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Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, and Muslims are required to fast during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Image Credit: Pixabay

Dubai: With only 12 days left before Ramadan begins, many Muslims around the world are wondering whether fasting can pose an increased risk of catching the COVID-19 virus, due to dehydration. It is a logical question as the coronavirus pandemic is continuing to sweep its way across the world, where people are advised to keep up fluid intake to keep mucus membranes moist.

Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, and Muslims are required to fast during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Ramadan is derived from the Arabic word Al Ramad, which means intense heat and drought. This reflects the hardship felt by Muslims who fast every day from dawn to sunset, during which they cannot eat or drink anything the whole day.

The question about fasting is also asked by non-Muslims who resort to intermittent fasting an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. It is also known as an intermittent energy restriction- an umbrella term for various meal timing schedules that cycle between voluntary fasting and non-fasting over a given period. Three methods of intermittent fasting are: alternate-day fasting, periodic fasting, and daily time-restricted feeding.

As Ramadan is around the corner, Muslims worldwide wonder if they would be excused from fasting. Ramadan is expected to fall on April 23, depending on the crescent moon sighting and the Hijri calendar. In fact, Muslims cannot suspend one of the main worships and a key pillar of Islam unless a Sharia fatwa is issued by one of the Muslim worlds highest Islamic institute.

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread globally and people go on to self-isolate in their homes and stockpile groceries, is this the right time to fast? Does fasting inadvertently weaken immune system? Does fasting cause dehydration? These are a few questions raised by many Muslims and non-Muslims worldwide at such a turbulent phase of human history.

What health experts say?

According to recommendations by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and health experts, people are advised to drink plenty of fluids, particularly gargling with warm water and drinking liquids to keep their throat and respiratory tract moist.

Health experts say drinking water prevents dehydration, but it will not prevent anyone from catching the new coronavirus.

Doctors caution against believing homegrown advice and what social media users are spreading online as ways of preventing the virus. Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University, said while medical professionals typically recommend keeping up fluid intake when sick, drinking more water will not keep anyone from catching the virus.

"We always caution anyone healthy and people who are sick to keep up fluid intake and keep mucus membranes moist. It makes one feel better; but there is no clear indication that it directly protects against complications, Dr. Schaffner confirmed.

Importance of drinking water

You've always heard or read about drinking at least 2 litres of water through the day.Well, now, in the time of COVID-19 pandemic, staying hydrated becomes even more imperative.Why? Well, we are about 70+ per cent water, which is used by our cells to move important factors such as oxygen, trace elements around the body through blood. It is also used to flush out enemies - be it waste or pathogens.So, when our bodies get dehydrated, or face lack of water, the cells come under immense pressure. Some of them start shrinking such as bone cells, because their water is borrowed to keep the blood moving. Things become slushy and sluggish. Waste can build up, including pathogens.We drink when we are thirsty, but by then, it is already late. And, if you have hiccups, then it is a bad sign.But, do not suddenly consume vast quantities of water, it has to be in a controlled manner. Sudden over consumption can cause other issues. We have to stay hydrated through the day. Because, exces-sive dehydration releases the stress hormone cortisol in your body, decreases immunoglobulins in your saliva as it gets thicker, thereby impacting your frontline immunological response to an invading alien pathogen. This is as per a study on marathon runners by the Korey Stringer Institute and Univer-sity of Connecticut, USA.Another study observed that dehydration, as expected, reduces the overall volume of blood and lym-phatic fluids, which are an integral part of the body's immune system. This impairment of response will lead to disease.So, how do you stay ahead?As per Scotland's National Health Information Service, watch out for these early warning signs of dehydration:*feeling thirsty, even mildly, and lightheadedness*a dry mouth*tiredness*having dark coloured, strong-smelling urine (ideally should be light, straw-coloured)*passing urine less often than usual (normal is about 4+ times in a day)*even feeling unnaturally hungry could be an indicator the body needs water, as we get nearly 80 per cent of our fluid component from food.Additionally, an article by the pharmaceutical company Abbott stated: "Healthy hydration levels can help your nose by maintaining the mucous membrane and decreasing irritation when coughing, sneez-ing and even just breathing."So, stay hydrated, stay healthy, stay safe.

What science says?

Recent scientific studies show that fasting is the secret to a healthier and longer life. According to a UK-based National Institute on Aging, evidence from decades of animal and human research shows wide-ranging health benefits of intermittent fasting.

The institute conducted a review of the research, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which pointed that hundreds of animal studies and scores of human clinical trials have shown that intermittent fasting can lead to improvements in health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancers and neurological disorders.

The review said still more research is needed to determine whether intermittent fasting yields benefits or is even feasible for humans when practiced over the long term, such as for years.

In a Horizon Documentary titled Eat, Fast and Live Longer, Dr. Michael Mosley sets for himself a truly ambitious goal: he wants to live longer, stay younger and lose weight in the bargain. He discovers the powerful new science behind the ancient idea of fasting. Mosley tests out the science of fasting on himself with life-changing results.

In his journey, he explores the secrets to good health and the secrets to longevity. He does not stop there but goes on to discover what is called, intermittent fasting What is very interesting is that he discovers the effects of fasting on the aging of the brain. Although the trials were conducted on mice, they suggest that human beings have a good chance of reducing brain diseases by fasting intermittently.

What Islam and Muftis say?

Dr Ali Ahmad Mashael, Grand Mufti at the Dubai Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities, said: Fasting is the fourth pillar of Islam, and nothing can excuse one from not fasting except for ailing people who are on medication and fasting may complicate their health condition.

He said there are legitimate reasons for which one may be excused from fasting as mentioned in the holy Quran, which are sickness and travelling. O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that possibly you would be pious, [Al Baqarah 2: 183]. Fasting for a limited number of days. So, whoever among you is ill or on a journey - then an equal number of days [are to be made up]-And upon those who are able [to fast, but with hardship] - a ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person [each day]. And whoever volunteers excess - it is better for him-But to fast is best for you, if you only knew [Al Baqarah: 2:184].

Dr. Mashael said: Nothing can be preferred over the pillars of Islam, including fasting, which is a duty by every Muslim. A fear of getting sick is not an excuse for a Muslim to not fast. Islam permits sick people, whose health condition makes them unable to fast, and are advised by their [Muslim] doctors, who know the virtues of fasting, not to fast because it may risk their lives.

Islam permits sick people - if fasting can risk their lives or cause harm to their health - not to fast. The sick person, who fears that fasting may make his sickness worse or slow down his recovery or damage a part of his body, upon his doctors opinion, has the option of not fasting, the Mufti said.

He said: If the sick person is very ill, it is permissible for him not to fast. But if a healthy person fears difficulty and tiredness or afraid of getting sick it is not permissible for him to break his fast.

The grand mufti said fasting is a reflection and purification of both body and soul. Fasting is also good for human health, as it has been proven by modern medicine and scientific studies. Fasting was found to have beneficial effects on health, backed by recent scientific studies, he emphasised.

Regarding COVID-19 infected patients, Dr. Mashael said: It is permissible not to fast if the health condition of a coronavirus-infected patient is critical and is advised by his doctor not to fast because he/or she needs to keep drinking water and taking medicine.

What Al Azhar Al Sharif says?

Al Azhar Al Sharif, the Muslim worlds top Sunni Islamic institution issued a statement that Muslims are required to fast this year, and fasting has nothing to do with the possibility of an increased risk of catching coronavirus.

Not fasting during Ramadan is not permissible due to coronavirus, and fasting is a duty and a must for Muslims, Al Azhar said in a statement.

Al Azhars Fatwa is based on the feedback they received from the World Health Organisation, which says that drinking and gargling with water does not protect a person from catching COVID-19 virus.

We have asked WHO if drinking water or gargling with water would protect people from being infected with coronavirus. The answer was: Although water is important for the moisture of human body, it does not protect against the virus and has not been proven that gargling with water can protect anyone from catching the virus.

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It's a common frustration that many older people face: I'm not as strong as I used to be. What gives?

Staying active is one of the best things you can do to prevent sarcopenia.

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Well, it turns out there's a name for it. This age-related loss of muscle mass and strength is called sarcopenia, according to a November 2018 article published in Best Practice & Research: Clinical Rheumatology.

And, unfortunately, it happens to just about everyone. Generally, muscle loss begins around age 50, per the Cleveland Clinic, and about 50 percent of adults will experience it by their 80th birthday, according to an April 2012 article published in Family Practice.

First, some grim news: People lose as much as 5 percent of their muscle mass per decade after they hit age 30, according to Harvard Health Publishing.

Here are five reasons why:

Yes, the old "if you don't use it, you'll lose it" expression rings true.

Normally, exercise releases muscle growth factors, which stimulate muscle regeneration. But that process declines with age, according to the Family Practice article.

Plus, older people are less active in general, sometimes as a result of having a disease that makes them tired and in pain, according to a November 2012 article published in Current Opinion in Rheumatology.

People tend to consume fewer calories as they get older, Brooke O'Connell, RDN, LDN, registered dietitian with Glanbia Performance Nutrition, tells LIVESTRONG.com.

Between the ages of 40 and 70, calories are reduced by about 25 percent and that means nutrient intake is on a downward slope as well, according to a February 2019 review published in Clinical Nutrition. That can lead to weight loss and muscle loss over time, O'Connell says.

3. Decrease in Muscle Fibers

The Current Opinion in Rheumatology article notes that fast-twitch muscle fibers (which aid the body in power-based moves, according to the American Council on Exercise) decline with age, which contributes to muscle decline overall.

Testosterone, which plays an important role in determining the body's muscle mass, also declines with age. This process starts around age 40 and decreases at a rate of about 1 percent per year, according to Harvard Health Publishing.

5. Increased Inflammation

Inflammation comes with certain diseases and aging in general and makes it harder to remain active and increases the likelihood of disability. All of that gets in the way of muscle growth, according to the Current Opinion in Rheumatology article.

Working to prevent sarcopenia can help you stay active and independent.

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Sarcopenia can be dangerous. According to the Cleveland Clinic, it can make you more frail and put you at increased risk of falling or other injuries.

An October 2012 study published in Clinical Nutrition found 27.3 percent of people over age 80 with sarcopenia reported falling during the study's two-year follow up, compared with 9.8 percent of 80-plus-year-olds without sarcopenia, making those with sarcopenia three times more likely to fall compared to their peers without it.

More falls and injuries increase your risk of disability, which can lead to a loss of independence if it becomes dangerous to live on your own, according to the Family Practice article.

"Vitamin D is the most prominent nutrient deficiency for older adults, and depleted vitamin D levels are associated with decreased muscle strength."

In short, you want to preserve and build muscle as you age in order to live a longer and healthier life.

According to a June 2015 study published in The American Journal of Medicine, the amount of muscle an older person has can predict his or her risk of dying, with more muscle mass index being linked to lower mortality risk.

Even if you're well into your golden years, it's not too late to build back some of that lost muscle. Here are four things you can do to thwart sarcopenia.

An inactive lifestyle speeds up the muscle-loss process, according to the Cleveland Clinic. One of your best defenses, then, is staying active.

Prioritize activities that increase blood flow and oxygen to your muscles, strengthen the brain-to-muscle connection and help you maintain range of motion in your hips and shoulders, suggests Michael Moody, a Chicago-based personal trainer, certified senior fitness specialist and creator of the podcast The Elements of Being.

Some good options include:

Protein is the macronutrient that promotes growth and development, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. And older people usually don't get enough of it.

Indeed, a March 2020 study published in Frontiers in Nutrition found older people consume about 83 grams of protein each day, which is significantly lower than younger people.

Even though the Recommended Daily Allowance is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of weight, the researchers suggest older people need more somewhere between 1 and 1.5 grams per kilogram to stay healthy.

They suggest spreading your protein intake across meals and increasing protein intake at breakfast and lunch as one way to mitigate muscle loss.

O'Connell says not to overlook non-meat sources of protein for these daytime meals, such as a Greek yogurt parfait for breakfast or adding eggs, cheese, nuts or beans to a salad for lunch.

3. Pay Attention to Vitamin D

"Vitamin D is the most prominent nutrient deficiency for older adults, and depleted vitamin D levels are associated with decreased muscle strength," O'Connell says.

If you're deficient, your doctor may recommend a vitamin D supplement, but you can also meet your needs by thoughtfully including vitamin D in your diet. O'Connell suggests choosing products like milk and cereal that are fortified with the vitamin in addition to increasing your intake of natural sources such as salmon, sardines, canned tuna and egg yolks.

4. Embrace Progressive Resistance Training

As in, don't be afraid to make your workouts more difficult as you get stronger with more weight, more reps or more sets.

"Your body is a complex system that requires training and movement in different planes," Moody says. Once your body is no longer being challenged, "that's a perfect time to pivot and begin injecting a focus on another weakness."

Any type of resistance training should help. A meta-analysis published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise reviewed 49 studies involving men ages 50 or older and found resistance training led to a 2.4-pound gain in lean body mass.

Be patient, however. It could take six to eight weeks to see results, per the Cleveland Clinic. Moody says it rests on your diligence, effort, focus and, most importantly, routine.

"Your success will depend on your consistency, appropriate challenge and frequency," he says.

If you're new to exercise, it's a good idea to assess your strengths, limitations and range of motion before getting started, Moody says. "Find a second set of eyes, like a doctor, physical therapist or personal trainer for a thorough examination," he suggests. He or she can help point out your blind spots and advise you on how to approach exercise safely.

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I am a 42-year-old woman. For most of my life, maintaining a stable weight hasnt been a problem. I exercise five days a week and generally eat healthy. My routine didnt change, but since I turned 40, Ive gained about 10 pounds a year. Ive tried everything but cant lose that weight unless I exercise every single day and keep to a very strict diet and eat the bare minimum of calories. Once I go back to my regular eating patterns, the weight comes back. I dont have any underlying medical conditions; my doctor says its just a slower metabolism that comes with age. I have tried every diet under the sun, every exercise, hired a trainer, done a prescription weight loss programnothing works. I was initially quite depressed about it, but I have recently come to the conclusion that this is me now, and I would rather live my life and be happy than miserable and dieting. The same exact thing happened to my mom around my age, so I suspect it may be hereditary.

The problem is my fianc. He is on me constantly to lose weight. I have explained the situation to him several times and even brought him to the doctors office with me. I keep food diaries. I know I am not overeating, but he is the kind of man that can give up chocolate for a week and lose 10 pounds. He does not understand. He frequently pulls up pictures from when we first met and says how nice I looked. I understand that I have put on 30 pounds since we started dating, he has every right to be upset, but I just dont think I can do what it takes to get back to being 30 pounds lighter. Should I be miserable and lose the weight to make him happy, or should I leave and find someone who will accept me as is?

No More Yo-Yo

It sounds like you already know the answer to your own question based on the way youve phrased it to me in the last line of your letter. Frankly, even if you didnt find someone else, I think being secure and happy on your own would be an improvement over a guy who constantly shoves old photos under your nose to remind you how disappointed he is in your metabolism and mere five-workouts-a-week regimen. I dont even agree that hes got a right to be upset with you for gaining weight, entering your 40s, and/or declining to make your dress size the No. 1 priority in your life, to the exclusion of any sense of moderation and pleasure. Once you reject the idea that he has every right to be angry with you for having a body that cant run solely on self-denial and punishment, I think the idea of leaving a man who makes you miserable will suddenly feel a lot more achievable.

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Dear Prudence,

I moved to a new country a few years ago and struggled to make new friends. Most of my friends here are white, while Im Black African, and we often struggle to find common ground. There have been difficult moments where someones touched my hair without permission or invited me to all-white events where Ive felt ignored and othered. In each case, Id bring up the issue carefully, and the women would apologize and promise to be more sensitive. Im now pregnant. My friends have been helpful and provided lots of advice and support. Some have even given me old maternity clothes, baby clothes, high chairs, and a crib mattress. But in more than a few instances, these hand-me-downs were damaged or badly stained. This has left me feeling torn between gratitude for their generosity and anger for what seems like a lack of consideration.

What should I do? I dont make nearly as much money as these women and have struggled to find full-time employment since I moved here. Im glad to be getting so many items that I would normally be unable to afford. But Im upset at what looks like another instance of my friends cluelessness. Is this a cultural thing Im being overly sensitive about? Or should I say something and risk another awkward conversation, where I will likely end up downplaying my feelings and soothing them so they dont feel bad about themselves? These women are otherwise sweet and are even planning a baby shower for me, so I dont want to risk alienating them.

Insensitive or Racist?

I dont know what country youre in now or what culture these white women belong to that might possibly provide useful context for the state of these hand-me-downs, so I wont try to speak to that. But you have every right to reject damaged or unusable gifts. Its one thing to accept a few slightly worn onesies and another to be expected to let your baby sleep on a torn, stained mattress. That doesnt mean you have to sign up for another draining round of explaining benevolent racism to your friends if you dont want to, especially if you worry it will end in another round of reassuring them that no, you dont think theyre bad people, that they had the absolute best of intentions, and and so on, ad infinitum.

All you have to do is let each gifter know that you appreciated her thoughtfulness but unfortunately wont be able to use the item because when you got home you realized it was damaged (or torn or stained), and would they like to have it back or would they prefer you just got rid of it for them? This doesnt offer them something to deny or argue about with you; its a simple statement of fact that their gift is unusable, while also offering them the polite cover of Im sure you had no ideaI didnt notice myself until I opened it up at home. If even that sounds like more effort than youd like to extend, you can just quietly get rid of whatever you cant use and make a list of what you still need for whoevers throwing the baby shower for you. I do hope youre able to lean on your extended social network, far away as they may be right now, so that you have at least some emotional support to fall back on if things with this particular group of women grow too fraught. And keep in mind that you are entitled to discuss your feelings about racism with them at any point. But if you decide youd rather preserve your energy for something else, or dont trust them to respond honestly and nondefensively, youre allowed to take a step back. Its not a question of being excessively or insufficiently sensitive. Its a question of how much you want to invest in these relationships and when you need to conserve your emotional resources.

Dear Prudence,

My roommate Claire originally seemed like a great fit, but it quickly turned into a mini-nightmare, from the relatively minor (left her dishes in the sink for days) to real problems (was a neglectful pet owner). I tried to resolve these issues multiple times, with no results. Finally, I mentioned the pet problems to our landlord, who said Claire needed to remove the animal from the premises. Claire packed up and moved to her parents within three days.

In the week since, Ive noticed that some of my cookware is missing. She denies taking it, but in the past she has bragged about shoplifting. Also, where else could a bunch of pans have gone? Im a grad student, and I could replace my cookware, but it would definitely hurt my budget. Meanwhile, the electric bill was in her name, and Im thinking about withholding the money it would cost to replace whats missing from what I repay her for the bill. Were talking about $50. It would be hard for either one of us to stomach but isnt going to make either of us homeless. Should I suck it up and pay her, or is it reasonable to withhold the money?

Roommate From Hell

The most important thing is to get the electric bill transferred to you or to open a new one at the same address in your name, if thats possible. As long as youre living somewhere that she can potentially get the electricity shut off due to nonpayment or vindictiveness or indifference, its best not to unnecessarily antagonize her. If you already have that sorted out or believe you can do so without her cooperation, and you want to let her know youre withholding your share of the electric bill to cover the cooking equipment she took with her, go for it. You dont have to phrase it as a question or something she needs to deny or admit to, just as a matter-of-fact transaction that balances out your shared expenses. The odds shes going to take you to small court over $50 is small, but thats something you should also take into consideration. If you think shed be willing to dig her heels in and make your life difficult over that $50, it might be easier to just swallow the expense and consider yourself well rid of her.

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My husband and I split up last year, and we have joint legal custody of our 13- and 15-year-old daughters. When theyre at their dads house, he lets them watch TV shows I believe are inappropriate for them:Sex and the City,Mindhunter, andGame of Thrones. He refuses to discuss this with me. What are my options?

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The science behind weight loss and weight maintenance is not as complicated as it's perceived to be. Once a cricket fiend and now a certified personal trainer, spinning instructor and nutrition counselor, 24-year-old Abhisht Sharma tells us that what you eat or your daily diet contributes to 70 per cent of your fitness journey. The remaining 30 per cent is attributed to burning the excess fat from your body by exercising according to your body type.

Once you reach your weight loss goal, the next step is weight maintenance. This comes from consistency and persistence. But lets delve into that later. For now, well let Sharma share with us his journey from a cricketer to a fitness guru.

I realised I was obese for my body type at 84 kg. I was in the twelfth grade at the time," he says. "In my first year of college, I joined the cricket team. I loved the sport. It and my teammates helped me understand the importance of fitness. But I still lacked proper knowledge, he adds.

After playing cricket in college for a couple of years, I took it up professionally. By now, I had done my due diligence on eating right and working out for my bodys benefit, he explains.

QUICK READ: 8 Virat Kohli-approved workouts to help you lose weight & get fit, just like the Indian Skipper

He also states that even though he couldnt pursue playing cricket in the long run, he didnt give up on his routine and made a name for himself in the fitness industry after following the below mentioned 4-step plan to lose weight and get fit.

I weigh 71 kg now, and maintain a great physique. I was able to achieve this weight goal in a very healthy manner by following these 4 steps:

1. Setting a schedule

Setting a days plan is very important. It helps you stay focused on your priorities.

2. Strength training (for 4 days minimum)

Strength training or lifting weights increases your metabolic rate (number of calories you burn at rest) which helps you burn fat. It also helps build strength and stamina. Having said this, I am not saying that gymming is the only way to achieve this strength and stamina. You can find a routine that works for you. Gymming worked for me.

3. Cardio and mobility workouts (for 2 days)

Cardio is as important because you dont want to compromise on cardiovascular endurance as your body needs to be fit in every aspect.

4. Diet

Your daily diet contributes to 70 per cent of your fitness journey. The above is just 30 per cent. Trust me! You are what you eat. For me, this was mainly eating clean food and following the below diet plan.

Early Morning: A glass of warm water

Breakfast: 250ml milk with 20gm oats and 5 almonds (soaked overnight)

Midday: A handful of boiled chickpeas

Lunch: 1 small bowl of curd, 1 bowl dal, 1 cup greens, 2 rotis and 3 eggs (2 egg whites + 1 whole)

Post-lunch/Pre-workout: 1 bowl of fruits and a glass beetroot juice

Post-workout: 5 eggs and 100gm sweet potato

Evening Snacks: 2 eggs and 1 tbsp peanut butter

Dinner: 2 rotis, 150gm chicken/100gm fish/100gm paneer with flax seeds and a bowl of veggies

Consistency and persistence are my mantras. Even in quarantine you should be innovative and try doing exercises which at least get your heart rate up.

Follow a routine and dont get distracted, if you do, remember why you started and that there is no looking back!

Disclaimer: The fitness journey, diet and workout routines shared by the respondents are purely for inspirational purposes and in no way intend to propagate a specific body type. Please consult an authorised medical professional before following any specific diet or workout routine mentioned above.

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Kimberley Walsh is a popular singer, actor and television presenter. Recently, fans have noticed her shrinking waistline and she previously revealed a three stone weight loss. What diet and exercise plan did she follow?

Rather than focusing on what she ate, the singer previously explained watching how much she ate helped her tone up.

She has opened up about her love of SlimFast products and credited them for being high in protein and low in calories.

Kimberley told Fit & Well: "The shakes are great when Im working out because theyre high in protein. I always thought Id struggle with a diet plan that only has sweet food.

"SlimFast snacks suit me because there are savoury options. My favourite is the Spicy Thai Noodles, at only 70 calories."

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As well as watching how much she eats, the Girls Aloud star will substitute high carb foods, such as pasta, for healthy spiralized vegetables.

Keeping fit is clearly a big part of her life and Kimberley has been recently staying in shape with home workouts.

In a post shared on Instagram, the mother-of-two said she was following workouts by the Body Coach Joe Wicks.

The caption read: "Shout out to @thebodycoach for working out with us all every morning! This is pretty much how it goes down in our household, slightly chaotic yes but we get it done.

"Its great to have a bit of routine and something to focus on to set us up for the day.

"Especially on those days where I have zero motivation but know I need to find some for the kids."

She has also credited pilates for toning up her famously slim waistline.

In particular, the pop star likes to take part in zero gravity pilates which focuses on low-impact moves to tone the body.

"Ive been doing zero gravity pilates which is a tame version, its hard strength wise, for me thats really good, to feel strong, Ive never been great at cardio," she told The Sun.

Kimberley is also a regular on stage and has starred in a selection of broadway productions.

She is sure to stay fit while taking part in dance rehearsals for shows.

The singer appears to have kept an active lifestyle which has helped her stay in shape.

Since initially losing weight, the singer has managed to stay slim and healthy with a sensible eating and exercise regime.

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A WOMAN who lost half her body weight in eight months in a bid to get pregnant was left needing therapy, because she hated being thin.

Five foot tall hairdresser Zebe Voicu, of Redbridge, East London, was told she wouldnt be able to conceive when she ballooned to 15 stone and a size 20 - after eating giant portions of chicken kebabs and chips every night.

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The 34-year-old turned to junk food after failing to become pregnant with husband Adi, 38, but her GP said she'd need to lose weight if she wanted to become a mum.

Zebe decided to get a gastric sleeve but her BMI wasn't high enough for an NHS op, so she flew to Romania and paid 6,500 to have three quarters of her stomach surgically removed.

Over the next eight months, she shed seven-and-a-half stone but was left wishing she was still fat.

Speaking exclusively to Fabulous, Zebe said: "I went from a size 20 down to size 4 and didnt even recognise myself. I couldnt connect who I saw in the mirror with who I was now.

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"Id cry to my husband and say I wanted to get fat again because I preferred the way I looked before.

"I loved being a size 20 as it fitted my personality. I was so bubbly and chatty being bigger and I lost all that after the operation.

"I only agreed to have the operation so that I could lose weight and have a baby. But that didnt happen so I wondered why Id put myself through all that pain."

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Zebe started having therapy to come to terms with her new look and failing to conceive.

She saw a counsellor once-a-week for 18 months, before finally accepting the person she saw in the mirror.

When people see me now they tell me I have a body to die for, but they don't know everything I've been through

She said: "Its only now after a year-and-a-half of therapy that I have learnt to like how I look.

"I can see the benefit of losing weight even if I havent managed to get pregnant."

Pregnancy and obesity: the facts

If you have a BMI of 30 or above before becoming pregnant, you are medically classed as obese.

Being obese reduces your body's natural ability to ovulate and may lower your chances of getting pregnant through treatment like IVF.

If you do fall pregnant, obesity increases your chances of gestational diabetes three-fold, as well as your risk of miscarriage, high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia, post-partum haemorrhage and having a baby weighing more than 4kg.

It can increase your baby's risk of being born prematurely, stillborn or with a condition like spina bifida.

You are also more likely to need intervention during childbirth - including forceps, ventouse delivery or a C-section.

But it's not safe to try and lose weight while pregnant, instead focus on eating healthily and doing exercise like swimming and walking.

You should ideally try to lose weight before falling pregnant.

Zebe, who has six sisters and three brothers, had always wanted a large family of her own, and vowed to start trying as soon as she married Adi aged 21.

She was a slim size 10 but, as each month passed without falling pregnant, she began comfort-eating - piling on 5st in a year.

She said: "I was turning to food to fill me emotionally as I was devastated at the thought of not having a baby or being a mother."

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After continuously trying for a baby for over a year, Zebe was told she was infertile due to her size, and that her only chance of becoming pregnant would be to drastically lose weight and change her lifestyle.

But even though she was classified as clinically obese by her GP, she didnt qualify for a gastic sleeve operation on the NHS as her BMI was 38 - two below the necessary 40.

Instead she flew to a private clinic in Constanta, Romania, in 2017, and had 75 percent of her stomach removed, including the area which produces the hormone that stimulates hunger.

After the surgery, Zebe saw the weight drop off, losing a stone every month.

In the salon, we always had biscuits lying around to give to clients and I could easily eat ten in one minute

"I was shocked," she said. "I was determined to lose weight but I never thought Id lose that much that quickly.

"I guessed Id lose a couple of pounds at first, so I wasnt mentally prepared to see myself change so much.

"When Id lost half my body weight I couldnt even recognise myself anymore. It wasnt just the way I looked, it was my personality, too.

"After the operation I was miserable all the time. Having therapy helped me to manage my emotions as I accepted the new, thin me."

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Working 13-hour days as a hairdresser, Zebe would gorge on biscuits all day, before scoffing a takeaway for three for dinner.

She said: "Id never have breakfast. I'd just snack on tea and biscuits throughout the day.

"In the salon, we always had biscuits lying around to give to clients and I could easily eat ten in one minute.

"My favourite were chocolate digestives and the Lotus caramelised biscuits.

When she got home, Zebe would order a takeaway of chicken kebab and chips meant to serve three people - and eat the whole thing.

But after her op, she could only drink liquids for three weeks, followed by food mashed into paste for a further three weeks.

Zebe's diet

BEFORE

Breakfast: Packet of chocolate digestive or Lotus caramelised biscuits which she grazed on throughout the day

Lunch: More biscuits

Dinner: Takeaway kebab and chips - enough for three people

Snacks: Fried food and chocolate

AFTER

Breakfast: Two poached eggs with half a sausage or smoked salmon and two Ryvitas

Lunch: Salad with grilled chicken or fish

Chicken noodle soup

Meatball soup with carrot and potato

Greek salad without olive oil or olives

Dinner: Stew made with dumplings

Chicken and vegetables

Avoids: Anything fried

Now she can stomach three meals-a-day, but they must only weigh 250g each.

She said: "I have to be really strict and measure everything out. For breakfast I have two poached eggs with two pieces of Ryvita or poached eggs and smoked salmon.

"For lunch, I love to have salads with grilled chicken, or fish and soups with carrot and potato, or chicken and noodles.

"For dinner, I cook a stew with lots of vegetables and chicken. I can eat anything thats cooked in the oven, grilled or boiled, but nothing cooked in a frying pan."

She never feels hungry and is showered with compliments, but Zebe is still desperate for a baby.

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Doctors havent found a reason why she cant conceive, so the couple are still trying.

"When people see me now they tell me I have a body to die for," she said, "but they dont know everything that Ive been through over the past three years.

"Its taken me a while to come to terms with my new body and not being a mother. I dont know if it will ever happen but Im finally happy in my own skin."

We previously reported on a woman who was fat-shamed by her date - but got her revenge by losing 5 stone and rejecting him.

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you Know that? Since few weeks the display has been stagnating on your balance, although you follow the well-intentioned advice, and plenty of vegetables to eat? This could be due to the wrong vegetables of choice. Because, as American scientists from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health have found in a study, there are vegetables that can sabotage your diet.

This vegetable you should avoid

For your knowledge, the scientists have monitored for 24 years, more than 133,000 men and women. Only data on the diet of the study participants were not collected, but also to their physical activity recorded. In principle, this large-scale study confirms: increased vegetable consumption helps weight loss. Who was, however, mainly on starchy vegetables like Corn, peas and potatoes, declined to instead.

theres No question that These varieties are naturally healthy and rich in vitamins, minerals and trace elements but for successful weight control, they are less suitable. Instead, most of the weight was lost with vegetables such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts.

tip: less starch, more fiber

The reason the scientists see in the glycemic load and the content of ballast substances. In clear text: vegetables that contain little starch and a high proportion of indigestible fibrous materials, are best for losing weight. However, ensure varieties are the poor in fiber and rich in carbohydrates are more likely to for an increase in weight.

In the case of starch is a multiple sugar, i.e. carbohydrates, such as those found in white bread. Let the blood sugar is first sharply rise and then rapidly fall off. The result is cravings are. Fiber make, however, long tired of and ensure that of carbs to shoot so quickly into the blood.

conclusion: The mix is important. During your diet, you should keep in the selection of the vegetables in both the starch content and the amount of fiber in the eye. In the FOCUS Online/Wochit In the

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Let's look at life-changing habits of some people after one month of lockdown due to the virus pandemic, which yielded either positive or negative results:

Losing weight

Jem Chua

1. How much weight did you lose?

I lost 2.3kg (5 lbs)

2. Why do you think you lost weight?

I workout 4 to 5 times a week in quarantine compared to my normal of 3 to 4 times a week. I was also snacking less since there's no more temptation from officemates who love to snack!

Now, I'm mostly eating home-cooked meals since we only take out 1 or 2 times a week when we're craving for something or when my mom's lazy to cook. I only eat rice when ulam (viand) really calls for it and I've been sleeping for 8 hours compared to my usual 4 to 5 hours.

3. After quarantine, what will you do about it?

I will try to sustain a 4 to 5 times workout schedule after the quarantine. I will make up for my lost sessions with The Movement Studio and Planaforma because I really miss them.

I can limit my rice intake too, since I realized that I don't need to eat a lot of rice to get full. I will also eat out less, but maybe after I satisfy my cravings from this lockdown hehe.

Choi Co

1. How much weight did you lose?

I lost 3.6 kg (8 lbs).

2. Why do you think you lost weight?

It was a combination of exercise and diet (but not intentionally) because of quarantine.

I had less snacks because I used to have merienda (snacks) almost two times a day at work. I also did the Chloe Ting workout programs which were pretty intense, so I workout everyday and strictly eat 3 times a day only.

A solution to my sugar cravings was to switch candy, chocolate or cake with half a glass of Gatorade. It's still sweet, but it has less calories. Through this, I didn't feel so deprived of sweets.

3. After quarantine, what will you do about it?

I wanna continue my weight loss and convert fat to muscle. I also want to try and have less sweets.

I also realized that my snacking is related to stress, so I'm planning to have healthier snacks on my work shelf too.

Marco Javier

1. How much weight did you lose?

I lost a little under 3kg or 6 lbs so far.

2. Why do you think you lost weight?

I lost weight because I haven't been able to eat properly due to my new sleeping cycle. I sleep at 3 am and wake up at 11 am or 12 noon and since I work in the government, I was dealing with very urgent tasks for the past week and there's a lack of time to meal prep.

As a result, I've only been eating once or twice a day for the past week.

I think I'm also losing muscle built up from my consistent cardio routine. I haven't exercised at all since the enhanced community quarantine started.

3. After quarantine, what will you do about it?

I just want to get back to my exercise routine! Not really focused on the number on the scale at this point.

Gaining weight

Kim Uy

1. How much weight did you gain?

I gained almost 2 kg or over 3 lbs.

2. Why do you think you gained weight?

I started working out during the ECQ ,since I wanted to become fit and Ive been wanting to have an active lifestyle ever since I retired from swimming. I was gaining mostly muscle.

3. After quarantine, what will you do about it?

If time permits, I'd still love to continue doing home workouts everyday and Id love to join yoga and pilates classes every weekend next time.

Kevin Hapal

1. How much weight did you gain?

I have already gained almost 2 kg (4.4 lbs) this quarantine

2. Why do you think you gained weight?

Because Im lazy, char! The main reason I think is food Ive been eating a lot more often than Im used to. Part of it is just because Im bored out of my mind (or maybe its the stress), so Im craving for something to chew on most of the time.

Also, before the quarantine, Im outside for most of the day, so I eat out, which somehow limits my eating. But now Im at home with a well-stocked refrigerator because its better to buy groceries in bulk these days and theres almost always something to munch on.

It also doesnt help that the grocery store near my place runs out of fresh produce fast, so its not easy to make more balanced meals even if I try.

Then of course, theres the fact that I dont move around as much as before. I dont consider myself an active or fit person, but I at least get to walk to work or hit the gym before the quarantine.

This time, Im lying on my bed for most of my day, even while working (lets not pretend Im the only person who does this).

I tried to buy some home workout tools, but its really hard to motivate yourself to work out here when youre not used to it. Its like my brain is wired to sleep and be lazy whenever Im at home.

I envy people who can work out anywhere because changing my daily routine proved to be quite hard for me.

3. After quarantine, what will you do about it?

I will probably (try to) go on a diet and eat healthier food again but thats maybe a week or two after the quarantine. I need to get my post-lockdown samgpyeoupsal and ramen first.

Just being realistic. I dont think I can will myself to skip eating my favorite comfort foods after being stuck at home for more than a month. I deserve it, we all do.

But yes, Ill be a slave to the gym when the dust settles. Ive never felt as unhealthy. Im afraid if COVID-19 doesnt kill me, extra servings of rice will. Rappler.com

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While Los Angeles has issued its stay-at-home order to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, a Silver Lake family is using their free time to turn their house into a giant canvas.

To draw attention to sexual assault awareness month, Ali Ferber Peters and her daughters Emilia and Zoe are painting a mural of five women of significance. The mural with a message also features lines from Camille Rainvilles poem, Be a Lady They Said.

The mural will depict Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Lupita Nyongo, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Greta Thunberg and Oprah Winfrey all wearing masks, spurred by the COVID-19 outbreak, featuring lines from Rainvilles poem.

This month is sexual awareness month and we want to do something to honor that, Zoe, 16, said. I want people to know that they are supported and its OK to talk about their stories.

The idea to paint the mural came to mind about two weeks ago after the family watched a video featuring actress Cynthia Nixon reading Rainvilles poem with a list of unrealistic demands women are told to follow.

Dont be too fat, Nixon reads in the video. Dont be too thin. Dont be too large. Dont be too small. Eat up. Slim down. Stop eating so much. Dont eat too fast. Order a salad. Dont eat carbs. Skip dessert. You need to lose weight. Fit into that dress. Go on a diet. Watch what you eat. Eat celery. Chew gum. Drink lots of water. You have to fit into those jeans. God, you look like a skeleton. Why dont you just eat?

The video gained thousands of views since it has been released earlier this year.

My girls and I each reacted to a different line from the poem, said Ferber Peters, 52. It was the seed of the idea.

About one in five women has been sexually assaulted or experienced an attempted rape at some point while one in four reported being beaten by an intimate partner, according to a recent government survey, emphasizing that the violence against remains pandemic in the U.S.

Ferber Peters said she had been thinking about the women who are forced to stay home where they dont feel safe during the virus outbreak.

She added that during the time of a hearing on a sexual assault allegation against Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh back in 2018, her lifelong friend called her and said that they had been raped.

They have never shared that with me before and it blew my mind, she said. I realized from their experience, and also from many other young women that I met, that an assault changes the trajectory of a persons life. Theres so much shame around it. And we believe that through conversation and shining light, thats how one moves forward.

With her sister Amy Ferber, Ferber Peters created a business last year Shes Birdie with a personal safety alarm designed to protect women.

Emilia, 18, said having a family project in the midst of the pandemic has helped her to connect with her neighbors who often stop by their house to take photos of the mural and offer help.

The family planned to finish their project by Sunday.

And while it has been a challenge to stay home and not be able to go out, Ferber Peters said, being isolated created an opportunity to collaborate with her daughters.

Sometimes I feel like I cant settle, I cant go out and walk around the lake, but since we started this project together, Im already nostalgic about this period being over, Ferber Peters said.

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A mum-of-two has transformed her life after embarking on a huge weight loss journey to shed more than 20st.

Tanja Sproson, from Biddulph, originally wore a size 36 but after joining Slimming World five years ago, she is now is a third of the way towards her target weight.

The 51-year-old has lost more than 7st and dropped 12 dress sizes so far, but wants to lose a further 14st to reach her 10st target.

She said: I would struggle to walk from here to the next lamppost. I would need to use my asthma inhaler for walking up the stairs, sometimes having to stop half way up.

"I do ghost hunts and often wouldn't be able to keep up with everyone.

I put weight on because I was a lazy eater. I would skip meals and not eat the right food. Some days I wouldnt eat at all until the evening.

I would get up, skip breakfast, go out for the day and not eat until I got back as I wouldnt really eat out. I wouldn't eat because I wasn't hungry, but its not healthy.

Tanjas health suffered dramatically as a result of her weight, but she is now thrilled she can go into a shop and buy clothes in her size.

She said: I can now walk from my home into town and buy clothes from Sainsburys, which I wasnt able to do before.

I am buying the bigger sizes - I wear a size 24 now - but the more weight I lose, the easier buying clothes will be. Im a lot happier now that Ive lost weight.

Bread was one of Tanjas downfalls, and is something she has tried to cut from her diet on a day-to-day basis.

She said: Losing weight can be hard if you have a busy lifestyle. Ive had to cut bread out because I was eating a lot of it. Now I count everything that I eat, and dont drink as much alcohol as thats also fattening.

Tanja is currently self-isolating under the NHS and government guidelines around coronavirus.

Slimming World recently launched virtual meetings, which Tanja is attending from home.

She added: Ive bought a set of scales so that I can weigh myself at home - I really like the virtual meetings.

I love my Slimming World group and the community feel. We are a little family, and its amazing. Diane, my consultant, is my sister-in-law - I introduced her to Slimming World and now shes coaching me!

For me, Slimming World is like therapy. There is so much support and I can eat as many fruits and vegetables as I want without limit.

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