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DEAR DR. ROACH: Does eating strictly organic food and drinking only bottled water help in a meaningful way to prevent diseases and contribute to a long and healthy life? M.T.

ANSWER: There is no consistent high-quality evidence that consuming organic foods lead to improvement in health outcomes, including longer life. Some but not all studies have found slightly higher amounts of nutrients in organically grown produce. Organic foods are made without synthetic pesticides, but may use pesticides found in nature. There is not convincing evidence that natural pesticides are any safer, nor that the small amount of residual pesticides left in conventional produce leads to significant health risks. However, there is preliminary evidence that consumption of mostly organic food led to a decrease in the risk of one type of cancer, non-Hodgkins lymphoma, but not an overall decrease in cancer. Based on current available evidence, I dont recommend organic food consumption for health benefits.

The quality of tap water varies greatly across North America, but most locations have high-quality water available at extremely low cost with minimal environmental impact compared with bottled water. Even if tap water is unpalatable in a persons location, I recommend a filter system rather than resorting to bottled water, again for environmental concerns as well as cost. Bottled water is rarely the only option, and if so it is usually due to contamination of tap water with microbes or heavy metals, which should be known to the community. My own municipality mails me a water quality report yearly, and it is outstanding quality.

Two additional points are worth considering. The first is that organically prepared foods have been the cause of foodborne illness due to contamination at a much higher level than expected. The second is that organic farming prohibits nontherapeutic antibiotics, a practice with which I strongly agree as a means of reducing the potential for antibiotic resistance.

Until further evidence is available, my opinion is that most people would do better eating more produce, whether conventionally or organically grown. Locally grown fresh produce may have more benefits than organically produced due to freshness.

DEAR DR. ROACH: All of the latest information states that an adult needs seven to nine hours of sleep a night. Is this unbroken sleep? For example, I sleep for four hours, wake up for one to two hours, and then sleep three to four more hours almost every night. If the sleep is to be continuous, is it better to take a sleeping aid or continue with the current pattern? Nothing I read indicates if sleeping seven to nine hours with a sleeping aid provides the same benefit as not sleeping continuously for that time period. P.M.

ANSWER: While it is true that people who sleep seven to nine hours per night tend to live longer than those who sleep less (or more), it is likely that there are some people who need more or less sleep than the average. Further, it isnt clear whether the apparent improvement in longevity is due to better sleeping, or whether people who dont sleep well have an underlying medical condition that is really responsible for the harm seen.

As far as whether continuous sleep is better than interrupted sleep, there isnt good evidence to compare the two. There is strong historical evidence that prior to artificial lighting, two distinct sleep periods separated by an hour or so was considered normal.

Most sleeping aids adversely affect sleep quality, and increase risk of falls and accidents the next day. If interrupted sleep is working for you, Id recommend continuing versus using a sleeping pill.

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Start (Dec. 31): 447 lbs.

Last week: 437 lbs.

This week: 438 lbs.

Total lost in 2020: 9 lbs.

The number doesnt show it a 1-pound increase from the week before but I actually had a better week than Ive had all month, not that we should rely solely on weight as an indicator of health.

Im pretty disappointed that I havent been able to lose more weight, as Im still adjusting to my new work schedule, but I was more active last week, so Im feeling a little upbeat.

With the 40th anniversary of the 1980 Olympic Winter Games, and all the events going on to celebrate it, the assignments of covering those events have forced me to get out of the house more during the evenings and get out of the office during the day. Since the celebration began on Thursday, Feb. 13, Ive been to five different 40th anniversary events for the Lake Placid News, and that means walking more than usual. Im not talking miles here, but theres been a lot of standing and walking that Im not used to, and anything that gets me out of the chair and away from the computer is a big plus.

In addition, I spent some quality time with my shovel on Sunday making a path to the fuel oil pipe on the side of the house where all that snow from the last storm slid off my roof and slammed onto the ground. The force of the snow hitting the ground compacted it, and it was very dense, so I had to hack through it to make a path to the fuel oil pipe. It was only about 20 feet, but it was a lot of work, so I got an upper-body workout that day.

When I say Im pretty disappointed that I havent been able to lose more weight, I dont mean to blame the scale. I blame myself. People know when they are doing all they can to achieve a goal, and I by no means can honestly say that Ive worked hard to lose weight over the past few weeks. Im more disappointed in myself that I havent made it a priority. Instead, Ive made work a priority and made excuses.

When I see one of my heroes Fitness Revolution owner Jason McComber losing 20 pounds so far this year, Im ashamed that Im only down 9 pounds. Im so proud of him and all the wonderful people there including local radio personality Ethan Gawel, who represented the gym by helping carry the torch from Fitness Revolution to the North Elba Show Grounds Friday, Feb. 14 during the torch run for the 40th anniversary opening ceremony. Ethan has been running a lot of half marathons over the past several years, and hes an inspiration.

I know what it takes to make a commitment to lose the weight, get in shape and train for a race. It all begins with the right mind set, and Im not quite there yet. I thought I was, but Im really not.

Luckily, I work in one of the most inspiring places on the Earth Lake Placid where there are constant reminders of the rewards of hard work this villages Olympic legacy.

On Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the press conference with the 1980 Olympic figure skating team, I asked the three mens singles competitors David Santee, Charles Tickner and Scott Hamilton what advice they had for aspiring Olympians, and I got some inspirational answers for my weight-loss journey.

Its just about showing up every day, Hamilton said. Its about being bold enough to put this on your calendar and saying Im working towards this. ... Your story is meant to be told, so youre going to have to participate in it.

Once I heard those words, I knew I would have to write them down and post them on the corkboard in my office. Its one thing to dream, but if you dont show up every day and participate in your story the story wont be about reaching your goals; it will be about falling short because you didnt put in the effort.

On this Lake Placid Diet journey, Ive learned to have faith in the effort, but you cant do that unless you actually put in the effort. Heres to better days.

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Five years later, I did a double take while walking through a Whole Foods in Brooklyn. Out of the corner of my eye, I had spotted a pile of narrow, long tubes in single-serving plastic shrink-wrapSlim Jim packaging, but with the sophisticated shades of organic groceries instead of the garish colors of snacks fighting for attention in convenience stores. I stopped to marvel at the sticks, made by a company called Vermont Smoke & Cure, and to quietly scoff at their audacity. Who would buy a gentrified Slim Jim as health food?

The answer turned out to be a lot of people. Over the past decade, the gospel of meat and spice has not only endured, but flourished into a shelf-stable-beef extravaganza. Slim Jims sales have nearly tripled since their 2010 dip, and new companies have sprung up to offer organic, grass-fed, or minimal-ingredient protein batons virtually everywhere: corner stores, airport newsstands, office snack deliveries, the ads slotted between Instagram Stories. To put a meat snack in every hand, snack purveyors have pulled off a trick that might have seemed impossible in the days of the Macho Man: They transformed surplus beef into health food.

Read: The capitalist way to make Americans stop eating meat

Despite my initial incredulity at the thought of gourmet Slim Jims, curiosity won out. I started buying fancy meat sticks and jerky in airportsflying is stressful enough without a tummy full of chocolate and Cheez-Its. Ive never had a meat stick that Id regard as delicious, exactly, but plenty of them taste perfectly fine. They occasionally show up in my offices snack stash, and theyre a better bridge to a delayed lunch than a tiny packet of organic animal crackers. They seem like no less reasonable a thing to have floating around at the bottom of my tote bag than a protein bar flavored like birthday cake.

To understand why dried sausage sticks are all the rage, you have to look past their most famous American purveyor and into the fitness-centric enclaves on Reddit, Facebook, and Instagram. There, carbohydrate-skeptical plans like the paleo diet, Whole30, and the ketogenic diet, often called keto, have found an audience of millions in the past decade1.7 million people subscribe to the keto subreddit, and more than 4 million Instagram photos have been tagged with #whole30. These diets vary in their exact restrictions, but they all posit that Americans have been sold a bill of goods on health food, and that sugars, starches, and low-fat processed foods should mostly be abandoned in favor of minimally processed protein, fat, and vegetables. While the actual science behind these diets varies, theyve helped mainstream concerns that are in fact supported by considerable evidence.

Read: The Keto diets most controversial champion

In 2012, Pete Maldonado was caught up in the first gusts of the internets low-carb whirlwind while exercising at a CrossFit gym. He began to dabble in paleo eating, which led him to a common realization for those who cut carbs: If you dont have a full kitchen at your disposal and time to cook in it, avoiding them is basically impossible. Sugar shows up everywhereeven in conventional meat sticks and jerky, as a stabilizerand particularly in the protein bars and powders marketed to people trying to build muscle. There werent very many on-the-go convenient options, especially ones that were healthy, Maldonado says. They were candy bars for people who were into fitness.

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Springfield, Mo. You are what you eat. Youve probably heard that before.

So, what does that make most of us average, everyday eaters?

Sick, says Dr. Karissa Merritt, a physician training for family medicine at CoxHealth. A large percentage of our chronic disease burden is lifestyle-related, Dr. Merritt said. Thats either what were eating, or not eating, how much were moving, or not moving.

Food shapes culture all around the world and the United States is no different from Thanksgiving, Christmas and Super Bowl to barbecues, birthdays and weddings. The list of social eating opportunities spans the entire 12-moth calendar.

If food is culture and if its part of our identity as a society, why (and how) would we change our habits? Your health is the reason why. It turns out it takes more than an apple a day to keep the doctor away. You have to keep the apple pie away, too.

Ask the doctor: meat consumption

While some people might choose to follow a vegetarian or vegan diet for ethical reasons, others might choose that lifestyle based on the health benefits of it. Dr. Merritt says the data surrounding meat consumption varies. Still, most suggest that excessive meat consumption harms health.

Less meat is probably better, she said. We are starting to see some research that supports plant-based diets having an impact on life-span and also the quality of life.

Why we should change the way we eat

Our ancestors used food for survival. Today, we use food for pleasure, and too much of it, according to Shannon Crosby, a corporate wellness dietitian at CoxHealth.

If I think about what Americans are eating right now, we just are eating too much, she said. We make choices based on how food tastes and the food that tastes the best is high in sugar, high in unhealthy fats, and processed.

All of that causes inflammation in the body. Crosby says much like when you have cut on your skin your body will react to heal that and fight any type of infection that might occur, the same happens inside your body when you eat certain foods,

We think that this chronic inflammation is kind of the root of the diseases that impact Americans today, she said. Chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer, we think maybe go back to that chronic inflammation, said Crosby.

But while food is the problem, it can also be the solution.

Food is the only medicine that we are all taking every day, Merritt said.

Ask the doctor: ketogenic diet

Simply put, a ketogenic diet is a very low-carb diet that helps many people with weight loss. Crosby explains that typically body cells burn carbs for energy, but they also burn fat. So, when you deprive your body of carbohydrates, your cells will shift and get more energy from fat. Thats going into ketosis, which also curbs your appetite.

Shannon says studies showed that people on a keto diet lost weight faster than other diets; however, that gap was smaller or non-existent long-term.

We dont have many studies on the long-term health effects of it, and part of that is because its hard for people to stick with long-term. So, when they do long term studies, people tend to drop out, Shannon said.

How can we change the way we eat

There are many different types of diets out there; it can be overwhelming.

First, if the goal is to lose weight, a calorie deficit is the first step, according to the experts. But the best way to do that will depend on each person, and there are several things to consider.

Are they getting enough carbs, proteins, fats, and all those important nutrients we need to sustain life and be healthy? Crosby said. If its vegan and checks those boxes, then Im ok with

it. If its keto and checks those boxes, and you can be consistent with it, then Ill probably be ok with it.

Dr. Merritt says she keeps it simple with her patients.

Eat when youre hungry. Dont when you are not. And eat real food, Merritt says. Eat things that exist in the grocery store the same way they existed in the world. So, eat the apple, not the apple sauce, eat the potatoes, not the mashed potatoes, the rice, not the rice cake.

Ask the doctor: should you eat fruits if youre trying to avoid sugar and carbs?

The short answer is: yes.

Crosby says that although fruits have sugar, they also have a lot of fiber, which slows down how quickly you digest it. In contrast, sweets like a donut or a can of soda, for example, will be primarily sugar, if not all.

If you take an orange that has 15g of carbohydrates of almost all sugar, thats a big difference than a handful of candy thats 60-70 grams of carbs, she said.

And fiber is what we need; Americans are not eating enough fiber. On average, Americans are eating about 15 grams of fiber, when most people need about 25-30g.

However, someone who is on a keto or low-carb diet might opt for blueberries rather than a banana, for example. This swap would keep those carbs low but still get the benefits from fruit.

Where do you find fiber? Fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and legumes.

They say theres no one best diet for everyone other than a whole foods based-diet that meets all of your nutritional needs.

There are special circumstances; people with thyroid issues, pre-existing diabetes, hypertension, women with the polycystic ovarian disease. Those diets are going to look a little bit different. And so, its important to speak with their doctors about really what that should luke. No diet is one-size-fits-all.

Dr. Merritt says food is medicine and the first step to helping people heal. So she began prescribing healthy food to her patients. Merritt and other doctors in the CoxHealth system are prescribing healthy food and working with Crosslines in Springfield and Community Gardens, where patients can go shopping.

She says this allows people who otherwise wouldnt be able to afford fruits and vegetables, fresh meat, and protein-rich grains access to those items.

Ask the doctor: intermittent fasting and calorie restriction

Intermittent fasting restricts the window in which you are consuming calories, and as a result, restricts your calories. For example, some people might choose to eat for eight hours a day, and refrain from eating for the next 16 hours, which includes sleeping hours.

Over 20-30 years of data show calorie restriction has proven to expand life-span, and that excess calorie consumption is linked to early death, Dr. Merritt said.

She says some special patient populations might benefit more from this strategy than others, for example, endurance athletes.

It has to do with the way their body reacts to the sugars during that time when they eat and dont eat, she said.

Where we see people struggle with it is often women, Dr. Merritt said. There are some hormonal components that make it more difficult to benefit from an intermittent fasting diet.

In Springfield and Greene County, we see that we have poverty at almost twice the level of the national average. And about 25 percent of our Greene County neighbors rely on convenience store food as their primary source of grocery shopping, which is extremely concerning, she said. And it would be crazy to think that those people would be as healthy as someone who is shopping at the farmers market every weekend.

The way we eat, as a nation, is economical, and its also cultural. Dr. Merritt is one person in her community, doing her part to fight one of those battles and increase access to healthier foods. But the other part of the problem is just as important.

We have to combat the American culture, that is: things should be easy for me, things should be cheap for me, and they should be quickly accessible for me. And that has impacted the way we think about food, where it comes from, how we cook, and how it tastes. And we are feeling that. Its affecting peoples lives; its affecting peoples health care.

So, if we got ourselves here, we can also get our selves out. But there is no magic pill to fix it immediately.

Whats important is that you have something sustainable for you, something that changes the way you live your life not just for the next three months but for the rest of it, Merrit said.

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While fast food restaurants and QSRs are finding new ways to keep up with the plant-based boom, Chipotle has taken a little bit longer to hop on the bandwagon. The chain does offer a tofu-based filling, but is currently working on more plant-based alternatives like cauliflower rice to offer customers.

Most places are opting for meat alternatives like Beyond Meat or Impossible Burgers, but Chipotle is looking for options that are "less-processed" according to a report by Bloomberg.

Chipotle's menu is pretty short compared to other restaurants, with only 53 ingredients. Sofritas is a tofu-based protein option currently available at Chipotle, but Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol told Bloomberg they're working on more choices for those that follow a plant-based diet. There are a lot of meatless toppings at Chipotle already with the lettuce and salsa, but the chain is looking to include additional choices for people that don't eat meat or follow different diet plans. In 2019, Chipotle debuted a bowl that was Whole30 and Paleo diet friendly.

Cauliflower rice is one such option Chipotle is looking into for their low-carb customers. They're also working on more items made from black beans. Overall, Chipotle is aiming to make their meatless menu options above average. "We are definitely experimenting with plant-based foods. Were in the early days of it, Niccol said. What we want to do is make the worlds greatest cauliflower rice, as opposed to process something and make it seem like its something else.

Although I'm one to opt for a bowl whenever I go to Chipotle, I'm sure the cauliflower rice will be amazing in a burrito too. The real question is...will it be cilantro lime flavored?! We'll just have to keep our eyes out and see.

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Scarsdale diet

TheScarsdale dietis a very stricteatingplan that allows for just 1,000 calories per day, regardless of your body size, gender, or activity level. No substitutions of any kind are allowed and each meal is specifically defined for each of the 14-days of thediet. On the plan, you eat three meals per day.

The Scarsdale diet is a high-protein, low-calorie, and low carbohydrate weight loss program developed by Herman Tarnower, a cardiologist from New York state. The programme gained widespread media attention in the 1970s as the go-to quick weight loss programme for society women and fashion elites. It gained additional notoriety after Tarnower was murdered just a year after his best-selling book was published.

The diet is no longer as popular as it once was, as health experts have been critical of the very low-calorie requirements and the inflated weight loss claims.

The banana and milk diet involves eating only bananas and drinking milk for 4 days. The programme was developed in 1934 by Dr. George Harrop. The main logic behind the diet was to consume fewer calories than usual, but still stay healthy. Both the milk and bananas have many health benefits which help with staying fit during the diet. Followers of the diet consume less than 1000 calories per day, making them lose weight easily.

Although bananas and milk do have health benefits, following such a restrictive diet isnt typically a good idea. While you may lose weight, its unlikely that youll sustain it once you return to normal eating habits.

Whether the famous combination of milk and banana is good or bad for health has always been in debate.

Thegrapefruit diet is a protein-rich meal plan that focuses on consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice at every meal. The diets goal is quick weight loss, and its a 12-day plan. While several versions of the diet exist, the majority of them include a daily caloric intake of less than 1 000 calories which means weight loss should be rapid.

The grape diet proposed by famous South African seer, Johanna Brandt, recommended fasting for two or three days, consuming only cold water, followed by a diet of only grapes and water for one to two weeks, with seven meals a day. Fresh fruits, tomatoes, and sour milk or cottage cheese are then introduced into the diet followed by raw vegetables.

Brandt, a spy during the Boer War, prophet and writer on controversial health subjects, popularized the grape diet as a treatment for cancer from 1925. She published about twenty pamphlets on the subject of natural remedies for health problems with her best-known publication being The Grape Cure. This publication is said to have been written after Brandt had cured herself of stomach cancer by following the diet.The book was republished in 1989 asHow to Conquer Cancer, Naturally, including an endorsement of Brandts work by Benedict Lust who is commonly referred to as the father of naturopathy. The book may have been inspired by Arnold Ehret, a contemporary, who taught a Grape Cure course.

It is believed the grape detox diet can help relieve ailments and reduce weight by cleansing the body and flushing out toxic waste. The grape detox is an eating plan typically used by those who wish to lose weight, become healthier and sometimes as an attempt to eliminate serious illness such as cancer and lung disease.

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The Atkins diet, the most famous low-carb weight loss diet in the world, was created by cardiologist Robert Atkins in the early 1970s. It claims to produce rapid weight loss without hunger.

The Atkins diet is a high-protein, high-fat diet that restricts carbs and gradually adds them back in, based on personal tolerance. Studies have shown it is one of the most effective ways to lose weight.

Discuss any diet you plan on embarking on with your doctor.

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Several lucky fans recently had the chance to chat with SHINee's Taemin via SM Entertainment's 'Lysn' app, were the idol shared a ton of spoilers about his comeback preparations!

Comfortably chatting with fans while using adorable emojis, Taemin said, "Iwas practicing choreography hehe. For a new song!Should I give you a spoiler?"

He also added, "I'll be releasing a lot of albums this time. This will be the most number of album releases I've ever had in a year. And my music style has changed keke.You might not be able to see me performing in the style that I've been performing until now TT."

Regarding the changes to his music and choreography style,Taemin joking added, "I've been thinking a lot lately, and I think that my performances are not fresh because there's too much dancing going on keke. So I'll be cutting ties with dancing. You'll love me even if I'm not dancing, right? But I already said that I was practicing new choreography..."

While preparing for his solo comeback, Taemin also revealed that he's been dieting, for approximately a month now! "Because of too much cheek fat, it's hard to see my lovely cheekbones, so I'm on a diet. When artists are preparing for comebacks, they all typically go into a period of taking stricter care and dieting," the idol explained.

As you can see below, Taemin took a lot of time to answer tons of fans' questions, chatting about idle topics like his drinking habits, and also hinting that he's broken into(?) fellow member Key's house before! Are you looking forward to Taemin's transformation for his next solo comeback?

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The latest lifestyle, fashion and travel trends

You could say it's been a good start to the year for Formula One star Lewis Hamilton.

Heis favourite to win a seventh world title this season, thus equalling Michael Schumachers record.The 35-year-old just celebrated hislatest collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger at London Fashion Week, which this time featuredAmericanR&B singer-songwriter H.E.R, and on Monday he was crowned Laureus world sportsman of the year alongside Lionel Messi.Meanwhile, Mercedes is reportedly tabling a contract worth as much as 180 millionto keep himfor three more seasons after this one ends, having been linked with apossible switch to rivals Ferrari.

He's in good shape, too.Hamilton, who lives in Monaco, recently shared with his 14 million-plusInstagram followers that he's had one of his best winters yet training-wise ahead of racing which commences again in March, having trimmed down to 73 kilos and running, meditationand a vegan diet may be to thank. He isvocal about his passion for plant-based living on social media, and last yearco-produced and featured in The Game Changers documentary, which follows elite vegan athletes. Last year he alsoinvested in new meat-free burger chain, Neat Burger.

Still buzzing off Sunday night's show, we sat down with Hamilton for the launch of PUMA'sLQD Cell Hydra and Zone XTcollectionin London, for which he is an ambassador,to discuss how he stays fighting fit.

Usually Im up at around 6:30-7am to walk the dogs then go for a workout, but it varies depending on my travel regime. I'm generally a night owl and have struggled in thepast to get to sleep because I finish my working day late and eat late, but I've been working really hard this year toshift that so I'm eating earlier, going to bed earlier and waking up earlier then I can be much more productive and fit in a workout before work.

I love running, I don't really like being in the gym, at least for cardio,I prefer going on bit of a journey and enjoying the views. I mix it up with MuayThai boxing, play tennis with my dad, squash, and I love swimming Im a bit of a water baby.

Then when I'm in the gym core work is always greatand I like doing weights but I can't go heavy.LastyearI was78 kilos, I was really quite bulky and had a lot of water retention. This year I'm solid and more defined, with weights I do shorter sets with more reps.

I've been vegan for nearly three years, honestly I wish Id found it earlier. Like most people I didnt really know a huge amount about it before and I loved meatbut then I was shown what was happening in the background, where this food was coming from, animal cruelty to the most extreme, it just broke my heart and I decided I didn't want to contribute to that industryso Ithought, how can I change my ways?

Then I started meeting people and studying it and realised there were scientific benefits to [veganism],and I started thinking about how I could be the best athlete I can. I used to wake up really groggy in the mornings, struggle with getting into work, [bloating] and gut problems (I was probably allergic to dairy)and really fluctuated with my energy levels.

[After going plant-based] my skin cleared up, now I wakeup in the morning feeling super fresh, I can actually run further andI have less respiratory issues I used to struggle with asthma, I dont really have that anymore.

It has just changed everything for me andI haven't lost any muscle.My taste buds have shifted and now I eat things I never thought I would like hummus, falafel, avocado and beetroot, in the past I'd been very narrow-minded about my diet.I think its also a shifting of your mentality, before I used to just eat for pleasure and now I think more about about how torefuel my body so that I can go on my run later and still feel energised.

If you're considering a plant-based diet I recommend switching gradually. People I've introduced to [veganism], like my dad, have struggled going from hot to cold. I gradually weaned myself offthe cravingsone step at a time,I waspescatarianfor about 8 months and then I went hard after that now I dont miss a single thing.

Meditation is a new thing for me, and I think it comes in many different forms. Before races, Im always stretching, I'll be on my own and in my mind, not on my phone. Mindfulness is so important,particularly for someone in my job, but I think for anybody. This winter I've started meditatingin the mornings, taking a moment to myself with no distractions or things to worry about just to clear my mind.It's been so good for me, were always on the go and you're always giving your energy out, its important to replenish and think about you, even if it's justfor eightminutes in the morning.

Breathing has been a really important thingthat I'venever really appreciated, we often don't breathe deeply, and meditationhas really helped with that.I'm just looking into all of these new things at the moment so life is just getting better feeling-wise. It'salso allowing me to be more engaged in all the different things I do, like when I'm collaborating with engineers, I used to arrive at work andfall asleep in meetings because I was juggling so many balls, now I'm hyper!

Lewis Hamilton is a PUMA ambassador alongside Adriana Lima. The newLQD CELL HYDRA training shoes are available at PUMA online and in stores worldwide now.

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MOST people think losing weight means spending hours in the gym and religiously sticking to one of those miserable, restrictive diet plans.

However, weight loss doesn't need to be as tasking as that - as it turns out the ultimate weight loss hack is as simple as getting a solid night's kip.

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A new study has revealed that increasing your sleep could in fact help you lose more weight.

This is because if you have a disrupted sleep pattern this sends your appetite into overdrive and changes your body's response to food and exercise.

Scientists from the European Society of Endocrinology analysed the impact of sleep deprivation on weight loss.

And they found that the people who were more sleep deprived "prefer larger food portions, seek more calories, exhibit increased food-related impulsivity, experience more pleasure from food, and expend less energy."

Sleep deprived people prefer larger food portions and seek more calories

Physiologist and sleep therapist Dr Nerina Ramlakhan added: Not sleeping enough forces the body into crisis and puts it in survival mode.

"You run on adrenaline, which makes you conserve and store fat particularly around the middle.

"The process of breaking down muscles lowers your metabolism, making you gain weight."

On the other hand, getting enough zzzs helps blitz body fat - by curbing cravings, keeping your appetite in check and giving you the energy to move more.

With this in mind, here we take you through the best ways to help maximised your zzzzzzs to boost your weight loss...

This is one that won't surprise you.

Phones or tablets that emit blue light have been shown to disrupt melatonin levels the hormone that regulates our sleep/wake cycle.

Dr Nerina Ramlakhan, recommends turning off all electronic devices 90 minutes before going to bed.

As the temperatures drop this month, the heating comes on but this can actually disrupt sleep.

This is because central heating systems dry out the mucous membranes, making you more thirsty during the night.

How much sleep do I need for my age?

TheNational Sleep Foundation recommends:

Dr Neil Stanley, ex-chairman of the British Sleep Society, says the optimum temperature for a good night is 18C or lower.

Time is of the essence when it comes to your caffeine hit.

Drink it too early or too late in the day, and Dr Sarah Brewer, a registered doctor and nutritional therapist, warns it can stop you sleeping.

She recommends that you have your final cup of coffee no later than 5pm - although chronic insomniacs might want to stop the caffeine consumption at lunchtime.

Music to many parents ears... no need to feel guilty, having the kids kip in with you IS bad for your health.

And it could prove detrimental to them too.

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Not only will their wriggling likely keep you up, letting a child sleep with you can stunt their development.

Eating before bed can really upset the body's sleep cycle.

Experts say you should avoid eating within three hours of bedtime to "avoid indigestion, acid reflux and even nightmares".

A glass or two of wine, or a sip or two of brandy, for many is a pre-bed ritual.

But despite what you might think, experts say it actually doesn't improve our sleep.

That's because alcohol blocks tryptophan - an amino acid that helps you sleep - from getting to the brain.

We're all guilty of letting our cats or dogs cuddle up to us in bed at the end of the day.

However, they can rob us of those vital zzzzs - not just because they fidget about, but also because of fur shedding.

The best late night snacks

Here, Dr Helen Bond, registered dietitian, talks us through the best midnight snacks that are also diet-friendly.

Vegetable sticks with tzatziki made from low-fat yogurt, cucumber, garlic and lemon juice

Bowl of fresh fruit salad

Pot of plain low-fat yogurt with fresh berries

A few oatcakes topped with cottage cheese and tomato

Slice of wholegrain toast with no added sugar or salt nut butter

Small handful of unsalted nuts or seeds

Few rye crispbreads topped with mashed avocado

A few handfuls of air-popped popcorn dusted with cinnamon

Few slices of wholegrain baguette topped with homemade salsa made from diced tomatoes and red onion, garlic and coriander

Celery sticks filled with a few tablespoons of hummus

Bowl of salad topped with one boiled egg

On top of this, sleeping with a furry friend can also aggravate allergies or asthma in those susceptible to it.

A recent study found that participants who used supportive pillows had better sleep. But how do you choose the right one?

People who sleep on their side benefit from a firmer pillow, whereas those who lie on their front are suited to a softer one, says sleep expert Jamie Moryoussef.

Kip on your back? Harley Street sleep coach Max Kirsten advises going for a pillow that allows your head to tilt back slightly, such as a memory foam one, which conforms to your head shape.

A new study has found that taking a warm shower 90 minutes before bed can help people nod off 50 per cent faster - and increase their total sleep time by 15 minutes.

This is because hot water dilates your blood vessels, improving your skins ability to lose excess heat.

And this helps your body to reduce its core temperature - a process that is key to falling asleep easily.

With 90 minutes before bed time being the prime time for a shower, that means you should be hopping in the shower at about 8:30pm.

Why that time? Taking a shower at 8:30 means you will be in bed and asleep by 10pm.

10pm is considered the perfect time to hit the hay as it enables you get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep you need to be productive the next day.

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Those who hope to lose weight in todays world are offered with various methods in the form of diets and training programs. Keto diet for weight loss has proven to be one of the most successful and popular ways of weight loss over the years. The diet is famous for helping people reducing fat at rapid rates while assisting them in maintaining their weight in the long run.

Many individuals who try various diets struggle since many of those diets leave them hungry and dissatisfied. In most cases, the dissatisfaction of the food choices and hunger ends up overcoming peoples will power. Therefore, a diet must have the ability to decrease ones appetite, reduce hunger and dissatisfaction, improve ones metabolism, and help people lose weight. The Keto diet plan for weight loss is popular among many who want to lose weight as it ticks all these boxes.

Most individuals strive to lose weight since they want to become fitter or look more attractive. However, there are more important reasons why one should strive to lose weight. Being overweight has become the norm for Americans as well as people in most parts of the world.

More than two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese. The presence of obesity globally has tripled since 1975. Over 1.9 billion adults worldwide are overweight, with 650 million of them being obese. Being overweight and obese not only makes people physically unfit and unattractive but, more importantly, prone to various life-threatening diseases such as cancer, heart disease, type two diabetes, arthritis, and other musculoskeletal disorders, depression, and more.

Changes in lifestyle over the centuries are the main reason behind the worlds obesity epidemic. People centuries ago lived highly active lifestyles with food being scarce. They did eat a lot when food was available. However, they also ate less when they couldnt find or afford food. Many during those times were not obese since they werent able to continuously consume large amounts of food.

In the modern world, however, food is more abundant. Furthermore, peoples lifestyles have become less active with the advancements of technology and changes in lifestyles. They not only eat more, more often, but they also do very little work daily.

As a result, many adults in the modern world are faced with problems relating to being overweight and obese. Therefore, they need strict eating habits while sticking to certain types of food while avoiding or minimizing the intake of food that are high in calories and sugar. Lets take a look at some useful tips for keto diet weight loss success.

It is advised that you should eat between one to 1.7 grams of protein for every kilogram of your body weight every day. Therefore, do the math and ensure that you consume enough protein to help your body burn fat. Including protein sources such as various types of meat, seafood, eggs, and vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, Chinese Cabbage, and asparagus not only helps you achieve your daily protein intake goals but also avoid cravings. If you dont have an opportunity to eat much during the whole day, you can use the best keto protein powder to burn fat faster.

Broccoli, Spinach, Kale, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Cucumber, Swiss chard, Tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, and Cabbage are not only low in carbs but also high in protein. Including these in your meals is a great way to make yourself feel full, provide your body with nutrients, and reduce fat.

Furthermore, most vegetables make great snacks once you get used to them. Avoiding sugar and starch is an essential step in losing weight, and most popular snacks are full of those unhealthy nutrients. Therefore, going for veggie snacks takes you a step closer to achieving your weight goals.

The Ketogenic diet is aimed at bringing ones body into a process called Ketosis. When your body is in Ketosis, it switches from its primary source of fuel, sugar or insulin, to the fat. It is either stored in your body or provided by your diet. Therefore, the Ketogenic diet encourages you to include healthy fats in your diets such as Olive oil, Butter, Coconut oil, and fruits rich in healthy fats such as Avocado. You must provide your body with enough healthy fats to survive since the Ketogenic diet cuts down the intake of carbs.

Although it is not a must to exercise to lose weight when youre on a Ketogenic diet, it is highly recommended to enhance its results. Weight training at least three times a week is a great way to burn off calories from your body and encourage the burning of fat. High-intensity interval training and cardio workouts are advised for those who prefer not to do weight training. The key is to increase your bodys breaking down of calories while maintaining a healthy metabolism.

Keto diet beginners are advised to re-feed the bodies with carbs once a week. It is imperative to limit carb re-feeds to once a week, as doing it more frequently will harm your progress. Furthermore, you should stick to healthier carb sources such as rice, oats, quinoa, sweet potatoes, and fruit while monitoring your carb intake using a Keto diet calculator.

Many believe in the importance of having a cheat meal when they are under a strict diet, such as the keto diet for weight loss. It is an excellent time to schedule your cheat meal without getting carried away from your diet. Carb re-feeds are vital as it provides the body with fiber and insulin that certain bodily functionalities require.

Now that you understand how keto diet for beginners works, it is time for you to get started. It is crucial to have realistic goals when you are introducing a strict diet into your lifestyle. Furthermore, it is essential not to stress yourself. You may not be able to stick to your diet to perfection on certain days. However, that does not mean you should drift entirely away from it.

If you end up having a bad meal, work out extra harder on that day, and revisit your goals to keep yourself motivated and on track. How much weight loss on the keto diet usually depends on the food you consume and how consistent you are with your dietary choices. Therefore, if you need to lose weight fast on a ketogenic diet, make sure that you stick to its basics with regular exercise to achieve your weight goals.

What do you think of the keto diet? Let us know in the comments!

Adam Reeve is a proud health nut who believes in consuming healthy food and living an active lifestyle for a healthier and happier life. He takes an interest in educating himself about various diets and fitness trends so that he can achieve his health and fitness goals while helping others to do the same.

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