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How Calisthenics and Calculating My TDEE Helped Me Gain 20 Pounds of Muscle – menshealth.com

Posted: January 27, 2022 at 1:55 am

Max Verzilli is 27 years old and lives in Boulder, Colorado as a maintenance foreman for a landscaping firm. After getting injured, he found himself looking and feeling weak. Here, in his own words, is how he pushed himself to get in the best shape of his life.

After suffering a back injury in early 2019, I took some time off from working out. In November of 2020 I looked in the mirror and thought I looked weak and fragile. That was the moment I decided I was done being weak and that I deserved the body I wanted.

The first change was to get back into a program that I liked and knew I could be consistent with. I mainly train calisthenics and am a big fan of the r/BodyWeightFitness community on Reddit and started with something very similar to their Recommended Routine but catered towards my goal of listening to my body.

For working out, I started with a three-day full body split. My upper body days included pull-ups, rows, push-ups, and dips, all on gym rings. Coming off of a knee injury as well, I took a slow approach with lower body and really focused on the basics and perfecting form while progressing slowly to allow my knee time to catch up.

Aside from bodyweight workouts, I was already a very active individual with cycling, snowboarding, and splitboarding, so I really needed to make sure I was eating enough too.

The only way my diet really evolved was an increase in volume. The biggest thing holding someone back trying to build muscle is diet. You can put in all the hard work you want but if you are not eating for proper recovery then you are going to get stagnant.

I calculated my total daily energy expenditure (TDEE), added about 500 calories and just got to work eating. I dont follow any specific diet, I just eat what works best for my body. Lots of eggs, bacon, cottage cheese, yogurt, chicken, steak, fruits, vegetables, peanut butter, and some occasional junk food like Pop-Tarts and ice cream sandwiches on days where I was lagging on my calories.

I spent a lot of time learning the basic of programming and progressive overload to understand the best way to go about building muscle. Most people just show up. do a bunch of exercises that dont really go together, hop on the treadmill, get sweaty, and think they had a good workout. After a month of this and seeing no results they give up. Unfortunately this is a product of the fitness industry and social influences trying to get your views.

I would weigh myself first thing in the morning with minimal clothing and take my weekly average as my weight for the week. I was shooting to gain around 1 pound of weight every week. I saw my entire bodyfrom my traps, lats, biceps, pecs, triceps, quads, hamstrings, gluteschange before my eyes. Although I would say my quads have not grown as much as I would have liked. Theyre big muscles and you really have to work them which can be hard at home with minimal equipment.

Over the course of this past year following my diet and exercise regimen, I went from 130 to around 150. I feel a lot bulkier in the way I walk, the way I hold myself up, and my clothing fits a little more snug. It feels great! I am in the best shape of my life. I am confident and I am happy with the way I look. Everyone deserves their obtainable dream body.

Now I do a six-day push-pull-leg split that I am absolutely loving. Upper body days focus on compound movements with added weight for the focus of the work out then other movements with lower weight focused on form, time under tension, and really fatiguing those muscles. My lower body work is mainly done with kettlebells.

My advice to others is to find a program that looks best for your goals. Use progressive overload. Be consistent. And follow the Calories In, Calories Out (CICO) method for whatever weight goals you have.

Having goals was the biggest motivator for me. Having something I could measure and see. Progress pictures also helped me a lot. You usually dont start to see progress for a month or two and that progress may be very slow at first. But when you go back to photos from six months ago and see how far youve come, it makes you want to push even harder.

The most difficult part for me was my diet, however. I love to push myself and calisthenics is fun so I have no issue working out most days. I rarely take a day off unless I really need it. But on days where I am bulking and eating 3,200 calories and work is busy, it can be hard to get those calories in. You have to eat big to get big.

My body and I have a much healthier relationship and I have very good mind muscle connection now. I love looking at myself and smiling. My confidence is through the roof and I notice people looking at me differently when I am out in public. When clothing fits you better, your confidence skyrockets, and as a result you will walk with your head held a little higher. People notice these things.

This lifestyle has become very important to my wellbeing and I dont ever see myself not moving. I took a few easy weeks over the holidays to deload after a crazy year and busy season at work. Now it's back to the grind. This upcoming year will have a strong focus on skill movements like the handstand and front lever.

For those embarking on a fitness journey, set realistic goals for yourself. Take a lot of pictures, even if you feel silly. having older pictures to compare really shows the hard work you have been putting in. Remember it is not a race or a competition. Use movement as a celebration for what you can do and not a punishment for what you ate!

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Rebel Wilson shows off latest results of weight loss in gym kit – Yahoo News

Posted: January 14, 2022 at 1:57 am

Rebel Wilson has lost 35kg after vowing to get fit at the beginning of 2020. (Getty Images)

It is approximately two years since Rebel Wilson pledged to get fit during a "year of health".

Now, the actress, 41, has revealed the latest results of her 35kg (5.5 stone) weight loss in a post on Instagram.

Wilson can be seen posing in the sunshine while wearing a turquoise blue crop top and leggings as well as a pair of pink trainers.

Captioning the image, she wrote: "Rebel Rising #2022."

Fans have left more 340,000 'likes' on the post, with many social media users revealing what a positive influence she was on them.

One wrote "you inspire me so much" while another shared "this transformation is amazing".

It comes after the Pitch Perfect actress revealed that not everyone had been initially supportive of her weight loss goal back in early 2020.

Wilson told the BBC: "I got a lot of pushback from my own team actually here in Hollywood when I said, 'OK. I'm gonna do this year of health. I feel like I'm really gonna physically transform and change my life.'

"And they were like, 'Why? Why would you want to do that?'

"Because I was earning millions of dollars being the funny fat girl and being that person."

Wilson has credited luxury medical centre VivaMayr in Austria for helping her get to the finish line and reach her goal weight.

She has said she maintains her weight loss safely and sustainably through eating healthily and exercising.

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COVID-safe ways to get out of the house, or not, around Greater Taunton – Taunton Daily Gazette

Posted: January 14, 2022 at 1:57 am

A top-notch hike is walking at World's End in Hingham

Eva Borsody das of Hull leads a walk at World's End in Hingham.

Sue Scheible, The Patriot Ledger

With COVID cases surging locally, statewide, and across the country, and the uncertainties of the new omicron variant, navigating the pandemic remains as tricky and ever-changing as it has since the beginning.

In addition to getting vaccinated, and wearing a well-fitting mask when around other people, there are still ways to get out of the house in ways that are mostly safe, if youre feeling cooped up during another pandemic winter.

Or, if youre more comfortable staying home, there are ways to feel like you got out and socialized for a while.

Whether youre looking to get out and enjoy the fresh air, looking to connect with others and make new friends, or even learn a new skill, here are some activities so you can enjoy yourself while avoiding big crowds:

The best way to stop feeling so cooped up is to get outside and get a little bit of fresh air if you can.

Luckily, Taunton has a number of places where you can go and enjoy a walk, hike, or bike ride, whatever suits your fancy.

Its a great way to spend some family time, or meet up with friends if its safe to do so, and see some natural beauty together.

The new year often sees a bombardment of advice about how to get more exercise, or stick to weight loss resolutions, but as that is subtle body shaming, were not going down that road. Lets just say that walking is good for your overall health, including your mental well-being, which is just a bonus to getting outside and having some fun.

Getting started: 5 easy places to start exploring Fall River's Bioreserve, and how to get guided tours

Be sure to stay hydrated, pack a snack, and have a mask handy if you need it too.

Here are a few places around Greater Taunton to get outside and avoid those crowds:

Where: 1298 Cohannet St.

Hours: Open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; also sometimes referred to locally as the bird sanctuary.

Where: 1361 Middleboro Ave., East Taunton

Hours: Open seven days a week, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Where: 132 N. Walker St.

Hours: Open seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: 1387 Somerset Ave., Dighton

Hours: Open seven days a week, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Third Ave., Berkley

Hours: Open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., although closing times vary seasonally. Call the park for updates at 508-822-7537.

Where: End of Rogers Street, off N. Main Street, Raynham

Hours: N/A; features a freshwater pond and trail

Where: 110 Slab Ridge Rd., Assonet

Hours: Open seven days a week, from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Beyond the Satanic Panic: Fall River Bioreserve's true story is full of history and beauty

If you want to get out but not necessarily go out, virtual events are a great way to socialize.

You can hop on a video chat, get a little human interaction, and, heres the best part, stay in your comfy pajamas the whole time.

Check with local organizations to see what they have on offer; most will post events on their Facebook page, making it extra easy to RSVP to an event. Eventbrite is also a handy tool to see whats coming up.

This is just a small list, but places like the Taunton Public Library, Old Colony History Museum, Downtown Taunton Foundation, and Taunton Art Association (or any organization or group like these) are good places to start looking.

For example, every month the Old Colony History Museum hosts a virtual event called A Taste of Old Colony History, where they bake a historical recipe that often has ties to our region. One of the earliest ones was how to bake classic Tollhouse chocolate chip cookies.

This month theyve actually got a double-header: brown bread and baked beans. On Thursday, Jan. 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., OCHM will upload a video of the recipes being made, and then there will be a Conversation From the Kitchen to talk about the history, cooking process, and the nostalgia associated with the recipe of the month.

A Taste of Old Colony History: Bake historical recipes with Old Colony History Museum

These events are always free. You can register to get the recipe at the museums Eventbrite page: http://oldcolonyhistorymuseum.eventbrite.com. For any questions, call 506-822-1622.

Another way to keep up with local events, including virtual ones, is to check out the Taunton Daily Gazettes weekly in our community listings. Theres an update every Sunday.

If you have an event coming up that youd like to share with the Gazette, send an email to newsroom@tauntongazette.com.

In our community: Celebrating MLK Day & January events at the Old Colony History Museum

From the beginning of this pandemic, many of us have used the time we have at home if we are among those who are privileged to be able to stay at home to learn some new skills. Whether it was because we wanted to learn something new and useful, or we just needed an outlet, stories abounded of people learning how to knit, or make bread, or play an instrument, or tackle house projects on their own. A lot of people discovered skills they never knew they had.

With this winter shaping up to be a time many people will be spending mostly at home, theres plenty of time to start learning something new, or get a hobby started.

The internet is full of DIY tutorials, but you can also sign up for classes and events through craft stores like Michaelsor JOANN Fabrics.

Many colleges also offer the occasional free lecture, if theres a topic youre interested in. Bristol Community College, Bridgewater State University, UMass Dartmouth and Stonehill College are all good places to start looking.

Joining a club is also a good way to get out or to spend time with others.

You could join an in-person group, like a hiking club, where distancing is possible and everyone is outdoors.

How about birding?: Vagrant eagle half a world from home draws birders to Dighton

Then of course there are online groups.

Why not start one yourself, like a book club? Its a good way to make new friends, or keep in touch with old ones, and youll all have a common purpose.

Oh look, a reading list!: Everything we've read this year, from ancient Greece to Arrakis

Plus, there are local bookshops like Readmore Books in Taunton, Annies Book Stop in Raynham, and Rivendell Books & Games in Rehoboth,where you can get everything you need to get started. Rivendell is also especially helpful if you want to get started with a group that does roleplaying games, which are easily played together online these days.

It might be a long winter, full of uncertainties, but even in a pandemic we can find ways to stay engaged, look after our mental and emotional well-being, and safely get out of the house now and again.

Taunton Daily Gazette/Herald Newscopy editor and digital producer Kristina Fontes can be reached at kfontes@heraldnews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Herald News and Taunton Daily Gazette today.

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The "Simple" Exercise Rebel Wilson Did To Drop 75 Pounds Eat This Not That – Eat This, Not That

Posted: January 14, 2022 at 1:56 am

New year, new health and fitness goals. If you're kicking off 2022 with the desire to achieve the toned, fit body of your dreams, lose weight, and/or establish a self-care routine you love, there are countless places to seek inspiration. Actively listening to what your body needs, celebrating your emotional wellbeing, and motivating yourself to get up and exercise are all key players in the game. But, we have to admit, it really helps when you have relatable role models on your side who are striving to crush the mind and body game right along with you.

If you've been keeping up with Apple Fitness+ Time to Walk on your Apple Watch, then the "audio walking experience" may have changed the way you think about going for a daily walkin a good way, of course. This refreshing episode series inspires users to work a simple exerciseaka walkinginto their regular routines. And even though they aren't physically walking right next to you, each Time to Walk episode shines a spotlight on a special someone (like a celeb or musician) who discusses important stories, music, and pictures while also taking a walk.

The premiere of Time to Walk season three featured Pitch Perfect fave Rebel Wilson, and it's a must-listen. So grab your walking shoes, and be sure to tune in as Wilson shines a spotlight on the road she took to losing weight. In the meantime, we'll give you some of the highlights, including how she dropped 75 pounds.

Related: Rebel Wilson Shows Off Weight Loss Transformation In Stunning Black Dress

During Wilson's Time to Walk episode, she revealed how much walking on the daily can make a real difference in living your best, healthiest life. "My goal was to get healthier and lose the bodyweight I didn't want. I knew deep down that I wasn't the healthiest version of myself because of work commitments," Wilson said, according to reporting by Men's Health.

She shared that an Austrian health retreat she took part in gave her a fresh outlook on achieving her health goals. "An Austrian doctor said 'Rebel, the best way for you to lose unwanted body fat is by just simply walking, it doesn't have to be high intensity or uphill just simply walk an hour a day," the actress noted.

Wilson kicked off 2020 like many of us do: with a new health and fitness plan. But the key here is she did things slow and steady, and she really reaped the results.

"It just made me think: OK I should take it a bit easier on myself, and just do it gently and do it lightly. So in 2020, I lost weight but very, very gradually. Sometimes I kicked up things a notch with some workouts and went hard. But, the majority of the work for the year was just doing things like walking for an hour," she said. This "simple solution," as Wilson dubbed it, is exactly thata simple, healthy activity you can work into your life that can make an actual difference in your overall wellbeing.

Fast-forward to 2022, and Wilson is blessing us all with inspiration on her Instagram account, with her latest post being a photo of herself posing in a turquoise-colored workout 'fit by an infinity pool. The caption reads: "Rebel Rising #2022." (We support that vibe, Wilson!)

Related: Over 60? These 5 Walking Tips Will Help You Lose Weight

It can't be stressed enough: Carving time out of your day for a walk works wonders for your mental and physical health. According to a recent study, taking a quick 10-minute stroll can enhance your mood. Plus, nothing beats breathing in the fresh air and taking a scenic route!

In addition, researchers at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada concluded in a study that walking at the right pace for you helps you lose fat effectively.

To be in the know about even more ways walking and exercise can improve your health and fitness goals, check out Secret Side Effects of Walking Just 30 Minutes Per Day, Says Science and 5 Best Health Benefits of Walking, Says Science.

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Why diets are a bad idea for long term weight loss – The Courier

Posted: January 14, 2022 at 1:55 am

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Diets: how scientists discovered that one size doesn’t fit all – The Conversation UK

Posted: January 14, 2022 at 1:55 am

If you ate too much over the festive season, you may well be thinking about a healthy diet plan for 2022. But as anyone who has ever dieted knows, there are countless options out there. Right now, were in the midst of a revolutionary time for understanding the human body, and so the question arises: can new science tell us which diet plan is best for losing weight?

Many diets originate in a system for rating foods according to the effect they have on our blood sugar level. This way of characterising food came from research led by David Jenkins at the University of Toronto back in 1981. They gave each type of food a score according to how much it raised blood sugar levels, with sugar as the benchmark, with a score of 100. Honey scored 87, sweetcorn scored 59, tomato soup 38, and so on. Today, every conceivable edible thing has been analysed this way and countless diet plans have built on this way of ranking food. Generally, those seeking to lose weight are advised to avoid foods that cause blood sugar levels to spike.

But weve all come across someone who seems to stay at a healthy weight no matter how much cake, chocolate or wine they consume. And this the differences between us is where vital advances are now being made, leading us to a new understanding of what the best diet plan really is.

In 2015, Eran Elinav and Eran Segal at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel conducted a fascinating study. They recruited 800 participants, and instead of taking glucose measurements a few times over the course of a few hours, as was done in 1981, every participants blood sugar level was measured every five minutes over seven days, using a small sensor developed for people with diabetes. As well as this, each participant answered a detailed medical questionnaire, were subject to a variety of physical assessments, such as measurements of their height and hip circumference, and they all had their stool analysed for the types of bacteria they contain.

It turned out that glucose levels spiked exactly in accordance with earlier research. But crucially, this was only the case on average. The variation from one person to the next was enormous.

For any given food, some peoples glucose levels would spike dramatically, while others hardly seemed to react at all. This couldnt be explained away as a random fluctuation because the same person responded similarly each time they ate that particular food. For one middle-aged woman, for example, her blood glucose level spiked every time she ate tomatoes. Another person spiked especially strongly after eating bananas.

Segals wife, Keren, was especially stunned. As a dietitian, she had been trained to provide guidance to countless people about what they should and shouldnt eat. Now her husband had evidence that her dietary advice might not have always been helpful. The fact that some peoples post-eating sugar levels spiked more in response to rice than ice cream was shocking to her. It dawned on her that she might have even directed some of her patients to a type of food that, though beneficial on average, was wrong for them personally.

A machine-learning algorithm (a type of artificial intelligence) was used to figure out which factors needed to be considered to generate the most accurate forecast of a persons post-meal glucose response. One factor stood out as the most significant contributor by far: the types of bacteria found in their stool, which reflects their gut microbiome.

So what does this mean? It means that there is no single best diet plan everything is personal. What constitutes a healthy diet plan depends on who is eating it: their genetics, their lifestyle, their microbiome, perhaps even the state of their immune system, their history of infections and more. Each of which is exquisitely complex on their own terms, and how they interact even more so.

Our understanding of the details what makes a diet work or not for an individual is still in its infancy. But in the near future, with the help of computer algorithms and big data analysis, we are surely due a revolution in the science of diet and nutrition.

If it becomes clear that personalised nutrition would have a huge impact on human health, the question will present itself: should analysis of a persons blood and microbiome to produce a personalised diet plan become part of routine, preventative healthcare, paid for by taxation? Indeed, where would we draw the line between a nutritional product, a dietary plan and a medicine? As any science matures, new policies must be developed. This will be especially important when it concerns such a vital part of our daily lives: what we eat and drink.

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‘Military’ diet to lose 4kg in three days – does it work and is it dangerous – Irish Mirror

Posted: January 14, 2022 at 1:55 am

The military diet is the latest fad to take the world by storm as it claims to help lose weight fast in just a week.

The extremely restrictive diet is said to see a weight loss of up to 4.5kg in seven days.

The diet is said to jump-start the metabolism by undergoing three days of calories restriction followed by a period of unrestricted feeding.

Although the diet can aid rapid weight loss, experts have warned that it is not sustainable long term, and its restrictive nature could impact your relationship with food.

The military diet gained notoriety through social media as participants followed a three-day calorie-restricted plan followed by four days off.

Those following the diet are told to repeat the cycle for up to one month until their weight goal is reached.

During the first three days, candidates follow a meal plan that amounts to a total calorie intake of roughly 1,1001,400 calories per day, below the recommended intake of 1,600 to 1,800 calories for women and 2,200 to 2,400 for men.

The diet plan recommends eating foods such as toast, saltine crackers, peanut butter, grapefruit, apples, bananas, hard-boiled eggs, cheddar cheese, any type of meat, canned tuna, green beans, carrots, and broccoli.

For the remaining four days of the week, people are encouraged to follow a balanced diet but not to restrict themselves.

Is it safe?

The military diet is relatively safe if only followed for a short amount of time.

Long term use of the diet could lead to some nutrient deficiencies as your food is limited.

Research has also shown that restrictive diets can lead to a poor relationship with food, creating unhealthy eating patterns.

For example, if you limit your calorie intake and then gorge on foods as soon as you allow yourself to no longer restrict.

In terms of sustainability, the diet can be easy to follow, as it only requires you to adhere to it for a short amount of time.

Nevertheless, the fast weight loss diet works, but it is unlikely that the weight will stay off in the long run.

Realistic and lasting weight loss can only really be achieved by making changes to your lifestyle.

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Mike Pompeo says he lost over 90lb but experts are skeptical about his fitness journey – The Guardian

Posted: January 14, 2022 at 1:55 am

In a phone interview with Fox News Digital on Saturday, Mike Pompeo revealed that he lost in excess of 90lb (41kg) over the past six months after making wholesale lifestyle changes following his exit from the Trump administration last year. The interview came after photos of a slimmed-down Pompeo emerged over the weekend, renewing speculation that the former secretary of state is seriously considering a 2024 presidential run.

Pompeo whose diminished profile in his regular Fox News appearances was not lost on the channels dedicated viewers went out of his way to point out that he lost the weight himself, through self-guided workouts and more disciplined dietary habits and not with surgery or help from any fitness professionals.

Theres certainly no denying Pompeos physical transformation. But his claims that he lost the weight through minor diet and exercise changes have created controversy among nutritionists and fitness industry professionals none of whom believe such dramatic weight loss would be possible without major life changes. Ninety [pounds] in six [months] is unbelievable, one fitness expert alleged in the Kansas City Star, especially for his age.

The 58-year-old claimed he lost the weight because he stopped eating carbs to a large extent, and tried to eat smaller portions.

Pompeo says he built a gym in the basement of his home and outfitted it with some dumbbells and an elliptical machine. I tried to get down there five, six times a week and stay at it for a half-hour or so, he told the Post. And that was nothing scientific. There was no trainer, there was no dietician. It was just me.

Away from the job he says he now opts for healthier options like egg whites and turkey bacon instead of pumpkin pancakes during family trips to Ihop. Pompeo insists hes paring down for his health, not a presidential run.

But unlike the ex-New Jersey governor Chris Christie (who shed 100lb in a year after Lap-Band surgery) or the New York City mayor, Eric Adams, (who flaunts his vegan diet), Pompeo in his two interviews on the subject seems intent on making the point that his fitness journey was the product of good ol fashion manly-man bootstrapping.

Thered be little reason to doubt Pompeo if he werent also a historically unreliable narrator who has misled the public on everything from his administrations support of the USs controversial Afghan exit strategy to the Saudi governments role in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi to the overly lavish gifts he received from foreign dignitaries.

Not only is he being cagey about his own weight loss, but hes making his results sound attainable. Now from a stress standpoint, he no longer has to work for Trump, so that may be something that allows him access to a helluva lot less stress so he doesnt keep weight on because of that, said Milo Bryant, a 30-year fitness veteran and author of the forthcoming book Unstoppable After 40, whos never had a client come close to Pompeos alleged fat burn rate.

Pompeo isnt the first politician to pimp their fitness. George HW Bush, a passionate runner, made regular use of an Air Force One treadmill during long international flights. Bill Clinton turned to street jogging after undergoing quadruple bypass surgery. Mike Huckabee moved to address his health after a chair collapsed under him in a cabinet meeting and he received a type-2 diabetes diagnosis. The erstwhile Republican presidential candidate lost 100lb, but unlike Pompeo acknowledged it was through a drastic diet change and long-distance running.

I would love to know the totality of what [Pompeo] did, said Bryant. For someone to lose 90 pounds in six months, youre talking 15 pounds a month on average. No research shows its healthy to lose two and four pounds per week. Four times four is 16 pounds. Its possible that it could happen, but I dont see it happening by only working out 30 minutes a day.

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Dr. Michelle McMacken Appointed Executive Director of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine – nychealthandhospitals.org

Posted: January 14, 2022 at 1:55 am

Dr. McMacken will lead system-wide efforts to improve nutrition and lifestyle education for patients and health care professionals, and advance access to nutritious foods and plant-based meals for patients

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NYC Health + Hospitals today announced the appointment of Michelle McMacken, MD, FACP, DipABLM as Executive Director of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine for the system. In this newly created role, Dr. McMacken will lead system-wide efforts to advance nutrition and lifestyle education for patients and health care professionals, and increase patients access to nutritious foods and plant-based meals. She will also help expand dedicated lifestyle medicine services to support positive behavior changes, such as improved diet, physical activity, sleep, stress reduction, avoidance of risky substances, and social connection to reduce chronic disease risks.

This work will build on Dr. McMackens work with the Plant-Based Lifestyle Medicine Program launched in 2019 at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue with the advocacy of then-Brooklyn Borough President and our new mayor, Eric Adams. Dr. McMacken will continue to practice in the NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Adult Primary Care Center.

Dr. McMacken is a trailblazer who knows how to get stuff done. She knows the power of lifestyle medicine to reverse chronic diseases, transform lives, and combat generations-long health inequities. I am proud about the innovative work she has been doing at Bellevue, and it is truly exciting to see her expand her mission to all our NYC Health + Hospitals facilities in this new role, said Mayor Eric Adams.

Healthful lifestyle habits, especially nutrition, can significantly reduce cardiovascular, metabolic, cancer, and other health risks. The science is clear, and Ive seen the benefits firsthand in my own practice, said Dr. McMacken. It is my mission to support our patients in adopting the healthiest possible lifestyle, particularly those who are the most vulnerable and face the greatest barriers.

Dr. McMackens new appointment marks the next step in the evolution of our public healthcare system, making nutrition and lifestyle medicine core to how we deliver healthcare, said Senior Vice President of Ambulatory Care and Population Health at NYC Health + Hospitals Ted Long, MD. As a primary care doctor myself, I know well the critical impact that a healthy lifestyle has on your overall health. I am incredibly excited to work with Dr. McMacken to bring this new focus on lifestyle medicine to New Yorkers across our City, without exception.

Dr. McMacken joined NYC Health + Hospitals in 2004 and currently practices in the NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Adult Primary Care Center. Shes also directed the hospitals Adult Weight Management Program since 2005.

In 2019, with the advocacy of then-Brooklyn Borough President and our new mayor, Eric Adams, she developed and launched the innovative Bellevue Plant-Based Lifestyle Medicine Program, the first of its kind in a safety-net healthcare setting. The program takes an interdisciplinary approach to reduce patients cardiometabolic risk through intensive lifestyle changes, including a healthful plant-based diet, physical activity, improved sleep habits, stress reduction, avoidance of risky substances, and social support. The program has received national attention and high demand for services, including self-referrals from more than 850 New York City residents.

An Associate Professor of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Dr. McMacken has received the faculty Teacher of the Year award three times for her work with physician trainees, and a 2014 NYU Merrin Fellowship grant to study evidence-based nutrition and develop a curriculum for her internal medicine faculty colleagues.

Dr. McMacken received her undergraduate degree from Yale University and her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. McMacken is a seasoned public lecturer, has published on nutrition and lifestyle medicine topics in peer-reviewed scientific journals and served on the Board of Directors for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She is board certified in both internal medicine and lifestyle medicine.

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About NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually in more than 70 patient care locations across the citys five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, neighborhood-based primary and specialty care centers anchors care coordination with the systems trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agency, and MetroPlus health planall supported by 11 essential hospitals. Its diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. For more information, visit http://www.nychealthandhospitals.org and stay connected on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NYCHealthSystem or Twitter at @NYCHealthSystem.

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HealthWatch: Intuitive Eating Cancel the Diet Culture – WeAreGreenBay.com

Posted: January 14, 2022 at 1:55 am

ORLANDO, FLA. (Ivanhoe Newswire) No meat, no carbs, no dairy, no gluten. Did you know that it may be damaging to your health if you deprive your body of foods? A new way of honoring your body and fueling it without guilt is rising in popularity. Its called intuitive eating. But what is this new anti-diet and does it work?

Ashley Hinds RDN, LDN, CEDRD and Registered Dietitian explains that Intuitive eating teaches us to listen to our internal cues and listen to our hunger fullness cues.

Intuitive eating is based on ten principles; first, reject the diet mentality, which can offer you false hope to lose weight fast. Honor your hunger instead by adequately eating carbs.

Hinds says, Our body is always trying to reach homeostasis and its anticipating Oh you put me through a famine, a diet, a few times now, I need to anticipate for the next famine. And thats actually what leads to weight cycling.

Make peace with your food, give yourself permission to eat what society deems as bad food, if not it can lead to binging. Challenge the food police, the societal voice in your head that monitors the unreasonable rules diet culture has set. Discover the satisfaction factor, make eating food pleasurable. Feel your fullness, listen to the signals that your body is full. And cope with your emotions around food with kindness.

Dieting can put a huge strain on our mental health because if we have famine then were also increasing our anxiety and it all comes to that full circle. Hinds further explains.

Respect your body and feel the difference. Focus on how working out makes you feel mentally and not look physically. And honor your health with gentle nutrition.

Hinds says, My recommendation is typically to have about three meals a day and two to three snacks.

There have been at least 97 studies looking into intuitive eating. A study of those found people who practice intuitive eating were more likely to accept their bodies, be more mindful, and reported higher self-esteem. They also had lower levels of depression and anxiety.

Sources:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beauty-sick/202105/the-psychological-benefits-intuitive-eating#:~:text=People%20who%20regularly%20engage%20in,levels%20of%20depression%20and%20anxiety

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