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Tammy Slaton is getting out there and living her life. The 1,000-Lb. Sisters star just dropped some photos of herself hanging next to a pool with a friend while wearing a bathing suit.

Tammy, who recently lost 440 pounds, can be seen in a mermaid-print blue suit with her legs crossed while looking at her buddy, psychic medium Haley Michelle. Proud of you

People cheered her on in the caption. Look at you, girl! That is a JOURNEY , one said. Holy wow! The transformation is incredible! So happy to see how far you have come, another wrote.

Tammy also looked noticeably slimmed down in a recent series of new photos shared on Instagram. (The Kentucky native had previously documented her journey to undergo bariatric surgery on her TLC series.)

But the 37-year-old is also getting praise for sharing a rare unfiltered photo of herself on Instagram. In it, Tammy and Haley can be seen on a FaceTime call, with Tammy sporting a new pixie cut. Stay tuned, they wrote in a joint caption.

Tammy tends to use fun filters in her Instagram photos, making this a big step for her. "This is the nicest picture of you yet!!!" one person wrote. You loook absolutely gorgeous Tammy!!!!!! another said.

Tammy has made a lot of lifestyle changes to get to this point. Heres what shes shared about her journey so far.

Since her series premiered in 2020, Tammy has lost over half her prior body weight. She has dropped 440 pounds, which is down from her highest weight of 725 pounds, she told People last year.

After making some major changes to her diet, undergoing bariatric surgery in July 2022, and subsequently checking into a 14-month weight loss rehab, she currently weighs 285 pounds, per People.

In a since-deleted comment, Tammy shared that she now practices eating "proteins, low carbs, no sugars, no pop, portion control," according to Us Weekly.

Tammy regularly shows off her progress on social media, including a recent TikTok that breaks down how far shes come.

At the start of her journey, Tammy had difficulty with mobility and needed to rely on a walker or wheelchair. But now, she can move around without aid, and no longer needs an oxygen tube to breathe.

One of the big changes that I have gone through this past year is probably small to most people, but for me it was huge, Tammy told People. Just being able to walk without a walker or be pushed in a wheelchair, and no oxygen. I don't even sleep with it at night anymore.

Tammy also said that shes now able to sit in the front seat of a regular vehicle and can fasten the seat belt without using an extender. What seems minor to some people is giant for me, she said.

She shared in a January episode of 1,000-Lb Sisters that she took an extra precaution for a flight to make sure she would be able to board the plane by buying two side-by-side seats. But when she sat down, she learned that she could fit into one seat.

Tammy said that she was comfortable in her seat and that she was able to buckle her seatbelt. "I was kind of surprised that I didn't need both seats that we paid for, she said.

Tammy is happy with how her life has changed. My quality of life has changed so much, she said in a February TikTok. Before I went to rehab, I was bitter, unhappy, very super suicidal, depressed, and just mean. Everybody hated meand they still doI had this I dont care attitude back then. I still do, but its not as bad. Im working on myself still.

Tammy also said that shes able to appreciate life more, and is now treating herself and others better in the process. I have personally seen a lot of growth in how I treat people and my family, she said. Just my attitude and how happier I seem. I smile a lot more.

Tammy also revealed in that video that she was able to enjoy a recent trip to Disney World. I actually got on rides, and I rode in a hot air balloon, she said. I wouldnt have been able to do any of this two years agoIm just giving myself a pat on the back for achieving something. Getting the weight off and living."

In another video from the same month, Tammy shared that shes planning to get skin removal surgery at some point, but doesn't know exactly when. My chin flap is not a chin flap. Its literally excess skin and yes, it will go away when I get skin removal surgery, she said in a February TikTok. I cannot answer, before anybody asks, when Im getting skin removal because I dont know.

In that same video, Tammy called out people for making mean comments about her. Cant I live my life without yall judging me, making fun of me for every little freaking thing? she said. I cant duet a friend without yall thinking Im trying to bang them. I cant be happy and smile without yall judging me because my teeth are missing.

Tammy then encouraged people to be kinder to others. You dont understand what people are going through, she said. Im very insecure. I hide it because I dont want people to think Im weak and I truly am weak. And calling me a turkey or talking about my face and my teeth it bothers me. Im human.

She added, I just want people to realize that hating is not okay.

Korin Miller is a freelance writer specializing in general wellness, sexual health and relationships, and lifestyle trends, with work appearing in Mens Health, Womens Health, Self, Glamour, and more. She has a masters degree from American University, lives by the beach, and hopes to own a teacup pig and taco truck one day.

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Billie Jean King is trying weight loss medication to address her binge eating disorder (BED), revealing on the April 24 episode of actress Julia Louis-Dreyfuss Wiser Than Me podcast that it was recently recommended by her doctor. The 80-year-old tennis icon told Louis-Dreyfus shes had a few injections to start and is waiting to see how it affects her thoughts about food. (While King referred to Ozempic as a catch-all term for weight loss drugs, she didnt specify which medication she is taking.)

What has King said about her struggle with binge eating, and how might weight loss drugs have an impact? Heres what to know.

King wrote about her experience with eating disorders in her 2021 memoir, All In, saying that she was formally diagnosed with BED which involves a loss of control over eating behavior, eating large amounts of food in a specific period of time and then feeling depressed, disgusted, ashamed, guilty or upset at age 51. Speaking to Louis-Dreyfus, King provided more details about what she was going through at the time, including coming to terms with her sexuality after being publicly outed in 1981. I think that caused a lot of my eating disorder, she said, along with the attention paid to her diet as an elite athlete. Around 1995, King sought out inpatient treatment at The Renfrew Center in Philadelphia.

I went to therapy and I lived there for six weeks, she told Louis-Dreyfus. It led her into recovery at the time, although she continues to deal with her eating disorder to this day. I still go to therapy, I still think about it.

And she still often struggles with obsessive thoughts about food. I have, like, two voices in my head, sometimes that argue, said King. Lets say I want a quart of ice cream one side will say, Yeah, baby, Im gonna have that ice cream no matter what! And the other side says, No, dont do that, its not healthy. You dont need it, youre not gonna miss it. The other side says, Screw you! Im having this ice cream. So I have this discussion that goes on in my head and sometimes its very elevated. [It] gets exhausting and tiring and I dont want to fight over these things.

Although King didnt use the term herself, the thoughts she describes having are commonly referred to as food noise something weight loss medications may be able to suppress.

I dont want to lose weight fast because I think it looks horrible. I dont think its healthy, she said of starting her drug regimen. I would like to lose slowly. But the important thing my therapist asked me, which I hadnt thought about, is that she said, Has it quieted your mind? Because that would be really great.

How might that work? Heres what experts say about food noise and what experts say about using weight loss drugs to address it.

Its the experience of having frequent thoughts about food that a person finds to be intrusive, according to Dr. Melanie Jay, director of NYU Langone's Comprehensive Program on Obesity. People describe it as always thinking about the next thing they will eat, spending a lot of time trying to decide whether to eat something they are craving, thinking about lunch while they are eating breakfast, she tells Yahoo Life.

A 2023 review of the term by nutritional scientists determined that theres little research available on food noise. Psychologist Samantha DeCaro, director of clinical outreach and education at The Renfrew Center, where King previously received treatment in the '90s, tells Yahoo Life that food noise isnt an official medical or clinical term with a clear definition.

The experience of food noise is a subjective experience that likely varies significantly between people. These thoughts can be cognitive symptoms of a clinical eating disorder, but they can also be the brains attempt to fight against a chronic state of dieting, excessive exercise, malnourishment or food insecurity, she says. Its not uncommon for people to experience frequent thoughts about food when they restrict their intake, eat irregularly, struggle to access adequate amounts of food or consistently deny themselves the foods they enjoy. In certain cases, this can simply be a survival strategy or a helpful signal from our brains that we need more food or more variety.

Food noise has also been associated with the "destructive thoughts about food" Jay and other experts have seen among those with binge eating disorder.

The term food noise may be an attempt to describe the distressing experience of having obsessive, intrusive or simply unwelcome thoughts about food. For people with eating disorders, these obsessive and intrusive thoughts are frequently part of the clinical picture and fuel disordered cycles and symptoms such as restricting, bingeing and purging, says DeCaro. Irregular eating patterns can certainly contribute to an experience of food noise and can contribute to a binge eating episode.

But experts also note that BED is a mental health diagnosis that requires intervention of symptoms and behaviors far beyond food noise.

Dr. Jennifer Kraker, a psychiatrist with expertise in metabolic health and eating disorders, tells Yahoo Life that shes found weight loss medications very effective for treating BED patients.As the New York Times has reported, many people who take Ozempic have credited it with helping to silence food noise.

Beyond the component of food noise, however, Kraker says that dopamine dysregulation and satiety signaling are underlying components of binge eating disorder. Liraglutide and semaglutide (the active ingredients in medications like Victoza and Wegovy) have been shown to reduce the effect of dopamine released while eating, allowing for better control around food. The medications appetite-suppressing effects also contribute.

The studies illustrating these effects are limited but promising, with one study suggesting that semaglutide may be more effective at treating BED than lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse), which is FDA-approved for the eating disorder.

A growing number of physicians, including Kraker, are also reporting positive changes with patients. Dr. Michael Lutter, a psychiatrist focused on depression, anxiety and eating disorders, told the Wall Street Journal that hes been prescribing weight loss medications to BED patients since 2019 and has found that they respond amazingly well. He said that their bingeing is brought under control when using the drugs in conjunction with treatment by therapists and dietitians.

Weight loss, however, does occur, which is cause for concern among experts like Jay, who says, More studies are needed to make sure that it doesnt worsen eating disorders.

DeCaro is also wary, and says that eating disorders are more complex and require more comprehensive treatment than weight loss medications alone would provide.

Eating disorders are complex psychiatric disorders; they arent just about food or weight. Weight loss medications will never address the underlying emotional and psychosocial factors that contribute to the development of eating disorders, says DeCaro. These medications can potentially cause, maintain or worsen binge eating symptoms, especially if someone needs to stop the medication due to an adverse side effect. There is the possibility that these medications can interfere with eating disorder treatment goals, as they may enable restriction, interfere with establishing a consistent eating schedule, shift the clients focus to appearance and reduce a clients willingness to participate in the highly effective food exposure work.

Jay recommends that individuals work with a multidisciplinary team to determine the best course of treatment.

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My mother did try to prepare healthy meals for me, and once served me millet, but it looked like birdseed and I refused to eat it.

When he was a teenager, Carroll developed high blood pressure, and although he was prescribed medication, he continued to eat the same way.

By the time he graduated from high school at 18, he weighed 136kg, considered obese for his 1.67-metre (5 foot 5 inch) frame.

In his twenties, a typical lunch for Carroll consisted of half a rotisserie chicken plus side dishes like creamed spinach, cheesy pasta and mashed potatoes with gravy.

Dinner was often one-and-a-half or two whole pizzas, followed by burritos, quesadillas, nachos and dessert from his favourite Mexican fast-food restaurant.

I was on a first-name basis with the staff I never had to place my order because they always knew what I wanted, he says.

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At the peak of his addiction, Carroll was consuming about 10,000 calories a day and would get cranky if he did not get his fast-food fix.

He often binged in secret, out of shame, and would be consumed with guilt afterwards.

I didnt want people to know how much I was eating. At work, Id eat at my desk behind locked doors so nobody could barge in on me. And if I went out for a meal with others, Id always order a salad because I was too embarrassed to eat anything else.

At the time I was also depressed, but it never once crossed my mind that the food was largely to blame, he adds.

Chest pains were setting in and I knew I wouldnt live to 30 with the way I was going, he says.

Id tried every low-carb and calorie-restrictive diet, but whatever weight I lost on them always came back. I thought, If I get bariatric surgery, I could lose some weight for good and at least make it to my 30th birthday.

The surgery, in 2009, was a success: Carrolls stomach was considerably smaller and, as he was unable to eat much, he lost a substantial amount of weight, dropping to about 70kg. Around this time, he also decided to quit eating fast food completely.

My doctor told me not to have it for three to six months after the surgery, to avoid getting violently ill, Carroll says.

I couldve resumed eating it after this time, in small amounts, because I was told that I could eat small amounts of whatever I wanted, he says. But I was a fast-food addict and I knew I couldnt enjoy it in moderation; I had to stop eating it altogether.

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Still, that did not mean he ate healthily. He ate processed foods like cheese-and-ham rolls and protein bars. Over the next few years, the weight piled back on and he got up to 81kg.

Around this time, Carroll was approached by the Washington-based, non-profit health organisation Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) to take part in a healthy eating campaign called Teaming Up for Health.

A couple of years later, when he was 34, Carroll stopped eating all animal products. He had interviewed a former WWE wrestler who had followed a plant-based lifestyle and he suggested that Carroll look into this way of eating.

He and traffic news anchor Julie Wright wed in 2015, and he managed to convince her to switch to a plant-based diet, too. It did not take long for him to lose the extra weight he had gained after his surgery.

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He is no longer ashamed to be seen eating large amounts of food, and will proudly tuck into oversized platters of veggies, beans and grains in front of others.

Today, seven years after adopting a whole-food, plant-based diet, Carroll is a svelte 63kg (140lbs). His blood pressure reading is excellent and he is not on any medication. The back pains are gone, he is not depressed and he has more energy.

I still wake up every morning and think, Its so freeing to not have to worry about my weight any more. Eating this way has changed my life, he adds.

He still craves unhealthy foods from time to time, but he has found a way to deal with this.

Snacking on pineapple chunks or baby carrots with hummus helps, but if the cravings are intense, I dont fight them. Instead, I sit with them, knowing that theyll be gone in 15 minutes, he says.

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Carroll was able to combine his media career with his passion for health and nutrition and now hosts a vegan podcast called The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee.

It is a job that allows him to share his knowledge about plant-based eating with others and hopefully make a positive difference in their lives.

Recent guests on his show included Irish plant-based bassist Tanya OCallaghan, who plays with English rock band Whitesnake. The two of them wore a single pair of Carrolls old denim jeans.

He is also more physically active.

Im doing all the things I used to dismiss when I was overweight. The little things that I thought wouldnt make a difference at all actually make all the difference in the world like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, using the restroom on another floor and taking the stairs, parking in a distant spot in parking lots, he says.

I calculated that by parking in the last spot at work I was walking an extra mile per week with zero effort. Over the course of the year, that was close to 50 miles [80km], and that little effort can make a huge difference.

Since losing weight and getting his health under control, Carroll says that his future looks bright.

I am more optimistic and cant wait to see whats ahead. There was a time when I couldnt even see a future for myself, but now I can totally imagine being in my eighties or nineties and relaxing on my porch with my wife, he says.

Making it to old age is no longer a pipe dream. Its within my grasp.

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Delta Burke opened up about the extreme and dangerous ways she once attempted to lose weight, which included trying crystal meth.

She said she did so because of the public scrutiny she witnessed as a sitcom star in the 80s and 90s.

She ultimately left acting because she was too emotionally fragile to handle the incredibly ugly public narratives about her.

Everyone remembers The Golden Girls, but there was another quartet of women who ran the sitcom scene in the 80s and 90sthey were the cast of Designing Women, led by Delta Burke, who experienced her share of body-shaming by tabloids and critics. The scrutiny pushed the then-twenty-something to go to extreme measures to lose weight. Now, at 67, Burke is sharing the dangerous diet hacks she tried, and what she learned along the way.

Before landing in TV, Burke went to acting school in London, where she was prescribed obscure pills for weight loss, she told Chelsea Devantez on her Glamorous Trash podcast. They made my heart race, she said. But I lost weight.

Fast forward to her time on Filthy Rich in the early 80s, where she was pressured to be smaller. She asked her doctor for more of the aforementioned pills, and discovered that the prescription was illegal in the United States. Eventually, she connected with someone who could sell her the Black Beauties, as she called them, off-market.

Before going to work, she would take them in the morning so you wont eat, she recalled. They were like medicine to me.

Burke said she eventually built up a tolerance, and the Black Beauties stopped working. A colleague then recommended she try methamphetamine, a highly addictive stimulant and appetite suppressant that affects the central nervous system, per the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Nobody knew about crystal meth at the time, she told Devantez. [They told me,] You chop it up. You snort it. I said, I dont want to snort it. So I put it in cranberry juice and [drank] it and wouldnt eat for five days.

Even then, Burkes weight remained a topic of conversation. They were still saying, Your butts too big. Your legs are too big, she said. And I now look back at those pictures and go, I was a freaking goddess. I didnt have a clue. I wish I had a clue, I wouldve used it.

Ultimately, being put under a very public microscope took a toll on Burkes mental health, as it would for anyone. She said she was emotionally too fragile to deal with the incredibly ugly narratives about her size. In 1986, she was hospitalized. I did have a breakdown, she recalled. It had become too much. I really couldnt handle it and didnt wanna go back. Burke left Designing Women in 1991, per Peopleit ran for two more years.

I thought I was stronger. I tried very hard to defend myself against lies and all the ugliness that was there and I wasnt gonna win. Im just an actress, you know. I dont have any power, Burke explained. Hollywood will mess your head up. And I had always thought, I want to be a famous actress. I thought that meant that you would be a famous and well-respected actress, but thats not what it meant. And the moment I became famous, it was like, Oh no, no, no. This is not what I had in mind at all. I dont think I want to be this anymore. But then its too late.

If you believe you are struggling with an eating disorder and need support, call the National Eating Disorders Association helpline at (800) 931-2237. You can text HOME to 741741 to message a trained crisis counselor from the Crisis Text Line for free.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations free 24/7 hotline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

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When it comes to weight loss, how many calories you consume might be more important than when you consume them, challenging the popularity of intermittent fasting, according to a new study of time-restricted eating by researchers at Johns Hopkins University published April 19 in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Nisa Maruthur

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The Johns Hopkins researchers randomly assigned 41 adults with obesity and prediabetes to either time-restricted eating (TRE) with a 10-hour eating window or a regular eating pattern for 12 weeks to compare weight loss and other measures of metabolic health, according to a study summary provided by Annals of Internal Medicine. Their randomized, controlled trial found that both TRE and a more traditional daily eating pattern resulted in weight loss when calories were held constant in both groups. It did not seem to matter whether participants consumed most of their calories early in the day or in the evening, suggesting that overall calories may be more important than meal timing when it comes to weight loss.

"It makes us think that people who benefit from time-restricted eatingmeaning they lose weightit's probably from them eating fewer calories because their time window's shorter and not something else," said the study's lead author, Nisa Maruthur, an associate professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University, in an interview with NBC News. Maruthur presented the findings at the inaugural scientific plenary session "New in Annals of Internal Medicine: Hear it First from the Authors" in Boston last week during the annual American College of Physician's Internal Medicine Meeting.

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Similar to intermittent fasting, patients using TRE limit their eating to a window of time during the day and then fast for the remaining hours. During the eating window, patients are not required to count calories or monitor food intake and during the fasting window, patients are limited to water and calorie-free beverages. Evidence shows that when adults with obesity limit their eating window to four to 10 hours, they naturally reduce caloric intake by approximately 200 to 550 calories per day and lose weight over two to 12 months. Whether TRE induces weight loss independent of reductions in calorie intake, as seen in rodent studies, is unknown.

At the beginning of the study, the researchers assessed participants' history and activity level to estimate baseline caloric needs. The participants received prepared meals with identical macronutrient and micronutrient compositions based on their individual calorie estimates and instructions on when to consume the meals. They ate the same number of calories daily throughout the study. The time restricted eating group was instructed to eat only between the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and consumed most of their calories before 1 p.m. each day. The usual eating pattern group ate between 8 a.m. and midnight and consumed most of their calories after 5 p.m. each day. After 12 weeks, both groups lost about the same amount of weight and there were no real differences in fasting glucose, waist circumference, blood pressure, or lipid levels. According to the authors, these findings suggest that if or when TRE interventions induce weight loss, it is likely in part due to a reduction in calories, and, therefore, clinicians can counsel patients that TRE may help them lose weight by decreasing their caloric intake.

According to the authors of an accompanying editorial from the University of Illinois Chicago, these results have important clinical implications. While TRE was not found to be more effective for weight loss, it may be easier for patients to follow because it allows them to continue consuming familiar foods. This simplified approach to treating obesity could help patients who don't do well counting calories.

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REAL Housewives of Salt Lake City star Heather Gay has concerned fans after she was spotted in a new social media post.

The 49-year-old reality television star was pictured with a castmate, Whitney Rose, while traveling back from Mexico.

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Heather wore a pink printed Hawaiian shirt which she left open over a white tank top.

She completed the look with a grey baseball cap and left her blond locks completely straight.

Heather looked slimmer than ever and seemed to have shifted the pounds recently.

Whitney smiled and posed for the camera while sitting down in the airplane next to Heather.

"My friend is on a flight with the #RHOSLC cast and I am dyinggggg of fomo. How cute are @heathergay29 and @whitneywildrose wrote a fan on X, formerly Twitter, who took the photo.

A Bravo fan page reposted it onto their story and added the caption "Thats a wrap on the #RHOSLC cast trip to Mexico! Filming for S5 should wrap up very soon!"

Fans flooded to the comment section to express concern for Heather's appearance.

"I didnt even recognize Heather! She looks like the New York housewife Leah!!!" wrote one fan.

"Whoa!! Heather is half the size she was last season!! I didnt even recognize her," added another.

"Is Heather ok???? Omg," asked a third concerned follower.

"THATS NOT HEATHER omg girl put the Ozempic down," noted a fourth.

In November, theRHOSLCstar revealed that she's been using the controversialweight lossdrug Ozempic to lose weight.

Heather's weight loss was apparent on Tuesday when she arrived at Watch What Happens Live inNew York City.

Photos captured the reality star ahead of her sit down withBravoboss,Andy Cohen, wearing a silver metallic skirt, white shirt, Valentino belt, and white overcoat.

Heather, 49, confessed that she's on the "Ozempic train" in an interview withPeopleat Variety's Women of Reality TV event inLos Angeles, California.

"I've been on it for a long time, but hadn't really seen much results. And I haven't had massive results, but enough for people to notice, which is great," the Bad Mormon: A Memoir author said.

[I'm on the] Ozempic train

Heather then revealed she found how people treated her after losing weight "discouraging" as they acted "nicer" toward her.

"You lose five pounds, people are nicer to you," the TV personality observed. "I don't know why. It's just the way the world works and that makes me sad for women. But happy that I'm down five."

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The journal, Diabetes Care, took data from nearly 30,000 people with obesity, 10 per cent of whom who also had type 2 diabetes, and the authors found that participants who performed exercise at night had the lowest risk of heart disease and premature death than those who did not. Said participants performed aerobic exercise between 6pm and midnight.

Its not clear why working out at night may be beneficial, but the research suggests that it could lead to lower glucose levels in the morning, thereby potentially providing metabolic benefits.

While we need to do further research to establish causal links, this study suggests that the timing of physical activity could be an important part of the recommendations for future obesity and type 2 diabetes management, and preventive healthcare in general, study author Emmanuel Stamatakis, PhD, professor of physical activity, lifestyle, and population health at the University of Sydney, said in a press release.

The findings are worth noting if you, or someone you know, has type 2 diabetes or obesity, but know that its not the be all and end all if a 6pm-12pm workout timeframe doesnt work for you.

The NHS advises 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity per week, or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity. Its also recommended to spread this over four-five days per week. If evening exercise doesnt work for you, remember that, ultimately, what matters is that you cement a sustainable, regular exercise routine that works with your lifestyle.

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Last year was called the year of Ozempic, though it was also a year of Ozempic backlash and Ozempic shortages, which could persist for years. Even so, we appear very far from a peak for GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, which are powered by a molecule called semaglutide, and Mounjaro, which uses its cousin tirzepatide. It seems possible to imagine a future in which almost everyone is taking some variety of GLP-1 drug, and with a pretty good reason to do so.

Probably, you have heard about the game-changing impact of such drugs on obesity, a condition that affects 40 percent of Americans and increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and hundreds of other comorbidities. Patients on Ozempic and Wegovy can lose 15 to 20 percent or more of their weight in a little over a year, and if they stay on the drugs, the weight tends to stay off. That may not sound like a monumental effect, but consider that on average, an obese 210-pound man who loses 20 percent of his body mass generally passes quickly through the overweight stage all the way to a normal weight.

If anything, though, weve probably talked too much about cosmetic weight loss and Hollywood vanity and certainly made too many comparisons to fen-phen, Botox and Viagra. The GLP-1 drugs have been shown to cut risk of heart attacks, strokes and death from coronary disease by 20 percent among overweight and obese patients, presumably through the salubrious effects of weight loss, though the researchers cant yet say for sure. Semaglutide has been shown to eliminate or reduce the need for insulin among those with recent-onset Type 1 diabetes. In a clinical trial of people with Type 2 diabetes and moderate to severe kidney disease, the drug reduced the risk of kidney disease progression and cut the death rate from cardiovascular and kidney-related causes by 24 percent such a clear result that the trial was ended early. Semaglutide has reduced fatty liver deposits in patients with H.I.V. and nonalcoholic steatotic liver disease. It has normalized the menstrual cycles of those with polycystic ovary syndrome. (It has also, somewhat mysteriously, seemed to produce a wave of unintended pregnancies among women taking birth control, at least if TikTok videos are to be trusted.)

Studies have shown promise in treating Alzheimers and Parkinsons with GLP-1 drugs, perhaps by regulating insulin levels and reducing inflammation, and the drugs may yet prove useful in treating many other conditions made worse by chronic inflammation. Some studies have found large decreases in the risk of depression and anxiety; others found smaller but still positive effects. There are potential applications for schizophrenia and neurological dysfunction, thanks to the role that insulinlike hormones like GLP-1 play in the development of the central nervous system and the way semaglutide reshapes the brains chemical reward system. It seems to bend the curve on alcoholism and drug addiction and curb other addictive behaviors, as well compulsive shopping and sex addiction, gambling and nail biting, smoking and skin picking. A compulsive nation has stumbled into what looks like a treatment for compulsion and one that happens to protect against some of the countrys biggest killers and curb some of its most pervasive pathologies and inner demons.

Americans love to dream of miracle drugs, but hardly anything ever seems to fill the bill. True, semaglutide has arrived with real questions trailing like bunting: Much of the weight loss is from lean muscle mass, which isnt ideal, and there are reasons to worry over the possibility of thyroid problems, loss of bone density and sarcopenia, a weakness disorder associated with aging. There are potentially other serious long-term side effects, though millions of Americans have been taking Ozempic for Type 2 diabetes for years without serious issues. (Some of them do report more familiar side effects, like nausea.) The GLP-1 drugs arent a permanent fix in a single shot whether the thing being addressed is body mass index or cardiac risk or the progression of Alzheimers but a permanent disease-management program. They also havent exactly cured cancer, although more than a dozen cancers are linked to obesity, and in at least one case, colorectal cancer, there is reason to believe GLP-1 drugs may directly cut the chances of developing the disease.

All that means that semaglutide isnt exactly a cure-all, in the vernacular sense. But it seems to be about as close as weve gotten, even in a time of racing biomedical progress, to that old science-fiction proposition one pill for almost everything and almost everyone forever.

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There's widespread uncertainty about whether or not dairy is good for you, especially when it comes to weight loss. Some concerns stem from the fact that many dairy foods are high in saturated fats associated with heart disease and weight gain or that consuming dairy may lead to inflammation. Additionally, many people are lactose intolerant and avoid dairy altogether. However, recent studies and expert opinions have challenged these beliefs and highlighted the benefits of consuming dairy foods for weight loss.

Dairy naturally contains important nutrients like calcium and protein, and research has shown that it can absolutely be a part of a balanced weight loss diet. One 2019 review found that dairy foodseven whole-fat optionsdon't lead to weight gain. In fact, they may decrease body fat and increase lean body mass. Additionally, consuming fermented dairy products, such as yogurt and cheese, is not only linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease but may also protect against type 2 diabetes.

S what are some of the best products for those looking to add dairy to their day, and how can these items specifically help with losing weight? We answered these questions by talking with a dietitian about the healthiest dairy foods and drinks. Read on to learn more, and check out these Easy 5-Ingredient Meals for Weight Loss.

People may often assume that they can't have milk when they're trying to lose weight, often because it contains fat and natural sugars. But this simply isn't true! According to Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, 2% milk can help you achieveyour goals.

Manaker says, "2% milk can be a valuable component of a weight loss diet due to its balanced nutritional profile." For starters, "It delivers a moderate amount of fat, enhancing satiety and reducing the frequency of snacking on less healthy options," she says. 6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

Manaker also adds that the protein content in 2% milk "aids in muscle repair and growth, which can be particularly useful after exercise sessions."

Beyond providing fat and protein to keep you full and help you build muscle, Manaker adds that the calcium it contains "is not only pivotal for bone health but may also play a role in body weight regulation." She adds, however, that "more data is needed to confirm this."

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Whether you eat it with granola or berries, yogurt can be an extremely healthy part of your weight loss goals.

Firs, this dairy product contains protein, which can help you feel more satiated, boost your metabolism, and help you build lean muscle mass. On top of its protein content, yogurt is fermented, making it an excellent source of probiotics. These probiotics can directly improve your gut microbiome, and a healthy gut has been linked to greater weight loss and management.

According to a review of over 20 research studies published in the International Journal of Obesity, consuming yogurt has been linked to lower body weight, smaller waist circumference, and lower body fat.

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Greek yogurt is similar to regular yogurt; it just goes through an extra straining process that removes the whey liquids, which gives it a thicker texture and a tangier flavor.

Aside from the flavor differences, Greek yogurt is also naturally lower in sugar and higher in protein than regular yogurt. Protein can help you lose weight for many reasons, and some people choose to cut down on their sugar intake because of the link between high-sugar consumption and weight gain.

This makes Greek yogurt a great choice for those looking to increase their protein and reduce their sugar intake as part of their weight loss plan.

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Throwing another type of yogurt into the mix, Skyr is an Icelandic dairy product that Manaker says works great as a part of a weight loss diet.

"The protein in skyr helps promote satiety, making one feel fuller for longer periods, which can lead to a reduction in overall calorie intake," she says. "Furthermore, the probiotics present in skyr aid in improving gut health, which is crucial for maintaining a healthy metabolism."

Kefir is a fermented product made from dairy milk, and according to Manaker, "this beverage is rich in probiotics, proteins, and various vitamins and minerals," and it makes for an excellent healthy dairy item for your weight loss goals.

"Its unique fermentation process, involving the culture of kefir grains in milk, results in a tangy, slightly carbonated drink that supports digestive health through its probiotic content," she says. "These beneficial bacteria may boost metabolism and enhance the body's ability to digest and assimilate nutrients effectively."

She also adds that "kefir's high protein content can increase feelings of fullness, reducing overall calorie intake and supporting weight loss efforts."

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Cottage cheese stepped into the spotlight a few years back when people started realizing you can use it in a variety of recipes like smoothies, ice cream, dips, and even bread.

Because of how easy it is to add to your favorite foods, and the fact that it has a lower fat content and tons of protein, cottage cheese is an excellent dairy food for those trying to lose weight.

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If you haven't tried labneh yet, you're missing outnot just because of its health benefits but because of its addictingly tasty flavors.

"A creamy, tangy cheese made by straining yogurt to remove most of its whey, labneh is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine known for its versatility and health benefits," says Manaker. "Its high protein content makes it an excellent choice for those aiming to lose weight, as it can help in feeling fuller for longer periods, reducing overall calorie intake."

She adds, "the probiotics found in labneh assist in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, which is crucial for digestion and may play a role in weight management."

Nope, string cheese isn't just for your kid's lunchbox. This snack is perfect for your weight loss goals because it's already portioned out so you don't have to worry about consuming too much. And on top of that, each stick contains a helpful dose of protein to keep you full until you're next meal. For instance, it of course depends on the type of cheese and brand, but a standard string cheese contains about 7 grams of protein for only 80 calories!

If you want to add some fiber to your snack, which is a nutrient that can also help you feel more full, add some apple slices or some whole-wheat crackers to your plate.

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Any time you go to the store, you know there are rows and rows of different types of milk to choose from. Although we've already discussed that dairy milk comes with helpful nutrients like fat, protein, and calcium, you can also buy fortified cow's milk, which means certain vitamins have been added to the milk in addition to what's naturally there.

Fortified milk most commonly contains vitamins A and D, both of which have been linked to potentially helping with weight loss efforts.

According to a study published in the International Journal of Preventative Medicine, deficiency in vitamin D has been connected to a greater risk of obesity, and supplementing this vitamin can help with weight loss. Another study found that there is a possible connection between vitamin A and weight loss (as well as abdominal fat loss, specifically), but this was an animal study and more research is needed overall.

Because dairy milk in general can be helpful in people's efforts to lose weight, buying fortified milk when you feel you may be lacking in certain vitamins can help you even more.

Similar to string cheese, pre-portioned cheese wedges are a great weight-loss snack. Many brands make spreadable cheese that comes individually wrapped and are lower in calories while still maintaining their protein and calcium content.These snacks work great for weight loss because you can keep your calories at bay and still enjoy a savory snack.

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1000-Lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton looks different in her new photos from her glamorous girls' trip with her soul sister. Tammy is a 37-year-old YouTuber from Dixon, Kentucky, who got her reality TV break on 1000-Lb Sisters season 1 with sister Amy Slaton. Tammy weighed more than 700 pounds but wasnt serious about losing weight at the start. A health scare and a visit to the hospital motivated Tammy to get rid of her bad habits and shed some pounds to qualify for her bariatric surgery. Tammy has lost 440 pounds since her weight loss surgery in July 2022.

1000-Lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton is embarking on new adventures as she slims down and shows off her new figure.

Tammy has become good friends with psychic Haley Michelle, and the two have started spending a lot of time together.

They recently posted a screenshot of them talking on FaceTime where they were perhaps making plans to go on a girls' trip together. Haley shared a photo with Tammy where the two ladies hugged each other. Haley captioned it, Spiritual sisters. She mentioned that her connection with Tammy was powerful and they dont have to explain anything to anyone. She told Tammy she was her best friend. Tammy showed her tattoo in her picture with a slight smile to look mysterious.

Tammys friend accompanied her on the girls' trip where they filmed a hilarious new video. The Instagram Reel posted by Haley showed her, Tammy, and their friend Paola in an outdoor setting reenacting a scene from Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. Tammy was Simon Seville in the Cheeseballs Scene and mouthed the words, Its a food ghost town in here, while Haley pretended to be Alvin. While Tammy hid behind a tree in the video, her slimmer frame was noticeable in a black off-shoulder dress. Tammy was also glammed up for the video, wearing bright red lipstick.

While Tammy seems to be enjoying her new friendship with the TikToker, not all of her fans are pleased with her choices.

Haleys caption for her sisterly photo with Tammy also seemed to be taking aim at fans who think she is a clout chaser. 1000-Lb Sisters fans went to the comments section to question if people are using Tammy to become famous or to get noticed. There seem to be fans who suspect Haley is riding on Tammys coattails, even though some of them think Haley has always been quite famous on social media. Someone even asked Tammy if Haley would still be friends with her if Tammy refused to take photos with her.

Haley herself insists that shes hung out with Tammy hundreds of times, and they havent always taken photos. She claims it's Tammys idea to post the pictures, since she wants to start posting more on social media and even wants to start modeling as a career. Haleys claims are believable because Tammy has dolled up for the pictures and even posed in a swimsuit recently with Haley on the same trip. That photo of Tammy has also gone viral for showing her incredible post-weight loss makeover.

1000-Lb Sisters seasons 1-5 can be streamed on Discovery Plus.

Sources: Tammy Slaton/Instagram, Haley Michelle/Instagram

1000-lb Sisters follows sisters Amy Salton-Halterman and Tammy Slaton in their home in Dixon, Kentucky, covering their daily lives, weight loss attempts, and subsequent weight loss surgery. The show covers such moments as attempts to have children, medical visits, and dramatic emergency room visitations. The family wrestles with supporting their daughters and their weight loss efforts while struggling with their own life troubles.

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