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His fragile ego has never been tested to this extent, Michael Cohen, his former personal attorney and enforcer before he turned on him, told me. While hes creating a false pretense of strength and fortitude, internally he is angry, depressed and manic. As each day ends, Trump knows hes one day closer to legal and financial troubles. Accordingly, we will all see his behavior deteriorate until it progresses into a full mental breakdown.

Psychological disorders are like anything else, said Mary Trump, whos also a psychologist. If theyre unacknowledged and untreated over time, they get worse.

In Lees estimation, its not something that could happen. Its something that is happening, thats been happening for the past four yearsand will keep happening.

His pathology has continued to grow, continued to cause him to decompensate, and so were at a stage now where his detachment from reality is pretty much complete and his symptoms are as severe as can be. She likened Trump to a car without functioning brakes. Such a car, she explained, can look for a long time like its fine, and keep going, faster and faster, even outracing other cars. But at the bottom of the hill, Lee said, it always crashes.

Trump is who and how he is first and foremost because of his parents. His unwell mother couldnt and didnt give him the attention he wanted and needed, while his domineering father gave him attention but a wrong and warping kindinstilling in him a grim, zero-sum worldview with the dictate that the only option was to be a winner. Ever since, he responded so relentlessly to these harsh particulars of his loveless upbringingthe insatiable appetite for publicity, the crass, constant self-aggrandizementthat he became the president of the United States and arguably the most famous person alive. But from the time he was a boy, the way Trump has coped with the void hes felt ultimately has been less a solution than a spotlightits whats made his most fundamental problem most manifest.

His problem is that he has grown up with vulnerability in terms of his self-worth, self-esteem and a clear sense of himself, Mark Smaller, a past president of the American Psychoanalytic Association, told me. Somebody with these kinds of vulnerabilities, affirmation, being the center of things, is never enough. Because you cant solve these old wounds, these old, narcissistic woundsyou cannot solve them with affirmation, with being at the center of things. You cant because they persist, so that you need more attention, you need more affirmation, you need to be more at the center of things, all the time, more often. And when realities start to interfere with getting that kind of affirmation, you just want more.

The only moment in Trumps life that remotely compares to whats happening right now is in early 1990.

He was mired in a tabloid-catnip marital breakup on account of an affair with the B-movie actress who eventually would become the second of his three wives and the mother of the fourth of his five children. He also was a staggering $3.4 billion in debtpersonally liable for nearly a billion of thathis business affairs in New York and with his casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in absolute shambles. I would have been looking for the nearest building to jump off of, Steve Bollenbach, the financial fixer banks made Trump hire, once told biographer Tim OBrien. That spring, according to Vanity Fair, Trump ordered in burgers and fries and stayed up late in bed, staring at the ceiling. At risk of becoming a has-been and a punchline, Trump nonetheless boasted about future prospectsof national magazine covers and a comeback to come. All Donald knew, Wayne Barrett wrote around the time, was that he was still a story.

He sat at his desk paging through periodicals looking for his name. Even if it was the same AP article in every single newspaper, he wanted to see it, former Trump casino executive Jack ODonnell told me. Thats how he survives.

Did he collapse? No. He did not collapse, veteran New York Democratic strategist Hank Sheinkopf said. He just continued.

Trump was able to do that, of course, principally due to the sprawling, near-foolproof safety net his fathers wealth allowed. Lenders in New York and regulators in Atlantic City, too, let him skate, both groups as beholden to him as he was to them.

Still, en route to averting comeuppance, he proceeded to weave this self-inflicted calamity into a preferred tale of a certain toughness he possessed. Most people would have been in the corner sucking their thumb, he said to a reporter from the Sunday Times of London. You learn that youre either the toughest, meanest piece of shit in the world, or you just crawl into a corner, put your finger in your mouth, and say, I want to go home, he told a writer from New York. You never know until youre under pressure how youre gonna react.

But the biggest difference between then and now: Even when Trump was all but broke, even as bankers clawed back some of his toys, the props for the show, as he once put it in Playboy, they gave him an obscene $450,000-a-month allowance. And the most important thing? He got to keep Trump Tower. He got to remain living in the penthouse of the building that he had built, that had made him famous, and that served above all as the preeminent stage for how he wanted to be seen.

He was always there in his office, Alan Marcus, Trumps publicist later on in the 90s, told me. He was always there in his castle.

This time, on the other hand, hes getting kicked out. No more Oval Office photo ops. No more two-scoop nights watching Fox News in his room in the residence. In a months time, for most likely the last time, the door of the White House will close behind him.

This looming reality colors his interactions in these waning days.

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Last year, I started a journey to take better care of myself.

A few months had passed after my second baby was born, and I was feeling really run down. I found an online exercise subscription which included a virtual catalogue of hundreds of workout videos promising results of a new, strong, happy, healthy you! Excited for a change, I thought this would be the perfect resource to help prioritize postpartum self-care.

I believed I needed to lose so many pounds to be healthy and that this physical change would help me find my spark. My plan was to wake up before my boys and do one of the short but intense exercise videos. I hoped that with this new routine, my life would start becoming more manageable.

This plan seemed reasonable to me, and I was being extra cautious because years before in college, I had struggled with eating disorder behaviors.

I ate healthytoo healthy. I was constantly dieting, restricting. and skipping meals when I could. Typically spending hours at the gym daily, I would become overwhelmed if my exercise or my diet didnt match my high expectations.

I thought this was being healthy until my life started collapsing. I was a constant mess of anxiety. Feeling intensely hungry or deprived, I would binge uncontrollably when I was around food. This would lead to feelings of desperation and shame.

Fluctuating between feeling numb and then overcome with emotion, I couldnt make simple decisions. One moment I would feel empty and blank, and the next I would be screaming at the people who mattered most to me. I was out of control. So, I started going to counseling.

During counseling for disordered eating (round one), I learned that people do not need to diet. This idea was so shocking and freeing for me that it radically changed my life. No more counting calories, skipping meals, or replacement meals of only a smoothie.

Instead, I could listen to my body and eat when I was hungry and stop when I was full.

I learned this primarily from a book called Intuitive Eating by Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole which presents research upon research about why dieting is harmful. While this change was gradual and was uncomfortable at times, I was able to free myself of the dangerous cycle of dieting, bingeing and overall feeling terrible.

While my longing to be smaller didnt disappear, it did get put in check. My desire to be thin was no longer the most important thing in my life. After counseling, I could embrace my life again.

As the years passed, I married my amazing husband, worked a challenging job as a nurse, and then became a mom to two unique little boys. My experience of motherhood, while wonderful, has also been difficult and stressful.

After my second baby, I was feeling increasingly low and wanted to feel better. I was determined to figure out what healthy looked like in this new phase of life. The online exercise subscription seemed like a great starting place. The virtual coaches all encourage that following a program consistently will help you feel better and get results.

Months went by and I did not get results. I did not lose weight, and I did not feel better.

Exercising in the morning before the boys were awake was difficult. When I did find the time and energy, the videos would make me feel worse. I felt judged and angry at all those skinny trainers. I did not feel happy or healthy. I felt tired, overwhelmed, and like a complete failure.

My attempt at self-care had backfired. I needed real help.

So, counseling for disordered eating (round two) started up. While I was no longer doing eating disorder behaviors (excessive exercise, restricting, or binging), I was surprised to learn I was still believing eating disorder lies. Such as Everything will be better when you lose weight. If you were just smaller, you would feel so much better. If you just try hard enough, you can be perfect. And this last one had crept into each aspect of my life.

Not only did I need to be the perfect size, but be the perfect mom, wife, friend, and daughter. And if I wasnt perfect, I must be a failure. Looking back now, its obvious why I was miserable. I was being suffocated by the pressure I had placed upon myself.

Author, social worker, and shame researcher, Brene Brown says in her book Daring Greatly, If we want children who love and accept who they are, our job is to love and accept who we are. Reading this helped me realize something needed to change and it was not my weight.

So now, I am in the process of loving and accepting myself. I continue to do the hard work of seeing my counselor and learning about embodiment, mindfulness, and body image so I can confront the lies that this culture and my eating disorder have taught me.

I do not need to be skinny to enjoy my life. I do not need to be perfect to love and accept myself. Self-care is not weight loss. In fact, trying to lose weight was harmful to my health and wellbeing.

I now prioritize caring for my body; not to make it look a certain way, but because I respect it. I have started taking time to do the things I enjoy like hiking, yoga, and kickboxing. My postpartum body is so strong and amazing. I am able to play on the floor with my boys and to climb beautiful mountains. All this is now how I practice true self-care.

Yesterday, I cancelled my online subscription.

My year-long journey of self-care did not go as Id planned. I did not lose weight. I did, however, discover a beautiful, capable body.

A year later and I am a new, strong, happy, healthy, me.

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Rice is a staple food for more than half of the worlds population. Filling and full of flavor and aroma, the grain forms the base of many favorite dishes for many. But when it comes to the choice of white versus brown rice, which is better for your health? Heres what you need to know to make the right dietary choice for you. Also Read - Can you eat rice on a weight loss diet? Find out

The most popularly used form of rice is definitely white rice. We get white rice when the rice bran is removed, and the rice is polished. It contains 90 per cent carbohydrates, 2 per cent fat and 8 per cent protein. Also Read - Weight loss diet: No need to ditch rice completely

Brown rice is the naturally occurring form of rice. It contains most of the bran, which is the nutrient-rich part of this type of rice and it is not processed. But when compared with white rice it has a higher percentage of fat and a lower percentage of carbohydrates. Also Read - Brown rice: The ultimate beauty enhancer

White rice is a brown rice with the bran and germ removed. The bran and germ both contain valuable nutrients. As a result, white rice is lacking in some antioxidants, B vitamins, minerals, fats, fiber, and a small amount of protein.

Brown rice is high in nutrients such as manganese, thiamine, niacin, phosphorus, and magnesium, and white rice is often enriched, so it is a good source of folate, niacin, thiamine, iron, selenium, and manganese. But when it comes to weight loss, brown rice is the better choice, because it is lower in calories and higher in fiber than white rice. Here are some more reasons why this rice can be a better option.

The only way to lose weight is to eat fewer calories than you burn each day to create a calorie deficit. A 1-cup serving of white rice has 242 calories. Choose brown rice instead and you can eat the same amount of rice for 218 calories, saving 24 calories.

Not only is brown rice lower in calories, but its also higher in fiber than white rice. Each 1-cup serving has 3.5 grams of fiber, or 14 percent of the daily value, compared to just 0.6 gram of fiber in the same amount of white rice. Fiber helps you lose weight by slowing the emptying of the stomach so you feel full longer, which helps you eat less. It may also reduce the number of calories you absorb from macronutrients, such as fat and carbohydrates.

Heart disease is a serious problem affecting youngsters in urban India today. In order to keep your heart healthy, it is important to reduce cholesterol which blocks up your arteries and can cause atherosclerosis. The bran of brown rice is rich in unsaturated oils which help in keeping your cholesterol levels in check. Here are a few more foods to reduce cholesterol.

One of the best reasons you should have brown rice is that it has anti-inflammatory properties and is rich in antioxidants. This also helps your body to remain fit and get rid of inflammation.

Another reason you should prefer brown rice over white rice is that it is great when it comes to burning extra body fat. A study conducted by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed that people who consumed a low-calorie diet lost more belly fat as compared to the ones who consumed refined grains. Brown rice is loaded with iron, potassium, vitamins, and other essential nutrients. You may feel full after eating a bowl of brown rice and eating them is not at all fattening.

Given the fact that brown rice is loaded with nutrients and rich in fiber, it goes without saying that choosing brown over white rice is a healthy idea.

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Based on the studys results, 22% said they would give up sex for the rest of the year to lose 10 pounds. (iStock)

Turns out, sitting inside all day has an effect on ones weight.

According to a recent survey, the majority of Americans reported gaining weight during the pandemic. Similarly, a smaller majority is concerned about shedding this weight going into the new year.

The survey, commissioned by biotechnology companyGelesis, was conducted via an online poll of adults in the United StatesbetweenOct.26 and Nov.3. Of the small sample, research firm Kelton Global found 53% of those who responded claimed to be as worried about gaining weight now and at the end of the year as they are about not being able to see family for the holidays.

According to the survey's findings, 51% of Americans hope to lose weight in the new year, with the majority of those concerned about shedding extra pounds being women. (iStock)

Nearly threein fiveof those polled said they are on a mission to lose weight in the new year, with 63% admitting that keeping healthy habits during the coronavirus has been more difficult.

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Around 71% of respondents also admitted their weight directly impacts their self-esteem, which explains the dramatic lengths Americans claimed they would go to in order to lose 10 pounds.

According to the survey's results, 22% said they would give up sex for the rest of the year to lose 10 pounds, while a smaller amount claimed they would give up social media if it meant losing 10 pounds. However, only 17% would be willing to temporarily give up their favorite entertainment streaming service.

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While our survey has found Americans have been motivated to develop healthier habits amidst the pandemic, it has also brought to light how many Americans who want to lose weight continue to struggle, said Elaine Chiquette, Gelesis chief scientific officer.

The findings further indicate that 51% of Americans hope to lose weight in the new year, with the majority of those concerned about shedding extra pounds being women.

In a year when weve all already given up so much, our data shows that people would give up even more if it meant being able to lose weight by the end of the year and they remain hopeful about losing weight and feeling healthy in 2021, Chiquette said.

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As 2020 gives way to 2021 and people are looking to hit the ground running with new fitness goals, another survey released a list of the top-rated workout songs to keep you motivated.

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Alcohol consumption can be bad for your health for a variety of reasons, which is why the recommended weekly limit for men and women is 14 units.

But even if youre drinking within the recommended threshold, some alcoholic drinks can be full of more sugar (in syrups, flavouring, mixers and the alcohol itself) making them less of a smart choice if youre conscious about your sugar intake.

Here is a list of some of the most popular high-calorie alcoholic drinks with suggested alternatives.

From Champagne over Chardonnay to martinis over mojitos, scroll down to see what you should be drinking instead.

Swap a Long Island Iced Tea (424 calories) for a Cosmopolitan (100 calories).

A cosmopolitan is made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice or sweetened lime juice.

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With an ingredient list that contains vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, and coke, its no wonder that a typical 420ml glass of Long Island contains a whopping 424 calories.

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A Cosmopolitan has much less alcohol and only a small amount of cranberry juice, meaning a typical 250ml martini glass contains only 100 calories less than a quarter of a Long Island.

Swap a Pina Colada (300 calories) for a Fuzzy Navel (120 calories).

Pina Coladas are the perfect beachside cocktail, but thanks to the added coconut and pineapple mixers, these drinks regularly contain a high calorie count of around 300 calories per 230ml.

A Fuzzy Navel contains just peach schnapps and orange juice, making it an ideal fruity replacement at around 120 calories per 115ml drink.

Swap a Mojito (242 calories) for a Martini (70 calories).

Mojitos are a summertime favourite, but thanks to the sugar syrup a typical 230ml glass can contain as many as 242 calories.

A Martini has no additional mixers, meaning that a 250ml glass only contains a measly 70 calories providing you dont eat the olive, of course.

Swap an Alcopop (253 calories) for a Diet Rum & Coke (115 calories).

Alcopops or coolers often contain heaps of added sugars, and an average 340ml bottle can have up to 253 calories.

For an equally sweet but lower calorie drink, a diet rum and coke can contain as little as 115 calories per 280ml serving, making this an ideal sweet alcoholic swap.

Swap your gin & tonic (170 calories) for a slimline gin & tonic (115 calories).

Swap your gin & tonic (170 calories) for a slimline gin & tonic (115 calories)

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Swap a Mojito (242 calories) for a Martini (70 calories)

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Swap a sweet white wine (160 calories) for a glass of Champagne (89 calories)

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Swap a Pina Colada (300 calories) for a Fuzzy Navel (120 calories)

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Swap a Long Island Iced Tea (424 calories) for a Cosmopolitan (100 calories)

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Swap a vodka tonic (175 calories) for a vodka, soda, and lime (106 calories)

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Swap an Alcopop (253 calories) for a Diet Rum & Coke (115 calories)

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A moscow mule cocktail is made with vodka, ginger beer, lime juice and ice.

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A gin & tonic is one of the UK's favourite drinks, but due to the added sugars of tonic water, a typical 210ml serving can contain about 170 calories.

A similar 210ml serving of gin & slimline tonic contains just 115 calories, saving you an average of 55 calories per glass.

Swap a sweet white wine (160 calories) for a glass of Champagne (89 calories).

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The additional sugar in a sweet white wine means that a 175ml medium glass can average about 160 calories.

Champagne has one of the lowest calorie counts for a carbonated drink, with one 120ml serving containing only 89 calories.

Swap a vodka tonic (175 calories) for a vodka, soda, and lime (106 calories).

As with the gin & tonic, its the soda water that gives the vodka tonic a relatively high calorie count of 175 calories for 280ml.

Vodka, soda, and lime has no extra sugar and a low calories count of just 106 calories for the same measure.

Swap a Margarita (280 calories) for a Moscow Mule (120 calories).

A moscow mule cocktail is made with vodka, ginger beer, lime juice and ice.

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Margaritas are another fashionable cocktail that sadly arent' particularly healthy, with 280 calories per 230ml serving.

Try swapping for an equally classy Moscow Mule, as these contain just 120 calories per 170ml serving.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had fatty liver for the past 10 years. To reverse it, I am trying to lose weight. Now I am 116 kilograms. I have heard that if someone has fatty liver and wants to lose weight, they should not lose more than 1.5 kg per week. This week, I lost 3 kg. What is your advice? A.A.ANSWER: The advice against too much weight loss too quickly was based on an observation that some people rebounded their weight after losing it. Newer studies have not confirmed that. In fact, people with large amounts of weight loss (more than 2 kg in the first four weeks) have been shown to have a better chance of keeping the weight off. If you are losing weight due to healthier diet and exercise, I would advise continuing those behaviors and not worrying about losing too much too quickly.Any kind of weight loss can temporarily increase the risk of gallstones. Having some sources of healthy fat in the diet (such as nuts or avocados) will decrease this risk.Early on in the first few weeks of weight loss, especially in people using a higher fat diet, much of the apparent weight loss is by loss of water associated with glycogen stores.DEAR DR. ROACH: What is an epiretinal membrane? My doctor says I have this but it is not bad enough to be treated. I am 86 years old, and my vision is blurry. How would this be treated? T.V.ANSWER: An epiretinal membrane, also called a macular pucker, is a thin layer that forms over the retina at the back of the eye. It is semi-translucent, and as such can cause loss of vision or visual distortion. They are common and occur more frequently in older individuals. Most of the time, they do not require treatment. They can form for no particular reason, and these are usually asymptomatic. However, an epiretinal membrane can form after certain eye conditions, especially retinal detachment. Its possible for it to attach to and pull the retina, causing distortions in the vision. It may also decrease vision when it is thicker and interfering with the function of the retina.The only treatment is surgery. The decision to perform surgery is made by how much the vision is affected. Although surgery is relatively safe and usually effective, there are possible complications. Most eye doctors do not rush to surgery, except in less-common cases where there is swelling in the most critical part of the retina (called the macula) for central vision. People whose epiretinal membrane gets worse, or who have the kind that can pull the retina out of shape, may also require surgery.DR. ROACH WRITES: A recent column on pneumonia vaccines contained an error: I said that the 13-valent conjugate vaccine, Prevnar, was a 2-dose series. It is a single dose. Many people get both the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine, Pneumovax, as well as the 13-valent Prevnar, but my column misstated this. I appreciate my sharp-eyed colleagues who wrote in to correct this.* * *Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to [emailprotected] or send mail to 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803.

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Both Pilates and yoga are exercises that focus on mind-body connection and offer similar health benefits, including improved strength and flexibility. But their approaches and goals differ.

Here's what you need to know about the differences between Pilates and yoga and which is best for you.

Yoga originated thousands of years ago in India and is a mind-body exercise. Many different styles of yoga exist, from hatha yoga to hot yoga, but all involve moving through different physical postures. Yoga incorporates different breathing techniques, such as moving with one breath per movement. Some types of yoga include meditation.

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A 2015 study found that hatha yoga participants saw improvements in muscle strength and flexibility after 12 weeks. A small 2014 study also found that women who practiced Pilates for 12 weeks improved their muscle strength and torso flexibility.

Faster-paced versions of yoga, like vinyasa, elevate your heart rate more than slower, restorative types of yoga or Pilates. "Pilates doesn't tend to have that very vigorous type of format," Pojednic says.

A small 2017 study found that practicing yoga every day for a month reduced participants' blood pressure, a key indicator of heart health.

Because yoga often includes specific balancing exercises, such as poses where you stand on one leg, it might be more helpful for balance. "In yoga, you're actually practicing the balancing, and in Pilates, you're toning the muscles that will be helpful for balance," Pojednic says.

If you're trying to lose weight, how many calories you burn while exercising matters. The calories you burn during yoga and Pilates will depend on the type you practice.

A 2013 review found that yoga programs often help people lose weight. A small 2020 study of obese young women with elevated blood pressure found mat Pilates also reduced body fat.

A 2019 study compared women who practiced yoga and women who practiced Pilates. The study found both types of exercise improved self-reported measures of well-being and psychological distress, but the yoga group saw greater improvement.

Yoga and Pilates can be "well suited to all different types of bodies and all different types of abilities," Pojednic says. You might think you need to be flexible and strong or have a dancer's body, but you don't, she says.

"If somebody gets a little bit more excited about strength training, they probably will like Pilates a little bit better," Pojednic says. "If somebody enjoys fluid, full-body motion, I think that they would gravitate a little bit more toward yoga."

Both Pilates and yoga are beneficial, and their variety means you can probably find one style you enjoy.

"I think the most important thing is to try them both and figure out which one you like better, and then keep going back to that," Pojednic says. "Finding the thing that really makes you happy, I think, is the key here, more so than getting into the nitty-gritty about which one is going to help you balance better or burn more calories."

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BOSTON, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Released today, a new survey reveals that 71 million Americans1 have gained weight throughout the pandemic. The survey was commissioned by Gelesis, a biotechnology company using a naturally derived superabsorbent hydrogel to treat excess weight and metabolic disorders.

The pandemic has been the catalyst for significant change in American lives, especially for those actively trying to lose weight. It has posed physical health issues and emotional ones as well with 71% of Americans admitting that their weight impacts how they feel about their identity, particularly among women and parents. However, as a new year approaches, the survey also found that, months into the pandemic, Americans are more determined than ever to lose weight and maintain healthy habits.

The survey highlights the challenges of the weight loss process itself, and the heightened insecurities and barriers for people who are on the quest to shed pounds. The survey found 63% of Americans surveyed agree that healthy lifestyle habits are harder to keep in the midst of COVID-19, over half (52%) of Americans surveyed have been feeling down about the way they look during the pandemic, and nearly 3 in 5 Americans are on a mission to lose weight. In fact:

"While our survey has found Americans have been motivated to develop healthier habits amidst the pandemic, it has also brought to light how many Americans who want to lose weight continue to struggle," said Elaine Chiquette, PharmD, Gelesis' Chief Scientific Officer. "In a year when we've all already given up so much, our data shows that people would give up even more if it meant being able to lose weight by the end of the year and they remain hopeful about losing weight and feeling healthy in 2021."

Women and moms bear the brunt of weight gain woesWeight gain is a universal issue, but during the pandemic, its side effects have hit women and moms in particular harder than men.

Weight gain and its mental loadAdding to these challenges, mental stress and fatigue with weight gain are also taking a toll. Close to half (47%) of Americans who gained weight admit their self-esteem has decreased since March. Others find themselves feeling less motivated (50%), more stressed (41%), sad (36%) or anxious (33%) more often. Over two-fifths (41%) also report not being able to fit into their favorite clothes. The pandemic has highlighted a profound shift in lifestyles and mental outlook:63% of people found it harder to keep healthy lifestyle habits during the pandemic, 46% have not been feeling like their normal selves and 41% felt unable to take charge of their life. The impact of these dispositions is such that half of the people who have gained weight do not feel good about their health (50%) or their appearance (53%), since the pandemic began.

The pandemic's silver lining? The good news is that Americans were driven to make healthy lifestyle changes during the pandemic, even while many reported they were harder to keep (63%).

A brighter 2021While in the immediate, Americans are worried about gaining weight during the upcoming holiday (53%) women more likely (59%) than men (47%) wellness goals are top of mind for millions of Americans as they look ahead to the new year. Sixty percent of respondents want to feel healthier and 51% hope to lose weight in 2021.

"We have found that in 2021 the hopes of Americans outweigh their worries, and millions are ready to kick off the new year and make changes, including losing weight," said Chiquette.

Survey MethodologyGelesis partnered with Kelton Global, an independent, third-party research firm, to conduct an online survey among 1,012 adults in the United States during the period of October 26-November 3, 2020, with an overall margin of error of +/- 3.1%. Kelton set specific interactive quotas based on basic demographic information to ensure the sample is a reliable snapshot of the U.S. population. They use current U.S. Census figures to determine the quotas which ensures the sample mirrors the general population and affords the opportunity to project the data onto the entire U.S. adult population.

About UsIn April 2019, Gelesis received FDA clearance for its lead product candidate, Plenity, as an aid for weight management in overweight and obese adults with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25-40 kg/m, when used in conjunction with diet and exercise. Plenity is contraindicated in patients who are pregnant or are allergic to cellulose, citric acid, sodium stearyl fumarate, gelatin, or titanium dioxide. The most common side effects were diarrhea, distended abdomen, infrequent bowel movements, and flatulence. Plenity is currently available in limited release in the U.S.

Gelesis' proprietary approach inspired to structurally mimic vegetables is designed to act mechanically in the GI pathway to potentially alter the course of certain chronic diseases. In addition to Plenity, Gelesis is developing additional investigational candidates such as Gelesis200, a hydrogel optimized for weight loss and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. This biomimetic hydrogel based on the Gelesis platform technology are also being advanced in other GI inflammatory conditions, such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and functional constipation. For more information, visit gelesis.com or myplenity.com, or connect with us on Twitter @GelesisInc.

1 Extrapolated from 246,324,983 Americans aged 18+. See "Survey Methodology" for additional details.

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So you want to feel healthier and you want it before NYE. Done. Heres the good news!

80% Nutrition + 10% Workout + 10% Genetics = 100% You

The fitness of your body largely depends on what you eat which is why a few tweaks in your diet and lifestyle can show positive results. Nutrients present in some superfoods added to these low-calorie smoothies can fill you up real nice, allowing you to cut the junk out of your diet. Now, thats a powerful strategy!

These plant-based protein smoothiescan help in revving up your metabolism, healing the digestive system, toning your muscles and turning off the genes that contribute to fat storage.

All you have to do is blend the ingredients and drink up.

cup of unsweetened almond milk

cup of tea (brewed and chilled)

scoop of plant-based vanilla protein powder

frozen banana

teaspoon ground cinnamon

tablespoon unsalted natural almond butter

Add water to blend (optional)

cup of apple juice without sugar

cup of water

scoop of plant-based protein powder

pear, chopped

cup of baby spinach

frozen banana

ripe avocado

banana

2 blocks of dark chocolate

1 cup of unsweetened almond milk

cup of chopped walnuts

cup of chocolate plant-based protein powder

6 ice cubes

Add water to blend (optional)

cup of unsweetened almond milk

1 scoop of vanilla plant-based protein powder

cup of frozen blueberries

tablespoon of natural unsalted almond butter

Add water to blend (optional)

cup of unsweetened almond milk

1 scoop of vanilla or chocolate plant-based protein powder

1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder

frozen banana

tablespoon of natural unsalted peanut butter

Add water to blend (optional)

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These plant-based protein smoothies are also popular as "zero belly smoothies". They are a part of Zero Belly Diet, a book and a diet plan created by David Zinczenko. This diet plan claims to target stubborn belly fat and promotes highly-nutritious power foods that can alleviate fat storage, boost your metabolism and tone up the muscles.

When combined with a few lifestyle changes, zero belly smoothies can show better results.

Take a brisk walk before breakfast as morning light regulates your bodys circadian clock and improves cardiovascular health.

Load your breakfast with fibre.

Choose red fruits over the green. The higher levels of flavonoidscompounds that give the fruit its red colourcalm the action of fat-storage genes.

Fill up on avocados as its highly nutritious and keeps you full for longer.

Add plant protein to your smoothies and eat eggs, whole foods and healthy fats.

Start your day by drinking citrus-infused (lemons, oranges or grapefruits) water to flush out the toxins.

While rapid weight loss is not the best strategy (as its not a sustainable practice), sometimes you have exciting deadlines to fuel your fitness goals like a cousins wedding or New Years Eve party.

So try these delicious blends once, feel the change and end your year on a positive note!

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I check and track down my progress every week to see how well I am doing.

My husband is also a great source of motivation. To keep my enthusiasm high, he would skip dinner with me sometimes!

I also put on some of my clothes which I couldn't even fit into earlier. This encourages me to keep working on myself and move forward every week.

How do you ensure you dont lose focus? To be very honest, I lost focus a lot many times. I always felt low on confidence and when I couldnt really see a difference in the number initially, it pained me. Plus, PCOS battle made it more difficult.

However, each time I failed, I learnt a lesson. Over the course of 1.5 years, I learnt to chase progress, and not just the number on the scale.

Whats the most difficult part of being overweight? Quite a lot. Simple tasks become difficult, you encounter so many challenges on a daily basis. Plus, being body shamed impacts your self-esteem and confidence levels. I was seldom mocked at, and referred to as the fattest woman in the room. Hormonal imbalances, mood swings and the pressure you face from society, it makes things so difficult.

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Weight loss: I followed 16 hours of daily fasting and walked every day - Times of India

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