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Tuesday's first cardio drumming class at the senior center was well attended. The workout was lots of fun. The drumming class is open to the public. Seniors drum for free, under 60 by donation.(Courtesy Photo)

Tuesday's first cardio drumming class at the senior center was well attended. The workout was lots of fun. The drumming class is open to the public. Seniors drum for free, under 60 by donation.(Courtesy

Tuesday's first cardio drumming class at the senior center was well attended. The workout was lots of fun. The drumming class is open to the public. Seniors drum for free, under 60 by donation.(Courtesy Photo)

Tuesday's first cardio drumming class at the senior center was well attended. The workout was lots of fun. The drumming class is open to the public. Seniors drum for free, under 60 by donation.(Courtesy

SARAH HOWARD:Senior Center takes produce bingo on the road for census

I hope you are having a great weekend and are enjoying everything Manistee County has to offer. I can't believe it's time to set the clocks forward. I hate losing that hour of sleep, but as my kids reminded me, they love it because it stays lighter longer.

I was so disappointed that I missed out on tickets to Mama Mia at West Shore Community College. I tried to get tickets for my 5-year-old granddaughter and myself last weekend and they were sold out. This weekend I have other plans and won't be able to go. I hope you were one of the lucky ones who got to go see it. I heard everyone did a great job and that it was awesome.

We are gearing up to get out into the county and have some fun. We are taking Produce Bingo on the road and bringing lunch with us. If you want to come to one of the events for the Census Count, check out the calendar and be ready for some fun.

This week, we have a few fun and different events coming up. Monday we will have Centra Wellness coming in to discuss fears and phobias. My biggest fear is bear. Since I was a kid, when I am under stress, I always have terrible dreams about bears, and me fighting them off. So, stop in Monday after lunch and see what this is all about.

Tuesday, we have Vicki Mackey coming in to teach a class on making stretch bracelets. Stop in and do something different and fun. Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. we have cardio drumming. Come in and get your heart pumping.

Wednesday, is White Elephant Bingo. Bring in some things you want to pass on to someone else and see what treasures everyone else brings in for you to take home. We also have game night at 6 p.m. on Wednesday evening. If you like to have some fun, play some cards and socialize with some great people come in and give it a try.

Friday, we have Painting with Deb, stop in and check out what they are painting, it is a beautiful spring scene with flowers and an old fence post and it is gorgeous.

Our Senior Spring Craft Show is coming up on April 18, 2020. If you are a talented crafter, baker, painter, seamstress or someone who wants to sell something give us a call and reserve a table. If you are like me and like to buy all of these beautiful things, put it on your calendar and keep an eye out for signs.

It was so fun the other day. Eric Gustad, the Community Affairs Manager for Consumers Energy, stopped by with a $20,000 check for the Wagoner Community Center. The support we have gotten from so many local businesses and citizens is amazing. Keep your eyes open for the roofs to be replaced as soon as the weather breaks. I can't wait to get moving on this wonderful project.

Last week we had Toe Tapping on Monday instead of Tuesday, because our great tax preparers are working on seniors' taxes on Tuesdays and Thursday. So, it was so nice to hear the guys playing on Monday. The only time I don't turn on music in my room is when the 3Ds are playing. It is so nice to hear such great music. Thank you guys. You really make a difference in so many Manistee County seniors' lives.

We also had a nice group in for the Knitting and Crocheting Circle after lunch. I don't do either, but always wished I learned. My sister crochets and does beautiful things.

Tuesday, we had our first cardio drumming class. It's lots of fun and you move as much as you can. If you need to sit you sit, if you can stand and jump around you do, whatever works for you. Wednesday, we had Dominique and Emma in from the Chamber Leadership Group regarding the Big Day of Serving which is in June.

Friday, we had Produce Bingo with the Lions Club. The whole crew did a great job and everyone had a super time. They also gave us a very nice donation. Thank you to everyone who helps us in any way. The senior center is so busy and we need all the help we can get to keep everything running smooth.

Don't forget to set your clocks forward tonight. I hope you have a great week and remember to try something new.

KNIT & CROCHET CIRCLE

If you like to knit or crochet, the senior center has started a knit & crochet circle. The group will meet the first and third Mondays of the month at 12:30 p.m., next meeting, Mon., March 16.

FOOD BANK

The senior center food bank takes place on the third Friday of the month from 9-11 a.m.. Seniors from Manistee County who are 60 years of age and older are eligible to participate. The next food bank will be March 20. Monetary and non-perishable food item donations are always appreciated.

(MMAP) MEDICARE MEDICAID ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

This program provides people on Medicare with free assistance and education so they can make informed health care coverage decisions. Fran Wallace is our local counselor and she can help you understand eligibility, enrollment, coverage, claims and appeals; identify resources for prescription drug assistance; understand options under Medicare Advantage plans; solve problems related to Medicare/Medicaid coverage; and understand Medicare notices summary. Please call the senior center at (231)723-6477 to make an appointment with Fran.

SENIOR PROGRAM

The MCCOA has a program designed to help seniors remain independent by reimbursing qualifying expenses. If you are a senior from Manistee County, you could receive reimbursement for payments you have made for house cleaning, yard work, snow removal services. For current clients in the Senior Reimbursement Program, please take note, all receipts must be current, no more than 30 days old. Income requirements apply. New clients must fill out registration form. Please call the Senior Center at (231)723-6477 for more information.

DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP

There is a Diabetic support group that meets at 10 a.m. on the first Monday of every month at the Senior Center. The next meeting will be held on April 6.

PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP

There is a Parkinson's support group that meets the third Thursday of every month at the Munson Manistee Hospital's Education Center, Room #1. For more information call Sean Knudsen (517)554-6938 or Linda Nickelson (231)690-5048.

DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP

The support group for caretakers of loved ones who live with dementia will meet at 3 p.m. April 9, at the senior center. The group will meet monthly on the second Thursday of the month.

MCCOA WISH LIST

The MCCOA is asking local businesses and individuals for donations of non-perishable foods for the senior food bank, Dial-a-Ride tickets. These donations are always appreciated. Please contact the senior center at (231)723-6477.

DONATED ITEMS

The senior center has access to adult briefs and pads if you or a loved one are a senior and are in need. Please call the senior center to check on availability.

SIT & GET FIT & OTHER EXERCISE OPPORTUNITIES

The MCCOA has started a Sit & Get Fit exercise program in the Bear Lake Area. They meet from 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays and at 11 a.m. Monday at the Bear Lake Methodist Church. There is also a Sit & Get Fit held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday and Wednesdays at the Farr Center in Onekama, and at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Norman Township Community Center in Wellston. Chair yoga classes at 2:45 p.m. Mondays at the senior center. This class is open to the public. The class is free to Manistee County seniors, and $5/class for all others. Senior zumba 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the senior center. Cardio drumming classes, at 6 p.m. Tuesday evenings. Drumming classes are free to all seniors, and donations accepted for those under 60.

COMPUTER/CELLPHONE HELP

For assistance with your computer and cellphone call Linda at (231)299-1552. Appointments are held from 10 a.m.-noon, Mondays at the senior center.

MONDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE

The Monday night pinochle group are looking for more players. If you would like to play pinochle, come to the senior center by 5:45 p.m. on Monday night.

CRIBBAGE/CHESS

We're looking for cribbage and chess players. Cribbage is at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Chess group (Senior ChessMates) meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays. All levels welcome. Call the senior center to sign up. (231)723-6477

WEEKLY PROGRAMS

Monday

9 a.m. Exercise

10 a.m. Sit & get fit

10 a.m. Cellphone/Comp help

11 a.m. Social hour

Noon meal

12:30 p.m. Fears & Phobias

2 p.m. Zumba

2:45 p.m. Chair Yoga

6 p.m. Pinochle

Tuesday

10 a.m. Stretch bracelet class

11 a.m. Social hour

Noon meal

2 p.m. German class

Tax services (by appt.)

6 p.m. Cardio Drumming

Wednesday

9 a.m. Exercise

10 a.m. Losing it

10:30 a.m. Foot Clinic

11 a.m. White Elephant bingo w/US Rural Development

Noon meal

12:30 p.m. Game Day

1 p.m. Veterans Exchange

1 p.m. Chessmates (chess) road trip/scrimmage at Ludington Library

2 p.m. Zumba

2:30 p.m. Understanding Grief

6 p.m. Game night

Thursday

10:30 a.m. Cribbage

11 a.m. Social hour

Noon meal

1 p.m. Senior ChessMates (chess)

1 p.m. Book club

3 p.m. Dementia Support

Tax services (by appt.)

Friday

10 a.m. Sit & get fit

10:30 a.m. Census Event St. Raphael parish center, Copemish

11 a.m. Social hour

Noon meal

12:30 p.m. Painting w/Deb

MENU FOR WEEK OF March 9-13

Monday: Braised beef over noodles, sliced carrots, peas, tropical fruit

Tuesday: BBQ chicken, scalloped potatoes, cauliflower, mixed fruit, corn bread

Wednesday: Turkey, mashed potatoes, sliced carrots, cranberry sauce, roll

Thursday: Beef steakburger on a bun, seasoned potatoes, baked beans, fresh orange

Friday: Macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes w/zucchini, brussels sprouts, blueberries

Menu is subject to change. Seniors (60 and older) suggested donation only $3 and $5 for those under 60.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon. March 9, 12:30 p.m. Fears & Phobias with Centra Wellness

Tue. March 10, 10 am. Stretch bracelet class

Wed. March 11, 11 a.m. White Elephant Bingo

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Benjamin Marcus

By BENJAMIN MARCUS

Americans sometimes assume they are equipped with everything they need laws, policies and cultural norms to exercise their right to religious freedom. But is that true? What circumstances need to exist for religious freedom to be possible? What conditions must already be in place if Americans are to exercise their right to believe and act in accordance with their religious identities?

Corey D. B. Walker, a religious studies scholar at the University of Richmond, recently raised these questions at acourseexploring African-American perspectives about religious freedom. Drawing on the work of Enlightenment philosopherImmanuel Kant, Walker asked students to consider the conditions of possibility for religious freedom. So, what are the conditions necessary for enabling religious freedom in the first place?

Consider the Trump administrationsproposed changesto rules in nine federal agencies. The changes are complex and differ somewhat across agencies, but one common theme is the elimination of certain religious liberty protections for social service beneficiaries. These rules were implemented pursuant to an executive order signed byPresident Obamain 2010 (Executive Order 13559). With this order, President Obama embraced recommendations made by his inaugural Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, which was comprised of both progressive and conservative religious and community leaders. The order states in part:

If a beneficiary or prospective beneficiary of a social service program supported by federal financial assistance objects to the religious character of an organization that provides services under the program, that organization shall, within a reasonable time after the date of the objection, refer the beneficiary to an alternative provider.

In other words, a religiously affiliated group like a Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist or Sikh ministry or aid society can receive a federal grant or contract to provide a social service such as emergency shelter, food supplement or job training programs, addiction treatment services and more. If a religiously affiliated group does so, then the group must refer beneficiaries (those who receive the service) to other groups if the beneficiary objects to the religious affiliation or character of the service provider.

Furthermore, the rules require social service providers to notify beneficiaries that they can request such a referral. The task force that made these recommendations asserted that beneficiaries cannot be expected to know about these protections social service providers are responsible for informing them.

The Trump administration would eliminate the alternative provider requirement. It would also no longer obligate social service providers to notify beneficiaries that they could request an alternative provider. Beneficiaries could still seek a referral to such a provider, but they would not be told about that option. But under the proposed rule, providers would not be required to try to find an alternative provider.

Do the proposed rules create the conditions of possibility for religious freedom? The Trump administration argues the rules would put religious social service providers on a level playing field with non-religious providers, thereby promoting one possible condition for freedom: equality. The administration contends that the alternative provider requirement and beneficiary notice are discriminatory for placing special obligations on religious social service providers. They say those rules are in tension with recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Others assert that these requirements are consistent with the EstablishmentandFree Exercise Clauses in the First Amendment. And the Supreme Court cases that the Trump administration cites involve governmental policies that refuse to allow religious bodies to compete for state funding or religious individuals to run for certain public offices, not reasonable conditions that apply to government grants religious bodies do receive.

In either case, the Trump administrations proposed rules would eliminate another condition for freedom: knowledge. If social service beneficiaries are not notified about these religious liberty protections, they may not know that they can request a different religious or non-religious provider. Our judicial system has long acknowledged the link between knowledge of rights and the ability to exercise those rights. Anyone who has watched a crime show knows that the police need to read suspects theirMiranda rights, for example.

The Trump administration should not eliminate the alternative referral requirement and beneficiary notice if they want to safeguard the conditions that make religious freedom possible. Even if one accepts their claim that the alternative provider and beneficiary notice requirements present a possibly unconstitutional burden on religious social service providers a claim vigorously disputed by some church-state lawyers, includingMelissa Rogers the administration could maintain these religious liberty protections for beneficiaries in other ways. The administration could requirebothreligious and non-religious social service providers to make referrals to alternative providers and notify beneficiaries about religious liberty protections for them. Or governmental bodies, not providers, could notify beneficiaries of existing protections. (As Melissa Rogers notes, [t]he only indefensible approach would be to end such religious freedom requirements).

Too often those in power present religious freedom as a zero-sum game. In this case, the Trump administration argues that the government can extend religious liberty protections to social service providers or beneficiaries, but not both. But the administration can maintain protections for both and thereby affirm conditions that both conservatives and progressives argue are necessary for religious freedom to exist at all.

A British Councilsurveyreleased to the public earlier this year found that 89 percent of people in the United States agree that freedom of religion or belief is a fundamental right. As Americans, we should urge the government to do everything it can to create the conditions that make it possible for Americans of all religions and none to exercise that fundamental right.

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I am grateful to Melissa Rogers, former executive director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (2013-2017), for sharing her comments on the proposed rule changes by the Trump administration. Her insightful feedback inspired this column.

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Benjamin P. Marcus is religious literacy specialist at the Religious Freedom Center of the Freedom Forum. His email address is:[emailprotected].

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For Melbourne dad Ben May choosing a sport for his kids was as simple as not choosing at all.

Literally.

Instead, he handballed the decision to his boys, Tom and Luke.

Ben and his partner knew they wanted their kids involved with sports, knowing the benefits of exercise on physical and mental health.

But the question of which sport? For these young parents, it didn't matter.

Instead, they offered their kids variety, and each of their kids took a liking to something different.

"[Tom] was focused on basketball from very early on, loved it and didn't want to do anything else," Ben says.

"While younger brother Luke trialled a variety of sports: karate, rounders, cricket, soccer, football and tennis," Ben says.

According to the experts we spoke to, it's a good play.

Giving your kids the option to choose a sport is a great way to get them involved, but there are a few more things to consider.

I spoke to a dad, a child psychologist and the NSW department of sport to get their perspectives on how to choose the right sport for your child and what to look out for.

So you want to feel healthy and fitter. But what if you don't know what exercise is right for you?

Father of four Barry Nicholls is a radio presenter, a journalist and a former PE teacher from Perth.

As a teacher, Barry learnt it's important to give kids every opportunity to learn a whole range of sports.

"If they take an interest in one and enjoy it, great!" he says.

"As long as they're trying and doing the right thing by their teammates, that's enough for me," he says.

Sydney child psychologist Kimberley O'Brien agrees, and says when it comes to choosing a sport for your child, a variety is best, particularly early on.

But let's be real. Choices are going to be limited by things like family commitments, distance from home and fees.

Most Australian states offer some subsidies to parents to help cover the cost of registration and membership fees for sporting programs.

ACT, VIC and TAS currently don't have subsidies.

Other considerations might include the distance you need to travel and the number of hours you're prepared to commit.

"I'll admit, weekends are pretty hectic, and some are worse than others," says Barry.

If your child is a little more introverted, Dr O'Brien doesn't recommend starting with a team sport.

"There's a lot more noise and yelling from teammates, coaches and parents on the sideline," Dr O'Brien says.

And that sensory overload can be really daunting for some kids.

With individual sports like tennis, gymnastics or athletics, kids can focus on skill building in a smaller setting without the pressure of interacting with many people at once.

"On the other hand, some kids thrive in noisy environments and can benefit greatly from team sports, like basketball, for example," Dr O'Brien says.

Tennis will help not only keep you physically fit but mentally strong too.

If your child doesn't take an immediate liking to sport, it's important not to press the issue.

Dr O'Brien says the psychological pressure of trying to please a parent is exhausting for young people. It can also have a detrimental effect on their desire to participate.

"They're individuals and their interests should be nurtured," Dr O'Brien says.

Kids who have broad interests are more likely to want to try new things, but if your child is anxious or shy, Dr O'Brien suggests easing them into an activity.

"Maybe pick up a flyer in week one, walk past the oval the following week, speak to a teacher or coach with your child the week after that, and maybe do a trial class the week after that," Dr O'Brien says.

Physical health and development are achieved through sport, and Dr O'Brien says that kids generally like feeling strong and fast.

"It's good for their self-esteem," she says.

But for building important skills like resilience, teamwork and confidence, you can do that just as well by joining different clubs that might interest them.

"Things like chess, debating and anywhere they can be around other kids," Dr O'Brien says.

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COLUMBUS The Southern Local School District was recently honored as Breakfast Program of the Year by the Ohio Childrens Hunger Alliance in the Hyatt Regency Regency Ballroom in Columbus. Some of the biggest leaders in public service and in the business world gathered in Columbus for the 25th Annual Childrens Hunger Alliance Menu of Hope luncheon aimed at ending food insecurity for children.

Hunger touches the lives of more than 1 in 5 children in Ohio. That means more than 529,000 children live in food-insecure households, not knowing where their next meal is coming from.

Attending the banquet on behalf of the district were Superintendent Tony Deem, Principal Tricia McNickle, and Federal Programs Director Scott Wolfe. Wolfe accepted the award from Judy Mobley, President and Chief Executive Officer, of the Ohio Hunger Alliance; and Dee Haslam, honorary Co-Chair for the event.

In addition to the Breakfast Program of the Year Award, Southern Local also received a commendation from the Ohio General Assembly and another commendation from the Ohio Senate.

Senator Frank Hoagland sponsored the Senate award, while District 94 State Representative Jay Edwards sponsored the house commendation. Representative Edwards joined the Southern triage at the banquet, and presented the award personally. Edwards has been an advocate in the fight against hunger in all of Southeastern Ohio and statewide.

Also present was Sonja Hill, the Southeast Regional consultant for the Ohio Childrens Hunger Alliance. Hill was integral in Southern Local receiving an Ohio Hunger Alliance grant and Breakfast in the Classroom Grant that has allowed Southern to become so successful.

This is a huge honor, said Deem. It is an honor that comes with what we try to do every day Do Whats Best for Kids. That has always been my motto as superintendent. To get an award for this is just a bonus, and a tribute to the folks at Southern Local. We have a severe need for programs such as the breakfast program and the assistance provided through the Hunger Alliance.

We are proud to be recognized as the Breakfast Program of the Year in the State of Ohio and to bring this award back to Meigs County, said Scott Wolfe. Much hard work by our entire teaching staff, support staff, and our kitchen staff went into making our program a success and they all share in receiving this distinguished award.

The Hunger Alliance grants were important in allowing us to get equipment, hot bags, warmers, and carts to get the breakfasts out to the kids, noted Deem. We are fortunate to have them as our partners.

Principal Tricia McNickle said, In the past we had kids that were tired, hungry, and genuinely in need of a nutritious breakfast. We have a great need in our district and our breakfast program is a big part of what we try to do for kids.

McNickle has joined forces with school counselors and staff, and community sponsors to send home a sack lunch on the weekends for nearly 100 students.

High school principal Daniel Otto has played a big role in the success of the breakfast program, but was the administrator in charge of the district and was unable to attend the event. The Southern Local School Board was also recognized for their support of the program.

Prior to receiving the award, a video featuring the Southern breakfast program was played on the big screen. The video was narrated by members of the Southern administration.

The keynote speaker for the 25th Annual Menu of Hope Luncheon was legendary sports icon Sugar Ray Leonard, who has united with OHA to knockout childhood hunger. With a deep calling towards and a passion for humanity, Sugar Ray Leonard has always been devoted to his community and helping those in need. Through the work of the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation, he is committed to helping children lead healthier lives through diet and exercise, equipping them with the champions personal, raw and uplifting message of hope, endurance, resilience and commitment.

Leonard, an Olympic Gold Medalist, went 37-3 in his career as a professional boxer, earning ten world titles against former world champions Wilfred Benitez, Roberto Duran (twice), Ayub Kalule, Thomas Hearns, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, and Donny Lalonde

The annual event drew a crowd of over 850 people who helped the alliance in its quest to raise $50,000 to help make sure children in Ohio are fed. Two sponsors matched donations up to $25,000 each, allowing the event to raise $100,000 to fight hunger. Leonard pitched in $5,000 to the cause.

Other awards went to Chillicothe City Schools for Summer Program of the Year, Nadine Whitten In-home Child Care Provider of the Year, Shells Learning Center, Child Care Center of the Year, and Columbus State Community College, Afterschool Program of the Year.

This year, Nationwide, AEP, the Childrens Hunger Alliance and ABC 6/FOX 28 teamed up to help end childhood hunger. Columbus affiliate ABC 6/FOX 28 anchors Bob Kendrick and Stacia Naquin emceed the event that hosted numerous celebrities including Governor Mike DeWine, The Ohio State University President Michael Drake, OSU Athletic Director Gene Smith, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther, numerous State Senators and Representatives, and many leaders of corporate America

Columbus City Council President Shannon G. Hardin and Dee B. Haslam, CEO of Haslam Sports Group, are this years honorary Co-Chairs for the Menu of Hope.

Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) joined Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine to address the crowd. DeWine noted that programs sponsored by the Hunger Alliance can play a key role in helping children have a good education. DeWine acknowledged that hunger is a common problem that he hears about weekly from teachers.

Teachers have kids who come to school hungry and teachers observe that, said DeWine. Teachers know that hunger has a real impact on a childs ability to learn,

Scott Wolfe added, We never dreamed how big a deal this was until we saw such a large crowd in the banquet hall. The award is great, but is secondary to what we as administrators and teachers try to do daily and that is help kids be successful. We are really humbled. Hunger is real and we try to do our part to eliminate it in our part of the world.

We want to especially thank Sonja Hill (former Southern graduate) for her role in advocating for kids in the Southeastern part of the state, added Wolfe.

Wolfe also noted that the weekend sack-lunch program is operated completely on donations and donated goods. He urges folks or organizations to donate directly to the school or to the Ohio Childrens Hunger Alliance. Call McNickle for details.

The Childrens Hunger Alliance, in collaboration with community partners, helps provide millions of meals each year to children who need us most.

Information submitted by Southern Local School District.

Scott Wolfe, Sonja Hill, Tony Deem, and Tricia McNickle are pictured at the Menu of Hope luncheon where Southern won Breakfast Program of the Year.

The Southern cooks, who work to make the breakfast program possible each day for the students, include, Sheila Theiss, head cook Becky Breadford, cashier Alice Williams, Jodi Cummins, and Pam Humphrey.

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When you opt for any diet plan to lose or gain weight, you will experience some changes in your body, whether it is paleo, keto, or other diet plans out there. But if you can continue for several days, you will see the changes, and your body will also change its habit for the diet plan.

Carnivore diet, aka all-meat diet plan, is simply a diet plan which incorporates only meat. You have to eat meat for each meal of the day. You cannot go for any vegetables or carbs. Those who prefer meat can pursue the diet plan more comfortably than others who love to consume veggies and carbs.

Surviving on any diet plan for losing weight may be daunting for the first few days. But you have to stick to the diet plan. Otherwise, you may not see the ultimate result of the diet plan. In this article, I am going to share my experience on a carnivore diet plan. Though I am not so fat, I wanted to give a try to learn what actually happened after a few days.

Before delving into the details, I would like to tell you about the diet plan so you can understand better. And, if you want to incorporate the diet plan, carnivore diet, it will be better for you to continue. Because, before starting a diet plan, it is wise to know the after-effects of the menu, right?

What is the carnivore diet anyway?

I think this is the most straightforward diet plan out there, among other diet plans like keto or paleo or HCG. Do you know why? Because of this simple but hard-to-follow diet plan, all you have to eat is just meat. It is also considered the ancestral approach of the diet plan. In ancient times, our forefathers lived on meat mostly. They hunted wild animals, fishes from river or any other water sources and ate them to satisfy their hunger.

So, you are only allowed to consume meat (steaks), butter, eggs, and cheese. For the first few days, you can eat some carbs after two or three days if you cannot continue the diet. But only meat is recommended for the diet plan. However, if it is not suitable for you, the paleo diet can be the best option left for you.

If you are on the diet plan, how do you get benefitted? Well. Below are the benefits of the diet plan; I stumble upon it.

Meat-lover

If you prefer eating meat, you can go to the diet plan. Because the menu of the diet plan suggests only to eat meat, cheese, eggs, and butter. So, it would be like you can continue the diet plan easily. But after a few days, you may experience difficulties pursuing the diet plan. Sometimes, you may vomit and have a headache as well.

Ketosis starts

Our body needs a source of energy to run it. Most of the time, the power which is necessary for our body gets by burning carbohydrate. What if there is almost no carbohydrate inside our body? The game starts from here. When our body does not energy from carbs, it changes the way to start ketosis, known as a metabolic process to burn stored fat in our body. Ketosis can benefit you to reduce weight, some health issues like ADHD.

Fast weight loss process

Continuing the meat diet plan for the first week, I feel like I have lost a few pounds of my weight. I checked and surprised that I have cut nearly four pounds of weight. This is huge! And, I have lost another two pounds for the following weeks on the meat diet plan. If you want to cut out some extra weight fast, it can be a good option for you to incorporate.

What happens for the first week of the diet plan?

I have already mentioned earlier in this article that everything needs time to transform. In the same way, after starting the carnivore diet plan, you have to consider a few days to match the diet plan to your body. Starting is easy, but pursuing consistency is somewhat tricky.

The first week will be the toughest for you if you want to take the diet plan. Because, for those days, you have to ignore your regular habit of eating. You will have to spend some days in the fluctuation mode of appetite. In this situation, you should allow you to sleep more.

Someday, you will feel like you dont need anything to eat. But for other days, you will become so hungry to eat a lot. But, as mentioned, by continuing the diet for a few days, everything should be reasonable to you so you can pursue the menu.

The diet plan is not easy to continue. Most dieters leave it in the middle or after a few days of starting. But if you are determined, you can continue. It will be pretty easy for you to maintain. When you begin to see the result, meaning weight loss, you can pursue the diet plan. If it is too difficult to proceed, you can eat sweet potatoes slightly.

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My name is Victoria Nunez (@vict0riasecret). I have lived in San Diego, California, my whole life, and Im a counter manager for MAC Cosmetics. After relying on a weight-loss drug for years, I knew it wasn't a sustainable tool, so I quit it and started the keto diet instead. Now, I'm hooked!

I was never the type of person that could eat whatever I wanted and not gain weight. I was very overweight even as a kid. I tried every single diet out there to lose weight, from the cabbage soup diet to Weight Watchers. I even tried phentermine (a prescription weight-loss drug that works by making you feel less hungry) at the instruction of my doctor.

The medication would work for a while, and I would lose some weight, but it wouldn't lastand I knew being on a pill wasn't sustainable. I would eventually go back to the way I was eating before and gain all the weight back, and then some. I was 25 when I hit my heaviest weight of 284 pounds.

My turning point came after I went to my doctor to refill my prescription. I hadnt lost that much weight since the last time I had gone in, and my doctor explained to me that in order get a refill of the drug, I would have to lose a substantial amount of weight first. The doctor also explained the drug was only a short-term solution, and I wouldnt be able to be on it forever. (It's also worth noting that this drug has some pretty scary side effects, like rapid heart rate, sleep issues, nervousness, constipation, and more, according to the Mayo Clinicand it's not a good option for everyone.)

So I gave it a shot. I started my journey on June 22, 2018. And let me tell you, I was 29 years old when I realized I could still eat really delicious food *and* lose weight!

A lot of my coworkers at the time were also trying keto. It was nice that a lot of people around me were following the same diet. We would bounce ideas off each other and share recipes and snacks. Cheese is probably my all-time favorite food, and the fact that I could eat cheese *and* lose weight was a game changer for me. Keto also made me feel like I had so much energy and mental clarity that it made it easy to stick to.

I also started tracking my macros. I downloaded an app called Carb Manager that set up all my macros for me. Tracking my food was tedious, but I saw great results from doing so. And while I cut out most carbs, I still loved bread, tortillas, pasta, rice...you name it. So I still ate those things, but just the keto version of it. Thats the great thing about ketoI can still eat what I love, just modified.

I drink a ton of water. I have always been a big water drinker, but with keto it's important to drink at least a gallon of water a day. I bought a 64-ounce Hydro Flask, and I drink at least two (sometimes three) of those a day.

I try to work out at least three times a week. When I go to the gym, I normally do about 30 to 45 minutes of cardio and then I will do about 45 to 60 minutes of weights. If I dont go to the gym, I will try to walk two miles.

Although my body has changed so much, I am still working on loving myself because I am my own worst critic. I never thought that I would be able to lose this much weight through diet alone. I think it is so important that when you start your weight-loss journey that you choose something that is sustainable for your lifestyle. It has to be something that will change your eating habits forever, something that isn't just a quick fix.

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Eating oranges could be the route to losing weight, staying slim and preventing diabetes, new research has found.

This works due to a chemical found in oranges and tangerines called nobiletin.

Nobiletin may even have the ability to reverse obesity and unclog arteries.

In the experiment by the University of Western Ontario, mice were fed the substance and turned out to be leaner and healthier as a result.

The researchers are now conducting the same experiment using humans.

Read more: Waist circumference is vital sign and should be measured

Dr Murray Huff, who has been studying nobiletin's effects for over a decade, was pleased with the research.

We've shown that in mice that already have all the negative symptoms of obesity, we can use nobelitin to reverse those symptoms, and even start to regress plaque build-up in the arteries, known as atherosclerosis.

This means that nobelitin could be essential in reversing symptoms of obesity in its tracks.

How this super compound works is still shrouded in mystery, though.

The researchers originally thought the molecule was likely acting on the pathway that regulates how fat is handled in the body, called AMP Kinase.

This enzyme turns on the machinery in the body that burns fats to create energy, and it also blocks the manufacture of fats.

However, during further tests on mice without AMP Kinase, the nobiletin still had a positive affect.

Read more: Four in five children arent exercising enough, WHO finds

While the way nobiletin is working in the body remains a mystery, Dr Huff was pleased that it didnt work through AMP Kinase.

It shows that nobiletin won't interfere with other drugs that act on the AMP Kinase system, which currently include diabetes medicines like metformin.

The team will now move onto trialling this on human beings.

If its successful, this could provide us with a beneficial way to tackle obesity - a major burden to the healthcare system.

Obesity and its resulting metabolic syndromes are a huge burden to our health care system, and we have very few interventions that have been shown to work effectively.

We need to continue this emphasis on the discovery of new therapeutics.

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Eating oranges could be the route to losing weight, staying slim and preventing diabetes, new research has found.

This works due to a chemical found in oranges and tangerines called nobiletin.

Nobiletin may even have the ability to reverse obesity and unclog arteries.

In the experiment by the University of Western Ontario, mice were fed the substance and turned out to be leaner and healthier as a result.

The researchers are now conducting the same experiment using humans.

Read more: Waist circumference is vital sign and should be measured

Dr Murray Huff, who has been studying nobiletin's effects for over a decade, was pleased with the research.

We've shown that in mice that already have all the negative symptoms of obesity, we can use nobelitin to reverse those symptoms, and even start to regress plaque build-up in the arteries, known as atherosclerosis.

This means that nobelitin could be essential in reversing symptoms of obesity in its tracks.

How this super compound works is still shrouded in mystery, though.

The researchers originally thought the molecule was likely acting on the pathway that regulates how fat is handled in the body, called AMP Kinase.

This enzyme turns on the machinery in the body that burns fats to create energy, and it also blocks the manufacture of fats.

However, during further tests on mice without AMP Kinase, the nobiletin still had a positive affect.

Read more: Four in five children arent exercising enough, WHO finds

While the way nobiletin is working in the body remains a mystery, Dr Huff was pleased that it didnt work through AMP Kinase.

It shows that nobiletin won't interfere with other drugs that act on the AMP Kinase system, which currently include diabetes medicines like metformin.

The team will now move onto trialling this on human beings.

If its successful, this could provide us with a beneficial way to tackle obesity - a major burden to the healthcare system.

Obesity and its resulting metabolic syndromes are a huge burden to our health care system, and we have very few interventions that have been shown to work effectively.

We need to continue this emphasis on the discovery of new therapeutics.

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Super Junior's Shindong posted his pictures and fans were amazed as the star lost 31 kg (68 pounds) in just three months, that too without working out or surgery. Shindong's transformation was clearly visible with the picture he posted on the occasion of Heechul's 15th anniversary. The caption read: "#Is it just your 15th anniversary? #I'm joining him soon."

Shindong posted a picture of himself holding a lunchbox with Heechul's face on it to celebrate his friend's 15 years of debut. In just three months, Shindong lost 68 pounds by keeping a healthy diet. His motto is 'eating equal amounts of food, getting a good night's sleep, and pacing his meal times.'

How Shindong weighed 116 kg when he started the diet and now he weighs 85 kg and the difference is immense. Shindong is busy with variety shows and maintains his diet schedule and practices it strictly. In one of the interviews, he had said that he checks his weight twice a day just after waking up in the morning and before going to sleep at night.

He believes sleep also plays an important role in weight loss. So he sleeps around 11 pm and wakes up by 7 am. He also practices keeping five hours gap between breakfast, lunch, dinner and sleep. He strictly follows the rule of eating an equal amount of food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Losing more weight every day and seeing the changes while checking weight every morning is important according to Shindong.

Speaking about work out and surgery Shindong had said that he did not want people to get suspicious about his ways of weight loss. He says that he avoids working out deliberately. Though working out helps one lose weights faster, it would be suspicious to lose weight that fast, he says.

Also not in favour of plastic surgery and any other medical methods, he said that he was proud that he was following natural methods to lose weight. Instead of going on leave and coming back fit and slim, Shindong believes in doing everyday work (attending shoots every day) and showing people how can one lose weight naturally while going about their day-to-day work.

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A big chicken salad is the perfect volumetrics meal.

Has anyone ever told you that your eyes are bigger than your stomach? Or do you find yourself ever wanting to just sit down and eat a big plate of food? For some of us, it doesn't really matter what we're eating -- we just want to eat a lot of it. There's nothing inherently wrong with having a big appetite, but when you choose less than nutritious meals it can put you in a bind. I can't count the number of times I've dug into a big dinner of pizza or nachos only to be laid up with a stomach ache for the rest of the evening.

If you don't want to give up your daily feasts but are interested in eating healthier, I've got good news for you, and it's called the volumetrics diet, or volume eating. The volumetrics diet is a way of thinking about what you eat that will allow you to consume nutritious food to your heart's content -- all while literally eating less.

Meat and vegetables are two volumetrics diet staples.

Volumetrics eating is pretty much exactly what it sounds like -- you fill most of your plate with food that has a low-energy density, which means it contains less calories per volume. These foods tend to be high in fiber, water and vitamins, so you're still getting plenty of nutrients. Basically, you get to eat a larger amount of food while taking in less calories.

A volumetrics diet will mainly have you chowing down on vegetables, whole grains and lean protein (more on that later.) Because dietary fats have a high energy density, it may not sound like they fit into volume eating, but if you choose to go this route you should definitely still incorporate a substantial amount of healthy fats into any diet. Fats give you energy that's necessary for cell growth, organ protection and many more crucial functions. Healthy sources of fats include nuts, seeds and plant-based oils.

Following a volumetrics diet also doesn't mean that you have to completely give up any foods with high energy density -- sustainable diets are all about moderation. You should feel no shame about indulging in a moderate portion of dessert or another sweet. Just make sure that the majority of your diet comes from high-volume foods.

Of course, the same rules as regular diets still apply -- if you eat too many high volume foods and consume more calories than you burn, you'll gain weight. If you're concerned about eating the right number of calories, it may be worth it to try counting calories.

If you're interested in losing weight, it may be worth it to give volume eating a shot.

Perhaps you find yourself eating enough for your energy needs, but never really feel "full." Or, you want to snack just to keep your hands busy, but aren't actually hungry. Maybe you're even trying to lose weight without feeling deprived. All of those are solid reasons to try the volumetrics diet. This style of eating allows you to eat large quantities of many foods so that you feel full without taking in excess calories.

Since volume eating is so flexible, almost anyone can make it work for their dietary requirements, but it may be more alluring to select groups of people.

Really, volume eating is good for anyone who just likes eating a lot. And the power of volume eating to make you feel full is backed up by science -- research suggests that people feel more satiated when they eat a larger perceived volume of food, even when the total calories remained the same.

High volume foods will tend to be unprocessed.

The low energy density of high-volume foods usually comes from the fact that they contain a lot of water and fiber, or minimal amounts of fat. So, when following a high-volume eating plan you'll want to choose minimally-processed foods like vegetables, fruit, whole grains and lean protein sources (and don't forget to consume sufficient fat.)

Here are some examples of high volume foods to get you started -- once you get the hang of identifying these, feel free to get creative with your diet.

Vegetables

Fruits

Carbohydrates

Protein

You probably already incorporate a lot of these foods into your diet already, so a day of volumetrics eating won't look too unfamiliar. Breakfast could be eggs scrambled in olive oil with a side of fruit and black coffee.

Lunch and dinner would consist of a plate full of mostly vegetables with some lean protein and carbohydrates on the side. For snacks, grab a small handful of nuts and pair it with some air-popped popcorn or fruit.

The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.

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