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A SIZE 24 mum-of-two has revealed she shed half her body weight in just a year, after ditching her daily diet of cake and takeaways.

Karen Mannering, from Dorset, was mortified by an unflattering picture of her taken in Jamaica in March 2018 - and vowed to shed 10 stone in just 12 months.

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The 48-year-old, who works as a psychic medium, piled on the pounds when she fell ill with trigeminal neuralgia - a nerve condition which meant she needed brain surgery.

At her biggest, Karen would eat a family sized bag of chocolate for breakfast, snack on cake and sweets for lunch, and polish off a takeaway pizza, fish and chips or Chinese for dinner.

She once tipped the scales at 24st but is now a slim size 10, weighing 10st.

Speaking exclusively to Fabulous Digital, Karen said: "I was really poorly for 10 years, which meant I was at home a lot of the time and feeling pretty low.

"I had brain surgery and I've got a metal plate in my head now. I ate my way through that, then one day I realised 'this has gone too far'."

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Karen had just come back from holiday with husband Chris, 51, in March 2018 - when she realised she had to make a change.

She said: "Id noticed over the years that the plane belts were getting tighter. On the flight to Jamaica, I was on the verge of asking for an extension.

"And because I didnt want to do that, I literally squeezed myself in and couldnt move for the entire 11-hour plane journey, just because I didnt want to ask for an extension belt.

"Now I can clip it in really easily. I dont even have to loosen it. That was a really big thing for me.

"I couldn't go on fairground rides before, you cant get into them - or are too embarrassed you might not be able to get out again, so I never bothered."

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Karen spent the entire holiday covering up and avoiding the pool, and it wasn't until she saw a photo from the trip in May that she realised just how big she'd become.

She said: "It wasnt until a few weeks later, in May 2018, that I saw that photo on Chris' phone. It destroyed my heart.

"My husband didnt show me for a while because he knew Id be upset.

I literally squeezed myself in and couldnt move for the entire 11-hour plane journey, just because I didnt want to ask for an extension belt

"I got a chest infection on that holiday and it rained the whole time, it was just a really awful holiday.

"I didnt feel confident, didnt want to swim in the sea or do anything. I was covering up the whole time and thinking this is not how I want to be.

"When I got back, I knew I had to do something. I didnt want to go on holiday again, feeling the same way."

Karen's diet before

Breakfast: Family snack bag of chocolate

Lunch: Cake and sweets

Dinner: Takeaway pizza, fish and chips or Chinese.

Karen says: "I dont have any takeaways anymore. I did do home cooking before as well, stuff like lasagnes, but theyd be loaded with cheese and all the bad stuff."

Karen had previously tried everything from Weight Watchers to Slimming World and said she saw results, but could never stay on them for long enough.

She said: "I sat down and did my research. Protein kept coming up as a way to feel full for longer and stop snacking. I devised my own diet based around protein and it really worked for me.

"Now I have six really tiny meals a day, instead of three bigger meals.

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"My portion sizes were huge before. The main part of the meal needs to be protein and a small amount of carbs.

"It is very strict, but because youre eating a lot of protein it fills you up and you tend not to snack as much.

"I found its really more the battle with your mind, trying to curb the little voice in your head saying I want this, I want that."

Karen's diet after

Breakfast: One egg omelette with mushrooms and a bit of cheese

Mid-morning snack: Protein cookie

Lunch: Beans on toast

Mid-afternoon snack: A piece of cheese on a cracker

Dinner: Half a chicken breast and a small amount of potatoes, carrots and apple sauce

Amazingly, Karen hit 10st just a year and a week after going on her diet - and she's now down to 9st 12lb.

She said: "As well as the diet, I started going for walks for up to an hour.

"When that got a bit easier, I started going to the gym. I went nearly every day, on the treadmill, rowing, all sorts.

"After I'd lost 5st, I sat down with a personal trainer and he said 'how are you doing?' I said 'I want to lost 10st' but he said 'I've never seen anyone lost a stone in a year'.

"That gave me even more motivation to prove him wrong. I'm quite proud of that."

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Karen is sticking to her diet for maintenance but now allows herself the odd treat - and is even trialling her diet plan on three mates, who've all lost 7lb in just a few weeks.

She said: "My weight was definitely affecting my health, but it was more the emotional side than the physical side.

"My confidence was at an all-time low. From the moment you wake up in the morning until you go to sleep at night, it's constantly on your mind.

The personal trainer said 'I've never seen anyone lose a stone in a year'. That gave me even more motivation to prove him wrong

"I definitely notice a difference with other people now. I don't know if it's just how I feel, but I feel like my opinions are more valued now I'm smaller.

"My husband has always said he loves me no matter what, and he genuinely does. But my family were starting to worry about my weight and my health.

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"When you finally hit your goal weight, it's a funny feeling. I'd centred my whole life around losing weight, for a year it was all I thought about.

"Then it's like 'what do I do now?' But it's amazing, it was a great feeling. I wish I'd done it sooner."

Last week, a woman revealed she'd shed 3 stone by drinking coffee and exercising LESS.

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Jessica Simpsons weight struggles have been well-documented, but for the first time shes admitting that she relied on diet pills to stay trim and started taking them when after a music executive told her she was overweight.

In yet another excerpt from her upcoming memoir, Open Book, Simpson recounts meeting then-Sony Music Entertainment honcho Tommy Mottola when she was a 17-year-old aspiring singer. She said he wanted to sign me, which she was over the moon about. "And then he said, 'You gotta lose 15 pounds.'"

Jessica Simpson says she took diet pills for 20 years after a music exec told her she was overweight as a 17-year-old aspiring singer. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for Jessica Simpson Collection )

Simpson, who hadnt yet graduated high school, recalled thinking, "What? I was five-foot-three and weighed 118." She said star maker Mottola told her, "That's what it will take to be Jessica Simpson."

Hoping he would help her the way he did superstars Mariah Carey, Celine Dion and Jennifer Lopez, Simpson said she "immediately went on a strict diet, and started taking diet pills, which I would do for the next 20 years, meaning she finally stopped taking them some time after going into recovery for alcohol and pill addiction in November 2017.

While Simpson did drop the weight she was asked to shed, she was starving. It also was harmful to her self-image, resulting in her calling herself horrible names.

Here's Jessica Simpson in 1999 two years after she started taking diet pills to keep her weight at 103 pounds. (Photo: KMazur/WireImage)

"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 remembered thinking. "By the time we got to the release of my second album's first single, 'Irresistible,' I was down to 103 pounds. Everyone went on about how great I looked, but I couldn't enjoy it because I was so freaking hungry."

Simpson said another directive of the label was to "show more skin."

Yahoos attempts to reach Mottola, who now heads Mottola Media Group, were not immediately successful.

Tommy Mottola being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in October. (Photo: Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)

In a 2009 Vanity Fair story about Simpson, both Mottola and Simpson spoke about their initial meeting. It took place in July 1997 and Simpson said she was excited not just to potentially ink her first major record deal but because Mottola was married to Carey, who was one of her favorite artists. (Mottola and Carey had a bitter split the next year. In his 2013 memoir, he apologized to Carey for being controlling and obsessive toward her but said, it was part of the reason for her success.) The music exec didnt hide that Simpsons looks played a part in signing her to Sonys Columbia division.

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 told the magazine. She could actually sing.

The VF article also makes it clear why Simpson kept secretly popping diet pills for two decades. The article was all about whether she could reinvent herself after two boxoffice flops, an unpopular country music album and especially after being photographed looking fat in mom jeans. The writer talked about it being a danger sign that pictures turned up in the tabloids that showed the starlet, onstage, looking less than slender, holding the microphone like a turkey leg, and wearing the jeans she was mercilessly ridiculed for. (Fun fact: The jeans were a size 4.)

Jessica Simpson performs at the 99.9 Kiss Country 24th Annual Chili Cook Off at CB Smith Park on January 25, 2009 in Pembroke Pines, Fla. (Photo: Logan Fazio/Getty Images)

The interviewer went on to describe Simpson who details in her memoir how she became addicted to alcohol by using it to mask her anxiety as nervous saying her hands trembled and detailed how she ordered a glass of Pinot Grigio. It seemed to calm her. She didnt want to talk about her weight, so, of course, thats all I could think of it gilded each question in my mind: What are you working on now [that youre fat]? Do you see yourself as part of a class, with Christina and Britney [or are you too fat]?

The interviewer also noted Simpsons extra pounds had gone back to wherever they came from, existing only in a few dated pictures on the Internet. Jessica was skinny again.

Simpsons weight struggles have been a narrative throughout her career. Her body was celebrated when she rocked those Daisy Dukes in the 2005 film The Dukes of Hazzard, but she was mercilessly ridiculed as well. Now a fashion mogul, Simpson always credited diet and exercise, with her long-time trainer Harley Pasternak, never revealing that she used diet pills as a crutch all that time.

Simpson also served as a Weight Watchers spokeswoman, using the program after having her first two children in 2012 and 2013. After the birth of daughter Birdie in 2019, Simpson lost an amazing 100 pounds in six months working out with Pasternak, going from 240 pounds to 140.

Open Book will be out on Feb. 4 and its already clear that its filled with some truth bombs. Simpson also recorded the audiobook as well as new music that is inspired by her memoir.

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Fat could mean two things - dietary fat or body fat. By now we knew that there are different types of dietary fats - some good and some bad. But heres something that might be new - there are also different types of fat cells in the body - white, brown and beige. Brown fat has enjoyed attention in the fitness world ever since a series of studies published in 2009 discussed its energy and fat burning capabilities when the body is exposed to cold temperatures.

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Also called brown adipose tissue, it is found deep in the torso and neck area and is activated in cold conditions. Once activated, it burns ordinary white fat and glucose to warm up the body.

Studies in mice have shown that brown fats energy-burning capabilities are high considering it is present in small quantities in the body. Current research is focussed on whether these fat-burning capabilities can be harnessed and assist in weight loss programs. So it appears that the enthusiasm surrounding brown fat is a bit premature.

For starters, brown fat has extremely low energy expenditure unless it is stimulated (meaning when its not terribly cold) and human brown fat has lower energy-burning capabilities when compared to a mouses brown adipose tissue. While the body can be trained to produce more brown fat by being exposed to cold temperatures for several hours a day, no study states that this could lead to weight loss. Further, exercising in the cold does not seem to enhance weight-loss programs.

It has been suggested that exercise increases the activity of brown fat but the evidence of this is unclear. Research claims that exercise causes other fat to act more brown-like, which means that it burns energy to increase metabolism when exposed to the cold. Also, paradoxically, exercise studies have shown that the fat-burning capabilities of brown adipose tissue are actually reduced on exercising. This might be because its primary purpose is to keep us warm and healthy, and not to make us lose excess weight.

While all this information might seem confusing at this point, its a part of the process of reaching a conclusive finding. All this suggests is that further research needs to be done on brown fat to make sense of the contradictions.

A study published inNaturein August 2019 shed light on how brown fat helped with metabolism. The men in the study who naturally had higher levels of brown fat activity had reduced levels of BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids) in their blood. While BCAAs carry out vital functions in the body, higher amounts have been linked with obesity and diabetes. Further investigations in mice showed that higher levels of BCAAs did, in fact, progress to obesity and signs of diabetes.

Further, an NIH (National Institutes of Health) study published earlier this week showed that a drug that stimulated brown fat activity had favourable metabolic effects in healthy women. The participants were on the drug for four weeks which doubled the amount of brown fat while their body mass remained the same. They were found to have increased resting energy expenditure, higher levels of bile acid which digests fat, higher levels of HDL (which is known as good cholesterol) and better regulation of blood glucose.

This study only consisted of 14 participants. While there may have been favourable metabolic changes, the participants also experienced increased heart rates and blood pressure which normalized after the drug was stopped. Further, higher doses of the drug (called mirabegron and otherwise used for bladder issues) have been linked with cardiovascular disease.

More research needs to be done on how and if brown fat needs to be harnessed. Until then, the usual adages apply: exercise regularly and follow a healthy diet.

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Health articles in Firstpost are written by myUpchar.com, Indias first and biggest resource for verified medical information. At myUpchar, researchers and journalists work with doctors to bring you information on all things health.

Updated Date: Jan 23, 2020 18:19:31 IST

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Weve talked previously aboutLove and Hip Hop Atlantastar Tokyo Vanitys attempts to lose weight on the show, and her co-stars well-meaning but misguided attempts to motivate her to take the process seriously. Being somewhat shamed by a friend to get moving more in the gym and to eat clean obviously didnt help, but it seems that the 23-year-old has found a regimen and eating plan that works for her. She recently showed off her weight loss to fans on Instagram after starting the year off with healthy habits:

The beauty has actually been sharing videos of herself getting moving in the gym lately. Shes been doing two-a-day workouts here and there, choosing healthier foods (like grapefruits as a snack) and already lost more than 30 pounds.

Yall said yall was gonna meet me at the gym today why yall keep lying !!!! she captioned a recent video. @bodybyted I gotta life 30 more pounds b4 my trip at the end of February.

Her trainer, @bodybyted, who is presently working with hairstylist andLHHATL star Shekinah Jo too, publicly lauded Tokyo on his own Instagram page for her discipline and dedication to her goals.

@tokyoxvanity aint been playing lately, following her meal plan and staying consistent with her workouts, sometimes doing 2 workouts per day.

Me and shawty @tokyoxvanity came in 2020 playing no games, he shared as the caption to a photo of Tokyos results. Dropping 16-25 pounds per month is the goal for the next 6 months.

While Tokyo hasnt shared her actual goals in terms of how many pounds she wants to drop, she has jokingly, in her straightforward way, inspired her more than two million followers to get active with her. She captioned a sweaty video of herself, The fat is crying again today byeeeeeee you gotta get the fk ASAP, she wrote. Im trying to look good sucking dk naked.

Again, this gym sh-t is ghetto as fk, she joked in the video clip. But if I did not go today, aint gon make it tomorrow. Its a new day. Get in the gym.

Check out more clips of Tokyo training vigorously and get inspired.

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Greenwood, MS, Jan. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The popular Military Diet has been around for a few years now and doesn't appear to have any chances of slowing down despite having no connection to the actual military. The high protein, low-calorie diet is used to help people lose weight within a few weeks under a restricted meal plan three days per week. Dieters will eat three low-calorie meals per day to ramp up metabolism,' while the other four days are free to consume a little bit more. Meals include hard boiled eggs, toast, some fruit, crackers, coffee or tea, and yes ice cream. Despite its claims of 10 lbs. per week of weight loss, there have been very few studies conducted on the military diet to show its efficacy. Dr. Tom Burns of the nationally recognized Diet Demand says that "This style of dieting never gets past the glycogen use phase and into the extended fast loss phase. Meaning, people may see a drop in weight on the scale, but fat loss will most likely be minimal and unsustainable." This is due to the use of glycogen stores which will shed more water than fat. People might enjoy the benefits initially, butwater weight regain is likely as soon as they start eating normally again.Given the calories in vs calories out model, cutting calories three times a week can potentially generate some weight loss, but again the diet itself simply is not sustainable in for any long-term period.

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Your friend from work swears that she figured out why she suddenly packed on four extra pounds last month: She started a new type of birth control pill. This is a story youve heard beforewe know, we have toobut lets put it to rest once and for all. Its a myth.

How do we know? We asked a doctor. Theres a very minimal to no chance of weight gain for all methods of birth control, saysOB-GYNAdeeti Gupta, M.D., founder and CEO of Walk In GYN Care in Queens, New York. Its a total myth that birth control causes real weight gain.

But your friend swears her pants feel tighter. What gives? We picked Dr. Guptas brain for some more insight.

Not exactly. While its true that no method of birth control will make you gain significant weight or put you at risk of continuously becoming heavier, you might notice a slight, three- to five-pound increase at the very beginning if you start an implant (like Nexplanon) or injectable (like Depo-Provera). But this weight is a hormonal reaction to the new drug in your system that will likely reverse itself after your system levels out, Dr. Gupta advises.

Weight gain is very uncommon, but if someone experiences it after starting one of these methods, she should know it will subside over time, she says. Being on birth control doesnt make it harder to lose weight either, even if the weight is a (rare) symptom of the drug itself.

Dr. Gupta tells us we dont need to stay away from any brands out there if were worried about gaining weight since its the composition of the contraceptive itself, not the drug, that mightwe stress this stronglylead to a few superficial pounds.

Theres no weight-gain risk with a copper IUD, Dr. Gupta says, referring to the intrauterine device (like Paragard) that is inserted into the uterus. Women who opt for a hormonal IUD instead (like Mirena) might see a slight gainthink one to two poundsbut this will come and go swiftly, if at all. Those who opt for the pill (like Loestrin), ring (like NuvaRing) or patch (like Ortho Evra) might notice a little bit of water retention in the first few months, Dr. Gupta says, but this isnt body weight or fat, so it will go away (promise!).

This is true, but these arent your mamas contraceptives. Todays methods of birth control contain a different formula than what was once the norm when the pill was invented in the 1950s. Back then, it contained a whopping 150 micrograms of estrogen, according to the National Institutes of Health, but todays pills and the like have between 20 and 50 microgramsin other words, not enough to make you gain weight.

This medical advancement is just one of the many reasons were lucky to be women in the 21st century instead of in the 50s, when the pill was just emerging (and frankly, not all that great). All the options currently available take into consideration the many different reasons a woman might need or want the prescriptionto treat acne, combat problematic ovarian cysts, prevent pregnancy or help treat PCOSwithout the risks and side effects our moms and aunts had to endure.

So nope, your birth control pill isnt to blame. Case closed.

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What is the worst possible thing that can happen to you when you overweight? In addition to unsolicited comments from strangers, it is being let down by people close to you. When 25-year-old software engineer Narashiman saw that his friend had a meme out of weight issues and posted it on a social media platform, he had enough. From walking 20, 000 steps every day without fail to changing his lifestyle completely, he left no stone unturned to shed all the extra kilos. His transformation is jaw-dropping!Name: NarashimanOccupation: Software EngineerAge: 25 yearsHeight: 5 feet 11 inches

City: ChennaiHighest weight recorded: 115 kgs

Weight lost: 30 kgs

Duration it took me to lose weight: 5 months

The turning point: When you are overweight, there are a lot of things which bother you. However, nothing hurts more than your friends making fun of you or not being able to fit on the seats of public transports with ease. There was no specific moment which nudged me to lose weight, rather a series of events which pushed me to get back in shape.My breakfast: 3 slices of wheat bread with a couple of boiled egg whites

My lunch: A small plate of rice with a lot of mixed vegetables

My dinner: Chapattis or oats

Pre-workout meal: Few walnuts with some almondsPost-workout meal: Drinking a cup of water that is soaked with chia seeds

I indulge in: I eat biryani once a month

My workout: I made it a point to hit the gym at 5 in the morning for 5 months straight. I used to do a lot of cardio (treadmill, cycling and elliptical) and also walked for at least 2 kilometres everyday post-dinner. I also used to walk at least 20,000 steps every day and kept a track of it with the help of my wrist band.Low-calorie recipes I swear by: A serving of fresh fruits and vegetables and a cup of green tea

Fitness secrets I unveiled: I recommend everyone to do basic research on the term metabolism because it plays a major role in the weight gain and weight loss in the human body. Calories deficit is another major aspect to be concentrated on during your weight loss journey.

It is important to understand that balancing your metabolism and calories you intake is the key to lose your weight. Hence, first, we need to identify our bodys metabolism and then start working out. Dont blindly rely on gymming alone to lose weight, rather try to change your lifestyle and use your body to get most of the work done.

How do I stay motivated? I keep myself motivated by simply looking at the other peoples fat to fit journey on Instagram. Id like to especially thank my friends and colleagues, who kept me motivated by their inspiring words.

How do you ensure you dont lose focus? In the beginning, it was very difficult and challenging to change my lifestyle completely. In fact, there were times when I almost gave up. However, I told myself that I need to go through this momentary pain if I wish to lose weight and get back in shape.

Whats the most difficult part of being overweight? I did not have a lot of options when it came to buying clothes owing to my weight. Moreover, finding a seat on the bus or a train was also really troublesome, both for me and other passengers.

What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line? I would like to stay fit and healthy for all the years to come.

What are the lifestyle changes you made? I have made several lifestyle changes and follow them very strictly. Some of them are:1.I wake up early even on weekends

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Tom Kerridge is on a mission to Lose Weight and Get Fit this January, and is back on the BBC to help us along with some tasty, yet healthy recipes.

Episode 3 (Wednesday, January 22nd) saw Tom take on some family favourites.

Heres how to make his cottage pie and soda bread!

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This luxurious dish does not scream diet to us, with creamy, cheesy mash and rich mince meat. But yet, it comes in at just 550 calories per portion!

Heres how to make it

You will 1kg of 5% beef mince for this recipe, to feed eight. Then, 3 celery stalks, 2 carrots, 2 large onions, 250g chestnut mushrooms, frozen peas and 3 cloves of garlic.

For flavour, youll need 250ml of red wine, Worcestershire sauce, a tin of tomatoes, bay leave, sprigs of thyme, and 1 tbsp of tomato puree. And, of course, salt and pepper to taste!

For the mash you will need 3 large white potatoes and 2 sweet potatoes. You will also need milk and 2 dessertspoonfuls of light vegetable spread.

Step 1: Roast your minced beef according to cooking instructions.

Step 2: While roasting, chop the onions, peeled carrots, celery and garlic into chunks and blitz into a fine mince in a food processor.

Step 3:Sweat the minced vegetables in oil on a medium heat use a big saucepan! When the onion has started to go translucent, add the tomato puree and cook for a further few minutes.

Step 4: To get all of that tasty flavour from the bottom of the pan, pour in the red wine and scrape the bottom of the pan, like your digging a trench as Tom says. Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce for flavour!

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Step 5:When the mix is sizzling away again and the wine has cooked off, add the tin of tomatoes, two bay leaves and sprigs of thyme. Leave it to simmer.

Step 6:When the meat is cooked and crispy, add it to the tomatoey veg mix on the hob. Add roughly chopped mushrooms.

Step 7: Peel and chop the white and sweet potatoes and boil til cooked. While they are boiling, warm the milk and vegetable spread in a separate pan until they have melted and merged together in one delicious dairy mix.

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Step 8: Mash your boiled potatoes into a bowl, either with a masher or a potato ricer. Add the warmed milk mixture and flavour with a teaspoon of dijon mustard, a grating of nutmeg, and salt and pepper.

Step 9: Finally add peas to the mince mixture, and dont forget to remove the bay and thyme.

Step 10: Layer the mince and then the potatoes on top in a large, ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with grated cheddar and parmesan. Bake for 15 minutes at 200 degrees, or until golden brown and crispy!

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Soda bread is loved for a lot of reasons: its fast, simple and oh-so easy to make.

Step 1: Add 350g of wholemeal flour, 350g of self-raising flour, a pinch of salt, soft-brown sugar and the all-important 2 teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda to a mixing bowl.

Step 2: Whisk a tub of 0% fat yoghurt with a squeeze of lemon.

Step 3: Add the wet mix to the dry and start to mix together with a spoon. Move on to your hands when youre ready to knead!

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Step 4:When the dough has come together, turn it out onto a floured surface and shape into a log. Cut into six even parts and roll them into individual balls.

Step 5: Brush the rolls with milk and top with oats. Score with an X and pop in the oven until baked through and browned.

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IF YOU ARE still struggling with your resolution of losing those extra kilos and have tried everything from keto diet to rigorous fitness regimen and even supplements, then this may be of interest to you. Celebrity trainer Anwar Wahhab puts the spotlight on BioPrint, a hormone-based weight loss mechanism developed and used by world-renowned strength and conditioning coach Charles Poliquin on Olympics athletes. One of the very few bio-signature, BioPrint and metabolic analytics practitioners in Bengal as well as India, Wahhab shares his insights on the weight loss mechanism. Excerpts:

How does BioPrint work in fitness?

BioPrint, now called Metabolic Analytics, is an advanced body fat testing method aimed at changing ones body composition by identifying accumulation of fats in specific areas of the body. This concept was developed by world-renowned strength and conditioning coach Charles Poliquin who uses it for his many NFL, NHL, MLB and Olympics athletes to get them into shape fast.

What does a BioPrint programme include?

BioPrint programme includes an initial consultation, skinfold measurements (body-fat testing), explanation of supplement protocol, review of the current training programme and a detailed nutrition plan. This cutting edge fat loss and health assessment mechanism is designed to improve body composition rapidly, effectively and safely.

What is the duration of the course?

The initial consultation lasts approximately 1.5 hours after which the client will receive subsequent skin fold measurements over 4-6 weeks of following a new diet and supplement protocols. These followup sessions will be around 30 minutes. In total, its a 12-week course and re-assessments take place every week at the same time of the day.

Is it only for weight loss?

BioPrint analysis is for maintaining a healthy body by cutting on unhealthy fats and identifying hormonal or metabolic deficiencies.

How expensive is the course?

The first consultation costs `3,000 while each retest is for `1,500.

How fast is Kolkata warming up to Bio-print and metabolism fitness?

Kolkata is catching up but more awareness is needed. So far fitness enthusiasts and particularly athletes who know about the programme are benefitting from it.

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Keto dieters have another dessert option without breaking their regime:Halo Top announced the introduction of its new seriesof keto ice cream.

Keto followers can choose from seven flavors:Peanut Butter Chocolate, Berry Swirl, Jelly Donut, Chocolate Cheesecake, Caramel Butter Pecan, Banana Pie andWhite Chocolaty Macadamia Nut.

The dessert company says the Keto Series is lower in calories than regular ice cream without sacrificing flavor. Which is good news for those looking to ditch the extra carbs and calories.

The ice cream includes ultra-filtered skim milk and the pints have net carbs ranging from 5 to 10 grams, calories from 410 to 630 and protein from 17 to 22 grams. The serving size of the keto-friendly ice cream is two-thirds of a cup and calories range from 134 to 210 per serving.

Our brand is focused on making delicious dessert that everyone can feel good about eating, and these new flavors allow us to do that for our fans looking to limit their sugar intake, Meg Graeff, senior brand manager of Halo Top, said in a news release.

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Halo Top announced its Keto series line-up of seven new flavors including Peanut Butter Chocolate, Jelly Donut and Caramel Butter Pecan.(Photo: Halo Top)

Rebel Creamery, another ice cream company, was one of the first to roll out a keto ice cream line. The brand launched on Kickstarter in November 2017 andamassed over 1,400 people who pledged $80,400 toward developing the ice cream.

A half-cup servingincludes 120to 200 calories, 2 or less grams of net carbs per serving and 2 to 3 grams ofproteindepending on the flavor.

Other brands like Enlightened have also launched keto diet-friendly lines.

Enlightened introduced its keto line of 11-flavored ice cream pints and barsin 2019and each serving has less than 1 gram of sugar and 1 net carb.

Last year, the Ketogenic diet quickly picked up steam as a way to lose weight even ranking on the top 10 list of health-related Google searches of 2019 with what is keto?The prevalence and popularity have led to recent mainstream offerings at places like Chipotle.

The low-carb, high-fat diet has even got celebrity co-signs from the likes of Kim Kardashian, Halle Berry and LeBron James. Jersey Shore star Vinny Guadagnino even creditedthe diet to his 50-poundweight loss in 2018.

Halo Tops seven new flavors join a collection of 40-plus flavors from the brand including dairy and dairy-free pints and popsicles.

The Keto Series is now available at grocery stores nationwideand the suggested retail price is $5.99 for a 16-ouncepint.

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