Weight Loss: We all try losing weight at some point in life. But let's admit it, weight loss journey is no bed of roses. It needs time, patience, dedication and a strict and healthy lifestyle to achieve the goal. But what if we say, now you can lose weight while sleeping! Yes, you read that right. According to a new study by the University of Tsukaba, oolong tea might help you do just that.

Oolong tea is known to combine the benefits characteristics of both black and green tea. Hence, it is often touted to have positive effects on our metabolism. Through this study, the researchers wanted to find out the results of drinking oolong tea on energy and fat metabolism in human body. The findings were published in the journal, Nutrients.

It was a 2-week study, conducted on 12 adults aged between 20 and 56. They were divided into 3 groups and were given 3 types of experimental beverages - oolong tea, caffeine and placebo. The effects were closely monitored for 14 days.

The results showed that both oolong tea and pure caffeine increased fat breakdown by about 20 percent, as compared to placebo. However, the oolong tea continued its effects even when the participants were fast asleep.

It was also deduced that the caffeine-content in oolong tea does not disrupt your sleep at night.

According to senior author of the study Professor Kumpei Tokuyama, "The stimulatory effects of oolong tea on fat breakdown during sleep could have real clinical relevance for controlling body weight. However, we need to determine whether the effects we observed in the 2-week study translate into actual body fat loss over a prolonged period."

Manages Diabetes

A study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, suggested that drinking certain portion of oolong tea daily may help reduce diabetes risk by 16 percent.

Improves Heart Health

It may also have a positive effect on heart health. A study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, found that drinking oolong tea may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and deaths due to it.

Prevents Breast Cancer:

A study by researchers at St. Louis University in Missouri further suggested that much like green tea, oolong tea also plays a role in inhibiting breast cancer cell growth.

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Since going to the gym isn't so safe during COVID, I run and do weight training movements at home.

The exercises I did included a mix of weight training and cardio ( done 6 days a week). I also started running on the treadmill everyday (at least 3 kilometers). The training used to go on for a minimum of an hour, with zero rest. Slowly and gradually, I pushed my limits. Most recently, I increased my stamina and managed to run for 11 kilometers in a single go. I want to cross this benchmark too.

Fitness secrets I unveiled: Weight loss will only be possible if you follow a balanced combination of the right diet and workout.

One also has to give his/her body time to adapt and change. Consistency, discipline and patience are key for it.

Also, when one does workout, they should focus on body toning the body and building muscles.

Another major thing I did to speed up weight loss is reducing my meal portion, little by little. Keep working to reduce your high carbs and focus on increasing the proteins.

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My name is Karmen Chenelle Orr (@k_chenelle_fitness), and I am a 30-year-old certified fitness trainer and sports nutritionist in Atlanta, Georgia.

In 2015, my family went through a devastating, life-changing experience when my husband was paralyzed in a hit-and-run car accident. Id given birth to my daughter two years prior and hadnt dropped all my baby weight.

During this traumatic time in our lives, I became depressed and started eating whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. I wasnt into sweets, but I ate big meals without any kind of portion control. I was also drinking alcohol daily. These unhealthy habits caused my weight to spike substantially.

When I first decided to start my weight-loss journey three years ago, I was at my highest weight of 270 pounds. My cousin took a picture of me and posted it on social media, and I did not recognize myself. I knew I had to make a change.

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I decided to abstain from the things that I turned to the most and that hindered me from getting back to me. I made lifestyle changes, as opposed to "diet" changes, that included not consuming alcohol or sodas, and not eating rice, breads, and pork. I used healthier recipes as substitutions for less-nutritious food cravings.

I also got really into making healthy fruit and vegetable smoothies, and they became a big part of my new healthy lifestyle.

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I started out doing at-home workouts because I wasnt super comfortable at the gym. Once I grew more comfortable, I went to the gym three days a week for 30 minutes a day.

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Right now, I am back to my at-home workouts, and I work out at least five times a week. I love doing HIIT (high-intensity interval training).

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Embrace the journey and understand that it takes time. Weight loss is not a race. There is a lot mentally that you have to process through, but trust the process. Most of us have a goal to lose a certain amount of weight, but dont focus on the scale. Focus on how you feel. The changes will come, but show up every day and put in the work.

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Weight loss: Apple cider vinegar is a superfood you can have daily

Weight loss: When it comes to superfoods, we all want to just jump into the bandwagon, considering how healthy and super nutritious they are. And no, we are not just referring to the popular ones like avocado, seeds, nuts, etc. Experts believe that even basic and simple foods like jaggery, aliv seeds and ghee, that are easily available and immensely versatile, can also be termed as superfoods. Nutritionist and author Pooja Makhija recently took to Instagram to share a couple of superfoods that she consumed daily. Keep reading to know what they are.

In one of her recent Reels Makhija reveals that apple cider vinegar, egg whites and sesame seeds are amongst the superfoods she consumes daily.

1. Apple cider vinegar: This magical potion is popular to provide an array of health benefits like weight loss, better skin and hair. Makhija consumes it daily since it aids digestion, activates enzymes and reduces blood sugar spikes. Add 10 ml of ACV in one glass of water and have it on an empty stomach to reap maximum benefits from it.

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2. Egg whites: Now they are an excellent source of protein. They can help you with weight loss as well as repaid and build-up of muscles. For the Mumbai-based nutritionist, egg whites help in improving immunity, reducing sugar cravings and improving stamina. We bet you didn't know that humble egg whites could do so much, right?

Also read:How Many Eggs Can You Safely Eat In Day? Expert Reveals The Answer

3. Sesame seeds (til): They are abundantly available in winter. From gur chikki to til patti, there are several ways to increase your intake of sesame seeds or til in winter. It is rich in zinc and Vitamin E, and can boost production of collagen. Sesame seeds are an excellent source of calcium and protein. They are a superfood for your bones and muscles.

Makhija ends the video saying to be continued. Well, we surely can't wait to know more such interesting superfoods that the nutritionist consumes every day. Till then, stay tuned!

Also read:Winter Diet: Grab These Nutritionist Recommended Superfoods To Stay Warm This Winter

(Pooja Makhija is a nutritionist, dietitian and author)

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Healthy disps for weight loss: 2 tbsp of guacamole will give you only 50 calories and 4 gms of fat

Weight loss: One can simply not do without good dressings and dips. Be it thousand island, sweet onion or the good old mayonnaise, these dressings have somewhat become necessity more than just taste enhancers nowadays. However, most of these dips are high in calories and unhealthy fat that can wreak havoc on your weight loss goalsandyour health. Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal recently took to Instagram to talk about some healthy swaps for these dips, which are not only flavourful, but are also low in calories.

In her IGTV, Agarwal talks about how we end up using stuff that is easily available in the kitchen, without regarding how they can affect us. Referring to mayonnaise, she shares that just 2 tbsp of this dip-which you may probably using for your sandwiches and even salads, has around 150 calories and lots of unhealthy fats.

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1. Guacamole: 2 tbsp of guacamole will give you only 50 calories and 4 gms of fat, which is also good fat since it is made from avocados. "Guacamole is full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats," says Agarwal while asserting that you need to ensure that you consume it in moderation.

2. Salsa: This tangy dip is made from tomatoes, onions, lime juice, garlic and several other herbs, spices and veggies. 2 tbsp of salsa will give you as less as 9 calories, and negligible fat (depending on what ingredients you add to it). What's more, eating salsa can also increase your daily intake of veggies.

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3. Mustard: 2 tbsp of mustard will give you only 10 calories and only 1 gm fat. The dip has an interesting and tangy flavour and adds very little to your daily calorie intake.

4. Hung curd: To prepare hung curd, you need to take a bowl of curd, drop it on a muslin cloth and tie it. Hang it on a kitchen faucet for five to six hours and you will have a great, natural and delicious dip. Season it with some salt, mashed garlic, oregano and other herbs of your choice.

All of these dips can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. So, its about time you make smart and healthy choices instead of fat-laden and calorie-rich ones.

Also read:Eating Vegetables As Sabzis/Salads Or Drinking Vegetable Juice: What Is More Beneficial?

(Nmami Agarwal is nutritionist at Nmami Life)

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Kaitlin Kelsey RD, CD a Clinical Nutrition Manager with Ogden Regional Medical Center joined Nicea on ABC4 Utah today to provide tips for your Post-Holiday Diet and the best way to lost weight after the holidays.

New Years resolutions for many people tend to fall into the category of diet and weight loss. The key to sustained weight loss is making lifestyle changes that you can stick with from here on out. Fad diets may cause quick weight loss due to calorie restriction, but when the diet stops, most people gain back the weight and then some. This is called yo-yo dieting and can actually cause more damage to your body. The cycle of losing weight and regaining weight, over and over is actually more detrimental to your health than remaining at a consistent, heavier weight

Healthy weight loss may not seem as satisfying as the promised quick fix of fad diets because it is more slow and steady. A goal of 1-2 pounds of weight loss per week is generally recommended as working towards 5 or 10 pounds a week can cause significant nutrient deficiencies. Nutrient deficiencies can cause some side effects that arent fun either, like hair loss or skin issues. Just like putting weight on doesnt happen overnight, neither does weight loss.

Find activities that you enjoy.

Remember that its best to try and change one thing at a time, dont go wild on day 1. Thats not sustainable and often leads to people feeling down on themselves when they cant do everything all at once.

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Sherri Shepherds second HealthyWager initiative to leverage the power and efficacy of financial incentives and expert-caliber support to spur extraordinary success among those dieting-for-dollars through the program

Sherri Shepherd is at it againendeavoring to lose weight, get fit and healthy and paid for her success related thereto. Shes also motivating America to do the same, as Sherri, an actress, comedian and best-selling author who formerly served as an Emmy Award-winning co-host on The View, recently kicked off her second A-list partnership with HealthyWage, the worlds leading purveyor of financially-induced diet contests for individuals and corporate/team-based weight loss challenges.

Amid the popularity of Sherri Shepherds initial HealthyWager initiative through which participants vied to win up to $10,000 by hitting their own personal weight loss goal, the esteemed television personality has again teamed with HealthyWage for a re-boot of the initiative, again giving participants a chance to win up to $10,000 by hitting their own personal weight loss goal. As an added bonus and point of motivation, those partaking in Sherri Shepherds HealthyWager challenge will also receive a $50 cash bonus added to their grand prize. Sherris own goal is to lose 15 pounds in 6-months for which shell win $500 if she does so. Interested parties may learn more and enroll in the challenge, which runs through June 18, 2021, online at http://www.healthywage.com/sherri. View a video of Sherri Shepherd announcing the exciting challenge on Facebook here.

HealthyWage is actually making weight loss fun, says Sherri Shepherd about the partnership and program at large. Someone is going to pay me to lose weight? Thats a lot of fun for me. Accountability is so important to any weight loss goal. Going into 2021, I want to get my focus back on my health, and I just needed some incentive so I am excited to partner up again with HealthyWage. The fun part is finding out how much you can win for hitting your goalits the ultimate secret in motivation! HealthyWage is not a fad diet and will actually change the way you look at weight loss. Theres no better kick start to your 2021 resolutions than a HealthyWager!

1) Calculate Your PrizeUse HealthyWages online calculator at http://www.healthywage.com/sherri to enter your goal and calculate your winnings.

2) Make Your BetIncrease your winnings by adjusting your goal weight, how much you contribute and the time you expect it to take! Find a prize you like and make your wager!

3) Lose the WeightStay on track throughout the contest with weekly weigh-ins and support from other contestants.

4) Win Money!Meet your goal and win your prize!

HealthyWage is founded on research and double-incentivization methodology that proves cash rewards triple the effectiveness of weight loss programs. As case-in-point, HealthyWage payouts are proof positive. For their weight-loss achievements that collectively exceeds an astounding 1,050,000 pounds for this year, alone269 of which losing in excess of 100 pounds (and nearly 7.5 million pounds lost since the companys launch), HealthyWage has reportedly paid more than 30,000 dieters over $13 million cash in 2020, specifically and over $55 million cash since its inception in 2009.

A few notable HealthyWager success stories (both female and male) also exemplify the power of this approach. These include Jean N. who lost 71 pounds. and won $3,357.99 for her efforts, and Jeremy M. who also lost 71 pounds. and won $1,886.32 for his own slim down success. From its website, HealthyWage.com shares yet more inspirational success stories of both women and men who gained financially for their pound-shedding achievements using the companys unique gamification approach. This includes Kristin W. who lost a staggering 114 pounds and won $4,000 for her efforts, Anastasia W. who lost 41 pounds and won a whopping $10,000 in kind and Blake S. who lost an impressive 151 pounds and won $4,670 for his own slimdown success. Figures that are tasty, indeed.

Studies show that monetary incentives serve to enhance the effectiveness of, and duly complement, weight-loss programs of any and all sorts, especially when paid out quickly like our various programs, said HealthyWage co-founder David Roddenberry. The average participant more than doubles their investment if they are successful at achieving their goal. The financial upside potential is impressive.

Sherri Shepherd [Photo credit: Damu Malik]The efficacy of diet gamification is well-proven. For one, according to study findings published by JAMA Internal Medicine, behavioral economics-based gamification led to significantly increased physical activity among overweight and obese Americans. In this particular study, pairing a step-tracking device with social incentives led to sustained, long-term behavior changeprompting participants to take more steps then with a step-tracking device, alone. While the report explains that gamification interventions significantly increased physical activity during the 24-week intervention, with competition being the most effective.

Further validating HealthyWages well-honed approach, an additional study published in the journal Social Science and Medicine continue to prove that money is an effective motivator to increase both the magnitude and duration of weight loss. The same hold true in business for staff wellness initiatives. Results from one study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine indicated that Loss Incentive Motivates Employees to Take More Steps, finding that financial incentives framed as a loss were most effective for achieving physical activity goals.

Throngs of studies reiterate the importance of the stick in the design of a wellness incentive program, whether for individuals at home or for employee groups, Roddenberry says. Many studies have demonstrated that the threat of losing something of value is much more effective than the opportunity to win something of equal value. Thats precisely why we advocate that program participants pay to play and make an investment out of their own pocket in order to win rewardsin our case large cash prizesfor losing weight and getting more active in the program.

As a prolific corporate and group wellness purveyor, since 2009 HealthyWage has worked with an array of hi-caliber participants on workplace and staff wellness initiatives, including Halliburton, ConocoPhillips and more than 25% of the largest school districts in the country. HealthyWage has, in fact, formally created competitive, money-motivated programs for more than 1000 Fortune 500 and other public and private companies, hospitals, health systems, insurers, school systems, municipal governments and other organizations throughout the U.S. and their program has been more informally run at more than 7,000 companies and organizations seeking to bolster staff health and well-being, and boost bottom lines in kind.

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Latest study released by DBMR on Global Weight Loss and Obesity Management Market Size, Share, Growth Industry Report with more than 220 market data tables and figures spread through Pages are easy to understand TOC in Global Weight Loss and Obesity Management Market research, so you can get a variety of ways to maximize your profits. Global Weight Loss and Obesity Management Market predicted until 2027. Weight Loss and Obesity Management Rotor Market report also tracks the latest market dynamics, such as driving factors, restraining factors, and industry news like mergers, acquisitions, and investments. Weight Loss and Obesity Management Rotor Market Research Report provides market size (value and volume), market share, growth rate by types, applications, and combines both qualitative and quantitative methods to make micro and macro forecasts.

The global weight loss and obesity management market is expected to rise to an estimated value of USD 299.14 billion by 2026 registering a substantial CAGR of 6.70% in the forecast period of 2019-2026

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Overview:Obesity it is a medical condition when excessive accumulation and storage of fats happen within the body. It impacts the health of an individual in several ways, by increasing the likelihood of chronic diseases and thereby reducing the life expectancy of individuals. The weight loss and obesity management market would include all those equipments, diets, devices and drugs that would be utilized for controlling or reducing weight in obese individuals.

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Ajinomoto Co.,Inc

Herbalife International of America, Inc

Nestl SA

PepsiCo

Johnson Health Tech

THE COCA-COLA COMPANY

Nutrisystem, Inc

Zafgen, Inc

Jenny Craig

Diet Health, Inc

VLCC

24 Hour Fitness USA

Life Time, Inc

Abbott

GlaxoSmithKline plc

Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd

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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

Key Segmentation:

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)

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

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South & Central America: Argentina, Chile, and Brazil.

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

Europe: UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Russia.

Asia-Pacific: India, China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, and Australia.

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With the way society touts revolutionary workout regimens and diet plans at every turn, many people have been conditioned to believe that the skinnier they are, the happier theyll be. This weight loss monomania has infiltrated every facet of everyday life, and the demographic most affected by it teenagers is easily persuaded by targeted Instagram ads and empty promises from fitness influencers.

All of these fad diets and supposedly healthy weight loss programs have made it virtually impossible to embark on a weight loss journey without losing yourself in the process. In todays world, a so-called normal diet is more like a gateway drug: According to a meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders, 35 percent of normal dieters become pathological dieters, and up to 25 percent end up developing eating disorders.

The hard truth is that eating disorders almost always start out as diets, registered dietitian and nutritionist Lexy Penney, owner of Lexy Penney Nutrition & Wellness, explained to In The Know. What starts as a seemingly harmless diet or 30-day weight loss challenge more often than not (in my experience) ends in an unhealthy relationship with food and the body.

Even if you start your weight loss journey with the best intentions, its hard not to end up in a toxic relationship with food and your body once a restrictive mindset takes hold. There is a very fine line between a healthful diet and a restrictive one and if youre not careful, the former can turn into the latter.

Take it from someone whos been there. Jordan Murphy, aka Jordan Shrinks, lost 130 pounds in 2016. Shes unabashedly candid with her 377,000 YouTube subscribers and 322,000 Instagram followers about her weight loss journey not just about what it takes to lose 100+ pounds, but also about the messy reality of the process.

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Although my weight loss started with really good intentions, which were for my health, when you start losing weight and you start seeing the aesthetic or the physical changes of losing weight, for me at least, I kind of started to lose how important the health aspect was for me and it just kind of turned into really negative body image, Murphy told In The Know. Eventually, her weight loss journey turned into an issue with binge eating one that she didnt previously struggled with.

At her heaviest, Murphy weighed a little over 300 pounds. She struggled with food addiction and overconsumption for much of her life, and instead of slowly transitioning to a healthier diet and lifestyle, she drastically changed overnight, which her body (and psyche) couldnt handle.

When I was losing weight, the toxic mentality really started to come in and that led to restrictive eating and I think that is the reason why I ended up struggling with binge eating, Murphy explained. I really do think it stemmed from the fact that I drastically changed overnight into a dieting lifestyle and I just think it was too much for my body.

Daniella S.* also developed an unhealthy relationship with food after losing weight. The 27-year-old unintentionally lost around 25 pounds in college, and grappled with disordered eating for years afterward due to a newly developed fear of going back to being in a larger body.

*Last name has been omitted to protect sources identity

After I lost the weight, I became much more aware of how people perceived me. I thought that since everyone noticed that I lost the weight, they will notice even more when I start to gain it back, Danielle explained to In The Know. That fear of gaining back the weight I lost took over and I went into clean eating and exercise overdrive. I would eat so little during the day, which led to binge eating at night.

When speaking about their disordered eating post-weight loss, both Jordan and Daniella mentioned a deep-rooted fear of gaining back the weight theyd lost. According to therapist Rebecca Solodovnik of NYC Counseling, this is all too common: The more a persons weight loss is positively reinforced by friends and family, the more insecure they become about the possibility of gaining weight back.

When people lose weight, they are complimented. The weight loss is positively reinforced and that makes them feel good about themselves, Solodovnik explained. The message they are receiving is me with the weight loss is good and me with the weight gain is bad. They begin to feel shame if they gain weight as they associate the weight gain with not being their best self.

For many people, these fears of regaining lost weight are only compounded by body dysmorphia. Individuals who have lost a significant amount of weight often hide their bodies behind baggy clothes and compulsively check their bodies in the mirror because they cannot accept that they are smaller. This is such a common phenomenon in the weight loss community, in fact, that theres a specific term for it: phantom fat syndrome.

Weight can be factually seen by stepping on the scale, but self-image is more abstract than just a number, registered dietitian nutritionist Rachel Naar, founder of Rachel Naar Nutrition, told In The Know. Body dysmorphia comes from the beliefs, experiences, culture and behavior we have encountered in our lives. If someones behavior, etc. hasnt changed since losing weight, someone might feel the same way they did when they were heavier.

Not everyone who loses weight ends up with an enervating eating disorder and a strained relationship with their body. However, if you want to improve your health, then the way you approach that will likely determine your long-term relationship with food and your body.

The most important thing you can do for your body, your mind and your mental health is abandon the idea of diets altogether. Anything that outwardly restricts your caloric intake and limits what you can and cant eat is a catalyst for disordered eating, which is why many nutritionists advise against it.

Being too rigid creates a formula to fail, Solodovnik explained. When a person cheats or eats bad food, they feel like a failure. Feeling like a failure can lead to anxiety, depression, avoidance of friends/family/social settings, bingeing (i.e. eating more bad foods), corrective behavior like restricting or starving, purging foods, over-exercising and being overly self-critical.

Right now, youre probably asking yourself: If I cant track my calories or go on a diet, how can I take control of my health? Instead of setting weight loss goals, consider all of the other reasons you want to change your habits, and focus on those as you embark on your journey.

This is easier said than done we get it. Thankfully, there is an approach to eating and health known as intuitive eating that can help you see food as nourishment rather than as the enemy.

Intuitive eating is an evidence-based approach that focuses on healthful behavior changes and body acceptance, versus weight loss as a means for better health, registered dietitian Cara Harbstreet, owner of Smart Street Nutrition, explained to In The Know. This can help you heal your relationship with food, exercise/movement, and body image, as well as develop tools for self-care and maintaining healthy boundaries in your relationships and community that support overall well-being.

As you begin to work on your relationship with food and body image, its also important to limit what comes up in your social media feeds as much as you can. A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found a strong link between disordered eating, self-esteem and social media use, one that pretty much anyone with an Instagram account can attest to.

When I first started losing weight, I compared myself to people who I should not have been comparing myself to people who have never been overweight, people who had the body I want despite never looking like I did, Murphy said. That really got me into a lot of trouble with my mental health: thinking that once I lost weight, I was gonna look like Instagram fit chicks. I just had unrealistic expectations. [] I kind of really had to tell myself, like, Instagram is an illusion.

Most importantly, make sure to incorporate self-love and positive self-talk into your day-to-day routine. As many people learn the hard way, no amount of weight loss can change how you feel about your body. Though diet companies want you to believe otherwise, a persons weight and body size has nothing to do with their body image that all stems from within.

There are people at all sizes of the body spectrum who have poor, good or even great body image, Penney said. The individuals I work with are able to improve their body image without changing their actual bodies. We change minds about bodies rather than the bodies themselves through improving self-esteem, self-care, body respect and working towards accepting that bodies naturally come in all shapes and sizes.

If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating habits, contact the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) at 1-800-931-2237. You can also connect with a Crisis Text Line counselor at no charge by texting the word HOME to 741741. Visit the NEDA website to learn more about the possible warning signs of eating disorders and disordered eating.

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Suzanne: An Amazing Survivor

Actress Suzanne Somers, 74, was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 49, and now, a quarter-century later, she is an amazing example of resilience and positivity. Somers has also always cared about her health and staying in shape; bringing us along for the ride, starting with those 90s Thighmaster commercials.

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Well, the more things change, the more they stay the same. TheThrees CompanyTV star seems better than ever; promoting a new weight loss product, and still incredibly selling the famous Thighmaster, on her website. Theres no stopping this dynamic septuagenarian; shes an inspiration for so many!

In previous interviews, Somers spoke to SurvivorNet about how her breast cancer diagnosis changed her life and made her think about her mortality more than ever before. This is a common response to cancer: It pulls things, like our short time on earth, into sharper focus. Somers told Fox in an interview, You think of your mortality for the first time I was on top of the world. Nothing felt wrong with my body. But when your doctor utters the word cancer, you feel your mortality and its heavy. I remember walking down the beach with my husband and we just held each other.

Related: Its Important To Continue Cancer Screenings Through COVID-19

Breast cancer is treated via surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. To treat her breast cancer, Somers underwent radiation, and also took Iscador, which is an extract made from mistletoe. Dr. Chirag Shah of the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, spoke in an earlier interview about radiation, and he explained, We often believe that more treatment is better treatment. But I would say that, when it comes to radiation therapy to the breast, what were learning is that shorter courses of radiation, like short course whole breast, may be associated with equal clinical outcomes and even the potential for reduced side effects. Well, I think that the three major debates at this time focus on, really, maximizing outcomes and reducing side effects.

The Debates Around Radiation for Breast Cancer

Breast cancer risk factors include a family history of breast cancer, and having the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation, which increases the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancers. Other risk factors for this disease include lifestyle behavior, like the amount of alcohol you drink.

Related: What is a BRCA Mutation?

Theres a direct correlation between increased alcohol consumption and increased risk of breast cancer. Dr. Elizabeth Comen, a Medical Oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, said in a previous interview, One of the things that we know, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology has recently come out with a statement to this effect, is that actually, alcohol does increase the risk of breast cancer. It doesnt dramatically increase the risk of breast cancer, but with every drink, there is a linear response.

Related: The Top Breast Cancer Risk Factors and What You Can Do About It

Dr. Comen explains that more drinking equals great risk. And what that means is a linear response to risk, meaning that each drink increases a womans risk for breast cancer. So binge drinking, its not good for anybody. And its also not good for a womans increased risk of breast cancer. And so patients ask me this all the time well, how much can I drink? If you want to have absolutely no risk from alcohol, then dont drink at all. But probably having less than four glasses a week of alcohol is probably OK.

Alcohol Can Increase the Risk of Developing Breast Cancer

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Well, the more things change, the more they stay the same. TheThrees CompanyTV star seems better than ever; promoting a new weight loss product, and still incredibly selling the famous Thighmaster, on her website. Theres no stopping this dynamic septuagenarian; shes an inspiration for so many!

In previous interviews, Somers spoke to SurvivorNet about how her breast cancer diagnosis changed her life and made her think about her mortality more than ever before. This is a common response to cancer: It pulls things, like our short time on earth, into sharper focus. Somers told Fox in an interview, You think of your mortality for the first time I was on top of the world. Nothing felt wrong with my body. But when your doctor utters the word cancer, you feel your mortality and its heavy. I remember walking down the beach with my husband and we just held each other.

Related: Its Important To Continue Cancer Screenings Through COVID-19

Breast cancer is treated via surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. To treat her breast cancer, Somers underwent radiation, and also took Iscador, which is an extract made from mistletoe. Dr. Chirag Shah of the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, spoke in an earlier interview about radiation, and he explained, We often believe that more treatment is better treatment. But I would say that, when it comes to radiation therapy to the breast, what were learning is that shorter courses of radiation, like short course whole breast, may be associated with equal clinical outcomes and even the potential for reduced side effects. Well, I think that the three major debates at this time focus on, really, maximizing outcomes and reducing side effects.

The Debates Around Radiation for Breast Cancer

Breast cancer risk factors include a family history of breast cancer, and having the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation, which increases the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancers. Other risk factors for this disease include lifestyle behavior, like the amount of alcohol you drink.

Related: What is a BRCA Mutation?

Theres a direct correlation between increased alcohol consumption and increased risk of breast cancer. Dr. Elizabeth Comen, a Medical Oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, said in a previous interview, One of the things that we know, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology has recently come out with a statement to this effect, is that actually, alcohol does increase the risk of breast cancer. It doesnt dramatically increase the risk of breast cancer, but with every drink, there is a linear response.

Related: The Top Breast Cancer Risk Factors and What You Can Do About It

Dr. Comen explains that more drinking equals great risk. And what that means is a linear response to risk, meaning that each drink increases a womans risk for breast cancer. So binge drinking, its not good for anybody. And its also not good for a womans increased risk of breast cancer. And so patients ask me this all the time well, how much can I drink? If you want to have absolutely no risk from alcohol, then dont drink at all. But probably having less than four glasses a week of alcohol is probably OK.

Alcohol Can Increase the Risk of Developing Breast Cancer

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