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A common stereotype is for retirees to seek leisure and relaxation, but the sedentary lifestyle was not on Paul Rauschs radar when he stepped down from his 33-year career as the choral director at Woodstock High School in 2017. Instead, he got right to work getting in shape.

After losing nearly 50 pounds and rebuilding muscle through disciplined weightlifting, he has rediscovered his love of running and said, Im in better shape now then when I was in my 20s.

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Always an active person, Rausch said energy was never a problem. But something was holding him back. A sobering look at his image in current photos revealed the truth.

I was overweight, he said. It was not the mental image I had of myself.

Accepting that realization, Rausch committed to getting back in shape, starting by attacking weight loss. He reached out to an acquaintance who he recalled had achieved significant weight loss. He learned it involved the Optavia Diet, a plan that combines prepackaged food, meal logs, recipes, and coaching to target and reduce fat.

He chose Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, as his start date, and by June he had achieved his weight loss goals. Weighing 208 at his heaviest, he dropped to 161, a weight he has maintained for about five months now.

Thats almost a block of salt or six gallons of milk that Im not schlepping around, said Rausch.

Hes seen direct health benefits, including improved cholesterol numbers, reduction in blood pressure, and elimination of reliance on a sleep apnea machine.

Finding the positive in a negative situation, he said the limitations of the pandemic were actually beneficial by eliminating the temptation of dining out.

Return to running

Rauschs affinity for running began back in high school. An accomplished track and field athlete, he was the first in his school to qualify for state in all three relay events (100-, 400- and 800-yard relays) as well as the 300-yard hurdles.

He continued with rigorous workouts into his 20s and, in retrospect, he realized that soldiering through calf pain caused by jumping rope created a long-term problem. Scar tissue caused his calves to seize up with vigorous work such as running. The weight hed added over the years caused additional stress and pain, so he gave up his first love.

His recent weight loss, as well as learning to listen to his body and not push through pain, has allowed him to successfully add running back into his fitness regime. On Nov. 21, he posted his accomplishment to Facebook:

Excited to hit a milestone today that I never thought Id be able to get to. I ran 5K in under 30 minutes, actually 29:35, then continued and ran a total of 5 miles in 49:47.

Driven by his recent success, Rausch has committed to do the Lands End to John OGroats Virtual Run/Walk, which entails logging 874 miles of running/walking in a year. With the support and encouragement from a couple of friends who joined him to participate as a team, he has already logged more than 50 miles since the Nov. 24 start date.

The power within

Always a very positive person, Rausch has a mantra for success, something he often told his students, advice that was pertinent whether they had a bad semester grade or found themselves going down the wrong path in life.

Every day you can start again, he said. You do not have to be defined by what you did in the past. Every new day you have the opportunity to change.

The attitude lends itself well to health and fitness goals. Bit by bit, start the journey, he said. When theres a time you stop, tomorrow get back on. Its never too late to make a change.

He also found inspiration in a book, Younger Next Year, by Chris Crowley which talks about healthy habits.

I plan to be active into my 80s, said Rausch, who admits that retirement has afforded him more time to pursue his goals.

Good health is paramount to his retirement goals as he said there are a lot of things he wants to do that require activity from ambitious hikes to enjoying his grandchildren.

Referring to the photo of him holding grandson Callihan, he said: That little sweetheart is a big reason I want to be around for a long time.

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While many adolescents and teenagers consider going for weight-loss surgeries, researchers have found that one such operation that is common among them has harmful effects on bones. According to the team from Harvard Medical School, Boston, the surgery called sleeve gastrectomy weakens the bones.

In a sleeve gastrectomy, approximately 75% of the stomach is removed to restrict food intake and induce weight loss. It results in a typically round stomach taking on the shape of a tube or sleeve. The analysis suggests that adolescents who underwent sleeve gastrectomy had bone loss and an increase in bone marrow fat, despite the marked loss of body fat. The number of sleeve gastrectomy procedures performed on adolescents increased 100-fold from 2005 to 2014, according to the authors. The American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) estimates that overall, among weight loss procedures in the US, sleeve gastrectomy has gone up from 17.8% in 2011 to 61.4%.

Childhood obesity is a major public health issue that has increased over the last 10 years. Sleeve gastrectomy is the most common bariatric surgery procedure performed in children and adults. While weight-loss surgery is successful for weight loss and improving metabolic disorders, it has negative effects on bone, explains lead investigator Dr Miriam A Bredella, professor of radiology at Harvard Medical School, and vice-chair of the Department of Radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

The findings are being presented at RSNA (Radiological Society of North America) 2020, the 106th scientific assembly and annual meeting of radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and related scientists.

The study examined 52 adolescents with moderate to severe obesity, 26 of whom underwent sleeve gastrectomy. The other 26 were in the control group. The mean age was 17.5 years, and the mean body mass index (BMI) was 45. A BMI of 30 or above is considered obese. Thirty-eight of the study participants were girls. In adults, bariatric surgery can have long-term effects on bone, leading to higher fracture risk. We wanted to determine the effects of sleeve gastrectomy performed on adolescents during the crucial years when bone mass is being accrued, says Dr Bredella.

Before and 12 months after sleeve gastrectomy (or no surgery), the patients underwent quantitative CT of the lumbar spine, to quantify volumetric bone mineral density. Quantitative CT is a highly accurate technique for detecting changes in volumetric bone mineral density after extreme weight loss, say authors. Some studies have shown that bone marrow fat responds to changes in nutrition and may serve as a biomarker for bone quality. Therefore, patients underwent proton MR spectroscopy to quantify bone marrow fat of the lumbar spine, the team adds.

The analysis reveals that a year after the surgery, the adolescents who underwent sleeve gastrectomy lost 34 (+/-13) kg, or 75 (+/-28) pounds, while there was no significant change in weight in the control group. Compared to the controls, sleeve gastrectomy patients had a significant increase in bone marrow fat and a decrease in bone density in the lumbar spine.

According to Dr Bredella, the loss of bone density following sleeve gastrectomy was expected because greater weight-bearing strengthens bones. Besides a loss of bone density, other effects of weight-loss surgery include disruption of hormones and nutrients important for bone health. We need to identify mechanisms that will help prevent bone loss in these patients and to make adolescents with obesity more aware of bone health. Adolescence is the critical time for bone mass accrual, and any process that interferes with bone accrual during this time can have dire consequences later in life, emphasizes Dr Bredella.

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Obesity has never been a bigger problem in the U.S. than it is right now. At the same time, a recent study indicates thatmore Americans are on dietsthan ever before. Could it be that notwithstanding our best intentions, we've been dieting wrong?

As a matter of fact, that's precisely what a team of scientists out of the Alberta Diabetes Institute at the University of Alberta is suggesting. Their newstudy, publishedin The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggests that while we've been busy struggling to subsist on the high-fat keto diet and shunning meat to go plant-based, what we really need to eat if we want to lose weight is more protein. (Related: 15 Underrated Weight Loss Tips That Actually Work.)

The scientists, led by University of Alberta professor, Carla M. Prado, Ph.D., were aware that "total diet replacements" (short-term diets consisting solely of nutritionally complete meal replacements) can be an effective weight-loss strategy for people with obesity and obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes. They also knew that diets emphasizing protein can support weight management through increased energy and feelings of satiety. What they didn't know was how these two diet concepts might work together for healthy normal-weight adults.

The scientists recruited 44 healthy normal-weight adults between the ages of 18 and 35 (19 females and 24 males) to spend 32 hours in a metabolic chamber (a sealed room that measures oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen, among other things, to provide a highly detailed look at metabolism). The scientists then randomized the subjects into two groups, and fed them as follows:

Half were fed a high-protein total diet replacement (35 percent carbohydrates, 40 percent protein, and 25 percent fat).

Half were fed a diet meant to approximate what the study authors referred to as the "standard North American dietary pattern" (55 percent carbohydrates, 15 percent protein, and 30 percent fat).

Perhaps most importantly, however, both groups were fed thesame number of calories.

As it turned out, despite having consumed the same number of calories, the two groups differed significantly in terms of how what they consumed impacted their metabolism. The high-protein group's metabolic readings showed higher levels of energy expenditure and fat oxidation (two indicators of weight loss) than the other group. In other words, it appears the high-protein diet was more effective at inducing weight loss.

And so it appears that eating more protein could be the key to unlocking weight loss, at least among healthy, non-obese adults. More research is needed as to the long-term effects of high-protein diets and how these results might translate to adults with obesity, Dr. Prado told Science Daily. However, this study should help scientists to better understand the effects of high-protein diets while adding to the discussion that "a calorie is not just a calorie."

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PITTSBURGH, Pa. In the most recent issue of the Annals of Surgery, epidemiologists from the University of Pittsburgh published two separate analyses that could help guide clinicians and policymakers in counseling bariatric surgery patients to improve their quality of life for many years to come.

A study led by Dr. Gretchen White, assistant professor of medicine and clinical and translational science at Pitts Institute for Clinical Research and Education, identified several patient characteristics pre- and post-surgery such as insufficient social support and unrealistic weight loss expectations that can predict not being satisfied long-term with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.

In a second paper, Whites colleague and collaborator Dr. Wendy King, associate professor of epidemiology at Pitts Graduate School of Public Health, found that higher physical activity levels after bariatric surgery lessen depressive symptoms and improve mental and physical quality of life, irrespective of weight loss.

Every year, tens of thousands of Americans who struggle with obesity undergo gastric bypass surgery to manage their body weight and comorbidities, such as diabetes. Yet, the Pitt scientists found, while most patients are at least somewhat satisfied with their surgery long-term, satisfaction decreased from 85% to 77% three to seven years post-surgery. Most patients also continue to lead sedentary lives, which contributes to weight regain and negatively affects their mental well-being.

Knowing which patients are more likely to be dissatisfied with their surgery can help doctors guide a conversation about expectations and maximize beneficial effects of the procedure, White said. Similarly, providing quantitative data that show being more physically active has positive effects on a persons well-being might help shift a patients perspective on exercise.

Our data support why its important to counsel patients regarding their physical activity behaviors, said King. Although patients in general are not meeting physical activity recommendations post-surgery, we found a dose-response relationship the more active patients were, the better improvement they had in depressive symptoms and health-related quality of life. Every bit matters.

Both studies analyzed data collected from 1,700 adults who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery between March 2006 and April 2009 and were followed for up to seven years.

In a pre-operation assessment, younger age, lower body mass index (BMI), higher percent weight loss needed to reach dream weight, worse physical and mental health status, and less social support all independently predicted higher risk of not being satisfied with surgery. In addition, less weight loss, worsening physical and mental health status, less social support and greater depressive symptomology after the surgery were associated with not being satisfied.

Knowing these characteristics can be useful for clinicians when talking to patients about how realistic their post-surgery expectations are, particularly when having conversations about achieving their dream weight, said White. Modifying expectations early may lead to better satisfaction long-term.

In a separate study, King found that improvements in mental and physical health-related quality of life differed by physical activity level. By analyzing objective measures collected from wearable activity monitors step count, amount of time spent sedentary and amount of time spent doing moderate-to-vigorous activity she found that higher levels of physical activity related to improvements independent of weight loss. In her recent work, also published in the Annals of Surgery, King showed that higher activity level predicted better weight loss and less weight regain but that study didnt look at quality-of-life measures.

Even after the surgery, an average bariatric surgery patient leads a significantly more sedentary lifestyle than recommended by physicians.

King says this may explain why the magnitude of associations between physical activity level and improvement in health-related quality of life and depressive symptoms in their cohort was small. Still, the findings provide support for expanding measures that increase physical activity in bariatric surgery patients to influence mental and physical health outcomes.

Most insurance providers include coverage for dietary counseling but dont reimburse expenses for hiring a health coach or getting a gym membership, said King. There needs to be more systemic support to help patients increase their activity level and maintain an active lifestyle post-surgery.

Dr. Anita Courcoulas, of Pitt and UPMC, is a coauthor on both studies. Amanda Hinerman, M.P.H., and DrSteven H. Belle, both of Pitt, are coauthors on the depressive symptoms study.

No grant support was provided for the analysis or preparation of both manuscripts.

The Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery-2 (LABS-2) study that produced the data used in these analyses was funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

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The way in which people walk can reveal a lot about their health. A group of Spanish researchers is testing sensors that generate information. This will help diagnose and track the progress of degenerative diseases, all from the way a person walks.

In order to achieve this, these mobile sensors are placed in the footwear of patients. They then register information, such as walking speed, step length, arm swing time, standing time, how high the foot lifts off the ground, gait symmetry, and the variability in any of these parameters. All these movement patterns are used to detect evolving degenerative diseases.

The team of scientists in charge of this project hail from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), the Centre for Automation and Robotics (CAR), and the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) in Spain. Although the initiative is also part of the Next Perception EU project. This a larger project whose goal is to develop next-generation smart perception sensors and enhance the distributed intelligence paradigm to build versatile, secure, reliable, and proactive human monitoring solutions for the health, wellbeing, and automotive domains.

Dr. Antonio Jimenz, who heads the team, explained to Innovation Origins how the idea for developing this technology was born. Currently, geriatric hospitals have methods in place to assess frailty and detect risks of falls. However, these methods [Short Physical Performance Test (SPPB) and Timed Up and Go Test] both have a subjective component. They require a lot of consultation time. But when patients are being supervised by a doctor, they tend to try harder and get better results than they would do in their everyday lives. That is why we propose making a light, cheap, and objective system. One that can be used during the patients natural, everyday walk, even at home. This will allow us to obtain more realistic results and reduce consultation times.

Many scientific studies state that walking styles can be indicative of physical, physiological, neurological, and even psychological conditions. Data about walking speed, cadence (steps/minute), and step length already provide plenty of information about a persons frailty, said Jimenz. If on top of this, we add all the other movement patterns as mentioned above, accurate diagnosis rates can be further refined and increased.

Frailty syndrome is a common condition among older adults. It entails a recognizable state of increased vulnerability resulting from an aging-associated decline in faculties and functions across multiple physiological systems to the extent that the ability to cope with everyday or acute stressors is compromised. One of the main health risks associated with frailty are falls. These can cause severe consequences, especially for older adults.

Jimenz said that frailty is a disease that can be diagnosed in the main by looking at the level of physical activity, strength, speed, movement, and other aspects related to low energy or weight loss in older adults. Therefore, this is the core condition that the research team is currently focusing on.

The results will be used to improve the procedures used in evaluating the origins and treatments of degenerative motor diseases. The lead scientist mentioned that they will also help with degenerative mental conditions. That is because there could be a correlation in a multitude of cases.

Additionally, these strategies based on smart shoes can be used to classify any activities carried out by a person in their home. This would be based on their assumed movement and positions. This means that their daily activities can be monitored. Plus, as a preventive measure, they can get advice on how to improve their dynamic movement. Applications exist for other areas too. Such as sports (optimization of jumps, running, etc.), or even for monitoring rescue teams intervening inside buildings (firefighters in burning or semi-collapsed buildings).

The preliminary results for the project are expected in approximately 24 months. However, Jimenz clarified that the research is a medium-long-term task with ongoing improvements and innovations that provide the team with enough work for at least another decade.

Nonetheless, as is the case with a lot of research, money is a determining factor for when results can be produced. The pace of progress depends on the public subsidies we receive, either at a national or a European level. This allows us to hire staff or keep the existing team members. As well as take advantage of the knowledge that is generated. Private financing from companies that may want to exploit the results would accelerate the development. Yet that is somewhat more difficult to get when they dont see any benefits and returns in the short term.

The research is now in its very early stages. However, according to Jimenz, the preliminary results are quite promising. Nevertheless, the size, autonomy, and ease of use of the technology all need to be improved. And of course, the team is planning to experiment with larger groups of patients from referral hospitals in the future.

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Natasha Bunby from Lancing has maintained an 11st weight loss for eight years, despite being in a wheelchair due to multiple sclerosis.

She has received her trophy in the post ahead of the virtual national award ceremony on Saturday.

Natasha said: Never ever did I think Id see my name on this award. The reason I applied for this competition was because I wanted to fly the flag for disabled people. I wanted to show that less able-bodied people can too maintain long-term weight loss success.

I spend my life feeling different, especially when others dont treat me kindly. People often describe me as the woman in the wheelchair thats brave, always smiles, but behind that smile Im not always brave and thats okay.

People can often be cruel to those with a disability. Im often left out and I often cant join in, even when I want to. Winning this award made me feel like, as a company, we are truly accepting of everyone.

Natasha attends a Worthing Slimming World group, having joined in March 2011, wearing a size 28 and weighing 21st 5lbs.

She slimmed down to 10st 5lbs in 18 months and now runs her own groups in Littlehampton and Lancing.

She said: I still attend group as a member and soak up all the tips and inspiration. If my weight does go up one week, I know Ive got all the tools I need.

Since Covid-19 hit, every part of Natashas business has been affected and the ceremony itself had to be done differently to normal.

During lockdown, all Slimming World groups were suspended and as a self-employed franchisee, Natasha had to learn a whole new way of working to continue supporting her members and keep her business successful.

Slimming World says she has remained focussed and, through ups and downs, she has just kept going.

Natasha said: Since losing weight, Ive discovered an inner strength and courage that I never knew I had.

I hope to inspire people with disabilities and get across the message that even if youre not completely mobile, you can lose weight and change your life for the better just as I have.

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TORONTO -- It's been a quiet week for the Blue Jays since they kickstarted free agency by bringing back left-hander Robbie Ray, but the club is expected to be aggressive in a market that could develop later than usual. Beyond trades and free agency, the Blue Jays also have some

TORONTO -- It's been a quiet week for the Blue Jays since they kickstarted free agency by bringing back left-hander Robbie Ray, but the club is expected to be aggressive in a market that could develop later than usual.

Beyond trades and free agency, the Blue Jays also have some in-house development to focus on that could take them to the next level in 2021 and beyond.

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What do you make of Vladimir Guerreros reported offseason weight loss, and will 2021 be his breakout season because of it?-- Everyone

This weeks most common Inbox question will be one of the biggest storylines next Spring Training. For years now, the Blue Jays have wanted Guerrero to improve his conditioning, but the public discourse around this has focused entirely -- and unfairly -- on weight. This is about much more than the number on the scale, so while reports of Guerrero dropping weight and Instagram pictures of him looking trimmer are encouraging, theres so much more to this equation.

When the Blue Jays discuss Guerrero, they say theyd like him to improve his routines," and "routines" is the key word in all of this. The Blue Jays will need to see these changes carried from season to season, which the High Performance Staff and Guerreros own team are working on.

Beyond weight, much of the focus is on flexibility, which could help keep Guerrero on the field long term. Working on that flexibility alongside overall muscle health and strength will be easier for Guerrero when hes developed these routines and is working at a more consistent weight from year to year, but these all need to be considered together in a larger conversation.

Right now, the Blue Jays are happy with how Guerrero is approaching this. This is a multiyear plan that goes well beyond turning heads on Day 1 of Spring Training in February, but credit is due to Guerrero for an impressive start to the process.

Adding both Francisco Lindor and Trevor Bauer in the same offseason would be a stretch, but this highlights an important piece of the Lindor conversation.

If the Blue Jays were to pursue Lindor, Clevelands star shortstop who is expected to be available this offseason, it would take a significant package. Using the Mookie Betts deal from last offseason as a loose framework isnt a bad place to start. The Blue Jays arent looking for a superstar rental, though, and Lindor is entering the last year of his contract at 27. Any potential Lindor acquisition would need to lead to an extension, meaning there would be a massive financial commitment on top of the player acquisition cost.

The Blue Jays have five catchers on their 40-man roster in Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk, Gabriel Moreno, Riley Adams and Reese McGuire. There are tiers here, of course. Jansen and Kirk look likely to open the season with the Blue Jays, but Moreno will be an intriguing name to clubs seeking young talent behind the plate. As the clubs No. 8 prospect, Moreno could be used to aim high in a deal if the Blue Jays were to chase a big arm, while Adams (No. 22) could be a complimentary piece in a deal. McGuire, coming off a poor 2020 but still young and talented defensively, would still have some level of appeal, too. Major League clubs need catching depth more than most other positions, and the Blue Jays are in a position of strength.

When you look for quick climbers, its as much about their maturity and ability to handle new challenges as it is about raw talent. Austin Martin, the clubs No. 2 prospect, should burn through the Minor Leagues once he gets the chance. Simeon Woods Richardson (No. 4) should do the same, and its telling that the Blue Jays brought him to Summer Camp in Toronto at just 19. Infielder Orelvis Martinez (No. 7) is about to make the jump from young prospect to a name that Blue Jays fans are buzzing about, and it could happen fast.

The 2022 season might be likelier for Woods Richardson, depending on which opportunities are available in '21, but the Blue Jays have plenty of depth beyond their starting five. Another addition is expected, but as injuries pop up through the season, the Blue Jays should have some combination of Anthony Kay, Thomas Hatch, Trent Thornton, Julian Merryweather and TJ Zeuch ready to jump in. Thats a much better depth group -- with far more upside -- than the Blue Jays have had in recent years.

Martins timeline and his defensive position are tied together. Hes too important to this organization to run into a roadblock positionally, though, so I expect the Blue Jays to have him ready at multiple spots on the diamond. Third is where he took his first official grounders at Summer Camp, but this really gets interesting if the Blue Jays try him in center. Frankly, that long-term plan could depend on what the Blue Jays accomplish this offseason. As it stands, a 2022 debut is on the table.

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The simple habit of skipping soft drinks and opting for unsweetened green tea is associated with great effects on metabolism and fat burning.

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We are used to thinking about weightloss like an ordeal, when really through a change in our Everyday habits we can get the best results, no rebound effect and long term. The good news is that there very simple settings, which are associated with a significant weightloss and one of the most primordial it focuses on what we usually drink.

The truth is lose weight successfully it doesnt have to be through extremely restrictive plans, although on many occasions we focus on paying close attention to food and its caloric intake, it is just as important to do it with drinks. That is why the secret to start lose quite a few kilos and without much effort lies in the simple habit of eliminate the consumption of soft drinks; Although it is a recommendation that we have listened to exhaustion, we are not always so clear about the healthier substitutes.

The reality is that soft drinks by far are not only worst weight loss drink; its consumption is associated with serious consequences to health. Drinking them as a regular part of our diet is the key to gaining weight silently and dangerously.

It has scientific references and studies, in which it is verified that the largest source of calories in the average American diet comes from sugary drinks, specifically soda. Imagine that in just one 12-ounce can of soda, these consuming 150 calories and yes it is likely that they may seem insignificant, however they are not. Considering the intake of a soft drink per day, it translates into 1,050 additional calories per week and which are equivalent to approximately 15 pounds extra weight throughout the year.

There is even more worrying data, released by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, in which it is confirmed that there is a select group that makes up near the 5% of Americans and that are characterized by consume a total of 567 calories up to date from sugary soft drinks, is the equivalent of 4 soft drinks. Most impressive of all is that following that pace results in an accumulation of 60 pounds of fat every year.

The good news is that today we have timely information to change the path and the simple fact of leaving the soft drinks for unsweetened green tea, is the best thing you can do for your health and body weight.

Change the consumption of any type of soft drink or sugary drink for green tea, benefits your health to higher levels and yes it helps you lose about 60 pounds a year (almost 30 kg). Green tea is considered the healthiest drink on the planet, it is full of antioxidants and unique substances that protect the body. At the same time its consumption is of great help to activate metabolism and promote effective fat burning.

There are studies that support the green tea benefits to turn off fat storage genes, which is related to your nutrient content that have the ability to turn off those genes. This process makes it much more difficult for the body gain weight. Specifically green tea contributes two nutritional tools that act directly to turn off fat genes: EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) and folate, magic ingredients found in high levels in green tea.

EGCG is a powerful plant compound, which is also popularly known as catechins and that they are part of a larger group of useful compounds known as polyphenols. Many Clinical studies suggest that regular and recurrent consumption of EGCG offers powerful benefits for weight loss. Such is the case of a study published in Clinical Nutrition, with a duration of 12 weeks on daily consumption of green tea in women showed a significant decrease in weight and abdominal fat.

In such a way that the catechins found in green tea can destroy fatty tissue, which triggers the fat cell release, particularly in the abdomen. They also have the virtue of accelerate liver capacity to convert that fat into energy.

Among the great Green Tea Genius for Weight Loss, are its benefits for stimulate metabolism. And what happens is simpler than you think, the body reacts to the calorie reduction which implies giving up soft drinks and stimulates a process called thermogenesis, in which generates heat through the burning of calories.

In addition, the results of a very relevant essaye, published in the Journal of Research in Medical Science. This study included the participation of 63 men and women with type 2 diabetes, who were randomly assigned into three groups. One group drank four cups of green tea a day, another great two cups and the third group did not consume green tea During two months. After 8 weeks, the group that drank four cups a day experienced a significant weight loss, as well as a decrease in the body mass index, waist circumference and systolic blood pressure.

Now you know achieve healthy weight loss, is directly related to taking healthier and more conscious decisions. Making this type of adjustment is a custom that is Within everyones reachIt is a matter of will and good will. Seeing the wonderful results that it brings with it, it will be very difficult for you to see a soft drink again with loving eyes.

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