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Dr Michael Mosley often shares his weight loss tips with slimmers online as well as on television. He is the creator of The Fast 800 a diet plan that helps people lose weight quickly.

Dr Mosley pulled on his own experience, saying: Now, strangely enough, my son Jack, who's a doctor in the north of England, did a study with Professor Roy Taylor. It was his dissertation.

He looked at people who had successfully lost weight using an 800 calorie approach, and then which ones had managed to stick to them and which hadn't.

He did extensive interviews with people who had undergone the programme, and what he found is the single most common reason why people were successful was because they had the supportive spouse.

And that was pretty much the most important reason.

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The doctors next tip was to eat earlier, around 7pm or 7:30pm.

He said: Try and stop eating by 8pm, and then not eat anything with calories after that.

The temptation is to eat cheese and biscuits late into the night.

Although the idea that cheese will give you nightmares is a complete and utter myth, it will obviously be sort of quite a lot of calories loaded on late at night.

Dr Mosley highlighted that starting slowly is a good idea when it comes to weight loss.

If youre planning to try intermittent fasting, I would normally recommend that you do it more gradually, he said.

So, start by consuming your food in 12 hours, and fasting the rest of the time, and then you move on to a 10-hour period of eating.

One thing I would say is there is mounting evidence that it is better if you finish your evening meal earlier, rather than having a late meal, skipping breakfast, and then going to lunchtime.

So, however you do time restricted eating, I would recommend you try and stop eating by 8pm and then not eat anything again with calories before breakfast the next day.

If you are fasting for 12 hours, you can have breakfast at 8am.

Dr Mosleys final tip was to snack on something with plenty of fibre in it, if slimmers cannot get through their day without snacking.

The doctor said: If I'm going to have a snack, I would go for a small handful of nuts or something like that.

And that really takes the edge away.

It is important to have decent amounts of protein, by which I mean around 50 grams a day, he emphasised.

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It's almost time for a new calendar, and with yet another fresh year invariably comes resolutions. It's the time of the year to take a genuine look at your life from all angles, whether that be professionally, personally, or physically, and ask yourself what you want to improve. Many resolutions made in January will be long forgotten by March, but one of the most common goals people set for themselves is to lose weight.

If you've resolved to burn more calories and tone up in 2022, don't forget to make walking a part of your plan. Often forgotten in favor of strenuous jogs or intense cardio circuits, a consistent walking schedule is a great way to supplement your weight loss efforts and burn that many more calories on a daily basis.

"Walking is an ideal option in terms of physical activity. It requires no specialized skilleveryone knows how to walk. It's low impact and safe," Dr. Cedric Bryant, president and chief science officer of the American Council on Exercise, told TODAY.

It's true, walking is a fantastic way to start exercising and burning fat right away for fitness beginners. Dr. Bryant suggests walking for at least 45-60 minutes on a semi-daily basis to really unlock the weight loss potential of a regular stroll. Even better, your usual trek around the neighborhood doesn't have to feel like exercise at all. Instead, view walking as a time to unwind and take a breath. That way, you'll get a nice respite and some movement. "I use walking on a personal level when I'm writing an article or editing a bookwhen I get stuck, I go out and walk," Dr. Bryant adds.

On a related note, this astounding study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology highlights how the act of walking efficiently is a largely automatic brain process requiring next to no tangible thoughts. So going for a walk won't tire you out mentally either!

While putting one foot in front of the other is a good start, there are a number of additional tricks you can employ to burn even more calories while walking. Read on to learn more, and next, don't miss The Cult Walking Shoe People Are Obsessed With.

Hate the idea of exercising in the morning? You're in luck! If weight loss is your main walking motivator, it just may behoove you to take your strolls in the afternoon. Research tells us that our bodies tend to burn more calories mid-day. This specific study, published in Physiological Reports, tracked a group of overweight men as they either exercised in the morning or afternoon. Sure enough, participants who were active in the afternoon ended up losing more body fat than others performing the same routine in the morning. Moreover, the afternoon exercisers also saw greater improvements in both their blood glucose control and insulin resistance.

If you can't help but feel lethargic in the afternoon, consider drinking a quick coffee before heading out for your walk. Recent research published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition finds enjoying a strong cup of java about 30 minutes before physical activity results in an increased rate of fat-burningespecially in the afternoon! "The combination of acute caffeine intake and exercise at moderate intensity in the afternoon seems to be the best scenario for individuals seeking to increase the amount of fat utilized during continuous aerobic exercise," study authors conclude.

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It's always helpful in terms of fat- and calorie-burning while walking to pick up the pace a bit. This study, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, confirms that a faster pace translates to more calories burned.

While the study referenced above concludes that running is ultimately more advantageous than walking for weight loss, that doesn't mean you can't burn more calories while still maintaining a brisk walking pace. For example, per Healthline, while a 155-pound adult will burn 176 calories while walking at a pace of 2 MPH for 30 minutes, that same person can burn 232 calories within the same time frame if they walk at a pace of 3 MPH. Similarly, a 180-pound adult will burn 270 calories while walking at 3 MPH for a half-hour, but can burn 409 calories if they pick up the pace a bit to 4 MPH.

Where exactly is the line between a brisk walk and a full-on sprint? The CDC suggests the "talk test." You should be able to talk, but not sing, while walking briskly. If you can barely speak while moving, you've crossed over to running.

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Not crazy about the idea of walking briskly all the time? You may want to try changing up your pace instead. This study published in Biology Letters reports changing up one's pace of walking can result in up to 20% more calories burned than just maintaining one speed!

"Walking at any speed costs some energy, but when you're changing the speed, you're pressing the gas pedal, so to speak. Changing the kinetic energy of the person requires more work from the legs and that process certainly burns more energy," explains first study author Nidhi Seethapathi.

"How do you walk in a manner that burns more energy? Just do weird things. Walk with a backpack, walk with weights on your legs. Walk for a while, then stop and repeat that. Walk in a curve as opposed to a straight line," adds study co-author Manoj Srinivasan, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at The Ohio State University.

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Another great way to ensure extra calories are burned is to add in some inclined, or uphill, walking. It isn't fun, but that extra effort expended moving vertically can help accelerate weight loss results. According to Nutristrategy, while a 155-pound person walking at a pace of 3.5 MPH will burn 267 calories in an hour, they could burn 422 calories if they walked uphill for the same time period at the same pace. Additionally, a 205-pound person can burn about 354 calories by walking on flat ground for a full hour, but can burn 558 calories if they walk on an incline instead.

Relevant research published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise also finds that a 150-pound person can burn 80 calories while walking one mile on flat ground. If, however, the individual chooses to walk uphill for a mile instead, their calories burned will increase by a full 60% (an additional 48 calories).

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This tip may require a trip to the store, but investing in a weighted vest is an effective way to boost the fat-burning potential of your daily walks. This study from the American Council on Exercise compared calories burned while walking normally on a treadmill versus walking on a treadmill while wearing a weighted vest weighing 15% of the wearer's total body weight. While wearing the vests participants burned 12% more calories.

Another study came to similar conclusions, stating that "using a weighted vest can increase the metabolic costs, relative exercise intensity, and loading of the skeletal system during walking."

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Adding some compound resistance exercises to your walking routine is another great way to accelerate fat burning. Every five minutes or so take a break from walking and perform a few squats, push-ups, or lunges. Why make time for strength-building exercises? Not only do resistance workouts burn calories and fat, but people with more muscle tend to burn more calories, even while doing nothing!

Moreover, consider this study, published in The FACEB Journal. In short, researchers discovered that when our muscles are activated (via resistance training), it actually appears to spark a bodily process that instructs nearby fat cells to accelerate the fat-burning process.

And there you have it! These walking tricks can help you reach your weight loss goals faster. For more, check out 10 Ways to Burn More Calories During Every Walk, Trainers Say.

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Mount Sterling Community Center YMCA has a weight-loss competition planned for the new year.

MOUNT STERLING Mount Sterling Community Center YMCA is hoping residents have something to lose namely weight in the new year and is gearing up for its Y Chose to Lose 10-week weight-loss competition.

Participants can take the challenge on their own or sign up as part of a four-person team or a business team. YMCA membership is not required.

Registration runs through Jan. 11, which also the first day of competition.

The cost is $28 for members and $48 for non-members. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top men's and women's finishers and the four-person team, while the top business team will receive a Fittest Business of 2022 trophy.

Participants must have their first weigh-in on either Jan. 11 or 12 and their last weigh-in on either March 15 or 16, with at least one more weigh-in sometime in between.

The competition ends March 16.

Registration is available at the YMCA at 850 E. St. or online at mtsterlingymca.net/register.

Darren Iozia is associate editor and joined the Jacksonville Journal-Courier in February 2020. Born and raised in the United Kingdom, he moved to the U.S. and attended high school in Orlando, Florida, where his passion for photography and the arts eventually led him to pursue a career in journalism in college. He has experience in magazines and newspaper writing, photography and design for publications in Florida and Illinois.

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There are plenty of healthy breakfast options you can choose when you're trying to lose weight, like veggie omelets, greek yogurt and lightly-sweetened granola, or lean breakfast meat with a side of eggs.

But experts agree that one of the absolute healthiest breakfast choices you can make is a hearty bowl of oatmeal. Oats are full of fiber that keeps your gut and digestive tract healthy, helps lower cholesterol levels, and can help you maintain your weight loss goals.

And if you're wanting to add oatmeal to your weight loss plan, Christa Brown, MS, RDN, a New Jersey-based dietitian, says that one of the best oatmeal habits to take on for weight loss is adding plenty of protein to your morning bowl.

Continue reading to learn more about how putting protein in your oatmeal can help you stick to your weight loss goals, and for more healthy weight loss tips, make sure to check out 7 Amazing Benefits of Eating Oatmeal.

"The number one habit I encourage my clients to practice is adding a protein to their oatmeal," says Brown, "and one of my favorites is to mix almond or peanut butter to make it creamy and delicious. Along with the fiber in the oatmeal, it helps with satiety to keep you fuller longer, which prevents that mindless snacking throughout the day that adds to your calorie limits!"

According to the American Journal of Nutrition, eating breakfasts higher in protein are associated with less snacking and an alteration in hunger signals throughout the day. So this combined with oatmeal's high fiber content makes for an excellent weight loss breakfast option.

If you're looking for ideas on how to add more protein to your oatmeal, you can try adding things like nut butters, chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp hearts, nuts, or protein powder. And for more oat ideas, you can try some of these protein-heavy overnight oat recipes.

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Bariatric surgery is best known as a weight-loss tool when diet and exercise dont cut it. Research shows about 228,000 Americans undergo these procedures each year which is only about one percent of the eligible population. Now a new study reveals this surgery has benefits beyond weight loss.

Obesity is a national epidemic. More than one in three American adults is obese and about one in 13 is considered extremely obese. Weight loss procedures known as bariatric surgery can help people who have severe obesity lose weight. A new study led by Cleveland Clinic researchers shows the surgery might also help keep a persons liver healthy.

What happened was very dramatic, said Dr. Steven E. Nissen the Chief Academic Officer for the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic.

Fatty liver disease occurs when the liver becomes infiltrated with fat. It can lead to liver failure and theres no cure. Investigators studied 1,158 adults and found those who had bariatric surgery had an 88% lower risk of having their advanced fatty liver disease progress to cirrhosis, liver cancer, or liver-related death.

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The reduction was as large as weve ever seen for any intervention for any disease, shared Nissen.

Researchers also found patients who had bariatric surgery had a 70% lower chance of developing serious cardiovascular issues, like heart attack and stroke. While there are some risks, doctors say the procedures are safe and effective options for those who are good candidates.

Other research has shown bariatric surgery may help improve or lower the risk of type two diabetes, sleep apnea, back pain, and depression.

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Rebel Wilson has undeniably had an incredible year for herself. Not only is she the star of a new film being released in 2022 and a first-time children's book author, but she is also entering into the new year with an entirely new mindset on living a healthy life.

Back in 2020, the Australian star set out to lose weight and change her life around. Now, over 75 pounds down, the actress is continually wowing her Instagram followers with her new look. But for Wilson, her transformation was more about her health than her outward appearance.

Wilson recently said (via the Daily Telegraph) that, "it's not about being a certain size or body weight or anythingit's just about loving yourself and loving the journey that you're on."

And even though fans have shown their love and support for Wilson's life change, she's had unexpected pushback as well.

In a recent interview with CNN, Wilson shared about those who weren't as understanding of her decision to get healthy.

"I got a lot of pushback from people on my own team, actually, here in Hollywood," she said in the interview.

When Wilson initially shared her plans with her management team, they expressed confusion behind her decision.

"When I said 'okay I'm gonna do this year of healthI feel like I'm really gonna physically transform and change my life,'" said Wilson. "They were like, 'why? Why would you wanna do that?'"

Her management team's pushback is most likely due to the fact that she built her career on playing larger characters.

"I was earning millions of dollars being, you know, the funny fat girl," she said.

In the end, Wilson knew that her health was on the line, so she chose to set out on her weight loss journey.

"I knew deep down inside some of the emotional eating behaviors I was doing were not healthy," she told CNN.

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One of the biggest misconceptions about New Years resolutions is that theyre one size fits all. While some people *are* motivated by a goal (and thus, are perfect candidates for a January refresh), others may actually be worse off by being forced to follow rulesespecially during this time of year.

Some people dont do well with rules and most people dont do well with rules around the holidays. Dr. Amy Lee, board certified doctor in internal medicine, medical nutrition and obesity medicine and partner of Nucific, explains.

After years of the pandemic, there is a build up of excitement to reconnect again, aka enjoy alcohol or parties foods with friends, she explains. Some people feel entitled to eat, drink and be merry this holiday seasonand for those people, the best thing to do is just that and not start your New Years resolutions early.

People may actually rebel against rules that are placed upon them (even by themselves). These people and are more likely to cheat or overeat after them, she warns. For those who dont do well with restrictions, go ahead and just start after the holidays.

For others, however, especially those are tired of being tired, the best thing they can do is start your healthy eating plan now. Dr. Lee recommends starting to make changes now so you dont shock yourself with an additional 10 lb. weight gain, over the holiday season.

Additionally, when we gain weight, we can potentially re-inflate or expand our fat cells, which can cause us to crave for more foods in the future, she warns. Knowing that, you may want to just be mindful about your eating habits now.

The truth is that we are all driven by different motivating factors, and as with *anything* in life, its best to decide whats best for younot some cookie cutter concept of a resolution that starts on January 1st. Here are Dr. Lees additional tips for hitting your weight loss goals this year.

If one of your New Years resolutions is related to weight management, then practicing early vs later will prevent you from going down that rabbit trail in eating (or drinking) whatever that come at you. I think we have this sense of entitlement as if we lost all these days of socializing with friends and familywhich may cause us to be more liberal in our actions, Dr. Lee explains.

Conversely, if we start thinking being the better version of ourselves, we may just enter into the new year with better and more positive outlook. We may even feel more energy and motivated to continue losing weight into the new year,aka, well get a major leg up.

Dr. Lee suggests looking at your typical daily intake and trying to understand what items contain refined sugar or simple carbs that can be minimized.

Most common foods that I tell people to take into reconsideration are: soda, fruit juice from concentrate, instant oatmeal, and white bread. These foods contain little nutritional value.

If you look around your kitchen counters and see gifts of cheese, crackers, cookies, holiday candies and bottles of wineyoure not alone. Many of us have tons of empty calories sitting around because people have given them to us as fist. But guess whatyou dont have to eat them all yourself, Dr. Lee says! I oftentimes would bring them to work with me and share it with my staff and everyone appreciates it.

I am always a true believer of eating consistently and eating well all the time, Dr. Lee emphasizes. Accept the fact that there are a lot of cheap foods that are packed of calories, salt and preservatives, and choose to nourish the body with good lean proteins, good fatty acids and fruits and vegetables with good minerals and vitamins. Because your body deserves it!

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Women face a whole lot of societal pressure pertaining to their appearances, in general. But the pressure definitely amplifies during and after pregnancy.

Women usually have a ton of opinions thrown at them about what they should look like after giving birth, about how they should lose weight to go back to what they looked before pregnancy. And it's infuriating, honestly. Because, giving birth to a child is no joke!

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1. Your hips had to adjust to allow for birth, and to redistribute weight so you don't fall forward when walking.

2. Your organs all shifted to allow for an expanding uterus.

3. Your hair growth changed because of hormones that are there to support the pregnancy.

4. Your bone density has changed.

5. Your breasts started producing milk - thereby changing and possibly creating stretch-marks.

6. Our skin stretched, and often would result in loose skin or stretch marks or both or neither.

And these are just the 1st six changes I could think of. Many of the changes are permanent. You made another human! You are a goddess. Why would you want to go backwards on that?

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Losing weight post pregnancy should be all about what you want, and whether your body needs more rest and rejuvenation, not about what others think of you.

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Intermittent fasting (IF) is the latest diet trend being followed by millions of people around the world. Fitness enthusiasts, people trying to lose weight, and those with prediabetes are fond of IF. In my opinion, the craze for this diet may be due to its non-conventional nature.

Instead of asking you what you should eat, this way of eating guides you to focus on when you should eat your food. 5:2 diet is a type of IF that involves eating normally for five days a week without thinking about calories and consuming no more than 500 to 600 calories on the remaining two days. This is a more lifestyle-oriented pattern of IF that is less restrictive and easier to follow. There has been considerable research demonstrating the potential benefits of the 5:2 diet when it comes to weight loss and optimum metabolic health.

In spite of this, not everyone can follow this diet, and those who adopt this way of eating must understand that nutritious, whole-food eating is essential, even if intermittent fasting doesnt ask for it.

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A scientific 5:2 IF is effective in ensuring sustainable weight loss. In a 2021 randomised control trial conducted in London, 18 per cent of participants lost weight on the 5:2 diet, compared with 15 per cent in a conventional weight control regimen. In addition, when asked to rate each of the interventions, participants in the 5:2 diet group were more likely to recommend the intervention to others or be willing to continue the diet.

The 5:2 diet is as effective as conventional calorie restriction that is defined by consuming 20 per cent fewer calories than you burn every day, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

The 5:2 diet could offer women greater flexibility and choice when it comes to weight loss or managing gestational diabetes, as recently reported by researchers at the University of South Australia.

The University of Illinois at Chicago study found that dieters who followed the 4:3 protocol (similar to 5:2 diet) lost an average of 5 kg without losing muscle mass, compared to a control group who didnt diet. In addition, they reduced their triglyceride level by 20 per cent, their leptin level by 40 per cent, and their CRP level, a key inflammation indicator.

What to eat on a 5:2 diet?On days when you consume 500 to 600 calories, you should plan your diet accordingly. Make sure you choose low-calorie foods that are filling. Among the best choices are cauliflower rice, plain yogurt or curd, green leafy vegetables, low-sugar fruits, legumes, lean meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy-based protein like paneer, soy-based protein like tofu. Low starchy veggies like cucumber, mushrooms, bottle gourd, pumpkin, and green beans are great staples during the fast days. Include healthy fats such as nuts, seeds and fatty fish in your diet for steady energy flow. You can incorporate a variety of foods at once without putting much effort into cooking with soups and salads. Avoid refined carbohydrates, sugar, and sugary drinks, which will spike your blood sugar levels and leave you hungry very quickly. Being hungry could affect your mood.

You can eat when you like. Some people prefer eating several smaller meals throughout the day, while others prefer to eat one large meal.

What to drink on a 5:2 diet?You are not required to follow any specific guidelines for drinking during the five days. You should, however, be mindful of drinking non-sugary fluids on fasting days. To not exceed 500 calories, drink plain water, cucumber or fruit-infused water, coconut water, black coffee or green tea.

Fitting this eating pattern into your lifestyle increases the likelihood of you sticking with it.

Sample meal plans for Indians on 5:2 protocol fasting daysYou can break your 500 calories into three meals throughout the day.

Day 1:Breakfast:25 g Greek yogurt topped with 4 almonds. Calories: 68.Lunch:Broccoli-carrot or lauki-tomato soup with 0.5 teaspoon of butter. Calories: 122Dinner:Chicken (100 g) and rice (30 g cooked) makes this lemon and chicken stir fry rice that is super filling. Vegetarians and vegans can add beans, tofu or paneer. Calories: 310Total = 500 calories

Day 2:Breakfast:One boiled egg, one banana, one cup green tea. Calories 178Lunch:1 bowl cauliflower rice (100 g) with 150 g fish or paneer curry. Calories 210Dinner:Vegetable soup with 1 teaspoon ghee/butter. Calories 110Total = 498 calories

Its important to eat protein, fiber, and healthy fats throughout your fasting days to ensure optimum nutrition.

In a nutshell If done correctly, the 5:2 eating pattern is convenient, flexible, and brings multiple health benefits. There are drawbacks to the diet, too, such as you may eat more than 500 calories if you do not calculate properly, you may feel hungry if you consume too few calories or refined carb-based foods during the fasting days.

Its important to consult a nutrition professional to plan your meal. Although timing is the key component to determine success in this diet, what you eat is important, too. Remember, you can never outrun bad nutrition.

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Did you ever wonder why coffee bars don't offer a lemon-flavored latte? Well, not only does the idea of squeezing a sour lemon in a bitter cup of joe not have nearly the same flavorful appeal as adding cinnamon or chocolate, but the acid in the lemon juice would curdle any milk smoothing out your drink. Still, this hasn't stopped a barrage of TikTok users from mixing instant coffee with hot water and lemon juice, sucking it down with a comedic grimace on their face, and claiming that the drink is a fast and easy way to lose weight. In fact, the hashtag #lemoncoffee now has more than 8 million views, and there are countless YouTube videos claiming the coffee-lemon hack is the "Best Belly Fat Burner!!" magically melting away the pounds in just 3, 7 or 9 days.

Oh, please.

My first thought when I heard about this trend is that it doesn't sound very tasty! says Alexandra Sowa, MD, a metabolic health physician, clinical professor medicine at NYU School of Medicine and founder of SoWell Health. (While coffee swimming with lemon juice does sound rather mouth-puckering if you're used to a creamy, sweetened morning brew, there is an Algerian tradition of drinking Mazagran, which is basically iced coffee with a slice of lemon.) But as far as weight-loss goes? "There is no evidence that there is any particular benefit in drinking these two ingredients together," Dr. Sowa says.

So where did this idea come from, and how did it take off? Well, if you think back to the craze for Bulletproof Coffee a few years back, plus the long history of detox teas, celery juice diets , apple cider vinegar and every other liquid-based weight-loss hack of the last few decades, there has always been an idea that chugging down some magic potion can give you the body you desire, without having to adjust your eating or exercise habits. And this one in particular combines two things you probably have on your kitchen counter right now. "It's most likely appealing because the combo is easy, inexpensive and natural, points out Florida-based dietitian Maryann Walsh, RD. There is confusion about so many things in the world of nutrition like artificial sweeteners, dairy products and GMOs, so by using two items which are pretty much as close to natural as possible, coffee and lemon, you're likely to gain trust easily, even when the actual science of whether or not this combo actually works is lacking.

Editor's note: We want to acknowledge that weight loss, health and body image are complex subjects before deciding to go on a diet, we invite you gain a broader perspective by reading our exploration into the hazards of diet culture.

As far as TikTok trends or "challenges" go, at least this one seems fairly harmless. It reportedly gained traction when someone edited clips of a noted Los Angeles eye doctor to make it look as if he endorsed the drink (spoiler alert: He did not). But most importantly, it combines two pieces of science that have a little bit of truth behind them, making it just believable enough to gain traction.

Black coffee, which is almost calorie-free, has long been a staple of diet plans. That's of course thanks to the caffeine, a stimulant that can rev up your body's engine for the day. Dr. Sowa explains how: Caffeine works by blocking a neurotransmitter called adenosine, which can lead to an increase in stimulating neurotransmitters like dopamine, which helps you feel more awake and energizedthats why we all reach for our morning coffee, she says. While there is some evidence that this process may increase your basal metabolism rate (the amount of energy your cells burn simply by keeping your basic body functions chugging along), Dr. Sowa points out that to get this benefit, you would need to drink caffeine in large quantitiesone study estimated the amount at four cups a dayand that would affect your health in other ways, including decreased sleep, increased anxiety, and dehydration. Plus, any boost would be short-lived as your body began to tolerate the caffeine, Dr. Sowa says. No doctor I know would ever recommend this as a way to lose weight, she adds.

On to the second ingredient in this magical brew, the sunshiny citrus fruit, lemon. You may have heard that drinking lemon water can help you lose weight, but the emphasis here should be on the second word in that phrase, not the first. There's nothing magic about lemonit's about staying hydrated by drinking water, and the lemon just adds flavor, says Dr. Sowa. There are some complex biochemical processes behind it, but the most basic element is that drinking water keeps you full. We get these hunger signals to our brain that are often really thirst signals, but your body knows that if it tells you to eat something, in the process of eating, you'll generally consume water. By just staying hydrated, you can generally quell some of those signals.

And then, of course, there is this simple fact: You may read about lemon water being beneficial for those trying to lose weight, but often this is simply because the person is swapping out sugar-sweetened beverages for the lemon water, Walsh adds.

Hey, if you happen to like the taste of lemon in black coffee, go ahead. In the name of science and journalism, I tried it and found the flavor surprisingly okaybracing, but not as bitter as expected, though I have no plans to replace my daily oat-milk latte. If you do replace a very caloric morning drinksay, a Venti Pumpkin Spice Lattewith unsweetened black coffee with lemon, then yes, there might be some weight-loss benefit. But rather than take the joy out of your morning ritual by forcing yourself to drink something you don't like, take this advice from Dr. Sowa: Simply drink a tall glass of water as soon as you wake up, to make sure you're hydrated, and then enjoy your usual, lemon-free cup of coffee. Please remember that any health or weight loss hack that sounds too fast, too easy, or too good to be true generally is, she says.

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