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GEMMA Collins showed off her weight loss in skintight black leggings as she thanked controversial Skinny Jabs for help getting her back on track.

Ahead of her trip to Dubai, Gemma, 39, told fans she was feeling "more confident than ever" as she plugged the appetite suppressant.

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Smiling in a black love heart T-shirt and flashing a peace sign, she wrote: "Holiday ready and feeling more confident than ever thanks to @skinnyjab!

"You guys know a sunny holiday in the middle of winter can leave us feeling a little self conscious, but thanks to Caroline and her amazing team, Im ready to lounge in the sun - looking better than ever

"Ive been back on the jabs for a few months now and I couldnt be more impressed with the results Im seeing!"

Earlier this month Gemma once again praised the jabs for "changing her life".

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The 250 injections act as an appetite suppressant and help the body turn stored fat into energy.

Gemma told her followers: "Everyone has been asking 'how the hell have you lost weight, GC?'.

"Well, it's all all down to Skinny Jabs and the amazing team there.

"They have transformed my whole life with regards to dieting."

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Insisting her fans can help transform their bodies and lose weight just like she did, Gemma added:"It's something you can do too.

"It's so fantastic. Summer's not going to be too far away and you can lose two stone just like me."

The official website states that SkinnyJab "removes hunger from the equation", also reassuring that the suppressant used in the the plan regulates blood glucose levels that allows the body to turn stored fat into energy.

It boasts that the plan is suitable for anyone aged between 18 and 76 and the first programme last three weeks, costing 250.

Repeat jabs are 135 a pop and last two to four weeks.

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Dr Sarah Jarvis, clinical director at patient.info, told The Sun Online: "It should only be used by people who are obese, or who are significantly overweight and also have other medical conditions.

"In studies, the average amount of weight lost by people taking this drug for weight loss was about 4-6kg over a year, and about 4.6kg over 3 years.

"Some people will lose more, some people less. But it clearly is not a miracle cure there really is no side-effect free miracle solution for obesity.

"This injection should only be used under close medical supervision, in addition to effective diet and lifestyle changes.

"Like any other licensed drug, it has side effects among the most common are feeling sick or being sick and diarrhoea."

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Chef Tom Kerridge is on a mission in 2020 to not only lose weight and get fit himself but help the nation to do the same.

Eleven like-minded volunteers joined Tom in making some serious lifestyle changes in a BBC series which kicked off from January 8th.

Lose Weight and Get Fit with Tom Kerridge documents the journey of Tom and the volunteers and along the way, viewers can add an array of delicious and healthy dishes to their repertoire.

Is Tom Kerridge on tonight? Has the Lose Weight and Get Fit series finished?

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No, Lose Weight and Get Fit with Tom Kerridge isnt on tonight (Wednesday, February 26th).

The BBC series is made up of six episodes with the sixth airing on Wednesday, February 19th 2020.

Episode 1 of the series kicked off from January 8th at 8:30 pm on BBC Two.

Yes. The Lose Weight and Get Fit series has finished.

It was the first series of this kind that chef Tom has done and looking at its success and the popularity of the dishes Tom cooked on the show, we could assume that its likely to be renewed for a second season.

All six episodes of Lose Weight and Get Fit with Tom Kerridge are available to watch via the BBC iPlayer.

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Name: Jeremy Bromwell

Age: 38

Residence: Full-time RVer based in Florida for the winter

Job: Founder, Your Marketing Explorer

Family status: Single

Peak weight: 243 pounds

Current weight: 174 pounds

Height: 511

Jeremy Bromwell always made it a point to stay active and maintain a healthy weight he lifted weights at his gym and ran 5ks, 10ks and a half marathon. [Exercise] was something I did pretty regularly to help keep my weight in check, so I wouldnt be giving up the experience when I sat down to a meal at a restaurant, he says.

That all changed in October 2014, when Bromwell was riding his motorcycle home from work in San Francisco and was hit by an SUV. The accident shattered both of the bones in his lower leg. He was expected to recover in about six months, but his bone became infected.

Talk about adding some mental and emotional barriers on top of the physical. At the six-month mark I was supposed to be back to normal. That got blown up it became wait and see, we dont know. My brain was not able to wrap around it, he says. Bromwell needed 10 surgeries before that bone healed properly, and the last one was performed in December 2016, more than two years after his accident.

The motorcycle accident was the first time I had physical limitations imposed that I couldnt work out on my own, he says. I lost control of the activities I could and couldnt do. That was where I really started to struggle.

As Bromwell recovered, he concedes that he overdid it. For a long time, I couldnt do the things I enjoyed. As I started to get more mobility back and I was able to drive myself, I over-indexed for all the things I hadnt been able to do, whether that was a glass of wine or a restaurant or both, he says.

Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, a nutrition and weight-loss expert with a virtual nutrition counseling practice based in New York City, understands the desire to turn to food after an event like Bromwells. He went through a very tragic and challenging experience, and food can be such a source of pleasure and comfort. Its the quickest route to feeling better, she says.

Bromwell says his ramped-up social life contributed to his weight gain. Once I could start to meet friends and colleagues out of the house it was nice to do that. That, combined with not being able to do things like weights a couple of days and cardio three to five days, was the catalyst for the weight gain.

Cassetty points out that while exercise isnt as useful for weight loss, its very helpful for weight maintenance. So, the decline in activity levels can definitely promote weight gain, she says.

Bromwell gained 30 pounds, and during a four-month long road trip with his partner in summer 2017, trying restaurants in different U.S. cities, he added another 30 pounds.

Back in California in November 2017, Bromwell and his partner split up. I was single for the first time in four years and I was really heavy. Its amazing when you see yourself every day you dont see yourself changing. You look back and think, What the hell happened to me?

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Inspired by the summer road trip, Bromwell decided to try living and working on the road full-time. He also decided he needed to get serious about losing weight.

I had a lot of leg pain from carrying around the extra weight. I wanted to move forward in a happier, healthier way and get back to my pre-accident weight, even though it seemed like an infinity away, he says.

Cassetty recognizes that a lot of people, like Bromwell, want to get back to a previous weight. But focusing on the scale can be a challenge. The number on the scale is often beyond your control stress, sleep, age, medications, can all play a role, she says.

She recommends goals you can control, like exercising twice a week, cooking two dinners at home, or meal prepping for an hour over the weekend. When you focus on a goal that you can accomplish, it can lead to behavior change and that will typically result in achieving a more comfortable weight, she says.

With a background in digital marketing and analytics, Bromwell loves tracking and understanding data. He also knew he wanted a healthy lifestyle, not a diet where he felt forced to give things up. I learned enough about my body through all those surgeries that I knew I needed to listen to my body, he says. I wanted to make healthy choices in a mindful way.

He started using the Lose It! app to log his food, bring together data about his activity and sleep, and track his progress toward his goal of losing a pound a week.

Cassetty says this type of tracking can be a good tool. For those who appreciate the data and feedback, studies show that this form of self-monitoring can be very effective for weight loss, and research shows that many people dont have any problems with it, she says. Its a personal choice, though. Some people find it tedious and it can lead to an unhealthy obsession about food, she says.

Focusing on portion size made a big difference for Bromwell. I had to get back in the habit of cooking for one, he says. I had to figure out on the road how to make better choices. I had to balance the experiences of meeting people, seeing new places, and traveling solo with affordable and easier-to-eat healthy cooking.

He explored farmers markets to find fresh, healthy ingredients. He also started weighing his food. Im not a person who wants to give something up. Im more deliberate and more conscious. Instead of a high-calorie, high-carb meal Ill have something steamed, fresher and leaner, he says.

On holidays and vacations he still tracked what he ate, but he gave himself the flexibility to go over budget.

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WE all know certain foods are healthier than others, but now research suggests it is not just a case of you are what you eat, but also you are WHEN you eat.

According to a recent study, eating a big meal for breakfast can help your body burn two-and-a-half times as many calories than if you eat the same in the evening.

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People who consume most of their calories in the morning have lower blood sugar levels and are less likely to be obese.

So could the secret to a healthier lifestyle be down to the hands of time?

Here, Rhiannon Lambert, registered nutritionist and host of the Food For Thought podcast, tells Jenny Francis how looking at the clock before you tuck into your food could help you and your waistline.

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EATING a bigger breakfast can help your body burn two-and-a-half times as many calories, researchers at Lbeck University in Germany found.

They also found that eating a low-calorie breakfast increased peoples appetites, specifically for sweets, so a bigger, balanced breakfast is more likely to see you eating healthily throughout the day.

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Rhiannon says: Not rushing to work on an empty stomach, and having fuel in the tank, is a great way to maximise energy and productivity.

"A mix of fibre-rich carbs, protein, and veg or fruit, does the trick. My go-to is baked eggs, halloumi and veggie frittata, and cinnamon, banana and almond porridge.

Upon waking, your body can be more dehydrated than usual, so have a hydrating drink such as hot lemon water rather than caffeine.

MOST of us reach for a cup of coffee first thing in the morning to wake us up, but scientists say this could actually make us more tired in the long term.

Most of us produce more cortisol, the stress hormone that also helps us wake up, in the morning, peaking at 8am.

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If you drink caffeine at this time every day, your body naturally stops producing cortisol, meaning long-term you will miss out on this natural wakening hormone.

Scientists have concluded that its best to drink a cup of coffee when cortisol naturally dips during the day, so you feel more alert during an energy slump. Generally, this is between 10am and 12pm.

A separate study found that consuming caffeine immediately before exercise can boost performance and increase the amount of calories you burn.

RHIANNON says: Lunch is a great time to eat spicier food, as you need not worry about sleeping while it digests.

Also, our ability to focus comes from a steady supply of energy from food and so if you enjoy bread and pasta, lunch is the ideal time to consume these foods if you want to concentrate in the afternoon.

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Eating wholegrains, which release energy slowly into the bloodstream, means you can remain mentally alert throughout the day and have enough time for your body to slowly release, and use up, the energy they provide.

Rhiannon says: Sweet snacks like chocolate bars and cakes are better to have with or straight after a meal as having sugar with other foods, rather than as a snack on its own, will help to prevent a sudden blood sugar spike..

MAKING sure you drink plenty of water each day helps to reduce your daily calorie intake, because it increases your feeling of fullness.

One study found that doing this before a meal reduced calorie intake by 13 per cent.

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Keeping yourself well hydrated during the afternoon can there-fore stop you from reaching for snacks, while also keeping you refreshed before dinner.

EATING a couple of hours before bed is recommended for a good nights sleep as it enables your digestion to get the hard bit of work out of the way in time for you to unwind, says Rhiannon.

Having a smaller portion in the evening, rather than overeating, can help digestion.

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"I recommend a balanced plate with key nutrients including vegetables, and a small amount of carbohydrates and protein.

There are some scientific studies that claim carbohydrate and protein consumption aid a good nights sleep.

MOST professionals advise that you should avoid eating too much before going to bed.

Some studies also argue that our metabolism slows down when we fall asleep, so the calories we consume directly before bedtime are more likely to be laid down as fat.

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But if you do feel hungry and need a snack at night, you can make smart choices.

Rhiannon says: Rice cakes with a teaspoon of nut butter, or yoghurt, or a small portion of porridge, are all good options.

These foods are all easier to digest than other foods and do not contain too much sugar. They produce the hormones serotonin and melatonin, as well as amino acids, which can all help you sleep.

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MANSFIELD -- Galion resident Heather Royce once starved herself to feel good about her body, but now shes learning the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise with the Strive to Thrive contest.

Royce felt inspired by her cousin who, in the past year, lost 100 pounds with the help of a personal trainer.

A lot of my family is bigger, my dad was always bigger. I just dont want to get out of control where all of a sudden one day Im 300 pounds. That scares me a lot because it could easily happen, Royce said.

Royce has had an uphill battle with losing weight. Even after joining the Galion Community Center YMCA with her friend, she still didnt see the results shed hoped to see.

Heather Royce, 38, is from Galion. She works in material support/inventory for Jay Industries. Ohio State is her favorite football team, and she named one of her two Great Danes Brutus after Brutus Buckeye.

I would get really, really serious and I would only eat salad, and I would try to watch what I was eating, and then I would gain two pounds, Royce said. The only time Ive ever really felt that Ive lost decent amounts of weight, I was pretty much starving myself.

Royce always had a skewed version of herself where she thought she looked the same whether she gained or lost weight. However, it dawned on her one day how much she gained when her boyfriend had to make a new hole in her belt to get it on.

During the period she would starve herself, Royce would eat tiny portions of food a day and power through her hunger for the rest of it. When she noticed how much weight she lost in the process, she saw how great she looked while on the inside not feeling as great.

Though two of Royces family members who were overweight received gastric bypass surgery, she wants to lose weight the natural way.

That (gastric bypass) never crossed my mind, Royce said. I dont want to do that I dont think thats the way youre supposed to lose weight, so I want to do it the right way and show them that if you just cut back, watch what youre eating, you can actually make a difference.

In the past, Royce would tend to watch the scale too much after her workouts, leading to her feeling disappointment when she wouldnt see any progression.

I just want to find something that actually works for me thats healthy and doesnt involve me not eating at all, Royce said.

Licensed Independent Social Worker Tracy Hamilton is one of the only counselors in Mansfield to work with clients who have eating disorders at Life Steps Counseling Service. Compared to other therapists, Hamilton works with 50-70% more clients with those mental disorders.

I would love for us to have more resources in this area, Hamilton said. Often, if they need a higher level of care, we have to send them to different facilities throughout the state or out of state.

From what Hamilton has seen in Richland County, one of the most common reasons behind eating disorders is related to a persons dissatisfaction with themselves.

Loved ones need to keep in mind that eating disorders are complicated and an illness the person is battling, not just something they are choosing, Hamilton said. Someone struggling with an eating disorder needs compassion. They need support and help finding resources.

Royce and her boyfriend originally wanted to join the the Strive to Thrive contest together, but only Royce met the deadline to sign up.

With it being National Eating Disorder Week, Hamilton hopes there will be more discussions in Richland County about eating disorders and supporting those affected by them.

Even if they aren't sure if they have an eating disorder, they may have disordered eating which can lead into one, Hamilton explained. Preventing a bigger problem is better than intervening on severe problems.

Although shes received some skepticism from family members about whether she will stick with the Strive to Thrive contest, Royce hopes to prove them all wrong and not let herself down.

Im excited to do it in a healthier way and I just want to get into some kind of routine to where Im eating healthy, exercising and just knowing that what Im doing is progressing, Royce said.

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Diet for weight loss: The study findings also suggest that changing diet repeatedly or abruptly could be harmful to health in certain situations. Read here to know what is a healthy diet for good health and weight loss.

A healthy diet is one which includes all food groups in a balanced way

Weight loss: Are you someone who keeps trying new diets? It may help you achieve your fitness goals, but it is definitely not the best thing to do for your health. Ideally, you should be consuming a healthy diet comprising all foods groups in a balanced way. Anything different from this is not going to be sustainable. What's more... switching to a rich or wholesome diet after you have followed a restrictive diet can reduce life expectancy and have a negative impact on your health, according to a recent study. Researchers, including those from the University of Sheffield in the UK provided insights on how diets can benefit humans by delaying ageing and age-related diseases.

Published in journal Science Advances, the researchers fed restrictive diet to fruit flies followed by a wholesome or rich diet, reports PTI. It was found that these flies were more likely to die. They even laid less eggs as compared to flies that spent their whole like eating a rich diet.

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This theory, the scientists said, suggested that humans and animals invested in maintaining and repairing the body in times of low food availability, to await times when food availability increases again.

The findings of the current study, according to the researchers, implied that rather than waiting for food availability to increase in the future, the flies were waiting to die on a restricted diet.

The new interpretation, according to the scientists, can help us understand why and how diet can have such profound effects on health.

They said the findings also suggest that changing diet repeatedly or abruptly could be harmful to health in certain situations.

"Our results have now pointed us towards a more refined explanation of why it occurs, and have the potential to wholly shift the focus of future research," said study co-author Andrew McCracken from the University of Sheffield.

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As mentioned above, a healthy diet is one which includes all food groups in a balanced way. You need to eat proteins, fats, fibre and carbs regularly. If you want to lose weight, you can slightly cut down on carbs. Refined carbs and white sugar are a complete no-no. Also stay away from sugary, aerated drinks and fruit juices.

Exercise regularly and it is the single most-effective to stay healthy and be disease-free.

Also read:5 Reasons Why Climbing Stairs Is One Of The Best Exercises Of All Times

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Lakeland, Fla. Miguel Cabrera walked through the clubhouse Tuesday morning after a workout wearing a dry-fit Adidas muscle shirt tucked into gym shorts.

Tucked in? Who knows when Cabrera last tucked in any kind of shirt, let alone a workout shirt.

A change in diet has helped Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera shed weight.(Photo: Robin Buckson, Detroit News)

The transformation of his body over the winter has been remarkable, even if he doesn't much want to talk about it.

Its early, Cabrera said, waving off any praise.

Spurred by chronic pain in his right knee that led to a career-worst 2019 season and borne out of a near-desperate desire to get back to the Hall-of-Fame worthy hitter hes always been, Cabrera hired a village of trainers, doctors, nutritionists and physical therapists to help him reshape his body, lose weight, regain some flexibility and fluidity in his movements and essentially change his life.

I had a lot of people around to help, Cabrera said. A good group of people and they worked with me. I just asked them how can I get my knee healthy and get my body right? It was difficult, but I had good people around me and we had good communication.

At the center of Cabreras village was Adam Boily, owner and president of The System8 gym in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Id known him from years before, but I hadnt seen him for a year or two, said Boily, who was in Lakeland on Saturday watching Cabrera and the Tigers in the Grapefruit League opener. He contacted me and he said hes got to get back in shape and get back to his younger self. I said, Cool.

We put a lot of individual attention on him. But the main thing, especially for us in our program, were really big on nutrition. We have probably the best nutritionist in the world, in my opinion.

It was Scott Getman, who somehow convinced Cabrera to trade in his arepas for kale smoothies and switch to a plant-based, anti-inflammatory diet.

Miggy is in a place where he can really fine tune (his diet) with the organic and best products out there. Boily said. And thats what we focused on.

Getman also worked with the Tigers nutritionist and chef to devise a diet program that Cabrera can use during the season, when meals are often consumed late after ballgames.

His main concern was, he feels good now but its just spring training, Boily said. What about the season? He said he didnt know what he could eat, especially after games. We needed something fine-tuned for him.

We went back to the nutritionist and came up with a pregame and postgame meal plan. He has that now.

Once the weight started falling off, Boily could get to work on the strength and conditioning.

One of the main things was, he bought in right away, Boily said. His legs needed to be good and healthy. And along with the diet change comes decreasing inflammation. That just goes to overall health. So, OK, he bought in, got his chef and nutritionist, got his food dialed in.

He feels good, his body fat is down, hes got a six-pack all that stuff. And hes got the energy that comes along with that. We were able to harness that and we could get more done in training.

Cabrera started adding sets and exercises to his sessions which, as Boily said, helped further adapt his body to handle stress. Which will help the work he put in this offseason carry further into the season, at least in theory.

The weight loss also helped him increase his overall flexibility, which led Boily to tailor specific exercises that would help Cabrera get back to his normal swing mechanics, which were altered to deal with the pain the past three years.

With the decrease in inflammation in his joints, he was able to feel more comfortable getting into his position, Boily said. Its called compensation. If the right side is not properly operating or has pain, your tendency is to compensate and thats what you were seeing with his swing.

We were able to get that away. He felt more comfortable getting a new range of motion. And what that does is help with longevity. Its like rotating the tires on your car.

Cabrera is still working through some kinks, but it was clear in his first few batting practice sessions that he was better able to keep his weight back on his right knee and turn on the ball, something he was unable to do last year.

I dont want to change my swing anymore, Cabrera said earlier this spring. I want to be natural. The last three years I changed my swing a lot to feel comfortable at home plate, so I dont feel like something is bothering me.

I want to go out there and feel natural. Dont think about anything and just react.

Hes getting there.

He knows how his body is supposed to feel and once he started to feel it, it was on, Boily said. Now hes bought in and I think hes going to be like this the rest of his career.

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I am 45, 165kg and lonely. I am struggling to lose weight despite the adverse impact on my health. I desperately want to have the confidence to meet someone, but loathe myself so much, I would think there was something deeply wrong with anyone who found me attractive.

I have never developed a sexual or fantasy life, largely due to my weight, but intermittently go on dating apps which help only briefly. I sometimes end up having explicit conversations with men I have no intention of meeting or pursuing in any meaningful way. This often feels overwhelming but has been the case for so long (nearly 20 years) that any route out feels impossible. I otherwise have a good life, a great job and lovely friends, but this feeling of loneliness pervades and keeps me stuck. Id love to think things can change but then remember my limits each day, keeping me in this place. Any thoughtful ideas would be much appreciated.

I go to a gym populated by a lot of very type A people, the type who prop briefing papers on the elliptical so they can do two things at once to fill the void. The gym managers are the same and every holiday they put up a sign for a Maintain your weight! challenge.

Valentines Day, Christmas, Easter: weigh yourself on the gyms double-decimal scale before the holiday and if you come back weighing the same amount you win a prize. Extra points if you weigh less.

Its ghoulishly emblematic of the moralising we do around food and weight, as though weighing more is so capital-B Bad that theres no question of it being justified by sharing cake with your family or chocolates with your partner. Its a bizarre dissonance: so many of lifes joys are structured around food, and we are so angry when we look like we might have enjoyed it.

Nobody is more brutalised by this than people whose bodies read like signs of indulgence.

What breaks my heart most about your letter is that you seem to believe this conflation between weight and moral worth. You seem to really think that youll deserve love only when you weigh a particular number.

I could say the thing thats obvious, which is that you do not deserve the loathing you have dealt yourself, and you can ask the friends youre rightly proud of if you dont believe me.

But I want you to hear something slightly less obvious: beware of stories that begin with Ill deserve love when Often theyre just dressed up stories about why well never get it. The when gets more and more specific and harder to satisfy until it serves as a perpetual justification for the sentence of unlovability weve already passed on ourselves. This is true for all sorts of things: people who think theyll deserve love once they make money become restlessly unsatisfied with hundreds of thousands of dollars; people who think worth hinges on dressing well become endlessly critical of the clothes they already own.

But its especially, acutely true when it comes to bodies. Every pound lost can be a reminder of the ones still left; every hour in the gym is a reminder that we could do another if we really tried. Whatever weight you are, however your body looks, heres the problem: if you think you deserve love only because you weigh a particular number, and weighing that particular number didnt come easy to you, then its likely to feel like being loved doesnt come naturally to you either.

Keep losing the weight if you want to and if it makes you feel good. But separate this from the mission of finding love, and keep your eyes on the fact that your goal weight is whatever weight youre at when youre living the life you love.

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Many Americans aim to eat a healthy diet, and some might be hoping to lose a few pounds. But which diets are Americans sticking to, and which ones are actually helping them lose weight?

A YouGov poll of more than 1,200 US adults finds that a majority of Americans have changed their diet at some point in order to lose weight (56%) or improve their physical health (54%).

Intermittent fasting, a diet where you only eat during certain times of day, is one of the most popular: 24 percent of US adults say theyve tried this diet for weight loss. An equal number say theyve tried the Atkins diet, which emphasizes foods that are low-carb.

About one in five have tried Weight Watchers (21%), the keto diet (19%) and the Mediterranean diet (18%).

But which diets do Americans say have been effective in helping them lose weight?

YouGovs data finds that majorities of people who have used these diets for weight loss find them to be effective.

Almost nine in 10 (87%) people who have tried intermittent fasting to lose weight say that this diet was very effective (50%) or somewhat effective (37%) in helping them lose weight. A similar number of people who have used Weight Watchers (86%) or the keto diet (85%) say these diets were effective for weight loss.

Majorities who have used Atkins (83%), the Mediterranean diet (81%), or vegetarianism (78%) for weight loss also say that these diets were effective in helping them to lose weight.

The diet Americans say is the best weight-loss diet may also be the most affordable one.

Intermittent fasting, which 87 percent of users say was effective for weight loss, is also seen as more inexpensive (80%) than expensive (18%), according to people who have tried it.

That isnt the case for many of the other diets YouGov asked Americans about. Majorities of users are more likely to see Weight Watchers, keto, Atkins and the Mediterranean diet as more expensive rather than inexpensive. Those who have adopted a vegetarian diet for weight loss are close to evenly split: 49 percent say it is expensive, 46 percent say it is inexpensive.

But in spite of the fact that many of these diets seem to be effective according to the people who have tried them, they remain largely unappealing to the American public.

A majority (58%) of US adults say that the vegetarian diet is somewhat or very unappealing. A plurality say the same when asked about the keto diet (47% find it unappealing), Atkins (47%), intermittent fasting (47%), or Weight Watchers (47%).

The only diet of this grouping that was seen as more appealing than unappealing was the Mediterranean diet. Over half (55%) say this diet is somewhat or very appealing; 31 percent say it is unappealing.

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Methodology: Total unweighted sample size was 1,241 US adults, which included 137 who have used the keto diet for weight loss, 165 who have used the Atkins diet for weight loss, 172 who have used intermittent fasting for weight loss, 120 who have used the Mediterranean diet for weight loss, 146 who have used Weight Watchers for weight loss, and 95 who have used vegetarianism for weight loss. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all US adults (ages 18+). Interviews were conducted online between January 3 - 6, 2020.

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The question of how to lose belly fat is one that resounds around the internet because it's one of those universal Google questions. It's actually quite meaningless, because targeting 'belly fat' is very very hard. Losing fat in general, some of which will be around your belly, is fairly easy though. So, if you want to burn belly fat and get fit, this is our 'six-pack' ho ho of tips, cheats and strategies. Although there's no magic bullet, there are ways to burn belly fat (or 'lose weight' as we used to call it) that are tried, trusted and true.

Important note here, everyone: Belly fat these days is often referred to as visceral fat because that sounds scarier. If you really need to shed visceral fat because it's endangering your life, that is an area where you should probably be seeking medical advice. This is about slimming down a bit.

Our lose belly fat tips aren't necessarily quick, and this is not about telling you how to get six pack abs although we have a few articles on that topic. No, this is just a six pack of tips to getting a healthier life and feeling comfortable with the girth of your mid-riff. We're not looking to fat shame anyone here or totally bro out, we're just offering advice.

We've got some great tips, a few cheeky shortcuts and key strategies to lose belly fat quickly, healthily and sustainably. As we just said, there are no quick fixes here; we want you to develop habits that ensure you'll stay trim for good.Weve also got the lowdown on the best exercises to lose belly fat, and all the gear youll need to get started although, of course, the most important 'gear' is the bit between your ears.

There's no hard-and-fast rule for slim-down success: the best way to lose belly fat is the way that works around your lifestyle. If you follow an unsustainable plan, you won't last: it's as simple as that. In this article we lay out six principles that are applicable to everyone, whether you're a total beginner starting your weight-loss journey or a seasoned pro who fell off the wagon over Christmas.

These guiding lights will keep you on the straight and narrow, whether you've got time to hit the gym every day or a shift worker looking to manage your schedule. Dont try to take on more than you can reasonably fit into one day. And, despite the name of this feature, don't fixate on 'belly fat'. It's important to reduce visceral fat, which does tend to lurk around the belly area, but that is best achieved by trying to slim down and tune up overall.

Here are six strategies to help you start losing weight.

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The short answer to the question of how to lose belly fat is to burn more calories than you consume on a regular basis. In the fitness world, this is known as achieving a "calorie deficit".

If this sounds like a waking nightmare, there's a trick to it: what you need to do is ensure youre eating the correct kind of food to make sure you feel full and sated, even when consuming fewer calories than you're burning off. Certain foods are "empty calories" while others release energy slowly, keeping you fuller for longer.

But before that, you'll need to find a good way to track your calories burned and calories taken in. The free MyFitnessPal app is one of the best ways to record your calorie intake, but to track your calories burned, you'll need a dedicated fitness tracker. If you already own a smartwatch, most will offer calorie tracking as standard, but for those yet to make the plunge, the Fitbit Versa Lite is the best activity tracker you can buy right now. Check out the deal below.

Oh, and staying hydrated is crucial, as well

Fitbit Versa 2 | was 199.99 | now 159 at AmazonThe Fitbit Versa 2 is getting regular price cuts for the new year and is currently 40 off at Amazon and various other fine online retailers. The Versa 2 features advanced cardio tracking as well as the usual steps and sleep stuff, and has Alexa built in. It's also unusually stylish for a Fitbit.View Deal

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Intermittent fasting is becoming more and more popular. It involves significantly cutting calories or abstaining from food altogether for a portion of the day or week, and then cramming all your calories into a much shorter time window.

The best-known intermittent fasting plan is the 5:2 diet, where you eat as you normally would (although hopefully a bit healthier) for five days a week, then scoff no more than 600 calories two days a week.There are also variants of this diet where you consume almost no calories, two days per week. This is much more doable than it sounds, so long as you are in good general health, but it's not exactly fun.

However, for trainees who are serious but not that serious, there's the 16:8 diet. With this diet you have only 8 hours a day to fit all your meals in, but can only drink water (and maybe some black coffee, if you're feeling naughty) within a 16 hour fasting period outside of those 8 hours. Most choose to eat from 10am to 6pm, but as long as you stay within an eight hour window, you can start and finish at any time of the day. This isHugh Jackman's strategy, so if you have ever wanted to be in Wolverine shape

Why try fasting, though? Well, during the fasting period the body will run out of sugar to run on, and so will start eating up the bodys fat stores. The big negative is the adjustment period: if you're used to a big breakfast or an early dinner, a 16-hour fast feels tough at first, especially if you're exercising. You're going to get seriously cranky.

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Weight training is a great way to tip your muscle-fat ratio the right way

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Dead set on having chips? An air fryer can deliver a lot of the delicious taste with less of the not-quite-so-delicious oil

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If you eat fried food all the time, switching to an air fryer will definitely cause you to lose weight unless buying one causes you to start eating loads of chocolate because you've reduced your fat intake. No, it doesn't taste as delicious as proper fried food of course not but it turns out meals with a good fried/roasted taste, but with up to 80% lower fat content.

If you don't eat fried food all the time but like to treat yourself now and then, switching to an air fryer could still help with you to lose weight. Even with a solid balanced diet and a good workout ethic, there will come a time when your willpower will falter and you'll want to fall back on your old favourites, like fried chicken, fish, chips and all the other foods you love normally dripping with grease. If you schedule in cheat days and do this in a controlled way, it's good to know you're cooking these foods in a way that still helps you hit your goals.

Enter the air fryer. The best air fryers are revolutionary pieces of kit that use hot air combined with a teaspoon of oil (as opposed to the gallons of oil found in the deep-fat variety) to cook your crispy favourites. If kitchen space and budget is no object, you can cook a whole chicken in the Philips Airfryer XXL, but if you're after something a little more economical, Ninjas AF100UK Air Fryer is lightweight, compact and versatile, perfect for portion control. Check it out below.

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This is just one way to have your (fried) cake and eat it too. Swapping high-calorie pints of ice cream to the low-calorie versions like Halo Top or Oppo, or switching out cholesterol-laden butter for a healthier olive spread, are other easy ways you can make relatively simple lifestyle choices and still keep weight off.

There are two main types of exercise: cardio training and weights, otherwise known as resistance training.Although cardio burns a lot of calories while you do it, weight training builds muscle which burns more than fat as you go about your day. The more muscle mass you have, the more calories you'll burn even when not working out.

Resistance training may seem scary if you're doing it for the first time, especially in the gym when the area's dominated by serious lifters, but you dont have to start adding big plates to the bar right now. There's plenty of ways to get started at home with smaller weights such as dumbbells, kettlebells and even medicine balls.

Were not going to list every single lifting exercise, so why not pick the body part you want to start toning up and check out some of our muscle-building how-tos. One you've done that, grab one of the best dumbbell sets on the market. They're not just for arms: you can use a dumbbell to work your core, shoulders, and even your legs with combination movements. Once you're comfortable in your own home, you can move on to more advanced equipment at the gym.

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All of this aside, dont neglect cardio, as regular cardio workouts are important for fitness and stamina.

Electric Muscle Stimulation can help your muscles recover faster

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It may seem gimmicky when you unwrap your new six-pack vibrating belt, complete with a picture of Ronaldo on the box, but don't roll your eyes just yet. While you can't just sit there eating crisps and expect to get ripped, Electric Muscle Stimulators can help as part of a controlled dietary and exercise plan.

EMS can cause the muscles to contract, essentially tensing and untensing rapidly. During downtime post-workout, you can continue to encourage muscle growth with EMS, while the right bit of kit can also encourage faster recovery, allowing you to get back in the gym all the quicker. According to the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, EMS stimulates the muscle in the same way as a massage, prepping it for the next go-round.

It's not a bona fide shortcut to a six-pack, but it can speed up the muscle-building process with regular use.

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Our top choice is always SIXPAD as used by Cristiano Ronaldo, a man who takes great pride in his body. Perhaps a little too much pride, the unkind or jealous might say. Amazon also sells all manner of abs belts by brands we have never heard of, for about 20. Needless to say we dont recommend these.

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Planks are a tough abs workout and a great end-of-workout finisher

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As well doing both muscle-building and cardio exercises, if you want to lose belly fat its also important to switch up the pace of your workout.

Every time you workout, you should exercise using both steady state (working hard but not at max capacity, such as during brisk jog) and high intensity (going flat out, like sprinting) to torch your abdominal fat.

Steady state or aerobic exercises include cycling, running or uphill hiking.Its a crucial part of losing belly fat because it burns through your fat stores. However, it also uses your sugar stores for energy first, so you need to do steady-state for long enough to use up all that sugar before it eats into your fat reserves.

High intensity workouts use mainly sugar for fuel, so they don't hit the fat right away, but it does help in building muscle, which will help you torch fat even on days you're not exercising. Explosive weight lifting, sprinting and HIIT-friendly exercises like mountain climbers are all great high-intensity exercises.

A good fitness tracker will help you to gauge the intensity of your workout by monitoring your heart rate. For overall fitness trackers, check out the Fitbit Versa Lite above, but for a dedicated running watch, you can't beat the Garmin Forerunner 645, the best on the market right now.

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The most important thing to bear in mind is this: losing weight takes time. You'll have setbacks and slip-ups, but if you stay committed to your goal, you'll be fitter and healthier in 2020, building up great habits for many years ahead.

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