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Kelly Gale is one of the most successful working models today. She's modeled in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Playboy, and Sports Illustrated. Gale loves her job and her most recent Instagram reels prove it. Gale posted two reels of herself doing a shoot on the beach in a white one piece and a black bikini. She captioned one, "Days at work like this." She captioned the other, "BTS and final film." How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kelly Gale stays in shape and the photos that prove they workand to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

Gale is obviously a gorgeous woman. However, she doesn't always put a lot of emphasis on her looks. She tells Vogue that she puts a lot of value on her inner beauty, and loves getting compliments on her personality and other things. "I feel beautiful when I get compliments for things other than my looks; like when people tell me I have a good sense of humour or that I'm a kind person."

Being a model, Gale has to have a good skincare routine, and she clearly gets good results. She opened up about her skincare tricks and tips in an interview with Vogue, saying, "I'm lucky to be born with good skin and hair, so I just use Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream every morning and evening after basic cleansing. My lips tend to get very dry; no matter how much water I drink or lip balm I use, so I use Aloe Lips to keep them soft. When I'm tired or stressed I spritz my face with a Vitamin E mist or rose water it's instantly refreshing."df44d9eab23ea271ddde7545ae2c09ec

Gale works out on a regular basis. She tells Vogue that she does a variety of different exercises each week. "I work out for one to two and a half hours, six days a week, and switch up the routines, alternating between spinning, boxing, running and jump rope for cardio. I do a lot of exercises with resistance bands to get my legs and butt in shape and I also do different ab exercises."

In addition to working out, Gale also eats pretty healthy. She tells Vogue that she likes to cook a lot of her own meals. "Cooking is one of my biggest passions; I cook almost everything I eat. My breakfast is plain yoghurt with berries and homemade, unsweetened, wheat-free, gluten-free muesli, or a green smoothie. For lunch, I eat an undressed chicken or shrimp salad and for dinner I almost always have a salad with some form of protein."

In an interview with ELLE, Gale broke down her daily routine, specifically her diet and fitness specialties. She says that the first thing she does each day is go to the gym. "I started my day quite early with a workout alongside Michael Olajide at Aerospace before breakfast. It's always the first thing I do in the morning: If I don't have to work or travel, I usually go every single morning to box."

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Smithsonian scientists have found that the gut microbiomes of black rhinos in human care are very different than the gut microbiomes of wild rhinos, in part due to differences in their diets. Wild rhinos had more bacteria that help break down the complex plant fibers of wild plants. The gut microbiomes of zoo rhinos were better able to digest starchy foods. This is just one example of how scientists and zoo nutritionists can work together to understand and create diverse diets for zoo animals that provide the right foods and nutrients to maintain healthy, balanced gut microbiomes.

Microbiomes are also some animals best defenders! The vast majority of bacteria found in animal microbiomes are beneficial, but occasionally some not-so-nice bacteria come along and cause an animal to get sick. Just like stomach bugs in people, some bacterial infections in animals' guts can be pretty nasty. Good bacteria can often fight off the bad ones, but sometimes they need help.

Smithsonian scientists are already applying this concept to find out if skin microbes in frogs and salamanders can help fight off the deadly chytrid fungus. And this idea could help other animals too. For example, scientists are investigating whether microbes found in one species of Hawaiian honeycreeper (the amakihi) help it to survive introduced avian malaria, and whether these microbes would also protect the many other honeycreeper species for which this introduced disease is deadly.

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Madison LeCroy is steaming up the Garza Blanca Cancun. The Southern Charm star, who is currently vacationing in the posh Mexican resort, posed for some swimsuit selfies, showing off her fabulous figure in a black and white number. Weezer's song "Island in the sun" played in the background of one. How does the 31-year-old keep herself in such great physical form? Read on for 6 of Madison LeCroy's top tips for staying in shape and the photos that prove they workand to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

Madison pays attention to her diet. "I try to stay pretty healthy," she told Bravo Insider. "I'm pretty mindful about whatever I eat." Before starting a meal plan, make sure it:

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Madison is a fan of doing healthy, food-based cleanses to jump start her health. At the start of 2021 she committed to a 30-day clean-eating plan, fueling up on veggies, proteins, and healthy fats and eliminating dairy, alcohol, and artificial sugars. In order to set herself up for success, she completely emptied her refrigerator and started from scratch, filling it with only foods on her cleanse.

Madison drinks a veggie-fueled beverage when she wakes up. "I always try to do some kind of juice in the morning. I do celery juice for skin purposes. I don't have the best skin so I try doing that," she said. "Most adults should eat the equivalent of 2 1/2 cups of vegetables a day. The exact amount you need depends on your age, sex and level of physical activity. Any type of vegetable counts, whether it's raw, cooked, fresh, frozen or canned. Vegetable juice counts, too. Just make sure it's 100 percent vegetable juice and low in sodium," says the Mayo Clinic.

Madison trains with a pro. "I work out with a guy named Gunnar, who has been a friend of mine for so long. Him and his girlfriend are great. They help me with meal plans and stuff like that just to keep me on track because they know that I've worked hard," she said. "I would say he's more of an accountability coach, which I appreciate 'cause sometimes I can get into the work mode and mom mode and put the health on the back burner."

Madison works out consistently but not every day. "I try to work out at least four days a week, sometimes it's three days. It's all generally mental health for me, I crave it. I definitely feel that it makes me a little bit less on edge," she revealed to Bravo.

Madison admits she is "very competitive," so group fitness helps motivate her. "I love working out with other people, all ages, all sizes, because when the girl beside me is giving me a run for my money, you know I'm running fast. I'm like, 'OK, girl. Let's go,'" she told Bravo.

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Elizabeth Hurley, the actress and entrepreneur, spent time by the ocean recently, and she made some new friends. Hurley posted a new photo on Instagram of herself in the water wearing a blue bathing suit. She held two large starfish in her hands. She captioned the post, "Found these magnificent starfish, alive but stranded, on the beach- they're now happily back at the bottom of the sea ." How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Elizabeth Hurley stays in shape and the photos that prove they workand to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

Hurley opened up about her wellness secrets to The Times. She revealed that she lives a pretty healthy lifestyle, especially when it comes to her diet. "I haven't eaten processed food for 100 years," Hurley says. "I don't eat sweets. I drink little alcohol. I don't smoke but I deeply regret that I once did. I have learned to eat lighter and not so late."

Hurley eats a pretty healthy diet, and a big part of her diet is eating raw food. She tells The Times that she eats a lot of fruits and vegetables with meals. "If you have a slice of toast for breakfast, have an apple too. Counteract everything with vegetables."df44d9eab23ea271ddde7545ae2c09ec

Hurley tells Good Morning Britain that she regularly goes to the doctor to get cancer screenings. She says that she wants to promote this after seeing some friends get diagnosed with cancer. "I shared a post on Instagram about self-checking. Two friends, both in their 40s, who had not checked themselves, they both checked after seeing my Instagram and two of them found lumps and two of them went to the doctor, two of them were diagnosed with breast cancer and two have gone through treatment."

Hurley is a big fan of eating natural food and vegetables. She says to The Cut that she likes to garden and grow her own food. "All through summer we eat fruit and vegetables from my own garden. I used to have a small organic farm, and all the meat my son ate was from the farm. Obviously, that's not possible for most people, but supporting local farmers wherever you live is a good thing."

While Hurley doesn't work out too hard, she does do so on a regular basis. "I walk every day with my dogs and try to run even though I hate running," Hurley told the Telegraph. " I love Pilates and yoga but don't do them regularly. I am extremely active, though, and don't sit still for long."

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We understand and respect peoples diets are heavily influenced by local cultures and individual choice so we would never be prescriptive in recommending what people eat.

Our vision is that at least half of the world is eating within evolved National Dietary Guidelines, which account for the health of people and planet, within the next decade.

Healthy, balanced, diverse and sustainable diets will look different in different parts of the world, dependent on what food is available and culturally relevant.

These diets must meet National Dietary Guidelines in terms of nutrition but also ensure there is no over-reliance on any select commodities. Though some people and communities may benefit from reducing the amount of certain things they eat, there is no need to universally eliminate anything from our diets. Instead we can focus on ensuring the variety of foods we eat are better produced. By removing unsustainably produced foods, which cause deforestation or conversion of wildlife habitat, or degradation of water and soil quality, or unduly increased greenhouse gas emissions, we can ensure we have the option to eat all the foods we love forever.

Plant-based foods tend to have a lower planetary impact than animal-based foods. As such, as a global community, we can reduce our environmental footprint by increasing the proportion of plant-based products that we eat; as long as they are available, affordable and deliver the required nutritional needs for each individual. Sustainably produced meat and fish are valuable sources of nutrition to many communities and, in certain areas, can play a key role in landscape management and maintaining ecosystem services. Families should eat the food which is readily available to them and supports nutrition, livelihoods and the planet.

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Losing weight can be a daunting task, and it can be even harder to know where to start. If your research on diet programs led you here, it's very likely that you are considering Weight Watchers, now called WW after a rebranding in 2018.

WW is a well-known program with decades-long history. For over 58 years, this program has helped millions of people lose weightincluding influential celebrities like Oprah Winfrey. If you want to begin a weight-loss journey, WW may be the push you're searching for. Follow along to see if their program is right for you.

Editor's Note: Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet.

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You know the name, you've heard the talk or seen the commercials -- maybe even one from the 2015 Super Bowl.

WW is among the most popular dieting regimens available. In 2019, WW reached over 4.6 million members all over the world. It continues to grow today.

WW offers four membership plans that aim to meet the unique needs of each individual looking to lose weight. Each plan builds off the others, offering more support than the last. Memberships only include what's accessible through the app and don't include any actual meals, only a plan with recipes you can follow.

The four memberships you can choose from are:

With this membership, you get a fully personalized food plan paired with recipes that'll help you reach your goals. You can also access meal, water, activity, weight and sleep trackers so you can stay on top of your progress. Even though this is WW's basic plan, you also get workouts for all levels, 24/7 live coaching, plus 5-minute coaching audios. WW partnered with Headspaceto provide members with exclusive guided meditations if you are also interested in incorporating wellness for the mind.

This membership plan offers all of the above plus access to virtual cooking demos,nutrition classes and Digital 360 Coaches. With the Digital 360 Coaches, you can access on-demand sessions hosted by people who have gone through the WW journey and share their experiences to help guide you through yours. Some topics in this section include:

With the Unlimited Workshops Plus Digital membership, you get everything included in the Digital 360 plan, plus in-person and virtual workshops led by WW coaches that deliver what the company claims are "scientific behavior change techniques" for weight loss. You will also be included in a workshop group to help motivate you.

The One-on-One Coaching Plus Digital plan swaps the Digital 360 Coaches for a private coach. You'll be able to view all of the coaches' profiles on the app and choose the one that best suits your needs. You will begin the program with a 30-minute session with your coach, where you will talk about lifestyle, preferences, and personality to build your action plan tailored to your goals. After that, you can schedule unlimited 15-minute phone or video check-ins.

After choosing your preferred membership, you will have the chance to pick a meal plan of recipes and suggested dishes that lines up with your palette, dietary needs and weight goals. Those three meal plans are:

Green plan: This is the most restrictive and has the least amount of approved foods.

Meal example: Salmon salad with lemon-caper dressing

Blue plan: A medium amount of restriction, designed for vegetarians and vegans.

Meal example: Irish steel-cut oats with pomegranate seeds and pistachios

Purple plan: The least restrictive plan, and the one with the most food choices.

Meal example: Swordfish, vegetables and brown rice

Keep in mind that while WW pushes well-balanced meals full of protein, fruits, vegetables and nutrients, the company is adamant that no food is off-limits.

When you enter the WW site for the first time, you will be prompted to take a quick quiz to further personalize your program. The quiz asks questions about your home life, reasons why you want to lose weight, sleep cycle and even your mindset going into the program.

Once finished, WW will recommend the membership plan best suited for you based on your answers. It'll also suggest areas of your life that you can improve to reach your weight loss goals, whether that be nutrition, activity, sleep or mindset.

WW then provides -- based upon your membership plan -- resources to make strides towards your goals. If you struggle with reaching your desired amount of sleep each night, there are guided meditations you can listen to before bed. If you would like to be more active during your day, there are workout classes you can join virtually.

The most important aspect of WW's programs is its SmartPoint system. It works by assigning each food a number of points. Foods higher in saturated fats or sugar, like potato chips or chocolate, tend to be high in points. Meanwhile, healthy whole foods such as fruits and vegetables or foods high in protein like chicken are low in points.

Depending on your chosen meal plan, you will be given a set number of SmartPoints that you can use daily. This means that every meal you eat will subtract from your budget. Please note that you will not be penalized in any way if you go over your SmartPoint budget. Those things happen!

One nice feature is that your SmartPoints roll over, so you never have to feel like you are throwing away points if you don't hit your daily budget. For example, if you eat only 15 SmartPoints on Monday (out of a budget of 16 daily SmartPoints), you could potentially eat 17 points on Thursday.

ZeroPoint foods are everyday nutritional food items that you don't need to trackmeaning that they aren't counted towards your daily SmartPoints budget. Everyone's ZeroPoint foods list will be different since it's tailored to your personalized plan. The amount of ZeroPoint foods will depend on which meal plan you choose (Green, Blue or Purple), as well as the number of ZeroPoints allowed (the Purple plan allows for the most ZeroPoint foods), but some of the basics include:

Each plan has a designated SmartPoint budget and a range of ZeroPoint foods to choose from. The plan you select is completely up to you based on your preference of flexibility around your meal planning.

Green plan: 30 daily SmartPoints with 100-plus ZeroPoint foods

Blue plan: 23 daily SmartPoints with 200-plus ZeroPoint foods

Purple plan: 16 daily SmartPoints with 300-plus ZeroPoint foods

The Green plan has the highest daily SmartPoints budget but the lowest amount of ZeroPoint foods to choose from. In this plan, the ZeroPoint foods are mostly fruits and non-starchy vegetables.

The Blue plan is middle of the road -- fewer SmartPoints but more ZeroPoints. The Blue plan offers more than just ZeroPoint fruits and vegetables, such as fish, eggs and non-fat yogurt.

The Purple plan is by far the most malleable with ZeroPoints. These foods include whole-grain pasta and grains, beans and starchy vegetables.

This is a meal from the Purple plan, and it is to be assumed that you would have 16 daily SmartPoints.

Breakfast: Omelette with cheese, ham and bell peppers (2 points)

Lunch: Pesto chicken sandwich with a side Italian arugula salad (8 points)

Snack: Plain fat-free cottage cheese with fresh peaches (0 points)

Dinner: Italian turkey sausage and pepper pasta (3 points)

Dessert: Sugar-free ice cream bar (3 points)

After counting all of these meals, you would have totalled 16 SmartPoints. Keep in mind that you have the power to create and plan your meals to your liking.

Depending on the plan you choose, your costs using WW can vary. Keep in mind that your membership cost doesn't include the price of ingredients. Here's a breakdown of the weekly costs:

Digital: starts at $3.30 per week (about $13.20 a month, or $158.40 a year)

Digital 360: starts at $4.23 per week (about $16.92 a month, or $203.04 a year)

Unlimited Workshops plus Digital: starts at $5.96 per week (about $23.84 a month, or $286.08 a year)

1-on-1 Coaching plus Digital: starts at $11.08 per week (about $44.32 a month, or $531.84 a year)

Note: A $20 starter fee will be added to your membership the first time you sign up.

Track your meals right in the app.

The WW app has pretty solid ratings on the App Store and Google Play store.

4.8 out of 5 stars on App Store

4.4 out of 5 stars on Google Play store

The user-friendly WW app is one of the best parts of the program. Since you bring your phone everywhere, your dieting plan can come too.

WW app allows you to:

Recent research has a lot to say about the relationship between WW users and weight loss. While there are plenty of tempting fad diets to choose from, evidence seems to suggest that WW is the real deal.

A study from 2017 found that out of a test group who struggled with obesity, 57% lost weight on WW compared to 42% on another weight-loss program.

Another study from 2016 found that Weight Watchers and another popular dieting program, Jenny Craig, were effective in helping a test group lose weight. The study concluded that health physicians could recommend either program to patients who are looking to lose weight.

There are a lot of benefits to the WW program, such as:

The cons of this dieting regiment seem to hit in two main categories: nutrition and money.

WW is not a one-size-fits-all program. It is not recommended if you don't have the time to plan or track your food each day. It's not for those who deeply struggle with self-control and portion sizing. It is great if you're looking for overall wellness advice, however, such as help tracking sleep, activity and water intake. There are little to no restrictions when customizing a dieting plan fit just for you.

The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.

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Whether the holidays were a time of a little extra indulging or its been a while since youve hit the gym regularly, you may be wondering if trying or cleanse or detox is the best way to jumpstart some weight loss, get back on a healthy diet plan, and reset your metabolism. Cleanses and detox diets are extremely popular. There are tons of commercial juice diets you can order, or enemas, or lemon and cayenne drinks recipes to follow, and expensive supplements and diet pills said to help detox your body, just to name a few.

Many of these popular programs claim to help rid your body of toxins, cleanse your blood and liver, and enable you to drop a significant amount of weight quickly. But do cleanses actually work? Are they safe? Is a cleanse the same thing as a detox diet? Is there an effective way to reset your metabolism and kickstart weight loss? Keep reading for the answers to these questions and the basics of cleanses and diet detoxes.

A cleanse is typically some kind of diet or regimen that aims to improve digestion and clean your system out, whereas a detox is said to systematically remove toxins that have built up in your blood, liver, or kidneys so that you feel more revitalized and healthy. Cleanses and detox diets usually involve a period of fasting followed by some kind of juice or liquid diet protocol with a strong emphasis on the complete avoidance of certain food groups like gluten, dairy, soy, alcohol, sweeteners, and perhaps even solid food. There may also be specific herbs, teas, supplements, and or enemas involved in the cleanse or detox as well.

The most important takeaway is that several of the claims made by detox dietsmainly that they can stimulate your liver and kidneys to eliminate excess toxinsare not true. Providing your body with healthy nutrients and steering clear of inflammatory foods like sugar, alcohol, and processed ingredients will reduce inflammation, support digestion, and aid circulation, but the liver and kidneys already detoxify nearly all harmful compounds in circulation and remove them via urine, feces, sweat, and even expired air. Heavy metals like lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium can build up in different tissues of the body over time; however, there is no evidence to suggest that detox diets can effectively get rid of these compounds. Therefore, the actual detoxing or toxin-eliminating claims of detox diets are not true. That said, there can be some health benefits to cleanses and detox diets.

While cleanses and detox diets do not increase the elimination of toxins in your body or spur your liver and kidneys to go into turbo mode, there can be physical and behavioral benefits to short-term cleanses and detoxes. For example, while a cleanse or detox diet wont remove heavy metals that are already in your body from storage, you likely wont be ingesting other inflammatory compounds during the cleanse. Foods containing trans fats and hydrogenated oils, artificial sweeteners and sugar, salt, food dyes, and chemicals, and even gluten, dairy, corn, soy, and certain other ingredients can be inflammatory. If youre following a cleanse that focuses on fresh produce like organic fruits and vegetables in their raw, cooked, or juiced forms, youll be giving your digestive system a break from breaking down fats, protein, and these other potentially inflammatory compounds from processed foods.

Because cleanses are so restrictive, most people do experience modest weight loss. However, results can be short-term if a healthy, calorie-controlled diet is not maintained after the end of the cleanse. That said, severe caloric restriction is not safe and not supportive of metabolic health, particularly if maintained beyond a couple of days. Consider intermittent fasting as an alternative way to get some of the weight loss benefits of a cleanse in a more metabolically effective and safe manner. Long-term starvation diets, in turn, will slow your metabolic rate and can disrupt hormonal balance and can encourage fat storage rather than fat loss.

Lastly, some people enjoy behavioral and emotional benefits from following a short-term cleanse or detox program. Just as a digital detox can be a much-needed break from technology and an eye-opener as to your reliance on phones, TV, and other devices, a diet detox or cleanse can help reset your palate, cravings, and unhealthy eating patterns. A cleanse may reduce sugar cravings and restore mindfulness around eating, helping you stick to a healthier, more balanced diet upon completion.

Again, the primary thing to keep in mind when embarking on a cleanse or detox diet is that you arent actually going to be eliminating any toxins from your body. Even if this isnt your only goal, there are still a few additional precautions to consider. Nearly all cleanses involve severe caloric restriction, which can cause low energy, headaches, blood sugar irregularities, arrhythmias, and bad breath. This may not be advisable for those with certain health conditions (particularly diabetes, eating disorders, and pregnancy/lactation), so you should consult your doctor if you take medications or have illnesses or medical disorders. Colon cleanses that use laxatives and diuretics often cause severe diarrhea and excessive urination and can lead to dehydration, nausea, and vomiting.

If you use commercial diet pills and herbal supplements as part of your cleanse, its important to keep in mind that many of these products are not regulated by the FDA. As such, they may be dangerous in high doses and the labels can be inaccurate. It is highly advisable to avoid any products that are not regulated and that may contain harmful substances or doses; just because something is herbal, does not mean it is safe; for example, ephedra can cause convulsions and heart irregularities.

These are some of the food groups that most cleanses eliminate:

Some even eliminate solid foods and only encourage juicing and drinking broths. That said, most allow free consumption of healthy vegetables and fresh fruits, which provide all sorts of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. There are some healthy juices packed with antioxidantsto reduce free radical damage and support health. For example, you might try cold-pressed juices from Factor, which retain all of the nutrients and have no added sugars. Green tea is also usually encouraged, as there is evidence that it increases metabolic rate, aids metabolism, and reduces oxidative damage in the body.

Cleanses and detox diets can be a potentially effective way to transition to a nutritious diet free from processed foods and excessive sugar, salt, and fat. That said, a detox diet does not eliminate toxins from the body and there are dangers associated with long-term or severe caloric restriction, diet pills, and supplements, laxatives, and diuretics.

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2022 is upon us and many will make the decision to take control of their health and focus on what they put in their bodies in the coming year. When we seek information on health topics, theres a sea of conflicting opinions on every subject you Google. Is eating fat good or bad this year? I thought breakfast was the most important meal of the day. Are we skipping it with fasting? Did they ever figure out if meat was going to kill us?

More health information is available than ever before and yet weve never been more confused. Just dipping our toe into the pool of data can leave us with analysis paralysis. We look to our healthy friends and ask them for tips. They seem to have all the answers even if counterpoints are brought up about their diet. How can they be so confident that this diet will affect me the same way?

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Thats where I was two years ago. Instead of throwing my hands in the air, I said to myself I would try every diet out there. Thats right. Everyone claimed they knew the answer for what was right for me, but I was going to try every diet and find the answers for myself. As a scientist, I wanted to find the truth through data. At the beginning and end of each diet, I would take my blood work, blood pressure, body weight, body fat percentage and compare results at the end. A diet based on facts, not my Instagram algorithm.

For eight weeks at a time, I would try them all: keto, paleo, Mediterranean, intermittent fasting, vegetarian and calorie restriction. In the beginning of each diet, I was told, youre going to have so much clarity or all of your aches and pains will feel better. What I got was awkward interactions at restaurants, looks of disgust from family on my food choices, and newfound abilities of locating the nearest restroom at any venue. The cravings. The expenses. The sustainability. Each diet was a teacher on ways to approach eating and I wanted to learn it all.

My experiences with these diets were similar to others who have tried them, but also diverged from the narrative, too. Sometimes I had classic side effects from making a change. Other times I didnt realize I was on a diet. Which is kind of the point. The United States is a melting pot of different backgrounds, cultures, financial means, genetics, family histories and health goals. Each group has its own reasons for the food choices it makes. A generalized statement like x is the way you should eat is an antiquated view that cant accommodate all circumstances. We need individualized approaches on finding what works for our circumstances and our goals.

Which brings us to the question, which diet worked best? They all did. Each diet taught me something different. Maybe I dont need extra bread with every entree. I wont die if I dont have a piece of meat at every meal. I have endured 24 hours without food, so Im probably bored and not hungry. Eating sardines for breakfast isnt so bad. And of course, there are multiple diets that lead to weight loss. I tried these diets for only eight weeks, but the new relationships I developed with food will last me a lifetime.

So as the new year comes, dont ask what diet is best. Ask what diet you should try first.

My key takeaways:

1) Seek out experts. Listen to their opinions but dont solely rely on them. The reason it can be difficult to find the correct data on food is theres conflicting information in the literature. Conflicting information means people are responding differently to diets. Let your body be your guide.

2) If you want to be objective, numbers are important. Whats measured is managed. But if your goal is to just feel better, then numbers arent essential.

3) Forgive spouses for what theyre about to go through and thank them for their support. I cant tell you how many times I heard, Im not the one on the diet, you are. Feed me normal food!

4) Being thoughtful about what you are eating has more impact than any one diet. When you focus on what youre putting in your body, you tend to make better choices both in what you eat and the quantity you eat.

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January is the perfect time to try something new. The non-profitVeganuary believes that it's an especially good time to try out a new diet -- aveganone, to be exact.

A vegan diet excludes all meat, fish, dairy, eggs and other animal products. Veganuary challenges you to follow this plant-based diet for the whole month of January and enter the New Year with a fresh mindset.

Veganuary may be trendy, but your new vegan diet could turn into a full-time lifestyle. Learn more about the potential benefits of going vegan, how to make the switch and how to join Veganuary in 2022.

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Veganuary (yes, a combination of "vegan" and "January") is a UK-based non-profit organization that values the Earth and all its inhabitants. Each year, the organization challenges people to eat only vegan foods for the entire month of January in an effort to promote health, protect the environment and end animal farming.

Since 2014, millions of participants have taken part in the Veganuary pledge. In addition to the January challenge, Veganuary supports vegan businesses and restaurants year-round. In the process, they get the word out about vegan diets in the media.

According to the organization, over 500,000 people from 200 countries participated in Veganuary by starting a new vegan diet in 2021. With hopes of increasing that number in 2022, Veganuary invites you to take the 31-day pledge this January.

Vegan diets aren't for everyone. But there are benefits of a well-balanced vegan diet, especially one that consists of plenty of whole, minimally processed plant foods.

Good for the environment: A vegan diet is "probably the single biggest way to reduce your impact on planet Earth," according to Joseph Poore, lead author of a 2018 study in Science that analyzed the impact of almost 40,000 farms worldwide. Not only do vegan diets produce fewer greenhouse gases, but they also conserve essential resources like water and land.

Lowers your sugar intake: Heavily processed foods tend to have a higher sugar content than fruits, vegetables and other whole plant-based foods. Eliminating these foods from your diet reduces your sugar intake. High amounts of sugar have been linked to diabetes, heart disease and other diseases.

Healthier heart: Saturated fats are a leading cause of high cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association. The amount of saturated fats is drastically decreased in diets free of meat and dairy. Consuming less saturated fat also reduces the risk for heart disease and stroke.

A healthy way to lose weight: Some animal products, like red meat and dairy, are high in calories and fat. Eating less of these foods can translate to weight loss, if that's your goal. Variousstudieshave shown that vegan diets are the most effective at maintaining weight loss, compared to vegetarian or omnivorous diets.

Read more: Everything you need to know about a vegan diet, explained

You should pledge to go vegan for all of January if you think a plant-based diet is right for you, whether you're looking to be kinder to the Earth or improve your health.

Still, if you're new to a vegan diet and participate in Veganuary, you'll need to quit meat, cheese, fish and other animal-based food staplescold turkey. That isn't for everyone. Instead, consider trying a vegetarian diet first, then slowly wean yourself off other animal products. Similarly, if cutting out foods doesn't sound feasible or healthy for you, know that you can always try boosting the amount of plant foods that you eat on a daily basis without going vegan.

But for some, an abrupt withdrawal might be the push you're looking for. If this sounds like your mindset, then the 31-day challenge is for you.

If you decide to take on the Veganuary challenge, you can visit the company's website. Once prompted, sign up with your email address (it's free, and you can unsubscribe at any time).

You can also participate in Veganuary independently without signing up on the website. If you decide to sign up, you'll receive free resources in your inbox, such as an e-cookbook with delicious recipes, nutritional tips, daily emails that offer encouragement and support, shopping advice and restaurant recommendations -- everything you need to succeed.

Then, for 31 days, attempt an all-plant diet.

If you're new to veganism, you're right on time -- these days it's more convenient than ever to steer clear of animal products. But you still have to do some planning to make sure you're meeting your nutritional needs.

Map out your meals for the entire week and prepare your groceries beforehand. If this is an entirely new diet for you, consider how much your daily routine might have to change. Make sure to have a few vegan snacks on hand, too.

One of the benefits of becoming a vegan today is that there are many apps out there to ease the transition. Check out HappyCow, Oh She Glows, Vegan Amino and Veg Menu in the App Store and Google Play for tasty recipes and vegan-friendly restaurants near you.

Don't feel pressured to become vegan overnight. Wean yourself off your favorite animal products one by one. Start with the simple changes first, then ease yourself into more of the plant-based diet.

Starting a vegan diet doesn't mean you have to start at zero. You might even have vegan-friendly options in your fridge and pantry. Some common household food items you might have include nuts, beans, lentils, fruit, rice and pasta.

With meat out of the question, you will need to find a substitute for your protein. Some common proteins vegans lean to are tofu, rice, grains and beans. There's plenty of imitation meat for sale, as well.

In plant-based diets, vitamin B-12 is often hard to come by. It is recommended that vegans try especially hard to meet a daily requirement of B-12 (found in nutritional yeast and some cereals). If not, you can opt for a B-12 vitamin supplement.

Don't worry about missing out on calcium if you are a huge milk drinker. There are other calcium-rich foods that do the same job. Foods with high levels of calcium include tofu, white beans, broccoli, sweet potatoes and plant-based yogurt.

Veganuary has a lot of helpful tips and information for those just starting a vegan diet. One of the best resources it offers are the easy-to-follow recipes for all meals of the day.

The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.

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The Galveston eating plan comprises three major actions.

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Instead, the diet emphasizes whole foods with lots of nonstarchy vegetables and fruits. Foods specifically believed to reduce inflammation are encouraged, such as fatty fish, berries, garlic, nuts, tomatoes, and olive oil.

The type of intermittent fasting recommended in the Galveston diet is known as 16/8, which means fasting for 16 hours and eating during a window of 8 hours every day. That generally means delaying the first meal of the day until around noon.

Haver advises adopting this regimen slowly, such as by pushing breakfast back a half hour every few days, to give your body time to adjust. I myself took six weeks before my first meal was at noon, so I never felt very hungry, she says.

By contrast, the Galveston diet slashes carbs dramatically. Here, the bulk of calories come from healthy fats, in order to encourage fat burning, the company says.

For example, daily intake in the first weeks assigns 70 percent of daily calories to fat,with proteins at 21 percent and carbs at 9 percent. After youve been on the diet for a while and you get used to eating fewer carbs and sugars, some additional complex carbs are put in.

It is true that a womans body composition shifts during perimenopause, with more fat settling around the abdomen, experts say.

Midbody weight gain is almost universal among menopausal women, says Nanette Santoro, MD, the chair of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora and a longtime menopause researcher.

Virtually every woman gains at least some fat under her skin with the end of menses, Dr. Santoro says, which researchers believe could be related to the loss of estrogen, although this has not been proven. There are a lot of compelling theories and good science being done around his question, but there are currently few answers, she says.

Some percentage of women do experience more rapid weight gain and more fat accumulating around the abdomen during the menopausal transition, she says. Still, little is known about why these women seem to have to work much harder on maintaining their body weight during this time.

In addition to the possible hormonal link, women entering perimenopause and menopause are also dealing with changes related to getting older, says Stephanie Faubion, MD, the director of the Mayo Clinic's Center for Women's Health and the medical director for the North American Menopause Society (NAMS). Most women reach menopause, defined as having gone a full year without having a period, by around age 51.

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