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Many people want to exercise more in the new year. For Minneapolis residents, if that's one of their goals they're in luck. According to a recent study, Minneapolis is one of the best cities for exercise.

House Method did this study to rank the 100 largest US cities. They ranked these cities based on"5 factors, such as gyms per capita, percent of people who exercise frequently, walk score, and more."

Minneapolis did not make the top 10, unfortunately, but they did make the top 15. Actually, just barely, Minneapolis came in at number 15 on the dot. At number 14 wasSanta Ana, CA and below us at 16 wasSan Jose, CA.

And because I know you're curious, here are the top 10 cities around the US for exercise according to House Method:

1.New York, NY

2.Los Angeles, CA

3.San Francisco, CA

4.Anaheim, CA

5.Seattle, WA

6.Jersey City, NJ

7.Boston, MA

8.Philadelphia, PA

9.Oakland, CA

10.Chicago, IL

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NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunic, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMUX),a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing best-in-class, oral therapies for the treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, today announced that its subsidiary, Immunic AG, under the terms of its existing option and license agreement with Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, Daiichi Sankyo), has exercised itsexclusive global option to license a group of compounds, designated by Immunic as IMU-856. The company intends to begin phase 1 clinical studies for this program in the first half of 2020. IMU-856 is an orally available, small molecule modulator that targets a yet undisclosed protein which serves as a transcriptional regulator of the intestinal barrier function. As such, IMU-856 represents a new and potentially disruptive approach for the treatment of intestinal diseases with the potential to restore the intestinal barrier function while maintaining immunocompetency.

IMU-856 was discovered and developed by Daiichi Sankyo. The option and license agreement gives Immunic the exclusive rights to commercialization of IMU-856 in all countries, including the United States, Europe and Japan.The option also includes exclusivity on a patent application filed by Daiichi Sankyo, covering IMU-856's composition of matter. Concurrent with the option exercise, Immunic will pay to Daiichi Sankyo a one-time upfront licensing fee. Going forward, Daiichi Sankyo is eligible to receive certain future development, approval and sales milestone payments, as well as royalties related to IMU-856. Financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.

"Exercising this option is an important milestone, as it indicates that we are convinced of the preclinical safety profile of IMU-856 and are ready to take this program into phase 1 clinical trials, which we intend to initiate during the first half of 2020," stated Daniel Vitt, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and President of Immunic. "Our recently presented preclinical data reinforced our belief that IMU-856 has disease-modifying properties for a variety of intestinal diseases and demonstrates potential significant advantages over current immunosuppressive treatments which address inflammation while unintentionally decreasing the body's immune surveillance. We are hopeful that the planned phase 1, single and multiple ascending dose studies will serve as a further important step in the development of IMU-856 as a safe treatment option for patients suffering from gastrointestinal diseases by restoring function to the intestinal barrier without impairing the immune system."

"We are delighted that Immunic executed the option right for IMU-856," said Junichi Koga, Senior Executive Officer and Global Head of R&D, Daiichi Sankyo. "Daiichi Sankyo is committed to delivering innovative medicines to patients across the world as quickly as possible, either by ourselves or through strategic partnerships. We are confident that Immunic is our best partner and will rapidly drive the development of this novel compound for patients with intestinal diseases."

About Immunic, Inc.Immunic, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMUX) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of selective oral immunology therapies aimed at treating chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, including relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and psoriasis. The company is developing three small molecule products: IMU-838 is a selective immune modulator that inhibits the intracellular metabolism of activated immune cells by blocking the enzyme DHODH; IMU-935 is an inverse agonist of RORt; and IMU-856 targets the restoration of the intestinal barrier function. Immunic's lead development program, IMU-838, is in phase 2 clinical development for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and ulcerative colitis, with an additional phase 2 trial planned in Crohn's disease. An investigator-sponsored proof-of-concept clinical trial for IMU-838 in primary sclerosing cholangitis is ongoing at the Mayo Clinic. For further information, please visit: http://www.immunic-therapeutics.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains "forward-looking statements" that involve substantial risks and uncertainties for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release regarding strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenue, projected expenses, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. Examples of such statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to Immunic's three development programs and the targeted diseases; the potential for IMU-838, IMU-935 and IMU-856 to safely and effectively target diseases; preclinical data for IMU-856; the timing of future clinical trials; the nature, strategy and focus of the company; and the development and commercial potential of any product candidates of the company. Immunic may not actually achieve the plans, carry out the intentions or meet the expectations or projections disclosed in the forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results and performance could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with the ability to project future cash utilization and reserves needed for contingent future liabilities and business operations, the availability of sufficient resources to meet business objectives and operational requirements, the fact that the results of earlier studies and trials may not be predictive of future clinical trial results, the protection and market exclusivity provided by Immunic's intellectual property, risks related to the drug development and the regulatory approval process and the impact of competitive products and technological changes. A further list and descriptions of these risks, uncertainties and other factors can be found in the section captioned "Item 1A. Risk Factors," in the company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 17, 2019, and in the company's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of these filings are available online at http://www.sec.govor ir.immunic-therapeutics.com/sec-filingsand on request from Immunic. Any forward-looking statement made in this release speaks only as of the date of this release. Immunic disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made. Immunic expressly disclaims all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all the contents of this press release.

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From the tried and true to cutting edge, the American College of Sports Medicines annual survey of worldwide fitness trends runs the gamut from weights to wearable technology.

In its 14th year, the ACSM survey is completed by thousands of fitness professionals around the world to determine health and fitness trends for the coming year. Wearable technology was the No. 1 trend for the fourth time in the past five years. That includes fitness trackers, smart watches, heart rate monitors, and GPS tracking devices. In addition to steps walked, these devices can track heart rate, calories, sitting time and sleep quality.

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I think fitness trackers are a great way to motivate someone to stay active, said Karen Wonders, program director and sports science professor in the Wright State University Department of Kinesiology and Health. Id say that the main benefits of fitness trackers to the individual are that they help to form healthy habits. Since they can visually see their daily steps, sleep quality, and even heart rate response, it allows the person to set goals to try and improve their overall health, where needed.

Wonders has seen firsthand the benefits of using fitness trackers as the founder and director of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, an organization committed to improving the quality of life for people with cancer through exercise, nutrition and faith.

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We are actually using them at Maple Tree to track the activity levels of some of our home-bound patients, she said. For example, I often challenge our more sedentary patients to increase their steps by just 500 each day. This is a relatively simple way to increase activity and give them a quick win that will, hopefully, encourage even more healthy habits.

Want to get the most out of your device? Wonders advises that the first step is to pick the tracker that is best for their needs.

Some people are only interested in tracking the number of steps they take, which would require a much simpler model than someone who wanted to track sleep, heart rate, etc., she said.

Next, learn how to use it properly.

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Knowing how to actually use the device will help you so much in the long run, Wonders said. I would give yourself at least a week of tracking your activity levels before setting goals. This will allow you to determine what your starting point is, where you should focus on improving, and set you up for success.

Here, then, are the top 20 fitness trends for 2020, according to the American College of Sports Medicine:

1. Wearable technology For the fourth time in the past five years, wearable technology was the No. 1 trend and includes fitness trackers, smart watches, HR monitors, and GPS tracking devices.

2. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) These exercise programs typically involve short bursts of high-intensity bouts of exercise followed by a short period of rest.

3. Group training Defined as more than five participants, group exercise instructors teach, lead and motivate individuals through intentionally designed larger in-person group movement classes.

4. Training with free weights Previous surveys included a category described as strength training. Determined to be too broad a category, strength training was dropped in favor of the more specific free weight training, which includes free weights, barbells, kettlebells, dumbbells and medicine ball classes.

5. Personal training One-on-one training continues to be a trend as the profession of personal training becomes more accessible online, in health clubs, in the home, and in worksites that have fitness facilities.

6. Exercise is Medicine Exercise is Medicine (EIM) is a global health initiative that focuses on encouraging primary-care physicians and other health-care providers to include physical activity assessment and associated treatment recommendations as part of every patient visit and refer their patients to exercise professionals.

7. Body weight training Using a combination of variable resistance body weight training and neuromotor movements employing multiple planes of movement, this program is all about using body weight as the training modality. Body weight training uses minimal equipment, which makes it an inexpensive way to exercise effectively.

8. Fitness programs for older adults This trend continues to stress the fitness needs of the Baby Boom and older generations. People are living longer, working longer, and remaining healthy and active much longer.

9. Health/wellness coaching This is a growing trend to integrate behavioral science into health promotion and lifestyle medicine programs. Health/wellness coaching uses a one-on-one and, at times, small group approach with the coach providing support, goal setting, guidance, and encouragement.

10. Employing certified fitness professionals Debuting last year as the No. 6 trend, the importance of hiring certified health fitness professionals through educational programs and certification programs that are fully accredited for health fitness professionals is fast becoming a trend.

Remaining Top 20 trends

11. Exercise for weight loss; 12. Functional fitness training; 13. Outdoor activities; 14. Yoga; 15. Licensure for fitness professionals; 16. Lifestyle medicine; 17. Circuit training; 18. Worksite health promotion and workplace well-being programs; 19. Outcome measurements; 20. Children and exercise.

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For Christine and Marc Steiniger, husband and wife co-owners of The Sweat Box Fitness Studio in Kitchener, their fitness journeys took very different paths.

"I was a long distance runner," says Christine. "People were always asking me to help them learn how to run, so I would teach them. Then I started helping them build exercise programs." Eventually Christine decided to turn her coaching into a business; after completing the required certifications she became a personal trainer and in 2016 started her business Body By Chris.

Marc's journey wasn't as direct. "I spent 20 years in tech," explains Marc. "Think of an active and healthy lifestyle - that wasn't me." By age 40 Marc weighed 250 pounds: he wasn't exercising, was eating poorly, and wasn't managing the stress of his tech job very well. He knew he had to make a change and began exercising, eventually working with a personal trainer and then taking part in group fitness classes. Not only did he begin to lose the excess weight, Marc noticed he felt better about himself. He had more confidence, and was handling his stress better. Eventually Marc decided to become a certified trainer himself. "I was passionate about fitness, and I also saw it as a natural progression so I could help Chris out with her business when she needed it," he says.

Three years later and their fitness paths now connected, the couple decided to open The Sweat Box - a fitness studio offering personal training and group fitness classes.

"Body by Chris was doing well: her success was quite dramatic," says Marc, "but she was a one woman show. She was renting a gym for her personal training business, and we could see she was going to hit a limit where she was."

"I had a 6 month waiting list for clients," Christine says. "I wasn't able to hire anyone in the place I was renting, and I couldn't grow like I wanted to in the space I was in. So Marc and I made a decision to shift from Body by Chris and evolve into The Sweat Box."

They began looking for a location for their new business, and in June 2019 they opened the doors to their studio located at 35 Trillium Drive, Unit 4 in Kitchener. They describe The Sweat Box as a boutique style fitness centre that's not like traditional gyms. Members can book personal and group training sessions to work with their schedules, and there are no contracts. Part of what makes them unique is their focus on form; both Christine and Marc concentrate on teaching technique so that members are training safely. They say The Sweat Box is all about developing general health, strength and cardio capacity in order to make people's day to day living 'amazing'. While the couple works together to grow the business and design the programs, Marc's focus is on group classes and administration, while Christine's is on personal training.

"I love the one-on-one relationship," says Christine, "I like to make people feel good about themselves, and not intimidated about coming into our space. I like group training too, but the relationship is stronger in personal fitness and I love empowering women and men and making them feel good. Our clients have to feel good about themselves - that's what we're really about."

They've built a very committed community of members in a short period of time, and reviews have been overwhelming.

"It makes my heart sing," says Christine. "People who come to The Sweat Box like how we motivate them, and how we drive them. The Google reviews our members have posted make me so thankful. It's like my passion is flowing into them!"

"The best feedback I've received came from a female client in her 40's who told me she was having her snow tires put on and had to put the tires in her car," says Marc. "She grabbed them and put them in, and it was no big deal. It was the first time she didn't have to ask her husband to do it for her."

One thing the duo has learned through their respective journeys is that fitness goals are very personal - they have to be something you want.

"Before he began to work out I was always there for Marc, but getting fit was a decision he had to make on his own," Christine explains. "No matter what, you can't change for anyone else - you need to change for yourself. We say that to our members, we say that to our personal training clients; if you think you're doing this for someone else, you're not going to be as successful. If you're doing this for you, you're making that choice, and that's what's going to make your transition stick."

"And it's not about being perfect and adhering to lofty goals," adds Marc. "It's about doing one thing better today than you did yesterday. All of those little positive changes become cumulative very quickly!"

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Results Fitness Stands Out with High-Def Exercise Videos and Supportive Online Community

Press Release updated: Jan 8, 2020 10:16 EST

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., January 8, 2020 (Newswire.com) American businessmen and women take over 405 million long-distancebusiness trips per year. This massive on-the-go group has a common challenge though: finding ways to stay fit while on the road. Now, the creators of the new Results Fitness app are out to change all that with their all-in-one exercise and personal training program that features high-def videos.

Results Fitness offers a free or subscription-based program aimed at adults who want to lose weight and gain muscle, especially while traveling. The apps full library of 4K videos is updated monthly and incorporates hundreds of exercises along with demonstrations of how to safely perform those for maximum benefit. The program is complemented by an interactive motivational blog that provides fitness tips and education along with the opportunity for users to share their results. Subscribers can also form private groups so friends can exercise together, challenge each other and perform custom-built workouts.

Our health is our wealth. Results Fitness is all about providing busy people with a way to stay in shape no matter where they are so they have no excuses for avoiding a workout. Our app gives users of every fitness level the tools they need to stay fitness-focused with engaging exercise videos and demos, a community of supporters, and more, explained Derek Anderson, who has been a personal trainer for 12 years. In that time, he has helped hundreds of individuals, including athletes, to lose weight, put on muscle and prevent injury through his programs.

Anderson was motivated to develop the app because he saw the

My job as a trainer is to ensure my clients have everything they need to succeed long-term in reaching and maintaining their health and fitness goals. There was not an app on the market that I believed provided the variety of exercises, instruction necessary to avoid injury, and personal support to aid them when away from home so I created one, said Anderson. I am especially proud to know that I am able to support the health needs of a broad audience through the apps easy-to-access training tools and guidance.

Since its launch in October, Results Fitness is getting all 5-star reviews online, with customers calling out the app for its ease-of-use, content variety, affordability and effectiveness. And while Anderson says that the program was created with the unique challenges of travelers in mind, its customers are, in fact, using the app at home and the gym as well as on the road.

I set out to build a program that is accessible to everyone, gives them the results they are looking for and is fun. Results Fitness does all that, and I am excited to see how many people are starting the year off right by downloading our app, he added.

Results Fitness is available for free or by a $4.99 per month subscription and is available for Android in the Google Play store. For more information, go to resultsfitnessapp.com. For media inquiries, contact:Derek Anderson atderekandersonfitness@gmail.com.

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14 proven ways to lose weight without exercise, according to experts

Its a perennial question: Can you lose weight without exercise?

Lets start with this: Exercise is terrific for your body and mind, in so many ways. It cuts down on your risk for a multitude of diseases and can lower your incidence of depression, anxiety and other mental health problems, as well as boost your energy, help you sleep and more. It can also help you get and keep a fitter, slimmer body. So exercise = health, and we should all move our bodies every day.

That said, when it comes to losing weight, what you eat is keyand studies show there are plenty of weight loss strategies that have nothing to do with exercise.

Check out these 14 science-backed, slim-down tips:

When youre at home, eat from smaller plates and bowls. Youll likely take in fewer calories, and it tricks your brain into thinking youre consuming more than you actually are.

Another important tip: Dont eat from packages of anything, even those healthier chips or crackers. Portion some out into a dish, and put the bag or box away.

When going out to eat, portion control can be a tougher challenge, given the large serving sizes in restaurants, so before you go, think about how youre going to handle that. You can order an appetizer and small salad instead of an appetizer and main dish. You can split a dish with a friend, or you can ask for a to-go box right up front, and put half your meal in there before you dig in. Have a plan and intention ahead of time and youre more likely to stick to it.

Fiber helps with weight loss in so many ways, says Karen Ansel, M.S., R.D.N., author of Healing Superfoods for Anti-Aging: Stay Younger, Live Longer. For starters, it expands in your gut like a sponge so its a natural appetite suppressant. Plus, the latest research is finding it has beneficial impacts on good gut bacteria that help produce hormones in the gut that tell your brain youve had enough to eat. Aim for at least 25 grams a day from a variety of foods like whole grains, beans, fruits and vegetables.

Like fiber, protein naturally helps you feel full by influencing the production of satiety hormones, says Ansel. It takes a long time to digest, so youre unlikely to go scrounging for a snack after a protein-rich meal. And heres a neat trick: Protein also takes more energy to digest than, say, fat or carbs, so you dont store as many of its calories. For maximum impact aim for 20 grams per meal from lean proteins such as fish, chicken, turkey, eggs and low fat dairy.

Its well-established that sleep deprivation can lead to weight gain. It comes down to hormones: Sleep deprived people produce more ghrelin, an appetite-stimulating hormone. And they produce less leptin, the hormone that tells you when youve eaten enough. Theres also evidence that the overly-sleepy eat more calories, and more comfort-food-carbs.

Im a fan of getting on the scale a few times a week, says Ansel. For a lot of people, weighing yourself can be stressful, but it can provide some really important feedback before things start to snowball. You dont have to weigh yourself every day, but stepping on the scale two to three times a week can help you nip weight gain in the bud, so you dont have to take drastic action with your diet later.

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Sometimes when you think youre hungry, youre actually thirstymaybe even slightly dehydrated. So in between meals before you eat a snack, try drinking a big glass of water. Its also a good idea to do that before a meal: It leads to greater weight loss, one study showed. And carry a bottle with you throughout the day, to sip as you go.

Its unclear whether sugar in and of itself makes you gain weight, says Ansel. But one thing is for sureit tends to travel in foods that have way too many calories. Whether its soda, sweetened lattes or dessert, these should be the first foods to go if youre trying to slim down.

Its a simple way to take in less calories overall. But theres another important reason to follow this rule: Drinking calories, rather than eating them, is less satisfying and doesnt lead to the same feeling of fullness, research shows. So thats another reason why drinking your caloriesespecially sugary beveragescan lead to weight gain.

In other words, slow down. Your brain needs to catch up with your mouth and send the signal that youre full, and thats harder when youre speeding through your meal. Also, studies have shown that when youre distracted, you tend to eat more. So stash your phone, turn off the TV and pay attention to what youre eating.

A small study showed that prolonged chewing at lunch leads to eating fewer snacks later in the day. Its worth noting, though, that many of the study participants reported that they really didnt enjoy the lunch, with all that chomping. So worth a try, but it may or may not work for you.

One study found obese people are more likely to keep food around in highly visible locations. Do the opposite, especially with food that you dont want to be eating all the time.

Kids and teens who drink diet beverages eat more calories during the day, according to a 2019 study. This is just one of several studies connecting diet drinks to weight gain.

When youre stressed, your levels of the hormone cortisol spike. Some older studies have shown that people tend to eat more if theyre high cortisol reactors." To avoid that reaction, take time each day to do something to lower the stress temperature, whether its meditation, exercise or sitting quietly with a good book.

It may not be sexy, but study after study has shown that writing down what you eat is one of the most effective weight loss tools out there, says Ansel. Whether its in a journal, using the notes app on your phone or your favorite weight loss app, recording what you eat is the single best way to identify those sneaky little ways you might be overdoing it.

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Losing weight is tough under the best circumstances, but it can be especially tricky when youve got do this and do that advice coming at you from all angles. Whether youre digging through the internet or talking to friends, it can be tough to separate fact from fiction, especially because weight loss is so dependent on individual needs and goals.

So, to make getting started a bit easier, we went to experts to debunk the fear around fat, your desire to ditch gluten, and whether or not breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Here, the biggest weight loss rules you should stop believing ASAP.

1Myth #1: Eating fat makes you fat.

Fat has more calories per gram than carbs and protein, and that might be where this myth came from, says Jessica Cording, M.S., R.D., author of The Little Book of Game-Changers. But, she adds, fat actually helps you stay fuller, longer. When you consume fat in the context of a balanced meal or snack thats appropriate for your calorie needs, it can actually promote weight loss and weight maintenance, Cording says. This includes healthy, unsaturated fats like avocado, olive oil, and nuts.

Of course, if you eat a bunch of fat outside your needs, you will gain weight, says Carolyn Newberry, M.D., a gastroenterologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine. But fat is an important component of a healthy diet and moderate amounts of fat intake are necessary to build cells, maintain warmth, and provide energy to the body, she says.

2Myth #2: All calories are equal.

Knowing how many calories youre eating is important when youre trying to lose weight, but so is the type of calories youre having. A calorie is not just a calorie, Cording says. Macronutrients like protein, fat, and carbohydrates do different things in the body and have different functions, she says. We need a combination of them for the body to function optimally. Two hundred calories of white bread will make you feel very different than if you have 200 calories of whole wheat toast with almond butter.

3Myth #3: Carbs are bad for you.

Just like fat, carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet. In moderation, they provide the body with its main source of energy as well as regulate the digestive tract, Dr. Newberry says.

Its important to note that there are different types of carbs: simple and complex. Simple carbs include things like processed foods, and they can raise your blood sugar and lead to weight gain if you have too much of them, Dr. Newberry explains. Complex carbs, on the other hand, are found in nutrient-dense foods like whole grain breads, beans and legumes, oats, and certain vegetables, and can actually help regulate your blood sugar levels.

Its not that all carbs are bad, but you do need to tune into whats an appropriate amount for you and the quality of those carbohydrates, Cording says.

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4Myth #4: Eating at night will make you gain weight.

Cording says this one comes up with her clients all the time. There are people that can be okay with stopping eating more than a few hours before bed, but for many people its a struggle mentally and physically because they get hungry, she says. They often attempt to have their last meal early in the evening but wind up doing mindless snacking or sneak foods because theyre trying to not be hungry.

A lot of it also depends on what youre eating. Late-night eating patterns have been linked to excess calorie intake and poorer food choices, Newberry says. But, if youre eating healthy, well-balanced foods in the evening, you should be just fine.

5Myth #5: You can out-exercise a bad diet.

Exercise is an important part of weight loss, but you can easily torpedo your efforts by eating foods high in calories and low in nutrition, like processed snacks, fried meats, and sugary drinks.

It is very hard to overcome a poor diet with exercise, as you can only burn so many calories at a time, Dr. Newberry says.

Eating junk foods also isnt fueling your body with the nutrients it needs for balanced energy, Cording points out. If youre eating certain foods that wreak havoc on your hormones, it will probably negatively impact your energy and ability to work out, she says.

6Myth #6: Supplements can help you lose weight.

Despite claims online that certain supplements will help you lose weight, theres no data to suggest these things consistently workand keep weight off, Dr. Newberry says. Supplements also arent regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), she points out, so you cant always be sure that youre actually taking what it says on the label.

Its also important to note that weight loss supplements are different from prescribed weight loss medications, which a doctor may or may not recommend for obese patients who have already started making lifestyle changes.

7Myth #7: Eating breakfast is necessary for weight loss.

Eating breakfast does not automatically lead to success in weight loss efforts, Dr. Newberry says. Eating in the morning might help curb your appetite to keep you from overeating later in the day, but it still comes down to the number and type of calories eaten in relation to the total number of calories burned over the same period of time, she says.

Cording agrees. Some people just arent into breakfast, and thats okay, she says.

8Myth #8: Going gluten-free will help you lose weight.

Just a recap: Gluten is a type of protein thats found in certain grains, like wheat, barely, and rye. Except for a small number of people who have Celiac disease, gluten itself is not dangerous and is found in many healthy foods which also contain high levels of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, Dr. Newberry says.

You might even gain weight on a gluten-free diet, depending on what you end up eating. Many processed gluten-free products actually contain higher levels of fats and sugars than their gluten-containing counterparts in order to improve taste and consistency, Dr. Newberry points out.

9Myth #9: Doing lots of cardio is the only way to burn fat.

Logging tons of time running or cycling can help you burn fatbut its not the only way, especially if you hate those exercises. Plus, research has shown that doing strength training is pretty important, too, Cording points out.

For example, a study published in the journal Obesity followed 249 adults with overweight or obesity who restricted calories and did resistance training for 18 months. The result? They had less muscle loss and also lost a significant amount of fat. Not only does building muscle make you look toned, but it also fires up your metabolism and helps you burn more calories at rest.

Plus, the benefits of strength training go beyond weight loss: Aiming to lift weights at least twice a week can protect your bones, improve your posture, and reduce back pain.

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10Myth #10: Food that tastes good is bad for you.

Nope. Healthy food can be delicious, Cording says. She cites seasonal vegetables that are at their prime flavor and naturally sweet fruits as an example.

Low-fat dairy products and lean proteins like beans, nut butters, and seafood also fit the bill, Dr. Newberry says. Dont believe us? Check out these healthy meal prep recipes that actually taste amazing.

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Fruits are undoubtedly one of the most preferred food items to include in the diet when you are on a weight loss mission. They are packed with a variety of nutrients and minerals that not only support your weight loss process but also prevent different types of diseases. When we talk about fruits and weight loss, it is hard to miss strawberries. The red-fruit is packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory enzymes and contain enough fiber that prevents weight gain and helps in easy bowel movement. Nutrients factsThe nutrient content of 100 grams of raw strawberries are:

Calories: 33Water: 91%Protein: 0.7 gramsCarbs: 7.7 gramsSugar: 4.9 gramsFiber: 2 gramsFat: 0.3 grams

5 reasons for including strawberries in your diet Easy bowel movement: Strawberries contain enough fiber to boost your digestion and help in easy bowel movement. Consuming a bowlful of red fruit every day may prove beneficial in shedding belly fat. Fiber also makes you feel fuller for a longer period of time and prevent you from munching on unhealthy and fattening foods. You can put small chunks of raw strawberries on top of your oatmeal.

Promotes weight loss: Studies suggest that strawberries promote the production of two important hormones - adiponectin and leptin. Both of these hormones help to burn fat and enhance metabolism.

Low in calories and natural sweetener: 100 grams of strawberries contain only 33 calories, which make it one of the most favourite fruits among weight watchers.

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'She has the biggest personality': 50-pound dog loses half her body weight with water therapy

Updated: 5:50 AM EST Jan 8, 2020

A Montana dog named Pearl is much healthier than she was a year ago. You could even say she has a new leash on life.Pearl's owner Jessie Maclay, who works at the Humane Society of Western Montana, gave her a 2019 New Year's resolution to lose weight. The 50-pound pooch had trouble walking because of it. "She was unable to walk more than four to five steps before her legs would give out," Jessie Maclay told KTMF-TV. "She had a dislocated hip that prevented her from being able to walk well."Swimming lessons became a key exercise in her weight-loss journey, along with diet and other exercise. During her first time in the pool, she could only swim for a few seconds at a time, but eventually, she worked her way up to swimming for 15-minute spurts."In the time that we were swimming, she lost easily 20 to 25 pounds," Maclay said.She has to follow a strict diet to keep the weight off because she has Cushing's disease, but the vet said it's OK for her to eat green beans, which she has grown to love, Maclay said.Pearl's personality began to emerge when she began to lose the extra weight, too.Watch the video above to learn more about this story.

A Montana dog named Pearl is much healthier than she was a year ago. You could even say she has a new leash on life.

Pearl's owner Jessie Maclay, who works at the Humane Society of Western Montana, gave her a 2019 New Year's resolution to lose weight. The 50-pound pooch had trouble walking because of it.

"She was unable to walk more than four to five steps before her legs would give out," Jessie Maclay told KTMF-TV. "She had a dislocated hip that prevented her from being able to walk well."

Swimming lessons became a key exercise in her weight-loss journey, along with diet and other exercise. During her first time in the pool, she could only swim for a few seconds at a time, but eventually, she worked her way up to swimming for 15-minute spurts.

"In the time that we were swimming, she lost easily 20 to 25 pounds," Maclay said.

She has to follow a strict diet to keep the weight off because she has Cushing's disease, but the vet said it's OK for her to eat green beans, which she has grown to love, Maclay said.

Pearl's personality began to emerge when she began to lose the extra weight, too.

Watch the video above to learn more about this story.

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