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Ashely Popoli, of Stamford, hangs aerial silks in preparation for the grand opening of the new Vertical Addiction aerial fitness studio at 85 Mill Plain Road in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, May 18, 2017.

Ashely Popoli, of Stamford, hangs aerial silks in preparation for the grand opening of the new Vertical Addiction aerial fitness studio at 85 Mill Plain Road in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, May 18, 2017.

Ashely Popoli, of Stamford, owner the new Vertical Addiction aerial fitness studio at 85 Mill Plain Road in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, May 18, 2017.

Ashely Popoli, of Stamford, owner the new Vertical Addiction aerial fitness studio at 85 Mill Plain Road in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, May 18, 2017.

Aerial fitness studio opening Fairfield location

FAIRFIELD Ashley Popoli reaches for the hoop hanging from the ceiling, known as a lyra, with both arms and pulls herself up in order to get her left leg inside and bent over the edge. She then holds on with one hand, stretches out her right arm and leg and throws her head back.

Just as easily as she got into the position, she disentangles her body and gets down. When her moves are compared to those seen in shows like the Cirque du Soleil, Popoli nods.

All of the stuff they do, we do except we dont balance on top of each other, she adds, smiling.

Moments later, she once again works on preparing her Mill Plain Road studio, located within the Sportplex next to The Field House, for its grand opening Saturday.

I forget what its like to open brand new again, Popoli said. Its interesting.

Saturdays event marks the opening of the second location for Popolis Vertical Addiction brand. Her first studio, which opened up on High Ridge Road in Stamford in 2012 before moving to Pacific Street last year, has been doing well and raising awareness of the benefits of aerial fitness.

Its still certainly a growing sport, Popoli said. More and more people are getting to know it.

A gymnast all her life, Popoli said she entered the aerial fitness industry by accident. An event planner at the time, she was invited to a pole-dancing course about a decade ago and loved it.

You dont realize youre working out, she said. You have fun. Theres camaraderie. We talk in class. Its a very interactive environment.

When the recession came along, Popoli began looking for a new career because people werent hiring event planners as much, she said.

While working at Lululemon, those who knew she was certified in pole dancing kept asking her when she would be opening her own studio. Popoli said it hadnt occurred to her to pursue the fitness method as a career until she began looking into the possibility and found a space in Stamford, where she lives.

I think it kind of picked me, she said. I dont think I necessarily picked this.

Since opening Vertical Addiction in Stamford five years ago, the business has expanded its offerings, with classes on hammocks, silk cloths hanging horizontally across the studio; aerial silks, which hang vertically; chair dances; flexibility and strength training; and, of course, pole dancing and the lyra.

The company, which is co-owned by Popolis business partner, Trevor Mullineaux, is undergoing a rebranding to better reflect what it stands for and what it offers. The original logo, featuring a woman hanging on a pole, was too focused on that aspect, said Popoli. I think our original logo gave off a more exotic impression and turned people off, she added.

Popoli said she was glad she found the space within the Sportsplex because of its positive reputation.

First Selectman Mike Tetreau, who planned to be at Vertical Addictions opening Saturday, said the Sportsplex is a phenomenal resource in town. He joked that with all the fitness and health clubs opening up in town, they were talking about hosting a health club week after next years restaurant week.

This is another piece of the puzzle, he said, of Vertical Addiction.

Popoli said shes hoping the Fairfield location will allow those from northern Fairfield County more access to her studios offerings. Now were really ready to move forward and grow this brand, she said. Now we can take Vertical Addiction to the next level.

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Burn Boot Camp, a fitness center that focuses on workout camps for moms and other women, plans to expand to 10 new locations in the Valley by 2020.

The fitness company already has one center in Gilbert.

Burn Boot Camp offers free child care services for moms and an environment where all women can feel comfortable working out.

CEO Devan Kline cofounded Burn Boot Camp with his wife in 2012. They had their first session in a North Carolina parking lot.

Their camp quickly grew to 250 clients in the first eight months, he said.

At that point, my wife and I realized we really had something going here, Kline said.

Kline fell in love with Arizona while playing minor league baseball in the San Francisco Giants organization and living in Scottsdale, he said.

I knew once we started expanding nationally that I wanted it to be a target area, Kline said.

Along with free child care, another aspect to Burn Boot Camp that makes it appealing is that no workout is ever the same or repeated, Kline said. Each session is 45 minutes long and is filled with dynamic, high-energy five-minute workouts.

The sessions focus on strength training with bursts of cardio to burn more calories, Kline said.

Each day also focuses on exercising a different part of the body so clients wont overwork any of their muscles.

The facilities dont have any workout machines inside but have other equipment that are incorporated into the sessions, like battle ropes, kettle balls and sliders.

We like to say that we dont have machines because we are machines, Kline said.

Each Burn Boot Camp environment is geared toward positivity and empowering women, he said.

Its about being real, being raw and really allowing the women to open up, Kline said.

Kevin Platt, head trainer and manager at the Gilbert center, joined the Burn Boot Camp team a year ago to help change womens lives, he said.

I kind of realized if I could change a moms aspect on fitness then I could change the whole familys aspect on it, too, Platt said.

Platt teaches camps while also giving focus meetings to each client to help them track their weight and teach them how to come up with a diet that fits their own lifestyle, he said.

We dont just have a one set plan for everybody because it really depends on the person, Platt said.

Similar to the diet plans, each workout has modifications so that every person can do them no matter what level of workout experience they have.

Everyone goes at a different pace, but the difficulties will go up and down depending on which modification you choose, Platt said.

The gyms do offer co-ed classes at the end of the day, when women like to bring their husbands or significant others.

It usually doesnt last because the guys generally cant keep up, Platt joked.

Desiree Bethel, 35, has attended sessions at the Gilbert location since it opened.

Bethel said she has noticed that she is stronger and has lost almost 30 pounds, she said.

Ive never liked working out, but I love coming here, Bethel said.

Bethel has two sons that she will occasionally drop off in the daycare after school so she can work out.

Bethel had tried exercising at other gyms but could never keep up a regular routine, she said. Even though she came in with very little experience, she has noticed that her energy has increased dramatically and said she plans to keep attending the camp.

There are seven tiers of membership prices depending on what the client wants. The lowest price for a membership is $99 per month.

Kline said he believes that women in the valley will quickly realize that there isnt any other workout program like Burn Boot Camp.

The reason we can grow organically in 24 months from seven units to 251 is because we are truly and uniquely different, Kline said.

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The idea of evaluating the U.S. president's fitness for duty isn't new. President Jimmy Carter raised the idea of having a panel of appointed doctors to regularly evaluate the president.

For many mental health professionals, being able to recognize a probable mental health issue in a public figure from a distance is a nightmare scenario. There's often nothing we can do about it, but the knowledge that a group of clinicians could ensure the safety of that political leader, as well as the safety of those he or she serves, would provide some reassurance.

Early signs in a person struggling with a mental illness could be fatigue, forgetfulness or uncharacteristic erratic moods. Then could come impulsive behavior possibly to the point of compromising his or her safety and the safety of those around them.

A fitness-for-duty evaluation determines whether a person has the necessary psychological or mental capacity to do a particular job. Such mental health-related exams tend to happen in professions or situations where the safety of others could be an issue. Such high-stress professions could include the military, law enforcement or firefighters.

Determination of mental fitness is a medical and legal decision. Mental health professionals conduct the exams and offer recommendations. Judges and lawyers make determinations based on those recommendations.

In one example, a clinician would evaluate a soldier or police officer who recently faced the harrowing, emotionally challenging experience of discharging a weapon on the job, wounding or killing another person. Such a stressful experience could be associated with post-traumatic stress disorder or other issues. Since the person's job requires him or her to carry a weapon, the safety of the person and others would be at issue.

A fitness-for-duty evaluation would include detailed interviews with the person and with his or her co-workers. Health and other records would be reviewed. Psychological testing could be conducted. In certain instances, a clinician would conduct job-related role-playing scenarios.

Because of the nature of the examination, the issue of transparency would be critical. Evaluation of the president of the United States, for example, would lead to questions such as: What is the public's right to know about the results of the exam?

Arguments could be made that part of the president's job is to ensure the safety of Americans and that the president, because he or she was elected by the people, should answer to the voting public. While certain procedural safeguards such as the checks and balances of our political system do exist, the president wields great power and could put others' lives at risk.

While the average voter is capable of determining who could best represent his or her political views in the office of the presidency, most people do not have the ability to assess the mental fitness of others. In the case of a police officer who is dealing with a possible case of post-traumatic stress: The average voter wouldn't be capable of determining whether the officer is ready to return to work.

Nonpartisan fitness-for-duty evaluations, conducted by a panel of professionals according to clearly articulated policies and procedures, could provide another layer of assurance for the public. Because such an examination would be for the good of the people, the findings should be transparent.

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Ralph Roberts, director of personal training at the Downtown Athletic Club and former Amarillo Dillas ballplayer, is set to release a new book next month.

Strong Living is meant to inspire readers to live their best life through healthy lifestyle changes, according to a news release. Readers can devise a wellness strategy, using holistic approaches to fitness, health, nutrition and more.

Featured in Roberts book are leading health and fitness experts, including celebrity trainer Todd Durkin.

The book, published by Scriptor Publishing Group, will be available in stores and online June 6. Roberts will also host a book signing at the Downtown Athletic Club on June 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A launch party and social will follow at a later date.

Roberts graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in psychology and concluded a 10-year professional baseball career in 2008 that included seven years with the Atlanta Braves and three with the Amarillo Dillas.

Roberts finished 12th in the 2015 Mens Health Next Top Trainer and is a part of Todd Durkins Platinum Mastermind, in which members are recognized as the top fitness professionals in the industry, according to the release.

Roberts also recently joined Mens Health Fitness Council, where he will regularly contribute to the fitness magazineworld.

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HICKORY One of the strengths of downtown Hickory is that things never stay the same. They evolve. Old businesses that have been around for generations close down. But someone with a new vision sometimes moves in with a different way of seeing the location and gets to work. And it changes the environment.

Thats what happened when the landmark Berndts Army Navy store closed. Dusty McGuire and his business partner Jordan Parker arrived on the scene. At 30 years old they are considered young entrepreneurs.

They have known each other since they were 13 attending a Baptist church together in Burke County.

When I graduated from ASU with a degree of graphic design I was immediately hired by a paper company and was given promotion after promotion until I became the youngest vice president in the companys history, McGuire said. I should have been happy with that, but the Lord kept tugging me in a different direction.

He then decided to come back to Hickory with his wife and children to be closer to family and friends. He saw in the old Berndt building an opportunity.

I have been to gyms where you pay your membership dues and you become a number, he said. I wasnt a fan of that so I built a new concept where people could be treated like family without judgment. We know everyone on a first-name basis. And let them know we are faith based.

McGuire calls his fitness facility zRock. That takes some interpretation. The z, the last letter of the alphabet, symbolizes the end. He quotes Paul in II Timothy were the apostle says, I have run the good race. The Rock comes from Isaiah where the quote is, The Lord is your rock.

McGuire quickly sought out his old friend Parker who in the meantime had gotten a degree in physical education and had become a certified personal trainer. Together they hammered out a program they called the Lazarus Workout. It combines devotionals, prayer and exercise with contemporary Christian music. It is a way of going to the gym and church at the same time.

The zRock gym opened on May 1 and has already drawn in 78 members. The cost of renovating the Berndt building was over $400,000. But charge per class at zRock is only $5.

Having a healthy lifestyle is my passion, Parker said, so we want to be able to let everyone that comes in here share the faith. In the past people have asked for my help, and this is the best way I can provide it. I want to see everyone who comes in here be comfortable and gain confidence.

The staff consists of certified personal trainers, sports nutritionists, CrossFit instructors, endurance athletes and strength and conditioning leaders.

McGuire said at the smoothie counter yeah, they do serve smoothies here with his NKJV version of the Bible resting alongside his computer, We all read from the same Bible but were not affiliated with any denomination. We built a business model and it all fell in place because that was Gods plan for us.

McGuire said he was surprised by the demographics.

We thought wed get more high school youth groups in here. Instead our current members are between their 30s and 50s.

Parker said, We are also having a 21-day free program for people interested in us. It is two classes a week starting Monday, May 22. Were not looking for new members. We just want to help people out.

McGuire then gets back to his z-point. When my knees are bowed before God I want to hear him say good job.

The fitness facility, owned and managed by Dusty and Brittney McGuire, is at 117 Government Ave. SW, in downtown Hickory. Reach it at 828-303-8833.

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At the beginning of each KEEN session, all athletes and their coaches warm up as a large group and then pursue individual activities that are tailored solely to the needs of the athlete. Our core program, KEEN Sports takes place in a gym with a variety of sports equipment available. Athletes and coaches may throw a basketball or kick a soccer ball, or they may take a walk around an outdoor track. Many athletes love to bounce on our large therapy balls, and others enjoy speeding across the floor on our 4-wheeled scooter boards.

In addition to KEEN Sports, affiliates may offer other programs including KEEN Swim, which brings the KEEN formula to the pool, KEEN Tennis, KEEN Bowling, KEEN Fit, and even KEEN Music. Such diverse activities as Tai-Kwan-Do and Yoga have been adapted to fit KEENs approach. Check with your local affiliate to see what programs are offered in your area.

Each session ends with Prouds. Everyone comes together in a circle and shares with the group what they did that day that made them very Proud. Participants literally go out dancing to such great tunes as the Hokey-Pokey or the Macarena. Athletes burn energy, meet and interact with new volunteers, see old friends, and then rejoin their parents, who have had some precious respite time. At the end of the session, its hard to tell who has had more fun the athletes or their coaches.

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8. Go to bed.

As funny as it sounds, sleep deprivation may make you fat and not just because you're susceptible to cases of the late-night munchies (although there's that too). There's tons of research that demonstrates getting less than the desired amount about 7 hours of sleep per night can slow down your metabolism. Plus, when you're awake for longer, you're naturally more likely to nosh (you'll physically feel hungrier!) So don't skimp on your ZZZs, and you'll be rewarded with an extra edge when it comes to shedding pounds quickly.

Loads of research demonstrates people who log everything they eat especially those who log while they're eating are more likely to lose weight and keep it off for the long-haul. Start tracking on an app like MyFitnessPal when the pounds start sneaking up on you. It'll help you stay accountable for what you've eaten. Plus, you can easily identify some other areas of your daily eats that could use a little improvement when it's written out in front of you.

Don't get me wrong exercising at any time is good for you. But evening activity may be particularly beneficial because many people's metabolism slows down toward the end of the day. Thirty minutes of aerobic activity before dinner increases your metabolic rate and may keep it elevated for another two or three hours, even after you've stopped moving. What that means for you: You're less likely to go back for seconds or thirds. Plus, it'll help you relax post meal so you won't be tempted by stress-induced grazing that can rack up calories, quickly.

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Listen up: Skipping meals will not make you lose weight faster. If a hectic day makes a sit-down meal impossible, stash an energy bar or a piece of fruit in your car or tote; stash snacks in your office desk-drawer and make a point of getting up to grab a nosh anything that will keep you from going hungry! Going long periods of time without food does double-duty harm on our healthy-eating efforts by both slowing down your metabolism, and priming you for another binge later in the day. (Think: You've skipped breakfast and lunch, so you're ready to takedown a whole turkey by dinner!) Make it your mission to eat three meals and two snacks every day, and don't wait longer than 3 to 4 hours without eating. Set a "snack alarm" on your phone if needed.

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Sure, you certainly need to drink plenty of water to help expedite the process of ridding your body of excess sodium. But that can (and should!) also be consumed in the form of high-water content foods. Reach for cucumbers, tomatoes, watermelon, asparagus, grapes, celery, artichokes, pineapple and cranberries all of which contain diuretic properties that will also help you stay full due to their higher fiber, high water content.

Potassium, magnesium and calcium can help to serve as a counter-balance for sodium. Foods that are rich in potassium include leafy greens, most "orange" foods (oranges, sweet potatoes, carrots, melon) bananas, tomatoes, and cruciferous veggies especially cauliflower. Low-fat dairy, plus nuts and seeds can also help give you a bloat-busting boost, ad have been linked to a whole host of additional health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure, controlling blood sugar, and reducing risk of chronic disease overall.

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At any given time, there are dozens of weight-loss hypes in the marketplace that claim to have the ability to take off 10 pounds in 10 days, or whatever. Desperation can tempt us to try anything from "clean eating" to cutting out food groups entirely. Keep in mind: Just because an avocado-walnut-"crunchy"-kale-salad dripping in coconut oil is deemed "clean" by a so-called "expert" on your Instagram feed does not make it an unlimited food. Moral of the story? Avoid fads, eat real food, watch some Netflix and use this winter as a time to relax and unwind (perhaps with a glass of wine in-hand). Now that's my kind of detox.

You already know that a perfect diet doesn't exist, but many of us still can't resist the urge to kick ourselves when we indulge, eat too much or get thrown off course from restrictive diets. The problem: This only makes it more difficult, stressful, and downright impossible to lose weight. So rather than beating yourself up for eating foods you think you shouldn't, let it go. Treating yourself to about 200 calories worth of deliciousness each day something that feels indulgent to you can help you stay on track for the long-haul, so allow yourself to eat, breathe and indulge (so that you don't eventually dive head first into brownie batter). Food should be joyful, not agonizing!

Ultimately, weight-loss for the long-term requires some short-term behavior change and healthier habit formation. That's why we created our Good Housekeeping Nutritionist Approved Emblem, which exists to help turn smart food choices into healthier eating habits. All GHNA foods and drinks are simple, transparent and make it easier to find and eat good-for-you foods without additional time, effort, and cost. We target the lifestyle-related factors that make healthier eating hard, and find simple but creative solutions that actually work! Look for the emblem on labels wherever you shop for food!

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It sounds counterintuitive, but the fat found in coconut oil can actually help your body burn fat, says certified nutritionist and naturopathic physician Bruce Fife, author of The Coconut Oil Miracle and president of the Coconut Research Center. How? The saturated fat found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil is made of different fatty acids than other oils (think seed, canola, and avocado). These medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) take another route through the digestive system and end up competing with glucose to become the body's preferred energy source, according to Dr. Fife. When cells use MCTs instead of glucose for fuel, the body's metabolism is boosted for up to 24 hours, says Dr. Fife. That means you'll burn calories even when you're sitting at your desk, driving, or watching Netflix.

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But what about all the bad things you've heard about saturated fat? While the American Heart Association has long recommended a diet low in saturated fats to prevent heart disease, an editorial published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine last April seems to have shattered the myth that saturated fats clog arteries. In fact, a 2004 study that still holds true today found that, in postmenopausal women with coronary heart disease, a "greater intake of saturated fat was associated with less progression of atherosclerosis [plaque build-up in artery walls] whereas carbohydrate and polyunsaturated fat intake were associated with greater progression."

Women who have a high total cholesterol (TC) to high-density lipoprotein (HDL or "the good cholesterol") ratioan indicator of high cardiovascular disease riskcan "replace refined carbohydrates with healthy high fat foods, such as coconut oil, to rapidly drop" that ratio, says Dr. Fife. He recommends using organic, unrefined, virgin coconut oil, which has the least amount of processing. However, if you can't stand that coconut taste or smell, opt for a refined versionbuying organic will ensure it was refined using steam, not chemicals.

Here are five ways to get started using coconut oil for weight loss:

Coconut oil satiates your hunger for longer periods of time compared to other fats. Just adding it to your breakfast, by stirring a spoonful into your coffee, for instance, "will keep you satisfied longer," says Dr. Fife. "You'll have less of a tendency want to snack between meals, and when the next meal comes around you won't be so starving you overeat."

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Introduce coconut oil to your diet by using it as a substitute for margarine, vegetable oil, and/or olive oil. Or simply eat a tablespoon at a time, increasing the amount until you feel satiated and are still losing weight without going over your calorie limit.

One way to kick-start weight loss and end yo-yo dieting is to trick your body into thinking it has enough fat already so it stops storing it. We need fat in our diets to lose excess weight and keep it off, according to Dr. Fife. Fats help build cell membranes, certain hormones, and connective tissues, among other things. Low-fat diets encourage the body to burn sugar for energy, but high-fat diets give it the energy and building materials it needs to begin building and repairing with fat instead of storing it.

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Liquid coconut oil can be added to salad dressing or homemade mayonnaise to help digestion and maximize nutrient uptake, says Fife.

When making white rice, adding a teaspoon of coconut oil to the boiling water for every half-cup of rice may reduce the number of calories your body takes in by 50 to 60 percent, according to research presented at the 2015 National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society. The trick is to let the coconut-oil water and rice simmer for 20 to 40 minutes, then refrigerate it for 12 hours.

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AN amazing new invention can help you shape up without diet or exercise.

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Serving up your meals on this magical piece of crockery can help you slim down without even trying.

Diet experts believe that a special crinkly plate could help slimmers battle the bulge because it tricks the mind into thinking it holds a lot of food.

The plate has ridges and troughs which reduce the dishs surface area so it secretly slashes the amount of food that can be piled on to it.

When you look at the platter from above, it appears the same as any other plate so slimmers will still enjoy the appearance of a full meal.

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Product designer Nauris Cinovics, from the Art Academy of Latvia, believes the plate could help dieters shed pounds and he plans to test his theory in a trial of 100 people.

Obesity experts agreed with the clever designer, saying the plate could be a useful weight loss tool and act as an alternative to choosing smaller plates.

Our brain takes at least 20 minutes to receive the message that we should feel full

Dr Paul Christiansen, from the University of Liverpool's school of psychology, said: "This seems like a good idea.

"If people think they have eaten a full plate of food, they will feel more satisfied. Many people think you have to finish the food on the plate.

"If you can satisfy the perception that they have a nice big portion on their plate, they will think they have eaten a full meal.

"For 'plate clearers' if you can feed the perception that you have a reasonable amount of food, they may eat less."

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Professor Charles Spence, a behavioural psychologist at the University of Oxford who specialises in the perception of food and taste, added: "This is definitely a nice idea.

There are a number of ways of tricking the eye, from use of smaller plates to make it look like there is more, through heavier bowls.

"The crinkle plate seems to provide much same impression, though I do worry how you get the bits out that fall in crevices."

The folds and dips in the revolutionary dish are also designed to slow down the speed of eating.

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Nauris said: "My idea is how to make food appear bigger than it is.

"If you make the plate three-dimensional, with the ridges and troughs, it actually looks like there is the same amount of food as on a normal plate, but there is less of it.

"You are tricking the brain into thinking you are eating more."

The inventor has also come up with a heavy cutlery range to slow down eating, including a knife, fork and spoon weighing 1.3kg each.

Nauris said: "We tested this and it took 11 minutes to finish a meal with this cutlery, rather than seven minutes.

"Our brain takes at least 20 minutes to receive the message that we should feel full, so if we eat really fast, we think we need more food.

"If we eat slowly, the message that we're full gets through sooner, so we eat less."

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Crinkly plates are creation of a graphic artist from the Art Academy of Latvia. Its ridges trick the mind into seeing less food as more. Photograph: Art Academy of Latvia/PA

A crinkly plate, designed with ridges that cunningly reduce the amount of food it holds, may be heading for the market to help people concerned about their weight to eat less.

The plate is the brainchild of a Latvian graphic designer, Nauris Cinovics, from the Art Academy of Latvia, who is working with a Latvian government agency to develop the idea and hopes to trial it soon. It may look like just another arty designer plate, but it is intended to play tricks with the mind.

My idea is to make food appear bigger than it is. If you make the plate three-dimensional [with the ridges and troughs] it actually looks like there is the same amount of food as on a normal plate but there is less of it, said Cinovics.

You are tricking the brain into thinking you are eating more.

The plate will be made of clear glass and could turn eating dinner into a more complex and longer process than it is usually for most of us. Negotiating the folds in the glass where pieces of fish or stray carrots may lurk will slow down the speed with which people get through their meal.

Cinovics has also designed heavy cutlery, with the idea of making eating more of a labour that therefore lasts longer. His knife, fork and spoon weigh 1.3kg each.

We tested this and it took 11 minutes to finish a meal with this cutlery rather than seven minutes, he said.

Our brain takes at least 20 minutes to receive the message that we should feel full, so if we eat really fast we think we need more food if we eat slowly the message gets through sooner so we eat less.

Cinovics unveiled his idea at the European Congress on Obesity in Porto, Portugal, where experts said they were interested in the notion.

This seems like a good idea, said Dr Paul Christiansen from the University of Liverpools school of psychology. If people think they have eaten a full plate of food they will feel more satisfied.

Many people think you have to finish the food on the plate. If you can satisfy the perception that they have a nice big portion on their plate, they will think they have eaten a full meal. If, on the other hand, you put a small portion on a big plate, they will think they are not satisfied by it and will want more.

For plate clearers if you can feed the perception that you have a reasonable amount of food here they may eat less.

Susan Jebb, professor of diet and population health at the Nuffield department of primary care health sciences, Oxford University, also thought the concept had possibilities. It is an interesting idea because it will reduce portion size and you can have a meal with other people and it looks like you have the right size plate, she said although she added that because a trial has not yet been carried out, there is no evidence as to how well it will work.

Professor Jane Ogden, professor in health psychology at the University of Surrey, thought it was an exciting possibility which could be very helpful.

There is lots of evidence that we eat for other reasons other than biological need it is about habit, it is about perception, it is about what we visually perceive, she said.

Anything that can manipulate any of that could well be an effective way of eating less. Of course we need to see some evidence that this works, but if you can tell your body that you are eating more than you actually are then you might eat less.

Professor Charles Spence, a behavioural psychologist at the University of Oxford who specialises in the perception of food and taste, said: This is a nice idea. There are a number of ways of tricking the eye, from use of smaller plates to make it look like there is more, through heavier bowls. The crinkle plate seems to provide much same impression though I do worry how you get the bits out that fall in crevices.

Slowing down is one thing, I am all for that though the danger is people might get irritated if they perceive it to be difficult.

He said his own research suggests a wavy shape is something most people associate with sweetness which in itself may help satisfy them.

More than 2.1 billion people 30% of the worlds population are obese or overweight, Cinovics pointed out in his poster presentation at the conference. There are many ways to reduce weight exercises, stress reduction, diets and others however, it has been little studied how tableware design can contribute to weight loss by changing eating habits.

He cites consumer psychologist Brian Wansink, a professor at Cornell University, and famous for inventing the concept mindless eating as his inspiration. Wansink and colleagues pioneered the idea of moving from a 12 inch plate to a 10 inch plate, which their research suggests causes people to serve themselves more than 20% less food. He is also credited with the concept of 100 calorie snack packs.

Crinkles may be unusual in dinner plates, but the idea of redesigning crockery and cutlery to trick our brains and our stomachs into believing less food is sufficient has been around for some time.

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