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With the recent announcement of an extended lockdown period, it is becoming more and more important to eat well and exercise if you want to manage your weight at home. Losing weight fast at home is not all that difficult, especially if you follow the below weight loss tips from a performance nutritionist. Good news is that you don't even need to go full keto for weight loss either, although it might help (just saying).

Is it impossible to lose weight at home? According to Simon Jurwik, performance nutritionist and commercial director at Bulk Powders, it isn't, not by a long shot. In fact, some simple changes in lifestyle and diet can lead to big results and you don't even have to do bodyweight workouts at home or run for hours on end to shed pounds.

We asked a few questions to Simon about how to maximise lockdown weight loss effectively.

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As Simon explains, "to avoid weight gain or to lose weight, you need to maintain calories compared to your energy expenditure to avoid weight gain or in a deficit for weight loss."

If this sounds a bit too complicated, here is what it means: you need to eat less than your maintenance calories in order to lose weight. Maintenance calories are what your body needs to function: on average, it is around 2000 kcal for women and 2500 kcal for men.

"A good way to do this is tracking your calories so you have a better understanding of how much youre eating." Simon adds "If you dont like specifically calorie tracking, then start monitoring your portion sizes. If you need to lose weight, simply reduce the portion sizes."

Calorie tracking can be made easy with apps like MyFitnessPal which can scan barcodes and do the addition for you, no need to calculate carbs/fat/protein manually.

Avoid takeaways if you don't want to get obese

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Simon doesn't believe in bad foods although even he wouldn't recommend chowing down on takeaway every morning. His motto is "everything in moderation". "Nonetheless, I would say to limit your consumption of the below whilst in lockdown as they are more calorie dense" he adds.

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Eat all your five-a-day in one go if you wish

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When it comes to weight loss, Simon vouches for calorie deficit: "You should try and eat a well balanced diet so you get the right amount of nutrients and minerals." Ideally, you would like to eat your five a day, a mix of fruits and vegetables, to make sure your vitamin levels are topped up.

It's easier than you think to add more greens to your meals: have some tomatoes with your breakfast bacon and eggs, have an apple mid-morning, some asparagus and kale with your lunch, a banana in the afternoon and half an avocado with your tea.

Simon recommends the following food groups to be included in your diet for effective weight loss:

Is keto diet the key to weight loss?

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"Ultimately, it comes down to adherence. If you find going lower carb keto diet is easier for you to stick with, then thats a good option. If you prefer intermittent fasting and you find you can stick to it, then thats one to explore" Simon adds.

The key here is sticking to the diet and not jumping from one fad to the other. Once you found the diet you can keep to it doesn't have to be an extreme one either just let your body adjust and eventually, you'll see the results.

The most important thing to remember is that once you get healthy, weight loss will come naturally. It's not about chasing after pounds lost; what's more important is to ease yourself into a healthy lifestyle and a sustainable diet. That will make you lose weight and keep it off, too.

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Exercising regularly is not necessary for weight loss but it can certainly help

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In Simon's opinion, it's important to make a distinction between people who already have a certain muscle mass and people who 'just' want to lose weight: "It depends, if youre aiming to maintain a certain amount of muscle mass, you would need to continue exercising and in particular, resistance training, to hold onto the muscle mass you have."

Cardio has long been used for weight loss, let it be running on treadmills, indoor cycling or indoor rowing. But resistance training is also a great way to burn calories as well as doing HIIT workouts. The best resistance training for weight loss are the ones that use compound exercises, like this full body workout or this two-day push-pull workout.

"Similarly, if youve just completed a diet, which incorporated exercising and calorie restriction, youll need to continue completing the same level of exercise to maintain your weight. If you were to just stop, your calorie expenditure would go down and you will likely gain weight" Simon concludes.

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Supplement-wise, Bulk Powders has you covered

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Understandably, Simon knows a lot about supplements: "supplements can contribute to maintaining/losing weight when incorporated into a balanced diet. For example, if you follow a ketogenic diet, Bulk Powders has several products that are low in carbohydrates such as our Complete Keto Protein Shake, Complete Greens and Electrolyte tablets."

Supplements can come in many shapes and sizes and supplementing your diet doesn't necessarily mean chugging down gallons of protein shakes or weight gainers. Especially if you are following a strict diet, like the vegan diet or the aforementioned keto diet, taking some supplements will be inevitable to support your metabolism.

When using supplements to lose weight, our product Cutting Edge, contains Glucomannan which contributes to weight loss in the context of a calorie restricted diet.

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Piling on the pounds in lockdown? Or just bored and want to try a new diet? Research shows that following a keto diet is an efficient way to send your body into 'fat-burning mode' so you will be slimmer faster even, in theory, without exercising. I am actually a bit of a fan of the keto diet as it does seem to work well admittedly I exercise quite a lot, but that's been less easy recently than before all this 'situation' kicked off.

So, we put together a 1-week keto meal plan to help you get started in your weight loss journey. Starting the keto diet can seem daunting but with the sample keto meal plan below, it should seem doable at least.

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When you try to put your own keto diet meal plan together, you will need to remember that in order for your body to go into ketosis a metabolic state when your body mainly uses ketones from fat for fuel as opposed to glucose from carbohydrates you will need to keep your carbs levels low each day. And we mean really low: calories from carbs should be under 5% of your total calorie intake and definitely under 50 grams a day. Strict keto even goes a step further and requires you to keep the carb levels as low as under 20 grams a day.

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Sure, following an effective keto diet meal plan means you will have to say goodbye to potatoes, rice, fruits and sweets, but in return, you can also say goodbye to body fat, cravings, mood-swings, insulin spikes and much more. Once you get over the initial 'keto flu' which is only a possibility, not a certain side effect you will feel more balanced overall and won't miss any of the sweet treats you used to have as a pick-me-up.

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And although you have to let go some of the popular food items when you're on keto, you will be rewarded with being able to eat more cheese and meat than you ever thought you could. Better still, even if you follow a relatively strict keto diet meal plan, you can still have a wide variety off food and take in ample amount of micro and macro nutrients.

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Modern day ketogenic diet was introduced and still use for today to treat neurological diseases like epilepsy and therefore it has been researched extensively. Apart from epilepsy, there are studies showing that following a keto diet meal plan can help reduce risk of heart disease, treat cancer, reduce symptoms of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease and even to treat acne.

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As well as all that, keto can reduce insulin levels in the blood (lack of carbs/sugar spikes throughout the day) and many people claim keto diet made them more relaxed and "less on the edge".

From a dietary point of view, the effects of keto is similar to fasting: due to lack of carbs, your body will start breaking down fat into ketones and use that as fuel. Once you are on keto for a while, your body will get more efficient in breaking down fat, let it be dietary fat or the ones stored in your body, making you lose weight faster.

Most types of meat and cheeses are allowed on keto, so are eggs, cream, butter and healthy oils like avocado or olive oil. You could also have black coffee and green tea without any sugar.

Things to avoid: processed and low fat dairy products have additives and plenty of sugar in them, making them unsuitable for keto (and generally not healthy). Milk also has lactose (milk sugar) in it so be careful not to introduce too much milk into your keto diet meal plan.

Most of the green vegetables are good to go but bear in mind that many types vegetables will add to your carbs mainly, so thread them lightly. Try to keep them varied, even throughout the day so you won't get bored with any one of them.

Things to avoid: root vegetables such as potatoes, carrot, parsnip etc. All types of grains and rice.

Pro tip: spinach is best to have raw (washed, however), since wilted spinach just doesn't have the same mouthfeel. 100 grams of raw spinach with some olive oil, salt, pepper and a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar makes an excellent base for a salad.

PLEASE NOTE: The below carbohydrate content is /100grams.

Modern day fruits have been engineered through selective crossbreed crops to be super sweet and less fibrous so popular fruits such as apples, pears, grapes, oranges are not allowed on keto diet. Good news is, after the initial period of sugar deprivation, you won't crave for these anymore.

Either way, even the fruits listed here should only be eaten in small portions throughout the day.

Things to avoid: banana, grapes, mango, pineapple, pear, apple, kiwi, orange, peach etc

Pro tip: berries are great in smaller quantities and contain plenty of vitamins and some fibre too

PLEASE NOTE: The below carbohydrate content is /100grams.

Feel free to snack on dried meat like jerkies or biltongs

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You won't find any sugary sweets here, but you can have plenty of nuts, dark chocolate and a range of dips, too. Try making your own dips to avoid at home from fresh vegetables and avoid processed food with preservatives and high sodium content.

Things to avoid: sugary snacks, biscuits, milk chocolate, cashews etc.

Pro tips: to make the best salsa, cut up a larger, ripe tomato and make sure you don't waste pulp, that'll make the salsa less dry.

PLEASE NOTE: The below carbohydrate content is /100grams.

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Should you feel the need to supplement your diet, there are plenty of keto-friendly supplement options on the market today. These high fat and most usually high protein products can effectively top your vitamin and micronutrient levels. We have also listed some options to replenish electrolytes and introduce even more green goodness into your keto diet.

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When assembling this 1-week keto meal plan, we followed these guidelines:

Each day has around 2,000 calories-worth of food

Daily carbohydrate amount is under 40 grams

We used a low-carb, moderate-protein and high-fat template for each day (5% carbs, 20-25% protein and 70-75% fat)

Pro tip: try to portion your food out into five 400-calorie rations so you can eat five times a day which will help you feel more sated in the initial transition period.

PLEASE NOTE: this is not a medical diet and if you need to go on a keto diet for medical reason, please consult your doctor first. Also, going from a high-carb diet to a low-carb one can result in side effects such as nausea, light-headedness and headaches. The preferred way is to gradually reduce carbs in order to reduce the impact of keto diet on your metabolic system.

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A group of scientists conducted a series of studies to determine the influence of brain on body weight of a person. They found out a new way of losing weight.

According to the lead author of a scientific work load of the brain, for example, a complex task, it will consume roughly 30-40% more energy than conventional thinking. Specialist thinks it can help people with obesity lose weight. So, regular exercise in active mental activity can burn up to six thousand calories at a time, which is equal to several kilograms. Scientists say that the player for a few hours of the match spends the same amount of energy as a runner or a swimmer.

The experts explained the process of stress arising from serious mental activity. Thus, people have seen rapid breathing and heartbeat, and it affects metabolism. That is, the more one thinks, the more recharge is required to the body, which is weight loss.

However, experts stressed on the need to consult with your doctor before using this method of weight loss. It can have contraindications in accordance with the condition.

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Losing weight is not a piece of cake. This is especially true during lockdown when there is hardly any movement and it gets even more difficult to stay fit. Many people now look for advice from the Internet, magazines, and friends on how to keep up with their fitness requirement and lose weight amidst quarantine. However, though most of the information may be relevant, there are a few dangerous myths which are also doing the rounds. These misconceptions about diet plans and weight loss may shatter your fitness goals and can even lead you to gain extra weight instead of shedding it. Therefore, here we try to bust some common weight loss myths, which will help you save yourself from falling for the fake traps of weight loss. Take a look: Also Read - 5 most common misconceptions about our bodies

Reality: Carbs are essential macronutrients, which are needed to sustain life and supply energy to your brain. However, carbs have earned a bad reputation in the world of fitness due to their tendency to cause weight gain. But not all carbs are unhealthy. There are bad carbs and good carbs. The bad ones contain all sorts of refined and processed foods, like white bread, refined-grain pasta, instant noodles and more which tend to contribute to weight-gain. Whereas good carbs are the ones which are rich in fibre. For example, whole grain products, leafy green vegetables and legumes are high in good carbs. They make you feel full and satiated so that you are less likely to overeat.Therefore, dont cut out on carbs but choose them wisely. Also Read - World Immunization Week 2019: Top vaccination myths dispelled

Reality: Just like carbs, theres a misconception about fats too. Fats can also be classified as good and bad fats. Good fats are very important for your overall health and they work wonders for weight loss. They may seem high on calories, but these are not empty calories. Rather, they are dense in nutrients. Therefore, if you feel full, you would naturally not overeat. Also Read - Top 10 weight-loss myths you need to say goodbye to

Reality: No matter what the diet trends say, starving or skipping your meals has not been a sustainable weight-loss strategy. This happens because you can refrain from food for a certain amount of time, and when you break your fast, you tend to eat anything that comes your way. This leads to overloading of calories. Make sure you eat at regular intervals, which will keep you satiated for longer spells. In case you want to snack on something, grab a fruit or some nuts instead of binging on fried and fattening foods.

Reality: Working out on an empty stomach is not considered healthy as it may lead to muscle loss. Therefore, it is best to munch on something light and nutritious before you get ready to sweat it out in the workout session. Have some easily digestible carbs like banana, almonds, baked eggs and more before an intense exercise regime.

Reality: Snacking between meals is not a problem and it is very normal to feel hungry every 2-3 hours. It is all about what kind of snack you pick up to eat that affects your weight loss regime. Like, for example, snacking on heavily fried, sugary or ultra-processed food can add on the calories and may lead to excess amount of fat storage in your body. On the other hand, healthy snacks like fruits, nutty trail-mix, oats and protein shakes may help you shed weight by increasing your metabolism.

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From recommending specialists to writing positive social media comments, this is a classic example of women supporting other women.

Adele's weight-loss has been heard around the world, but it wouldn't have been possible without her extensive support system filled with celebrity friends. Two of those celebrities whoplayed crucial roles in Adele's transformation were Lady Gaga and Cameron Diaz. From recommending specialists to writing positive social mediacomments, this is a classic example of women supporting other women.

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Fans were shocked when Adele posted an Instagram picture in celebration of her 32nd birthday where she showed off her tiny physique. This insane transformation got everyone talking; andalthough Adele put in a lot of work to lose the weight, she had a team of experts helpingher along the way.

Adele hired the best trainer around topush her to her limits. Harley Pasternak, a trainer to the stars, had Adele doing 35-minute high-intensity workouts five days per week focusing on her abs, bum, and arms.His resume is impressive as he's helped celebrities like Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Megan Fox, and Katy Perry get their sweat on. Fellow singer Lady Gaga was actually the one to recommend Pasternak to Adele. A source told The Sunday Mirror,"Adele is feeling incredible at the moment and her weight loss is due to a lot of things but she has also been getting tips from Harley. Lady Gaga told her how brilliant Harley was and that convinced Adele to get in touch."

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Her former trainer, Pete Geracimo, was also actively involved, mainlywith his inspirational and insightful Instagram comments, especially when people on the internet came after Adele. He wrote,"It's disheartening to read fat-phobic accusations questioning the genuineness of her amazing weight loss. In my experience of working with her through many highs and lows, she always marched to the beat of her own drum on her own terms. She never undermined her God-given talent in any way. She never once pretended to be something she wasn't."

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Experts say that losing weight is attributed totwenty percent of how you work out and eighty percent of what you eat, so obviously Adele hired a chef as well. This time, she took advice from Cameron Diaz, who referred chef Jason Harley. The source said, "Adele is not a fan of cooking, especially when she's dieting," so Jason became the man for the job. He got her started on the Sirtfood diet, which involved drinking three green juices and one meal per day for three days a week and sticking to a strick 1,200 calories per day for the rest of the week. The source gave more informationabout the 32-year-old's intake, detailing, "She would have a green juice in the morning then work out. Then she wouldn't usually eat until 3 pm or 4 pm so she was doing a lot of intermittent fasting. Her meals would be stuff like shrimp stir fry with buckwheat noodles, chicken with kale and her treats would be these chocolate bites which were made with cocoa powder, dates, turmeric, and walnuts."

Regardless of how Adele got to where she is and who helped her along the way, she is looking happy and healthy, which is all that matters to her fans.

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Rachael Cholak is a graduate of Brown University, where she studied Writing for Performance. She's written screenplays and sketch comedy shows, but mainly focuses on writing blog posts and newsletters. With a comedic approach, she explores the intersection of pop culture and current events. Besides being a writer, she is also a queen of donuts, an ex-D1 hockey player, an aspiring reality star, and a TikTok fanatic. You may recognizer her from being on this season of Chopped or from winning a ping-pong table on The Price is Right.

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Aravinnd, who is currently in Dubai, is making the most of the lockdown by focusing on losing weight, honing his cooking skills and working on new things including new scripts. Aravinnd tells us more...1.There have been many stories created during all the time people have had during this lockdown. But you have made yourself the story. Tell us about it. I reached Dubai before the lockdown and didn't realise the gravity of the situation back then. So, I started cooking and eating (laughs) and I still do, but I went overboard. I put on a lot of weight, so I thought I need to do something about it. I always keep reading a lot of about fitness, nutrition and the science behind it. I have applied this to my earlier projects and I can do it again. So, that's how it all began.

2. Out of the dishes you have cooked so far, which ones do you rate as your best creations so far?I liked the Saffron Red Pepper Sauce Paneer, the Green Curry that I made and the Amritsari Pindi Chole.

3. Considering your tryst with cooking, how tough has it been to stick to your weight loss plan?Its all in the mind. I'm not going on any fancy diet, I'm just following good nutrition and the science behind it. I ensure that I consume the necessary calories needed. I eat dal, rice and eggs even now but in the required quantities and also exercise as much as I need to.

5. What has been the kind of response you have got from fans. Have they shared their weight loss journey/ challenges too?The response has been good. A lot of people connected to my post and said that were facing something similar, whether they have been not able to lose weight. A lot of people have messaged, but I am not trying to tell people that they should be doing this or that.

6. What are you going to miss most about being under lockdown?To be honest, I'm dying to be on a film set. But, this lockdown has given me a lot of time. I had a list of things to do and the website was a part of that list. I have been putting up my blogs on that. In the past couple of weeks, I have been reading scientific papers on nutrition and even gave an exam as well on the same. As of now, I am taking up a course on nutritional science.

7. How long do you think the film industry will take to make up for the lost time and the lost revenue?Given the ambiguity of the situation, I don't know what the solution is going to be. I'm not sure if people will make content only for OTT platforms, I don't think that may work also. However, one of the solutions, which I saw here in Dubai was to have drive-in theatres. I wish something like that comes up in Bengaluru. People are coming up with innovative ways. I was watching Pawan Kumar's videos on what he thinks the near future will be or how the industry can sustain, which I really enjoyed.

8. How different do you feel things will be post lockdown?My information is purely based on what I read in the Bangalore Times or on the internet. The new normal that seems to be doing the rounds is that work from home may be permanent for many people. It's about finding a balance. There will be a lot of changes but I do hope that people come back to theatre to watch films because that is an experience or go to a stadium to watch cricket matches. I don't know how it will be but lets see.

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Replacing some hay with straw could be an important weapon in the fight against equine obesity, a new study has shown.

Redwings Horse Sanctuary and researchers at the University of Edinburgh hope their study, published in leading journal Veterinary Record, will help owners manage horses weight in winter, and so reduce the risk of weight-related welfare issues.

In a trial at Redwings, 40 overweight native-breed equids living out were divided into two groups: group A was fed 50% hay and 50% straw, while group B was fed solely hay. All were unrugged and had no extra exercise.

As the UKs largest horse sanctuary, Redwings cares for a large population of native ponies, said a charity spokesman. Their diets are often supplemented with hay during the winter when the grass is poor, but the charitys vets were concerned that some ponies were gaining weight, which was putting them at a higher risk of laminitis in the spring and summer.

They decided to team up with researchers at the University of Edinburgh to see if they could come up with a way to safely encourage weight loss in these ponies over the winter, so when they started to enjoy the spring grass, the additional weight they naturally gain wouldnt have such an impact on their hormones.

The ponies given 50% straw lost an average of 27kg between December 2018 and March 2019, while of the 15 fed just hay, only three lost weight and the rest gained it, putting on an average of 6kg. The weight changes were classed as statistically significant.

Roxane Kirton, who undertook the study while working as a welfare vet at Redwings, said: This was a significant result for Redwings, and will hopefully be a useful study for all owners of native ponies, as we had previously found it very difficult to help this particular group lose weight.

With such a large horse population to care for, we cant and dont want to put every pony on a crash diet. Restricting food has such an impact on a horses behaviour and welfare, so we were keen to look at more creative, long-term management options. When discussing human obesity, we often talk about making sustainable lifestyle changes and it shouldnt be any different for horses.

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There were no incidents of colic reported in either group during the research period.

Ruth Morgan, co-author of the study and researcher at the University of Edinburgh, added: Straw is much lower in calories than hay and it takes horses longer to eat it as it is less digestible. Both these features are great, for weight loss and for the welfare of the horses, who like to eat for up to 20 hours a day.

Weve all watched horses scoff all their hay allowance in a short period of time and then stand watching us by the gate. Straw occupies the horses for much longer but without increasing their calorie intake. We would, however, warn owners to make sure their ponies teeth are in good shape before introducing straw as it does take more chewing this will also reduce the risk of colic. We hope the success of the trial means this research will go on to help even more ponies.

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A size 24 carer who battled with weight issues for years was so determined to be fit at 40 that she shed six stone, conquered her food demons and landed a job as a weight loss coach.

Amy Rowlands, now 41, says her confidence "hit rock bottom" and decided things had to change.

Amy, of Grimsby, Lincolnshire, managed to drop five dress sizes in seven months after joining a WW slimming group and even landed a job helping other dieters to lose weight.

A carer for her partner Neil Armstrong, 44, who has a long-term illness, she was unhappy with her weight as she approached her 40th birthday.

Now at 5ft 9in, weighing 13st 4lb and wearing a size 14, Amy, who has four stepchildren said: When I reached 19-and-a-half stone, I stopped caring and didnt look after myself.

I would never look in the mirror and my confidence was at rock bottom.

I put my life on hold. I would say to myself, Well Ill go for a new job when I lose weight.

Amy continued: I used to sing in a band and I stopped that, but told myself Id do it again after Id lost weight.

I would bury my head in the sand. People around me would gently try and tell me I should lose weight, but I would just brush it off.

Amys unhealthy relationship with food started when she was aged just 12 and gained some puppy fat prompting her to try and lose weight and leading to a two year battle with the disease anorexia nervosa, starting when she was 13.

My weight problems spiralled out of control and I would go from one extreme to another, she recalled.

I weighed five stone, and after being admitted into a special unit for teenagers, that helped me get sorted.

After having anorexia, I went the other way and gained more and more weight.

She said: Then, in my 20s, I managed to lose seven stone through dieting.

But I put it back on again, and in my 30s went up to more than 20 stone losing nine stone again through dieting, before putting it all back on.

It would never stay off. Life would get in the way and I would pile the pounds back on. I would be in denial about how big I was getting and my weight just spiralled out of control.

Eating calorie-laden food like pizza, as well as snacking on chocolate and crisps, with scant regard for portion control, did not help.

Amy said: I would eat six biscuits as a mid-morning snack and a family sized bag of kettle chips in the evening after dinner.

I also used to drink a bottle of wine a night.

With a body mass index (BMI) used to gauge a healthy weight of 40.4, compared to the NHS recommended range of between 18.5 and 24.9, Amy was classed as obese.

But as her 30s drew to a close, weighing 19-and-a-half stone and wearing a dress size 24, she was determined not to be fat at 40.

And when her partner spent a month in hospital with a chest infection, it served as a real wake-up call, forcing Amy to look closely at her own health.

As soon as he was discharged, I thought, Im not putting it off anymore. I have to sort myself out. It was a wake-up call for me, she said.

I joined WW and started to reduce my calories using the points-based system. It was about changing my lifestyle. Im an all or nothing person so took it very seriously.

I started to lose weight quite quickly about five or six pounds in the first week, which spurred me on.

She added: I felt in control of something, because I could see the results from the changes Id made.

Within seven or eight months I looked and felt like a different person. It was amazing.

By January this year Id lost 6st 3lb and now weigh 13st 4lb and wear a size 14. Im hoping to get to my goal weight of 10st 7lb by the end of the summer.

As an added incentive, Amy put a pound in a jar for every pound in weight she lost, meaning she could soon treat herself to a brand new wardrobe.

When youre bigger you dress for your size rather than your taste or style, but when youre smaller you dress for yourself, she said.

My confidence has really grown. I can look in the mirror with pride.

I enjoy getting dressed up and going out when, before I lost weight, I would make an excuse not to go out, Amy explained.

Best of all, losing weight has given Amy a marvellous new work opportunity.

She said: Id been caring for my partner full-time, but I think I was also using that as an excuse, because I didnt have the confidence to go out to work.

Amy added: In the New Year, my WW coach asked if Id ever thought about becoming a coach myself, so I did as I really wanted to share my story and encourage others.

I find it really rewarding and I know it makes such a difference when youre being coached by someone who has been through the same thing.

Now Amy sticks to healthy meals, eating porridge for breakfast and chicken or fish for dinner, as well as working out three times a week.

I have an exercise machine at home, she said. I also have a fitness hula hoop and will do home workouts three times a week, as well as taking our Golden Labrador dog Whammo for a walk.

Now I want other people to know that whatever has happened, they can change, too.

Today I have a bounce in my step. Before losing weight, I felt so sluggish, but Ive got loads of energy now.

She said: I dont think you realise how much that extra weight impacts on your life until you lose it.

I used to wear a coat 12 months of the year, just to cover up my body, but not anymore.

I cant wait to wear shorts in the summer even if its just to go in the garden.

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GEMMA Collins isnt letting lockdown stop her from being as stylish as she showed off a new top and skinny jeans from her collection that highlighted her weight loss.

The G.C. took to Instagram to urge all the ladies that just because theyre inside doesnt stop them from being glam.

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Looking stunning in an off the shoulder summer top, with tiny form-flattering blue and white horizontal stripes and an all-over flower print.

She teamed it with hold you in skinny jeans from her own collection and wore her hair down in waves with a face of perfect make-up.

Gemmas nephew Hayden was doing the recording and she informed viewers he had got the giggles as the camera shook with his laughter.

At one point the duo were also joined in the kitchen by Frank the dog, who padded through completely unaware of his chance of fame.

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Her followers were thrilled with the look and rushed to the comments section to tell Gemma how good she looked.

One wrote: Looking gorgeous xx

You look FAB gemma!! Lots of love to Hayden too, wrote another.

While a third gushed: You look stunning in them Jeans lockdown is doing you the world of good!

Gemma recently told her fans shes focusing on her health and cooking from scratch after sharing another weight loss snap recently.

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The TOWIE star looked incredible as she showed off the results of her efforts, telling her followers that she feels so much better.

Gemma wrote: Ive been concentrating solely on my health recently and feel so much better because I have had TIME!!!!! Yes TIME !!! to focus on it.

No eating out and having to cook from scratch. I do have Saturdays off to have whatever I want however use the next 3 weeks wisely, keep a positive mindset try and stick to routine in the week I find it helps.

Last year, Gemma revealed she'd gradually lost over three stone and aimed to lose a further three to bring her down to a size 16.

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She put the weight loss down to beginning training for Dancing on Ice combined with a healthier diet.

The TOWIE star told The Sun Online exclusively: "I'd be really happy if I lost six stone as that would bring me down to 12 stone and a size 16."

But she said losing weight isnt about trying to become more body confident.

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On March 20, Boomerang Therapy Works closed its downtown Vancouver location for in-person appointments and switched to telehealth visits, citing safety concerns due to COVID-19.

But not long after that virtual shift happened, some patients began to see their health deteriorate. Boomerang co-owner JJ Flentke said it was particularly challenging for those with Parkinsons disease or those recovering from strokes.

Boomerang offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, group exercise and guided exercise programs for baby boomers, seniors and people with neuromuscular disorders.

Thats why Boomerang decided to reopen in May, with plenty of precautions and new rules in place.

We had to open back up. Our patients were declining rapidly, Flentke said. You could see people falling apart.

As much as virtual appointments can help provide a stopgap, Flentke said the challenges of providing care through technology were at times overwhelming to staff and patients. Initially, there were some problems getting insurance companies to OK telehealth, and the confusion just caused more troubles.

The stress was terrible, Flentke said. Our people werent doing well, and we werent able to help them right away.

Now that Boomerang is back open, Flentke said, patients and staff are wearing masks during appointments, sanitizing equipment, screening for symptoms and limiting the amount of staff and patients in the building at one time.

Some patients are still using telehealth, which is running smoother now, while others have needed and wanted to return to in-person visits.

Nancy Warren, 71, has been going to Boomerang for two years, after she was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease. Warren, a Vancouver resident, likes the camaraderie at Boomerang and said its a fun and encouraging place to receive care.

Warrens balance has improved since she joined Boomerang, and Warren has not seen regressions in her health. She was worried about that happening when in-person visits temporarily stopped. Warren is pleased with the safety precautions now in place.

Its the one thing that prevents my Parkinsons from progressing, Warren said of physical therapy.

Scott Hougan, a 58-year-old Ridgefield resident, is recovering from a stroke he had last year. Hougan first went to Boomerang not long before they had to close because of the pandemic. He said he normally got excited to visit his therapist, and was disappointed when in-person visits ended.

The stroke damaged the left side of his body, and hes learning to walk again. Hougan, who mainly uses a wheelchair now,wants to regain some of his independence.

Recently hes been able to take a few steps.

Its a small start, but it feels like a big start to me, Hougan said.

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