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The formula is simple at least it is supposed to be:

Eat healthier + more exercise = weight loss.

Yet more people are struggling with obesity and the lengthy list of health-related co-morbidities than ever before.

It is as simple as diet and exercise, and as complicated as diet and exercise, said Dr. Christopher Motto, of Evangelical Community Hospital, in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. We live in a society where it is cheaper and easier to eat poorly where technology embraces convenience and shuns the need to get up and move around.

Breaking the vicious cycle requires a break in the habits that have become engrained in our daily routines, according to Dr. Steven Barrows, of UPMC Susquehanna, citing a book he recommends called Power of Habit.

It talks a lot about how the things we do are conditioned responses things like overeating and tobacco addictions are wired into our playbooks, he said. The play weve written ourselves the past 20-30 years is hard to rewrite. If Im stressed, I grab a carton of Ben & Jerries. A bad day at work? Come home to a beer and a bag of chips.

According to Barrows, we learn these plays from parents and others around us as we grow up they become our responses to things in life that trigger us and veering away from those conditioned responses can be difficult. It becomes like a sports team that realizes that certain plays just arent working in the game of life.

It takes a long time to replace plays in our playbook, he said. Its a process where we mindfully find new ways to cope with old problems.

This strategy is why Barrows rarely recommends diets to people.

The diet, by nature, is temporary. My goal isnt to provide a temporary solution, he said. Id much rather see people make smaller, more sustainable changes with long-term results.

Examples would be replacing a sugary snack after a stressful day of work or school with some sort of fun, active game or taking some time reading a favorite book.

Part of changing the playbook involves identifying which plays lead to the unhealthiest of habits. One may be eating out something Geisinger dietitian Tasha Dershem admitted can be a huge roadblock to maintaining an ideal weight.

Most entrees at restaurants average 800-1,000 calories just in the entree itself. There can be additional calories in the beverages you consume. Fast food items can be even worse when it comes to calorie intake, the Danville, Pennsylvania-based dietitian said. Cooking and eating at home is a dying art, it seems, but a critical one for a family who wants to make healthier choices.

What you eat that home-cooked meal on can also make a difference.

Research has shown over the years that the average size of a dinner plate even a wine glass has increased quite a bit, said Dershem. When you see a plate that represents the size of portions we should be consuming, it almost looks funny how small it seems.

According to Dr. David Parker, of Geisinger, there are a variety of apps that can aid in making healthier choices from those that count calories to those which monitor exercise and encourage people to get up and walk around at regular intervals. One app, developed with assistance by Bucknell, is called Get to Goal.

It shows what realistic weight loss can look like for an individual, and helps give us an idea of what types of interventions may be best, he said.

For Elizabeth Swartz, of Danville, who lost more than 100 pounds since weight-loss surgery last year, the enhanced playbook includes small, yet effective, changes in daily tasks.

I started parking the car at the spot farthest from the store, which forced me to walk more, she said. It is amazing how you want to fight stuff like that at first, but now, Im doing it without even thinking about it.

Another resource Swartz appreciates places locally to get fresh produce at a good price, such as various farmers markets and Aldis food store.

You can spend $50 getting all the healthier options for a good salad, or pick up a few boxes of processed macaroni and cheese for like $3, she said That is why my family loves Aldis, which offers good produce at a good price.

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2020 brings a new year and a new decade of wellness. Over the last few years, weve seen people embrace health and wellness more than ever before, including everything from mainstays like running and weight training to the slightly new age-y and abstract (goat yoga anyone?). And just like Flo Jo, the fitness industry has no signs of slowing down. The global fitness and health club industry generates more than 80 billion U.S. dollars in revenue per year, and continues to climb.

So what can we expect to be the hottest (and sweatiest) workouts for next year? We asked top fitness experts to predict the fitness trends for 2020 just in time for you to make those fitness New Years resolutions.

As more people continue to seek efficient workouts (more sweat in less time) HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) will continue to remain popular, according to Heather Englund of Fit Mama Real Food.

HIIT allows you to be efficient with your time, while boosting metabolism and getting an amazing workout in. The key is to at a high intensity during the short bursts of exercise, and follow it with short recovery before going back into the next interval. The after burn is increased with this method of exercise, she says. The result? More effort in less time.

Heres a trend we can all get behind: doing less of what we hate, and more of what we love. Mandi Em of Healthy Living for Hot Messes says 2020 is the year of the nature walk, the lazy hike, or the living room dance party.

Science shows us that getting out into nature is immensely good for our bodies and minds, says Em, which makes nature the original gym.

Also its free and comes with complimentary endorphins! Literally just go for a walk, says Em. Thats your step one. Kettlebells can wait. What 2020 needs is people looking at where they are at, and taking it to the next level instead of bounding to the top step, falling short, hating it, hating themselves, and giving up entirely.

While gyms can serve as great motivation for our workout, sometimes getting to the gym is impossible, especially when the weather is bad or the kiddo is sick. Even though many consumers still crave an in-person experience, were seeing people supplement their workouts with at-home options, which offer a convenience factor that physical gyms and studios lack, says Erika Shannon, former coach for SoulCycle, Equinox and Daily Burn, and current Director of Fitness for MYXfitness. Theres a demand for both in-person and at-home alternatives, and rather than one completely eclipsing the other, well start to see more people combining the two for a more personalized approach to wellness.

Mike Fantigrassi, M.S., NASM-CPT, and co-author of NASMs new Certified Nutrition Coach program (NASM-CNC) calls it a fitness hybrid approach. What this means is people will still go to the gymtheyll still work with personal trainers to help them achieve proper form. They may supplement with on-demand workouts and different programming when theyre not with a trainer. Fantigrassi says an on-demand/live fitness content is a more affordable option and actually gives a trainer an opportunity to work with more clients, and even retain them. For example, a client may seek a trainer to ensure theyre doing the on-demand movements properly, or trainers can recommend the proper on-demand programming for a client who is traveling.

According to Jillian Michaels, health and fitness expert and creator of the My Fitness by Jillian Michaels app, says functional beverages, a drink that typically has additional health benefits, including herbs, vitamins, nootropics, amino acids, or additional raw fruit or veggies, will trend in the new year. We are seeing this trend in everything from sparkling waters with CBD to hard seltzers with probiotics, she tells SheKnows, citing Lucky Jack Organic Cold Brew offerings like Golden Milk Lattes or Mocha Cold Brew with added adaptogens. The whole trend is for people that want more and are always looking for an extra edge. Any way to improve themselves including, but not limited to, the products they consume. And I admit to being guilty of partaking. If Im gonna have a coffee, why not have it with collagen or turmeric golden milk?

Next year will be more about a functional and holistic long-term approach to weight loss rather than the rapid diets of years past. In 2020, the trend will continue away from a focus on rapid weight-loss/diet-only approaches and toward true sustainability accompanied by healthy nutrition and regular exercise, says Jim Frith, Founder of TopFitPros, Certified Personal Trainer & Advance Sports Nutrition Specialist. Over 80 percent of people who have lost substantial amounts of weight have historically gained it back. Constant ups and downs in weight are unhealthy and frustrating. Many people are looking for a path to weight loss that allows them to keep it off and to be healthy. They are tired of every weight loss program out there claiming to be sustainable, but with few offering credible scientific research to back up their claims.

Working out in small, focused groups, including small training groups and fitness classes, will still be trending in 2020. People love working out with friends and getting pushed by others in a class setting, says Marie Urban, Personal Trainer and Regional Group Training Coordinator at Life Time. Working out with a group of friends is not only impactful for yourself but for others as well. Working out and fitness breaks down natural barriers and gets people to feel more comfortable and confident with one another. Plus it helps develop relationships, friendships, and self-confidence. Says Urban: People are craving connection now more than ever.

People are really interested in recovery and fitness stats, saysy Urban who thinks 2020 will be all about the more information the better. Adds Shannon: As technology-based wellness innovations continue to evolve, the fitness landscape is definitely shifting toward more digital connection. Fitness/wellness apps, wearables, and at-home equipment with digital programming abound right now! Weve already seen the beginning of what fitness tech is capable of, and were going to see more of this in 2020, with an increased focus on community. This, more than anything, has the potential to affect traditional gyms, as there is a new option to connect with like-minded people right from the comfort of your home.

Functional fitness has been around for decades, but has been growing in popularity exponentially over the past few years, according to Jay Unwin, gym manager at F3E Fitness. Most people are bored of the usual same gym routines. They want something that will challenge not only their strength and fitness, but also their flexibility, balance and coordination, says Unwin. The two biggest benefits of functional training? One, the movements translate to real life much more readily, due to the use of unusual objects as well as rotational and unilateral (using one side of the body) movements, says Unwin, And two, because of the varied mash-up of equipment, movements and session structures, youre way less likely to get bored and quit!

As sober curiosity continues to trend, its not surprising that implementing a renewed focus on nutrition and how we fuel our bodies will become more important. Fitness is optimized with improvements to lifestyle choices. As we enter 2020, people are looking for answers to how their lifestyle choices can increase longevity and quality of life, says Frith. A very small amount of alcohol on a given day promotes the formation of brown fat, which speeds our metabolisms. More than one drink a day disrupts the processes of having a faster metabolism, and it leads to weight gain. As people seek to have more active lives and greater social interaction along with better health and longevity, they will increasingly embrace having a single drink per day, but no more.

Restorative fitness will bring a welcome balance to those who are HIIT and CrossFit lovers. Restorative fitness centers on the idea that the body goes through a cycle of stress and recovery, and high-intensity workouts arent effective when the body is stressed, as from an intense workout, says Adam Zeitsiff, Golds Gym President and CEO. New data suggests that varying workout intensity to include low, moderate and high, rather than aiming for maximum effort every time, makes all exercise more effective.

Factors in restorative fitness, says Zeitstiff, include using heart rate variability (HRV) to determine where they are in the recovery cycle and what level of workout will most benefit their body. Examples of restorative fitness includes lower-intensity yoga and Pilates classes, other recovery techniques including cryotherapy, sauna, compression and percussion therapy and gyms beginning to specifically address nutrition with dedicated professional nutrition counseling, meal plans, cooking classes, nutrition seminars and even on-site meal prep.

In 2020, dieters will increasingly insist on having strategies for muscle retention or development while they lose fat, says Frith. Most popular diets result in the loss of about a third of a pound of muscle for every pound lost. Losing muscle mass not only makes you weaker, but it also slows your metabolism down, which in turn makes weight loss all the more difficult.

Adds Englund: Strength training is nothing new but a mainstay fitness trend. Using weights or you body weight, strength training helps to increase metabolic, build bone density and improves muscle tone. There are many ways to build a strength training program. You can alternate between muscle group, focus on full body, or split between upper and lower body days.

Many fitness companies hire trainers with a certain look a look that is unattainable or unrealistic for most of us, and that can be really discouraging for people starting at the beginning, says Shannon, who adds that, thankfully, the industry mindset is shifting. Its no longer about coaching people to be thinner, but coaching people to be stronger and healthier both mentally and physically so they can live better lives. Weve started to see some support from some big brands this year, but we still face an uphill battle with regards to social media and public perception. In 2020, we will see even more body types represented, not only in advertising for fitness brands, but also with the trainers, coaches, and leaders within the industry.

No matter what fitness trend might suit your fancy, its important to remember that a little goes a long way. Says Em: Id be thrilled if 2020 was the year of people striving to move just a little more than they are now, without scrolling Instagram and then mentally flagellating themselves for not doing advanced chakra-toning yoga on the side of Chads new infinity pool.

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It is logical to deduct that success early on in a career is an indicator of future success, but a new study from Northwestern Kellogg School of Management found the opposite: an early career setback is a better indicator of future success than early achievement. Scientists who nearly received a significant grant from the National Institutes of Health ultimately published more work than those who barely received the grant. Dr. Dashun Wang, an associate professor of management and organizations at the Kellogg School and a co-author of the study told the Kellogg Insight that in the long run,the losers ended up being better.

Their conclusion is counter-intuitive, and contradicts everything we are taught as a culture: that success breeds success. Entrepreneurs and creatives have claimed for a long time that failure is the foundation of their success. Stephen King wrote in his book On Writing, The nail in my wall would no longer support the weight of therejectionslips impaled upon it. I replaced the nail with a spike and kept on writing. The spike was evidence of his effort. J.K. Rowling gave a commencement address at Harvard in 2008 titled, The Fringe Benefits Of Failure And The Importance Of The Imagination. She said, Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos often discusses how failure is the key to innovation, and how there is no innovation without failure. In his 2016 letter to shareholders he wrote, "Failure comes part and parcel with invention. Its not optional. We understand that and believe in failing early and iterating until we get it right." The difference is now this theory is backed by scientific research.

The authors of the study eliminated all other variables that could have impacted this progression, like partnering with influential collaborators, changing to more prestigious institutions, changing research topics or moving into a hot field of research, but those variables were still not enough to account for the ultimate gap in success between the near miss scientists and the scientists that barely received the grant. With no clear external variable that could have impacted the scientists success, the teams analysis indicates that the failure may have motivated the near miss scientists to improve. Kellogg strategy professor and study co-author Benjamin F. Jones told the Kellogg Insight, The advice to persevere is common, he says. But the idea that you take something valuable from the lossand are better for itis surprising and inspiring.

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Weight Watchers International (NASDAQ: WW) shares rose after the company announced that Oprah Winfrey has extended her partnership deal with the company. She will continue to be on WW's board of directors until 2025. The popular media personality has been a board member, strategic partner, and shareholder since 2015. Oprah will also partner with WW to host a 2020 Vision tour to nine U.S. cities, featuring bold names like Michele Obama and Jennifer Lopez.

As part of her updated deal, Winfrey will have the option to buy an additional 3.3 million shares of WW, or 4.3% of WW's outstanding shares, adding to her existing 8% stake in the company.

Oprah Winfrey's 2020 Vision Tour. Image Source: Weight Watchers International.

Meanwhile, Weight Watchers faces ongoing challenges to its sales growth, including increased competition and shifting consumer preferences. The company also went through a major rebranding last year, shifting its focus toward wellness overall. Is the company's deal with Oprah enough to keep growth going amid all these changes?

The wellness company's revenue fell 9.9% year over year during the second quarter and another 4.7% in the third quarter. Most of Weight Watchers' revenue comes from subscription sales for digital and studio packages. However, its pricier studio subscriptions have been seeing steady declines. In the third quarter, studio and digital subscribers decreased 7% year over year -- this followed an 11% decline in the second quarter. While digital sales are increasing, it hasn't been enough to offset the drop in the more profitable studio segment.

Meanwhile, consumers have an increasing number of options around weight loss and exercise goals. There's competitor Noom, an app-based wellness company that raised $58 million in funding earlier this year. Noom creates more flexible, personalized plans to help its customers reach health goals like weight loss. It also offers interactions with coaches. That's on top of the increasing number of health coaches and smaller wellness websites that sell their own subscription and coaching packages.

Another issue that Weight Watchers is facing is its confusing brand messaging. In its effort to modernize and keep up with shifting consumer demands, the company could be confusing its core client base. It now uses the terms "workshop" and "studio" instead of "meetings" and "groups." The prior message seemed to be one of offering support and connection to clients. The new message does not appear to stand out amid a sea of wellness and diet offerings, as evidenced by declining subscriber numbers.

Oprah Winfrey is an influential spokesperson who can connect with Weight Watchers' core audience. She has been open and public about her own weight loss and health struggles. Oprah's brand is also built around trust and connection with her audience, two factors that will help the company's brand.

But while the updated deal with Oprah represents a move in the right direction, it might not be enough to offset the headwinds. The current valuation already bakes in any boost from the Oprah partnership. The wellness company trades at 21 times forward earnings estimates, and the stock is already up 140% from its 2019 lows. Given the rapid declines in its studio business, I would wait for both a pullback in share price and evidence of stabilizing subscriber and sales figures to buy shares in Weight Watchers.

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Share on PinterestTaking a long walk is one way to stay in shape if you are traveling during the holiday season. Getty Images

During the next two weeks, its estimated that a record 116 million people in the United States will travel for the holidays.

For some, its a festive homecoming. For others, its a source of familial tension.

But one nearly universal part of the experience is not enough exercise and too many calories.

All year round, we have pressure from media and society to look good and everybody wants to lose those last five to 10 pounds, Sharon Zarabi, RD, CDN, CPT, bariatric program director at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, told Healthline. And what typically happens during the Thanksgiving-to-New Years time frame is that we actually, on average, gain five pounds.

It can be a challenge to keep up your usual exercise routine when you dont have access to your local gym or personal exercise equipment.

But with a little bit of ingenuity, it is possible to fit an exercise routine into the busy holiday season.

For those who dont have access to a cardio machine over the holidays, the solution is straightforward.

Do your cardio routine the old-fashioned way and go outside for a walk or run.

If youre traveling somewhere where its warm and you can go outside to walk or jog or anything like that, its a nice option, D.R. Ebner, PT, SCS, a physical therapist at The Ohio State Universitys Wexner Medical Center, told Healthline.

Even if its chilly outside, bundling up and going for a brisk stroll is a good way to walk off that rich Christmas dinner and take in the lights while shedding some calories in the process.

A 20-minute walk can cover about a mile, which can burn off about 100 calories, depending on a persons sex and weight.

Its tough to take a weight training routine on the road.

It just isnt practical to pack bulky, heavy dumbbells into your luggage and theres no guarantee that your holiday destination will have alternatives.

Resistance bands may not be able to provide the same heavy lifting workout as dumbbells, but they do offer something similar in a lightweight form that can fit into the palm of your hand.

The easiest thing that anyone can do, as most research has shown, is resistance training, which helps increase metabolic rate, said Zarabi. It doesnt mean you need to go to a gym and use a machine or lift dumbbells. Resistance bands, which are easily portable, are something you can throw in your luggage. They come in different colors for different intensity levels.

Anyone who has a daily fitness routine knows that traveling can throw things into chaos.

Rather than struggling to replicate your current program, or haphazardly fit workouts into your day, Ebner says its helpful to establish a new routine for the days youre away from home.

This might entail doing exercises you dont usually do or adapting to your surroundings.

You may not have a ton of space, he said. But you can do workouts like pushups, jumping jacks, and situps.

You can do, for instance, 10 pushups, and then some bodyweight squats and some lunges, Ebner noted. You can repeat that two or three times and commit 10 or 15 minutes to it. Work hard, but keep it sustainable.

To add to his point of adapting to different surroundings, Ebner suggests going online to look for inspiration.

On YouTube, there are all kinds of workout videos anything from yoga to calisthenics, he said.

If youre trying to fit an exercise in and youre not sure what to do, you can find guided routines where its all spelled out for you and you can follow along, he added. You dont have to overthink it.

Even if theres enough space and equipment to work out, sometimes there just arent enough hours in the day when you factor in the social commitments of the holiday season.

Zarabi says its good to approach the season with a goal not of losing weight, but maintaining your current weight.

This strategy even allows for some indulgences, provided theyre reasonable.

I always like to enforce the 80/20 rule: be good 80 percent of the time and enjoy the desserts and holiday treats 20 percent of the time, she explained. Indulging on Christmas Day or at holiday parties is not enough to derail you from your lifestyle. Its the accumulation of what you do over the long term that really impacts your weight loss efforts.

Following the indulgent, or over-indulgent festive season, many of us make New Years resolutions in an effort to improve things moving forward.

Instead of setting lofty goals for the new year, Zarabi suggests a more measured approach.

If your resolution is better health, dont make it about the number on the scale, she said. A lot of us judge ourselves by a size or weight, disregarding the fact that we can fluctuate 5 to 7 pounds after a dinner party. Its best to weigh yourself first thing in the morning at a dry weight and try not to obsess over the marker.

I think that people need to be a little more forgiving of themselves and just get back to the basics the next day, instead of waiting for the magic to happen on New Years Day, she added.

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Best Ways to Exercise When You Travel for the Holidays - Healthline

Im Danielle Rivoli (@raisingmeadowsage) and Im 32 years old. Im from Long Island, New York, and Im a stay-at-home mom and a breastfeeding counselor. After having my daughters, I knew I needed to take care of *me*so I found a workout and eating trick I loved and lost 50 pounds.

Weight loss was always something I saw as a short-term thing. My mindset was: I need to lose weight for this vacation, or, I need to lose weight for this event. I would follow whatever the latest trend was or try crash diets and over-exercise to reach my goal.

But even when Id reach that weight-loss goal, it was only temporary and I'd always put the weight right back on. I was never making a true lifestyle change, and the vicious cycle was not healthy for my body or, more importantly, my mental health.

I fulfilled every craving I had, especially birthday cake. And after having my first daughter I was at my heaviestand my lowest confidence ever. But I had my daughter to think about and care for, and so I tried to work out during her nap times and incorporate some fitness into my life, but it never really stuck. My husband and I found out I was pregnant again just 10 months postpartum, and I immediately started to gain weight again.

I put on above and beyond what I gained during my first pregnancy. After having my second daughter (this was in January 2017!), I was a size 12 and a new stay at-home-mom of two babies that were 19 months apart. For the first several months I was a breastfeeding machine and burning the candle at both ends.

I had decided about three months postpartum (in March 2017), that I needed to do something for myself. I loved and lived for my girls but I was feeling lost in this whirlwind of motherhood. I lost myself and any sense of "Danielle" that had existed before children.

I felt uncomfortable in my own skin, being 50 pounds heavier than I had been prior to having my babies. I could barely keep up with them. Stairs were difficult and carrying the car seat was difficult. Putting them in the car was so hard that at times Id just stay home instead.

I knew that it was time to start incorporating some sort of home workout into my day. For my mental health and sanity, I just needed to take a half hour a day, even if it was in my husbands big t-shirts and pajama pants. I began working out in my kitchen with one baby in a swing and my toddler helping" me. No matter what, I'd find a way to get it done every day.

At the start of the new year in January 2018, I thought my girls could handle time in a gym daycare. Initially I felt some mom guilt but knew that we would mutually benefit from going to the gym as a trio. I would get a short break to work out and have that time for myself, while my girls made friends and played safely. I started with group fitness classes and eventually decided to start incorporating some weights.

I told anyone who would listen about the program. Little did I know, it would completely change my life. I began following Kelsey because she was a mom, just like me, and her story resonated with me. Seeing her share so honestly about her journey made me feel like anything was possible.

She helped me realize that I didnt have to accept that being tired, self-conscious, and out of shape was just what New Motherhood was for everyone. I could create my own new reality, even though it was really hard.

Each day I went to the gym, I would pull up the PWR program and the calendar in the app. It was like having a mini Kelsey as coach and personal trainer in my pocket. It made me feel like I knew what I was doing and took the fear out of the equation.

With all of this motivation and possibility, I would dress my girls each morning, nurse/pump, pack their snacks and bottles, load them up into the car, drop them at the Kids Klub, and get my workouts in day after day. I didn't focus on visible results; I trained with the goal of improving my mental well-being and the ability to be there for my girls.

When I first started my weight-loss journey, I cut back on desserts and sugary beverages and coffee creamers first. I also started searching for healthier recipes and cooking those instead of my typical comfort foods. I started to feel a mental shift happening.

But my goals started changing. I wanted to gain muscle and get even stronger. My weight loss had plateaued and I needed to figure out how to fuel my body in a new way to build more muscle. So I researched different, higher-protein diets, as I had been eating salads and no longer was losing weight.

I came across macro countingand it clicked for me instantly. I viewed macro counting as a budget of protein, fats, and carbs that I could fill each day with whatever I wanted, but I would just do it in the portions that my macros outlined for my body and goals.

I learned how carbs gave me energy and how delicious healthy food can be. I learned how eating and fulfilling my bodys nutritional needs helped me lift heavier, gain muscle tone, and lose body fat. By counting macros, I busted my plateau and started to see changes in my body I never thought were possible.

Listen, hearing someones journey that has been in the making for years may make weight loss seem impossible and a lifetime away. But trust me, it's worth being patient for. Another tip? I set small, weekly goals that feel rewarding and achievable, as the big picture can feel overwhelming. Checking weekly, smaller goals off the calendar adds up to success in the long run.

I used to think that fitness and being healthy all came down to genetics, that some people just had it while others didnt. I thought that I could never be fit or healthy for XYZ reasons, especially in my 30s and after having kids. I also felt I could never commit to the work it takes. Or that I'd never be able to say no to the foods that I found delicious. Now, I've erased that negative self-talk that was holding me back.

Instead, over a long period of discovery, I learned I didnt need to deprive myself with food as I once thought. I just had to learn my limits, what healthy feels like for me and my body, and what my balance is. Going after small goals, experimenting with recipes and foods, learning what works for me, and finding a workout I genuinely love has all made me a better mom and a better person.

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What are the market pressures investors need to be ready for in the new year, and how can they improve their portfolios while at the same time possibly improve the world?

By Will Lofland, Director and Head of Intermediary Distribution | GuideStone FundsDecember 20, 2019Contact Me

As we near the new year, setting resolutions will be on the minds of many. Feeling in need of a fresh start, many individuals create goals for themselves centered around weight loss, self-improvement and making better financial decisions.

Making better financial decisions sounds like a wise thing to do in theory, but what all does that actually entail?

For many, one of the most overlooked resolutions within that bucket revolves around investing. When it comes to your portfolio and investing techniques, its easy to set it and forget it in a sense, but its a missed opportunity not to take advantage of aligning ones resolutions with changes in your portfolio.

While investors dont need to make tweaks constantly, the new year can serve as a reminder to check in with your approach, where you are today and where you want to be over the short and long term.

As we head into 2020, here are three resolutions to consider specific to your investment portfolio:

Its no secret that 2019 saw its fair share of market volatility. In fact, many in the industry are saying that we are in the ninth inning of this bull market, so a downturn to some extent is inevitable.

While we are cautiously optimistic, there are market concerns at play including the Fed cutting rates again, geopolitical turmoil and the upcoming political season expected to dominate the headlines for the next 12 months.

While we dont recommend taking the chips off the table heading into 2020, we do recognize where the markets may go. Implementing a defensive strategy can reduce portfolio volatility while still providing long-term capital appreciation. For example, the health care and utilities sectors have a defensive nature and may be worth working into an overall allocation in the new year.

The beauty of todays market environment is that there are new ways individuals can approach their investments. For example, five to 10 years ago, investing philosophies such as SRI (socially responsible investing), ESG (environment, social and government) and faith- or values-based investing were in their infancy stages with only one or two fund families that offered niche products.

Now, with hundreds of products on the market within these arenas, investors have easier access and the ability to truly align their values with their portfolio. According to a survey conducted by Bank of America, 82% of high-net-worth investors who align with ESG portfolio choices ones backing companies that are good corporate citizens see investing as a way to directly express their personal values.

At the start of the new year, take time to determine what values define or matter to you. Are you anti-tobacco? Do you support water-preservation efforts? Do you want to avoid companies that align with gambling? Have an open dialogue with your financial professional and highlight what matters to you, and he/she can identify appropriate solutions to weave into your portfolio.

Every company has room for growth and room to make an impact. Understand that as an investor, you have the power to do more. For example, there are faith-based investment companies like GuideStone with shareholder advocacy programs that work to encourage other companies to evolve based on community and consumer preference (e.g., CVS opting to take tobacco off their shelves). The goal is to take your investing habits to the next level by engaging with companies to communicate why your values matter in your investment decisions.

With 2020 right around the corner, remember that setting resolutions for the new year is about taking a specific interest in amplifying your portfolio and making the intentional effort to adopt those changes. Over the coming weeks, work closely with your adviser to implement these resolutions and others that may be important to you.

As with any resolution, the road to success begins with the desire to change and the thoughtfulness to create a solid plan.

Will Lofland is director and head of intermediary distribution at GuideStone Funds based in Dallas, Texas. In addition, Will oversees GuideStone's shareholder advocacy strategy and represents the firm as a participant in the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility.

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SIMON Cowell continued to show off his incredible weight loss as he played with a monkey on the beach in Barbados.

The60-year-old, who has lost over 20lbs, went topless in his swimming shorts during the family day by the water.

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The X Factor boss demonstrated his love of animals as he allowed a monkey to climb on his shoulder.

He then popped on his life jacket and headed off on a jet ski with his son Eric.

Simons long term partner Lauren also joined them and looked amazing in a black swimsuit.

The X Factor judge's body is in stark contrast to the start of the year when he appeared larger around the waist as well as the face.

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Earlier this year,Simon was forced to deny he had a gastric band fitted.

He shocked America's Got Talent viewers when he stepped out looking remarkably different in August after shedding the pounds.

He told Best Magazine: "People have said: "Oh, he's had a gastric band fitted"- but I haven't. If I had, I would admit to it. This diet is all about what you put into your body."

Although, the music mogul did confess that the secret behind his slimmer figure was down to expert doctor's advice.

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He revealed: "I met this doctor in LA and he told me my diet was appalling and I had to cut out fatty foods and certain drinks.

"I could see the difference. Cutting out sugar made a massive difference.

"The first few weeks were difficult, but then I actually stopped craving sugar.

"I had also found a brilliant gluten-free beer, which helps."

And he explained that he found watching his five-year-old snack on tasty treats the most difficult, adding: "The hardest part is when I see Eric eat pizza in front of me. That's really tough."

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Simonalso ditched the junk food following a health scare in October 2017, when he fell down the stairs in the middle of the night.

He used to binge on sausage rolls, hamburgers and his favourite jam tarts made by his personal chefs before converting to veganism.

"Within 24 hours I changed my diet and Ive not looked back since. You feel better, you look better," he said.

"I cut out a lot of the stuff I shouldnt have been eating and that was primarily meat, dairy, wheat, sugar those were the four main things."

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Healthiby now offers a Group Grand Prize of $5,000, to reward Texans who achieve better health outcomes

HOUSTON (PRWEB) December 19, 2019

Healthiby Announces Group Grand Prize of $5,000

Houston, Texas: Healthiby today announced the group that loses the most weight, among all Healthiby groups in 2020, will be eligible to win a grand prize of $5,000.

About the Group Grand Prize:

A new type of reward offered through Healthiby's year-long, online wellness program, the Group Grand Prize incentivizes Healthiby participants, based in Texas, to work together to achieve weight loss and other health goals. To work towards a healthier BMI, participants will track personal progress towards food, fitness and weight goals. Participants also join online teams of family and friends, or other Healthiby participants. During group sessions, they learn about and implement scientifically proven approaches to sustainable weight loss and chronic or pre-chronic condition management and keep each other on track towards success.

The group that collectively loses the most weight will win a $5,000 Group Grand Prize. For a group to qualify, each team member must qualify for a Progress Payout (below). Financial rewards improving key health indicators by the end of the year-long program include:

To join, a skin in the game' deposit is only $8/month for over nine months. The first 20 Houstonians to join Healthiby by January 5, 2020 join for free. For further information on eligibility requirements, visit http://www.healthiby.com or email join@healthiby.com

About Healthiby: A Houston-based startup, Healthiby began offering its online wellness rewards solution in May 2019. Healthiby aims to turn the catchphrase "invest in your health" into a reality for people living with costly chronic or pre-chronic conditions. Healthiby differs from existing consumer weight loss and wellness solutions because we: (1) are exclusively online, (2) incentivize short- and long-term habit change, (3) foster team comradery and accountability, (5) facilitate expert-led team sessions through videocalls, (6) provide engaging digital content with insights on the latest research related to chronic condition management, (7) are less expensive than comparable solutions (8) only reward achievement of health outcomes that reduce the risk of, prevent or better manage chronic conditions.

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Employees who are offered a weight loss behavioral intervention by their employer are most successful when given repeat or on-going access to the program, according to a new study.

The study, publishedin the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, found that employers can help employees lose weight and keep it off long-term when they offer repeat or on-going access to employer-sponsored weight loss programs.

For the study, the weight loss and health improvements of 11,825 employees from two different companies were tracked as they participated in a behavioral weight loss intervention consecutive times. These employees chose to repeat the program approximately one year after they initially completed it. The average time between a participant starting the program for the first time and starting it a second time was 372 days,but ranged from 56 to 945 days. Males lost an average of 4.7% of their body weight and women lost an average of 4.4% of their body weight.

The employees we followed initially lost weight when they completed the program,but on average, experienced some weight regain after they stopped participating. After taking the program a second time, participants again lost weight, leading to an average long-term weight loss of approximately 4.5% of their initial body weight, says Rob Butler,chief executive officer of Naturally Slim, a digital behavioral health company based in Dallas that is focused on metabolic syndrome (MetS) reversal, diabetes prevention, and weight management within the employer-sponsored space. As reported by the National Institutes of Health, by losing as little as 3% of their body weight, these participants likely decreased their chances of developing costly diseases, like diabetes, heart disease, and some forms of cancer.

Related: Study Finds Prediabetes More Common Among Adolescents And Young Adults

Just as with any learned skill, it is important to provide repeated instruction to help participants brush up on the skills they learned. Just ask any golfer, you dont take one lesson and expect to be a pro, Butler says. You are continually learning, seeking instruction, and practicing your learned skills to improve over the long-term.

It has been demonstrated in the clinical setting that long-term behavioral intervention is a successful approach to produce and maintain weight loss, according to Butler.

The study sought to determine if a digital intervention offered by employers to their employees would achieve the same success, he says. Employers are interested in finding solutions to help their employees improve their health and reduce disease risk factors that lead to costly chronic diseases. Similarly, employees want solutions to improve their health to feel better and improve their quality of life. The goal of this study was to determine if a digital weight loss intervention, which is scalable and cost-effective for employers to offer their population repeatedly, could produce the same results as the more labor-intensive and expensive clinical programs. And, the answer is yes.

Healthcare executives are acutely aware of the impact of obesity and MetS within the populations they serve, says Butler.

MetS, a combination of risk factors, such a waist circumference, high blood glucose, and high blood pressure, increase the risk for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and more, he says.The CDC estimates the medical costs of obesity in the United States is approximately $147 billion annually, and the associated medical costs per obese individual is $1,429 higher than normal weight individuals.Unfortunately, healthcare employees are often more focused on the health of their patients than they are on their own health. By offering a cost-effective, behavioral weight loss intervention to their employee population, healthcare executives can help their employees practice what they preach to their patients.

Naturally Slim funded the study.

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