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If you've had a particularly tough time hitting those final reps on the bench press lately, this might be a chance to add something other than a protein shake to your workout regimen. No, we're not talking about taking the Lance Armstrong routewere talking about something way more fun than that. And youre likely already doing it.

Researchers have looked into marijuanas effects on the body during exercise, and theyve found that THC could be beneficial to all you gym rats out there. However, dont just take their word for it, because many professional athletes have openly talked about the benefits of toking up. But, there are precautions to consider, and while there may be advantages, marijuana use while working out might not be the best option for you if you dont know what youre doing. There are also different ways of consuming marijuana before exercise that might be better than lighting up a joint.

Check out MERRY JANE News report to learn about what you need to know about smoking pot and working out. While most people still might imagine the stereotype of a stoner being passed out in front of their television eating Doritos, that image may start to change once stoners learn that they can hit both the gym and the weed.

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Sheridan Smith piled on the weight for her role of Julie Bushby in The Moorside .

She played Karen Matthews' best friend in the BBC drama about the 2008 disappearance of Shannon Matthews.

But Sheridan confessed she's struggling to lose the weight as she turned up to the Olivier Awards tonight, in a floor-length black dress.

Speaking to The Sun, she said: "I put on some weight for The Moorside and Ive still got a load, but Im trying to lose it.

I wanted to get into the character and became very good friends with Julie. Julie is a lot taller than me so it was about bulking up.

We spoke lots and I tried to get her accent, shes an incredible woman and we still speak a lot.

Sheridan also admitted she enjoys playing real life characters, like Julie, so she can become "obsessed" by them.

The star of stage and screen, 35, has played Ronnie Biggs wife Chamian and Cilla Black as well as Julie on TV, and more recently Broadway star Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on stage.

Speaking at the Olivier Awards, she told The Mirror: I really do like real life characters and I keep doing it.

"Everytime I get a script and it's not a real life person I'm like 'hmmm'.

"I mean, I'll still do those roles that are fictional but there's something about getting under the skin and doing a role and getting to know them that I love. I know that sounds really weird and actory.

I usually get a bit obsessed by the real person. I think maybe I just enjoy losing myself in other people rather than just being me. But that's something that I love and I'm just so honoured that they would let me get to know them and play them. It's a massive trust thing for them.

"They trust you and I love that.

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You know that feeling wanting to eat a healthy diet but not knowing where to start.

Theres endless information available, aboutwhat you should and shouldnt chomp on.

And so, you can be forgiven for finding it all a bit too much to handle.

Wouldnt you just rather someone told you exactly what to eat and when?

Well here you have it a perfect days worth of eating, compiled by a dietitian, for those who want to eat well, boost their health and crucially not have to think about it.

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And dont worry, its not as hard as it sounds.

So from waking up to hitting the hay, heres a step-by-step daily diet

The first important step in building a strong diet platform is to eat something early to helpget the metabolism going.

Starting the day with a vegetable juice, made using a blender to retain as much fibre as possible means that you get two to three servings of vegetables in one hit.

A great mix is a carrot, celery and beetroot rich in antioxidants, low in sugars and calories.

A portion controlled serving of wholegrain carbs fromtoast or oats will help to fuel your muscles andcontrol sugar cravingsthrough the morning.

Meanwhile, the protein-rich eggs will help to keep you full until lunchtime.

Adding an extra serving or two of vegetables is another simple way to add more nutrients and fibre into your day which will again help to keep you full through the morning.

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A hit of caffeine early in the day is an easy way to boost metabolic rate and while milk is a great source of well-absorbed calcium.

But beware, the sugars can add upand as such as smaller version of your favourite coffee will save you some extra sugars.

Following this aim to drink another 500-600ml of filtered water throughout the morning to help keep you hydrated.

When you have enjoyed a protein and vegetable rich breakfast you should be full until late morning in time to enjoy an early lunch.

Ideally the body needs at least three to four hours in between meals to allow the hormones that control fat metabolism to return to baseline levels.

As such, skipping a mid-morning snack in favour of a filling, early lunch offers potential benefits when it comes to weight control.

Nutritionally an ideal lunch will contain at least two servings of vegetables or salad, a serving of lean protein fromfish, chicken, lean meat or legumes and a serving or two of good quality carbs for glucose control.

Meals that offer this mix include a soup or salad with half asandwich; leftover pasta or brown rice stir fry; frittata and salad or an open warm salad bowl.

While we traditionally turn to sandwiches, crackers or sushi for quick light lunch options, there is a lot to be said for enjoying a hearty, filling lunch early in the day to keep you full and fuelled for several hours after eating it.

Another lunchtime trick is to finish the meal with herbal or green tea to help cleanse the palate and provide some extra fluid and antioxidants.

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A late afternoon snack serves a number of purposes firstly it takes the edge of any impending hunger so you are not tempted by sweet treats.

But it also serves an appetite control mechanism to stop you bingeing when you walk in the door after a long day.

For many of us, this part of the day is when we will be the most sedentary and as such as tend to need fewer carbs.

For this reason, calorie controlled, protein rich snacks that contain controlled amounts of carbs are the key cheese and crackers, nuts and fruit or a nut-based snack bar work well.

On the other hand for those who train after work, a more substantial snack of carbs and protein such as a tuna or salmon wrap, Greek yoghurt and fruit or an energy bar will help to fuel you for another two to threehours to dinner time.

Again sipping your way through another bottle of filtered water will support optimal hydration.

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In an ideal work, we would eat the last meal of the day by 8pm at the latest to ensure that the body has 10to 12 hours without food overnight.

For most of us, dinner should be a light meal, to support both weight control and the fact that much of the evening is spent sitting.

A hand size serve of lean protein (150-200g, cooked), along with two to three servings of vegetables or salad is the key to success.

Plain, light dinners in the week also allow for some extra indulgence come the weekend when you are more likely to eat out and consume extra calories.

When it comes to carbs, whether you need any carb rich foods at dinner will largely come down to your dietary goals.

If your goal is fat loss, a dinner minus the pasta, rice and potatoes will support fat loss.

If your goal is weight control, half to one serving ofcarbs or a small glass or two of red wine will add another couple of hundred calories to your daily intake.

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Tea and coffee both contain caffeine which is not ideal to consume five to sixhours before we sleep and as such herbal tea will offer you fluid minus any calories or caffeine.

A couple of squares of dark chocolate is another way to enjoy small treat after dinner without blowing out your calorie intake, although chocolate does contain some caffeine so watch your portions.

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'This Is How I Lost More Than 40 Pounds And Kept It Off For 4 Years' Women's Health I didn't think twice about stuffing my face with cheesy bread at 2 a.m., going to town on the endless buffet in the dining hall, and avoiding the gym to hang out with friends. Plus, everyone kept telling me that weight gain during college was totally ...

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When you need to lose weight, it can be very tempting to try an extreme, quick-fix dieteven though you know there's a good chance the results won't stick. But here is a powerful reminder that a slow, steady approach to dropping unwanted pounds (and keeping them off) remains the healthiestway to manage weight: A new study found that yo-yo dieting and other forms of back-and-forth weight fluctuations were linked to higher risk for stroke, heart attack, and early death in people with heart disease.

Previous research has found that so-called weight cycling may be harmful for other groups of people, such aspostmenopausal women. (Other researchhas suggested that losing excess weightis always good for the heart, whether it's gained back or not.) The new study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, is the first to measure the effects of weight cyclingon people with pre-existing coronary artery disease, or hardening of the arteries.

The new study looked at data from a clinical trial that included 9,509 men and women between the ages of 35 and 75, all of whom had been diagnosed with coronary artery disease and high cholesterol. The study participants were prescribed different doses of cholesterol medication, and the original trial was sponsored by Pfizer.

The participants were tracked for about five years and had their weight assessed every six months. In that time, researchers found, repeated shifts in body weight were associated with more cardiovascular problems, although the link was only significant in people who were obese or overweight at the beginning of the study. Yo-yo weight changes were also associated with more newly diagnosed cases of diabetes.

Overall, people with the largest average weight changes (as much as 8.6 pounds between check-ins) experienced 136% more strokes, 117% more heart attacks, and 124% more deaths during the study than those with the smallest shifts (just under 2 pounds) in weight. For every 1.5- to 2-pound change in weight fluctuation, the risk of any coronary or cardiovascular event increased by 4%, and the risk of death by 9%.

These numbers were surprising, says lead author Sripal Bangalore, MD, director of the cardiovascular outcomes group at NYU Langone Medical Center. We were expecting that there would be some relationship, but werent expecting it to be that strong, he says.

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The study was not able to determine why people were gaining and losing weightwhether it was intentionally, unintentionally, or the result of an illness. And it was not able to confirm a cause-and-effect relationship between weight cycling and future heart problems.

But the findings do suggest that doctors should be concerned about weight fluctuations in people with heart diseasea group thats already at high risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other dangerous complications.

When cardiologists see obese patients with coronary artery disease, we routinely recommend that they lose weight, Dr. Bangalore says. But the irony of that is that we know patients dont just lose weightthey often gain it back quickly. We know this adds significant stress on the body, so we need to figure out how we can prevent that.

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Dr. Bangalore says the message here should apply to anyone trying to lose weight, not just people with heart disease. I often see patients trying to lose a ton of weight, and once they achieve it they try to relax and go back to their old habits, he says. Whatever you can do to reduce weight is important, but once you do all that hard work, its also important to try to keep it off.

This type of yo-yo weight cycling may not cause immediate symptoms, Dr. Bangalore adds, so patients may not realize how dangerous it is. But this study, and others, do suggest that its doing real harm, he says.

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UPDATED: Thu., April 6, 2017, 10:37 p.m.

Pattie Kappen knew there was another person inside of her.

That woman was confident and fit. She could hike all 8 1/2 miles of the Liberty Lake Loop Trail, including the ascent to the waterfall. Crossing a parking lot didnt leave her wheezing for breath. She never worried about squeezing through narrow doorways.

But for years, Kappen lived with a different reality. She was morbidly obese, carrying more than 400 pounds on a 5-foot, 6-inch frame.

This person who was inside of me, I always knew she was there. It was how to let her come out, Kappen said.

Today, the 37-year-old Spokane resident weighs 175 pounds. Shes no longer diabetic. She doesnt need high blood-pressure medication anymore. And shes become an avid hiker.

The path to losing 250 pounds included gastric bypass surgery, which Kappen qualified for through insurance offered under Washingtons Medicaid expansion.

Kappen also quit smoking, changed her lifestyle and diet, and saw a counselor to help her deal with past abuse. After being molested as a child, Kappen said, food became a coping mechanism.

People dont realize why youre fat. They judge. I hated that, she said.

Kappen was profiled in The Spokesman-Review in 2015, after she lost 38 pounds in preparation for the gastric bypass surgery.

Shed walked into a CHAS Health clinic a year earlier, determined to kick a two-pack-a-day habit and get down to a healthy weight. Without major changes, Kappen who has a teenage son knew she was facing a shortened lifespan.

My worst fear was that I was going to die fat. Or, I could die trying to change my life, she said.

Death rates climb with obesity, said Dr. Saurabh Khandelwal, director of the bariatric surgery center at the University of Washington Medical Center, where Kappen had gastric bypass surgery in December 2015.

When peoples body mass index rises above 35 the threshold for morbid obesity the risk of dying from any cause more than doubles in men and women, Khandelwal said.

You start to see all these diseases crop up: high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, he said.

At the time of her surgery, Kappens body mass index was in the low 60s.

In Washington, adult Medicaid patients have been eligible for bariatric surgery since 2005. To qualify, the surgery must be deemed medically necessary for the patient. Prior authorization is required, and patients go through psychological testing as part of the screening.

The surgery really is for people who cannot lose weight, Khandelwal said. If someone is able to get down to a healthy weight without surgery, that is by far the ideal situation.

But as people pack on pounds, returning to a normal weight gets harder, Khandelwal said. The body has a metabolic memory, and it fights weight loss.

After bariatric surgery, keeping the weight off requires sticking to a carefully regimented diet and exercising at least 30 minutes each day.

Its not some magical operation that works on its own, Khandelwah said. Its daily work and daily commitment.

For Kappen, being obese meant daily humiliations a seat belt didnt fit, a chair was too small, a corner was too tight.

Society is not forgiving, she said. Not when youre fat.

For years, low esteem sabotaged her efforts to change, Kappen said. She could hear the negative whispers in her mind: Pattie, youre not worth it. Youre never going to do this. Eat that cupcake.

Kappen credits CHAS Healths smoking cessation program for helping her embark on positive life changes.

Quitting smoking for me was the defining moment, she said. I knew this wasnt me anymore.

She started exercising, graduating from 15 minutes on the treadmill to walks around her South Hill neighborhood with Ross Kappen, who was her husband at the time. She also transformed her diet, focusing on lean meats, whole grains and fruits and vegetables.

After the surgery, Kappens good habits continued. Her stomach is about the size of an apple now, which requires carefully monitored food intake. Over a seven-month period, she lost more than 200 pounds.

As soon as they told me I could get up and walk, I was walking, she said. I was so motivated. It was life changing.

She celebrated the milestones, buying new pants and shirts after dropping multiple sizes, and documenting the walks, which gradually turned into hikes.

When youre fat, you think, I walked from the car into Wal-Mart, Kappen said. Even short distances feel like an accomplishment. Now, I think, I just hiked seven miles. Thats crazy.

Hiking to the Liberty Lake waterfall last summer with her son and former husband was a special occasion. Shed tried to reach the waterfall multiple times but always had to turn back.

Kappen is still about 40 pounds away from her weight goal of 135, which would put her at the median body mass index for her height. The remaining pounds will come off more slowly, but Kappen doesnt mind. She feels up to the challenge.

The months since the gastric bypass surgery have had their difficulties. A friend rushed Kappen back to Seattle last September for emergency surgery. She had developed a bleeding ulcer, which occurs in about 5 to 10 percent of patients who have the surgery.

Kappens marriage to her high school sweetheart ended. As she embarked on major changes, Kappen and her husband realized they wanted different things out of life. They split amicably and both remain involved in their sons life.

After years of being a stay-at-home mom, Kappen is pondering options for going back to school and working. But she has the confidence she lacked in the past.

Im a whole new person now, she said.

Kappen frequently talks about her experiences to people she meets. By telling her story, she hopes to encourage others who are struggling to lose weight, quit smoking or deal with past abuse.

I know your journey, baby, she often thinks. I know you can do it.

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As we all know there is no magic bullet for weight loss. It takes time, consistency and a lot of determination to make the numbers move on the scale, but it is possible and it does not have to be difficult or complicated. Below are my top seven tips for a successful weight loss journey.

Set small goals for small victories

Setting small goals will not only help you lay out a plan to lose weight, but it will also help keep you motivated along the way. When choosing your goals, go with the S.M.A.R.T. method.

You want goals that are:

Specific: State exactly what your goal is.

Measurable: Choose a way to measure your progress.

Achievable: Make a realistic goal that can be achieved through hard work.

Realistic and relevant: Be a realist about your goals and determine the relevance to what you want to achieve.

Time-bound and trackable: Set short- and long-term deadlines and track everything. You can determine what you did right or where it all went wrong by tracking it all!

For example, about one to two pounds per week is a typical healthy and achievable goal. In fact, more people keep off the weight when it is gradual and steady!

Break time is over

If you are hitting the gym regularly, but you arent seeing results, it might be time to take a look at how you spend your time working out. In other words, do you spend more time talking to other people or playing on your phone than actually working out?

Aim for 30 to 60 seconds between sets to keep your heart rate up and burn more calories.

Crank up the intensity

Whether you are strength training or doing cardio, it is no secret that increased intensity will burn more calories and help you lose weight. So, if you are medically cleared to exercise without limitations, aim for a higher-intensity workout that will push you out of your comfort zone.

Try this interval training workout next time you hit the gym.

Pump up the volume

If you are not tired after your workouts, check yourself and see if you can crank up the amount of exercise you are doing a notch. For example, if three sets of eight reps is not cutting it, try increasing the reps or sets. Four sets of eight to ten reps could be a good starting point if your workouts have become a bit too easy.

Mix it up

You do not have to switch up your entire workout to mix things up, but if you are doing mostly strength training, add in two to five minutes of higher intensity cardio between exercises. If you are doing lots of cardio, take a break every 10 minutes and do three to four sets of strength training, which can be bodyweight or free weights.

Create a sustainable program

Just as one to two pounds a week will yield great long-term results, your physical activity should reflect that same mindset. At least 150 minutes of physical activity per week is recommended at a minimum, or 30 minutes a day, five times per week.

If one hour of exercise is too much, it is more beneficial to exercise 30 to 45 minutes five to seven times a week, than one hour twice a week.

Fuel and re-fuel with real food

Do your best to consume real food to fuel your workouts. There are lots of pills, powders and patches out there that claim to do amazing things, and while some might boost your results temporarily, you will need to continue consuming those supplements forever if you want those results forever.

You can save money on supplements by finding the whole food replacement. For instance, black coffee before workouts instead of pre-workout powders.

Overall, it is about making lifestyle changes that you can stick with. Good luck on your weight loss journey and check back in for more wellness tips and some of my favorite workouts.

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