:

Diet Doc Weight Loss is the nation's leader in medical, weight loss offering a full line of prescription medication, doctor, nurse and nutritional coaching support. For over a decade, Diet Doc has produced a sophisticated, doctor designed weight loss program that addresses each individual specific health need to promote fast, safe and long term weight loss.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DietDocMedical

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DietDocMedicalWeightLoss/

LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/company/diet-doc-weight-loss?trk=biz-brand-tree-co-logo

CONTACT INFORMATION

Diet Doc Contact Information:

Providing care across the USA

Headquarters:

San Diego, CA

(800) 581-5038

Info@DietDoc.com

Diet Doc

Attachments:

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f729cf70-f385-4af8-8e90-e7073b37eced

Related Articles

Escondido, California, UNITED STATES

Diet Doc

Diet Doc Logo

LOGO URL | Copy the link below

Formats available:

Here is the original post:
Diet Doc Works to Address Underlying Cause of Weight Gain; Emotional Eating - GlobeNewswire (press release)

4 Things You Need to Know About Fasting Diets – HuffPost

Posted: May 30, 2017 at 7:42 pm

Search for diet for weight loss on the internet, and within a fraction of a second, you have more than a million diet plans floating in front of you. It is easy, it is simple, and it gives you all kinds of low calorie, and several other types of weight loss plans. Many of these fasting diets have increased in popularity, with the 5:2 Diet Basics being one of the most read diet books in recent times.

Have you though about the diet plan which applies to you, or which plan suits your body needs the most?

Well, there is no straightforward answer. Selection of the perfect fasting diet for your weight loss goal may need some deliberation.

Here are four things you should know before you ride the diet wave:

Weight loss can be a goal for some, but once you have achieved the goal, your mission does not end there. Instead, now you will need to maintain your weight. Fasting, on the one hand, may work in short run. However, without proper planning and developing the right food habits, fasting can be more dangerous.

Risks like aloss in blood pressure, muscle mass, feeling of coldness, and the greatest among them is the craving for food after fasting. Many people, trying to lose weight through fasting, end up gaining more weight eventually.

Fasting without a proper diet plan and right motivation could just be a superficial solution for your weight loss goal.

While it may not be something we consciously do, all of us go through periods without any food and beverage consumption. Sleep is the most common form of fast and this is also how the term breakfast came about.

Breakfast being the first meal of the day is perhaps the most important meal. A good breakfast will energize you for the day and help you maintain focus at work. A well-balanced breakfast will replenish you blood sugar levels (which are at the lowest when you wake up after sleep induced fast) to the extent it is needed by your brain and muscles to function at their best.

Skipping breakfast leaves your body deprived of calories, and increases hunger inducing chemicals to run riot (food cravings). Starting your day without a well-balanced breakfast increases the chance that you will end up eating a lot more through the day than you intend to, and gain weight rather than losing it.

There are many types of fasting diets, which are becoming popular nowadays:

You can choose to adopt any of these methods. However, it is important to figure out which one works best for you. Understand that a long-term plan should be the one that you can continue for a long time, without feeling oppressed by it.

Since dieting is a long-term goal as well, why not select the method that you can work with for a long time.

Starting a fasting diet plan is easy, the hard part is to stick to it, especially when it affects your health. For a healthy fasting diet, you need to ensure that you follow the FAST formula:

F Fluids: Always ensure youre well hydrated

A Always listen to your body

S Supplement any diet plans with a holistic weight-loss approach that includes exercise and rest.

T Trial any diet you plan to embark on, and gradually progress to a full programme

Any new diet plan breaks the ongoing routine of your body, and fasting can be even more disruptive. It is important that you can implement your fasting diet plan without affecting your daily routine and work. For that, you will need to figure out which plan works for you.

Continue the diet plan which you enjoy or, at least, can implement most smoothly, all the while maintaining your health with FAST formula.

Fasting diet has been gaining popularity as one of the easiest to implement (no diet plan required, no searching for right food items every time you shop for groceries). Though fasting helps you control weight fast, it loses its value if you quickly gain weight after you stop this diet. Therefore, it has to become your diet plan for life and not just a few months or weeks.

Start your workday the right way with the news that matters most.

Read more:
4 Things You Need to Know About Fasting Diets - HuffPost

How to lose weight without restricting yourself – The Independent

Posted: May 30, 2017 at 7:42 pm

Weight loss is always a result of energy balance, this is just science.

Energy in < Energy out = weight loss.

Energy in > Energy out = weight gain.

Energy in = Energy out = no change in weight.

This is thermodynamics and it applies to everyone. Every diet on the planet works in exactly the same way they change the energy balance equation to cause weight loss, they do this by creating a caloric deficit, as this is the ONLY way to lose body fat.

Take the low carb diet for example, it aims to reduce overall calorie intake by restricting the intake of carbs because removing carbs from your diet will slash your calories.

We also have the Paleo diet that demonises processed food a significant portion of a typical western diet is processed therefore eliminating this food group will result in a large calorie reduction.

Weight Watchers employs portion control in an effort to create the desired calorie deficit. It seems theres a trend here.

The take-home message is dont make dieting any harder for yourself than it already is.

When you look past the marketing and the hype, ALL diets work in exactly the same way. Some diets just place unnecessary restrictions in the hope that it will create that all-important calorie deficit.

But, theres an easier way; a way that doesnt involve restriction.

- 2-4 meals a day

- Use your palm as a portion measure.

- 1 portion of protein (meat/eggs/greek yoghurt/fish etc) each meal.

- 1 portion of carbs (bread/rice/pasta/breakfast cereal/beans/oats etc) each meal.

- 1 portion of veg (any veg at all) each meal.

- 0.5 x portions of fats (cheese/nut butters/oils/nuts) each meal.

- 2 snacks per day fruit and/or protein bars make great snacks.

I recommend most clients do this in conjunction with tracking their food and drink intake using a calorie tracking app such as My Fitness Pal or my own app Harry Smith Fitness.

This way, over time youll see the relationship between your caloric intake and your bodyweight/body fat levels and can make minor adjustments dependent on your goals.

If you fancy some naughty food just have it! Track it in the app and work around it.

Flexibility is key to sustainability and sustainability is key to success. Theres no need to overcomplicate it.

Harry Smith is a personal trainer. Follow him on Facebook.

Excerpt from:
How to lose weight without restricting yourself - The Independent

Snapchatting Everest climbers reach summit–together this time – CBS News

Posted: May 30, 2017 at 7:41 pm

Two Snapchatting climbers have reached the top of Mount Everest together. Adrian Ballinger and Cory Richards attempted the climb last year, but only Richards was able to finish.

After a final push that took nearly 12 hours, they both made it to the summit over the weekend. Everest is the highest point on earth at an elevation of more than 29,000 feet.

Ballinger was able to match a special achievement that his friend recorded in last year's climb by making it without supplemental oxygen--a grueling task they documented on social media every step of the way.

Play Video

Cory Richards and Adrian Ballinger gave Snapchat followers a first-hand account of their Mount Everest adventure last year. Richards made it to t...

Their bodies pushed to the limit, the pair spent less than 15 minutes on top of Mount Everest, taking in a view few others have ever seen, reports CBS News' Dana Jacobson, who has followed them as they shared their journey on Snapchat.

"Ladies and gentlemen not only is my phone not dead, but that is Adrian Ballinger with no oxygen on the top of the world," Richards Snapchatted from his Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone at the summit.While both climbers made it to the top, only Ballinger did so without supplemental oxygen. During the final push, Richards said he lacked the mental capacity to move forward.

On his way down, Richards met a group of climbers who supplied him with supplemental oxygen. The oxygen gave Richards the energy to reach the summit first. From there, he cheered on his friend.

In 37 days, Ballinger logged nearly 140 miles while acclimating to the high altitude. He consumed just under 23,000 calories on a special diet that enabled him to breathe air comprised of less than eight percent oxygen.

Safely back at advanced base camp, Ballinger reflected on the experience.

"I feel super emotional I cried so hard yesterday on the summit, in the last ten meters to the summit and in the 20 meters off the summit," he said. "I will never climb Mount Everest without oxygen again and I'm so proud and happy."He said Richards' support in the final minutes of his ascent gave him the energy he needed.

"It was just so amazing to be up there with Cory," Ballinger said. "We did it together - that was always the plan so it's a fitting ending," Richards said.

Ballinger now joins Richards and a select group of about 200 others who have scaled Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen.

The Eddie Bauer alpinists whose climbs were monitored by Strava, are now off the mountain and are making their way back to the United States.

They'll join "CBS This Morning" early next week to discuss their experience.

2017 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Read the rest here:
Snapchatting Everest climbers reach summit--together this time - CBS News


Page 1,538«..1020..1,5371,5381,5391,540..1,5501,560..»