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Rowena Wood, 26, from Uckfield in East Sussex, saw her weight fluctuate by five stone, leaving her with a mum-tum.

Now, after overcoming post-natal depression, following the twins birth in July 2014, and thanks to her unique baby work-outs, Rowena, has lost four stone and gained thousands of Instagram followers, after posting about her progress. She has shared her story at the same time as one man who was dumped for being too fat - but now has the body of his dreams.

The former care worker said: Max and Millie are two-years-old now and doing really well.

Theyve helped me to lose my baby weight and kept me going. On days when I cant go to the gym, I still get a work out by taking them to the park.

Now I look back at myself and I dont know who I was. Ive come such a long way.

She continued: I feel so body confident now. I didnt when I had the twins. I would never have bought a bikini and now Im thinking about getting one. Its a great feeling.

Rowena met the twins dad on Facebook when she was just 19 and they soon started trying for a baby. They were married two years later, but still she hadnt fallen pregnant.

After two years of trying, they went for fertility tests and were advised that IVF would give them the best chance of having a family.

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Just two months later, Rowena who has since separated from her husband, due to the strain this all put on their marriage had a positive pregnancy test.

I tested four days early in December 2013, she said. Id been told testing too early could give a false reading, but I couldnt wait!

I saw the positive symbol and I phoned my then-husband straight away. We told everyone that evening and started to cry.

Two months later, they were even more delighted when learned they were expecting twins, discovering soon after that they were having a boy and a girl.

But pregnancy wasnt easy for Rowena, who suffered terrible morning sickness and lost 7lbs in the first 16 weeks, dropping down to 8st 3lbs.

I couldnt eat or keep anything down, she said. The thought of food made me sick.

Fortunately, her babies remained healthy and, as her sickness subsided four months into her pregnancy, Rowena was able to start eating again.

Now in her second trimester, she was eating for three binging on burgers every morning and gaining a shocking five stone by the time she was due.

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On July 24 2014 Rowena gave birth to Max, weighing 5lbs 13oz, and Millie, weighing 6lbs 3ozs via caesarean section at Pembury Hospital.

I felt overwhelmed, but also felt love for them instantly, Rowena said, recalling the first time she held them.

Although they were doing well, Rowena and her babies were kept in overnight to recover.

But, early the next morning, she started to feel dizzy and realised something was wrong.

She explained: I stood up and said to the nurse, I think Im going to pass out. Everything went black. Its a blur but I thought I was going to die.

When Rowena woke up, she was told shed lost 1.5 litres of blood.

At the time, doctors suggested it could be that they cut through her placenta, but they couldnt be sure. Rowena has not spoken to doctors again about this.

Fortunately, she soon recovered from the episode, but it left her shaken.

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I wanted to be left alone, she said. I suddenly felt anxious.

When she returned home five days later, she was still feeling out of sorts.

I didnt want to leave the house. Something wasnt right, she said.

My husband stayed home from work for six weeks, to share the responsibility, but when he went back, I felt like I couldnt do it. I told my mum I couldnt cope, because I didnt think I was a good mum.

I felt guilty. Id wanted kids so much, and now I didnt know what to do.

Her husband and the couples mums drew up a rota, so someone was always there to help Rowena with the twins.

And weeks after they were born, she was diagnosed with post-natal depression and anxiety.

Desperate to regain control, she started to limit what she was eating and her weight plummeted to just eight stone.

I had cellulite, a kangaroo pouch. Id gone from skinny to massive. I was ashamed of how I looked

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I gave my food to our dogs, she said. My doctor was concerned though, that it was becoming anorexia, and said, eat anything.

Rowena was prescribed antidepressants, which helped to balance her mood, but also caused food cravings and within four months she piled weight on again.

She said: It took a while for them to kick in, but then I didnt care what I ate.

I think the medication caused me to over-eat. I ate sandwiches and cakes. I was never full. I just ate and ate.

I think getting bigger, and how I felt about myself, made me comfort eat too.

In four months, she gained just over five stone and went from a size 6/8 to a size 16/18.

Her fluctuating weight left her with saggy skin around her stomach, rolls of fat and cellulite.

I hated looking in the mirror, she said. I had cellulite, a kangaroo pouch. Id gone from skinny to massive. I was ashamed of how I looked. I remember thinking, oh my god, look at the state of me, this is it now.

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But early last year, she bumped in to a neighbour Amanda, who went to a local gym and encouraged Rowena to join her. With some gentle encouragement, she started exercising with Amanda three times a week.

Now she goes to the gym five times a week and eats healthily, too, opting for porridge for breakfast, yoghurt, and salmon or chicken, vegetables and rice for dinner.

And she incorporates her twin workouts into her daily exercise plan. It took Rowena a year to lose about four stone and to look and feel better.

She explained: Soon I felt strong and happier. Going to the gym was an instant pick-me-up. I kept active every day, by doing press ups with the twins on my back, or doing lunges pushing their pram.

Last May Rowena posted a photo on her Instagram page: x_miss_fitness_mummy_rolo_x, of how she looked during her pregnancy, beside one taken after months of working out and was amazed by the response.

She said: I had women messaging me, such beautiful messages, saying, I wish I could be like you, youre such an inspiration.

These were women whod had babies and post-natal depression and didnt know how to admit it. I said to Mum, Can you believe it?

Now I give advice to women, saying start light at the gym and do what feels comfortable. Maybe even work out with your babies, like I do.

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Do you want to effortlessly drop five pounds in one week without any exercise? sounds like a poorly scripted 1990s infomercial rather than reliable diet advice. At The Daily Meal we tend to avoid miracle cures and subscribe to the philosophy that extreme weight loss measures are counterproductive, and that a long-term diet strategy incorporating a wide variety of lightly processed fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins is the key to a healthy lifestyle. That being said, we acknowledge that there are some dramatic actions that can drop pounds off your next scale reading quickly and efficiently.

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Athletes, especially wrestlers or mixed martial artists, are often required to quickly and drastically cut weight in order to qualify to fight under a certain weight class. Rapid weight loss isnt about burning through pounds of fat, however; these athletes accomplish this seemingly impossible feat by dropping water weight.

But what is water weight, and how can the average person get rid of it?

Water plays a crucial role in daily bodily functions: It transports molecules through the blood, balances body temperature, assists in waste removal, and protects cell tissue. Around 50 to 60 percent of our total body weight is water, but this figure can fluctuate based on daily eating habits. For example, a meal of super-salty French fries can quickly tack on an extra pound or two because the sodium forces your cells to absorb and retain more water. Simple carbohydrates, like those in baked potatoes or pasta, have a similar effect, because three or four grams of fluid are required to process and store one gram of carbohydrates. However, not all eating habits result in water retention; the caffeine in a cup of coffee or tea makes them natural diuretics by increasing short-term urine output.

The secret to quickly dropping five pounds of water weight in a week doesnt involve eating, or avoiding, certain foods it turns out its as easy as a brief session in the sauna. The intense, dry heat causes the weight to literally drip off of you. According to Harvard Medical Center, a 15- to 20-minute sauna session can result in a pint of water loss (or around one pound of body weight) and can burn up to 500 calories. Its important to note that temporarily dropping five pounds of water weight is not the equivalent of losing five pounds of fat the latter is more difficult because the human body is especially efficient at storing fat.

However, if you think you can avoid water weight altogether by pushing yourself to dehydration, you are mistaken. Paradoxically, when the body is dehydrated it tends to retain more water to compensate for its absence. And while the sauna might lead to instantaneous weight loss, eating a diet rich in protein and water-rich foods and avoiding simple carbohydrates and extra sodium will allow you to sustain a lasting reduction in water weight. Just make sure to check with your physician before considering any serious sauna time.

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CHARLESTON, WV--(Marketwired - April 05, 2017) - According to its proponents, water fasting provides quick and efficient detox for therapeutic effects. Fasting in general is based on the premise that the body functions optimally when it has periods of rest from digestion. The claims are that fasting can eliminate many medical conditions or simply alleviate symptoms by releasing toxins from the body. Those who partake in water fasting must only consume 1-2 quarts of purified or distilled water each day with no meals or additional drinks. The key, is for the body to go into a state of ketosis (commonly known to low-carb dieters). Ketosis occurs when carbs are eliminated from the diet, thus signaling to the body to burn fat for energy, rather than excess carbs.

Supporters of water fasting are well-aware of the discomfort caused by this state. Emotional issues, hunger pangs, lack of energy, irritability, dizziness, lack of sleep and fatigue are all issues that arise with most fasts, but supporters say these challenges are temporary. The fast is meant to last between 4-5 days or until the return of 'true hunger' which is basically the body crying out for nourishment. Diet Doc, a national leader in the medical weight loss industry advises that consumers proceed with caution when it comes to extreme fasting. Intermittent fasts are often adhered to by obese patients, but this normally occurs in a doctor-supervised environment. Fasting without medical supervision can be dangerous for those with certain medical conditions, and with water fasting in particular, water intoxication is a very serious threat to one's health.

Furthermore, water fasting does not take into account the real reason behind the obesity epidemic, which is emotional eating due to stress. Most likely, if a patient has the discipline to complete a water fast, they will also have the discipline to commit to healthy eating habits. For patients who struggle with emotional eating, failing to complete a very difficult water fast can further damage their self-esteem. Diet Doc tackles emotional eating habits with powerful prescription medications that regulate mood and suppress the appetite. Their customized diet plans ensure that individuals are eating a healthy number of calories each day while producing fast weight loss results.

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Jillian Michaels is showing us how to be a mom of two, with a ripped body. The Biggest Loser trainer isback, without being gentle or kind. Motherhood is making it easier for her to relate to womensweight-loss troubles. This hardcore fitness fundi revealshow you can stay lean and mean.

According to sources like SELF, Jillian describes herself as someone who had always been the fat child at school. She states that she suffered from acne, wore braces and even had a big nose. Interestingly, she went from the child who would eat lunch in the teachers classroom because she didnt want to be in the schoolyard, to the child who could break two boards with her right foot. She points-out that its these experiences which make us carry ourselves differently.

Jillian Michaels believes that there is no such thing as excuses. Instead, her mantra focuseson:

She tells Health.com that the only time I put on weight, was with the kids. Her trick to shredding weight is by sticking toreal-life, simple tactics. She adds, Ive become the master of shortcuts! However, its still about eating less and moving more. But, theres a way to do it so you dont feel miserable. This way, the weight stays off. Often, we over-do the weight loss process. There are easier, shorter and more efficient ways of reachingyour goals. without straining yourself.

Jillian Michaels recommends making 80% of the food you eat, healthy. The other 20% of your daily calories should befun. She says if you dont do this, youll feel deprivedand more tempted todeviate from your eating plan.

We oftentell ourselves that we have to do something; or that we cannot do something. This negative talk makes you feel deprived and rebellious. Jillian says if you say, Im not going to have that!,it becomes a choice, which leaves you in control.

We have all heard of them. People arespeaking about giving up fat and forgetting about carbohydrates. Some are even taking pills for weight loss. Jillian Michaels says none of these whims are manageable in the long-term. Fad diets can cause huge problems with your metabolism, due to their inconsistent nature. In other words, youre either starving yourself or removing entire food groups from your body. The slightest deviation makes you gain even more weight than before.

Mixing up yourexercise routines is a great way to workoutmultiple muscles, because it includes your cardiovascular exercise whilst you strength-train. This not only saves time, but burnsmore calories while youre exercising. Sometimes shorter workouts with a higher intensity level are more effective than an hour in the gym.

According to this fitness fundi, vitamin C prevents the body from producing cortisol. This hormone tells your body to store fat. Perhaps, you should try eating a few grapefruit slices with your breakfast.

Eating lean protein helps you stay fuller for longer, because its filled with amino acids which build leanmuscles. If you do not enjoy turkey, then chicken and fish are also great options.

Jillian Michaels says that dark chocolate contains a ton of antioxidants, which are beneficial to the body. Thismakes it okay to call it a healthy treat. However, any treat should be eaten in moderation.

Standing up helps burn 1.5 times more calories than sitting. Whether or not youre watching TV, working on the laptop or at the doctor-try standing.

Afast-paced life is difficult to eat consciously, especially when it comes to healthy snacking. However, there is a way to prevent ourselves from snacking on junk food. Jillian recommends throwing awayeverything that contains trans fats, artificial sweeteners and high-fructose corn syrup.

The biggest mistake people make in fitness is having a lack of education. If takingpart in the latest diet craze is your call to action, then think again. These fad diets wontprovide you with the best results in the long-term. Instead, you need to focus on learning about lasting programs that will show you consistent results. If Jillian, a mother of two and fitness trainer, can do it-then so can you!

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Not all popular diets are as effective as they claim to be. Many of them might have some benefits in the beginning, but have disappointing results in the long-term. If you want to lose weight and keep it off, strategies like eliminating food groups, restricting calories, and not eating enough of onenutrient and too much of another arent going to help much.

Here are the diets you should stay away from if you want to achieve results that last. Sometimes, the hype doesnt always align with reality.

You might know this diet from its alternate names: the navy diet, the army diet, or the ice cream diet. Heres how it works: For three days, you follow a strict 1,400 calories-per-day meal plan. Foods on this plan range from bread to crackers to vegetables to ice cream. For the remaining four days, youre encouraged to eat normally no food restrictions while still keeping your daily calories relatively low. The diet itself only lasts a week, but you can repeat it as many times as you want until you reach your weight loss goals.

The military diet claims you can lose 10 pounds in a week. While you might be able to lose weight eating this way, a lot of that is probably water weight, which youll usually regain quickly once you stop restricting calories. Also, diets that restrict calories arent sustainable long-term. If you keep at this diet for multiple weeks in a row, your body wont get the proper nutrition it needs to stay healthy. Its alsoextremely low in protein, which means youll be much hungrier than usual while following the plan. The hungrier you are, the harder it is to resist junk food cravings.

On the surface, the paleo diet isnt all that bad. It promotes eating more healthy fats, grass-fed meats, and fresh produce. Those going paleo are also encouraged to cut out processed foods, refined sugars, and foods high in excess sodium. Thats pretty much where the benefits end, though. You cant eat grains, dairy products, legumes (beans, peas, and lentils), or potatoes on this diet.

There are several reasons why the paleo diet isnt the best long-term solution for weight loss or learning to eat healthier. For one thing, its expensive:Grass-fed beef, for example, costs almost $3 more per pound than conventional beef. For another, it completely eliminates foods rich inprotein,dietary fiber, and B vitamins. Potatoes, beans, oatmeal, brown rice, and quinoaare all excellent sources of these nutrients, but you cant eat any of them when youre following these strict guidelines. You can go without these foods, sure, but only if youre willing to spend more to do so.

This diet is based on the belief that eating mostly meat leads to faster weight loss. Eating more protein does make you feel fuller, but its not the only source of nutrition important for weight loss or health in general. Following the diet, you move through four phases: Two weight loss phases and two maintenance phases. You start by eating mostly lean protein and gradually reintroduce vegetables, some fat, and other low-carb foods back into your meals.

The Dukan diet is a high-protein plan, which by itself wouldnt be so bad. However, its also a low-carb and low-fat diet. According to Mayo Clinic, packing on the protein and restricting carbs can lead to headaches and digestive problems due to insufficient fiber and other vitamins and minerals. The first two phases can result in weight loss, but even when youre allowed to eat a variety of foods again during the final two phases, foods high in complex carbs and healthy fats still arent encouraged. Research hasnt looked at the outcomes of this diet over the long term, but right now, there just doesnt seem to be many benefits to eating mostly meat and basically cutting out everything else.

When weight-lossplans are praised for the wrong reasons, theyre just as misleading as fad diets. Diets low in fat are the perfect example. Low-fat guidelines can promote healthy eating in many people who try them, but not necessarily because theyre low in fat. In moderation, fat is not the enemy. Unsaturated fat is heart-healthy and may even help to lower levels of bad cholesterol, for example.

Low-fat diets discourage processed foods high in saturated fat, but the suggested alternatives are often high insodium and added sugars. Dont be fooled intobuying and eating unhealthy foods like breakfast cereals, desserts, and other junk foods because they have a low fat label. These foods would normally taste like cardboard, so guess what manufacturers add to them to make them taste good? Sugar. No thanks.

The HCG diet claims human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone produced at high levels in early pregnancy, causesrapid weight loss. This diet has been around since the 1950s, so researchers have had plenty of time to actually study this one. One study, and many before it, found that HCG is not in any way linked to weight loss. People lose weight with this methodbecause its considered a very low-calorie diet WebMD explains youre limited to 500 calories a day.

By now, HCG not prescribed by a doctor is illegal. So any synthetic HCG you buy from diet programs doesnt actually contain the hormone, making it completely useless and a total lie. Being the victim of a dietscam is the only result youll get from this.

Fasting for 12 hours before surgery or blood tests isnt a huge deal. Many people go that long without eating between breakfast and dinner without even trying. Not eating anything for longer than that can do more than make you uncomfortably hungry, though. According to a study inPsychosomatic Medicine, very low-calorie diets anything less than 800 calories per day actually increase your stress hormone levels. So if you thought cutting back on junk food alone was stressful enough, imagine how not eating anything at all would make you feel. Intentionally fasting for the purpose of weight loss is also a behavior associated with some types of eating disorders. And, it may even trigger your body to enter starvation mode, during which youburn fewer calories. Its probably best not to use fasting to tip the numbers on the scale in your favor, even in the short term.

The moon diet. The werewolf diet. Whatever you want to call it, it goes like this: For 24 hours, during a full moon, you consume only water and juice. During the waning moon, you eat a balanced diet while drinking eight glasses of water daily. With the new moon comes 24 more hours of eliminating solid food, plus drinking detox tea. The lunar diet finishes out with the waxing moon, which comes with a completely new set of strict rules: no eating after 6 p.m., as well as restricting calories as much as possible.

Theres no evidence to support any of the lunar dietsclaims. Humans are made up of plenty of water, but there isnt any credible research detailinghow the moon affects the fluids in our bodies. Eating or not eating at a certain time of day doesnt guarantee weight loss. Any weight you might lose on diets like this is probably water weight. Most importantly, it doesnt teach you anything about eating healthy, which is the best strategy for sticking to any diet long term.

The Whole30 diet is a 30-day meal plan very similar to the paleo diet. You eat a variety of organic meats and produce while avoiding dairy and grains and focusing on home-cooked meals and snacks. At a glance, this seems like a reasonable diet to try. Yet it suffers from the same inconveniences as the paleo diet.

Whole30isnt a diet that mirrors reality as most of us know it. You cant go out to eat or enjoy yourself at a bar. If you bring your lunch to work, it has to be homemade. Everything you eat, you have to buy and prepare yourself. While this might be an ideal way to eat, its not practical for everyone. Like paleo, it can get expensive. Also, while you might lose weight eating plenty of healthy carbs and protein, the diet only lasts 30 days. You might not be able to resist the temptation to drive straight to the nearest McDonalds if cooking is a major struggle for you. In terms of training yourself to eat fewer processed foods, its a great start. Other than that, benefits seem minimal.

Losing massive amounts of weight on TV is the inspiration many people hope to find when trying to convince themselves to drop a pant size or two. However, you dont see what happens to someone who lost hundreds of pounds on The Biggest Loser after they return to normal life.Scientific American reported a number of the shows participants had gained weight andsuffered slower metabolisms within six years of losing weight. The study in question was small, but it doesbring up important considerations about how quickly you should expect to lose weight that stays off.

The Biggest Loser diet can be effective for weight loss whether you have 20 or 100 pounds to lose. However, whether or not you cankeep the weight off for months, or even years, depends on how quickly you lose it. Fast weight losshas consequences mainly losing lean muscle mass and, in some cases, slowing your metabolism. You might be able to lose all the weight you need to on this diet. You just cant expect to lose as much weight in the exact same time frame as the contestants on the show. Healthy, lasting weight loss is slow but its worth it.

The body reset diet is a 15-day detox. Over the first five days of the diet you would consume only smoothies. Over the following 10 days, solid foods are gradually introduced until the three, five-day phases are over. Similar to Whole30, you dont get to drink or eat out for the duration of the diet. While smoothies sound like an appealing health food, youll grow tired of them quickly, making this diet hard to stick to. The major reason this diet wont deliver the results it promises is because its a cleanse. Cleanses and detox diets claim to rid your body of junk and unwanted toxins. Thats not how biology works. Your liver and kidneys are mostly responsible for ridding your body of toxins. They do this naturally a smoothie doesnt have that kind of power.

The alkaline diet is based on the idea that eating acidic foods changes the pH balance in your blood, and therefore should be avoided. Blood pH hovers around 7.4, which is neutral on the pH scale (neither acidic nor alkaline, or basic). Major changes in blood pH mean your lungs and kidneys arent maintaining blood pH as they should be. If you ever get tothat point, something is critically wrong with you.

This is likely where the idea food influences blood pH comes from, since your kidneys do filter toxins out of your blood. While the foods you eat do influence the pH of your urine, food doesnt have any effect on the pH of your blood. This diet isnt based on any credible evidence.Eating acidic foods isnt going tothrow your blood pH off balance.The alkaline dietalso eliminates many foods and beverages youre probably used to eating. If youre not prepared to basically become a vegetarian for the sake of weight loss, you wont last long on this diet.

Gluten, found in wheat, barley, and rye products, is a protein only harmful to 1% of the population. Youll find glutenin breads, cereals, pastas, and more. Many people go gluten-free because they believe it promotes healthy eating and weight loss.There isnt any evidence to support this idea, though.People with celiac disease must follow a gluten-free diet to relieve symptoms of an allergic reaction to gluten. However, going on a gluten-free diet when you dont have to wont help you lose weight or avoid processed foods. It doesnt matter if its gluten-free: Processed food will still probably kill you eventually.

According to the Bulletproof diet, processed foods are toxic and whole foods are bulletproof. Conceptually, thats not wrong. However, this diet claims to have the power to make you lose weight by cutting out wheat and dairy and encouraging meat, produce, and bulletproof coffee. The diets biggest downfall, surprisingly, is that it discourages people from counting calories. While you can lose weight without doing this, on this diet, not counting calories can easily lead to overeating and weight gain. Calorie counting, when youre eliminating as many foods as you are on this diet, can help you keep tabs on how much youre eating and drinking. Since you have to alter your calorie intaketo lose weight, it doesnt make sense that this diet expects you to consume bulletproof coffee, which adds 350 additional calories to your day per cup.

Heres a general rule to follow when examining health benefits: Just because its gooddoesnt mean more is better. Apple cider vinegar is a perfect example of this misconception. Taking things to the extreme, people go on apple cider vinegar detox diets. On an apple cider vinegar detox,you drink only apple cider vinegar and water.You also follow a strict diet of mostly produce for three days.

Apple cider vinegar has plenty of health benefits. It promotes healthy digestion, increases feelings of fullness, and can lower your blood pressure. Its not a miracle weight loss serum, though, especially not as part of a detox. If you want to put it on your salad, fine. Too much apple cider vinegar overlong periods of time, though, could cause dangerously low potassium and tooth damageif you take diets like this too far.

While these diets arent your best options if you want long-term results, there are plenty that science has proven worthy. The Mediterranean diet, for example, promotes eating a variety of plant-based foods, as well as consuming healthy fats and getting plenty of exercise. The DASH diet is less of a diet and more like a healthy eating guide everyone should follow as closely as possible. Weight Watchers is also an effective diet plan for weight loss, rewarding both healthy eating choices and regular exercise. If you want results, choose a diet that promotes healthy eatingandpromises weight loss but not more than a pound or two per week. The diet that works for you is the one you should stick to. Just be realistic about your expectations, whichever one you choose.

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WHERE you buy your food could make all the difference to your weight loss.

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As a rule of thumb, weight loss combines 75% diet and 25% exercise.

This number was found after an analysis of more than 700 weight loss studies which found the best results came when people cut their calorie intake rather than attempted to just burn off calories.

Where you buy your food can make all the difference to your weight loss journey.

The supermarket is a dieter's holy grail.

Its where they can stock up on filling food and make sure they have enough in their cupboards to stop them succumbing to temptation.

With this in mind, here are four tips for what to do at the supermarket to help aid your weight loss.

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1. Shop around the perimeter of the supermarket

Many nutritionists swear by the perimeter method which means sticking to the foods along the wall of the supermarket.

This is where you find things like fruit and vegetables, meats, seafood, dairy and eggs. Its in the aisles where youll face vices like chocolate, chips and ice cream.

2. Make a list

Making a list not only helps you stay focussed, it can also save you money.

By sitting down and writing a list before you go better yet a list from a meal plan youve made for that week you will go into the supermarket with a clear knowledge of exactly what you want.

By planning your meals for the week, you will be able to evaluate what ingredients you already have and design your list based on what you need for the week.

3. Never shop on an empty stomach

If theres one thing your mother was right about (besides everything) its this. Yet, you still go shopping straight after a workout or first thing on a Saturday morning before breakfast.

By doing this your hunger can begin to dictate your brain and you end up buying things you dont need and things that can sabotage your diet.

4. Get the right staple foods

There are certain foods you should always keep in your cupboards if you are trying to lose weight.

With these staples in your pantry, make sure you stock up on them as you need. They should be things like natural popcorn for a snack, whole grains, fruit and nuts.

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Beth Skwarecki, a staff writer at Lifehacker, is practicing the 5:2 Diet. The premise is simple: She eats normally five days per week, and "fasts" for two days by restricting herself to 500 calories. So, for instance, on one fasting day, she ate green beans, a Clif bar, and a homemade sous vide egg bite.

The United Kingdom-based diet plan is popular because it isn't as restrictive as other diets, according to Skwarecki. For instance, the Whole30 Diet asks dieters to eliminate all grains, legumes, dairy, and foods deemed "psychologically unhealthy," like smoothies, for 30 days.

The 5:2 Diet, however, employs "intermittent fasting" with the promise of a "longer, healthier life."

"Since you are only fasting for two days of your choice each week, and eating normally on the other five days, there is always something new and tasty on the near horizon," the 5:2 Diet's website explains. "In short, its easy to comply with a regime that only asks you to restrict your calorie intake occasionally. It re-calibrates the diet equation, and stacks the odds in your favor."

No matter how mild the 5:2 Diet is purported to be, however, it is as dangerous as all fad diets.

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A diet's a diet, right? Alliance/ShutterstockUnfortunately, it's easy to get caught up in the hype of fad dietsyou know, the ones that claim to help you drop several pounds in a short amount of time? Think The Military Diet, HCG Diet, and detox or cleansing diets. Behind its glitz, glamour, and promises, fad diets often have lots of false claims with no medical proof. In fact, experts are quick to debunk the claims of fad diets, noting that they're often packaged as a healthy alternative to exercise, but that there's really no such thing. "Ironically, one of the more common side effects of fad diets is often weight gain. Your body believes itself to be in [a] state of starvation and attempts to hang on to every calorie in a survival attempt," explains Candice Seti, PsyD, CPT, CNC, founder of The Weight Loss Therapist. Yes, your diet could be doing just the opposite of what you want it to, and it can seriously hurt your health. Here are a few reasons your current diet isn't working. Fad diets can cause dehydration successo-images/ShutterstockDropping pounds fast may make you happy right now, but it won't result in a long-term weight loss solution and can have a serious impact on your health. When you shed five to ten pounds your first week on a diet, what you're losing is water weight, not fat. The creators of fad diets design them to make people believe they're burning fat like crazy, when they're really just getting rid of the water their bodies hold on to in an attempt to prevent dehydration. What actually happens is your body loses water so fast that it causes you to become dehydrated, without you even realizing it. A healthy diet doesn't focus on rapid weight loss, but a balanced diet, complete with plenty of water intake. Rob Raponi, sports nutritionist and founder of The Naturopathic Perspective, suggests cutting 500 calories per day from your current intake to achieve a healthy weight loss of one pound per week. It may not be the rapid weight loss you want, but you'll be much less likely to end up in an ongoing cycle of yo-yo dieting when you see consistent results. Dr. Seti also recommends carrying a water bottle with you everywhere you go to prevent dehydration. The more you drink, your body will feel less hungry, and the less likely you'll be to snack. Have you tried lemon water yet? It's delicious and has some awesome health benefits! Your body can become fatigued more easily Dean-Drobot/ShutterstockWhat happens when you feel hungry and thirsty? You become tired and unmotivated. That's because, when you're hungry or thirsty, your body is sending you messages that there's a problem, and you need to do something about it. Most trendy diets simply don't give your body what it needs in terms of nutrients and fuel, which can cause extreme fatigue. When you're tired, do you feel like exercising? Probably not. So now you're hungry, thirsty, tired, and not getting exercise, which is a huge recipe for a weight loss disaster. Dan Plante, director of fitness for Orangetheory Fitness, explains that fad diets are simply an unsustainable way of keeping weight off because they restrict not only your food amount intake but also the frequency you eat. Plante suggests eating four to six small meals per day to keep your energy flowing and calorie intake at a healthy level. These healthy cooking hacks will help you eat the right amount of calories at every meal.

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