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May 31

Gareth Southgate pushing for clubs, FAs to share data on player fitness – ESPN FC

England manager Gareth Southgate has encouraged collaborations between FAs and clubs regarding player fitness.

England boss Gareth Southgate admits the Football Association has yet to persuade all Premier League clubs about the benefits of data sharing around player fitness.

The FA has been working on a more collaborative process surrounding the mass of statistics generated by elite players for a long time and is keen to have a completely transparent model where clubs have full access to data from international breaks and vice-versa.

The aim is to fine-tune training plans, build a more complete profile of individual conditioning and better identify those in danger of injury.

But Southgate, speaking at St George's Park on Tuesday, conceded some sides harboured concerns about releasing such information, while it is also understood the different collection and recording methods at various clubs make a 'like for like' database all but impossible.

"To clarify, we share our data. We don't always receive data,'' Southgate said. "That's where we would like to head towards, because it helps more around working out a training schedule when they first come into camp. But we can't enforce it. That's got to be an agreement, sharing, and at the moment some clubs are more comfortable with it than others.

"We've not got it from every club at the moment. One of the dangers, I guess, is the perception of it being leaked. I guess it's just a case of building up trust.''

Southgate was eager to point out that his footballing instincts were augmented by the numbers, rather than led by them.

"It's very rare data throws something up that as a coach you haven't clocked but it does back up your thinking,'' he said. "There has to be context around data.

"If you have a team who presses high compared to one that counter-attacks it has a big bearing on distances covered and high intensity distances. It can't just be about numbers. I need my coaching eye and understanding of how clubs play to back that up.

"I never want to send players back injured. A couple of players were injured last time, but relationships are as good as they can be. They have these relationships in other countries too but in terms of data, there aren't many countries that send the data back. We are open on that. Relations are as healthy as you could expect.''

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May 31

Tucson Tai Chi, Yoga and more fitness June 8-16 – Arizona Daily Star

FITNESS

Tai Chi Balance Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E. Wrightstown Road. Mondays: Tai Chi basics; Thursdays: yang 10 for beginners. 11 a.m.-noon. Mondays and Thursdays. $10; $30 a month. 296-9212.

Tai Chi for Health Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N. First Ave, Oro Valley. Improve balance, mental clarity, relieve pain and create an overall feeling of well-being through natural breathing and slow, gentle, meditative body movements. 1-2 p.m. Mondays. $10; $60 for nine weeks.780-6751.

Tai Chi for Health St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E. River Road. Safe, effective and fun way to improve balance, mental clarity, relieve pain and create an overall feeling of well-being. 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays. $10; $60 for nine weeks.780-6751.

Seated Tai Chi for Health Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center, 1660 W. Ruthrauff Road. For those who want to improve their health but cant stand to exercise. 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays. $24 for four classes. 465-2890.

Divine Joy Yoga Rincon United Church of Christ, 122 N. Craycroft Road. Visit divinejoyyoga.com to see 13 locations. 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $6. 808-9383.

Yoga in the Buff Movement Culture, 435 E. Ninth St. Clothing optional co-ed. 4-5 p.m. Thursdays. $5. 250-2331.

Hot Yoga Rooted, 1600 N. Tucson Blvd. Full body flow. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $10. 1-435-671-9033.

Vinyasa Yoga Tucson Chiropractic Center, 570 N. Columbus Blvd. Strengthen, stretch and tone. 8-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $5. 1-435-671-9033.

Tucson Tuesday Laughter Yoga Quaker Meeting House, 931 N. Fifth Ave. To promote peace and healing. 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 490-5500.

Tucson Capoeira intro class Movement Culture. Introduction to the four core expressions of Capoeira : Movement, music, philosophy, and history. 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays. Free.

Taekwondo Wellness Intuition Wellness Center, 5675 N. Oracle Road. Learn traditional Taekwondo philosophy and core principles, self-care, stress management, coping skills, social skills and mindfulness meditation. 4:15 p.m class for ages 7-12; 5:15 p.m. for ages 12 and up. 4:15-5:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $20. 333-3320.

Capoeira for Kids Studio Ax, 2928 E. Broadway. Children learn the basics of Tucson Capoeira Martial Arts through games and exercises. Ages 5-12. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. First class free; $15. 990-1820.

Capoeira for Kids Studio Ax. Learn the basics of Tucson Capoeira Martial Arts through games and exercises. Ages 5-12. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. First class free; $15.

Kids Capoeira Movement Culture. Develop; balance, motor coordination, speed and strength. Wear loose pants/sweat pants and any t-shirt and training will be in bare feet or martial-art/dance shoes. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays. $10.

Qigong/Tao Meditation St. Francis in the Foothills. Gentle movements, focused attention and full natural breathing. 10:15-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays. $10; $75 for nine week series.

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May 31

YMCA Youth Art Programs Strive to Provide A Variety of Opportunities for the Community – Sheridan Media (press release)

In an effort to diversify what they offer, the Sheridan County YMCA Youth Art Program has added some new mediums over the past school year. Y Arts Coordinator Tyler Rogers said that they are focused on providing the with community what they want.

Rogers feels that the Sheridan community embraces the arts and childrens programming and that remained true during the time the new programs were held. He said that the response for the programs has been phenomenal.

Regular art classes, historical art opportunities, and a new exercise program called drumfit, among other things, are all in the works currently. The YMCA is always open to more input on what is needed and Rogers said they will continue to add new programs and try to make sure that there is an arts opportunity for a child with any interests.

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May 31

How to Improve Willpower When Trying to Lose Weight – PopSugar – POPSUGAR

5 Ways to Strengthen Your Willpower and Lose Weight

It's no surprise that the majority of dieters blame a lack of self-control on their failure to reach their feel-great weight. However, if you believe that you've inherited the low willpower gene, think again. In fact, willpower can actually be strengthened with proper training just like lifting weights can pump up your muscles. And knowing the right exercises for your brain is the key to replenishing this resource.

Ready for the willpower workout? Below are five research-based mental practices that will help improve decision making, conquer cravings, and keep your diet on track.

Self-control is in lock step with your blood sugar. Research from Florida State University reported that when blood sugar levels plummet, you lose your ability to resist temptation. In order to keep blood sugars in check, eat slow-to-digest (or low-glycemic) carbs such as fruit, veggies, beans, and whole grains. And keep this tip in mind the next time you decide to indulge on a piece of cake during the impromptu office party: refrain from eating sweets on an empty stomach this will only result in a quick spike in sugar levels, followed by the dreaded sugar crash.

One of the best ways to keep your ironclad willpower from turning to tin is to steer clear of your downfall foods meaning your personal "trigger" foods, as well as those universal problematic foods that contain the can't-resist combo of sugar, fat, and salt: French fries, salty snacks, baked goods, ice cream, pizza, and chocolate. Even just being in the presence of these classic comfort food favorites can suck up your self-control. Yet avoiding eye contact will encourage you to stay focused.

Studies indicate that watching food advertisements can light up certain areas of our brain, which in turn, heighten our cravings. Also, similar research states the same reaction takes place in our brain when we watch cooking shows (sorry, Rachael Ray!) or spend time scrolling through drool-worthy food images and recipes on Instagram, Pinterest, or Facebook. So in other words, stop with the #foodporn.

Here's a little food for thought: researchers at Cornell University reveal that we are faced with about 220 food-related decisions every day, so the more of those choices that are left to chance (Which cereal should I buy? Do I want a turkey sandwich or salad for lunch?), the quicker you'll deplete your daily willpower and the more likely you are to overeat. Put an end to the on-the-spot picks and plan your meals a day (or even two!) in advance. And always shop with a grocery list this simple strategy will help limit the number of times you need to tap into your willpower.

Lack of sleep whether it's due to interrupted sleep, a sleep disorder, or just being a night owl is a willpower wrecker. Studies consistently show that slumber-deprived subjects, which is generally less than seven to eight hours a night for most adults, consume more calories, have increased cravings for junk food (like sweet, salty, or high-fat treats), and are more likely to be overweight or obese. When you disrupt your sleep, you disrupt your strength.

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May 31

Do Obese Children Need to Attend Treatment to Lose Weight? – UC San Diego Health

One-third of American children are overweight or obese, which is associated with serious health issues, such as diabetes, heart disease and asthma. Family-based treatment (FBT) has been considered the best model for the treatment of obese children. FBT provides both parents and children with education and behavior therapy techniques. However, FBT is provided mainly in hospital settings and can be challenging to attend for busy families. Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found parent-based therapy (PBT) where the child does not attend has similar outcomes and could be more cost-effective.

The results of the two-year study, published in the May issue of JAMA Pediatrics, showed a childs attendance in therapy is not necessary to achieve similar outcomes in weight, nutrition, physical activity and parent feeding behaviors.

In both groups the same amount of PBT parents (92.5 percent) and FBT parents (93.4 percent) felt the program they attended helped change and improve their family and childs lifestyle.

Parents play a critical role in the process of helping their child lose weight by modeling healthy behaviors and reinforcing a balanced diet and exercise, said first author Kerri Boutelle, PhD, professor in the departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Although FBT has been used as the gold standard of treatment, this is our second study that shows PBT is similarly effective. PBT could be used more to provide treatment to a greater proportion of the population.

The study involved 150 children, ages 8 to 12, who were overweight or obese, defined as a body mass index greater than 85 percent of similarly aged children. The program curriculum was the same for both treatment groups with the only difference being attendance of the child.

Boutelle noted that both FBT and PBT have benefits and challenges.

Since only the parents schedule needs to be considered in PBT, there is added flexibility. This approach emphasizes the role of parents as the primary agents of change. It allows parents to provide information and reinforcement to their child in the most caring way and adapt the program since they best know the childs learning strategies and motivators.

However, PBT also places a large amount of responsibility on the parent who attends the therapy sessions, said Boutelle.

In FBT, children learn the material from therapists and other children in the group, as well as from their parents at home. Multiple sources can provide more durability to changes in the childs behavior, especially during the transition to adolescence and as peer groups become more important. But FBT can be harder to schedule because it involves both parent and child schedules.

FBT also had a lower dropout rate than PBT in the study, suggesting that it may be more acceptable to families.

The responsibility of learning the information in FBT is shared between the parent and child, which could result in parents reducing their involvement, said Boutelle. There are several reasons why families would prefer one therapy model over the other, but our study shows both treatment approaches have similar outcomes, giving families more options and clinicians more tools in battling a national health crisis.

Additional co-authors include: Kyung E. Rhee, June Liang, Abby Braden, Jennifer Douglas, David Strong, Cheryl Rock, UC San Diego; Denise Wilfley, University of Washington, St. Louis; Leonard H. Epstein, University of Buffalo; and Scott Crow, University of Minnesota.

Funding for this research came from the National Institutes of Health (R01DK075861, K02HL112042).

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May 31

To Lose Weight, Start With Dairy Swaps – Montana Standard

MONDAY, May 29, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Losing weight comes down to simple arithmetic: Eat fewer calories than you burn off.

Here's a good way you can accomplish this without going hungry.

Switch out high-calorie foods for low-calorie options to cut calories without cutting portion sizes. Dairy food is a good place to start, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

If you're still using whole milk and cream, make gradual changes to lower-fat versions. Start by switching from whole milk to 2 percent milk for your coffee, on your cereal and in recipes. Then take the next step down to 1 percent milk and, eventually, to fat-free or skim milk. You can make similar switches with other dairy products, like yogurt and cottage cheese.

Mix in your own fresh fruit or a few drops of vanilla extract to a serving of no-fat plain Greek yogurt to make you forget about higher-calorie choices. You'll get twice the protein of regular yogurts without the added sugar (and calories) of flavored varieties.

Are you craving cheese? Choose types that are naturally lower in fat, like feta, string, goat and ricotta cheese. Also try reduced-fat versions of your favorites, like cheddar.

Milk is a great source of protein and other nutrients -- like calcium -- needed for bone health. And it's usually fortified with vitamin D, essential to maximizing that calcium.

The bottom line? Keep the dairy, but ditch the fat.

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May 31

4 Obvious Metaphors to Show Why Diets are Freaking DUMB! – The Good Men Project (blog)

When a baby is learning how to crawl, its parents dont say, Thats not good enough; you have to walk! And when that baby does start to walkafter countless failed attempts without any loss of enthusiasmthe parents dont say, Not good enough! You must run!

When you want to get fitter, you dont run a marathon straight away. That would be insane and you could seriously injure or exhaust yourself. Instead, youd start by running for 10 minutes. Thats enough.

Its the same if you want to start lifting weights. You dont put the heaviest weight on the bar and try to lift it; you should load the lightest amount that seems a minor challenge, see how you do, and adjust from there.

Ditto forwhen someone starts playing basketball. If they tried shooting three-pointers right away, theyd probably miss every single one because theyd have no idea what they were doing; their only strategy would be to throw and hope. Then theyd feel discouraged, figure that basketball just wasnt for them, and probably give up (especially if they have a fixed mindset.)

How would this approach ever lead to success? How would this not lead to failure?

And yetthis is exactly how weve been told to diet.

By going from one extreme to the other.

One day, youre eating anything you want and completely over-indulging. Pizza, cakes, sweets, chips, caramel macchiatos. The next day, youre expected to not only cut all those things out, but to starve yourself. Because, supposedly, thats how you lose weight.

For some reason, most of us have accepted this reality. Weve accepted that this is the way to diet and lose weighteven though when we see the metaphors above we immediately know they lack any kind of strategy, are as close to impossible as you can get, and will inevitably lead to failure.

A baby isnt born with the skills to crawl or walk. A baby has to learn them. A baby has to invest in its many, many, many inevitable failures in order to learn how to even crawl, let alone walk. A baby cannot be forced to crawl or walk. It just doesnt work that way.

If you want to get fitter and increase your endurance, you dont start by running a marathon. You run for 10 minutes for a few days a week. 15 the next week. Then 20. Then half an hour. In other words, you practice getting fitter. And, eventually, a marathon would be a realistic goal. A challenge, yes, but a realistic one.

When you start lifting weights, you start small. You start with something thats a little bit uncomfortable but still doable. You dont walk into the gym, try to lift the heaviest weight, fail miserably, and then get angry and sad and start crying because you cant do it; it would be outrageous to expect that you could. Eventually, though, after practicing for long enough, you will easily lift weights you couldnt even pick up before. Its inevitable.

Same with basketball. Youd start working on your shot by going as close to the basket as possible and getting your technique rightyour footwork, where you hold the ball, how you release it. Whether you scored or not at the beginning wouldnt even matterit would only be about developing your technique, and ingraining it through practicing it over and over.

And yetAnd yetAnd yet!

I mean, you can see it, right? This is exactly what dieting is. You expect, with no practice whatsoever, to change years (and probably decades) of eating habits literally overnight, and then keep this up forever.

And you wonder why dieting doesnt work? Why you hate going on a diet?

Going on a diet is exactly why going on a diet fails.

Well, thank goodness theres another way.

A way that involves not starving and restricting yourself, but eating enough of the good stuff. A way that involves practicing making healthy choices, thats all about developing a healthier relationship with food.

Let me be clear: you are making it SO hard for yourself, and it doesnt need to be.

None of them happen overnight and youre totally OK with that concept. You understand it, you get itto be frank its f*cking obvious!

Your relationship with food is the same. Its a practice, not some arbitrary result you measure on a scale.

Isnt it time to treat it as such?

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May 31

4 Things You Need to Know About Fasting Diets – HuffPost

Search for diet for weight loss on the internet, and within a fraction of a second, you have more than a million diet plans floating in front of you. It is easy, it is simple, and it gives you all kinds of low calorie, and several other types of weight loss plans. Many of these fasting diets have increased in popularity, with the 5:2 Diet Basics being one of the most read diet books in recent times.

Have you though about the diet plan which applies to you, or which plan suits your body needs the most?

Well, there is no straightforward answer. Selection of the perfect fasting diet for your weight loss goal may need some deliberation.

Here are four things you should know before you ride the diet wave:

Weight loss can be a goal for some, but once you have achieved the goal, your mission does not end there. Instead, now you will need to maintain your weight. Fasting, on the one hand, may work in short run. However, without proper planning and developing the right food habits, fasting can be more dangerous.

Risks like aloss in blood pressure, muscle mass, feeling of coldness, and the greatest among them is the craving for food after fasting. Many people, trying to lose weight through fasting, end up gaining more weight eventually.

Fasting without a proper diet plan and right motivation could just be a superficial solution for your weight loss goal.

While it may not be something we consciously do, all of us go through periods without any food and beverage consumption. Sleep is the most common form of fast and this is also how the term breakfast came about.

Breakfast being the first meal of the day is perhaps the most important meal. A good breakfast will energize you for the day and help you maintain focus at work. A well-balanced breakfast will replenish you blood sugar levels (which are at the lowest when you wake up after sleep induced fast) to the extent it is needed by your brain and muscles to function at their best.

Skipping breakfast leaves your body deprived of calories, and increases hunger inducing chemicals to run riot (food cravings). Starting your day without a well-balanced breakfast increases the chance that you will end up eating a lot more through the day than you intend to, and gain weight rather than losing it.

There are many types of fasting diets, which are becoming popular nowadays:

You can choose to adopt any of these methods. However, it is important to figure out which one works best for you. Understand that a long-term plan should be the one that you can continue for a long time, without feeling oppressed by it.

Since dieting is a long-term goal as well, why not select the method that you can work with for a long time.

Starting a fasting diet plan is easy, the hard part is to stick to it, especially when it affects your health. For a healthy fasting diet, you need to ensure that you follow the FAST formula:

F Fluids: Always ensure youre well hydrated

A Always listen to your body

S Supplement any diet plans with a holistic weight-loss approach that includes exercise and rest.

T Trial any diet you plan to embark on, and gradually progress to a full programme

Any new diet plan breaks the ongoing routine of your body, and fasting can be even more disruptive. It is important that you can implement your fasting diet plan without affecting your daily routine and work. For that, you will need to figure out which plan works for you.

Continue the diet plan which you enjoy or, at least, can implement most smoothly, all the while maintaining your health with FAST formula.

Fasting diet has been gaining popularity as one of the easiest to implement (no diet plan required, no searching for right food items every time you shop for groceries). Though fasting helps you control weight fast, it loses its value if you quickly gain weight after you stop this diet. Therefore, it has to become your diet plan for life and not just a few months or weeks.

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May 30

New fasting diet is super-effective but controversial – Starts at 60

There has been mixed reaction to the CSIROs new diet plan today, with some scolding the organising for partnering with a diet company that encourages meal replacement shakes over real food.

The new Flexi diet advises Australians to use intermittent fasting and shakes to promote weight loss, with a Flexi day to eat whatever they want thrown in at the end of the week.

The government body said participants in a 16-week trial of the diet lost 11kg on average and saw improvements in cholesterol, insulin, glucose and blood pressure.

While fasting as a form of weight loss has been criticised in past studies, the Flexi diet does not advocate complete fasting, instead using the shakes and vegetable dishes to keep calories low while still feeding the body.

Flexi uses meal replacements as a convenient way to achieve nutritional needs while on an energy restricted meal plan, CSIRO spokesperson told Starts at 60.

This allows people to lose weight and attain the health benefits associated with this without missing out on key nutrients.

But renowned Australian nutritionist Dr Rosemary Stanton questioned the diets sustainability for relying so heavily on the shake portion of the program.

Will these people be expected to keep buying the products for ever? My preference would be for real foods, she told News Corp.

Fasting diets have become increasingly popular in recent years, with programs like the 5:2 Diet advising people to abstain from eating for two days per week to lose weight.

However, Health and Wellbeings Sarah Hopkins says women in particular should be wary of complete fasting.

Fasting is definitely not for everyone, she told Starts at 60.

In fact in most cases I caution against it.

If there are any underlying stressors, it can exacerbate them. This is particularly true for females who have a very sensitive hormonal system to maintain.

She says fasting was linked to thyroid issues, which can do more damage to the body in the long run.

When the body goes into a fasted state it sends a message to the sex hormones to down-regulate, she says.

This can result in all sorts of issues from hormonal imbalances and menopausal symptoms to a slowing of the thyroid.

It increases the production of stress hormones Cortisol and Adrenalin, which can adversely affect many systems in the body.

CSIRO Research Dietitian Dr Jane Bowen says the Flexi diet is a safe way to lose weight and still consume all the nutrients we need for a balanced and healthy diet.

Losing weight can be challenging with results often limited by an individuals ability to stick with a diet, Dr Bowen says.

The Flexi program offers a flexible alternative to traditional diets, which could help Australians to fit a weight loss diet around their busy, social lifestyles.

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May 30

Gluten-free diet helps manage celiac disease – WRAL.com

More grocery stores now include gluten-free products, and for some people, it's not just a trendy diet but a necessity.

Most people can pick from almost anything they find on grocery store shelves. People with celiac disease, though, have to spend more time searching for food that is specifically labeled gluten-free.

The diet helps keep thedisease in remission.

"Gluten is hidden in so many different things that it's not easy to go to the annual picnic and find things that you can actually eat," said Cleveland Clinic gastroenterologist Dr. Donald Kirby.

Kirby said celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. It causes people to feel stomach and intestinal distress after they consume foods with gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley.

Celiac disease is one of the most common genetic diseases in the world, affecting about 1 percent of the population. Adult women are more frequently diagnosed with it than men.

WRAL Health Team's Dr. Allen Mask says people should be screened for the disease if they experience chronic bloating and alternating between diarrhea and constipation. People who have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome should be screened for celiac disease.

Screening for the disease can be done with a simple blood test. If the test comes back positive,a small bowel biopsy should be performed during an upper endoscopy procedure.

If someone is diagnosed with celiac disease, the person's parents and children should also be tested because it is a genetic disease. If it's left untreated, it can lead to other auto-immune disordersas well as nutrient deficienciesand disorders such aslymphoma.

The cure is a gluten free-diet, which can be challenging.

However, more products with gluten are now more clearly labeled, and a wider variety of gluten-freeproducts can be found in more stores.

"By changing the diet to exclude wheat, rye and barleyhence, a gluten-free dietyou can treat the disease very well have the disease go into remission," Kirby said.

Mask recommends people diagnosed with celiac disease should seek a registered dietician to help them make the necessary dietary changes.

People should also work with their doctors to make sure they remain in remission and keep their vitamin levels where they should be.

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