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As the states economy slowly reopens, many people are still at home with a lot of potential sedentary time on their hands. Exercise can be a useful way to pass some that time.

Margaret Bryant, a physical therapist with Parkland Hospital System, shared ideas for exercising at home with Vital Signs host Sam Baker.

The KERA Interview with Margaret Bryant

INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:

Benefits Of Exercise

It is well-documented that even the simplest exercise of walking does release some cortisol from our brain and allows our stress level to slowly decrease when that exercise becomes consistent. There's better breathing, better sleeping and overall improved health.

How To Get Started

It usually takes for me [having] somebody else to help motivate me, so I'm kind of turning to others for that. Support is a good way to start.

Actually, exercise at home becomes more of a fun activity that allows you to really experience more than being inside of a gym. I would recommend creating a space inside the home or even outside the home to allow you to be in the moment and get focused on what you want to accomplish.

Exercises You Can Do At Home

To get the little ones going, create programs or activities kids enjoy doing:

There's all kinds of creative ways to toss the ball, bounce the ball.

For adults:

Remember Any Movement Is Exercise:

Going to the grocery store, mowing the yard, doing your laundry all those things. When you are moving, you're exercising.

Sleep Is Also Important:

Your body is able to heal and repair. Everything is getting re oxygenated. Tissues are allowed to heal and repair and it's key. It's definitely key to get enough sleep.

RESOURCES:

How to Do 8 Different Plyometric Exercises

How To DIY A Circuit Training Workout At Home

American College of Sports & Medicine: Staying Active During The Caronavirus Pandemic

Just Keep Moving. And Sometimes Double Your Distance

Work Out While Staying Safe During The Coronavirus Outbreak

Interview highlights have been edited for clarity and brevity.

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LINCOLN Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts on Monday announced guidelines for youth baseball and softball to get underway in June.

Practices can begin on June 1 and games on June 18. Among the restrictions is no spectator use of bleachers.

Additionally, schools can open weight rooms on June 1 subject to social distancing no more than 10 in the room and they must be six feet apart.

"We're stepping into this slowly to see how this works," Gov. Ricketts said.

Why baseball and softball?

"Because they're the sports that are more socially distant anyway," he said. "And we want to take this a step at a time, roll this out, and see how we can make this work."

State Education Commissioner Matt Blomstedt said that officials will be watching how players, fans and coaches interact to see how it works and what they can learn in restoring sports in the fall.

Blomstedt said that the baseball/softball guidelines were developed with an eye towards "what's safe and what works" for teams, games and practices.

"We expect to learn from this," he said.

He said schools were getting a lot of questions about the use of their facilities for sports.

He heads up an effort called "Launch Nebraska" which deals with how to reopen schools and all activities.

The below guidelines apply only for team sports. Individual sports such as golf and tennis (including doubles tennis) are not prohibited under any Directed Health measure. However, participants must practice social distancing.

Month of May

- No organized team sports games for youth and adults.

- No team organized sports practices for youth and adults. This prohibition includes any practice, training or group exercise program organized by a coach of a sports team.

- Businesses and organizations that provide sports training and that sell memberships to provide such training are allowed to offer sports training as long as they follow the same guidelines as fitness centers/clubs, gymnasiums health clubs and health spas, no team organized training is allowed.

June 1

- Schools are permitted to open weight rooms for use by all student athletes as long as they follow the same guidelines as fitness centers/clubs, gymnasiums, health clubs and health spas.

- Team organized practices for baseball and softball may begin unless circumstances dictate a change in date.

- Dugout use will not be allowed. Players items should be lined up against the fence at least six feet apart.

- Parents must remain in their cars or drop off and pick up players afterwards.

- Players should use their own gloves, helmet and bats as much as possible.

- Coaches are responsible for ensuring social distancing is maintained between players as much as possible. This means additional spacing between players while playing catch, changing drills so the players remain spaced out, no congregating the players while waiting to bat.

- Players must bring their own water/beverage to consume during and after practice. No shared drinking fountains or coolers.

- Players must bring their own snacks to consume during and after practice. No shared communal snacks.

- Coaches must sanitize shared equipment before and after each practice.

- Team organized practices for other sports may remain suspended.

June 18

- Baseball and softball games may begin unless circumstances dictate a change in date.

- Same guidelines apply as above for baseball and softball practices.

- Use of dugouts is permitted during games only. Bleachers located between the dugout and home plate should also be used to spread out players. Players should have designated spots to place their personal items. Coaches must designate an adult who is responsible for ensuring players are seated on the benches, unless they are actively participating in the game.

- Players should use their own gloves, helmets and bats as much as possible.

- Fan attendance is limited to household members of the players on the team. No use of bleachers for fans. Fans must bring their own chairs or stand. Fans should keep six feet of social distance between different household units. No fan seating or standing is allowed in the area from behind home plate to six feet past the far end of each dugout.

- Teams to play next must be provided designated areas for player warm-ups that provide for necessary social distancing.

- Post game handshakes or interaction between teams are prohibited.

- When games end, the leaving team must sanitize the dugout area. No postgame talks at the field are permitted. Fans and players must leave the playing area and return to their cars immediately after the game.

- The team to play next must remain in their designated warm up area until the prior team has finished sanitizing and is completely out of the dugout.

- Fans for upcoming games must remain in their cars during player warmups. They will be permitted to come to the field once the team they are there to watch enters the dugout area.

- Restrooms must be cleaned and sanitized regularly while players and fans are present. Markings should be placed on the ground to ensure individuals waiting to use the restroom, or space six feet apart.

- Players must bring their own water/beverage to consume during and after practices and games. No shared drinking fountains or coolers.

- Players must bring their own snacks to consume during and after practices and games. No shared communal snacks.

- Coaches must sanitize shared equipment before and after each practice and game.

- Concession stands are not allowed to be open.

- Team organized practices and games for other sports may remain suspended.

Staff reporter Paul Hammel contributed to this report.

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Matthew Meacham steps outside for photos while wearing his cap and gown after watching the University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduation celebration.

Matthew Meacham wears his cap and gown while watching the University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduation celebration with his mom, Jeanette, sibling Kai and their miniature Australian shepherd, Ryder, at his family's Omaha home on Saturday.

Parishioners pray during Mass at Saint Cecilia Cathedral on Sunday in Omaha.

Deacon James Tardy reads during Mass at Saint Cecilia Cathedral on Sunday in Omaha.

Scott Hazelrigg cant bring kids to NorthStar, so hes going to their homes to make sure they are doing okay during the pandemic.

William Sherrod, top, hugs his mother Rhonda Scott in their front yard Wednesday while talking with NorthStar president Scott Hazelrigg. Hazelrigg is visiting youths who used to attend NorthStar enrichment programs but can't because of the coronavirus.

Ron Helms hands out masks at Saint Cecilia Cathedral on Sunday in Omaha.

Emmanuel Saunz performs mariachi music for healthcare workers outside OneWorld Community Health Center in Omaha on Friday, May 8, 2020. The clinic has been testing potential novel coronavirus patients in the parking lot of the south Omaha location.

A letter of appreciation for those on the frontlines of the novel coronavirus pandemic outside a home in Omaha on Wednesday, May 06, 2020.

A message of hope during the novel coronavirus pandemic from a home in Omaha on Wednesday, May 6, 2020.

People dine at Harold's Koffee House on the first day of loosened coronavirus restrictions on Monday, May 04, 2020.

A worker uses a swab to test someone for coronavirus at a drive-thru testing site in Lot D of the CHI Health Center on Monday.

CHI Health medical professionals applaud a child who underwent testing for the novel coronavirus on Monday outside Omahas downtown arena.

Medical workers wait for people at a tent at a drive through testing site in Lot D of the CHI Health Center on Monday, May 04, 2020. This was part of the TestNebraska initiative launched two weeks ago by Gov. Pete Ricketts.

Volunteers and members of the Nebraska National Guard unload donations at the Food Bank for the Heartland 10525 J St., on Saturday, May 02, 2020.

A member of the Nebraska National Guard directs traffic during a food drive at the Food Bank for the Heartland 10525 J St., on Saturday, May 02, 2020.

Volunteers and members of the Nebraska National Guard unload donations at the Food Bank for the Heartland 10525 J St., on Saturday, May 02, 2020.

Arthur, 5, and Romona McIver, 9, pick up free eCreamery ice cream being given out for First Friday in the drive-thru at Dundee Bank in Omaha on Friday, May 1, 2020.

Free eCreamery ice cream is given out for First Friday in the drive-thru at Dundee Bank in Omaha on Friday, May 1, 2020.

Allie Schima picks up free eCreamery ice cream is given out for First Friday in the drive-thru at Dundee Bank in Omaha on Friday, May 1, 2020.

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Elon Musk could save billions of dollars in taxes over time if he moves his company and his home to Nevada or Texas, according to tax accountants.

Musk, who is embroiled in a battle with the state of California and Alameda County over his efforts to reopen Tesla's factory, tweeted threats over the weekend to move the company to Nevada or Texas.

"This is the final straw," Musk tweeted. "Tesla will move its HQ and future programs to Texas/Nevada immediately."

If Musk moved his primary residence from California, which has the highest income tax rate in the country, he could save hundreds of millions of dollars, if not billions, in income taxes in the coming years. Texas and Nevada have no income tax.

There are no signs that personal taxes factor in to Musk's decisions regarding the best future location for the electric car maker. Tesla didn't immediately respond to a request for comment about Musk's plans.

But accountants for California's rich say that Musk would join a growing list of wealthy residents moving to Nevada and Texas to avoid California's famously high income taxes.

"If I were a betting man, I would say the odds are the taxes are a consideration," said Daniel Morris, a certified public accountant and senior partner at Morris + D'Angelo in San Jose, California, who works with a number of wealthy tech executives. "How could it not be?"

Musk's tax rates have taken on new importance because of his latest compensation program. The package, awarded in 2018, gives him tranches of stock options based on the company hitting certain operating and market-value goals.

According to Tesla's filings, the package could net him a total of more than $55 billion over time if the company meets a series of targets. The first tranche was triggered last week, but not yet officially awarded, and would be worth more than $780 million in profits for Musk. He would pay income taxes on the profits from stock options when he exercises the options.

California imposes an income tax rate of 13.3% on its highest earners. So if Musk exercised the options while he was a California resident, he would pay $104 million in taxes. If he waits until he moves to Texas or Nevada, he would owe no state income taxes on the sale effectively saving $104 million.

If Tesla meets all the targets set out in the compensation plan, and Musk moves to Nevada or Texas, he would save more than $7 billion in state taxes on the $55 billion in estimated compensation.

Some of the targets Musk must meet in the plan are tied to the company's market capitalization. Tesla shares have soared nearly 240% over the past year, and 94% since the start of the year, to put the stock's market value above $150 billion. Other milestones are tied to revenue and profitability benchmarks.

Morris said the beauty of stock option pay is that the wealthy can choose when to exercise those grants. So even though Musk received the options grant this year while he was a resident of California, he could wait until be establishes residency in Nevada or Texas before exercising them.

"That's why you see all these wealthy tech guys moving to the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe," Morris said. "You just have to make sure you don't go back to California frequently."

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The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 coronavirus a pandemic on March 11, 2020. The next day, conference basketball tournaments across the country were cancelled. The NCAA quickly followed suit, cancelling the NCAA tournament less than a week before it was to begin. At the time, the move seemed unthinkable. Just a few weeks later, it seemed unthinkable to have even considered playing. Intercollegiate spring sports were cancelled. Team activities, along with in-person classes, were suspended.

Unimaginably, in the space of a fortnight, the world of college athletics (along with the professional leagues) shut down. Student athletes across the country left campus and returned to their respective homes, away from their teams and teammates, not knowing when theyd return to the playing field. Or to class, for that matter.

In the weeks since, rumors and speculation of when the games will return have dominated newspapers, blogs and radio shows. With no games on which to report, and sports pages and airtime to fill, the talk has turned to the absence of action on the fields of play. But while the games (or lack thereof) have been discussed at great length, the student athletes themselves have largely not. Thats not to say, however, that theyve been forgotten.

In a recent radio interview, Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh was asked if he and his coaches have been in contact with his players. I talk to at least a few guys every day, Harbaugh responded. Harbaugh added, Weve had team meetings, weve had unit meetings, individual meetings, special teams meetings, coaching staff meetings. Doing it all remotely. In short, lots of meetings.

This shouldnt be too surprising. After all, football programs (and to a lesser extent, basketball programs) are the face of college sports. It stands to reason that Michigans coaches (along with college football staffs across the country) are keeping close tabs on their players.

But such interaction is not limited to student athletes who participate in the so-called revenue-generating sports. During a webcast in March, members of Michigans athletic support staff shared stories of interactions with student athletes in sports ranging from gymnastics to soccer to swimming.

And its more than just coaches who are reaching out.

Michigans Senior Associate Athletic Director and Chief Health and Welfare Officer Darryl Conway describes Michigans plan as a 360 degree approach, with support coming from across disciplines and reaching out across sports. With athletic trainers, dieticians and counsellors in frequent contact with Michigans displaced student athletes, it really is a collective effort.

Fans have obsessed about the hole in their lives that the sports shutdown has left, but for fans, sports are just a sideline, a distraction. For current student athletes, their entire way of life has been disrupted, seemingly overnight. This is not lost on Michigans support staff.

Abigail Eiler, Michigans Assistant Director of Athletic Counselling, points out that the displaced student athletes have gone from a very structured life on campus in a team environment to a very unstructured one at home. The lives the student athletes left behind were, very team oriented and structured and now theyre all independent. With this in mind, Michigans support staff was quick to act. Conway explained that, Everyone (on the support staff) mobilized (quickly), as to what we can do to support the student athletes. The goal, Conway continued, was to, think about what we need to do to support the student athletes.

One way to return some structure to the student athletes lives was to help establish work out regimens. Strength coaches and trainers, therefore, have been at the forefront of Michigans effort. Conway noted that, (Michigans) strength coaches have worked hard to develop exercise programs for them (the student athletes). Knowing that most student athletes dont have access to gyms or even elaborate exercise equipment, the staff has been forced to be creative. Its amazing what you can do with your body weight, Conway said. Harbaugh also discussed the creativity of the trainers and the student athletes. Harbaugh was especially impressed with some of his football players creativity, noting that he had, guys doing squats with backpacks on, one-legged squats and lunges, and even one-legged lunges on a flower pot. Cool stuff, said Harbaugh.

Michigans support staff was also quick to help its student athletes establish nutrition plans. Carolyn Mandel, Michigans Director of Performance Nutrition, talked about being present and available for the athletes, and how important it was to, get the baseline education started immediately then reinforced. Similar to when the student athletes are on campus, Mandel said that her team has created specific diet plans for specific sports.

Theres also the academic side, and Michigans staff of academic counsellors is making sure its displaced student athletes are engaged academically during their time away from campus. Michigans Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director and head of the universitys Academic Success Program, Kenneth Miles, discussed the desire to, try to conduct business as usual, for the student athletes. Its important for us to still set up tutoring and mentoring appointments for our students, Miles said, just as if they were still here physically. Thats what were doing to minimize some of the anxiety that folks might have and try to add clarity to some of the uncertainty.

Its more than fitness, diet and classes, however. The Los Angeles Times reported that prolonged isolation has been linked to increased depression, anxiety and stress. These feelings can be compounded when other factors are at play. Eiler noted that, in particular, a break in routine coupled with the uncertainty surrounding a return to normalcy can create a lot of anxiety in college students.

Eiler and the athletic counselling department are doing what they can to combat this. This includes not only helping establish new routines, but also, keeping an eye out for any special mental health issues, and, making sure to provide support and linking to local care, should they (student athletes) need it. As much as anything, that means keeping the lines of communication open.

While Michigan is not the only university taking these steps, this behind-the-scenes activity is largely unknown to those who normally tune in just for the games. So, while fans anxiously await the return of intercollegiate athletics, university support staffs, like the one at Michigan, are not only making sure that the displaced student athletes are prepared for their eventual return their respective playing fields, but also that theyre doing well in the interim.

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The fitness and health promotion program (FPRO) is the latest step in Cambrian College's continuous effort to offer the most up-to-date programming for students that reflects the real-time needs and demand of today's workforce. Supplied

Healthy living for all. Thats the philosophy behind a new program starting at Cambrian College this September.

The fitness and health promotion program (FPRO) is the latest step in Cambrian Colleges continuous effort to offer the most up-to-date programming for students that reflects the real-time needs and demands of todays workforce.

The new program is the natural evolution of what we offer here at Cambrian, Marty Dubuc, program co-ordinator, said in a release. It combines the high quality and essential aspects of our traditional physical fitness management program, including significant hands-on experiences, but with a greater emphasis on health promotion.

Fitness is no longer just about high performance and esthetics. Overall, we are moving towards a model where healthy living for everyone is key.

The FPRO program will prepare students to meet the growing demand for health coaching, fitness expertise and recreation programming that emphasizes active living and promotion of health in various settings. Graduates will enter the workforce with a strong understanding of the link between physical literacy and exercise in health and disease prevention; exercise techniques and programming; and proper nutrition. They will also learn strategies to help clients engage in an active lifestyle as they try to achieve their fitness and health goals.

The demand in our society to have qualified leaders in the fields of physical education, health promotion, nutrition, coaching and mentorship is only growing. The need for individuals to be well is incredibly relevant today more than ever, said Kayla Condron, a graduate of the physical fitness management program.

As an employer in health and fitness at the YMCA, I know we are always looking for applicants with the type of experience and knowledge base this new program offers. As a past student of Martin Dubucs, I can say he leads by example as both an educator and fitness professional. This was something I certainly appreciated as a student who was passionate about what she was studying.

For more information about FPRO and all of Cambrians programs, visit cambriancollege.ca/programs.

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Olives, a savory Mediterranean fruit, are often cured and eaten whole as a tangy, salty snack. Many people also enjoy them on pizzas and salads or processed into oil or tapenade.

Theyre known for being rich in beneficial fats and are included in the popular Mediterranean diet, so you may wonder whether olives can help you lose weight.

This article explains whether olives aid weight loss.

Olives may affect your weight in a variety of ways.

Olives have a notably low calorie density.

Calorie density is a measure of the number of calories in a food relative to the foods weight or volume (in grams). In general, any food with a calorie density of 4 or more is considered high.

Whole black or green olives have a calorie density of 11.5.

Choosing foods with a low calorie density may boost weight loss, as these foods tend to help you feel full for longer and for fewer calories (1, 2, 3, 4).

Olives also boast healthy unsaturated fats, which differ from saturated and trans fats due to their chemical structure. All fats contain the same amount of calories, but unsaturated fats affect your body beneficially (5, 6).

In particular, replacing carbs and other fats in your diet with monounsaturated fats may reduce inflammation and decrease your risk of heart disease (7, 8, 9, 10).

Monounsaturated fats are found in foods like olives, nuts, avocados, and plant-based oils. Some research links diets high in monounsaturated fats directly to weight loss (11).

A 60-day study in 32 women compared diets high monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats with normal diets. The diet high in monounsaturated fats resulted in weight loss of up to 4.2 pounds (1.9 kg), plus lower fat mass, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference (12).

Furthermore, a large review of low calorie diets revealed that high fat eating patterns more often lead to weight loss than low fat ones (13).

The Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes whole foods and seafood while limiting processed foods, may boost weight loss. Olives, olive oil, and other healthy fats are a key component of this diet (14, 15, 16).

Specific studies on this diet suggest that it may result in 14.5 pounds (2.210.1 kg) of weight loss (17, 18).

All the same, other studies dont directly associate it with weight loss (19).

Nevertheless, the Mediterranean diet appears to provide a wide range of health benefits, such as reduced blood pressure and waist circumference (19, 20, 21, 22, 23).

Olives have a low calorie density and are a good source of healthy fats, two factors that may boost weight loss by helping keep you full and replacing less healthy fats in your diet.

The nutritional profile of olives varies based on the type of olive and the curing method. Still, most are low in calories but fairly high in salt and beneficial fats.

The following chart examines the nutrients in 1.2 ounces (34 grams) of black and green olives. This serving provides approximately 10 small- to medium-sized olives (24, 25).

Depending on the size of the fruits, a serving of 10 green or black olives may contain 3595 calories.

Notably, olives are rich in polyphenol antioxidants, which fight harmful compounds called free radicals in your body. Theyre also believed to help reduce your risk of health conditions like diabetes and heart disease (26, 27).

Whole olives are low in calories but rich in polyphenols and healthy fats. They tend to be high in sodium.

Although olives have a low calorie density and may aid weight loss in several ways, its best to enjoy them in moderation due to their high salt content, as well as their overall fat content.

Furthermore, if you dont closely monitor portion sizes, olives calorie count can add up quickly.

To keep your saturated fat intake within the recommended guidelines, its best to limit your intake to 23 ounces (5684 grams) about 1624 small- to medium-sized olives per day.

Though olives may aid weight loss, theyre high in salt and fat and eating too many of them may offset your weight loss success. As such, you should moderate your intake, limiting yourself to a few ounces at most per day.

Olives are a scrumptious snack that boasts healthy fats and polyphenol antioxidants. Their low calorie density means that they may aid weight loss by helping you feel full.

All the same, you should control for portion sizes because olives calories can add up quickly.

This popular Mediterranean fruit makes a great replacement for any processed foods or high calorie snacks in your diet.

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Losing weight is never an easy battle. There is a lot of negativity which surrounds you and people who try to bring you down. Only when you realize that weight loss is something you do to improve your health and not otherwise, do the real changes happen. 25-year-old Diksha has a similar story to share and her weight loss journey is something which can inspire everyone:

Name: Diksha Singhi

Occupation: Communication Strategist & Body Positive InfluencerAge: 25

Highest weight recorded: 105 kilos

Weight lost: 23 kilos

Duration it took me to lose weight: 1.5 Years

The turning point:

I have always been told that being fat 'doesn't look good' so I was always on the lookout for shortcuts to lose weight so that I would look appealing in front of others.

I started going to the gym when I was in class 3 or 4! Herbal drinks, liquid, fad diets or weight loss methods- I have done it all. Needless to say, nothing worked at all. Even if they did, the change was only temporary. This went on for 23 years when I sought validation from others.

It was only a vacation which put light on to things. Being an enthusiastic person I was, I wanted to go paragliding with my friends. However, it broke my heart when I found out that you need to be less than 90 kilos to be able to take part. I was 15 kilos overweight.

I knew I had to make changes now because I was losing things dear to me. So, while everyone told me to lose weight for the wrong reasons, I finally found the right one- to take care of my health.

My breakfast: Something light like poha, oats, besan chilla.

My lunch: Any green vegetable accompanied with chapaati.

My dinner: Dinners are usually protein-packed- lots of veggies with a source of carb.

I indulge in: Ice-creams, as I try to avoid sugar otherwise.

My workout: I workout for 5-6 days a week, 45 minutes every day, depending on my schedule. I usually do weight training coupled with a few HIIT exercises. Apart from this, I walk as much as I can.

Low-calorie recipes I swear by: Protein Pancakes, Yogurt Parfait, Spinach Zucchini Pasta, Beetroot Pulao

Fitness secrets I unveiled: Losing the first few kgs isn't difficult. It's only after you hit the plateau, further weight loss becomes difficult. This is when you need to be observant and make changes to your diet and lifestyle. Once working out and eating right is a part of you, there is no stopping you. Be consistent. Be flexible. Be disciplined.

Lastly, don't give up. We don't give up on the people we love, so how can you give up on yourself?

How do I stay motivated?As I said, when you change your lifestyle, it becomes easy after a while. On the days I lack motivation, discipline is what gets me going. Once I chart my progress, both physically and mentally, it gets easier to not stop.

How do you ensure you dont lose focus? I would be lying if I say I don't lose focus. I get distracted. But then I wake up and work on myself all over again. It's a continuous process. You learn as you grow.

Whats the most difficult part of being overweight? For me, I was always told that I didn't look good and I constantly faced body image issues. Some of the factors which forced me to change were:

-Being body shamed-The constant fear you don't look good.-The constant fear you will never find someone who will love you.-The stares & nasty looks you get when you try losing weight as if you should give up already.-The silent judgement when you pick something healthy to eat.-Being overweight was never about being unhealthy for others, it was always about how you look.

What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line? To be healthy, physically and mentally. Preferably be the best version of myself every year and hopefully, even help people change their lifestyle in the journey.

What are the lifestyle changes you made? Not only did I change my lifestyle, but I also shifted from maintaining a negative to an enriching, positive attitude. I keep away from people who constantly try to bring me down, and even those who say "aaj aaj gym skip karle/ ek din khale, kuch nahi hota". (Skip the gym today and eat something, nothing would happen).

Another change I did is correct my sleep schedule. I sleep and wake up on time now.

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Popular singer Adele took the social media by a storm when she posted a gorgeous picture of herself in a black dress. In the post, the singer thanked everyone for their wishes and regards on her birthday. The post went viral on the internet as her fans were amazed by her massive weight loss.

As per various reports from media portals, the weight loss journey of Adele was fuelled by various factors, which included her divorce as well.

Read |Adele's Brand Value And Massive Net Worth Has Spiked Since Her Stunning Makeover; Details

A media portal revealed that the weight loss transformation did not happen for the singer overnight. Reportedly, Adele finds it amusing when people think it just happened. The singer had started this journey slowly a couple of years ago and it was a gradual and healthy process for her.

Read |What Is The Secret Behind Adele's Stunning Weight Loss? Find Out Here

A close source to Adele told a leading media portal that while her divorce was one of the reasons, it was only partial factor in singer making such a drastic change in her life. It was also reported by the same portal that Adele felt that more than anything else, it was about being healthy.

Moreover, Adele was aware that being in the entertainment industry, there waspressureto look a certain way. The media portal reported that this was one of the biggest reason why she embarked on the journey of weight loss. She started dieting and working out more and put her mind to it, hence eventually she achieved the drastic results.

As soon as Adele posted a picture showing her transformed self, fans and fellow celebrities flooded the post with comments and reactions. Many celebrities cheered for the singer and praised her for her constant efforts. There were some celebrities who seemed amazed at how drastic the change in Adeles appearance was. Check out some of those comments below.

Some of Adeles fans took to social media and expressed how inspiring Adeles journey to weight loss is. However, there were some fans who debated about body positivity and self-love. Check out some of those reactions as well.

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As the country begins to open back up following a curve in the current COVID-19 pandemic, some experts are warning there will be a second wave of the virus.According to a release, tts important for people to take measures to help protect their health from the deadly virus, as well as other harmful diseases. One thing people can do to help protect them from such harmful situations is to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight.

In fact, a study published in the April 2020 issue of theJournal of the American Medical Association, stated the top comorbidities that hospitalized COVID-19 patients in the New York City area were hypertension, obesity, and diabetes.

We know that obesity plays an important role in recovery when it comes to having COVID-19, explains Robert Bob Posner, a world-renowned weight loss researcher and medical doctor who founded the Serotonin-Plus Weight Loss Program. By losing weight, you will be able to address those risks, as well as the ones associated with hypertension and diabetes. Right now people should be taking measures to get their weight under control, so they are better prepared for a second wave of COVID-19.

According to a study published in the May 2020 issue of the journalCell Metabolism, diabetes status increased the need for medical interventions and the mortality risk of patients with COVID-19. The study looked at over 7,300 COVID-19 patients with and without diabetes and found that well-controlled blood glucose correlated with improved outcomes in infected patients.

While many people realize that obesity increases ones risks with a host of health problems, many people still struggle with the ability to manage their weight. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports over 42% of the adults in the country are considered obese, which his having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 30. Posner has spent years helping thousands of people lose weight by addressing the root cause of the problem.

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To help inspire people to get healthy, Posner has been providing free webinars every two weeks. The webinars focus on helping people look at weight control in a positive way and find the deep-seated causes for why they struggle in the first place. The webinars are not political in nature, and avoid tactics to scare people, but instead focus on uplifting viewers and guiding them toward healthier lifestyles.

Many people think that losing weight is just about deprivation, but its really not, adds Posner. There is a root issue that must be addressed if the person wants to be successful with their weight loss efforts. Those who want to prepare for the second wave of COVID-19 should start exploring the root cause of their weight problems and take them on without delay.

Posner created his doctor-supervised weight loss program because he believes that discipline is not the reason people are unable to lose weight. Carbohydrate cravings are the reason people have weight problems, combined with anxiety and stress-related eating. They are all systems of physiological irregularity in the brain known as serotonin imbalance. He created the Serotonin-Plus Weight Loss Program based on this science, providing patients with a Food and Drug Administration-approved appetite suppressant, called phentermine, to help curb the hunger pangs.

With decades of medical experience under his belt, along with his free webinars, Posner offers telemedicine appointments, weight loss products, and more. He founded the Potomac Internal Medicine Associates primary care office in 1988 and the Serotonin-Plus, Inc. in 2002. He is has helped thousands of people to successfully lose weight, and is the author of three weight loss-themed books.

To learn more about him and the program, visit the site at: https://doctorbobposner.com/ or https://spdiet.com

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What Are Fad Diets?

These diets work for a short period of time. The results are too fast in terms of either gaining weight or losing weight. However, the long term impact on health has proven to be not so beneficial. It has a number of different types of diets under it, each with varying advantages and disadvantages. They also have no scientific basis or dietary recommendations that come along with a basic diet.

We will see the effects of 4 such diets.

HCG or the Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is a hormone that is present majorly during early pregnancy. It has been used to treat fertility issues in both men and women. The diet basically contains the consumption of around 500 calories per day and intake of HCG hormones via injections.

There have been cases of weight loss by this diet it increases the metabolism and makes you lose large amounts of fat, all this without feeling too hungry. On a factual note, some studies have proven that the hormone is not the reason behind the weight loss, instead, it is the extremely low-calorie intake.

Verdict: It is not safe to follow it. The hormone is not affecting anything in the body, instead, it will create more depression and fatigue.

This is the Gut and Psychology Syndrome Diet that probably treats the Leaky Gut Syndrome (an increase in the permeability of the gut wall). The GAPS Diet is taken to prevent the bacteria from entering into the blood which happens due to the leaky gut. This diet might just help in curing diseases like autism, dyslexia, and depression.

This is a diet that can continue for more than 2 years. Children suffering from those diseases mostly follow it. It involves cutting out grains, starchy vegetables, refined carbs, and pasteurized dairy. On the backside, this diet has not confirmed whether it can actually treat the diseases or not. More so, it is not even confirmed that the leaky gut can cause diseases like autism.

Verdict: Nothing has been proven scientifically and is thus unsafe. A very strict GAPS Diet can lead to severe malnutrition.

Reverse Dieting involves a gradual increase in the intake of calories after a period of dieting. It boosts metabolism. Bodybuilders are generally known for following this type of diet. The gradual increase in the diet helps in maintaining body balance and also not increase the weight suddenly.

There are many benefits to this type of dieting as it reduces your hunger, increases energy, and lets you eat more food. there are downsides too; the way to execute this diet is not very clear and is difficult too.

Verdict: It can be followed to a certain extent, however, more research is required for this type of diet. It is not so easy to follow it completely and the proof of its effectiveness is scarce.

If It Fits Your Macros Diet involves the calculation of macro-nutrients in your diet protein, fats, and carbohydrates. It keeps a track of how much of each one can eat in a day. A daily goal is set and the number of macros for it is calculated and tracked. This can be done online on various sites or there are manual calculations.

Exercise is recommended for this diet but is not necessary. A whole-foods diet can help in meeting the macro needs. Weight goals can be achieved with this diet.

Verdict: This diet is easy to stick to and is flexible. All foods are allowed in it. However, micronutrients are not accounted for and those who have some health conditions can be affected negatively.

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