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3 December 2019, 16:12

The This Morning presenter has been open about her weight loss journey and is looking amazing.

Alison Hammond has been praised by fans for her incredible weight loss as of late, following her newest Instagram post.

The ITV presenter, who is known for her showbiz reporting and bubbly style of interviewing A-Listers has been open about her partnership with Weight Watchers as she is an ambassador for the brand.

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As well as posting regular videos of her working out at the gym with her trainer, Ellis, the Birmingham-based star, 44, also posts selfies and full-lengths snaps.

And her most recent pic, a full body snap of the star posing in a bold zebra print dress backstage at I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.

Alison only just posted the new snap, and it's received a wave of lovely supportive comments from her friends and followers.

"Looking FABULOUS" said one, while another added: "Looking good girly".

Another fan of the star commented: "You are a inspiration, I can see the results of WW!"

The praising seems never-ending, with another saying: "Looking good WW suiting u x"

It seems Alison made a new year's resolution to lose weight as she started in January 2019, when she introduced fans to her new best friend personal trainer Ellis Gatfield.

Sharing a selfie of her with him, Alison explained the fat loss expert was on hand to get that feel good factor back in my life through fitness.

And after four months of personal training sessions Alison was announced as a Weight Watchers ambassador in April of this year, and admitted she was embarrassed by her 20 stone weight.

Speaking in a promotional video for the company, Alison said: I need to get healthier for myself.

Alison captioned the video on her social media: This is something I wanted to achieve for a long time and I havent managed it on my own, so I went to my local workshop and met my lovely Wellness Coach Andrea and the rest is history!

Im falling in love with the journey and hope you will support me as much as you can.

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When it comes to fitness, there are countless workout styles you can try to lose weight and tone your muscles. From Pilates to Zumba, all forms of exercises are good for improving your flexibility, strength, and endurance. But if you are looking for a new, energising and high-intensity exercise then you may consider trying Tabata. What is Tabata training?If you have ever tried interval training then you must be familiar with the term "Tabata training" or "Tabata protocol." Tabata is a high-intensity interval training, which is specifically designed to get your heart rate up in a short period of time.

Developed by Izumi Tabata, Ph.D., at the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Tokyo, Tabata is based on timed interval method. In this training session, you have to perform any exercise for 20 seconds with maximum intensity and then rest for 10 seconds. Repeat this 8 times for about 4 minutes and then change the exercise. The benefit of doing Tabata training Performing exercises at high intensity helps to target a greater range of muscle groups as compared to other traditional exercises. Tabata training does not only helps to keep you fit but also burns more calories both during and after your workouts. Here are 3 major health benefits of Tabata training:

1. Helps to burn fat This form of workout puts a lot of stress on your body and as a result, you burn more calories in a short period of time. As per a study conducted at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, doing a Tabata workout can help you burn 15 calories every minute. This workout regime can be excellent for people trying to shed kilos.

2. Increases enduranceThis workout routine also helps to increase your endurance. As per a study, performing Tabata four times a week can help to improve your anaerobic capacity (amount of energy produced by the body by burning carbs) by 28 percent, and VO2 max (amount of oxygen consumed while exercising) by 15 percent.

3. Improves efficiencyAs Tabata is a high-intensity workout, you have to stay focused and attentive, which helps to enhance your efficiency.

How to perform Tabata training Though the original study was carried out on a stationary bike, but you can perform Tabata protocol with almost any exercise. Here is what an ideal Tabata training looks like:

Push-ups (4 minutes)

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Its December, time to and eat and make merry.

For sure its the most challenging times to watch your weight and eat healthily.

Dont wait for Christmas to be over so that you join the Weight loss bandwagon in January - You can start early.

Its easy to lose weight. But its quite hard to give up on food addiction, stress, and lack of sleep, Factors that contribute heavily to weight gain.

Sometimes you might too occupied to even notice that youve gained a little weight. And when you do, reality hits you that you need to go back to your former self. Sweating while walking up and down the stairs, increase in body mass index, irregular waistline, your clothes dont fit anymore, your blood pressure is always high, you carry excess body fat all these will prompt you to start losing weight.

Losing weight this festive season is achievable. With so many distractions and disruptions in our eating schedules and habits, one can still lose weight if they adopt certain gym exercises. Avoiding sugary beverages, alcohol, junk food, pastries and bread also help hasten the process.

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How to burn fat?

Burning fat is a tedious process which might take forever. But going to work out in the gym will fasten the process of melting fats in your body like butter.

Start by reducing your calorie intake gradually to avoid slow metabolism. This starves the body of fat. You can also reduce your carbohydrate intake as you improve on your proteins diet.

Here are tips to lose weight in the gym

Do high-intensity interval exercises

For better results in less time, do alternate high-intensity exercises with brief rest periods in between. You should always warm-up before any exercise.People on high-intensity exercises in the gym [Courtesy]

Skipping rope also helps massively. Always make sure you take a breather after every session. High-intensity cardio or in moderation is also a method you can adopt to cut weight in the gym.

Train with weights

Training with weights helps in burning calories. Unlike aerobic exercises, weight training helps you pump more energy into your muscles, thus reducing calorie levels in different areas of the body. The more muscle you have, the easy it is to burn calories every day.Man trains with weights in the gym [Courtesy]

Run

All you need is a pair of rubber shoes or sneakers to head outdoor and run. You can jog or sprint in intervals. The best way is to run or sprint uphill or use the stairs to help you work your glutes and legs. The more energy you use the more calories you burn. The treadmill can also be used for this exercise.

Jumping rope

Do you remember those old school days when you used to skip rope for fun? Now you will be doing it for a cause; losing weight. You can warm up then try and skip to 100.

Cardio workouts

Doing cardio at list four times a week will help you to improve on your cardiovascular health.

Exercise your abs

Exercising your core helps you to strengthen the muscles that run up the back and stretch down to the front part of your thighs. There are different exercises that you can use to lose belly fat and strengthen your core which includes crunches, planks, squats and leg raises.

Yoga

Yoga has recently gained popularity as a way people use to relieve stress. However, it also helps to burn calories. Most gyms never miss Yoga sessions.Beautiful woman in a yoga session [Courtesy]

It has a lot of benefits like developing consciousness of whats healthy to eat, overeating and understanding your body hunger habits.

Cycling

Though cycling is known to be done outdoors, many gyms and fitness centers have bikes that are stationery. Cycling is not only good for losing weight but it also lowers the risk of heart diseases.

BurpeesBurpees are full-body exercises [Courtesy]

Burpees is a full-body exercise that stresses on every major muscle of your body. Its a brutal exercise that will leave you sweating but will help you work on your abs, arms, chest, legs and shoulders all at once.

Battle ropesWork on your chest and arms using battle ropes [Courtesy]

Battling ropes gives you a chance to do a full-body workout. Its helps you work on your chest and arms as you alternate your left and right while whipping the ropes as fast as you can.

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It does not matter what is to be blamed for the rapid weight gain, we can all agree getting rid of those stubborn kilos can be taxing. When 28-year-old Harish did not like the way his stomach was bulging out from his clothes, he decided to do something about his growing weight. This is his inspiring weight loss journey. Name: Harish Singh KorangaOccupation: EntrepreneurAge: 28-year-old

Highest weight recorded: 93 kgs

Weight lost: 15 kgs

Duration it took me to lose weight: 5 months The turning point: I don't care what people are saying but if u see your self in the mirror who looks like ugle then you have to decide to do something for your body.

While I wasnt really bothered by the rude comments or body-shaming, I felt ashamed of the reflection staring right back at me in the mirror. It was also really disheartening when I could no longer fit into the clothes of my choice. I understood that I needed to take the matter in my hand before it beyond my control. That was the point I decided to work on my body and get my life back on track. I will admit that it wasnt easy, but it was certainly worth it. Now, I am happy with what I see in the mirror, and it is enough.

My breakfast: Oats with toned milk and peanut butter with a slice of brown bread

My lunch: A portion of vegetables with two slices of breadMy dinner: A portion of vegetables with two slices of bread

I indulge in: I eat whatever I feel like on the weekends. However, I ensure that I do not exceed my calorie intake for the day.

My workout: I balance my workout between cardio and weight training

Low-calorie recipes I swear by: Oats with toned milk and peanut butter with a slice of brown bread

Fitness secrets I unveiled: I have realised that nothing is impossible once you set your mind to it.

How do I stay motivated? I made it a point to read motivational quotes to keep myself on the path of fitness. How do you ensure you dont lose focus? I was really scared of gaining all the weight back and not able to fit into all the clothes of my choice.

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Weight loss story: This guy lost 15 kilos in just 5 months! Heres how he did it - Times of India

There are no shortcuts to lose weight fast and neither are there any magic hacks that will help you get ripped in a record-breaking time. Both these processes require time, effort and an occasional sweat in the gym, explicates doctor Dishant Malik, who at his heaviest weighed a whopping 130 kgs.

Being a doctor, I believe that it is my moral duty to advise not just my patients but also my friends and family to live a healthy life. But, when I, myself, was not living a fit and healthy lifestyle then what was the entire point of advising /explaining someone the benefits of good health? They wouldnt be convinced by me, he said . I wanted to be their example and not just give examples, he added before revealing the weight loss plan, diet and exercise regime that helped him trim from 130 kgs to 77 kgs in just 18 months.

Dishant followed a very systematic approach to weight loss, keeping the below point in mind.

1. "Stay motivated - Cultivating a positive mindset is one of the most important things to achieve any target or goal in life and weight loss is no exception to that. Since I knew I have a tendency to gain weight very easily, I kept reminding myself to not fall short on effort to lose weight.

2. Focus on what matters - Being focused on a particular target is of paramount importance too. There were days when I didn't feel like going to gym or follow my diet or even give into a late night sugar craving, whenever such a scenario arrived, Id look at my old pictures to realise and remember that I cannot lose focus at all.

3. Follow a proper schedule - I followed a proper training session along with a proper diet plan. Id also evaluate my progress every month. It proved to be a great source of inspiration.

4. Say a BIG no to cheating - Don't cheat on this plan, period (it will only do one thing hamper your progress).

I followed a low-calorie diet plan to shed my bodys excess fat in a healthy manner. Some of the low-calorie foods that I absolutely swear by are: almonds, peanuts, walnuts, oats, eggs (mostly boiled) and salads. But on a daily basis, this is what my diet plan comprised:

Breakfast: 2 slices of brown bread with peanut butter OR boiled eggs with 50 gms oats and 200 ml double-toned milk

Lunch: Brown rice + 200 gms boiled chicken breast OR boiled eggs and salad

Dinner: A salad made from red/yellow /green bell peppers + 1 small cucumber + broccoli, half a lemon + 1 bowl of pulses/ 200 gms boiled chicken

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I worked out for 3-4 days in a week. This exercise regime included a combination of weight training and cardio. Initially, I focussed only on cardio and high intensity interval training (HIIT) routines. They helped me lose weight but at the same time, I also dropped a significant amount of muscle mass. So, now I follow a good combination of cardio and heavy lifting (compound muscle training) to retain my physique. Besides this routine, I also indulge in kickboxing, yoga and other functional exercises on weekends.

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I have been able to maintain my weight by following a proper schedule and also be evaluating my progress from time to time. It is very important to keep evaluating your progress as no matter how small this progress is, it is A STEP FORWARD a step towards your betterment.

It is said that abs are not made in the gym, they are made in the kitchen. Hence, I strongly believe that diet is the most important part of any fitness regime. Losing weight is not easy, it takes effort and discipline. But if you are motivated and willing to take that extra step, nothing can stop you.

Disclaimer: The diet and workout routines shared by the respondents may or may not be approved by diet and fitness experts. GQ India doesn't encourage or endorse the weight loss tips & tricks shared by the person in the article. Please consult an authorised medical professional before following any specific diet or workout routine mentioned above.

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Shedding a few pounds off, or losing weight, is a hard and oftentimes tricky business. Its for this reason that while many attempt their hands on it, few of those people actually achieve it for the long haul. Its unforgiving, and oftentimes demotivating and just well, plain tiring.

This then leads to developing a negative relationship with food, seeing it not as a joyful experience but an enemy that you have to constantly battle with. Most of the time, this mindset leads to self-punishment and over-restriction.

However, According to leading behavior change therapist Dr. Heather McKee, there are three things that you need to give up in order to actually achieve success when it comes to weight loss. Here they are:

Give up dieting

You heard us right. Give it up, let it go. According to research, 80 percent of diets fail in the first year, so dont be a part of that. Your body also doesnt want to lose weight that way and you will just fight it, which would result in stress. Rather, start eating smarter and incorporate a lot of whole foods in what you eat. Importantly, remember to never go overboard and keep it within appropriately-sized servings.

Give up punishing yourself via the scales

This is something that happens all too often with people trying to lose weight. You scale yourself at the start of the month, try your best to lose weight after, and then when you get back on the scale, realize that you havent lost any, or worse, youve actually added on some more. This is a negative mindset since being healthy isnt a numbers game. Following an all or nothing line of thinking will only discourage you. In most cases, it can even associate itself with happiness, meaning that you wont reach a certain weight.

Give up diets in disguise

This involves restricting yourself to eating small amounts of food in order to lose weight. So that includes even juice cleansing and detoxes. Instead, opt for whole-foods based diet that is consumed alongside regular exerciseconsistently because that will work more.

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A FATHER is looking forward to playing football with his children again after his remarkable weight loss.

Matthew Riggs, 32, from Basildon, lost seven stone in just eight months through sheer hard work and determination after a friend urged him to get down the gym.

When he was at his heaviest 24 stone and nine pounds Matthew would fall asleep all the time, had no energy and couldnt even motivate himself to do anything with family and friends.

But what got to him the most was not being able to keep up with his seven-year-old son Harrison when having a kick-about in the park.

Matthew was at Harrisons football match in March, when his friend gave him some hard-hitting advice.

The father-of-two, said: I was at my sons football match and I was so out of breath just walking from one five-a-side pitch to the next.

My friend said to me come on mate, come to the gym with me, we need to get you in shape..

He went on to say you have two young kids, Harrison, three-year-old Emily, and a wife, the way you are going youre a walking heart attack..

This hit me hard as I was thinking about my dad having two heart attacks at 36 and 42-years-old.

I knew he was right, and I was coming up to the same age my dad was when he had his first heart attack.

Matthew felt embarrassed at thought of walking into a muscle-man gym and looking like the fat guy.

He added: I thought no way can I go in there, Im going to look silly.

Its hard to walk into a gym when youre the fat guy but I agreed to go along.

Matthew hasnt looked back since, and shed the weight by going to the gym every day for one hour, cutting out alcohol and junk food and making healthy meals which he says keeps him motivated.

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It is a known fact: brain activity burns calories. But to what extent? Would a good argument help to burn more of them? Science has spoken, read on to find out more.

Like football, swimming or tennis, chess is considered a sport. Although they sit for several hours straight, it has been measured that some chess players can burn several thousand calories a day, thanks to intense brain activity. And for good reason: just at rest, our brain consumes on average 20% of the body's total energy.

This energy is used to maintain the activity of vital organs, to allow us to breathe, digest and function normally. This translates into 350 to 450 calories naturally burned every day... for an adult, because in the case of a child aged 5-6 years, 'the brain can use up to 60% of body energy,' Doug Boyer, a researcher at Duke University in the United States, told LiveScience.

To take it a bit further: would it be possible to burn more calories by thinking a little harder? Scientists have tried to measure it and their answer is: yes... but there's a catch.

Thinking, a sport like any other?

'When you train to learn a new skill, the brain adapts to increase the transfer of energy to the brain regions activated by exercise,' says Claude Messier, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the Canadian University of Ottawa. 'After a while, as we become more competent in a particular task, the brain no longer needs to carburise so much to accomplish that task and will no longer need so much energy.'

Besides, however intense your thinking may be, the loss of calories is not likely to be very high. To summarise, it is possible to burn more calories by thinking... but not enough to keep you in shape. There is nothing like a healthy diet and regular physical activity.

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Mike Tyson has admitted he's puzzled by Andy Ruiz Jr's decision to lose weight ahead of his rematch with Anthony Joshua.

Mexican Ruiz has shown off a more svelte figure ahead of his second meeting with Brit Joshua - which takes place in Saudi Arabia on December 7.

Ruiz was the butt of many jokes for the way he looked when he stepped into to fight Joshua at the last minute in June.

But he stunned his heavyweight rival to claim the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO world titles at Madison Square Gardens with a TKO.

Tyson has seen the new look Ruiz and reckons that the change "makes no sense" and thinks vanity might have got the better of him.

Tyson told Parimatch: "I just dont think that makes any sense.

"But everybody has their own thing, their vanity gets the best of them, they say 'Hey, I wanna look good doing this stuff', I dont know.

"But Im a believer that if its not broken, dont fix it.

"The only thing Ruiz has to do is do what he did last fight.

"Thats all he has to live off of, from his memories, so to speak, from the last fight."

The Mexican-American expects to weigh less for the rematch but insists his performance will not be affected.

"Me? People are saying I lost too much weight, I won't be strong, he will move me around," Ruiz said. "I am losing eight pounds from what I weighed on June 1. I'll still be the same, I'll still be strong.

"AJ has always been in shape. He has always looked really good, really cut up."

Ruiz Jr has outlined his last-minute preparations before the rematch.

"Right now, we are meditating, we are preparing, we are getting sharper in the ring and training as well. We are visualising the fight and becoming victorious, said Ruiz.

To all my fans please come and support me, its going to be a huge fight, its the Clash On The Dunes. We are two big guys fighting each other looking to be the Heavyweight Champion of the World.

Hes trying to take my belts away so Im going to do everything thats possible to win and Im going to do it for all my people.

They can expect to see someone who is not giving up and doing everything possible to win, God willing we are going to take this victory.

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Mazz and Sam before and after their 123Diet journey

A healthy Thanksgiving plate!

BOCA RATON, FL, Nov. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mazz Sturgeon knew she needed to lose weight. According to her, she has struggled with emotional eating since she was in her twenties, and though she was initially able to keep her weight under control, things changed when she was about forty.

Mazz then began to put on weight rapidly without any change in her eating patterns and was subsequently diagnosed with an underactive thyroid. My doctor told me that even a glass of water might make me put on weight, Mazz said.

Things only worsened when Mazz began to blame her medical conditions for her excess weight, as she began to use them as an excuse not to care what she was putting in her mouth. So she continued to gain weight, ballooning to 106 kilos (233 lbs) at only 5 ft 4! Mazzs unhealthy lifestyle caused her health to deteriorate further, and she was soon diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.

So when Mazz found Emma Taylors 123Diet, her mind was finally in the right place to make a big change. This sensational program, which is sweeping the nation in Australia, works by combining a healthy, clean-eating meal plan with the 123Diets signature drops, which work to boost dieters metabolisms. This allows them to lose weight more rapidly than they could by dieting alone. The drops also suppress dieters ability to detect sweet tastes, thus blunting their sugar cravings and suppressing their appetites.

As an emotional eater, Mazz initially found having to give up her unhealthy comfort foods difficult, but once she began to see the amazing changes in her body, she became enthusiastic about staying on track! Unlike other diets, the 123Diet allowed Mazz to see a loss on the scale every day, which helped keep her motivated. Mazz was also inspired to stay healthy by the creative and delicious recipes she found on the diets active Facebook support group.

In the end, Mazz lost 40 kilos (88 lbs) in only 11 months, putting her at a healthy weight of 65 kg (145 lbs). Even more remarkably, she reports that she was able to reduce her medications by two thirds and to eliminate some of them altogether. I have so much more energy, have bought a push bike, and want to exercise! Mazz says.

Yet Mazzs greatest joy from the 123Diet was helping her daughter Samantha to change her life as well. Samantha also suffered from medical issues due to her weight, but Mazzs success encouraged her daughter to follow in her mothers footsteps. Samantha ultimately lost an amazing 35 kilos (77 lbs)!

Mazz even convinced her husband to join in, and he was able to go from 120 kilos (264 lbs) to 105 kilos (231 lbs)! All three have maintained their new weights since, and the family is now looking forward to a happier and healthier future.

Since the holidays can be a difficult time for someone beginning a weight loss journey, Emma also wanted to share a few tips to help everyone have a Thanksgiving thats both happy and healthy. Once youve survived this holiday, it might be a great time to give the 123Diet a try if you do, you might be able to lose as much as 5 kilos (10 lbs) before Christmas!

Emmas Ten Thanksgiving Tips

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

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