The pandemic and lockdown have been hard on everyone. While some have reaped maximum benefits from staying at home and learning new skills, others have struggled to cope with stress and mental health issues. Some have even gained extra pounds by running movie marathons and binging on snacks. If you are one of them, it is time to take a leap and lose the extra weight to feel more confident and comfortable in your skin. With consistency and some right strategies, you can steadily lose your love angles and improve your physical well-being. Follow these tips to shed the extra pounds you gained during the lockdown and get back in shape.

The food you eat throughout the day determines the amount of weight you can lose, which makes it an important part of your weight loss routine. Focus on the macronutrients and create a healthy balance between carbs, protein, and fat. At the same time, make sure that your food provides enough micronutrients like essential minerals and vitamins to provide optimum health. You can also book an appointment with a certified nutritionist to design a diet chart based on your weight loss goals, body type, and needs. Avoid eating high-calorie foods and discard processed snacks. Quitting sugar can also accelerate the process.

The amount of food you eat should also be monitored and controlled, as it will determine the number of calories you are consuming. Even if your diet is balanced and healthy, you may not see results if you eat more. With portion control, you also have the freedom to incorporate your favorite foods into your diet. The key to weight loss is simple- burn more calories than you consume. With the exercise of portion control, you are eating just the right amount of calories and burning more every day. This, in turn, will show positive weight loss results and improve your digestion over time.

Exercising gives the extra boost your body needs to get in shape. Constant physical movements trigger your metabolism and keep it active, which is necessary to burn calories at a faster pace. Any form of exercise should be practiced every day, at least for 30 to 60 minutes. It can be running or playing a sport of your choice. As seen on Spartan Apps, you can also choose between a wide range of exercises that are designed for weight loss based on specific needs and body types. The exercises are a mixture of HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training), weight lifting, and strength training that will help tone your body while burning extra calories even when you rest.

Hydration is vital to weight loss. You need to keep sipping on water all day long to complete at least 12 cups before you go to bed. Water also helps clear your skin and enhances organ functionality. Keep a water bottle on your bedside and at your work desk to keep sipping on water. If it seems too difficult, install an app that reminds you to drink water and follow it religiously. You can also drink more water in the form of green tea and healthy beverages to increase your intake.

Even if you are eating right and working out every day, you may still not see the pounds melting due to improper sleep. You need proper sleep to keep your mental and physical health intact. This will also keep you energized and enable you to work harder in the gym. A tired and stressed body will fail to show results and put your efforts in vain. Aromatherapy and stress relief can improve your sleep quality and help you get at least 7 hours of sleep every night. Chamomile tea and calming music are other resources to enhance your sleep cycle.

This may seem counterintuitive, but a major part of your physical health and fitness is determined by your mental well-being. If you are constantly stressed or fail to recognize the signs of mental issues, you may struggle to lose weight, too. Get mindful and focus on your mental health by prioritizing your needs, practicing self-care, and taking frequent breaks. Some practices like meditation and journaling can release stress and make you more self-aware, which can steadily improve your mental wellness. Practice yoga to improve flexibility and achieve better physical and mental health.

Needless to say, you must control your drinking and smoking habits to see results. Focus on creating a better lifestyle and changing your mindset instead of setting a definite number as your weight loss goal. This will help you take a holistic approach to improve your overall health.

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What started off as a goal to lose weight became a successful vitamin company.

Samia Gore, 40, of Detroit, isthe first Black woman to have a line in The Vitamin Shoppe in the store'sweight loss category.

She launchedher TRIM line, which includes plant-based metabolism drops, energy drops, and appetite suppressant capsules,inover 700 Vitamin Shoppes across the country starting on Aug. 1.

In 2014, Gore founded Body Complete RX, a lifestyle and wellness brand of plant-based and vegan supplements.

I was not always interested in health and wellness. This is an industry that I basically fell in based on my own personal journey, " she said.

Before owning a multimillion-dollarbusiness, Gore was a human resource manager for the Department of VeteranAffairs. She left the federal government to focus on her company full-time ayear after it launched.

"When I left my federal job, we were making my annual federal job salary on a monthly basis for a whole year, " Gore said.

The businesswoman grew up on Detroits west side and graduated from SouthfieldHigh School in 1999. She earned a bachelor's degree in sociology with a minor in psychology from Eastern Michigan University. She went on to pursue a master's degree in business from Central Michigan University.

Gore had four children along the way:Amirah Wiley, 19, Harmony Wiley, 17, Sincere Wiley,16, and Carter Gore, 7.

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After having her fourth child, Gore was determined to lose the 80 pounds she gained during her pregnancy. She started researching healthy ways to lose weight and keep it off. She found that one of the things she was missing was a good vitamin supplement.

Gore tried multiple productsand none of them worked for her. She described it as supplement roulette. She said that some of the products she was using made her nauseous and affected her appetite.

She also wasprescribed an over-the-counter weight loss supplement and had a mommy makeover, in which she had a few cosmetic procedures done, including a tummy tuck.

I realized that after having that process done that its not just a quick fix. You have to find ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle, which is something that I wasnt necessarily brought up with," Gore said. As a child, I never knew about protein or eating lean or taking your vitamins, she said.

After lots of trial and error with many products, she partneredwith Dr. Ruby Lathan, anutritionist who cured herself of thyroid cancer by eating a plant-based diet. Gore and Lathan developed a product that was plant-based, boosted her metabolism, and helped her transition into a healthy lifestyle.

"The products are plant-based and our brand is plant-based because I wanted to offerto our consumers a clean product," she said. "I wanted them to look at our products … and know exactly what's in it."

Gore attributes her success to her followers on social media. She began documenting her weight loss journey on Instagramin 2014. Once she launched Body Complete Rx she didn't find it hard to attract customers because people noticed how she transformed her body and they were convinced that they could, too.

As with starting any business, Gore experienced some challengesthroughout the years. While she had a lot of customers who loved her products, she said it was more difficult to market her product within the Black community because it's more common for Black owners to have products in the beauty industry and not the supplement industry.

In the very early years of her business she removed herself from being the face of her company because she found ithard to convince people that her products weren't a scam.

"Being a Black women in the supplement space for the past severalyears without having space on a retailshop, I do feel like I have to work 10 times harder." Gore said.

Just a year ago, Gore rebranded her business and now people know that she is the woman behind it all. Now that her product is The Vitamin Shoppe, Gore is hopeful that she is able to inspire young girls who want to createtheir own supplement products.

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Here is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that have yet to be certified by peer review.

Microscopic lung damage may continue in 'long COVID'

The persistent breathing issues that plague some COVID-19 survivors, known as "long COVID," may be due to microscopic processes that continue to damage lungs even after the acute infection is over, new research suggests.

The researchers studied blood and airway cells from 38 patients who still had breathing problems at least three months after they were discharged from hospital.

Compared to healthy volunteers, the airways of these COVID-19 survivors had higher numbers of immune cells that defend against viruses but can also cause damage.

They also had higher levels of proteins that are present when cell death and tissue repair are happening.

The findings, which still need confirmation in larger studies, suggest some patients have ongoing disturbances in their immune cells and damage to cells that line the airways, even several months after their initial infection and discharge from hospital, said James Harker of Imperial College London, coauthor of a report published on medRxiv ahead of peer review.

"In a small group of patients, we were able to show that the abnormalities may in fact resolve with more time," Harker said.

Weight-loss surgery tied to better COVID-19 outcomes

Surgery for obesity may have a protective effect against poor outcomes from COVID-19, data from one New York City hospital suggest.

Doctors there studied 620 patients with COVID-19, including 130 who had previously undergone so-called bariatric operations to treat their obesity, and a control group of 496 patients with obesity of similar age and gender who were eligible for these surgeries but had not undergone them.

Compared to the control group, the patients who had undergone the bariatric procedures - gastric bypass, gastric banding, or sleeve gastrectomy - were less likely to be hospitalized, less likely to need a mechanical ventilator for breathing, and less likely to die in the hospital, even though many of them were still obese.

They were also released from hospital faster, and those who were admitted to the ICU spent fewer days there, according to a report published on Sunday in Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases.

"Patients with obesity have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 with a higher risk of severe disease and death," the authors pointed out.

They added that while the study cannot prove that bariatric surgery caused better outcomes, the results suggest it might be "a protective factor against severe COVID-19 ... in the high-risk population with obesity." -- Reuters

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My breakfast: I avoided carbs like breads for breakfast, instead I had, still have boiled eggs, poha, chila (besan), and a big glass of cold coffee (no sugar).

My lunch: I have one roti for lunch,I used to have 2 earlier, instead of roti which is carbs again, I have a big bowl of dal and vegetables. In short, I just substituted carbs with proteins in my meals.

My dinner: For me, dinner is usually the same as my lunch. However, it's the game-changer. I have dinner latest by 7 pm. Having early dinner speeded my weight loss. After dinner, I keep an empty stomach for 13-15 hours and have a big bowl of fruits, first thing in the morning.

Pre-workout meal: Before the workout, I do not have anything and I advise not to have anything also, as a filled stomach might give you a bad stomach ache after the workout.

Post-workout meal:I work out at noon, so straight away after doing so I have my lunch (after 10-15 mins or so)

I indulge in (What you eat on your cheat days): I order a medium pizza once a fortnight, and sometimes belgium chocolate ice-cream, or hot chocolate fudge with warm sauce and vanilla.

Low-calorie recipes I swear by: I try to follow a very low-calorie recipe, without starving myself.I have fibre rich food like apples, beans, bananas besides, any homemade Indian food (less oil and butter) is the best for weight loss.

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Ayaan in August 2020 (left) and in August 2021 Image Credit: Supplied

There were people who did not speak to me because I looked a certain way, recalls 39-year-old Indian expat mum Komal Puri who has dropped 40kg over the past few years. Her son, Ayaan Sharma, Puri explains, was facing similar body-bullying tactics in 2020 when she helped him shed 20kg.

This is the story of the power mum-son duo who proved to themselves that with changes in lifestyle would come health, strengthand happiness.

But lets rewind to Puris first bout with her kilos. Three years ago, the 154cm-tall expat found herself weighing 88kg. She says: I put on weight because [I had] undiagnosed thyroid [issues]. But then I will not take it as an excuse because even my eating habits werent very right. I was eating whatever was coming my way including junk. For me, realisation came when I saw a picture of myself and I was 88kg -it just didnt look good. And stairclimbing was getting tougher and tougher. My knees were really giving up.

So one morning I said, this has to stop.

I cut out all the junk, I worked out [for] one hour every day. She also shook up her eating habits, consuming more fruits, vegetables and chicken. I did not let go of carbs but I [limited that to] like, once a day. I had cheat meals once a week, she says.

By doing so, over a period of a year, she lost 30kg, bringing her weight to the late 50s.

Then she made the mistake many dieters do, she went back to her old lifestyle, which meant more and more frequent nights out and a slow creeping back of those lost kilos.

In 2020, during a weigh-in where both she and Ayaan were checking the scales, they found they were stuck on the same number 63. It was a wake-up call for both of them. He was 63kg at 10 years old and I was also 63 [at 38]. And [when] we were seeing a paediatrician for a normal check-up, she also said that he really needs to lose weight for a 10 year old.

[He was] eating wrong, [then there was] online schooling [and he was] restricted [from] going out for outdoor play. But yeah, eating wrong primarily [caused him to gain weight]. He used to have cereals every day before school, she says.

All-in-all, she admits, We lost track of the food that he was eating.

It was now time to revise menus and plan diets.

We discussed it and we worked on a diet chart, she says, adding, We first eradicated all the junk no cheat meals also, nothing processed. Everything he was having was homemade; even if he was having a pizza I would make it for him. We would choose his carbs. His dinner was done by 7pm. His steps had to be 15,000 every day and we focused more on [this]. Obviously he needs his energy, so we started with having a lot of veggies, a lot of fruits andcarbs, but in a healthy way.

Hed eat multigrain or whole grain toasts with veggies, for instance, rather than eating white bread or sugar-heavy cereal.

A days menu

First thing in the morning: 1 tsp of coconut oilBreakfast: A multi-grain paratha stuffed with paneer or any vegetableORA slice of multi-grain toast with egg or chicken sausages and toast. Mid-morning snack: A fruit: An apple or bananaLunch: Vegetables and a small bowl of rice/chapatti (flat bread)Afternoon: Milk, no sugar, for Ayaan/ Tea with sugar replacement for Puri.Dinner: soup/bowl of lentils/chicken

The weight started coming down, says Komal.

And we started [drinking] coconut oil in the morning; one teaspoon [each]; and his activity levels started improving. It was difficult for him to get even 7,000 steps in when he started but then he went up to 20,000 when there was outdoor playing.

Puri herself works out for an hour a day. "Ill walk for an hour and the days I go to the gym Ill work out for 45 minutes; I do cardio and weights and then 30 mins of walking. So, walking is something Ive been very consistent about and I think thats helped a great deal."

And the voice of the body-shamers dulled. Obviously, when theres a group of friends and they are playing soccer and hes not able to run aroundpeople had been calling him fat, recalls Puri of the state of things before his transformation.

Hes been pretty flexible, hes been pretty open to things. Its not that I have harassed him in any way, he has his cakes now and hes learnt portion control. He learned that cereals first thing in the morning is not good. He might just pick up a whole grain toast instead of cereal, you know?

[Ayaan] realises that its not a diet hes doing, hes doing a lifestyle thing. He switched over to dark chocolate; he has milk without sugar its all good habits hes picked up along the way. He eats cake or a burger or pizza whatever he wants now he can afford it. He understands [that] to come to this point he had to go through that, says Puri.

For both mum and son though the win didnt come easy; for one thing, the naysayers were close to home. [Its tough] when you start [on your weight-loss journey and] you have your support system telling you its not the right way [to diet]. Or not the right way to feed a kid, she says.

And there are times when you are tired and you really dont want to cook food but you really dont want to order food from outside so that was a challenge sometimes. But then if you are disciplined then its ok [ you can manage]. But thats the biggest challenge because we live in an environment here where we are so social you have get-togethers, you go out, but maintaining that this is what Im going to eat and even telling a ten year old this is what [he is allowed to eat].

Puri says Ayaans challenge was saying no to treats in the face of insistent adults. He learned portion control [and decided] that he wont say no outright, but he might take a bite or two and get over with it. And we planned the whole day accordingly.

So before an evening out, Ayaan and Puri would pay attention to their calories, do clean eating for the day.

The discipline, which Puri calls all-important, has paid off. Ayaan lost 20kgs. Hes joined CrossFit, hes able to pick up 6kg of weight and do lunges, and its a beautiful thing to see [the change] from where he was, because I have seen himhe wasnt able to run even 100 metres but now the way he does CrossFit.people dont recognise him the way people couldnt recognise me -and that is a wonderful compliment, I think, she says, her pride in him coming through.

Eating habits are a learned behaviour; we observe and emulate our parents and our peers. Thats not bad. In this case, Puri and her son learned to stick to their plan, trudged through the obstacles and got to the goal: A fitter, better version of themselves.

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Johnson Health Tech

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Market Drivers

The rising pace of obesity is creating the need for obesity management and weight loss programs

Increase in the technological advancement for treatment of obesity and weight loss

Increasing personal disposable income

Increasing number of chronic diseases

Rising intake of high-calorie junk food and beverages especially among children and women

The fast growth of the fast food industry is resulting in the adoption of unhealthy lifestyles

Reduction in the level of physical activities due to growing luxury, which reduce the need for movement

Increasing awareness about healthy lifestyle, and the benefits of remaining healthy

Increasing government initiatives in the form of programs launched to ensure health lifestyle of people contribute to the growth of this market

Introduction of new and innovative products to deal with obesity and weight loss problems..Market Restraints

High cost of the obesity program, post obesity program

Harmful effects and complications of obesity programs hampers the growth of this market

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By Diet (Meals, Beverages, Supplements)

By Equipment (Fitness, Surgical)

By Service (Fitness Centers and Health Clubs, Slimming Centers and Commercial Weight Loss Centers, Consulting Services, Online Weight Loss Programs)

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Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, Egypt and South Africa.

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Accidental science is the best. One of the greatest lifesaving drugs in history penicillin was discovered purely by accident,and such experiments truly show how intricateand unpredictablescience is.

So, when researchers from the University of Pennsylvania began their journey looking for atype 2 diabetes treatment and stumbled across a potentially incredible weight-loss treatment, needless to say, they were more than surprised.

The researchers describe their new results in a paper in the journal Science, in which they applied atreatment to a group of lab mice in the pursuit of counteracting type 2 diabetes. Instead ofperforming as expected, the experiment took a surprising turn the mice startedsecreting a slimy substance through their skin.

They glistened in the light, said senior author and associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania TakuKambayashi, in an interview with Inverse.

The ones that got TSLP[the treatment] they're always shiny, and I didnt know what that meant.

When they were losing that much weight, they were, I would say, slimy, almost, he says.

This substance completely surrounded the animals, and when the researchersanalyzedit, they discovered it was actually fat. The treatmenthad made the mice shed fat directly through their skin.

The treatment in question is thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP). TLSP is a cytokine(small proteins that control immune cell activity) that has been shown previously to activate immune cells that control inflammation,a pathway vital for preventing type 2 diabetes and obesity. The researchers hypothesized that if the TSLPcould hitch a ride into the body using a virus vector, they could stimulate the immune system into counteracting the disease.

In this pursuit, they packaged the TSLP with an adenovirus vector, a method currently seen in many different experimental therapies.When injected into the mice, the TSLP caused them to rapidly shed weight through the secretionof sebum. Sebum is an oily substance that is produced by glands in the skin and contains lots of lipids, including oils and fat, that help defend the skin from bacteria and fungi.The TSLP had causedimmune T cells to migrate to the glands that secrete sebum, causing them tosecrete far more sebum and essentially sweat out white adipose tissue (a common form of fat).

Throughout the study, the mice lost around half of their entire white adipose tissue, including an especially nasty form of fat, visceral fat, which coats the organs and isstronglylinked to mortality.

The implications of this accidental discovery could be huge. A reliable weight loss method is sorely needed, as the world continues to struggle with rising obesity rates. Alongside the weight benefits, a TSLP-based therapycould be helpful in helping skin conditions such as eczema. Of course, the study only puts forward a potential avenue of research far more safety, efficacy, and human trials would be needed before it could see widespread use. The researchers now aim to identify the mechanism behind the sebum production, as well as attempt to translate it into an effective therapy.

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Bloating can be frustrating, uncomfortable, and inconvenient.

Its common and can be caused by a variety of factors that range from food intolerances to constipation (1).

Fortunately, there are plenty of simple strategies you can use to quickly beat the bloat.

Here are 8 easy and effective ways to debloat in just one or a few days.

Staying well hydrated is crucial if youre trying to debloat, as drinking water regularly throughout the day can prevent fluid retention caused by dehydration (2).

Whats more, it can prevent constipation, which is a common cause of bloating (3, 4).

Ideally, stick to drinks like water or tea whenever possible and steer clear of sugar-sweetened beverages like soda, juice, and sports drinks.

Although hydration needs vary between people, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends that men drink approximately 13 cups (3 liters) of water per day, while women should drink 9 cups (2.2 liters) (5).

Staying hydrated can prevent fluid retention and constipation, both of which can cause bloating.

Fiber is a compound found in plant foods. It moves slowly through your digestive tract, adding bulk to stools and delaying stomach emptying (6).

Adding more fiber to your diet offers many health benefits. These include increased regularity, which can help prevent constipation and bloating (7).

However, its important to add fiber to your diet gradually. Increasing your intake too quickly can worsen digestive issues like gas, bloating, and diarrhea (8).

According to the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans, most adults should aim for at least 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories they consume (9).

Fiber can prevent constipation, which could decrease bloating. Because increasing your intake too quickly can worsen bloating and other digestive issues, you should add it gradually rather than suddenly.

Sodium is an important mineral that plays a key role in fluid balance (10).

Eating lots of high sodium foods can cause your body to retain more water, which may lead to bloating and puffiness. Thus, reducing your intake of these foods is a simple way to prevent those symptoms (11).

In particular, processed foods like fast food, convenience meals, fried foods, and salty snacks tend to be higher in sodium.

Instead, choose nutrient-dense, minimally processed ingredients whenever possible and experiment with herbs and spices to add flavor to your favorite foods.

Eating lots of high sodium foods can cause your body to retain more fluid and lead to bloating. Instead, opt for nutrient-dense, low sodium foods, and use herbs and spices to flavor your meals instead of salt.

Its important to be aware of any food allergies or intolerances that you may have, as these can contribute to bloating.

For example, lactose intolerance the inability to digest the natural sugar found in milk can cause symptoms like bloating, fullness, gas, stomach pain, and diarrhea (12).

Similarly, those with celiac disease a sensitivity to gluten may experience digestive issues like bloating after consuming gluten-containing foods like wheat, barley, and rye (13, 14).

Additionally, people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are sometimes advised to limit foods high in fermentable oligo-, di-, mono-saccharides, and polyols (FODMAPs), which are carbs that are poorly absorbed in the digestive tract, to reduce gastrointestinal symptoms (15).

Being aware of which foods trigger your symptoms can help you modify your diet to prevent issues like bloating. Try keeping a food and symptoms journal for a few weeks to identify when your symptoms may arise.

Certain food intolerances can cause bloating and other digestive issues for some people. Identifying and avoiding triggering foods may limit your symptoms.

Sugar alcohols are a type of carb found naturally in certain fruits and vegetables. Theyre used as a low calorie sweetener in many processed foods.

Because theyre not fully digested by the body, they can cause digestive issues like gas, diarrhea, bloating, and stomach pain among some people (16).

Sugar alcohols are found in many processed foods like gum, granola bars, sugar-free candies, and soft drinks under names like xylitol, sorbitol, and maltitol. Thus, reducing your intake of these foods may minimize digestive side effects like bloating.

Sugar alcohols are not fully digested by your body and can cause digestive issues like bloating among some people. Avoiding foods with these ingredients may reduce these issues.

Mindful eating is a practice that involves minimizing external distractions, eating slowly, and paying close attention to how your food looks, tastes, and smells.

Studies show that practicing mindful eating can help prevent binge and emotional eating, which may decrease bloating and weight gain (17, 18).

Furthermore, chewing more slowly can help keep you from swallowing extra air, which is another common cause of gas and bloating (19, 20).

To get started, try eliminating distractions like TV or smartphone use while you eat, chewing each bite of food thoroughly, focusing on how your meals make you feel, and stopping once you feel full.

Mindful eating can help prevent overeating and keep you from swallowing extra air, which could decrease gas and bloating.

Probiotics are a type of beneficial bacteria found in the digestive tract. Theyve been linked to a long list of health benefits, ranging from increased weight loss to enhanced immune function (21).

Plus, some research suggests that increasing your intake of probiotics through food or supplements could reduce bloating and improve digestive health.

For instance, one review of 70 studies concluded that certain types of probiotics may promote regularity and decrease bloating and stomach distension in people with IBS (22).

Another study including 156 people with constipation found that taking a daily probiotic supplement for 2 weeks reduced digestive discomfort more than a placebo (23).

In addition to taking supplements, you can boost your intake of probiotics by adding more fermented foods and drinks to your diet, including sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, and kombucha. Other probiotic-rich foods include yogurt, tempeh, and kefir.

Increasing your intake of probiotics from fermented foods or supplements can improve digestive health and help you debloat.

Bloating can be caused by several factors, including gastrointestinal issues, food intolerances, and increased water retention.

When it comes to decreasing water retention to alleviate bloating, its important to keep in mind that theres a difference between losing water weight and body fat.

While the strategies listed above can help decrease bloating associated with fluid retention, water weight loss is usually short term and temporary.

In fact, short-term fluctuations in body weight can easily amount to 2.24.4 pounds (12 kg) over just a few days or weeks (24).

Meanwhile, losing body fat is a slower process that involves making long-term changes to your diet and lifestyle.

For the best and most sustainable results, its generally recommended to aim for 12 pounds (0.50.9 kg) of weight loss per week, and to achieve it via a combination of diet and exercise (25).

Thus, if your goal is to lose body fat and not just water retention weight, you may need to look further than the suggestions found in this article. Stop by this article for helpful tips on how to lose belly fat.

Water weight loss is short term and temporary. While losing water weight can help decrease bloating, long-term fat loss can only be achieved through dietary and exercise modifications.

Bloating is common and often uncomfortable, and a variety of factors can cause it.

Fortunately, using some of the tips outlined above can help alleviate bloating in just a few days.

If youre instead concerned with losing body fat, keep in mind that this takes longer than losing water weight. It also requires you to make other dietary and lifestyle changes if you want to see long-term, sustainable results.

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Intermittent Fasting is a weight loss diet that has become the fad of the generation. Also known as IF, Intermittent Fasting is not a diet at all, as in, it doesn't focus on what you are eating, it focuses on when you are eating. It creates eating patterns that alternate between the eating cycle and fasting cycles.

The focus of this diet is to restrict your eating to a few hours of the day. We already have a habit of fasting when we are sleeping at night. It is why the first day of the meal is called breakfast, to break the fast of the entire night. What intermittent fasting does is simply extend that fasting window for a longer duration.

Dr Rupali Datta, a clinical nutritionist and a member of the Indian Dietetic Association, says that "a lot of scientific evidence exists that support the efficacy ( of intermittent fasting), both in terms of achieving early weight loss and sustained weight-loss. When intermittent fasting is planned properly, there are no chances of getting a nutritional deficiency neither will it create a problem with your metabolism."

There are several methods of intermittent fasting. We are about to share the easiest, most popular and practical method. The focus of this method is to fast for 16-hours a day and eat only in an 8-hour window. The scheduling of these windows is up to you to decide. You will tend to skip one meal practising this method. You can either have breakfast and lunch or lunch and dinner in a day.

You can exercise with intermittent fasting.

There are other forms of intermittent fasting that are less popular than 16/8 method. The 5:2 method means you eat properly for 5 days of the week. The rest of the 2 days, you restrict your calories to 500-600. Eat stop eat is a fasting program where you fast once or twice for 24 hours. Alternate-Day Fasting focuses on fasting every alternate day.

During this fasting period, no food can be consumed. You can only drink water, coffee and tea during this time. Eating anything or drinking any caloric beverages will break your fast and the weight loss would be effective.

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Intermittent fasting is safe for most people to practice. People popularly use this diet as a method to lose weight and people may see successful results. The added benefit of this diet is that it may help reduce insulin resistance and lower the risk of type-2 diabetes. Dr Rupali adds that " intermittent fasting has been proven in being effective in controlling excessive insulin in the blood".It may be beneficial for heart health as it may improve blood sugar levels, and blood pressure. However, it doesn't mean this method can work for all body types and therefore it doesn't guarantee weight loss.

You can eat all types of food.

Also Read:How to Control Diabetes: 10 Tips to Maintain Blood Sugar Level

And, like most diets, even Intermittent fasting has its side effects. You are more likely to experience increased hunger because of the long periods of fasting. Headaches may be experienced in the first few days of practising intermittent fasting. The hunger might affect your mood and make you more irritable. These are some cons of this eating pattern.

Every diet has its benefits and side effects and it doesn't mean that every diet may work out for us. Therefore, it is very important to understand our body's needs and keep in mind that the priority is to have a healthy body!

Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.

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Some people actively try to gain weight for a number of reasons, including:

The rate at which you gain weight depends on a number of factors, such as your body size, sex, activity level, calorie intake, and health status.

This article reviews how long it takes to start gaining weight, some strategies to get you started, and a few things to be aware of along the way.

There are two main types of weight gain body fat gains and lean muscle gains.

When youre setting out to gain weight, it may help you to outline your goals first.

Are you looking to gain any type of weight at all costs? Alternatively, do you want to selectively gain mostly lean body mass at a more gradual rate?

The answer will affect how quickly you may want to aim to pack on the pounds.

You can gain weight by eating at a calorie surplus, which means taking in more calories than you burn on a regular basis via your basal metabolic rate (BMR) and daily activity and exercise.

That said, the rate at which you gain weight will depend on a number of factors, including:

The rate at which you gain weight, as well as the type of exercise you do and your macronutrient breakdown, influences whether you gain mostly muscle or fat. Taking a slower approach can help you optimize muscle gain.

This means slowly increasing your calorie intake while regularly practicing resistance exercise. Gaining weight this way is also known as a clean bulk.

If youre not as concerned with whether the weight comes mostly from muscle or fat, you can increase your calories rapidly to promote quicker weight gains. However, youre more likely to gain fat in the process.

Weight gain rates depend on your goals, body size, sex, and daily calorie intake. Gaining weight rapidly can result in excess fat gain, whereas a slow, controlled approach combined with resistance training can prioritize muscle gains.

When youre starting out, you first need to determine your maintenance calories that is, the number of calories you need each day to maintain your weight. To do this, you can use one of many online calculators.

From there, tack on at least 500 calories per day to get your gaining started (1, 2).

You may notice that the initial 5 pounds (2.2 kg) come on quickly. However, much of this may be due to the accumulation of water and glycogen (stored carbs) (3).

Weigh yourself on a weekly basis, aiming for a goal of gaining 0.250.5% of your body weight per week.

For example:

Gradually adjust your calorie intake as needed to ensure you keep making progress toward your goal.

Well use an average example here to give you a general idea of what to expect. Keep in mind that the amount and rate you gain might differ from this depending on the factors we listed above, and thats OK.

Following the above approach, a person might gain an average of about 15 pounds (6.8 kg) over 6 months eating approximately 500 additional calories daily. This slower approach would help prioritize gaining muscle (4).

If you follow a more intensive approach to gaining weight, more of the weight you gain is likely to comprise fat instead of muscle. For example, some people might increase their calorie intake by as much as 1,000 calories per day (4).

By eating 1,000 excess calories per day over 6 months, you may see a weight gain of around 25 pounds (11.4 kg), though a larger portion of this gain may comprise fat (4).

Weight gain progress will vary depending on your body size, goals, and a number of the other factors previously discussed.

Its also important to note that weight gain is not linear, meaning you will likely have to continue increasing your calories to continue seeing progress.

This is because your metabolism changes as your body adjusts to the increase in daily calories (5).

Most people choose to follow a weight gain protocol for at least 6 months, followed by a maintenance period to allow their body to adjust to the new weight.

Athletes looking to gain weight usually do so in the off-season of their given sport, aiming to put on new muscle for the next sporting season (6).

Start off by increasing your calories by 500 per day. Weigh yourself weekly, slowly increasing your calorie intake to keep gaining weight. Though everyones different, this approach tends to help people gain about 15 pounds (6.8 kg) in 6 months, on average.

Some people find it challenging to gain weight.

While the key is staying in a calorie surplus, there are also some other methods you can use to help promote weight gain.

Here are the top strategies to help you get the scale moving in the right direction.

When lean muscle gain is your goal, including resistance training in your routine can help shuttle the additional calories and nutrients toward muscle gains instead of fat gains (7).

Most people find its sufficient to follow a well-balanced training program that targets all of the major muscle groups at least once per week. If you already follow an advanced weight training program, you may want to do resistance training more frequently (8).

Including plenty of protein in your diet while gaining weight is essential, especially if your goal is primarily to put on muscle.

Research has shown that resistance training plus a high protein diet in which you consume 0.71.0 grams of protein per pound (1.62.2 grams per kg) of body weight helps promote muscle gains (9).

This will help ensure a balance of fat and muscle gains when youre striving to put on weight.

Energy-dense foods are defined as foods that pack in a lot of calories in proportion to their volume.

When youre attempting to put on weight, these types of foods can be your friend, as they allow you to increase your calories without getting full too quickly.

Some examples of energy-dense foods include:

Once youve been gaining weight for a while, you may find it difficult to increase your calories without feeling too full.

A good way to counteract this is by including liquid calories. Some drinks are both nutrient rich and calorie dense, allowing you to efficiently boost your calorie intake without feeling overfull.

Some examples of calorie-dense drinks include:

Its still best to avoid beverages with excessive added sugars, such as regular soda, iced tea, lemonade, energy drinks, and certain coffee or tea drinks. If youre not sure, just check the nutrition label.

Drinking sweetened beverages is associated with an increased risk of certain diseases, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease (9).

Other techniques for boosting your weight gain include regular resistance training, increasing your protein intake, consuming calorie-dense foods, and consuming some of your calories in liquid form.

When youre implementing strategies to promote weight gain, keep a few precautions in mind.

On your weight gain journey, be sure to remember to consume a good amount of fiber. This is around 26 grams per day for women and about 38 grams per day for men (10).

Many higher calorie processed foods may be great for gaining weight but tend to be rather low in fiber.

While too much fiber can fill you up, not getting enough can contribute to constipation and leave you uncomfortably backed up.

Be sure to include plenty of water, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to keep your fiber intake in check.

Even though a high protein diet can promote muscle gains, overdoing it with protein can also create a barrier to gaining weight (8).

Protein-rich foods tend to be fairly filling. Thus, if you regularly eat excessive amounts of protein, you may not have room to eat other foods that promote weight gain, such as carbs and fats.

Aim to consume 2540 grams of protein per meal, depending on your size, and let the rest of the calories come from foods rich in carbs and fat.

Remaining sedentary is one way to gain weight. However, a sedentary lifestyle can have some negative health effects of its own, including an increased risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure (11).

To help prevent these side effects when youre gaining weight, aim to get 30 minutes of physical activity at least 5 days per week. This is the minimal amount of physical activity the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends (12).

While you may have ambitious weight gain goals, its best to gain weight gradually over a period of at least 6 months.

This allows your body to slowly adjust to your increased calorie intake and body size.

If you progress slowly, its more likely youll be able to maintain your new weight moving forward, rather than the weight coming right back off when you stop consuming as many calories or increase your physical activity (13).

Consider taking a few precautions if youre trying to gain weight. Ensure you eat enough fiber, stay active, and dont overload on protein. Taking a more gradual approach will also help you gain more muscle and maintain your weight gain.

People may look to gain weight for various reasons, including putting on muscle, improving athletic performance, or recovering from an illness.

Your rate of weight gain will depend on a number of factors, including your body size, sex, calorie intake, genetics, activity level, and health status.

Increasing your calories by about 500 beyond your daily maintenance calorie needs could allow you to gain about 15 pounds (6.8 kg) over 6 months. This may vary from person to person.

Eating a greater calorie surplus will allow you to gain weight faster, though is more likely to result in additional fat gain versus muscle.

To boost weight gain, particularly if your goal is to gain lean muscle, there are few strategies you can try, such as following a resistance training routine, increasing your protein intake, drinking calorie-dense beverages, and eating calorie-dense foods.

To avoid some of the potential negative side effects of the weight gain process, ensure a good fiber intake, stay active, and dont overdo it on protein.

By following this approach, youll be on the road to gaining weight in no time.

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