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BEING STUCK AT HOME can suck. But with the COVID-19 coronavirus causing companies to shut down workplaces and governments to urge people to stay away from crowds, you could wind up spending the majority of your time at your place of residence for the immediate future.

While it shouldn't be your most pressing concern, that likely means that you'll have to skip out on going to your local gym. Fitness facilities have been bracing for the impact of the pandemic from the beginningespecially those that are focused on group classesand while most haven't shut down yet, you might not be willing to risk your overall health for a workout. If you've been forced to join the legions of work from home employees against your will, it can feel even tougher to get up and moving in the same space you've been lolling on your laptop in your favorite pair of sweats.

Unless you have a killer home gym, that you'll have to adjust your fitness routine to match the equipment at your disposal. No need to worrythere are endless options available to you if the only place to get your sweat on is in your living room. Don't know what to do? There's an app for that (or more accurately, 22 that we recommend, since we're counting). Better yet, our All Out Studio streaming platform, where you can follow programs like Superhero Shred, The New Rules of Muscle, and Kettlehell to get your fitness class fix with some of the world's best trainers.

If you're looking for even simpler ways to stay in shape inside, our favorite bodyweight workouts can be completed just about anywhere, anytime, at any fitness level. Don't spend your time inside on the couch doing nothingget up, get moving, and stay healthy.

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As we noted in our previous Health Law Scan blog CMS Issues Program Instructions for Medicare Telehealth Waiver, CMS issued program instructions on March 17 to implement the Medicare telehealth waiver in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. We noted that the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at HHS simultaneously issued policy statements with respect to their exercise of enforcement discretion regarding, respectively, telehealth-related copay waivers and HIPAA violations. These coordinated policy announcements represent a concerted effort by federal government agencies to broaden telehealth flexibility to immediately promote and expand the use of technology to help Medicare beneficiaries follow guidance from the CDC, including practicing social distancing, thereby enabling vulnerable beneficiaries and beneficiaries with mild symptoms to access the care they need from their homes. Not only will this help protect Medicare beneficiaries who are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, it presumably will help deter the spread of the virus and ease the burden on already over-stressed emergency departments, doctors offices, and other healthcare facilities.

CMS observed when it issued its program instructions that, absent action by OIG, traditional Medicare coinsurance and deductible payments still would apply to the expanded services furnished pursuant to the telehealth waiver. OIG, however, took coordinated action through the release of its own policy statement to address this issue. Pursuant to the determination of a public health emergency made by the secretary of HHS on January 31, 2020 (retroactively effective to January 27, 2020), OIG on March 17 granted healthcare providers the flexibility to reduce or waive cost-sharing for telehealth visits reimbursed by federal healthcare programs.

As OIG noted, reductions or waivers of costs owed by federal healthcare program beneficiaries, including cost-sharing amounts such as coinsurance and deductibles, potentially implicate the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, the civil monetary penalty and exclusion laws, and the beneficiary inducements civil monetary penalty statute. OIGs policy statement, however, notifies providers that OIG will not enforce these statutes and will not impose administrative sanctions on physicians and other practitioners if they choose to reduce or waive cost-sharing for federal healthcare program beneficiaries related to telehealth visits during the unique circumstances presented by the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Specifically, OIG stated that it will not view the provision of free telehealth services alone to be an inducement to influence future referrals, i.e., OIG will not view the furnishing of subsequent services occurring as a result of the free telehealth services, without more, as evidence of an inducement. Telehealth services pursuant to any such arrangement must, however, be furnished consistent with applicable CMS coverage and payment rules in order to warrant the exercise of OIGs enforcement discretion.

OIG is careful to note that the policy statement does not mandate that physicians or other practitioners reduce or waive cost-sharing obligations related to telehealth services for federal healthcare program beneficiaries. It also disclaims that anything in the OIG policy statement affects (a) the operation of CMSs programmatic rules and regulations or (b) a providers responsibility to bill only for services performed and comply with legal authorities related to proper billing, claims submission, cost reporting and related conduct.

Similarly, OCR on March 17 announced a policy of enforcement discretion and penalty waivers for HIPAA violations when healthcare providers make a good faith effort to use audio or video technology to provide telehealth to patients during the nationwide COVID-19 public health emergency through everyday nonpublic facing remote communications technologies, such as FaceTime or Skype. OCR noted, however, that Facebook Live, Twitch, TikTok and similar video communication applications that are public-facing should not be used.

OCR encouraged providers to enable all available encryption and privacy modes when using such nonpublic facing applications, and to nevertheless notify patients that communicating using the applications potentially introduces privacy risks. Finally, OCR stated that it intends to provide further guidance on how providers can use remote video communication tools to responsibly offer telehealth to patients.

In sum, federal agencies are quickly waiving on a temporary basis many of their existing authorities. So long as providers are working in good faith to treat patients, those laws that affect beneficiary access to services should not be viewed as a barrier for providers to furnish necessary services.

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Four families in the Danville area are trying hard to cope with their new normal.

All are feeling the stress of staying at home to practice social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak, but also are trying to find the blessings in their new way of life.

Brian and Liz Tubbs have four children ages 11 and younger, two of whom were in school until it was suspended last week.

Liz describes their new stay-at-home life as going well, but a little crazy and off.

Because it was a sudden school closure, we are having to adjust to kids being out faster than if it was for summer vacation. I will not lie, there have been times this last week that I wanted to pull my hair out, but we are learning and adjusting and trying to figure out what is best for our family right now, she said. There have also been some good times with siblings playing more, helping each other and having fun.

The hardest part is coming up with a new routine that works for both the older children and the 4- and 2-year-old.

When the teachers from the kids schools put together packets of work for them to do this changed things for us tremendously. It gave some guidance as to what to do with the kids to keep up their school work and learning so that when they go back they are not behind, she said. So we have implemented school time in the morning, and the kids spend about two hours sometimes, more or less, working on school assignments.

There also are chores in the morning, then play time inside or out, depending on the weather. Quiet time is while their sister takes a nap and Liz can get some tasks done.

During this time they can read books, use their tablets for educational activities and movies, or actually sleep, which never happens, she said. We have also been playing board games, having dance parties, painting, using play dough, drawing, etc.

Its been hard coming up with ideas for things to do, but we are working on different ideas and lots of people have posted ideas on social media or Pinterest, which have helped, she said.

Maddox, 11, asks a lot of questions about the coronavirus and his parents do their best to answer them.

But I think the thing that has helped the most is that we as parents have remained calm during all this and have put our faith and trust in the Lord. We have talked with the kids about how the Lord has a plan and is mindful of us and will help us, and we pray every morning and night regarding the virus, she said. This does not mean we are sitting back and not doing anything to help minimize our risk of getting the virus.

We definitely are. We have tried to make sure we have enough supplies for two weeks and longer, as well as obeying the social distancing, and other recommendations from government leaders.

But we are at peace because we know that we will get through this and no matter what happens we know, the Lord has a plan and is mindful of us and will help see us through.

She said the feeling in their home is not fear or anxiety, but maybe just cabin fever.

Ellie Tubbs (left) and Rylee Tubbs (right) read books during quiet time at their home.

There has been a little frustration in that Maddox would like to see his friends and have friends over and my daughter who is in first grade misses her teacher and friends, she said. So that has been a little difficult for them, especially when my son, who is the oldest, has three younger sisters and doesnt necessarily want to play house or princesses.

Above all, the family tries to keep a positive attitude and be kind.

I think the hardest part of all this is not knowing what the future holds and what lies ahead and realizing that what our normal used to be may not be the case in the future, she said. But we can only take this day by day, do the best we can, realize were not alone in all this and that people all over the world are going through what we are.

Brian works as a licensed clinical social worker and had some professional advice for families like his who suddenly are together at home all the time.

Do anything and everything that you can find to be creative. Now is the time to slow down, re-evaluate priorities and get to things you havent done because you were too busy, he said. Phone calls, texts and written letters to others can help with feelings of isolation because even though you might be alone, others are in the same predicament.

He noted it will be stressful to have the children home and parents need to manage their expectations of behavior.

Its not going to be perfect, and parents need to lead by example how to cope with stress and cabin fever. Now is the time to engage with your children more, he said.

The Chapman family consists of dad Jaxon, mom Lindsy, son Ryker, 14, and daughter Ami, 12.

Jaxon is a schoolteacher, but hasnt had to do much homeschooling. Lindsy said the children are in the gifted programs at school and usually just need help proofreading a paper or with the citations.

They have Chromebooks the middle schools provide for the students to use throughout the school year and do most of their work in Google Classroom already, so their teachers are just putting assignments in there that the kids check every day, Lindsy said. [They] are pretty motivated and self-sufficient, so I just check in and give them a reminder to check their classes. They do it on their own in their rooms just like they would do homework.

Cabin fever has been the biggest problem of the past week of staying inside.

Getting out and being in the world is important to Jaxon and me even if its just window shopping, she said. And since both kids are on the autism spectrum I worry about them regressing in their social skills.

She loves having the children at home, though, and has embraced the opportunity, which she chose to call this time, of being together and getting to know each other without distractions or obligations.

Most of her fear is with sending the children and Jaxon back to work too soon.

I want to make sure they are safe. Kids in schools do not socially distance themselves, and they definitely dont wash anything, she said. For now, the kids are not worried because they are here, but the thought of leaving does worry them. I get concerned we will all have a little agoraphobia before this is all over.

Curtis Nichols plays with a new game his mother and caregiver, Rhonda May, bought him so he would have a new activity. Nichols has special needs and doesn't understand why he suddenly can't go out.

Rhonda May has different challenges with so many places being closed and trying to keep their distance.

She is the caregiver for her 32-year-old son, Curtis Nichols, who has special needs and doesnt understand the new restrictions in his life. Her friend, Timmy Hutcherson, lives with them, as well as a 14-year-old dog Westie.

I used to take Curtis to the YMCA three days a week to swim in the pool, we went to church on Sunday and we had other outings like the library or Sams Club and Walmart, she said. He has been on edge and had some upsets due to having to stay in. He doesnt really understand why he cant go to the Y and other places, which he sees as social opportunities.

Keeping Curtis entertained and calm is their main goal during the isolation.

We try to keep him distracted with driving around, playing with his tablet or games, or television, she said. We sit on our front porch when it is warm and watch cars go by. Ive played Barney songs on my guitar and we sang one afternoon. He enjoyed that.

She misses seeing her parents, her daughter and her grandchildren, as well as going to church.

Its sad to think I might not be able to celebrate my daughters birthday with her, she said. But I have had time to do a little spring cleaning, and I actually took a nap last Monday.

She feels stress from the uncertainty of when things will return to normal and thinking about the damage of people being out of work and the effects that will trickle down from that.

But I try very hard to focus on the fact that God has a plan and this is part of that plan, she said. Im not driving this bus; Im just a passenger. So I wont pretend I know where its going or where its going to stop. I will just try to enjoy the scenery and trust that the bus drivers got this.

Robin Thompson is using her time off work as the manager of American Eagle, which temporarily shut down, to slow her pace and rest a bit. She lives with her husband and their animals.

The worst part is the sudden change to my system of not going 100 miles an hour with work and home, but it has allowed me to do some early spring cleaning and to spend time with my husband, she said.

She has slept late, cleaned the house, caught up on multiple Netflix shows and explored all of Disney Plus.

Ive also enjoyed my deck during the nice weather and taken time to actually cook, she said. I feel like I can relax.

To her, the worst part about the virus scare is feeling anxious about the uncertainty of the future and worrying about people she loves getting the virus.

I know this is scary and can be very stressful for a lot of people, worrying about money, health and the coming weeks ahead of us, she said. But I cant help but take this as an unexpected blessing of some sort for me and my family.

We dont live above our means, so we are financially OK for now. Ive been able to channel my 100-mile-an-hour energy of working retail and invest it into my home and family. Its helped me to reflect on more important issues, and pull back on the I want this, we need that and be grateful for what we do have already.

Linda McConahey, who with her husband, Bill, is a relationship coach in Pelham, North Carolina, said the best way to cope with the sudden change in life is to remind yourself that this change isnt permanent, that this too shall pass.

Breathe. Develop an exercise program for everyone, she advised. Learn and practice relaxation techniques and focus on what you can do rather than what you cant do. Use this time to accomplish some tasks youve been putting off, such as cleaning closets, cleaning out the refrigerator, collecting items for Goodwill, etc.

To deal with the tasks involved with children, she said to include all family members in meetings with agendas and have everyone contribute suggestions and solutions, then re-evaluate if necessary.

Negotiate free time and work time, and ask your children for ideas and help, she said. Working together as a family with everyone contributing and supporting each other empowers everyone.

Elzey is a freelance writer for the Register & Bee. She can be reached at susanelzey@yahoo.com or (434) 791-7991.

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A trip to the gym is part of daily life for many of us but workout and wellness routines are changing, with most gyms closing temporarily due to the coronavirus outbreak.

And as COVID-19 puts everyone on high alert, gym dwellers are figuring out how to navigate the situation from home.

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Karton, who is is trying a 30-day home program where she logs her workouts in an app, set up shop in her basement.

The pandemic has millions of people adjusting to life indoors. That means forgoing their typical gym routine and taking part in home workouts. So, while your favourite workout class or fitness centre might be shut down for the time being, that doesnt mean you should stop sweating. In fact, working out might be one of the best ways you can pass the time while youre social-distancing.

Even more than usual, we have a good reason to exercise: physical activity contributes to good health which, in turn, helps us maintain sturdy immune systems. Its also a good way to ward off going stir-crazy from being cooped up inside for an extended period of time. Maintaining some type of routine is crucial during these unsettling times.

On top of the physical benefits, exercise is also a great stress-reliever. Its well known for its mood-boosting abilities, releasing powerful hormones called endorphins into the bloodstream. And lets face it, many of us could use a lift right now.

Since the COVID-19 outbreak, Jennifer Karton has had to change her routine. She used to go to her gym three to four times a week, plus partake in a weekly yoga class.

"I decided it was best to start working out from home. The concern for COVID-19 and the urge to do social- distancing weighed too heavy on my mind, so I made the switch," she says. "I have a toddler and I wanted to minimize my social circle and potential exposure for my daughter and my husband."

Karton is on a 30-day home workout program where she logs her daily workouts in an app that generates a report to her virtual trainer (she has to be accountable to somebody, right?) so she set up shop in her basement.

"Im new to not having access to a gym. Theres way more technology in play now with my workouts, whereas before Id show up to the gym with my runners and a positive attitude," she says. "So, it was important that I adapt my training schedule to a virtual one and keep in touch with my trainer through the app for accountability and structure."

Now that shes keeping active at home, Karton has started to involve her 19-month-old daughter, Isabella.

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Gym chains such as GoodLife Fitness have closed their doors until further notice, owing to the pandemic.

"Ive enjoyed incorporating my busy toddler when I do yoga. She watches and mimics my stances," she says. "She loves downward facing dog, happy baby and cobra. Its certainly not as productive as a yoga class but its profoundly more fun."

Karton is also enjoying her new "virtual gym community," where she connects with friends on similar programs.

She admits there are some challenges to the new environment. And since her office has switched to working remotely, her entire routine has been turned upside-down.

"Its easy to let household or family distractions bump my workout. The dishes, housework or the comfortable couch staring at you can be a powerful force after a long day," she says. "But I make sure to dedicate a part of my day for physical activity. Im doing a lot more body-weight exercises and incorporating resistance bands."

And household items also make perfectly adequate workout gear. Use dish towels as sliders for exercises such as lunges and mountain climbers or a sturdy chair for step-ups. Those emergency soup cans (or wine bottles) you stockpiled? Great for bicep curls.

"I actually did crunches holding a case of canned tomatoes. Some moves require ingenuity," Karton says.

You dont have to own fancy equipment to get in a good home workout. Choose five exercises squats, burpees, pushups, lunges and jumping jacks do each for a minute and repeat the circuit three to five times. Or download the Tabata app, a type of high-intensity interval training: choose one exercise, push yourself as hard as you can for 20 seconds and then rest for 10 seconds. Repeat eight times.

For people looking for more guidance during their home exercise, there are plenty of apps to try:

EkhartYoga: an online platform is offering free meditation and yoga instructional videos to help people counteract the escalation of stress and anxiety.

Down Dog: an app for practising yoga at home is offering access to their library of workouts yoga, yoga for beginners, barre, and seven-minute workouts free until April 1.

Nike Training Club: tons of free workouts are added regularly by Nikes world-class master trainers. Browse workouts ranging from beginner to advanced, based on muscle group, duration and workout type (endurance, strength, mobility or yoga).

Obe: hosts more than 4,000 strength-training and cardio classes from dozens of top trainers. Obe even has quick, kid-friendly classes. The platform is offering new users a free month.

Tone It Up: a crew of trainers create workouts ranging from strength training, boxing, yoga and HIIT. Plus, its got daily reminders to keep you accountable. Free 30-day trial.

Daily Burn: if you like the motivational aspect of workout classes, this online community could help while youre self-quarantined. In addition to thousands of recorded group workouts, they also provide virtual one-on-one training sessions. Free 30-day trial.

While the coronavirus pandemic has caused running races to be postponed and cancelled, you might be wondering if you can still train outdoors. The best plan is to go out for a solo run away from crowds and at a safe distance around pedestrians. Enjoy the outdoors, fresh air and some vitamin D. Be sure you know whats going on in your area and if there are any restrictions or mandatory self-quarantines. And once you get home, wash your hands immediately. If youre sick or at-risk of spreading the virus, you shouldnt go out at all. Seriously. Your immune system might be able to withstand COVID-19, but what about your mother, grandmother or great-uncle? Do it for them.

Exercising outdoors also allows you to wave at your neighbours (from two metres away, of course) and strengthen our community connection, which is incredibly important right now.

COVID-19 is changing all of our daily habits adults are working from home, kids are home from school and were all doing our part in social-distancing. For many, the hysteria and feelings of helplessness can get the better of us. Maintaining some sense of routine and pattern can help us weather the storm. Wake up at the same time each day, have breakfast, create a dedicated space in your home to work and try to stick to a schedule, including work breaks. And if youre missing your co-workers, schedule a conference call, Google Hangouts Meet or Zoom meeting.

And try your best to manage stress, even during anxious and uncertain circumstances. This means managing fears about the coronavirus itself good strategies include taking breaks from television and social media, which can help you avoid panic and misinformation. Take time to unplug and recharge. How you choose to relax will vary from person to person: read a book, find a guided relaxation video on YouTube, FaceTime a friend or try a new recipe from your favourite cookbook.

And one of the best ways to stay healthy is also free getting enough sleep. That means seven to nine hours each night for most people. While asleep, your body does critical repair and recovery of essential functions.

And youre going to keep hearing this: wash your hands a lot for 20 seconds. If you sneeze or cough, wash them. Also, avoid touching your face, eyes and nose.

Exercise could be your lifeline. While the physical benefits to maintaining some level of activity are obvious, its important not to ignore the mental side. In fact, during this unprecedented time of lifestyle adjustments, stress and worry, your mental health is crucial.

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Southcoast Health announces the following healthy happenings:

CANCER SUPPORT GROUPSThe following support groups will take place this month and are offered at Southcoast Centers for Cancer, 506 Prospect Street in Fall River: Breast Cancer Support Group, for patients with a breast cancer diagnosis; Caregiver Support Group, for the caregivers of patients with cancer; General Cancer Support Group, for patients with any cancer diagnosis. Loved ones welcome to come; Lung Cancer Support Group, a support group specifically for patients with a lung cancer diagnosis; Under 50 Breast Cancer Support Group, for patients under 50 years old with breast cancer. For details on any of these support groups, call the oncology social worker at 508-973-7810 or visit Southcoast.org/cancer-support-groups for details.

OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUPA support group for people with ostomies, their family members and friends. Meetings usually include an educational topic and provide time for questions, discussion, and sharing among group members in a confidential, non-threatening environment. It is held the fourth Friday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m., Charlton Memorial Hospital, 506 Prospect Street, Fall River in the Mooney Room on the ground floor (enter through the Center for Cancer Care entrance). Call Sheri Furtado, at 508-679-3131 x 27509 for details.

CHILD BIRTH AND FAMILY EDUCATION CLASSESSouthcoast Health offers a wide range of child birth and family education classes on an ongoing basis including Childbirth Classes, Birthing Bootcamp, Childbirth Classes for Young Parents (ages 12 to 17 years), and Safe sitter classes (designed to prepare adolescents ages 11 to 14 to babysit). Pre-registration is required for all classes. For expecting parents, we recommend calling to register during the 18th week (10 to 12 weeks for multiples) of pregnancy to assure placement in the class you need. Not all classes are offered at all locations. Many health insurance companies will reimburse the cost of classes. Be sure to contact your insurance company to ask about coverage. For New Parents we offer Baby Caf, a drop-in session for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, Breast Feeding Basics class, and Breast-Feeding Support Groups. For more information, please contact Patty VanDenBerghe, RN, BSN, CCE, at 508-961-5445 or vandenberghepa@southcoast.org.WEIGHT LOSS SEMINARSSouthcoast Center for Weight Loss will offer free informational sessions on the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, monthly. The free informational sessions will be held the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Charlton Memorial Hospital, 363 Highland Avenue, Fall River.The Southcoast Center for Weight Losss community-based program is designed to incorporate a thorough approach to weight loss surgery utilizing a team comprised of dietitians, psychologists, nurses and surgeons to provide a safe and comprehensive surgical weight loss program. For more information or to register for a free seminar call 508-273-4900. For more information on the Southcoast Center for Weight Loss, bariatric surgery, medical and non-medically assisted weight loss programs visit http://www.southcoast.org/weightloss/.

MEDICAL FITNESS/REHABILITATION PROGRAMSSouthcoast Health will offer the following medical fitness and rehabilitation programs this month.

Medical Fitness ProgramThis individualized exercise program is designed for those with cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, cancer, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, high blood pressure, overweight and chronic orthopedic conditions. The program is offered for $60 per month at three classes a week or for $40 per month with two classes a week. A doctors prescription is required to participate. For more information call 508-973-5435.

Cardiac RehabilitationAn ongoing, structured exercise and education outpatient program for individuals recovering from heart attack, heart surgery, heart disease or are high risk for the same. A physician referral is required. The cost of this program is covered by most insurances. For more information call 508-973-5435.

Pulmonary RehabilitationThis is a structured exercise and education program with oxygen saturation monitoring during exercise. It is designed for individuals with pulmonary diseases including asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and COPD. The cost of the program is covered by most insurances. The program meets year-round. A physician referral is required.

These classes are being offered at 1565 North Main Street in Fall River. Call 508-961-5435 for details.

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Imagine each time a person goes home in the evening, they eat a snack. When they first eat the snack, a mental link is formed between the context (getting home) and their response to that context (eating a snack). Every time they subsequently snack in response to getting home, this link strengthens, to the point that getting home prompts them to eat a snack automatically. This is how a habit forms.

New research has found weight-loss interventions that are founded on habit-change, (forming new habits or breaking old habits) may be effective at helping people lose weight and keep it off.

We recruited 75 volunteers from the community (aged 18-75) with excess weight or obesity and randomised them into three groups. One program promoted breaking old habits, one promoted forming new habits, and one group was a control (no intervention).

The habit-breaking group was sent a text message with a different task to perform every day. These tasks were focused on breaking usual routines and included things such as drive a different way to work today, listen to a new genre of music or write a short story.

The habit-forming group was asked to follow a program that focused on forming habits centred on healthy lifestyle changes. The group was encouraged to incorporate 10 healthy tips into their daily routine, so they became second-nature.

Unlike usual weight-loss programs, these interventions did not prescribe specific diet plans or exercise regimes, they simply aimed to change small daily habits.

After 12 weeks, the habit-forming and habit-breaking participants had lost an average of 3.1kg. More importantly, after 12 months of no intervention and no contact, they had lost a further 2.1kg on average.

Some 67 per cent of participants reduced their total body weight by more than 5 per cent, decreasing their overall risk for developing type two diabetes and heart disease. As well as losing weight, most participants also increased their fruit and vegetable intake and improved their mental health.

Habit-based interventions have the potential to change how we think about weight management and, importantly, how we behave.

The habits in the habit-forming group, developed by Weight Concern (a UK charity) were:

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If you thought ghar ka khana is full of oil and spices and couldn't help you lose weight, think again. Abhinav Mishra's weight loss story is an example that eating the right food and counting calories can help you get in shape, without having to quit on your favourites.To know how he lost 32 kilos in 10 months, read his transformation story below:Name: Abhinav MishraOccupation: Software Engineer

Age: 26

Height: 5 feet 8 inches

City: Noida

Highest weight recorded: 100 kilos

Weight lost:32 kilos

Duration it took me to lose weight: 10 months

The turning point: I always felt lethargic, sluggish and underconfident. I was also diagnosed with a thyroid imbalance. It was in May 2019 I decided to take things into my hand and work on myself.

My breakfast: My breakfast is the heaviest meal of my day, ranging from 800 - 900 calories. Initially, I had a roti/paratha with dal and sabzi, but these days as I am working on building abs, I just have 2 - 3 cups of daal with half a cup of rice and a protein shake.

My lunch: I generally eat a paneer sandwich(brown bread) for lunch and another cup or two of daal, if I feel hungry.

My dinner: I tend to skip dinner or eat some fruits/ salad. I have a glass of milk before I go to bed.

Pre-workout meal: I have no set pre-workout meal, just something with a few carbs and protein. Sometimes, it's just a coffee.

Post-workout meal: I just have a protein shake after my workout which is usually early in the morning (6 am).

I still try to not cheat too much and practice portion control. If I eat from outside, I moderate or skip the next meal. Although I do try to make healthier choices with junk food now. My favourites are momos, sandwiches and grilled platters.

My workout: Initially, I started slow. I exercised for 20 mins every day following a YouTube video I found online. After about 2 months or so I started to see results. I lost around 6 kgs of weight in this while. Post this, I decided to take my diet and workout to the next level.

I wake up every day at 5 am in the morning and go to the gym at 6 am. This way my workout is complete by 8 am. I do a PUSH-PULL LEGS split, and add 10 mins of cardio every day. I run on Sunday. I also do 6-7 ab workouts after office.

Low-calorie recipes I swear by: I would like to tell people to not shy away from Indian food. Dal is very low calorie and full of protein. Chole and rajma have a lot of good fibre plus protein. Paneer and grilled veggies, too are nutritious and taste well.

Fitness secrets I unveiled: Start slow and build a habit. Cut off the junk, you know what it is. Diet is 70% of the game, and exercise only 30. You don't need any special diet, just track what you eat, add portion control, and switch to healthier choices. Slowly get used to your new diet. Fitness is a marathon, not a race.

How do I stay motivated? To be honest, more than motivation, it is the discipline that matters. You do it with a goal in mind and you do it for yourself, nothing else is going to work better. Sometimes, you have to simply PUSH yourself and make it to the gym I haven't missed a single day of workout and when I couldn't make it, I used to work out at home. If the gym was closed, I would go running. Only when I was unwell I took a break. If you enjoy your workout, it won't feel bad. You have to build that habit.

How do you ensure you dont lose focus? You are going to have ups and downs. It is alright that you missed your workout for a day, or your diet wasn't perfect for a day. Keep your eyes on the bigger picture.Don't compare your progress to others. Keep working on yourself and keep improving wherever you can, and you will see results soon.

Whats the most difficult part of being overweight? Being overweight affects your confidence, makes you feel sluggish and lethargic and is bad for your health in the long term. I am amazed by the changes I feel after being in shape.

What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line? I want to sport a chiselled look and not have a dad-bod.

What are the lifestyle changes you made? Food is fuel for your body. Making small, disciplined changes lead to exponential results. I now eat out but do not overindulge. Working out regularly also helps me fight stress. I also make sure to drink atleast 3-4 litres of water every day. My sleep schedule is back on track too.

What was the lowest point for you? It has to be the time when I was constantly feeling lethargic and devoid of energy. I am young, I shouldn't be this unhealthy. Some people told me that I can't keep fit for life, but I just shrugged those negative feedback off.

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The coronavirus makes friends at work more important than ever.

Youve known that having good work friends can help you be more satisfied and stay at your job longer, but in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, they are more important than ever. While youre working from home, and while youre practicing social distancing, friends are critical to mental health and overall wellbeing. Friends help you gain perspective, tap into self-control and offer your bestat work and in your community.

Youve heard of the classic marshmallow testthe evaluation where children are told they may have one treat immediately or they may have two treats if they wait until the researcher returns to the room. Children who delay gratification and exercise self-control turn out to have more success later in life. A new twist on the marshmallow test points to the power of relationships. Research in Psychological Science provided children with a similar conundrum. This time they assigned the children a partner whom they had met, but who was in a separate room. Children could have one cookie immediately, or if they and their partner both held off on eating it, they could both have two cookies. Children who were in the situation with a partner were found to be able to delay gratification more often.

This is the power of partnerships and being in a context where cooperation is valued. In addition, it points to the positive influence of social obligationor reciprocityin which people expect they owe something to others when they are in a relationship together. Its social obligation that keeps us home during the coronavirus pandemic and causes us to make decisions that are not just in our own best interest, but in the best interest of the whole of the community.

Even when were working from home and forced apart physically, work is fundamentally social, and it is a rare job which doesnt require high amounts of collaboration. In addition, we know from Vital Friends by Tom Rath, having a best friend at work is a primary reason people choose to stay with an organization.

So, if cooperation, collegiality and friendship are so important for success through work, how can you build powerful friendships in the work experienceespecially when youre not in the office together? Here are six tips:

Seek out tasks. One of the most powerful ways to build relationships at work iswellthrough the work. While team building is a nice-to-have, winning the three-legged race with a colleague isnt possible at the moment and it was less likely, anyway, to cement a bond. Working on a tough project together, collaborating on a challenging topic or working together on a difficult customer issue are much more likely to ensure long-lasting connection. Its task-oriented efforts that build relationships most intensely.

Avoid competing. While competition is seemingly part of all kinds of work, it can be more impactful to find ways to cooperate internally and ensure competition is turned outside of the organization. Working together to beat the competition or create new innovations that will help your business recover after COVID-19 will win the day and will make your time with colleagues more rewarding.

Help others get ahead. In the marshmallow experiment, making a good decision (putting off eating the treat) helped both the first child and the child with whom s/he was partnered. Work is like this too. Do your best work so others can do theirs. Follow up, follow through and be responsive to others around you, so they can in turn do good work. Especially when there are so many day-to-day challenges in living life in new ways, responsiveness toward people at work will help remove friction when there are so many other, non-work-related challenges all of us must face.

Be real. Sometimes, the best support is a colleague who can realize how tough something is and validate you. In a study by Drexel University related to weight loss, people were able to lose more weight when they were reminded how difficult the task was. This type of approach had a greater positive impact than simply encouraging or cheerleading (you can do it). It seems having someone put a name to your reality and reinforce your experience can have a positive effect. This is the kind of friendship to seek and offerthose who can be realistic about challenges and offer support to help you get through them.

Listen. New research from Wake Forest University found peoples cortisol levels, a measure of their stress levels, were positively affected when they were supported by a partner who listened and acknowledged their feelings. This kind of support is known as safe haven support. Look for the kind of relationships where there is time for camaraderie and empathy in addition to the requisite problem solving needed for the work.

Offer challenging perspectives. In addition to building relationships where there is safe haven support, also seek relationships with support that challenges you. In order to do our best, we need friends who will be brutally honest and point out where we can do better. These are the friends who will tell you that you have the figurative spinach in your teeth. Team members who can help you correct a less-than-helpful trait and become better are the friends who will help you succeed in the long term.

The circumstances created by the coronavirus make friendship more important than ever. No matter what were going through and no matter what our age, friends can help us be our best and building great relationships through work is always good for your career and your effectiveness. Make the most of your relationships with others at work by bonding over work tasks, avoiding competing with others, helping others, being real, listening and offering challenging perspectives. These are the kinds of patterns that enhance your success and help ensure youre surrounded by people who will help you be your best through our immediate struggles with the coronavirus and when the world returns to a new normal.

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Participating in some type of consistent health improvement plan becomes more and more important as we age! Putting energy into improving nutrition, cardio respiratory endurance, muscular endurance, strength, mobility, and flexibility are great places to start! Now, to increase chances for success in your program, I like to encourage you to develop a purpose of why you're doing it, and use that for inspiration on your way to your goals!

Participating in some type of consistent health improvement plan becomes more and more important as we age! Putting energy into improving nutrition, cardio respiratory endurance, muscular endurance, strength, mobility, and flexibility are great places to start! Now, to increase chances for success in your program, I like to encourage you to develop a purpose of why youre doing it, and use that for inspiration on your way to your goals! Each area is difficult in its own right, so being prepared mentally may be the determining factor in whether you do, or do not follow through, on achieving your goals.

Exercising a little mental focus, planning, and preparation will take your program a very long way, because it prompts you to make well informed positive choices, that lead you the right direction.

Positive mental thoughts are necessary during our long days, hectic schedules, and unlimited stresses of life.

Exercise tends to get lost in the shuffle, due to the feeling of fatigue, and this is absolutely normal. It has been my experience that many times this feeling and reason we dont get our recommended amount of exercise, is not always physical. Instead many times it is because we give ourselves a reason mentally not to exercise, by accepting the thought we dont need to improve our health today! This happens often, so please dont let this stop your progress. Of course be smart, do not exercise or use this principle if you are injured or have health risks. But if you feel healthy and nourished, have no ailments, but just dont feel like exercising, I challenge you to overcome! You can reach a little further for your goals!

There are always many reasons that prevent us mentally from doing what is best for us. I heard someone once say there are no good reasons for not being on a program that keeps you healthy as you age, and I must say that I have to agree! Another good slogan says....if you fail to plan mentally, you might as well plan to fail.

Staying mentally strong, motivated, believing in yourself, and dedicating high proactive energy into sticking to, and following your program is the key to your success! You can absolutely achieve any health, weight loss, and fitness goal you set for yourself, if you just dont quit!

It all goes back to mentally setting your goals! If you have not done so for your health and fitness goals, now is the time to do it! Decide what you really want regarding your health, and take steps now to achieve them. You can do this! Just set short term, intermediate, and long term goals for your programs. The short term goals are important because they provide a focus and roadmap for your day to day activities. The intermediate goals are where you want to be at a specific time in the very near future, and are the catalysts that will ultimately get you to your dream goals! In my opinion everyone deserves their dream goals when it comes to their health, independence, and active quality of life!

Until next week keep up the great work, and please go out and make it a healthy and nutritious day! To get started on healthy weight loss, wellness, toning, and sports nutrition, call Reggies Personal Training and Nutrition, 104 E. Main, Shawnee, (405) 613-0237, or message me on Facebook at Reggies personal training and nutrition.

Reggie Grovey is a local 21-year fitness professional and nationally certified personal trainer and Advocare Nutrition independent distributor.

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This article is inThe Spectators April 2020 US edition.Subscribe here to get yours.

Since late last summer, Ive been experimenting with something pretty crazy. Its not drugs. Nor is it a trendy celebrity religion. Its meat. Like Jordan Peterson and other great apes, Im on the carnivore diet.

The carnivore diet is a lot simpler than keto, for example, which involves counting macronutrients. On carnivore, you merely refrain from eating anything that isnt an animal product. Beef, lamb, chicken, pork and seafood are all in, but vegetables, fruit and grains are out. Its reverse veganism, or the hunter-gatherer diet, but with more hunting and no gathering.

Apart from those who work at a zoo, most people know of the carnivore diet because of Peterson and his daughter Mikhaila. As the Petersons explained to Joe Rogan on his podcast, a meat-only diet had alleviated their chronic health issues. Rogan then tried the diet himself for a month. He lost weight, gained energy, experienced fewer aches and pains and even saw improvements in his vitiligo.

Ah, you might be thinking. So its a trendy celebrity diet youve been trying then. Gotcha.

I suppose thats fair enough. But celebrities are far from the only ones singing the praises of sinking your teeth into our foraging friends. Online carno-forums are growing like mushrooms (which I no longer eat). Reddits Zero Carb group apparently boasts more than 100,000 flesh-eating members.

Ive been on and off carnivore for about six months now. Ive had the same conversations over and over again with my friends and family about my apparently bizarre gustatory regimen. Im neither a doctor nor a nutritionist, so I cant help anyone there, but what I do know about is bathroom trouble and really good sleep. So theres that.

Why? Why would you do this? they ask, buttering another slice of toast.

For many people, the carnivore diet appeals for reasons of weight loss. White bread and potatoes are not part of the animal kingdom. While I have lost weight on the diet, that wasnt my reason for trying it. I was actually seeking relief from general health problems.

I wasnt always this way, but for the past few years Ive had almost no energy. I had trouble sleeping. I had an immune system so weak that I often referred to myself as Bubble Boy. Id come down with a cold or flu-like symptoms almost every month and was bedridden for at least three days each time.

I went to doctors and had all sorts of tests done, but nobody could explain what was wrong with me. Id heard about the carnivore diet from Peterson and was curious about it, but I finally decided to give it a try when a doctor told me to experiment with my diet because our microbiomes affect our general health .

Does it work? they ask, skeptically dipping a handful of French fries in ketchup.

I cant speak for anyone else but for me, the answer is a huge, resounding Yes! I started feeling different within the first week. My energy levels were off the charts. I had more concentration. I was falling asleep easier. I was waking up earlier than normal yet feeling more rested. After a few more weeks, I began to notice further changes. My runny nose was gone. I didnt feel as anxious as I usually did. And I stopped suffering those mysterious monthly illnesses. Im still no fitness model on Instagram, but I feel well enough to go to the gym now. This is a huge improvement.

Isnt that unhealthy? they ask, munching their kale.

I dont know whether Im technically healthy on a meat diet, but I know for certain that I feel healthier than I have in years. I actually feel like a 25-year-old (my actual age), rather than a middle-aged invalid who happens to have great skin.

I will get my blood tested for nutrient levels in the next few months, to check the long-term prospects of this diet. But frankly, regardless of what the tests say, I am not going back to the way I felt before. Health isnt just a bunch of numbers on a chart. Its also being able to live your life without feeling sick and tired all the time. Ill take 35 or 40 more years of feeling great over 50 more years of sickness, fatigue and anxiety.

Isnt it better to just eat a balanced diet? they wonder, eating pita chips and guacamole.

That depends on what you mean by better. I certainly didnt feel better when I was eating a balanced diet. Over the past six months, Ive relaxed the strict carnivore system and experimented with reintroducing certain food groups. I tried adding leafy greens into the mix for a week, and at one point I also embraced dairy. I even fell off the wagon for the holidays last year. My fall was broken by apple pie and mashed potatoes.

I wish it werent the case, but the more Ive strayed from the herd of carnivorous eaters, the worse Ive felt. I would love to eat bread, vegetables and fruit, and I do plan to keep experimenting with adding different items back into my diet. But the sad truth is that so far, whenever I reintroduce non-meat foods, even in small amounts, the more I start feeling like I used to. Which is terrifying.

Hows yourdigestion? the amateur bowel specialists ask.

This is by far the most common question I get about the carnivore diet. Is it because were taught that fiber (absent from animal products) is the be-all and end-all of our peristaltic movements? Or is it because the Petersons and Rogan shared with thousands of appalled listeners how starting carnivore caused tidal waves of diarrhea? Whatever the reason, everyone now knows that when you start carnivore, you get the runs.

Yes, I did go through a memorable and fluently productive transition period. As with most carnivores, the diarrhea lasted only about two weeks, like similar episodes in all-inclusive resorts in Mexico. Im now totally fine, and fully in control. Thanks for asking.

So, would you recommend trying the carnivore diet? they ask, despite the digestive transition.

You know what? No, I wouldnt. But not for the reasons you might think. Ive had great results with the carnivore diet, but if its taught me anything, its how differently diets can affect each of us. I felt terrible while I was eating healthy foods that make other people feel great. And even though I feel the best when eating only meat, I know vegans who say the same about their diets.

Im not telling anyone what to eat or not to eat. Experiment. Talk to your doctor. Find what works best for you. My only advice is that we should all be more mindful of how our diets affect our day-to-day wellbeing. Food is more important to health than we think. There may come a day when scientists create a brownie or Big Mac that helps our bodies run optimally. Sadly, that day is not today. Instead, I shall be eating smoked salmon, bone marrow and some grilled chicken breasts. It could be worse, and so could I.

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