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Instagram star Madalin Giorgetta posts a lot of selfies of her tight abs and toned legs. And when shes not exercising or snapping photos, the fitness blogger cruises through other bloggers feeds looking at their body shots. But when she realized seeing other peoples perfect photos was negatively impacting her own body image, she decided to show her followers that selfies are not always what they seem. Watch the video above to see the secrets to her transformation!

On February 16, the Perth, Australia, blogger, who works as a social media consultant and marketer, posted the first in a series of side-by-side photos that illustrated how a couple of simple posture and flexing tricks could completely change the way her body appears in a photo.

30 second transformation. I don't look like either in real life, she captioned the two shots. In real life I'm not flexing like on the right and I'm not pushing my hips forwards like in the left. Real life isn't what you see on Instagram peeps. In real life I'm demanding cuddles off my boyfriend, I'm chasing my cat around the house.

After some commenters questioned whether the two images were Photoshopped, the 28-year-old posted a video that demonstrates exactly how she moved her hips and flexed her legs to transform the appearance of her body.

No, it's called the human body and it moves in and out because I'm not a statue, she wrote with the video, which has gotten more than 293,000 views since she posted it March 2.

The blogger told Us Weekly that she decided to share the secrets with her 213,000 followers on Instagram so that they realize she doesnt always look perfect in real life.

I was starting to develop a really unhealthy body image based on all the Instagram pictures that I was seeing on my feed of other womens bodies, and then I started to realize that maybe my followers felt bad about their bodies based on seeing my pictures, and that is the last thing that I want, she tellsUs. We use filters and lighting and this is not real life, so I wanted to show that on my Instagram feed.

Giorgetta says shes received pretty positive response so far. I think this is important for women to see, she tells Us. I hope that it makes them feel a little more normal and maybe happier with their bodies.

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It's oft-repeated but true: exercise keeps you healthy. It boosts your immune system, keeps the mind sharp, helps you sleep, maintains your muscle tone, and extends your healthy lifespan. Researchers have long suspected that the benefits of exercise extend down to the cellular level, but know relatively little about which exercises help cells rebuild key organelles that deteriorate with aging. A study published March 7 in Cell Metabolism found that exercise -- and in particular high-intensity interval training in aerobic exercises such as biking and walking -- caused cells to make more proteins for their energy-producing mitochondria and their protein-building ribosomes, effectively stopping aging at the cellular level.

"Based on everything we know, there's no substitute for these exercise programs when it comes to delaying the aging process," said study senior author Sreekumaran Nair, a medical doctor and diabetes researcher at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. "These things we are seeing cannot be done by any medicine."

The study enrolled 36 men and 36 women from two age groups -- "young" volunteers who were 18-30 years old and "older" volunteers who were 65-80 years old -- into three different exercise programs: one where the volunteers did high-intensity interval biking, one where the volunteers did strength training with weights, and one that combined strength training and interval training. Then the researchers, led by then-post-doc, now University of Oregon faculty member Matthew Robinson and colleagues, took biopsies from the volunteers' thigh muscles and compared the molecular makeup of their muscle cells to samples from sedentary volunteers. The researchers also assessed the volunteers' amount of lean muscle mass and insulin sensitivity.

They found that while strength training was effective at building muscle mass, high-intensity interval training yielded the biggest benefits at the cellular level. The younger volunteers in the interval training group saw a 49% increase in mitochondrial capacity, and the older volunteers saw an even more dramatic 69% increase. Interval training also improved volunteers' insulin sensitivity, which indicates a lower likelihood of developing diabetes. However, interval training was less effective at improving muscle strength, which typically declines with aging. "If people have to pick one exercise, I would recommend high-intensity interval training, but I think it would be more beneficial if they could do 3-4 days of interval training and then a couple days of strength training," says Nair. But, of course, any exercise was better than no exercise.

Nair stressed that the focus of this study wasn't on developing recommendations, but rather on understanding how exercise helps at the molecular level. As we age, the energy-generating capacity of our cells' mitochondria slowly decreases. By comparing proteomic and RNA-sequencing data from people on different exercise programs, the researchers found evidence that exercise encourages the cell to make more RNA copies of genes coding for mitochondrial proteins and proteins responsible for muscle growth. Exercise also appeared to boost the ribosomes' ability to build mitochondrial proteins. The most impressive finding was the increase in muscle protein content. In some cases, the high-intensity biking regimen actually seemed to reverse the age-related decline in mitochondrial function and proteins needed for muscle building.

The high-intensity biking regimen also rejuvenated the volunteers' ribosomes, which are responsible for producing our cells' protein building blocks. The researchers also found a robust increase in mitochondrial protein synthesis. Increase in protein content explains enhanced mitochondrial function and muscle hypertrophy. Exercise's ability to transform these key organelles could explain why exercise benefits our health in so many different ways.

Muscle is somewhat unique because muscle cells divide only rarely. Like brain and heart cells, muscle cells wear out and aren't easily replaced. Functions in all three of those tissues are known to decline with age. "Unlike liver, muscle is not readily regrown. The cells can accumulate a lot of damage," Nair explains. However, if exercise restores or prevents deterioration of mitochondria and ribosomes in muscle cells, there's a good chance it does so in other tissues, too. Understanding the pathways that exercise uses to work its magic may make aging more targetable.

Nair and his colleagues hope to find out more about how exercise benefits different tissues throughout the body. They are also looking into ways that clinicians may be able to target the pathways that confer the most benefits. However, for the time being, vigorous exercise remains the most effective way to bolster health. "There are substantial basic science data to support the idea that exercise is critically important to prevent or delay aging," says Nair. "There's no substitute for that."

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Just recently weve seen a steady increase in the number of consumer genetics companies offering genetically informed diets or genetically informed exercise programs, or both. The attraction is, of course, the personalization factor and that it will literally be tailored to best suit your needs, but how effective are they really?

For many people, they still believe that these genetic testing methods are somewhat of a placebo. They feel that of course you will perform better of you think you will because of your genetics and you are following what you believe to be a genetically driven training program. Also, will those who believe more in genetic testing have better results than those who feel skeptical about it?

A lot of healing comes down to the therapy thats taken and will be different for each. Even if two people are suffering from the exact form of a disease at the exact stage, they will have different symptoms and therefore different therapeutic requirements. Its not only patients that are tricked by the charms of genetic data. Doctors to find themselves being duped into thinking certain drugs will behave in one way, only to see them act in another.

The same can be seen in biopharma companies that use biomarkers during early drug development to guide important decisions. The biomarkers are praised and embraced when the result they wanted came through but ignored completely if not. However, going back to the patients for a moment, is there anything wrong in using genetic testing to motivate behavior change in those who are susceptible to it (i.e. those that are already seeking it themselves)?

Its clear that genetic testing will become more popular and theres not much anyone can do about it. If it is a placebo, bit still has a positive effect on people nonetheless, then wheres the harm really? And if scientists can, in fact, prove the link between genetic testing and the effectiveness of these tailored diets or exercise programs then thats even better!

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In 1948, the preamble of the new World Health Organizations constitution redefined health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease.

That unprecedented definition, conveying the more positive aspects of health, sparked the worldwide wellness movement. Since then, wellness has become an important part of both community and university life across the U.S.

The heart of campus wellness at the University of Illinois Springfield is the TRAC (The Recreation and Athletic Center), a 72,000 square-foot facility that opened in 2007 thanks in part to a generous gift from the Hoogland Family Foundation of Springfields own Charles and Kathleen Hoogland.

A state-of-the-art wellness and recreation facility, TRAC houses multiple indoor sport and fitness venues, including basketball and volleyball courts, an elevated running track, cardio and weight training areas and a multipurpose exercise room.

Led by director of Campus Recreation James Koeppe, TRAC staff provide a variety of wellness programs for students, faculty and staff, including group fitness classes (like strength and cardio training, Pilates, yoga, martial arts and dance), intramural sports programs and even personal training services.

TRAC is more than just a place to work out, says James. Its a lively gathering place on campus. Theres a real sense of belonging and community here; at the same time, the programs we offer encourage participants to develop healthy habits of exercise and good nutrition habits that improve all aspects of their lives.

Taylor Davis, a sophomore majoring in exercise science, is one of those participants.

I started my fitness journey at the TRAC on Feb. 16, 2016, when I participated in a free fitness assessment, she says.

Taylor now works out on her own or participates in a fitness class six days per week. She is also working on earning certification as a personal trainer and is a student employee at TRAC teaching weight training.

TRAC is also home to UISs Division II Prairie Stars athletics, and a valuable addition to the program this year is Chris Lowe, the new Strength and Conditioning coach. Thanks to a partnership with Springfield Clinic, Chris works with the 260 Prairie Stars student-athletes on all 15 athletic teams.

Though each team has their own strength and conditioning plan, I take an individualized approach, says Chris. Teams with professional strength and conditioning programs are more competitive, and in addition to strength and conditioning workouts, I educate students about the importance of sleep, good nutrition and adequate hydration.

Mike Rothmund, a junior first baseman from Lombard, says working with coach Lowe has changed how he takes care of himself physically and emotionally, making him a better player and a better student.

My diet has changed dramatically for the better, and its nice to have someone here who is really looking out for you on a personal level, says Mike, who is majoring in communications.

Mikes work with Lowe is certainly paying off.

During a four-game swing last weekend, he hit three home runs and drove in eight more, helping the Prairie Stars win three of four games.

Campus Recreation also offers wellness opportunities for UIS employees and their partners via a TRAC membership program, and many faculty and staff utilize the facility to maintain health and wellness.

The importance of exercise is well-established in health-related literature, not only for physical but also for mental health, says TRAC member Rassule Hadidi, UIS professor of Management Information Systems.

Most of us (faculty) do not get the daily required walking and moving that is essential for good health, he continues. I have enjoyed participating in fitness classes at TRAC during my lunch hour, and the instructors are welcoming, knowledgeable and motivating.

Sophia Gehlhausen Anderson, coordinator of Programs and Outreach for the UIS Diversity Center, agrees.

A regular participant each week in the On TRAC fitness class (a popular cardio and strength training program), Sophia especially appreciates the educational opportunities TRAC provides.

Ive really learned a whole new way to work out that exercises the whole body much different than the jogging I used to do exclusively, she says. Its not just the fitness and social aspects of the classes that we like, but also the learning that takes place.

Residents of the Springfield area are invited to visit the TRAC on April 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the annual Health and Wellness Fair. The fair will feature a variety of interactive booths and educational opportunities presented by UIS departments and Springfield community participants.

I hope to see you there.

Susan Koch is chancellor at the University of Illinois Springfield.

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Lisa Miller and Sanford Miller enrolled in a Methodist Hospital's diabetes prevention program each loosing over 20 pounds after Sanford was diagnosed prediabetic and both registered high cholesterol.(Photo: Jim Weber, The Commercial Appeal)Buy Photo

Construction worker Sanford Miller rarely ate a midday mealthat didn't include a fast-food burger andfries because, as he says, "that's what you did for lunch."

Not any more.

With his weight, cholesteroland blood-sugar levels surging, Miller, 56, decided to make a change. He and his wife Lisa joined a diabetes-prevention class at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospitaland began taking walks and eatinga more healthful diet. TheMemphis native and Olive Branch resident not only shed nearly 30 pounds, but lowered hisblood-sugar levels from the pre-diabetes range to normal.

Much like Miller, Michelle Norman says she was"absolutely" destined fordiabetes, what with her family history and struggles to manage weight. But that was before she became an exercise devotee, bicycling up to 150 miles at a time and leading a regular Zumba class.Although still considered pre-diabetic, the 49-year-old Whitehaven resident has reversed the steady increase in her glucose levels, which now are dropping toward the normal range.

Miller and Norman are among a growing number of people acrossGreater Memphis and Tennessee who are eludingone of the region's most widespread and devastatinghealth problems diabetes without prescription drugs.Under the National Diabetes Prevention Program, local hospitals and healthcare providers are targeting pre-diabetic residents for intervention efforts focused mostly on diet, exercise and behavioral changes.

There are early, but tantalizing signs that the effort is helpingbluntwhat area health officials have described as an epidemic. The number of new diabetes cases diagnosed in Shelby County fell nearly 19 percent, from a peak of 7,918 in 2008 to 6,439 in 2013, the most recent year for which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has statistics.

Other urban counties in Tennessee have experienced similar drops. In Davidson County, new cases fell from a high of 5,201 in 2007 to 4,032 in 2013, while Knox County experienced a decline from 3,964 to 2,642 during the same period.

Not eventhose declines, however, change the fact that Type 2 or "adult" diabetes remains a major scourge. Greater Memphis,along with most of Tennessee, lies within what the CDC calls the "diabetes belt,"a 644-county region stretching from eastern Texas to West Virginia and the Carolinas in which 11 percent or more of the adult population has been diagnosed with the disease.

In Shelby County alone, more than 82,000 people, or 12.2 percent of the adult population, had diabetes in 2013, according to CDC data. Although thatfigurerepresentsa leveling-off from the previous twoyears, it'ssignificantly higher than2004, when fewer than 60,000residents, 9.4 percent of the adult population, had the disease. In Davidson and Knox counties, the percentage of adults with diabetes in 2013 was 10.6 and 11.2, respectively.

Characterized by an excess of glucose in the blood, diabetes is an incurable disease that can lead to nerve damage, blindness, kidney disease, heart trouble and death. It kills nearly 250 people in Shelby County each year.

The disease also presents a crushing cost burden. People diagnosed with diabetes at age 50 will spend up to $135,600 more in lifetime medical costs than those without it, according to a 2014 study.Nationally, the disease produces an annual$245billion drain on the economy, including$5.8 billion in Tennessee.

But while it may not be curable, diabetes is clearly preventable, even among those who are especially at-risk because theirblood-sugar levels have reached the pre-diabetic stage.

Dr. Sam Dagogo-Jack, professor of medicine and chief of the division of endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, helped lead a major studyshowing that lifestyleand diet changes can reduce by up to 58 percent the occurrence of diabetes amongpeople who are pre-diabetic. Lifestyle and diet, the study showed, wasalmost twice as effective as medication in preventing the transition from pre-diabetes to diabetes.

"We can prevent the progression from pre-diabetes to diabetes, and even sweeter still, we can observe remission from pre-diabetes back to normal glucose levels," Dagogo-Jack told The Commercial Appeal in a 2015 interview.

While 29.1 million Americans have been diagnosed with the disease, 86 million others have pre-diabetes. Because it typically takes five to 10 years for pre-diabetes to turn intoto diabetes, specialattention should be focused on that lattergroup, Dagogo-Jack said.

"Very few diseases give you that much of a window of opportunity for intervention."

People at-risk for diabetes include those who are obese, overweight and sedentary, orhave a family history of the disease. Also, certain ethnic groups, including African-Americans, are more predisposed to diabetes.

Jennifer Reed, diabetes program manager at the Baptist Medical Group Outpatient Care Center, said just the loss of 5-10 percent of body weight can have a "tremendous effect" on blood-sugar levels. She citessugary drinks, particularly thatSouthern favorite, sweet tea, asa good place to start cutting back.

Kristy Merritt,diabetes education coordinator, Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown, instructs at-risk people how to eat healthier, become more active and manage their stress. She said that among arecent class of nine participants, the average weight loss was 7.65 percent, and, by the end of the program,all had reduced blood-sugar levels to the point they were no longer pre-diabetic.

At Church Health, at-risk patients are assigned health coaches help thembecome more active and improve their diets and behavior. It's led to significant reductions in blood-sugar levels, said Dr. Scott Morris, CEO, and the effort should become even more successful with the organization's imminent move to Crosstown Concourse, where the Church Health YMCA is opening.

Preventing diabetes has become a major focus of private-practice physicians in the city. Patients of Dr. Beverly Williams-Cleaves benefit fromthe workout room and learning kitchen at her practice on Lamar. "Between the exercise and nutrition, I have several (pre-diabetic patients)who have totally corrected" their blood-sugar levels, she said.

David Sweat, chief of epidemiology for the Shelby County Health Department, said the key to controlling diabetes is reducing the area's high rate of obesity. There are some hopeful signs in that regard, as well. CDC figures show a slight dip in the county's obesity rate, from 34.7 percent in 2011 to 32.3 percent two years later.

Sweat said the recent addition of walking and bicycling trails is having an effect.

"It's very heartening. If you're out on the (Shelby Farms) Greenline, or atShelby Farms, you see a lot of people walking, biking and hiking," he said.

Reach Tom Charlier by email at thomas.charlier@commercialappeal.com, by phone at (901) 529-2572, or on Twitter at @thomasrcharlier.

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If youre trying to lose weight, you might want to think twice before enjoying a meal with your friends. Dining with your pals could hinder your progress, according to a new study.

Scientistsfound there are several elements that affect your weight including environmental and social factors, so they followed 150 people on their weight loss journeys for 12 months for research.

Using smartphones and a custom-developed app, participants were asked to document their eating habits by recording what they ate, their surroundings and how they felt each time they were tempted to eat something their diets permitted.

The findings showed that there was a 60 percent chance for diet relapse when eating with friends and a 60 percent risk of overeating when grabbing a bite at restaurants.

On the other hand, people were more likely to stick with their plans when they ate alone - even though they still backtracked 50 percent of the time.

So whats the best way to have a social life and live healthily?

One of the researchers suggested looking up the menu before visiting a restaurant and not to think of diets as eitheron oroff. Analysts are also hoping to create new technological interventions to help people stay the course.

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As Erica Lugo sat on the couch, her then 3-year-old son Connor gazed at her and asked her to sit on the floor to play with him.

No, she immediately said.

The reason?

Lugo felt too tired to get off the couch. As sad as it was at the time, that no sparked a realization.

That was a huge wake-up call for me. Oh my gosh, I told my 3-year-old son, no I couldnt play with him, because I was too tired to get off the couch, Lugo, 30, of Centerville, Ohio, told TODAY.

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Since that no three years ago, Lugo lost 160 pounds from her 5-foot-11-inch frame. When she started, she felt depressed to learn she weighed 322 pounds.

Your heart kind of sinks when you see that (number), she said.

Growing up, Lugo struggled with her weight: She never really understood nutrition or exercise. After realizing she had to slim down, she simply downloaded an app to help her track her calories and exercise. She followed the apps recommendations to eat 2,000 calories a day and work out four times a week. She relied on smaller food portions, low-calorie frozen dinners and exercised for 20 or 30 minutes, four times a week.

When I first started, I had no idea what to do, she said. The basics are what worked.

Lugo's wake-up call came when she couldn't play with her 3-year-old son because she didn't want to get off the couch.

These small changes led to a big transformation. In the first 13 months, she lost 122 pounds.

That came off pretty quickly, she said.

When Lugo's weight loss stalled, she re-examined her diet and exercise habits.

It is super frustrating when you hit that first plateau," she said.

Since the beginning of her journey, shes educated herself about diet and exercise. When she felt stuck, Lugo asked others for help.

Over the next 11 months, she lost another 38 pounds as she built muscle. She's maintained the loss over the past year by working out five to six days a week, with 20 minutes of cardio and 40 minutes of weight lifting.

After losing 160 pounds, Lugo lifts weights five times a week for 40 minutes.

It has been three years, total, for me. Honestly, every year I feel like I am learning something new, she said. I am so much stronger."

Lugo provided some tips to those hoping to lose weight.

Lugo often meets people who want to lose weight to compete in bodybuilding competitions or attain extreme goals. While she supports their quests, she stressed it's important for people to remember it's OK to get into shape for simpler reasons.

You dont have to have any reason other than being healthy, she said.

Building muscle takes a long time, but Lugo stays motivated because she enjoys feeling stronger.

RELATED: 5 simple steps this woman took to lose 145 pounds

When Lugo tells people her weight doesnt define her, they often scoff and say something like, Well, you just lost 160 pounds. But losing that weight took a long time and her body is constantly changing. She's learned that being healthy and happy remains more important than her weight.

I am an actual person underneath, she said. Focus on who you are as a person."

During the weight-loss process, Lugo set attainable goals to stay motivated. She advised others to set targets they can achieve and measure within a certain time frame. But she urged people to think of weight loss as a lifestyle, not a quick fix.

Make it sustainable and dont be an extremist, she said. Your body is such an important thing and you get one in your life; you better treat it well.

Once a week, Lugo eats a doughnut. She likes pizza, burgers and ice cream. She encourages a cheat meal because those types of foods exist in the real world and people need to learn how to eat them in moderation.

It is a lifestyle and you are going to have to eat that stuff in your life," she said.

To Lugo, working out is like dating. Not every exercise feels like a perfect match.

You need to go out there and try different things or you are going to get bored, she said.

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Low Carb Diet Plan For FAST Weight Loss

If you are looking to lose weight faster than you normally would, then a low carb diet plan, especially combined with low to moderate intensity exercise is right for you. Many people choose to lead a low carb lifestyle due to other reasons, these include regulation of diabetes, to control your insulin blood sugar levels not only in diabetic people but also in acne sufferers as foods low in carbs have a low glycemic index which in turn helps to maintain the hormonal insulin levels. So not only does a diet that is low in carbohydrate help your waistline reduce, it can also help many other diseases and disorders too.

All diets plans have their own disadvantages. Some cons of a low carb diet plan are high protein diet would be headaches, low attention span, muscle cramps and loss of energy. Due to your metabolic rate, when you switch from a low carb diet to a diet high in carbs you may put on weight faster than you would a normal diet. This doesnt effect everyone in the same way. Each and every person has a different bodily makeup and dependent upon your makeup you may experience none to all of these.

This is a fairly rigid diet, but it is doable. It begins with days of little food. Your diet will consist of yogurt or soya milk, a total of 1.5-2 liters. In addition, you can drink one glass of any natural juice with pulp with a piece of bread or toast. Such period may be from 1 to 3 days.

Protein day Breakfast (8-9am) tea or coffee with honey sandwich consisting of rye bread with butter or cheese. Lunch (12-13pm) cup of broth (natural), 100 grams of meat or fish, boiled or roasted, 1 piece of black bread. Tea time (16-17 pm): milk or tea with honey. Dinner (19-20pm): 100 grams of meat or 2 eggs, 50 g of cheese and a glass of buttermilk, soya milk or yogurt. Vegetable Day Breakfast (8-9 am) 2 oranges, grapefruit or apple. Lunch (12-13 pm) or vinaigrette salad without potatoes with vegetable oil and a small piece of bread, tomato juice. Tea time (16-17 pm): 1 banana or dried fruit with cottage cheese. Dinner (19-20 pm): salad of carrot, beet, and cabbage, a slice of black bread, tea with honey. These days must be alternated. Duration of the diet up to 3 weeks. This diet is convenient because eating does not violate the usual routine for most of the day: it is possible to undertake at home in cafes and at work. Weight loss on this diet is quite sufficient. What is the next step in order to maintain your success? The answer seems to be a continuation of a low carb lifestyle. One who chooses to enter into a low carb diet plan needs to recognize they are doing so as to maintain a slender figure and not to slack on strenuous exercise regimes. So before entering into this lifestyle be sure you are doing so for the right reasons or be prepared to face the consequences of weight gain. Most dieters give up too easily, not due to hunger pangs, but due to lack of motivation for the monotony of foods. A low carb diet plan doesnt have to be samey! There are vast foods that can be eaten throughout this choice of life. And yet, the question of uniformity and product selection remains. There is a special system of low-carbohydrate food, and it is so popular in America that there operates a network of specialty stores and businesses that produce a variety of foods that are low in carbohydrates. In many cookbooks describe products that are recommended for such a diet, and provides recipes for dishes too. Some of them, indeed, have good taste and can become your signature dishes that have all the chances to please your family and your friends.

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Being inShape"has become a cultural obsession. With the introduction of media sites like Pinterest or Instagram, the idea of becoming the happiest, healthiest version of yourself is a growing fad.

This is good news! There are a lot of movements now for body positivity, and people wanting to emphasize the happy in happy and healthy. However, theres a sharp downfall when this concept is taken too seriously.

Lets talk health culturethings like diets and workouts, discounted waist-training systems on Instagram or Pinterests weight-loss smoothie tag and the like.

Theres nothing wrong with wanting to work out and achieve a body you feel comfortable in, but there is a problem with the way weight loss and health culture are presented in the media.

The underlying issues dont spring from the idea of exercise or a healthier diet, but from the way diet and exercise are talked about. Theres a crazy frequency of conversations, of dialogue, about getting healthy.

I cant get on Pinterest without being bombarded with belly-fat buster work out tips or six smoothies to drink for FAST ACTING weight loss and all kinds of other posts geared toward womens fitness.

Now, granted, some of these work out pins are related to my yoga pins. The smoothies, on the other hand, link back to a board I created when I had a broken jaw over the summer and needed ideas for bulky additions to a liquid diet to keep up my calorie count.

But now, I get daily suggestions for the Victorias Secret Angelsweight loss smoothie recipe, or links to articles detailing the wonders of kale. If I turn my attention to Instagram, I get a lot of advertisements for work- out gear, while Facebook is filled with my friends sharing posts about getting in shape.

What this creates is a little health-craze bubble. Well, okay, its a pretty big bubble.

With the sheer number of posts and articles and statuses about this kind of content, the idea that a carefully planned diet and exercise routine becomes the right way to live.

If youre not exercising or if youre not actively trying to lose weight, youre doing something wrong. At least, thats the impression obsessive health culture is starting to make. This isnt a new concept, though.

Advertisements for diets and weight loss systems for women are an archaic form of media, and while theres nothing wrong with trying a fad diet or looking out for your health and happiness, we just need to maintain a certain awareness of our relationships with our bodies, and how those relationships are affected and maintained in the journey to a healthier, happier you.

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Getting their dog back News Dispatch Photo by Matt ChristyLa Porte Animal Hospital's "Biggest Loser" from their weight loss competition was Angus, a black lab who lost 54 pounds and gained a new lease on life. Pictured top row, from left, is Vet Assistant Robin Heaver, Hill's Pet ...

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