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VANCOUVER, Wash., Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Together with the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), Banfield Pet Hospitaltoday published its fourth annualVeterinary Emerging Topics(VET) Report. Focused on overweight pets and weight management, this year's report builds on the 2019 findings related to osteoarthritis in pets and its relationship with excess weight.

The prevalence of overweight and obese pets has reached epidemic levels in the U.S., with the 2020 VET Report revealing 51% of the 1.9 million adult dogs seen at Banfield's more than 1,000 hospitals nationwide in 2018 were overweight. Regardless of their age, less than 10% of those pets successfully lose weight following diagnosis, and of those that do, roughly 40% resume their overweight status within 12 months.

"As veterinary professionals, we strive to provide the best care for pets and the people who love them," said Molly McAllister, DVM, MPH, chief medical officer, Banfield Pet Hospital. "Concerns with year-over-year pet obesity trends are aggravated by the condition's links to other diseases like arthritis, diabetes and cardiovascular problems that have negative consequences for a pet's overall health. Our 2020 VET Report aims to provide veterinary professionals additional tools and insights to help improve their patients' comfort, mobility and quality of life and ultimately, reverse these startling trends."

As the number of obese pets continues to grow, the diseases commonly associated with excess weight, including osteoarthritis, are on the rise as well. For the fourth consecutive year, Banfield and the NAVC are committed to educating veterinary professionals on how to help overweight pets get the care they deserve, and to engaging pet owners throughout the weight loss process.

"We are honored to partner with Banfield Pet Hospital on the fourth annual VET Report," said Dana Varble, DVM, Chief Veterinary Officer, NAVC."Their research reveals both the severity and complexity of the pet obesity crisis while providing veterinary professionals with new strategies to help pet owners to achieve not only, permanent and lasting weight loss in their beloved pets, but healthier, longer and more enjoyable lives."

For more information or to download the full report, visit Banfield.com/VETReport.

About Banfield Pet HospitalBanfield Pet Hospital was founded in Portland, Ore. in 1955 and today is the largest general veterinary practice in the United States with more than 1,000 hospitals in 42 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. More than 3,600 Banfield veterinarians are committed to providing high-quality veterinary care to over three million pets annually. As part of the Mars, Inc. family of brands, Banfield is committed to its purposeA BETTER WORLD FOR PETSbecause pets make a better world for us. Press seeking additional information are invited to call the Media Hotline: (888) 355-0595.

About the North American Veterinary CommunityFounded in 1982 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, with offices in Gainesville, Florida, the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) is a non-profit organization providing world-class professional development to the global veterinary healthcare community. Its largest initiative, VMX, formerly known as the NAVC Conference, hosts thousands of veterinary professionals each year. Other offerings include VetFolio, an online CE platform in conjunction with LifeLearn Animal Health; the NAVC Institute; the Veterinary Innovation Council; an Industry Services Division; NAVC Retriever, a veterinary recruitment platform and job search app; and its Media division, consisting of: Today's Veterinary Business, Today's Veterinary Nurse, Today's Veterinary Practice, Veterinary Advantage and an online news and lifestyle channel, Spark! In 2018, the NAVC launched its Certifications division including the Human- Animal Bond Certification and added the Veterinary Business Leader Certification and the Pet Nutrition Coach Certification in 2019.Visit NAVC.com for more details.

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As per a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eating in a social circle has a powerful impact on your mind and you may eat more as compared to dining alone.

In this study, the researchers evaluated 42 existing studies conducted on social dining and found out that people eat more when they are having food with their loved ones because they enjoy the company, which increases their consumption.

Even when you go for a social gathering there are high chances that you will overeat in the company of your friends and family.

The researchers have termed this phenomenon of eating more in a social gathering as "social facilitation".

However, this social facilitation was not common when dining with strangers. This is because people want to convey a positive impression in front of a stranger by eating a small meal.

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Getty / filadendron This Is the Best Kind of Low-Impact Cardio For Fat Loss, According to an Expert

High-impact cardio - think running, HIIT, CrossFit, plyometric circuits - tends to get most of the attention when it comes to weight loss, but we're here to tell you that low-impact cardio sessions have their place in your routine too.

"Low-impact exercise is easier on the joints and you can do it more frequently, regardless of your age or fitness level," said Tom Holland, MS, CSCS, an exercise physiologist and Bowflex fitness advisor. It's true that high-impact cardio burns more calories and builds up your bone density, Tom said, "but that comes with a cost: a significant increase in stress on the body and chance of injury."

Low-impact cardio is a good choice if you're a beginner building up your strength and endurance, or if you're recovering from injury. But you have a few options when it comes to choosing a low-impact workout, so which one should you go for?

"The most effective form of low-impact cardiovascular exercise for fat loss is that which you do consistently," Tom told POPSUGAR. Which makes sense: high-impact cardio burns lots of calories in a short amount of time. To burn the same amount through low-impact exercise, you'll have to commit more time to the workouts. "Frequency becomes the most important factor," Tom explained, so the workout you can and want to do frequently will be the best one for fat loss.

You have some good options to choose from. Walking is the most popular form of low-impact cardio, Tom said, and it's been shown to be effective for fat loss. Swimming is another low-impact workout that can help you lose weight, especially with speed intervals - try this beginner's swim workout for a place to start. Zumba and the elliptical are also effective low-impact cardio workouts. Start with this 20-minute Zumba video or this cardio elliptical circuit for a taste. Experimenting with different kinds of low-impact cardio will help you find what you love, and the variety will keep you invested and excited to work out.

We mentioned the importance of working out frequently when you're doing low-impact exercise. So, exactly how often should you walk, swim, or hit the elliptical if the goal is weight loss? "As often as possible," Tom said. He recommended splitting up low-impact sessions throughout your day to get more minutes in. "You can do a 20-minute walk with the dogs in the morning, a 15-minute walk at lunch, and a 15-minute walk after dinner to get in a full hour of exercise," he explained. With walking in particular, you can get in these "micro-workouts" without even going to the gym.

If your body is up to high-impact cardio right now, you can incorporate both forms of exercise into your weight-loss routine. Tom recommended the following weekly plan:

Monday: low-impact, like this treadmill walking workout

Tuesday: high-impact, like this 30-minute HIIT cardio video

Wednesday: low-impact, like this swimming interval circuit

Thursday: high-impact, like this 20-minute treadmill running workout

Friday: low-impact, like this beginner's elliptical workout

Saturday: low-impact, like this yoga-dance cardio video

Sunday: rest

Since high-impact workouts put you at greater risk of injury, Tom said they're "generally not something you would want to do every day." If you're doing high-impact, mixing those workouts in with lower-impact routines will keep you healthy and engaged in all the different workouts, which will ultimately keep you on the path to weight loss.

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TOLEDO, Ohio Congratulations to all the Super Fitness Weight Loss Challengers - they have made it through the first two months! You start to create new habits in four weeks, so keep up the hard work.

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The challengers in the top 50 percent of weight loss will stay above the yellow line and into the Wild Card Division. If you fall into that category - DON'T GIVE UP! We want you to continue your routine and attend every Super Fitness Weight Loss event you can. Building healthy habits will help you continue to lose weight and keep it off.

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Temple T.J. Gibbs was overweight. His freshman year at Notre Dame was over. He averaged just 15 minutes per game and wasnt sure how much that number would rise going forward.

Gibbs checked in at 200 pounds, well above the 190-pound benchmark set for him by the Fighting Irish. Heading into the summer of 2017, head coach Mike Brey told Gibbs hed have to improve his fitness.

I came back in the best shape of my life, Gibbs said.

Tony Rolinski, the head strength and conditioning coach for the Fighting Irish, put Gibbs through a customized program to lose weight and build muscle. The following year, Gibbs saw his minutes more than double to 37.4 per game. His weight dropped to the benchmark, and his production crept toward the level its at this season the senior is second on the team in scoring and assists. When Syracuse (11-7, 4-3 Atlantic Coast) travels to South Bend, Indiana, on Wednesday, Gibbs will once again be a focal point of the ND (11-6, 2-4) offense. And most of all, hell be on the court.

(Rolinski) does the best job keeping my body and my weight right, Gibbs said. He always makes sure like if Im doing the bike, I am taking it seriously and pushing to the extent that I can take.

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Gibbs basketball career started at age eight when he joined his brothers, Ashton and Sterling, on the court. He worked his way up through Seton Hall (New Jersey) Prep but was always the overweight kid, he said. Though Gibbs couldnt log as many minutes as he wanted, he was No. 80 in the ESPN Top 100 Class of 2016 and logged offers from Big East and other ACC schools.He chose Notre Dame but couldnt crack the lineup at least not the minutes he was recruited for. Gibbs knew something had to change. During the summer, Rolinski got eight hours a week with Gibbs, but that number dropped to two during the season a pair allotted from the 20 hours Brey gets with the team.

People have no idea how that helps you that you have an athlete that conditioned and that tough that over and over again can play the whole game and play it with intensity, Brey said.

After Gibbs freshman year, Rolinski established a routine for him that included riding a stationary bike, running the treadmill and strength training.

That turned into 35 minutes per game and off-the-court sessions with Rolinski on soft-tissue rest and recovery. A year after playing only 15 minutes per game his freshman year and being told to get in shape, Gibbs earned Notre Dames Empty the Tank Award in 2018 given to the player that puts in the most effort throughout the season.

The fact that I was being recognized and people seeing that I am giving it my all makes a huge difference to me, he said.

He finished the season with 1,348 total minutes played, the third-most in Notre Dame school history. This season, Gibbs 34.1 minutes per game leads the team.

Since he was able to keep up with his nutrition and recovery, he does not have to worry about his weight creeping up. The only thing he has lost since freshman year are pounds. The minutes have only increased.

I hope it helps my teammates feel more comfortable that if they need a break or they are getting tired, they can take a rest and coach can take them out but know that I can still continue to play hard, Gibbs said.

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To lose weight in a sustainable manner, the first thing that you need to do is dismiss weight loss tips from friends and family members that promote following a fad diet plan. Why? Because most fad diets lead to following a pattern of starvation and thats not only an unhealthy approach to weight loss but also can negatively impact your mental well-being.

Instead, 37-year-old Mohit Tantiya suggests making the three below changes in your life to commence your weight loss journey. I hail from the hospitality industry, which if you are unfamiliar with, requires working long and erratic hours. This of course translated to me falling into a very irregular pattern of eating. I also hail from a family with a long history of diabetes and related ailments. So a couple of years ago, when I was diagnosed with high sugar, high blood pressure, and fatty liver disease, I thought to myself if I was okay with relying on the life-long support of medicines to get by in life? And the answer was no! I decided to make changes in my life and even lose weight to get my health back on track, he says.

Weight loss is a complex process. It requires you to make:

- Dietary changes

- Lifestyle changes

- And building a strong will

Choosing any one of these three changes or ignoring either one of them, may give you the temporary result that you desire but will not sustain your new found glory in the long run, he adds.

Being fit cannot be a goal, it has to be a continuous process it has to be a way of life. It can start by incorporating these three changes. I incorporated them in my life with the help of the below weight loss plan and trimmed from 82 kgs to 67 kgs.

Firstly, I consulted a dietitian and started eating small portions at regular intervals, comprising only healthy food. I also started maintaining a log of my food intake and managing my macros (protein, fats, carbs & vitamins) religiously. As difficult or as tedious as it may sound now, once you start doing this on a daily basis, it's a child's play and there are some really fantastic apps that can help you with the same.

Secondly, the timing of what you are eating and when you are eating is also very important. A food might be healthy if consumed in the morning but might give the opposite results when consumed late at night. Also a particular food might work wonders if you consume it before working out and might not give you the same result when consumed after working out and the vice versa. Below, let me broadly elaborate my diet plan (based on these 2 principles) for you as well as elaborate my exercise regime, which started out by making small changes in my lifestyle."

On waking up: A litre of lukewarm Water

06:30 am: Green Tea with Cardamom & Honey

07:00 am: 8 Soaked Almonds & 2 Walnuts

Pre-workout: A Banana or Oatmeal

Post-workout: A Scoop of Whey in Water

09:30 am (Breakfast): Wholewheat Spinach Roll/Paneer Roll/Baked Beans on Toast/ Poha/Upma

11:30 am: A Seasonal Fruit

01:00 pm: 1 bowl Sprouts Salad (Brussel Sprouts with Coriander + Lemon juice + Tomatoes + Onions)

02:30 pm: 1 Chapati/Brown Rice + a bowl of Dal + a bowl of Seasonal Vegetables/Paneer/Soya Chunks

03:30 pm: Buttermilk

05:30 pm: Green Tea with Chickpeas

07:30 pm: A bowl of Mixed Vegetable Soup

08:30 pm: Grilled Paneer/Grilled Vegetables/Stuffed Paneer Whole Wheat Paratha/Dal Chilla/Brown Rice (Once a Week)/Sauted Mushrooms with Veggies

10:00 pm: Green Tea

I used to also snack on Chia seeds, Flax seeds and Sunflower seeds in between meals.

Initially, Id only jog in a nearby park and take the stairs instead of elevators whenever I could. Once I got into the habit of walking, jogging, I enrolled myself into a gym.

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My first regime included a lot of cardio and CrossFit training and less weight training. I used to workout for at least 60-90 minutes, 5-6 days/week.

For around 4 days a week my regime included:

45 Minutes of a Cardio activity such as Rowing, Running or Spinning

5 Minutes of CrossFit training, including 20 Reps each of Tyre Burpees, Jump Squats, KettleBell Swing, Mountain Climbers, Box Jumps x 3 sets.

On the remaining two days, I used to work on my major muscles with the help of weight training. And over time, I focused more on weight training - training two muscles daily.

-There are a lot of fad diets available on the internet and it's very easy for a beginner to get totally lost or confused reading them. One might also try and imitate the success story of a friend, colleague or a relative but one has to bear in mind that each one of us are different from one another and what worked for them may not work for you.

-Do consult a professional, be it for your dietary requirement or physical workouts. Do discuss with your dietitian, what's available at your place and what's not possible. Don't simply walk out with fancy diet charts which are impossible for you to follow in the long run.

-Take small steps and celebrate your small success. Always remember, there are no bad workouts, the only bad workout is the one which you never did.

Disclaimer: The diet and workout routines shared by the respondents may or may not be approved by diet and fitness experts. GQ India doesn't encourage or endorse the weight loss tips & tricks shared by the person in the article. Please consult an authorised medical professional before following any specific diet or workout routine mentioned above.

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On sale soon may do the tablet with bacteria, which will make the mans belly flat. The fact that drug manufacturers to market with new probiotics designed to remove fat in the waist area.

In the US and the UK have conducted clinical studies of drugs for weight loss and found that they help to reduce body weight. The best results were achieved by people over 50. Each capsule of the new drug included five strains of probiotics microorganisms that restore digestion and immunity. Note that the appearance of fat in the waist area disturbed intestinal microflora, and stomach, a growing number of a certain type of bacteria. Capsules with probiotics will help to normalize the internal processes at the expense of what will start burning fat.

We will remind, past spring in Texas during the study it became clear that preparations with microorganisms strengthen the immune system in the fight against oncological diseases. In 2019 in Israel conducted an experiment, whereby participants were allowed to take an unlimited amount of sweets. As a result, scientists realized that the probiotics will not help to lose weight the abuse of confectionery.

Natasha Kumar is a general assignment reporter at the Times Hub. She has covered sports, entertainment and many other beats in her journalism career, and has lived in Manhattan for more than 8 years. She studies in University of Calcutta. Natasha has appeared periodically on national television shows and has been published in (among others) Hindustan Times, Times of India

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Do not these exercise tips to lose weight effectively

Exercise is one of the best choices you can make for healthy weight loss. Regular exercise can help you burn a huge amount of calories and resultin weight loss. For effective weight loss, you need to burn more calories than you consume. Not just weight loss there are several health benefits of exercising regularly. It can reduce the risk of several serious health conditions naturally. Lack of physical activity can contribute to several diseases including an increased risk of heart diseases. A restricted diet combined with the right exercise can help you reach your fitness goals. If you are planning exercising to lose weight, here are some tips you must know.

There are several day to day activities that can help you burn more calories. More movement throughout the day can simply increase the number of calories you burn in a day. Some minor changes like climbing the stairs can help you a lot. You should also avoid sitting for long hours or simply try to walk while having a telephonic conversation.

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Do you follow every fitness trend but not getting the desired results? Every fitness trend may not suit your body type. You should choose a workout according to your body type for maximum benefits. Also, make changes accordingly. Avoid following what others are doing as it may not give the same results on your body.

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You should accept the fact that you cannot lose a huge amount of weight suddenly. Starting with a high-intensity workout can also make you tired very soon. You should start slowly with simple exercises and later increase the intensity with time.

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Metabolism is an important factor that affects your weight loss process. Better metabolism contributes to better weight loss. There are many factors from diet to exercise which can contribute to good metabolism.

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5. Keep a track of your calorie intake

To lose weight you need to burn more calories. If you keep a track of your calorie intake you get an idea about how intensely you need to workout the next day. It will also help you control your calorie intake.

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The military diet is a low-calorie diet that claims to help followers lose up to 10 lbs in a week, so its no wonder its a popular diet to try at this time of year. When our motivation to change is high thanks to new year's resolutions, a "quick fix" diet is very appealing.You will need military-style discipline, and a way to properly count calories to make it work, but it is less fiddly in many ways than the, frankly ridiculous, paleo diet rather than trying to figure out what to eat that follows 'the rules', the military diet tells you very specifically what you should eat. It's also easier in that respect than the less eccentric keto diet.

So what is the military diet? It's a three-day diet during which you follow set meal plans for your three daily meals. On days one, two and three you consume 1,400, 1,200 and 1,100 calories respectively. There is no snacking allowed.

Days four to seven day are days off and you can eat normally, however if you really want to speed up your weight loss the military diet recommendation is stick to 1,500 calories. Some people just do the diet once to lose weight fast, whilst those with more to lose repeat the cycle until theyve reached their goal weight.

Despite the name, the military diet has no affiliation with any military organisations, and is sometimes simply called the three-day diet, or even the ice cream diet. Intrigued? We can confirm that you really do get to eat ice cream on this diet.

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According to themilitarydiet.com, the diet is "a combination of low calorie, chemically compatible foods designed to work together and jump start your weight loss.

Unlike other diets such as the 5:2 or its close relative, 16:8where you need to restrict calories but can do that how you want, with the military diet there is a very specific meal plan.

The meals are very low in calories, and generally high in protein whilst being low in fat and carbs. That said, they're only proportionally high in protein (protein makes up a large chunk of some of the meals, but these meals are small) and then some of the other meals contain foods that are low in protein and high in carbs, which is not optimal for weight loss. Were looking at you, hot dogs and ice cream.

Naturally, restricting your calorie count over a three-day period will help you lose weight so long as you dont overeat on your off days. When the body doesnt consume enough calories, such as when fasting, it turns to its fat stores for energy, resulting in you burning more fat.

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This is the meal plan for day one of the military diet. It amounts to around 1,400 calories.

Breakfast

- Slice of toast with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter

- Half a grapefruit

- Mug of black coffee or tea (optional)

Lunch

- Slice of toast

- 150 gram serving of tuna

- Mug of black coffee or tea (optional)

Dinner

- 85 gram serving of any meat

- 150 gram serving green beans

- An apple

- Half a banana

- 150 gram serving of vanilla ice cream

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This is the meal plan for day two of the military diet. It amounts to around 1,200 calories.

Breakfast

- Slice of toast

- One hard-boiled egg

- Half a banana

- Mug of black coffee or tea (optional)

Lunch

- One hard-boiled egg

- 150 gram serving of cottage cheese

- 5 saltine crackers (UK equivalent could any salted cream crackers)

- Mug of black coffee or tea (optional)

Dinner

- Two hot dogs (meat only, no bun)

- 150 gram serving of carrots

- 150 gram serving of broccoli

- Half a banana

- 150 gram serving of vanilla ice cream

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This is the meal plan for day three of the military diet. It amounts to around 1,100 calories.

Breakfast

- 28 gram serving of cheddar cheese

- 5 saltine crackers (UK equivalent could any salted cream crackers)

- An apple

- Mug of black coffee or tea (optional)

Lunch

- Slice of toast

- One egg, cooked however

- Mug of black coffee or tea (optional)

Dinner

- 150 gram serving of tuna

- Half a banana

- 150 gram serving of vanilla ice cream

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The only times you should make swaps when following the military diet are if you have an allergy, or because of other dietary requirements. For example, you can swap hot dogs for tofu or Quorn sausages, as long as you adjust the quantity to match the calories in the hot dogs.

There is an approved list of food substitutions, which you can read here.

No studies have been conducted that support claims that the military diet helps weight loss anymore than simply restricting calories.The diet claims that the combinations of food that feature in it's meal plan are designed to increase metabolism and weight loss, but this is yet to be proven.

The meals are are not nutritionally balanced and some food is outright unhealthy, which means the diet doesn't help followers develop healthy habits and make healthy choices. The likelihood is that any weight lost will not stay off once regular eating patterns resume.

What's more, the 10 lb a week weight loss claim has been met with scepticism, as in reality only those morbidly obese could lose close to this much weight in one week. For most people, 1-2 lb is recommended as the safe amount of weight to lose in a week, and it's also important to note the role of water weight. Every gram of glycogen we store in our bodies has 3 grams of water stored with it, and so the tight restriction on carbohydrates required by the military diet means that some of the weight loss will be water weight. In short, cutting carbs means that glycogen is used up, and therefore so will the water.

Water weight loss is still weight loss of course, but without burning fat you wont start to see changes in how your body looks and feels, only a small difference in the number on the scales.

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Generally, the military diet suits people looking to loose a lot of weight in a short space of time, for example to fit into a specific outfit for an event, rather than those looking for a long term change to the diet and lifestyle.

Users do report that it works, with weight loss within the first week and clothes fitting more loosely, but they also report hunger, tiredness and low energy levels, which is hardly surprising.

There's no denying that the military diet will help you lose weight quickly, but only those who have a significant amount of weight to lose will even come close to losing at the rate the diet purports.

In theory the military diet is a plausible way to kick start weight loss, but it's not sustainable. We also think the meal options on the 5:2 diet look much more appealing and flexible than the military diet, and with the 5:2 you only have to fast two days a week. This makes it easier and more interesting to follow, as well as a more sustainable method of long term weight loss and lifestyle change.

The weight loss youll experience with the military diet is purely down to calorie restriction, which you could achieve in a more healthy and frankly tasty way with 5:2 or 16:8 intermittent fasting diets.

Masochists or dieters in a hurry could perhaps use the military diet as a kind of 'weight-loss boot camp', before moving on to a more sustainable weight-loss diet, but for most people, we dont think its a great choice.

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CLEVELAND Eating, drinking and stressing.

They're the "other" holy trinity of the holidays -- but you'll need more than faith to fix the consequences.

Lajuan Flores, Danita Wilson and Larry Seman wanted to find something less taxing than running laps around the track or lifting weights to shed the pounds they gained back in December.

Seman, a runner who admits his legs are pretty beat up, says "I'm always looking for something that avoids injuries."

So they all agreed to test three popular fitness gadgets we found on Amazon.

First up... The $138 multi-use Hurtle Fitness Vibration Platform for strengthening and building muscle.

"It's shaking up some things," Wilson says. "But as far as will it really work for me? I don't know."

They also tried the $30 UB Toner for upper body fitness. Our testers felt it was similar to the Thighmaster, but for arms.

The third item was challenging for all. The $40 Sports Hoop for burning fat and slimming your waist.

Everyone agreed the UB Toner was tops for their upper body.

"As soon as I started using it, honestly, I feel it!" Wilson says. "If I could use this and get similar results, I would use this instead of free weights."

That wasn't the case for the vibration platform.

"I feel like someone's shaking my lower body," Flores says. "But not enough to actually burn any calories."

Seman said it shook him a little too much.

"I don't feel comfortable with that kind of vibration around my hips," he said.

Wilson was the loner who liked the shake, rattle and roll.

"It's working all of what it needs to work right up in here."

Although she said she'd be nervous using the accompanying resistance bands alone "because I might fall and can't get up."

As for the Sports Hoop... well... if our testers were better hula hoopers it might have worked. While the hoop is supposed to be weighted, they didn't really feel it.

"It really feels like a traditional child hula hoop," Flores says. "So I don't know that this is much of a workout."

Wilson was the only one who could get her groove on.

Now if none of these gadgets have you wanting to break a sweat, remember this: You have less than 130 days to get that beach-ready bod.

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