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Fitness is a journey that plays out differently for everyone. Some of us enjoy it more than others, and some do it out of sheer necessity. There are different ways to keep your body healthy, and its an experience unique to every person one where you need to find out for yourself what is best suited to you.

I was always the kind of kid that hated going to gym class, hated sports and often dreaded intramurals. (Unless it was dodgeball, of course.) I hated the weird anxiety that came with team sports and games like kickball. It was never any fun for me, which was weird because everyone else loved gym. It was a break from being stuck at our desks all day. But until we were playing with the rainbow parachute or the little sliding scooters, I wanted nothing to do with it. This, of course, carried over into my adult life.

Im not one that has ever been keen on going to the gym or playing sports as a recreational activity. Growing older and realizing that my physical health is all up to me now (and not just a mandatory slot in my schedule) began to weigh on me. I started to feel guilty for not prioritizing it. So during the pandemic, knowing I had nothing better to do, I began with the easiest thing I could think of. Daily walks. Im sure this term triggers memories for many, but just like a lot of us, my walks did not last long. It was a walk every day, which I tried to turn into daily runs (this ended up only happening once), which eventually turned into casual evening strolls with my family. This wasnt working, so I tried following along with home workout videos. This also did not make it past one week - that journey ended there.

Once we were able to venture out in public again, it felt like there was so much to do with my life. So many places were available to me, and there were so many people to see and things to do. So I grabbed a friend and tried going to the gym regularly. This gym stint was also short-lived, but it did provide me with a lot of insight into new crises I didnt know I would ever have. First of all, I only really enjoyed cardio. Secondly, I realized going to the gym alone was terrifying. Trying to figure out how new machines worked was stressful every time, but worst of all for me was planning my workouts. I realized how many different parts of your body there are to train, and if I was going to go, I wanted to do everything right.

My issue started when I couldnt plan my workouts without somehow feeling like I had missed something vital. I hated splitting my workouts up into specific target days, and it just did not seem to work for a person like me. Maybe it was something I had to get used to, or maybe I just didnt allow myself enough time? But it got to a point where I stopped going entirely because I could not be bothered to plan, and I could not work up the courage to go alone.

There are other options out there for people like me who cant commit to all the effort involved in a regular gym routine and prefer a light workout for everything all at once, which is what I started to explore next. I tried pilates and yoga. Both of these I really enjoyed, but it was an issue of working up the confidence to do this alone in public. There are very accessible places for us right on campus. The Hanson Fitness & Lifestyle Center is close by and has space for everything you may want to do. They have a wide variety of machines to use, as well as a really big free-weight section. There is also empty floor space to lay out a mat and follow along with all the fitness videos your heart desires. Somewhere in this timeline, I managed to catch COVID, which lasted longer than it should have. This caused me to develop a whole set of other issues like extreme fatigue, weakness and asthma, which kept me from doing much. I stopped going to the gym entirely.

Soon after, though, I found myself not wanting to go back on my own, and I realized I was still on the hunt for something that suited my tastes better. I was still having trouble committing to anything. Thats when I was introduced to the world of rock climbing and bouldering, a sport that has recently regained a lot of popularity. This was something I particularly enjoyed when I was younger, and never thought to take it up again.

Bouldering didnt require any planning. I was finally given the liberty to just go in and start climbing, which felt like it worked out all my muscles. And the best part was, leaving with my muscles all loose and tired made me feel accomplished - a sensation I wasnt always getting at the gym because it was so dependent on what I had planned for myself and whether or not I was able to hit that goal. Bouldering is an interesting sport because it requires you to use your brain while working your body, and there isnt any worry of getting bored or tired of a routine because its so different every time.

This goes to say that there is definitely something out there for everyone, as long as youre willing to take the first step and try. Finding what workout is right for you is like solving a puzzle that you are a part of. What stood out to me the most with this sport is the community that comes along with it as compared to any other sport Ive personally encountered. Lucky for us U of A students, we also have a rock climbing gym right on campus! If it piques your interest, I encourage you to check it out.

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HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) Before lacing up their sneakers for Ukrops Monument Avenue 10K on Saturday, people are running to the Richmond Raceway to get their numbers and packets.

The Health and Fitness Expo took place at the Raceway on Thursday and Friday and offered live music, giveaways, food trucks and dozens of vendors. Runners were also able to pick up their packets for the race, do some last-minute registration or stop by the expo booths.

The 10K is celebrating its 24th year in 2023 and so far, 19,500 people have registered.

Guian Cruz and Julia Martinez are two of those many runners. While Cruz is coming back for another 10K, this is Martinezs first time.

Im a lot less fit this time, but its fun, Cruz said. I like running with the crowd.

Ive never ran any type of race, but weve got a group together, so Im excited to give it a try, Martinez added.

For more information and a schedule of Saturdays race, head to theSportsbackers website.

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'Lag Ja Gale' actor Namik Paul, who is seen playing the role of Shiv in the show, is following a strict workout regime on a daily basis for his role.He doesn't compromise on what he loves to eat by restricting his diet. He works out everyday to look perfect as Shiv in the daily soap.He shared: "I have always been a fitness enthusiast and I like to keep my body well maintained, but I can't stop eating the food that I love. To me, fitness is something that makes me happy, and I believe in balancing my diet and workout accordingly so that I don't have to compromise on anything. Not being content with what one eats, often leads to mood swings, so I always ensure that I do the appropriate workout while eating everything that I love and balance it out."Namik made his acting debut with 'Qubool Hai', and gained popularity with his shows such as 'Ek Duje Ke Vaaste', 'Ek Deewana Tha', among others. The actor is currently enjoying his stint in 'Lag Ja Gale'.He added: "I will work out a bit extra if needed but won't compromise on food. I follow a strict workout regime set by my trainer which involves a mix of core workouts, CrossFit, power yoga, cardio, muscle training, and much more. I must add that a good workout session helps kick-start my day in the best way possible and sometimes, after a long, hard day, my workout regime also tends to help me unwind."Set in Delhi, 'Lag Ja Gale' is a story of Shiv (Namik Paul)- an affluent, self-made young hotelier, and Ishani (Tanisha Mehta), a hard-working girl and how due to circumstances they are forced to get married.

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If you're thinking of picking up a PSVR2 for fitness, you'll be pleased to hear that it's a great way to get a little exercise into your life.

Though VR fitness may not replace the gym (opens in new tab), it can be a great supplement for when you don't really feel like going. And the PSVR2 provides a light and comfortable headset that's well suited to getting a swear on in virtual reality.

We've spent a couple of weeks putting the PSVR2 through its paces and exploring the fitness options that it offers. It's a gaming machine first and foremost, that's for sure, but there are loads of VR games that offer a workout alongside the gameplay and they can be a great addition to your routine, especially if you're getting bored of the gym.

Read on to find out just how good the PSVR2 is for fitness, and be sure to also check out our full PlayStation VR 2 review (opens in new tab) if you're considering picking one up.

The gym can often be a big commitment. You've got to buy a membership, pack a bag and get there you don't often just pop in for 10 minutes. VR gives you the freedom to lightly explore exercise at lunchtime or quickly wake up your body first thing in the morning. You can also do it at home in your pants.

VR excels at offering experiences. Going to work on the same machines at the gym can be a little boring, but there are always new surroundings to explore in VR, and switching up the song pack or workout routine can give you a second wind.

That being said, it's much harder in VR to train certain muscles or work towards some grander end goal the gym is still the best place for that. As a supplement for light exercise, VR fitness is more for building up a sweat and working towards general fitness. VR is also great because you get exercise in, even if that's not your main goal.

The PSVR2 has pros and cons when it comes to fitness. It is a tethered machine, meaning you have to plug it into the PS5 itself. The wire is reasonably long at 14.7 feet (4.5 meters), so you shouldn't have too much problem with it if you pay attention. But untethered headsets offer a slightly wider range of motion.

It has built-in tracking cameras which mean you don't have to look in a certain direction while you play. It also has a field of view of 110 degrees, allowing it to track your arms and movements at a wider range than the Meta Quest 2.

More importantly, the PSVR2 is one of the most comfortable headsets on the market, with a light design, comfortable support for your nose and eyes, and a vivid and clear screen. As far as tethered options are concerned, this is one of the very best VR headsets (opens in new tab) on the market, and a good price point makes it a solid choice for fitness.

The PSVR2 game library is still pretty small and isn't focused on fitness. That being said, with the right game and the right setup, you can comfortably get some exercise in.

The PSVR2's flagship title Horizon Call of the Mountain can give you a bit of a workout. With a focus on climbing and shooting, the game really tires out your arms after a little while. The main campaign will take you about 10 hours to get through, but there are extra modes and alternate paths to extend that playtime. This isn't a game you will be playing after 50 hours, but it eases you into VR and really takes advantage of the impressive hardware.

Though Beat Saber isn't available on the PSVR2 just yet, Pistol Whip is a similarly physical rhythm game. Challenging you with shooting bad guys to the rhythm, you have to duck, weave, and move your entire body to the beat to get high scores. This is one of those games that is deceptively active. You feel your heart beating after that killer soundtrack slows down.

Launched on April 4, 2023, Creed: Rise to Glory - Championship Edition is one of the best fitness games. As the name suggests, this is a boxing game with a focus on training you up for the big fights, then letting you loose on opponents. The excellent tracking and cross-platform PvP make this game a welcome addition to your virtual fitness regime.

If you're looking for something a little different, Synth Riders is a "freestyle-dance rhythm game (opens in new tab)" that is designed to accommodate a wide range of tastes. The base version of the game comes with more than 58 tracks and even lets you make your own custom maps. This is one of the best games for burning calories as it makes you move your whole body, and songs keep you constantly moving. There's so much to do in Synth Riders that it's easy to jump in for 15 minutes to get energized.

The PSVR2 library is due to increase, and the last few years have seen an explosion of VR fitness games such as Supernatural, FitXR, and OhShape. It's probably only a matter of time before a big fitness-focused game arrives on the platform.

The Meta Quest 2 is one of the very best VR headsets out there for fitness. While other headsets may come with a higher resolution or more advanced haptics, Meta Quest's size, price, and function make it a wonderful little machine to take around with you. It can really take advantage of your surroundings with room-scale technology, and it's super easy to set up.

However, the PSVR2 also makes a good sales pitch for a fitness headset. It has comfortable controllers that you can charge from the console itself, the headset is one of the most well-fitting out there, and the quality of the games so far is truly top-notch.

You should go for the Meta Quest 2 if you don't like the idea of being tethered to a machine and your budget is a little smaller. And if you are purely looking to get into VR for fitness purposes, then this is probably the better choice.

You should go for the PSVR2 if you already want a PS5 and really care about the fidelity of the games. PSVR2 is a stronger piece of tech with the potential for incredible games in the future, but it may take a little while to see its full potential.

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Excellence is not an extraordinary act but a habit. You are what you do repeatedly over the years.

That is Sachin in a nutshell. Doing it for 24 years was no mean task by any sporting standard, and that too with a zen mind on a spartan body the most lethal combination in professional sport.

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Sachins veni, vidi, vici was not on a real battlefield but on cricketing fields, against difficult and fierce oppositions for more than two decades.

Here I am, rock you like a hurricane the famous Scorpions song would have been an apt beginning number when Sachin entered the ground.

The man practised what he preached, rather than sit outside and sermonise. Whether it was a win or a loss, he carried himself with pride thats the true mark of sportsmanship. He went on with his job quietly without much ado, unlike current social media insanity.

The path created by Sachin was a paradigm shift in the world of cricket for years to come, with all current players and management enjoying the fruit of it from an economic point of view apart from cricketing parlance.

Sachin is a superb case study for any sports professional on what, where, when, why and how to manage ones body and mind for peak performance through multiple years. He was a man miracle from a sports fitness and scientific point of view (not just an empty superlative for the occasion).

From the physical point of view, I can, with confidence, narrate some instances to which I was privy to for many years:

Symbol of defiance

He was told not to use a heavy bat to prevent lower back issues. Hence he worked on his posture and dynamic stability, while continuing to use heavy bats with highly-specialised protocols that suited only him. In the end, he had the last laugh, as he defied sports scientists and self-proclaimed experts in the strength and conditioning field. There are many more such instances where he defied logic to execute a task magnificently with mind-blowing mind and muscle connect.

Reinvention mode

Being a professional player for 24 years is no joke, regardless of the sport. Despite having limited facilities and staff available during his early playing years, he harnessed his potential to the maximum in order to become the best of the best. He understood the role of each support staff in the team very well and what to expect from them professionally. He also designed his own ankle-toe support guard and taping technique in accordance with his foot mechanics, be it for batting or bowling.

Roger Bannister, the late English neurologist and athlete who was the first to run a mile under four minutes, once said Doctors and scientists said that breaking the four-minute mile was impossible; that one would die in the attempt. Thus, when I got up from the track after collapsing at the finish line, I figured I was dead.

This quote would be very pertinent to Sachin, having defied many professionals and pundits in sports science by reinventing himself at every stage of his injury or slump in form and coming out with flying colours as a one-in-a-billion player.

Having seen him from close quarters during varied occasions and situations connected to the game, skill, fitness, diet or injuries, for many years, I have seen his instinctive ability to think out of the box and execute certain parameters seamlessly.

It gives me goosebumps to think about how this man can sync his mind and body at will and execute an insane task with a song on his lips.

Limitless hope

During a fitness test held in a training camp in Chennai way back in 2000, I was assisting in testing the team before a tour. During the sit-and-reach test for flexibility, Sachin scored low. He was flummoxed about the result and requested for five more minutes to warm up sufficiently and redo the test. I agreed and bang on after five minutes, he redid the test and scored the massive distance he had suggested he would cover.

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I was left speechless with his accuracy and ability to do what he wanted. This was the first time I saw what he could do at will, if he puts his mind to it. He understood his body at every stage and became the most adaptable athlete in the world of cricket. There are many more instances like this, be it our strength sessions, games or running sessions, about which I can go on and on like a spool deck.

The real beauty of Sachin lies in his humility and the ability to listen and take genuine opinions that he tries to implement without doubting the motive behind them. He is an astonishing sportsman, who can separate fact from fiction like a swan and not pretend to know the answer for all.

For me, my era of cricket can be split into two phases AST (After Sachin Tendulkar) & BST (Before Sachin Tendulkar). He is the jedi of world cricket who wielded his bat like a lightsaber and brought happiness to billions around the world.

He is the eternal God of Cricket!

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Lynnwood Elementary School's John Fulton will be recognized on Thursday along with 19 other instructors with the Excellence in Teaching award at the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation Celebration. (PETE BANNAN-DAILY TIMES)

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP As students, staff and faculty at Lynnewood Elementary helped break ground on a new school building in June 2019, a few miles south across Route 1, John Fulton was wrapping up the final gym classes of a 15-year run at Drexel Hill Middle School.

Fulton had an eye on his own groundbreaking, preparing to make the jump from the Upper Darby School District, where he spent his own middle school and high school years, to a new district and new age range at Lynnewood.

While the change of venue and grade levels were in Fultons lesson plans for the 2019-20 academic year, adapting to pandemic lockdown learning was a surprise addition to his itinerary.

Comparing his teaching adaptation to martial artist Bruce Lees mantra of be like water, Fulton guided his students through home learning into their new elementary school, applying his own mantra of focus, fitness, fun in whatever setting was presented throughout his career.

Fulton is one of 20 local educators who will be bestowed with the 2023 Excellence in Teaching award.

This years class will be recognized Thursday at the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation Celebration, formerly the Partners in Education Celebration, alongside the 2023 All-Delco Hi-Q Team and other honorees in the education field.

Fulton suspects the new fishbowl gymnasium, with windows peering into the lower level facility from the schools main hallway, may have had a hand in his nomination by Lynnewood Principal Jillian McGilvery.

I guess people are liking what they see: the kids smiling, having a good time, being organized, including everybody, following directions and being enthusiastic, he said. From my perspective, Im just in the action like every other teacher in their classroom. I have an advantage because Im in that fishbowl but other teachers are doing miraculous things, too.

Grades 1-5 visit Fultons fishbowl once a week, while kindergarteners attend monthly.

Students absorb his focus, fitness, fun approach to physical education through health discussions, physical challenges and games. Laminated numbers, shapes, exercise names, repetition goals and motivational phrases adorn the walls to guide students through class, often hiding cross-curricular lessons.

We have activities where I have them sit at a shape pentagon, parallelogram, decagon and then find a number, so theyre finding coordinates. The basic idea is (the board game) Battleship, he said. I try to put things in place where you dont see the layers. Then they go back to their classroom and they see the cross-circulars, oh, we did coordinates in Mr. Fultons class; oh, we did shapes in Mr. Fultons class.

The gym features a series of stations promoting Fultons second trifecta, caring, connecting, contributing, including reading material and exercises for students to work out frustrations and reset mentally for class.

This is the social-emotional piece that a lot of people forget that phys ed is really about. Its about the whole person, he said.

Seeing the caring, connecting, contributing philosophy in a series of athletic mentors led Fulton to tell a phys-ed teacher Im going to do your job in his senior year.

Growing up with fitness enthusiast parents, his first athletic experience was intramural soccer and baseball in his hometown of Yeadon, under the coaching of his father.

When you think about it, its probably just my Pop, Fulton said of his life course.

Fultons father, who currently competes in an age 70-plus bodybuilding division, parlayed his job as Lansdowne YMCA building supervisor into teaching fitness classes there, later starting his own personal training business.

Fultons mother also maintained a regular workout regimen. Her death from a brain aneurysm rupture in 1998 would prompt Fulton to do annual fundraisers for the American Heart Association throughout his teaching career, bringing in nearly $16,000 this year at Lynnewood and netting the school equipment through the fundraiser incentive program.

Fulton arrived in Upper Darby Township to start sixth grade at Beverly Hills Middle School.

In seventh grade, the first day of school, my social studies teacher Mr. Smith said, Hey, are you playing football? Yeah, youre playing football, said Fulton. He invited you in and before you know it, youre in it, he said, later adding wrestling and baseball under Smiths tutelage. He was another big influence on me loving coaching. Caring, connecting, contributing: Its from my Pop, Mr. Smith and other teachers at middle school who pushed me.

A chance run in at the Lansdowne YMCA during middle school with an Upper Darby High School student laid the groundwork for another mentor.

He was already all ripped and cut up. I asked him howd you do that and he said: the physical fitness team, Fulton said.

Arriving at UDHS, Fulton approached team coach Duke Snyder and landed a spot through 12th grade.

Upon graduation in 1999, Fulton headed to West Chester University to study kinesiology and earn his K-12 health and fitness certification, completing his student teaching at Drexel Hill Middle School.

He earned a masters in education at Gratz College, principal certification at Holy Family University, and continuing education credits at various schools.

Fulton supplemented his undergraduate studies with coaching sports camps at the Main Line YMCA his first work with elementary age students and serving in a mentoring program at Christ Lutheran Church in Upper Darby.

Starting his first job at Grover Washington Jr. Middle School in Philadelphia, he soon learned of an opening at Drexel Hill Middle School and was hired for the 2004-05 school year.

At that time they started adventure-based learning. It was perfect timing. That was stuff we were working on in school and I had an opportunity to write the curriculum, he said, referring to a learning model based on group challenges and cooperation.

After picking various coaching roles at Drexel Hill, Fulton spent this last seven years as athletic director and as lead teacher, mediating student issues for the assistant principal, on top of his teaching duties.

With his two sons entering elementary school, Fulton saw a need for change.

I wanted to be home more to help my boys. I was at Drexel Hill from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and I did that for 15 years, he said. The thing that kept me at Drexel Hill was that its home. When you go home its nice, but sometimes youve got to leave home to grow. That was the case for me.

Heading to Lynnewood, Fulton first found himself applying the be like water mindset to the new environment of working with elementary-age students, then suddenly to pandemic lockdowns in March.

Now Im teaching in front of a camera, but for me it was it was a different avenue to get the result that you wanted, he said, noting positive feedback from parents who participated in the makeshift at-home exercises and the ability to connect with students younger siblings before having them as students.

With his sons entering middle school and high school and time freeing for work hours, Fulton has identified administration as the next step in his career path, looking to apply the cooperative learning methods of PE and his caring, connecting, contributing philosophy into school-wide systems.

The greatest sense of achievement, however, remains in the impact on his students.

Theres nothing more rewarding than knowing that you helped impact somebodys life in a positive way, he said. You dont get paid a ton of money, but those are the things that are priceless.

Tickets for the banquet on April 27 are $55 to $750 and are still on sale at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-fmfcu-foundation-celebration-tickets-558036160177.

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In most cases, it's best to stick to a cup or two of coffee to maximize the potential health benefits without going overboard on caffeine.

"For performance benefits8, 2-6 mg of caffeine per kilogram of body weight is recommended," says Jones. To put this into perspective, if you're 150 pounds, this translates to around 204-408 mg of caffeine, or around two to five cups, per day.

Keep in mind that more is not always better when it comes to caffeine. The Food and Drug Administration9 recommends capping your caffeine intake at around 400 milligrams per day, which equals about four to five cups.

Too much caffeine can cause a slew of negative side effects, including anxiety, digestive issues, jitters, and insomnia. (It can even contribute to weight gain in some cases.) Certain people may also need to dial their intake back even further, including those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or extra sensitive to the effects of caffeine.

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Watermelon is a delicious and refreshing fruit that can be enjoyed during the hot summer months. While it is true that watermelon is high in natural sugars, it can still be a safe and healthy option for people with diabetes if consumed in moderation and included as part of a total meal plan rather than as an additional overload of calories.

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Watermelon is low in calories, rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and contains a good amount of fibres, making it a great option as part of a balanced diet. It contains antioxidants like lycopene, which may help protect against cancer and heart disease. It contains 92 per cent water and serves as a good source of hydration, hence aids digestion. It is rich in folate, potassium, phytochemicals and minerals.

As regards whether watermelon is safe for diabetics and those at risk of diabetes to eat, it has a glycaemic index (GI) of 72, which is considered moderate to high, but being 92 per cent water and rich in fibres, which delay the release of sugar in the bloodstream after a meal and restrict calorie intake by keeping hunger pangs at bay, watermelon has a very low glycaemic load (GL) of five per serving of 120 grams. The glycaemic index is a measure of how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels and foods with low GI index are generally considered better for people with diabetes. Glycaemic load is a measure that takes into account the amount of carbohydrate in a portion of food together with how quickly it raises blood glucose levels. Since the GL of watermelon is only five, even with a high GI that makes sugar enter the bloodstream quickly, it doesnt actually have that much sugar, as long as you dont have too much of it. This suggests that consuming watermelon in its whole fruit form is a safe and a delicious proposition for diabetics, non-diabetics, and everyone in between.

Also 300 gm of watermelons is equivalent to 15 gm of carbohydrates. And carbohydrate counting is necessary so that watermelons can be part of your total carbohydrate allowance of the day, which means take 15 gm of carbohydrates out from your meal. This substitution is necessary as usually we take fruits as an add-on to our main meals instead of deleting some items and making room for them. Eating regulated portions of watermelon can satisfy your craving for something sweet while keeping you feeling full longer.

But be careful of watermelon juice, which means a concentrate of more fruit pieces, which has a very high glycaemic load. For people with diabetes , it is recommended that they adjust their portion sizes depending on their level of sugar control and personal tolerance to carbohydrates.

Low glycaemic foods like apples, oranges, grapefruits, cherries, guava are not only safe to eat for diabetics but are very useful for lowering the incidence of Type 2 diabetes. Blueberries and strawberries are a very good way to fulfil ones sweet indulgence while also providing the body with antioxidants, vitamin C and K, fibre, potassium, and manganese. Tomatoes are high in vitamins C and E, as well as potassium, and can be eaten pureed, raw, or in a sauce. But remember, in the end, even if a meal contains low GI items, one should keep an eye on the number of carbohydrates and portion size.

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It is possible to safely reach a healthy body weight in your 30s. Here are few habits that you need to focus on. Subscribe to Notifications

Your health should be a main priority throughout your life, including in your 30's. Exercise is an important part of any healthy lifestyle and can be a great way to help you reach your weight loss goals. It is important to tailor your exercise routine based on your age and fitness level so that you can get the most out of it. However, it's possible to safely reach a healthy body weight that promotes your overall health. This article covers 5 effective ways to lose weight in your 30's.

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Nutritionist, Anjali Mukerjee reveals in her Instagram post ''Being overweight makes one prone to diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and other diseases. It is important to understand that the health benefits of being fit and healthy are far greater than eating unwisely. Research has proved that, Two out of three women in urban India, and one in three in rural India above the age of 35 are overweight'. This means that two thirds of women above 35 years of age in urban India and one third's in rural India are overweight. The worrying part is, it is not that easy to lose weight when you're above 35 years old, as compared to your 25 year old bodies.'' Here are a few ways that will help eliminate the excess weight.

Regular exercise and a balanced diet are essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Exercise helps to strengthen muscles, build endurance, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being.

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After Wynter Mitchell endured three back-to-back unsuccessful pregnancies, her doctor advised her to look into in vitro fertilization. But she noticed the IVF specialists always focused on her weight.

They considered it a hurdle to the procedure, says Mitchell, who had a body mass index of 40 at that point, which is sometimes categorized as severe obesity.

Shes had polycystic ovary syndrome since she was a teenager and always had issues with her weight, she explains.

Women with PCOS have a hormonal imbalance and metabolism problems, with symptoms that include weight gain or difficulty losing weight, according to the Office on Womens Health.

When the pounds wouldnt come off despite working out and eating well, Mitchell shared her frustrations in a Facebook group for women trying to conceive. Someone suggested Ozempic, the Type 2 diabetes treatment. One of its side effects is weight loss.

Mitchell, who has insulin resistance because of PCOS, says she had no problems getting a prescription. She started taking Ozempic in July of 2022.

Within a month, I dropped 20 pounds and it was marvelous. I couldnt believe it. I hadnt lost that much weight since I was in my mid-30s. I just said, this is a way forward. This is going to get me to the finish line, Mitchell, 43, a digital strategist who lives in Los Angeles, tells TODAY.com.

If I got down to a weight that was reasonable for me to be seen, which seemed like it was a BMI of under 35 for all of these specialists, then there would be no question at this point. I would have a successful stimulation and a successful (egg) retrieval, which I ultimately ended up having.

Mitchells BMI dropped to 33. She has lost 50 pounds so far and wants to continue taking Ozempic until she loses 30 more. She hopes that will put her in the best position when its time to place the embryo.

Its possible that using medications like Ozempic or its sister-drug Wegovy, which is specifically approved for weight loss, may improve a womans chances of conceiving if she has insulin resistance or obesity, says Dr. Alex Robles, a reproductive endocrinologist at Columbia University Fertility Center in New York.

The drugs themselves dont boost fertility, but could put a womans body into a more optimal state for conception before she tries to get pregnant, he adds.

Theres an association between obesity and infertility, Robles notes. Obese women can have hormonal disruptions that lead to irregular periods a signal theyre not ovulating regularly. But even modest weight loss can restore the normal hormonal processes that allow ovulation to happen, he says.

It can help with egg retrieval during IVF as well because visualizing and accessing the ovaries in patients who have more body fat can be challenging, Robles explains.

Women with obesity also have significantly higher risk of miscarriage, fetal death and still birth, he says. When the scale doesnt budge with diet and exercise, hes noticed some of his patients have been turning to drugs like Ozempic ahead of getting pregnant.

The best bet is to try to use this medication at least a few months before actually trying to conceive to see if you can achieve the benefit, Robles says.

On the flip side, hes seen some data that using Ozempic could potentially negatively impact levels of luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone both important for the reproductive system but thats likely in the context of rapid excessive weight loss, Robles says.

In a statement to TODAY.com, Novo Nordisk, which makes both Ozempic and Wegovy, says it doesnt have clinical data evaluating the effect of the drugs on fertility treatments.

Ozempic is not approved for weight management, the pharmaceutical company adds.

While we recognize that some healthcare providers may be prescribing Ozempic for patients whose goal is to lose weight, we do not promote, suggest, or encourage off-label use of our medicines, Novo Nordisk says in the statement.

We trust that healthcare providers are evaluating a patients individual needs and determining which medicine is right for that particular patient.

Women should stop taking Ozempic and Wegovy at least two months before a planned pregnancy, according to the prescribing information for both drugs.

Thats how long it could take for the drugs active ingredient, semaglutide, to completely clear out of a womans system, which is important because doctors dont know how it affects pregnant patients, Robles says.

Wegovy may cause fetal harm and should not be taken during pregnancy, according to the drugs prescribing information.

When it comes to Ozempic, it should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk, the prescribing information warns. It notes doctors should consider both the risks of poorly controlled diabetes in pregnancy and the potential risks to the fetus from exposure to semaglutide during pregnancy.

About 45% of pregnancies in the U.S. are unintended, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Since many women of childbearing age may be interested in taking Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss, some doctors worry this population doesnt know enough about the potential risks if an unplanned pregnancy were to happen while theyre on the immensely popular medications.

Dr. Manijeh Kamyar, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist and OB-GYN in Las Vegas, Nevada, says patients usually tell her no one has discussed the risks with them.

I think that thats a huge gap in the use of this medication, especially when something like this ramps up so quickly, Kamyar tells TODAY.com.

My recommendation is: While youre on this treatment if your doctor has decided its the best for you you should definitely be on some type of birth control. Because if you accidentally get pregnant while on this, I dont know what thats going to mean for your pregnancy I cannot guarantee the safety of this medication in pregnancy.

The safety data doesnt exist in humans right now, both Kamyar and Robles say. It may come after years of people using these medications and accidentally becoming pregnant while on them, they add.

Animal data from pregnant rodents, rabbits and monkeys exposed to semaglutide showed structural abnormalities in fetuses and early pregnancy losses, according to the prescribing information for Ozempic and Wegovy.

Besides stopping the medication at least two months before a planned pregnancy, both Kamyar and Robles advise women to avoid using Ozempic or Wegovy while theyre pregnant or breastfeeding.

Its very likely that these medications will be excreted in the breast milk. And again, we just dont know what the effects of this particular drug are on the fetus or the baby, Robles says.

There is no data on the presence of semaglutide in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant or the effects on milk production, according to the prescribing information for Ozempic and Wegovy.

If a woman unexpectedly becomes pregnant while taking these drugs, she should tell her doctor as soon as possible, both Kamyar and Robles advise. She and her fetus will likely be monitored more closely than a typical patient, Robles adds.

Mitchell hopes to have the embryo from her IVF procedure placed later this year. She says shell stop taking Ozempic before and during the pregnancy, but thinks shell revisit the treatment after she stops nursing.

Medication like Ozempic likely is not the silver bullet to help women struggling with fertility get pregnant, but it could be a potential adjunct if a patient has obesity or insulin resistance, Robles says.

Kamyar says the medication could be helpful in those cases, but still recommends making lifestyle changes like diet and exercise first to lose weight that way.

She doesnt think theres enough information about how these drugs might affect women of childbearing age and pregnant women.

Research in this area needs to be expedited and physicians really need to do their due diligence in counseling patients that we do not have this data, Kamyar says.

A. Pawlowski is a TODAY health reporter focusing on health news and features. Previously, she was a writer, producer and editor at CNN.

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