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Soap stars biggest weight loss transformations from Natalie Cassidy, Catherine Tyldesley to Alan Halsall – The Irish Sun
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SOAP stars are some of the hardest working actors in showbiz as they have to be on screen up to five days a week.
But the hard slog doesn't stop there for our favourite celebrities, with many of them inspiring viewers to get fit in real life with staggering body transformations.
Here, we delve into some of the most dramatic weight loss journeys from the stars of Emmerdale, Coronation Street, and EastEnders.
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The 36-year-old actress, who plays Sonia Fowler in EastEnders, has lived most of her life in the public eye and amazed fans when she shed a staggering three stone.
Many of Natalie's fans were left asking exactly how she managed to trim down - and drop from a size 16 to a size eight.
The mum-of-two now feels "much more confident and comfortable", telling The Sun: "I have learnt how to eat and how to be comfortable with who I am."
And Natalie credits training for the London Marathon last year for helping her to lose weight.
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The 56-year-old Coronation Street actress, who plays Eileen Grimshaw in the ITV soap, has wowed viewers as she dropped from a size 14 to a 12 in recent months.
Her secret to losing weight has been going on a Mediterranean diet, which is high in foods that are good for you, and low in naughty foods, such as those with a high sugar content.
It's high in vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, beans, cereals, grains, fish, and unsaturated fats such as olive oil.
This diet has been proven to be beneficial for the heart, even helping to reduce the risk ofheart disease.
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Jennie, 36, plays Fiz Brown in Coronation and has grown up in front of the cameras having joined Corrie in 2001.
She impressed fans when she lost two stone back in 2009 when she was 25 years old, and said at the time: "Ice cream is bad, salad is good - it's not rocket science!
"If you eat more of the good stuff and take more exercise then you'll lose weight."
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Alan, 37, dedicated himself to four-hour workouts after his split from wife Lucy Jo-Hudson.
The actor, who plays Tyrone Dobbs in the ITV soap, has been on a health kick since last year and the Sun Online revealed Alan had been burning more than 4,000 calories during his sessions.
The results of his exercise regime have been clear, as he has shed a noticeable amount of weight and changed his overall body shape.
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His on-screen character Craig Tinker is dropping pounds after being bullied by his fellow police officers for poor fitness.
And 21-year-old soap star Colson Smith looked noticeably slimmer in a slick three-piece suit and trainers at the TRIC Awards last week.
But Colson said he actually lost a stone a half after getting food poisoning on holiday in Thailand.
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The mum sensationally dropped from a size 22 to a size 10, the actress spoke about life before she lost weight.
Catherine, 36, told The Mirror: "I took control of my weight, and I slowly and steadily lost more than five stone. I was always the fat, funny friend.
"Along the way, I learned to understand just how important a healthy, balanced diet is. It sparked my huge interest in healthy living and nutrition."
"It has to be a lifestyle. Diets do not work. Fact. I have done every diet going. Ill do a big gluten-free pizza with lactose-free cheese. Now that I eat so clean and avoid all junk, I just feel ill when I eat it. We make our own sweet potato chips too as a treat. Im so rock n roll arent I?"
She lost even more weight thanks to her recent stint on Strictly Come Dancing.
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The36-year-old star opened up about being in the public eye and her time on ITV soap Emmerdale, playing troubled Kerry Wyatt.
At her heaviest, Laura consumed an extra 1,700 calories a day - the equivalent of a large pepperoni pizza.
She said would also guzzle two large bottles of Coke daily on set - but is now proud of how far she has come with her fitness.
She said on Lorraine last year: "Do you know, in the eight years that I have been there, I have never once had a pudding.
"I can't. It's just a slippery slope."
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Shayne Ward, 35, said he would be the first in line to tuck to sweet treats when playing Corrie knicker-factory boss Aidan Connor.
However, he ditched his "dad bod" in favour of a sizzling six-pack after leaving the ITV soap.
Shayne enlisted the help ofUltimate Performancepersonal training and cut his body fat down from 29 per cent to 16 per cent.
The X Factor winner said goodbye toWeatherfield in 2018 but blamed the soap for his expanding waistline.
The heartthrob, who previously piled on THREE stone while starring on Coronation Street, said about his new fitness regime: "I'm happy to not be in that place I was 21 weeks ago. I was sluggish, I was stressed and I didn't really want to do anything."
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Lisa, 43, overhauled her life after losing 12 stone, saying she no longer drinks alcohol or eats carbs.
The Emmerdale star admitted that even she can have bad days with her diet, saying: "Everyone is bound to have little blips along the way, but dont see that as failure and a signal to give up just draw a line under it and move on...
"I had made myself fat by gorging on bread, crisps, crumpets and red wine. Once I accepted responsibility for my health, weight and lifestyle it made it easier to take control. You dont have to have starter, main and pudding."
Lisa also previously told the Sun that she used to overcompensate for her large size by trying to be the centre of attention and making everyone laugh.
The star also revealed that she lost a stone in saggy skin alone.
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Katie, 26, shed an impressive one stone after feeling "dowdy and frumpy" during her last weeks of filming Coronation Street in 2019.
The actress, who played cancer stricken mum Sinead Tinker, confessed she felt "very down" about her appearance.
She said her hectic schedule and late working hours meant she was often eating unhealthily and not able to go to the gym.
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After leaving Corrie, Katie has found she has had more time for a healthy lifestyle.
Her diet now includes nutrient and protein high meals and green, fibre rich veggies.
This includes superset weight workouts targeting compound exercises and bigger muscle groups.
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Jameela Jamil celebrates on Twitter as diet tea company hit with $1m fine and Cardi B reprimanded – Evening Standard
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Activist Jameela Jamil is celebrating on Twitter today after a detox tea company was fined $1 million for failing to disclose sponsored ads and making misleading claims.
The company, Teami, was hit with the fine by the Federal Trade Commission and has previously worked with the likes of Cardi B and Alexa Vega - both of whom were sent formal warnings by the FTC.
Jamil retweeted a report by blog The Fashion Law about the news on Twitter, captioning it, I f**king TOLD Ya. (Flicks hair).
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Jamil, who became famous for her blistering attacks on the appetite suppressant and weight loss industry last year, has actually previously criticised influencers that have worked with Teami.
She actually shared Cardi Bs Teami post when it first went up in 2018, writing, They got Cardi B on the laxative nonsense detox tea. GOD I hope all these celebrities all shit their pants in public, the way the poor women who buy this nonsense upon their recommendation do. Not that they actually take this s**t. They just flog it because they need MORE MONEY.
After Cardi B responded to her, saying that she would never s**t my pants cause theres public bathrooms everywhere, Jamil told her, Regarding her response: she will never s**t her pants, not because of bushes, but because she probably doesnt ever take the products she promotes... during her promotional video she keeps looking at the name of the product on the cup... almost as if shes never seen it
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Teami Tea, whose products claim to have weight loss, detoxing and antibacterial properties, agreed to a $1 million settlement with the FTC last week. This came after it was initially set at $15.2 million (the amount the company made off the products) but was changed due to an inability to pay according to Law.com.
The FTC goes into the case in more detail on its website, discussing claims made specifically about one of its products (the Teami 30 Day Detox Pack) which claimed to help consumers lose weight, and that its other teas fight cancer, clear clogged arteries, decrease migraines, treat and prevent flus, and treat colds. The FTC alleged that they were made without reliable scientific evidence.
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In addition to this, a number of Teamis sponsored partners were hit with a warning to prominently disclose paid endorsements - which included a screenshot of their post - and told influencers that they could be subject to legal enforcement action by the FTC.
Additionally, it told the influencers in question to provide a written response to this letter...describing what actions you are or will be taking to ensure[you] conspicuously disclose your relationships.
In the letter specifically addressed to Cardi B, the FTC wrote, You were paid by Teami, LLC (Teami) to create this post. In a federal court complaint filed today, the Federal Trade Commission alleged that the post was deceptive because it lacked a clear disclosure that you were paid to promote Teami products.
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It also included guidelines set out by the FTC regarding paid sponsorships, which have become increasingly strict in recent years (and especially following controversies such as Fyre Festival).
These for example include making sure that a sponsored disclosure is clear and conspicuous - meaning that it can be seen above the Read More button and makes it completely clear that the post is a paid-for one.
In the case of Cardi B, who shared a video, they also warned her to explicitly disclose sponsorships in her videos moving forwards - saying, Because the video could be viewed without anyone seeing a disclosure, you should disclose any material connection in the video itself, and not just the text portion of your post.
Other influencers to work with Teami, including Kylie Jenner, did not appear to receive a letter.
Andrew Smith, the director of the FTCs Bureau of Consumer Protection, said, Social media is full of people peddling so-called detox teas, promising weight loss. Companies need to back up health claims with credible science and ensure influencers prominently disclose that theyre getting paid to promote a product.
Jamil has previously been instrumental in encouraging social media platforms to crack down on the promotion of diet products and cosmetic surgery, which led to both Instagram and its parent company Facebook putting age restrictions on the content.
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Even if you are virus-free, COVID-19 is affecting your health. Here’s what to do – Scope
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COVID-19 is harming public health, clearly affecting those who have tested positive. But its reach is much more widespread.
I've seen an uptick in stress, a drop of physical activity, and dip in social interactions. The fallout is likely to exceed the direct harms of COVID-19, but worsening health and well-being also makes us more susceptible to the novel coronavirus and its complications.
It's a good time to take both a break from the news and a few deep, meditative breaths. One place to start is giving yourselftime and compassion around learning new social-distancing habits.
Behavior change can be frustratingly difficult and only happens slowly. In my clinic, I've found it hard to overcome my reflexive habit of greeting patients with a handshake. It has taken several weeks to switch to a reverential, hand-at-my-heart bow that I hope conveys at least as much respect and good will.
Among the most important behaviors to gradually learn or relearn: diligent and frequent hand washing, refraining from handshakes, avoiding touching your face, coughing or sneezing into a tissue or handkerchief, avoiding individuals showing signs of illness, and steering clear of crowded locations.
Many of these "new" practices are not at all new; they're just good advice for preventing typical viral infections that we should have taken more seriously in the past. For now, for most of us (and I recognize this could change), the risk of influenza exceeds the risk of COVID-19. Over the last decade, the CDC estimates that influenza kills between12,000 and 61,000Americans each flu season, compared to less than50 U.S. COVID-19 deaths and less than 5,000 worldwide.
It is critical to be physically active, possibly in new ways.
Regular exercise is an effective stress management tool. Maintaining or improving your fitness level can also reduce the risk of viral infection and even the chances of severe COVID-19 complications. Low intensity physical activities, such as walking, are helpful, especially for older people and those with existing chronic conditions. If you can, try to achieve the recommended goal of 30 minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week.
Given that Americans made6 billion visits to gyms or studios in 2018, keeping active may require new strategies. This includes digital technologies that allow you to be active in your home rather than at the gym, yoga studio, or dancing venue. Many great online resources are available.
In this distressing time, maintaining or adopting stress reduction strategies is part of keeping healthy. Chronic stress can make us more susceptible to viral infections. Figure out what works for you. I find meditation, yoga, walking, strenuous exercise, relaxing with my partner, being in nature, and creative activities all to be calming and reinvigorating.
If you or a loved one needs more help, reach out to your health care provider or therapist for depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.
Social isolation is bad for your immune system and health, so we need to find new ways to maintain our connections to others, whether at work or in our communities. Connecting over Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat often isn't enough.
For me, video conferencing is more effective, but only when everyone uses the camera. To get the most of video work meetings, it's important to devote time to catching up on personal lives, so that the interactions aren't just about business. Try out innovative ideas: if you're hesitant to meet someone for coffee, plan a digital date instead.
Beyond remaining physically active, mentally calm (or aiming for it), and socially connected, pay attention to other health behaviors. Make sure you obtain seven or more hours of high quality sleep each night. Eat a heart-healthy, plant-predominant diet that emphasizes fibrous vegetables, fruit, and whole grains. Say no to that extra cookie.
COVID-19 has spawned unprecedented uncertainty, but it's also created new opportunities.
Be inventive and take advantage of new possibilities generated by the pandemic. Instead of eating out, for example, get back to cooking healthier meals for yourself and family. While working from home, take the chance to interact more with your partner, children and/or pets. If you're no longer commuting, use the extra time to schedule daytime exercise while you're at home.
Don't let protecting yourself against coronavirus cause your health to take a plunge. While it is important to keept the pandemic in perspective while taking it seriously, the usual strategies for keeping yourself healthy are themselves important precautions against COVID-19.
Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, is a professor of medicine at Stanford and practices primary care internal medicine. His research focuses on chronic disease prevention and treatment, but he also has broad experience in public health and infectious disease epidemiology.
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Loni Love Clears Up That Viral Clip Of Her Crying While Talking About Her Diet – Essence
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Loni Love is getting used to making headlines.
Recently, her comments about the Black communitys relationship with eating poorly caused the latest viral debate on social media. On a segment during The Real last week, Love said through tears, I did not know how to eat. Growing up in the projects, we just had to eat what we could. I know it sounds funny, but a lot of women in the African American community, we dont know how to eat because we grew up that way.
The comment grew flack from many on social media, including a side-eye from her co-host Amanda Seales. Some even thought The Real co-host was generalizing and speaking for the all Black folks during the WW-sponsored segment, while others noted that food choices are tied to access.
The comedian, who is an ambassador for WW (formerly Weight Watchers), cleared the air in a recent interview with Madame Noire.
On her daytime talk show, Love said she was referring to her days growing up in a project environment back in Detroit back when she used to eat processed foods, including government cheese.
I didnt say all women and I dont speak for us. Im giving you a tool to try to help you. I try to work with brands that want to help our community, Love said, taking a minute to explain her comments.
She added that if people understoodmy heart they would know where she was coming from.
The comedian added that her goal was to start a conversation, not to put anyone on blast on lump everyone in the same category.
Thats more important to me to start the conversation, she said. And theyre conversations that we need to have as a community. Its not meant to embarrass. Its meant to have conversations. Thats my whole goal and thats what my platform is.
And while some tried to read into the side-eye Seales threw during the segment, Loni said its all love between the two and that the Insecure star is a welcome addition to the roundtable, which also features Tamera Mowry-Housley, Adrienne Bailon and Jeannie Mai.
Its hard being on a talk show when youve never been on a talk show, she told the site. For Amanda, this is new territory for her. And I think she is actually maneuvering it very well. You have to respect the space that shes in. She studies African American history. There was a reason they put her on the show. And we as a group have no problem with it.
The Real airs weekdays on Fox. Check your local listings.
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‘Reckless’ businessman jailed over sale of diet pills that led to death of young Shropshire woman – Border Counties Advertizer
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A "reckless" and "opportunistic" businessman who dealt online slimming pills which caused the death of a Wrexham Glyndwr University student with bulimia has been jailed for seven years.
Bernard Rebelo, 32, from Gosport in Hampshire, was twice convicted of killing Eloise Parry, 21, after the Court of Appeal last year ordered a retrial at the Old Bailey.
He had already served almost 10 months in custody before being handed his second sentence on Wednesday.
Ms Parry, from Shrewsbury in Shropshire, died in April 2015 after taking eight "extremely toxic" pills containing the poisonous Dinitrophenol (DNP), described online as "the devil's cut agent".
Rebelo was accused of buying the yellow powder from a chemical factory in China and selling it on, in tablet form, to people around the world, including Ms Parry.
The court previously heard how Ms Parry had been diagnosed with the eating disorder bulimia at the age of 17, and became "psychologically addicted" to the chemical after she started taking it in February 2015.
Side affects of DNP included multiple organ failure, coma and cardiac arrest.
In part of a victim impact statement read to the court, Ms Parry's mother, Fiona Parry, said her hopes for her daughter had been "destroyed."
"Eloise had many problems in her life but I always hoped they would be sorted," she said.
"In the latter part of her life there were positive signs that things were getting better. She was working towards achieving her goals.
"She had plans for the future including travelling and seeing the world, not just a career.
"When Eloise died, her life was undone and her plans were unravelled. In that moment, my hopes were destroyed."
Following the sentence, she said: "It all feels unreal. It's still never a situation you want to find yourself in. It's overwhelming.
"If I really stop to think about it, I don't function."
She said that the person that would be most affected was her other daughter Rebecca, who had just turned 17 when her sister died.
She said: "At the end of the day, the sentence doesn't bring Eloise back. She doesn't get another chance, and as a family we have to go away and live with that.
"There hasn't just been one victim, to what he [Rebelo] has done. Although I don't know who they are, there must be many more families."
Mrs Parry added that she wished that people would "just remember the best" of her daughter.
"I hope they remember the good times, the smiles and the joy she brought to others, she said.
Sentencing Rebelo, Mrs Justice Whipple said that he had shown a "blatant disregard for risk of death" by selling the substance that was "not fit for human consumption".
"DNP is an extremely toxic substance. It is a yellow powder which was originally used in making munitions in World War One," she said.
"It was banned in the USA in 1938, because it was dangerous and unsafe and not fit for human consumption. DNP has a market in the UK amongst bodybuilders and those that want to lose weight.
"There is no safe dosage for DNP: even small amounts can have devastating consequences. In consequence, DNP has a staggeringly high mortality rate."
The judge said that taking DNP was akin to playing "Russian Roulette", adding: "You don't know if you are going to live or die.
"Eloise Parry had a distorted body image and a morbid desire for thinness. She had been a regular customer of yours in the weeks leading up to her death.
"By selling her the DNP, you caused her death - it is that simple."
Mrs Justice Whipple said that Rebelo had "encouraged" other customers to buy his product using "reckless sales talk", despite acknowledging the dangers in online posts.
She added that Rebelo had used "dishonest" business methods such as disguising the packages of DNP with false descriptions before selling them.
Rebelo, of Harrow, west London, was sentenced to seven years in prison, minus the 301 days he has already served.
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Weight loss: This photographer shed 50+ kilos through strength training and calorie deficit! – Times of India
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It was a long-awaited Thailand trip which made 25-year-old Himanshu kickstart his weight loss journey. The results not only changed his appearance but his overall life too. His transformation journey is an example that nothing can stop you if you are dedicated to your goal: Name: Himanshu Sharma
Occupation: Wedding PhotographerAge: 25
Height: 6.0
City: Delhi
Highest weight recorded: 121Kgs
Duration it took me to lose weight: 10Months
The turning point: We had a Thailand trip to go to and I had planned to lose some weight before the trip. However, the transformation didnt really happen and I did not get the results I wanted in one month. I came back, started again and for six straight months, without any break, I researched on the internet and worked on my body. I am proud to admit that losing weight turned my life around.
My breakfast: Oats + Peanut Butter(Unsweetened) + Protein( Eggs or Whey)
My lunch: Mostly Protein portion(Chicken/Eggs) + Fats (Almonds or Peanuts) + Carbs (Rice /Bread)
My dinner: Fats and Protein (Paneer/Eggs), and the quantity depended on my calorie requirements. I jotted down all the needed info and ate accordingly.I also made sure that I drank 3-6 litres of water every day. Staying hydrated, especially when you workout is important.
Pre-workout meal: Something carb-loaded Oats/Bread on heavy training day (Legs/Back)
On small muscle group days (Biceps-Shoulders) I preferred MCT oil or Coffee as a pre-workout drink.
Post-workout meal: Protein Shake with peanut butter.
I indulge in (What you eat on your cheat days): I dont have any cheat days, in fact, I dont support cheat mentality. I eat what I feel like and move on. No cheat mentality= no guilt!
My workout: My workout was a complex mix of Strength Training with HIIT and frequent changes in the regime so that my body doesnt get used to it. Compound lifts along with HIIT are my favourite to boost the metabolic rate as well as it keeps you strong along with good cardiac health.
Low-calorie recipes I swear by : When you are on a dietary cut, you are allowed to have a limited number of calories. The best way to go with it is to fill 50% of your plate with protein, rest add some veggies and fats. Add carbs before or after workouts, or around the time you are most active. Avoid snacking in between.
Some of my favs are chicken breast greek salad (keep a check on the dressing sauce). Mix Vegetable Juices are low in calorie and high on fibre and multi-minerals. They keep you full!
Fitness secrets I unveiled: One can not simply think of losing weight on the spot and get abs. You cannot maintain abs all year-round and it is really unhealthy to have very low body fat for a longer time.
There is no secret to being healthy, its hard work with persistence and a goal.Patience, resilience, and staying mentally well is also more important than just building abs. A fit body takes it own time so there is no point rushing into it.
How do I stay motivated? Motivation is overrated. You got to do what you got to do. I never thought I am going to change so much. It comes slowly and you have got to keep working on it. Set your eyes on the target and keep your head down and you will see results.
How do you ensure you dont lose focus? Perseverance is the key to success. Every morning get up and realise what your goal is and do whatever helps you with your goals. Take small decisions, be obsessed with your goal. Think positive, if you want to have a dessert, have it and move on. I firmly believe that people lose their way because they go too hard on themselves.
Whats the most difficult part of being overweight? I dont count body shaming because you can't control what others say. Being overweight brings health problems. Running, breathing, body pain, bad posture, knee pain, heart health-these are some of the problems which become a part of your everyday life.
What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line? I am not obsessed with any shape but 10 years down the line I would like to see myself consistently health, with better mental and muscle health.
What are the lifestyle changes you made? There are too many and still going on. Getting up on time, following a regime for everything, not just workouts.I quit smoking and drinking (by choice), I quit eating oily food and high sugar desserts. I make my own food, do my own chores but did not give up on anyone thing(food). Plus, I am more positive and grateful for what I have and ready to welcome more. Cut out the negativity and you start seeing a difference.
What was the lowest point for you? There are highs and lows, nothing such as I have two really good friends who keep me uplifted. Enjoy the journey its only making you better!
Lessons learnt from weight loss: There are so many lessons I have and would like to tell people reading my story:
- Have Goals, they will give you directions when you are lost!-Whatever happens, dont give up. Bounce back every time!
-Dont get attached to your results! Detach.-Dont wait for motivation
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Winery slammed for body-shaming gates labelled fit or big boned which you have to be a certain size to f – The Sun
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A WINERY has been slammed for installing body shaming gates for guests to walk through, labelled fit or plump.
The Badger's Brook Winery, in Victoria, Australia, installed the gates in the carpark, which were met with horror by visitors.
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Called the stature challenge door, people had a choice of six spaces to walk through, with the slimmest gap labelled congratulations, while the largest was called big boned.
Larger shapes were deemed overweight, chubby, plump, with smaller spaces named standard and fit-looking.
Outraged visitors branded the gates disgusting, and called for them to be removed.
One woman shared an angry snap of the pink gates to Facebook, demanding the winery remove them.
This type of behaviour sets bad body image issues
Visitor Shannyn Tucker wrote: Im sorry but this is actually disgusting. I dont understand how this acceptable in this era.
This type of behaviour sets bad body image issues.
It shouldnt be okay to make anyone of any age feel uncomfortable for not fitting through an ideal space'", 7News reported.
She claimed the couldnt even fit her leg through the smallest congratulations gap, and questioned whether anyone would realistically be able to fit through it.
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After receiving the backlash, the winery later confirmed it had removed the gates.
Badgers Brook Estate put out a statement on Facebook, apologising for any offence caused.
They said: Dear valued customers, we apologise for the offence we caused by displaying the Body Stature Challenge in our car park.
We did not understand that this would be offensive, however now we understand why it is inappropriate and have removed it.
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Meanwhile this mum-of-three reveals 5st weight loss and still ate same diet of pizzas, burgers & kebabs.
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Read More..Friends will never be back on Netflix save $15 on the DVDs or $130 off the Blu-ray box set – BGR
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It has been 26 years since Friends first aired on NBC on September 22, 1994. Can you believe that? Twenty-six years! Rachel Green fled her wedding and ran into childhood friend Monica Green before taking a job as a coffee house waitress at Central Perk, and the rest, as they say, is history. The show lasted an impressive 10 seasons before wrapping up in May of 2004, and it was one of the most popular shows on TV back then. Incredibly, its still one of the most popular shows all these years later in 2020.
For years, all 10 seasons of Friends was available to stream on Netflix and the series was among the most popular content on the platform the entire time it was there. Unfortunately for Netflix subscribers, the company lost its rights to the show and it disappeared from Netflixs catalog on January 1, 2020.
Where did Friends go, you ask? Well, it didnt really go anywhere. For the time being, Friends isnt available to be streamed legally on any streaming media platform. Its a bummer, but thats how things will be until later this year when HBO Max launches. The new HBO service will be the exclusive streaming home to the series moving forward, which means you cant legally stream Friends anytime in the foreseeable future unless you plan to cough up $15 a month for HBO Max once it launches. Lucky for you, you wont need to stream the show anymore before youre about to save a ton of money on the DVDs or Blu-rays!
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Sophie Raworth on midlife running: At 51 years old, I have never been faster – Telegraph.co.uk
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There is something extraordinary about getting older but getting faster, marvels Sophie Raworth, when we meet in a caf close to BBC Broadcasting House in Portland Place. I just find it astounding. I never imagined that I would be the fittest I have ever been at 51-years old. I have never been fitter or faster. It is the complete opposite to what you are led to believe.
"If I had started running like this when I was 20, I probably wouldnt be getting better because I would have been faster back then. But because I started later, I still have new marks to hit all the time. There is something very empowering about doing that at my age.
Cradling a flat white and wrapped in a long pink coat to fend off the chilly weather (any endurance athlete with low body fat needs a good winter coat), the BBC newsreader and mother of three admits running has taken over my life. When she is not presenting the six oclock news or striding across the BBCs giant outdoor map of the UK on election night, Raworth can be found dashing around Richmond Park, pounding up the Surrey hills with friends, or running the 10km from her home in south-west London to the BBC studio. She has completed 15 marathons including Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York - and three ultra-marathons, most notably the brutal 254km Marathon des Sables in the Sahara desert. Not a bad rsum for someone who only started running in middle age.
Raworth has a particularly busy few days of running lined up. Today she is supporting the Beat Beethoven event at MediaCityUK for Sport Relief, in which runners will try to complete a 5k within the time it takes the BBC Philharmonic orchestra to play Beethovens Fifth Symphony live (around 30-35 minutes). She has also qualified to represent England in her age group at a race in Fleet, Hampshire, at the weekend.
Somebody came up to me in a coffee shop the other day and said: I saw you running on TV and I wish I could run too but I am 50. I said: I am 51! So you canrun! People write themselves off too quickly. But I like that I can still push boundaries. Sprinters dont get faster as they age but an endurance runner can get faster. Look at Jasmin Paris who (aged 35) ran the (268-mile) Spine Race last year and beat the record by about a day.
"In endurance running, particularly for women, age is no barrier. I have done a sub 3 hour 30 minute marathon twice now and I want to go better in London this year.
Running is known to improve cardiovascular health, lower body weight and elevate mood, but many midlifers still fear it will damage their knees. However, a recent study led by University College London found that taking up running in middle age actually strengthens your knee joints. The big barrier is still the notion that you are too old or worried about the impact, says Raworth. But, touch wood, I have never had problems and running just seems to strengthen my muscles, bones and knees.
Reminiscing about her time at Putney High and St Paul's Girls' Schools, Raworth mourns how her generation were not encouraged to exercise. This was the 80s and women werent encouraged to do sport, whereas my girls are encouraged all the time. I did a bit of track running. Then I got into diving. One of my fellow divers, who had lots of curly hair, was called Jason. I didnt realise until recently that it was (the actor) Jason Statham, because obviously he is now bald."
Raworth joined the BBC in 1992 and achieved rapid progress but, as the demands of her work increased, she didnt run again until her 30s. After giving birth to her second daughter, she signed up for the Great North Run, aged 36, in a bid to lose some baby weight. Committing to this half marathon lit the competitive spark which her gentle jogs had failed to ignite. I do like a challenge so I took it seriously. We used to run around the river with the two children in a double-buggy. I did the race in 2 hours and 6 minutes half an hour slower than I do now but I remember the absolute elation at the end.
Her first London Marathon, in 2011, did not go to plan. She collapsed with heat exhaustion after 23 miles and, after receiving medical attention for two hours, jogged to the finish line in a time of 6 hours and 22 minutes. Today, her personal best is an impressive 3 hours, 27 minutes and 1 second set at the Valencia Marathon in December.
Raworth admits that she gets very competitive with herself and has a coach to keep her on track. The other weekend my coach told me to run 17 miles. I ran 13 miles with friends and when I got back I thought: that is not enough! So I went out in the evening and did the extra four.
As a busy mother and television presenter, how does she fit it all in? If I am doing the news in the evening, I am not in until mid-morning, so when the kids go to school I have a couple of hours to run. I do my long runs early on a Sunday. And if I have a flat-out day, I will run to work with my kit on my back. I am lucky we get hair and make-up and a shower when I get there.
"I just make it work. I find the busier I am, the more I focus my mind, so you actually achieve more.
In a feat arguably more impressive than her marathon PB, she recently persuaded her children aged 15, 14 and 11 to run with her. I love running with my children although I cant say they love running with me, she laughs. My son likes a run but he beats me, which is annoying. The other two are older and they are not sure they want to be seen running with their mum.
"My oldest daughter has announced that she wants to run a half-marathon with friends. I was like: really? So its nice that this permeates and encourages them."
Raworth says one of the secret joys of running lies in not having to worry about what she eats. On a typical day she has a breakfast of porridge and honey, followed by a sandwich or some sushi at work, and some fish with salad in the evening. She reveals that the BBC news team treasures its 4pm chocolate break. I go and buy lots of chocolate for us, she laughs.
Finishing the Marathon des Sables in 2018 was, without doubt, her biggest challenge so far. I have never been more out of my comfort zone, she recalls. You are stripped back to your bare essentials. You just have to survive. You carry all your food and I lost a stone in weight. In June she will run the Comrades Marathon a 90km slog from Pietermaritzburg to Durban in South Africa, which she calls the Holy Grail for ultra-runners.
Despite her extreme athletic accomplishments, Raworth can still remember how anxious she felt on those first few jogs after giving birth, which is why she loves encouraging others to embrace new challenges. She has persuaded Ian Russell,the former BBC director whose 14-year-old daughter Molly took her own life in 2017,to run this years London Marathon, at the age of 56. He is raising money for the Molly Rose Foundation, which the family set up in Mollys memory to help prevent the suicide of young people.
Raworth suggests any new midlife runners should sign up for a Park Run or download the NHS's Couch to 5k app. The big thing for people I know who started later in life is the feeling that everybody will be looking at them. Especially people who want to lose weight. But people just dont do that. Park Run is incredibly supportive. Everyone cheers you on.
Running may ignite Raworths competitive instinct and safeguard her health but on stressful days it is also a source of relaxation. Running is very liberating, she reflects. If I am worried about something, I go running. If I feel a bit ill, I go running as it wards that off. If I need to sort something in my head, I go running. It is as an escape and it is very meditative. We all lead busy lives and this is about finding a bit of space and time for yourself.
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Weight loss: How to burn belly fat and carve six pack abs using these six simple steps – Express
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Toning sculpted abs may seem like an impossible task when trying to lose weight, but it may not be as difficult as you would expect. An expert has revealed this can be done by making six changes to your diet and exercise regime.
As well as losing a few pounds, most slimmers will want to tighten up their body.
For many, getting six pack abs is a dream that seems slightly unachievable.
Melissa Weldon, head trainer at London fitness boutique Sweat It, shared her simple tips on how anyone can carve a toned midriff.
She said: Visible abs, a flat stomach and six packs are not built in four weeks. Im sorry to burst your bubble.
Unless you have been training consistently for a good six to 12 months and already have a fairly low body fat, its unlikely you will uncover your dream six pack in a short space of time.
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However, all is not lost. Here are my six steps that will help get you get started on your journey to achieving a six pack.
Build a strong foundation
Melissa said: You can lose all the body fat in the world; if you havent built a strong core, no six pack will be revealed.
A workout which covers the fundamentals of fitness; strength, cardio and mobility will make you stronger and fitter with the bonus of improving your metabolism and physique."
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Follow a healthy diet plan
Abs are built in the kitchen and the gym, so its essential your diet compliments your training, Melissa added.
Im not going to tell you to cut all joy from your diet, that is not the route to long term success but look at your weekly habits and - where you can - improve.
Your diet should be rich in protein, carbs and fats to both fuel you and aid recovery from your training. Add sprinkles of foods and drinks that you really enjoy, and you will be much less likely to fall off the wagon and have a binge.
Set fitness goals
The expert said: Work towards fitness goals; run a 5k or an obstacle race, work towards lifting those bigger dumbbells, try out those intermediate speeds in the treadmill class you take.
Always strive to be better than the person you were yesterday. The moment your focus shifts to getting better at fitness, you will find you start walking with a whole new swagger; youll be shocked at how getting fitter and stronger changes how you see yourself in the mirror.
You might just start seeing the beginnings of that beach body in a matter of weeks.
Train with a friend
She said: Its very easy to back out of a workout when they only person you are accountable to is yourself. Less easy to let a friend down for that 7am class.
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Weight loss: How to burn belly fat and carve six pack abs using these six simple steps - Express