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Abraham's goal was more about her general health than weight loss. "I had days here where I would eat three different kinds of meat, and that grossed me out," she told me. "When you're in the kitchen, you're always eating when you're not hungry. Why not cut this weird amount of meat out of my diet?" It's only been a month since Abraham quit meat cold-turkey, but the results are clear: "I just feel better when I leave at the end of the day," she said.

"Life is too short for such a restrictive diet, especially for a Delish editor," Lindsey Ramsey, Delish's managing editor, wrote. But completing Whole30 is kind of like wearing a badge of honor in 2017. It's the fad eating plan ("diet" is a four-letter word to Whole30's founders) of the year. "I felt like it be would be a cool thing to try since I'd read so much about it," Ramsey explained to me in an email. "My birthday is right after the holidays, so it's more than two months of constant eating and drinking."

Ramsey's reset meant a month of chocolate-filled, cheese-topped, candy-stuffed dishes flaunted in her face. There was even a day she had to bite into then spit out a dozen chocolate truffles for a photo shoot, but it paid off: "I ended up losing 11 pounds in 30 days," she revealed. "I've never lost weight like that from any kind of lifestyle change."

Ramsey has made half-hearted attempts to start up Whole30 again, but they never stick, so she's employed what she refers to as "the famed two-bite rule of tasting Delish food." It's exactly what it sounds like: two bites, then you walk away. Her kryptonite: "My weakest moment is anytime the kitchen makes anything chicken Parmesan."

Test Kitchen Assistant Makinze Gore lasted about two months at Delish before devising a plan. "I was snacking all day long, and when I would get home at night, I was never hungry for dinner," she wrote in an email to me. And snacks, by Delish standards, aren't nutritionist-approved hummus and veggie cups or a handful of nuts. They're three bites of cake instead of a whole slice or a banana pudding dip because there's fruit hidden in there somewhere.

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Gore did something brave, something no Delish soul had done before. She didn't just cut out a food group; she stopped munching altogether. "I don't eat anything not one bite of anything we make after 2p.m.," she explained. It was more preventative than a weight-loss solution. "I certainly didn't want to start gaining weight, so I stopped snacking before I had the chance!" Gore wrote. Despite the occasional mess-up, Gore says the shtick's working: "It's a random rule and a random time, but it has helped a lot to cut back on the constant snacking."

"I fell asleep during a documentary my wife and I were watching and woke up to her saying, 'We're vegan now!'," Video Producer Jonathan Boulton confessed. He stuck with it since the New Year's resolution he'd made a couple weeks prior to "not be the Delish garbage can anymore" wasn't working. If you think a life without bacon and cheese sounds torturous, Boulton doesn't disagree: "I have to take a walk outside the kitchen pretty much any time they come in front of me," he laughed.

But the true test came a week after he went vegan. Boulton got sent on shoots to Disney World and Waco, TX a.k.a home of the freakishly giant turkey leg and the mecca of all things barbecue, respectively. Don't feel too sorry for him: Boulton found love in a hopeless place. Disney doesn't exactly cater to herbivores, but they've got more options than you'd think. And he ranks the vegan grilled cheese from Cheddar Box, a food truck at Waco's Magnolia Market, as one of the top things he's eaten this year. "It was actually a super awesome experience," he said. "I learned so much about things that I could eat or make that I didn't even realize were vegan."

At this point, Boulton has shed 30 pounds and a tiny sliver of self control. "I broke veganism on camera, with a ridiculous barbecue hamburger in Miami," he laughed.

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Butter, double cream, avocado - some of the richest, most delicious foods in the worlds are also the highest in fat.

But does that also mean theyre the most fattening? According to current wisdom, no.

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This is a stark contrast from the consensus of even just 10 years ago, when we were all told to shun fat and supermarkets responded with shelves upon shelves of fat-free products.

In fact, the NHS still warns against having too much saturated fat in your diet because it raises cholesterol levels which can cause heart disease - the UK guidelines are no more than 30g saturated fat per day for men, and 20g for women.

But this seems to be behind recent research and current trends - sugar has replaced fat as public enemy number one, and weve realised that all the fat-free and low-fat products wed been consuming were laden with the sweet stuff to make up for the lack of fat.

And so fat is back in vogue. However theres also the risk that people will interpret this as meaning they can add an avocado to every meal and expect the pounds to drop off - that wont happen.

More and more health experts are advocates of high fat diets, and one of those is Zana Morris, author of The High Fat Diet.

Morris also runs three boutique gyms in London - The Library, The Clock and The Little Library - and she told me she could transform my body in just ten days if I followed her high-fat diet and worked out in the right way.

So I decided to try it out.

The plan is basically super low-carb, supposedly medium protein (although it seemed quite high to me) and high fat. It was not going to be easy.

On my plan, I couldnt eat any sugar or sweeteners, milk or yoghurt, fruit, bread or pastries of any kind, potatoes, pasta, rice, vegetables of any colour except green or white, sauces (except pesto and guacamole) or nuts (apart from walnuts and pine nuts).

Alcohol and all soft drinks apart from water were, of course, off the table too.

So what could I eat? Avocados, cream cheese, double cream, butter, coconut cream, all meats and fish (that don't have anything added), all green vegetables, nut oils, pesto, eggs and some cheeses (not the carbier ones like cheddar).

A food must contain 70 per cent of its calories from fat and have low carb levels to be considered fat on the plan, so feta, for example, counts as protein not fat.

I was meant to have up to 40g protein and at least 70g fat at breakfast; lunch would be 120g protein max, 70g veg max and 85g fat minimum; and for dinner, up to a sizeable 240g protein, 75g veg, and a minimum of 85g fat.

Its not a starvation diet, Zana told me, but if Im not hungry I shouldnt eat. In fact, she said many people drop down to two meals a day because what theyre eating is so rich and filling. Id be eating more calories than before, but supposedly losing weight. It sounded too good to be true.

Zana also warned me, however, that with this diet, cheating just a tiny bit could ruin everything. Gulp. So not even a sneaky mouthful of bread then? Or a splash of milk in my tea? Nope.

The reason for this is that even the tiniest morsel of sugar can offset everything and stop your body burning fat for a few days. I had been warned.

Its not a fat free-for-all either, sadly. Off the menu are man-made trans fats (eg. margarine), oxidised fats (eg. a packet of butter thats been opened and sitting in the fridge for weeks), vegetable oils and non-organic fat sources.

Zana says that by eating fat and practically no carbs, my body would burn fat - she likened it to adding logs to a fire to make it burn more. Eating fat doesnt trigger a rise in insulin in the body (like sugar does), so your body stops burning insulin as fuel.

This is where your body switched to a state of ketosis - yes, there are similarities with the currently very trendy keto diet - with the body turning to fat stores for energy.

Fat is also incredibly satiating. When most people embark on a low-fat diet in an attempt to lose weight, they end up hungry and dissatisfied with what theyre eating, thus end up craving sugary snacks. But this isnt the case with a high fat diet, which keeps your blood sugar stable too.

When most people lose weight, they sadly lose a lot of muscle as well as fat. So to combat this, Zana says you need to workout in a way that youre preventing muscle loss.

Retaining as much lean muscle mass as possible also helps you keeps the weight off afterwards - as you go about your daily life, muscle burns off roughly three times as many calories as fat does.

So strength training is key, as I was to learn in The Library and The Clock gyms. Its not just any weight training though, but high intensity resistance training.

On the plan, I trained five to six days a week, but crucially, each session was just 15-20 minutes long.

You work with big weights and have no rest time between exercises. If day one was legs, day two would be chest and back, and day three would be shoulders and arms. Each workout finished with abs too.

The diet kicked off with a cup of tea with double cream in. Yes, it was a bit weird. But not horrendous.

If I was at home, breakfast would be poached eggs, halloumi and avocado for breakfast, which was genuinely delicious.

Eating breakfast at work was a little tricker, but I got into the habit of making Zanas chocolate mousse: essentially, double cream whipped up with chocolate casein protein powder. This was actually a lifeline as it was the only sweet thing I could have - my sugar cravings did fade though.

Theres a lot of food-prep on the plan and you really cant take shortcuts - it turns out its really hard to find pre-cooked chicken that doesnt have added sugar.

Lunches consisted of salads mainly: lettuce, cauliflower rice, feta, chicken, avocado, pine nuts and broccoli, for example, or pesto courgetti with avocado, goats cheese, walnuts and green beans.

When it came to dinner, I found you could actually make pretty indulgent meals, and I thoroughly enjoyed them. A bun-less burger with avocado covered in melted boursin, perhaps, or you could have steak too.

Eating out, however, was an absolute nightmare. I found zero restaurants with items on their menu that would actually cater for the high-fat diet, and I hated having to be so fussy.

The best I could do was insist my friends and I go to burger restaurants where I would have bun-less burgers and salad with added avocado and no dressing.

Socialising was generally a bit of a nightmare - I hated not being able to have cocktails and puddings with my friends, but I suppose one plus-side is that my bill was cheaper.

A typical high fat breakfast

Similarly, not being able to tuck into Colin the Caterpillar with my colleagues at work wasnt much fun, but I suppose thats the way with any diet.

It also took me a few days to learn my portion sizes were too big and I also wasnt meant to be snacking in between meals - I certainly wasnt going to be going down to two meals a day as Zana suggested. I was starving!

It did become clear to me that fat does fill you up for a certain amount of time, but it doesnt leave youbloated like carbs do.

Two days in and Id lost three pounds, which was extremely motivating. I was craving fruit like mad though.

By the weekend - days six and seven - all I wanted was a glass of prosecco and a pizza with my pals. I wrote in my notes: Feels good to be healthy but is definitely less fun. This diet is boring. Weekends are rubbish when you cant eat or drink. Its ruining my social life. (I have been known to have a melodramatic side.)

However, my face looked slimmer and less puffy, which couldve been down to not drinking as much as anything else. My skin looked great, which I do think was thanks to the fat, but I didnt suddenly feel super fit.

By day nine, my trousers felt looser and my colleagues said I looked slimmer.

The workouts were extremely tough. As in, I-cant-do-it-makeup-melting-dripping-with-sweat-collapsing-on-the-floor tough. I regularly left the gym feeling slightly like I wanted to throw up, cry or faint. But on other occasions I came out feeling strong.

Any fitness expert will tell you not to measure your progress with the number on the scale, but we as a society are a bit obsessed with doing so.

Needless to say, I was chuffed to have lost seven pounds in ten days. Perhaps more importantly though, my body fat percentage had dropped four per cent.

Incredibly, I started to see the slighted bit of ab definition too and lost at least an inch all over my body.

The results of the diet are pretty astounding, but as with any quick weight loss programme, the question is: did I keep it off?

Well, largely, yes. Ive put on a few pounds in the weeks after, but my weight tends to fluctuate around a couple of pounds anyway. Zana actually recommended I switch to a low-fat diet afterwards if I wanted to continue losing weight, which was puzzling.

Theres a lot you can learn from the diet, but following it strictly just isnt practical, especially if you want to have a social life.

Its also an expensive diet to follow - lean meats, avocados and pine nuts sure do add up.

But would I do it again if I wanted to quickly trim down for a holiday or social event? If I was really desperate, probably yes.

You really can lose fat by eating fat, as long as you do it right.

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I've always been an all-or-nothing kind of person. If I'm going to try a new workout, I go all in from the very beginning and probably do it every day for the first few weeks so I can get the hang of it. The same goes for diets. I've tried many different diets over the years, sometimes in the name of weight loss, other times in the search for more energy and less bloating. None of them worked in the long run for me and trust me, I tried my very best to make them work.

Today I eat a strictly plant-based vegan diet. Personally, I think it's misleading to call it a diet, since it feels more like a lifestyle to me. I don't eat any animal products, refined sugar, or processed foods, and every morning I wake up feeling better than I ever did before I was vegan. Plus, it's extremely important to me to do my part in the fight against climate change and animal cruelty. I had a long, winding road that got me to full-time veganism, and along the way, these are the diets I tried (and strongly disliked) along the way.

Keep in mind that just because these diets didn't work for me, it doesn't mean they won't work for anyone else, including you. Everyone is different and will respond uniquely to dietary changes. As always, though, chat with your doctor before making any drastic changes in your lifestyle.

Two years of my life were devoted to going to CrossFit on the regular, so naturally I fell into the Paleo scene. When I first started eating Paleo, I could see a difference in my waistline pretty quickly. I shed a layer of fat within the first few weeks, which was probably due to the fact that I was no longer eating any bread, dairy, packaged foods, or sugar.

That being said, the Paleo high didn't last long. Because of all the meat I was eating (which was a lot of meat), I was experiencing constipation and frequent exhaustion. All the beef and chicken was weighing me down, and I didn't like the way it made me feel overall. Just as importantly, I didn't lose enough weight to make the whole thing worth it. After my waistline shrunk a little, I didn't see any significant changes. In fact, I was convinced that the excess amount of protein was doing me more harm than good.

You may have heard of intermittent fasting and its many benefits, which extend far beyond weight loss. The 5:2 Diet revolves around eating normally for five days each week and choose two nonconsecutive days where you abstain from eating. Sound miserable? It is only at first, though. Technically, the 5:2 Diet states that a woman can eat around 400 calories of food on her fasting days. I chose to fast every Monday and Thursday, so I would eat a banana in the morning and a small portion of protein at night.

I'll admit that I was the thinnest I've ever been when I followed the 5:2 plan, which is exactly what happens when you restrict yourself from consuming calories. But the cost it came with simply wasn't worth it. On the two days I fasted, I was really tired and couldn't exercise and call me crazy, but I'm the kind of person who loves to work out every day in some capacity. Eventually, my fatigue caught up to me and I transitioned into a 6:1 diet. It wasn't long before I returned back to a normal 7:0 program.

All in all, I can see how this diet improves digestion (I went to the bathroom like a champion every single morning) and promotes more self-control over your hunger urges, but the bottom line is that I love food and exercise, and I don't think I should sacrifice either.

After my first time going vegan in 2011, I dabbled in the raw-food diet, which is when you eat all your food raw, or cooked under 118 degrees Fahrenheit. This was by far the most time-consuming, most expensive diet I've ever done. More importantly, it made me feel crappy. I was bloated almost all the time, which is a common side effect of consuming a large amount of raw foods, so it became more uncomfortable than anything else.

I discovered the Dukan Diet when I was in my last year of college. Its method is designed by a French physician who claims that you can lose 10 pounds in the first week of the diet. My naive mind believed this wild claim, so I gave it a shot. The Dukan Diet is a high-protein, low-fat, and low-carb program that gives you 100 different foods to choose from, and you can eat as much as you want from that group. I didn't lose any weight even though I was fully dedicated to the program for six weeks, mostly because your body needs healthy fats in order to shed pounds. More than anything, I think I just really missed having a full, well-rounded meal.

I've always been insecure about my height (I'm 5'2"), and since I was a little girl, I dreamed about growing taller and having long legs and arms. So when I first read about the Petite Advantage Diet, I thought it was going to be my saving grace. Dietitian Jim Karas describes the diet this way: if you fill up a kiddie pool with the same amount of water as a regular pool, it will overflow; the same goes for short women. In other words, we need to eat much less than our taller friends if we want to lose weight.

The program has you eating 1,100 calories for two days, and then 1,400 calories the next day, and you continue forward with this rotation. For someone who works out as often as I do, this calorie restriction proved to be very difficult for me. On top of that, the Dukan Diet relies heavily on simply counting calories, so there is little emphasis put on the quality of the calories you consume. That meant I could eat a packaged string cheese whenever I wanted or a frozen dinner as long as it didn't leave me in a surplus of calories.

It ultimately left me feeling sluggish, tired, and generally unhealthy, and although I lost a few pounds, it wasn't anything I would ever try again (or recommend to anyone).

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Chefs work toward giving students more control of their food

Adam Koerner talks about the new plant-based grab-and-go options Friday.

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Adam Koerner talks about the new plant-based grab-and-go options Friday.

KAYLA SIMONSON, Evergreen reporterAugust 30, 2017

WSU Dining Services now offers a new form of grab-and-go snacks called Bites, which are available at all the espresso bars and markets on campus.

Adam Koerner, assistant director of culinary operations, said the previous options for quick meals and snacks had a longer shelf life than Dining Services preferred. The products had lower quality than their previous provider Charlies Produce, and the culinary team decided they could do better themselves.

The idea was lets do it in-house. We can do it better quality the day of, Koerner said. And weve not only made the quality better, but the price has gone down.

After a year of planning and another six months of recipe work, Bites now has a greater range of healthier options, and the products are freshly prepared on campus daily, mostly by student employees.

Laurie Kennedy, executive chef of the central production kitchen, said the first phase was not focused on providing plant-based options. They have expanded the range of these healthier options in phase two, and they are now available.

We were going for more sustainable, local, fresh, healthy food, Kennedy said. We wanted to broaden our scope.

Alice Ma, Dining Services registered dietitian, said that a plant-based diet is better for the environment compared to a meat-based diet. It is their job to provide options for students if they wish to contribute to a healthy environment by choosing to eat more plant-based meals.

[Plant-based diets] are, in general, a lot higher in fruit and vegetables, in fiber, lower in cholesterol and saturated fats compared to a diet that is heavy on meat and dairy, Ma said.

She said that with added forms of protein such as chickpeas, falafel and tofu, all dietary needs will still be met without a need for meat or dairy.

Diets with higher cholesterol and saturated fats, according to the American Heart Association, lead to a higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

According to the Mayo Clinic, a high-fiber diet may help reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes.

They have plans to set up sample tables to explain different benefits of certain items that often have a negative stigma, such as tofu, Koerner said.

He also said they love feedback, positive or negative. As they go into phase three, they want to hear what students would like to see in future grab-and-go options.

Kennedy said they care about providing delicious and healthy alternatives, and not all students have the time to sit down.

One of the biggest complaints that weve had in the past is that if people want to eat healthy, it costs more money, and were trying to change that, Koerner said. Higher quality, higher value, and its a healthier option at a lower price.

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In December 2015, Natalie Moxey was opening mail when she found a Christmas card that really surprised her. The local Indian restaurant, where she and her family ordered many meals, sent a holiday greeting. While the restaurant probably sent cards to all its customers, Moxey took it personally.

It is quite a scary thing to think you order enough food from a take-away company that they send a Christmas card, Moxey, 31, of Eversham, England, told TODAY. I reached rock bottom.

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At the time, she weighed 261 pounds at 5 feet 11 inches tall. She had been overweight since she started having children. Like so many women, she gained the baby weight and failed to lose it. But it was her two sons that made her realize she had to make healthy changes.

If I am going to live to see my boys grow up the way I wanted to I am going to have to lose weight, she said.

Natalie Moxey took loads of "before" pictures and when she felt frustrated during her weight loss, she'd look at them for inspiration.

Around the same time, she also received an advertisement for Slimming World, a weight-management plan that focuses on healthy eating habits and portion control.

It felt a bit like fate, she said.

Like many women, Natalie Moxey gained weight when she was pregnant with her two sons, but never lost the weight.

In January 2016, she attended a meeting and wondered if the program could possibly work. In the past she tried diets and they always failed. But she decided to give it a shot. Instead of ordering take out she and her husband started making meals at home. In the first week, she dropped 7 pounds.

To have a plan where you can still enjoy this amazing food and still lose weight was a bit revolutionary, Moxey said. "I didn't really believe it."

At first, Moxey struggled to exercise but as she kept losing weight, she became more active.

I increased my walking, she said. Then in three or four months in 28, 30 pounds down I started to do exercise classes.

To her surprise, Moxey even started running.

I am not a runner, she said. I run regular 5Ks and 10Ks and I really enjoy it now.

Since January 2016, Moxey lost 93 pounds and weighs 168 pounds, which is her target weight. She recently celebrated reaching this milestone.

It was a pretty incredible feeling, she said.

After losing 93 pounds, Natalie Moxey feels like she is a better mom.

During the past 18 months, Moxey learned she was stronger than she thought.

I have taken control of what I do to myself and my body, she said. It helped me find my self-worth again.

Most importantly, it helped her become the mom she always wanted to be.

Being healthy and happy is what you need to be a good mum, she said. That is really important to me that (my sons) see that working to improve yourself is a positive thing.

Moxey provided a few tips to help others hoping to lose weight.

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Even when Moxey disliked her appearance, she took pictures of herself. Looking at old pictures helped her stay focused on her weight-loss goals, even when it felt too overwhelming.

It is an amazing motivation to push yourself to keep going, she said.

Moxey thought that losing weight meant giving up pasta and potatoes. But she found a plan that taught her portion control, which helped her feel satiated, while still enjoying foods she loved.

I followed diets in the past and they are incredibly restricted and you feel miserable. It is just no way to live to basically be living with your stomach rumbling, she said. Dont let anyone tell you that you cant enjoy your food.

After her local Indian restaurant sent her a Christmas card for being such a good customer, Natalie Moxey knew it was time to lose weight. She lost 93 pounds in 18 months.

When Moxey first started Slimming World she set smaller goals, such as lose 5 or 10 pounds in a month. And when she reached those little goals, she rewarded herself.

If you do hit these mini goals, go and buy yourself new dress or go out to the cinema to celebrate, she said. "You have to be kind to yourself or you just wont get there."

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Healthy eating may not lead to healthy weight loss

In an effort to shape up and lose weight many people begin to eat more healthily. Plans like the Joe Wicks body coach encourage us to include lean protein, lots of vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds salads and wholefood grains in our diet.

Although swapping the big mac for a big portion of vegetables is undoubtedly healthy, it may not be right if you are looking to lose weight. In fact if you are eating too many of the wrong healthy foods, you may actually start to gain weight.

Overall calorie deficit paramount for weight loss

Regardless of how you are eating, overall calories remain the most important factor for weight loss. Keeping in mind that the maximum sustainable weekly weight loss is 0.9kg a week (or 2lbs), the mathematics becomes clearer. As we are only looking to lose fat losing muscle mass really slows the metabolic rate, making weight loss harder that is the best place to start. Remembering that human body fat isnt just pure fat as it contains water and proteins, we typically calculate 900g of human fat to be the equivalent to between 3,400 and 3,700 calories. So if we divide this by seven for seven days a week, we come to the magic number of about 500. This then is the amount by which we need to undercut our energy requirement by daily to lose that 2lbs/900g every week.

Healthy eating not the same as weight loss eating

Although eating a healthy diet usually means that the foods you consume will contain fewer calories, if you have enough of these foods any food you will gain weight. If you are eating more energy - even healthy energy than you need, you will gain weight. Great examples of healthy but calorific foods are nuts, seeds and plant oils. Although very healthy, they contain large amounts of fat. Thus they are very high in overall calories. So yes they are good for you, but pack so much energy that they will hamper any weight loss efforts if eating in large amounts. Another good example is the avocado. Healthy - yes! But again their high fat content means that they are not the best choice for those looking to lose weight.

Arent there other factors?

Yes hormones play a large part. Even if you consume less energy than you need, hormonal imbalance will hinder weight loss. This could be caused by the presence of too much insulin sugar and starch consumption being the usual culprits. Sleep and stress also feature. A lack of sleep and too much stress will lead to cortisol (the stress hormone) being present in the blood which again makes you more efficient at storing fat as a survival mechanism. BUT overall calories are still the most important factor.

So what steps should I take?

In the short term calorie-counting apps will give you a really great lesson in the calorie content of different foods. Other well known plans like Weight Watchers and Slimming World will also make sure that your energy intake is right for weight loss. If those sound too off putting then eating healthy foods most of the time (80 per centsay) with occasional treats can work, but waking up hungry and ready for breakfast is a good sign that you are close to the 500 calorie deficit needed. Strength training will ensure that you only lose fat and not muscle, keeping the metabolic rate high. Moderating stress and getting proper sleep will be the icing on the cake that leads to success!

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Torturing yourself with crash diets or fortnight-long juice cleanses isnt a good idea and not just because they make you feel like death.

Taking a tortoise and the hare approach to weight loss ie, slow, constant plodding is the best way to lose weight, scientists claim.

As in the well known Aesops fable, consistent plodding appeared to be more effective than a mad dash to the finish line.

The study of 183 participants found that hares most likely to crash diet their way to slimness lost less weight over two years than tortoises who shed a consistent number of pounds each week.

Researcher Dr Emily Feig, from Drexel University in the US, said: It seems that developing stable, repeatable behaviours related to food intake and weight loss early on in a weight control programme is really important for maintaining changes over the long term.

Obese and overweight individuals were enrolled into a year-long weight loss programme based on meal replacements and behavioural strategies such as self-monitoring, calorie counting and increased exercise.

Bigger weight fluctuations in the first six and 12 weeks led to poorer weight control 12 months and two years later, the results published in the journal Obesity showed.

For example, a person who lost four pounds one week, regained two pounds the next week, and then lost one pound a week later, fared worse that someone who shed one pound per week consistently for three weeks.

The scientists did not explore the reasons why some participants weight varied more than others.

But previous research has shown that trying to slim too fast can set up a yo-yo cycle of crash dieting and fluctuating weight.

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(Family Features) When it comes to advice about healthy living, there are opinions nearly every place you turn. Unfortunately, a great deal of that information is based on fad diets and trendy workouts that may deliver quick results but dont promote a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.

The medical community generally agrees that slow and steady is the way to win the race toward healthy living. Adopting a broad set of healthier habits can deliver results over time and foster a new way of living that promotes your overall health and wellbeing.

Aim for balance. A diet that combines healthy levels of protein and carbohydrates from all the food groups is the surest way to deliver your body the vitamins and nutrients you need for optimal health. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans call for an eating plan that is centered on fruits, vegetables, whole grains and reduced-fat dairy foods, rounded out by lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts for protein. When planning your meals, be sure to limit saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, sodium and added sugar.

Know when to say when. Building a healthy lifestyle is about more than eating the right foods. It also means keeping your calorie count in check. That means keeping the amount you eat and the portion size in mind. Work with your doctor or a nutritionist to determine your bodys true caloric needs, which can vary depending on numerous factors such as your age, activity level and overall health. Then get smart about the portion sizes that will help you stay within those parameters. Initially, you may want to weigh out portions but soon youll be able to recognize and adjust your portions on sight.

Set your body in motion. Increasing your activity level not only helps burn calories and boosts your metabolism, it also helps tone your muscles and improve overall body condition by promoting healthy blood flow. The exact amount of exercise you need will vary depending on your goals, age and physical ability. You may need to work up to the optimal level, which according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week for most adults.

Replace what you lose. A strong workout may help you shed calories, but it also can deplete your body of essential fluids. Staying hydrated is crucial to keep your body functioning properly, from regulating your body temperature to providing the lubrication your joints and muscles need to keep you in motion. Rehydrating during and after exercise is important for getting the most out of your workout. For example, try incorporating an electrolyte beverage, such as Propel Electrolyte Water, which helps replace what is lost in sweat and supports hydration by stimulating thirst and promoting fluid retention. The 10 flavors contain no calories and provide B vitamins to support metabolism as part of a daily diet and antioxidant vitamins C and E. Learn more at PropelWater.com.

Give yourself a break. Most experts agree its OK to indulge and enjoy your favorite treat occasionally. Skipping a day at the gym wont end your efforts either. The key is to make those allowances an exception rather than the norm, skipping one day instead of three or eating a sliver of pie, not a giant slice. Rewarding yourself within reason is a good way to stay motivated and create a sustainable healthy lifestyle.

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Kim Kardashian may be taking a page out of Kylie Jenner's book and doing a "super nude" photo shoot of her own soon.

Entertainment Tonight reports that in a new Facts video on her app, Kim cleared up a ton of rumors, including reports that she'd been "wasting away on extreme diet" in preparation for a nude photo shoot. She hasn't been on any dangerous diets but she has been working out, and she may be showing off her hard work on camera soon.

"This had been my dream, for people to think that I'm so, like, fit," Kim explained. "Just because when you work so hard you want people to see a difference. So, didn't think about it, but now that you say it I for sure should do a nude photo shoot."

Kim also cleared up any rumors about her and Kylie having a supposed "rivalry." As Kim explained, there was never any "jealous blowout" over Kylie wanting (but not getting) a raise for Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

"False. What blowout? And no," she said. "I see a lot of stuff about Kylie. Her and I are competing or like that her and I you knowbut we both love makeup so much and there's just never been a competition. I think her and I see eye to eye the most out of anyone. We're like the most alike so there's absolutely no competition whatsoever."

Looks like all is well in the Kar-Jenner world. You can check out a clip from Kim's latest Facts segment, this one featuring Kim's take on rumors that she's beefing with makeup guru Jaclyn Hill, below.

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This week, lets take a look at omega fatty acids and try to put some clarity around these essential fats. We have all seen a fair amount of information regarding omega 3 fatty acids and the importance to our overall health to get enough omega 3s in our diet. Omega 3 fatty acids are just one aspect of fats in our diet.

First, lets look at what makes up a fatty acid. Now without getting too deep into chemistry, there are three primary types of fatty acids: long-chain, medium-chain and short-chain. What defines these guys are the number of carbon molecules that make up the fatty acids structure. Carbon molecules also change how the human body utilizes these fatty acids and establishes them as either healthy or perhaps not so healthy for your diet.

There is one particular fatty acid to be avoided. Trans fatty acids, often referred to as trans fats, are created by manufacturers through the hydrogenation process to solidify liquid oils. These fatty acids are nasty for your health and found in many everyday food products. The primary reason oils are hydrogenated is to increase their shelf life and work as a food preservative.

But what about omega 3, omega 6 and the even less talked about omega 9 fatty acids? Healthy fat is essential for normal growth and development and can build on a persons overall nutrition wellness. As discussed in prior articles, low-fat, fat-free and no-fat-ever diets which have vilified fats with a broad brush is just not a healthy dietary plan for humans.

Healthy dietary fat provides energy, protects our organs, maintains cell membranes and helps the body absorb and process nutrients. Even better, it helps the body become very good at burning fat. Many times when you are working with a dietitian regarding weight-loss, they recommend at least one-third of your calories come from healthy dietary fat.

Another point regarding most fats is they have two essential fatty acids, linolenic and linoleic acid. These cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from a food source. These essential healthy fats that are found in plant foods are used to build omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids are essential for the proper functioning of all tissues of the body.

Omega 3 fatty acids are needed in our diet for optimal nutrition and health. Since omega 3 fatty acids do not synthesize in the human body, we must rely on getting enough through the foods we eat. The best sources of omega 3s are cold milled pure flax, raw pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, raw walnuts and wild salmon. A tablespoon of cold pressed virgin coconut oil taken with the seeds aids in omega 3 absorptions.

Omega 6 fatty acids, like omega 3 fatty acids, cannot be synthesized in the human body, so again we must rely on food sources to keep our levels up. Unfortunately, if you consume a lot of corn or vegetable oil, you are likely getting too much omega 6 in your diet. If you eat healthily and avoid processed oils, your best sources of omega 6s are hemp hearts, sesame, sunflower and raw almonds. Omega 6 plays an important role in immune system support and blood pressure regulation.

Omega 9 fatty acids are considered an unsaturated fat and are common in both vegetable and animal fats. Omega 9 fatty acids are specifically oleic acid and considered a non-essential fatty acid since the human body can synthesize omega 9 from many of the things we eat on a daily basis. The most common food source of omega 9 fatty acids is olive oil and nut oils. In moderation, omega 9 fatty acids help support brain and heart function.

We need healthy fats to be included in our daily nutrition to maintain the right balance of omega 3-6-9. Recently, it has been found that some omega 3 and omega 6 in pill form are substandard and even mildly toxic. Be sure if you take the supplement route, buy quality products.

Many people ask Can I take too much omega fatty acids? and the answer is yes. The daily recommended amount is 0.3 to 0.5 grams. However, many people have jumped on the omega fatty acid bandwagon and take up to 3 grams of omega 3 fatty acids a day through fish oil, which for people without health concerns can be regarded as safe.

Keep in mind that it can be dangerous to take too much fish oil in your efforts to get your omega 3. Over consumption of fish oil can lead to blood thinning and even strokes. Omega 6 is also something that can cause health problems when consumed in large doses. Omega 6 can directly raise blood pressure, cause blood clots to form and lead to heart attacks.

It is always an excellent idea to consult with your physician before starting a regimen of omega 3 or omega 6 to see if they would advise this based on your current health. Certain medical conditions and medication can cause an adverse reaction to omega fatty acids.

Be smart, cautious, take in moderation and if you have concerns, seek medical advice from a health care provider.

Judd Jones is a director for The Hagadone Corporation and Certified Health Coach.

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