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THEY are often deemed the enemy when it comes to weight loss - with many believing they ruin an otherwise good diet.

However, it seems as though carbs actually have an unnecessary rep - as one expert has finally debunked this myth.

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In particular, personal trainer Terry Fairclough has emphasised that carbohydrates can actually speed up weight loss and help the body to function to the best of it's ability.

The nutritional therapist, from Your Body Programme, said: "These foods are essential for good health as they are full of important nutrients, antioxidants, enzymes, polyphenols and fibre which is all the more reason to make sure we arent cutting these foods out of our diets.

"Yes, its true that eating the wrong type of carbs, in the wrong amounts, at the wrong time of day can contribute to fat gain, but so can eating the wrong type of protein and fat.

"Understanding how carbs actually work and how important they are is a huge help in learning how to lose or maintain weight sensibly."

Here, speaking to Healthista, Terry talks us through the importance of carbs and which ones you should be sticking to for your body type.

When we eat a meal or snack, the carbohydrates from that food are broken down into glucose which then circulates the body through our blood.

This glucose thats transported around our body provides us with an immediate source of energy, which we use for activity or exercise.

If we are sedentary, or have a job that involves a lot of sitting at a desk, then the glucose is pushed into our muscles and liver and stored as glycogen for later use.

If your glycogen stores are already full after you have eaten carbs, and you go on to consume more carbs or you ate too many to begin with, you are more likely to store those extra carbs as fat

Once these muscle and liver stores are full of glycogen, any excess glucose from the carbohydrates we have eaten that is still travelling through our bloodstream, will be stored as fat.

So basically, if your glycogen stores are already full after you have eaten carbs, and you go on to consume more carbs or you ate too many to begin with, you are more likely to store those extra carbs as fat.

The next consideration is how big your glycogen stores are and how quickly you use them up, and this is different for everyone depending on their body type.

There are three different body types, endomorphs, mesomorphs and ectomorphs.

The best way to tell what body type you are is quite simply by looking in the mirror, but its important to be objective when evaluating yourself.

Take a close look at your physique and at your bodys frame.

Are you long and lean and lose weight easily? Maybe youre an ectomorph.

Broad and stocky and tend to put weight on easily? You could be an endomorph.

Do you have proportional shoulders and hips and look naturally athletic? Perhaps you are a mesomorph.

Endomorphs require quick release carbs for energy such as white pasta, bread and rice in order to have enough energy to complete those fast explosive exercises

Endomorph body types tend to have bigger glycogen stores, as they have what is known as fast twitch muscle fibres.

For this they require quick release carbs for energy such as white pasta, bread and rice in order to have enough energy to complete those fast explosive exercises.

Endomorphs also tend to have a slower metabolism, so if you have a more sedentary lifestyle as an endomorph, your glycogen stores will take longer to be used up.

If this is the case then your need for carbohydrates will be lower than other peoples.

Conversely, ectomorph body types have smaller glycogen stores and use them up far quicker as they have predominantly slow twitch muscle fibres.

Those who have slow twitch muscle fibres, are best suited for endurance type exercise such as running or cycling.

This utilises the stored glucose in our bodies and can also burn a high percentage of fat also.

I have recently seen Instagram posts showing a potato being the same before and after 6pm, while this is true, how we use our body before and after 6pm is generally not the same.

The majority of us are far more mentally and physically active during the day than we are in the evening. The food we consume is digested and enters the blood stream, we then use this to power whatever it is we are doing during the day.

If we are sitting at home after a long day at work we simply do not need as much energy as we needed during the day, so any extra fuel that isnt being used or stored as glycogen in muscle will inevitably be stored as fat.

First of all, avoiding carbs is not the answer, using them wisely is.

Eating the correct type of carbohydrate and the right amount at the right time for your body type, lifestyle and goal is the key.

That may sound confusing but it neednt be and, once you get to grips with it, your carbohydrate need and intake will become second nature to you.

I have seen people get short term results when cutting out carbohydrates - the reason for this isnt always fat loss though.

Six tips to avoid putting on a STONE over Christmas

1. Stick to the portion plate

Every time you sit down to a meal try and make it 1/4 plate protein, plate complex carbohydrates, plate of vegetables and 1-2 tablespoons of healthy fats.

2. Stay active

Dont compromise on your usual exercise in the lead up to Christmas either because exercising get those endorphins going which help you to make healthy food choices.

3. Meal prep

Making sure you are prepared with some healthy meals/ snacks or just ingredients may involve some time and organisation but it is well worth the effort.

4. Keep snacks on hand

Snacking regularly throughout the day can actually aidweight lossand stop you from making unhealthy choices.

5. Keep an eye on your alcohol intake

Drink water in between alcoholic drinks and choose drinks that are served with mineral/soda water.

6. Eat before finger food events

Either eat a full nutritious meal before you go and politely decline the finger food, or at least eat half of a meal so that you can get plenty of veggies in and then just enjoy two to three items at the event.

For every molecule of carbohydrate there are two to three molecules of water attached, so weight (not fat) is lost from the removed carb stores and the water it was attached to.

Secondly, by removing our bodies preferred energy store carbohydrates it has to rely on the remaining options, fat and protein.

Yes, we will increase fat burning, but we will also break down protein from muscle which is biologically active, and remember the more muscle you have the more calories you burn, so you really dont want to be losing muscle where you can help it.

Over a longer period of time the loss of protein will slow your metabolism, making it harder to lose fat. The body sees fat as its life preserving fuel.

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If we suddenly and dramatically alter our diet, the body will go into panic mode and do what it can to hold on to the fat.

Although we do not advocate eating low carbohydrate diets, certain body types (endomorphs and meso-endomorphs) who tend to be less tolerant to large amounts of carbohydrates, should eat a smaller percentage, without eating too few.

The bottom line is, the more sedentary a person is, the fewer carbohydrates they will need.

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So, you have finally decided to lose weight. Exercise and diet are on your mind. Nothing can compensate for a regular exercise regime and a well-balanced diet. To lose weight, you have to exercise regularly. You also have to watch what you are eating and control your portion size. The entire process can be quite challenging. But if you know a few tricks, you can make it a fast process. All you need to do is look in your kitchen cabinet. Most Indian kitchens are well-stocked with all kinds of spices. There are many common spices that can make you lose weight faster. It does so by raising your body heat. This, in turn, makes the body burn more calories when it tries to cool down. It basically boosts your metabolism. Just add these spices to your food and watch the extra kilos burn away.

Here, let us take a look at a few spices that can help you lose weight fast and in a safe manner.

Capsaicin, the major component in cayenne, provides the thermogenic property. The heat that results from digesting the pepper could boost metabolism and help the body burn more fat. Specialists say that adding a dash of cayenne to a meal may help you burn an additional 100 calories. It could also help curb hunger, reduce the level of fat in the blood and reduce the build-up of fat in the body. Add a dash of cayenne to eggs, soups or roasted nuts for a kick in flavour and weight loss benefits.

Cumin, a commonly used spice in Indian cuisine, may have the ability to help the body burn fat. Cumin may also reduce cholesterol levels by providing phytosterols that regulate the bodys absorption of cholesterol and support blood sugar levels in those with type 2 diabetes. Apart from aiding weight loss, cumin could also support memory and reduce stress. It is a versatile spice and can be added to sauteed vegetables, soups, dressings and more.

Ginger has numerous medicinal properties and can help suppress appetite, increase metabolism and promote fat burn. Gingerol, one of its components, may also support healthy blood sugar levels and increase the amount of good cholesterol in the body. Ginger also promotes the production of leptin, the protein that signals the brain that the body has enough stored fat and energy, thus encouraging it to burn excess fat. Add ginger to salad dressings, teas, curries and more.

With amazing fat-burning properties, black pepper may also be able to inhibit the formation of fat cells. It contains piperine, which could prevent weight gain. Black pepper also has the ability to improve the bodys absorption of other spices like turmeric that can aid in weight loss. Pepper can be added to salads, soups and dishes containing turmeric for added benefits.

Turmeric has, in recent times, gained a lot of popularity due to its numerous health benefits. Its main component, curcumin, could help prevent obesity, increase metabolism, help prevent conditions like Alzheimers and even fight cancer. Curcumin may also control the formation of fat tissues and help reduce the fat currently stored in the body.

Cinnamon is not just for the holidays this warming spice has the ability to regulate blood sugar levels, suppress hunger, boost metabolism and help control cholesterol levels too. Apart from promoting weight loss, cinnamon may also support cardiovascular health. While a gooey cinnamon roll may not be the best way to ingest cinnamon, you can always add a pinch to your breakfast oatmeal, tea or favorite holiday drink.

Indian cuisine has a lot of uses for this aromatic spice that imparts a mellow aroma and fruity flavor to both savory and sweet dishes. Cardamom also has many health benefits and is known to boost metabolism, reduce the occurrence of gas build up in the abdomen and digest toxins that are left in the body due to poor digestion.

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Published : December 7, 2019 1:14 pm | Updated:December 7, 2019 1:17 pm

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As the saying no one-size-fits-all gains momentum, wed like to bring to your attention that no one weight loss plan, diet or routine can work the same magic on you as it may have had on your favourite Bollywood actor, your best friend or even your gym instructor. And, this is actually great news because now in your quest to lose weight, youll be able to experiment with multiple dietary hacks, like 21-year-old Shubham Rao to trim from 101 kgs to 76 kgs.

For as long as I can remember, Ive been overweight. And, for as long as I can remember I've been waiting for a moment you know that moment or that spark that turns your life around that'll help me commence my weight loss journey. But after a point, I realised that this moment is not just going to happen. I going to have to make it happen. Consequently, in 2017, I decided to turn my life around by first: losing weight and second: getting fit.

I tried every possible trick and tip under the sun from drinking lemon juice and honey mixed in lukewarm water to intermittent fasting and the keto diet coupled with home workout routines and even the gym. After one whole year of trial and error, I combined intermittent fasting pattern of eating with a ketogenic diet, and this worked wonders for me.

Intermittent Fasting (IF) is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. It doesnt specify which foods you can or cannot eat. It only focuses on when you should eat them.

There are many IF plans and patterns that you can follow, but the most effective one, according to studies is the 16:8 IF diet. The 16:8 IF diet entails one to observe a 16-hour fasting period, followed by an 8-hour eating window.

You can commence a 16-hour fast at 10:00 pm in the night, after you eat your last meal of the day and go to sleep thats 7-8 hours gone right there. You can break the 16-hour fast at 2:00 pm with your lunch and eat small meals till 10:00 pm this makes up the 8-hour eating window. Alternatively, you can also begin your fast at 8 pm and break it at 12 pm, the next day.

A keto diet (also known as the ketogenic diet) is a special diet plan that ensures you are eating foods that are high in fat (about 70 per cent), moderate in protein (about 25 per cent) and extremely low in carbohydrates (about 5 per cent). The main purpose of this diet is to help your body achieve the state of ketosis. When in ketosis, your body is constantly burning fat, and at a rate higher than any other diet plan will be able to help you achieve. You can read more about the Keto diet here.

By combining the two, you can help your body attain ketosis faster than just following the keto diet, alone. This combination can also help you burn a lot more body fat than just keto.

Shubham explains that he followed the 16:8 diet pattern and would begin his fast at 8 pm and break it at 12 pm, the next day. Ideally, in between this time period, you can indulge in any number of meals your heart desires but since I had clubbed my IF diet with keto, this is what my daily diet comprised:

Meal 1: 4-5 boiled eggs with a bowl of boiled Bengal gram (chana)

Meal 2: 100 gms raw paneer and a handful of peanuts

Meal 3: Home-made keto-friendly curry with salad and raita

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To supplement this diet plan, Shubham followed a no-gym workout routine that can be broken down below.

I started by running 2 rounds around a 300 m park and 10 pushups - daily. With time, I increased my reps and also added many more exercises to my home workout routine. These exercises included planks, dumbbell curls, pull-ups, sit-ups.

It took some time for my body to get used to this regime but within 3 months I was able to run 3 kms around the same park, do 100 pushups, 5mins planks, 60-80 sit-ups and 60-80 dumbbell curls - daily.

Whatever you do, remember that consistency is the only key to weight loss.

Disclaimer: The diet and workout routines shared by the respondents may or may not be approved by diet and fitness experts. GQ India doesn't encourage or endorse the weight loss tips & tricks shared by the person in the article. Please consult an authorised medical professional before following any specific diet or workout routine mentioned above.

Have you lost weight and got fit? Share your body transformation story too! Write to gqdigital@condenast.in and we will publish select stories right here!

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Weight loss: Peanuts can help you lose weight - here is how to include them in your diet  |  Photo Credit: Getty Images

New Delhi: Peanuts originated in South Africa and are called groundnuts, earthnuts, goobers, etc all around the world. They are a part of the legume food group. Peanuts are rich in protein, fat, and other healthy nutrients. Studies have shown that peanuts may be useful for weight loss, and may also be linked to a reduced risk of heart diseases.

Various studies have been conducted to understand the effects of peanuts consumption on weight management. Even when they are high in fat and calories, they do not lead to weight gain. In fact, some observational evidence shows that they may help in weight loss and reduce the risk of obesity.

Reasons, why peanuts may help in weight loss, can narrowed down to the following -

Peanuts are consumed in various forms all around the world. Eaten raw, like peanut butter, peanut oil, roasted peanuts, etc. However, if your motive is to lose weight, here is how you must consume peanuts.

If you are thinking of consuming peanut butter for weight loss, remember that moderation is key. 2-3 spoons of peanut butter serving, consumed two to three times a week, is the recommended amount. If you overdo it, you are likely to counter the benefits with the excess calorie count.

If you add peanuts to protein-rich foods like grilled chicken, salads, etc, you increase the meal's power to keep you fuller, and curb appetite. Foods that make you feel fuller help in losing weight by reducing hunger pangs.

Peanuts can act as a great snack when eaten raw, or even roasted. Peanuts are a filling snack, and just a handful of nuts will reduce hunger. Such snacks can come in handy in the middle of the day when you are hungry, do not know what to eat, and any junk will mess your weight loss diet.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purpose only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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A lot of people believe that in order to lose weight, they will have to give up on their favourite delicacies and resort to a bland salad way of life. However, 26-year-old Pradeep Kishan R tells us that this need not be the case if you can effectively ration your meals and even keep updating them with healthier alternatives.

According to him, the key to the said effective rationing of portions can be found by creating a calorie deficit.

A calorie deficit is a specific diet pattern that revolves around the number of calories you consume in a day. According to Healthline, the concept is based on the idea that as long as you eat fewer calories than you burn, youre bound to lose weight.

This diet pattern requires you to calculate the number of calories your body needs to consume to function smoothly without feeling hungry, and how much deficit you need create without harming your health. Keep in mind that the number of calories required to create a deficit is different for different body types. You can calculate yours online via a calorie calculator.

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Pradeep shares that at his heaviest he weighed a 101 kgs, around two years ago, and today, he weighs 71 kgs. During this 2-year time span he indulged in wearying workout sessions, multiple diet changes, and also weight loss plateaus until he finally learnt the science behind creating a calorie deficit, which finally helped him reach his target weight goal.

I used to play a lot of cricket but I'd still always be regarded as that obese person who could not run a lot. Consequently, Id always get dropped from the team. This drove me to not just get in shape but also improve my form, skills in cricket. Also, my wife-to-be, was very concerned about my bodys fat percentage (38%), and at that point, the only thing I knew was that I didnt want her to stress about anything. So, I decided to lose weight by enrolling myself in a small gym near my house.

"Here, I started doing basic cardio exercises to begin my weight loss journey. I followed this routine with the bro split workout routine. While I was gymming, I also became extremely conscious about my food intake and stopped eating junk and oily foods altogether."

I used to only eat idlis or dosas without any oil and completely avoided rice this was a very big mistake that I made as at that point I did not know how to track my calorie intake. I also did not track my protein, carbs and fat intake, this diet coupled with the above mentioned workout routine ended up making me lean without any muscle mass.

However, right now, I am on a caloric deficit diet with an intake of 1639 calories, which can be broken down as: 184 gm of carbs + 143 gm of protein + 36 gm of fat. This, according to me, should have been something that I began with as you have a better idea about how your body will react and shape when you have a controlled diet. I have finally understood this, and would like to tell everyone that calorie deficit is not rocket science. It is a calculated way of planning your meals in order to avoid any nutritional deficiencies while cutting fat.

My weight loss diet, supplemented by a calorie deficit was extremely simple. In fact, even nobody's weight loss diet has to be too fancy or scary at all. I ate everything, but I was and still am very conscious about my calorie intake. This is what my daily diet is made up of (as per my calorie deficit)":

Breakfast: 2 idlis with sambar (30 gm sambhar)

Mid-morning snack: Ragi porridge with skimmed milk (50 ml)

Lunch: 3 small phulkas with 60 gm soya + 100 gm mixed veggies cooked in 5 ml olive oil.

Dinner: 40 gms oats with one small banana and two scoops of Whey protein

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I have been able to maintain my current weight through the changes I have made that have now also become my lifestyle. I do indulge in cheat meals. But then again I try and balance my calories via my other meal options through the day. This way, I get to eat what I like without any guilt. I also follow a much more lucrative workout routine now."

There is no need to get scared thinking about all the foods youll have to quit in order to lose weight. Just create the correct caloric deficit, keeping in mind your weight loss goals, and couple this number with a good and solid training routine. Also, it is okay to feel a little intimidated in the gym, watching strong men and women lifting heavy and effortlessly as long as you understand that they have worked very hard and very long to be able to lift that way. They started off like us too!

Disclaimer: The diet and workout routines shared by the respondents may or may not be approved by diet and fitness experts. GQ India doesn't encourage or endorse the weight loss tips & tricks shared by the person in the article. Please consult an authorised medical professional before following any specific diet or workout routine mentioned above.

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As people living in wealthy nations throughout the world prepare to celebrate Christmas in culturally different ways, theres one thing we might have in common this December: potential weight gain.

Research published in The New England Journal of Medicine shows that if you celebrate Christmas, it's the time of year where you're more likely to put on weight. It's also possible that you'll spend a fair bit of time in the months that follow the jolly season trying to shake it off.

The 2016 study looked at the weight of almost 3,000 people from the USA, Germany and Japan throughout the course of a year to examine weight gain over the national holiday, Christmas.

The researchers found that people living in all three of these developed countries, which celebrate Christmas as a national holiday, gained weight within 10 days after December 25.

Whats worse is that although participants lost up to half of the weight gained shortly after the holidays, they rest of the weight gained remained for months.

The researchers found that people living in all three of these developed countries, which celebrate Christmas as a national holiday, gained weight within 10 days after December 25.

According to Nutrition Australia, Australians gain an average of 0.8-1.5kg over the Christmas period.

A new study, published in the The BMJ Christmas Edition today, also estimates that people in wealthy countries may gain an average of 0.4 to one kilogram every year, usually around December.

On Christmas Day alone an individual might consume 6,000 calories: three times the recommended daily allowance, the paper reads.

Characteristically people enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle and participate in more social events during the Christmas holiday period, which presents situations for increased energy intake.

The BMJ study also blames Christmas weight gain on the fact that we usually drink more alcohol, eat larger portion sizes, lose the ability to restrain ourselves around food when in the company of our families, and enjoy a greater variety of energy-dense feasting foods.

Although it seems like we are bound for weight loss failure at Christmas if we choose to celebrate, all hope is not lost.

The BMJ study also looked at a number of weight gain interventions, specifically suited to the Christmas season, to see if its possible to prevent the kilos piling on over the holidays.

As it turns out, where theres a will and a bit of dietary encouragement, theres a way.

Researchers at the University of Birminghams Institute of Applied Health Research and the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University analysed the lifestyles of almost 300 UK adults mostly women aged around 44 years old with varying BMIs from November to January.

Participants were randomly divided into two groups. One group reflected on their weight at least twice a week and received tips to manage their weight.The idea behind this intervention was that if you check on your weight regularly over Christmas and see a sudden increase, youre more likely to take immediate action.

On Christmas Day alone an individual might consume 6,000 calories: three times the recommended daily allowance."

The participants were also given a list of physical activity calorie equivalents of popular festive foods and drinks to better understand the energy content of the foods they were eating around Christmas.For example, the calories in a mince pie require 21 minutes of running and a small glass of mulled wine requires 33 minutes of walking to expend, the paper reads.

Meanwhile, the control group received a healthy living leaflet with no dietary advice.

The good news is that people who received dietary advice and were reminded about potential weight gain risks over the Christmas period weighed around half a kilogram less than the group who did not receive any dietary help.

Although the difference in weight was small, the findings show that it is possible to buck the trend and maintain your weight (or lose a little bit) over Christmas.

The results showed that on average, participants in the comparison group gained some weight over Christmas but participants in the intervention group did not, the study found.

There was also a significant increase in cognitive restraint limiting food intake to control body weight) for the intervention group compared with the control group.

Although the difference in weight was small, the findings show that it is possible to buck the trend and maintain your weight (or lose a little bit) over Christmas.

All thats required is little bit of effort and education about what the foods were eating, and a reminder every now and again to step on the scales.

For tips on beating the Christmas bulge, visit Nutrition Australia online.

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If youre like any of the women in these incredible weight-loss transformation stories, youve struggled with hitting walls while trying to drop pounds and, at least once or twice, felt the temptation to throw in the towel on the whole d*mn thing. That just means you're human.

It also means that you could use a serious dose of inspo from ladies who have stuck out their journey long enough to see real success. Because let's face it: Losing weight is hard, and it's even harder for women than men, thanks to metabolic and hormonal differences, research shows.

Most of the weight-loss warriors here tried multiple avenues, from going vegan to intermittent fasting to at-home Pilates workouts, before finding the methods and eating regimes that worked with their lifestyles. And part of their success was being realistic about what was achievable in the long run. Take it from one wise woman: "I promised in the beginning that I wouldnt want to eat or do anything while losing weight that I wouldnt want to eat or do once I hit [my] goal, even if that meant it took a little bit longer," says @ashleys_officially_lost_it.

Finding a workout routine you love can also help keep you on track throughout the ups and downs. As one woman, @kaitlynesse, says, "Truly all of my weight loss came from working out to feel better and not to look a certain way. I just found this passion for it weightlifting I never had before," she says, noting that lifting helped her fight through a bout of depression after a breakup.

One more nugget of advice? Don't underestimate the small stuff, since any effort is better than no effort. "Even when you think those 30 minutes of walking wont add up to anything, trust meit will," @branjay24 says. You have to keep telling yourself, "'Yes, you are worth it!'" she adds.

Together, these powerful women lost more than 2,500 poundsand gained so much strength along the waywhich youll see in these dramatic before-and-afters. Take them in as needed to stay focused, inspired, and invested in your journey toward achieving your own health goals. If they can do it, so can you.

@stellaisstriving lost 243 poundsmore than 42 percent of her starting body weightby overhauling her eating habits with the keto diet and focusing on fat loss (not just losing pounds).

@_jens_journey_ started out doing keto but didn't feel that it worked for her, so she stuck with intermittent fasting, a sugar-free diet, and keeping her carbs down. She dropped more than 100 poundsthen gained back about 15 of those pounds to feel her healthiest, she previously told Women's Health.

It was WW that got @sweet_pea_leigh to a place of kicking her food addiction, which had been causing her to keep gaining weight as well as numerous body aches and pains. She's lost over 150 pounds.

The Couch to 5K app was hugely transformative for @lizzy_rockzsoon after hopping on the app, she started triathlon training and subsequently ran four marathons. Meal prepping with lots of protein and few carbs was huge for her, too, in her journey to lose about 150 pounds.

@rachellsharp93 went down a little more than 100 pounds, starting with her own version of alternate-day fasting, consuming small amounts of food in between days, and then segueing into another type of intermittent fasting.

Down about 220 pounds, @losing_for_health started out doing keto, then continued to count her macros with a free online calculator.

Originally through gastric bypass surgery, @kathleeng1112 shed 179 pounds, but she kept it up by eating tons of protein and few carbs. She stays active with Pilates, yoga, and at-home workouts.

@gessisfitnessjourney hit her goal of losing 124 pounds first by trying going vegan, then vegetarian, and low-carb, but she ultimately succeeded by tracking everythingcalories, stepson her Fitbit.

It was a combination of keto and intermittent fasting that helped @gritandgrace__ lose more than 50 pounds and her status as prediabetic. Once she cut out sugar, her PCOS symptoms were more manageable, too.

@hannah_day28's big turnaround came from BeachBody toning workouts. She also began practicing clean eating and portion control. She still eats buffalo chicken, but in a zucchini boat rather than fried.

She started out with VSG surgery, but @cam_bree_uhhh kept off 148 pounds by eating a vegan diet. She now belongs to two different gyms to stick with her love of weight lifting and doing circuits.

@carlywontquit lost 108 pounds with a strict policy of no added sugar, even in her coffee. She's also a cardio fanatic and can't get enough of Zumba or Total Body Pump.

Realizing the power of a nutritious home-cooked meal turned @_iwokeupinbeastmode;s nutrition around, helping her to lose a total of 130 pounds. She started out tracking every macro, but after hitting her goal, she stopped counting calories and focused on just eating clean instead.

@laurenlosing did VSG surgery in 2013 as a tool to change her lifestyle. She kept going with eating a high-protein diet, counting macros, and weight lifting.

A new-found love of lifting heavy was a major transforming factor for @kaitlynesse. She lost 80 pounds in about a year, focusing on squats and deadlifts, which she says made her feel strong and powerful. She also put on about 10 pounds of solid muscle in the process.

Keto and kickboxing were the power duo for @thestairlady. She went down 100 pounds in a year without giving up her favorite food, pizza.

@healthylivinislife's weight-loss journey started with VSG surgery. She continued to drop 120 pounds through the keto diet, and then a general low-carb eating plan. She also supplemented with a hot-yoga routine to help with her anxiety and started running and amping up her core workouts, too.

Struggling with symptoms of both PCOS and IBS, @get_moefit first cut carbs and started going beast mode in the gym, and then worked with a nutritionist to do an elimination diet. She cut out some cruciferous veggies that bothered her, as well as beef and pork (but kept other types of lean meat) to reduce GI issues and lose 80 pounds.

Starting with gastric-sleeve surgery, @gi_sciortino shed 120 pounds and kept it off with intense strength-training and HIIT workouts.

Counting calories with the My Fitness Pal app was a factor for @hayleysweightlossjourneyx to lose 70 pounds. "It was the simple science of tracking calories in vs. out, mixed with self-discipline and self belief," she says.

@journeytoslimsyddie dropped 140 pounds between VSG surgery, three to five weekly hard-core workouts in the gym, and eating mindfully (with a low-carb and high-protein diet).

It all started with a fun, competitive "biggest loser" challenge at work for @branjay24. She lost 105 pounds by cutting out carbs and sweets and exercised six times a week. Another major factor for her? Taking care of her mental health throughout.

In the beginning, @ashleys_officially_lost_it tried losing weight simply by counting calories, but she needed more accountability and support, she says. She jumped on the WW (formerly Weight Watchers) bandwagon and later became an ambassador in the midst of her 120-pound weight loss, which she's maintained for almost two years. Her transformation was mostly accomplished via healthier food swapsshe loves to make cleaner versions of favorite fast-food dishes, like a chipotle chicken avocado sandwich from Panera.

Down 80 pounds from clean eating and at-home workouts, @beast_girl_22 toned up using BeachBody Body Beast. She also made a major change in her eating routine: switching from eating three healthy meals a day to eating smaller healthy meals every two to three hours, with lots of water.

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George Foreman said Andy Ruiz Jr. has blown it after weighing in at a staggering 283 pounds for Ruiz's rematch against Anthony Joshua.

Ruiz fought at a flabby 268 pounds June 1 at Madison Square Garden when he scored a shocking, TKO victory over the previously undefeated Joshua.

The rematch will take place Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the 6-foot Ruiz expected to climb into the ring about 45 pounds heavier than the 6-foot-6 Joshua, who weighed in at 237 pounds.

Hes blown it, really, Foreman, the Hall-of-Fame heavyweight boxer, told USA TODAY Sports of Ruiz. Hes blown his opportunity. He threw away a great opportunity really because now he can be outboxed.

Guys will tell you, This is the way I look. I told you Ive been there and I feel better at this weight and everything. But nobody, absolutely no one, wants to put their body on display and look that much out of shape. They dont want to do it, Im telling you. Dont let him trick you.

Ruiz wore a T-shirt to the weigh-in Friday. The first Mexican heavyweight champion also told reporters that one reason he weighed more than expected is he was wearing a sombrero.

Andy Ruiz Jr. at weigh-ins for his fight vs. Anthony Joshua.(Photo: Richard Heathcote, Getty Images)

Foreman said he thinks Ruiz is the victim of celebrity bombardment.

You are a celebrity and everybody wants you to taste some food, Foreman said. And you think you have enough time, six weeks come up, and you dont have enough time to get in shape and lose weight (before the fight).

"Thats the trick. You got to lose weight and you cant fuse them together because most of your training camp will be spent on losing weight and you just wont be in condition for the fight.

So he got caught up. He got caught up in this terrible.

The WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight championship belts Ruiz won from Joshua will be on the line. Who will be in possession of the belts after Saturday, Foreman said,now hinges only on whether Joshua has recovered from the four knockdowns he suffered in his first fight against Ruiz.

If hes had enough time to recover, he should whip Ruiz without any problem, Foreman said. Just box him, box him. Take him into deep water, keep boxing him. And he should win a 12-round decision.

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Jeremy Clarkson is known for working on BBCs Top Gear before being fired from the show, and moving to Amazon Prime with the Grand Tour. He has lost weight recently. How?

Jeremy revealed: Plus I had a bicycle rather than a car.

Cycling is not a good thing to do, Im all broken as a result of it but I did lose a lot of weight.

Where I was staying was separated from the small town by a mountain but it was much bigger than Everest.

It was only three kilometres and I cycled it every day, I said, I cant have a drink unless I cycle into town. I wanted to get fit.

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Jeremy has previously revealed her is taking weight loss inspiration from the monarch.

He told The Sun in August: The Queen doesnt go to the gym and she doesnt run and shes 93 and shes all right.

Apparently, she only has a forkful, she only has a tiny bit, thats what Ive heard.

Shell sit down and just have one little bit of mousse and bit of a lettuce leaf.

Jeremy is not currently married, although he has been twice.

He married his first wife Alex Hall in 1989, but the relationship fell apart six months later.

In 1993 he married his manager Frances Cain. They lived together in Chipping Norton and has three children before they began divorce proceedings in 2014.

Now he is dating girlfriend Lisa Hogan.

Jeremy Clarkson's net worth is estimated to be around 46 million.

Along with his co-presenter, Richard Hammond, 49, and James May,56, Jeremy is expected to cash in on a 29 million surplus their Grand Tour company has been left with.

he is expected to make a whopping 15 million per year from his ventures.

Jeremy was born on April 11 1960 in Doncaster, England.

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Tom Kerridge has shed 12 stone in recent years.

And ever since the TV chef underwent an extreme body transformation, fans have been begging to know his weight loss secrets.

To answer his followers questions, the celebrity cook has released a number of educational books.

One of these works is called Lose Weight & Get Fit: 100 High-Flavour Recipes for Dieting and Fitness and its out in the UK next week.

So what slimming secrets does Tom divulge in its pages?

According to the book description, the key to long lasting success is to make changes to your food and fitness habits.

The Michelin-starred chef explains: For me, losing weight was less about reaching a target weight and more about getting fitter and healthier.

I reckon that setting fitness goals alongside weight-loss goals is a win-win formula for lasting success and here are the recipes to help you.

On Instagram, Tom gave fans a sneak peek of some of the recipes that are included in the book.

And youll be pleased to know that plenty of family favourites are in there.

Steak tacos, stew and stuffed mushrooms are among the tasty dishes that have been given a healthy makeover.

Meanwhile, the chocolate chia puddings and wild berry crumble recipes are bound to be popular with dessert fans.

Unlike other food regimes out there, Toms isnt restrictive.

The TV chef, who once weighed 30st, describes his eating habits as the dopamine diet.

Dopamine is a happy hormone, which transits signals between nerve cells in the brain losing on reward and pleasure.

Eating food causes dopamine to surge in our body, especially after eating sugary, fatty foods.

But Tom revealed you can achieve the same effects by eating healthy and protein-rich meals.

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