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Former unified heavyweight champion of the world, Andy Ruiz Jr., has been in the news for his incredible weight-loss. However, recent training footage has shed light on the reality of the former champion. So has Destroyer Ruiz Jr. really lost weight?

When Ruiz Jr. lost to Anthony Joshua in December 2019 in the rematch, he got heavy criticism for his overweight frame and his lack of discipline. Moreover, his former coaches also revealed the indiscipline that the heavyweight showed.

However, he seemed to have turned a corner when footage revealed his impressive weight loss. Andy Ruiz Jr. signed with Eddie Reynoso and embarked upon on an inspiring weight loss journey, or so it seemed. The initial footage even gave a glimpse of the heavyweights abs.

Recent footage has suggested otherwise. A video that went viral showed Ruiz Jr. training with Ryan Garcia, Canelo Alvarez, and the team. He was hitting the heavy-bag while the others were getting in their workout. However, Ruiz Jr. didnt seem to be as lean as before.

Ruiz Jr. certainly did not look overweight as he did in the Joshua rematch. Therefore, fans can safely say that he has lost some weight and got back in shape. But, it may not be as big a transformation as was initially assumed.

READ: Unorthodox But Effective- How WBC Champion Tyson Fury Trains

Ruiz J. did not fight in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, recent training has suggested that the former champion is ready to make his mark on the heavyweight division again. Although, he would need a worthy opponent for that.

Reports suggest that his next fight could be the same opponent he would have faced in 2020. Mike Coppinger from the Athletic reported that the Chris Arreola fight is still on. Moreover, he gave an insight into the timeline, suggesting that Destroyer could return in the spring.

Therefore, come the spring, we will find out whether the former champion has actually lost weight. However, one thing is for sure, Andy Ruiz Jr. will go into the fight in better shape than his outing at Clash On The Dunes.

What do you make of Andy Ruiz Jrs weight loss? Do you think the former champion has actually lost weight?

READ: Why Andy Ruiz Jr vs Anthony Joshua 3 Never Happened?

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It has to be the words spoken by my CA teacher which keep me focussed and dedicated. He once told me that our body is not a dustbin in which you can dump any kind of intake. This lesson reminds me to always eat clean and follow a good eating pattern.

How do you ensure you dont lose focus?

Since I do yoga religiously, it helps me stay aligned with my goals in mind. Once you start eating well, you wont crave or feel tempted for junk food anymore. Fitness has to be made into a lifestyle habit if you want to see consistent, long-lasting results.

Whats the most difficult part of being overweight?

Irregular, bad eating habits, change in the way you look are some of the things which can make you feel low.

What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line?

I want to be fit and healthy just as I am today.

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On an average, it is fine to gain around 12 kgs during pregnancy: Nmami Agarwal

What you eat and how much of it is more important than ever while you are pregnant. And, the amount of weight you gain during your pregnancy is as essential to your health as it is to the health of your baby. During pregnancy you should work closely with your doctor to make sure you keep your weight on target. Gaining weight to a certain extent is fine but gaining too much weight can cause complications during your pregnancy and make it difficult for you to lose the extra pounds after your delivery and not gaining suitable weight can jeopardize your baby's growth and development. So, eating a healthy, balanced diet will help your baby get the nutrients they need and grow at a healthy rate.

During pregnancy, gaining an ideal weight is different for every pregnant person. There is no such magic number of how many pounds you should gain. It is said, too little weight or too much weight is not healthy for you or your baby. The weight you gain during your pregnancy affects your health after your pregnancy which in turn can affect your baby's health right into their adult years.

Also read:Food Craving During Pregnancy: Here's A List Of Foods Expecting Mothers Should Strictly Avoid

The recommendations for weight gain during pregnancy are based on your pre-pregnancy weight and Body mass index (BMI). Putting on the recommended amount of weight in pregnancy is associated with optimizing health outcomes for you and your baby, you are more likely to be well-nourished, your baby will be more likely to grow to an appropriate size, and you'll have an easier time carrying your baby to term and returning to your pre-pregnancy weight.

A woman should gain 10 to 14 kg during pregnancy, an average of 12 kg, in order to elevate the likelihood of giving birth to a healthy baby, with less risk of fetal and maternal complications. Generally, women who were at a healthy weight before becoming pregnant need between 2,200 calories and 2,900 calories a day when expecting. A steady increase in calories as the baby grows is the best bet.

Women need between 2,200 calories and 2,900 calories a day during pregnancyPhoto Credit: iStock

Also read:Nausea In The Morning: 7 Possible Causes Other Than Pregnancy You Need To Know

Also, it is a common myth that during pregnancy, you need to eat for two, and thus increase your calorie intake by two times. The calorie intake in the first trimester, is adjusted as per your weight gain goal, and shall only be increased by 300-400 calories per day in the second trimester, and in the third trimester, you need 450-500 extra calories per day.

Perhaps, it is always advisable to check with the doctor or a dietitian to help you plan healthy meals and the right amounts of calories for you.

Gaining weight is necessary for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. It's also vital for your own health. To conclude, how much weight you need to gain and when you gain it depends on you - every pregnant person is different.

Also read:Mothers-To-Be, Take Care Of These Nutritional Requirements For A Healthy Pregnancy And Childbirth

(Nmami Agarwal is nutritionist at Nmami Life)

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Hailed as the secret to the successful singer Adeles 100lb weight loss, and dubbed an international diet sensation fit for sports stars, the Sirtfood Diet promises continuous munching on whatever you like. And that includes red wine and chocolate. All whilst shedding the pounds in the space of weeks.

Sirt Food diet founders Aidan Goggins and Glen Matten claim this mostly plant-based diet can trim off seven pounds in just one week. At last, a diet that lets you eat your favorite foods without putting on the pounds a win-win right?

Goggins and Matten also claim that the diet helps access the skinny gene, which is a fat-busting part of our bodies that doesnt require a nightmarish exercise routine alongside.

But is this global craze a quick-fix fad? And, what are the long-term effects?

At its core, the diet is about eating more foods high in sirtuins (SIRTs). Theyre plant-based foods and most are high in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. The diet lists 20 foods high in SIRTs and advises adding lots of them into the recommended calorie restrictions.

These 20 foods are as follows:

Goggins and Matten are both masters in nutritional medicine and came up with the diet five years ago. Its split into two stages. The first is the most grueling as it kicks off by limiting calories to just 1,000 a day for three days. This is around half of what adults are generally recommended to consume daily by the National Health Service (NHS).

During those first three days, the 1,000 calorie maximum must be split over three sirtfood green juices and one full meal containing sirtfoods. Remaining in the first phase, the initial week continues with increasing calories to 1,500 a day. Across the final four days of phase one, dieters drop to two green juices and jump to two meals a day.

Part two of the diet stretches over two weeks and consists of three sirtfood-rich meals a day along with one green juice.

Meals and juices combined should include at least five portions of sirtfoods.

The idea behind this structure is to kick the body into survival mode, which results in quick weight loss.

Sirtfoods activate sirtuin genes in the body called SIRT-1. Goggins and Matten claim this mimics the effects of fasting and doing exercise as they help the body burn fat and boost muscle growth. The gene is the bodys spring cleaning gene, they say, and helps battle tiredness by clearing out clutter in our cells.

Eating a diverse range of sirtfoods not only helps dieters lose weight, but it improves energy, skin, and sleep in the long term the pair claim.

Nutrition expert and body coach, Juggy Sidhu, notes that the early caloric restriction of the Sirtfood Diet can feed into a cycle of dieting, which can lead to negative psychological health impacts.

It is incredibly important to note that 7lbs off the scales, does not equate to 7lbs of body fat reduction. Around two-thirds of this weight will be down to fluid loss from intracellular space. This means, you most likely lost a good amount of water in the first week, and the likelihood of this continuing is very low, he said.

Sidhu adds: Early big wins can be highly motivating. Unfortunately, these big drops dont keep happening. Due to the highly restrictive nature of both the foods on offer and the calorie recommendations, there is very little consideration for sustainability in this dietary approach.

Restricting calories has also been found to cause symptoms including headaches, nausea, fainting, and muscle mass loss.

The diets closest relative is the popular Mediterranean Diet, which is predominantly plant-based. It is revered for its health benefits including links to reducing heart disease and holds the top spot for U.S. News 2021 Best Diets.

On the Mediterranean Diet, you can load up on carbs and plant oils. In essence, you can eat lots of bread, olive oil, and pasta all whilst upping your fruit and vegetable intake as well. It also calls for dieters to eat less meat, the NHS states.

Goggins and Matten describe the Sirtfood Diet as an upgrade. This is because it takes the best elements of the Mediterranean diet and combines them with the best foods from around the world.

Vegan science YouTuber MicTheVegan examined the diet in a video. The math doesnt add up, he noted on the 7lb weight loss in a week claim which the founders say is backed by science. Mic criticized the study which took place over just one week.

It would be a meatless Mediterranean diet with added juicing. Thats a good step away from a standard American diet or UK diet but Adele also happened to be adopting a new, pretty intense, workout regime, he said.

On the surface, the diet holds merit, says Sidhu, but, accessing the SIRT-1 gene by diet was proved inconclusive over five decades of research and funding.

Nutritionist Sophie Elwood said it was simply too early to assess whether the Sirtfood Diet is in fact safe.There is very little evidence and research yet to show whether or not the diet is beneficial or damaging to your health, she said.

Discussions and rumors around the diet ignited after Adele posted a photograph of herself on Instagram revealing what many media outlets reported as a loss of seven stone. A wealth of tabloids claim she linked the diet to her new figure. She features heavily on The Sirtfood Diets website which claims her amazing results spawned from trying it out.

Whilst The Sirtfood Diet doesnt advise against eating animal products, Adele is vegetarian and that may have contributed to her weight loss.

Whilst the diet doesnt call for a particular exercise routine bar the NHS recommended weekly amount of just over two hours of moderate exerciseit is exercise that has been linked to Adeles success.

She worked with a personal trainer and kept to a regular Pilates routine, British tabloids reported.

But, Goggins and Matten claim: There is a new interest in the diet especially in the media from Adeles amazing results on it. To us, she encapsulates everything it is about. She has publicly shunned conventional dieting and extreme exercise in the past, and rightly so.

The Sirtfood Diet is a real endorsement of why plant-based diets are so healthy, Goggins says.

Sirtfoods are a celebration of plant foods, he says, and go beyond how we traditionally perceive food as fuel. Instead, the diet uses sophisticated signaling packages that dictate our health on a cellular level.

So, the Sirtfood Diet is already vegan as all top sirtfoods are plant-based.

However, in The Sirtfood Diet original book, Goggins and Matten warn of the potential dangers of eating a solely plant-based sirtfood diet. They advise taking additional selenium, B12, and vitamin d supplements.

They recommend vegans include green vegetables including kale, broccoli, and bok choy on a sirtfood diet. Secondly, vegans should include calcium-fortified plant milks such as almond, soy, or rice. In addition, they should make sure to add tofu, nuts, and seeds into meals.

Steering away from processed foods is advised, they add, making it similar to the vegan ketogenic diet. A number of sirtfoods are recommended on a vegan keto diet, which is designed to kick the body into a process called ketosis by eating a diet low in carbohydrates and sugar.

For example, dieters would cut foods high in carbs such as pasta, potatoes, beans, and legumes none of which are sirtfoods, and all of which are higher in calories than green vegetables.

It has been hailed for its weight loss benefits. However, it usually contains dairy, fish, and meat products.

Switching to a vegan Sirtfood Diet involves eating any vegan foods, so long as they fall within the daily calorie restrictions in phase one.

The one sirtfood to look out for on a vegan diet would be red wine, as not all wine is vegan.

Your sweet tooth will be kept satisfied with these cacao plant-based cookies. Why forgo delicious cookies on any diet? They are rich in walnuts, which is one of the top sirtfoods.

Get your hands on the recipe here.

Whilst your cravings for avocado toast may have to wait until after the first week on The Sirtfood Diet, this recipe is proof strawberries can make a show-stopping addition to a surprising amount of recipes.

Find the exclusive recipe here.

Fritters are great any time of the day. This recipe features parsley and onions and can easily be made richer in sirtfoods by adding turmeric to taste and frying in olive oil.

The recipe can be found here.

If youre a stranger to buckwheat, have no fear. These gluten-free pancakes are packed with protein. Plus, they can be topped with chosen vegetables or a side of rocket salad.

Rebel Recipes creation can be found here.

This hearty pasta bake is packed with plant-based whole foods. The ricotta is made from firm tofu.

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My breakfast: I generally finish my breakfast before 8 am on most days, which is usually something like cereals, dry muesli with curd or cold milk.

My lunch: My lunchtime is between 1-1:30 pm when I have whatever is cooked at home, such as rice with vegetables.

My dinner: I tend to keep my dinners light. 2-3 chapatis with vegetables. I also reduced my salt intake in my diet.

Pre-workout meal: Nothing

Post-workout meal: Cinnamon green tea and sattu (gram flour) had with hot water and organic honey.

I indulge in (What you eat on your cheat days): While I try to eat healthy on most days, I indulge by having some fried snacks like samosa or cheese momos sometimes.

Low-calorie recipes I swear by: Healthy salad made out of cucumber, sprouts, tomato, fresh cottage cheese (dressing made out olive oil, lemon juice and a dash of black salt)

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My breakfast: I start my day with a glass of protein shake, oatmeal (milk+nuts+berries)

My lunch: Around 1:30 P.M., I have my lunch which is stir-fried chicken (250 grams) made in one tablespoon olive oil, green salad (300 grams) and yoghurt (125 grams).

At around 4 PM, I have tea (with sugar substitute) and one rusk or 30 grams peanuts.

My dinner:

I have my dinner at around 8:30 PM, which is usually two-three poached egg and one slice of whole-wheat brown bread.

Pre-workout meal:

In the morning after waking up, I have 5 overnight soaked almonds and a cup of hot black coffee before my workout. Post that I hit the gym for 60-90 mins.

Post-workout meal:

Post my workout I have a protein shake and eat oats in milk with nuts and berries (which is my breakfast)

I indulge in (What you eat on your cheat days):

Dark chocolate and stir-fried nuts

Low-calorie recipes I swear by:

Roasted chicken breast with broccoli and quinoa salad

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It is easier to gain weight nowadays due to the fast-paced daily life we have been accustomed to. As we eat and drink on-the-go, most of the foods that we consume are not healthy or offer little nutritional value, and they only give us a huge amount of fats and calories. There are various ways and recommendations on how to lose weight all over the internet, but some of them may not be good for your health. Here in this article, we are going to provide some tips to help you lose those extra pounds while still staying healthy.

The benefits of fruits and vegetables are numerous and at the same time, they taste delicious. Theyre low in fat and calories but high in fiber, making them the perfect food choice for weight loss. The fiber in fruits and vegetables helps your body to flush out toxins and make you feel full. Fruits and vegetables also provide you with the essential minerals and vitamins that your body needs. Here are some of the best fruits and vegetables that can help you in losing weight:

Some may argue that breakfast is the most important meal during the day, and they could be right. Breakfast provides your body with the energy needed for the whole day and without it, you will most probably have additional snacks throughout the day. If you get the essential nutrients from your breakfast, you wont need bigger meals for lunch or dinner. There are several foods that are suitable for a healthy breakfast like eggs, which are full of benefits and can keep you full throughout the day. Other foods and drinks that you may have on breakfast include:

Weve heard about how sugar is bad for health and how it makes us gain weight, but sugar in liquid form is even more dangerous. Try to avoid sugary drinks like soda and fruit juices and instead, buy spirulina powder for your protein shakes or consume more nutrient-packed snacks that are beneficial to your body. Also, dont confuse thirst with hunger because sometimes all your body needs is a cup of water. Drinking water can boost your metabolism for 1 to 1.5 hours, and thats why its recommended to drink water half an hour prior to meals as an efficient weight-loss technique.

The idea of exercising every day can be very intimidating and tiring for some individuals. However, being active is different as you can do anything that you like to do as long as your body keeps moving. Exercising burns calories and helps greatly in losing weight. There are loads of exercise routines you can find that is suited to your needs like aerobic exercises, which are excellent for your physical and mental health as they help in losing belly fats and reduce anxiety and depression. Being active is essential for weight loss and here are some ideas that you can do to stay active without doing high-intensity exercises:

Smaller plates equal smaller portions, which means a lower intake of calories. Cutting down food portions takes time to get used to, so dont make drastic changes. After a while, you wont feel hungry after finishing your plate and you would be satisfied with the portion that you have. Chew your food slowly and stop eating before you feel full because the stomach tells the brain that its full after 20 minutes. Its all about planning your meals and counting your calorie intake to make this weight loss technique work. However, dont skip meals as the brain requires a regular supply of glucose throughout the day.

Protein is one of the crucial elements for weight loss. A high protein diet helps to improve metabolism and reduce calorie intake per day at the same time. Protein lowers the levels of hunger hormones in our bodies while raises the appetite-reducing hormones. Here is a list of protein-rich foods that you can eat throughout the day:

There are countless options out there to help you lose weight, and some of them are dietary while others include physical exercises. Making these tips part of your lifestyle will certainly improve your physical and mental health in the long run. Every habit is hard to start, but once you get used to it, it will become an essential part of your day. Weight loss takes time and requires a lot of patience. Be easy on yourself and dont expect an immediate change in your body. Remember that once you start this journey, you are already on your way to a healthy life.

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Peanut butter is a popular spread that people use in many meals and snacks. It contains no cholesterol and is a nutritious option packed with protein and healthful fats.

Peanut butter also contains many nutrients, including vitamins and minerals, which can be beneficial to a persons health. However, there is conflicting information around whether it is a healthful foodstuff.

This article explores how peanut butter can affect a persons cholesterol, along with its health benefits and possible health risks.

Peanuts naturally contain protein, fats, and fiber. They also include a type of fat known as unsaturated fat, which health experts generally consider an important part of a balanced diet in moderation.

Peanut butter contains two types of unsaturated fat:

Monounsaturated fat: According to the American Diabetes Association, monounsaturated fats may reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. High levels of LDL cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Polyunsaturated fat: As with monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats may also help reduce LDL cholesterol levels in a persons body.

Additionally, peanut butter itself does not contain any cholesterol.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), peanut butter contains fats in the following quantities:

The American Heart Association (AHA) recommend people get around 56% of their daily calories from saturated fat. Based on this guideline, a person who eats 2,000 calories per day may have approximately 13 grams (g) of saturated fat in their diet.

The AHA also recommend 2 tablespoons of peanut butter as a serving size.

When eating peanut butter in moderation and as part of a balanced diet, there is little risk to a persons health. People aiming to follow a healthful diet may wish to eat pure peanut butter, which contains no other ingredients.

Flavored peanut butter products can contain added sugar. Although foods with added sugar can be part of a healthful diet, it is best to limit the intake of this substance as much as possible for optimal health. Those who need to follow a low sodium diet should choose unsalted peanut butter when possible.

Learn more about the health risks of eating too much salt here.

Additionally, a 2-tablespoon serving of peanut butter has around 188 calories. For a person consuming 2,000 calories per day, this much peanut butter would be 9.4% of their daily calorie intake.

Those who eat more calories than they burn are likely to gain weight, which may lead to some people having overweight or obesity, potentially causing other health issues. It is important for a person to be mindful of what they eat and try to stick to a healthful, balanced diet.

When eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet, peanut butter can provide many benefits.

According to the USDA, a 45 g serving of peanut butter contains 10 g of protein. It can be a suitable protein source for those following a plant-based diet, such as vegans or vegetarians.

Research shows a link between consuming nuts and peanut butter and a lower risk of certain cancers. For example, a 2017 study found that women who consumed more nuts and peanut butter had a reduced risk of certain types of breast cancer.

Peanut butter contains many vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that are important for the body to function correctly.

Peanut butter is a good source of:

Due to its high amount of unsaturated fats, peanut butter may help reduce a persons LDL cholesterol levels. Having optimal LDL levels is linked with a lower risk of heart disease.

A 2015 study found that people who had a high intake of nuts may have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality. The researchers also recommended peanuts as a cost-effective way to boost heart health.

Some research suggests that people consuming a meal with peanut butter had a lower blood glucose level than when they had the same meal without it. These results suggest that peanut butter may help improve blood sugar control, which is important for optimal health and disease prevention.

Peanut butter is full of fiber, fat, and protein, which can help make a person feel fuller for longer. This feeling of fullness could reduce a persons chances of snacking on less healthful foods.

A 2014 study found that people with type 2 diabetes who ate 46 g around 3 tablespoons of peanuts, peanut butter, or both, per day had:

A further study from 2019 discovered that people who had a higher intake of nuts had a reduced chance of having overweight or obese. The results suggest that nuts, although dense themselves, replaced other less healthful foods in the participants diet.

Although peanut butter contains both saturated and unsaturated fats, when eaten in moderation, it can have a positive impact on a persons cholesterol levels.

Peanut butter is high in calories and fats, and therefore if possible, a person should always eat it as part of a balanced and healthful diet. When people consume it in healthful proportions, peanut butter can offer many health benefits.

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Unlike other fad diets GOLO Diet is focused on solid nutrition principles, which further helps in managing blood sugar levels and helps in weight loss.

In this diet the emphasis is majorly on the Metabolic fuel matrix, which makes it easy to follow and creates balanced meals by adding proteins, carbs, vegetables and fats.

In fact, one must eat as good as three meals a day with controlled portions and servings along with the suggested supplement intake.

Apart from that, the serving quantity can vary from 15grams to 85 grams depending on the food. Here are a few foods you can include while following the GOLO diet:

proteins, carbs, vegetables and fats. You should eat three meals per day and are allotted 12 standard servings of each fuel group per meal.

Here are some of the foods youre encouraged to eat: Spinach, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, zucchini,kale, arugula, broccoli.Olive oil, coconut oil, nuts, chia seeds, hemp seeds, meat, poultry, seafood, nuts, dairy products. Lastly, berries, fruit, yams, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, beans, whole grains, etc.

However, before you switch to any diet, always consult your doctor for medical advice as the impact and effect of diet may vary from person to person.

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Carrying too much body weight can lead to various health issues, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease.

A recent study examined how measuring an individuals BMI over time might help estimate their risk of disease and mortality later in life.

The scientists published their findings in the Annals of Epidemiology.

The impact of weight gain on mortality is complex. It depends on both the timing and the magnitude of weight gain and where BMI started, says Dr. Hui Zheng, the studys lead author and an associate professor of sociology at The Ohio State University in Columbus.

For the study, the researchers analyzed medical history data from the Framingham Heart Study (FHS), in which scientists tracked the health of three generations.

Removing the FHS participants with incomplete data left the team with 4,576 individuals from the original FHS cohort and 3,753 of the participants in the offspring cohort. The researchers further restricted their analysis to include only the individuals who were at least 31 years of age at the start of the study.

By 2011, 3,913 individuals from the original cohort and 967 individuals from the offspring cohort had died.

The researchers controlled for a variety of factors known to influence mortality, including smoking, education level, and sex.

After analyzing how the BMI of the participants evolved over the years, the researchers found that the older participants generally fell into one of seven BMI trajectories.

Among the second generation, however, there were just six BMI trajectories because few members of this group lost weight over the course of their life.

The researchers found that in both generations, those who had a healthy BMI early in adulthood and then gradually gained weight as they aged tended to live longer. However, this was only the case if they did not develop obesity.

The authors speculate that having a modest amount of extra body weight in old age may provide protection against issues such as nutritional deficiencies and loss of muscle and bone density due to chronic diseases.

Participants whose weight remained in the healthy range throughout their life had the second lowest mortality risk, followed by those who had overweight but stayed at that same weight over the course of their life. Next, came people with underweight and then, in the older generation, those who had overweight initially but lost weight as they aged.

The least likely to survive were people who had obesity in early adulthood and continued to gain weight.

The main message is that for those who start at a normal weight in early adulthood, gaining a modest amount of weight throughout life and entering the overweight category in later adulthood can actually increase the probability of survival, says Dr. Zheng.

The researchers found that the second generation developed overweight and obesity earlier in life than their parents.

The higher BMI trajectories in the younger generation tend to shift upward at earlier ages relative to their parents, Dr. Zheng says.

Due to medical advancements, the studys authors explain, people with obesity are more likely to survive now than they were in earlier decades.

However, Dr. Zheng cautions that this trend still has ramifications for society:

Even though the mortality risks associated with obesity trajectories have decreased across the generations, their contributions to population deaths increased from 5.4% in the original cohort to 6.4% in the offspring cohort.

The study supports the findings of a 2013 study by Dr. Zheng and others, which found that people who had overweight in their 50s but kept their weight relatively stable over the years were more likely to survive the next 19 years.

Now, with this study, Dr. Zheng says, we know more about weight trends earlier in life and how they are related to mortality.

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