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Usually the two folks participating in the Salisbury Post wellness program have lots of alternatives for exercise. With the YMCA and the Forum shut down for the whole month, Robin Satterwhite and Isaac Miller had a few extra challenges.

I asked them to recap with a broad stroke the program so far. Robin Satterwhite, humanities department chair for RCCC, said, The past five months have been an eye-opening experience and a great learning process. FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real) is my worst enemy. The whole wellness experience for me has been equally mental and physical. I think I cant do things, but I have had to work to overcome that. Some of this may be remnants of the anxiety I have suffered my entire life, but regular exercise continues to help.

The knee discomfort is history, so Im back to where I was at the beginning of March. I will not give in to injury or fear! Life is full of obstacles and roadblocks and we have to keep pushing forward. I am very fortunate to be in this program and want to give my best for maximum results.

Salisbury Police officer Isaac Miller said, The first little bit was rough but once I got into a groove, I have loved working out. There has been plenty of ups and downs, but the last five months have been great. We have the gym at the PD, so a good run mixed with weight training workouts has been my standard.

In mid 2018, I had a heart issue that put me in the hospital for a week and out of work for a few weeks. I was at my heaviest weight ever, around 340 pounds and this was a wake-up call for me. This program was what I was looking for to try and save my life. I now exercise 5-6 days a week. With Robin as my accountability partner and David as my coach, I want to only go back to the hospital as a visitor.

I asked about their strengths and weaknesses so far. Robin said, For strengths, I have had great support from family, friends and the community. Everyone cheers me on! Regarding weaknesses, I have always been a procrastinator! I fight this bad habit daily! Also, menopause seems to make weight loss a bit more difficult. It gets frustrating to follow what my coach says to do, but see the pounds melting slower than expected. Another weakness is patience, obviously!

Isaac added, My strength is my desire to be better than yesterday. I always push myself to surpass goals that I set for myself. My weakness would be that I dont know when to stop. I will go to exhausting lengths to beat my personal best. Sometimes I push a little too hard with no regard to the negative effect it will have on my body.

Our gyms will likely still be closed for the most part through June 26although certain legal challenges to the shutdown have begun. Isaac does weights, Robin does YouTube classes, and both run. I asked both what else they can do.

Robin said, I am very disappointed the gyms are remaining closed for almost another month! As the humidity picks up outside, running becomes more of a challenge. I plan to keep running outside and doing a better job of running earlier in the day, plus mixing in YouTube videos. I have a step bench at home and use online classes there. Zumba videos are another option I am experimenting with. I miss the kickboxing classes at the YMCA and cant wait for them to resume.

Isaac said, I need to be consistent. Using MyFitnessPal to track my calories lets me adjust if Im struggling to lose weight.

Neither Robin nor Isaac had met a monthly goal through April and Robin said, My past monthly weight loss goals have been a bit unrealistic. For June, I would like to see at least four pounds gone and want more. Isaac again wants to lose 10 pounds.

With an exciting, fast finish to May, Robin lost five pounds and Isaac lost 10 and is down to 292. Robin is now down 10 pounds and Isaac 32 for the year.

The best month yet! Robin and Isaac want another one in June. See you in a month!

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When a company makes an acquisition, the premium it pays over the acquired company's book value is called goodwill, and counts toward the acquirer's total assets. In times of duress, however, goodwill can suffer dramatic writedowns as the acquired businesses suffer material declines in their cash flows to lose their business values.

Let's take a look at two companies that arguably closed acquisitions with poor timing due to the effects of the coronavirus, and why it's best to avoid their stocks.

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Last March, Tivity Health (NASDAQ:TVTY), a leading provider of fitness, nutrition, and social connection solutions, completed a leveraged acquisition of nutrition giant Nutrisystem for over $1.3 billion in cash and stock. In hindsight, the timing of the deal could not be worse, as a looming recession has caused Tivity to write down more than $199.5 million worth of goodwill from all nutrition brands operating under its umbrella. Unfortunately, the worst may be yet to come.

In the final year before the acquisition took place, Nutrisystem recognized $691 million in revenue at the cost of spending $203 million in marketing alone (without accounting for sales, general, and administrative expenses). The considerable marketing cost here implies the consumer bounce rate for the product is rather high, and the business must rely heavily on sales and marketing for new customer acquisition, which poses a significant problem. When one in five Americans is unemployed, it is hard to argue that the convenience of home delivery will outweigh that of families and individuals cutting off discretionary spending to save cash.

During the last recession, Nutrisystem's revenue declined by $400 million, or more than 50% over six years starting from 2007. It was not until 2014 that the company's revenue begin to tick up again, illustrating the severe risk of doing business in the nutritional weight loss sector.

Meanwhile, Nutrisystem's book value accounts for a vast majority of Tivity Health's $535 million in goodwill, which accounts for a significant portion of the company's $1.468 billion in assets. When evaluated against Tivity's $1.087 billion in long term debt (from the Nutrisystem acquisition), and other liabilities, what's left of equity for shareholders only amounts to about $7.642 million. If we were to take away the goodwill amount, Tivity would see a massive shareholder deficit.

To make matters worse, the company only has about $83 million in cash on its balance sheet to offset all its liabilities. Tivity also recently announced it would seek strategic alternatives for its nutrition business, which saw a 7% decline in revenue year over year. Also, COVID-19 has caused gym closures across the nation and has negatively affected the company's core Prime segment.

More goodwill writedowns may be on the table for Tivity, and it's hazardous to know the company's liabilities will far outweigh its assets. At a minimum, healthcare investorsshould wait until the company gives its guidance for 2020 (which was pulled during the first quarter) before buying the stock.

Next up is a company which went heavily into debt to acquire assets a few years back, but is feeling the ripples of what happens when the deal goes wrong.

Since 2012, Valeant Pharmaceuticals, now Bausch Health Companies (NYSE:BHC) made a series of leveraged acquisitions amounting to well over $22.2 billion. These acquisitions include $8.6 billion for eye care company Bausch and Lomb, $11 billion for gastrointestinal healthcare company Saliq, $2.6 billion for Medicis Pharmaceuticals' dermatology portfolio, and many more.

To say the company overpaid for some of these companies is an understatement. Currently, Bausch Health has about $24.4 billion in long-term debt on its balance sheet, compared to only $790 million worth of shareholder's equity. However, if we were to take away the $13.034 billion in goodwill away from its total assets, then Bausch Health would be operating at a considerable shareholder's deficit.

Goodwill items are not real assets like a manufacturing plant or the value of a brand, per se. Instead, the value of goodwill (in case you forgot) represents the premium an acquiring company paid over an acquisition target's net book value, and can face massive writedowns if the underlying business goes bad.

Recently, Bausch Health's vision care segment saw its revenue go flat year over year as COVID-19 placed countries around the world into lockdowns, forcing many retail stores carrying its products (such as contact lenses) to close. It was hit hard in Asia, which accounted for nearly 50% of the segment's sales.

Also, both its diversified portfolios as well as its derm and dentistry segments witnessed 9% and 4% revenue declines, respectively, compared to last year. Salix was the only segment that grew its sales, which amounted to 7% year over year.

In all, Bausch Health reinvests a tiny fraction -- just over 6% -- of its revenue into research and development expenses, which is far below that of its peers. Meanwhile, almost 20% of the company's sales goes to paying back its interest expenses alone (never mind its debt principal).

Unfortunately, there isn't anything to protect what's left of shareholders' equity in the event of more material business consequences due to COVID-19. I would highly recommend investors stay away from the stock due to the company's crippling debt situation.

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By Ken Freedman, DC

With orders to remain home and practice social distancing, many people are feeling stressed and feeling the pull. Whats pulling them? Their nearby refrigerator. The drive-through at one of the many fast food chains, or local restaurants offering home food delivery. This type of eating can be bad for your health, and worse for your waistline, especially if you have already gained some extra pounds over the winter months.

Since 2010, we have helped hundreds of people lose weight fast and safely with the Doctor Supervised ChiroTHIN Weight Loss Program. Many people choose to come for their follow-up visits with me personally.For those who wish to remain home, we can arrange to support you through unlimited telephone consultations.

While individual results vary, in only six weeks our patients typically lose 20-35 pounds and 14 to 20 inches. This program is safe and effective for children over 10, and nearly all adults, including diabetics, people with high blood pressure, and people on medication(s). What happens after you reach your desired weight?The program includes easy-to-follow strategies for long-term weight management at no extra charge.

Why is the ChiroTHIN Weight Loss Program better than other programs? Quality, accountability, freedom, results, safety and affordability. You have the freedom to select real food you buy at the supermarket, prepared within their portion-controlled dietary guidelines. When followed as directed, ChiroTHIN Weight Loss Program patients achieve better results in a fraction of the time and at a fraction of the cost of other nationally advertised weight loss programs. There are no exercises, drugs, hormones, prepackaged foods, shakes or bars. The products included in the program are the finest money can buy. Weekly private visits with me, either in person or over the phone, check your progress, with personalized recommendations and coaching.

The Doctor Supervised ChiroTHIN Weight Loss Program is designed by doctors.The meals you make in the ChiroTHIN Program are delicious, easy to prepare, and can also be enjoyed by the patients entire family. Once the dining out restrictions are lifted, it will be easy for you to eat out within the ChiroTHIN programs guidelines.

Many patients who suffered with long-standing conditions such as high blood pressure, arthritis, joint pain, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia also saw improvement in these conditions during the six-week program. While the ChiroTHIN program is not a treatment for medical conditions, conditions that are influenced by excess weight or inflammatory foods respond better when the body has reduced excess weight and the person eats meals that dont contain inflammatory foods. Its a common-sense approach that people can live with literally. The most gratifying part of the ChiroTHIN Program is sharing my patients joy as they look better and feel great.

To find out if the Doctor Supervised ChiroTHIN Weight Loss Program is right for you at no charge or obligation, call 732-254-6011 for a private consultation. My office, Freedman Chiropractic, is located at Brier Hill Court D-6, East Brunswick; visit http://www.FreedmanChiropractic.com.

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These 6 Yoga asanas will help to lose weight, tone your whole body - Know the steps to perform, benefits  |  Photo Credit: iStock Images

New Delhi: When it comes to choosing an exercise regimen that works on all the different muscles and parts of your body, look no further than yoga. With a total of 82 lakh asanas to perform, there is always something new to add to your fitness routine. Yoga targets your entire body, and also provides immeasurable health benefits. This makes yoga great for those seeking long-term effects, while at the same time giving you visible results soon. Whether it is flexibility, strength or weight loss, there is no need of compromising with yoga. It gives you all these advantages and more. Yoga increases your stamina, lengthens and strengthens your muscles, also boosting your metabolism so you burn calories throughout the day. It is preferable to start your mornings with yoga as it keeps you active and energetic. Yoga offers the opportunity to sync your breath with your movement making you mindful and aware. Incorporate the practice of yoga through the physicality of these following asanas that you can practice on a regular basis. Try to hold each posture for a minimum of 10-15 seconds, repeating them for up to 3 sets.

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Yoga makes for the perfect workout for both your body and your mind. The practice of yoga is customizable as either a high-impact or low-impact routine. Through yoga, it is very possible to get a toned and shapely physique. Surya Namaskar is an example of a Vinyasa flow. When you move quickly from one asana to another you can effectively introduce the cardio element in your workout. The other ways in which you can turn your practice into a rigorous workout is by increasing the duration that you hold the postures and increase the number of sets weaving them into a powerful, dynamic sequence.

Disclaimer: Grand Master Akshar is a guest contributor and part of our medical experts' panel. Views expressed are personal.

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Think outside the pound.

You dont need TV financial analysts to tell you what your wallet has been feeling: the steady climb of food prices since the onset of Covid-19. Just last week, the U.S. Department of Labor reported that April saw the biggest one month increase at the nations grocery stores since 1974; a 4.3 percent increase in meat, poultry, fish and eggs, and a 7 percent across the board increase in all departments since this time last year.

Need I mention unemployment figures rivaling the Great Depression? Ouch.

This price surge is not surprising, really. Food distributors lost three of their biggest clients to Covid-19 lockdowns: restaurants, schools and universities, and the airline industry. Guess whos getting stuck with the bill?

But on March 15 the day Gov. Sununu ordered schools to close I took revenge, and you can, too. I was determined to spend $350 for a month of food including breakfast, lunch, and dinner for myself and my husband as opposed to the $553 USDA guideline at Costco and Whole Foods because money is tight and I love nothing more than a good old, self-motivating challenge.

And one more thing: I wasnt going to deprive myself. Far from it. Granted, there was a lot this pandemic took away from us financial security, social engagements with family and friends, freedom to enjoy the many distractions I took for granted like movies, restaurants, concerts, museums, and travel destinations near and far but this damn virus was not going to rob me of the pleasure of cooking a good meal with a glass of wine. The experience has changed our lives financially, certainly, but the physical and emotional rewards have been equally dramatic.

Whats the secret sauce? The radical recipe? Portion control. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Weve heard it all before but have we ever really listened. Protein the size of a deck of cards; fruit/vegetables the size of a computer mouse; grains including pasta and cereal half a tennis ball; a slice of bread the size of a CD.

Portion control not only equals weight control and better health overall; it equals money control. Many Americans, including myself, need to lose weight. On average, we weigh in at 177 pounds as compared to Europeans at 156 pounds and Asians at 127 pounds. I was FLABbergasted to read 2019 stats from the National Chicken Council that Americans eat, on average, 223 pounds of red meat and poultry per year. I had no idea how much I was actually pigging out until Covid, even while tipping the scale at 162.

On the flipper side, Americans only eat 16 pounds of seafood a year. In this regard, I am not average, by intent, easily preparing fruits of the sea 6 9 times a week including lunch. Except for tuna, which I never eat. Consumer Reports estimates that canned tuna contains 6 percent + levels of mercury. Even Albacore. But fatty, omega-3 fish like wild Alaskan salmon and sardines are life-saving, life-sustaining, and low in mercury contamination. Think salmon, shrimp, or scallops are too expensive? Not if you buy wild and in bulk like I do and divvy out. (Dont believe what anyone tells you about the sustainability and health of farm-raised salmon or shrimp. Theres enough scientific evidence to debunk any claim otherwise.)

Consider this: Costco sells a package of 8 frozen wild Alaskan salmon fillets for about $17. Each is large enough to divide into 2 portions. I prepare them a variety of ways, from pan blackened with a simple, homemade teriyaki sauce to baking in the oven with a seasoned breadcrumb coating with dried thyme and lemon zest. Either serving on a bed of organic rice I buy in bulk $14.99 for 10 pounds (it lasts forever) or with a few new, red potatoes, and always a vegetable component like organic frozen broccoli., peas, roasted corn, sauted mushrooms, zucchini, whatever, eating this nutritious fish eight dinners a month is a pleasure for me to make and for us to eat.

Shrimp. Wild-caught shrimp. Yup, you might think it out of reach. But think again, and look at the photo. Whole Foods sells a 2-pound package of U.S. wild-caught shrimp for $22.99. Thats around 36 giant shrimp which I divvy up into six meals of three shrimp per person/per meal. Thats six different, delicious shrimp-based meals per month at $1.92 per serving. Holy Neptune!

Without trying to sound like Forrest Gump, I cooked up shrimp risotto (cheap), shrimp with tomato, feta, basil, and red onion (cheap), shrimp scampi with pasta (cheap), shrimp and veggie stir-fry with rice (cheap), shrimp with arugula and mozzarella on phyllo dough pizza (cheap), and shrimp salad with Old Bay, celery, and mayo on low-fat drop biscuits from scratch (also cheap).

Lets beef it up! I make three meals from 1 pound of natural, grass-fed beef from Whole Foods at $6.99 a pound for two adults. Simply adjust amount accordingly for more diners.

#1: While thawed, I form beef into 6 walnut-sized meatballs and place in the fridge for continued flavor enhancement the next day with just a touch of organic ground pork. Additionally, Ill add Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, finely grated garlic, freshly grated Parmesan, salt and pepper, and 1 egg for binding before lightly browning in olive oil.

Spaghetti sauce even organic is inexpensive in a three-jar combo at Costco. Likewise, Ive been enjoying the bulk, six-package Italian brand they carry, Garofalo. Its made with durum semolina which makes it far superior to oft-used refined flour in many other store brands. And at the recommended serving, it will last a long time and costs something like $11.

#2: Still working the thawed grass-fed beef (which is high in cardio-healthy omega-3 fatty acids instead of artery-clogging omega-6 from livestock eating corn instead of grass), I make a couple of patties for some much-loved cheeseburgers. Sometimes I have soft potato rolls and sometimes I aint got none left. If the latter, I saut onions, peppers, mushrooms, and knife and fork it. Who really needs a quarter pounder?

#3: Voila! Theres just enough beef leftover for 4 tacos or a couple of baked, stuffed peppers. Both tasty with the right ingredients and seasoning, and both very inexpensive.

What the cluck? By this posting youve hopefully found a reliable source for chicken love. Both Costco and Whole Foods have admirable organic stock at admirable prices. I dont mind buying whole birds and carving them up to save a buck. $3.99 a pound at Whole Foods.

On the other hand, you can buy organic boneless, skinless breast at $5.99 a pound at Whole Foods or spend less for thigh meat. Some of the greatest ethnic dishes in the world use it as a main ingredient: Frances coq au vin, Indias chicken tandoori, and Mexicos chipotle thighs to name but a few.

Heres what you could do with three big, boneless breasts at $6.89:

#1: Cut one in half length wise to make a classic chicken picatta. Delish, easy to make, and easy on the pocketbook. (FYI: Every recipe in the history of the universe is on the Internet.)

#2: Chop the second breast into small cubes and use for any number of stir-fry dishes on a bed of rice. One of my favs is Thai basil chicken with green beans and green peppers chicken with cashews and green onions; or chicken with pineapple and broccoli with sesame seeds and homemade teriyaki. Regardless, by bulking up on non-protein elements, youll have enough protein in the serving to provide a satiating meal. (This same principle can be applied to boneless pork chops. Cut into small cubes, coat with corn starch, and fry in canola oil before adding all sorts of wonderful taste combos for Asian-fusion fare.)

#3: Chop the third breast and poach in simmering water with herbs until cooked. In summer, I love a good chicken salad on lettuce or soft roll. I mix it up a little different each time. Curried chicken salad with browned almond slices, raisins, and curry; traditional with shallots, grapes, celery, tarragon, and mayo; the kitchen sink with chopped avocado, cilantro, and chives.

The totally awesome total for all the protein listed in this article was $54 for 20 days of dinners. I always add a few vegetarian entrees like quiche, pasta primavera, or eggplant parm. Sometimes we just want a damn fine steak.

Next time in Kitchen Revenge Part 2, Ill tell you how we stopped breaking the bank on breakfast and lunch.

PS Ive lost 6 lbs. since March 15!

Dumb Editors note: The headline is updated to reflect that Carolyn lost weight, but her editor excitedly transposed March 15 into 15 pounds. But hey, six pounds! I apologize for my dyslexia. Carol Robidoux

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About The Barking Tomato: Carolyn Choate loves to chew on food. Literally and figuratively. In the kitchen from her garden in Nashua or her favorite market, a restaurant across town or across the globe. When not masticating, Carolyn is likely swilling wine or spirits as neither is far from her heart or lips. Forget diamonds and Louboutins, shed rather blow a wad on pinot noir and grass-fed filet with fresh sauted morels. And write about it. You taste the picture: The Barking Tomato aspires to push your foodie button. Got foodie news? Contact Carolyn Choate at crchoate13@gmail.com

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By Roberta H. Anding, M.S., Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Childrens HospitalEdited by Kate Findley, The Great Courses DailyDaily water intake replenishes water volume in our bodies, which is essential for maintaining our health and well-being. Photo by wavebreakmedia / ShutterstockWaters Function

The function of water goes beyond satisfying your thirst. Certainly, if youre thirsty, its going to refresh you, but it also plays a vital role in your internal functions.

Water serves as a transport vehicle for digestion and the transport of nutrients to the cells within the blood. Maintaining this adequate blood volume enhances nutrient delivery and helps us feel healthy and well.

Have you ever gone from a sitting to a standing position quickly? If you jump out of your chair and stand up, all of a sudden, you get a little lightheaded and dizzy.

This dizziness occurs because you dont have enough blood volume. Youre not delivering enough carbohydrates to your central nervous system, and your brain goes into a holding mode. Weve all had that experience, but this is a great example of water serving as a transport vehicle.

Fluid can have mechanical functions. For example, the synovial fluid in your knees lubricates joints and allows for ease of movement. Additionally, the fluid in tears helps to clear out any debris or dirt that you might have in your eyes.

For most of us, a major function of water is to dissipate, or get rid of, heat and regulate heat loss. Water is a really good medium for holding and eliminating heat.

Blood, which is mostly made up of water, moves toward your organs when you need to conserve heat. Water also helps to cool off your body after strenuous physical activity through the process of sweating and then evaporating.

Your body mostly stores water around the cells and in the bloodstream, but nutritional factors and the state of your health can influence where your body water is located. For example, if you have low protein in your blood, some of the fluid seeps out of your blood vessels and actually goes into the tissues.

Edema, or swelling, can occur with congestive heart failure, where the heart weakens and does not pump blood as effectively. Youre unable to move that body water, and it leaks into the tissues, where it gets stuck and cannot be urinated out.

If our bodies are 60 to 75 percent water, fluctuations in water will affect your scale weight. Overhydration, in the case of edema, will cause your weight to rise, while dehydration will cause you to lose weight.

In both cases, though, it is only water weight, and not fat, that accounts for this change. This is something to keep in mind when taking certain weight loss products such as slimming teas, which may be leading you to lose weight, but its typically only water weight from dehydration.

The average adult will eliminate somewhere in the range of 2.5 liters, or about 84 ounces, of water a day. About 1.5 of those liters comes through urine, and the rest is through sweating, breathing, and bowel movements.

However, depending on your level of physical activity, the amount that you eliminate through sweat could be significant. If you run or do anything aerobic, you breathe in and out more times per minute, and the amount of fluid that you lose is greater.

Although we dont think of our breath as being a source of fluid loss, it is 100 percent humidified. Its got a lot of water in it, and any time you breathe in and out more often, youre going to increase your body water loss.

If you have a fever, your heart rate, body temperature, and respiration rate go up. Thus, the amount of fluid that you lose would increase.

If youve ever had diarrhea, you can lose a significant amount of fluid by an increase in bowel movements, as well as an increase in the amount of water in the bowel movements. Insensible losses are considered fluid losses through the skin and, again, sweat is going to be an example of that.

Most of us dont think about our food consumption as a source of fluid, but the food that we consume is, depending on our food choices, equivalent to about 17 ounces or a half a liter per day. High water-volume foods include fruits, vegetables, milk, and yogurt, which are about 80 to 90 percent water.

For individuals who really struggle with hydration and cant drink any more voluntary fluid because their losses are so significant, food oftentimes becomes the magic bullet. For some individuals, foods high in water volume can be the tipping point between optimal hydration and dehydration.

Professor Roberta H. Anding is a registered dietitian and Director of Sports Nutrition and a clinical dietitian at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Childrens Hospital. She also teaches and lectures in the Baylor College of Medicines Department of Pediatrics, Section of Adolescent Medicine and Sports Medicine, and in the Department of Kinesiology at Rice University.

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The physical change radically Adele surprised everyone. After posting a picture on his birthday, 32, which looks a slender figure, the media and their fans reacted immediately.

According to a source, the british singer lost more than 45 kilos (about 100 pounds) after separating from her husband, Simon Konecki, with whom was married for three years and had a son, Angelo, who currently has 7 years old, is noted in a publication of the web portal The Avant-Garde.

You have not missed any who ask how they got Adele to lose weight, what did or what do I do to lose those extra pounds. Now, the doctor who accompanied her in this process, Dominique Fradin-Read, has revealed the recommendations that followed the artist to achieve this transformation.

Start by telling my patients that when it comes to losing weight, diet and exercise alone will not be sufficient in the majority of cases, explained the specialist Us Weekly. Fradin-Read refers to that when diets are not controlled by an expert, usually are not carried properly, the person ends up failing and with the so-called rebound effect, which recovers or increases even more weight.

I try to make it visual and make all of them imagine a plate divided into several parts: green vegetables should occupy approximately two-thirds of the plate, protein of good source one-third and the last part is reserved to the carb, he said. You can also add some good fats, as olive oil, avocado or nuts.

For the doctor, losing weight is a holistic process in which many factors are included, by this not only takes into account the weight of the person, but also collects information on its metabolic role, insulin, hormones, thyroid, cortisol, stress, sleep, mental health and food habits. When you deal with all these elements, we can then begin a personalized diet, he said.

We have talked about some of the methods that Adele would have resorted to weight loss, such as pilates and diet Sirtfood, however the specialist recommended to follow the mediterranean diet and the system of gastronomic cuisine for weight loss of the chef, Michel Gurard. (I)

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From Men's Health

A product that promises to help you lose weight without restricting calories sounds ideal. Stick-on weight loss patches are the latest fad that touts this claimand they're popping up all over social media.

These patches may seem like the answer to your weight loss problems, but could they actually replace a healthy diet and exercise plan?

Mens Health reached out to Philadelphia-based weight loss expert Charlie Seltzer, M.D. and Holly F. Lofton, M.D., Director of the Medical Weight Management Program at NYU Langone Health, to get a better understanding on weight loss patches.

Here's what you should know:

Weight loss patches work in a similar fashion to a nicotine patch. They are large adhesives that are placed on a specific area of your body. Unlike supplements that people take orally for weight loss, the active ingredients found in patches are meant to be absorbed through your skin, says Dr. Seltzer.

According to Dr. Seltzer, there's no scientific evidence indicating that ingredients found in weight loss patches are effective.

Everything about weight loss has to do with a calorie deficit, he says. What these supplements report to do is either bring down the calorie intake by either decreasing appetite or enhancing your metabolism. Unfortunately, we dont have any drug that could really do that well.

Dr. Lofton says that the patches could actually be harmful as most are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

These types of supplements are not vetted, she says. Were not really sure of the potency or the formulation that youre getting or where its derived from. Thus we dont have studies that are proven to be reproducible.

Both doctors say you shouldn't count these ingredients to help with weight loss:

Green tea extract: Older studies indicated that green tea may help with weight loss, but newer research hasn't supported the theory. Ingesting it in its tea form is perfectly safe, but the extract found in some supplements can potentially cause liver damage.

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Green coffee bean extract: According to Dr. Lofton, older, unreliable studies indicated green bean coffee extract could help with weight loss. Eventually, this research was debunked.

Japanese Mint: Dr. Seltzer says that using Japanese mint is used more for marketing purposes than actual health benefits.

Ephedra: More commonly known as ephedrine, it was originally used by diabetics to help people lose weight, says Dr. Seltzer. The supplement eventually got banned in 2004 by the FDA because people abused it and suffered from heart attacks and strokes.

Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil: Although CBD has been marketed as a cure-all that helps with muscle cramps, anxiety, and weight loss, there's no evidence that it works for anything.

Garcinia: Some early research that shows that supplements made from garcinias peel may give you feelings of fullness in the stomach, leading to the suppression of cravings and eating less.

Ashwaghanda: Dr. Seltzer says that when taken orally, research shows this ancient herb can help people reduce their stress eating and decrease bouts of anxiety. But this doesnt mean it works when placed in a patch, nor does it prove that you'll shed weight.

Well, its pretty simpleyou essentially applying the adhesive or band-aid on the skin. The instructions will tell you how long and how often to wear the patches.

Ultimately, theres no evidence that using a weight loss patch will give you the immediate results youre looking for.

Lots of things on the market can seem to be short cuts, for lack of a better term, that might tout you the rewards of weight loss without the hard work, Dr. Lofton says. But really, there are no magic tricks for quick weight loss that dont involve the lifestyle to get real results.

Although this seems pretty obvious, maintaining a healthy diet and regular workout routine will give you the best results. There are some great apps to make things easierlike MyFitnessPal or All Out Studio. And you should always consult your doctor or dietitian with any questions or additional support.

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Daphne Oz is marking a health victory nine months after giving birth.

Oz, 34, shared with her Instagram followers Wednesday that she has lost nearly 50 pounds following WW, formerly known as Weight Watchers.

"I still have a way to go, but my aim to feel strong in my skin, energetic for my kids, and to love the way my clothes fit have been my guide," wrote Oz, who gave birth to her daughter, Gigi, her fourth child, in August 2019.

Oz announced in February that she had joined WW as an ambassador and is working with a WW coach. She has since shared updates of her wellness journey on Instagram, posting photos of her workouts and food.

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The "Mom Brain" podcast co-host described WW as a "welcome guide" for her, especially during the past few months when she and her family have been at home due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"[It's] been such a welcome guide for me, particularly in the last couple of months when it's been kind of like a free for all, home a lot," she said in an Instagram Live with her WW coach. "In my old mindset, I might have gone back to emotional eating, back to stress eating. I might have gone back to celebration eating, even in the little moments. To have those guardrails in place has been so critical."

"It's within our grasp to have a healthy relationship to food freedom, which is I think one of the coolest concepts that initially drew me to WW," said Oz.

Oz, a host of "The Dish on Oz," is also sharing some of the recipes that have helped her lose weight, including a WW-friendly recipe for sweet and spicy pulled chicken thighs.

Here also is Oz's recipe for "Better brownies."

Makes 24 servings.

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, divided

15 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed

1 large uncooked sweet potato

2 large eggs

1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1/3 cup black coffee

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon sugar, powdered (confectioner's)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Lightly coat 24 cups of a mini-muffin tin with 1 tbsp melted butter.

Puree the black beans in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.

Measure 1/2 cup of black bean puree and reserve the remaining for use with tacos or nachos or as black bean dip.

Prick the sweet potato a few times with a fork and microwave until it is completely soft and tender, about 7 minutes.

Scoop out the flesh, set 1 cup in a large bowl, and add the black bean puree. Whisk in the remaining 2 tbsp melted butter, eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla.

Add the chocolate chips to a small bowl and pour the hot coffee on top. Stir until melted, then add it to the sweet potato mixture.

In another bowl, combine the cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the cocoa mixture to the sweet potato mixture and stir until just combined.

Use a spoon to fill the muffin cups three-quarters full (you'll have enough batter for 24 mini-muffins).

Bake for about 12 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center of a brownie comes out with a few moist crumbs attached and the brownies resist light pressure.

Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool. Repeat with any remaining batter.

The brownies will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Recipe reprinted with permission from WW.

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An interesting development in recent times is that peaceful folk are taking up boxing. Not for self defence, but because the best boxing workout is a supreme way to lose weight and get in shape. IT IS THE GREATEST! It's so mean, it makes medicine sick.

Admittedly, for the uninitiated, boxing often just looks like two people punching each other in the head until one of them gives up, but it's actually more complicated than that. Professional boxers are some of the fittest folk on the planet, thanks to the sport requiring elite levels of cardiovascular fitness, speed, power, strength, balance, accuracy and endurance, to name just a few facets.

All you need to get a bit of that action is a little space in your home, a positive mental attitude and the eye of the tiger. This could be THE best home workout if you are feeling a little aggressive. Which we all are at times, recently, let's face it.

There's no need for wraps with this workout, but they look cool

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Despite a lack of heavy weights, kettlebells or resistance bands, this workout will still test all of the major muscle groups, particularly the shoulders, so it pays to get everything warm before steaming into it.

Shoulder Pulls x 10 each side

Swing your right arm up and out with palms facing away from you, grab your right wrist with your left hand and gently pull the right arm behind your head, giving the shoulder muscle a good stretch.

Squats x 10

With feet hip-width apart, fists in front fo your face for balance, stick your butt out and lower it to the ground, keeping the back nice and flat. Slowly lower to a comfortable point, without letting your knees wander over the toes, and drive back up through your heels.

Windmills x 20 in each direction

Stand with arms outstretched (as if you were pretending to be an aeroplane) and start making small forward circles with the hands. Aim to make the circles larger with every rep. Now rotate in the opposite direction, getting smaller with the circles.

Mountain climbers x 10 each leg

Adopt a press-up position but rest your bodyweight on the knuckles to work the shoulders more. Now pull the right leg up to your chest, aiming to keep a straight line running along the spine to your neck. Now lower the right leg and repeat the move with the left.

Press-ups x 10

From this position, go straight into press-ups. Try to keep the tempo slow and controlled to work the muscles

No workout partner? No Worries.

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Bounce steps x 40 reps

With feet hip-width apart, begin the workout by bouncing from one foot to another. You should be on the balls of your feet here, using al little explosive power to hop from one foot to another. Keep you arms loose by your sides.

High-knee punches x 20 each side

From the bounce steps, head straight into these high-knee punches, drawing the knee to around hip-height while punching out straight ahead of you. The punching arm should the the opposing limb to the leg that is being drawn upwards.

- Dont aim for maximum punching power here, as thats a surefire way to pull a shoulder muscle.

Jump lunges x 10 each leg

Adopt a split-squat stance, where one leg is planted out front and the rear leg is extended, weight on the balls of your feet for balance. From this position, explode by driving through the heel of the leading foot and swap legs mid-air. Repeat this ten times each side.

1/2 Jab Step x 10 each direction

With feet hip-width apart, balancing on the balls of your feet, aim for a one/two combo of punches, hitting an invisible target at around eye level with a right jab, followed by a left. Once the second punch is thrown, quickly step to the right and throw another right jab. Repeat this ten times before switching to a left step and left jab.

1/2 Jab Step + duck x 10 in each direction

Exactly the same as before, but just after you slide to the right, duck low as if you were dodging a punch and then throw the jab. After ten reps, repeat the exact same thing but stepping to the left.

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High knees x 30 seconds

Take a short break from throwing punches with some high knees. Think of this as sprinting on the spot but drawing the knees up above hip level. Shake the arms loose while doing so to get rid of the lactic acid build up.

1/2 Jab and Hook x 10

Lets get back to it. Bouncing on the balls of the feet, throw a right jab, followed by a quick left and returning to the right with a powerful hook. Attempt to bring the arm up and elbow out to the side. The aim is to push an invisible bag on its right flank with the hook. Repeat this ten times and then swap to the other side.

Jump squats x 10

Get in to the squat position mentioned earlier but rather than merely raising to an upright position, attempt to drive through the heels and explode into a jump at the top of the move. Make sure you have sufficient ceiling height before attempting this.

Scissor kicks x 20

Try this on a carpeted area or place a rug or mat down to protect the back. Lay flat on the floor with arms resting to your sides. Raise the heels off the ground until your toes are at eye level and now perform little scissor kicks up and down. Dont let your backside or shoulders raise raise off the ground and brace the core throughout.

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Plank x 30 seconds

From the scissor kicks position, roll onto your front, using the forearms to take your body weight. Keep lower body weight on the balls of your feet, brace your core, tighten your butt muscles and keep the back nice and flat. Stay in this position for 30 seconds.

Side lunges x 10 on each side

Stretch out the legs with a little side lunge action. Stand with feet slightly wider than hip-width apart and shift your body weight onto the right thigh by lunging to the side. Like a squat, the knee shouldnt wander over your toes. Hold the stretch for three seconds, return to start position and repeat on the other side.

Shoulder shrugs x 20

Quite simply, shrug your shoulders up towards your ears, holding the stretch at the top of the move for two or three seconds and lower slowly. Remember to breathe in on the upward portion and out when lowering.

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