#MondayMotivation: All of these workouts can be done at home without equipment

It is another Monday, and we're sure you all must be looking for some #MondayMotivation! This week also marks the beginners of a new month, so its kind of the ideal day to start working out if you haven't already, or resume working out if you have been on a break for too long. And no, you don't need to spend money on gym subscription. There are several workouts that can be done effectively at home. Whether you want to lose weight, improve your body strength, elevate back pain or build muscles, a lot can be done to meet your health concerns.

Body weight exercises and cardio can both be done, without any hefty gym equipment. From nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar to Pooja Makhija, and Sweat trainer Kayla Itsines, health and fitness experts have constantly made the effort to share a variety workouts that you can do at home without much hassle.

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Makhija for instance, took to Instagram to share easy and simple exercises that you can do at home. Exercises like full planks with shoulder taps, planks, squat and jump, reverse crunches, duck walk and mountain climbers can make for a complete workout that you can do at home. The exercises require no equipment and take very less space as well.

Similarly, Diwekar shared yoga asanas that target your lower body, on her recent IGTV. With work from home continuing for many months, many have become lesser physically active than usual. Asanas shared in the video below, can help with concerns like constipation, bloating, leg and lower back pain, restless leg syndrome and poor sleep. What's more, they can help in strengthening your lower body.

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Lastly, if you are looking to push your limits further and want to level up your workouts, then this glute finisher workout is the one for you! A finisher workout is one which uses that last bit of energy and determination you have. It gives your muscles that one final push, says Itsines.

This workout can be done at the end of your day's workout. So you need to do just one lap of it. It can definitely help in building your strength and challenge yourself, all without any equipment!

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When planning out your meals to fit within your weight loss plan, there are tried and true options which are known to help cut back on calories while nourishing your body. Oatmeal is a fantastic breakfast with a multitude of health benefits, but as with everything, preparation is key in determining how healthy each meal actually turns out to be. If youre looking to lose weight by 2021, keep pre-packaged oats out of the lineup.

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While steel cut oats on their own can be a healthy, filling breakfast for weight loss, registered dietitian Trista Best explains why the pre-packaged variation takes away the benefits. Pre-packaged oatmeal that comes in a variety of flavors is packed with calories and sugar. To achieve their unique flavors, manufacturers will use an exorbitant amount of added ingredients that lead to inflammation and weight gain.

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The predetermined serving sizes may seem like a quick fix for breakfast on a busy morning, but the sugar content alone will leave you feeling lethargic throughout the day. Overtime, the hidden calories will add to weight gain, negating all the other healthy habits youve been putting in place. If you choose to opt for pre-packaged for its clear serving size, consider plain oats instead of the more tasty sounding variations--you can always dress them up yourself!

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Plain oats may not sound incredibly appetizing, but you can make them more delicious by adding a scoop of peanut butter, a sprinkle of cinnamon or even a handful of fruit on top for some natural sweetener and wonderful flavor. There are so many different ways to prepare oatmeal on your own that you shouldnt feel confined to the pre-packaged variation.

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Oatmeal is a great breakfast for weight loss due to the vitamins and minerals which come with a whole grain food. The meal can keep you full and satisfied and still be an easy breakfast, even without purchasing it pre-packaged. Try overnight oats or heat them up on the stovetop with a little bit of almond milk for some delicious, creamy flavor that helps you work towards your 2021 weight loss goals, instead of against them.

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Fiji and Leicester Tigers man-mountain Nemani Nadolo revealed that he has lost about 8kg in weight as he and his teammates struggle with isolation in the Fiji camp.

The Fiji rugby team have all been in isolation for weeks in France after 29 players tested positive for COVID 19.

It has hampered the teams preparation for the Autumn Nations Cup, meaning they have automatically forfeited their games against the likes of Italy, France and Scotland.

One player who has been able to document their problems is Leicester Tigers winger Nemani Nadolo who plays on the wing for Fiji. The Fijian has started a very popular vlogging channel where he has been able to show all sides of life as a rugby player in the modern world.

Nadolo, recently made a high-profile move from Montepellier in France, to England, where he now plays his rugby at Leicester Tigers.

The 32-year-old has been documenting his progress in the Fiji camp as the players continue to have to stay in their hotel rooms as they isolate.

In the video that he released, he spoke about how players cant even have their rooms cleaned in the hotels as they are forced to completely cut themselves away from society.

Not a brilliant way to prepare for big Autumn International matches for sure.

The Fijian also revealed that he has lost 8kg in 3 weeks after he completely cut meat out of his diet. He spoke about how this has been difficult during these weeks in the hotel, but it is necessary as he looks to streamline for his rugby career.

Here is the incredibly interesting video where the Fijian speaks about the difficulties he and his team have faced in isolation.

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(Bloomberg) -- Investors shuffling trades amid a sputtering reflation narrative may have overlooked a little fact: Bond managers whove been bullish on inflation prospects this year have been winning.Inflation-linked U.S. Treasuries -- known as TIPS -- are on pace to outperform their regular counterparts for the second straight year, and some of the worlds biggest investors see scope for further gains. Vanguard Group Inc., which reaped profits on inflation-protected bonds it bought in March when the outlook was at its most dire, is looking for a re-entry point. And both BlackRock Inc. and Ardea Investment Management are wagering that the market is underestimating gains in consumer prices over the next few decades.The triumph of TIPS is more than a little ironic, given the absence of a significant acceleration in inflation this year. Even after roaring back from an 11-year low when the pandemic shuttered the world in March, expectations for price pressures remain relatively tame. But with vaccine hopes now building, some investors see these securities as a cheap way to bet on a rejuvenated global economy. The added impetus is that this is a category of debt that typically offers outsized gains when yields are stable or falling.TIPS perform best in a modest growth and rising-inflation-expectations environment, which is right where we are now, said Elaine Kan, who co-manages Loomis Sayles & Co.s Inflation Protected Securities Fund. And nominal yields arent likely to go much higher at least for the next few months, which is a positive for those investing in TIPS -- who also will benefit from the inflation protection if expectations go up more.No BottomThe Federal Reserve somewhat put a floor under so-called nominal yields when signaling that it doesnt want to push policy rates below zero, and may have limited the prospects for additional gains in Treasuries. Not so with TIPS, where yields can, and do, go negative; the 10-year U.S. maturity currently yields around minus 0.93%.To be clear, that means investors are basically paying to hold this debt on the assumption they get a windfall as inflation rebounds -- not a strategy for everyone. But like nominal Treasuries, TIPS benefit from demand for havens, and the additional potential for yields to decline opens up the door to greater price appreciation.Further adding to their appeal is the longer duration that these securities generally have compared to their nominal counterparts, meaning they tend to deliver larger price gains when rates are steady or declining as they are now. TIPS have proved a stellar bet this year, earning 9.3% compared with 8% for regular Treasuries, according to Bloomberg Barclays index data.Still, while the bond markets main measure of inflation expectations -- dubbed the breakeven rate -- has bounced back to where it was at the start of 2020 thanks to the Feds ultra-loose policy and massive government stimulus, doubts remain about the Feds ability to boost it further and achieve its 2% target for annual growth in consumer prices. The breakeven rate is the CPI level needed over life of the security for the TIPS holders return to roughly match that similar nominal Treasury.Asymmetric OpportunityFor Ardea Investment, it boils down to a risk-reward tradeoff. Inflation may not be about to suddenly lurch higher, but the firm sees more bang for the buck in betting on an upside surprise when the market is so skewed toward inflation staying low for a long time.This offers what Gopi Karunakaran, co-chief investment officer at Ardea, called an asymmetric opportunity. The limited supply of inflation bonds also helps, he said.One of the biggest themes over the past decade is that weve been entrenched for such a long time in this world of low inflation and low inflation expectations, Karunakaran said. Few people are prepared for that upside surprise.Its hard to blame the naysayers, given how stubbornly low inflation levels have persisted for years in the worlds largest economy. The Feds preferred measure of inflation has been below its target for most of the last five years.And even for inflation believers, TIPS have their drawbacks, having only been around since 1997, and remaining relatively illiquid versus nominals. TIPS were among the hardest to trade government securities as the pandemic roiled markets in March, in part because they account for just $1.5 trillion of the $20.4 trillion Treasuries universe and tend to be favored by long-term buy-and-hold investors.But the narrative may start to change should distribution of a vaccine begin, according to Mark Nash, head of fixed-income alternatives at Jupiter Asset Management.We are still into inflation bonds in a big way, he said. If you have a Q1 rollout for the vaccine, and central banks as well as governments staying generous with their policies, then boom, well get some confidence back. These bonds will be a must-own when things clear up.Headwinds AboundNot everyone shares that view. There are immediate headwinds to consider, with surging coronavirus cases spurring another round of lockdowns in many countries, millions of people still out of work and a range of pandemic-relief programs set to expire in the U.S.For Jason Bloom, a global strategist at Invesco Advisers, the market is ahead of itself in expecting stronger growth right away.You likely wouldnt start to see economic activity pick up to the point of generating inflation until we get into the end of 2022, he said. The vaccine news absolutely didnt change anything regarding our inflation outlook.Winning BetsThose investors who are convinced the stage is set for the next step in the economic recovery are sticking with their winning bets.Gemma Wright-Casparius, a senior portfolio manager at Vanguard, which oversees about $6.2 trillion, scaled back TIPS wagers last quarter after the rebound in breakevens. She expects to add more ahead.Were looking for opportunities to re-engage because we do think the vaccine is a game changer, she said. Depending on how widespread its adoption and durability is in terms of immunity, we could close the output gap faster than is now expected.Inflation expectations got a jolt this year from the Feds pledge to keep supporting the economy until inflation measures are consistent with an average of 2% over time. And with talks over additional fiscal stimulus stalled out, most see the Fed doing more, even as soon as December.Bob Miller, head of Americas fundamental fixed income at BlackRock, which manages over $7 trillion as the worlds biggest asset manager, says the firm came into the year long TIPS, in the 5- to 10-year sector, and added more when the securities got crushed during the March-April period.Miller helps oversee the Total Return Fund, which has gained 8% this year to beat about 80% of its peers, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. He took profits on intermediate-maturity TIPS and is now long the 30-year security.The 30-year breakeven at about 1.89% signals too much pessimism for Miller. Thats because TIPS are tied to consumer prices, and CPI has historically exceeded the inflation gauge the Fed targets by about 40 basis points. So the current breakeven rate implies the Fed will miss its 2% target by about half a percentage point on average over the next 30 years. As Miller sees it, such a big miss seems unlikely.I share some modest skepticism about the Feds ability to pin the tail on the donkey at 2% for a long period of time, he said. But I would not underestimate their willingness to try.For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.comSubscribe now to stay ahead with the most trusted business news source.2020 Bloomberg L.P.

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Emily Simpson is sharing weight loss results. Pic credit: Bravo

Emily Simpsons hard work is paying off!

The Real Housewives of Orange County star has been focusing on her health and fitness for over a year, and her results are impressive.

Emily has shared many updates with her fans and followers in recent months, including her setbacks and rough patches.

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Taking to her Instagram, Emily recently posted a before-and-current snap of herself side by side.

Each photo is a view of the 44-year-old from behind. The left shows Emily before and the right serves as her current photo.

Its clear that her figure has slimmed down substantially and Emily took the opportunity to reflect on her time of change.

She started her caption stating, Over the past year and a half, not only have I transformed physically but mentally as well. Ive learned the true meaning of living a healthy balanced lifestyle.

I used to think you had to starve yourself and workout hours a day to see actual results. When I changed my mindset, thats when the results came and they are STILL COMING! she continued.

Emily then goes on to share how her personal trainer has helped her journey and provides a discount code to her followers for Black Friday.

Fans have consistently shown support for Emily along her fitness journey, with many saying they find the mom of three inspiring.

Wowso inspirational!!! Truly amazing!!! one follower commented on her latest post.

Others say theyre impressed that she hasnt resorted to excessive surgical procedures.

Its nice that youre real and didnt just use your money to get surgery to fix the problem. Thank you for sharing your journey! said another follower.

Fans arent the only ones showing their support for Emily during her journey. Other Real Housewives also shared their praise for her transformation.

Former Real Housewives of Orange County star Gretchen Rossi commented, You look amazing! Congrats girl.

Lizzie Rovsek also showed her support by writing, So proud of you!! You are more gorgeous than ever!!!!

In a previous comparison post on Instagram, Emily explained that her weight loss hasnt just changed her body, but its also impacted her confidence as well.

I never wanted to show these photos publically because Im [sic] ashamed of where I let myself get, but here I am showing my transformation because I want to be transparent with you all. I worked my butt off to get here and Im [sic] so proud of how far Ive [sic] come and continue to go! she wrote.

I lost myself and my confidence through gaining 30 lbs. in one year in front of millions of people on a Reality TV Show. Here I am a year and a half later feeling sexy, confident in my own skin, and like the EMILY I am meant to be! she concluded the post.

Although her fitness journey doesnt seem to be over, fans are sure to stay in Emilys corner and will continue to support her and cheer her on.

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By knowing what to and what not to eat, you will maximize your efforts trying to lose belly fat. The seven tips below will guide you on your way to proper nutrition and efficient weight loss.

The most crucial part to cut off in your diet when trying to lose weight is carbohydrates (starches). To give you a little bit of a background, insulin is responsible for storing your fat. Insulin-release is also stimulated when you eat too much sugar that comes from starch or carbohydrates.

The more sugar you eat, the more your body releases insulin, and the more it stores fat. But when insulin goes down, you dont give your body a lot of chance to store up on fat, making it burn more to fuel your body instead.

Another benefit of lowered your insulin level is that it allows your kidneys to do what they are supposed to do and that is to get rid of excess sodium and water in your body. Excess sodium causes you to bloat up and store the water as weight exces. As soon as you get rid of carbohydrates on the first few weeks of your diet, you will notice you are losing more weight than expected.

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Older adults should be recommended for hospital-based lifestyle interventions to reduce weight, say UK investigators after finding there was no difference in weight loss between older and younger individuals in their program for those with morbid obesity.

Thomas M. Barber, PhD, and colleagues looked back at nearly 250 randomly selected adults who attended their obesity service over an 11-year period.

Older individuals, defined as aged 60 years and over, had higher rates of type 2 diabetes but experienced a similar percentage weight loss and reduction in body mass index (BMI) as younger patients over the course of around 40 months.

"Age should be no barrier to lifestyle management of obesity," said Barber, of University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, UK, in a news release from his institution.

"Rather than putting up barriers to older people accessing weight loss programs, we should be proactively facilitating that process. To do otherwise would risk further and unnecessary neglect of older people through societal ageist misconceptions."

He urged service providers and policymakers to "appreciate the importance of weight loss in older people with obesity for the maintenance of health and well-being and the facilitation of healthy aging."

"Furthermore, age per se should not contribute towards clinical decisions regarding the implementation of lifestyle management of older people."

The research was published online November 22 in Clinical Endocrinology.

Jason Halford, PhD, a professor of biological psychology and health behavior, told Medscape Medical News, "The fear is that older patients are perceived not to respond" to lifestyle interventions to control obesity, "and that's clearly a fallacy, according to this study."

The findings are strengthened by the fact that these are real-world data, "and so it will inform clinical practice," he added.

And one of the "more interesting" findings was that [type 2] diabetes was "more prevalent" in the older group "but they're still losing weight," he noted.

"Traditionally it's been thought that people with type 2 diabetes find it more difficult to lose weight because you're trying to manage two conditions," said Halford, of the University of Leeds, UK, who is also president-elect of the European Association for the Study of Obesity.

The researchers note that many of the comorbidities associated with obesity "develop over time" and that "no one is immune to obesity," regardless of their age, sex, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.

Barber said there are "a number of reasons" why healthcare professionals "may discount weight loss in older people," including "an 'ageist' perspective that weight-loss is not relevant to older people and misconceptions of reduced ability of older people to lose weight through dietary modification and increased exercise."

And "older people may feel that hospital-based obesity services are not for them," he noted.

To determine the effect of age on the ability to lose weight through lifestyle interventions, Barber and colleagues randomly selected 242 patients with morbid obesity who attended their hospital-based service between 2005 and 2016.

Of these, 167 were aged 18-60 years and 75 were aged 60 years and older. Most participants were women (75.4% of the younger patients and 60.0% of the older patients).

The proportion of patients with confirmed diabetes was markedly higher in the older group compared with the younger group, at 62.7% versus 35.3%, although older patients had a significantly lower baseline BMI, at 46.9 versus 49.7 kg/m2 (P < .05).

The average duration of the lifestyle intervention was over 3 years (41.5 months) in the younger patients and 33.6 months in the older patients.

There was no significant difference in percentage weight loss between younger and older patients, at 6.9% and 7.3%, respectively, and no difference in percentage reduction in BMI, at 8.1% versus 7.8%.

Further analysis demonstrated that there was no significant correlation between age at referral to the hospital-based serviced and percentage weight loss (correlation coefficient, 0.13).

Halford said it would have been "useful" to know the proportion of patients achieving 5% and 10% weight loss because if a third of patients lost more than 10% of their weight, "even in an elderly population, that would suggest there'd be real benefits in terms of things like type 2 diabetes," he noted.

And he would like to have seen more data around how long participants had been struggling with obesity, as it's "just an assumption that the second group is further down the path because they're older, but we can't be 100% sure."

The team notes the study is limited by being retrospective and including a random selection of patients attending the service rather than the entire cohort.

Halford agreed but said the analysis is a "starting point" and could be used as a platform to conduct "much more systematic research on this area."

No funding or relevant financial relationships were declared.

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My breakfast: During your transformation, it's all about choosing the foods which help you stay consistent and maintain the balance for a long period. My breakfast was the same for a year. It always included leafy greens, with high fats and proteins (with lots of cheese to be precise) and low carbs. And yes, lots of water!

My lunch: I was a pure vegetarian before, but had to include chicken and rice with greens for almost 10 months when I was misguided by trainers and gymmers to consume non-veg if I wanted to build my body. When I gained the right knowledge, I switched back to my old choices, which now includes soya chunks, lentils and curd.

My dinner: A cheese sandwich, or veggie pasta. I have to add here that I have a voracious appetite, and hence, my diet worked for me.

Pre-workout meal: This one stays constant - delicious Whey protein shakes with low carbohydrates so that my body is fueled up before I workout.

Post-workout meal: Whey protein thick shake. Mostly mixed with fruits. You will forget about those sugary and harmful drinks out there.

I indulge in (What you eat on your cheat days): Food cooked by mom always tops the list. Every single day, I do meal prep myself but on my cheat days, I savour the treats my mom makes. If I'm going out, I prefer having burgers or cheesy pizzas and fries.

My workout: I love bodybuilding, so my workout includes strength training 6 times/week on a Linear Periodization model and a day to recover. Workout basically includes conditioning most of the part, followed by very little cardio.

Low-calorie recipes I swear by:

1. Watermelon juice with an apple along with some chat masala sprinkled.

2. Whey protein Kulfi.

3. Lemonade.

4. A lassi recipe I invented myself.

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Weight loss: "My IT career made me pile on 25 kilos! Here is how I lost it and became a bodybuilder" - Times of India