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I know that seems silly. It's the absolute truth. Apparently if you use your hands to eat the food ends up tasting better.

Therefore you will eat more. Maybe that is why it is so hard to eat just one potato chip. Or hard to say no to a second cookie.They did the research. When they did they used cubed cheese. They had the volunteers eat the cheese either with or without using toothpicks to hold them.

The ones who used their hands ended up deciding that the food was more appetizing than the ones who used a toothpick. Now don't think they didn't try another experiment. The second time they used donuts. Same response.

So why is this the case? Apparently touching the food we are eating triggers an enhanced sensory response which ends up making the food more desirable and appealing.

So for me my weak spot is pizza. So I may be able to eat less pizza if I use a fork and knife....as opposed to using my hands. I wonder if it will work that way. Maybe the pizza just won't taste that good. Or maybe I will get so frustrated with the time it will take to cut the pizza and use the fork to eat it. Either way I feel that is a win for me. I mean I love pizza.

That is more my weakness then a cube of cheese or a donut anyway.

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Robert C. Atkins developed the Atkins diet in the 1960s. In short, it's a low-carbohydrate diet with the idea that if you limit the number of carbohydrates you eat, you'll lose weight. Basically, it's an early version of the keto diet but with some key differences.

The height of the diet's popularity was in the early 2000s when one out of 11 Americans said they were on some type of low-carb diet, of which Atkins was a popular choice.

Since then, the Atkins diet has fallen out of favor for other popular restrictive diets like intermittent fasting and the keto diet.

Here's what you need to know about the Atkins diet, if it works, and how to tell if it's the right option for you.

Depending on your weight loss goals, the Atkins website recommends following one of their three eating plans:

Once you've chosen an eating plan, you'll go through four phases of the Atkins diet that will gradually reintroduce carbohydrates into your diet over time. The last phase is designed to help you develop the Atkins diet as a lifetime way of eating.

The four phases are as follows:

Introduction: This is the most restrictive phase of the diet and is meant to kickstart weight loss. In this phase, you are limited to 20 grams of carbohydrates a day. This phase forces your body into ketogenic metabolism meaning that the extreme lack of carbs forces your body to burn fat for energy. In this phase, you will eat mainly proteins, fats, and low-carb vegetables like leafy greens.

On-going weight loss: In this phase, you can begin to gradually introduce more carbs back into your diet. Your daily carbohydrate intake can go up by 5 grams a week (maxing out at an additional 40 grams per week) and you can begin to diversify your food options. In phase two, you can eat nuts, seeds, and berries. If your goal is to lose 14 pounds or less, you can start here and skip the restrictive first phase.

Pre-maintenance: During this phase, you can increase your carb intake by 10 grams a week (maxing out at an additional 100 grams per week) so that you can find your carb balance. This is the fine-tuning stage of the diet and it is important to make sure you are keeping an eye on your goal weight. If weight loss stalls, you should dial back your carb intake again. This phase has more relaxed dietary restrictions and you can start to eat beans, starchy vegetables, and grains.

Lifetime maintenance: Phase four should ideally last a lifetime and is all about having relatively few restrictions, but maintaining the tools to make healthy choices. If you begin to gain any weight, the company recommends reducing your carbohydrate intake by 10 grams at a time.

Though some people are drawn to the discipline and guidance that the Atkins diet offers, there is little evidence that Atkins is the best way to lose weight.

"Research shows that weight loss is typically achieved with calorie restriction, not specifically carbohydrate restriction," says Tony Castillo, RDN, and dietitian with Nutrition for Performance.

Based on a review, published in 2019 in the journal Nutrients, of studies exploring low-carb and low-fat diets related to weight loss, researchers report that there's not enough evidence to conclude that low-carb or low-fat diets are any better at helping people lose weight and keep it off than restricting calories.

And while low-carb diets like Atkins have been shown to help people lose weight faster, that's not the case long-term.

"Some research shows an increase in weight loss when a low carbohydrate diet is followed, after six months," says Castillo. "However, after one year on a low-carbohydrate diet, there is no difference in weight loss when compared to other calorie-restricted diets."

Castillo recommends proceeding with caution before trying to adopt a new diet like Atkins.

"Prior to starting any diet it is important to always consult with both a registered dietitian and your physician, as there may be certain instances where a low-carbohydrate diet may not be the right fit for you," he says.

For example, the diet would not work for, highly "active individuals since carbs are the main source of energy for the body," he says.

He adds that there are often unwelcome side effects. "Typically, low carbohydrate diets can cause you to feel weak, fatigued, constipated, dizzy or even cause headaches, which is why it is important to consult an expert prior."

According to Castillo, the most important factor to consider is that going on the Atkins diet may lead to a deficit in fiber and essential vitamins and minerals, so a comprehensive plan would ensure these nutritional needs are met.

Castillo's final opinion on Atkins is, "I believe in the long term Atkins is too restrictive."

Instead, he recommends, "a diet that won't cause nutritional deficiencies would include all types of foods," he says. Meaning, fresh, whole foods that can give you your daily value of essential nutrients including vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and protein that are important for good health.

Some diets that experts recommend for good health long-term include the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet.

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It's easier than ever to get in shape with the new exercise apps and titles on the market. From Ring Fit to Zombies, Run! and Oculus climbing games, the image of gamers being overweight and out of shape is starting to fade into the background. Here are five great ways to game your way to a healthierlife.

Ring Fit Adventure isn't Nintendo's first rodeo, and most people who owned the previous entryWii Fit probably have the white board collecting dust somewhere in their house. With Ring Fit Adventure, the entire system plays an active part in your workout. Ring Fit Adventure is an RPG that has you performing workout moves to attack, and it comes with its own, dedicated controller. The Ring-Con can be pushed and pulled for resistance training, and the motion controls from the joycons which are inserted into it allow for a fully customizable, exhilarating experience.

For those who have or can afford an Oculus headset, Beat Saber has you covered with a music based rhythm game. Players use lightsabers to slash at the oncoming notes, which buzz with each strike. There are a lot of good alternatives to Beat Saber for Oculus users as well, from rock climbing games (like The Climb) to boxing.

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Zombies, Run! by ZombieLink provides an entire story to listen to while out and about. All that's needed is headphones, a smartphone and a good road to run on. Users are given missions, which might have themrunning to collect supplies tobring back to the base, which you can build up in the app over time. The voice acting is superb and in terms of quality and entertainment, there aren't many better fitness apps on the market. It switched to a free-to-play model a while back, but the added features only cost $2.99 a month, or $20.00 a year and provide many extra episodes worth of content.

Probably the most well-known on this list, Pokmon GO provides hundreds of hours for players looking to catch the best Pokmon with the best stats. Eggs require players to walk up to 10km to be hatched, with 25km, or 15 miles, for the best weekly reward. We've covered Pokmon GO a lot due to its ease of accessibility and surprising depth for those looking to jump in.

For Xbox One users, the spirit of Dance Dance Revolution from olden times lives on with Just Dance 2020. This entry requires the Kinect camera to track movements, making it a lot more efficient than its Dance Dance counterpart. Players watch real dancers instead of glowing avatars which allow dance moves to be much more easily replicated.

There are a lot of options when choosing the best exercise routine in day to day life. Video games help to make it an enjoyable experience, and not having to leave the comfort of your home is certainly a plus. The biggest barrier to entry is price, making games on the app store the easiest to get into with next-gen consoles and the Oculus reserved for those willing or able to spend $400+. Luckily, with every passing year, the list of options gets bigger and better. Happy training!

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Most of us are familiar with the idea of fasting out of religious faith, but have you ever heard of fasting for health? The idea is not so crazy if you think about how thousands of years ago you couldn't just go to the grocery store, but instead had to hunt and gather your food. There's no way we could've been midnight snacking back then.

That's how we evolved as a species and so, it is actually in our nature to fast for a while every day. For instance, eating right before bed can lead to gastric or other digestive issues because it takes about 3 hours to fully ingest food. If we are going by the circadian rhythm, our biological clock, we should ideally be fasting for about 13 hours by eating dinner at 7-8 pm or at least 3 hours before we sleep. Fasting according to the circadian rhythm is suggested for everyone to avoid the midnight snacking problem.

Intermittent fasting is a type of eating pattern built off of this concept to lose weight and improve one's overall health. There is an eating window and a time where one avoids all food items and only drinks water. The most popular fasting method is the 16:8 fast with an 8 hour eating period where fasting is usually done from dinner to lunch the next day.

By confining the time during which you eat, you will ultimately eat less than if you were eating around the clock. Thus, it helps one eat fewer calories by limiting calorie intake without a conscious effort to eat less. Intermittent fasting can help shed belly fat and lose weight in general. During these kinds of fasts, one should be eating nutritious food throughout the eating period so that they do not compromise the daily intake requirements. It is also advised to avoid highly processed or junk foods as they are digested faster therefore one feels hungry quicker. Eating fibre-packed foods with lean protein is the way to go. If you are in full health and looking to shed that extra pound, intermittent fasting could be a great option to go along with your workout routine.

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How to lose weight fast By knowing what and what not to eat, you will maximize your efforts trying to lose fat. Calorie balance is an essential aspect of this understanding.

Calorie balance is the ratio between calories taken in and calories expended in any one individual at any given time. This is the MOST IMPORTANT factor when it comes to changing your weight. What you actually need on a daily basis will be individual to you based on your age, lifestyle and fitness habits.

There are 3 states of calorie balance:

It is impossible to be in more than one of these states at any one time.

The second most important aspect is making sure that you are eating the correct amount of macronutrients that your body needs. Macronutrients consist of:

There is technically a 4th, alcohol, but Im not going into that one specifically. However if you drink alcohol, you should know that 1 gram of alcohol has 7 calories and they do count. They just wont build muscle.

The seven tips below will guide you on your way to proper nutrition and efficient weight loss.

The most crucial part to cut off in your diet when trying to lose weight is carbohydrates (starches). To give you a little bit of a background, insulin is responsible for storing your fat. Insulin-release is also stimulated when you eat too much sugar that comes from starch or carbohydrates.

The more sugar you eat, the more your body releases insulin, and the more it stores fat. But when insulin goes down, you dont give your body a lot of chance to store up on fat, making it burn more to fuel your body instead.

Another benefit of lowered your insulin level is that it allows your kidneys to do what they are supposed to do and that is to get rid of excess sodium and water in your body. Excess sodium causes you to bloat up and store the water as weight exces. As soon as you get rid of carbohydrates on the first few weeks of your diet, you will notice you are losing more weight than expected.

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ITV has brought series 2 of Save Money: Lose Weight with Dr Ranj Singh and Sian Williams this year.

The show focuses on people who want to achieve a healthier lifestyle by losing weight and saving money in the process.

In episode 5 (February 20th), viewers were introduced to the metabolism reset diet which helps people to rejuvenate their bodies in one month.

So what is the metabolism reset diet about? Heres everything you need to know about it, including cost and case study.

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The metabolism reset diet is based on physician Alan Christiansons book of the same name. Dr Christianson promises that the diet helps you to lose weight naturally and repair your liver.

This specific diet is a 4-week fasting plan which substitutes two of your three meals a day with a protein shake.

The fasting diet recommends regular and fresh meals cooked from scratch. The diet also encourages unlimited vegetable snacks during the day such as carrot or celery sticks.

On Save Money: Lose Weight, the 28-day diet cost around240.

Its certainly one of the cheapest fasting plans out there.

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In Thursdays episode (February 20th), the case study was health and safety consultant Peter. He is 63 years old and weighed 22 stones and 6 pounds (around 141 kg) at the start of the challenge.

He used to skip two of his regular meals, eating one main dish in the evenings. Using the metabolism reset diet, Peter started cooking more homemade meals and incorporating protein shakes as part of his diet.

Peter was also encouraged to do light exercise during the day such as walking the dog in the neighborhood.

By week 2, Peter was enjoying the metabolism reset diet as he didnt have any drastic cravings. He also added that hes had the lowest blood pressure for a long time.

By week 4, Peter managed to lose 30 pounds (13 kg) and came on the leaderboard for saving the most money per lost weight.

He managed to save 8.05 for every lost pound. Impressive!

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Mike Parrys Damascene moment came when his daughter asked him for a football and a tennis racquet for Christmas, and it occurred to him that he was in no shape to kick or hit a ball around. Up to that moment, the 47-year-old hadnt given much thought to his health.

Despite the fact that I was creeping towards my late forties, it didnt occur to me to be worried. It just wasnt something I was particularly interested in, and there wasn't any reason to make time for it, he says. Every morning, hed head straight to his desk job, skipping breakfast. His evenings were taken up by client appointments or a decompressing drink at the pub.

But major lifestyle overhauls are rarely easy. Knowing he wouldnt be able to do it alone, Mike signed up with a personal trainer at Ultimate Performance gym in Manchester. It was nine miles away, and everybody said I was mad to go there every day. Having not stepped in a gym for over 20 years, I was also concerned about whether I would even fit in, whether it was something I could actually do, whether I would be embarrassed. It was pretty much a new world for me.

Parry was also managing existing injuries to his elbow and shoulder, so his training had to be accordingly. There was always something the trainers could come up with that would allow me to do exercises in a certain way without affecting existing or historical injuries.

The major changes to his diet and routine were tough for the first few days. "I was on a low-carb diet to start with, and I did start to feel a bit tired, which apparently is common," he says. But within a week, I started to feel more alert, less sluggish. I was a lot more active, and I was actually sleeping seven to eight hours a night.

Now, more than five stone lighter, he still finds his transformation somewhat baffling: You often see these before-and-after pictures on social media and you think, Yeah, OK. I didnt consider that it could one day be me. All I wanted to do was be in a position where I could play sports with my daughter. His confidence has also improved hugely: "I am able to buy clothes that fit me properly, that look good as well, that allow me to go out and socialise in places that I wouldnt have necessarily gone before."

As for his daughter's verdict? She said how incredibly proud she was and that I should carry on no matter what.

Parry trained three times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. In order to recover faster in between sessions and further improve his cardiovascular system, he also had to perform 10K walks in between sessions. Here are some of his go-to supersets, from trainer Anthony Paulhe.

1A: Static Lunge x10Parry started with 10 reps, building up to 15, eventually adding weights when he was confident with the movement.

1B: Diverging Row x10Lunges were paired with 10 reps of this posture-improving back exercise. After 10 reps, go back to the lunge, for three rounds total.

2A: Hack Squat x10

Pause at the bottom for a second to strengthen the glutes and quads in the weakest position of the exercise.

2B: DB Shoulder Press x10By alternating between upper- and lower-body, both body parts get more rest for greater quality of execution. Do three rounds.

3A: Prowler PushThe prowler is a valuable exercise, requiring low skill and technique. Charge back and forth across the length of your gym.

3B: The PlankAs well as building core strength, the plank teaches proper hip and shoulder positioning. Repeat for three rounds, or five if you're fit enough.

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That might mean you have to incorporate more nutritionally-dense foods, make sleep a priority, manage stress in a healthy way, and maybe even throw in some extra activity. Whatever your approach, it should be something you can maintain over the long-haul.

If you want to be successful in weight loss, you have to focus on more than just how you look. An approach that taps into how you feel, your overall health, and your mental health is often the most efficient.

Because no two weight-loss journeys are alike, we asked a bunch of women whove accomplished a major weight loss exactly how they did it.

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1. Start in your comfort zone.Parisi-Rodriguez started her fitness journey by putting one foot in front of the other. When I weighed 114kg, the thought of walking into a gym and working out terrified me. So I started walking around my block insteadsomething I was already comfortable doing. She worked her way up from 30-minute sessions to two-hour walks, lacing up five or six times a week.

2. Skip soda.I was addicted to Pepsi and Coke for years, says Parisi-Rodriguez, who once consumed up to six cans a day. Once I realised that soda was nothing but empty calories, I swapped my beverage of choice to water instead. It was super uncomfortable at first, but after eight years, I can honestly say I no longer crave soda like I used to.

3. Lighten up on carbswithout ditching them.Born into a Sicilian family of chefs, pizza makers, and restaurant owners, carbs had long been a mainstay in Parisi-Rodriguezs life. Instead of giving up carbs entirelyas if!she reached for low-calorie or low-carb versions of staples like bread and tortillas.

4. Cancel the whole all-or-nothing thing.I used to think that if I ate healthy all day but then slipped up by eating a chocolate cookie, that I ruined everything for that day, Parisi-Rodriguez says. Then Id just start binge-eating the crap out of everything! Reframing her mindset helps her carry on without guilt or deprivation.

5. Shout your goal from the rooftops.At the onset of her weight loss journey, Parisi-Rodriguez began documenting her progress on Instagram. It helped keep me accountable because I knew others were watching, she says, noting that private people can still follow suit by sharing with just one other person.

6. Pound that water.I carry a 1L water bottle with me at all times, says Wittner, who fills that baby up not once, not twice, but four times a day.

7. Score fitness class freebies.As a big fan of ClassPass, Wittner also found that many local studios offer free trials or super discounted rates for newbies. Take advantage of it! The worst thing that can happen is you did not like it and you used up an hour of your day, she says.

8. Do not fear the weight room.Wittner credits WW (formerly Weight Watchers) and weight lifting for her results. Lifting weights helped me tremendously with toning up and losing weight, she says. Although she learned to pump that iron at a local gym, she bows down to YouTube and Insta where there are free tutorials galore.

9. Eat the pizza.And the ice cream! Deprivation will only lead you to going off the rails later on, she says. I not only allow myself to have these every once in a while but make healthier homemade versions such as a pita pizza or a protein shake that tastes like ice cream.

10. Want itfor realz.You have to have the mindset to go full throttle, says McDaniel-Posey, who had a wakeup call about her dire state of physical and mental health after the death of her grandfather. I ate and drank whatever I wanted and lost myself. I was done living my life the way I was.

11. Give yourself a GD break.One bad meal will not make you obese, she says. Life is too short to beat yourself up.

12. Use Instagram.It influenced me on so many levels, she says. There were people just like me sharing their progress pictures, recipes, products they loved, grocery store hauls, trials and tribulations, and just their life in general. It was uplifting! It was the motivation I was searching for.

13. Cancel the whole but I need a trainer! narrative. Excuses are easy, says Johnson.I never had a trainer or a nutritionist, but knowing what I wanted helped me stay consistent and changed my lifestyle for the better.

14. Practice the worlds simplest meal math.Protein (like chicken) + veggies (just about anything green) = dinner is served. Johnson says that adding more proteins and veggies to her plate helped her cut back on the amount of calories she was eating. Its not about taking carbs out of your diet but recognising that theyre not needed at every meal.

15. Sparkling water + flavouring = soda who!?Because its not always easy to quit carbonated bevs cold-turkey, this cocktail can help you transition, says Beniquez. She sips this combo when she really craves a sweetened soda.

16. Get all up in natures candy.At night, Beniquez swaps sugary treats for fruit. Remember fruit? Its super sweet and hits the spot.

17. Repeat after me: Routine shmoutine.Whenever Benique hit a weight-loss plateau, she shifted gears entirely. I changed the way I worked out or changed my eating routine, she says. Then I focus on why I started and how far I'd go if I didn't give up.

18. Cook a weeks worth of food in one go.Its the best way to stay on track, Arias says. I had no excuses to go off plan when I had my food ready to heat up. Some of her favourites include egg roll in a bowl, chicken broccoli Alfredo bake, one-pan salmon with veggies, and chicken parmesan.

19. Build confidence with baby steps. One small step kicked off some bigger changes and confidence in my ability to stick to something, The first change Ryan made: swapping soda for flat or sparkling water. Small changes can lead to big resultsso if youre feeling overwhelmed, start with one thing, then add on.

20. Stay in your lane.Do what works for you and dont compare yourself to others, she says. Everyone is different and there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

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21. Start small."I began walking or jogging for 15 minutes a day. I worked up to 30 minutes, and then increased it again. It was a very gradual process."

22. Don't give up when your weight loss plateaus."I remember hitting the first plateau and feeling so defeated, but you have to push through and keep putting in the effort for your plan to work. You can't get discouraged."

23. Find a healthy meal you like, and eat it all the time."In college, I researched the food available in the dining hall to find the healthiest options and settled on a turkey sandwich with whole-wheat bread and mustard. I was so focused on achieving my goals that it didn't even feel repetitive."

24. Start with one small change."I realised that a lot of sugar and calories that I consumed came from drinks, so I challenged myself to drink only water for 30 days.

25. Make your old favourites healthier."I've always loved burgers and fries, so I also started making healthier versions of foods that were familiar to me, like turkey burgers with wheat bread and sweet potato fries."

26. Prepare for heavy meals."When I know I'm going out for dinner, where I'll probably want to eat extra calories, I eat lighter meals throughout the day, like a smoothie for breakfast and a salad for lunch."

27. Swap out snacks that don't serve you."I used to snack on chips, candy bars, and other junk food throughout the day, but now I [make healthier choices] six times a day. My new snacks include protein bars or shakes, pistachios, celery sticks with PB2 (a lower-fat peanut butter), and low-fat string cheese."

28. Double down on veggies if you're unsatisfied after eating a snack or meal."If I'm still hungry, I turn to vegetables rather than junk food."

29. Pack snacks for late nights at work."At my heaviest weight, my downfall was eating fast food on my way home from work at 9:30 or 10 p.m. Now I bring food and snacks to work so when I get home I'm not starving and feel more in control."

30. Say no to free refills."I used to drink diet and regular soft drink regularly. When restaurants gave me refill after refill, I would lose track of how much I drank. Now I ask for water instead of soft drink, which I've given up altogether."

31. Move during your lunch break."During my lunch, I'll walk on the treadmill at work or outside for 30 to 40 minutes."

32. Stash snacks everywhere."I carry protein bars in my purse and car. This way, I fend off hunger so I don't overeat later."

33. Eat more often."I switched from three meals a day to six small meals a day."

34. Split restaurant meals with a friend."When I share meals, I end up eating smaller portions without being tempted by leftovers on my plate. If I don't have a person to split a meal with, I immediately put half of the portion I'm served into a takeout box."

35. Lift weights to lose weight."While cardio hashelped me burn fat, power-lifting has been such a huge part of my success. Lifting heavy weights with a trainer really helped me sculpt my body. After about four months of training, I was able to squat holding 160kg12kg more than I weighed when I began my weight-loss journey."

36. Always move, even on rest days."I work out six days a week and take an active rest day once a week to hike or take a yoga class."

37. Keep it simple."I take a minimalist approach to nutrition: My diet consists of lean protein (chicken breast, egg whites, ground turkey), complex carbs (quinoa, sweet potatoes, oatmeal), healthy fats (coconut oil, almonds, avocados), and leafy green veggies. I eat as clean as I canlocally-grown vegetables, organic when possible, and minimally-processed everything."

38. Shop the perimeter of the grocery store."Everything I need is in the produce section, at the meat counter, or in the dairy section. I avoid the centre aisles of the grocery store unless looking for specific pantry items, like quinoa or oatmeal."

39. Prepare food in advance."I eat five small meals a day, but only prepare them twice a week in big batches so that everything is made and ready to go when I get hungry."

40. Drink all the water."I carry a litre of water with me all day long until it's finished. Dragging it around campus looks ridiculous, but I don't care."

41. Put on music when you don't feel like going to the gym."Being physically active has nothing to do with going to the gym, but moving your body and burning calories is what matters. When I don't want to go, I just turn on my music and either dance or hula hoop with my niece."

42. Find a physical activity you actually enjoy."Cardio really bores me. Powerlifting is what changed and saved my life."

43. Use tech and other tools to your advantage."I started out just by cutting little things like soda out one by one so I wouldn't burn myself out mentally and give up. I then discovered counting calories onMyFitnessPal, which was [a huge help] for me in my weight loss. A few years in, I lost my way a little bit and found Renaissance Periodisationdiet templates, which helped me rebuild a healthy relationship with food."

44. Eat a mix of carbs and protein at every meal."[After I began counting calories], I started tracking macros [fat, protein, and carbs] and my body started changing even more, for the better."

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Humans are creatures of habit. Once you get used to doing something, you will keep doing it subconsciously and without a second thought.

This also applies on leaving bad habits behind; it might be harder at the beginning, but with time and effort, you will forget how you ever lived with that habit in the first place. Getting used to living without the learned behaviours that are affecting your life and your goals negatively requires some time, effort, and, most importantly, dedication. A stubborn needle might discourage many people from keeping up with their diets and the healthy lifestyles they are trying to lead. However, following the right rules and abandoning harmful habits will surely give you your dream body without suffering.

Countless people have gotten used to watching their favourite show while eating. This habit should be effectively put to a stop the minute you decide that you need to lose weight. Doing anything else while you are eating besides focusing on your plate and the food you are consuming is the biggest mistake you could make to your diet. Distracting yourself while you are eating will only lead to binge eating without even noticing. This can easily lead to a huge increase in the amounts of food you are consuming over time, resulting in weight gain. Instead, learn how to focus on your plate, what you are eating, and its quantity.

Some people think that if they starve themselves or skip meals, they will magically lose weight without a struggle. This couldnt be further from the truth. Skipping meals will eventually put your body in starvation mode. This means that your body will be saving calories instead of burning them and forces a slowdown in your metabolism. Instead, learn how to eat 3 or more small meals throughout the day without exceeding the number of allowed calories.

Some people prefer diet pills, as one of the medical treatment options, to other available options. However, depending on the type of diet pills you are taking, many treatment options are far better than diet pills that usually have so much caffeine that might hurt your stomach. If you are considering surgery, its important to determine if you meet the requirements for it, according to your country and doctors rules before you set your hopes up. If we take Mexico as an example, some rules for weight loss surgery in Mexico require that you have to be over 18 years and weigh 100 pounds to qualify for these types of surgeries. Its always better, however, to seek professional opinions when it comes to your situation; your doctor will determine whats best for you and your body.

Feeling hungry and actually being hungry are two different things. The human brain can easily trick you into believing that you are hungry when you are just thirsty, bored, or tired. If you find comfort in food, its expected to wrongly translate the signals that your body is giving you. Thats why its essential to fill up on water all day and to drink water the minute you feel hungry. After waiting for 20 minutes, if you are still hungry, then you can eat. People heard this tip countless times that they stopped believing how true it is. Drinking water can have numerous positive effects on your body, other than tricking your mind to stop feeling hungry. Water is necessary for the optimal functioning of the human body. Replacing water by soda drinks, or even other unsweetened drinks is one of the worst habits we developed over the years.

Practicing mindful eating is the most important aspect of any weight-loss program. Making sure that we drop the reward mechanism that we got used to while we are growing up is essential for the success of any diet. If you keep thinking of certain types of food as a reward, you will keep craving them. Comfort food, usually messes up how we view food and treats to be rewarding rather than dangerous to our bodies and health.

Changing your eating habits to adopt healthier ones is the first step you can take in order to reach your weight goal. Most of the diets fail as we follow fad strict diets that are only good for a while. Once you stop these diets, the lost fats are usually quickly regained as you get back to your normal eating patterns. While achieving your ideal weight might be a tough experience, motivation and determination are what keep people going through tough beginnings and weight loss stall to see the number on the scale go down.

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Also known as Gur, jaggery is a natural sweetener. Used in making various desserts, jaggery serves many therapeutic purposes. It is of golden brown color and contains sucrose for sweetening. Containing an array of essential nutrients like proteins, potassium, fiber, and calories, jaggery is prepared from sugarcane juice. Considered as an excellent remedy for weight loss, jaggery is made by boiling sugarcane juice, cooling it, and then pouring in another container to crystalize.

It contributes to weight loss by controlling water retention, a factor responsible for weight gain. Also, jaggery maintains electrolyte balance and improves the bodys metabolism with the help of vitamins and minerals present in it. Jaggary is mostly eaten during winters as it keeps the body warm. Here, we give you enough reasons to add jaggery in your daily diet.

Poor digestion is associated with weight gain. When your body becomes unable to flush out waste, your bodys metabolism rate becomes slow and this is what makes it difficult to burn calories and causes weight gain. And having jaggery can promote digestion by activating enzymes in the intestine and stimulating bowel movements. If you are suffering from constipation, jaggery can help you.

Acting as anatural cleansing agent, jaggery can flush out toxins from the body and clean it. Notably, harmful substances in the body, when accumulated, can cause inflammation and can further lead to weight gain.

Being jam-packed with antioxidants, zinc, and selenium, jaggery can boost your immunity and prevent damage from free radicals. Its daily consumption can increase your bodys resistance against infections. Also, jaggery is knwon to increase the total count of hemoglobin in the blood.

According to doctors in the field, having jaggery can provide you relief from joint pain and aches. Having a glass of milk with jaggery in it, every day, can actually strengthen your bones and prevent the onset of ailments associated with bones and joints like arthritis.

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