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The whole30 diet is just what it sounds like 30 days of eating only whole foods, meaning foods that haven't been processed or refined. At the same time, you cut out dairy, grains, and added sugars, to name just a few. What's left ends up looking pretty much like every other extreme low-carb diet.

The inventors, Melissa Hartwig Urban and her ex-husband Dallas Hartwig, describe the diet as a type of elimination diet. Elimination diets are used under medical supervision to identify specific foods to which you may be sensitive, or allergic.

Notably, thanks largely to social media, people are adopting whole30 more like a standard weight-loss diet. And while many personal accounts indicate that it may have helped some individuals with weight-loss short-term, some experts aren't impressed with the diet. Here's what you should know before trying the whole30 diet.

The whole30 diet involves a lot of restrictions. The website even includes guides to help people navigate some of the more specific bans. The main points of the diet are:

Don't eat:

Do eat:

The whole30 website says that dieters should not focus too much on weight loss. In fact, you're advised not to weigh yourself or take body measurements for the entire 30 day period.

Instead, according to the inventors' theory, you stop eating many different types of food at once to "reset" your body. When it's over, you slowly add back each type of food group and observe how your body reacts.

For example, if you add milk back into your diet and start getting stomach aches again, it is possible that you have trouble digesting lactose.

However, some critics of the whole30 diet say that it may not do what it intends, as taking a break from certain foods can cause you to react badly to them when you add them back to your diet.

One advantage of the diet is that it encourages people to cook more and move away from highly processed foods, says Carrie Dennet, MPH, RDN, a registered dietician nutritionist.

However, "this diet also makes it difficult to enjoy meals with others," says Dennet. You may have a hard time keeping it up without becoming socially isolated.

Moreover, the US News & World Report's panel of medical professionals report that the diet's highly restrictive nature is another mark against it, calling it the "antithesis of a long-term healthy dietary pattern."

In fairness, the whole30 diet is only meant to be done for 30 days. No more, no less.

There's no published research that evaluates whether, or not, the whole30 diet works or is even safe in either the short or long-term.

It is concerning that the whole30 diet can potentially lead to nutritional deficiencies, say Dennet. "The reality is that the more foods or food groups you take 'off the table,' the harder it is to meet nutritional needs."

Dennet also advises that people should only do elimination diets under the supervision of a registered dietitian who can help you determine the best elimination diet to follow for your specific needs since food sensitivity and allergies are different for everyone.

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THE cookie diet has taken Instagram by storm - and is being touted as a quick and easy way to lose weight.

Stars including Married At First Sight star Jessika Power have claimed they eat the "appetite suppressing cookies instead of breakfast and lunch to blitz body fat.

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However, the diet has now been slammed by a nutritionist.

Controversial reality star Jess Power has thrown her support behind the Cookie Diet, an unusual weight loss method health professionals have labelled unsustainable that was first popularised in the US a decade ago.

Power promoted the diet in an Instagram post last week, writing that the cookies contain a special blend of proteins (which) turn it into an appetite suppressant.

She said: "All I really wanted was something to curb my cravings, suppress my hunger and maintain my weight Ive been working out harder and having the energy during the day to be active but Ive lost the craving to constantly want to snack!

But it didnt take long for the Australian telly star to be slammed for promoting the diet.

This is all bulls**t, one person commented on her post, while another added: You should not be promoting fad diets like this!!

According to its website, the Cookie Diets cookies naturally suppress hunger and it claims there are no failures if you follow the regimen properly.

It works in two phases; the Weight Losing Phase and Weight Maintenance Phase. A one week supply of the cookies starts at 40 while a one month pack costs 117.

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During the first phase participants are told to eat 1-2 cookies every 2 hours plus a dinner of lean meat plus salad/veggies.

Then, participants can eat eat healthy meals and enjoy the cookies as a healthy, low calorie snack between meals.

The Cookie Diet was invented by US doctor Sanford Siegal in 1975, who used to prescribe it to patients in his weight loss clinics, before it became available online.

In 2007, Dr Siegal and his son Matthew Siegal launched CookieDiet.com, making the diet available widely.

It became famous during this period for its endorsements with US celebrities, including Jersey Shores Nicole Snooki Polizzi, who said she used the diet to lose weight after too much partying.

But its perhaps most famous for its public fallout with Kim Kardashian, who in 2009 blasted the Cookie Diet, claiming it was using her name to promote its product, Fox Newsreported at the time.

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Kim, who was then a spokesperson for a weight loss shake company, tweeted: Dr. Siegals cookie diet is falsely promoting that Im on this diet. NOT TRUE! I would never do this unhealthy diet! I do QuickTrim!

If this Dr. Siegal is lying about me being on this diet, what else are they lying about?

In response the Cookie Diet took legal action against her, suing her for making a derogatory statement about their diet.

The Cookie Diet was brought to Australia in 2018 by Australian company, OzHealth Pharma, where its been growing its profile.

The cookies themselves have sugar listed as the number one ingredient

Nutritionist Rick Haydidnt mince his words, telling news.com.au following the Cookie Diet was not exactly the healthiest way to lose weight.

Although there is a healthy eating plan that goes alongside the cookies, the cookies themselveshave sugar listed as the number one ingredient, which in my opinion doesnt make these cookies an obvious choice when looking to lose weight sustainably and healthily, he said.

This is very 1985 to me.

Labelling it a fad diet, Mr Hay said the cookies could lead to people not getting enough nutrients and warned any weight loss could be just short term.

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You may not get a good nutrient profile, and some people may think that they can just eat cookies all day which is way too restrictive, he said.

Instead of turning to the diet cookies Mr Hay recommended people looking to lose weight turn to plant-based options, which are high in fibre and help to reduce cravings naturally.

Eat lots of plant-based meals both vegan and vegie, as they deliver good amounts of fibre and help with nutrient density, Mr Hay said.

You should make your plate colourful, if its mostly beige or cookie coloured then we have a problem.

You also need to move more no ifs ands or buts if you want sustainable weight loss you have to exercise.

Power declined to answer news.com.aus questions about her support of the diet, except to say she had been eating the cookies for the past month.

In a statement OzHealth Pharmas COO George Iskander defended the diet, saying he was very confident in the product since it had been around for 40 years.

A lot of nutritionists will be against our diet, they believe it to be a fad, he said. If it is, its the longest running fad in history.

Mr Iskander, who is also a pharmacist, said there had been a spike in interest since Powers post advertising the diet.

We have had a lot of influencers reach out to us and we provide them with the product and allow them to make their minds up about it, he said.

Mr Iskander said he was very confident in the product and refuted claims they contained high amounts of sugar.

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We are very confident in our product as it has been around for over 40 years in the US.

Mr Iskander stressed there was nothing harmful in the cookies and they are normal low calorie cookies.

Show the ingredients to your doctor and always follow his or her instructions, he said.

This article was originally published on news.com.au.

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February marks FebFast, the month where people are encouraged to forego their favourite vice, such as alcohol or sugar, in support of disadvantaged youth in Australia.

The idea of giving up something, cold turkey, even just for a month is something that most people can find hard to wrap their heads around.

However, the concept of fasting isnt a new one, in fact it has been around for a long time, and it boasts some amazing results for participants. Interestingly though, many people dont know exactly how it works, why its effective or how to go about it safely.

In a nutshell, fasting is a broad term for a variety of different fasting methods that all involve restricting your daily calorie intake to a relatively narrow window of time each day.

One popular method for intermittent fasting, is the 5:2 diet. This involves eating normally for five days in the week and then restricting your calorie intake to 500-600 for two days of the week. Another example is the 16:8 method, which involves adopting an eight hour window and fasting for the remaining 16 hours of the day.

By this point you might be asking, why? Fasting can have some major health benefits, including enhanced sleep, improved mental health, reduction in the likelihood of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease and promotes weight loss. It works like this:

Eating large meals before bed has been proven to negatively impact your sleep, promoting a more restless and less refreshing sleep.

However, fasting gives your digestive system a chance to settle down, bringing your body back to energy saving mode. It helps you to wake up feeling far more refreshed and energised, with a body clock that has become more synchronised.

Anxiety disorders have been known to be linked to a persons sleep, noting the importance of having a good sleep cycle to help improve the symptoms of anxiety.

Therefore, fastings ability to restore equilibrium in that area, demonstrates its ability to lessen anxiety. It also steers participants away from foods that inevitably lead to energy crashes, with quick serotonin boots and can actually worsen a persons symptoms over time.

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Fasting is known to improve certain blood markers such as increasing good cholesterol (HDL) and reducing triglycerides (TG), which are a type of fat present in the blood that is known to promote heart disease, as well as reducing blood pressure and heart rate.

These factors lead to improved heart health, and a lower chance of cardiovascular disease.

Theres more research to show that fasting successfully lowers blood glucose and insulin levels and is therefore an effective preventative method and treatment for management of type-2 diabetes.

During fasting, your body replaces burning glucose (carbohydrates) to burning fat as its primary source of energy and fuel. This results in gradual weight loss, as well as improvements in glucose regulation, blood pressure and heart rate, which in turn aids the effectiveness of endurance training.

However, it must be noted that the results will not happen straight away and require dedication to fasting, with results expected to occur after 10 weeks.

Overall, it is important to remember when intermittent fasting, is how to go about it safely, as its benefits reach way beyond shedding some extra kilos. The most essential safety tips to keep in mind when fasting are:

The 5:2 diet is a good example of this, as you only fast for two days and are still receiving 25 percent of your daily calorie requirements. Longer fasting periods can increase risks associated with fasting, such as dehydration, irritability, fainting, lack of energy and hunger.

This is also where the 5:2 diet is beneficial, as this can reduce the risk of fainting and the other aforementioned risks. Eating small amounts on fast days is far more sustainable that doing a complete fast and then bingeing on the weekend.

You get 20-30 percent of your fluids from food, so dramatically cutting your food intake will therefore have an impact on your hydration levels throughout the day. Aim to drink two to three litres of water on fast days but be careful to listen to your body, your thirst will tell you when its time to drink more water.

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If you're sick and tired of counting calories or jumping from one diet to the next, this news might come as a welcomed reprieve.

It can be tempting after a fast to fill up on all the foods you missed out on, but this can leave you feeling bloated and tired and can impact any long-term weight loss goals. On your off days, try to stick to a normal eating routine and incorporate as many of the food groups as you can.

If you begin to feel unwell or become concerned for your health, stop fasting straight away. While tiredness, hunger and mood changes are normal, feeling sick is not.

If you start to experience symptoms of dizziness, nausea and vomiting, chest pain or stomach pain, diarrhoea, or loss of consciousness please see your healthcare professional.

Apart from the wonderful cause behind FebFast, youre certainly not short of reasons to partake in fasting this year.

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In the United States and many other countries, a dietitian is a board-certified food and nutrition expert. They are highly educated in the field of nutrition and dietetics the science of food, nutrition, and their impact on human health.

Through extensive training, dietitians acquire the expertise to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy and nutritional counseling tailored to meet an individuals needs.

They are qualified to practice across a span of settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, research institutions, or local communities, to name a few.

To earn the credentials of Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), a person needs to complete the criteria set forth by governing bodies like the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) in the United States or the Dietitians Association of Australia (1, 2).

Additionally, in some countries, people may earn the title of registered nutritionist, which is synonymous with registered dietitian and requires certification from a governing body.

These are professional organizations that oversee the field of dietetics in their respective countries.

To clarify, the credentials of RD and RDN are interchangeable. However, RDN is a more recent designation. Dietitians can choose which credential they would rather use.

To earn these credentials, dietitians-to-be must first earn a bachelors degree or equivalent credits from an accredited program at a university or college.

Typically, this requires an undergraduate science degree, including courses in biology, microbiology, organic and inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, and physiology, as well as more specialized nutrition coursework.

As of January 1, 2024, all dietetics students must also hold a masters degree to qualify for their RD board examination in the United States (3).

In addition to formal education, all dietetics students in the United States must apply for and be matched with a competitive internship program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

Similar internships may be required in other countries.

Internships typically expose the student to 9001,200 unpaid supervised practice hours across the 4 domains of practice, with careful adherence to competencies, or specific areas of study, complemented by in-depth projects and case studies outside of those hours.

Furthermore, the student must usually pass an exit exam mirroring the content of the board exam before completing the internship. The successful completion of these requirements qualifies them to take a board examination.

Finally, a dietetics student who passes the board exam in their respective country can apply to become a registered dietitian.

Earning dietitian credentials requires national board certification. Whats more, many states, such as Texas, California, and Nebraska, require that dietitians be licensed in order to practice (4).

The process of licensing sometimes has additional requirements, like passing a jurisprudence exam. This is meant to ensure that dietitians practice under a code of conduct to protect public safety.

The dietitian must also continue their professional development by completing continuing education credits, which helps them keep up with the ever-evolving field.

There are four main domains of practice for dietitians clinical, food service management, community, and research.

Clinical dietitians are those who work in an inpatient hospital setting. Outpatient dietitians may also work in a hospital or clinic, but they work with people who arent admitted to inpatient care and are usually less ill.

Both inpatient and outpatient dietitians provide support to the medical team to treat many acute and chronic illnesses. Dietitians in long-term care facilities may also supervise the nutrition of people with serious conditions that require ongoing care.

They follow standards of practice and detail a persons medical history and current status, including lab work and weight history. This allows them to assess acute needs, prioritizing life-threatening conditions.

Inpatient and outpatient dietitians also provide nutrition education to people with specialized needs, such as those newly out of surgery, in cancer treatment, or diagnosed with chronic illnesses like diabetes or kidney disease.

In the outpatient setting, they give more in-depth nutritional counseling working towards a nutrition-oriented goal.

Dietitians may also work in other settings like research hospitals, universities, or food service management.

They can advocate for public policies and provide expertise in the community setting, such as school districts or public health organizations like Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

Food service management dietitians oversee the production of nutritionally adequate food that meets food safety guidelines within a large organization, such as a school district or military base.

A community dietitian can help design and implement programs aimed at populations instead of individuals, such as community cooking initiatives or diabetes prevention interventions. They can also advocate for public policies with a focus on nutrition, food, and health issues.

Research dietitians typically work in research hospitals, organizations, or universities. They operate within a research team headed by a primary investigator and carry out nutrition-focused interventions.

Once dietitians have earned their credentials and are working in the field, they can go on to specialize in a particular subcategory, such as pediatrics or sports dietetics.

Finally, dietitians may also run private practices to provide services like nutritional counseling.

They may additionally teach in an academic or research institution or write about nutrition-related topics. Others may work as health and nutrition experts in media or as public speakers.

Dietitians are qualified to manage nutrition therapy across a span of acute and chronic conditions. The type of conditions they treat depends most on the setting of their practice.

This means that they can treat nutrition problems that may arise from cancer or its treatment, as well as work with a client to prevent the onset of diabetes.

In hospitals, they treat a range of people, such as those who are clinically malnourished, as well as those who require nutrients via feeding tubes.

Dietitians also treat people undergoing bariatric (weight loss) surgery or those with kidney issues, as these individuals can have many nutritional restrictions and benefit from individualized care to fully meet their bodies needs.

Eating disorder dietitians have usually acquired additional training or education to treat this population. They work with a team of psychotherapists and doctors to help individuals recover from these disorders (5).

Eating disorders include chronic starvation (anorexia nervosa) or binging and purging (bulimia) (5, 6).

Sports dietitians specialize in optimizing nutrition for enhanced performance in athletes. These dietitians may work in gyms or physical therapy clinics, as well as with a sports team or dance company (7).

Dietitians can apply their expertise across a broad range of settings, such as hospitals, research institutions, and sports teams. They may prescribe nutrition therapy to help treat or prevent acute and chronic illnesses.

In some countries, people may translate their title as nutritionist rather than dietitian, though their educational background closely resembles that of a dietitian.

However, in the United States and other countries, a nutritionist is a person with an interest in nutrition and diet. There is no legal precedent for this term, so anyone can call themselves a nutritionist.

As a nutritionist has no legal standing in the United States, there is no code of conduct or standards of practice established to describe what they do.

They may apply their interest in nutrition to anything from running a food blog to working with clients.

However, because uncredentialed nutritionists typically lack the expertise and training for medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling, following their advice could be considered harmful (8).

Further, nutritionists in the United States dont have to abide by a code of conduct, which are designed to protect the public and avoid conflicts of interests in promoting haphazard supplements or food products (8).

In the United States and many other countries, no degrees or credentials are required to be a nutritionist. You simply need an interest in the field.

However, alternative education and certifications may earn someone the title of Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS).

Those with CNS credentials are health professionals like nurses or doctors with advanced health degrees who have sought out additional coursework and completed supervised practice hours, as well as passed an exam overseen by the American Nutrition Association.

Unlike RDs, CNSs do not prescribe nutrition therapy, though they can oversee community nutrition education programs.

In the United States, nutritionists have no legal standing to treat health conditions. Giving nutrition advice without the proper knowledge and training can be harmful, especially when counseling those with health conditions.

Moreover, those without credentials may see clients who seek approaches to nutrition that are outside the scope of traditional medicine.

However, this is typically less evidence-based, which may pose a health risk.

In the United States, nutritionist is a term that carries no legal meaning. Therefore, anyone can call themselves a nutritionist. Yet, alternative education and certifications may grant titles like Certified Nutrition Specialist.

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Theres a lot going on in the markets, and the only certainty is uncertainty. To cut through the fog, investment bank Goldman Sachs has been releasing reports on the stocks that it believes will bring returns to investors despite a cloudy economic horizon.

David Kostin, Chief U.S. Equity Strategist at Goldman, believes that the Coronavirus outbreak won't have a lasting impact on the markets, and said in a note, Investors who believe the economic consequences of the coronavirus will be limited should increase exposure to cyclicals and value stocks.

With this in mind, we pulled up three of Goldman Sachs recent stock picks which the renowned investment bank thinks can soar in the coming months. Using TipRanks Stock Comparison tool, we were able to read the fine print on what 2020 has in store for the three tickers. Lets take a closer look.

Simply Good Foods Company (SMPL)

Well start with a mid-cap food and snack business, Simply Good Foods. In business since 2017, when it was formed through a corporate merger, Simply Good Foods develops and markets nutritional snacks and foods. The company operates in Colorado and Connecticut, where it offers nutrition bars, ready-to-drink shakes, and confectionery products under the Atkins and Simply Protein brand names.

Early in January, SMPL released its fiscal Q1 earnings results, and the numbers showed that the nutritious snack business is solid in the Rockies Front Range. Revenues were way up year-over-year, coming in at $152.15 million, for a 26% annual gain. EPS was also strong. At 22 cents, it was up 22% year-over-year, and 4.7% above the forecast. It was the third time in a year that SMPL beat the EPS forecast.

In the second half of 2019, SMPL completed its acquisition of competitor Quest Nutrition. The move cost SMPL $1 billion, which the company paid through a combination of cash and credit. Its important to note that SMPL racked up its earnings and revenue annual gains while adding $460 million to its outstanding loan balance. SMPL management has plans in place to pay down a large portion of the debt during fiscal 2020.

Goldman analyst Jason English is bullish on SMPL, adding the stock to his firms Conviction List. The analyst wrote, We add Buy-rated SMPL to the Americas Conviction List given its portfolio of advantaged brands, especially in the bars segment, and reiterate our Buy rating on BRBR given the appeal of its Premier Protein brand. We see compelling fundamental rooted upside for both, as well as M&A optionality."

English backs his Buy rating with a $34 price target, suggesting an upside potential here of 41% in the coming year. (To watch Englishs track record, click here)

SMPL has the luxury of a unanimous Strong Buy consensus rating. The average price target, $33, gives the stock an impressive 37% upside from the current share price of $24.06. (See Simply Good Foods stock analysis on TipRanks)

WW International, Inc. (WW)

Next up is Weight Watchers, the well-known diet program. What is less well-known about the company is that it is a billion-dollar empire, founded not just on weight loss programs and products, but also on fitness programs and healthy habits assistance. The companys programs are designed to steer customers towards better overall health and wellness, not just weight loss and the company brings in over $1.5 billion in annual revenues, based on customer subscriptions.

In September 2018, Weight Watchers rebranded itself, using the initials WW as the name, to emphasize the shift to health and wellness. The move was well received in the industry, and WW has shown steady earnings in 2H19. In Q3, the company brought in $348.6 million in revenue, and showed EPS of 68 cents, beating the forecast by 1.5%.

Looking ahead to Q4, the forecast predicts a sequential drop but continued year-over-year gains. EPS is expected at 37 cents. To put the quarter in context, the company has a history of stronger Q1 and Q2 performances, followed by lower second-half numbers. In other good news for the company, in December WW announced that it will be extending its partnership with Oprah Winfrey into the year 2025.

Jason English, quoted above on SMPL, also reviews WW for Goldman Sachs. Looking at the stocks prospects going forward, he wrote, WWs fundamental (and stock price) performance has historically run in cycles. Positive inections in these cycles have typically been accompanied by multifaceted layers of new news to engage the consumer On the back of our increased subscriber growth rate assumptions, our FY20 EPS expectations rise 47% and now rest 20% ahead of FactSet consensus we also see potential for WWs valuation to re-rate higher

Seeing a discount in the stock at current prices, and strong positive prospects with the continuance of the Oprah partnership, English upgraded his stance on WW from Neutral to Buy. Supporting this, he gives the stock a $48 price target, implying a strong upside of 28%. (To watch Englishs track record, click here)

WW shares get an even split from Wall Street, with 3 Buys and 3 Holds averaging out to a Moderate Buy consensus rating. Shares are selling for $37.34, and the average price target, $43.40, indicates room for 17% growth to the upside in the next 12 months. (See WW stock analysis on TipRanks)

Dominos Pizza, Inc. (DPZ)

The last stock on our list might seem incongruous, after health snacks and Weight Watchers, but Dominos Pizza has long been a staple of the stock markets. And, for the last two years, the company has been the worlds largest pizza delivery chain, by sales volume. The Ann Arbor, Michigan based company brings in approximately $3.5 billion in annual revenue which is a whole lot of pizza served.

Dominos has been feeling pressure in the past year from the advent of third-party delivery companies (think GrubHub or Uber), which have been cutting into the fast-food industrys margins. Dominos image is built on fast delivery a promise it has held to since the 1990s. The company has pushed back, with PR initiatives like fixing potholes, and with practical initiatives in robotic delivery systems. A program for the latter is under development in Houston, Texas.

The pizza company is predicting mixed results going forward. In the Q3 report, DPZ beat expectations, with EPS at $2.05, while revenues, at $820.8 million, were almost exactly on the forecast. Looking ahead, the company lowered its forward guidance, citing increased delivery competition. In its note on earnings, management said it expects sales growth of 7% to 10% over three years, as opposed to the previous figure of 8% to 12%. At the same time, the company has a history of overcoming obstacles (it successfully turned around its reputation for poor quality in the early 2010s) and its last quarterly report showed that cash on hand had more than doubled while long-term debt declined slightly. DPZ will report Q4 results next week, and analysts expect EPS to come in at $2.94, for substantial gains both sequentially and year-over-year.

Writing up DPZ for Goldman, Katherine Fogertey noted the upcoming quarterly release as reason for optimism. She writes, [W]e expect the companys overall commentary to support their long-term unit and system sales growth targets. Namely, we are encouraged by what we view as industry leading franchisee returns and expect fortressing can help delivery growth in carryout and further improve DPZs competitive advantage versus third party aggregators.

In line with her upbeat view of DPZs prospects, she upgraded her outlook and gave the stock a Buy rating. Her price target, $320, implies an upside potential of 16% over the coming year. (To watch Fogerteys track record, click here)

Dominos Pizza shares are currently selling for $274.85, and have an average price target of $309.92. This gives the stock an upside potential of 13% in the coming year. Wall Streets analyst corps is somewhat divided on this one, but leans toward buying with 10 Buy ratings, 4 Holds, and 1 Sell, DPZ gets a Moderate Buy from the analyst consensus. (See Dominos Pizza stock analysis at TipRanks)

The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

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Many a New Year starts with high hopes to get fit. One major success factor in working out is how easy it is to get to the gym. If you could walk out of your apartment and step right into the gym, that would definitely help. Well, it seems that increasingly, apartment buildings are doing just that: bringing the gym to you. In a recent survey of more than 3,000 renters searching for apartments on rentcafe.com, 47 percent of respondents said they were interested in renting in a community with a gym or fitness center. Whats more, apartment data from Yardi Matrix found that for 28 percent of these renters, the lack of a gym in the building is a real deal-breaker. A mix of three main reasons were cited: convenience, cost and motivation.

In the past decade, fitness amenities were present in almost 90 percent of apartment communities that were built nationwide. In 2019, an overwhelming 92 percent of new rental buildings came with some type of gym or fitness amenity. In fact, in the last decade alone, gyms have been a regular fixture in around 90 percent of new apartment buildings.Following this trend of combining fitness and convenience, two-thirds of large apartment buildings in the U.S. now have a fitness center on their premises.

A top-of-the-line residential property is commonly associated with top-of-the-line amenities. These also include wellness amenities and residential perks, and no doubt, the fancier the building, the higher the chance of it having a gym. Around 96 percent of class-A apartment buildings have a gym. However, the fitness center is not the only amenity offered in high-end complexes.

Swimming pools, garage parking, secured access, services, business centers, pet-friendly areas, in-unit washers and dryers, and energy-efficient appliances are also frequently found in these types of buildings. Additionally, some are in top locations that allow renters to fully embrace the live-work-play lifestyle.

While having a gym in your building has become a given, when it comes to paying for this convenience, 56 percent of the renters surveyed indicated that they were not willing to pay extra for an on-site gym. In contrast, 32 percent said they would pay up to $100 extra, while only 2 percent indicated that they were willing to pay $300 or more.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,473, the average cost to rent in buildings with a gym on-site is $1,530; thats a difference of just $57 per month. Compared toan off-site gym membership it is pretty comparable and convenient to go for the extra.

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Although the difference in rent is not solely due to the presence of a fitness center, it is important to note that the nicer the amenities, the higher the rent will be. For example, some buildings offer a basic gym with some cardio and lifting equipment. Others have a fitness center with varied equipment and classes, such as yoga or pilates. Still others offer a full-fledged health and wellness club with an expansive, fully-equipped fitness center, pool, spa, personal trainers and recovery rooms.

What are the best cities for active renters in New Jersey? Edgewater leads the pack with a 69 percent share of buildings having gyms. Residents here know that renting in a community with this amenity will not set them back more than $7 over the city average, which is the second-highest in the state$3,190.

New Brunswick and Hoboken come second and third in this ranking with shares of 67 percent and 63 percent of buildings with gyms, respectively. Rents in these communities, however, will seriously set you back, as apartments here are between $222 and $277 more expensive than the city average.

Jersey City boasts a 60 percent share of apartment buildings with fitness amenities, taking up the fifth spot in the ranking. The rent difference between this type of building and the city average is a solid $268. In West New York, 43 percent of apartment communities are equipped with gyms, and most probably with other premium amenities, as the rent difference between them and the city average is the highest in the state $447.

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GODFREY - U FIT Fitness and Wellness opened up a brand new location in Godfrey just a few weeks ago.

The business expansion was an exciting one for co-owners Aaron Scott and Lawrence Gordon. After outgrowing their old location, Scott partnered up with Gordon to get a bigger space to house even more clients. U FIT offers a huge array of workouts, from private training to group classes and boot camps, they offer something for everyone. Their new location has not only given them more space, but the opportunity to bring in a low of new equipment for their clients to utilize. Offering an even wider array of ways for their clients to get fit.

Fitness is something that Ive enjoyed for a long time. I thought why not turn that into something bigger and expand on it. So I opened up my first location, outgrew it, and just kept at it, eventually moving into where we are now said Scott.

It is evident that all of the trainers at U FIT are passionate about what they do. Creating personalized workout plans with each of their clients, and even helping out with meal planning, the staff shapes their focus for each individual. Their variety of classes allow their clients to select a workout specifically for their needs, they offer core, full body, upper body, and lifting classes, just to name a few.

We dont just do personal training here. Anyone who is interested can just stop by for our classes. No commitment, just come to a class and get a feel. We have a lot of clients who are just attending classes and not doing any one-on-one training, said Gordon.

U FIT Fitness and Wellness is located at 200 Curvey St. in Godfrey, right off of Homer Adams Parkway. For more information check out their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/UFITANDWELLNESS/

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Thankfully, for travelers, hotel gyms have steadily improved in the last decade. Still, many hotel fitness centers (we stress the quotes) are little more than dark, cement cubes with rusty free weights, a flickering TV perpetually tuned to Days of Our Lives, and a treadmill papered with a handwritten Out of Order sign. If you value your fitness routine, even when miles from home, it pays to be prepared with a compact yet versatile workout kit. Here is the best portable fitness gear to stay fit, even from the comfort of your hotel room while traveling.

Fitness experts have championed the utility of resistance bands for years. Theyre a godsend for fitness-conscious travelers as theyre ultra-compact and lightweight perfect for tossing in a suitcase. MVNs four-pack of resistance bands is 12 inches long by two inches wide and folds completely flat. The best part, however, is that theyre incredibly versatile. Easy-to-read diagrams printed on the bands, coupled with step-by-step instructions via the companys free app, provide everything you need for full-body strength-training on the go. For a more full-featured alternative, TheFitLifes Exercise Resistance Bands are part of a comprehensive kit that includes large handles, ankle straps, and a door anchor attachment.

The jump rope hasnt changed since the earliest days of Double Dutch. For fitness enthusiasts, jumping rope is a simple yet practical addition to any cardio regimen. Just about any length of rope will get the job done. However, if you want to up your rope-jumping game, invest in a well-made jump rope kit. Crossropes jump rope kits are made from durable, braided steel with pro-grade handles that feature ball bearings and ergonomic grips. The interchangeable ropes are sold in varying weights designed to personalize your particular workout based on whether your goal is getting lean or getting strong. The accompanying free app also features dozens of targeted exercises to keep things interesting.

It might look like yet another as-seen-on-TV exercise gadget, but ab rollers are a great addition to any portable workout kit. The low-tech device disassembles in seconds for easy packing into even a carry-on suitcase, then reassembles quickly when youre ready to roll. Many ab rollers are bulky and heavy, but the Fitnessery Ab Roller weighs only 1.5 pounds. The steady, repetitive back-and-forth motion is surprisingly effective at strengthening your core, lats, and triceps.

The idea of packing any kind of ladder might seem counterintuitive to travelers. But, agility ladders like the Speed and Agility Ladder from SKLZ are ideal for on-the-go workout enthusiasts. They work by creating a defined floor grid to practice footwork and coordination, whether as part of a warm-up routine or as a full-body cardio workout unto itself. Rob Gronkowski swears by them: Agility ladder drills are a MUST before all my workouts. They work to strengthen my joints, ligaments, and tendons while improving my pre-workout coordination and focus. Theyre packable, inexpensive, and can be unrolled and used almost anywhere, including most average hotel rooms. An even cheaper and more portable alternative is to pack a roll of masking tape and line out a makeshift agility ladder on the floor of your hotel room.

Unless you want wheeling your suitcase to be an actual workout, free weights might be the least realistic piece of portable workout equipment for travelers. Water-filled dumbbells, however, take the dumb out of dumbbells by relying instead on water weight. Aquabells Dumbbells are a simple, all-in-one kit that includes the horizontal bars and fillable, sealed, donut-shaped reservoirs that serve as the weights. The design also allows you to dial-in the exact weight needed for your personal workout regimen.

Exercise sandbags are among the most basic, yet effective fat-burning, strength-training workout tools. Theyre essentially ultra-durable duffel bags with inserts designed to be filled with sand (or, for travelers, water) and used for HIIT workouts. Each of the kits from Ultimate Body Press available in two sizes packs down to about the size of a medium-sized shoe box. When youre ready to work out, simply fill the inserts to the desired weight (up to 105 pounds) using any standard faucet and get ready to lift.

Actively protecting your joints is critical to any fitness routine. Unfortunately, more and more hotels are ditching traditional carpeting for laminate flooring. Those hard surfaces can be brutal for your extended morning yoga sessions. The Jade Harmony Mat is a lightweight, portable solution. At 24 inches wide by 68 inches long, its roomy enough for almost any stretch. Most importantly, the 3/16 thickness is enough to cushion your knees and elbows, yet firm enough to provide adequate stability for standing poses.

Core sliders are deceptively simple, but theyre a near-perfect portable fitness tool. The flat plastic discs are typically sold in pairs that can be tossed into a carry-on while taking up minimal space. The dual-sided versions like those sold by Synergee can be used on both carpet and hardwood flooring, so theyre ideal for use in almost any hotel room. They help facilitate a wide variety of full-body exercises to strengthen your core, back, legs, and joints. Plus, theyre also one of the cheapest pieces of portable fitness gear on this list.

Stability balls also known as yoga balls, Swiss balls, or just exercise balls work by providing a round, unstable surface designed to target a wide range of major and minor muscles. The most portable versions pack down flat but inflate with a basic air pump in less than a minute. The GoFit Professional Grade Stability Ball is available in three sizes, depending on the height of the user. An included DVD and printed how-to guide both provide easy-to-follow stretches and exercises to strengthen your core, back, shoulders, and just about every other part of your body.

Like stability balls, foam rollers work by providing a round, rollable surface that targets small and large muscle groups. The design is also ideal for aggressive self-massage of the back, feet, and legs the most common parts of the body to stiffen and cramp during long-haul travel. Its a portable, near-perfect therapy and recovery device. Typical foam rollers are solid and occupy a lot of luggage space. As the name implies, the unique design of the Pro-Tec Athletics Hollow Core Foam Roller allows for packing loose bits of clothing or valuables inside the tube.

A reusable water bottlehardly takes up that much space in a typical carry-on or messenger bag. But, if youre the sort of traveler who values every cubic inch of luggage space, a collapsible water bottle is a great space-saving option. Nomaders Collapsible Water Bottle is exactly what it sounds like: A flexible, food-grade silicone bottle that rolls up and packs down small when not in use. Once unfurled and filled, its leakproof, shatterproof, and holds up to 22 ounces of liquid. Its also dishwasher safe and handles both hot and cold drinks, in case you prefer to hydrate with, say, a steamy matcha(weirdo) while working out.

Even with a full gym at your disposal, all that equipment is useless if you dont know how to work out properly in the first place. Having a decent workout appor three can be key to helping you exercise like a pro. Yoga Studio is great for stretching the right way without hurting yourself, while Aaptiv offers expert guidance through a wide range of niche cardio routines built around stair-climbing, rowing, indoor cycling, marathon training, and more. For beginners looking for on-the-go motivation, C25K is a free, tried-and-true system designed to take you from couch potato status to 5K runner in just eight weeks.

If nothing less than a full gym setup will suffice, Zeamois an affordable subscription-based app that offers travelers unlimited access to more than 25,000 gyms around the country.

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HAMPTON, N.H., Feb. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the "Company"), today announced that the Company will report results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019 after the market closes on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. The Company will discuss its financial results on a conference call scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.

A live webcast of the conference call will be available at http://investor.planetfitness.com. An audio replay of the webcast will be available within two hours of the conclusion of the call and remain available for 1 year.

About Planet Fitness

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. As of September 30, 2019, Planet Fitness had more than 14.1 million members and 1,899 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Panama and Mexico. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone. More than 95% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.

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Exercise....to many people it is a way of life. To others, it is a like a four-letter word! Which way do you look at it? If exercise is a part of your daily routine, you probably have loved ones or friends that you truly care about that really need to be a little more active. With February being National Heart month plus the month of LOVE, read ahead to see how you can encourage those people close to your heart to take better care of their bodies.

So, how can you do this? About every magazine that you pick up, there is an article on weight loss or some type of exercise. There are TV channels specifically geared to fitness and exercise. You are able to YouTube all sorts of routines that you can exercise to on your phone or computer. Gyms and workout facilities are constantly offering incentives to join. Its hard if you are a regular exerciser to figure out why in the world a person doesnt want to improve their health.

I have been in this business long enough and have heard all of the excuses. What are or have been the barriers in the past that have hindered exercising? If it is lack of time, help organize and plan a routine for your loved one. Meet up on your way home from work at a gym. Wake up a little earlier in the morning to take a walk together. Give up a favorite activity to make time for some physical activity. You must demonstrate sincere care and support.

Has there been some lack of motivation? Be there for them and encourage, encourage, encourage. Be careful not to nag or constantly harp on them. Suggest activities that they enjoy, are fun, and excite them. Being too enthusiastic and overaggressive can backfire. Be a role model and insure that you will be with them every step of the way. If joining a gym or fitness facility, make sure it is convenient and has user friendly equipment that will keep you both coming. Reinforce the idea that persistence will produce results, although gradual at times, but they will come.

Don't let your loved ones compare themselves to others. Focus on their personal accomplishments. Set realistic goals that are achievable. Make sure you acknowledge their gains and triumphs! Reward them with healthy gifts not a calorie-filled dessert. Looking good for vacation or special family events such as reunions or weddings are great incentives.

Share what has worked for you and educate about the benefits of exercise if you need to. You may be close to a young person with a diagnosis of a heart problem, Type 2 diabetes, or asthma or are overweight. They might be unaware of the benefits of exercising. Take them to a professional to help relay the message of the benefits of physical activity. Tell them you want them to enjoy a more active, fulfilled life which can be attained if they start working out.

During this month set aside for love especially, dont hold back in trying to motivate a loved one or friend to add some physical activity into their life. By encouraging them to make their lives more active, you are hopefully adding years for a longer, healthier life together.

Julie Kirk is a fitness instructor at Great River Health Fitness. Her column appears in Living Well the second Tuesday of each month.

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