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Christian Pulisic, Chelsea midfielder and maybe-savior of the United States mens national soccer team, misses American cuisine. Its not that he dislikes his offerings in the United Kingdomhes actually quite effusive in his praise for British dishes that are normally considered to be, shall we say, on the blander side. He swears hes not a picky eater, either: Hell eat anything except sushi. But Pulisic, like any other 21-year-old, refuses to totally abandon American fast-casual, which is whylegend has ithe once drove two hours to visit one of the only Chipotles in Germany when he was playing there.

I have been told this insane-sounding Chipotle trip came about organically, as did his long-standing love for the chain, which dates back to his formative years in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The payoff for his loyalty came recently with an official endorsement, Chipotles First International Ambassador, an honor that spurred a round of interviews for the usually reserved soccer superstar. Pulisic also has more free time than is the norm because hes recovering from an abductor injury; hes sticking to extra rest, massage work, and reps in the swimming pool so he can get back to action ASAP, he says.

In his inaugural Premier League campaign, Pulisic has five goals and two assists in 12 starts. He spoke to GQ about his newfound game day routine, unabashedly enjoying avocado toast, the baking show he grew up watching, and how often he and other pro soccer players hit the gym for weight training.

GQ: You grew up in Hershey, Pennsylvania, so I have to ask: whats your all time favorite sweet, Hersheys or otherwise?

Christian Pulisic: Definitely Reeses Peanut Butter Cups. But any dessert is my go-to cheat meal. Im a big chocolate guy. My mom loves baking, so she would always make chocolate chip cookies and ice cream sundaes.

Have you ever watched The Great British Bake Off?

I dont think Ive seen that, but I used to watch Cake Boss a lot with my sister.

Can you walk me through an average game day for you during the season?

Well, it first depends on when we play, since sometimes we play at noon, or three, or a later game. But say the average game is 3 p.m. We normally have an open time slot in the morning, and I head to breakfast around 9:30 a.m. Recently Ive really enjoyed avocado on toast, maybe with some fried eggs on top. Then Ill head back to the room, relax a bit, and then well do a team walk and meet for a pregame meal like three-ish hours before the game. Well maybe have one more meeting, make final preparations, and then go out and play.

How did yall arrive on eating a meal three-ish hours before game time?

Yeah, I think thats a fairly strategic decision. You dont want to be too full right when you walk out. This gives you enough time to feel that energy and be ready to go. I might do something tiny before the game just to get a little extra sugar, but thats it.

After the game, we have a bunch of food options in the locker room to replenish yourself and get all that good stuff back in your body. Thats at 6-ish, and later, Ill have a more proper dinner. But it really depends on the timing of the game.

Have you been chided by any of the older players for being a 20-something who likes avocado toast?

Nah, I push right past that. I enjoy it and think its a great option.

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With that goal in mind, Taras recommends these tips from the U. S. Centers forDisease Control and Prevention:

Get checkups. Visit your doctor regularly for preventive services. Exams and screenings can help find problems early, when the chances for treatment and cure are better. And vaccinations are important for adults, too

Ask your physician what vaccinations and tests you should get based on your age, lifestyle, medical history, and family health history, Taras said in a news release from Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Eat a healthy diet. Make healthy food choices like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products.

Move more, sit less. Get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week, plus muscle-strengthening activities at least two days a week.

Rethink your drink. Substitute water for sugary or alcoholic drinks to reduce calories and stay safe.

Wash hands often to avoid spreading germs and getting sick. Keeping hands clean is one of the most significant steps you can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others, Taras said in the release.

By simply washing your hands with soap and clean running water for at least 20 seconds, youre reducing your exposure to harmful pathogens that can make you ill. If soap and clean water are not available, use an alcohol-based product. The key thing to remember is that clean hands do save lives.

Get enough sleep. Adults need at least seven hours of sleep per night.

Manage stress. Keep a check on over-commitment and over-spending. By balancing work, home, and social commitments, you can keep a more relaxed and positive view.

Be smoke-free. If youre ready to quit, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for free counseling.

Be sun safe. Wear layered clothes and apply sunscreen with at least SPF 15.

Brush your teeth. Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.

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Start (Dec. 31): 447 lbs.

Last week: 437 lbs.

This week: 437 lbs.

Total lost in 2020: 10 lbs.

A friend of mine who is a seasonal resident of Keene Valley recently emailed me a list of helpful eating tips from losing weight and getting healthy and said it was OK to share these with my readers. I love these!

EATING HABITS

-Eat on a schedule and not in between; I try for 7, 1, 7.

- Plan your day of meals ahead.

- Try not to have food in the house that isnt good for you.

- Savor every bite. Eat slowly. Taste.

- If you think you are hungry and its not meal time yet, tackle a task that will distract you and before you know it, you are eating late and can tick something off the to do list.

- Long stretches without eating are good (mini-fasts).

- If there is something that might encourage a gorge, keep it out of sight.

- Divide your meal in half in a restaurant when it comes and take it home

- Share entrees with someone you eat with and get your own salad.

- Pack breakfasts, lunches, or dinners ahead if you are working or going to out of the house for a meal. Reheat oatmeal (old-fashioned, no sugar) and some berries for breakfast. Try fruit and nuts with unsweetened Greek yogurt or cottage cheese as a healthy fill me up.

- Dont shop when hungry. Order groceries, i.e. Peapod, to stay out of the supermarket.

- Its OK to eat something unhealthy once in a while. Then walk.

- Try Lose It! Or an app that you can count calories on, not forever, but just to be more self-aware.

- Get a physical once a year to check your weight and blood numbers.

- You dont need to weigh yourself often if you measure by the fit of your clothes. The goal is health, not a specific weight number.

FOODS

- Drink first when you think you are hungry. You might just be thirsty.

- Drink lots of water and herbal tea.

- Stay away from processed foods. Think of food as fuel and plan accordingly.

- Dont waste calories on fruit juice. Eat the fruit and get the fiber, too.

- Be sure to get enough protein, avoiding red meat. Chicken (no skin) and fish are good. Try beans, quinoa, other grains for protein.

- Eat little or no bread, starches, sweets and just a bit of fat, preferably olive oil.

- If you must eat after dinner, try diet chocolate pudding cups or a controlled number of nuts. Or both.

- High glycemic sugars arent healthy, but for a treat, freeze grapes in a cup or plastic bag. Takes a long time to eat.

- Add chia seeds and flax to low fat Greek unsweetened yogurt, then add fruit and some nuts. Its a healthy meal, or in a small portion, good before working out or as a dessert or snack.

- Salad dressing should be on the side with just a drop drizzled on and mixed in. Or use lemon juice as dressing. A salad isnt healthy if its loaded with dressing.

- Go for bulk, with fruits and vegetables.

- You really can be happy with smaller portions!

- Use pepper and other spices; avoid salt.

- Avoid caffeine. Carry herbal tea bags.

- Eat carrot sticks (so sweet and crunchy) at cocktail parties.

- Plan meals that work for you, then repeat them to make it easier. But, too much repetition can lead to deficiencies in vitamins and minerals, so think about taking a multivitamin.

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Do you think much about what you eat and how it makes you feel? Science has long recognized the connectivity between the brain and gastrointestinal system, which, after the brain, is the bodys largest nervous system. But researchers are in the early stages of investigating the guts microbiome, the millions of microbes that live in our intestines and communicate with the microbes in our brain daily.

The understanding that our inner ecosystem of bacteria and other organisms can actually speak to our brain and influence things like bowel movements, perception of pain, and even our mood is a relatively new one. How these two important organs communicate with each other and what it means may help people with GI problems and other health concerns.

Scientists are interested in that link, notes Jay Pasricha, M.D., director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Neurogastroenterology, whose research on the enteric nervous system has garnered international attention. The enteric nervous system doesnt seem capable of thought as we know it, but it communicates back and forth with our big brain with profound results, he says on the John Hopkins website.

This sharing of information between the intestines and the brain has many researchers working on better understanding how our gut health impacts our mental health.

For decades, researchers and doctors thought that anxiety and depression contributed to these problems. But our studies and others show that it may also be the other way around, Pasricha says.

Researchers are uncovering clues that suggest irritation in the gastrointestinal system may be sending signals to the central nervous system (CNS) that trigger mood changes.

These new findings may explain why a higher-than-normal percentage of people with IBS and functional bowel problems develop depression and anxiety, Pasricha says.

Financial administrator Lisa Butts has long had issues with constipation. It is a condition her mother struggled with and one she figures runs in her family. As she came into mid-life, she was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, a common disorder that affects the large intestine, causing bloating, stomach upset, diarrhea, and constipation.

The limiting nature of her symptoms unpredictable swings between constipation and diarrhea gradually forced this busy executive to schedule her day around bathroom breaks. She found herself always having to worry about where relief could be found, whether in a grocery store or at the workplace.

Every day, I had to think about my stomach, notes Butts. Whats more, the stress that arose from managing IBS further compounded its symptoms, often leaving Butts feeling anxious and depressed.

It was a European vacation Butts took with her husband in July 2015 that proved to be her wake-up call. Traveling through Italy where she ate a diet heavy in breads and pasta sent her GI tract into overdrive. In addition to the discomfort of abdominal pain and irregularity, shed experienced brain fog, which caused her to lose words. Once home, Butts knew she had to make a change. Her symptoms led to depression and a fear of traveling.

I didnt want to go out anywhere because I didnt know when those episodes would happen, she says. It became a psychological issue. The unpredictability of my stomach issues created a lot of stress.

After doing extensive reading, Butts decided to try a gluten-free diet and made an appointment to see her internist a month later.

When I got off gluten, in six weeks to two months, I was like a different person. I wasnt losing words anymore. It was like someone had opened a curtain and I could see again, she says.

Her internist sent Butts to a gastroenterologist, yet he was dubious initially about the food connection. He listened but he discounted what I had to say, she says. Further testing revealed a bacterial overgrowth in her small intestine (SIBO), a condition treated with antibiotics (she takes an herbal antibiotic) and one shell need to continue to manage. She also did an elimination test called the FODMAPs diet with her dietician to help zero in on specific foods her body cant break down properly, thus contributing to her symptoms.

There are so many things that can effect the gut, says dietician Linda Pennington with Dietician Associates in Germantown. The foods we eat, illness, medication, stress. Since the gastrointestinal tract is the biggest part of the immune system, what we eat can impact our overall wellness, says Pennington.

As a dietician, Pennington helps people identify those foods that might be having a negative impact on their health. Using tools like the elimination FODMAPs diet can help patients better understand the challenges some foods present.

Though it may seem obvious to some, its not a connection everyone makes, observes Mark Corkins, M.D. division chief of pediatric gastroenterology at Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital. He says parents will often bring in a child who drinks Starbucks coffee or pours half a bottle of hot sauce on their food and not understand why theyre complaining of belly pain.

Coffee and spicy foods are stimulants, so that activates the GI tract, he says. Our body gives us clues, and we just want to ignore them.

There is no one diet that fits everybody, says Penningtson. It can be helpful, but we must look at the person as a whole.

Pinpointing how those foods affect the flora (the good bacteria that help our bodies digest food) of the gut and how that is communicated to the brain will take time. There are so many influences: diet, stressors, whats going on in our lives. All of these have input on how the GI tract works. Thats what makes it hard to study, says Corkins. Thats why its so muddy.

But practitioners like Corkins and Pennington believe further research may provide answers and potentially better understanding of the mind-gut connection. In the meantime, both recognize the importance of treating patients holistically, by listening to their stories to better understand not just their symptoms, but what other factors, such as stress and lifestyle choices, may be having on their overall health.

There is no one diet that fits everybody, says Penningtson. It can be helpful, but we must look at the person as a whole.

Today, Butts reports she has good days and bad. But theres no comparison to what it was like. Im not awake thinking about my stomach. Though her IBS issues may never be fully resolved, learning how to manage them better has improved her overall outlook. As research continues, that prognosis may one day prove to be better.

Your body responds to the food you eat every day, whether its by giving you the energy you need or the heartburn you dont. Learn to listen to your gut.

Cut down on processed foods. Our bodies arent designed to metabolize the amount of animal fat, red meat, and highly processed foods our diets consist of today. Think about your daily intake of meat, then reduce the serving size or replace it entirely with poultry, fish, or a vegetable dish. Avoid heavily fried foods. And pledge to eat three servings of fruits and vegetables every day.

Avoid artificial flavorings. These include emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, and fructose corn syrup, additives the food industry relies heavily on to make products more appetizing. Yes, non-nutrient sweeteners may help on the weight-loss front but their intense sweetness can fool your taste buds into thinking the natural sweetness found in fruits and veggies isnt enough. The upshot? You turn to artificially sweetened foods over natural ones. Read food labels more closely and learn the 54 different names sweeteners go by, then cut them out of your diet for better health.

Get moving. Whether you walk, play a sport, or ride your bike, Doing some sort of daily activity is important, says Dr. Mark Corkins. That helps with your GI health.

Diversify food choices. Do you find yourself reaching for the same handful of foods every day? One way to improve your gut health is to diversify the types of foods you eat. Instead of having toast and coffee for breakfast, why not try peaches with oatmeal? Another easy switch is a half-cup of Greek yogurt with fresh blueberries and almonds, flavored with a dash of cinnamon. Poached eggs are a great nutritional breakfast item, one rich in protein.

Try new ways to prepare vegetables. Many nutritionists believe a plant-based diet is healthier, but if youve still boiling your veggies, youre cooking away their goodness. Roasting broccoli, asparagus, or Brussels sprouts gives these staples a hearty, robust flavor. Spread your vegetables on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, flavor with rosemary and thyme, then roast in a 400-degree oven for 20 minutes until al dente. Another option is to bake a butternut squash. Youll be surprised by its rich, mellow flavor. Sweet potatoes, too, are a vitamin-rich vegetable that dont have to be smothered in marshmallow goo to be tasty. Next time, simply bake one and serve with a dab of butter.

Learn to listen to your gut. Your body responds to the food you eat every day, whether its by giving you the energy you need or the heartburn you dont. Pay attention to how you feel after eating a meal. Gastrointestinal issues such as chronic constipation, gas, or bloating can be an indication that certain foods dont work well with your GI system. Identify what these foods are. For example, garlic and onion can be a digestive problem for some people, dairy or wheat products for others. Know your body and eliminate problem foods from your diet. When food is killing you, thats not living well, says dietician Linda Pennington.

Try relaxation practices like yoga and meditation. Since an unhappy gut can be made worse by stress, try practicing yoga or learning how to meditate. Corkins recently attended a medical conference where two papers presented showed positive evidence that yoga can help with IBS because it teaches people how to focus and relax, he says.

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In case you didnt know, Florida Ave. is about to get a bit of a makeover in just a few months. (i.e. its going from five to three lanes.)

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We know the redo of an entire road especially one thats as hopping as Florida Ave. can seem pretty daunting. Like when is it happening? Will you need to #PlanAhead your commute time? How will its success be measured? Etc. So in an effort to drive away some of your roadway anxieties (and ours too, tbh), we reached out to the City for the answers.

Heres the scoop on the project in ~2 min.

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Many health conditions are worsened by excess weight, and the stress of extra weight on joints can lead to painful conditions, particularly of the knees and feet. It makes sense, then, that losing weight often helps to relieve some kinds of pain.

Finding an eating plan that is healthful and enjoyable will help you stick with your weight loss goals for the long term and maintain any weight loss you manage to achieve.

To manage your weight, follow these simple rules to cut back on calories:

As for physical activity, you'll find that many forms of exercise are more difficult for people with hip or knee pain. Exercises that are easy on the joints include swimming and water aerobics. Talk with your doctor or physical therapist, who can recommend other ways to incorporate physical activity without making your joint pain worse.

There is no magic answer as to how much weight you need to lose in order to make a difference. As few as 10 pounds or 10% of your overall weight might help, but this can vary from one individual to another.

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Just about anyone who's tried it knows that losing weight is hard. When calorie restriction and cardio workouts leave you tired and hungry, anything that could hurry progress seems worth a try especially something as easy as a pill.

Americans invested $2 billion dollars on weight loss supplements in 2015, despite the industry's complicated history. When it comes to diet pills, there are two different types: prescription drugs and over-the-counter supplements. And they are not created or regulated, equally.

Here's what you need to know about each and whether they can help you lose weight.

The FDA has approved five prescription drugs for long-term overweight and obesity treatment based on research proving their safety and effectiveness:

A few other medications, most commonly Phentermine, are approved for short-term use. But prescription weight loss medication isn't for everyone. Doctors often reserve these treatments for patients with a BMI over 30 kg/m or those who have obesity-related health complications, like high blood pressure or diabetes.

These pills aren't a magic bullet for obesity. Weight-loss medications are used along with a healthy diet and exercise regimen, which needs to be continued following treatment with prescription diet drugs. Also, side effects are common and can be severe.

There is a much larger selection of diet pills available that are neither FDA approved or regulated. In fact, "Federal law does not require dietary supplements to be proven safe to FDA's satisfaction before they are marketed," according to the FDA website.

Since over-the-counter diet pills don't have to be vetted for safety or efficacy, it's much easier to get them onto shelves and into your medicine cabinet. In fact, most manufacturers of weight loss supplements don't test their products in humans before taking them to market. So, if you're considering a diet pill supplement, there are a few things you might want to know first.

These types of diet pills often contain ingredients like vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and herbs. The most common ingredients can be found in a database from National Institutes of Health. It will tell you everything that researchers know about an ingredient so far. Is it safe? Does it work? That's where you'll find out.

For instance, there's Garcinia Cambogia, which comes in products like HydroxyCut and Plexus Slim. It's supposed to suppress appetite and decrease the number of fat cells your body makes. Though its considered "fairly safe", there's no evidence that it actually helps with weight loss, and excessive use has been linked to liver problems.

Other diet pills may contain chitosan, from the shells of crabs, lobsters, and shrimp. In theory, it's supposed to bind fat in your digestive tract so your body can't absorb it. In reality, the NIH states that the amount of fat it binds is probably not enough to help you lose a significant amount of weight.

However, the most common group of ingredients is stimulants like caffeine, Yerba mate, bitter orange, or Guarana. And when it comes to the data on these ingredients, there's not a lot to suggest they help in any way with weight loss, says Kathering Zeredsky, a registered dietician at Mayo Clinic.

For example, a 2019 study showed that rats given caffeine burned more calories than rats doing the same amount of exercise without a stimulant. But there is no evidence that the effect carries over to humans.

Theoretically, all of these ingredients should help with weight loss, but it's extremely difficult to figure out if they work in practice, Zeredsky says. That's because most diet pills are made up of multiple ingredients and the directions suggest you take them with a diet that's restrictive in calories. So, it's hard to tell if you lost weight because of the product or because you simply ate fewer calories.

No matter what diet pill ingredient or program you're considering, it's critical that you talk to your pharmacist first, Zeredsky says, especially if you take other medications.

Though many of the long-standing ingredients are considered safe, they can have toxic effects at high doses. And it's possible that they could interfere with your other medications. Your pharmacist can walk you through the cryptic ingredient list, and point out any red flags.

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Greenwood, MS, Jan. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The popular Military Diet has been around for a few years now and doesnt appear to have any chances of slowing down despite having no connection to the actual military. The high protein, low-calorie diet is used to help people lose weight within a few weeks under a restricted meal plan three days per week. Dieters will eat three low-calorie meals per day to ramp up metabolism, while the other four days are free to consume a little bit more. Meals include hard boiled eggs, toast, some fruit, crackers, coffee or tea, and yes ice cream. Despite its claims of 10 lbs. per week of weight loss, there have been very few studies conducted on the military diet to show its efficacy. Dr. Tom Burns of the nationally recognized Diet Demand says that This style of dieting never gets past the glycogen use phase and into the extended fast loss phase. Meaning, people may see a drop in weight on the scale, but fat loss will most likely be minimal and unsustainable. This is due to the use of glycogen stores which will shed more water than fat. People might enjoy the benefits initially, butwater weight regain is likely as soon as they start eating normally again.Given the calories in vs calories out model, cutting calories three times a week can potentially generate some weight loss, but again the diet itself simply is not sustainable in for any long-term period.

Furthermore, the Military Diet does not emphasize healthy whole foods that support long-term weight loss and maintenance. Instead, Diet Demand recommends a well-balanced diet of vegetables, proteins and healthy fats for both initial and long-term fat loss. For anyone looking for quick and encouraging weight loss results that are sustainable and also encourage improved health markers, Dr. Burns recommends a much better option Diet Demands Jumpstart Diet. This combination of doctor-supervised diet planning and potent prescription aids to control appetite and discourage bad eating habits, is currently helping patients quickly lose up to 20 pounds per month.

Ready for your FREE Diet Demand consultation to assess your need for safe and quick diet results by visiting https: http://www.dietdemand.com/ to complete an initial comprehensive, yet simple, health questionnaire and schedule an immediate personal, no-cost consultation. DietDemands physicians all received specialized training in nutritional science and fast weight loss. DietDemand reviews each patients health history to create a personalized diet plan geared for fast weight loss, or that addresses life-long issues causing weight loss to slow down or stop. Nutritionists work personally with each patient and use their own algorithm to craft meal and snack plans that are compatible with each patients age, gender, activity level, food preferences, nutritional needs and medical conditions. They combine these state of the art diet plans with pure, prescription diet products that enable their patients to resist the temptation to reach for sugary snacks, eliminate fatigue and curb the appetite. Over 97% of DietDemand patients report incredible weight loss results with the majority losing 20 or more pounds per month.

At DietDemand, all patients gain unlimited access to the best minds in the business. Their staff of doctors, nurses, nutritionists and coaches are available six days per week to answer questions, offer suggestions, address concerns and lend their professional guidance and support. Because of this, more and more people are turning to DietDemand for their weight management needs. Diet plans are tailored to be specific to the needs of those of any age, gender, shape or size and for those who are struggling to lose that final 10-20 pounds to those who must lose 100 pounds or more. Call today to request a private, confidential, no-cost online consultation.

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Dear Readers,

Last week we discussed U.S. News' rankings of the top 3 diets for overall health, so it seems only balanced to discuss the bottom 3 this week. A panel of nutrition experts evaluated the diets based on seven categories:how easy it is to follow, its ability to produce short-term and long-term weight loss, its nutritional completeness, its safety and its potential for preventing and managing diabetes and heart disease (1).

Coming in at #33 is the Whole 30 Diet. Its claim, although lacking scientific evidence, is that our modern, industrialized food production is the cause of many health problems. In this diet, alcohol, grains, dairy, legumes, and sugar are eliminated for 30 days. On the 31stday, you begin adding foods back to your diet so you can identify the ones that cause digestive distress (2).

#34 is the Keto Diet, a high-fat, low carbohydrate diet. This diet provides quick weight loss in the beginning, and many claim they don't feel hungry because they are filling up on fat, which stays in the stomach longer than carbs. Since you are taking in very few carbs, your body's preferred energy source, your body goes into a state of ketosis where it relies on fat for energy. The fat isn't broken down efficiently in the absence of carbohydrates, producing ketones in the process. Hence, the name Keto.

Bringing up the rear is yet another low carb diet, the Dukan Diet at #35. This diet was created by Dr. Pierre Dukan, a French physician who specializes in weight management. Its premise is that eating protein helps people lose weight, so on this diet you basically eat a lot of meat with non-starchy vegetables. It promises fast weight loss in the beginning and once you've reached your goal, you slowly add bread, cheese and fruit back to your meal plan (3).

The one thing all these diets have in common is that they are all low carbohydrate diets. As I've stated in the past, these diets produce fast weight loss in the beginning by depleting the body's glycogen stores. Glycogen is a form of carbohydrate stored in the muscles and liver that is used for energy in between meals. Water is released when glycogen stores are depleted, resulting in a quick 3-to-5-pound weight loss.

The vast majority of research on nutrition and disease prevention shows that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, i.e., healthy carbohydrates, is the key to preventing chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. Therefore, we need more of these foods in our diets to provide better health.

Dear Dietitian does not recommend any of the above diets for weight loss or better health. These diets restrict healthy foods and may result in nutrient deficiencies. Please talk to your doctor or dietitian before beginning a new diet.

Until next time, be healthy!

Dear Dietitian

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Study is the most comprehensive review of commercial weight loss offerings ever published in the medical literature

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --JumpstartMD, a medical weight loss company focused on using real science and real food for personalized long-term weight loss success, today announced new study results that were published in The Journal of Obesity. The study, Effect of JumpstartMD, a Commercial Low-Calorie Low-Carbohydrate Physician-Supervised Weight Loss Program, looked at commercial weight loss programs across the country and found JumpstartMD produced the most significant weight loss outcomes out of all nationally-available real food offerings through a 1:1 medically supervised program that emphasizes real, low-carb foods alongside an individualized clinical assessment. The most comprehensive review of commercial weight loss offerings ever published in the medical literature, this study's findings draw compelling conclusions about ways for individuals to reach their wellness goals.

The study examines outcomes from 22,407 JumpstartMD members, seen over the course of a decade from 2007 - 2017. Bay Area-based JumpstartMD's results were far superior to any other real food based commercial weight loss programs, and in just one month on the JumpstartMD program, members lost nearly 10 lbs, or five percent weight loss, whereas The Institute of Medicine defines clinically significant weight loss over the course of one year as five percent. Further, JumpstartMD clients who attended 75 percent or more of their weekly in-person appointments lost two times the amount of weight after six months relative to those who attended 50 percent or less of their visits. Weight loss is an intimately personal journey, but, despite the digital age, there is something special and effective about in-person, consistent accountability and support.

"Obesity continues to be a growing epidemic in the United States, and we know that Americans are looking for help in their sustainable weight loss journey," said Dr. Sean Bourke, founder and CEO, JumpstartMD. "After seeing over 70,000 patients at JumpstartMD, we've created a successful roadmap for patients seeking long-term weight loss. Each client starts our program with a robust clinical assessment (biometric tests, body composition analysis and more) and from there, we create an individualized plan focused on fresh, low carbohydrate foods. We hope the study offers actionable advice and tools for people looking to accomplish clinically significant, long-term weight loss."

By focusing on a low-carbohydrate, personalized diet plan informed by serial body composition analyses and laboratory studies, JumpstartMD success rates confirm that:

Founded in 2007, JumpstartMD has 12 offices in the Bay Area including: Marin, Piedmont, Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Redwood City, Burlingame and more, with four new Bay Area centers coming soon.

About JumpstartMDJumpstartMD is a medical practice dedicated to preemptive medicine through lifestyle changes and healthy, sustainable, clinically significant weight loss. Informed by cutting edge research, quantified biometrics and medical supervision, JumpstartMD tailors weight loss plans to help members through a low-carbohydrate, real food based, personalized wellness approach. Founded by Stanford trained physicians and board-certified Diplomates of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. PPO, HSA and FSA reimbursement support provided to patients. More at http://jumpstartmd.com or (855) JUMPSTART.

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