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It's not every day you hear of a man losing more than 200 pounds. But what if we told you his company paid to help make it happen?

Michelle Boudin , WCNC 11:29 PM. EDT May 31, 2017

NBC Charlotte.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Its not every day you hear of a man losing more than 200 pounds.

But what if we told you his company paid to help make it happen?

And do you know if your company might do the same?

Scott Purvis has always struggled with his weight.

Ive lost weight before but Ive always boomeranged back, he said.

But in April 2015, things got downright scary.

I was tipping the scale right around 480, 485 and I had this strong aversion," Purvis said. "I just could not weigh 500 pounds.

He was seeing multiple doctors, battling multiple health issues when his employers approached him offering to pay for him to go to the Duke Fitness Center where he would learn to eat right and exercise from some of the best in the country.

I adopted a one day at a time philosophy when I started, I never set a goal because whats motivating about needing to lose 250 pounds? It seems insurmountable, its impossible, he said.

Purvis has now lost 220 pounds, thanks in large part to his companys wellness program.

Wellness programs have been trending for years now. At Wells Fargo for example, they have treadmill desks and even a smoothie bar.

Anita Shaughnessy, the Well-Being Manager at Wells Fargo explains, Because healthy team members are happier and theyre more fulfilled when they come to work they smile when they service our customers.

The banking giant also rolled out their own in-house plan to help staffers battling the bulge.

Its an intensive yearlong program.

Purvis says his employer changed his life.

My walls were starting to come in on me," he said. "I knew I had to do something. I was about to turn 50 and I knew that if I did not change my ways I wasnt gonna be around. The energy level and excitement I have for life is tremendous now.

If you want to know what your employers offer, spend some time on your companys intranet to see whats available. Or you can call a member services representative on the back of your insurance card.

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How often have you heard that wed all be better off if we eliminated gluten from our diets? That if we did, wed feel a lot better and might even lose weight. Maybe youve already given up gluten and do feel better, but I decided to get some straight answers for all the rest of us.

Gluten is a particular type of protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, and anything made from them. Wheat products, including anything made with regular flour, are the gluten-containing foods that most Americans eat every day.

People with celiac disease, which is an autoimmune disorder, must completely avoid gluten. A small number of people have non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and find that gluten causes specific problems for them, such as joint pains, rashes, or gastrointestinal problems. Most people, however, are unlikely to get any health benefits from avoiding gluten. Instead, they may introduce new problems into their lives: missing out on certain nutrients, paying premium prices for their food, and making it more difficult to enjoy food in restaurants and at the homes of friends and family.

Avoiding gluten is not an effective weight loss strategy for most people. 25 years ago, giving up gluten meant giving up bread, breakfast cereal, donuts, pasta, pizza, bagels, crackers, and desserts. Cutting such a large number of foods out of your diet might have resulted in some weight loss. But in 2017, these foods are easily replaced with gluten-free alternatives. Many of them are highly processed and have even more sugar and fat than the originals. People who eat unlimited amounts of these foods because they are gluten-free are only fooling themselves if they think it will result in weight loss.

Have you given up gluten? Why? Tell us about your experience.

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One-third of American children are overweight or obese, which is associated with serious health issues, such as diabetes, heart disease and asthma. Family-based treatment (FBT) has been considered the best model for the treatment of obese children. FBT provides both parents and children with education and behavior therapy techniques. However, FBT is provided mainly in hospital settings and can be challenging to attend for busy families. Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found parent-based therapy (PBT) where the child does not attend has similar outcomes and could be more cost-effective.

The results of the two-year study, published in the May issue of JAMA Pediatrics, showed a childs attendance in therapy is not necessary to achieve similar outcomes in weight, nutrition, physical activity and parent feeding behaviors.

In both groups the same amount of PBT parents (92.5 percent) and FBT parents (93.4 percent) felt the program they attended helped change and improve their family and childs lifestyle.

Parents play a critical role in the process of helping their child lose weight by modeling healthy behaviors and reinforcing a balanced diet and exercise, said first author Kerri Boutelle, PhD, professor in the departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Although FBT has been used as the gold standard of treatment, this is our second study that shows PBT is similarly effective. PBT could be used more to provide treatment to a greater proportion of the population.

The study involved 150 children, ages 8 to 12, who were overweight or obese, defined as a body mass index greater than 85 percent of similarly aged children. The program curriculum was the same for both treatment groups with the only difference being attendance of the child.

Boutelle noted that both FBT and PBT have benefits and challenges.

Since only the parents schedule needs to be considered in PBT, there is added flexibility. This approach emphasizes the role of parents as the primary agents of change. It allows parents to provide information and reinforcement to their child in the most caring way and adapt the program since they best know the childs learning strategies and motivators.

However, PBT also places a large amount of responsibility on the parent who attends the therapy sessions, said Boutelle.

In FBT, children learn the material from therapists and other children in the group, as well as from their parents at home. Multiple sources can provide more durability to changes in the childs behavior, especially during the transition to adolescence and as peer groups become more important. But FBT can be harder to schedule because it involves both parent and child schedules.

FBT also had a lower dropout rate than PBT in the study, suggesting that it may be more acceptable to families.

The responsibility of learning the information in FBT is shared between the parent and child, which could result in parents reducing their involvement, said Boutelle. There are several reasons why families would prefer one therapy model over the other, but our study shows both treatment approaches have similar outcomes, giving families more options and clinicians more tools in battling a national health crisis.

Additional co-authors include: Kyung E. Rhee, June Liang, Abby Braden, Jennifer Douglas, David Strong, Cheryl Rock, UC San Diego; Denise Wilfley, University of Washington, St. Louis; Leonard H. Epstein, University of Buffalo; and Scott Crow, University of Minnesota.

Funding for this research came from the National Institutes of Health (R01DK075861, K02HL112042).

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MONDAY, May 29, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Losing weight comes down to simple arithmetic: Eat fewer calories than you burn off.

Here's a good way you can accomplish this without going hungry.

Switch out high-calorie foods for low-calorie options to cut calories without cutting portion sizes. Dairy food is a good place to start, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

If you're still using whole milk and cream, make gradual changes to lower-fat versions. Start by switching from whole milk to 2 percent milk for your coffee, on your cereal and in recipes. Then take the next step down to 1 percent milk and, eventually, to fat-free or skim milk. You can make similar switches with other dairy products, like yogurt and cottage cheese.

Mix in your own fresh fruit or a few drops of vanilla extract to a serving of no-fat plain Greek yogurt to make you forget about higher-calorie choices. You'll get twice the protein of regular yogurts without the added sugar (and calories) of flavored varieties.

Are you craving cheese? Choose types that are naturally lower in fat, like feta, string, goat and ricotta cheese. Also try reduced-fat versions of your favorites, like cheddar.

Milk is a great source of protein and other nutrients -- like calcium -- needed for bone health. And it's usually fortified with vitamin D, essential to maximizing that calcium.

The bottom line? Keep the dairy, but ditch the fat.

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5 Ways to Strengthen Your Willpower and Lose Weight

It's no surprise that the majority of dieters blame a lack of self-control on their failure to reach their feel-great weight. However, if you believe that you've inherited the low willpower gene, think again. In fact, willpower can actually be strengthened with proper training just like lifting weights can pump up your muscles. And knowing the right exercises for your brain is the key to replenishing this resource.

Ready for the willpower workout? Below are five research-based mental practices that will help improve decision making, conquer cravings, and keep your diet on track.

Self-control is in lock step with your blood sugar. Research from Florida State University reported that when blood sugar levels plummet, you lose your ability to resist temptation. In order to keep blood sugars in check, eat slow-to-digest (or low-glycemic) carbs such as fruit, veggies, beans, and whole grains. And keep this tip in mind the next time you decide to indulge on a piece of cake during the impromptu office party: refrain from eating sweets on an empty stomach this will only result in a quick spike in sugar levels, followed by the dreaded sugar crash.

One of the best ways to keep your ironclad willpower from turning to tin is to steer clear of your downfall foods meaning your personal "trigger" foods, as well as those universal problematic foods that contain the can't-resist combo of sugar, fat, and salt: French fries, salty snacks, baked goods, ice cream, pizza, and chocolate. Even just being in the presence of these classic comfort food favorites can suck up your self-control. Yet avoiding eye contact will encourage you to stay focused.

Studies indicate that watching food advertisements can light up certain areas of our brain, which in turn, heighten our cravings. Also, similar research states the same reaction takes place in our brain when we watch cooking shows (sorry, Rachael Ray!) or spend time scrolling through drool-worthy food images and recipes on Instagram, Pinterest, or Facebook. So in other words, stop with the #foodporn.

Here's a little food for thought: researchers at Cornell University reveal that we are faced with about 220 food-related decisions every day, so the more of those choices that are left to chance (Which cereal should I buy? Do I want a turkey sandwich or salad for lunch?), the quicker you'll deplete your daily willpower and the more likely you are to overeat. Put an end to the on-the-spot picks and plan your meals a day (or even two!) in advance. And always shop with a grocery list this simple strategy will help limit the number of times you need to tap into your willpower.

Lack of sleep whether it's due to interrupted sleep, a sleep disorder, or just being a night owl is a willpower wrecker. Studies consistently show that slumber-deprived subjects, which is generally less than seven to eight hours a night for most adults, consume more calories, have increased cravings for junk food (like sweet, salty, or high-fat treats), and are more likely to be overweight or obese. When you disrupt your sleep, you disrupt your strength.

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Do You Really Need To Exercise To Lose Weight? Women's Health It can be seriously frustrating to hit the gym over and over again, only to see zero weight-loss results. Heaps of research hint that eating habits are the most critical factor in losing weight (and keeping it off), but a new study from Saint Louis ...

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Losing weight comes down to simple arithmetic: Eat fewer calories than you burn off.

Here's a good way you can accomplish this without going hungry.

Switch out high-calorie foods for low-calorie options to cut calories without cutting portion sizes. Dairy food is a good place to start, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

If you're still using whole milk and cream, make gradual changes to lower-fat versions. Start by switching from whole milk to 2 percent milk for your coffee, on your cereal and in recipes. Then take the next step down to 1 percent milk and, eventually, to fat-free or skim milk. You can make similar switches with other dairy products, like yogurt and cottage cheese.

Mix in your own fresh fruit or a few drops of vanilla extract to a serving of no-fat plain Greek yogurt to make you forget about higher-calorie choices. You'll get twice the protein of regular yogurts without the added sugar (and calories) of flavored varieties.

Are you craving cheese? Choose types that are naturally lower in fat, like feta, string, goat and ricotta cheese. Also try reduced-fat versions of your favorites, like cheddar.

Milk is a great source of protein and other nutrients -- like calcium -- needed for bone health. And it's usually fortified with vitamin D, essential to maximizing that calcium.

The bottom line? Keep the dairy, but ditch the fat.

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The study (PDF), which was presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Porto, Portugal, looked at the effects of mindful eating which includes thinking about the enjoyment of food and nothing else found that those who ate this way lost far more weight than those who dined while distracted.

A research team from the University of North Carolina looked at data from 80 people who said they wanted to lose weight. The participants were divided into 2 groups, with the first instructed to practice mindful eating (i.e. paying attention to hunger and feelings of fullness, planning meals and snacks, savoring tastes) and the second used as a control group which was given no intervention other than to exercise regularly.

After 15 weeks, those in the mindful group had lost an average of more than 4 pounds each, while those in the control group lost only about a half pound.

Mindfulness is paying attention to your surroundings, being in the present moment, said Dr. Carolyn Dunn from North Carolina State University, who worked on the study. Mindful eating is eating with purpose, eating on purpose, eating with awareness, eating without distraction, when eating only eating, not watching television or playing computer games or having any other distractions, and not eating at our desks.

Participants were offered no advice on diet or even asked to count calories, and were only encouraged to walk and increase their physical activity.

By the end of 6 months, around 75% of the participants had maintained their weight loss and some had even continued to shed pounds.

While mindfulness has become popular and is of great interest for health improvement generally, little research has been done on whether it could help in weight loss or prevention.

Results suggest that there is a beneficial association between mindful eating and weight loss, the researchers concluded. The current study contributes to the mindfulness literature as there are very few studies that employed rigorous methodology to examine the effectiveness of an intervention on mindful eating.

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