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Low-carb diets are a popular choice for dropping pounds, and with good reason. "A low-carb diet can be an effective approach for weight loss, especially if someone's diet is high in refined grains, starch, sugar, and processed foods," said Beth Bluestone, RD, LD, a registered dietitian with the Cleveland Clinic. To be clear, we're talking about low-carb here, not the ketogenic diet, which is low in carbohydrates, but with the goal of putting your body into ketosis. You can read more about what the keto diet entails here.

Low-carb diets "can take many different forms," Beth told POPSUGAR. She noted that a low-carb eating plan typically emphasizes vegetables, fiber, lean protein, healthy fats, and no added sugar. The amount of carbs you'll eat depends on your individual needs, but "I typically look at the percent of total calories coming from carbohydrates," Beth said. "It could take some tweaking to find the right number that works for someone." (Here's a low-carb equation to use as a starting point.)

So what do you do if you've calculated your daily carbohydrate budget, have stuck with it faithfully, and still aren't losing weight (or are even gaining)? There are a number of factors that might contribute, but Beth listed a few common ones to watch out for.

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Look closely at your low-carb diet to learn why you're not seeing weight-loss results. Beth recommended meeting with a registered dietitian, who can help you analyze your diet and come up with a weight-loss plan that will work for you. To get a head start on your own, she suggested keeping a food log or journal. This can help you see what exactly you're eating and help you change your approach.

While a low-carb diet can be an effective weight loss strategy, Beth emphasized that it's not just about cutting your overall carbs; you also want to choose the healthiest kinds of carbs and foods in general. "Think about choosing foods that provide more nutritional value, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and protein," she said. "Moving away from packaged and processed food alone can help facilitate weight loss."

Want to try low-carb for yourself? Here's everything you can eat on a low-carb diet (good news: it's a lot!) and a low-carb eating plan to get you started.

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Every new year, a wave of trendy New Year's resolution scams surface to capitalize on consumer's New Year's resolution goals, like weight loss. Consumers who want to get in shape or lose weight are at risk of being deceived from products that do not work as advertised or come with a host of unwanted side effects and trapped in monthly subscription fees.

New products like topical creams, dietary supplements, workout gadgets and appetite suppressants flood the market, promising consumers spectacular weight-loss results. These risk-free schemes often start with an ad for a free product or with an article that seems to appear on a credible news site. Consumers just need to enter their name, address and credit card number, and the product will be on its way for only a nominal shipping and handling charge. Fraudsters have turned such offers into a global multi-billion-dollar industry, one that grows every year.

A 2018 BBB study, Subscription Traps and Deceptive Free Trials Scam Millions with Misleading Ads and Fake Celebrity Endorsements, reported that consumers filed nearly 37,000 complaints and BBB ScamTracker reports since 2015 with an average loss of $186. Through October 2019, BBB received more than 6,600 complaints and reports from consumers in the U.S. and Canada about free trial offers. The BBB study found many of the celebrity product endorsements it investigated were fake and that sometimes the fine print even admitted the endorsements were not real. Major lawsuits have been issued against companies using celebrity imagery and name to endorse products like skin lotions. Shark Tank investor Lori Greiner recently warned consumers of a Keto Pill Scam using her credibility to sell dietary supplements.

Your Better Business Bureau offers these tips to help you evaluate weight-loss supplements and other weight-loss products and avoid free trial scams:

Research the company before signing up. Many of these companies have F ratings with BBB. Check the product or company name by calling or visiting our website to see if there are any complaints and to check if its a scam.

Be wary of free trial offers. These deals can become subscription traps that hook consumers into expensive shipments of products they did not explicitly agree to buy.

Read all the terms and conditions of any free trial offer. Know if there is a cancellation period and return policy.

Look out for fake celebrity endorsements of products and supplements. Research the celebrity claiming to endorse the product to see if they are really backing it. Most scams use images without their consent and use a celebritys name for creditability for skincare lotions and for weight loss supplements.

Call your credit card company for a refund. If you think you have been the victim of a free trial offer scam, speak with your credit card company. Some companies may issue a refund for the money lost.

Report the fake ads. Call your BBB to report suspicious, confusing or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or to BBB ScamTracker. Consumers can also report the ad to the Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov or by calling 877-FTC-Help.

Free trial offers can be legitimate ways to introduce new products. Credible companies make sure consumers understand what they are signing up for and do not hide key information. Under the Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act, companies must clearly lay out the terms of free trials or other subscriptions before consumers give their credit card information.

For more information, see the Federal Trade Commission's video on free trial offer scams.

Kelvin Collinsis president/CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving the Fall Line Corridor, serving 77 counties in East Alabama, West Georgia, Southwest Georgia, Central Georgia, East Georgia and Western South Carolina. This tips column is provided through the local BBB and the Council of Better Business Bureaus. The Better Business Bureau sets standards for ethical business behavior, monitors compliance and helps consumers identify trustworthy businesses. Questions or complaints about a specific company or charity should be referred directly to the BBB by phone at 800-763-4222, online atbbb.orgor emailinfo@centralgeorgia.bbb.org.

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Fashion designer Jessica Simpson is revealing some very personal struggles in her upcoming memoir. Describing what led her to drug and alcohol addiction, Simpson holds nothing back when giving readers an inside look at her inner turmoil.

The singer and former reality star also details her battle with self-image, recalling a time when she was told by one of the music industrys top brass that she needed to lose weight.

Simpson was offered a book deal five years ago to write about living your best life, but wasnt able to commit to the project. I didnt feel comfortable talking about myself in a way that wasnt honest, Simpson toldPeople. Im a horrible liar.

In her new memoir Open Book, which is set to be released next month, Simpson shares her experiences of sexual abuse as a child that started at 6 years old when I shared a bed with the daughter of a family friend, she writes. It would start with tickling my back and then go into things that were extremely uncomfortable.

With early fame and marriage (to first husband Nick Lachey), Simpson turned to drugs and alcohol to counter the anxiety she dealt with due to her past. After hitting bottom in 2017, Simpson knew she had to change and get her life together. I need to stop. Somethings got to stop, she told her friends. And if its the alcohol thats doing this, and making things worse, then I quit. Shes been sober ever since.

Another source of stress theNewlyweds: Nick and Jessicastar shares in the book was from a focus on her outward appearance, with one music star maker telling her she had to drop some pounds.

When Simpson was trying to start her singing career, she met then-Sony Music Entertainment exec Tommy Mottola at just 17 years old. The record mogul had helped catapult the careers of Mariah Carey (to whom he was married for five years), Jennifer Lopez, and Celine Dion. She writes that he wanted to sign me And then he said, You gotta lose 15 pounds.'

According to Yahoo! Celebrity, Simpson hadnt even graduated high school yet and was surprised by Mottolas directive. What? I was five-foot-three and weighed 118, she remembered thinking, but Mottola told her, Thats what it will take to be Jessica Simpson.

In an interview with Vanity Fair in 2009, Mottola shared why he thought Simpson could be the next top artist. She had a great little look and a great attitude, a fresh new face, and something a bit different than Britney [Spears] and all of them, he said. She could actually sing.

Wanting to please Mottola, she said she immediately went on a strict diet, and started taking diet pills, which I would do for the next 20 years. Though she hit her weight-loss goal at the time, Simpson was starving herself which wreaked havoc on her self-image.

I started to hear voices when I was alone at night, waiting for the sleeping pill to kick in: Do more sit-ups, fat ass, she revealed. By the time we got to the release of my second albums first single, Irresistible, I was down to 103 pounds. Everyone went on about how great I looked, but I couldnt enjoy it because I was so freaking hungry.

Through hard work and the help of friends, family, and therapy, Simpson has been able to heal from her past hurtful experiences and now dedicates her life to wholeness. Its been a long hard deep emotional journey, one that Ive come through the other side with pure happiness and fulfillment and acceptance of myself, Simpson explained, adding that she hopes her story will help others. Ive used my pain and turned it into something that can be beautiful and hopefully inspiring to people.

Open Book is scheduled for release on February 4, 2020.

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Check the calendarits almost February! If youve made it this far in your New Years resolution lose weight, congrats! Now, the hard part starts.

Its true. Most people give up their New Years resolutions within a week. Of those who last longer but still give up, most throw in the towel before the end of February. But studies have shown that if you can keep your New Years resolution through February, your chances of success increase dramatically. That goes for most New Years resolutions, whether youre quitting smoking, reading moreor losing weight.

So hang in there. Youve made it this far. But if you need extra motivation to keep your New Years resolution to lose weight, you should download the Noom app and join Noom today.

Noom is more than just a diet. Noom is a lifestyle management program that not only tracks your diet and exercise but pinpoints and eliminates the urges that drive you to overeat or skip the gym in the first place. Thats right. Of course, Noom provides you with all the tools you need to stick to your diet and fitness regimen. But Noom goes beyond that. Far beyond.

The best part about Noom is that it holds you accountable. Noom relies on its (easy and simple) app to communicate. And we all use apps these days. Theyre a part of life, and we use them for so many things. Banking. Shopping. And naturally, many of us already use an app for fitness tracking or diet-logging.

Noom rolls all those diet and fitness-tracking apps up into one interfaceand includes a personal Coach who you can chat with and ask questions, get advice, and much more. Noom makes weight loss as effortless and easy as it can possibly be.

But if youre leery, you need to get over using an app to help you lose weight. Theres nothing fancy or millennial about Noom. Its nothing more than a smart and easy way to get fit, stay fit, make good decisionsand keep your New years resolution to lose weight.

If your New Years resolution is to get in shape in 2020, the toughest part is yet to come. So download and join Noom today and get through February. Once you make it to March, your new diet and fitness regimen wont be new anymore, and it wont be a resolution. Itll be your lifestyle. Your new and fabulous lifestyle.

Just stick with it. You can do it. And Noom will help.

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Weight loss procedures that are helping people get their lives back.

We are living in a caveman's body here in 2020."

That is the assessment ofDr. Aram E. Jawed, a board-certified General and Bariatric Surgeon at the JFK for Life Bariatric Surgery Program. Jawed has researched the evolution of obesity and concludesour biology, stomachs, digestive systems, and hunger hormones are archaic, outdated, and obsolete.

In advance of a talk on obesity, weight loss, and bariatric surgery, which is open to the public on Tuesday, Jan. 28, Jawed explains his findings.

Aram E. Jawed(Photo: Submitted)

Early humans spent their days hunting, foraging, gathering and running from predators. Their stomachs were able to hold as much as 1.5 liters at one meal, which they needed for energy to survive. Yet they dined mainly on low-calorie leafy greens, nuts and fruit, with an occasional meat treat if they managed to kill an animal or scavenge. The result: a trim physique, he said.

Today, were sitting in cars, at desks, and behind computers. We dont do nearly the physical activity such as farming, hunting, gathering, and running around like we used to, and so we are not burning nearly enough calories. On top of that we are eating calorie dense, processed, sugary and fatty foods, which our body craves, and we have easy access to, he said.

READ: Bariatric surgery gives NJ dad second chance at life

Despite our drastic lifestyle change, which has only occurred over a very short period, in the last 100 years or so, compared to the thousands of years we have been roaming the Earth, our stomachs have not changed in size, nor have our digestive systems evolved, he said.

Throughout history mankind has struggled with starvation due to droughts, famine, plagues and we have built biological defenses against starving, but have never needed defenses against overeating, he said.

When someone loses large amounts of weight from a fad diet, their metabolic rate falls in response because their biology is fighting to regain the weight back (preventing them from starving). As the person slowly returns to their former eating habits after losing weight, they pack on even more pounds than before because of their lowered metabolic set point. This leads to unhealthy yo-yo dieting, which contributes to morbid obesity and all the conditions that come with it diabetes, sleep apnea, infertility, fatty liver, high cholesterol and high blood pressure to name a few, he said.

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I have many patients who come in after years and years of dieting and are still obese, who are eating lettuce and tomatoes and going to the gym every day and cant lose weight is because their metabolism is shot. They don't want to hear diet and exercise, something they have been doing all their lives. They need a real solution, Jawed said.

By altering our biology for those who are suffering from morbid obesity and its consequences, we are in a sense updating our digestive system to the society that we live in today. We can still enjoy food and at the same time feel satisfied with smaller amounts, but our bodies stop yearning for more, he said.

If you or someone you know is already struggling with morbid obesity it can feel hopeless because no matter what you do, your biology is going to win; unless you change it, he said.

Jawed's seminar will be held at 98 James St. in Edison. The event is open to the public. Seats for the event may be reserved by calling 732-744-5955 or register directly at http://www.jfkforlife.org.

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And lastly, the third factor found to be important for weight management was psychological coping strategies, including positive self-talk and staying optimistic if some weight is regainedbecause mindset is everything.

Here are some tips on how to shift your mindset in the midst of a weight loss plateau, plus some mantras for positive self-talk. And just as useful, here are some strategies to mitigate negative self-talk, too.

If this factor sounds particularly challenging for you, consider the weight loss app Noom, which places a big emphasis on the psychology behind weight loss (or lack thereof) by diving deep into your relationship with food and your overall health.

But namely, be gentle with yourself, encouraging yourself along your journey as you would a friend.

And remember, practice makes perfect: Professor Suzanne Phelan, Ph.D., who led the study says, "Healthier choices also became more automatic the longer people continued to make those choices [...] Over time, weight loss maintenance may become easier, requiring less intentional effort." That's good to hear!

So keep at it, and give these strategies a try to maintain your healthiest weight. Eat well, foster awareness toward your lifestyle choices, and be nice to yourself along the wayalways.

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Research Says These 3 Things Are Needed To Maintain Weight Loss - mindbodygreen.com

Weighing a massive 108 kilos, Vishesh Pathak's quality of life was rapidly deteriorating. Slowly, he realised that he needed to change his ways to lead a more fulfilling and healthy life. From being a couch potato, eating round the clock and being glued to streaming services to running 4 full marathons, he has certainly come a long way. Read on his incredibly motivating journey to get inspired.Name: Vishesh PathakOccupation: ArchitectAge: 30 yearsHighest weight recorded: 108 kgsWeight lost: 41 kgs

Duration it took me to lose weight: 7 months

The turning point: When you are overweight, more than the hurtful and unsolicited advice people hurl your way, it is the realisation that you are not able to do day-to-day activities with the same ease. It was incredibly frustrating when I wasnt able to fit into my favourite clothes any longer. While there was no specific moment which nudged me to lose weight, I knew I had to get back in shape if I wanted to lead a more fulfilling life.

Another turning point of my life was when I ran my first ever 10-kilometre race after which I really got into running. I joined the New York Roadrunners group and tried to qualify for the NYC marathon by doing 9 qualifying races. Throughout 2017, I attended 14 running events comprising of 5Ks, 10Ks, Half-marathon (13.1 miles) and NYC TCS marathon.

While running these races, I trained for them while running indoors in the gym, doing weight training, a combination of high-intensity cardio and jogging, endurance training etc.

My breakfast: I try to have a combination of carbs, sugar and protein as part of my breakfast.It usually includes but is not limited to oatmeal, fruits (bananas/apple), a cup of coffee and peanuts and almonds.My lunch: A healthy salad comprising of quinoa, kale, spinach and nuts.My dinner: A tomato soup, 2 slices of bread and green tea with honey and lemon. I would recommend skipping dinner after high intensity cardio since it is really effective in the EPOC process. EPOC stands for Excessive, Post-workout, Oxygen Consumption which facilitates and triggers more fat loss after a high-intensity workout.I indulge in: I would highly recommend not taking any cheat days if someone is serious about weight loss, at least during the initial phase. If you cannot resist, you may have a single-ingredient food which is digested easily.My workout: Initially, my workout comprised of High-intensity cardio on a treadmill, elliptical or cycling. I would run for at least 3 to 4 miles every day on a treadmill and following up with weight training, core workout, endurance training, etc. I made sure I went to the gym regularly and followed a strict routine consistently.My typical gym routine would be as follows:

1) Full body stretching to make sure arms, legs, joints are fully mobile

2) Running 3 to 4 miles on the treadmill, followed by another 2 miles of high-intensity cardio

3) Weight training to train the lateral muscles, quads, glutes, core, back muscles.

4) I work out 4 to 5 times a week for 2 hours

Fitness secrets I unveiled: I can vouch for the saying, abs are made in the kitchen. I have also realised that diet plays a significant role in terms of weight loss when compared to sweating it out. Last but not the least, if we do not tweak our eating habits, then simply working out will not be effective.

How do I stay motivated? I have realised that weight loss can be a long journey, so it is very important to stay motivated throughout. Hence, I try not to get too intimidated by others fitness journey and keep a track of my achievements. I also read fitness blogs, watch videos by professional athletes and bodybuilders and try to follow their routine and diet.

How do you ensure you dont lose focus? I make sure that I celebrate small accomplishments and achievements and do not stay fixated on the ultimate result.

Whats the most difficult part of being overweight? Personally, for me, the most difficult part of being overweight was the lack of confidence and the feeling of sheer disappointment and frustration of not being able to fit in my favourite clothes. You also tend to feel insecure and develop inferiority complex which might lead to depression.

What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line? I would like to stay focused and keep following the same routine as I have for the past few months.

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Weight loss story: I lost 41 kilos in 7 months by doing HIIT - Times of India

Last year TOWIE star Gemma Collins opened up on the fact that she has been using injections known as Skinny Jabs to lose weight.

"I just didnt have an appetite. You just dont think about food or being hungry. Its fantastic and really works for me," she told The Sun.

"I already lost three stone earlier in the summer but I have put five pounds back on after overindulging on truffle pizza on holiday, which is quite a lot of fat."

Although the star has since admitted to abandoning the injections recently because she is happy with her weight now, she has given the weight loss product a lot of publicity. But what are these injections and do they really work?

Skinny jabs include an ingredient called Liraglutide. Originally it was used in diabetes medication but later it was found that if you increase the dose it can reduce patient's appetite and therefore help them to lose weight. For this reason it is sometimes prescribed by medical professionals, alongside diet and exercise, to help people lose weight.

The drug has been approved for use in adults with a BME of 30 or more (obese) and also for adults with a BMI of 27-30 (overweight) who suffer from an additional condition such as high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes.

On SkinnyJabs site, the company that Gemma Collins used, they state The SkinnyJab plan can remove hunger from the equation. Using a tried-and-tested medical revolution which acts as an appetite suppressant, the SkinnyJab plan can reduce your hunger, allowing you to eat less while avoiding the cravings for those troublesome snacks.

"Our slimmers typically experience a loss of hunger after just three days with the SkinnyJab plan.

On their site a four week program of daily injections range from 250 to 500.

We consulted Dr Ismat Nasiruddin, a GP at http://www.pulselightclinic.co.uk as to whether the drug was a safe solution and she said: The drug in Skinny jab is called Liraglutide and it works on hormones associated with hunger and digestion as well as delaying gastric emptying. The most common side effects are nausea and diarrhoea.

"There are reported side effects such as pancreatic problems and a very small increased risk of thyroid cancer, but this was seen in studies on rats, using much higher doses."

On SkinnyJab's site they advise against usage by "Anyone who has had pancreatitis, thyroid tumours, type 1 diabetics or patients taking insulin medications".

The GP went on to say that: The medicine doesn't work for everyone and some people will lose more weight than others. The average weight loss is anything from 4-10 kg over 6-12 months. It comes as a weekly injection given just under the skin, usually in the lower stomach or outer thigh with a very fine needle and each jab costs about 50.

The general advice given is that this injection should be used under close medical supervision, in addition to effective diet and lifestyle changes which is sensible."

However Dr Ismat does believe that while it is not for everyone it does have its place, and I have certainly prescribed it privately for some people, alongside diet and exercise programmes.

Although many people's weight issues can be treated with exercise and diet changes, Dr Ismat has conceded that: "over the years, with a special interest in women's health, hormones and mental health I have observed patients with real struggles which meant their diet and exercise programmes just didn't give the results they'd expect."

"Polycystic ovaries (a hormonal condition which means weight loss is harder to achieve), menopause changes and side effects from various medications, meant many people really struggled to lose weight.

"This affected not only their physical health (obesity contributes to an increased risk oil cancer and heart disease) but also their mental health."

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Following bariatric surgery Lisa Flannery is much more active. She now runs anywhere from three to six miles a day and enjoys going to the gym as much as she can. (Photo provided)

Following bariatric surgery Lisa Flannery is much more active. She now runs anywhere from three to six miles a day and enjoys going to the gym as much as she can. (Photo provided)

Following bariatric surgery Lisa Flannery is much more active. She now runs anywhere from three to six miles a day and enjoys going to the gym as much as she can. (Photo provided)

Following bariatric surgery Lisa Flannery is much more active. She now runs anywhere from three to six miles a day and enjoys going to the gym as much as she can. (Photo provided)

She resolved to live a healthier lifestyle

Lisa Flannery knew she wasn't healthy. She was overweight, got winded doing small tasks, had chronic back pain and high cholesterol and was a cigarette smoker for the past 26 years.

Flannery lives a mobile and active life. She enjoys being outdoors hunting, fishing and playing softball. She loves playing with her 7-year-old grandson, and she also has an active job as a paramedic.

With a high risk of developing diabetes or heart problems and an even higher motivation to watch her grandkids grow up, Flannery decided it was time to talk to her doctor about managing her weight.

"I tried to lose weight in other ways before and I would lose it but then gain it back, plus some," she said. So she talked to her doctor who told her she would be a good candidate for a sleeve gastrectomy, a minimally-invasive surgical weight loss procedure. During the procedure, the surgeon makes the stomach smaller and shaped like a sleeve by stapling the stomach into two different sections and removing the larger section. The transformed stomach still stretches and expands, but it prevents the patient from overeating.

In the months leading up to the October 2017 procedure, Flannery had to prove that she was ready for the lifestyle change. The medical weight management team required that she lose weight and have a psychological assessment, blood work and an endoscopy. There was also one more significant lifestyle change she had to do.

"I had to quit smoking. That was a tough one," she said. "I'd been a smoker off and on since high school." But she did it. And now she's gone three years cigarette-free.

Thankfully, breaking the addiction and losing weight were not things Flannery did alone. Her fianc, mom, daughter and friends supported and encouraged her every step of the way so when the day of the surgery came, she was ready.

"I never had major surgery before so I was nervous about it," Flannery said. "But once I woke up when it was done, I was happy. Physically I was a little uncomfortable, but mentally I was ready for the change."

The procedure performed at MidMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot by Bariatric Surgeon Ernest Cudjoe, M.D., went great. The incisions and muscles healed well, and she was able to go back to work earlier than she anticipated.

"I lost 140 pounds. People haven't recognized me! They've done double-takes," she said. "My back pain went away so I don't have to take Tylenol every morning. I'm more active. I run anywhere from three to six miles every day and I go to the gym as much as I can. I've had a gym membership for two years now!" Flannery even thinks the surgery made it so she can care for her patients better.

As living proof that bariatric surgery can change a life, Flannery recommends the procedure to anyone thinking about it.

"The reason we do this is to be healthier, look better and feel better about ourselves. That's what this surgery does - it makes you healthier and makes you feel better about yourself," Flannery said. "It completely changed my life and I couldn't have asked for a better experience."

MidMichigan Health offers bariatric surgery at MidMichigan Medical Centers in Gratiot and Midland.

Those who would like to watch an informational video or take a free weight loss assessment may visit http://www.midmichigan.org/weightloss.

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When you are battling excess kilos, it is your own lethargy and the difficulty in performing everyday tasks with ease that make your life really difficult. When 34-year-old Ramniveth G realised that it was getting really difficult to even do the smallest chores, he decided to change his lifestyle for good. Read on to know his inspiring weight loss journey. Name: Ramniveth GOccupation: Electrical engineerAge: 34 years

Height: 5 feet 7 inches

City: ChennaiHighest weight recorded: 99.6 kilos

Weight lost: 24 kilos

Duration it took me to lose weight: 6 months

The turning point: I was trying my best to maintain my weight during my student days but once I began working, my health went for a toss. Thanks to the undefined work-life balance and unhealthy lifestyle, my weight went from 78 kilos to a whopping 99.6 kilos.

Ultimately, my weight touched a massive 100 kilos and I became a borderline diabetic. That is when I realised that enough is enough and I desperately needed to lose weight to get back in shape.

My breakfast: I eat two boiled eggs with a handful of almonds/walnuts and raisins. Sometimes, I also have an avocado smoothie with brown sugar. My lunch: I eat a regular meal with a moderate quantity of rice and more vegetables.

My dinner: Two chapatis or a portion of tropical fruits or a bowl of soup sometimes.

Pre-workout meal: A handful of walnuts and raisins along with a cup of green tea.

Post-workout meal: A cup of low-fat yoghurt

My workout: I started doing cardio for 20 minutes at home. Gradually, I also began going to the gym and used to run on the treadmill for 30 minutes.Low-calorie recipes I swear by: I consume chicken or fish once in a week and completely avoid red meat. I have also stopped eating junk food for once and for all, swapped soft drinks with green tea, included more salads and increased water intake. I also made it a point to only eat homemade food.

Fitness secrets I unveiled: I have realised that strict management of your diet accounts for 70 per cent of your weight loss efforts and the rest 30 per cent is working out properly. So, instead of only sweating it out in the gym, pay attention to what you are eating.

How do I stay motivated? My wife was my biggest motivator as she helped me throughout my weight loss journey. Additionally, my friends and family were my pillars of support and kept me motivated with their compliments and words of motivation.

How do you ensure you dont lose focus? I have understood that the continuous repetition of any behaviour will ultimately become a habit. I tried to lose weight several times and failed. However, I gradually understood that maintaining consistency when it comes to your diet and workout for at least two weeks will lead to visible changes. This in itself is enough to keep you going towards the path of fitness.

Whats the most difficult part of being overweight? I had the habit of buying only a few selected items of clothing before I started gaining weight. However, as the weight kept piling on, I had to buy new outfits every six months as I was no longer able to fit into my old clothes. I had also stopped spending a lot of time outdoors as my confidence had taken a beating. Moreover, I had started to give up on things very easily due to a predetermined mindset which is not my habit.

What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line? I would like to have a swimmers body with literally zero fat.

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