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‘Training was tough’ – Fitness fanatic Hannah made a big splash to shed the stones – Stoke-on-Trent Live

Posted: March 22, 2020 at 6:50 am

Activity co-ordinator Hannah Guthrie has lost more than five stone through healthy eating and exercise which included a two-mile open water swim across Lake Windemere.

The 29-year-old who works at the Friends for Leisure charity was determined to shed the weight before her 30th birthday.

But her dream was made even more difficult as she suffers with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Hannah said: My PCOS symptoms can make things like weight loss loss and maintaining weight quite difficult.

I want to raise awareness of this and show people that it is still possible to do a journey like this and lose weight, even if you do have PCOS.

Over the last three years, Hannah has steadily lost 5st 6lbs with 4st 3lbs of that being achieved following the Slimming World plan.

She originally followed it independently from home, but then decided she wanted the support of a weekly group and consultant to keep her on track.

She added: It has been a slow process over the last three years, but Id rather do that than lose it really quickly. It means that I have been able to maintain it and keep the weight off.

I had done so well in the past and lost two stone. This time, I decided to put more of a focus on my exericse.

I was referred to the NHS One You programme and was given a one year gym membership to get me started. I think my group was the first One You group in Cheshire East. I started to really enjoy exercise and found new ways to keep it interesting and exciting. My partner is really into the gym too so we did things together.

I also did longer, more interesting dog walks and really enjoyed bodypump and Clubbercise classes.

I also did a two mile open water swim across Lake Windermere. Training was tough because it was freezing but on the day it was 22 degrees, so it was quite nice.

For her diet, Hannah, from Congleton, followed the Slimming World plan. It was something that worked for her and she loved the support of a group.

She said: Sometimes I do have to shoot off and go to work, so I will get weighed and just go. But I know that the support is there if I need it.

People there are so supportive. Anyone who is considering joining Slimming World, I would say definitely go for it. Nobody cares how big you are everyone is there for their own reason.

And despite her weight loss success, Hannah is still attending her Slimming World group and carrying on with her journey.

She explained: Because Im quite tall (6ft) my BMI says that I am technically still overweight. So Im carrying on and want to lose maybe another stone.

Anyone who wants to lose weight, I think you have to prioritise your mental health first and make sure that you are doing it for the right reasons

You also have to be optimistic and dont put yourself down you can do it!

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Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers on TV moment that sparked staggering weight loss – Express

Posted: March 22, 2020 at 6:50 am

He continued: It was over the oil used in mayonnaise as we walked up and down the aisles. In the early days, we had to do our own food shopping for our shoot. And I think we thought the programme was falling apart really.

Fortunately, the pair were able to quickly settle their differences and have since gone onto to have long-standing cooking careers and friendship.

Speaking about their relationship, Dave explained: We cook together really well. Its great. Its funny, the last book that we did, One Pot Wonders, we kind of started writing the recipes while we were on tour.

"We set ourselves 10 ideas because we had 200 recipes. But it kind of snowballed because I dip into something and then he dips into something.

He added: But we get on really well. Were in business together and its like being in business with your brother. It just works really. Weve spent a lot of time together. Si has got his fianc in Australia and I've got my family, so we do have to go home sometimes."

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Prep spring football is up in the air – Tuscaloosa News

Posted: March 22, 2020 at 6:50 am

High school football coaches and players are in a holding pattern.

Teams around the state are left wondering whether spring practice will be allowed to move forward or if the Alabama State Department of Education and the Alabama High School Athletic Association opt to shut it down.

The decision was made last week (March 17) to shut down schools for 2.5 weeks due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, which forced the cancellation of spring sports events during that period.

On April 6, when schools are scheduled to re-open, another decision will be made about whether to shut down classes and sports for the year or proceed with caution. The University of Alabama, Shelton State and Stillman College all canceled their spring sports seasons, and classes are being instructed online.

"We are just waiting until further notice on what school is going to look like, whether thats return on April 6 or be out for the remainder of the school year," first-year Central High football coach Rodney Bivens Jr. said. "Everything is just basically up in the air."

Bivens said the Falcons planned to have spring practice the last week of April and the first week of May. Now hes not sure what will happen or if the Falcons will be able to do anything this spring.

"Once we get notification from the higher ups we will have a better thought process as what specifically well be able to do with the players and what we will not be able to do with the players," Bivens said. "Right now theres no conditioning, no weight training. There is nothing we can do with our student athletes on campus or off campus. We really arent able to do anything with the players at this moment."

Hillcrest coach Sam Adams is in the same boat. He said it doesnt make sense to make a schedule with all the uncertainty. For now, hes just waiting for further instructions.

"Now we dont really know what that schedule is going to look like. Its obviously going to change a little, if its not completely canceled. It just depends on what the state and the AHSAA tells us what we can do," Adams said. "We are kind of building the bridge as we cross it. There really is no point in trying to get all the plans ironed out right now."

Adams and Bivens have been giving their players some workout instructions during the break. Its not the same as the team being together in the weight room or on the field, but its the best they can do.

"We have an app called team builder," Adams said. "That sends out the workouts on a daily basis. That helps us out a little bit. All players have access to that. They get sent a body weight workout every day -- stuff they can do out in the yard, running down the street or wherever they can do it. Hopefully they are still getting some work in. Its not going to be the same as being in the weight room, and we dont have someone there to hold them accountable for that. They do have access to some sort of organized plan."

Adams said the Patriots have hit the weight room hard the last few weeks before the shutdown, but the loss of time could be a hindrance down the road.

"You start extending that to three, four or five weeks, you run the risk of losing a lot of the gains you made over the last several months," Adams said.

There is the loss of spring practice to consider, which Adams is preparing for. Should spring drills be canceled, Adams and the Patriots coaching staff will try to do as much work that is allowed in the summer to prepare for the fall.

"What I am doing is getting everything organized as if we wont have spring practice at all," he said. "That would change our summer routine to get a little bit more on the field time to get in some of the teaching time that we missed. There is no way they would let us practice in the summer in pads. If we dont get to go through spring practice we will miss all the contact, but we would try to make sure we have everything taught the same way we would have had we gone through spring practice. We just wont have as many live reps."

There is still hope for spring practice to continue, depending on what the ASDE and AHSAA decide. But there is also a chance that the fall season could be affected, which folks in Alabama dont want to even consider.

"Football is important but its not the most important thing during times like these," Adams said. "I just hope everyone is doing what they are supposed to to get this thing over with as quickly as possible to where we dont have to lose time in the summer or even in the fall.

"Depending on what you are reading, some folks are giving a pretty bad forecast down the road for this thing. At this point its just a lot of adjusting on the fly for everyone in the country."

Said Bivens, "its a waiting game for everybody. We will just sit by the phone and wait to hear what the next step will be."

Reach Edwin Stanton at 205-722-0226, edwin.stanton@tuscaloosanews.com or via Twitter, @edwinstantonu2

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On a normal day, thousands in WV rely on food pantries to eat. During a pandemic, that number is growing. – Williamson Daily News

Posted: March 22, 2020 at 6:50 am

On an average day, almost 300,000 West Virginians are food insecure. Now, though, as more lose their jobs and income from coronavirus-related business closures, that number is growing and is expected to increase quickly.

Cyndi Kirkhart, director of Facing Hunger Food Bank, a Huntington-based nonprofit that serves more than 100,000 people annually across 12 counties, said her organization is already feeling the weight of the situation.

To tell you the truth, I started ordering food up 31/2 weeks ago, figuring that this was coming. Historically the number of people weve served when were not in this pandemic have been stable. We know what to plan for, Kirkhart said. This ... the exponential growth were seeing already, it even goes beyond the shutdown. Were not sure how much were going to need, we just know its going to be more.

In the last three weeks, Kirkhart estimates shes spent over $150,000 on food to distribute to community pantries. Thats much more than average, she said.

Normally, the food bank relies heavily on donations from large, chain grocery stores, like Kroger and Walmart. Today, though, those stores are also struggling to meet the demand of shoppers stocking up on food and panic buying in the midst of the pandemic. That leaves little food available for donation, Kirkhart said.

Thats a big loss for us, Kirkhart said. What we cant get donated, we have to buy. And now, with whats going on, were going to have to buy more of it. Probably for a while.

Local pantries, which rely on Facing Hunger and other food banks in the state, like Mountaineer Food Bank, to fill their shelves are also seeing demand grow as products become harder to access.

June Jude, who heads House of Hope food pantry in Mingo County, said shes been fielding calls from those in need for over a week now asking if the organization would be giving food this month.

This is normally the time of year they do intake for new people at the pantry, Jude said, and this month there are going to be a lot of new people.

No question about it, with shop closures and food out at the stores, were going to continue giving because a lot more people a lot are going to need it, Jude said.

House of Hope normally gets its food from Facing Hunger, and rely on donations to buy what they cant get there from the local Food City grocery store.

Usually our cornflakes, spaghetti, tuna, pinto beans, that kind of stuff ... Were hoping [Food City] can continue to serve us, but there isnt much food left, Jude said. We called in our order for this month, they said theyd try to get it in, but theyre already having a hard time getting their shelves filled.

As the need grows, Kirkhart said Facing Hunger is discussing increasing the number of county distributions it does per month.

Were going to need to, she said. I dont see a world where we dont.

Increased distributions, though, could mean a call for more volunteers. Thats an issue all its own in the wake of a pandemic, Kirkhart said.

Statewide, a majority of volunteers at food banks and food pantries tend to be older. Kirkhart said when she joined Facing Hunger in 2014, the average age of their volunteers was 67 years old. Today, its 72.

Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, individuals with pre-existing respiratory illnesses or weak immune systems, and adults older than 60, are considered high risk for contracting COVID-19 and suffering its worst symptoms. In other words, the people needed to keep food pantries and food banks running during this pandemic are some of the most vulnerable.

Some pantries have understandably closed because of a lack of able volunteers, Kirkhart said.

Not all, though.

At Dille Church of the Nazarenes food pantry, in Clay County, Pastor Patricia Fischer works with five volunteers to distribute food each Friday. Two of those volunteers suffer from asthma, one has diabetes and most are over 65 years old.

Were trying to be cautious, were making it as safe as we can for us and for them, Fischer said. We need to be there, though. Were all we have. These people need food when theres not a virus. This is what were here to do, now more than ever.

Jude, in Williamson, is experiencing something similar. Shes disabled and doesnt physically work the distributions, but several of her volunteers are also older. They arent stopping, either.

They know the need is great, Jude said. They know the ones that we serve are already in desperate need.

In addition to older volunteers, a number of seniors in the state are food insecure and rely on food pantries to eat, according to Feeding America, a national advocacy group focused on food insecurity.

Kirkhart said Facing Hunger is ensuring all its community partners are employing best practices, based on CDC guidelines, to limit risks to both volunteers and those relying on him.

They are encouraging no physical contact and asking pantries to hold distributions outside if possible.

In Dille, Fischer is organizing drive-thru pickups. Visitors are urged to stay in their cars to limit contact.

In Williamson, Jude said all her volunteers are wearing gloves and masks, and also operating as a drive-thru. Volunteers are filling out the paperwork for new visitors, and older individuals are being urged to show up early, before the rest of the crowd.

The less they touch the better it is for all of us. Its not easy, though. When they come here, they love to get into fellowship with one another, talking a bunch, Jude said. Its kind of sad but not now, were asking them to pay attention, get this done quick because weve got a lot more to do.

Kirkhart said its important to remember that more changes could be made at any time as the situation progresses, and theres no way to know what next week will bring.

If people are ordered to remain in their homes, Kirkhart said, shes confident the West Virginia National Guard, or other agencies, will step up to feed those in need.

For now, Kirkhart said, part of the worry is how long food will last, and what food will be available in the future if people continue to buy the way they have been.

Im asking, if someone out there went a little far and bought more than they need, consider donating some to a pantry. They need it, your neighbors need it, Kirkhart said.

While the pandemic is unprecedented, Kirkland said it has given rise to familiar conversations how to feed children outside of the school system, what to do if people cant leave their home, etc.

Kirkhart said she hopes those discussions continue once things return to normal.

Were going to be seeing a lot of people maybe we havent seen before, but that were prepared to help. It comes at a price, which were glad to bear, and we know that when these things happen the issue of hunger rises to the forefront, Kirkhart said. We hope we can keep it in the forefront. During these times we can lay the groundwork to strengthen these hunger relief systems so theyre easier to navigate every day, not just in crisis.

If you would like to volunteer with Facing Hunger Food Bank, call 304-523-6029, visit http://facinghunger.org or stop by their Huntington office from 9 a.m. to noon, or 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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WHO COVID19 Mar 20 – Message Of Courage And Hope In Difficult Times – First Pandemic In History With Power To Change Way It Goes – Science 2.0

Posted: March 22, 2020 at 6:49 am

The director general gave a really good speech on Friday, and I am sharing it here, to help people have more courage in what are going to be difficult times.

Up until March 20th, the WHO said this is the first pandemic we can stop.

Now the WHO say that Wuhan has its first day with no cases which shows the world that even the most severe situation can be turned around.

They are particularly concerned about the effects if it reaches vulnerable populations of malnourished children and people with AIDS which is endemic in parts of sub Saharan Africa.

He says however none of this is inevitable. This is the first pandemic in history where we have the power to change the way it goes.

He then ended with some encouraging advice to help prepare people for the situation we are in where many of us are going to need to spend more time physically alone. However we are together in other ways over the internet through modern technology.

In the questions and answers they talked about how they call this physical distancing now rather than social distancing because we can still socialize online and with modern technology.

(Depending on where you live and the local advice you may be advised to reduce physical interactions with others to a minimum - I am living in one such region myself)

The transcriptions for the Q/A are not ready yet.

Here is a rewrite of the main points in his speech to help some of the autistic people I help, who need things put in a more direct fashion sometimes and get confused by indirect and alusive speech. I also will add some asides to help if needs be.

The speech itself follows after.

This is another article I'm writing to support people we help in the Facebook Doomsday Debunked group, that find us because they get scared, sometimes to the point of feeling suicidal about it, by such stories.

Please share with friends if it helps you - they may be panicking too.

Every death is a tragedy. At 200,000 cases and 9,000 deaths, every death is a motivation to double down and do everything we can to stop transmission and save lives.

Wuhan had no cases yesterday. Wuhan provides hope for the rest of the world, that even the most severe situation can be turned around.

Of course we need caution - it could start up again in China. However, the experience of cities and countries that have pushed back this virus give hope and courage to the rest of the world.

We have learnt that though this virus hits oldest people most of all, young people are not invincible. This virus could put you in hospital for weeks, or even kill you.

[Aside: He is saying this not to scare you, but to try to get young people to take this more seriously - there are young people in America particularly who are just ignoring instructions to try to limit the spread of COVID-19 and he is doing this to get their attention - if you are young you still need to follow the instructions to keep yourself and everyone else safe

See also my How To Protect Yourself From COVID-19 - And Help Stop The Spread - If Everyone Did This The Epidemic Would Soon Stop]

Also if you are young, even if you don't get very sick, the choices you make about where you go could be the difference between life and death for someone else.

I am grateful to young people who are spreading the word rather than the virus. Solidarity is the key to defeating COVID-19 - solidarity between countries, but also between age groups.

Our greatest concern is the impact this virus could have if it gains a foothold in countries with weaker health systems, or with vulnerable populations.

[Aside: by vulnerable people here, he is talking about, for instance, refugee camps, or countries with malnourished children, also in sub-Saharan Africa there are many people who have AIDS which weakens your immune system and would make you more vulnerable to COVID-19 - I know this from previous press briefings]

This concern is now very real and urgent.

If this disease takes hold in these countries, there could be significant sickness and loss of life.

However none of this is inevitable. This is the first pandemic in history where we have the power to change the way it goes.

The WHO have said this all along. Up to now they have been emphasizing that we can stop it. But today he didnt go as far as to say that. Instead he says we have the power to change the way it goes.

From the start of the speech, he also said that Wuhan shows that there is great promise and hope.

We can definitely still stop this. But as they have said in answers to questions, some countries are still not taking this seriously enough and a couple are no longer trying to contain the virus.

We are still in control, and we can for the first time in history change the way it goes.

The WHO has faced shortages of supplies of personal protective equipment for its warehouse in Dubai. Jack Ma and his foundation and Aliko Dangote have helped to provide essential supplies.

They have also found some producers in China who have agreed to supply WHO and they are in the middle of finalizing arrangements to refill their warehouse so that they can supply personal protection equipment to whoever needs it most.

They are also working on ways to increase the number of diagnostic tests available.

Kuwait has contributed 40 million U.S. dollars to the WHO global response to COVID-19.

WHO have updated their guidelines to companies. They also advise individuals.

For many people, life is changing dramatically

[Aside: The Director General now gives lots of good advice for people who are learning to live in these new conditions.]

My family is no different my daughter is now taking her classes online from home because her school is closed.

During this difficult time, its important to continue looking after your physical and mental health. This will not only help you in the long-term, it will also help you fight COVID-19 if you get it.

If your local or national guidelines allow it, go outside for a walk, a run or a ride, and keep a safe distance from others. If you cant leave the house, find an exercise video online, dance to music, do some yoga, or walk up and down the stairs.

If youre working at home, make sure you dont sit in the same position for long periods. Get up and take a 3-minute break every 30 minutes.

We will be providing more advice on how to stay healthy at home in the coming days and weeks.

Supporting other people in your community can help you as much as it does them. Check in on neighbours, family and friends. Compassion is a medicine.

Listen to music, read a book or play a game.

And try not to read or watch too much news if it makes you anxious. Get your information from reliable sources once or twice a day.

To increase access to reliable information, WHO has worked with WhatsApp and Facebook to launch a new WHO Health Alert messaging service.

This service will provide the latest news and information on COVID-19, including details on symptoms and how to protect yourself.

The Health Alert service is now available in English and will be introduced in other languages next week.

To access it, send the word "hi" to the following number on WhatsApp: +41 798 931 892. We will make this information available on our website later today.

COVID-19 is taking so much from us. But its also giving us something special the opportunity to come together as one humanity to work together, to learn together, to grow together.

Good morning, good afternoon and good evening, wherever you are.

Every day, COVID-19 seems to reach a new and tragic milestone.

More than 210,000 cases have now been reported to WHO, and more than 9,000 people have lost their lives.

Every loss of life is a tragedy. Its also motivation to double down and do everything we can to stop transmission and save lives.

We also need to celebrate our successes. Yesterday, Wuhan reported no new cases for the first time since the outbreak started.

Wuhan provides hope for the rest of the world, that even the most severe situation can be turned around.

Of course, we must exercise caution the situation can reverse. But the experience of cities and countries that have pushed back this virus give hope and courage to the rest of the world.

Every day, we are learning more about this virus and the disease it causes.

One of the things we are learning is that although older people are the hardest hit, younger people are not spared.

Data from many countries clearly show that people under 50 make up a significant proportion of patients requiring hospitalization.

Today, I have a message for young people: you are not invincible. This virus could put you in hospital for weeks, or even kill you.

Even if you dont get sick, the choices you make about where you go could be the difference between life and death for someone else.

Im grateful that so many young people are spreading the word and not the virus.

As I keep saying, solidarity is the key to defeating COVID-19 - solidarity between countries, but also between age groups.

Thank you for heeding our call for solidarity, solidarity, solidarity.

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Weve said from the beginning that our greatest concern is the impact this virus could have if it gains a foothold in countries with weaker health systems, or with vulnerable populations.

That concern has now become very real and urgent.

We know that if this disease takes hold in these countries, there could be significant sickness and loss of life.

But that is not inevitable. Unlike any pandemic in history, we have the power to change the way this goes.

WHO is working actively to support all countries, and especially those that need our support the most.

As you know, the collapse of the market for personal protective equipment has created extreme difficulties in ensuring health workers have access to the equipment they need to do their jobs safely and effectively.

This is an area of key concern for us.

We have now identified some producers in China who have agreed to supply WHO.

Were currently finalizing the arrangements and coordinating shipments so we can refill our warehouse to ship PPE to whoever needs it most.

Our aim is to build a pipeline to ensure continuity of supply, with support from our partners, governments and the private sector. I am grateful to Jack Ma and his foundation as well as Aliko Dangote for their willingness to help provide essential supplies to countries in need.

To support our call to test every suspected case, we are also working hard to increase the global supply of diagnostic tests.

There are many companies globally that produce diagnostic kits, but WHO can only buy or recommend kits that have been evaluated independently, to ensure their quality.

So we have worked with FIND the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics to contract additional labs to evaluate new diagnostics.

In parallel, were working with companies to secure the supply and equitable distribution of these tests.

And were also working with companies to increase production of the other products needed to perform the tests, from the swabs used to take samples to the large machines needed to process them.

Were very grateful for the way the private sector has stepped up to lend its support to the global response.

Just in the past few days Ive spoken with the International Chamber of Commerce, with many CEOs through the World Economic Forum, and with the B20 group of business leaders from the G20 countries.

We understand the heavy financial toll this pandemic is taking on businesses and the global economy.

Were encouraged by the solidarity and generosity of business leaders to use their resources, experience and networks to improve the availability of supplies, communicate reliable information and protect their staff and customers.

And were also encouraged that countries around the world continue to support the global response. We thank Kuwait for its contribution of 40 million U.S. dollars.

In addition to increasing access to masks, gloves, gowns and tests, were also increasing access to the evidence-based technical guidance countries and health workers need to save lives.

WHO has published guidelines for health ministers, health system administrators, and other decision-makers, to help them provide life-saving treatment as health systems are challenged, without compromising the safety of health workers.

The guidelines detail actions all countries can take to provide care for patients, regardless of how many cases they have. They also outline specific actions to prepare health systems, according to each of the 4 Cs no cases, sporadic cases, clusters of cases, and community transmission.

These guidelines provide a wealth of practical information on screening and triage, referral, staff, supplies, standard of care, community engagement and more.

We encourage all countries to use these and the many other guidelines, which are all available on the WHO website.

But were not only advising countries. We also have advice for individuals around the world, especially those who are now adjusting to a new reality.

We know that for many people, life is changing dramatically.

My family is no different my daughter is now taking her classes online from home because her school is closed.

During this difficult time, its important to continue looking after your physical and mental health. This will not only help you in the long-term, it will also help you fight COVID-19 if you get it.

First, eat a health and nutritious diet, which helps your immune system to function properly.

Second, limit your alcohol consumption, and avoid sugary drinks.

Third, dont smoke. Smoking can increase your risk of developing severe disease if you become infected with COVID-19.

Fourth, exercise. WHO recommends 30 minutes of physical activity a say for adults, and one hour a day for children.

If your local or national guidelines allow it, go outside for a walk, a run or a ride, and keep a safe distance from others. If you cant leave the house, find an exercise video online, dance to music, do some yoga, or walk up and down the stairs.

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Single mum loses seven stone without going to the gym to prove a point to her ex – Mirror Online

Posted: March 22, 2020 at 6:47 am

A mum lost seven stone after trolls posted cruel jokes about her weight online.

Fiona Hornby weighed 19st 9lbs last March, however, just one year later she is down to 12st 12lbs.

She says one of her biggest motivations was being able to play with her son, who is almost two-years-old.

However, she was also spurred on by her ex-partner and people who mocked a picture of her online, the Manchester Evening News reports.

However, it was the thought of not being able to play with her son that was her biggest concern.

Hes nearly two now, she said.

Hes starting to run around and I was thinking I just wouldnt have the energy to keep up with him if I stayed that size.

While her son was a very important factor in kick starting her incredible weight loss, there were other issues at play as well.

At the time, Fiona only took photographs of her face and tried her best to not take photos that showed her body.

When one photograph taken by someone else was shared online, the comments became very nasty and personal.

Fiona, of Kearsley, near Manchester, remembered: One of them said, you could make her a new dress out of a row of tents and that really stuck with me.

My ex-partner who I was with at the time used to always bring my weight into arguments as well.

When we split, I thought Ill show you!

But to be honest, I just wanted to prove to myself and everyone else that I could do it.

Almost 12 months on from when she started, Fiona weighs 12st 12lbs.

In that time, she says she can count on one hand the amount of time she has exercised and puts the weight loss down to a combination of different diets.

Fiona added: Ive probably exercised about four times since I started. Ive done no proper workouts or been to the gym or anything like that.

When I started, I was on Reddit and found out about intermittent fasting, where you fast for most of the day and get a short eating window so I tried that.

I then found out about a plan called OMAD where you eat one large meal a day so I thought that would be a good thing to combine with the fasting.

Theres so many apps to help keep track though so that really helps.

By the end of this year, Fiona wants to weigh 9st 9lbs - a loss of exactly 10st from when she started.

Despite losing such a large amount of weight in the last year, she admits it hasnt always come without its difficulties.

At the start it was just dropping off so fast, she said. Its really slowed down recently and Ill hit a plateau for a few weeks but Ive just kept going. I think I will need to incorporate more exercise now though.

It is quite difficult to fast and if Ive been on a night out I do cave sometimes and order hangover food, before getting straight back on track the next day.

Ive also got quite a bit of loose skin on my arms, stomach and thighs. I thought itd really bother me but it just reminds me of what Ive achieved and to never let myself get back to where I was. Its not like Im trying to be a model or anything anyway!

As my bodys got smaller its taken a really big toll on my back as my breasts have stayed the same size.

Its really weird seeing your body change though, the rings on my fingers are all loose now and my shoe size has gone down.

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If You Had Bought OCI (AMS:OCI) Stock Five Years Ago, Youd Be Sitting On A 64% Loss, Today – Simply Wall St

Posted: March 22, 2020 at 6:47 am

OCI N.V. (AMS:OCI) shareholders should be happy to see the share price up 16% in the last week. But that is little comfort to those holding over the last half decade, sitting on a big loss. Indeed, the share price is down 64% in the period. So were hesitant to put much weight behind the short term increase. Wed err towards caution given the long term under-performance.

See our latest analysis for OCI

Given that OCI didnt make a profit in the last twelve months, well focus on revenue growth to form a quick view of its business development. When a company doesnt make profits, wed generally expect to see good revenue growth. As you can imagine, fast revenue growth, when maintained, often leads to fast profit growth.

Over five years, OCI grew its revenue at 7.3% per year. Thats a pretty good rate for a long time period. The share price, meanwhile, has fallen 19% compounded, over five years. That suggests the market is disappointed with the current growth rate. That could lead to an opportunity if the company is going to become profitable sooner rather than later.

You can see below how earnings and revenue have changed over time (discover the exact values by clicking on the image).

Its good to see that there was some significant insider buying in the last three months. Thats a positive. On the other hand, we think the revenue and earnings trends are much more meaningful measures of the business. If you are thinking of buying or selling OCI stock, you should check out this free report showing analyst profit forecasts.

While the broader market lost about 24% in the twelve months, OCI shareholders did even worse, losing 57%. However, it could simply be that the share price has been impacted by broader market jitters. It might be worth keeping an eye on the fundamentals, in case theres a good opportunity. Unfortunately, last years performance may indicate unresolved challenges, given that it was worse than the annualised loss of 19% over the last half decade. We realise that Baron Rothschild has said investors should buy when there is blood on the streets, but we caution that investors should first be sure they are buying a high quality business. I find it very interesting to look at share price over the long term as a proxy for business performance. But to truly gain insight, we need to consider other information, too. Consider for instance, the ever-present spectre of investment risk. Weve identified 1 warning sign with OCI , and understanding them should be part of your investment process.

OCI is not the only stock insiders are buying. So take a peek at this free list of growing companies with insider buying.

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The carnivore confessions: I’ve never felt better than on my meat-only diet – The Spectator USA

Posted: March 22, 2020 at 6:47 am

This article is inThe Spectators April 2020 US edition.Subscribe here to get yours.

Since late last summer, Ive been experimenting with something pretty crazy. Its not drugs. Nor is it a trendy celebrity religion. Its meat. Like Jordan Peterson and other great apes, Im on the carnivore diet.

The carnivore diet is a lot simpler than keto, for example, which involves counting macronutrients. On carnivore, you merely refrain from eating anything that isnt an animal product. Beef, lamb, chicken, pork and seafood are all in, but vegetables, fruit and grains are out. Its reverse veganism, or the hunter-gatherer diet, but with more hunting and no gathering.

Apart from those who work at a zoo, most people know of the carnivore diet because of Peterson and his daughter Mikhaila. As the Petersons explained to Joe Rogan on his podcast, a meat-only diet had alleviated their chronic health issues. Rogan then tried the diet himself for a month. He lost weight, gained energy, experienced fewer aches and pains and even saw improvements in his vitiligo.

Ah, you might be thinking. So its a trendy celebrity diet youve been trying then. Gotcha.

I suppose thats fair enough. But celebrities are far from the only ones singing the praises of sinking your teeth into our foraging friends. Online carno-forums are growing like mushrooms (which I no longer eat). Reddits Zero Carb group apparently boasts more than 100,000 flesh-eating members.

Ive been on and off carnivore for about six months now. Ive had the same conversations over and over again with my friends and family about my apparently bizarre gustatory regimen. Im neither a doctor nor a nutritionist, so I cant help anyone there, but what I do know about is bathroom trouble and really good sleep. So theres that.

Why? Why would you do this? they ask, buttering another slice of toast.

For many people, the carnivore diet appeals for reasons of weight loss. White bread and potatoes are not part of the animal kingdom. While I have lost weight on the diet, that wasnt my reason for trying it. I was actually seeking relief from general health problems.

I wasnt always this way, but for the past few years Ive had almost no energy. I had trouble sleeping. I had an immune system so weak that I often referred to myself as Bubble Boy. Id come down with a cold or flu-like symptoms almost every month and was bedridden for at least three days each time.

I went to doctors and had all sorts of tests done, but nobody could explain what was wrong with me. Id heard about the carnivore diet from Peterson and was curious about it, but I finally decided to give it a try when a doctor told me to experiment with my diet because our microbiomes affect our general health .

Does it work? they ask, skeptically dipping a handful of French fries in ketchup.

I cant speak for anyone else but for me, the answer is a huge, resounding Yes! I started feeling different within the first week. My energy levels were off the charts. I had more concentration. I was falling asleep easier. I was waking up earlier than normal yet feeling more rested. After a few more weeks, I began to notice further changes. My runny nose was gone. I didnt feel as anxious as I usually did. And I stopped suffering those mysterious monthly illnesses. Im still no fitness model on Instagram, but I feel well enough to go to the gym now. This is a huge improvement.

Isnt that unhealthy? they ask, munching their kale.

I dont know whether Im technically healthy on a meat diet, but I know for certain that I feel healthier than I have in years. I actually feel like a 25-year-old (my actual age), rather than a middle-aged invalid who happens to have great skin.

I will get my blood tested for nutrient levels in the next few months, to check the long-term prospects of this diet. But frankly, regardless of what the tests say, I am not going back to the way I felt before. Health isnt just a bunch of numbers on a chart. Its also being able to live your life without feeling sick and tired all the time. Ill take 35 or 40 more years of feeling great over 50 more years of sickness, fatigue and anxiety.

Isnt it better to just eat a balanced diet? they wonder, eating pita chips and guacamole.

That depends on what you mean by better. I certainly didnt feel better when I was eating a balanced diet. Over the past six months, Ive relaxed the strict carnivore system and experimented with reintroducing certain food groups. I tried adding leafy greens into the mix for a week, and at one point I also embraced dairy. I even fell off the wagon for the holidays last year. My fall was broken by apple pie and mashed potatoes.

I wish it werent the case, but the more Ive strayed from the herd of carnivorous eaters, the worse Ive felt. I would love to eat bread, vegetables and fruit, and I do plan to keep experimenting with adding different items back into my diet. But the sad truth is that so far, whenever I reintroduce non-meat foods, even in small amounts, the more I start feeling like I used to. Which is terrifying.

Hows yourdigestion? the amateur bowel specialists ask.

This is by far the most common question I get about the carnivore diet. Is it because were taught that fiber (absent from animal products) is the be-all and end-all of our peristaltic movements? Or is it because the Petersons and Rogan shared with thousands of appalled listeners how starting carnivore caused tidal waves of diarrhea? Whatever the reason, everyone now knows that when you start carnivore, you get the runs.

Yes, I did go through a memorable and fluently productive transition period. As with most carnivores, the diarrhea lasted only about two weeks, like similar episodes in all-inclusive resorts in Mexico. Im now totally fine, and fully in control. Thanks for asking.

So, would you recommend trying the carnivore diet? they ask, despite the digestive transition.

You know what? No, I wouldnt. But not for the reasons you might think. Ive had great results with the carnivore diet, but if its taught me anything, its how differently diets can affect each of us. I felt terrible while I was eating healthy foods that make other people feel great. And even though I feel the best when eating only meat, I know vegans who say the same about their diets.

Im not telling anyone what to eat or not to eat. Experiment. Talk to your doctor. Find what works best for you. My only advice is that we should all be more mindful of how our diets affect our day-to-day wellbeing. Food is more important to health than we think. There may come a day when scientists create a brownie or Big Mac that helps our bodies run optimally. Sadly, that day is not today. Instead, I shall be eating smoked salmon, bone marrow and some grilled chicken breasts. It could be worse, and so could I.

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This or that? A nutritionist shares the ideal diet, lifestyle to follow during the coronavirus pandemic – Times Now

Posted: March 22, 2020 at 6:47 am

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New Delhi: Theres probably not even a child around who doesnt know about the coronavirus, how it spread, what the global and local rate of infection is, and now how to even combat it with Vitamin C and immunity drinks, the works!

I see everyone responsibly limiting social activity and containing themselves at home. Not without good reason as we know that social distancing is the call of the day.

But humans are humans while we sit at home either working or twiddling thumbs, not knowing what to do next or which movie to draw our attention to, there is a huge possibility to eat. We assume that the next 2 weeks may see us cutting ourselves off completely from each other looking at the faces of just our immediate family. Board games will fail, boredom if not already will set in and then the danger to the healthy lifestyle you have achieved may begin. In the face of the global crisis, this is a small problem and yet we could use this self-quarantine more effectively.

We have 2 options

Option 1

Circadian cycle slip. After working from home and navigating work stress for the day, allowing yourself to keep awake at night playing games or watching shows. Anyway, you dont have to drive to work the next day, so you could sleep in a little more the next morning. You could bite into that pie called binge-watching. Its okay.

Eat for now. To give ourselves the leeway to eat for just this period, any way you are at home and relaxing, spending time with family and so, its okay to eat. Just for now. Just for these 2 weeks. Its okay.

No workouts. Gyms, swimming pools and group classes have all been annulled. Well, you have been exercising regularly, so the possibility is high that you give yourself a break from exercise too. Its okay.

Daily alcohol. The large scope for inactivity could lead to the self-invited to have a drink daily. It relaxes your muscles, takes the edge away from the anxiety of not knowing what awaits us, relaxes us. Come on. Its okay.

There could be too many okays. So, chances are that when this period is over, whether it is 2 or 3 weeks and life does get back to routine, you have inadvertently undone a lot of the good lifestyle you had created for yourself with effort. And you may come out of the self-quarantine sleep deprived, feeling heavier, lazier and will be hustled into your routine which will be as tumultuous as it was before, if not more.

Option 2

Or you could use this decelerated pace in life to your advantage. You will have relatively more time on your hands. You save at least on driving time. In the metros like Bangalore and Mumbai, you could use that time to run a parallel economy!

Get your sleep, in order. With so much time on your hands, its easy to develop a good sleep routine for yourself. Sleep by 11 pm and clock in at least 7-8 hours of restful Nidra.

You are at home with the food available at your disposal. Plan your meals and eat right, eat clean. Eat at the right intervals. Do not eat in-between meals. These are the basic rules most simple, most effective too. Drink enough water you dont have to now climb floors to get to the loo!

For those who havent tried the intermittent schedule of eating now maybe the right time to experiment. I do not advocate 16 hours, but 12-14 hours is doable for most! On the pretext of the IF, you could eliminate late-night eating, so tag along on the IF bandwagon. Try it, it may not work for everybody.

Exercise could be back to the basics. Skipping, dancing at home (this could be so much fun with the family), floor exercises, crunches and functional exercises. Self-driven exercise routines arent stressful. They can be regular and quite effective. Stretch yourself well, walk around the house as you talk on the phone and catch up with age-old friends & family.

Limit your alcohol consciously to 3 servings a week just as you may have done when you were socially active or even less. Now theres now one to force you to have that just another drink.

Its all perspective. Its how you want to see the environment around you. Its how you use the raw material given to you and turn it around to use it well and in a way that helps your way forward.

Lets use this time to catch up on sleep, give our body some much-needed rest, spend more quality time with family, cook, eat without hurry, look out the window, self-introspect, explore possibilities of redesigning our life and taking those important decisions we had pushed for lack of time.

Disclaimer: The author, Anupama Menon, Nutritionist and Food Coach, is a guest contributor and part of our medical experts' panel. Views expressed are personal.

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Crunchy & Healthy: 6 Reasons to Include The Superfood Makhana in Your Diet – The Better India

Posted: March 22, 2020 at 6:47 am

High in protein and low on fats, makhana is an ideal snack for everyone from diabetics to those trying to lose weight!

Makhana, also known as fox nuts or lotus seeds, are a favourite crunchy snack in most Indian households. It is usually brought out during fasting days such as on Navratri; but should be consumed on a regular basis to reap its many health benefits.

The crispy treats are a delight to be had in-between meals. Its just the perfect health snack that marries great taste. Rich in protein and low on fats, its ideal for everybody from diabetics to people working on weight loss.

Need more reasons to bring them into your snacking routine?

Here are six reasons why you must include this superfood in your everyday routine:

Any food that can help shed extra kilos is good food. A cup of makhana contains about 83 calories, which is negligent if you want to binge eat in-between meals. Additionally, the protein in it tends to keep you fuller for long; and avoids you to overeat at meal-time. They also have negligible saturated fat content, making it a healthy food for the body.

Makhana is choco-full of antioxidants called kaempferol that fight against inflammation and harmful free radicals in the body. Which in turn slows down the ageing process, meaning it fights hair loss, greying hair and wrinkled skin.

Uber rich in minerals like magnesium and potassium, makhana is said to maintain heartbeat, control blood pressure and sustain cardiac health. It is also a rich source of folate a key vitamin which plays an important role in guarding heart health.

Makhana have a low glycemic index, and a fair amount of carbohydrates. A small portion of roasted makhana can easily be included in a diabetic diet. However, if youre on insulin, you must consult the doctor before making it a part of your diet since it has the tendency to reduce sugar levels.

If youre a vegetarian, you could include makhana in your daily diet for a good dose of protein. A cup of makhana consists of 3.9 grams of protein, which is great for building muscle mass and promoting cell growth. Its a plant-based protein, so ideal for vegans too.

The high fibre content of makhanas help in the bowel movement. So, if you grapple with constipation or indigestion, this superfood is a must-have. Theyre also gluten-free; so theres no scope of a problem arising in case youre gluten-intolerant.

You could stock up on makhanas in various flavours such as salt and pepper, sour cream and onion and even the spicy piri-piri so you dont get bored of them!

Also Read: Avocado to Sesame: 6 Rare Oils to Take Your Heath & Recipes a Notch Higher

(Edited by Saiqua Sultan)

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