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Bodybuilding in Your 50s: The Diet Puzzle Wall Street Journal (subscription) Four years ago, Mr. Langford, 51, realized shift meals were sabotaging his childhood dream of bodybuilding. He revamped his diet, started bringing meals to work, hired a bodybuilding coach and entered his first competition. To get up on stage in a ...

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Coca-Cola recently unveiled a new soda with an ingredient thats sure to go down smoothly with its customers: dietary fiber.

The beverage company introduced the product, which is called Coca-Cola Plus, in February. The soda is only sold in Japan and contains five grams of indigestible dextrin (which is a form of dietary fiber).

According to an announcement from Coke back in February, the product is a part of Coca-Cola Japans Food of Specified Health Use (FOSHU) drinks. FOSHU drinks are meant to appeal to Japans health conscious consumers who are 40 and older.Coke, which has had a popular FOSHU tea drink in the market since 2014, said it took over a decade to research and develop Coke Plus, which was recently approved by the Japanese government. However, people arent too sure if its healthy claims will actually do that much to help consumers.

Drinking one Coca-Cola Plus per day with food will help suppress fat absorption and help moderate the levels of triglycerides in the blood after eating, the company claimed in a press release.

Companies adding dietary fiber to its drinks is nothing new. Pepsiadded dietary fiber to drinks in its Japanese market a few years ago and made similar claims about fat absorption and triglycerides that Coke did in the statement above.

Unless Pepsi can provide data from controlled studies in humans to the contrary, their claim should be regarded as bogus and deceptive, Walter Willett, Fredrick John Stare Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition and chair of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health, told Time in 2012.

HuffPost reached out to Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D, one of the countrys leading nutritionists and director of the Sustainability Institute at the University of New Hampshire, to talk about the addition of dietary fiber to soda.

There is no evidence that providing fiber, sprinkling it in here or there, that that fiber has an overall health benefit, so thats an important distinction, Nelson told HuffPost. The evidence for dietary fiber having a health-promoting impact is with eating a pattern of foods (like fruits and vegetables and whole grains) that provide that fiber.

Nelson said that adding the fiber wont do anything harmful to the consumer, but just adding the fiber by itself wont have any of the health attributes a fiber-rich diet would offer.But she did find one part disturbing about the fiber claims.

The companies are trying to add or create a positive halo or health attribute within a product that doesnt have any health benefits, Nelson said. If its a sugar-sweetened beverage then it actually has a lot of negative health benefits, so its trying to counterbalance that. Thats the disturbing part, because I think theyre trying to connect with the consumer and create a health attribute where there isnt one.

So if you want to add more fiber to your diet, its best to do it with fruits, veggies and whole grains.

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Diet' foods too could be making you balloon The Hindu When fighting obesity, high fat foods are often the primary target, but sugar-laden diet foods could be contributing to unwanted weight gain as well, says a new study from the University of Georgia, U.S. Researchers found that rats that were fed a ...

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Breakfast: a boiled egg and tea

Lunch: cottage cheese with fresh fruit

Dinner: a poached chicken breast or fish, with a salad or steamed vegetables

Snack: plain yogurt

Thats the strict diet that Jackie Kennedy followed when she ate at home and wasnt entertaining guests, according to her live-in assistant Kathy McKeon.

McKeon, who was 19 when she started working for Kennedy in 1964, reveals the eating habits of the former first lady in her new memoir, Jackies Girl: My Life With the Kennedy Family, which is excerpted in this weeks issue of People magazine.

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McKeon recalled how Jackie and Aristotle Onassis enjoyed sipping cocktails and munching on Jiffy Pop popcorn in the evening. And apparently she had a sweet tooth, too.

If she went into the kitchen and saw my brownies or chocolate chip cookies she would grab one and eat it right there, said McKeon. Sometimes wed crash into each other at night in the kitchen pantry. She didnt put on the light because she didnt want anyone to know she was in there!

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She was eating ice cream out of the container with a big spoon. Not a teaspoon but a big spoon! She was a lot of fun.

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CENTER Mind/Body Fitness will be celebrating Mothers Day this year by organizing a month-long fundraiser for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, commonly known as MADD.

Founded more than three decades ago by a mother who lost her daughter to a drunk driver, MADD, according to their website, is the nations largest nonprofit aiming to protect families from drunk driving, drugged driving as well as underage drinking.

According to CENTER owner Christina Andersen, many of CENTERs clients are women and mothers. But more importantly, all of them have a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others.

For this reason, CENTER Fitness hopes to tap into their health-minded community, while also remaining true to their mission to improve lives, by organizing a month-long fundraiser for MADD. This year is the first of what CENTER staff hope will become an annual event.

"This fundraiser is a win-win-win, said Andersen. CENTER gets to see new faces, students get to give back and improve their mental and physical health while doing it, and MADD gets the fruits of our labor to put to use preventing drunk driving and the fatalities associated with it.

CENTER, which specializes in Pilates and yoga, also offers various other forms of fitness, including RIDE classes, kettlebell boxing, TRX and more. For staff, it just made sense to create a take on an already existing MADD Fundraiser, known as Walk Like MADD, and instead call theirs Ride Like MADD.

For Andersen, the decision to host a month-long fundraiser was based on a number of factors, the two most prevalent being the CENTER-hosted Sukha Into Spring 5K which took place on April 15, as well as the upcoming MS Walk, taking place on May 7.

CENTER aims to raise $1,000 during their first annual Ride Like MADD Fundraiser.

Its lofty, for sure, said Andersen. But goals are good and our students continue to amaze me with their enthusiasm and generosity.

Throughout the month of May, CENTER will donate $10 for every 1,000 watts accumulated during all their ride classes. (According to Andersen, the average rider, depending on size and conditioning, can produce anywhere from 60 watts to 230 watts during an hour-long RIDE class.)

People love a challenge, said Andersen. "They get so much more out of their workout when they are doing it for something, or someone, else. Maya Angelou had it right: Giving liberates the soul.

CENTER will also donate 20 percent of all new Trial Month Memberships and 20 percent of all registrations for their Sip n Spin: Biker Barre with Mocktails event taking place on May 19 at 5 p.m. The latter will be an hour-long event co-taught by Andersen and Rhonda Peters, co-owners of Bala Day and Med Spa.

Biker Barre will allow participants to experience 30 minutes of RIDE, followed by 30 minutes of Barre. At the end, mocktails will be provided.

You definitely do not need to be a member, or even have been to CENTER before to partake in this fundraiser, said Andersen. In fact, this is the perfect excuse to come and check out who we are and what we do."

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- The first stage of a $2.5 million upgrade project, at the YMCA of Kanawha Valley in Charleston, has been completed.

YMCA officials say a renovated bathroom is only the tip of the iceberg of this project, which also aims to improve facilities for children involved in the organization's after-school program.

"Something this particular YMCA has always needed is a dedicated youth development area," YMCA of Kanawha Valley President and CEO Monty Warner said.

That need is set to be filled over the next 16 months, during which time; the YMCA will spend over $1 million to convert the current fitness center into an all-inclusive child center.

"We'll be able to have the space for educational opportunities," Warner said. "But also opportunities for them to explore drama and theater and art as well as athletic activities."

The new children's area is expected to be open by August 2018; just before the start of the new school year.

Meanwhile, the fitness center isn't going away, it's simply moving to a more spacious area within the building, making room for more equipment and an upstairs running track, all of which will be open 24 hours.

According to Warner, additional improvements will be made in the YMCA's main lobby and the men's and women's locker rooms.

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One of the newest fitness fads may look better suited for a toddler than an adult. It's called crawling. At A-4 Fitness, students hit the floor on all four to crawl their way to better health, from crab crawls ti a more traditional toddler move.

Instructor Adam Lerner, who owns the fitness club, includes crawls in his classes, each one activating multiple parts of the body.

"Your triceps are working, your chest is working, your abs are working, your hips are working," Lerner says.

According to Lerner, crawling offers more than just a workout. It can reset your body, bringing back strength and mobility most people lose over the years.

Crawling is an essential movement that helps babies develop core functions like balance, reflexive strength and hand eye coordination.

Lerner says an adult crawling fires up muscles that don't always get used the way they should.

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Robert Rodriguez, The Fresno Bee (TNS) 5:54 a.m. CT April 29, 2017

Dina Juve, owner of Fitness Social, is photographed Monday, April 3, 2017 in Fresno, Calif.(Photo: ERIC PAUL ZAMORA, TNS)

FRESNO, Calif. Dina Juve, a rising star in Fresnos health and fitness community, didnt always have a sculpted body, a taste for healthy foods or a positive attitude.

At one time, she was known as the fast food queen, weighed 202 pounds, and was an 18-year-old single mom. She suffered from juvenile arthritis and autoimmune disease. She was in physical pain most of the time, depressed and had little energy to keep up with a toddler.

I sat on the couch on day, looked at him and just started crying, says Juve. I didnt want him to see me like this, I wanted him to be healthy and happy.

It was a low point for Juve, but also the beginning of what would become her new life. She gave up sugary soda and eating fast food. She focused on healthier, minimally processed food. After a while, she also began to exercise. She stayed out of the health clubs in favor of her VCR at home and exercise tapes of Buns of Steel and Tae Bo.

I was too embarrassed to go to a gym; I did not want people to see me trying, she says. What if I failed?

Except Juve didnt fail. She got stronger, she got healthier and she became a new person. She immersed herself in the study of nutrition and exercise, earning certifications in kettle bells and TRX a band resistance program. Shes a battling ropes coach, Barre instructor and a weight-loss specialist, counseling clients on how to live and maintain a healthier lifestyle. She dropped 90 pounds and her weight these days ranges between 110-114.

Fresno's newest health and fitness guru, Dina Juve, 44, right, leads a class on how to create a healthy hamburger with Chef Hillori Hansen on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Whole Foods, in Fresno, Calif. Along with owning a fitness studio, Juve is also a popular guest speaker, motivator and healthy food advocate.(Photo: Silvia Flores, TNS)

Along with her business partner, Melissa Oberti, she also founded FitnessSocial, a northeast Fresno fitness studio with a growing following.

Juve, who admits to living comfortably outside of the spotlight, was thrust into the public eye by friends and clients. With their encouragement she rose to national prominence after being selected one of five women vying for Womens Health 2015 Next Fitness Star. She appeared in the July/August issue of Womens Health magazine. Although she didnt win, she appeared on the Today show twice and made many valuable connections.

Today, the 43-year-old wife and mother of four is in demand as a public speaker, cooking instructor, and weight-loss expert. She has a spot on the Patio Cafes menu under the label Dinas Picks where she and restaurant owner Robyn Richardson have come up with menu items that are under 550 calories. And this year Juve will be speaking at Central California Womens Conference on Sept. 19. Her topic is Real Fast Food.

Friends say they arent surprised that Juve has become a health and fitness guru.

People talk about finding their passion or their calling and for Dina it is fitness and nutrition, says K.C. Cornwell. I really think that Dina was put on the planet to make people feel better about themselves.

Fresno's newest health and fitness guru, Dina Juve, creates healthier version of food favorites such as hamburgers made of ground beef, turkey or chicken topped with healthy greens during a class on how to create a healthy hamburger on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Whole Foods, in Fresno, Calif. Along with owning a fitness studio, Juve is also a popular guest speaker, motivator and healthy food advocate.(Photo: Silvia Flores, TNS)

Hillori Hansen, culinary director for Whole Foods Market Fresno, has tapped Juve to lead several cooking classes. Recently, Juve and Hansen taught a class on how to make a healthier hamburger using five ingredients or fewer.

One of things that people love about Dina is that she is real, she has gone through struggles in her life and has overcome them, Hansen says. I can see her taking her message to a national stage.

That may be happening as Juve explores writing a book and more speaking engagements.

This is a whole new life for me, Juve says. But it is one that allows me to share my story and help others become healthier and happier.

To help you get started on living a healthy life, Juve has come up with 10 tips to follow:

Dina Juve, owner of Fitness Social, is photographed Monday, April 3, 2017 in Fresno, Calif.(Photo: ERIC PAUL ZAMORA, TNS)

1. Before embarking on a change in your diet, ask yourself why you are doing it. If you can dig deeper than just vanity, you are more likely to be successful. If you dont know why you are doing it, chances are you wont continue to truly live a healthy lifestyle. If you are doing it to feel better, have more energy, for health reasons, to be around for your children and grandchildren, etc., then you stand a better chance of success.

2. Drink water. Every system in your body depends on water. My recommendation to my clients is to drink 16 ounces of water before each meal and snack to keep it simple. On average, try drinking 48 to 96 ounces of water per day. I find that when my clients have water before eating they tend to eat less.

3. Stick to whole, real food. Avoid foods that are heavily processed or contain large amounts of artificial sweeteners, dyes or chemicals. Try to eat foods with ingredients you can pronounce. Think fresh fruits, vegetables, complex carbohydrates, and animal- and plant-based proteins.

4. Add healthy fats from fish, avocado, olives, nuts and tropical oils. Nuts have a lot of health benefits and help you lose fat by improving metabolism, balancing hormones and eliminating constant cravings by keeping you feeling full longer. Healthy fat calories do add up quickly, so be mindful of portion sizes if you are trying to lose weight.

5. If you crave something, eat it guilt free just dont overdo it. Eat the serving size, enjoy it, savor it and be done with it. If your indulgence doesnt satisfy you, ask yourself why. Are there other things going on in your life that need to be addressed?

Fresno's newest health and fitness guru, Dina Juve, 44, right, leads a class on how to create a healthy hamburger with Chef Hillori Hansen on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Whole Foods, in Fresno, Calif. Along with owning a fitness studio, Juve is also a popular guest speaker, motivator and healthy food advocate.(Photo: Silvia Flores, TNS)

6. Avoid categorizing foods with words like good or bad. Negative words make you feel bad about yourself and thats not helpful. Aim to eat foods that give you energy and not make you sluggish.

7. Mindful eating. Eat when you are hungry and do not eat when you are not. We have gotten into a routine of eating on a schedule, even when we are not actually hungry, or we skip meals. Try listening to your body. When you pay attention to your body, you will find yourself fueling your body and using that fuel before you eat again.

8. Slow down when you eat. Try to take 20-30 minutes to eat a meal. Put your silverware down between bites. Try to chew your food fully. You will most likely find yourself eating less. Try to not eat when you are stressed, anxious, angry or rushed because this can be the cause of overeating.

9. Aim to eat the rainbow by adding more fruits and vegetables. The more colorful your plate looks the more appetizing it will appear to your eyes. It will also most likely ensure that you will receive the vitamins and minerals your body needs.

10. Yes, you can still eat out and have the body you desire. You just have to balance it like a checking account. If you overeat the debt will show up on your body. If you do not go out to eat, stay at home and do not enjoy life, thats not creating a long-term healthy enjoyable lifestyle you can maintain. We call that a diet and diets dont last long term. A healthy eating lifestyle has variety and it includes occasional indulgences. You know you have the plan that works best for you when you feel, move and look your very best. It really is not as hard as it seems.

A Honey Almond Strawberry Shortcake with Vanilla Bean Whipping Cream made by Fresno's newest health and fitness guru, Dina Juve, and Chef Hillori Hansen, on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Whole Foods, in Fresno, Calif.(Photo: Silvia Flores, TNS)

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If you've noticed that, for some reason, you're no longer able to to crush an entire pizzaand walk it off like it never happened, well, first, we offer our condolences.

And second:no, it's not just you.

Melissa Halas-Liang, media representative for the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, told ATTN: via email why this happens, and when you can start to expect it.

"So this is why it seems like we can't eat as much and have to work out harder,"Halas-Liang explained. "Because in a way our metabolism isn't as good due to less muscle mass.Basil energy expenditure (the amount of energy you need to breathe and carry out basic functions) decreases by as much as 10 percentby age 50, and 20-25 percentby age 70."

And it only gets harder for women: "Women have further hormonal changes with menopause, which can make it even more challenging to maintain weight. Keep in mind people also tend to exercise less as they age, so its just not hormones. You've got to move a little more and eat a little less which each passing decade after 30."

"Men naturally have more muscle mass than women, so they are more metabolically active. So its easier for men to lose weight as they naturally have a higher metabolism due to more muscle mass. As people age, we lose muscle mass, which is why weight resistance training is necessary.

As Halas-Liang noted, "The best way to boost metabolism is through increasing muscle mass. Its like creating a burning furnace for your body, which keeps on heating well after your work-out is over."

In addition to regular exercise that includes"muscle strength training exercises 2or more days a week that work all major muscle groups," Halas-Liang also cautionedto "stay clear of the diet cycle" because "when you lose weight, it consists of both fat and muscle. However, when a crash diet ends and you gain weight back, you're probably gaining back mostly fat."

So just because things are changing doesn't mean that you're doomed.The bottom line? "You've got to move a little more and eat a little less which each passing decade after 30."

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'The One Change I Made To Bust Through My Plateau And Lose 94 ... Women's Health Before I decided to make a change, my lifestyle was out of control. I was 100 percent addicted to food, especially fast food and sweets. There were many times ... Whole Foods CEO Shares His Secret for Weight Loss and Lasting ...NBCNews.com all 3 news articles »

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