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Family Blasted for ‘Disgusting’ Reaction to Woman’s Noticeable Weight Loss – Newsweek
A woman tired of people praising her weight loss is being cheered online, after her post lamenting the treatment of "fat" people went viral.
Posting to Reddit on Tuesday, user u/euisalk said she was fed up with people being nicer to her since slimming down, as well as angry at the way she was treated prior to her weight loss.
Unfortunately, her newfound confidence led to an "awkward" confrontation with some fatphobic relatives at a family party.
In less than a day, the woman's post has received over 11,000 likes and more than 1,200 comments, with users applauding the woman for taking a stand.
Research indicates that fatphobia has an impact on overweight people in a number of ways. A 2017 study found that overweight candidates were less likely to be hired, while weight stigma in the medical profession can lead to adverse health outcomes for patients, especially those from Black and Latinx communities.
According to a 2021 study by Harvard University, weight discrimination is rising, with fat-shaming on social media contributing to the increase.
Experiencing weight stigma can lead to issues such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and a negative body image.
However, rather than spurring people to lose weight, weight-shaming can lead to disordered eating and exercise avoidance, leading to poorer physical health.
In her post, euisalk wrote she had "been fat since childhood" and detailed her struggles with weight stigma throughout her life.
"Growing up fat was hard," she wrote. "You're the brunt of jokes, mean and snide comments, any little pain you have at the doctors must be because of your weight.
"You're not allowed to complain about being too hot in the summer. Your food choices are scrutinised to death: eat a salad, well done!!!! It's so healthy!!!! Good on you for trying to lose weight!!! Eat a burger? That's why you're fat.
"It was exhausting."
However, the Redditor had recently lost weight after developing a healthy exercise routine and swapping to a vegan diet, and has noticed a big difference in how people treat her.
"Went from size 18/20 to 10/12," she wrote. "I'm ambivalent about the weight loss, angry about the treatment of it."
Since losing weight, the poster says people have been "nicer" to her, despite no change to her personality.
"Like they'll greet me where they didn't before," the Redditor wrote. "I walk into a store and the staff comes to offer me help.
"My instagram likes have never been higher. Men hit on me and point out other aspects of my personality other than being funny."
The woman wrote she is "infuriated" that people "treat her with basic human decency" now she is smaller, even her relatives. At a family event, several people fawned over her and asked for weight-loss tips, upsetting the poster.
"I asked people to stop commenting on my body as it was making me uncomfortable," the poster wrote. "They persisted until I snapped."
The poster "curtly but firmly" told her family she is disgusted by how they treat her. For example, taking a sudden interest in her life now she is thinner, or cousins who previously snubbed her asking her to hang out.
"It makes me sad that I could have had the love and support of my family all these years had I not been fat," she wrote.
After the blow-up, everyone went silent, with the family leaving soon afterward. On the way home, the poster's mom and dad berated her in the car for making the situation "awkward."
"They said I should have just said thanks and not ruined the family gathering," she wrote. "AITA?"
Redditors praised the poster for confronting her fatphobic family, with _daikon telling her to "be proud" of herself.
"What you've described in this post is you deciding to love yourself," the user wrote.
"People have an unfair bias and we need to learn that it's unacceptable," wrote Commercial-Pear-543.
While Young_Coastie said: "As someone who has been both heavy and slim, it is infuriating the way we are treated based solely on this one factor.
"You did good, don't let your family shame you into silence."
Newsweek has reached out to u/euisalk for comment. We could not verify the details of the case.
If you have a similar family dilemma, let us know via life@newsweek.com. We can ask experts for advice, and your story could be featured on Newsweek.
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The diet method that’s ‘not as effective’ for menopausal women – expert warning – Express
Eating fewer calories than people burn is usually the go-to way of losing weight. But for menopausal women, experts suggest this method might have an adverse effect on their desired goals in the long-run.
If women want to shed pounds, nutritionists at Forth suggest changing their diet is the first step they should take.
Not only that, but they must also be conscious of how much they are eating.
It is common knowledge that consuming excessive amounts of even the healthiest food will still promote weight gain.
Forth's experts said: "It is considered one of the most effective ways to lose weight."
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The experts advised: "If you are considering a calorie deficit to lose weight in menopause, its important to ensure you are consuming enough calories to fuel your body.
"You should also be achieving a well-balanced diet to support your body through the tricky transition."
According to research, the number of calories women burn during rest declines during and after menopause.
So while eating less is usually at the top of everyone's list of dieting strategies, eating so few calories can sometimes make weight loss harder.
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Studies have found that restricting calories to low levels can cause loss of muscle mass and a further decline in metabolic rate.
So while very low-calorie diets may result in short-term weight loss, the effects on muscle mass and metabolic rate will make it hard to keep the weight off.
Not only that, but insufficient calorie intake and decreased muscle mass may lead to bone loss, according to Healthline.
The NHS states that the current recommended guidelines for an adult woman's calorie consumption is 2,000 calories a day.
But according to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, women are likely to need between 1,600 and 2,400 calories.
This depends on their age, size, height, lifestyle, overall health, and activity level.
For menopausal women, MiddlesexMD suggests a sedentary older woman in her 50s and 60s should consume about 1,600 calories per day.
But if a woman is more active, they can bump the number up to 1,800 calories.
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5 mouth-watering cheela recipes to lose weight and stay healthy – Hindustan Times
One of the simplest and tastiest breakfast recipes is cheela. In India, it is a very popular breakfast option when you don't have much time to spend in the kitchen. The best part about it is that you can personalise it to your tastes by including your preferred vegetables and seasonings. It is delectable yet healthful. Chilla is also very beneficial for weight loss. This savoury pancake is rich in essential nutrients, including protein and vitamins. It works as a significant health booster. It is also easily digestible and filling at the same time. A quick cheela served with sauce, chutney, and a breakfast beverage makes a wholesome meal. Additionally, you can add a number of variants to it if you become tired of eating the same kind of cheela. Check out some of the unique, delicious and healthy cheela recipes you must try. (Also read: Recipe: Make these tasty and healthy recipes from poha)
(Recipe by Instagram/thebriskkitchen)
Ingredients:
Method:
- In a grinder add pre-soaked rice, pre soaked urad dal and water. Grind to a smooth batter. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add chopped ginger, chopped green chilli, cumin seeds, baking soda, chopped coriander, salt and chopped onion. Mix well. Add water and mix well.
- Pour out a ladleful of this mixture on a hit pan greased with cooking oil. Spread out like a dosa.
- Cook on a low/medium heat and flip over a couple of times to cook on both sides. And your yummy cheela is ready to serve.
2. Tomato Cheela
(Recipe by Instagram/thebriskkitchen)
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Method:
- In a blender add chopped tomato, chopped ginger and dried kashmiri chilli. Blend to a smooth batter and transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add semolina, rice flour, wheat flour, black pepper, cumin seeds, salt, chopped coriander and chopped onion, whisk well and keep aside for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a pan and grease it with some cooking oil. Pour and spread a ladle of batter and spread to form a cheela.
- Add some oil on top of cheela. Once cooked in 1 side flip over and cook on the other side. And Cheela is ready to serve with fresh chutney.
3. Italian Cheesy Cheela
(Recipe by Instagram/thebriskkitchen)
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Method:
- In a blender add moong dal, cumin seeds, black pepper, salt, besan and bland it properly.
- Add chopped onion, chopped tomato, chopped coriander leaves, mixed herbs, cheese in the batter.
- Heat flat pan add oil and a big spoonful of mixture in it a spread it evenly, cook till crisp and golden brown on both sides.
- It's ready! pack it with mayonnaise or chutney.
4. Palak Moong Dal Cheela
(Recipe by Chef Tarla Dalal )
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Method:
- Combine the yellow moong dal and enough water in a deep bowl and soak for 2 hours. Drain well.
- Blend in a mixer along with cup of water till smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add all the remaining ingredients and approx. cup of water and mix well.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease with a little oil. Pour a ladleful of the batter on it and spread it in a circular motion to make a 175 mm. (7) diameter circle.
- Cook for 1 minute on a medium flame. Smear a little oil over it and along the edges.
- Flip over and cook on the other side as well. Cook on a medium flame till the cheela turns brown in colour and crisp. Serve immediately with green chutney.
5. Oats Dal Cheela
(Recipe by Instagram/herhealthypalate)
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Method:
- Soak the dal and oats for overnight.
- Strain the water and blend it with garlic and green chillies and salt till it get smooth.
- Add finely chopped onion and cilantro and mix well. Just before making it , add a pinch of baking soda and mix it well.
- On hot pan , pour the batter and with ladle make it like dosa or cheela.
- Brush some oil on top and let it cook on medium flame. Flip the other and cook. Cheela is ready to serve with chutney of your choice.
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Switching To Salads For Weight Loss? Take Note Of These Tips – NDTV Food
Whenever we embark on a weight loss diet, we tend to make drastic changes in our diet. Most of us make salads a major part of our diet, as it is a known low-calorie meal. But what about balanced nutrition that our body needs? You might be one of those who have switched to salads but still don't see their weighing scale tipping to the lower side. Weight loss diet need not to be extreme. It should be a healthy mix of various nutrients to keep our body healthy and agile. Health expert Nidhi S shares some diet tips to keep in mind before making huge changes to our diet.
Most of us fear weight loss diet, thinking that we need to let go of our favourite foods and get stuck with only boring foods. But it really is just a myth. You can have tasty foods too in your weight diet. It's all about striking the right balance.
Nidhi S suggests these three tips before formulating your weight loss diet. "It is not about making too many changes in your diet but about: Understanding the right proportions, adding variety for better nutrition, and having right feelings towards the food you eat, she adds."
(Also Read:Try These 7 Healthy Salad Recipes For Every Season)
She further talks about having salads for weight loss. "Even if you are eating salad, you might not lose weight. This is because of the feeling you have towards that food. Food which is consumed without right feelings will not get well digested in your gut. Your psychology plays a role in the digestion of food. On the other hand, if you consume a little rice which is your favourite food, it might not cause any harm and even with a small quantity, you will be satiated."
Doesn't this gives us all relief? It's so important to eat with your heart, and only then you'll reap the benefits of the food you are consuming. Eat healthy and stay fit.
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Weight loss can result in saggy skin, but it can be prevented! Heres how – Health shots
You may dream of having a tighter, more toned figure while you work hard to shed a few pounds. But if you end up with saggy skin after a significant amount of weight loss, youre bound to feel a tad upset. Losing weight to manage obesity can considerably decrease your chance of developing various diseases. However, it sometimes leads to loose skin.
This is a pretty common side effect of weight loss. In fact, up to 70 percent of those who undergo bariatric surgery may also experience it, according to a review published by PubMed Central and the National Center for Biotechnology Information. Even though this can be normal and not an indication of a concern, it can nonetheless be uncomfortable and make your skin appear older. So, how to tighten skin after weight loss? Lets find out.
Health Shots spoke to Dr Rinky Kapoor, Consultant Dermatologist, Cosmetic Dermatologist and Dermato-Surgeon, The Esthetic Clinics, to suggest some best ways to overcome this skin issue due to weight loss.
Dr Kapoor says, Apart from the cosmetic factors, maintaining a healthy weight also brings with it many health benefits such as good heart and metabolism and a glowing skin. There is only one side effect of losing weight and that is loose and dull skin.
Those who have undergone significant weight loss because of exercise or through bariatric surgery, often find the loose skin frustrating. Dr Kapoor says, The amount of loose skin is not proportional to how much weight you lose but it is also affected by many factors such as your eating habits, genetics, smoking and sun exposure.
The good news is that some simple treatments can help prevent or treat loose skin. He adds, Loose skin happens because of loosening of collagen and elastic fibres. This not only makes you look aged but the skin folds can also be a breeding ground for bacteria, causing infection and chafing.
Building muscle mass through muscle strengthening and weight training exercises can help fill out the skin and decrease the appearance of loose skin. As a result, your skin will look firmer and better.
When it comes to diet to tighten your skin, it is important that you add collagen. It is found in bone broth, eggs, meat, fish and spirulina. Dr Kapoor says, Including a protein-rich diet with plenty of water will also make your skin elastic and flexible and prevent dehydration. You should also include vitamin C and E rich foods to help improve collagen and skin health.
Non-invasive treatments such as use of radiofrequency and infrared light deliver energy under the skin and cause the cells to contract to shrink and new collagen and elastine are formed. The result is firm and flexible skin.
These include a group of procedures such as the popular tummy tuck, arm lift, breast lift, face lift and lower body lifts. The surgeon removes the excess skin and fat from the body and wraps the skin around to smoother appearance. However, for this surgery, you need to have had a stable weight for the last six months and it should be more than two years since the weight loss surgery.
This may not be a very effective solution but it can definitely make a difference. Firming creams help to improve the appearance of the skin by boosting collagen production and elastin molecules. Always choose one that contains anti ageing ingredients such as collagen and retinoids. Use them daily and maintain a healthy skin care routine.
You must have already seen compression garments in the market that claim to take care of loose skin. However, keep in mind that they do not improve loose skin but only minimize the cosmetic side effects of loose skin. It can help reduce irritation, pain, itching, and the risk of infection but doesnt tighten the skin.
Discuss with your cosmetic surgeon about the right treatment for maintaining weight loss and preventing and treating loose skin.
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6 Simple Steps To Follow When You’re Trying To Lose Weight – MensXP.com
What do you do to lose weight? Gym, diet and everything in between?
However, if your strategy and foundation aren't correct, weight loss starts looking like an impossible task.
Remember that you'll need to make some permanent changes to your lifestyle and adopt healthy habits to lose weight and maintain it for a long time.
Now the question is, how can you make those permanent changes? You have to follow these six steps to achieve success when you're trying to lose weight permanently.
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Long-term weight loss also requires commitment along with time and effort. If you want to lose weight, you must make sure that you are ready to make permanent changes in your eating and activity habits. Before your preparation you must ask yourself these questions:
If you need help with stress or feelings, you should talk to your doctor. When you're ready, it'll be easier for you to set goals, stay committed, and change habits.
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Remember that no one else can make you lose weight. You have to make changes in eating and exercise for yourself. To stick with your weight loss plan, you need to find what motivates you.
Make a list of what's important to help you stay motivated and focused, whether it's an upcoming vacation or better health. Then find a way to make sure you remember your motivational factor when you're about to stray from your goals. For example, you can post a motivational note for yourself on the pantry door or refrigerator.
To support your weight loss journey, choose people who can encourage you in a positive way without being shy. Find people who will listen to your concerns and feelings, spend time with you exercising or creating a healthy menu, and help you develop a healthy lifestyle.
If you prefer to keep your weight loss plan private, hold yourself accountable by regularly checking your weight, recording your diet and exercise progress in a journal, or tracking your progress using digital tools.
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Setting weight loss goals is a better option. But do you really know what your real goal is? Over the long term, aiming to lose 1 to 2 pounds (0.5 to 1 kg) a week is a smart decision.
To typically lose 1 to 2 pounds in a week, you need to burn 500 to 1,000 calories through a low-calorie diet and regular physical activity.
Depending on your weight, 5% of your current weight may be a realistic goal for a beginner. If you weigh 180 pounds (82 kilograms), your goal might be 9 pounds (4 kilograms).
Even this level of weight loss can help reduce the risk of chronic health problems such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
When you're setting goals, think about both the process and the outcome of the goal. "Walk for 30 minutes every day" is an example of a precise goal. An example of achieving a target is "losing 10 pounds".
You don't have to have a solid goal, but you should definitely set a process goal because changing your habits is the key to weight loss.
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When adopting a new eating style to promote weight loss, you should reduce your total calorie intake. But reducing calories doesn't mean giving up on taste or satisfaction.
You can reduce your calorie intake by eating more plant-based foods, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Try a variety of foods to achieve your goals without sacrificing flavour or nutrition.
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You can also lose weight through physical activity and calorie restriction, but exercise is still very important. Exercise can help you burn extra calories, which you cannot reduce with diet alone.
Exercise also provides many health benefits, including boosting your mood, strengthening your cardiovascular system, and lowering your blood pressure.
Exercise also helps in maintaining weight loss. Studies show that people who maintain a low weight for a long time have more physical activity.
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If you want to lose weight over the long term, just eating healthy foods and exercising for a few weeks or months isn't enough. These habits should become a way of life. Lifestyle changes begin with an honest look at your eating patterns and daily routine.
After assessing your personal challenges to weight loss, try working on a strategy to gradually change the habits and attitudes that have stalled your previous efforts.
Then recognize your challenges and move on. Plan how you will deal with them. If you deal with them once, you can be successful in losing weight forever.
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Are You Among the ‘Diet-Resistant’? Workouts May Be Key to Weight Loss – HealthDay News
MONDAY, Aug. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- "You can't run from the fork."
It's an old weight-loss saying, reminding folks that diet is more important than exercise when it comes to shedding excess pounds.
But is that true for everyone?
New research suggests there's a category of "diet-resistant" people who need to work out and watch what they eat if they want to shed pounds.
In fact, these folks should prioritize exercise, because it decreases their fat mass and boosts their muscles' ability to burn calories, the Canadian study concluded.
We found that the slow losers responded much better to exercise than the fast losers did," said senior study author Mary-Ellen Harper. She is research chair of mitochondrial bioenergetics at the University of Ottawa.
"We hope these findings will allow a better, more personalized approach for adults with obesity who are seeking to lose weight, and especially those individuals who have very great difficulties losing weight," Harper said.
She noted that previous research has shown that the ability of muscle cells to burn energy varies widely between people.
People who struggle to lose weight tend to have very efficient muscle cells; these cells are very good at storing energy rather than burning it away, Harper said.
In fact, sometimes a diet will slow down a person's metabolism even more, said David Creel, a psychologist and registered dietitian in the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at the Cleveland Clinic.
"Their metabolism reacts to this lower calorie intake by becoming even more efficient," Creel said. "They're not going to respond as well because they're just not burning as many calories."
To see if exercise could change that up, Harper and her colleagues mined clinical data from more than 5,000 people who'd participated in a low-calorie weight-loss program at Ottawa Hospital.
The program restricted people to 900 calories a day, but there still was a group of people who lost weight at a much lower rate than others.
From those records, the researchers matched 10 "diet-resistant" people with 10 "diet-sensitive" women, and had them all take part in a six-week exercise program. The participants were matched based on their age, weight and BMI, and told to eat as usual.
Participants worked out three times a week. Each exercise session consisted of 30 minutes of treadmill walking, followed by weightlifting and core strength training.
"We do know from the exercise physiology literature that you don't have to do that much to receive health benefits from exercise interventions," Harper said. "The greatest benefits are at the lower end of the spectrum of physical activity."
The exercise didn't cause weight loss in either group, but the workouts decreased fat mass, waist circumference and body fat only in the diet-resistant participants.
Diet-resistant people also tended to have greater improvements in their muscle cell metabolism, researchers discovered. Their muscles started to burn more calories, even at rest.
One expert said those changes likely would have eventually led to weight loss.
"I think if the intervention had been longer, there may have been a difference in weight loss between the groups," said Dr. Reshmi Srinath, director of the Weight Loss and Metabolism Management Program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City
The Canadian research team is now recruiting for a follow-up study with a larger sample size.
People who struggle to lose weight tend to have "pear-shaped" obesity, with their extra weight in the hips, thighs and butt, as opposed to "apple-shaped" bodies with excess weight around their middle, Harper and Creel said.
Previous studies have shown that regular physical activity is one of the best predictors of who will be able to keep lost weight off.
Creel noted that the exercise in this study was relatively mild, and that people might experience even better results if they can get between 250 and 300 minutes of physical activity a week.
"We know that maybe a higher level of exercise is needed for some people to keep weight off than is needed just for general health," said Creel, noting that U.S. guidelines call for 150 minutes of cardio a week to maintain health.
The new paper shows that exercise could be the key ingredient for people who have trouble losing weight solely through diet, Creel said.
"I think it's just important that we understand that not everyone responds to diet in the same way," Creel said. "I think that helps us kind of take away that judgment around people who are maybe struggling within an intervention."
The new study was published recently in the eBioMedicinejournal.
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The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has more about physical activity and weight control.
SOURCES: Mary-Ellen Harper, PhD, research chair, mitochondrial bioenergetics, University of Ottawa, Canada; David Creel, PhD, RD, psychologist and registered dietitian, Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio; Reshmi Srinath, MD, director, Weight Loss and Metabolism Management Program, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City; eBioMedicine, Aug. 11, 2022, online
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Does intermittent fasting help lose weight? Is it a safe choice for diabetics? – The Indian Express
When a patient says, I am on an intermittent fasting diet regimen, my mind goes to fasting as an ancient religious ritual by wise men of the past, and its continuing practice in most religions. I am also reminded of a Hindi movie where the protagonist goes on a punitive 30-day fast after committing a sin. Religious people remind me that the purpose of fasting is to strengthen the mind, detoxify the body and to add years to life. Looks too good, or maybe only some parts are good.
A fasted state rings physiological alarm bells to body systems. It sets in motion three important processes: maintenance and repair, consolidating security (stress responses) and switches on the survival mode. The body stops using sugar as fuel and instead starts consuming an acid called ketone bodies. When fasting is intermittent or prolonged but provision of essential nutrients is ensured, body systems become better protected and survival is enhanced. Studies in animals show that fasting prolongs life. Indeed, among so many potential options, this may be the only way to prolong life.
Unlike research in animals, whose lifespan is limited hence permitting survival studies, it is impossible to do so in humans. Hence, we look towards other benefits which could be studied over a short time; weight loss, decrease in blood sugar and so on. These processes have been studied using three fasting regimens, alternate day fasting, 5:2 fasting (2 days fasting in a week) and time restricted eating (8-18 hours daily fasting, akin to Ramadan fasting). Results are mostly good in human studies. Body weight, body fat, blood pressure and cholesterol decreases. Weight loss over 6-12 months ranges from 3-10 per cent. Patients with diabetes improve their blood glucose profile. Fat from organs gets dissolved, thus enabling better functional state. Finally, there is some experimental data to show that it may increase memory and delay onset of Alzheimers disease.
The questions arise, should we leave traditional daily calorie restrictive eating (eating a low calorie diet daily without fasting in hours or days) and embrace intermittent fasting as an approach to weight loss and metabolic control? Could these fasting diets be integrated into the lifestyle of everybody? These are some of the unknowns that we are facing today. Most studies comparing fasting diets with calorie restrictive diets are of short duration (3-6 months). A few studies of one year duration show no difference between intermittent fasting regime and daily calorie restriction diets. Further, people are also not able to follow stricter regimen like alternate day fasting, and many dropouts are seen in studies.
Our fasting sages were very calm, composed and energetic, but that may not always be the case in those following intermittent fasting. Some people develop irritability, mood disorders, dizziness, fatigue and headache, especially during the early days of the diet regimen. Some patients with diabetes may have a surge of blood glucose in a non-fasting period because of unselected and high calorie consumption (I can eat whatever I want during the non-fasting period).
Patients with diabetes must also follow caution as they may have low sugar levels (hypoglycemia), especially during fasting periods, and high sugar during non-fasting periods, thus majorly upsetting metabolic balance. Such ups and downs of blood sugar may weaken organ systems. Another important point: patients with diabetes taking SGLT2 inhibitor drugs (Empagliflozin, Canagliflozin and Dapagliflozin) may face particularly hazardous and acutely developing acidic body ailment (ketoacidosis). Finally, once you lose body fat with intermittent fasting, you may lose muscle too; and, become weaker! Hence you cannot learn intermittent fasting from the internet and have a go at it. Your hand must be held by nutritionists and physicians when you decide to walk this way.
If you want weight loss and good control in diabetes, blood pressure and lipids, traditional daily calorie restrictive diets and intermittent fasting diets both produce similar results. However, if you want a longer life and stop memory loss and brain degenerative diseases, intermittent fasting has positive potential, although no long-term human studies are available. So, what will it be? A long-term intermittent fasting? Probably only for a few who can follow it, and with uncertain benefits.
(The author is a Padmashree awardee and has written the book Diabetes with Delight)
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Kim Kardashians baggy pants almost slip off her tiny waist & hips as concerned fans beg star to stop los… – The US Sun
KIM Kardashian struggled to fit into her baggy pants as she headed out to shoot Hailey Bieber's YouTube show.
The reality star - who fans are begging to "stop losing weight" - wore a Balenciaga outfit to film Hailey's Who's In My Bathroom show in LA on Tuesday.
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Kim, 41, wore a monogrammed one-shoulder bodysuit teamed with high-waisted pants that seemed to gape at her waist.
She finished off her outfit with a pair of pointed black boots.
The mother-of-four wore her blond hair slicked back in a topknot and framed her face with glam makeup.
Last week, fans shared their concern over Kim's shrinking frame on Reddit, with one writing, "She actually looks gaunt now."
Another added: "I wish she would stop losing weight."
Kim has faced backlash since she admitted todropping 16lbs in three weeksto fit intoMarilyn Monroes iconic dress for theMet Galain May.
She recentlyhit back at criticsof her weight loss, insisting she has dropped the weight in a "healthy way".
If I was starving and doing it really unhealthy, I would say that, of course, thats not a good message," theHulustar toldAllure.
"But I had a nutritionist, I had a trainer. I have never drunk more water in my life.
"I dont see the criticism for other people when they lost weight for roles they are [considered] geniuses for their craft.
The star added: There are so many things out there that are so not accurate and not true.
Back in May, Kim revealed the measures she took to drop so much weight.
TheSKIMSfounder toldVogueat the Met Gala: "I tried [the dress] on and it didn't fit me. I said, 'Give me three weeks.'
"I had to lose 16 pounds down today. It was such a challenge. It was like a [movie] role. I was determined to fit [into] it. I haven't had carbs or sugar in about three weeks."
And in June, theKeeping Up With the Kardashiansalum admitted she has lost even more weight after sticking to the ultra-strict diet.
She said onThe TODAY show: "It actually taught me a lot about my lifestyle and my health, and since then, afterward, I continued to eat really healthy.
"I mean, I'm down 21 pounds now. I'm not trying to lose any more weight, but I have more energy than ever."
Meanwhile,The U.S. Sunexclusively revealed thatKim's familyisconcerned she's losing too much weightand is "barely sleeping."
She previously admitted that studying to become a lawyer and looking after her four children had taken its toll.
Kim looks amazing, always, but shes good at keeping how stressed she is hidden, an insider toldThe U.S. Sun.
She's the skinniest she's ever been and barely sleeping. Her family knows that a lot of this is her rebounding from a very controlling marriage, and her determination to show Kanye how much better she is doing without him."
The source added: But whereas before she was incredibly healthy and well-rested, now she's constantly jetlagged and shes finding it hard to fit workouts in.
"I think Kims really struggling but won't admit it."
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How to Get Toned Like Megan Thee Stallion: Her Diet, Workout Routine, and Weight Loss Journey – Goalcast
Getting healthy and in shape requires hard work and finding the right weight loss motivation isnt always easy. When embarking on a personal weight loss journey, its important not to focus too much on mere weight loss and the number on the scale.
Rather, as Megan Thee Stallion shows us, you should make health a priority and set smart goals. In other words, goals that reflect the results you want while being realistic and achievable. Indeed, the WAP rapper is a prime example of what losing weight the right way is all about.
Megan Thee Stallion has always looked great, but in January 2021, she told fans she was embarking on a journey to lose weight and get fit. As Megan noted, she planned to do so in a healthy, sustainable way by switching up her eating habits and exercise routine.
Megan shared she was cutting out junk food, embracing a healthy diet, and getting a personal trainer who would push her to work out. She also promised to document her progress in a vlog series called Hottie Bootcamp. Explaining why it was important to make her weight loss journey so public, the rapper admitted it was because she knew it would hold her accountable.
However, she also made sure to explain that this journey is not necessarily about me losing weight. This is about me just getting healthier in general and me seeing how I can transform my body in the healthiest way possible and figuring out whats best for me and my overall health.
The two major pillars of Megan Thee Stallions health journey were diet and exercise. She teamed up with personal trainer Timothy Boutte to help her in both departments and when it came to the latter, he made sure to work all aspects of her body.
Every few days, the rapper shared footage of herself keeping things fresh and trying new exercises as she took part in an anaerobic workout, booty workout, cardio with weight training, and strength HIIT training.
She also tried boxing and pole dancing lessons and made use of everyday workout gear found in most gyms, like the elliptical, BOSU ball, resistance bands, and dumbbells.
By February 2021, Megan had already lost 10 pounds and by March 2021, her abs were the stuff of envy.
Consistency and dedication are key when embracing a new workout plan and the rapper had plenty of both. In fact, as of July 2022, she was still fully committed to exercise. Showing off three intense workouts in a single Instagram video, Megan shared some more of her go-tos, including doing kettlebell exercises, using a cable machine, and walking the stair-climber.
The other major key to Hottie Bootcamps success was diet. As Megan Thee Stallion explained at the start of her transformation, she loves food but she wanted to establish healthier eating habits. As she told fans, I like to snack and I like to eat whatever I want to eat and I just feel like the things that Ive been eating have been not so good for my body and been slowing me down, especially while performing.
Once again, personal trainer Timothy Boutte stepped in and revolutionized her meals. Her days would now start with a pre-workout smoothie for breakfast. Made with strawberries, blackberries, bananas, kale, organic peanut butter, almond milk, and ice, the smoothie provided plenty of flavors, as well as fuel for exercising.
As for lunch and dinner, meals consist of a healthy protein, like sea bass, and plenty of veggies. And when it came to her favorite snacking Boutte stocked her fridge and pantry with plenty of healthy options, like fresh cut fruit, almonds, and everything shed need to make a healthy yogurt parfait with granola and berries.
He also made sure that she threw out all of her junk food and while showing off a grocery haul, explained the importance of switching to fresh ingredients, saying theyd be doing groceries every two days.
Proper hydration was also a priority. One thing that has helped me a lot is drinking a gallon of water a day, Megan told fans.
Megan Thee Stallion was a proponent of body positivity long before her weight loss journey began. In 2020, she released the self-love anthem Body (which appeared on her debut album, Good News) and, as she told Stephen Colbert, the song is definitely about people just celebrating their bodies.
That year, she also performed the track at the American Music Awards and before she hit the stage, she shared a powerful message with all those listening. I love my body. Every curve. Every inch. Every mark. Every dimple, she proclaimed. You may not think my body is perfect, and it probably never will be. But when I look in the mirror, I love what I see.
In fact, Megan is so passionate about self-love and self-acceptance that shes actually the one who coined the phrase Hot Girl Summer. As she explained to The Root, its just basically about women and men just being unapologetically them, just having a good-a** time, hyping up your friends, doing you, not giving a damn about what nobody got to say about it.
Everyones journey to healthy living will look different, but Megan Thee Stallion shows us that the goals should be the same for everyone: getting healthy, rather than shedding pounds. Make sure to love yourself, rather than chasing modern beauty standards.
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How to Get Toned Like Megan Thee Stallion: Her Diet, Workout Routine, and Weight Loss Journey - Goalcast