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What did that first step look like?

I tried a few, but I found a meal prep company that I will use for the rest of my life: Nutrition Solutions. That changed everything. I started eating their meals, stuck to them religiously, and then I started seeing the changes. It also caused me to put in work at the gym, because my body was feeling better. I was seeing the transition, seeing the change. You know, I was 250 pounds. Suddenly, I found myself at 220.

And this is all before you even had the idea of making a return to the ring?

It was. I just wanted to get healthy. And as I started to get healthy, it really started dawning on me. Like, Hold on a second. I feel great! Im doing these fight scenes on Vikings [Ed: a show on the History channel, Edge plays a character named Kjetill Flatnose] and feeling fine. Im wiping out on my mountain bike and feeling fine. I can look fine, but feeling fine is a different thing. I realized wrestling might actually be possible again. But it all started with the diet.

Can you give some examples of meals that are part of your new diet?

In the mornings leading up to the Royal Rumble, Id have six hard-boiled eggsjust the whites. Then I would do Nutrition Solutions protein pancakes and a Daves English muffin. That was my breakfast, and three hours later, I would have my first proper meal. Throughout the day, Id usually have two or three more proper meals. Lots of rice and chicken, and my last meal would typically be meat and a vegetablelike five ounces of sirloin and asparagus.

Was it tough for you to get used to eating some of the same types of meals fairly regularly?

Im a creature of habit. I could truly eat the same thing every day. Im okay with that. But Ive also found products that really help keep me sane. Like Bolthouse Farms. They make these yogurt-based salad dressings that have very little fat and very little carbs. You put a little bit on your rice and it does so much to add some flavor in there without any huge macro imprint.

And then, if Im watching TV at 9 or 10 oclock at night and feeling like I just need a snackyou know when you just want that crunch? I found this company called the Cereal School, and they have a peanut butter cereal that has three grams of fat, one gram of carbs, and 16 grams of protein. Thats not going to store as fat overnight and I get that crunch that I need late at night.

Those three or four meals throughout the rest of the day, are those smaller meals? Or are we talking full-portion servings?

One thing Ive found while traveling for my career is that portion control is normal in a lot of the world. Then you come back to the U.S. and you understand how out of whack our portion control is. We dont really need to eat all of that. Living in Ireland off and on for two-and-a-half years is when that really dawned on me. I was eating normal portions over there. Nutrition Solutions has helped with my portions back in the U.S.you know the macros youre taking in. Then, for WrestleMania, we jumped it up accordingly and made the necessary tweaks to come in looking the way I want to look. And that just meant eating a little bit more. Not portion-wise, but just more often. Throwing in a shake here, or some overnight oats there, or rice cakes with peanut butter to get good fats in.

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As consumers, moving to a plant-based diet will help ensure the long-term survival of the planet

Climate change is still a fundamental crisis facing our world today. It may not seem as immediately urgent as COVID-19, but it is every bit as dangerous, with irreversible effects. Wildfire seasons are months longer, massive storm surge chances have increased by 200% and Greenland lost an estimated 600 billion tons of ice in 2019 alone. But one of the main ways consumers can course correct the devastating effects of climate change is to change lifestyle and diet.

Agriculture is having a field day when it comes to methane and greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change in our atmosphere. The Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) recorded contribution of emissions from agriculture around 9% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are far lower than the number estimated by the U.N.

Agriculture is also one of the few things that consumers have control over. What foods we eat is something we can control for cheap. Controlling the efficiency of our energy, however, is much harder and more expensive take solar panels, for example. Yes, we can carpool and take public transportation, but to really make a significant and lasting change we need to consistently reduce our carbon footprints.

Since 1988, just 100 companies make up 71% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Carbon Majors Report. These actors should be responsible for most of the heavy lifting to combat climate change, but it doesnt mean we should just sit back and expect them to. We, the consumers, are the ones who buy products from these companies. Sure, these companies lobby and fill the pockets of politicians to get tax breaks and lax environmental regulations, but at the end of the day, we buy their products all the same.

In the past, our choices may have been limited to just their products, but we now have more options than ever to vote with our wallets and buy elsewhere. Money is the only thing that talks in our current system. If these companies feel obligated to maximize their profit in the short term, then we have to make fossil fuels and damaging practices to the environment seemingly impossible. We need to apply every pressure we can on these companies.

The responsibility of the future of our planet depends on us. This problem may not be entirely our fault, but it is too late for us to use that as an excuse to do nothing. If we want to ensure the long-term survival of the planet and ourselves, we need to change the way we live right now. If we all do something, no matter how big or small, we can reverse course.

The vast majority of meat we eat in the U.S. has been raised and killed under cruelty and suffering that is nothing less than speciesism, which assumes human superiority over other species. Many factory farms provide the exact conditions under which a zoonotic pathogen like COVID-19 can originate and spread to humans. And we are doing all this at a scope and rate that is larger and quicker than ever before.

Why do we want to kill and milk animals is it because it tastes good? Maybe that argument is defensible on a personal level, but doing so at a scale that damages the long-term survival of our species isnt worth the taste of meat.

The average American eats 218 pounds of meat every year. If we cut that number down by adhering to a global diet, then we could put a dent in global emissions faster than we think. Researchers have found that a worldwide shift to a plant-based diet is necessary to keep climate change under the expected 2 degrees Celsius increase over the next 12 years. Consumers in the U.S. need to cut their beef consumption by 90% and their milk consumption by 60% to accomplish this.

Yes, I know vegans can be obnoxious sometimes. But the energy wasted on poking fun at vegans undermines the gravity of the reasoning behind why many vegans choose that diet.

Im sorry, but Ive tasted some pretty great Impossible and Beyond meat that rivals the best burger your craving for meat is overblown. Condescension shouldnt be tolerated anywhere, to be clear, but the objective of veganism and plant-based diets should be the most recognizable aspect of such lifestyles. Trying to preserve our planet and limit the damages being done to it by harmful industries should not be treated as a joke.

If we were all part-time meat and dairy consumers, the world would be a much better place. If we all reduced the amount that our consumption damages the environment we would be far better off for it. Plant-based diets are the diets of the future that is,if we want a future that is survivable.

I never thought I could give up cheese or chicken before transitioning to a vegan diet, but it was far easier than I anticipated. Im not asking anyone to completely remove meat from their diet, but I am asking that we all inform ourselves as to how what we consume affects us (and those around us) in the long term. Information is power, and we, as consumers, can weild it. Cutting back on meat and contributions to fossil fuel industries will ensure a survivable future for us all.

Written by: Calvin Coffee cscoffee@ucdavis.edu

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You know that fiber is an important component of a healthy diet. But lets be honest: Do you know what fiber is exactly? Lets ask a dietitian.

Fiber is the nondigestible part of plant foods that is found in whole fruit and vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains and legumes like greens, peas and lentils, says registered dietitian Brynn McDowell. Dietary fiber is broken down into two main categories: soluble fiber, which dissolves in water and can be broken down by the good bacteria in our gut, and insoluble fiber, which does not dissolve and adds bulk to our stool, McDowell explains. Both are important to our daily diet, because fiber can help regulate blood sugar, lower cholesterol, feed the good bacteria in our gut, reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent constipation and help you feel (and stay) full after eating.

Current nutrition guidelines say that women under 50 years old should eat 25 grams of fiber per day, while women over the age of 50 should aim for 21 grams per day. And yes, getting enough fiber is important. Low dietary fiber intake can lead to poor digestive health, meaning increased risk for constipation, diverticular disease and hemorrhoids, McDowell says. Cholesterol levels in the blood can also increase, which can lead to an increased risk for heart disease and stroke. A diet low in fiber typically means a diet low in fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans and legumes. In addition to being low in fiber, this can also mean a diet lacking in various nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Yikes.

The great news is that adding high-fiber foods to your diet is pretty simple. One cup of raspberries contains eight grams of fiber, a cup of whole-wheat spaghetti has six grams and half a cup of black beans has 7.5 grams. Plus, adding fiber to your diet doesnt have to be overly complicated. I recommend looking at your current meals and seeing how you can add more fiber into what you are already eating, McDowell tells us. For example, choosing 100 percent whole-wheat bread over white bread will increase the fiber content. Adding some fresh berries and sliced almonds to yogurt, putting a scoop of chia seeds or flaxseed into your morning smoothie or adding beans to soups or chili are all simple steps you can take in the kitchen to add more fiber to your meals. When increasing fiber in your diet, do it slowly and also make sure that you increase your water intake.

Ready to amp up your fiber? Try one of these 14 tasty meals.

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Nearly every element of this recipe has fiber in it: The two tablespoons of tahini in the dressing have almost three grams of fiber, and the lettuce and avocado add another nice boost.

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Most salads are high in fiber, but this veggie riff on the classic tuna-topped salad adds extra with green beans.

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Millet is a relatively unsung fiber hero. This whole grain packs in nine grams per 100 gram serving, and its as delicious as pasta, we promise. Let it soak up all those spicy stew flavors and youll be hooked.

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Chickpeas are packed with fiber, and the more veggies you add to this curry, the more of the good stuff youll consume.

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Veganizing this dish with cashew cream adds fiber where dairy would usually be, and the pine nuts on top add an extra dash, too.

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The key to turning any salad into a meal? Add lentils. Theyre chock-full of fiber, which fills you up (as you now know).

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By now, youre probably well acquainted with our friend quinoa. Its not actually a grain, its a seed, so it has tons of protein while still packing in an impressive amount of fiber.

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Made from buckwheat, Japanese soba noodles are a high-fiber alternative to white flour noodles. Peanuts also contain a decent amount, as do peas.

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If youre eager for a project, this homemade buckwheat gnocchi, made with creamy ricotta cheese, should be it. Potatoes are also a surprising source of fiber, with about five grams in one medium-sized potato. Add cabbage and more greens to up the fiber even more.

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This composed salad looks like it came out of a restaurant kitchen, but its shockingly easy to make. Just grab your good knives, slice and assemble.

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In addition to being fiber powerhouses, mushrooms are low in calories, fat and carbs. So stuff that portobello with even more fiber in the form of creamy whole grains. One bite and youll forget you were aiming for healthy.

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Swapping out chips for crisp sweet potatoes is a clever and tasty move to add more fiber to a meal-worthy plate of nachos. Plus, the homemade tomatillo salsa and black bean topping add even more fiber to the dish.

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Chili crisp amps up the spiciness of this vegetarian stew thats packed with fiber-rich ingredients. (Add a side of edamame and brown rice for even more.)

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The best meals come in edible bowls. These stuffed peppers are super easy to make, and if you sub the white rice for brown rice or another whole grain (cook it a little first), youll add even more.

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Among the most commonly diagnosed blood diseases, anemia tops the chart. Especially, among women and children, the count is alarming. During pregnancy, a woman requires additional iron to supply the expanding blood volume and to support the needs of the growing fetus and placenta. It is critical to spearhead the strategies to address iron deficiency early in the lifecycle; especially in the highest risk categories pregnant women, infants, and young children. It can be best managed by making conscious dietary changes. Food rich in iron and other vitamins, which is vital for rapid production of red blood cells and haemoglobin, are highly recommended to be included in the diet plan of an anemic person, and also others. The diet plan must also include foods that will help your body absorb iron better.

Talking of iron rich food, there are two types- Heme and Non-Heme. While Heme is found in non-vegetarian food, like meat, poultry, and seafood; Non-Heme is basically vegetarian iron, found in plant based food, and foods that are fortified with iron. However, eggs can be categorized as both Heme and Non-Heme iron. Jaggery (cane) is another good source of iron with 11.4 mg/100g. Interestingly, human bodies tend to absorb Heme iron more easily.

In order to get a significant iron boost to fight iron deficiency anemia, we need to include a number of food items in our daily diet, which include:

1.Leafy vegetables

Vegetables are sources of Non-Heme iron. Among vegetables, the leafy ones are the best sources for iron. Along with iron, some leafy vegetables, such as Swiss chard and collard greens are known for folate presence. Fenugreek leaves (Methi leaves) are a rich source of iron with 33.5 mg/100g. So, it is always a good idea to eat these greens to fight both iron deficiency anemia and folate deficiency anemia at the same time.

2.Meat and poultry

Meat and poultry are the ultimate source of Heme iron. The best examples are red meat, lamb, and venison. Poultry and chicken contains comparatively lower amounts. Eating meat or poultry with Non-Heme iron foods, such as leafy greens, can increase iron absorption. Also, a lot of people, while cooking meat, discards the organ parts, like liver. However, liver is one of the most popular organ that contains huge amount of iron as well as folate. Along with liver, heart and kidney are also highly rich in iron. Majority of fish like canned sardines, canned or fresh tuna, fresh salmon, etc. contain iron. In addition to these fish, some seafood like oysters, clams and shrimp are also rich in Heme iron.

3.Fortified foods

Due to unavailability of fresh resources in the market, a lot of people are deprived of a proper nutritious diet. However, food fortification comes as a saviour in such situations. In this process, foods are fortified with the necessary nutrition to fulfil a persons daily requirement of iron intake. Foods fortified with iron, such as fortified orange juice, fortified white rice, and the likes are easily available in the market, for those struggling to fulfil the iron deficiency in the body.

4.BeansBeans are the most inexpensive and common source of iron for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. They are also available in so many varieties, like red kidney beans, black-eyed peas, chickpeas, soybeans, black beans, etc. which also adds to its versatility.

5.Nuts and seeds

There are a lot of nuts and seeds, such as pumpkin seeds, cashews, almonds, pistachios, hemp seeds, and the likes can be delicious sources of iron. These nuts and seeds taste great on their own, and can also be sprinkled on salads and other dishes.

6.Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is another resort for people suffering from iron deficiency anemia. The ones that contain a lot of cocoa solids are generally considered the best source of iron.

Eating a healthy diet filled with iron goes a long way in managing anemia more efficiently. However, just eating food rich in iron is not enough to cure anemia. Treatment of anemia is usually individualized that differs from case to case. In case you feel like you are suffering from iron deficiency, the best thing you can do is to consult an expert. Do not self-diagnose, at any cost, as it can lead to undesirable consequences.

(The author is Business Director, DSM Nutritional Products, India)

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Gut and Psychology Syndrome, known as GAPS, refers to the idea that the health of your digestive system is directly connected to how your brain functions. So, the GAPS diet is designed as a way to help treat people with stomach ailments and a wide range of psychological issues.

Proponents of the GAPS diet claim that it cures a long list of ailments, none of which are backed by scientific research. Here's what you need to know about the GAPS diet and why many experts do not consider it a legitimate medical treatment.

The concept of GAPS and the GAPS diet were created by Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD, a physician who spent her career working as a neurologist and later a nutritionist in her own clinic.

According to Campbell-McBride's theory, large growths of bad bacteria in the gut give off toxic substances like acetaldehyde and clostridial neurotoxins when digesting food. Her theory, which is unproven, is that these toxins then enter the bloodstream where they can harm your immune system, organs, and cause psychiatric and neurological problems.

The GAPS diet claims to prevent this by promoting "good" bacterial growth in the gut and eliminating high-fiber, inflammatory foods.

The GAPS diet is a type of elimination diet that consists of three phases:

The introduction phase of the GAPS diet is made up of six sub-stages, which start with extreme restriction, then gradually add in more foods. This phase can last anywhere from 4 to 6 months, depending on how digestive symptoms like diarrhea evolve. Here's what to start eating and what to add as you progress through the introduction phase:

Once you have passed through all six stages and added all the allowed foods, you have reached the full GAPS phase. This phase of the diet continues for around 1.5 to 2 years before other foods like potatoes and fermented grains can be gradually reintroduced.

Tamara Duker Freuman, a New York-based registered dietitian and author of "The Bloated Belly Whisperer," is critical of the GAPS diet's extravagant claims, saying that diet alone may not be enough to cure many serious diseases.

While diets can help lower your risk of disease or treat symptoms, Freuman says, "Anyone who claims their diet cures anything and certainly such a laundry list of diseases is making claims that are not supported by scientific evidence."

In fact, scientific evidence may go against the claims of the GAPS diet. To encourage a healthy gut biome, Freuman says, the current research says that a diverse diet with plenty of fiber is the best option which directly contradicts the low-fiber requirements of the GAPS diet. Moreover, severely restricted diets can actually have a negative effect on the gut microbiome, Freuman says.

Lastly, the GAPS diet relies heavily on probiotics as a source of healing for the gut. However, researchers are still learning how exactly probiotics affect the human microbiome and there's limited research as to how effective they truly are especially when it comes to treating serious inflammatory conditions like Crohn's disease. And for some conditions like small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), probiotics may even cause harm. Learn more about how to relieve SIBO symptoms in our article about the SIBO diet.

"I would never recommend the GAPS diet to anyone under any circumstances," Freuman says especially children and adults who are underweight because it can potentially lead to nutritional deficiencies.

For people experiencing digestive problems, the right elimination diet should stabilize your symptoms within a week or two, Freuman says. But you should not continue that similar diet for months or years, as suggested by the GAPS diet.

Instead, if you're suffering from get issues, Freuman recommends other diets like the low-FODMAP diet or Mediterranean diet, depending on the individual's symptoms and condition. After all, there's no one-size-fits-all solution.

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When it comes to a long and joyous life who wouldnt want to be able to add on a few more years?Increasing life expectancy allows many to enjoy their retirement and watch the children and grandchildren grow up. Its commonknowledge certainhabits will deter this dream. Eating unhealthy foods, smoking, drinking excessively and not getting the adequate amount of exercise will greatly affect life longevity.Diethas been proven time and time again to not only help ward off cancers but also to increase life expectancy.

Plant-based diets are a way of eating which celebrates plant foods and cuts out unhealthy items such as added sugars and refined grains.

Plant-based diets have been linked to a number of health benefits, including reducing a persons risk of heart disease, certain cancers, obesity, diabetes and even cognitive decline.

According to the study, which was published in the Journal of Nutrition, plant-based diets and in particular veganism, may just be the secret to a longer life.

The study, which looked how various diets impact biomarkers, found that vegans have the most antioxidants in their bodies.

The impact was largely down to ones higher intake of fruits and vegetables.

In fact, the study found that vegans also have substantially lower rates of deaths among them as opposed to their meat-eating counterparts.

For several decades, research has consistently proved over and over that a vegetarian diet will reduce ones risk of major diseases and help to increase life.

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For the first time in years we have been stirred by images of migrant workers attempting to cross borders within our country, hungry and powerless. Perhaps it is because we have finally had the time to feel. In our comfortable homes, we have experienced empathy, some guilt, a great deal of thankfulness, and a sense of responsibility in the way we procure food and eat. We are finally measuring our lives in coffee spoons not a bad thing in times like these.

It is a good time to reflect on what we are eating, says Manjari Chandra, a functional nutritionist in Delhi. She talks of minimalism when it comes to food, looking at fasting (for 14 to 16 hours) instead of feasting, and building responsible food practices like stopping before we are full or cutting down the number of meals we have in a day. Here is how you can buy and eat more mindfully taking into account our own nutrition, the health of our community, and our environment, because in the end, everything is connected.

Your only innate guard is immunity, and because we have a long way to go, it is best to try and get this strengthened, says Chandra. It is not like popping a pill though a couple of bone broths and salads may not immediately get you a more robust immune system. Look at it as working on the terrain. She means when every part of the body is strengthened, and all your systems are working like they should, it is likely you will have good immunity.

The immunity function lies in the gut, so those who have constipation, acidity, or any other gut malfunction, could strengthen it with vitamins (especially vitamin C) and minerals (zinc, magnesium, selenium), adds Chandra. Again, people who are immune-compromised are those who have hormonal imbalances, endocrine-related disorders like diabetes, and autoimmune conditions. It is important to know that everyone can gradually build immunity.

Onion, ginger, garlic, tulsi, pomegranate, and eucalyptus are all anti-viral foods that can reduce the chance of you contracting a viral infection. However, there are no definitive studies on how much of each is good to consume. It is safe to put these in the traditional foods we eat. Star anise can be had in a tea with mint: it has shikimic acid that is used in the medicine Tamiflu to treat the H1N1 virus. Black pepper, asafoetida, and carom (ajwain/oman) are also helpful.

Internal inflammation makes you susceptible to disease. Highly processed foods, and a diet rich in refined oils, high carbohydrate, high protein, and simple sugars cause inflammation. Cut down on sucrose-rich fruits that cause insulin spikes.

Dietician Sheela Krishnaswamy says we need to use this time as an opportunity to eat healthy. Cooking fresh, not ordering in, and not buying processed-packaged food are valuable practices we can take into the days ahead.

In Goa, where she is based, and fruits are a currently a rarity, (while vegetables are not regularly supplied in the market), she says it is possible to work with what is at home cereals and dals, changing these up if possible, millets-dal, brown-rice-dal, wholewheat-dal. These give the macronutrients and some micronutrients.

She says it is a good idea to add ghee and/or coconut oil and simple spices and herbs to the food for antioxidant protection. If you can set some curd at home, nothing like it, for beneficial bacteria. The availability of minerals and vitamins in whole sprouted grains, like ragi, green gram, chana, goes up and their digestibility increases as starch is partially broken down.

It is also a time to look around the house and consume all the little bottles of ingredients that we have put on the backshelf. Finish the raw peanuts and the leftover nuts and seeds do soak them overnight to get rid of the anti-nutrients, which are plant compounds like phytates that reduce the absorption of minerals. And while you are drinking manjal, have it with milk it needs a fat medium to be better absorbed, says Lovneet Batra, a sports nutritionist in Delhi.

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Weight loss is not easy for anyone but one woman managed to achieve a remarkable transformation. The slimmer shed an impressive eight stone by switching up her diet plan. What did she eat?

Rebecca, 39, from Essex, had struggled with her weight for her entire life.

Trying and failing a few fad diets over the years, she would always give up and the weight continued to pile on.

After having her first child, the mother-of-three noticed the number of the scales creep up even more.

Rebecca said: "I have been overweight all of my teen and adult life.

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"I have three children and I have been with my husband Simon for 22 years, married for 14 years.

"He has never seen my weight as an issue and loved me no matter what size I was but after having my first child I gained about three stone."

Coming across the lifestyle plan WW - formerly Weight Watchers - Rebecca signed up and lost four stone.

"My WW journey started about 20 years ago," she added.

"I have done WW a few times and always lost weight so it was always my 'go to' diet.

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"I joined again a few years later and lost about four stone.

"I stopped going to WW and still managed to keep the weight down until I had my two younger children 14 months apart."

Although she had slimmed down by changing her diet, Rebecca quit the programme.

Falling back into unhealthy eating habits, the slimmer started to put on weight until she hit 19st 3lb.

Deciding enough was enough, she rejoined the WW programme in January 2018.

Those following the plan will track their intake of calories, fat and fibre each day and focus on eating healthy and natural meals.

Rebecca explained: "I had consistent losses each week and I was slowly chipping away at all the weight I had gained.

"The first goal I had set myself was to lose four stone for our summer holiday as I wanted to be able to do more with the children. I met that goal plus a little extra.

"That is where I would normally give up and go back to old habits but something felt different this time.

"I went back to group the following week and carried on chipping away.

"I'd set myself smaller goals of 7lb at a time and time seemed to fly by. Before long it was Christmas and lost about six stone - I couldn't believe it."

Feeling motivated by her weight loss success, Rebecca set herself a goal of losing eight stone in total, which she soon achieved.

She added: "I'd set my goal weight with my leader of 10st 13lb and as I got closer, it got harder and very frustrating.

"It felt I was never going to get there, then two years and three months after I first walked back in to that meeting, I made it. For the first time I had reach goal."

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During these days of lockdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak, most of us have several areas of concern. We need to figure out 'how to eat in order to keep our immunity intact, how to manage healthy meals with limited ingredients on hand, how to cook when some of us may not be very experienced cooks and also how to be disciplined about our diet and health goals.

The idea that I want to encourage you to adopt is to SIMPLIFY. Here are some of the questions you need to focus on during the lockdown period...

According to the concept of Time Restricted eating, on most days (at least 5 days a week), eat within an 8-12 hour window and fast for the rest.

There are several benefits of doing this, in todays scenario. Digestion is an energy consuming activity. When we eat, the body has to dedicate several resources towards digesting our food. Having a longer gap between dinner and breakfast helps the body optimise the recovery, cleansing and that, in turn, strengthens immunity.

To simplify meals, it would be good to opt for a one pot meal that is easy to prepare and easy to clean up afterwards.

Khichdi is rich in healthy lentils and greens

When you opt for a one pot meal, you can create great flavours with a broad spectrum of nutritive choices.

Make simple dressings that are healthy and delicious

Another way that you can simplify your meals, is by making simple condiments, like chutneys or dips or dressings. This will stay for a week and can be put together by blending everything in your mixie. These condiments will add a huge nutrition boost and flavour to your meals.

Tempering is an important step in Indian cooking

Herbal teas are true supplements for immunity. I have shared a recipe, but it can be customised. Even one or two of these ingredients, steeped in hot water is great! Just make this tea once a day for the whole family.

A recipe for a tea that can build immunity

Snacks should be simple and light

Desserts, when healthy and simple, are the best! It is important to create small moments of fun and pleasure with uplifting and healthy food and your best option would be more fruit-based desserts. It is healthier to use jaggery as a sweetener.

A recipe for Fruit cream dessert

I love this recipe idea that I have shared above that is made of cashews and dates. The sweet cream is both decadent and satisfying, and healthy too.

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Kartik Aaryans diet routine that he follows to maintain a fit body; Read here - Republic World - Republic World

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