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Jessica Simpsons weight battles have actually been well-documented, but also for the very first time shes confessing that she depended on diet pills to remain trim as well as began taking them when after a music exec informed her she was obese.

In yet one more passage from her future narrative, Open Book, Simpson states conference after that-Sony Music Entertainment top dog Tommy Mottola when she was a 17- year-old ambitious vocalist. She stated he wanted to sign me, which she mored than the moon regarding. And then he said, You gotta lose 15 pounds.'

Jessica Simpson claims she took diet pills for 20 years after a music exec informed her she was obese as a 17- year-old ambitious vocalist. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for Jessica Simpson Collection )

Simpson, that had not yet finished senior high school, remembered reasoning, What? I was five-foot-three and weighed 118. She stated celebrity manufacturer Mottola informed her, Thats what it will take to be Jessica Simpson.

Hoping he would certainly assist her the method he did super stars Mariah Carey, Celine Dion as well as Jennifer Lopez, Simpson stated she quickly took place a stringent diet, as well as began taking diet pills, which I would certainly provide for the following 20 years, indicating she lastly quit taking them a long time after entering into recuperation for alcohol as well as tablet dependency in November 2017.

While Simpson did decline the weight she was asked to shed, she was depriving. It likewise was unsafe to her self-image, leading to her calling herself awful names.

Heres Jessica Simpson in 1999 2 years after she began taking diet pills to maintain her weight at 103 extra pounds. (Photo: KMazur/WireImage)

I began to listen to voices when I was alone at evening, awaiting the resting tablet to begin: Do extra sit-ups, fat butt,' she kept in mind assuming. By the time we got to the release of my second albums first single, Irresistible, I was down to 103 pounds. Everyone went on about how great I looked, but I couldnt enjoy it because I was so freaking hungry.

Simpson stated one more instruction of the tag was to show more skin.

Yahoos efforts to reach Mottola, that currently heads Mottola Media Group, were not quickly effective.

Tommy Mottola being bestowed a celebrity on the Hollywood Walk of Fame inOctober (Photo: Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)

In a 2009 Vanity Fair tale regarding Simpson, both Mottola as well as Simpson mentioned their preliminary conference. It occurred in July 1997 as well as Simpson stated she was delighted not simply to possibly ink her very first significant document bargain yet since Mottola was wed to Carey, that was one of her preferred musicians. (Mottola as well as Carey had a bitter split the following year. In his 2013 narrative, he said sorry to Carey for being controlling as well as obsessive towards her yet stated, it was part of the reason for her success.) The music exec really did not conceal that Simpsons looks played a component in authorizing her to Sonys Columbia department.

She hada terrific little appearance as well asa terrific perspective,a fresh brand-new face, as well as something(******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** )bit various than Britney[Spears] as well as allof them, he informed the publication.She could actually sing.

The VF post likewise makes it clear whySimpson maintained covertly standing outdietpills for 20 years.The post was everything about whether she might change herself after 2 boxoffice flops, an undesirable nationmusic cd as well as particularly after being photographed lookingfat in mother pants.The author spoke about it beingadanger sign that photosturned up in the tabloids that revealedthe starlet, onstage, looking less than slender, holding the microphone like a turkey leg, and wearingthe pants she was mercilessly mocked for.(Fun truth:The pants werea dimension 4.)

JessicaSimpson executes at the999KissCountry24 thAnnualChiliCookOffat CBSmithPark onJanuary25,2009 inPembrokePines,Fla(Photo:LoganFazio/GettyImages)

The job interviewer took placeto explainSimpson that information in her narrative exactly how she came to be addictedto alcohol by utilizing itto mask her stress and anxiety asnervous claiming herhands trembled as well as comprehensive exactly how she boughta glassofPinotGrigioIt appearedto tranquil her.She really did not desireto speak about herweight, so,of program, thats all I could assumeof it opulent each inquiry in my mind:What are you working with currently[that youre fat]?Do you see on your own as componentofa course, withChristina as well asBritney[or are you too fat]?

The job interviewer likewise kept in mindSimpsonsextra pounds had gone back to wherever they came from, existing only in a few dated pictures on the Internet. Jessica was skinny again.

Simpsonsweight battles have actually beena story throughout her job.Her body was commemorated when she shook thoseDaisy Dukes inthe2005 movieTheDukesofHazzard, yet she was mercilessly mocked too.Nowa style magnate,Simpson constantly attributeddiet as well as workout, with her veteran instructorHarleyPasternak, never ever disclosing that she made use ofdietpills asa prop all that time.

Simpson likewise worked asa(*************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** )Watchers spokesperson, making use ofthe program after having her very first 2 kids in2012 as well as2013 After the birthof little girlBirdie in2019,Simpson shed an incredible100 extra pounds in 6 months exercising withPasternak, going from240 extra poundsto140

OpenBook will certainly be out onFeb 4 as well as its currently clear that its loaded with some fact bombs.Simpson likewise tapedthe audiobook in addition to brand-newmusic that is motivated by her narrative.

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Every 365.25 days, when the Earth completes a full orbit around the Sun, we humans have the opportunity to hit the reset button and become fitter, finer versions of ourselves. As usual for January, social media is humming with advice on how to eat better, exercise regularly, lose weight and remain healthy. We feel particularly invincible at this time of year, armed with renewed vigor and motivation to purge ourselves from previous indulgences and our couch-potato ways.

The New Year is also the time when our overzealous, instant-gratification selves emerge, and we do too much exercise too soon to make up for lost time. Exhaustive muscular work, especially following a period of inactivity, can cause mechanical and chemical disruptions to muscle cell membranes which trigger the muscle cells to burst.

I am an exercise physiologist and sports medicine specialist who studies exercise-associated collapse. I am seeing and hearing of more incidents of skeletal muscle ruptures that are causing harm in other parts of the body.

This information is not designed to scare people back onto the couch. The key take-away from highlighting these cases is to remind athletes, coaches and mere mortals that the desired physiological response to a training stimulus requires both a gradual buildup period and period of recovery in between training sessions.

The medical term for skeletal muscle cell rupture is rhabdomyolysis, or rhabdo for short. When muscle cells rupture or explode, the intracellular contents are released into the bloodstream. These cellular contents include enzymes, such as creatine kinase; electrolytes, such as potassium; and proteins, such as myoglobin.

Myoglobin, in particular, is a big, red protein that can block the kidney filtration system, or renal tubules, that serve as kidney plumbing. It also can dissociate into toxic byproducts that injure kidneys. In rare cases, too much myoglobin in the bloodstream can stop kidney function altogether, as happened with a 27-year old marathon runner who died from kidney failure.

In a study we conducted on college swimmers, we saw a cluster of rhabdomyolysis, in which six out of 34 swimmers were hospitalized after participating in a 20-minute or so arm competition to see how many pull-ups, rows and bench presses they could complete. Cases of symptomatic rhabdo, or those needing medical treatment, appear to be increasing within collegiate sports teams at an alarming rate, with the characteristic appearance seen in football players returning to January practice after a season-ending holiday layoff.

To date, 17 cases of team rhabdo have occurred from doing too much, too soon, too fast and include a variety of sports such as football, swimming, lacrosse, soccer, track, basketball, softball, volleyball and golf.

So, what about us mere mortals trying to get back in shape? Any physical activity that is either new or excessive can cause symptomatic rhabdo. Excessive gardening, weightlifting, CrossFit type activities and even a routine Army physical fitness test have triggered symptomatic rhabdo with kidney injury.

Over 90 cases of rhabdo have been documented after spinning, while 119 high school students in Taiwan ended up in the emergency room after their teacher made them complete 120 push-ups within five minutes. Thus, harmful muscle cell rupture can occur after any degree five minutes to 36 hours of exuberant and/or unaccustomed physical activity.

In combination, gradual training and appropriate recovery allow beneficial muscular, cardiovascular and body composition adaptations to occur, such as building muscle, increasing fitness and losing body fat. Our research confirms that a two-week gradual introduction into training after a layoff is required for muscle cell membranes to fully adapt to training stress.

Subclinical rhabdo, or muscle breakdown without acute kidney injury or debilitating symptoms, is common and represents the typical response to training which does not require medical treatment. However, hard exercise, especially following a layoff, with the following signs or symptoms within one to two days requires an appropriate medical examination:

There are risk factors which increase the likelihood of developing rhabdo following a workout. These risk factors include exercising in the heat, dehydration or overhydration, binge drinking, excessive coffee consumption, extreme dietary practices (vegetarian or high protein) and possessing the sickle cell trait. Both men and women can develop symptomatic rhabdo, although we see more cases in men. Smaller arm muscles appear more susceptible to rupture after five to 30 minutes of exercise than bigger leg muscles for reasons that remain unclear.

Although symptomatic rhabdomyolysis is uncommon, this emergent complication of exercise should be on everyones radar since cases are on the rise. We coaches, trainers, scientists, practitioners and others encourage everyone to reap the joys and benefits of regular exercise training. However, we caution against exercising too much too soon. Self- (or coach-) inflicted skeletal muscle cell explosions are fully preventable with adherence to smart, physiologically sound approaches to training.

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Less than a year after starting Super Bowl LIII, former Los Angeles Rams center John Sullivan looks nothing like an NFL lineman.

A NFL safety, maybe.

Sullivan said he has lost about 70 pounds in less than a year. He posted a picture to his Instagram account of his new physique this week, and its pretty astonishing.

Sullivan posted a post-workout picture and said hes down to 240 pounds. It seems like he might be even lighter than that. Sullivan was listed on NFL.com at 312 pounds. Hes on the left:

Heres Sullivan before Super Bowl LIII and during the 2017 season:

Los Angeles Rams center John Sullivan (65) answers questions before Super Bowl LIII. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Rams center John Sullivan (65), during the 2017 season, was listed at 312 pounds when he played. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Former teammates might not even recognize him.

Other offensive linemen have dropped a ton of weight immediately upon leaving the game. The most prominent example is former Cleveland Browns tackle Joe Thomas, who is on NFL Network now and is much thinner. Former Carolina Panthers tackle Jordan Gross and San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick also had a shocking amount of weight loss right after leaving the game.

Linemen have to maintain a high weight to survive in the NFL, and that often includes unhealthy eating habits. Some of the players who have lost weight after leaving the game cite concerns about their long-term health as a reason for slimming way down.

Sullivan played nine seasons with the Vikings and Rams, starting 125 games. The Rams declined his 2019 option and like many players, the 34-year-old Sullivan faded out of our consciousness. He didnt hold a retirement press conference or anything, but its clear from the current picture above that he is retired.

Playing in the NFL isnt good for anyones health, and especially linemen who are 300-plus pounds. Sullivan wont play again, but he probably feels a bit better.

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The Mediterranean Diet was picked as the best diet overall for 2020, according to new rankings released by US News and World Report.

An expert panel assessed 35 diets to come up with the final results, examining the evidence behind each diets claims. Specifically, they evaluated the likelihood of short-term and long-term weight loss, how easy the diet was to follow, how well it conformed to current nutrition standards, and whether it could be an effective tool for diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention.

Diets that rounded out the top spots for best overall included the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet (#2), the Flexitarian Diet (a mostly vegetarian diet; tied for #2), the WW (formerly Weight Watchers) Diet (#4), the Mayo Clinic Diet (#5), the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) Diet (tied for #5), and the Volumetrics Diet (food is divided into categories based on energy density; tied for #5).

The Keto Diet, which focuses on strict carbohydrate limitations and high-fat intake, was ranked at #34, with some experts noting that it could lead to nutritional imbalances and that there was insufficient evidence to suggest long-term weight loss. Other diets that made the bottom of the list included the Raw Food Diet (#31), the Atkins Diet (#32), the Whole30 Diet (#33) and the Dukan Diet (#35), which the experts thought was too restrictive, difficult to follow, and unlikely to result in long-term success.

As for diabetes prevention and management, the Mediterranean Diet (#1), DASH Diet (tied for #2), Flexitarian Diet (tied for #2), Mayo Clinic Diet (tied for #2), and Vegan Diet (tied for #2) were at the top of the list, while the Ornish Diet (#1), Mediterranean Diet (#2) and DASH Diet (#3) were voted best heart-healthy diets.

For those looking for a quick way to drop the extra holiday pounds, the experts chose the HMR (Health Maintenance Resources) Program (delivered meal replacement; #1), the Optavia Diet (similar to Medifast products; #2), the Atkins Diet (tied #3), the Jenny Craig Diet (tied for #3), the Keto Diet (tied for #3), and the WW Diet (tied for #3).

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HAMPTON, N.H., Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Fitness, Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing global franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announced it is the official national gym partner of the reboot of the popular TV series, 'The Biggest Loser.' The show premieres January 28 at 9/8c on USA Network.

A revamped version of the original hit series, 'The Biggest Loser,' will provide 12 contestants with a 360-degree view of what it takes to make positive lifestyle changes. In addition to competing to win a cash prize by losing the highest percentage of weight relative to their initial weight, the contestants will learn how to prepare and make healthier food choices, and strive to overcome the obstacles that were preventing them from living healthier lives in the first place.

Contestants will prepare for each week's challenge in 'The Biggest Loser' gym that is completely equipped by Planet Fitness. The facility features the brand's high quality, state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment also available in all Planet Fitness locations nationwide.

Fitness trainers Erica Lugo and Steve Cook will help guide the contestants on their path to improved health. Lugo is a weight loss inspiration in her own right, as she started her fitness journey weighing 300 pounds at the Judgement Free Zone in 2013. While a member of the Planet Fitness family, she lost 160 pounds in just two years.

Planet Fitness offers a number of workout videos now available on its mobile app featuring Lugo for beginner and intermediate users. She appears in six videos ranging from 5-20 minutes each covering fitness themes such as full body cardio, strength training, core work and stretching.

"At Planet Fitness, our mission is to inspire and encourage people to take the first step toward achieving their fitness goals, no matter how big or small," said Jeremy Tucker, Chief Marketing Officer at Planet Fitness. "We're excited to be 'The Biggest Loser's' national gym partner, and invite everyone to come experience Planet Fitness and all that our Judgement Free Zone has to offer."

Every contestant on the show will receive a free Planet Fitness membership, nutritionist consultations and group support in their hometown -- helping each one manage and maintain their weight loss long-term. 'The Biggest Loser' premieres January 28 at 9/8c on USA Network.

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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Nikhil Satchidanand, research assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at UB, has been awarded a grant from the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York to continue his work with vulnerable older adults.

Satchidanand, an exercise physiologist with expertise in motor development and aging, will use the $71,690 grant for a project called The Movers and Makers Club: A Community-based Recreation Program to Improve Cognition and Motor Function in Older Adults.

The project will develop and test the impact of a community-based art-making and thinking-while-moving (dual-task) exercise intervention on cognition and motor function in adults age 65 and older.

As a faculty member with UBs Center for Successful Aging, Satchidanand has partnered with the Ken-Ton Family YMCA, which runs several fitness programs and special events for older adults, and Fine Art Miracles, a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of community members through fine arts education and hands-on art making.

The project is divided into three phases. Phase 1, which began in October and runs through February, is focused on developing the intervention program with input from key stakeholders. Phase 2, running from February through December 2020, involves testing the intervention methods in a community-based, randomized controlled trial among adults 65 years or older. Phase 3, running from January through March 2021, allows time to refine the intervention methods, disseminate key findings and prepare for larger-scale implementation in other community-based sites in the region.

The development of this project involves creation of an art-making curriculum that utilizes a wide variety of media, techniques and content, Satchidanand says. Direct, ongoing feedback from community stakeholders through a series of focus groups will help us create a curriculum that is appealing and appropriate for participants. Trained instructors will work with our community members to create a highly immersive and engaging experience that promotes success, self-efficacy and a sense of accomplishment.

At the same time, a group of older adults will work with the team to develop the dual-task training program using the SMARTfit Cognitive-Motor Training System, an innovative, multisensory, exergaming platform that engages the brain and body using game technology. Participants interact with touch-sensitive targets to play cognitively stimulating games while moving, managing footwork, maintaining balance and building body awareness.

These two complementary therapies have been brought together in this project with a focus on engaging the brain and body, promoting social support and creating an enjoyable experience for participants, Satchidanand says.

Project participants will engage in weekly art-making and dual-task exercise training, instructed by trained professionals from Fine Art Miracles and the YMCA.We hypothesize that weekly art-making and dual-task exercise training will improve executive functions, visual-spatial abilities and motor function, he says.

Equally as important, we believe that participation in Movers and Makers will be associated with improved self-efficacy, social support and quality of life. The results of our study will help us refine and adapt the intervention to be delivered in other community organizations.

Satchidanand received a previous Health Foundation grant for his Falls Prevention Needs Assessment in Primary Care project. His experiences working on that project partly inspired the new project, he explains.

The Movers and Makers project was made possible by a team that continues to demonstrate their passion and commitment to promoting successful aging, Satchidanand says.I am very excited to deepen my work with the foundation and to continue my collaboration with this exceptional team.

Our intervention has the potential to improve functional outcomes and help maintain independence in aging, while promoting social support and enjoyment.I am eager to realize the potential of the Movers and Makers program, and ensure our older adult community members live healthier, happier lives, he says.

Satchidanand earned an MS in motor development and a PhD in exercise physiology from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in clinical research in health disparities and was a UB Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) KL2 Mentored Career Development Award Scholar from 2016-18.

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This time of the year, a lot of us resolve to get more exercise and get in shape. A lot of newly fitness-inspired people join gyms or other fitness centers, believing that the facilitiesand the financial commitment of membershipmay finally supply the motivations they need to get fit and stay fit.

If you don't currently exercise on a regular basis, or want to increase your fitness regimen, first formulate a plan. For most people, beginning a drastically new exercise routine is akin to quitting a bad habit: Making a doable plan increases your chance of success. Your plan should include realistic fitness goals, a list of exercises for achieving those goals, an exercise schedule, and a list of reasons to keep you motivated. (If you are older than 40, check with a physician before beginning any program of increased exercise.)

If you are thinking of joining a gym, know upfront that the fitness industry thrives on good intentions. Most people who sign up stop using fitness centers after only a few months, then continue to waste their money by paying monthly dues for memberships they no longer use.

Be sure to compare the costs of joining a gym to the many other fitness options. Most people can save money and meet all their fitness and recreation needs without joining private fitness clubs. You can do pushups, situps, and many other exercises at home for free. Walking, running, and biking are very inexpensive. A regular soccer or basketball game at a nearby park is not only inexpensive but probably a lot more fun than lugging weights around a smelly gym. For a one-time investment of a few hundred dollars, you can buy various types of home exercise equipment.

YMCAs offer facilities where you can use cardiovascular fitness equipment, weightlifting rooms, and indoor swimming pools, and take exercise classesusually for less money than comparably equipped private gyms.

To help you identify the best fitness centers in the area, check ratings from the nonprofit consumer group Puget Sound Consumers' Checkbook magazine and Checkbook.org, which finds large facility-to-facility differences in customer satisfaction. Through a special arrangement, Patch readers can access Checkbook's ratings of gyms and fitness centers for free through March 1 by going to Checkbook.org/PatchPSD/fitness.

Among gyms that are conveniently located and get high marks from their customers, be sure to shop for pricemembership often doesn't come cheap. Checkbook's ratings of area gyms include sample prices collected by its undercover shoppers. While amenities and services vary from facility to facility, you'll find that large price differences exist among those with roughly the same basic features. If you're just interested in fitness equipment and group exercise classes, you'll find annual membership prices ranging from $150 to more than $1,500, but some boutique gyms charge $30 or more per class. For a three-year couple's membership that includes indoor tennis and swimming, you could pay from $4,600 to more than $15,000 depending on which facility you choose.

Some quick advice to consider before signing up for a gym membership:

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My wellness journey began about three months after my son was born. I was so in love with this new little life that relied on me for everything and I reveled in caring for him. It was exhausting breastfeeding every two to three hours and his colic made for some trying days, nights, weeks yet it was all worth it for his first smile, rolling over, staring into my eyes, and every marvel in between.

Even though this exhausting little bundle of joy was all-encompassing, I still had time to dwell on the leftover baby weight from my pregnancy. For a while, I believed that those last stubborn ten pounds would fall off if I breastfed, but the weight clung to my frame in rolls around my waist line and they were just as unwelcome as uninvited guests. It was incredibly frustrating that my body felt so foreign to me. Places that were once smooth now were dimpled. Parts that had wide gaps now rubbed together uncomfortably. Not to mention the fact that almost none of my pre-pregnancy clothes fit because of my larger frame. I was desperate to shed this extra weight in an effort to find the body that I once knew. Apparently this thought was shared by many women.

During one of my many late night perusals of mommy forums, I stumbled upon an ad for a mom-focused workout. It advertised that I could fit my workouts easily into my day and they only took 20 minutes. I decided then that I could be like all of these celebrities and women just like me and began my weight loss journey. Heck, I might even look better than before I had the baby. I mean, every testimonial was accompanied by a picture of a mother with washboard abs, a thigh gap, mysteriously large, perky breasts, and a spray tan. Maybe I could also look as good as the multitude of women who had tried this program.

Before I began the hard work of losing the remaining baby weight, I decided to do some research into what would work best for losing weight and toning up. After all, I am a teacher, and I like to thoroughly research before starting a project. The minute I hit the search button, my screen was inundated with articles, blogs, and Instagram posts all boasting that they had the key to weight loss. I could go keto and remove essentially all carbs from my diet. Or I could eat like a caveman on the Paleo diet. Maybe I should try the Whole30 to see if I had any food intolerances? Sure, the grocery bill would be astronomical, but I would learn so much about myself or so I was told. It would be the perfect experiment to kick off my clean eating.

Once I settled on a combination of paleo/clean-eating, I needed a workout that fit me. One article said that I should do yoga five days a week, so I dutifully twisted myself like a pretzel five days a week. Another touted the benefits of running three to four days a week, so I laced up my shoes for four. I also shouldnt forget weight lifting, so I literally brushed the dirt and cobwebs off my weights.

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By the time I had assembled my hodgepodge program, I found myself working out multiple times a day and restricting food to hit my macros. Each day I consulted my schedule to see what workout I needed to do that day, then I would grab one of my rigorously researched meal preps that hit my calories and macros, grab my water, and get to my fabulously healthy lifestyle. I was the working poster girl for wellness until I wasnt.

Throughout my regimented wellness endeavor, I still had to juggle motherhood and my return to teaching. My mornings began around five oclock for my morning run then Id nurse my little guy, and get us fed, dressed, packed up, and out the door. My days consisted of teaching teenagers, eating my meal-prepped lunch at my desk while I pumped, running to meetings, fielding parent phone calls, and prepping lessons. I would then pick my son up and we would return home around 5:00 p.m., where I would spend my few precious hours with my baby either feeding, bathing, and getting him into bed. Then I would do my second workout.

The days began to feel overwhelming, especially because my son still wasnt sleeping through the night. Not even close. It soon became clear that I was headed for a major burnout: I could barely get out of bed, I was chugging coffee like it was air, I was short tempered with my students, and I felt like I couldnt keep up with my baby.

It seemed I could not give 100% of my energy and focus to even one thing and frustrated me to no end. It did not matter how much I scheduled, prepped, multitasked, or meditated on my problems. I was pulling myself in too many directions in name of wellness, and the bags and purple crescents under my eyes were beginning to betray me, and my I woke up like this, no need for makeup when I drink five gallons of water a day, eat clean, journal, meditate, bathe in unicorn tears, and consult Oprah five times a week front.

Even through all of this, my husband and I knew that we wanted more children and we wanted them to be close together in age. So we decided to start trying for another baby around our sons first birthday. There was just one problem: I couldnt remember the last time I had my period. Aunt Flo hadnt knocked on my door in months. As we began trying, I grew to regret the days when I would curse and bemoan the fact that I was retaining water like a sinking ship and going through boxes of tampons. Now, I would have welcomed my period with open arms, flowers, a five-course meal, and anything to show my appreciation. However, my period was elusive.

Finally, I consulted my OBGYN and was referred to a fertility specialist where I was diagnosed with unexplained infertility. This diagnosis frustrated me because I am Type A and need answers and solutions. I stewed over this enigmatic diagnosis. It ate at me while I taught, when I brushed my teeth, and kept me awake as I was trying to fall asleep well, that and Netflix. After enough frustration, I began to you guessed it research. Yes, if the answer is not forthcoming my default is to consult the almighty Google and scholarly journals.

The more I looked into my situation, there seemed to be one glaring answer to my problem: hypothalamic amenorrhea. This issue generally affects athletes and women with eating disorders. Basically, women dont put enough fuel in their tank for their bodies to run on. Eventually, the body stops nonessential functions to compensate for this lack of energy, which results in the reproductive system shutting down. Women will not ovulate or have periods, which makes getting pregnant essentially impossible. If one were to embody hypothalamic amenorrhea it would look like those marathon runners whose bodies just begin to shut down while they are racing: knees buckling underneath them, pale skin barely covering their sinewy limbs, and their eyes unfocused and staring longingly towards the finish line that they would never reach.

My specialist agreed that hypothalamic amenorrhea was most likely what was going on with my body. It explained my meager hormone levels as well as my anovulation (not ovulating) and the resulting lack of a period. Desperate to add to our family, my husband dutifully injected hormones into my abdomen, I swallowed all of the pills, underwent an IUI (intrauterine insemination), and invested thousands of dollars in the hopes that all of this would result in a pregnancy. We were incredibly lucky that (1) we had the money for the procedure and (2) I was pregnant after just one cycle. We were so fortunate. But all I could think about was how I put us in this position because I wanted to lose ten pounds.

The more time that has passed since my fertility treatments, the more I realize that I was the perfect target for the wellness industry. I was easy to take advantage of because I was vulnerable, desperate, and the perfect student who would do all my homework. My social media feeds were inundated with picture after picture of incredibly fit women selling their miracle nutrition or exercise programs thanks to click algorithms. Post after post of testimonials told me that the average woman could achieve these results if they stuck to these plans. Yet, here I was exhausted, sick, and unable to finish the workouts. Why was I so weak? Was I alone in not only failing the program, but also left with impaired health?

The wellness industry is just that an industry. It is meant to make people money, no matter the cost. Even if that cost is the health of its consumer. In fact, the industry generated $4.2 billion dollars in 2017. Too often men and women alike fall prey to this idealized image that if we are fit, then we can finally be happy. Just like if we buy the perfect wardrobe, we will be happy and confident. Or maybe if we buy just the right product, we can finally achieve that goal we have been longing to meet.

Wellness is a product that many are trying to sell and everyone is trying to buy. It is also designed so people will fail. When people fail, they blame it on their willpower and the program that they invested in. Then they decide to move onto the next big trend that promises big results, thus perpetuating the cycle of self-loathing for failing and vowing to stick to the next big thing, no matter the cost. This constant scramble for the right program is what generates so much revenue. People hardly bat an eye over a $100 program, but lose their mind when their favorite coffee shop increases their prices a half percent.

The reason so many of these diets and exercise regimens fail is because our bodies are not designed to function this way. We need to meet so many calories in a day and these calories need to come from a wide variety of sources. Eliminate a source, and your body will eventually begin to crave it. Eventually, many people end this elimination diet with a binge, usually on calorically dense foods because it craves that energy (i.e. cookies, burgers, candy, etc). After these binges, people feel so guilty about cheating on their diets that they begin the cycle all over again by sticking to their new diet until they inevitably binge again. I was very much one of these people. Oreos barely made it into the house, cake couldnt be shoveled into my mouth fast enough, and forget about leftovers of anything that was fried. When I took inventory of the damage I had done to my body, I would feel shame and guilt and vowed to adhere to my diet.

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Since my diagnosis and fertility troubles, Ive begun to be kinder and more gentle to my body. Part of this has to do with my pregnancy, but the majority of this self-care is that I have found a happy medium. I have discovered intuitive eating, thanks to the podcast FoodPsych with Christy Harrison and the help of a nutritionist. I listen to what my body wants and needs. More often then not, it wants fresh veggies and fruits, but I still crave fast food or a piece of cake, and I eat that too! Im just more aware of my hunger and fullness cues. I no longer feel like the perfect apparatus to eat cake with is a shovel.

I still exercise, but only when I feel up to it. If my son was awake all night, then I dont hit the gym that following day. In the gym, I do exercises that feel good to me, like walking instead of running, yoga instead of HIIT, and lifting lighter weights. Since this change, I feel so much better. I am no longer overwhelmed and my mind is not preoccupied with exercise and diet.

The wellness industry cost me my health and the health of so many others. It is time for people to speak out against it and embrace their bodies. Mothers do not need to lose the baby weight, but they might want another piece of cake. Young girls and boys do not need to look like celebrities; they need to be focused on school, friends, and family. Men and women do not need to look like influencers and may have other important matters to attend to, rather than obsessing about their diet or exhausting themselves at the gym.

I am not saying that diet and exercise dont belong in our daily life; in fact, I would be lost without it. However, I do think that it is important for people to think about what actually serves them. If you dont like running, then dont do it. If you like it, go for it! It is about finding what works for you. If it causes undue stress and worry, maybe find something different. If you look forward to your workouts, then it sounds like youve found something that works for you. In the end, only we know what is right for our bodies not Instagram, not Facebook, not your best friend who swears this diet helped her lose 30 pounds. It is time we take back the wellness industry and get well.

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The year has just begun, and for most of us, the New Year resolution is to get healthier, lose weight and become fit. Many of us rush for a gym membership, but sadly 70% of members quit membership within five weeks of joining! Personal coaching is another option but works out to be very costly for many. The result is perhaps a dip in morale and guilt.

Korean startup Sleek Corporation is all set to change that! The fitness company, founded in 2017, offers both online and offline group workouts through the Sleek Project. The three main components of the project are offline group training, online coaching, and community. The company also used big data analysis to provide accurate and appropriate guidance. The client receives fitness and nutrition guidance with gamified programs on nutrition mission and workout mission. The users have to pass every mission to reach a level up in their journey to fitness. The exercise programs are designed to be fun, which easily become a part of your daily routine and become a habit. The coaches are highly trained professionals and come with thorough experience.

Fun, effective and affordable

Compared to other programs, the Sleek Project costs 30% less. At $20 per class or $150 per month, it is far cheaper than pilates, Crossfit and other programs. The company, founded in 2017, started with 214 clients and had already reached 15000 members as of January 2020! There is a 65% retention rate, which suggests fitness is an achievable target and not just a month-long New Years resolution. About 95% of users have noted positive body change and are happy with the program.

High growth Korean market

While the fitness market in the US is large, the Asian market remains to be explored to the fullest. South Korea especially has the highest growth potential (about $6 billion) in Asia and Sleek Corporation, plans to utilize the opportunity. The company received the first funding of $50000 in January 2019 and has received the second funding of $4 million in January 2020. It plans to raise $50 million by the end of 2021 and expand to Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore. Its strategic partner, GoTo, is the biggest fitness club in Korea.

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The annual Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2020 exercise will take place at Naval District Washingtons installations from Feb. 3 to 14, with an emphasis on protecting personnel from terrorists and internal threats, the Navy announced this week.

While officials say the drills are not in response to current events or specific dangers, recent incidents like the shootings at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard in Hawaii and Floridas Naval Air Station Pensacola demonstrate their continued importance.

The exercises will stress different areas of the Navys anti-terrorism and force protection programs to enhance the training and readiness of Naval Security Force personnel to respond to real world threats, said Naval District Washington spokesperson Chatney Auger

We will conduct training based on realistic scenarios including active shooter, unauthorized base access, and hostage situation.

For the first week, Navy Installations Command will lead Citadel Shield. U.S. Fleet Forces Command will run Solid Curtain the following week.

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Naval Support Activity Bethesda, Naval Support Activity Annapolis, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Naval Support Activity South Potomac and Naval Support Activity Washington will all participate in the exercise, according to officials.

After the mass shootings in Florida and Hawaii, U.S. Northern Command directed bases and their tenant commands to immediately assess force protection measures and implement increased random security measures appropriate for their facilities.

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The advisory also told leaders to remind their workforce to remain alert and if they see something, to say something by immediately reporting to appropriate authorities any suspicious activity they may observe, NORTHCOM spokesman Lt. Cmdr. Mike Hatfield told Military Times at the time.

For the upcoming Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain, officials highlighted scenarios based on internal threats.

I think weve done a really good job of protecting our fence lines, but unfortunately, some of the incidents that have occurred recently have taken place inside the fence lines, Matthew Brown, Naval District Washingtons training and exercise director, said in the release.

Were taking a new look at that, how to prevent those incidents from occurring and how to react to them if they do.

The drills will assess a bases response procedures, how commands operate with each other and outsider agencies, their cooperation with emergency operations and medical facilities and the overall readiness of their personnel to an unfolding crisis.

The recent events provided us a new opportunity to help people to understand that these exercises are extremely important because these scenarios, unfortunately, could unfold and if they do, we want to know what to do and our people to know how to react, Brown added.

Officials stated that measures have been taken to minimize disruptions within local communities and to normal base operations" and advanced coordination has taken place with local law enforcement."

Naval personnel are advised to register with the Wide Area Alert Network to remain updated on developments linked to the exercises.

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