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Its 2020, and time to lose that extra weight. No, Im not talking about dieting. Ill leave your food choices up to you. However, there is an analogy to be made between dieting and what Im writing about today. In the dieting market, there are all kinds of fads, but the principles of weight loss remain pretty simple: eat fewer calories and exercise more. Im not saying this as a man who has achieved mastery in this area.

There is another weight that people are carrying around these days. In 2019, much was said about the mental health crisis going on around the world. The reasons for this are many and complex, but there are some things that are easy to figure out. Just like eating too many donuts can cause weight gain and poor overall health, relationship baggage can be like a heavy and unwelcome weight on our minds. Lets talk about one better relationship habit we can practice in 2020: forgiveness.

Conflict is part of life. I routinely experience conflict with my wife, kids, co-workers, family members, and random strangers. We cannot control what other people do, but how we deal with conflict is our choice. Lets say your boss at work yells at you angrily in front of your co-workers. I would say, without knowing any of the details, that a boss yelling at an employee in front of other co-workers would serve to tear down that employee rather than build them up or help to solve the problem constructively.

Not dealing with this conflict can lead to multiple things: a feeling of awkwardness around the boss because there is unresolved conflict, a feeling of dislike or distrust toward the boss, or a feeling of not wanting to go back to that job anymore. None of these are good! Lets say you talk to your boss about what happened. They might seek your forgiveness, which would be good. Or, they might tell you to deal with it or worse if they have not yet learned the art of constructive relationships? What do you do in that case?

Forgiveness is agreeing with yourself and God not to hold something against another person or seek retaliation. It is an agreement to seek for their best even if they are not seeking for your best. Forgiving the other person frees you from what people often do put themselves in a prison of their own making.

What do I mean by that? If you say, I can never go where that person is (such as a family gathering); or I will not talk to that person until they apologize (even if they dont know you are waiting for an apology because you never told them because, hey, they know what they did); or anything like that, you are placing restrictions on your life because of the actions of another person. Youve placed yourself in a prison of your own making. If we are practicing honesty, we can say, What you did was wrong. I have chosen not to hold it against you or try to retaliate, and I want to make the trust and openness in our relationship better, but to do that, we need to work through what happened. Im ready to talk when you are.

We just celebrated Christmas, a time we remember how God sent His Son, Jesus, to the earth. Eventually, that baby born in a manger would grow into a man who would give His life to pay for the sins of all who would trust Him. God not only rescued us from our sin, but gave us a live-giving way to live today. Jesus said, And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. (Mark 11:25 ESV)

Rev. Scott Tiede is senior pastor of Delaware Bible Church.

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Resolve to lose weight in 2020 - Delaware Gazette

If one of your goals in the new year is to shed those extra pounds you put on around the holidays, youre not alone. Kate Hudson is one of the millions of Americans planning to lose weight in 2020, she explained in her Instagram Story on Jan 2.

Its Jan. 2, 2020. I got on the scale. I wasnt impressed, the Almost Famous actress said in the video, as Us Weekly reported. But thats OK because I know how to do this, you know what I mean? I know how much everybody likes following peoples routines so I thought that I would simply show you what I do just to stay on track.

Hudson, 40, filmed herself stepping on the scale, which shows her weight as 135.9 lbs. The Fabletics founder wasnt happy with that number.

So, post-holiday, Im basically 136 I always round up, she wrote in her Story. Ideal weight for me [is] 125.

She went to share that she suspected that 3 to 5 of those extra pounds were water. And she added that her muscle adds weight to her lean frame. Important for people to understand that! Weight in muscle is a happy number! she wrote.

Hudson, who became a spokesperson for WW (the new name for Weight Watchers) in 2018, revealed that she has a plan for getting back to her pre-holiday weight.

The mom of three explained that she follows the WW plan when it comes to eating. She said that drinks celery juice and black coffee, and then went on to showcase her lunch, which included sweet potato along with shrimp with sherry vinegar and garlic. All of those are 0-point foods on the WW plan. She followed her lunch with a 30-minute workout on a trampoline.

Hudson turned to WW when she decided she wanted to lose 25 pounds after giving birth to her daughter Rani Rose in October 2018. By April 2019, shed seen meaningful results, sharing on Instagram that she was a couple lbs from goal weight!

Ive done it without stressing on food or working out like crazy although Ive been disciplined, she wrote. Ive taken my time, Ive stayed true to my @ww app which I am so grateful for.

Hudson told WW that she likes to indulge in cocktails, French fries, and ice cream. Joining WW helped her find balance and enjoy those treats while still living a healthy lifestyle. She also said that being active, whether it was running around with her kids or dancing, makes me feel more grounded.

Finally, theres a mental component to getting healthy. Breathing, meditating, and reminding myself of the things Im grateful for helps, the actress said. I look at my kids, and Im like, You know what? None of it matters. At the end of the day, all I want is their happiness.

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Losing weight and keeping it off is a lot easier when you have expert guidance from the leader in weight loss and its supportive community. WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers) just rolled out its most customized program ever, and it's poised to continue to help millions of members around the world accomplish their weight-loss and wellness goals in 2020. With myWW, each new member takes a personal assessment which matches them with a customized program that can make losing weight easier.

While many members follow and succeed on the WW program using the WW app, those who would like a little extra expert guidance and consistent support swear by the weekly WW Workshops to keep them accountable and help them stay on track. WW Coaches host weekly 30-minute Workshops at over 800 studios nationwide.

Linda Lawrence is a WW Coach at WW Studio Largo, WW Studio Pinellas Park and WW Studio Palm Harbor. (WW Coaches are all previous members who have lost weight with WW and now share their knowledge and support with WW members at weekly Workshops.) Learn more about her weight-loss journey and get inspired!

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Linda: In 2001, I was miserable because of my weight. I didn't want my picture taken, I didn't want to be up in front of crowds, I didn't want to buy clothes, and I didn't want to go out of the house. But my job demanded I do all of those things. I remembered how good it felt, many years before, when I lost weight with WW, and I wanted to feel that confidence around people once again.

I knew I wanted to be remembered by my grandchildren for something other than having to be helped off the floor after playing board games, etc., so I decided to return to WW. It wasn't easy to walk through the door of my first Workshop back, but had a great experience that led me to rejoin. When I rejoined and finally got on the scales, I saw was 100 pounds over my goal weight. I wanted to run, hide and cry.

But as the weeks passed and the pounds dropped, I learned I was more than a number on the scale. I also learned I was not alone, and many members have felt the same way.

After losing 108 pounds and returning to my goal weight, I knew that I wanted to work for WW because it would help me keep the weight off and remind me about everything else I gained with WW. I also wanted the world to know that WW works!

Linda: I think the versatility of the customized plans, tailored to each member's lifestyle, is what makes myWW so exciting. You are not pushed into a mold that makes us do what everyone else is doing. We are all different.

Linda: The local WW Studio is a pleasant place where we can just be ourselves. We come to learn, to gain support, to be motivated and to relax. It helps us realize that many others have felt the same way that we have felt at different times throughout our journey. We also have a weigh-in area where the scale and weigh-in are private and confidential. The guides and Coaches love what they do and love people.

Linda: Some of the things we look at are foods, nutritional values, etc. We discuss being able to develop a positive mindset and learn how to handle difficult situations. We learn how important it is for our physical health and mental health to do some form of activity. We do not have to be weight lifters or marathon runners, either we can do the things that we are physically able to do and things we like.

Linda: Probably the best tip I can give is to relax. Know when your special food-centered events are happening and do some planning. Use those ZeroPoint food options, extra Points and think about visiting with those you enjoy and not about "all that food" they expect you to eat. (WW's proprietary SmartPoints system simplifies complex nutritional information into a simple number to easily guide your eating decisions to support weight loss. ZeroPoint foods form the foundation of a healthy eating pattern, and are foods you don't have to track! Depending on your customized plan, they can include foods like chicken breast, fat-free Greek yogurt, all vegetables and more.) Eat the things you want in moderation, and know that you are OK. Ask yourself, "Is this item worth it?"

Linda: Health is something we need on a daily not seasonal basis. Staying healthy when we are not facing major changes or stress helps us to handle each of those events when they occur.

Linda: When I see the members achieve healthier lifestyles, and I see their excitement in accomplishing things that are important to them, it's hugely motivating to me. I get paid, yes, but the true payment comes from seeing growth and accomplishments by the members. Also, I love to learn, and we are constantly being fed facts, research and new findings on food and lifestyles.

Linda: My WW family is just that a family. After returning home from one of the Workshops where I was a Coach, my husband met me at the door and shared that our daughter in Oklahoma had been killed in an automobile accident. The shock and pain was only bearable because of my faith and my WW co-workers, my territory manager (Jen McTigue) and the members in my meetings.

A year later, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The doctor shared that since I was in such good health otherwise, my prognosis was very good. I thought, "Thank you, WW you have taught me that a healthy lifestyle is so important."

While recuperating, I gained 10 pounds, but it didn't take long before I felt the weight coming off. It wasn't because of me but because I trusted the program. I had the support of my church, my physical family and my WW family. I know that I can stay healthy and active, and I know that I am "worth it." I want the world to feel the same way.

WW is a weight-loss program that takes a people-focused, science-backed approach to promoting weight loss and healthy living. Its new program, myWW, is fully customized to make losing weight easier for you.

When you join myWW, you'll start with a personal assessment that asks a range of questions about your unique food preferences, activity level, lifestyle and approach to weight loss. Based on your responses, WW will scientifically match you with a customized, proven weight-loss plan that can make losing weight easier.

Every person in the WW Studio is on your side! The friendly guides and expert Coaches will quickly become your greatest motivators and sources of support to make 2020 the year you reach your weight-loss goals!

Workshops held at WW Studio locations cover topics that are relevant to weight loss, health and wellness. You can participate as much or as little as you want. There are WW Workshops during the morning, afternoon and evening, seven days a week. This gives you flexibility to attend the Workshop time/day/location that works for during any particular week and ensure your accountability network is always accessible.

Based on years of research, the WW Workshop curriculum is always evolving to bring the best science-backed techniques to help you lose weight and build healthy habits for life.

People following the WW plan can expect to lose 1-2 lbs/wk.

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BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Matthew Sharbaugh, DO, bariatric surgeon was in to talk about the upcoming Surgical Weight Loss information session.

Q: It's the time of year people start thinking about losing weight. Butis this really an upward trend? Are Maine people getting heavier?

A: Yes, we are getting heavier as a state. Nearly one-third of adults in Maine are clinically obese. This is very different from 20 years ago, when our rate was at about 10-15% obesity. So in just 20 years, it's more than doubled. It is a health concern that needs to be addressed.

Q: Why is maintaining a healthy weight important?

A: By maintaining a healthy weight, you have more energy, feel better, sleep better, and have fewer health issues associated with obesity. Our patients who reach and maintain a healthy weight go off many medications for conditions like diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and are at a lower risk for cancer. Patients who reach and maintain a healthy weight feel hopeful and are able to keep up with their children and grandchildren, and they have the energy to do all the things they've been putting off.

Q: What would you tell people who have tried everything, including diet and exercise, and it's not helping?

A: We know many people struggle with their weight, and it can be discouraging. There are metabolic reasons why some people can't lose weight on their own. This is why our comprehensive program helps patients with more than just weight loss surgery, we also offer nutrition, education, and support.

Q: Where can you learn more?

A: We don't think anyone should consider weight loss surgery lightly. That's why we are offering a free information session on Friday, January 10 in Bangor, so community members can learn all about our program. If you carry excess weight year in and year out, you may be facing the reality of needing to lose 75 to 100 or more pounds to achieve a healthy weight. If so, you might be a good candidate to learn more about our program.

Q: What will you learn at this session?

A: We'll discuss the risks and benefits of bariatric surgery; the three kinds of procedures we offergastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric band; the behavioral changes needed, including nutritional information, activity levels, and support groups. We'll explain the preventive health screenings you'll need to update, how to get a referral, and what to expect throughout the process. This session on January 10 is free and open to anyone who is interested in learning more.

Q: Do you need to register?

A: Yes, please call us to register for the info session this Friday, January 10 at 973-6383. To learn more about the program, visit northernlighthealth.org/SWL.

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One phenomenon that most people agree upon is that an obesity epidemic has swept our country. The public tends to attribute the lack of time spent outdoors, a decrease in exercise and increased consumption of junk food as the root of the epidemic of larger bodies in our country. However, I believe that this obesity epidemic is actually a moral one that values some people over others based on their bodies. Peoples health and character have nothing to do with their bodies, and fat actually serves many helpful functions in the body.

The body mass index (BMI) scale commonly used by doctors to measure health is very outdated, and doesnt account for factors like bone density and muscle mass. The BMI scale even changed overnight when standards shifted in 1998, causing individuals who were once considered normal weight to be considered overweight the next day. In fact, in a longitudinal study examining hundreds of thousands of individuals through the National Health Interview Survey (NIHS), researchers found that being overweight was associated with lower mortality, and was actually a protective factor against death.

The notion that individuals can simply eat right and lose weight easily is saturated in diet culture; false misconceptions about how weight is determined and how the body processes food are rampant. Weight loss studies that show that maintenance of weight loss and personal anecdotes typically do not account for long term (greater than 5 years) follow-ups, weight stigma, weight cycling and weight suppression that returns later. These studies also dont account for chronic dieting and disordered eating, both of which are associated with the development of eating disorders. The most important factor to work on for optimal health is changing health behaviors (i.e. adding more nutrient-rich foods rather than subtracting or restricting; incorporating sustainable and joyful forms of movement), independent of weight, as up to 95 percent of dieters will regain the weight lost, and more back.

The idea that if you just expend what you consume, you will lose weight, simply offers people a false sense of control over their weight. When we consume calories, or energy in the form of joules/kilojoules.This energy is processed and stored in our bodies in different ways. Eating fat does not make someone fat; it is used in the body to keep our organs functioning well, keeps us warm and helps us attain satiety. The body uses a variety of nutrients and knows what to do with them. We can trust our bodies to use the food we eat to support our energy needs and for cognitive, mental and emotional functioning.

There are several contributors to a persons weight that have little to do with their diet and exercise. Accessibility to a variety of foods can be limited in food deserts, socioeconomic status can influence ability to buy different types of nutrient-rich foods and genetic predispositions towards metabolic rates are all contributors towards weight. Our bodies are not the problem. The eighth principle of intuitive eating is to respect your body weight. It will fall at its set point, or the weight at which optimal functioning occurs for your body, when you learn to honor your bodys homeostatic cues of hunger and fullness. You can trust your body to tell you what it needs and when, so dont worry about your weight if you are honoring your body cues.

So what does this mean for you as a college student? Individuals in larger bodies are just as worthy as those in smaller bodies; this outlook informs our language in the ways we talk about our own and others bodies. It means that we begin to stop shaming people for the fat on their body or belittling others because of their weight. Disrespecting others bodies with the words we use is often a reflection of the way that we feel about our own bodies, and can have negative consequences for our society when we ostracize those in larger bodies. It means that if youre studying to become a doctor and/or politician, you advocate for healthcare that is weight-inclusive. The Health at Every Size paradigm is a social justice movement to accept and learn to value people in larger bodies, and it is something that begins with our studies here. We must examine our own biases towards fat and our narratives about the worth of people in larger bodies, and work towards equitable treatment of people in all bodies.

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Intuitive Eating with Mimi: Why I Don't Believe the Obesity Epidemic is a Problem - The Vanderbilt Hustler

For some, moving to Whidbey Island can be refreshing, rejuvenating and a nice change of pace. Deb Helfrich credits her move to South Whidbey with saving her life and helping her to lose 100 pounds.

With the new year in full swing, Helfrichs story of transformation shows that real change is possible, with or without an official resolution.

While holistic healing isnt for everyone, Helfrich found inspiration and support in the many opportunities and alternatives on the South End.

Before April 2018, Helfrich was living in a series of temporary rentals to avoid the moldy conditions of her former apartment in Bellevue. She was also over 300 pounds and struggling with a heightened sensitivity to fragrances and pollution from the surrounding city.

I was a nomad. I went through all my nest eggs. I couldnt work for several years, she said.

Previously, working in different cities as a software consultant felt similar to going into combat for Helfrich. She realized the stresses of daily life had been causing her to overeat. Potato chips were her weakness.

That was the solution for me to deal with life in America, Helfrich said. For some people its cigarettes, for others its hitting Happy Hour.

But with her move from the mainland, she discovered a wealth of support in the community of South Whidbey. Holistic healing practitioners and leaders of spiritual dances became her friends and helped her begin her journey of self-improvement.

My neighbors healed me, Helfrich said.

It was environmental security of belonging to a community, she added.

She started out attending presentations by the Whidbey Island Holistic Health Association at the library and other lectures she discovered on Drewslist. Massages and sound baths, a technique of relaxation, also helped.

One year after moving, in April 2019, Helfrich began documenting a significant change in weight. In the following 33 weeks, she lost an estimated 100 pounds. To address her issues with chronic pain and fatigue, she began working with people practicing Hanna Somatics and the movement of the body to help forge connections between her mind and body.

Kimmer Morris, a Hanna Somatics educator, reported Helfrichs progress as being like night and day.

She began to sense and move her body in ways that she had never sensed and moved before, Morris said.

Her practice, though not a part of Westernized health care, helped Helfrich regain mindful awareness of her own body and responding muscles.

It wasnt just the work I did. She was on a quest; she was determined to get better, Morris said.

In addition, Helfrich also began dancing at Prayerbody Sundays, a weekly gathering dedicated to improvisational and spiritual dancing. The dancing involved close touch with her neighbors, which Helfrich, recovering from a traumatic childhood of mostly no contact, welcomed. It was also a place where she found no judgment, competition or expectation.

She still dances three times per week, not just at Prayerbody but with her friends and neighbors at private gatherings. Yoga and tai chi have also become part of her regiment of movement and well-being.

Fasting also helped Helfrich to lose weight.

Erin Simms, a registered dietician and nutritionist with WhidbeyHealth, said fasting reduces total calorie intake and potentially has some physiological benefits for gut health.

The big thing is that you give yourself an extended period of time between your first and last meal of the day, Simms said.

While she acknowledges its not for everyone, fasting 12 to 14 hours is an ideal period of time. These can include hours spent sleeping. Consuming the majority of a daily amount of calories between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. can also reduce weight, as can mindful eating.

Simms said holistic approaches to health care may also have their benefits.

I think stress management is really important, she said, and if acupuncture, massage, yoga, those play into how you take care of yourself, they do have rewards on your overall health.

Other unconventional methods, such as the use of tuning forks and the theory of bioelectrical impedance, helped contribute to other areas of Helfrichs overall feeling of well-being.

Her weight loss has given her a new lease on life and a buoyant energy she didnt have before. She said the last few people who have guessed her age have been 20 to 25 years off the mark.

This month she will start offering classes on reverse aging, evaporating weight, vibrational massage and more.

She also refers to herself as a stand-up philosopher and has a philosophical book in the works.

Her next step on her weight loss journey is to look for a companion to move in with and inspire. Her goal for this year is to drop another 50-70 pounds.

If I can say something to people, environment is really important, Helfrich said.

To contact Deb Helfrich about her upcoming classes, live-in weight loss companion offer or anything else, call 202-487-7818 or visit her website, https://www.insightsoccur.com/

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The NHS has this week warned new year dieters against quick-fix solutions as Brits look to lose weight for 2020.

A senior NHS doctor has said some faddy diets can lead to heart problems and even unplanned pregnancies.

So, how do you make incremental changes - which keep you in pursuit of your weight loss goals, while maintaining a diet of fun food?

A fitness blogger has moved to recreate your favourite dishes with up to 400 fewer calories.

Graeme Tomlinson - also known as The Fitness Chef - wants to help you hit your January weight loss goals.

He recreated 10 of the country's most-loved meals with a healthy twist, as part of Frylight's #CaloriesUncovered campaign.

It comes as NHS England medical director Professor Stephen Powis said using pills and detox teas have a "slim chance of success" and can cause serious complications.

Going on a diet is the most common New Year's Resolution and, although the NHS endorses getting in shape, Prof Powis advised against using diet pills, "tea-toxes", and appetite suppressant products, which can be harmful.

Products promising quick weight loss by reducing appetite and fatigue can have damaging side-effects, ranging from diarrhoea to heart problems, and can even interfere with oral contraception, causing unplanned pregnancies.

Graeme, 30, made shepherd's pie, fry-up and spaghetti bolognese with alternative ingredients.

Impressively, he managed to cut out up to 400 calories per meal.

Graeme tells MailOnline : "I'm a firm believer in small changes reaping big rewards.

"Looking at ways to reduce the calories in the food you already know is the easiest way to make a positive step towards a calorie deficit for fat loss."

His swaps are actually very simple, too, with 20 per cent fat mince with a five per cent fat alternative in the chili and spaghetti bolognese.

In his low-calorie bangers and mash dish, he changes pork sausages for chicken alternatives and potatoes for mashed carrot, swede and parsnips.

In his fry-up, he uses bacon medallions NOT rashers.

Helen Bond - Frylight consultant nutritionist - explains: "People need to ditch the 'diet' mentality - going on a diet infers there's a start and stop date, so you only change your diet during these times.

"Instead, plan to change your eating habits for good, making small steps towards a healthier diet, and focus on the huge number of other benefits that eating well will have for your weight and overall health."

Prof Powis, meanwhile, has advised those wanting to shed a few Christmas pounds to lose weight "gradually and safely".

He said: "New Year's Resolutions are a great time to make a change, but the reality is there's a slim chance of success with diet pills and detox teas - and people could end up doing more harm than good."

This follows calls earlier this year for social media giants to crack down on celebrities posting misleading "get fit quick" adverts, prompting Instagram and Facebook to restrict endorsements of risky products.

Prof Powis recommended the NHS Long Term Plan, a 12-week weight-loss schedule to be used alongside an app, for those wanting to get in shape.

The NHS also offers a Diabetes Prevention Programme, and both of these regimes can be found on its website along with healthy recipes.

Health professionals also recommend the Couch To 5K app for first-time runners, Strength And Flex, and the NHS Fitness Studio apps.

Quitting smoking is the second most popular New Year's Resolution, and the NHS Smokefree app can help those wanting to cut down.

The Drink Free Days app is also recommended by the NHS for people wanting to try Dry January.

Prof Powis has also spoken out against so-called "party drips".

"At a time when health misinformation is running riot on social media, it is reckless and exploitative of these companies to peddle ineffective and misleading treatments, and those celebrities and influencers who help them do this are letting their fans down.

"People who are healthy do not need IV drips. At best they are an expensive way to fill your bladder - and then flush hundreds of pounds down the toilet - but at worst they can cause significant damage to your health.

"While many of us want to enjoy ourselves at this time of year, it is important to remember that nothing beats eating well and drinking sensibly when it comes to staying well, and a much better way to 'cure' a hangover is through drinking plenty of water and getting some fresh air.

"Miracle hangover cures and quick fixes simply don't exist, and anyone online who says they do is probably out to make a quick buck at your expense."

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How to shave hundreds of calories off your favourite meals to lose weight in 2020 - Birmingham Live

Season 8 of My 600-lb Life premiered on TLC yesterday. This season, the television reality series will follow the lives of two morbidly obese individuals, who weigh around 600 pounds and more. The first episode documented siblings John and Lonnies weight loss journey, which seems to have inspired the viewers to shed those extra pounds as their New Year's resolution.

However, the audience also couldnt help but notice how their mothers inappropriate behavior and inadequate parenting method is the root cause of their weight gain. When Lonnie tells Dr Nowzaradan that his mother was making him and John feel guilty about eating healthy, the doctor recommends therapy in order to be able to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Through a series of tweets, fans have called out John and Lonnies mother for being a terrible parent.

A tweet stated, Lady! Your overweight kids are trying to better themselves! You don't say, "that sounds disgusting." HELP THEM AS MUCH AS YOU CAN.

Just watching #my600lblife & these brothers are working so hard & their mother is an ignorant fool. Cant you cheat? You aint got no butter? I wouldnt invite someone that wasnt supportive., another tweet read.

And, a few of them pointed out that John and Lonnies mother was not just mean, but also morbidly obese like her children and deserves to be put on a strict diet.

What is Lonnie and John's mom's problem? She probably didn't go the appointment cuz she knew Dr Now would have handed her a copy of the diet, too! She needs a few of these

Apart from the hatred John and Lonnies mother garnered, the siblings, through their weight-loss journey, seem to have highly inspired the viewers to get in shape.

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While there are no quick ways to lose weight, there are many diet hacks that you can follow to stay true to your 2020 fitness and weight loss resolutions. One such diet hack has been put forth by 33-year-old Dr Rohit Jain, a periodontist by profession. And, all it requires is a little bit of addition and subtraction of healthy calories from your daily meals. He lost 43 kgs and trimmed from 109 kgs to 66 kgs.

Says Jain, being a dentist, my job requires me to be seated at one place for long intervals. Over time, this led my body to gain a massive amount of weight (109 kgs!) and also severe back aches. These two problems started interfering with my daily job as well. I just knew I had to overcome both these issues as soon as possible thus I decided to get fit by following the below weight loss plan.

To lose weight, I started calculating my macros (protein, carbs and fat) and calorie intake. I knew that as long as I am eating within a suitable calorie range and exercising daily, Ill be able to lose weight in a sustainable manner.

What Jains just described is also known as the If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM) diet.

IIFYM is a flexible dieting option that requires you to calculate how many grams of macronutrients (protein, fat and carbohydrates) your body needs to eat each day to thrive, and then tracking your food intake accordingly to only meet that number and not overeat. IIFYM diet lets one enjoy their favourite guilty pleasures also, as long as theyre meeting that number. Yes, ice cream is an option as per this diet hack but you've got to tread carefully!

QUICK READ: How to lose weight by calculating your macronutrients right

I wrote my macros down and calculated all my meals accordingly, everyday. This trick let me enjoy pizzas/burgers and junk food every now and then as I kept track of all my macros and did not exceed my calorie intake come what may.

The below diet plan will give you an insight into what my daily meals looked like (made in accordance to my calorie intake) and also give you a glimpse into how I managed to eat pizzas without straying from my calorie count.

Early morning (Pre-workout): 4 Almonds, 2 cashew nuts, 1 fig, 6-8 raisins and 1 banana

Breakfast: A big bowl of oats/muesli with a glass of juice

Mid-day Snacks: A bowl of sprouts or 2 biscuits with a cup of black coffee

Lunch and Dinner: 2 Chapatis without butter/ghee + 1 bowl of curd + 1 bowl of veggies + 1 bowl of any dal.

I ate all green vegetables including broccoli and beans. I also ate papads and pickles (in moderation). On Saturdays, Id enjoy a pizza or burger - also in moderation to satiate my tastebuds and not necessarily fill my stomach.

Along with rectifying my eating habits, I also started going to the gym. I enrolled myself in the gym, last year in June. I dropped the first 5 kgs very easily. But continued to work hard even after that. By December 2018, I weighed 90 kgs. And, today I weigh 66 kgs. I am actually trying to gain some weight now and reach 72 kgs. Below is the weight loss workout regime that helped him trim to 66 kgs.

My workout routine started with 40 minutes dedicated to cardio, initially, after riding a cycle from my home to the gym. The gym was around 8 kms away from my home. I made sure I followed this cycling + cardio routine at least 5 days a week.

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As I kept building my stamina and strength in the gym, I switched to a 40 min cardio + 40 min weight training routine - 5 days a week. I trained each muscle group once a week. For every muscle group, my coach made me do 8 exercises with 3 repetitions of 12-10-8. I usually worked Chest on Mondays, Arms on Tuesdays, Shoulder on Wednesdays, Back on Thursdays and Legs on Fridays including Ab Training on alternate days.

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- Stay disciplined! Don't cheat either on your meals or on your workout schedule.

- Believe in yourself and never compare yourself with others in the gym.

- Also, dont make unrealistic goals that are not achievable. They will dishearten you and lower your motivation.

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Its super cold outside. You could ride but, well, its super cold outside.

Fortunately, riding is just one of many enjoyable and enriching activities we can do with our horses. So, when that winter wind howls and the freezing rain comes blowing in from the side and you cant even feel your toes and hands enough to find your stirrups and reins, youve got some other choices.

Weve compiled a list of ideas for you smart equestrians looking for stimulating and mutually beneficial ways to share time with your horses this winter when getting into the saddle just isnt in the cards. Get ready to brighten your winter blues with these science-driven suggestions!

Some of the most well-educated horses under saddle are terrible to work with when it comes to veterinary and farrier care. Dont let your horse be one of them! Take this grounded time to teach him helpful skills that make practical management easier using well-timed positive and negative reinforcement. Take an electric toothbrush and teach him to accept the noise and then the vibration on his skin as a preparation for using clippers, says Andy Booth, trainer and owner of the Horseman Science education program based in southern France. Tap a pen against his neck to teach him to accept needle pressure. Desensitize his response to touching the ears. Train him to lower his head with poll pressure. Work on having him hold up his feet for farrier work. And give him dewormer cartridges (syringes) filled with applesauce.

Winter can be a gloomy time of year. But how does your horse feel about it? Theres actually a way to find out. Carried out correctly, a cognitive bias test can reveal interesting information about how optimistic or pessimistic your horse is on any given day. The concept was designed by Sabrina Briefer, PhD, of Agroscope National Stud, in Avenches, Switzerland, and is fairly simple. Place two covered buckets about 20 feet apart in an arena. Put a carrot in the left bucket but leave the right bucket empty. Then let the horse loose in the arena, and let him check out the buckets. Repeat this several times until the horse always goes directly to the left bucket and doesnt bother lifting the lid of the right bucket. Once that step is confirmed, take away the left and right buckets, and replace them with three covered buckets in intermediate positions (between where the right and left buckets had been). Let the horse go into the test area and see which lids he lifts. If he doesnt check any of the three new buckets, or only the one closest to the left, he might be a little pessimistic, says Briefer. However, if he checks the middle bucketor especially the bucket closest to the righthe might be optimistic despite the dreary winter days. Remember, though, this test was designed for researchers in specific scientific test settings. Its fun to see your results, but dont consider them 100% reliable at home.

Horses can recognize shapes, including circles, squares, letters, numbers, and more. Teach your horse to distinguish between shapes by printing out different black-and-white shapes, one per sheet of paper. Slip each page into a plastic sleeve (to protect it from slobber), then start by presenting just two shapes to your horse. (You can hold them up, but its easier to attach them to a wall.) Using positive reinforcement with small treats such as carrot or apple slices, teach your horse to point every time to one of the shapesfor example, the square. Be sure to switch the positions of the shapes so youre not training him to choose left versus right. Later, add shapes and even more complex shapes for your horse to differentiate between (e.g., choosing a square versus a rectangle). You can do the same with color blocks and eventually even combine colors with shapes (choose the green triangle). Youll learn a lot about your horses cognitionand his ability to see (or not see) certain colors. Meanwhile, your horse will exercise his cognitive skills and learn that he can learn. These exercises constitute cognitive activation, and theyre a great way to activate the horses mind and create a bond with the human, says Paolo Baragli, DVM, PhD, a researcher and professor specializing in the horse-human connection at the University of Pisa Department of Veterinary Sciences, in Italy. Its like a game with your horses, he says. Be careful not to frustrate your horse, though. Keep training sessions short, maybe five minutes at a time, and avoid switching the target shape or color too often, especially when hes just learning the game.

Even if you cant be working your horses full body under saddle during winter, you can keep his core muscles strong and healthy through carrot stretches. Using carrots as a motivator and a guide, bring your horses head toward his left side, his right side, and his belly between his front legs. He should be standing square without taking a step through the exercises. This will help strengthen stabilizing muscles in the back and abdomen. Start slowly, having the horse hold positions for two seconds. Gradually build to 10-second holds over a period of a few weeks.

Carrot stretches and other core training exercises have been proven to activate and strengthen the core muscles that are so important for keeping your horses back strong and healthy, says Hilary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, FRCVS, Dipl. ACVSMR, McPhail Dressage Chair Emerita at Michigan State University (MSU) and president of Sport Horse Science, in Mason, Michigan. Plus, doing these exercises is a great way to spend quality time with your horse on cold days.

You can find more details and step-by-step instructions in the The Horses Pocket Guide to Dynamic Mobility Exercises (Carrot Stretches).

When the weathers especially bad, take your training indoors. These negative-reinforcement skill-building exercises work just as well indoors in front of your fireplace as they do out in the barn or arena. Successful use of negative reinforcement requires excellent timing. Getting that timing right isnt as intuitive as you might think, says Angelo Telatin, PhD, associate professor of equine studies at Delaware Valley University, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Work with a friend to complete a horse imitation exercise using a bit and reins. Have one person be the horse, grasping the bit with both fists clasped around the mouthpiece. The second person should hold the reins with flexed elbows as if he or she were riding.

With eyes closed (to not take visual clues from the other person), the rider should try to maintain a light contact with the horse in a set position. Meanwhile, the horse should make large, somewhat random movements with the bit, like a horse tossing his head. Ninety percent of the time, the rider has such stiff elbows that he cant follow the movement, and he ends up releasing pressure at the wrong moment, Telatin says. This exercise shows riders that what theyre actually telling the horse through their bad timing of reinforcement is: Yes, good! Keep tossing your head like that, thats right!

Its also useful for the horse to have a basic understanding of rein pressure from the horses point of view. People need to take turns being the horse and the rider in this exercise, he says.

In a second exercise, check your ability to have good timing with negative reinforcement by asking a friend or family member to drop a basic, bouncy rubber ball. Your goal is to clap your hands as soon as the ball touches the ground. Add a challenge by having the other person kick the ball before it touches the ground, or even when it bounces back up. Are you still able to align your clapping with when the ball hits the floor? Most people clap when the ball is kickedif it were a horse theyd be reinforcing the wrong behavior, Telatin says.

Horses primary language is body language. You can use this downtime to sharpen your interspecies communication skills through careful reading of your horses body languageand even trying to speak it yourself, says Mary Ann Simonds, MA, a Wellington, Florida-based scientist and equestrian specializing in educating owners and professionals in interspecies communication, especially with horses. Try doing a buddy scratch, she says. Start with a place you know your horse likes to be touchedthe neck or withersand start to scratch. Then just listenmeaning, watch and pay attention to any body signs the horse gives about what he wants. More? Less? Higher? To the right? If communication goes well, its possible your horse will try to scratch you back. You can also synchronize your breathing, Simonds says. Take time to listen and align your breathing with your horses. Then take a deep breath and see if your horse breathes deeply, too. Horses often synchronize their breathing with each other, she says. If you can do it now you might do it unconsciouslyto your benefitwhen riding, as well. Finally, take time to see what your horses body has to tell you about its health and fitness. Find out where your horse is tight, where hes weak, says Simonds. Does it hurt to touch a particular place? Does he feel balanced from side to side? Put your hands on either side of his neck and run them down the neck vertebrae looking for evenness from side to side. Is he tight over the poll? Does he have similar jaw muscles and spacing from side to side? Above all, spend a lot of time in eye-to-eye contact with your horsebut be sure to use gentle looks so as not to accidentally convey negative body language, she says.

Take a warm mug of your favorite brew out to the stable or field, and just spend long periods observing. You can learn a great deal about your horses by watching them, seeing how they move and interact, and paying attention to their similarities and unique differences, says Elke Hartmann, PhD, of the Department of Animal Environment and Health at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, in Uppsala. While a truly reliable analysis of herd dynamics would require as many as 15 hours of observation a day for several days in a row, you can still glean useful information about your horses and their relationships with each other by quietly watching for an hour or two, she says. Observe how they talk to each other, how much or how little is needed to approach or retreat, says Hartmann. How close are they to each other, or how far away do they stay? This will help you figure out who likes or dislikes whom. You can also add a prop to the scenario, she says. Add a novel object in the paddockan inflatable ball, for exampleand watch what happens. Who initiates an approach? Who watches from a distance? How does that relate to the relationships the horses have with each other? While this can give you an overview and better insight into your horses personalities and interhorse relationships, dont assume this means youve unraveled the mystery of herd rank, Hartmann warns. Herd dynamics are complex and require significant further investigation. However, you could challenge yourself to consider if anything youve observed might have parallels in your training, she says.

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The Smart Equestrian's List to Brightening the Winter Blues - TheHorse.com

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